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Supervisors ponder new courthouse security system By ROBERT MAHARRY Above, the new Mid-Iowa Mill Junction elevator in rural Grundy County between The Grundy Register Grundy Center and the intersection of Highways 14 and 20, which opened last GRUNDY CENTER- The month, has a grain capacity of approximately 5,000,000 bushels. At left, Mill Junc- Grundy County Board of Su- tion employees Josie McMartin, Neal Hurlbutt, Steve Duit and company CEO Mike pervisors discussed a proposal Kinley show off the unloading area on Monday morning. Office manager Nanci for an updated card access sys- Henningsen also works at the new site. (Robert Maharry/The Grundy Register pho- tem at the two main entrances tos) to the courthouse but ultimately tabled action to further assess the cost and necessity of the po- tential improvement. County Treasurer Brenda Noteboom and Jesse Huisman Up and running of the IT/GIS department ex- plained how the system would tive’s brand new, multimillion All told, the total capacity at ers. One of them, Kyle Dudden idends for our members this work, the cost (the current esti- A look inside dollar Mill Junction facility Mill Junction is projected at of the Reinbeck area, had two fall because the crop’s wet… mate is $8,318) and how access north of Grundy Center. around 5,000,000 bushels, and trucks in and out within 10 It all means that the produc- could be controlled. Supervisors the first harvest The four full-time employ- it’s already taken in at least a minutes on Monday morning. er can get the crop out of the Barb Smith and Jim Ross re- ees at the elevator— site man- million since September. “One of the blessings of field quicker and isn’t waiting cently visited the Grundy Cen- at Mill Junction ager Steve Duit, Neal Hurlbutt, “We’ve got speed that no- 30-plus years in the business in line.” ter schools and received a tour By ROBERT MAHARRY Josie McMartin and office body else has,” Duit said. is (that) your gut instincts ac- Perhaps the most striking from technology director Bob The Grundy Register manager Nanci Henningsen— Currently, the company is tually start to pay dividends,” aspect of the facility is how fu- Munson. HOLLAND- In the time have been hard at work over working with around 50 pro- Kinley said. “Having a facility turistic it feels. The unloading Fellow supervisor Harlyn it takes a person to order fast the last month, and a construc- ducers from as far north as that was out in the country, area is operated through touch Riekena, however, was skeptical food from a drive thru window tion crew from Mid-States Clarksville and as far south as that was very fast in receiving screen computers that sense of the proposal. and pick it up, a farmer can Millwright still has cranes on Beaman and Conrad, and ac- grain—could receive 55,000 the available space in each bin, “Why is this all of a sudden now empty an entire truckload the premises while finishing cording to CEO Mike Kinley, bushels an hour here—(and the calibration, the such an important thing? Why of grain at Mid-Iowa Coopera- up a flat ground storage area about 70 percent of them are has) a large dryer capacity, See CO-OP page 3 wasn’t it brought up at budget behind the five primary bins. first time Mid-Iowa custom- which is going to pay big div- time (last year)? Why wasn’t it brought up 126 years ago when they built the courthouse?” Riekena asked. “It seems like it’s rush rush to pass this, and we’re trying to fix a problem we don’t h av e .” Noteboom responded that a decision does not need to be made immediately, and Riekena eventually motioned to instruct the safety committee to conduct a study and report back at bud See SUPERVISORS page 3

GC Council looks to redevelop BIG Shown above is a group of community members on the Spirits of Downtown Past Historic Walking Tour. At left, the group is shown at the Center Theatre, where they heard all about the theatre's history from Sam Blackburn - son of the original owner - portrayed by Ben Paper. At right, Freda Boldt (played by Corrie Brazzle) tells about the Grant criteria history of the bank from her perspective as the first and only woman manager at the bank. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Register photos) By MICHAELA KENDALL The Grundy Register GRUNDY CENTER - After months of discussion over BIG Grant criteria, the Grundy Cen- Bringing the past to life ter city council has decided to table any further BIG grant ap- plications until the council and First ever Spirits of Downtown Past Walking Tour a success BIG Grant committee can hold By MICHAELA KENDALL walking tour, hosted by Main the story of their business’s his- Mr. Blackburn reminisced for its day, but we were able to a work session to redevelop the The Grundy Register Street Grundy Center. tory with the group. about the good old days at the screen huge movies,” Blackburn criteria for the grant. GRUNDY CENTER - De- The tour took participants The first stop on the tour theatre, when a seat cost five said. “We even showed Queen The BIG Grant (Business spite chillier weather, commu- around the downtown area to was the Center Theatre, where to ten cents, and movies were Elizabeth’s Coronation Ceremo- Innovations Grant) is funded nity members crowded into the former locations of five well- participants were met by Sam screened in black and white - ny in 1953.” through the city as a means to downtown Grundy Center last known businesses during the Blackburn (played by Ben Pa- before technicolor came to the After that, participants were support economic and business Thursday for the first ever Spir- 1950s, where actors portraying per); Sam’s father was the origi- theatre. See DOWNTOWN page 3 development in the communi- its of Downtown Past historic the past business owners shared nal owner of the Center Theatre. “Our theatre was small, even ty by providing public funding to private entities for improve- ments to local businesses and their facilities. The program King visits Ritchie Industries ahead of November election provides a maximum 50 percent By ROBERT MAHARRY and appropriations bill. that the massive fourth Con- agricultural commodities than more dollars coming into agri- match for the total project cost The Grundy Register “It gives the employees a gressional district—covering 39 any other in the country. culture down there than we do, of improvements. CONRAD- Eight-term in- similar incentive as it does the counties in northwest and north “There are some people in and I say ‘You don’t get to count At Monday night’s meeting, cumbent U.S. Congressman owners because of employee central Iowa— produces more California who say they have See KING page 4 the council agreed to award Steve King (R-Iowa) kept his fo- ownership,” King said after- a BIG Grant to Robin Moats, cus on trade, agricultural issues ward. “If (employees) know owner of The Funky Zebras, for and Employee Stock Option that they’ve got a guaranteed an awning and signage in front Plans (ESOPs) during a stop at share of that profit, they’re there of her new boutique, which Ritchie Industries in Conrad standing on the production line is located at 607 G Avenue. last Thursday as the midterm thinking ‘How do I make this Though they approved the grant election nears. better? How do I make a bet- application, the agenda item King touted the bipartisan ter product? How do I make it sparked a discussion amongst Main Street Employee Owner- more efficiently? How do I help the council on what the criteria ship Act, which makes it easier the people next to me? Because and guidelines for the grant are, for companies to transition to if we do that, we’re all going to or should be. employee-owned businesses benefit in the end.’ It really helps “When the BIG grant was (Ritchie has been under such a the culture, especially in manu- first set up, signage was one of plan for several years), as one of facturing.” main focuses,” said Mayor Al his major successes during the Because Ritchie manufac- Kiewiet. “One thing we’ve run 2018 legislative session. Presi- tures automatic watering units into now that we have the facade dent Trump signed the provi- for livestock, a discussion of the U.S. Congressman Steve King (R-Iowa), standing in the front row fourth from right, stopped at Ritchie program in place is that we ex- sion into law in late August as farm economy seemed inevita- Industries in Conrad on Thursday morning to discuss Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs), inter- pect these businesses on part of a larger defense spending ble, and King promoted the fact national trade and the agricultural economy. (Robert Maharry/The Grundy Register photo) See COUNCIL page 3 The Grundy Register, P.O. Box 245, Grundy Center, IA 50638 Phone: (319) 824-6958 • Fax: (319) 824-6288 • E-mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected] 2 Thursday, October 18, 2018 Grundy NEWS Register www.thegrundyregister.com Sweeney stops in Grundy Center By MICHAELA KENDALL will once again face off against morning and had some good, The Grundy Register Democratic Senate opponent candid conversations with folks GRUNDY CENTER - Last Tracey Freese. there,” Sweeney said. “We talked Thursday, Republican State Sen- Sweeney took time Thurs- about issues and things affecting ator Annette Sweeney stopped day morning to meet with locals people locally; I think it’s always through Grundy Center to meet over coffee at Manly Drug, before good to sit down with people and with constituents and answer heading over to the Natural Grind hear what they have to say.” questions before the upcoming Coffee Shop for a meet and greet. Sweeney says her main goal “I stopped at Manly’s this election next month, when she with thevW upcoming election is to remind people that she’s working for the interest of rural Iowa - not just farmers, but also those who New for Halloween live, work, raise families and own businesses in rural, small towns. “I come from a small town, Dance-O-Lantern and I still live in the same house I grew up in,” she said. “I believe in rural areas; and I know it takes a village to make things work in with sound & motion small communities. So that’s why Republican State Senator Annette Sweeney (center) stopped at the Natural Grind Coffee Shop in it’s important for individuals to Grundy Center last week to chat with constituents over coffee. Shown above, from left to right, are: $ 99 come out and share their opin- J.R. Kennedy, Michelle Kennedy, Sweeney, John Freese and Brittany Liekweg. (Michaela Kendall/ 17 with ions and their input and interact The Grundy Register photo) toward the bigger goal.” 3 Hallmark Cards Going forward, Sweeney says reg. $3299 it those small towns, go ride in to D.C. and to the office of U.S. She says she’s going to keep one of her main focuses will be to a combine with a farmer. Get to Senator Joni Ernst to talk about stopping around to local places, Visit As You Like IT & bridge the rural and urban divide. know those people in agriculture, ways to help the farmers. knocking on doors and sitting Manly Drug for great “One of the main things I’m and go ask them what they’d like Sweeney says she will contin- down with her constituents to Cards ~ Paper Goods ~ Fall Décor Halloween merchandise. working on is knitting together to see.” ue to work in the interest of rural have good, candid conversations Manly Drug Store that rural, urban divide,” she said. Sweeney says she knows things communities, and to bridge the about what they’d like to see. “I’m telling people who didn’t aren’t great for farmers right now gap between rural and urban in- grow up in a rural area: go vis- and that she’s already put in calls terests. GC students take on Special Olympics competition By MICHAELA KENDALL TIMOTHYTIMOTHY CHRISTIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SCHOOL The Grundy Register GRUNDY CENTER - On Saturday afternoon, five student FallFall CropCrop DriveDrive athletes from the Grundy Cen- ter School District took part in their first ever bowling compe- tition for the Northeast Iowa Special Olympics, with students winning first, second and third place medals. Please consider becoming a donor to GC Special Olympics Coach Timothy Christian School’s Annual Crop Drive. and Instructor Sarah Dier says You may make a monetary donation or the students did extremely well donate grain at your local elevator. in the competition, and two students will even advance on Monetary donations may be sent to: to the upcoming State Special Timothy Christian School Crop Drive Olympics competition. PO Box 70, Wellsburg, IA 50680 “The team did amazing,” Dier said. “We worked together and cheered everyone on; not just our own team, but other teams.” Last week, the Grundy Center School District held a Pep Rally send-off for the Grundy Center Spe- Dier says she and the team cial Olympics team. Shown above, front row, from left to right are the student athletes: Lacy Hulbert, were so pleased with how much Robbie Bischoff, Jamie Hindman, Emily Craig and Josie Van Nice. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Questions? Call Dale Akkerman at 319-243-9890 community support they had, Register photo) Ad Sponsored By: People’s Savings Bank with spectators driving out to was filled with joy, excitement, state competition. If you’d like to support the Waterloo to cheer the team on. love, happiness, tears of joy, and “[The Special OlympicsGrundy Center Special Olym- “Our Grundy Center Special t e amw or k .” competition] brings a sense of pics team, you can cheer them Olympics Bowling team had Students Jamie Hindman sportsmanship, teamwork, hob- on at the State Special Olympics the largest group of spectators and Lacy Hulbert received first bies, caring for everyone and competition at Westdale Bowl in to cheer us on; we were so, so place ribbons in the bowling not just the team,” she said. “The Cedar Rapids on Saturday, No- excited to see so many people competition, which means they kids have been more involved vember 17. Don’t forget to order TRACY FREESE. there to support us,” she said. will advance to state on Novem- with the community and other your Grundy Center Special “The kids had an amazing time - ber 17 in Cedar Rapids, while peers in the high school. They Olympics t-shirt, which is avail- they never stopped smiling and students Robbie Bischoff and are accepted and valued as a able for sale through Cornfed PUTTING cheering each other on. The day Josie Van Nice received a sec- person, and their peers have Design’s website. Proceeds from ond place ribbon. Student Em- realized that sports are not just the t-shirt sales will go to sup- PEOPLE FIRST. ily Craig received a third place high school or middle school port the Grundy Center Special ribbon. regular sports like football, bas- Olympics team. 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Supervisors Maharry promoted to From page 1 erans last month. She is current- Grundy Register Bulletin Board get time. ly working with Butler-Grundy After a brief public hearing, Development Alliance Director Register publisher the board voted 4-1 (Riekena Jeff Kolb on making Grundy Grundy Center By JAKE RYDER and take it to the next level." dissented) to approve a develop- County a designated Home Base The Grundy Register When Maharry thinks about ment agreement with Mid-Iowa Iowa county. Friends of the Library seek GRUNDY CENTER – Rob- the future of The Grundy Regis- Cooperative for the new eleva- County Engineer Gary Mau- ert Maharry, the regional news ter, he looks to an idea of a pub- tor at Mill Junction, and after er said that a one-mile portion editor for lication that reflects a variety of donations for fall Book Sale The Grundy Register, a separate hearing, a motion to of the “Green Products Road” The Friends of the Library will be hosting their annual Fall Book Parkersburg Eclipse News-Re- generations of readers. "We know the value of a approve the rezoning of a parcel near the T-29 intersection north Sale during normal Kling Memorial Library hours on October 25- view and Eldora Herald-Ledger/ will now newspaper," Maharry said. "In of land from A-1 to A-2 agricul- of Conrad will be closed for a 27, 2018. Hardin County Index, take on the role of publisher at general, how do we re-engage tural passed unanimously. week for improvements. The group is seeking gently used book donations, which can be the Register as part of several the younger folks, convince them Mid-Iowa CEO Mike Kin- dropped off to Kling Memorial Library. promotions in Mid-America that newspaper advertising is a ley told the board that the new IN OTHER BUSINESS, Publishing Corporation (MAP- viable option? That's one of my site, which is now operational, the board: Ivester Church hosts speaker C)-owned publications. main goals. … And anything that already has about 50 customers • Presented a 10-year service Ivester Church of the Brethren is planning to host Michael Him- Maharry will observe the day- can build a stronger relationship (35 of them are new), and fur- award to Jim Hoover. lie, of Harmony, MN to speak on his time with CPT (Christian to-day operations of the Grundy as far as businesses in our area ther construction is ongoing. • Approved the Clerk of Peacemaker Teams) after potluck, about 12:30 pm on Sunday, Oct. Register and provide guidance as much as we can in the age of Grundy County Veteran’s Court’s September report. 21st. Christian Peacemaker Teams’ mission statement: Partnering on editorial and sales matters as Facebook. We know we can still Affairs Director Janetta Mill- • Approved the county trea- with nonviolent movements around the world, CPT seeks to em- well as creating and engaging in provide content people can't get er-Buck reported that moving surer’s September 30, 2018 in- body an inclusive, ecumenical, and diverse community of God’s events around the community. anywhere else, and I feel like we her office from Reinbeck to vestment report. love. We believe we can transform war and occupation, our own In 2013, Maharry joined the generally do that at the Grundy Grundy Center has been a suc- • Approved the payment of lives, and the wider Christian world through: the nonviolent power staff of theConrad Record a little Register. Sometimes you just cess thus far, and she saw 21 vet- bills. of God’s truth; partnership with local peacemakers; and bold action. over two years prior to its merger have to remind people of that." Himlie is a full-time CPTer, having finished a term in Palestine with the Grundy Register, where Maharry will continue to over the last year, now working in Iraqi Kurdistan. He will be in MN he now splits time between the work with regional sales man- Co-Op Grundy, Eldora and Parkers- ager Clint Poock, news editor for a few months this fall, so is on a speaking tour. Free will dona- From page 1 and get back.” tions will be taken to give to Michael and CPT at the event. All are burg offices for his editorial -du Michaela Kendall, paginator Lisa ties. Maharry has won multiple Bakker, customer service and wetness of the grain and a As Kinley and the crew welcome! awards from the Iowa Newspa- front office representative Bren- host of other factors—almost spoke to The Grundy Register per Association (INA) for his da Abels and Regional Sports NASA-esque—and the dust on Monday, they were prepar- GC Elementary to host book fair work in the editorial field. Editor Jake Ryder, in addition to control mechanisms are some ing to take another load in, The Grundy Center Elementary IMC will be hosting a Book Fair Though he writes for sever- his contributions to the Eldora of the most up to date in the and the impressive addition to October 16th - 23rd. Hours of operation will be: October 16, 19, al MAPC papers, Maharry said and Parkersburg papers. business, as Kinley explains it. the rural Grundy County sky- and 22 from 8am to 4pm, October 17 from 8am to 1pm, and Oc- accepting the promotion at The "He's worked hard in every “We really believe in trying line seems to be running like a tober 18 and 23 from 8am to 8pm. This fundraiser is used to help Grundy Register reflects his area of our business and has a to keep a clean working envi- well-oiled machine. purchase materials for the IMC. affinity for Conrad (where he good grasp on how things work," ronment for our employees “I was so surprised that lives), Grundy Center and Grun- Poock said. "He's got a great at- and not to waste one parti- with the level of production ISU Extension hosts class on retirement dy County as a whole. titude and is a team player and cle of corn from the farmers’ we have in this area and the How can I be sure my retirement funds will last my lifetime? This "I've enjoyed working at the I look forward to working with standpoint,” he said. world class quality we can important question will be addressed in an Iowa State University other places, but my heart has him." And the employees have no- create here, that there wasn’t Extension and Outreach workshop on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the always been at the Grundy Reg- Mid-America Publishing ticed too. Hurlbutt, who pre- an elevator like this,” Kinley, Grundy County Memorial Hospital Board Room. ister," Maharry said. "Ever since Co-Owner and CEO Matt Gro- viously worked at Mid-Iowa’s who joined the company in Writing Your Retirement Paycheck is designed to provide infor- Michaela (Kendall) and I have he added: “In talking with him Beaman location, is amazed by 2017, said. “It’s been a long mation needed by those approaching retirement within the next ten come on, I've felt really strongly over the years his potential as a the technology. time coming, but boy, (being) years. The workshop outlines key factors to consider prior to retire- with what we've done, especial- publisher became evident, so it “I haven’t seen anything right near Highway 20, it’s ment and describes two strategies for structuring your retirement ly in the last year or two to put was just the case of finding the this efficient,” he said. “I think very good access for us to ship income. Topics include: inflation, health costs, Social Security, re- out the best product we can. We right home for him. … Rob has (farmers) are very pleased. product out on truck.“ quired minimum distributions, annuities, and more. may make people happy or sad a strong news background, and They’re able to get in, get out There is a small fee associated with the program to help offset or angry, but most of all, we try we feel his many talents will help costs. Register by October 26th by contacting Shari Sell-Bakker at to keep people paying attention. keep the Grundy Register infor- the Grundy County Extension Office at [email protected] or Hopefully, this will be another mative and entertaining for years 319-824-6979. Pre-registration is required. opportunity to be more involved to come.” Council From page 1 a design committee before we Union our Main Street who are a part sign off on anything. I think we Union Community Church fall bazaar of that program to have certain need to incorporate all that info The Union Community Church in Union is planning their an- Downtown design standards; from my un- into this piece, because if you’re nual Fall bazaar on Saturday, October 27. From page 1 Beth’s father owned the Feller’s derstanding, they want to keep new to this whole thing and just taken to their next location: the store, where they helped bag The bazaar will be held at the church from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. the businesses and signage in looking at the application, it former Farmer’s Savings Bank items at the checkout and stock neutral colors, fitting the color doesn’t really say any of that.” At 9:00 a.m. there will be coffee and rolls, a bake sale, crafts, building. There, they were met the shelves at the family business. plants and produce, and attic treasures. At 11:00 a.m. serving will scheme of the City of Grundy Council member Butch by Freda Boldt (played by Cor- “It was always a dream of dads Center emblem we use, which is Kuester agreed, adding that begin for a homemade dinner featuring chicken and homemade rie Brazzle); Freda was the first to own a shop, and after he got noodles, mashed potatoes, ham loaf, salad bar, and homemade pie. greens and browns and whites. since he and Grineski are new to and only woman manager at the home from the war, he started a So now we also need to take that the council, they never really got Carryouts are available. Farmer’s Savings Bank. business here in Grundy Center,” Also on the agenda is the annual quilt raffle. The ladies of the into consideration when think all the details on the BIG grant Freda told the story of how Beth said. “It was a former Ben about these things, because now and its specifications. church have pieced and hand quilted this quilt to be raffled. Tickets the bank, along with the other Franklin store, and we carried all we have a black and white, ze- Mayor Kiewiet agreed that can be purchased from any church member. banks in the rest of the nation, sorts of stuff, from bubble gum to the council and the BIG grant struggled during the Great De- hair spray to cabbage patch dolls bra-style awning that will stand Eldora pression; but the Farmer’s Sav- and more throughout the years.” out and look a lot different than committee need to redevelop ings Bank managed to persevere Pat and Beth fondly remem- the other downtown buildings the grant application and crite- through the struggles to contin- bered their childhood at the old that are a part of the facade pro- ria. Waffle breakfast fundraiser gram. If you’re using all of your “It seems like these [BIG There will be a Dad’s Belgian Waffle Breakfast on Saturday, Oc- ue their business in Grundy Cen- shop, helping their family run own money, you can do what- grant applications] keep rolling tober 20 from 8 to 10:30 am at the Hardin Co. Fairgrounds 4-H ter for many years to come. the business. ever you want and I can’t stop in faster than our meetings do, Bldg. Next on the list was Don’s Last but not least was the you from painting your building so do we approve this grant [for Fundraiser for the Eldora Welcome Center and Railroad Muse- Tire, where the group was by Popcorn Stand, where Betty Gra- bright orange if you want, but the Funky Zebras signage] and um. Don Coleman (played by Seth ham (played by Marilyn Hawn) told the story of the the Popcorn when public money comes into then table any further grants Call Alice Draper for tickets: 641-939-7038 Van Wert). Coleman told the sto- ry of how the tire shop location Stand, which was a famous part it, I think there should maybe be until we can redevelop those re- was also the home of many dif- of Grundy Center in the 1950s. some more set guidelines going quirements?” Kiewiet asked. Parkersburg ferent businesses throughout the Graham spoke of how she forward.” Council members Grineski, years. At one point it was a hotel, used to work at the Popcorn Council member Amanda Kuester and Stefl agreed that St. Patrick Church to host fall festival then an implement, a blacksmith Stand to make money for college, Grineski said she thought the the council should set up a work St. Patrick Church in Parkersburg will host a fall festival dinner shop, a jewelry shop, an REC, a and how the stand had five dif- council should approve the re- session soon to get ideas on and raffle from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4. The event shoe store, a tire shop - and now ferent locations in Grundy Cen- quest, since they have already how to redevelop the BIG grant will be in the parish hall, 304 Second St. in Parkersburg. Carry-outs a dance studio. ter at one point in time. given money to other businesses guidelines before moving for- and local delivery are available. To order, call 319-346-1411. Phone “This building allowed so “Back then, downtown Grun- for signage, and it wouldn’t be ward with any more grants. orders will only be taken until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 3. Dinner many families around Grundy dy Center was a popular place to fair to turn away a new business “We’ve been talking about and raffle tickets are available from any parish member or at the Center to make a living,” he said. be on a Saturday night,” she said. looking for help with signage. BIG grants for a while, since I door. For more information, call the parish office at 319-345-2006. “It truly is a place of historical “Everyone used to come out and got on the council in January, importance here in town.” there would be music and danc- “At this point, we don’t real- New Hartford After the tire shop, partici- ing, and the smell of buttery pop- ly have a set criteria for the BIG but right now there’s no deadline pants were led to the former lo- corn floating through the air.” Grant, so we can’t really judge and no sense or urgency,” Grine- cation of Dudden’s Men’s Cloth- After the tour wrapped up, because we’ve already given ski said. “I think if we are going Gospel concert to be held Oct. 30 grants to other businesses for to table any more grant requests, The second in a series of gospel concerts at the New Hartford ing Store where they were met by guests enjoyed live music played signage,” she said. “Looking at we should give ourselves a dead- Community Center will feature Gary Froiland of Stewartville, Min- owner Tim Dudden (played by by Smitty & Nuala, and a classic application, it’s sort of unclear line so we’re more accountable nesota. Gary has enjoyed performing music for 38 years. He plays Dr. Paul Eberline). car show around the courthouse what the criteria is, and we need to get it done quickly.” the 5 string banjo, the guitar, harmonica and the musical saw, plus Mr. Dudden told visitors square. Main Street Grundy Center to specify some more things in The council agreed to table other instruments. As a one-man band, Gary has recorded himself about how he and his brother first opened their shop in the ear- Director Lisa Bienfang says the there, like that it should be the further BIG grant awards until on other instruments, so as he plays along with these recordings you ly 40s, before purchasing a new first event was a hit, and they property owner who applies after they have met to discuss hear many Gary Froilands at the same time. The concert is Tuesday, building on Main Street in 1954. hope to make it an annual thing. for the grant, not the business and redevelop the grant guide- October 30th at 7PM and is free and open to the public. Food and “Saturdays were big shop- “Despite the colder weath- owner. We also need to explain lines at an upcoming work ses- fellowship to follow afterwards. Call Ray Hemmer at 277-4848 with ping days in Grundy Center,” he er, we were very happy with the if there’s a lien against the busi- sion. any questions. said. “You needed to get to town turnout,” she said. “Several at- ness owner or property owner, and get a parking spot by 2 p.m. tendees commented that, even or if we need them to work with and often, people would shop at though they have lived in Grun- the stores until 10 p.m. at night. dy Center their entire life, they There was a lot of long days. You learned more about the commu- The Grundy News tip? used to be able to buy a pair of nity’s history and some fun facts. Correction overalls for $2, or a suit for $16 The response was so encourag- In the story about last week’s here at the shop. We also had ing, we’re hoping to do this on an board of supervisors meeting, Register Let us know! Stetson hats for $3 and up.” annual basis, but maybe a little assistant county engineer Steve After Duddens, visitorsearlier next time to ensure better Cox was incorrectly identified News Deadline weather!” (319) 824-6958 walked down the street to the as the assistant county attorney. [email protected] former Feller’s store, where they sincerely 10 a.m. Monday were met by Beth and Pat Feller The Grundy Register (played by themselves). Pat and apologizes for the error. (319) 824-6958

