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Vol. 45, No. 32 Ida Grove, Iowa www.idacountycourier.com Wednesday, August 12, 2020

OABCIG administrators, teachers ready to return to school Aug. 24 ABCIG School adminis- and additional hand sanitiz- classroom in the middle trators report the dis- ing stations will be located school where there were none trict is ready to resume throughout our buildings. previously. This will allow for classes Monday, Aug. 24, “We are also highly recom- natural light to enter the room with several COVID-19 proto- mending that students and and provide a better learning cols in place. staff wear a face covering environment. Teacher in-service/profes- when unable to physically “In Ida Grove, at the high sional development will be distance from others inside school, the district has re- held Tuesday through Friday, the buildings. We are not yet modeled two additional class- Aug. 18-21. requiring face coverings, but rooms in the same manner There will be no open this could become a reality, that we have done in previous houses this year; elementary especially on buses and other summers, with new carpet, students will bring their sup- district vehicles. windows and furnishings. plies on the irst day of school. “The district appreciates “The high school addition Middle school and high school the support of our patrons as project is starting to show students’ Chromebook and we work to get our students signs of structures being con- schedule pick up is Monday, back into school to continue structed. There has been a lot Aug. 17, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. their educational process.” of dirt work taking place in They may drop their school There have been several June and July to prep the areas items in their lockers at that summer projects going on in for concrete footings where time. Freshmen Academy and addition to the high school ad- walls will be constructed. sixth grade orientation is Fri- dition project. Work continues on installa- day, Aug. 21, 9 to 11 a.m. Alexander stated, “In Ode- tion of a new lift station along Superintendent Matt Alex- bolt, we have remodeled the with all the plumbing connec- ander said, “The beginning of ofice area and created a con- tions. this school year will deinitely ference room attached to the “The road closure should be not look like it has in years ofice. The art room will now resolved by the time school Photo by: Steve Loger | Ida County Courier past. The district has done a be a social studies room. It has starts. Crews have been work- lot to prepare our buildings been completely remodeled ing in that area installing a School registration: Several parents registered their children for classes at OABCIG so that we can provide a safe and will have new furnish- new water service line and Community Schools last week. Here, staff members register students at the Odebolt center learning environment through ings. The old social studies storm water drainage sys- Aug. 4. OABCIG classes resume in-person Aug. 24 with a variety of new procedures due to this pandemic. classroom will now become tems. There have been some the COVID-19 pandemic. Students were last in classes March 13. “Extra precautions have the art room and will have delays, and at this point, the been put in place to maximize new furnishings by the end of project is about two weeks physical distancing within the September. behind, but we expect that to Galva-Holstein, Schaller-Crestland, buildings. Additional hand “We have also added two resolve itself, as the various washing times will be utilized new windows to a science (continued on page 3) Ridge View schools ready to resume classes Galva-Holstein/Ridge View/ News Schaller-Crestland Superinten- IG council discusses dent Jon Wiebers said Galva- Holstein Elementary, Schaller- GLIMPSE property purchase, Crestland Elementary and Ridge View Middle and High Schools are ready for classes to resume. Holstein yard hires rec center director Wiebers said, “Aug. 13, 14, 17 of the month ❚ by DEB LOGER istrative fee and does the pur- and 18 will be staff welcome Pg. 2 he Ida Grove City Coun- chase include trailers or just back and teacher professional IG receives grant cil discussed a purchase land? development days. We will not for shelter house agreement for the Old Chancey Wilcke was hired hold a traditional open house at Pg. 2 Town trailer court and as the rec center director, ef- the start of the school year this hired a rec center director fective Aug. 17, with an annual year, due to the pandemic. Galva blood drive during its meeting Aug. 3. The salary of $43,000. Deputy rec Pg. 6 The elementary buildings will meeting was held electroni- center director Dawn Sch- be scheduling times with par- Barry Andersen Josh Sussman Index cally at the community build- reiber’s salary was authorized ents to come meet the teacher Ridge View MS principal Ridge View HS principal 7th-12th activity director ing due to the COVID-19 pan- at $13.30 per hour, effective and see the classroom. We will More of Courier’s front page ...... 2-3 demic. Aug. 17. have half days of school on Friday): Family & Friends ...... 6 The council’s offer to pur- On the recommendation of 7 Wednesday, Aug. 19, through Schaller-Crestland Elemen- Obituaries/Church Directory ...... chase the Old Town trailer City Clerk Heather Sweeden, 8 Friday, Aug. 21.” tary – 8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Public Notices ...... court (Lots, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and the council agreed to close Classifi eds ...... 9 Schedule Galva-Holstein Lower Ele- 8, in Block 10, Village of Ida) city hall to the public from 8 to Courthouse News ...... 10 Wednesday, Aug. 19 (1/2 day) mentary–8:20 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for $45,000 was accepted by 10 a.m. on the third Tuesday Elementary schools: All kin- Galva-Holstein Upper Ele- seller Chris Pajak. The coun- of each month for employee Deadlines dergarten through ifth grade mentary–8:20 a.m.–3:15 p.m. cil did not approve the agree- safety training. Sweeden not- students; middle school—sixth Ridge View Middle ment until some areas were ed the safety committee would graders only and new middle School–8:12 a.m.–3:12 p.m. ALL classified/display clariied. The areas addressed meet on the third Wednesday advertisements, obituaries school students to the districts Ridge View High School–8:20 were payment of delinquent of each month at 1 p.m. and high school—ninth graders a.m.–3:25 p.m. and submitted news: taxes, a $225 broker admin- (continued on page 2) FRIDAY, 3 p.m. only and new high school stu- School hours for all Wednes- dents to the districts. days: Public notices: Confi rmed COVID-19 cases Thursday, Aug. 20, and Fri- Schaller-Crestland Elemen- FRIDAY, 12 p.m. day, Aug. 21 (1/2 day): Elemen- tary-9:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. tary schools—all kindergarten Galva-Holstein Lower Ele- Adam Brand Office Hours S-C Elementary principal in Ida County remain at 29, through ifth grade students at- mentary–9:20 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Ida Grove – Mon-Fri tend; middle school—all sixth Galva-Holstein Upper Ele- ticipated date of completion is Sac County’s total at 85 through eighth graders attend; mentary–9:20 a.m.