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TENTATIVE AGENDA BCLUW COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF Naig comments King: Hire more Americans EDUCATION BCLUW HIGH SCHOOL– MEDIA CENTER on Iowa Crop OCTOBER 22, 2018 – 5:00 P.M. Progress and for dairy, meatpacking jobs Mission Statement: BCLUW – Providing a learning environ- By ROBERT MAHARRY ment for educational excellence and motivation to continue a life- Condition Report The Grundy Register time of learning CONRAD- During a pair of 1.Call to Order DES MOINES – Iowa Secre- 2.Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum follow-up interviews with The tary of Agriculture Mike Naig 3. Approve Agenda Grundy Register after his stop today commented on the Iowa 4. Approval of Previous Minutes: September 20, 2018 Crop Progress and Condition at Ritchie Industries in Conrad 5. Review of Monthly Financial Reports last Thursday, U.S. Congress- report released by the USDA 6. Approve Accounts Payable National Agricultural Statistical man Steve King (R-Iowa) dis- 7. Curriculum Report – HS Language Arts Service. The report is released cussed ethanol, the plight of 8. Positive Sharing dairy farmers and their reliance 9. Business weekly from April through No- on the labor of undocumented a. Board Authorization for Ben Petty’s Signature on Checks vember. workers, the national figures b. Personnel “The cool wet weather kept who have endorsed his Demo- c. Consideration of Open Enrollment Request farmers mostly out of the fields cratic opponent J.D. Scholten, d. Commendations and as a result they were only 1. Students/Staff H.S. Homecoming 2018 the Des Moines Register’s re- able to harvest 2 percent of corn 2. After Prom: Homecoming Tailgate Party cent editorial disparaging him and 1 percent of soybean acres. Republican U.S. Congressman Steve King (pictured) met with 3. PEP Fund Raiser Corn harvest is now 4 days be- and the suspected assassination 10.Discussions/Reports/Upcoming Meetings of Saudi-American journalist employees at Ritchie Industries in Conrad for a roundtable hind average and soybean har- e. Superintendent’s Comments vest is 11 days behind. With just Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. last Thursday morning. (Robert Maharry/The Grundy Regis- 1. October 1, 2018 Enrollment Information 19 percent of soybeans harvest- King cited one of his recent ter photo) 2. IASB School Board Convention Information - November 15, tweets as evidence that millions player JD Scholten of Sioux City, third-largest ice cream maker in 2018 ed as of Oct. 14, farmers are hav- of able-bodied American citi- but King offered his opponent’s the U.S., is headquartered in the f. Next Regular Board Meeting – November 19, 2018 – Middle ing the slowest bean harvest on zens are not working while col- endorsements from national fig- fourth district (LeMars). Wells School record,” Naig said. “With dryer lecting government assistance ures like Congressman Ted Lieu has been one of King’s biggest weather in the forecast, farmers after recent high profile events of California, Senators and po- corporate donors since he took will be putting in long hours like the murder of Mollie Tib- tential presidential candidates office. to bring in the crop as quick- betts in Poweshiek County and a Cory Booker of New Jersey Since the news of Khashog- Conrad council ly as possible when conditions story in Esquire magazine have and Elizabeth Warren of Mas- gi’s disappearance hit the Amer- allow. We again encourage ev- highlighted the fact that Iowa’s sachusetts, and 2016 presiden- ican media late last week, King approves annual reports eryone working on the farm or dairy industry mostly employs traveling on our rural roads to tial candidate and Senator Ber- has not publicly commented By ROBERT MAHARRY the Museum on Main Gala on individuals who have entered nie Sanders, a self-proclaimed on it, and he remarked that he take the time needed to be safe The Grundy Register Friday, November 16. during what can be a very busy the country illegally. Democratic Socialist who plans doesn’t have inside intelligence In addition, the 100 block CONRAD- During a regular and stressful time.” “There’s a labor supply. We to appear with Scholten at sever- at the moment. Regardless, he monthly meeting that literally of Main Street will be closed The weekly report is also have to figure out a way to get al events in Iowa next week. did speculate about a potential clocked in at one minute, the on October 25 at 5:00 p.m. for them where the work is, and “I’m looking at those people Turkish effort to undermine Conrad city council approved Pumpkinfest and at 3:00 p.m. available on the Iowa Depart- I’m not convinced that $15 that have endorsed him, and I’m the alliance between the U.S. a host of items on the consent on December 1 for Christmas in ment of Agriculture and Land an hour moves people from a thinking ‘Where are the reason- and Saudi Arabia. Khashoggi, a agenda and a pair of annual re- Conrad. Stewardship’s website at www. place where they pay more than able people?’ These are all radi- fierce critic of his home country ports. On the regular agenda, the IowaAgriculture.gov or on US- As part of the consent agen- council unanimously approved DA’s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ that at McDonald’s,” King said. cal people,” King said. “To then who worked for the Washington da, the council approved a na- the annual financial report for “Right now, it’s too easy not to have the endorsement of the walked in to the Saudi con- ia. The report summary follows Post, tive wine permit for Wilkerson the fiscal year ending June 30, work, and we have employers here: Des Moines Register, that pretty sulate in Istanbul on October 2, Hardware, a Class C liquor li- 2018, and the annual urban re- that are trying to compete with much seals the deal as far as the and Turkish police sources have CROP REPORT cense for Conrad Grove Recre- newal report for the same time Rain and early snow show- the federal government. The people of the fourth district are alleged that he was subsequently period. ation, Inc. (the Oakwood Golf ers limited Iowa farmers to just government’s paying them not concerned. They’re not going to murdered and dismembered. Course) and a wine permit for 0.8 day suitable for fieldwork to work, which doesn’t take as be taking advice from the Des “I’m not willing to defend the during the week ending Octo- much money as it takes to pay Moines Register.” Saudis on this because it sure ber 14, 2018, according to the them to work, and we’re bor- The Register, Iowa’s most looks like there’s evidence to rowing money from China and widely circulated newspaper, the contrary, but I understand USDA, National Agricultur- King al Statistics Service. Activities Saudi Arabia and the American endorsed all four of the Demo- the Turks are the ones who are From page 1 retired president Leon Yantis for the week included moving people in order to fund a welfare cratic House candidates on Sun- disseminating a lot of this in- marijuana, guys.’ And I win the noted that Chinese manufactur- program.” day and specifically criticized formation. They have their mo- argument,” King said. “A lot of ers have attempted to copy the grain, monitoring field condi- He added, however, that his King for “spending his time tives and their incentives. I don’t really good stuff is done here in design and even the logo of his tions and harvesting corn when hardline stance on illegal immi- meeting with fascist leaders in trust (President Recep Tayyip) the fourth district.” company’s waterers, and Trump weather permitted. gration has never been focused Europe and retweeting neo-Na- Erdogan in Turkey,” King said. The visit came on the heels and other advocates for reform Topsoil moisture levels rat- on a specific locality or area zis.” “I’m just going to do my best of the new free trade agreement have repeatedly claimed that the ed 0 percent very short, 0 per- between the U.S., Mexico and world’s most populous nation is within his own district but rath- King pushed back against not to change the balance of that cent short, 40 percent adequate Canada, known as the USMCA, a notorious thief of intellectual and 60 percent surplus. Subsoil er on “restoring the rule of law” the Register’s assertion that Re- through discussion and find the and the Congressman argued property. moisture levels rated 1 percent nationwide, and he feels some publicans have failed to govern real facts first.” that enthusiasm among busi- As the debate rages over the sympathy for the dairy farmers and pointed to strong economic President Trump’s decision very short, 2 percent short, 49 ness owners and entrepreneurs long-term effects of the presi- percent adequate and 48 percent struggling to survive in the cur- growth, the return of hostages to allow for the year-round sale is at an all-time high under the dent’s retaliatory tariffs, howev- surplus. rent market. like Pastor Andrew Brunson of a 15 percent ethanol blend in current president thanks to tax er, King is optimistic that Amer- “But they also expanded their without bribes, a chance to de- gasoline has drawn widespread cuts and deregulation. ica will come out on top. Ninety-seven percent of the operations with full knowledge nuclearize the Korean peninsu- praise in corn-producing states, He specifically cited the “We might look back at this corn crop was mature, 5 days of what the labor supply situa- la, the end of the Iranian nuclear and King credits Iowa’s feder- example of a neighbor in his time and realize that we’re better ahead of the five-year average. tion was,” King said. “We’re 43 deal and the renegotiating of al legislative delegation at least hometown of Kiron who has off in the long run with much Seventeen percent of the State’s years in the construction busi- trade with the European Union partially in keeping up the pres- opted against retiring from his more trade exports if the full corn for grain crop has been manufacturing company at the China market comes back to harvested, 4 days ahead of last ness, and we’re running ads on as evidence of the party’s suc- sure. In addition, he told The age of 65. us,” he said. “I don’t know that year but 4 days behind average. the radio every day. I think King cess. Grundy Register that he’d like “The guy said ‘I don’t think we’ll get it all back, but I think Across the State farmers were Construction has spent more “The world respects us again, to see even higher percentage the government is out to get me, we can replace the part we lost money on advertisements in the culturally, economically and blends of ethanol in the future. only able to harvest 2 percent of so it’s fun to do business again and maybe more.” their corn for grain crop during last year or two advertising for militarily,” he said. “The only “If they can sell and smoke and I’m going to add on to my Thursday marked King’s sec- the week. Farmers in southeast help than I’ve spent advertising reason to vote Democrat is if marijuana in Colorado in vio- operation and hire some more ond visit to Ritchie in the last for votes… What you have to you’re tired of winning. We’re lation of federal law, we ought people,’” King said. “That’s the three years, and he thanked Iowa continue to lead the way have is good people, no matter really winning this time. It is se- to be able to blend the amount kind of thing that makes me Amundson and the group of with 41 percent of their corn where they come from, but they rious winning.” of ethanol that we want here in happy to hear.” employees present for a cooler for grain harvested. Moisture have to be legal.” He also criticized Scholten Iowa,” King said. “We’re E15 Later on, he addressed the that he took on a Canadian fish- content of field corn being har- The eight-term incumbent, for celebrating the endorse- year round (now). I want to do hot-button issue of trade ten- ing trip with his sons. vested was at 20 percent. Corn sions with China as well as “It was mostly full of fish and who’s seeking his ninth this No- ment of Vermont-based ice more, and I’m going to keep condition rated 69 percent good the intricacies of opening up not much beer, but we think of vember, hasn’t said much about cream company Ben and Jer- pushing.” to excellent. Ninety-seven per- trade opportunities with the you every time that lid opens up. cent of the soybean crop was Democratic challenger and ry’s when Wells Blue Bunny, the European Union (EU). Ritchie And we thank you,” he said. former minor league baseball dropping leaves, 5 days ahead of President Rob Amundson and average. Nineteen percent of the soybean crop has been harvest- ed, 11 days behind the average. This is the smallest percentage The Grundy Register of the soybean crop harvested by October 14 since records be- SERVICE DIRECTORY has you covered on gan. 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State St, Dike 800-869-3034 1208 E MAIN STREET, MARSHALLTOWN www.hoienenterprises.com www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy OPINION Register Thursday, October 18, 2018 5 Memory Lane A look back through The Grundy Register Compiled by Michaela Kendall 10 Years Ago This Week - 2008 The most critical needs in the The Grundy County Board older buildings are compliance of Supervisors unanimously ap- with Americans with Disabil- proved the rezoning of property ities Act standards for hand- near Dike as requested by Delta icapped accessibility and fire Sports Products LLC at a pub- safety and air quality standards. lic hearing on Monday. Delta’s Complying with ADA could property in Reinbeck was de- cost more than a half-million molished due to a severe fire on dollars in the present elementa- Aug. 8, and the company is con- ry, according to the consultant, sidering the property owned by and total renovation is estimat- Landco LLC (Titan Machinery) ed at $1.2 million. According to just north of Dike (30151 160th committee members, remodel- St) for its new manufacturing ing present elementary facilities site. “We would appreciate it if was ruled out because of the you approve this,” Delta owner high cost and relatively short life La Verne Woock told the board. of the projects. Also, soil testing “It would help us continue to in the area of the 1939 upper pursue this property.” Woock elementary showed it would be said the land also allows for the an unstable site to build an ad- possibility of expansion. “What dition. A preliminary plan for a interests us about this facility is new elementary school calls for that there are 25 acres of land,” a two level building to be built Woock said. However, Woock directly east of the present low- stressed that the deal is not fi- er elementary. Each level would nalized yet. ‘These things are al- be accessible from ground level, ways fragile,” Woock said. Most and the interior would be hand- My Three Cents Worth of the property is already zoned icapped accessible with the use Letters to the editor for manufacturing, so just the of ramps. The estimated price Who says you can’t go home? To the Editor: building complex was rezoned tag of $2.96 million is based on With all of the songs about teenage nostalgia and growing up out Well kiddies, it’s that time of the year again when the city holiday from commercial to manufac- construction costs of under $50 there, my favorite line has always come from the band Cross Cana- police tell you how big your turkey can be, or if your Christmas tree turing. Woock said they hope per square foot Rambo’s projec- dian Ragweed: “You’re always 17 is real or fake, or how tall it can be. to be in possession of the build- tions call for borrowing money in your hometown.” Oh, wait, they can't do that yet, but they will declare that Hallow- ing by Nov. 1. Woock said there at interest rates of 5.25 to 5.50 I was 17 the last time I played een is under their control. I think not. If you don't want to partic- would be approximately 85 percent. with my high school outfit, ipate, snuff out your jack o' lantern, turn out your porch light and employees at the new complex, Rock Bottom, outside of Scoot- enjoy your night. including several workers from 50 Years Ago This Week - 1968 er’s Bar and Grill in Alta, Iowa, But, for those for of us who want to, 8 or 9ish at night isn’t un- a distribution center in Cedar One of Grundy Center’s and on October 13, 2018—a reasonable. This is a government overreach that needs to go. Now. Falls, which would join the newest — and one of its most full 10 years later—we did it Ken Fowlkes manufacturing in Dike. Woock attractive buildings — the Del again while the Cyclones won Grundy Center said about half of the 85 em- Williams Ford-Mercury, Inc. in black jerseys over a West Vir- ployees are from Cedar Falls. sales and service center on West ginia team that’s now in the Big 12 (who could’ve predicted that Mid-America Publishing G Avenue, will be the site of a To the Editor: way back then?). Corporation, The Grundy Reg- long awaited Grand Opening As a conservative, independent voter in Reinbeck, I will be vot- While I’ve only seen a few parent company, recent- celebration this Friday and Sat- ing for Dennis Evans, our Democrat candidate for District 50 in the ister’s clips, I’m sure we were sloppy ly announced the addition of a urday. Iowa House, in November. and borderline incoherent at For the past 23 years, prior to his retirement this summer, Den- publisher at The Register. On A Waterloo man, David By ROB MAHARRY times, and my current physique Wednesday, Oct. 8, Clint Poock Goldsmith, was sentenced late nis has been our Trust Officer, financial advisor, trusted friend and made me embarrassed to see the political sparring partner. He’s the most fiscally conservative person began as the full-time Publisher last Wednesday afternoon to old photos. This gig certainly wasn’t about securing a record deal. and Advertising Manager of The five years in the state peniten- I know. We can trust him with our tax money in Des Moines. He’s But considering the occasion, I won’t forget the experience of re- a rock solid citizen with a lengthy record on boards, committees, Grundy Register “Mid-America tiary after being found guilty uniting my high school garage band anytime soon. is very excited to have a quality of larceny by a Grundy Coun- and working groups; just about anything that needs citizen involve- In 2008, we played for Kim Walsh’s 50th birthday. Kim’s son Gabe ment in the Reinbeck area. Dennis and his wife, Marilyn, their four person such as Clint as the pub- ty District Court jury. The jury is our drummer, and the Walsh family received the unenviable luck sons and daughters-in-law and grandchildren are a strong, respect- lisher of ,” of 10 women and two men re- The Grundy Register of putting us up in their basement for every practice. Kevin, Gabe’s ed, loving family active in this and other communities. turned a verdict, and the judge said Brad Hicks, president and dad, gave us a hard time about drinking all of his Diet Coke, but I urge you to cast your vote for Dennis. He will serve us diligent- CEO. “We took our time look- immediately passed sentence af- Kim always loved the music. ly in the Statehouse. ing for the right person for the ter Goldsmith waived appeal of The fact that we were even able to celebrate Kim’s 60th last week- Dan Robertson position, and we believe that he his conviction. He was taken to end is no small miracle. During the last Scooter’s gig, she was bat- Reinbeck will do a great job leading The Fort Madison the following day tling breast cancer, but it’ll be 10 years cancer free in December. Register staff and continuing by Sheriff Dick Kern. Goldsmith Every day, she fought it with an amazing optimism that inspired the fine work they have done was arrested Sept. 4 and charged anyone lucky enough to be around her, and this year, she retired over the past year in making im- with taking a quantity of copper from Heritage Bank. It truly is amazing. provements to the community’s wire the day before from the Cancer and my hometown have both been on my mind lately due Color my world newspaper. I know that he is re- property of a Reinbeck electri- to the amazing story of Aila Nesbitt and the small-world connection By KEVIN WILLIAMS There is much speculation ally looking forward to meeting cian, John Moore, and selling it that ended with a front-page spread you may have read recently. Grundy County Conservation and some folklore associat- Her mother’s family, as you probably know, hails from Grundy Cen- ed with the spectacular color the people of Grundy County.” to the Midwest Paper Company Director ter, and Aila’s father Nick and I were four years apart at Alta High Fall is upon us. Each year I changes we generally see in the Poock and his wife Sara Doug- of Waterloo for $71.82. School. think I remind you that fall is autumn in our yards and wood- las-Poock, an ARNP (Advanced Her paternal grandfather, Brad, along with another English my favorite season. And I will lands. One “theory” has to do Registered Nurse Practitioner) 75 Years Ago This Week - 1943 teacher at Alta, inspired me more than any instructor I’ve had before almost always state that it never with warm sunny days and cool at Allen Women’s Health in Wa- The nation is having its cam- or since. But to fully understand Brad, it’s important to appreciate lasts long enough for me. nights. Another is based on the terloo, live in Cedar Falls. They paign to raise $125,000,000 for the impact he had on the speech program. With the wet weather that we changes in the length of the days have three sons: Carson, 5, and the USO and allied organiza- At a high school about the size of AGWSR or BCLUW (usually have experienced, I feel for the as fall approaches. Some say it is twins Alexander and Elliott, 3. tions. It is called the National less than 200 kids), almost half of all students participated in speech farmers and the difficulty that related to soil acidity or a tree’s Poock said he enjoys spending War Fund. In the State of Iowa contest. It’s unheard of, and about the only extracurricular accom- this fall has meant for harvest. location on the slope. Others time with his family and friends, it is called the Iowa War Chest. plishment I can look back proudly on from my days there is advanc- Maybe we have turned the cor- that being outdoors and biking. What the money is being used ing to All-State in both large group and individual speech my senior ner on wet weather but the wa- it is related to frost. All these for is explained below. Hereto- year (along with winning the big banner for choral reading at large ter logged soil will make things ideas, are true to some extent. 25 Years Ago This Week - fore, there have been a number group). difficult for the remainder of fall I could spend the rest of this 1993 of campaigns for all of these None of it would’ve been possible without Brad. He had the I am afraid. article trying to explain how leaf After a year of study, a com- various organizations and relief. whole thing down to a science and actually made high school kids As a former trumpet player color occurs and the science be- mittee has concluded that the Each of them took time and ef- who were playing sports and doing all the other activities at a small and a child of the sixties and hind it, but that is not the pur- Grundy Center School District fort and required a number of town district want to come in and practice at 6:58 a.m. seventies, my all-time favorite pose of the column this week. should construct a new elemen- contributions during the year. It What Rick Schupbach is to Grundy Center girls’ golf, what Dave group is Chicago and my all- You can google up that informa- tary school. The Long Range was thought best to unite these Lee is to BCLUW softball, what John Olson is to G-R football or time favorite song is their hit tion and I’d invite you to do that. Facility Planning Commit- all into one fund and out of that what Diane Harms is to D-NH volleyball, that’s what Brad Nesbitt “Color My World”. My (our) Rather, I wanted to just drive tee’s recommendations include fund to give each Its fair share. meant to Alta speech. So, when I heard that his granddaughter was world is full of color right now. home the fact that there is a re- improvements to the middle That would mean only one cam- battling leukemia, I felt for the whole family. I was lucky to be able Traditionally, fall leaf color markable amount of color hap- to tell the story, and I’m confident that Aila will beat it and go on to peaks in the middle of October. pening under our noses if we school/high school and will be paign and only one contribution do all of the things the other girls her age are doing. And that’s where we are right only take the time to notice it. presented to the school board during the year. Hereafter, you Since my parents moved to West Des Moines (and we never had now. For some reason, I am As I stated earlier, fall always will be asked to give twice a year, on October 18. The board ap- familial ties to Alta in the first place), I don’t feel the connection to noticing the color a little more flies by too quickly for me. This pointed the 24-member com- once to the Red Cross and once home that most others probably do. Even going back and making this year. The other day while year maybe even quicker if that mittee in November of 1992. to the USO and allied organi- hotel arrangements is a hassle now, but it was most certainly worth tooling down the highway, I was is possible. The group has worked with an zations. What you give will not it this weekend—and my mom had a blast too. appreciating the colors found Take a walk or bike ride on independent educational fa- come back but it will be used Rock Bottom did what we did back then: 90s music and a few right now on the Pioneer Trail one of our trails. Take a drive cilities consultant, Rambo and for very worthy purposes. It will teen angst songs that we wrote ourselves, and I got to crank up the between Grundy Center and out to and through one of our Associates of Omaha, who help your boys and my boys that loud, tasteless guitar solos the world had been missing for the last Reinbeck. The trail parallels many parks. assisted in exploring various are in the military service and if decade. To Gabe, Robbie, Adam and Chris, wherever we end up in Highway 175 for most of that Or might I suggest that you building options. Remodeling you have non it will help your life, no one can take those moments away from us. Playing in a rock stretch. The diversity of shrubs at least take a drive from Grun- the present elementary, which neighbor’s boys. band in a sports crazed small town is always a bit of a risky proposi- and trees found growing in that dy Center to Reinbeck and en- is 77 years old, and remodeling tion, but we had a heck of time doing it. old railroad corridor makes for joy the Pioneer Trail from your and adding onto the 54-year-old Best of all, I got another shot to play the song I wrote to propose a lovely view whether you are car window. upper elementary building were to Kellie—this time, I avoided crying. It’s been a special couple of peddling a bike on it or cruising considered by the committee. weeks. along beside it in your car.