–3:15 p.m. August 2021,” said Wiebers. 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. & 1 - 5 p.m. According to the Iowa De- recovered with one hospitaliza- and high school—ninth through Ridge View Middle High school partment of Public Health, the tion. 12th graders attend. School–9:12 a.m.–3:12p.m. “My name is Josh Sussman, number of conirmed COVID-19 In Sac County, there were 85 Aug. 19, 20 and 21 Ridge View High School–9:20 and I am beginning my irst cases in Ida County as of Mon- conirmed cases out of 1,727 school hours a.m.–3:25 p.m. year as the principal of Ridge day, Aug. 10, is 29. Sac County’s people who had been tested. Schaller-Crestland Elemen- “The new industrial tech and View High School. Previously, I cases are at 85. Sixty-nine were reported as re- tary–8:15 a.m.–12:30 p.m. gym construction project is pro- worked as a teacher and coach As of press time, Monday, Aug. covered and there were no hos- Galva-Holstein Lower El- gressing nicely,” Wiebers report- in southern Iowa. My wife and I 10, Ida County’s conirmed cases pitalizations. ementary–8:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. ed. “When completed, the new are blessed with two young chil- were at 29, which compares to Statewide, 1,009,323 people Galva-Holstein Upper El- gym will seat approximately dren, ages one and four. My wife 29 on Monday, Aug. 3. The last have taken the TestIowa assess- ementary–8:20 a.m.–12:30 p.m. 1,400 spectators. The addition is also an educator and is excited conirmed case in the county ment with 523,928 people actu- Ridge View Middle will also have classrooms for in- to begin working as an elemen- was recorded on July 29. Sac ally tested. There were 49,000 School–8:12 a.m. – 12:12 p.m. dustrial technology, agriculture tary art teacher in the OABCIG $ County went from 81 cases to 85 conirmed cases in the state on Ridge View High School–8:20 and automotive classes. These School District. 1.00 cases between Aug. 3 and Aug. Aug. 10, compared to 45,781 as a.m. –12:25 p.m. classes will also have areas for “Ridge View High School’s 10. of Aug. 3. Statewide, 939 people Monday, Aug. 24 building projects, welding and students, teachers and staff The Public Health Depart- had died and 224 people were First full day of instruction: all auto repair. members are busy preparing ment website lists Ida County hospitalized as of Monday, Aug. prekindergarten through 12th “The industrial tech, ag and for the 2020-21 school year. with 29 conirmed cases out of 10. The Public Health Depart- graders attend. automotive areas will have a Alex Warnke is going to split 904 people who had been tested. ment says 37,247 were listed as School hours starting Aug. 24 combined work area of more his time this year at the middle Twenty-four cases were listed as (continued on page 2) (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and than 8,400 square feet. The an- (continued on page 3)  PAGE T WO more of the Courier’s front page

more about — . . . Ida Grove council (continued from front page) ond letter, which was not re- shall at the time of subdivi- A welcome sign easement turned. Sweeden was directed sion the lot of recorded be draft agreement was ap- to send a third letter to the subdivided to have a length proved; it will be between the property owner, outlining the of any lot boundary line or former Charlie’s Restaurant procedure required by city width of less than 50 feet, nor and Delux Motel. The general code for unsafe buildings. the total area encompassed consensus of the council was City crews were given au- be less than a minimum of to proceed with the sign de- thorization to cut the curb 6,000 square feet in area. sign without the windows in back and ix and replace the “Lots not served by pub- the castle cut-out. radius at Seventh and Ellen lic sewer shall at the time The planning and zoning Streets for approximately of subdivision not be subdi- board met July 27 and submit- $2,600. vided to have a length of any ted four recommendations for The inal reading and a lot boundary line or width of the council to consider. resolution pertaining to pool less than 80 feet, nor less than The planning and zoning permits were approved. 10,000 square feet in area en- board suggested removing The irst reading was compassed.” the $25 fee if a resident is re- okayed and second reading In other business moving old, cracked concrete of Ordinance 592 was waived. •Sweeden was directed and replacing with new con- This ordinance pertains to ac- to contact Siouxland Inter- crete. The consensus of the cessory buildings. state Metropolitan Planning council was to keep the fee. The irst reading of Ordi- Council to ind out if various Other recommendations nance 593—amending lot technology purchases would discussed were rezoning Ja- area requirements was ac- be covered under the Cares cob’s Addition from GC to MU cepted. Act Recovery Assistance pro- (a inal public hearing will be The 17.25.010 amendment gram. Photo Submitted held Aug. 17 at 6 p.m.), the states every zoned lot used •Ida Grove was the recipi- draft vacant housing action for residential purposes shall ent of a $500 mini grant from Yard of the month: Holstein Chamber of Commerce’s August Yard of the Month is Lorraine plan and amending the stor- have no transverse or longi- the Iowa Parks and Rec Asso- Rochau on 415 East Harrison. Yard of the Month winners receive $25 in Holstein Chamber age/warehouse zoning code. tudinal size less than 50-feet, ciation for the city park shel- Bucks. From left, Lorraine Rochau, Tom Scott and Karen Scott. You are welcome to nominate A discussion was held on whether measured from the ter house. neighbors; just message the Holstein Chamber of Commerce or call city hall at 712-368-4898. Terry Lovett’s request to pur- front lot line to the rear lot •Cenex’s Class B wine, Class chase the vacated alley be- line or from a side lot line to C beer and Sunday Sales li- tween First State Bank and the corresponding side lot quor permits were approved. his storage unit property. A line. •Roger Rector was appoint- motion was passed to start Nor shall it have an area to- ed as a library trustee, with the process on selling the va- taling less than 6,000-square his term expiring June 30, cated alley, which includes a feet. The exception is for 2025. planning and zoning public zoned lot recorded before the •Kristy Gilbert was appoint- hearing, council public hear- code adoption Aug. 6, 1979. ed rec center board president, ing and notiication to utility The amendment covered in with her term ending June 30, services. 16.10.050 states: “Lot dimen- 2022. Sweeden said her irst let- sions and area for lots served •Under council concerns, ter to the property owner at by public sewer shall conform the increase in crime and sus- 605 Elm St. was returned as to the requirements of IGCC picious activities in Ida Grove undeliverable. She sent a sec- Title 17. However, in no case were discussed. more about — . . . COVID-19 cases (continued from front page) (89) ventilators available. 80 (5,995) and 81 and older recovered. Conirmed cases by age group (1,850). Area county conirmed cases (last updated as of Sunday, Aug. For more information on the and recovered cases as of Mon- 9) were: 0-17 (3,251); 18-40 data, visit the Iowa Department day, Aug. 10, were Woodbury (23,340); 41-60 (14,294); 61- of Public Health website. County had 3,721 conirmed cases (3,337 recovered); Mono- na County, 91 cases (79 recov- SUMMER Photo Submitted ered); Crawford County, 728 Shelter house grant: Justin Vogel and Danae Edwards of the Iowa Parks and Rec Foundation cases (681 recovered); Buena CLEARANCE attended the Ida Grove City Council meeting Aug. 3 to present a $500 award to the city for Vista County, 1,794 cases (1,732 the shelter house project at the city park. The city was notified of the award and received recovered) and Cherokee Coun- the actual check back in April. On hand for the presentation were, from left, Vogel, Ida Grove ty, 108 cases (93 recovered). Thurs., Aug. 13 5-7 pm Mayor Devlun Whiteing, Ida Grove City Clerk Heather Sweeden and Edwards. The Department of Public SALE! } Health has Iowa divided into six Fri., Aug.14 regions for COVID-19 medical re- porting information. Ida and Sac USDA says cropland rental rates Counties are part of region three, Raptor & Falcon Shirts which is made up of 20 counties. Special orders are welcome up slightly, land values go down The numbers in parentheses in the following information are According to the USDA, Na- Land values Summary. This is down $120 from last week. In region three, 712-261-0350 tional Agricultural Statistics Iowa’s farm real estate per acre or 2 percent from last 23 (25) people were hospital- Service Iowa cropland rental value, a measurement of the year’s level. ized with four (ive) in intensive rates were up slightly in 2020 value of all land and buildings Cropland, at $7,170 per acre, care and three (three) COVID-19 while the average value of on farms, averaged $7,070 was down $90 from last year. Check out my Facebook patients on ventilators. In region www.facebook.com/designsbyjamee cropland was down 2 percent. per acre in 2020, according to Pasture, at $2,690 per acre, three, 552 (509) hospital beds Rental rates the USDA’s Land Values 2020 was down $30 from last year. were available including 87 (84) Cropland cash rent paid to 112 N. Main, Holstein in intensive care. There were 90 Iowa landlords in 2020 aver- th aged $230 per acre according Happy 65 to the USDA. Non-irrigated cropland rent averaged $230 Wedding Anniversary per acre, unchanged from last year. Irrigated cropland rent averaged $238 per acre, up $3 Vera & Bob Varner from 2019. Pasture rented for August 17 cash averaged $54 per acre, Married at Ramey AFB down $5 from the previous in Puerto Rico year. MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC. Ida Grove, Iowa, manufacturer of 4 Children, 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great-Grandchildren ShoreStation waterfront systems and Shoreland’r boat trailers is seeking applicants for FULL-TIME and PART TIME CNC OPERATOR POSITIONS. Positions for 1st & 2nd shift as well as part-time with Welcome flexible hours available. Midwest Industries, Inc. offers an excellent benefit package including: PTO after 3 months; health, dental, disability and life Sabrina Martinez, MD insurance; 401(k), paid holidays and more for full-time positions. UnityPoint Clinic Must be able to demonstrate excellent Family Medicine Buena Vista attendance and work in a team environment. “I’m excited to be back in Storm Lake Background Checks and Pre-placement physical and serve the community in my new role.” $ 1,500 including drug screen required. Contact: MIDWEST INDUSTRIES, INC. Now accepting appointments: 712.732.5030. SIGN-ON Human Resource Manager 122 E State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445 BONUS! (712-364-3365) or inquire further at [email protected] Ida County Courier Wednesday, August 12, 2020 3 more about — . . . OABCIG (continued from front page) for school. The district has •Students who ride the bus contractors get into a better been working to develop plans will be allowed in the building worklow schedule. to best meet the needs of staff, when the bus arrives. Those New staff to the district are: students and families as we eating breakfast from town Danielle Cranston—irst grade begin the school year with CO- can come in at 8 a.m. to eat. at Odebolt, Morgan Friedrick- VID-19 being one of our big- •Please send walkers to son—kindergarten through gest challenges. In order to do school at 8:15 a.m. or after. eighth grade art at Odebolt, our best to defend against CO- They will go straight to their Rachel Masters—Talented VID-19, our teachers and staff classrooms (the district is try- and Gifted teacher at Odebolt; have had training to address ing to stagger people as they Photo by: Amy Holst | Ida County Courier Marie Sussman—kindergar- the need for healthy habits, enter the building). Ribbon cutting: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Aug. 6 to ten through ifth grade art at like frequent hand washing, •Students in the building welcome Brentwood Roofing to town. Brentwood currently has three locations; Cherokee, Ida Grove elementary building cleaning surfaces and main- will be able to eat breakfast Storm Lake and now Ida Grove. The firm is owned by Brent and his wife, Lyndsay (Perrin) and Caleb Wood—high school taining distance in group set- and will still go to the big gym, Wolfswinkle, who reside in Cherokee. They specialize in all types of roofing for residential science teacher. tings. where they will spread out “Masks are not required. either on the bleachers or on and commercial customers. Current staff changing posi- tions: Ashley Petersen—from Because we are trying to limit the loor. paraprofessional in Odebolt to the spread of the virus, we are •Parents should not enter technology teacher assistant asking that parents limit their the building with their child; more about — in Ida Grove, Shawna Davis— time in the building. We want the district is trying to limit technology assistant for the parents to drop students off the number of people in the . . . G-H, S-C, Ridge View district, Kendra Grote—from and not enter the building un- building. School staff would (continued from front page) ing their classes, meeting their for grades kindergarten through irst grade to at-risk teacher in less necessary. like to eliminate students con- school and high school, as a teachers, learning about their ive. Our half-day preschool and Odebolt, Ali Boger—from kin- “Students will be available gregating before school starts. math teacher. new building and what is ex- transitional kindergarten pro- dergarten to irst grade in Ida to enter the building begin- •In the classroom, teachers “Our girls’ softball team com- pected of them as middle school grams join the other grades on Grove and Haley Miesner— ning at 7:45 a.m. on school will do their best to separate peted in the state softball tour- students. Monday, Aug. 24, which will be from irst grade to second days. Due to COVID-19, there student desks; they will not be nament. Everyone is very proud “On Aug. 20 and 21, all stu- the beginning of full days for grade in Ida Grove. will be no open house for the in pods. There will be shields of their hard work and develop- dents in grades six, seven and our kindergarten through ifth High school district buildings.” for classrooms that have only ment as a team. eight will attend school. On Aug. grades. OABCIG High School stu- According to Mogensen, tables. “We are in the process of 24, we will begin having full “During the irst few half days, dents should be aware of middle school students can •A lot of hand washing will planning and organizing ‘Three days of school with all students. we will have our lag-raising cer- some new procedures for the put school items in their lock- be implemented between Return-to-Learn’ transition days “We have created a hybrid emonies at the lower and upper 2020-21 school year. ers and pick up Chromebooks transitions in the classrooms between Aug. 19-21. Incoming plan and a full closure plan, as elementary schools. We will also “OABCIG High School stu- on Aug. 