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An animated family adven- Put your event in the Grundy Center Community Calendar! ture for all ages, with original The following information 319-824-6958 • [email protected] fun music & an all-star cast, was received from Elva Brown Smallfoot turns a myth upside of Grundy about the picture down when a bright young that ran in the October 4 issue. sasquatch finds something he The gentleman’s name is Vernon thought didn’t exist – a human. Reinicke and he owned a TV & News from Ivester News of this “smallfoot” PEACEMAKER Appliance-Sales & Service Store throws the simple Bigfoot here in Grundy Center. Michael Himlie will speak community into an uproar Everett Wilson and Bob at 12:30 pm following potluck over what else might be out Grimmus called in with the fol- meal on October 21. Michael there in the big world beyond lowing information about the their snowy village, in an all is from Harmony, MN. He has photo that ran in the Oct 11 left side of the picture is Rev. end at the Bethany Presbyterian new Warner Brother’s story Thank you for all the cards, served on Christian Peacemaker paper. The gentleman on the Langenberg. He was the Rever- Church here in Grundy Center. about friendship, courage & gifts, and telephone calls I re- Team (CPT) in Palestine, now the joy of discovery. Small- ceived for my 80th birthday. assigned to Iraqi Kurdistan. A foot features some of the big- Anna Mae Brower free will offering will be taken gest stars including Channing for Michael's travel and training Tatum, Zendaya, James Cord- Wellsburg A special thank you to ev- expenses. Christian Peacemaker en, LeBron James, Danny De- eryone who remembered me Teams partner with non-violent Vito & many more – this is a on my 90th birthday with movements across the world. It comedy adventure you don’t Library Fall cards, calls and visits and to embodies an inclusive, ecumen- want to miss! my family for the birthday par- ical, and diverse community of In Venom, one of Mar- programs ty they had for me. vel's most enigmatic & com- Mary Henze God's love. TALENTS plex characters & one of Spi- der-Man’s greatest villains, underway Thank you for all the You are asked to fill out a Fall programming is under- comes to the big screen, star- prayers, cards and calls we form of your preferences for way at the library. November ring Academy Award® nomi- received. We appreciate your sharing your gifts. These can be W.O.W. (Wellsburg On Wednes- nated actor Tom Hardy as the kindness. day) will feature Val Bonk. Val used prior to our Forum on Oc- lethal protector Venom. As a The family of Caroline Har- tober 28 for the Gifts Discern- reporter, Eddie Brock (Tom will be giving us a “Tree Talk” berts ment Team. Hardy) has been trying to take on November 7 @ 2:00 p.m. Her WOMEN'S RETREAT down the notorious founder talk will most likely be about Please contact LaDonna of the Life Foundation, genius fabric “tree” blocks! Brunk if you wish to attend the Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed) Common Threads meets on News Deadline fall retreat at Camp Pine Lake – & that obsession ruined his October 25 from 10-5. Every- October 25-27. Plans need to journalism career & his rela- one is welcome to work on craft 10 a.m. Monday be made for food. Highlights tionship with his girlfriend, projects in the library meeting include sharing by Fairview Anne Weying (Michelle Wil- room. We may have a number of liams). Upon investigating (319) 824-6958 Church about their Haiti trip people making tree ornaments. one of Drake’s experiments, Cute wreaths made with fabric, to deliver 1300 diapers to Mid- the alien Venom merges with wives for Haiti. Each will be Eddie’s body, suddenly giving pressing and using grommets. making a potholder for your him a violent super alter-ego. (No sew unless you put on but- own use. Other activities are Twisted, dark & unpredictable, tons or bells etc.) Stop by and quilting and making diapers Venom leaves Eddie wrestling check it out! liquor out of recycled t-shirts. We have to control dangerous new abil- Start thinking of ideas for been sending quilts to Church ities that he also finds empow- decorating a table top tree! Bring GC Kindergarten students learn about Fire Safety closeout!!! World Service in New Windsor, ering & intoxicating. As Eddie your decorated Christmas tree Grundy Center Kindergarten students were able to learn about everything must go Maryland to be used in many and Venom need each other to into the Library - November 27 get what they’re looking for, fire safety and all about the job of a firefighter on Thursday af- places in U.S. and the world. through December 3. The tree ternoon. A Grundy Center volunteer firefighter took the time to Friday, oct. 19 they become more & more in- must be less than 3 ft. tall. Vot- tertwined – where does Eddie bring a fire truck up to the school to show kindergarten students 12:00 to 6:00 pm ing will be Peoples Choice and end & Venom begin? Check all the equipment. He also spoke to the students about how to be Your headquarters for will be voted on December 4-8. safe if they ever are in a fire and what to do. The students loved saturday, oct. 20 Your headquarters for out Venom, currently the #1 The winner will receive a prize. when the firefighter put all the gear on to show us that we shouldn’t 12:00 to 6:00 pm batteries,batteries, ignition ignition andand movie at the box office in the electrical supplies for all be afraid of them when they are trying to help us. This was a great electrical supplies for all USA, this week at the Center learning experience for the students. vehiclesvehicles Theatre! Stock Up & Save!! For the most up-to-date Perfect for the holiday season N Napaapa movie information, please auto auto check out our new website at Foundation Grant applications due Dec. 31 scotty’s saloon www.grundycentertheatre. parts parts com. If you are interested in Grant applications can now tion and human service. son, Program Manager, at (319) gift certificates to the Cen- be submitted to the Grundy The online grant application 243-1358 prior to submitting an liquor store 707 707 G Gave., ave., Grundy Grundy Center County Community Founda- may be found on the Communi- application. Grant applicants 806 G Avenue, Grundy Center 319-824-6917319-824-6917 ter Theatre, they may be pur- Hours:Hours: Mon.-Fri., Mon.-Fri., 8-5: 8-5: sat., 8-12 tion for its 2018 grant cycle. ty Foundation’s website at www. must be a 501(c)(3) designated Paid Advertisement. chased at GNB bank locations The deadline to submit appli- grundyccf.org. Grant recipients organization (or government during the day or at the Center cations is 11:59 p.m. December will be announced in March entity) serving Grundy Coun- Theatre during evening busi- 31, 2018. Grants are awarded 2019. Completed applications ty in order to be considered for ness hours. to projects in the following ar- must be submitted no later than funding. eas: art and culture, community 11:59 pm. December 31, 2018 to For more information, Konken Electric, Inc. betterment, education, environ- be considered for funding. please contact the Community Since 1973 ment, health, historic preserva- First-time grant applicants Foundation of Northeast Iowa Farm, Residential, Commercial should contact Dotti Thomp- at (319) 287-9106. Shown in Grundy CEntEr 319-824-3150 A Simple Adults: dIKE 319-989-2155 Starting Attend a movie on Friday evening & $3 rEInbECK 319-788-3150 Favor Oct 19 receive your choice of any drink for Kids & Rated R - 117 minutes just Seniors:50 Cents. 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Grundy County Women donate over $18,500 locally Obituaries Grundy County 100+ Wom- Janet McAllister en Who Care celebrated their Janet Schuyler Pratt McAllister, 90, of Conrad passed away with first full year of giving last week. Alzheimer’s disease at Oakview Nursing Home in Conrad on Oc- At the meeting, women heard tober 12, 2018. Funeral services will be 10:30 about three great causes in a.m., Friday, October 19 at First Presbyteri- Grundy County and members an Church in Conrad. Visitation will be 5 to voted to fund the Grundy Com- 7 p.m., Thursday, October 18 at the Conrad munity Preschool and Childcare Chapel of Anderson Funeral Homes. Inter- Center. Each member will do- ment will be in Conrad Cemetery. Online nate $100 to the Preschool to condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs. support the purchase of new, com. safe surfacing under the pre- Janet Schuyler Pratt was born July 5, 1928, school’s playground equipment. to Vern and Gertrude (Brown) Pratt in Brookings, SD. Growing up, With these donations, Grun- Grundy County 100+ Women Who Care members pose with a check to the Grundy Community she lived with her parents in Brookings; Minneapolis; Rock Rapids; dy County 100+ Women Who Preschool and Childcare Center. Indianola; Boone,; and Waterville, MN. Janet is a member of the Care has donated over $18,500 Asbury First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY. She grad- to Grundy County causes during uated in the Class of 1946 at Indianola High School. Janet was a American Legion Post 242 in Grundy County 100+ Wom- be the group’s next meeting, at the group’s first year! Last No- member of the Snipper Snapper Club in Rock Rapids. She attended support of their Legion Room en Who Care meets three times Town and Country Golf Club vember, the group donated Ottawa University and University of Minnesota before graduating remodeling, and a projected yearly and any woman who in Grundy Center. Visit Grun- $3,100 to Operation Threshold’s from Iowa State Teachers College with her B.A. in elementary ed- $5,800 will be donated to the wants to make an immedi- dy County 100+ Women Who Grundy County Food Pantry, in ucation. Janet then attended graduate school at the University of Grundy Community Preschool ate positive impact in Grundy Care on Facebook, or e-mail April $4,400 was donated to the Iowa where she earned her M.A. in elementary education supervi- and Childcare Center later this County is welcome to join at [email protected] Center Theatre for new seating, sion. month. any meeting. April 9, 2019 will for more information. in July $5,600 was donated to Janet’s husband always had a great deal of respect for her moti- vation and independence in working her way through college as a single woman. She was employed about a year at a time as a wait- Nutrition site menu ress at Dayton’s Sky Room in Minneapolis, as a clerk in the Birth Friday, October 19 — Meat- and Death Records in the Minneapolis City Hall, as a “girl assistant” loaf, Brown Gravy, Masked Red with a Minneapolis Doctor’s Family, and as a telephone operator in Potatoes, Whole Kernel Corn, Waterville, MN. Multi- Grain Bread, Fresh Sea- After her teaching career, Janet was united in marriage on June 11, sonal Fruit, Milk 1960, to Samuel Wesley McAllister Jr. at First Presbyterian Church Monday, October 22 — in Iowa City, IA. She and her husband were members of the Asbury Chicken A La King, Rice, First United Methodist Church in Rochester, NY. Janet worked as Chuckwagon Corn, Wheat Roll, a kindergarten teacher for the Cedar Rapids School District for six Peaches with Cottage Cheese, years, where she always loved working with the younger children. Milk Janet enjoyed playing the piano and participating in modern dance. Tuesday, October 23 — Salis- She had a habit of always connecting the year of her birth (1928) bury Beef, Oven Roasted Po- with the same year (1928) Walt Disney created the famous cartoon tatoes, Broccoli, Multi-Grain character, Mickey Mouse. Thus her attraction to Disney World in Bread, Fresh Seasonal Fruit, Florida and various Disney-type clothing and memorabilia. Milk During her 58 years of marriage, Janet was a “stay-at-home Wednesday, October 24 — mom” with their children while participating in community activi- Grilled Pork Patty, Pork Gravy, ties and while following her husband’s career as the City Manager’s Mashed Red Potatoes, Green wife in Iowa City; Moberly, MO; Bloomington, IL; Sioux City; Jack- Peas, Dinner Roll, Pears, Milk son, MI; Casper, WY; East Detroit, MI; and Eastpointe, MI. The Thursday, October 25 — couple then retired for ten years to live closer to their daughter and Roast Beef, Brown Gravy, granddaughters in Rochester, NY, before returning in 2010 to her Whipped Potatoes, Sliced Car- husband’s hometown of Conrad, IA, for her nursing and hospice rots, Pie, Milk care at Oakview Nursing Home. P.E.O. fundraiser held For more information, to Janet is survived by her husband, Samuel (Wes) McAllister Jr., reserve a place or order a meal, of Conrad; son Thomas Henderson McAllister of Jackson, MI; Saturday, October 6 was a crisp and beautiful fall day so what better way to enjoy it then to have an call the Grundy Center Senior daughters Ann Schuyler McAllister-Thomas of Rochester, NY, and old fashioned Lunch Box & Ice Cream Social fundraiser for P.E.O. . That's exactly what Chapter AR Center at (319) 824-3843. did and raised over $1000 to provide educational opportunities for women. We do this by offering Michele (Matt) Hodges of Grosse Pointe Park, MI. She is further scholarships, grants, awards and loans to help women enhance their lives through learning. Thank survived by four granddaughters, Sylvia and Josephine Hodges and you to Rex VanWert and Brent Wilson for auctioning off all the wonderful homemade box lunches Gracie Schuyler and Priscilla Jane Thomas; 10 nieces and six neph- and for all the individuals who bid on them. You were extremely generous and we appreciate your Writing your ews. support! Janet was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Samuel W. retirement McAllister III; brother James (Barbara) Pratt; three sisters, Priscilla (Max) Higbee, Vera (Leo) Moser, Laura (Blaine) Burright; and one paycheck class nephew. Palermo Clovers 2018-2019 October 29 Meetings dates and times; greater loyalty. I pledge my health How can I be sure my retire- Each one of you is important to to better living and my hands to ment funds will last my lifetime? our group. We encourage you to greater service for my club, my This important question will be Sydney Hogle elected to make your best effort to attend community and my country and addressed in an Iowa State Uni- meetings. I will try alternating my world. versity Extension and Outreach leadership position at ISU Sundays and Saturdays. Meet- 4-H motto: to make the best workshop on October 29 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grundy County Me- AMES — Sydney Hogle, a(n) to learn and explore more about ings will be 1 ½ to 2 hours. Sat- better event management major from the field of event management, urdays will be 9 am, and Sundays Welcome to a new 4-H year. morial Hospital Board Room. Eldora, was elected President of which includes events like ca- will be 3-5 pm. Sun, Oct. 7 3 Palermo Clovers held the first Writing Your Retirement pm; Sat., Nov. 17, 9 am, no De- meeting on Sunday October 7, Paycheck is designed to pro- the Event Management Club for tering, wedding planning, meet- cember meeting; Sun., Jan. 13 3pm at Eileen’s house. Youth and vide information needed by the 2018-19 academic year. ings, conferences, and trade 3pm; Sat., Feb. 16; Sun., Mar. 10 or parents may sign up for host- those approaching retirement The Event Management Club shows. 3pm; Sat., April 14 or Sun, April ing, times for presentations, within the next ten years. The is an organization for students 15; Sun., May 5 ; Wed., June 5. I have had two suggestions workshop outlines key factors RSVP if you know for sure you for trainings for youth on how to consider prior to retirement Abigail R. with her lego chal- and describes two strategies will be absent will be really ap- to prepare a fair exhibit and an- lenge preciated. other request for training on for structuring your retirement Sign up for snacks includes copyrights and how that affects income. “For most of us,” says drink for 24 – 2 people each the fair exhibits. How to do a fair Jeanette Mukayisire, Human month, cups & napkins for 48 -1 write-up that makes it to state Sciences Specialist in family person, snacks for 2 dozen – 2 fair. finance, “our paychecks have people. Also sign up for a pre- The kids said they wanted to been determined by someone sentation time: presentations, & learn about animals, but weren’t else all our lives. But in retire- clover sharing are expected from specific as to what. ment, many of us are responsi- each member Our 4-H club is one of the ble to write our own paychecks. For more information, visit: few organizations that have a va- How will we know how big it • Leader email the week be- riety of ages and leaning styles. should be?” fore meeting That is why we have large group Topics include: inflation, • 4honline.com – Iowa-Grun- activities, and some with mixed health costs, Social Security, re- dy co for county info ages and some with just the older quired minimum distributions, • October reduced enrollment youth and younger youth sepa- Daniel Barkley with his Lego annuities, and more. fee (free clover kids)-ksg-3rd rate. challenge cared creation. There is a small fee associated with the program to help offset grade For the same reason I try to lots of things but again I encour- • 4-H speaks have activities in several learning costs. Register by October 26th age you to try and make as many by contacting Shari Sell-Bakker project area – interest area areas, including STEM, visual meetings as you can a priority. I f like horses, foods, child care, arts , and photography with the at the Grundy County Exten- you need to make up a meeting sion Office at sellbakk@Iastate. Hoover receives 10-year service award Stem, photography exhibit: item hope that you will experience a attend another club and report James E. Hoover received his 10-year service award from Board of taken to show at county fair pre- new area you might like. I would edu or 319-824-6979. Pre-reg- back, or attend a county learning istration is required. Supervisor Chairperson James Ross. Hoover is employed by the sentation: opportunity for mem- love to have guest speakers so let opportunity and report back or Grundy County Secondary Road Department. ber to show what you are learn- us know if you know someone write a report to share with An- ing or interested in, or passionate who would share with us. It was drea. about (4th-12th GRADE) clover great to have Keegan from Re- Brandy Gerhardt, Lisa share: opportunity for younger trieving Freedom share with us Kanagy, and Kerri Lynch will be kids to say 2-3 sentences or more and then the club purchased a helping as leaders and we appre- about their interests. vest to share with them. ciate the parent help needed to Record book – encouraged to In the past Roegner’s have complete some of the activities fill out as you go along and turn shared wood working with the in for camp club and last year Lynch’s and Scholarships, and recognition Patricks’ shared pumpkins and and awards (forms are online). cake frosting. 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  www.thenaturalgrind.com 8 Thursday, October 18, 2018 Grundy NEWS Register www.thegrundyregister.com Meet the candidates: 2018 Election Gannon: Protect Iowa’s DeJear wants to combine business Mosiman runs on ag now to ensure its future consulting experience with voter experience and fraud prevention By GREG FORBES By BETHANY CARSON Tim Gannon, the Democratic candidate for Iowa Secretary of work as Secretary of State Should the state auditor be an accountant? Incumbent Republi- Agriculture, said the focus should not only be on protecting farmers By ERIN SOMMERS can Mary Mosiman believes her experience as a CPA with 15 years If Secretary of State were a regu- and agricultural professionals now, in government finance makes her lar job, the kind someone could just but ensure that the industry is pro- the most qualified candidate for the interview for, Deidre DeJear would tected for years to come. job. Her Democratic opponent, Rob submit her resume and make her “We’ve got to get profitability Sands, is a lawyer. pitch to a boss. back in agriculture and invest in “My office is one of the largest But since it’s an elected position, research at Iowa State University,” CPA firms in Iowa. Without a CPA DeJear, the Democratic challenger he said. “We have to produce more at the head of this important office, hoping to unseat Republican in- on less land but also take care of the State Auditor’s office would lose cumbent Paul Pate, that boss is all of the natural resources and figure its status as a CPA firm,” Mosiman Iowa’s voters. A graduate of Drake out where the other things we can claims on her website. “That would University, DeJear earned a degree do with corn and beans are to build have a devastating impact on ser- in broadcast journalism and politi- the next generation of value added vices governments—and Iowans— cal science. Before she even gradu- agriculture.” count on. In fact, a CPA has led the ated, she started her own business, Gannon, of Mingo, will take on State Auditor’s Office for nearly 40 helping other small businesses complete the business registration incumbent Mike Naig in the November General Election. A farmer y e ar s .” process with the Iowa Secretary of State’s Office. on his family’s century farm in Jasper County and a father who ran Sand, a former assistant attorney general, believes this is a misin- Her other passion has been campaign work – both energizing an agriculture implement shop, Gannon said he has seen first hand terpretation of state law, and said he could, if elected, run the office and registering voters across the state. As DeJear has traveled Iowa, how government decisions affect Iowa’s farmers. He said the coming as previous state auditors have. He believes that his experience in she has met with a lot of people who aren’t aware of Iowa’s voter ID election is important because farmers’ livelihoods have been threat- law would serve the office well. law, which will require voters to show an ID starting next year. A ened by the tariff issue and he aims to help curb the possible reper- Mosiman became the first woman elected State Auditor in Iowa state court blocked several other provisions in July, including rules cussions it would have on agricultural professionals. in 2014, when she was elected for her first full term after being ap- that shortened the window for absentee voting. “We don’t have a spare $110 million in taxes laying around we pointed by Governor Branstad in May 2013 to fill a vacancy. “People are concerned about the new rules and the lack of in- can afford to lose because folks in Washington, D.C. don’t under- Originally from Hubbard, Mosiman graduated from Iowa State formation that exists around the new rules,” DeJear said last week. stand the damage what’s going on right now and what the low prices University in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business/ “They’re concern about our student populations, our minority pop- of agriculture are going to cost our state,” he said. Accounting. She spent five years as an accounting assistant at a local ulations and our senior populations getting engaged.” Gannon said that agriculture needs to continue to evolve and manufacturing business, and owned and operated a daycare busi- DeJear’s top priority, as a candidate for Secretary of State, is to appeal to young farmers that will serve as the next generations of ness for over five years. In 2000, she was elected Story County Audi- encourage early voting. Those voters will have fewer problems, she Iowa’s producers. tor and served in that capacity for 10 years before becoming Iowa’s said. “We’ve done a great job with biofuels and we have to figure out Deputy Secretary of State. “Early voting helps you avoid the confusion and avoid the long what else we can do with those (corn and soybeans) and what oth- During her first term in office as State Auditor, Mosiman issued line,” she said. er crops we can build markets for so we can send that message to over 1000 reports including audits, city examinations and investi- People who don’t plan to vote early should preregister by Oct. 27, young ag people saying that we want you living in rural Iowa,” he gations, and implemented a city examination law to bring financial if possible, she said. said. “We need to show them that we want them profitable and want oversight to small towns. The state Legislature enacted the voter ID law last year, even them to support our small towns.” “Every tax dollar that you pay goes to government at some level,” though the Secretary of State prior to Pate was unable to identify He added that these steps to advancing Iowa’s agriculture are only Mosiman said, “so our audit work helps make sure these govern- rampant voter fraud, she said. possible if equal attention is paid to protecting the natural resources. ment officials are using your tax dollars appropriately.” “We had a Secretary of State who decided to find a cure for a “We have to spend more protecting that precious soil. We are an Mosiman has issued over 100 investigative reports identifying symptom that did not exist,” she said. agricultural power because we had the fortune to settle on top of the over $13 million in waste, fraud and abuse in state and local gov- DeJear said she doesn’t favor a move to all mail-in ballots, as best soil in the world,” he said, “but we can only continue to be an ernments. some states in other parts of the country have done. agricultural power if we take care of that soil.” With so much fraud apparent at the beginning of her tenure, she “I love the diversity that we have when it comes to the options talked with law enforcement, legal counsel, government officials we have to vote,” she said. “I think having those options meets the and citizens to try to find a way to reduce the potential for fraud— needs of the people.” by providing tips and tools for elected officials to provide oversite. Looking at the business registration side of the Secretary of State’s “Basically, it’s just simple Youtube technology,” Mosiman said. duties, DeJear said it was only in September that Pate introduced a “It’s information that’s pushed out to our elected officials, showing fast-track process to streamline that process. And once businesses them how to provide oversight and accountability and transparency Naig talks trade, get their paperwork stamped but the current administration, no one and giving them some red-flag indicators if fraud could be taking in the office is offering advice on what they should do next. DeJear place, quite frankly, right underneath their noses.” conservation and ag economy said she thinks she can improve on that without costing the taxpay- By BETHANY CARSON As the only CPA in the race, Mosiman asks for voter’s support. ers more money, just by changing the office’s strategy and focus. Iowa’s Republican Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig focuses on “We do take our work very seriously on behalf of the people of three main points: finding strong domestic and international mar- Iowa…” Mosiman said. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity kets for agriculture and export markets for renewable fuels, work- to serve you in this role. I am eager to earn your vote for a second ing to improve water quality and term.” soil health and encouraging Iowa residents to pursue agricultural ca- reers. Pate stands firm In anticipation of the 2018 elec- tion, Naig has completed the “Full behind voter ID push Grassley” travelling to all 99 coun- By ROBERT MAHARRY Sand takes aim ties seeking support from Iowans. DES MOINES- On an issue that’s become one of the most divi- Going into the race against Demo- sive wedges between Republicans and Democrats, Iowa Secretary of at State Auditor Seat crat Tim Gannon, Naig believes he State Paul Pate isn’t backing down. By GREG FORBES has the advantage of experience. The Ottumwa native, 60, has been involved in GOP politics since Iowa State Auditor Democratic Candidate Rob Sand vows to be “I hit the ground running with 1988, when he was first elected to the Iowa Senate. He served in his a vigilant watchdog for the Iowa taxpayers if elected, which he feels the experience to do the job that’s current position from 1994 to 1998 before unsuccessfully running has not been the case under the unique to the race and an under- for governor and later becoming the mayor of Cedar Rapids, and current administration. standing and passion for agriculture,” Naig said. he narrowly won back his old job in 2014 upon defeating Demo- Reading Iowa Code Chapter 11, Naig served as deputy secretary of agriculture for four and a half crat Brad Anderson. He’s facing which outlines the State Auditor’s years before he was appointed in March by Governor Kim Reynolds Des Moines small business owner responsibilities, Sand said the posi- to succeed Bill Northey. Naig grew up on a farm near Cylinder, Iowa Deidre Dejear this time around, tion will allow him to focus on the and graduated from Buena Vista University with degrees in biology and at press time, Pate had not re- efficiency of spending and the pow- and political science. Throughout his career, he has served in public sponded to a request for an inter- er to subpoena. Both those duties, policy roles for agribusiness and trade associations. view with Mid-America Publish- he said, will be a major benefit for Naig welcomes President Trump’s recent decision to direct the ing. the state’s taxpayers. EPA to allow year-round sales of E15 (a fuel with 15 percent etha- Voter ID and restrictions on “In this office, it’s not looking nol) to all 2001 and newer vehicles. early voting have become the main into what people are doing, it’s “This is great news for our farmers who need strong, stable mar- point of contention between Pate looking into what government is kets for their products. Year-round access to E15 provides custom- and Dejear in the race for Secretary doing and what people are doing ers with a cleaner-burning, lower-cost option at the pump and has of State. The incumbent has argued with your tax dollars,” he said during a candidate rally in Franklin the potential to drive demand for an additional 2 billion bushels of that preventing voter fraud is a cru- County last month. corn nationwide. Retailers are also now able to sell and promote E15 cial component in maintaining the Sand explained that one of the issues into which he will look knowing they will be able to offer it year-round,” Naig said in a state- overall integrity of elections in Iowa, while Dejear counters that the is Medicaid privatization. He detailed a story of a woman whose ment. “This action, when combined with the recent breakthrough initiatives are seeking to address a problem that doesn’t really exist quadriplegic husband lost his daily care through his medical care on trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico, is an important step and disenfranchising older voters and minorities in the process. organization because of the privatization and needed to constantly that can help drive demand for our ag products. There is still much Pate, who also owns an asphalt company in Marion, has been monitor his oxygen levels even while she wasn’t at home. He said work to be done, and I will continue to work closely with our con- forced to defend the new measures during public meetings around Medicaid privatization is costing Iowans time, money and their lives gressional delegation and Governor Reynolds to make sure Iowa’s the state. A district court judge in Polk County filed an injunction and he promised to use his position to follow the money. interests remain high on the agenda in Washington, D.C.” earlier this year to halt some of the new election regulations and “You want tell me that doesn’t need an investigation and that Trade wars are a major concern for farmers, Naig believes. The restore the early voting period to 40 days. doesn’t need a subpoena to figure out what the heck is going on with uncertainty weighs heavily on an already difficult agricultural econ- "Out-of-state dark money and Washington, D.C. lawyers have the money we are giving these companies?” he said. omy. But he hopes for resolution of issues in biotech trade and Chi- come into Iowa to try to overturn our election laws," he wrote in Sand was appointed as the Assistant Attorney General in 2010 na’s disregard for intellectual property rights. a statement after learning of the injunction. "The people of Iowa and in that position, he has prosecuted both Democrats and Repub- “Farmers in the U.S. appreciate the fact we need to be rebalancing overwhelmingly support voter ID and their elected representatives licans. His cases have included the investigation into the nationwide our trading relationship with China…” Naig said. “There’s appre- enacted a law that makes it easy to vote, but hard to cheat." lottery-fixing scheme and the prosecution of bankers, attorneys, ciation that we’re trying to do something to bring the Chinese to According to Pate and his supporters, the changes haven’t slowed embezzlers, investment advisors and everyone in between. the table and resolve long festering issues, but there’s deep concern down voter registration in any way: by his statistics, 250,000 new Sand said he will ensure that the auditors office will not play par- about the retaliatory tariffs targeted at ag products.” voters have signed up during his tenure, and Iowa’s June primary ty favorites and will be equipped with the best people possible to With the importance of the trade mission, Naig believes it’s great recorded some of the highest turnouts the state has ever seen. help protect Iowa’s taxpayers. to have an ambassador like Terry Brandstad working to bring the Nonetheless, the race between Pate and Dejear will likely come “The current occupant refuses to hire people from law enforce- Chinese to the table. down to whether voters feel that the identification requirements are ment units. They won’t hire former police officers, won’t hire prose- “What I pick up here from folks is a willingness to let this run a a step in the right direction toward rooting out fraudulent activity at cutors, won’t hire defense attorneys and I don’t understand why,” he little to see if the President’s strategy will bring results,” Naig said. the polls or a thinly veiled attempt to suppress already marginalized said. “They’re doing law enforcement investigations. but they seem Within the state, Naig focuses on promotion of agriculture, im- portions of the electorate. to have a superiority complex and think CPAs and accountants are provement of water quality and expanding opportunities for crop “There’s been a lot of misrepresentation of what this is,” he said the only ones that should be in the office. That’s like a football coach and livestock farmers. at the Des Moines Register Political Soapbox during the state fair. saying, ‘I just want quarterbacks on offense.’” www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy NEWS Register Thursday, October 18, 2018 9 Diane Paige Correspondent DIKE REGISTER 319-989-2163 Birthdays Planning for Dates for Dike Thursday, October 18: Agnes some Razzle Thursday, October 18 Biersner, Jim Jansen A gathering at Slice was set CC 4:00 Friday, October 19: Jan Klar, for last week for the planning Friday, October 19 Michael Weidemann of the 2018 Razzle Dazzle event. football @ Ia City Regina Saturday, October 20: Zeb A committee of four pulled out Saturday, October 20 Stanbrough, Jessi Niedert, Alyse the notes from last year and All State Music auditions Knudsen compared what they have ready Sunday, October 21 Sunday, October 21: Heather for 2018. These gals have a plan Local church services Rekers, Mary Cordes, Mike Mc- , people to call and schedules to Soup Supper serving starts at Carter, Kara Sires, Josh Lizer work around. 5:00-7 Monday, October 22: Jan Razzle Dazzle will start on Monday, October 22 Sloth, Lois DeBerg November 28 at 5:30 p.m. In the Red Ribbon Week Tuesday, October 23: Gavin mean time watch for the com- PTSO Meeting Dudden, Mary Mommer, Joe mittee asking for help with small 5:30 DEPO Becker, Jordon Michaelsen, Jill jobs and/or phone calls. Events 7:00 volleyball TBD Konken, Rich Stampe, James are successful because of willing Tuesday, October 23 Loger workers with small groups that Red Ribbon Week Wednesday, October 24: Alec get big jobs done. JH and HS PT conferences Johnson Razzle Dazzle 2018 has the Wednesday, October 24 Thursday, October 25: Eric beginnings of another fun eve- Red Ribbon Week Luhring, Bob North ning with lot of activities, food Early Dismissal and fun. Mark you calendars. Football weather Tis the season for football and our winning Wolverines are headed to Iowa City Regina/ Regina High School for Friday Breakfast anyone? night football. The weather for Saturday morning and I'm the past games has been favor- hungry for a 7:00 a.m. Fire- able and the forecast for Friday, house pancake. At the Dike Fire October 19, is giving us a pre- Station the pancake griddle and diction of 40 degree or slightly the sausage grill are outside the below at game time. backdoor and the hashbrowns are warming in the cooker and I know our fans, so Iowa City the fruit cups are ready to serve. Regina had better have plenty I'm not the first person to be of popcorn and hot chocolate served so I joined old friends ready for car after car load of and met a few new friends. The excited Wolverines. The phone report from the Fireman taking lines will be buzzing with ques- a head count informed me pan- tions all week as to "What time cakes were enjoyed by approxi- should we leave Dike and New mately 300 people. Hartford?" Winter gear will be Donations from hungry the attire for the evening so grab guests will be used to buy items your coats, hats, mittens and for the inside of the new sta- tion and to also replace some of warm bleacher blankets. Every- the firemen's fire fighting gear. one move to the center to make Another event taking place room and stay warm. at the Fire Station was a flu shot Weather As I look at the calendar on clinic. Brent and Val Bovy of On September 18 my neighbor shows up with this pickup and my Dike New Hartford Com- the Reinbeck Pharmacy pro- snow blade. No snow in the forecast, only rain. What could he be munique of October 19, JV vided the chance to get a flu wishing for? The rains continued and the truck disappeared along with the sun. More rain, wind and soggy ground. The sun might Football and Freshman foot- shot. Check out Brent having have peeked out for a couple of hours since the start of October but ball will begin at 4:45 p.m. At no fear in receiving his shot the real big surprise was the weather on Sunday, October 14, 2018. 7:30 p.m. the Wolverine Varsity from the best nurse on duty. If A slight mist started while church was still on and the mist turned team will take the field, playing you missed this opportunity to rain and soon the rain started to get slushy. The large white for another successful night of for the flu shot, Brent informed flakes kept falling for several hours. The green grassy areas turned us that another date will be an- FRIDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL. white but the truck and snow moving equipment were not need- Good luck team, coaches and nounced for Dike residents. ed. Roadways stayed clear and the snow stopped and now we just want a month or more of late fall weather. Come on sunshine. fans!!