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 and when going to other class- ninth graders, along with new part of our Return to Learn Plan devote some time to reviewing dents will have new proce- p.m. Elementary students will rooms. students to the district, are be- for this school year. The hybrid new COVID19 protocols that dures for the 2020-21 school bring items into the school on •Please send water bottles, ginning on Aug. 19 with a half- plan includes A and B days. On A will be in place. We will also plan year,” said high school princi- the irst day of school, Aug. 24. so students don’t have to use day orientation. days, half of the students would some fun outside activities to pal Pat Miller. Middle school sports prac- the drinking fountain. “All students are returning come to school for face-to- face celebrate our Return to Learn.” All students must enter the tices start after school and •At lunchtime, one grade on Aug. 20 and 21 for a school- classes and the other half would New teachers to G-H Upper north doors; that will be their inish at 5:20 p.m. A shuttle will eat in the cafeteria and wide celebration in honor of be- stay home and complete online Elementary are third grade— only access point to the build- bus will provide transporta- one will eat in the classroom. ing back together. Students will work. Jensen Flanigan, special edu- ing. And, students cannot en- tion to the bank in Arthur, to That will rotate weekly. receive training and practice in “On B days, those student cation—Sara Larson and ifth ter the building prior to 8:05 Ida Grove at the elementary •Students will be together implementing the multiple miti- groups would switch. With a full grade—Nekooshia Plueger. a.m. building and to Battle Creek at at recess and will wash up gation protocols being used this closure plan, all students would Brett Bebee is a new aide in the Students who are transport- the city park. when they come in. year to combat the spread of CO- stay home and receive online lower elementary building at ed by parents and need to be The irst day of practice for •After school, students will VID-19. instruction from their teachers,” Holstein. dropped off prior to 8:05 a.m. middle school sports (volley- stay in their classrooms and “Everyone is extremely excit- said Andersen. S-C Elementary must contact the high school ball, football and cross-coun- be dismissed to their bus from ed to begin the school year. Both Daily procedure “My name is Adam Brand, ofice at 712-364-3371. try) is Monday, Aug. 24, until their room. students and teachers are look- additions I am the new principal of Once students enter the 5:20 p.m. •Walkers and pick-ups will ing forward to reconnecting and Several new procedures will Schaller-Crestland Elementary. I building, they should go di- The school day runs from still leave through the doors building new memories.” be implemented at RVMS to mit- was previously an instructional rectly to their irst period 8:27 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Break- by the art room. Middle school igate the COVID-19 virus. coach in the Sioux City Commu- classroom. fast will be served starting at Henderson said, “There For the 2020-21 school year •As students enter the build- nity School District. Previous to Bus riders may enter the 7:50 a.m. will not be an open house this at Ridge View Middle School, the ing each day; they will sanitize that, I have taught fourth, ifth building when the bus arrives Elementary buildings year, just to keep things clean districts welcome building prin- their hands at the sanitizing sta- and middle school math. and should report to the caf- Some changes for elemen- and ready to go. We will be full cipal, Barry Andersen. Andersen tion. “I have a bachelor’s degree eteria at that time. tary students at the Odebolt hands on deck to welcome stu- will also be the seventh through •Sanitizing stations will be from the University of South Da- Students eating breakfast center include: dents, the irst day of school. 12th grades activities director. placed outside the cafeteria and kota and a K-12 reading minor. may do so in the cafeteria. •Masks are recommended We recognize this is a lot to Andersen is originally from will be available in each class- I have a master’s of curriculum Breakfast will start serving at but are not required. take in. I am sure changes will Sioux City and a 1989 graduate room. and instructional leadership 8:10 a.m. If you are not eating, •Take your child’s tempera- be made as we continue to get of East High School. He received •All middle school students from Wayne State College and you may not be in the cafete- ture each morning. If a child guidance from the state. his B.A. degree in health, physi- will wear a mask in the school a master’s of PK-12 school ad- ria prior to the start of school. has a temp of 100.4, they “We also have a plan for stu- cal edution and recreation K-12 building, unless directed by a ministration from Wayne State Morning practice students should stay home or will be dents if we have a hybrid situ- education from Briar Cliff Uni- staff member to remove their College. must stay in the practice area sent home. ation, where certain students versity in 1993. He earned his mask. When possible, if the “I currently live in Pierson until 8:10 a.m. •Parents should not enter will attend different days of M.A. degree in PK-12 education- school can ensure that social with my family. My wife (Cait- Miller said, “The high school the building with their child; the week. There is also a plan al administration from the Uni- distancing by at least six-feet can lyn) is a teacher in Sioux City. class schedule has been ad- the district is trying to limit if we need to stay home for a versity of South Dakota in 2009. be accomplished, they will allow We have two daughters, Scarlett justed to allow for an ad- the number of people in the while. We hope we don’t have Prior to joining Ridge View, students to remove their masks. (four) and Everleigh (one), and ditional lunch period. The building. School staff would to use those plans and can Andersen spent 10 years as •Staff members will either a son who is due in October. I lengthened ifth period will like to eliminate students con- continue to service your child an associate principal at Ma- wear a mask or face shield dur- grew up in McCook Lake, S.D., cause the removal of the suc- gregating before school starts. at school, in person. son City High School, with the ing the school day. and then moved to Sioux