Dike United Methodist Soup Supper The Women in Mission are in and more. the kitchen and the soup will be Get in the car and drive to hot and ready to serve on Sun- Church street and breathe in the day evening October 21 serving aroma coming from the church at 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Come to the kitchen. Shelley and Velda in Dike United Methodist church the kitchen, Carol in the dining at 439 Church Street and enjoy room and volunteers ready to chicken noodle soup, beef burg- carry a tray, pour the coffee and ers, dessert and beverages. escort you to your table for your All for a free will offering. dining pleasure. After dinner walk to the bake See you Sunday eve, October sale table and take home cook- 21. ies, candy, pies, chex mix, breads

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Public Notice City of Liscomb City of Liscomb has been received. Regular City Council Meeting Discussion was had on the placement of October 8, 2018 trailers in the city limits. More information The regular city council meeting was will be gathered for the next meeting to called to order at 7:00 pm by Mayor Hank discuss. Penner. Jerry Gunderson, Ted Gunder- Discussion was had on the possible son, Blake Matney and Esther Mosher changes that could be made for the siren answered roll call. Ben Olson was ab- to allow for a backup generator. More in- sent. 5 residents, 2 representatives of formation will be gathered. the Liscomb Lively Laborers, Marshall New Business: County Deputy Sheriff Veren, Darwin Bra- Trick or Treat has been set for October cy and Kristi Schiebel were also present. 31, 2018 5-7 pm Motion to approve the agenda was made Committee Report: by Mosher, seconded by T Gunderson. Fire Department – Soup Supper went Motion carried with roll call of 4 ayes. well. Marshall County Deputy Sheriff Veren Streets & Alleys – waiting on concrete gave the sheriff report for September work at manholes 2018. He left at 7:05 pm. Park & Rec & Community Building – The The minutes of September 10, 2018 roof is being repaired. meeting was approved with a motion by Motion made by T Gunderson, seconded J Gunderson, seconded by Matney and by J Gunderson. Motion passed with 4 roll by of 4 ayes. ayes. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm Motion to approve the financial report for Hank Penner, Mayor September 2018 was made by J Gunder- Attest: Kristi Schiebel, City Clerk son, seconded by T Gunderson. Motion Bill Listing for September 10 to October 8, carried with roll call of 4 ayes. 2018 in the amount of $7,446.27: Motion to approve the bill listing for Alliant Energy, electric & gas..... 1,011.55 September 10 to October 8, 2018 in the Darwin Bracy, wages...... 570.21 amount of $7,446.27 was made by J Gun- Dean Schoppe Construction, repair...... derson, seconded by T Gunderson. Mo- ...... 187.50 tion carried with roll call of 4 ayes. Nathan Healey, deposit return...... 3.42 Residents Concerns: Heart of Iowa, telephone...... 83.97 Two residents stated their disapproval of IPERS, withholding...... 255.37 money being spent for a RV dump. IRUA, water...... 1,166.40 Brett and April Stewart introduced them- Janet Vry, cleaning...... 30.00 selves and stated that they are the lead- Keystone Lab, lab...... 72.05 ers for the Liscomb Lively Laborers 4-H Marshall County Landfill, fee...... 602.00 club that meets on the 2nd Sunday of the Mid-Iowa Cooperative, fuel...... 47.36 month at the community building. They Moler Sanitation, garbage...... 65.00 would like to donate some trash cans Peglow, O’Hare :& See, fee...... 37.50 to the community building. They would Rhonda Guy, fee...... 368.00 also like to have the council think about Schendel Pest Control, spraying....30.00 a community garden that the 4-H club Kristi Schiebel, wages & mileage.959.65 would take care of. The council thanked Tucker Schiebel, wages...... 172.70 them for coming in and they will discuss Smitty’s Auto, pickup service...... 267.46 the garden idea. Storey Kenworthy, publishing...... 473.44 Red Davis inquired about people walking Terry’s Cemetery, repair of stones.450.00 in the community building during the win- United Benefits, due...... 21.25 ter. All interest in the possibility is to be VISA, supplies...... 18.44 directed to Mayor Penner. MICA, donation...... 350.00 Old Business: YSS, donation...... 200.00 Discussion on the RV Dump will be had September 2018 Incomes: General at the next meeting when a estimate will 2,593.44; Employee Benefits 36.98; be presented. LOST 2,359.52; Road Use Tax 2,677.26; Nuisance vehicles and a camper have Cemetery 4.12; Water 3,241.67; Sewing been taken care of by the owners. Sinking 1,700.00; Sewer 3,467.97 No more discussion will be had on traffic September 2018 Expense: General signs in town. 3,187.45; Employee Benefits 160.78; It was decided to discuss the resolution to Water 1,946.83; Sewer 2,535.22 transfer funds after the RV dump proposal GR42-1

Public Notice City of Wellsburg ublic otice oard roceedings The Wellsburg City Council met in regu- ...... $ 261.43 P N B P lar session October 1, 2018 with Mayor Robbyn Diamond, Pool Shirt Design...... City of Stout Grundy County Kennedy presiding and Council Members ...... $ 60.00 COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS bill...... $60.00 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEED- tural was deferred to October 15, 2018, at Eilderts, Hippen, Minteer, Eiten and Van Snittjer Grain, Gas & Diesel. $ 573.04 The Stout City Council met in a regular Property Tax...... $6,624.12 INGS 9:10 a.m. in the Supervisors’ room at the Heiden present. State Hygienic Laboratory, Testing...... scheduled session on Monday October Post Office Rent...... $229.17 The Grundy County Board of Super- Grundy County Courthouse. Eilderts moved to approve the minutes of ...... $ 125.00 8th , 2018 at 7:00 pm. in City Hall. Mayor Interest Gen. ckg...... $38.35 visors met in regular session in the Su- At 9:15 a.m., Supervisor Schildroth left the September regular meeting with the Test America, Sewer Testing .$ 1,159.20 John Ross called meeting to order at 7:03 Interest Gen. svg ...... $1.11 pervisors’ room at the Grundy County the meeting. following corrections: Hippen moved to Van Heiden Tiling, Fill Removal City Lot pm. Officials present: Mayor John Ross , Reserve water Interest...... $.69 Courthouse on October 8, 2018, at 9:00 At 9:15 a.m., the chairperson opened the approve the minutes of the August meet- ...... $ 5,830.00 Council Members D. Ross. V. DeGroote, Debt Sewer Interes...... $.48 A.M. Chairperson Ross called the meet- public hearing regarding an amendment ing and Minteer seconded the motion to Approved By Library Board and J. Odell Also, present B. Spencer, Road Use Tax...... $2217.69 ing to order with the following members to Ordinance No. 2009-5 reclassifying approve the Treasurer’s report for August. Daran Klingenborg Guests: Kenny Local Option...... $1310.71 present: Riekena, Schildroth, Smith, and property from A-1 Agricultural to R-1 Res- Minteer seconded the motion. All ayes, Unifirst Corporation, Rugs... $ 13.10 DeVries, Bill and Shirley Rogers, Velma Garbage...... $720.00 Bakker. idential. Paul Cooley spoke in favor of the carried. Bestsellers Audio Llc, Audio Books...... Cordes, Patti Freese, David and Sandra Recycle...... $205.00 Motion was made by Riekena and sec- amendment, and no one spoke against Minteer moved to approve the Treasur- ...... $ 29.00 Munger, Mike Nefzger, Larry Weis, Dana Drainage...... $287.00 onded by Bakker to approve the minutes the amendment. The chairperson closed er’s Report for September. Hippen sec- Card Services, Books & Dvd..... $106.04 Luck and Sheriff Cody Freese Water...... $2028.77 of the previous meeting. Carried unan- the hearing. It was noted that no written onded the motion. All ayes, carried. Ingram Library Services, Books. $795.02 Council member D. Ross moved to ap- Total Revenue...... $14,444.71 imously. comments had been received. Minteer moved to approve the following Iowa History Journal, 1 Yr Renewal...... prove the current consent agenda, and ...... approximate to date The public hearing on the proposal to Motion was made by Smith and second- bills for payment. Eiten seconded the ...... $18.95 minutes dated August 13th, 2018 sec- New Business: enter into a Development Agreement ed by Bakker to accept the first reading motion. All ayes, carried. The Library Store, Supplies . $ 180.07 onded by V. DeGroote Ayes: 3 Mo- A. Data Tech is installed for the first with Mid-Iowa Cooperative was deferred of Ordinance #2019-2, an ordinance Alliant Energy, Gas & Electric.$ 5,170.68 September receipts by fund as follows: tion carried. D. Ross moved to approve phase. Clerk is waiting for their timeline to October 15, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the amending Ordinance No. 2009-5, Code Blythe Sanitation, Garbage Pickup...... General Fund, $19,775.59; Road Use the Septembert billl list in the amount of for second phase. Supervisors’ room at the Grundy County of Ordinances, for the rezoning of prop- ...... $ 4,087.80 Tax Fund, $10,257.25; Capital Projects $7,522.81. seconded by V. DeGroote. B. Clerk presented the preliminary plan Courthouse. erty. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes – Card Services, Parts, Repairs,Conces- Fund, $14.53; Water Fund, $13,676.41; Ayes: 3. Motion carried. from Snyder and Associates for the Motion was made by Bakker and sec- Riekena, Smith, Bakker, and Ross. Nays sions...... $ 1,082.88 Sewer Fund, $15,076.95; Garbage .The following claims include expenses for drainage project in town. The final plan onded by Smith to accept and order filed – None. Casey's General Store #2526, Ice. $48.97 Fund, $4,542.48; Library Fund, $25.78; the City, Park and Fire Department will be here by October 22nd to hold a the FY2018 Annual Report from Palermo Motion was made by Smith and sec- Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax...... $ 3,361.12 Debt Service, $7,165.38; Special Fund, September Bill List special meeting at 6:00 p.m. for coun- Township. Carried unanimously. onded by Riekena to suspend the rules Green Belt Bank & Trust, Copier Lease.. $7,272.88 and TIF Fund, $3,066.58. Vendor Explanation Dollar Amount cil to approve or reject their final plans. Motion was made by Riekena and sec- and move Ordinance #2019-2 from first to ...... $ 50.08 September Expenditure by fund: Gen- AgSource, Testing Services...... $57.00 If approved, Clerk and councilwoman V. onded by Schildroth to accept and order third reading and adoption. Roll call vote Grundy County Sheriff, Contrac$3,679.17 eral, $15,057.69; RUT, $3,304.48; Spe- Invoice 0800337844 and 0800325703 DeGroote will be meeting with IDEA as filed the FY2018 Annual Report from Ger- was as follows: Ayes – Riekena, Smith, Ipers, Ipers...... $ 1,700.71 cial, $2,190.78; TIF, $0.00; Debt, $0.00; Cooley Sanitation, Garbage and recycling well as INRCOG and Snyder Associates man Township. Carried unanimously. Bakker, and Ross. Nays – None. Ordi- John Deere Financial, Mower Parts...... Capital Projects, $10,688.09; Library, 09/2018, ...... $810.00, $627.75, $182.25 to present the need for the grant money to Motion was made by Bakker and sec- nance adopted...... $27.22 $1,751.15; Water, $6,580.67; Sewer, Dillavou Oi, Fire propane deposit repair/improve the city drainage system. onded by Smith to accept and order filed At 9:19 a.m., Supervisor Schildroth re- John Deere Financial, Supplies & Repair $7,201.25; and Garbage, $4,318.80. $120.00 Clerk will contact State Bank about loan the FY2018 Annual Report from Felix joined the meeting...... $ 129.13 Karen Mennenga presented the Library Iowa Workforce Development...... $70.00 options to secure the matching funds for Township. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Schildroth and sec- Treasurer State Of Iowa, State Tax...... Report IPERS, Sept payment...... $456.92 the grant money. Motion was made by Schildroth and onded by Smith to approve Utility Permit ...... $ 1,725.30 Minteer moved to approve $300.00 bonus IRUA, water treatment plant...... $41.18 C. Clerk to call county about the ditch seconded by Riekena to accept and order Application No.10-08-18 to Heart of Iowa Treasurer State Of Iowa, 3Rd Qtr Sales for Angela Koch. Eiten seconded the mo- IRUA, post office/city sewer...... $33.20 East of Weber’s property on Sawyer. This filed the FY2018 Annual Report from Clay Communications of Union, Iowa, for fiber Tax...... $ 365.00 tion. All ayes, carried. IRUA, fire station water/sewer...... $33.20 needs cleaned out badly. Residents have Township. Carried unanimously. cable relocation work on Highway 14 Treasurer State Of Iowa, 3Rd Qtr Wet Tax Greg Winger presented the Fire Depart- IRUA,Read ...... $66.00=$173.58 contacted the county before and unfortu- Motion was made by Smith and second- south of Highway 175 to Grundy-Marshall ...... $ 2,392.00 ment Report. Mid American Energy, City/PO energy nately it was never done. Clerk will call ed by Bakker to accept and order filed the County line at county road crossings and Windstream, Phone/Interne. $ 693.76 Jamie Madden presented the Public costs ...... $23.00 next day. Quarterly Report of the County Auditor. to authorize the chairperson to sign said Payroll Checks...... $ 10,490.34 Works Report. Mid American Energy, Fire Station Energy D. Clerk to contact the county about the Carried unanimously. application. Carried unanimously. Tyson Communications, Internet.. $48.15 Eiten moved to approve a facility plan costs...... $46.79 overhang of a tree on to second street. It Motion was made by Riekena and sec- Motion was made by Riekena and sec- Us Cellular, Cell Phone Service. $103.68 contract with Fehr Graham Engineering. Mid American Energy, City Water Pump is county responsibility to cut the branch- onded by Schildroth to accept and order onded by Smith to approve IDOT Agree- Andy's Auto Parts, Parts & Supplies...... Minteer seconded the motion. All ayes, ...... $107.87 es overhanging the blacktop. It is interfer- filed the Quarterly Report of the County ment No. 2018-C-055 with Addendum ...... $ 509.71 carried. Mid American Energy, Fire Station Siren ing with the farm equipment traffic. Sheriff. Carried unanimously. for DOT Project No. STPN-175-8(37)— Iowa Radiant, Ups & Light Bulbs...... Van Heiden moved to approve moving ...... $11.15 Water Superintendent Report: Motion was made by Bakker and sec- 2J-42, an ...... $ 127.58 forward with plans on a SAGR sewer sys- Mid American Energy, Street lights...... Water Clerk Report: onded by Smith to approve Employee HMA overlay on Highway 175 west of Teryy Babcock, Filters & Installation...... tem. Eilderts seconded the motion. All ...... $255.06=$443.87 RESOLUTIONS: None Benefit Systems Third Party Administra- Highway 14, and to authorize the chair- ...... $ 40.50 ayes, carried. MidAmerican Pub. Corp..SEPT publishing ORDINANCE: tion Service Agreement and Group Re- person to sign said application. Carried Nathan Vogel, Contract...... $ 400.00 Evie Haupt presented information on the ...... $67.73 NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO newal Information and to authorize the unanimously. Unifirst Corporation, Rugs & Mops...... Community Catalyst Grant. $49.80+$17.93 BE HELD MONDAY November 12th at chairperson to sign the same. Carried Steve Cox, Assistant County Engineer, ...... $ 130.35 Hippen moved to approve a $1.00 per Nationwide, Insurance premium...... 7 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE STAT- unanimously. reviewed department matters with the Bankers Trust, Interest Public Works...... hour pay raise for Marcia Stahl. Eilderts ...... $1161.87 ED-CHANGE MAY BE POSTED Motion was made by Bakker and sec- Board...... $ 2,112.50 seconded the motion. All ayes, carried. Roger Bergman, Mowing...... $360.00 J. Odell moved for adjournment, second- onded by Smith to approve Notice to At 9:26 a.m., Supervisor Riekena left the Blythe Sanitation, Garbage. $ 45.00 Eilderts moved to approve Ordinance 10- Snyder & Assoc., Drainage project engi- ed by V. DeGroote. Meeting adjourned at Bidders for garage located at 703 8th meeting. Brown Supply, Manhole Riser.... $215.00 2018 an ordinance modifying provisions neers...... $3,801.84 7:51 pm. Street, Grundy Center, and to authorize Motion was made by Schildroth and Butler Grundy Development, Dues...... of the Wellsburg natural gas franchise, Total Expenses APPROXIMATE to date. These Minutes have been transcribed the chairperson to sign the same. Carried seconded by Bakker to adjourn. Carried ...... $ 1,979.00 ordinance number 05-2005-2 to correct ...... $7,522.81 and subject to Council approval at the unanimously. unanimously. Central Iowa Distributing, Supplies...... a scrivener’s error. Minteer seconded September Revenue July meeting The public hearing on the Amendment to James Ross, Chairperson ...... $ 100.20 the motion. Roll call of votes. All ayes, Bulk Water Payment ...... $691.62 Respectfully submitted, Ordinance No. 2009-5 reclassifying prop- Rhonda R. Deters, County Auditor Iowa Regional Utilities Assoc, August Wa- carried. Reimburse appliance disposa...... $30.00 Brooke Spencer, Stout City Clerk erty from A-1 Agricultural to A-2 Agricul- GR42-1 ter Usage...... $ 5,650.56 Minter moved to waive the second and Repayment of overpayment on trucking John Ross, Stout Mayor GR42-1 Data Technologies Inc., User Group third reading of Ordinance 10-2018 and Meeting...... $ 95.00 approve upon first reading. Hippen sec- Ed Feld Equipment Co, Helmets...... onded the motion. Roll call of votes. All ...... $ 689.85 ayes, carried. City Of Grundy Center, Ambulance Medi- Minteer moved to approve the FY 2018 Probate Notice cations...... $ 1,507.64 Annual Financial Report. Eilderts sec- Public Notice Grundy Register, Minutes.... $ 80.68 onded the motion. All ayes, carried. THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT undersigned, and creditors having claims Heiman Fire Equipment, Bunker Gear.... Eilderts moved to approve Resolution 10- GRUNDY COUNTY against the estate shall file them with the ...... $ 4,096.97 2018 a resolution approving applying for GRUNDY COUNTY ORDINANCE Book73-J at Page 229 of the records of IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE clerk of the above named district court, as Subsurgace Solution, Locator. $4,738.00 department credit cards. Eiten seconded #2019-2 the Grundy County Recorder. OF Gladys J. Bowers, Deceased. provided by law, duly authenticated, for The Hometowner, Advertising.... $117.00 the motion. Roll call of votes. All ayes, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OR- SECTION 3. REPEALER. All Ordinanc- Probate No. ESPR102274 allowance, and unless so filed by the later Iowa Dnr, Water Supply Fee...... $100.00 carried. DINANCE NO. 2009-5 - GRUNDY es or parts of Ordinances heretofore NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, to occur of four months from the second OF publication of this notice or one month Iowa One Call, Locates ...... $ 31.60 Trick or Treat night will be October 30 COUNTY, IOWA, DEVELOPMENT enacted by the Board of Supervisors of from the date of mailing of this notice (un- APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, Hofmeister Masonry, Cut Opening Mem from 5:00 – 7:00. ORDINANCE FOR THE REZONING OF Grundy County, Iowa, in conflict with the less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is Bld...... $ 2,500.00 Minteer moved to adjourn. Eiten second- PROPERTY provisions of this Ordinance are hereby AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS thereafter forever barred. Matt Parrott & Sons, Delinquent Notice... ed the motion. All ayes, carried. Be It Ordained By the Board of Supervi- expressly repealed. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dated this 20th day of September, ...... $ 29.54 Wendy Lage, City Clerk GR42-1 sors of Grundy County, Iowa: SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY OF PRO- Gladys J. Bowers, Deceased, who died 2018. Paul Nieman Construction, Road Rock... SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose VISIONS. It is the intention of the Board on or about 8th day of September, 2018: of this Ordinance is to amend the Official of Supervisors that each section, para- You are hereby notified that on the Sara A. Heerkes 18th day of September, 2018, the last Zoning Maps of Ordinance No. 2009-5 - graph, sentence, clause and provision of P.O. Box 266 will and testament of Gladys J. Bowers, Grundy County, Iowa, Development Or- this Ordinance is separable, and if any Dike, IA 50624 deceased, bearing date of the 30th day Public Notice dinance. such provision is held unconstitutional or of May, 1991, was admitted to probate in SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. The Official invalid for any reason, such decision shall Angela K. Norton the above named court and that Sara A. 15233 W Avenue Zoning Maps of Ordinance No. 2009-5 not affect the remainder of this Ordinance Heerkes, Angela K. Norton and Maureen NOTICE TO BIDDERS demnity Agreement will be due from the Grundy County, Iowa, Development Ordi- or any part thereof other than that affect- Dike, IA 50624 Sealed bids will be received by the Audi- successful bidder before proceeding with B. Stockdale were appointed executors nance are hereby amended by reclassify- ed by such decision. of the estate. Any action to set aside the tor of Grundy County at her office at 706 removal of the garage or on November Maureen B. Stockdale ing the following described real property SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This will must be brought in the district court G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638, 14, 2018, whichever is earlier. Failure to 409 East Elder Street from an A-1 Agricultural District to an R-1 Ordinance shall be in full force and effect of said county within the later to occur of until 8:30 a.m. on October 29, 2018, for provide either the check or the executed Dike, IA 50624 Residential District for purposes of divid- from and after its passage and publication four months from the date of the second purchase of an insulated, finished interior Indemnity Agreement will be just and suf- ing an acreage consisting of two separate as provided by law. publication of this notice or one month Executors of estate 12’ x 16’ garage located at 703 8th Street, ficient cause for denial of the award. All dwellings into their own parcels on the PASSED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of from the date of mailing of this notice to Grundy Center. All costs associated with bids must be sealed and plainly marked. following described real estate situated in October, 2018. all heirs of the decedent and devisees Heronimus, Schmidt, Allen, moving said garage shall be the respon- The Grundy County Board of Supervisors Grundy County, Iowa, to-wit: Parcel 604- James R. Ross, Chairperson under the will whose identities are rea- sibility of the successful bidder, and said reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Schroeder & Geer B located in the Southwest ¼ (SW¼) of Grundy County Board of Supervisors sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be Attorneys for executor removal shall be completed on or before Dated this 8th day of October, 2018. Section 5, Township 87 North, Range 15, ATTEST: forever barred. 630 G Avenue, Box 365 November 16, 2018. A certified check or GRUNDY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPER- West of the 5th P.M., as shown on Plat Rhonda R. Deters, Grundy County Audi- Notice is further given that all per- Grundy Center, IA 50638 sons indebted to the estate are request- a cashier’s check made payable to Grun- VISORS GR42-1 of Survey recorded on July 23, 2018, in tor GR42-1 Date of second publication 18th day of ed to make immediate payment to the dy County together with an executed In- October, 2018. GR41-2 12 Thursday, October 18, 2018Grundy RECORDS Register www.thegrundyregister.com