City. cess period at the end of the •In the classroom, teachers Enjoy the rest of your sum- last two years as their seventh •During breakfast and lunch, “As we go back to school, the day. Students will be given ad- will do their best to separate mer and we look forward to through 12th grade activities’ students will need to remove faces around our building have ditional study hall time during student desks; they will not be starting school in person on director. Prior to this position, their mask to consume their mostly stayed the same. Jackie their ifth period class. in pods. There will be shields Aug. 24.” Andersen taught physical edu- food and drink. Diersen (previously a Title One “Each student will still have for classrooms that have only cation and was the head softball •Students will need to bring teacher) will be teaching ifth the same amount of time to tables. IDA GROVE’S Sparkling coach at Kuemper Catholic High their own water bottle with grade this school year, with eat as they have in the past. •A lot of hand washing will School in Carroll for 11 years. them to school, as drinking Brian Bode and Peyton Ma- The school day will run from be implemented between He has ive children, who re- fountains will not be available day (previously Ms. Van Horn, 8:25 a.m. until 3:26 p.m. transitions in the classrooms Playing at the Ida Grove side with their mother, near for use. fourth grade) will be teaching “Additionally, we would like and when going to other class- King Theatre for one weekend Mason City. He enjoys spending •At the end of each class, the kindergarten with Kris Salmon. to welcome Caleb Wood, nine- rooms. only: “Beethoven” (PG, 1992) time ishing, hunting and camp- student desks will be wiped “As students return this 12 science teacher.” •Please send water bottles, playing Aug. 13-17. When ing in his spare time. down with sanitizing wipes. school year, they will see an in- Middle school so students don’t have to use the family of George Newton “I am very excited for the op- •Throughout the school day creased use of technology inte- Parents of sixth grade stu- the drinking fountain. (Charles Grodin) decides to portunity to serve Ridge View and at the end of each day, the gration in teachers’ instruction dents: there will be a special •At lunchtime, one grade adopt a cute St. Bernard pup- Middle School and High School school building will be disinfect- to accommodate the potential orientation for sixth grade will eat in the cafeteria and py, the patriarch soon feels dis- in the capacities of middle ed by custodians. implementation of our online students on Friday, Aug. 21 , one will eat in the classroom. placed by the dog. Before long, school principal and seven-12 •Students will be assigned virtual learning plan. We will be between 9 a.m. and noon. This That will rotate weekly. the adorable canine, dubbed activities’ director for the up- their own Chromebook to use following our PBIS (Positive Be- orientation is for students •Students will be together Beethoven, has grown consid- coming school year,” said Ander- each day, and it will be disinfect- havioral Interventions and Sup- only. at recess and will wash when erably, leading to household sen. ed at the end of each school day. ports) expectations and ensur- Students will be given their they come back in. mishaps. While George’s wife “I understand that there is a “Mr. Wiebers will be commu- ing that we are giving students schedules and time to meet •After school, students will and kids dote on Beethoven, it lot of uncertainty and appre- nicating more speciic informa- positive feedback for all of their with teachers as they follow stay in their classrooms and takes time for him to see the hension in regards to returning tion regarding our district’s re- hard work. We will be work- a shortened-mock school day. be dismissed to their bus from pooch’s iner qualities. How- to school. I know that the staff at turn to learn plans, along with ing to always make learning an Buses will pick up students their room. ever, Beethoven’s life with the Ridge View Middle School miss our health and safety protocols,” engaging and enjoyable experi- and drop them off in Arthur, OABCIG Elementary Prin- Newton family is jeopardized their students and are looking said Andersen. ence for each child. Ida Grove and Battle Creek cipal (Ida Grove Center) Alan when a scheming vet (Dean forward to seeing them again in G-H Elementary “We are very excited to have on this day. Buses will not run Henderson said, “After a much Jones) tries to nab the dog for the very near future.” “The G-H Elementary is look- students return to school in just routes this day. longer time off than we all a deadly experiment. RVMS Return to Learn Plan ing forward to the start of the a few weeks. Although it may Busing for sixth grade ori- wanted, we are planning on Learn more at idagrovek- “We are planning to bring school year. We had a successful look different this year with entation: 8:15 a.m. pick up at returning to school Aug. 24 ingtheatre.com. Show times: back all of our middle school summer school program, with added mitigation strategies, we the Battle Creek park, 8:30 in person. We are looking for- 712-600-6010. students for face-to-face classes about 65 students receiving are planning to make the best a.m. pick up at the elementary ward to getting back in the Next weekend: “Sixteen to start the school year. In past support in the area of reading of our learning experience and school in Ida Grove, 8:45 a.m. classroom and seeing our stu- Candles” (1984) versus years, the middle school would during the weeks of July 13-17 support students the best we pick up at United Bank of Iowa dents again. Of course, there “Breakfast Club” (1985). Vote have a back-to-school night and July 20-24,” said G-H Ele- can, to ensure they grow and in Arthur, 11:30 a.m. drop off are many changes this year, on Facebook or call the the- (open house). Due to the ongo- mentary Principal Mike Richard. succeed. at United Bank of Iowa in Ar- but we are excited to have stu- atre. ing COVID-19 concern, we have “Open house is optional this “ For months, we have been thur, 11:45 a.m. drop off at dents in the building.” ✔Ida County Courier, cancelled this event for this year. year, and it will be held on Mon- planning our return to learn, the elementary school in Ida Changes include: Reminder & Green Saver day, Aug. 17, from 3 to 8 p.m. If and we are all excited to all i- Grove and noon drop off at the •Masks are recommended, “The irst three days of school, DEADLINE: FRI., 12 NOON but they are not required. Aug. 19, 20 and 21, will be half parents would like to attend, nally be able to teach and learn Battle Creek park. Public Notices days of school. On Aug. 19, only they will need to sign up online again at Schaller-Crestland El- OABCIG Middle School/El- •Take your child’s tempera- sixth grade students will attend with the link they received in an ementary. On behalf of myself ementary (Odebolt center) ture each morning. If a child has a temp of 100.4, they DEADLINE: FRI., 3 PM for the sixth-grade orientation email. and students, we look forward Principal Doug Mogensen NEWS, CLASSIFIED day. This day will focus on as- “We are going to start with to welcoming students back for said, “It is that time of year should stay home or will be and DISPLAY ADVERTISING sisting sixth graders with ind- half days on Aug. 19, 20 and 21 the 2020-21 school year.” when we begin getting ready sent home. 4 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Ida County Courier

Fall sports programs authorized— Holstein council purchases water plant controls The Holstein City Council proceed with the fall youth equipment was approved. approved the purchase of new sports programs following Administrator Theresa controls for the water plant COVID-19 guidelines laid out Pudenz reported the closing and proceeding with a Re- by the Centers for Disease date for the pool was Friday, quest for Proposals (RFPs) to Control and Prevention and Aug. 7, and that park and rec remove sludge in the lagoons the Iowa Department of Pub- director Kyle Sauter should be Turn during its meeting Aug. 3. lic Health. returning from leave Aug. 10. The meeting was held at Resolutions were passed, For July, the taxi had 80 Lohff-Schumann Memorial selling Lot 31, Block 1, East rides, 246 stops and 22 days Back Community Center in support Ridge Addition to Jeffrey A. of driving. of Iowa Governor Kim Reyn- and Brianna M. Witzke for In other business olds’ proclamation declaring $14,500 and Lot 6, Block 1, •Pudenz updated the coun- Holstein band: Holstein, IA band, about 1890s. a State of Public Health Disas- East Ridge Addition to Kevin cil on letters sent to residents Time ter Emergency in Iowa; the and Vickie L. Heck for $25,152. pertaining to mowing, trim- current COVID-19 pandemic Four bids were received for ming, junk and trash nuisanc- situation makes it impractical the two surplus vehicles the es and follow-up on those nui- and impossible to conduct an city had for sale. The mini- sances. in-person meeting at Holstein mum bid price was $150. •Pudenz reported it is time City Hall. Jeff Regennitter’s $151 bid to re-codify the city ordinanc- The council agreed to pur- for the 2002 Chevrolet Ven- es. The council will hold work chase new controls for the wa- ture LT van was accepted. sessions to go over current ter plant at an estimated cost Gina Gonzalez’s $325 bid for changes. ut of the Pas of $72,239. the 2003 Chevrolet Venture •Pudenz will develop a pri- O t On motion, Tom Grafft of LS van was approved. Other ority list for possible assis- ISG was directed to prepare an bids received for the van were tance from Siouxland Inter- RFP to qualifying contractors from Ken Schoon ($269) and state Metropolitan Planning to remove sludge at the waste- Kendall Zobel ($311). Council for the CARES Act Re- Forty years ago has accepted the position of will have a starting wage of water lagoons, based on a rec- Sheriff Wade Harriman up- covery Assistance program. Union nipped Battle Creek Ida and Sac County Extension $27,000. ommendation from ISG based dated the council on activi- •A motion was endorsed to 6-5 in eight innings to win the home economist. She will be- Students in the BC-IG and on the Department of Natural ties in his ofice and asked the discontinue authorization of state American Legion tour- gin her duties Sept. 1. Baugh- Galva-Holstein School Dis- Resources (DNR) compliance council to okay the resolution Service Line Warranties using nament in Battle Creek last man replaces Becky Deede, tricts will be greeted with schedule. for new radio equipment. the city logo for its mailings. week. Members of the second who retired earlier in the year. new superintendents when The council voted to have The resolution for the pay- •Councilman Joel Wellen- place Battle Creek team in- Byron Originals is hosting classes begin next week. Russ the recreation department ment agreement for the radio dorf was absent. clude Todd Muckenhirn, Brad its annual Aviation Expo this Freeman is the superinten- Brown, Rick Mefferd, Keith week. The miniature radio- dent at BC-IG, and Dr. Harold Vermeys, Ron Bean, Todd controlled airplane show will Post takes over at G-H. In ad- Triplett, Brian Muckenhirn, debut at the show one of the dition, former G-H Elementa- Kerwin Van Houten, Jason largest radio-controlled air- ry Principal Mike Richard as- Windowsill Bockelman, Todd Verschoor, planes ever built. The Byron sumes the combined position Jeff Vermeys and Dave Albers. Original’s model B17 Flying of G-H kindergarten through Coaches are Jim Klein (head Fortress weighs 250 pounds eighth grade principal. If a train doesn’t stop at your station, then coach) and Mike Heim (assis- and has a wingspan of 20 feet. One of the big changes for it’s not your train. tant coach). The Rev. Stanley Long the BC-IG school system this ***** Ida County and state law en- recently began a new as- school year is the restructur- When the irst McDonalds opened in Des forcement oficials are check- signment as minister of the ing of the elementary with all Plaines, Ill., in 1955, the hamburgers cost 15 ing leads, but have no sus- United Methodist Church in kindergarten through third cents each. pects in the Aug. 6 bank rob- Galva and Silver Creek United graders in Ida Grove and all ***** bery in Arthur. Slightly more Methodist Church, south of fourth and ifth graders in The last U.S. train robbery took place in than $5,000 was taken by the Galva. Battle Creek. 1933. lone gunman who leveled a The Revs. Don Bush of Ten years ago ***** shotgun at bank personnel Ridgecrest, La., and James The Ida County Sheriff’s One fake friend can do more damage than and demanded money. The Greer of Paris, Texas, visited Department held an open ive enemies. bank robbery was the irst in Ida Grove in mid-July at the house at its newly-renovated ***** the county since an attempted request of several individu- facility Saturday. Approxi- August is National Catish Month, National People who wonder if the glass is robbery in Holstein in De- als who would like to estab- mately 115 people toured the Eye Exam Month, National Hair Loss half empty or half full miss the point; cember 1964 when Dick Mc- lish a Baptist church in Ida facility, which opened Satur- Awareness Month and American Adventures the glass is reillable. Crea, a cashier at the Holstein Grove. Since that visit, Bush day. Month. ***** State Bank, was confronted has heard from several other Galva-Holstein and ***** When you lose, don’t lose the at his home after the bank people, and he plans to re- Schaller-Crestland school Sign: Welcome to our irepit where friends lesson. had closed by a man with a turn to Ida Grove Aug. 20 to staff are preparing for the and marshmallows get toasted at the same ***** pistol. The man wanted Mc- gain support and make plans irst day of school, which is time. Life would be ininitely happier if Crea to return to the bank so for a church. slated for Aug. 19. This school ***** we could only be born at the age 80 he could take money from the Twenty years ago year will be the irst year of Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. and gradually approach 18. —Mark bank. McCrea refused and af- Taxpayers in Ida Grove whole grade sharing under —Eleanor Roosevelt Twain ter about 40 minutes was able will likely decide whether to the Ridge View banner for the ***** ***** to escape from the would-be proceed with a proposed rec two districts. You’re nuts. Your nuts. Know the difference. One