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TO: CODY KILCREASE, FATHER OF A October 10, 2018 Ayes. Motion carried. Iowa Regional Utilities Ass, Water Bill .... CARISSA BRYANT, age 37, Wellsburg, was arrested October CHILD BORN THE 10TH DAY OF JANU- The Dike City Council met in regular ses- Michael Soppe, Mayor ...... 9,784.80 2 at 9:53 PM at her home and charged with DOMESTIC ABUSE ARY, 2008, IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA. sion on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 ATTEST: Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax ASSAULT 1st. Posted bond and released. Arrested by GRUNDY TO: ROBERT WILLIAMS, FATHER OF A at 7 PM with Mayor Soppe presiding. Lindsay Nielsen, City Clerk ...... 338.21 CHILD BORN THE 17TH DAY OF Council present: Chad Cutsforth, Sam Claims Report Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. AUGUST, 2009, IN TULSA, OKLAHOMA. Kollasch, Chris Bakken, Nick Cleveland Vendor Reference Amount ...... 331.57 DREW JANSSEN, age 37, Holland, was arrested October 6, at You are notified that there is now on file in and Luke Osterhaus. Also in attendance: Advanced Systems, Copier/Color/Copy Shane Metz, Hsa- City Contr...... 52.5 4:47 AM at his home on a Benton County warrant charging him the office of the Clerk of Court for Marcus Miller, Sue Lechtenberg, Zeb ...... 127.8 Robert Heerkes, Hsa- City Contr ...... 84 Grundy County, a Petition in Case Num- Stanbrough, Marv Geiken, Zach Anders- Ann Hilliard, Mileage To Bank...... 8.18 Shane Metz Jr, Hsa- City Contr...... 84 with FAILURE TO APPEAR. Released to Benton County authori- bers JVJV003497 and JVJV003498, en and Dick Juhl. Arnold Motor Supply, Street Supplies...... Wells Fargo Bank N.a., Sewer Invest- ties. LACEY PETERSEN, age 29, Colfax, was arrested October 6, at which pray for a termination of your par- Consent Agenda: Motion by Bakken ...... 55.08 ment...... 600 4:47 AM at the Janssen home on a Hardin County warrant for FAIL- ent-child relationship to the children born to approve the following on the consent Baker & Taylor, Library Books...... 432.59 Ipers, Ipers ...... 471.03 the 10th day of January, 2008, and the agenda: sheriff’s report, library report, Black Hawk Rental, Mower Parts.232.45 Dike Post Office, Utility Bills Postage.. 50 URE TO APPEAR. Released to Hardin County authorities. Both 17th day of August, 2009. For further de- approval of minutes presented and de- Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility, Gas Bill ...... Ia Dept Of Revenue, State Tax..... 131.55 arrested by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. tails, contact the Clerk's office. The Peti- linquent utility bills. Seconded by Cleve- ...... 191.7 Wellmark Blue Cross And Blue, Health A one vehicle accident occurred October 11 at 7:45 PM on Nickel tioner's attorney is Erika L. Allen, Grundy land. All Ayes. Motion carried. Centurylink, Phone/Internet...... 141.06 Insurance Premiums...... 632.88 Ave south of 270th Street. JENNA BONORDEN, age 16, Grundy County Attorney, and her address is 630 Fire/Ambulance Report: The department City Of Dike, Electric Bill...... 1,954.31 Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility, Gas Bill.31.82 G Avenue, Grundy Center, Iowa 50638. had seven ems call and one fire call last Conrad Public Library, Books...... 32.4 Centurylink, Phone/Internet...... 1.4 Center, was southbound when a deer entered the roadway and was You are notified that there will be a hear- month. They also participated in fire pre- Covenant Medical Center, Ambulance In- City Of Dike, Electric Bill...... 2,010.91 struck. Bonorden’s 2013 Dodge received an estimated $1,500 dam- ing on the Petition to Terminate Parental vention week with the school and daycar- tercept ...... 132 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax age. No summons, no injury. Investigated by GRUNDY COUNTY Rights before the Iowa District Court for es. Curt Smeins resigned as assistant Demco, Books...... 351.78 ...... 338.21 Grundy County, at the Courthouse in fire chief. The new fire station construc- Dike Fire Dept, Advance Emt Background Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Grundy Center, Iowa, at 1:00 p.m. on the tion is coming along. Reimb ...... 1,103.00 ...... 331.56 A two vehicle accident occurred October 13 at 1:03 PM on Hwy 13th day of November, 2018. Nuisance Abatement: Clean up is still Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax Shane Metz, Hsa- City Contr...... 52.5 14 at 200th Street. JERRY RAHN, age 70, Marshalltown, was north- Clerk of the above Court. GR41-2 continuing at 132 West State Street, roof ...... 940.33 Robert Heerkes, Hsa- City Contr ...... 84 repair and some siding will be complet- Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax Shane Metz Jr, Hsa- City Contr ...... 84 bound on Hwy 14 and was slowing down to turn west onto 200th ed. If and when a new building would be ...... 772.72 Wells Fargo Bank N.a.. Sewer Invest- Street. HOPE CRIMMINS, age 36, Grundy Center, was north- build, a permit would be required. Emergency Medical Products Inc, Ambu- ment...... 600 bound behind Rahn. Crimmins said she glanced away and when she Generator/Corn belt Power Agreement: lance Supplies ...... 8.07 Ipers, Ipers...... 471.12 looked back, she saw Rahn was going to turn. Crimmins swerved After discussion Kollasch introduced Forbin, Computer Server/Backup Issue Menards, Electrical Supplies...... 17.97 Public Notice Resolution #1010201801, A RESOLU- ...... 62.5 Dike Post Office, Utility Bills Postage.. 50 but was not able to avoid contact with Rahn. Crimmins struck the TION APPROVING THE AGREEMENT Butler Grundy Devel. Alliance, Butler Ia Dept Of Revenue, State Tax .... 131.55 back of Rahn’s vehicle and came to rest in the east ditch. Crimmins’ FOR THE GENERATOR USAGE WITH Grundy Dev Dues...... 3,385.00 Testamerica Laboratories Inc, Wwtp Test- DEPARTMENT OF 2011 KIA received an estimated $5,000 damage. Rahn’s Freightliner GRUNDY COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC Grundy County Sheriff, Sheriff Contract ing...... 407.4 HOMELAND SECURITY COOPERATIVE AND CORN BELT ...... 6,350.00 Visa, Firesupplie/Imfoa/Sewer...... 99.99 received an estimated $1,000 damage. No summons, no injury. In- FEDERAL EMERGENCY POWER COOPERATIVE. Seconded by Robert Heerkes, Hsa- City Contr ..... 168 Wellmark Blue Cross And Blue, Health vestigated by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. MANAGEMENT AGENCY Bakken. Roll call vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Shane Metz Jr, Hsa- City Contr ...... 168 Insurance Premiums...... 632.88 Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations Kollasch, Bakken, Cleveland and Oster- Lindsay Nielsen, Hsa- City Contr ..... 210 Alliant Energy, Electric Forx Ridge ...... for Grundy County, Iowa and Incorporat- haus. Nays: none. Whereupon the May- Ipers, Ipers...... 1,486.13 ...... 374.12 ed Areas or declared Resolution #1010201801, Isu Extension Svc, Rob Mosquito School Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax The Department of Homeland Security’s duly adopted...... 35 ...... 297.6 Federal Emergency Management Agency Sewer Plant building – hoop building Krivachek Janitorial Supply, Street Sup- Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax has issued a preliminary Flood Insurance over clarifiers: Discussion about placing plie/Brooms...... 139.25 ...... 290.95 Grundy County Magistrate Court Rate Map (FIRM), and where applicable, a hoop building over the clarifiers at the Kwik Trip Inc, Fuel/Flag Football Conces- Shane Metz , Hsa- City Contr...... 52.5 Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report, re- sewer per Gary at McClure Engineering sion ...... 826.49 Lindsay Nielsen, Hsa- City Contr...... 105 flecting proposed flood hazard determi- The following citations were Camie Nederhoff, Wellsburg, it could be a part of our SRF Loan. We Marv’s Repair, Oil Change/Repair Fire Iowa One Call, One Call Bill...... 37.8 nations within Grundy County, Iowa and would need a DNR permit which would ...... 469.02 Ipers, Ipers...... 414.38 issued in Grundy County by all speeding. Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard cost $100. More information will be com- Mediacom, Fire Internet...... 139.61 Menards, Electrical Supplies...... 164.29 agencies. Alexis Wade, Fort Dodge, determinations may include the addition ing about cost of the building. Motion by Menards, Electrical Supplies ...... 34.22 Dike Post Office, Utility Bills Postage. .... or modification of Base Flood Elevations, Kollasch to approve the DNR permit ap- Martin Gardner Architecture .Fire Station ...... 52.25 Jose Castro-Rosales, Apling- speeding. base flood depths, Special Flood Hazard ton, no valid driver’s license. Michel Amouzou, Council plication for $100 pending discussion with Buildingadmin ...... 2,711.53 Power Line Supply, Electric Pad Outrig- Area boundaries or zone designations, or McClure Engineering. Seconded by Os- Mid-America Publishing, Legals .. 189.32 ger ...... 405 Erica Moore, Waterloo, Bluffs, speeding. the regulatory floodway. Technical infor- terhaus. All Ayes. Motion carried. There Mike Mccarter, Flag Football New Blade Grundy County R.e.c., Electric Bill ...... speeding. McKenzie Marsh, Glad- mation or comments are solicited on the will be more discussion about the building Mower ...... 27.57 ...... 49,783.87 proposed flood hazard determinations at next meeting. Purchase Power, Postage For Postage Ia Dept Of Revenue, State Tax...... 118 Kateland Theel, Cedar Falls, brook, speeding. shown on the preliminary FIRM and/or operation without registration Tammie Craighton, Hamp- Fox Ridge Liquor License: A motion by Machine ...... 500 Wellmark Blue Cross And Blue, Health FIS report for Grundy County, Iowa and Cutsforth to approve Fox Ridge Liquor Quill Corporation , Papertowels For Shop Insurance Premiums...... 627.29 card or plate and speeding. ton, speeding. Incorporated Areas. These flood hazard License. Seconded by Osterhaus. All ...... 290.83 Total Accounts Payable...... 216,879.93 Robert Sedgwick, Platteville, Bryan Tjaden, Ankeny, determinations are the basis for the flood- Ayes. Motion carried. Rite Environmental, Garbage Pickup Bill Payroll Checks...... 16,756.54 plain management measures that your Financial Report: A motion by Cleveland ...... 4,935.29 Paid Total...... 233,636.47 WI, speeding. speeding. community is required to either adopt or James Wells, Anthony, FL, Kassandra Haan, Spencer, to approve the financial reports. Sec- Sande Construction & Supply, Fire Sta- Report Total...... 233,636.47 show evidence of being already in effect onded by Osterhaus. All Ayes. Motion tion Building Payment ...... 86,664.47 GR42-1 speeding. speeding. in order to qualify or remain qualified for carried. Ia Dept Of Revenue, State Tax ...... 246.6 Cory Erks, Dike, speeding. Dalton Dankert, Eldridge, participation in the National Flood Insur- September 2018 Ubben Building Supplies , Street Sup- ance Program. However, before these Revenues plies...... 14.44 ublic otice William Griffin, Eldora,speeding. determinations are effective for floodplain P N speeding. Timothy Powers, Emmets- General...... $61956.00 Us Cellular, Fire Cell Phones ...... 85.79 management purposes, you will be pro- RUT...... $17540.34 Utility Equipment Company, Fire Station NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Herbert Elliott, Anamosa, burg, speeding. vided an opportunity to appeal the pro- Employee Ben...... $9818.78 Building Supplies ...... 1,241.09 Notice is hereby given that a public hear- fraudulent use of registration Priyamarilyn Voruganti, posed information. For information on the Emerg. Fund...... $1361.51 Visa , Firesupplie/Imfoa/Sewer...... 611.04 ing will be held at the Conrad City Hall in statutory 90-day period provided for ap- LOST...... $7709.56 Wal-Mart Community Brc, Library Books/ and speeding. Grandville, MI, speeding. the Council Chambers in Conrad, Iowa, peals, as well as a complete listing of the TIF...... $35824.73 Concessions...... 396.52 Artrice Wooten, Waterloo, Heden Perez, Des Moines, on the 30th day of October, 2018, at 6:30 communities affected and the locations Debt Service...... $4325.04 Bernie Weber, Tree Stump Removals p.m., for the purpose of considering pro- speeding. speeding. where copies of the FIRM are available Water...... $19638.42 ...... 550 posed amendments to Zoning Ordinance Jordan Perry, West Des Kevin Thompson, Eden Prai- for review, please visit FEMA’s website at Sewer...... $19295.55 Xerox Financial Services, Copier Lease Chapter 165 of the Ordinances of Con- www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or Electric...... $85803.95 ...... 142.18 Moines, speeding and failure to rie, MN, speeding. rad, Iowa, as follows: call the FEMA Map Information eXchange Expenses Zimco Supply Co., Grass Seed/Fertilizer provide proof of financial liabil- Jarret Orr, Rowley, speeding. 1. Review of planning & zoning ordinanc- (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA MAP (1- General...... $73333.96 ...... 360 es focusing on the mobile home park and ity insurance. Steven Kuhlman, Waverly, 877-336-2627). GR41-2 RUT...... $85929.72 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax building permit fees. Emmanuel Welo, Coon Rap- dark window or windshield. Employee Ben...... $6990.33 ...... 358.66 2. All other sections as time allows Emerg. Fund...... $0 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax ids, MN, speeding. Joseph Buffington, Grundy A report of the Planning and Zoning Com- LOST...... $0 ...... 343.25 Brian Morris, Davenport, Center, speeding. Grundy County mission of the City of Conrad, Iowa, ap- TIF...... $0 Shane Metz, Hsa- City Contr ...... 52.5 proving the proposed Amendments will speeding. Daniel McFadden, Elgin, IL, Debt Service...... $21606.66 Robert Heerkes, Hsa- City Contr ...... 84 District Court be on file in the office of the City Clerk Prateek Ravindra-Baliga, speeding. Water...... $17155.30 Shane Metz Jr, Hsa- City Contr ...... 84 of Conrad, Iowa. All persons interested Sewer...... $15805.67 Lindsay Nielsen, Hsa- City Contr...... 105 West Chester, OH, speeding. Tristan Peterson, Davenport, in the proposed amendments or wishing Electric...... $58845.63 Ipers, Ipers...... 505.39 Austin Blanchard, Aplington, speeding. Lisa Nichole Speicher, age 41, to file protest thereto should appear at Bills to be allowed and paid: A motion by Ia Dept Of Revenue, State Tax...... 147.3 said hearing and show cause, if any they speeding. Katie Hilby, Grundy Center, Eldora. Pled guilty to Third De- Cleveland to approve the bills to be al- Imwca, Workers Comp Ins Premium...... have, as to why the City council should Kory Hagen, Emmetsburg, speeding. lowed and paid. Seconded by Osterhaus...... 1,432.00 gree Theft, an aggravated misde- not adopt the said proposed amend- All Ayes. Motion carried. Wellmark Blue Cross And Blue, Health speeding. 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Class 8-Player District 5 14) District Overall Team W L W L Football Glad-Rein 6 0 6 2 Class 1A District 6 AGWSR 5 1 5 3 District Overall Melcher-Dallas 4 2 4 4 Team W L W L Collins-Maxwell 3 3 3 6 D-NH 4 0 8 0 Twin Cedars 3 3 4 5 IC Regina 4 0 5 3 Baxter 2 4 2 6 South Hardin 2 2 3 5 Colo-NESCO 1 5 1 8 North Linn 2 2 5 3 Meskwaki 0 6 0 8 Jesup 0 4 1 7 East Marshall 0 4 0 8 Last Friday’s games G-R 44, AGWSR 19 Last Friday’s games C-M 54, Twin Cedars 20 D-NH 54, South Hardin 0 M-D 74, Meskwaki 14 North Linn 26, East Marshall 6 Baxter 56, Colo-NESCO 40 Regina 42, Jesup 22 Friday’s games Friday’s games Colo-NESCO at G-R D-NH at Regina C-M at M-D Jesup at East Marshall AGWSR at Twin Cedars North Linn at South Hardin Meskwaki at Baxter D-NH's Carlee Dove powers an attack past Charles City's block at the Wolverines' home tournament earlier this season. (File photo) Class A District 7 Volleyball District Overall NICL East Team W L W L Dike-New Hartford's Ellie Foster looks to dribble past Cascade Conf. Overall defenders during last season's state tournament in Des Moines. Hudson 5 0 8 0 Team W L W L Dove commits to (File photo) North Tama 4 1 7 1 D-NH 8 0 32 12 Grundy Center 3 2 5 3 Union 7 1 27 14 Wapsie Valley 3 2 6 2 Hudson 5 3 29 6 Upper Iowa volleyball East Buchanan 2 3 4 4 W’loo Columbus 5 3 23 16 By JAKE RYDER incoming freshman with the Foster commits to BCLUW 1 4 2 6 Sumner-Fred. 4 4 10 24 Mid-America Publishing Peacocks. Willis and Dove are GMG 0 6 1 7 Wapsie Valley 3 5 20 14 Carlee Dove sees a small teammates on the Six Pack club Denver 3 5 22 16 community like Dike on the volleyball team. "We've always gotten along Last Friday’s games Jesup 1 7 18 16 campus of Upper Iowa Univer- UW-Green Bay Hudson 55, Grundy Center 21 A-P 0 8 8 19 sity. and we even do 4-H together," By JAKE RYDER Phoenix lost a first-round game North Tama 53, Postville 0 That's one of the factors that Dove said. "She's a great player." influenced her decision to join Dove aims to pursue a graph- Mid-America Publishing against Minnesota last season, (ND) NICL West ic design education, or some- For Ellie Foster, the first in- 89-77, finishing 29-4 overall. Wapsie Valley 21, E. Buchanan Conf. Overall the Peacocks volleyball program thing in teaching, at Upper stinct was the best instinct. Foster is looking at a business 18 Team W L W L in Fayette after the Dike-New Iowa. The Dike-New Hartford girls degree as an area of study once BCLUW 19, GMG 14 Grundy Center 6 0 37 3 Hartford senior wraps up her fi- nal season with the Wolverines. Wolverines head coach Di- basketball standout, now in her she gets to Wisconsin. Friday’s games BCLUW 5 1 24 11 Upper Iowa was the only ane Harms thinks that Dove's GMG at Starmont (ND) Glad-Rein 4 2 24 9 junior year with the Wolverines, "The people at Green Bay are school Dove visited, and it just height alone, makes her a strong Wapsie Valley at Grundy Cen- West Marshall 3 3 17 18 chose the University of Wiscon- so caring," Foster said. "They worked for her. choice to play at the next level. ter East Marshall 2 4 10 19 sin-Green Bay to continue her don't just focus on basketball "I enjoyed the atmosphere," "She's 6-2, 6-3, that's a big North Tama at BCLUW AGWSR 1 5 7 18 basketball playing career earlier but want to help the players suc- Dove said. "The coach is great plus," Harms said. "But she's Hudson at East Buchanan South Hardin 0 6 4 17 this fall. ceed in the long run and have a and I'm just really excited to also able to hit a lot of different The decision was between good future." meet and play with new people." sets and she's a strong blocker the Phoenix, Illinois State and Foster averaged 13.7 points Dove is averaging 2.22 kills with a good understanding of South Dakota State, but in the per game for the Wolverines as a per set for D-NH so far this sea- the game. "She's a very capable back of her mind Foster said she sophomore, helping D-NH to its son and currently leads the Wol- person, she has everything." always felt that Green Bay, the first state berth in the five-player What’s their ranking? verines with 73 total blocks. Cross country Football She will also join Grun- first school she visited, was the game. She also led the team with The Dike-New Hartford In the Radio Iowa football dy Center's Kylie Willis as an right pick. 108 assists and had 62 steals and girls remained at No. 5 in 2A poll, Dike-New Hartford is "My parents and I didn't want 97 rebounds in 25 games for the in the week’s rankings from rated No. 2 in Class 1A ahead of to rush into things too fast," Fos- 23-3 campaign. the Iowa Association of Track a Week 9 game with Iowa City ter said. "After looking at all the She's been hard at work in the Coaches. D-NH’s Taylor Kvale Regina. factors and being able to visit off-season with TNT5 Basket- stayed put at No. 11 in the 2A Grundy Center’s Week some other great schools, I just ball's club team in preparation individual rankings as well. 9 opponent, Wapsie Valley, is Cadet girls 3rd knew in my heart that is really for returning to the Wolverines. The Grundy Center/Glad- rated No. 9 in Class A. and where I wanted to go." "She has some incredible brook-Reinbeck D-NH boys are listed as teams to Volleyball The Phoenix are a stand- ball-handling skills that you watch in 2A. Grundy Center finishes out school in the nation as don't see high school kids have," at NCC Meet The BCLUW boys stayed the regular season as the No. 1 they were recently recognized D-NH head coach Bruce Dall put at No. 10 in 1A, led by team in Class 2A, never drop- IOWA FALLS – The Iowa a 17:25 time, followed by Seth as having the highest team said. "With what she's able to do senior Caleb Silver, ranked ping the top spot throughout Falls-Alden/AGWSR girls cross Mazoway in 12th in 17:28. grade-point-average in the na- off the dribble and score, get to No. 13 in the 1A individual the regular season. Dike-New country team placed third at the The Cadets will run at a Class tion among women's basketball the hole, assist the basketball to rankings. Hartford moved up a spot to North Central Conference meet 3A state-qualifying meet in Pel- teams with a 3.753 GPA. Of her teammates, she's just one- Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR No. 6 in 2A. at Iowa Falls-Alden High School la at 4 p.m. on Thursday. the top 25 teams in this metric, of-a-kind at that point guard runners Aubrie Fisher and Gladbrook-Reinbeck on Thursday evening. North Central Conference Meet Green Bay is one of six teams spot." Ellie Meyer are ranked 10th enters the postseason with a Aubrie Fisher was the overall runner-up, finishing in 18:29. At Iowa Falls-Alden HS that was also selected to the and 22nd in the 3A individual No. 11 ranking in 1A. Girls team scores–1. Humboldt 44; rankings. Humboldt’s Bryce Gidel was 2018 NCAA Tournament – the 2. Fort Dodge St. Edmond 65; 3. Iowa the girls winner in 18:26. Cadet Falls-Alden/AGWSR 75; 4. Clear Lake teammate Ellie Meyer was third 86; 5. Algona 119; 6. Webster City 139; 7. in 19:18. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 210; 8. Hamp- ton-Dumont-CAL 224. The Cadets scored 75 points, IF-A/AGWSR (75)–2. Aubrie Fish- 10 points shy of runner-up Fort er 18:29; 3. Ellie Meyer 19:18; 21. Kate Dodge St. Edmond. Humboldt Pfaltzgraff 22:20; 23. Ali Gerbracht This week’s took home the team title for the 22:28; 26. Zoey Carter 22:40; 30. Anika girls with 44 points. Jelmeland 22:47; 31. Katie Meyer 23:06. Boys team scores–1. Humboldt 34; schedule Rounding out the top five 2. Clear Lake 67; 3. Webster City 82; 4. Thursday, Oct. 18 for IF-A/AGWSR were Kate Algona 95; 5. Fort Dodge St. Edmond Cross country: Dike-New Pfaltzgraff in 21st in 22:20, Ali 124; 6. Iowa Falls-Alden/AGWSR 138; 7. Hartford at 2A state-qualifying Gerbracht in 23rd in 22:28 and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 177; 8. Hamp- meet in Monticello, 4 p.m. Zoey Carter in 26th in 22:40. ton-Dumont-CAL 194. Cross country: Grundy Cen- IF-A/AGWSR (138)–11. Andrew The IF-A/AGWSR boys were Nicholson 17:25; 12. Seth Mazoway ter/Gladbrook-Reinbeck at 2A sixth in the boys race with 138 17:28; 36. Jacob Michaelson 19:22; 39. state-qualifying meet at Gar- points. Humbolt won the team Derek Blackburn 19:34; 40. Zack Huff- ner-Hayfield-Ventura, 4 p.m. title with 34 points, followed by man 19:34; 45. Sckylar Huffman 20:01; 50. Jake Cavner 21:02. Cross country: Iowa Falls-Al- Clear Lake with 67 points. den/AGWSR at 3A state-quali- Andrew Nicholson finished fying meet in Pella, 4 p.m. just outside of the top 10 with Cross country: BCLUW at 1A state-qualifying meet in Ce- dar Rapids, 3 p.m. NICL Friday, Oct. 19 From page 18 GC/G-R’s Cora Saak was a Football: Wapsie Valley at South Hardin won the team second-teamer, placing 20th. Grundy Center, 7 p.m. title with 50 points, with Dike- “Taylor made a strong Football: North Tama at New Hartford placing sixth showing after battling a bit of BCLUW, 7 p.m. with 152 points. injury the last couple of weeks Football: AGWSR at Twin Conlee Lyons led the Wol- and Cora’s been working hard Cedars, 7 p.m. verines with an 11th-place run this season and it continues to Football: Dike-New Hartford and Seth Wibben joined him on show,” Anderson said. “It only at Iowa City Regina, 7:30 p.m. the All-NICL second team after takes one good race to qualify Football: Colo-NESCO at finishing 13th. Sawyer Loger for state and we’ve got one more Gladbrook-Reinbeck, 7 p.m. was an honorable mention All- chance as a team to have every- NICL runner in 27th. thing to fall into place. These Monday, Oct. 22 The Wolverine girls placed girls have been here before so Regional volleyball: Glad- fifth in a tight girls team race. I wouldn’t count them out of brook-Reinbeck/GMG winner Jesup was heads-and-shoulders anything just yet.” vs. Collins Maxwell/Colo-NES- above the rest with 57 points D-NH’s Alexis Jensen, Kaity CO winner in Reinbeck, 7 p.m. for the team title, but second Houts and Rachel Wardell all Regional volleyball: AG- through fifth place was decided received honorable mention. WSR-Clarksville winner at by nine points. The Wolverines BCLUW’s Katie Thompson led Janesville, 7 p.m. scored 108 points, while team the Comets with a 39th-place Regional volleyball: Belle runner-up Aplington-Parkers- run. Plaine-East Marshall winner at burg claimed 99 points. Grun- D-NH will travel to Monti- BCLUW, 7 p.m. dy Center/Gladbrook-Rein- cello for a state-qualifier, while Regional volleyball: Apling- beck was seventh in the team GC/G-R heads to Garner-Hay- ton-Parkersburg/West Fork standings with 156 points and field-Ventura. winner at Dike-New Hartford, BCLUW placed 11th with 296. “I think our focus needs to 7 p.m. D-NH’s Taylor Kvale was an be on being our best,” Ander- Regional volleyball: Jesup/ All-NICL first teamer, finishing son said. “If everyone runs their North Linn winner at Grundy third overlal in 20:12. GC/G-R best race, everything else will Center, 7 p.m. freshman Taylor Stahl was take care of itself.” eighth in 20:41. www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy SPORTS Register Thursday, October 18, 2018 15

Wolverines 33-0 at halftime and ballooned “They’re just getting healthy Rebels down Cougars for district title to 47-0 after three quarters. now,” Betts said. “They’re the By JAKE RYDER “We took advantage of field most dominant program in the The Grundy Register position that we had and we state of Iowa. They’ll play with ACKLEY – The Glad- had some very short fields,” confidence and a champion- brook-Reinbeck football pro- gram is no stranger to big Betts said. “Our offense is very ship-caliber upbringing because games late in the season. successful and playing well they know how to win, how to This year’s 8-man Rebel right now, and that’s where you prepare to win, how to win big group feels different, though, want your team to be at this games, and they’re going to be perhaps precisely because of time of year.” ready for us.” their lack of varsity experience Friday will be the first coming into 2018. meeting between the Wolver- SH 0 0 0 0 — 0 G-R fought off a second-half D-NH 24 9 14 7 — 54 ines and Regals since Nov. 14, charge from AGWSR, putting 2015, a 31-14 Regina win in the D-NH–Tim Koop 36 pass from some distance on the Cougars state semi-finals in the UNI- Drew Sonnenberg (Isaac Jorgensen in a 44-19 win in Ackley that kick) clinched the district title and a Dome. Three of the four previ- D-NH–Jorgensen 28 FG ous meetings between the two D-NH–Cade Fuller 6 run (Jor- postseason spot for the Rebels gensen kick) in their first season of 8-player teams have been in the UNI- D-NH–Cade Bennett 2 run (Jor- football. Dome in state semifinal match- gensen kick) This season has also been ups, in fact, with Regina win- D-NH–Safety D-NH–Fuller 15 run (Jorgensen the first taste of varsity football ning all three. D-NH owns a kick) for many of the Rebels. 21-14 victory over Regina back D-NH–Bennett 1 run (Jorgensen “This means a whole lot,” in 2006 in a first-round playoff kick) D-NH–Fuller 6 run (Jorgensen G-R quarterback Jackson game. kick) Kiburis said. “We come up as “I’d be lying if I said this is D-NH–Derek Kinney 3 run (Jor- underclassmen, and we watch Gladbrook-Reinbeck's Colton Clark runs upfield during Friday's game with AGWSR. (Jake Ryder just another week,” Betts said. gensen kick) the classes that have graduat- photo) “We know what’s on the line.” Passing ed before us in the past and Regina quarterback Ashton SH–Dante Dolash 2-7-0, 16 yards; it means so much to carry on play of the next G-R drive, set- Colton Haley 0-1-0, 0 yards; Dalton that tradition for us and for our Cook missed four games after ting up Clark’s third touchdown Lake 5-10-0, -9 yards. coaches. It’s great to play Rebel of the night in a Rebel response Week 2’s win against Anamo- D-NH–Sonnenberg 12-16-1, 150 football.” that took exactly 60 seconds to sa, recently returning for Regal yards, TD; Fuller 1-2-0, 3 yards. Rushing Kiburis finished with 15 car- push the lead back up to 36-19 wins on the road against North SH–Taylor Kolthoff 4-8, Michael ries for 84 yards and a touch- with 1:41 left in the third. Linn and Jesup. Cook threw for Fuller 2-5; Tanner Lawrence 6-2; Owen down and also completed four G-R’s defense adjusted for four touchdowns and 345 yards Fuller 1-0. D-NH–Fuller 7-49, 3 TD; Bennett catches for 141 yards and a AGWSR’s next drive, and a against Jesup. Cook’s injury was 15-118, 2 TD; Derek Kinney 1-3, TD; score on a 60-yard touchdown combination of that and penal- one of several for the Regals Drew Larson 3-23; Tristan Cleveland pass to Aiden Wyatt in the first ties against AGWSR prevented to overcome in recent weeks. 1-(-1); Sonnenberg 1-(-12). quarter. a response as the Cougars had Receiving When combined with Regina’s SH–Tyrell Todd 4-10; Brayden Colton Clark was the stand- to punt before the end of the tough non-district schedule, it Harris 1-5; Kolthoff 2-(-8). out in the ground attack, run- third quarter. can make the 5-3 record very D-NH–Tim Koop 3-57, TD; Cleve- ning the ball 24 times for 175 “Our defensive coordinator land 3-30; Parker Kiewiet 2-28; Ryan yards and four touchdowns, Brett Bengen did a good job of misleading. Moore 1-16; Fuller 3-12; Isaac Jor- including two touchdowns making adjustments,” Olson Another bit of history car- gensen 1-10. Tackle leaders (solo-ast-total) in the second half that scut- said. “We had five guys basi- rying weight into Friday’s game SH–Todd 4-2-5; Thain Friest 4-1- tled AGWSR’s hopes of a sec- cally banged up in this game, is 57 straight district wins for 4.5; Seth Lindaman 4-1-4.5; Tyler ond-half comeback. knee issue here, shoulder issue Regina, tied for second with Briggs 4-0-4; Harris 4-0-4. D-NH–Nathan Graves 5-6-8; Reece The Cougars had a large hill there, and the guys sucked it Harlan’s run from 2003 to 2011 Roberts 5-2-6; Daniel Graves 4-3-5.5; to climb, falling behind 28-0 in up. … It came down to Ben- and trailing only West Des Jake Landphair 4-3-5.5; Owen Goos the second quarter but getting gen adjusting, maybe a bit of Moines Dowling (1967-1977) 5-0-5. a bit of relief when Brody Roder luck and just the physicality of Interceptions: SH (Briggs). Fum- and Emmetsburg (1984-2004) ble recoveries: D-NH (Landphair). picked off a busted G-R pass making [AGWSR] earn some of runs of 64 straight district vic- play and returned it for a touch- those drives.” tories. down to cut G-R’s lead to 28-6 The Rebels burned four with 42 seconds left in the half. minutes of clock to start the AGWSR football head coach fourth quarter and punted the James Koop laid it out for his ball back to AGWSR. players in the locker room. Once again, G-R’s defense Pirates plunder Spartans “’If you’re going to play like came up with a stop to take Austin Knaack added a [the first half], just stay in the over on downs, and this time Grundy needs fourth-quarter run for six locker room,’” Koop said. “’If Clark got open in the run game, points, with Travis Kuester you’re going to play like the streaking across the field for a AGWSR's Chase Harms tries to make the catch, battling with Week 9 win to bringing in the two-point pass team I coached for the last five 37-yard touchdown run and the weeks, that got better every final score of the night for the Gladbrook-Reinbeck's Keagan Giesking during last Friday's from Hendricks. keep playoff week, then let’s go.’ … That was Rebels. game in Ackley. (Jake Ryder photo) Hendricks finished with the worst first half we’ve played “Our line was able to block hopes alive nine completions for 125 yards, all year.” the defense and give Jackson HUDSON – Nothing will be a touchdown and an intercep- G-R 14 14 8 8 — 44 TD; Jaden Penning 15-46; Cale Cul- The Cougars came out with time to get passes out or block AGWSR 0 6 13 0 — 19 ver 2-(-4); Chase Harms 2-(-4); Roder certain until the final scores are tion. Logan Knaack was 2-of-7 some fire as Titan Opperman so that I could get out running,” 1-0. in this Friday night. passing with 34 yards and two connected with Chase Harms Clark said. “Without them, Scoring summary Passing picks and added 26 yards on the for a 34-yard pass play that set that wouldn’t have happened. G-R – Jackson Kiburis 13 run (run G-R – Kiburis 4-6, 141 yards, TD; However, after Grundy Cen- failed) Giesking 0-1-1, 0 yards. ter’s 51-22 defeat at Hudson ground. up an Opperman touchdown … Once we were working as a G-R – Aiden Wyatt 60 pass from AGWSR – Titan Opperman 5-21- in Week 8, the Spartans can’t Grames had four catches for run three plays later to narrow team to get the ball moving we Kiburis (Keagan Giesking run) 1, 68 yards. 126 yards and ran twice for 48 G-R’s lead to 28-13 with 9:42 figured that we could get this G-R – Colton Clark 26 run (Giesk- Receiving afford to lose another game if ing run) G-R – Clark 3-81, Wyatt 1-60, TD. more. left in the third quarter. going.” they want to keep hopes of an G-R punted away after a G-R – Clark 9 run (Giesking run) AGWSR – Harms 3-58; Penning Defensively, Tanner Appel “The guys have stepped AGWSR – Brody Roder intercep- 2-10. at-large qualifier alive. three-and-out on the next up,” Olson added. “Kiburis has had 4.5 total tackles and Kui- tion return (kick missed) Tackle leaders (solo-ast-total) That makes Week 9’s home drive, but got a huge stop on stepped up, Aidan Walters is AGWSR – Titan Opperman 4 run G-R – Giesking 4-7-7.5; Kale Has- finale against Wapsie Valley per and Jesse Mackie accounted 4th-and-1 from G-R’s own doing a great job making calls (Christoffer Hansen kick) selmann 3-7-6.5; Sam Mussig 4-5-6.5; a must-win, which is equally for four stops each. Appel and AGWSR – Opperman 3 run (run Jace Petersen 4-4-6; Thede 4-4-6. 10-yard line to keep AGWSR with the O-line, Tyler Beenk- failed) AGWSR – Tanner Weichers 8-5- true for the Warriors – win and Zach Opheim had quarterback from driving near the Rebel en hasn’t said a word all year G-R – Clark 13 run (Giesking run) 10.5; Opperman 7-7-10.5; Zach Crain take your chances with the Iowa sacks and Matthew Sternhagen endzone once again. but he shows up and does a G-R – Clark 37 run (Wyatt pass 5-8-9; Harms 7-3-8.5; Roder 5-6-8. High School Athletic Associa- contributed a tackle for loss. The Rebels were backed up, great job, Sam Mussig at center, from Kiburis) Interceptions: G-R (Kiburis); Rushing AGWSR (Roder, TD). Fumble recov- tion’s Rating Percentage Index Friday’s game begins at 7 though, and G-R couldn’t find Kale Hasslemann, Jace Peters- G-R – Clark 24-175, 4 TD; Kiburis eries: G-R (Thede). (RPI), used this season to deter- p.m. in Grundy Center. a first down and this time the en, they’re all getting it done 15-84, TD; Eli Thede 1-25; Giesking mine at-large qualifiers. Lose Cougars came up with a block up front, and Colton Clark’s a 10-23. Grundy Center 0 7 6 8 — 21 on the punt attempt, recover- really special player.” AGWSR – Opperman 20-91, 2 and you’re on the outside look- Hudson 20 13 7 7 — 55 ing the ball near where they AGWSR’s Zach Crain and ing in. had turned it over on downs Jacob Haley both left the game The Pirates sailed to victo- Scoring summary Hud–Jackson Lehr 12 pass from moments earlier. with injuries in the second half ry behind five forced Grundy Jacob Murray (kick failed) “They came out with some and Koop indicated that there mine at-large postseason qual- figure out some different posi- Center turnovers, including Hud–Christian Seres 3 run (Ethan energy,” Olson said of AGWSR. may be some reorganization in ifiers. tions for people due to injury, three interceptions. That creat- Fulcher kick) “And when the field position Hud–Seres 6 run (Fulcher kick) the lineup for the Week 9 game All of those factors, plus a but that’s part of football, too.” ed a lot of short-field scenarios GC–Will Grames 51 run (Cale Hen- is bad. as a playcaller you start against Twin Cedars. chance to finish 2018 with one Kiburis and the Rebels will and put the Spartans quickly dricks kick) to [overthink]. I’m new to this The Cougars can still qualify more win than last season, have a chance to make it an behind the 8-ball, facing a 20-0 Hud–Fulcher 42 pass from Murray game, too. We could’ve done for the playoffs with a win at should be used as motivation outright claim to the district (Fulcher kick) some things a lot better.” deficit after the first quarter and Hud–Seres 29 pass from Murray Twin Cedars and a Colo-NE- for the Cougars next Friday, title on Friday in Gladbrook. a 33-7 halftime margin. (kick failed) Opperman didn’t let this SCO upset of G-R in Week 9, Koop said. “We need to focus on Christian Seres scored three GC–Grames 15 pass from Hen- opportunity pass by, running in which would make AGWSR “I told the kids that if they Colo-NESCO, and that’s all dricks (kick failed) a 2-yard touchdown with 2:41 and G-R co-district champions times in the running game on didn’t like losing district title the next four days of practice Hud–Seres 15 run (Izik Rodriguez left in the third quarter. The and both automatic qualifiers. games, that should motivate should be about,” Kiburis said. 11 carries for 44 yards. Joe Cul- pass from Murray) Hud–Joe Culham 2 run (Fulcher two-point run attempt to make Otherwise, it’s unlikely that you in the weight room in the “We need to keep getting better ham and Ethan Fulcher each kick) it a one score game was stopped AGWSR would be able to get offseason. … But we responded every game.” scored once and Hudson QB GC–Austin Knaack 13 run (Travis by the Rebels, however, keeping a postseason spot based on the in that second half, and we have Jacob Murray threw three Kuester pass from Hendricks) the score at 28-19. Passing new Ratings Percentage Index to build on that,” Koop said. touchdowns on five comple- GC–Hendricks 9-15-1, 125 yards, Kiburis immediately broke (RPI) that was introduced this “We have to get back to what tions for 135 yards. Seres, Ful- TD; Logan Knaack 2-7-2, 34 yards. off a 45-yard run on the first season by the IHSAA to deter- we do best. We might have to cher and Jackson Lehr added a Hud–Murray 5-9, 135 yards, 3 TD. Rushing score each hauling in Murray’s GC–Caleb Kuiper 19-184, Will passes. Grames 2-48, TD; L. Knaack 5-26; Hen- Caleb Kuiper carried 19 dricks 5-15; A. Knaack 1-13, TD. Hud–Fulcher 14-143, TD; Seres times for 184 yards. Will 11-44, 3 TD; Culham 6-15, TD; Murray Comets top GMG for district win Grames got Grundy Center on 4-14; Rodriguez 1-5. Jessie Moore ran for two in Conrad on Friday. Adam Cox ran in two touch- GMG–Blaze Krull 11-79; Brock Bal- Receiving touchdowns and Koty Kruse Jack Garber hauled in five downs for GMG on 13 carries dazo 10-63; Wobeter 11-28; Cox 13-18, the scoreboard in the second GC–Grames 4-126, TD; A. Knaack 2 TD; Preston Goos 2-6. quarter with a 51-yard run that 5-21; Nick Ascher 1-9; Kuester 1-3. added a third in BCLUW’s of Moore’s passes for 39 yards for 18 yards and threw for 109 Receiving at the time cut the Hudson lead Hud–Jackson Lehr 2-57, TD; Ful- 19-14 victory over GMG last to lead the team in receiving yards. GMG fell to 1-7 overall BCLUW–Garber 5-39; Noah Gal- lentine 1-19. to 20-7 after Cale Hendricks’ cher 1-46, TD; Seres 1-28, TD; Rodri- Friday, the Comets’ first victory yards. Garber also had six and finished district play with guez 1-4. in district play this season. tackles, good for second on an 0-6 record. GMG–Isaac Neel 4-93; Brayden extra-point kick. Peterson 2-16. Tackle leaders (solo-ast-total) Moore rushed nine times the team behind Noah Cross The Pirates answered with GC–Tanner Appel 4-1-4.5; Kuiper Tackle leaders (solo-ast-total) 2-4-4; Jesse Mackie 2-4-4; Jensen Clapp for 87 yards and also completed and his 8.5 total tackles. Kruse BCLUW 19, GMG 14 BCLUW–Noah Cross 8-1-8.5; Gar- two TDs. Grames scored again 3-1-3.5; Kolby Muller 1-5-3.5. Passing ber 5-2-6; Mason Yantis 4-3-5.5; Moore six of 17 passes for 58 yards for added a fumble recovery for BCLUW–Jessie Moore 6-17-2, 58 Hud–Aiden Larson 11-4-13; Ful- 5-0-5; Kruse 3-3-4.5. on a 15-yard pass from Hen- BCLUW (2-6, 1-4 district), with BCLUW’s defense. yards. cher 6-2-7; Rodriguez 6-0-6; Aiden Interceptions: GMG (Conner dricks in the third quarter, but GMG–Adam Cox 6-12-0, 109 yards; Zook 5-1-5.5; Lehr 3-2-4. Koty Kruse rushing 24 times Dalton Critchfield and Evan Murty). Fumble recoveries: BCLUW Carson Wobeter 0-1-0, 0 yards. Hudson once more answered Interceptions: Hud (Lehr, Rodri- for 119 yards and a touchdown. Engle each had a quarter- (Kruse); GMG (Logan Anderson) guez, Zook). Fumble recoveries: GC Rushing with two scores to get the con- The Comets finish the reg- back sack on Friday. The win BCLUW–Koty Kruse 24-119, TD; (Mackie); Hud (Trey Germain; Larson). tinuous clock running. ular-season schedule against snapped a five-game winless Moore 9-87, 2 TD; Dalton Critchfield North Tama (7-1, 4-1 district) streak for the Comets. 8-18; Jack Garber 1-6; Nick Curl 1-3. 16 Thursday, October 18, 2018Grundy SPORTS Register www.thegrundyregister.com Riding the freeway Spartans win 10th-straight NICL West title By JAKE RYDER seniors. “It’s a credit to the girls on REMEMBER WHEN The Grundy Register The Grundy Center vol- GRUNDY CENTER – Lori the bench that they could come leyball team started its Willis was there when Jennifer in and keep that high level of 65-match winning streak Simms, Jocilyn Onnen, Morgan play,” she added, “and I trust against NICL West competi- Wical and Amanda Stefl paved them to do just that. tion on Sept. 8, 2009 with a the road. “We had a lot of energy on win against Gladbrook-Re- Those were the four seniors the floor from the first point. inbeck. Former Grundy Reg- for the 2009 NICL West-win- They did a great job and the ister editor Adam Moore ning Grundy Center volleyball student section was fun as well.” wrote: team, going undefeated in the Ten years can feel like quite “The first flashes of the process. some time, but Flater knows Spartans’ power came during A few years later, Willis said what it was like as a young- the week, as the Spartans that road became a highway. er Spartan watching the 2009 traveled to Gladbrook-Rein- Now Willis made sure that Spartans set the bar. beck. … Despite losing Katie this year’s seniors got to enjoy “I remember coming to the McMartin to injury earlier in their final trip down what Wil- volleyball games and looking the week, strong performanc- lis called a freeway of success in up to the girls playing every es by Abby Graves, Meghan the NICL West. Tuesday or Thursday night and Krausman and Samantha Sydney Mathews, Brooke just wanting to be like them,” Meyers helped lift the Spar- Flater, Kylie Willis and Hailey Flater said. “We’ve seen the girls tans over their potential con- Wallis were the seniors honored before us win conference and ference contender 3-0.” in Grundy Center on Tuesday we thought when we got up Here’s a look back at what night as the Spartans swept there that we were going to do Grundy Center head coach Lori Willis (center) leaps with excitement at Grundy Center scrapping was popular at the time: West Marshall for a 10th-con- together a point in the second set of the Spartans’ sweep of West Marshall last Tuesday. (Jake Ryder our best to win conference. Our No. 1 song in the coun- secutive NICL West title. photo) hard work has paid off over the try: “I Gotta Feeling” by The Grundy Center won its y e ar s .” Black Eyed Peas 65th-straight league game by out, I know their passions, like I was a freshman just the ished well, it’s a good end to the Lori Willis added: “They No. 1 movie: “The Final scores of 25-16, 25-12, 25-17. really, truly are Spartans – they their drives, their strengths, other day. But I’ve enjoyed conference games.” Destination” The 2A No. 1 Spartans ended their weaknesses. It’s one of the every moment of being a Spar- The Trojans again closed in wear their armor on their front Video games: “The Beat- the regular season with a 38-3 and they’re always aggressive, things I love about coaching tan. The teammates, coaches on the Spartans early in the sec- les: Rock Band” is released overall record and will be off always pursuing, always have is building those relationships and community members, it’s ond set, narrowing a 7-2 lead on Sept. 9, featuring songs until postseason play begins on each other’s backs. They’re and knowing those are going to all one of a kind.” for Grundy Center to 10-8. by the world-famous band Monday, Oct. 22. going to do whatever they can last well past graduation.” West Marshall was scrappy However, the Spartans went on that were playable on plastic In the third set, Lori Wil- together.” Kylie Willis finished with 11 to start the match, getting as a 15-5 run to finish out the sec- instruments. lis made sure to sub out the kills on Tuesday night with nine close as 18-15 in the first set ond set with authority. Wallis Television: “Glee” debuts seniors one-by-one as they GC 25 25 25 digs, four blocks and was 18-of- but finally calling a timeout finished with five kills in the on FOX on Sept. 9, the first received individual ovations WM 16 13 17 19 serving with three aces. Hai- when Grundy Center stretched second set. of six seasons. from the Spartan fans in atten- ley Wallis had 10 kills, six digs, the lead to 22-15. The Spartans “I like that they terminated GC dance. The four seniors have three blocks and went 9-of-9 kept the Trojans out of system, the ball quick,” Lori Willis said. Kills–Kylie Willis 11, Hailey Wallis played varsity all four seasons serving. Brooke Flater had six though, scoring two points on “It starts with the pass, once we 10, Brooke Flater 6. Assists–Emerson Kracht 27. Digs–Kyah Luhring 12, Wil- for the Spartans. kills and Sydney Mathews had West Marshall errors and using did that well were able to termi- lis 9. Blocks–Willis 4, Wallis 3, Abby “This group is very special,” four digs with 15-of-15 serving an Emerson Kracht ace to close nate the ball.” Hamann 2. Blocks–Willis 18-19, 3 aces; Hana Hohnstein 11. Digs–Darah Willis Kracht 10-12, 2 aces; Sydney Mathews 5, Hohnstein 5. Blocks–Four with 1. Willis said. “I’ve been coaching and an ace. out the first set. Grundy Center opened up a Serving–Teresa Disney 11-13, 4 aces. two of them since third grade, “It’s crazy how fast time “I think it was a good start,” 16-6 lead in the final set, giving 15-15, ace; Wallis 9-9, ace; Frannie Brown 9-12, ace. the rest of them since fourth flies by,” Kylie Willis said of the Flater said. “We were all riled Lori Willis some room to make WM grade. … I know them inside Senior Night festivities. “Feels up for senior night and we fin- some substitutions to honor the Kills–Addison Moore 4. Assists–