in every ive potatoes grown in robber, who was arrested a center in Ida Grove. Members The Galva Economic Devel- ***** the U.S. ends up as French fries. few days later in Nebraska. of the city council told rec opment Corporation debuted I’m no scientist, but has anyone tried killing ***** The Ida Grove School Board center board members they its new Galva sign south of the virus with bowling alley shoe spray yet? It takes about 21 pounds of milk to hired MaeBelle Powell as high didn’t feel the city could af- town on Highway 20 last ***** make one pound of butter. school varsity girls’ basket- ford the annual operation week. A fella in Odebolt says if they are scrambled, ***** ball coach. Sharon Spotts was costs of the center. Council- Approximately 80 people he can only eat two eggs, but if they’re Eight percent of Americans twiddle hired to replace Powell as man Dennis Ernst said, in or- attended a public meeting deviled, he can eat 40. their thumbs. Fifteen percent bite girls’ head coach at the middle der for the city to take on the hosted by the BC-IG School ***** their ingernails. school. rec center, he would like the Board in Battle Creek last On average, you will spend 92 days sitting ***** The Holstein Jaycees will public to vote on the matter. week. The purpose of the on the toilet in your lifetime. Theodore Roosevelt was the most host the irst annual Beerfest The city and board are hop- meeting was to gather input ***** proliic writer among the presidents, and Pig Roast Aug. 21. The ing to have the issue on the on possibly closing the Battle Everyone deserves second chances, but not authoring 40 books. event will also include a street Nov. 7 general election ballot. Creek school building. A simi- for the same mistakes. ***** dance featuring Al Godfredsen Ron Rudisill, 25, of Woden lar meeting was held in Ida ***** Let’s hear it for dads. Serving up and his orchestra. began his duties as an Ida Grove this week, to discuss It takes 38 days for a slow boat to get to love, wisdom and fashion “don’ts” Thirty years ago County deputy Tuesday. Rud- closing the ECC building in China from New York. since forever. —Maxine Alice Baughman of Denison isill will live in Holstein and Ida Grove. ***** *****

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Bryce and his team “Big Town” insurance and agents at Swanson Real Estate have, you of agents have been taking real estate professionals. will be in good hands. care of their neighbors and People for miles around We suggest you call Swanson In- IDA COUNTY ABSTRACT COMPANY communities throughout call Swanson Real Estate surance and Real Estate at 712-668- the region for many years. because they know of 2283. Th ey will make it easy for you In this high-tech, fast moving envi- resulting in You’ll appreciate their meticulous at- Th ey take pride in being their dependable repu- to fi nd the home of your dreams. Visit ronment, personal attention, profes- no delays tention to detail with all of the “i’s” able to insure almost any- tation. To know what to swansonwithyou.com and look over sional experience and dedication to or pressures dotted, all of the “t’s” crossed, every- one, even under the most challenging buy, or how much to ask for your prop- their listings. 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Th eir experience is evident, 2287, or stop by 201 Main in Ida Grove. daughter), and their crew make available the Rib, Bone-in Hams, and Smoked Turkey. or deer to them for processing. One thing best selection and lowest prices on meats. Call now, don’t wait. that separates Tiefenthaler Quality Meats We are very fortunate to have Tiefenthal- When you buy your meats in large quan- from the others is that no matter how large er Quality Meats “serving” our area. When tities at Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, you’re or small, a quarter, half or a full order, the GOLDEN HORIZONS you buy your meat from them, you will be going to save a lot of money on your food Tiefenthaler family will do everything they “serving” the most delicious meat at your bill… a lot. Th ey’re also the answer if you can to bring you the kind of service you de- For the many seniors who have made again.” integrity and compassion. table. 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painting, mowing, snow removal and combine an active lifestyle upbeat atmosphere, and the Farmers from a wide area have turned to you with dry spreaders, anhydrous tanks, more. with personal health care; we truth is that everything is just Nutrien Ag Solutions when it’s time to get fertilizer application, tool bars and they Loneliness is not a characteristic of are happy to suggest Golden more enjoyable when you have their fi elds ready to plant, and to make sure also do soil sampling and testing, variable the lifestyle at Golden Horizons. Last- Horizons at 800 Byron God- someone to share it with. You, they have the products and services they rate application based on the precise loca- ing friendships and caring neighbors are bersen Dr. in Ida Grove. Th ey or your loved one, will be glad need to make their fi elds fl ourish, and their tion, or qualities of the area grid sampling easily found, yet residents can enjoy their have a wonderful Respite Suite so care- to call Golden Horizons “home.” You’ll “bottom line” grow. Th at’s because they available. privacy in their attractive, independent givers can have a break; it’s very conve- wonder why you didn’t make the move know their neighbors at Nutrien will work AG Solutions We feel it’s really worth your time to and assisted living apartment. Life is also nient. sooner. hard to provide the kind of service that de- assure your success for every acre you farm. stop by Nutrien and let them help you. never boring. With the diversity of in- Choosing senior living is not a de- We suggest you call 712-364-4128 and serves their trust. Th ey are the AG retailer Th eir commitment to your success is ev- Th ey know their products and are glad to terests shared by the residents, there are cision to be made lightly and there are talk to Jenni Sykes to learn about all their of the future, due to their ability to address ident. Nutrien is your answer for just about answer your questions. You’ll discover all plenty of meaningful opportunities to many things to consider, such as the amenities and the wonderful quality of the challenges that their customers face and everything you need in the way of crop kinds of products that will benefi t you in learn, socialize and have the time of your wonderful staff at Golden Horizons that life they have. We are sure you will like the solutions they provide. protection and nutrients to assure they’ll accomplishing your goals. Th ey’re a great life in a safe and secure environment. is committed to treating residents like what you learn. Th ey are a great place to Expert advice is the most valuable com- grow plentifully. Th ey’ve got your crop asset to rely on. Golden Horizons is “Where life begins family and serving them with the utmost spend your “golden years.” modity their staff provides. Th ey are ready solution and all your seed needs from top In making mention of the leading busi- to answer your questions and give you quality corn, beans, alfalfa and more. Call nesses that serve our communities, we feel advice backed by experience and training. 