Redhawks nip Rebels REINBECK – The 1A No. 11 on Sept. 1, and the Redhawks Getting it done Gladbrook-Reinbeck volleyball recently claimed a hard-fought team forced a fifth set with 1A sweep against G-R at an Oct. 6 No. 6 North Tama on Thurs- BCLUW tournament. Wolverines win back-to-back NICL East titles day, Oct. 11 in Reinbeck, but the Redhawks escaped with the North Tama 25 21 25 22 15 By JAKE RYDER next group in for next season.” five-set win. G-R 23 25 18 25 10 Mid-America Publishing North Tama (24-6) won Kills–Saari Kuehl 23, Haleigh Ber- DIKE – The Dike-New WOLVERINES WIN 5 AT 25-23, 21-25, 25-18, 22-25, endes 7, Meriah Wittgreve 6. Assists– Hartford volleyball team JOHNSTON: D-NH complet- 15-10. G-R dropped to 24-9 Madison Denny-Weber 36. Digs–Alyssa overall in the final regular sea- Morgan 16, Kuehl 13, Rachel Cooley appeared to be a team in transi- ed the regular season schedule 11. Serving–Berendes 18-21, 3 aces; tion at the beginning of the fall. at a Saturday tournament at son match for both teams. Wittgreve 18-19, 3 aces; Denny-Weber The Rebels played GMG All-state talent from last sea- Johnston, winning five of six 10-11, ace. matches against primarily-Class in a regional first-round game son’s state championship team in Reinbeck on Tuesday, with G-R 3, VALLEY 5A opponents. had graduated from the pro- the winner facing either Col- LUTHERAN 0: The Rebels gram, which brought new faces The Wolverines defeated lins-Maxwell or Colo-NESCO flustered the Crusaders with 30 into the fold. 5A No. 10 Waukee twice, won on Monday, Oct. 22 in Rein- ace serves in a straight-set win This season has certainly a three-set match with 5A No. beck. Should G-R win its first in Cedar Falls on Tuesday, Oct. been rockier than the 50-3 run 15 Johnston and also picked two postseason games, the 9. last year, but the Wolverines up victories against Ames and regional semifinal could be Saari Kuehl and Haleigh have come up big in league play, Nevada. against North Tama over in Berendes added six kills each. finishing off a second-straight The lone stumbling block for Traer on Oct. 25. The Rebels converted 59 of undefeated season with a D-NH was 5A No. 3 West Des Saari Kuehl slammed 23 kills their 66 serves, with Kuehl going 11-for-11 with eight aces, straight-set sweep of Jesup on Moines Valley, defeating D-NH for the Rebels, adding 13 digs. in straight sets. Haleigh Berendes hit seven kills Berendes 12 of 12 with six aces Thursday, Oct. 11. and Belen Ellenberger 7-of-9 Amber Rickert and Morgan and was 18-of-21 serving with D-NH earned its sec- three aces. Meriah Wittgreve with four aces. Eight differ- Weber were the spark plugs for ond-consecutive outright NICL had six kills and three ace ent Rebels had at least two ace East title as well. D-NH hasn’t D-NH on Saturday: Weber had serves. Alyssa Morgan led the serves on Tuesday. lost an NICL East match since 12 kills in each of the match- defensive effort with 16 digs es with Waukee. In the victo- G-R 25 25 25 Oct. 4, 2016 in a five-set match and Madison Denny-Weber Valley Lutheran 11 6 18 with Union. ry against the Dragons, Amber distributed 36 total assists and Kills–Saari Kuehl 6, Haleigh Ber- The Wolverines won by Rickert put down eight kills and was 10 of 11 at the service line. endes 6, Meriah Wittgreve 4. Assists– Weber added seven kills with Thursday’s game was the Belen Ellenberger 22. Digs–Rachel match scores of 25-18, 25-10, Cooley 2. Blocks–Wittgreve 1. Serving– 25-12. D-NH improved to 15 digs, with Angelina West- third time the Redhawks and Kuehl 11-11, 8 aces; Berendes 10-12, 6 27-11 overall and finished with berg contributing eight digs. Rebels have met this season. aces; Ellenberger 7-9, 4 aces. North Tama won a three-set an 8-0 record in league play. Rickert led D-NH with 13 kills match in a Traer tournament Morgan Weber had 16 kills, against Nevada and Weber had 14 digs and a season-high seven kills and six aces against D-NH’s Lexie Fager bumps the ball during Thursday’s NICL East Ames. eight ace serves, leading D-NH match with Jesup in Dike. The Wolverines finished an undefeated D-NH’s final regular-season in all three categories. Carlee season in the NICL East with a straight-set victory. (Jake Ryder Dove added seven kills and photo) record landed at 32-12. Cadets sweep Cougars four blocks and Amber Rickert IOWA FALLS – The Class each. IF-A (22-5) attacked early Jesup 18 10 12 3A No. 13 Iowa Falls-Alden and often, converting 41 of 83 had four kills, 11 digs and was D-NH 25 25 25 13-of-13 serving with two aces. Wolverines never looked back, though.” volleyball team swept AGWSR attacks for kills (.446 efficien- on Tuesday. cy). Jenny Wibholm and Josie The J-Hawks were as close completing one of their goals as This group of seniors also D-NH (27-11, 8-0) returning state champions. wanted to make sure there Kills–Morgan Weber 16, Carlee The Cadets won 25-4, 25-12, Williams had 10 kills each. as 18-all in the first set before Dove 7, Sydney Lage 4, Amber Rick- 25-6. AGWSR finished the “We definitely have some wasn’t a drop off as the Wolver- ert 4. Assists–Taylor Hoehns 29. Digs– Weber’s first monster run at regular season 7-18 and trav- AGWSR 4 12 6 things to work on,” Lage said. ines pursue a 12th-consecutive Weber 14, Amber Rickert 11, Angelina IF-A 25 25 25 the service line, including three Westberg 10, Lexie Fager 10. Blocks– eled to Clarksville for an open- “We’re going to try and improve appearance at the state volley- aces in the final five points to Hoehns 6, Dove 4. Serving–Weber ing-round postseason game on Kills–Taryan Barrick 2, Rachel finish off the first set. upon those things in these next ball tournament in November. 17-20, 8 aces; Fager 13-15, 2 aces; Rick- Tuesday. Sicard 2. Assists–Natalie Gerstein “I think we just communi- couple of weeks and … try to D-NH will start postseason ert 13-13, 2 aces. Taryan Barrick and Rachel 6. Digs–Carrinton Hunt 11, Taylor be the best team we can possi- play on Oct. 22 against the win- Sperfslage 11, Tori Brandt 9. Blocks– cated a lot and just had good Jesup (18-16, 1-7) Sicard had two kills each, with Alayna Hunt, Sicard. Serving–Gerstein team energy,” D-NH senior bly be.” ner of an Aplington-Parkers- Kills–Kendra McCombs 4. Assists– Carrinton Hunt and Taylor 8-9, ace. Lage has been on the roster burg/West Fork match on Oct. Jaima Tonne 11. Digs–Tonne 14. Sperfslage contributing 11 digs Sydney Lage said. Blocks–Bobbi Thomas 4. Serving–Alex- That finish appeared to take for the past three seasons and 16. is Harris 7-7, ace. In school or at the wind out of the J-Hawks seen several Senior Night festiv- “We just decided that we home, the newspaper ities as a result. It’s certainly dif- were going to get this done,” Johnston Tournament Scores (18-16, 1-7) as D-NH zoomed D-NH 14-21-15, Nevada 21-15-9 is a textbook ahead to an 8-0 run to start ferent for her this season, shar- Lage said of the senior class D-NH 17-21-15, Johnston 21-7-13 for life. the second set and tacked on ing the moment with Sydney mentality. “We’re going to look D-NH 21-21, Ames 13-11 D-NH 21-21, Waukee 13-15 Encourage your children to make another 9-0 run later in the set Lage, Amber Rickert and Rylee upon what we’ve seen in the D-NH 22-21, Waukee 20-10 reading the newspaper a to push the lead to 23-6. Wessely. past, how the other seniors have WDM Valley 21-21, D-NH 11-18 part of their everyday routine for life- long learning. The third set saw D-NH “It’s a lot of different emo- done it and add our own per- go out to a 10-3 lead and the tions,” Lage added. “It’s good sonal touches to bring along the www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy SPORTS Register Thursday, October 18, 2018 17 Comets beat A-P in 4 By SCOTT BIERLE Mid-America Publishing CONRAD – The one-two punch of Easton Swanson and Jade Hammers lifted the BCLUW volleyball team over a feisty Aplington-Parkersburg 25-20, 15-25, 25-22, 27-25 in the regular-season finale for the Comets. The two outside hitters com- bined for 30 kills with a match- high 16 for Swanson and 14 for Hammers. Hammers was 40-of46 hitting and Swanson, among the kills leaders in Class 2A, was 36-of-41. The Comets earned the sea- son’s 24th match win against 11 losses despite a sub-par perfor- mance. “We didn’t play anywhere close to our best and to pull out the victory feels good,” stated BCLUW coach Kristen Garber. “We should be playing our best right now, but tonight I’ll chalk it up to Senior Night and losing a little focus. We need to Wolverine quarterback Drew Sonnenberg (7) takes aim on a pass find the balance between fun to Tim Koop as the two connected on three passes for 57 yards with and focus,” she added. a 36 yard scoring strike Friday against South Hardin. Dike-NH For the Comets, it was not remained unbeaten with a 54-0 win. (Scott Bierle/Mid-America how you start, but how you fin- Publishing photo) ish. The hosts rallied from early The Comets' Olivia Hughes (6) celebrates at point scored by Easton Swanson (center) along with deficits to win both the first and Lizzie Garber (2) and Kerrigan Hatch (back) during Tuesday's 25-20, 15-25, 25-22, 27-25 win over fourth games. Aplington-Parkersburg. (Scott Bierle/Mid-America Publishing) BCLUW denied the Fal- Wolverines slam Tigers cons an opportunity at a fifth step up at different times and BCLUW landed 85-of-90 Belle Plaine, a lofty 22-4 hosts epic, epic battle.” game, taking the fourth in extra I thought Kerrigan had some serves with seven kills led by 9-19 East Marshall Tuesday. D-NH sets up The game with the Tigers points. Knotted six times from big moments,” said Garber. “We Swanson at 20-of-20 with two The Comets rallied to beat was hardly a trap game where 20-all on, the Comets com- had some setting issues, we aces. Ubben added two aces, Belle Plaine in a regional match the Wolverines overlooked bined a Swanson kill with an didn’t make the best choices, going 11-of-11 and with one a year ago. ‘epic’ Week 9 South Hardin – to the con- and if it wasn’t that the pass- ace were Nason 19-of-20, Park- The Conrad Monday winner A-P error for the two-point dif- trary, the Wolverines were ing was off. It seemed to be one er Scurr 12-of-14 and Garber advances to a regional semifinal ference and the match. The Fal- laser focused, locking down on Who is Protectingof the Your two all night. I thought Dream? 13- of-13. in Jewell Oct. 25. South Ham- meeting with cons jumped to an 8-1 lead and defense and keeping the Tigers that our hitters swung well, Olivia Hughes topped the ilton has a first-round bye and after BCLUW battled back to from getting a first down until they (A-P) just did a nice job of dig count at 19 with 14 each plays the Woodward-Granger – 14-14, A-P again led 19-15. The Regina the fourth quarter. blocking and getting a lot balls for Swanson and Scurr, while Colfax-Mingo winner Oct. 22. host’s first lead came at 20-19 By JAKE RYDER “We’ve hung our hat on our up.” Ubben had four of the team’s with Swanson at the serving Mid-America Publishing defense all year long,” Betts The Falcons tied the bout nine blocks. A-P 20 25 22 25 line. DIKE – The playoff season said. “We have a group of kids with a convincing 10-point win The Falcons, who finished BCLUW 25 15 25 27 A-P came ready to play, begins now for Dike-New Hart- that are very disciplined in their in the second set. The visitor’s 0-8 in the NICL East Confer- scoring game one’s first eight BCLUW ford football. approach, they’re physical, the uncorked runs of 5-0 for a 14-6 ence, fell to 8-17 overall. points with Kasidy Mohwinkle Kills–Easton Swanson 16, Jade The Wolverines won a 54-0 linebackers come downhill to lead and 5-1 to stretched the The Comets ended the NICL Hammers 14, Kerrigan Hatch 7, Mad- at the stripe. The Comets pulled rout against South Hardin in get after you and we’re very cushion to 19-9. A 15-2 scor- West runners-up at 5-1 to ison Ubben 7. Assists–Cate Nason within 13-10 and then went 24, Lizzie Garber 16. Digs–Olivia D-NH’s final home game of the solid across the secondary. … ing spree carried the Comets in Grundy Center at 6-0 after the on a 15-7 run that closed with Hughes 19, Parker Scurr 14, Swanson regular season last Friday, mov- South Hardin likes the physical game three as Nason had a run Spartans swept West Marshall a pair of Hammer kills and a 14. Blocks–Ubben 4, Bailey Ashton 2, ing D-NH to 8-0 overall and type of running game between of nine straight service points. in the league finale Tuesday. Hatch 2. Serving–Swanson 20-20, 2 Madison Ubben service ace. setting up a meeting at Iowa the tackles and to be honest, A-P chopped the once nine- BCLUW now has a 13-day aces; Ubben 11-11, 2 aces; Nason 19-20, Ubben and Kerrigan City Regina, the small-school our front six really like those point deficit to one at 22-21 on layoff before post-season play ace. Hatch added seven kills to the powerhouse that has reached games, they like when teams a Jaycie Ellis kill and three ser- as the Comets have a first- BCLUW attack while Cate the title game in eight straight run the ball right at them. They vice points for Brittney Gibson. round bye and return to the Nason was credited with 24 seasons and is just two seasons were ready to go.” BCLUW met the challenge with court Monday, Oct. 22 against assists and Lizzie Garber 16. removed from a six-year streak South Hardin gained just 22 “We had different people Swanson and Ubben kills and the Belle Plaine – East Marshall as state champions. an A-P error for game point. winner at 7 p.m. in Conrad. yards in a game where D-NH The winner of Friday’s game jumped out to a 24-0 lead after in Iowa City Regina will be the the first quarter. 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Dike-New Hartford's Taylor Kvale strides uphill during Satur- BCLUW's Caleb Silver churns his legs to the finish as the winner day's NICL Cross Country Championship in Waverly. (Jake Ry- of the NICL Cross Country Championship boys race in Waverly der photo) on Saturday. (Jake Ryder photo) Good as gold Hometown Service - Locally Owned Since 1989 a hitch, and Silver finished as NICL Meet Pekarek 25:19; 73. Chloe Walters 3230 Marnie Ave., Waterloo, IA BCLUW’s Silver a league champion and one of At Max Championship XC 30:45; 74. Paige Jacobson 31:36. two Comets earning first-team Course, Wartburg (Waverly) 319.233.9911 wins NICL title All-NICL, along with Ruben Boys team scores (* = won tie- By JAKE RYDER www.rileysfloors.com Montoya who finished eighth 1. breaker): 1. South Hardin 50; 2. Conveniently located just North of Highway 20 from the Highway 63 Exit The Grundy Register Girls team scores: Grundy Center/Gladbrook-Reinbeck overall in 17:40. Jesup 57; 2. Aplington-Park- *81; 3. BCLUW 81; 4. Denver 115; 5. WAVERLY – Caleb Silver “This shows that anyone figures he’s proof that anyone ersburg 99; 3. Denver 102; Jesup 144; 6. Dike-New Hartford 152; can rise to the top,” Silver said. 4. Hudson 105; 5. Dike-New 7. East Marshall 179; 8. Union 194; 9. Need help fiNdiNg, buyiNg can accomplish what he did “Freshman year I wasn’t that Hudson 227; 10. West Marshall 263; Saturday with consistent hard Hartford 108; 6. East Mar- 11. Sumner-Fredericksburg 275; 12. good of a runner, I just had to shall 130; 7. Grundy Center/ Waterloo Columbus 289; 13. Apling- or selliNg equipmeNt? work. work for it and stay consistent, The BCLUW senior won the Gladbrook-Reinbeck 156; ton-Parkersburg 311. keep doing what you’re doing.” 8. Sumner-Fredericksburg Let Matt Paglia Help - individual title in the boys race The Comets also had three All-NICL first team at his final North Iowa Cedar 172; 9. West Marshall 210; 1. Caleb Silver (BCLUW) 16:45; 2. Call 641-750-0054 for Details All-NICL honorable mention 10. South Hardin 262; 11. Lake LeBahn (Union) 17:03; 3. Kolby League Championship race runners in Henry Kaisand at Max Championship Cross BCLUW 296. No team score: Winter (SH) 17:14; 4. Derek Ciddio (23rd, 18:30), Neifer Ralston (GC/G-R) 17:26; 5. Alex Hassan (SH) Country Course in Waverly Waterloo Columbus, Union, (24th, 18:34) and Treye Teske Wapsie Valley. 17:32; 6. Sam Hansen (Hudson) 17:34; after finishing as runner-up last (25th, 18:34). 7. Paul Brockett (GC/G-R) 17:38; 8. season. Ruben Montoya (BCLUW) 17:40; 9. BCLUW will try to qualify All-NICL first team Silver won in 16:45, passing Jacob Vanderwilt (SH) 17:41; 10. Cade for the state cross country meet 1. Sophia Jungling (A-P) 19:34; Curphy (EM) 17:42. Union’s Lake LeBahn in the 2. Grace Beck (Den) 19:59; 3. Tay- at Thursday’s state-qualifying lor Kvale (D-NH) 20:12; 4. Natalie final third of the race. LeBahn, meet in Cedar Rapids. Second team (area only) last season’s individual champi- O’Connor (Jesup) 20:27; 5. Jenna 11. Conlee Lyons (D-NH) 17:45; “We’ve got a great team this Twait (Hudson) 20:29; 6. Megan on, finished 2nd in 17:03. 13. Seth Wibben (D-NH) 17:47; 16. year,” Silver said. “We know Johnson (A-P) 20:31; 7. Amanda Kenny Day (GC/G-R) 18:01. “I knew he was going to go Treptow (Jesup) 20:37; 8. Taylor Stahl Honorable mention (area only) I also work with banks and large companies to help what we’re capable of and we (GC/G-R) 20:41; 9. Emily Treptow out faster,” Silver said. “I just believe we can place well and 23. Henry Kaisand (BCLUW) people sell their equipment. had to run my race and catch (Jesup) 20:45; 10. Lily Hovenga (A-P) 18:30; 24. Neifer Ralston (BCLUW) get a few guys to state as indi- 21:01. up with him. My goal was to get 18:34; 25. Treye Teske (BCLUW) viduals and maybe even get the 18:34; 26. Sam Schildroth (GC/G-R) up to him by the second-mile Second team (area only) 18:34; 27. Sawyer Loger (D-NH) team up to state, too.” 20. Cora Saak (GC/G-R) 21:41. marker and the last mile I’d just BCLUW finished third in 18:35; 28. Soren Cleveland (GC/G-R) push as hard as I could to get Honorable mention (area only) 18:35. [email protected] the standings after coming up 23. Alexis Jensen (D-NH) 21:46; past him.” GC/G-R (81)–4. Ciddio 17:26; www.midiowaauctioncompany.com short in a sixth-runner tie- 24. Kaity Houts (D-NH) 21:47; 29. 7. Brockett 17:38; 16. Day 18:01; 26. The plan went off without breaker with Grundy Center/ Rachel Wardell (D-NH) 22:07. Schildroth 18:34; 28. Cleveland 18:35; D-NH (108)–3. Kvale 20:12; 22. 57. Brady Appel 19:34; 69. Marshall Gladbrook-Reinbeck after both Jensen 21:46; 23. Houts 21:47; 28. Day 20:12. teams scored 81 points with Wardell 22:07; 32. Zoie Callan 22:19; BCLUW (81)–1. Silver 16:45; 8. their top five runners. 48. Jadyn Bennett 23:16; 49. Sierra Montoya 17:40; 23. Kaisand 18:30; GC/G-R’s Brady Appel fin- Loger 23:22. 24. Ralston 18:34; 25. Teske 18:34; GC/G-R (156)–8. Stahl 20:41; 61. Joseph Mason 19:51; 74. Tanner ished 57th, 17 seconds faster 19. Saak 21:41; 33. Lily Ehlers 22:25; McLeland 20:32. than BCLUW’s Joseph Mason. 43. Shelby Rivera 22:54; 53. Reegan D-NH (152)–11. Lyons 17:45; 13. “The boys knew they wanted Zinkula 23:47; 56. Sarah Lindeman Wibben 17:47; 27. Loger 18:35; 49. to be top three in the confer- 23:55; 67. Haylee Hinders 25:18. Isaiah Woodley 19:16; 52. Ian Steffen in the BCLUW (296)–39. Katie Thomp- 19:20; 70. Sawyer Wibben 20:15; 77. ence and we knew it’d be close,” son 22:42; 55. Madison Engle 23:50; Jacob Gibbs 20:42 GC/G-R head coach Jackson 60. Fiona Speicher 24:34; 69. Payton Anderson said. “Winning the tiebreaker couldn’t have hap- The Grundy Register pened at a better time for us. home feeling a sense of defeat enth, respectively. 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