712-364-2330 at Hwy. 175 in Ida Grove or certain that their many customers would MOTOR PARTS SALES Th ey keep up on all the newest choices. 712-365-4666 in Battle Creek. Another agree that Nutrien Ag Solutions deserves You can only benefi t from their expertise benefi t they provide is to save you mon- to be included. Nutrien has your “Ag Solu- when it comes to making a plan that will ey on expensive equipment. Th ey’ll help tions.” Th ey are “Feeding the Future.” Motor Parts Sales at 115 S. Main in Hol- smile on them at great prices. Th at’s due to their stein is one of the biggest suppliers for top their face. large volume purchasing power which they quality new car and truck Carquest parts. Anything pass down to their customers. Th ey keep a wide assortment of Carquest mechanical Besides a great inventory of Carquest C & B Operations is a name that is recog- B Operations,www 5698 Hwy. 175 in Ida parts available and they plan their stock is going parts, you’ll fi nd fl oor jacks, fl oor mats, nized by farmers across six states, aft er all Grove. It would be in your best interest to carefully so they’re bound to have the part to break seat covers, comfortable seat cushions, they are the second largest John Deere deal- stop by and talk to them about the preci- you need. Th ey are fully stocked for your down, or tools, high performance products and ev- ership in the USA. Th eir reputation has nology to help you farm smarter. Th ey’ll sion technologies from John Deere that are convenience. Th ey have “Great people, need main- erything you’ll need for your regular main- been earned by being the local source for show you how to control inputs, apply data, revolutionizing agriculture, reducing input great products, great prices.” tenance on tenance. John Deere new and used tractors, tillage, and enhance your machine’s performance. cost, and improving yields. You’re smart to go to Motor Parts Sales a regular Th ere is just no end to the praise we planting, harvesting, hay equipment, lawn Th ey’ll even monitor your machine’s health It is an honor to bring C & B Oper- where you’ll save your valuable time and basis. It’s give to Motor Parts Sales, and they truly and garden and commercial equipment. to proactively notify you of imminent ations the recognition they deserve in gas and your hard-earned money. Mo- just a fact that the more you use your auto deserve everything we’ve ever said about C & B Operations is a key factor in build- breakdowns. All of this to help you make this Review for continuing to off er lead- tor Parts Sales is defi nitely the place to go or truck just increases the need for parts. them now, and through the years that we ing the fi nancial strength of farmers. Th ey the most of your investment. Th at’s just ing-edge solutions. Th ey’re there to help Christmas shopping. You can help them And having a reliable parts store that keeps have featured them in our Review of the are more than just a great place to buy John what you would expect from leaders like you with your precision farming, mow- make their car as unique as they want. Th ey all the parts you need on hand, or readily leading area businesses. Th ere are lots and Deere tractors and implements; they have John Deere and C & B Operations. ing and construction needs. It’s always have the perfect gift for your teenager, or obtainable, is a vital necessity. Th at’s why lots of reasons we always recommend you just what they need to operate their farms You always get customer service that is “Deere” season at C & B Operations. anyone that wants their vehicle look good. we always feature Motor Parts Sales. Th ey go to Motor Parts Sales for all your parts… profi tably. C & B Operations, and John above and beyond from fi nancing and lease Call 712-364-3105 or visit deerequip- Stop in and look around, I’m sure you’ll keep an excellent inventory of Carquest isn’t it time you found out for yourself why Deere, form a team that is committed to options, parts, and service from John Deere ment.com for more detailed informa- fi nd just the right gift , one that will put a parts and accessories and they provide we do? utilizing cutting edge equipment and tech- Certifi ed Technicians when you go to C & tion. 6 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Ida County Courier FAMILY & FRIENDS

Willow Dale offering increased activities for residents/tenants Residents and tenants at Wil- warming.” low Dale Wellness Village and Gonnerman noted, “The hard Willow Wellness Village Inde- work of our staff has paid off pendent and Assisted Living, and I’m so proud of how they’ve owned and operated by ABCM risen to every single challenge Corporation, have been enjoy- over the past several months ing increased social activities during these trying times.” and visits, according to a press As per the Iowa Guidance of release Aug. 5. Phased Easing of Restrictions The increase in social activi- for Long-Term Care Facilities, ties and visits are part of the Willow Dale will continue to “Iowa Guidance on Phased monitor for the presence of CO- Easing of Restrictions for Long- VID-19 in their buildings. Term Care Facilities” from the Gonnerman noted, “We mon- Iowa Department of Public itor our residents and tenants Health (IDPH) and the Iowa throughout the day and night, Department of Inspections and and screen staff at the begin- Appeals (DIA). ning and end of their shift.” Photos Submitted “We are thrilled to continue According to the guidance, to increase social activities and the facility will remain in phase Holstein Legion honors: The Holstein American Legion recently honored two of its members for 75 years of service to the visits for our residents and ten- three until one staff or resident organization. At left, Legion Commander Tim Schroeder presents Tom Conover his 75-year membership certificate and at ants. We have been in phase is conirmed positive for CO- right, Don Friedrichsen presents Cliff Friedrichsen his 75-year membership certificate. three of the phased reopening VID-19 and another has symp- restrictions since July 20 and toms, at which time, the facility continue to proceed cautiously will return to phase one. BC Medical Auxiliary as we work to safely get the “We continue to monitor lives of our residents and ten- cases in Ida and surrounding membership drive continues Odebolt Library ants back to normal,” stated counties daily, as well. If there is Tabitha Gonnerman, Willow a spike in the area, Willow Dale Many Battle Creek and necessary to call upon them The Odebolt Public Library New paperback books avail- Dale Wellness Village adminis- will return to phase one or two, surrounding area residents for help. added several books to its cir- able for patrons to check out trator. depending on the current situa- have responded to the Battle Membership doesn’t re- culation during June and July. are: “My Favorite Half Night Gonnerman went on to say, tion” stated Gonnerman. Creek Medical Auxiliary mem- quire you attending meetings. New hardcover books in- Stand” by Christina Lauren, “Our residents and tenants are If the facility must return to bership drive and the group There is one meeting a year, clude: “Ballard of Song Bird “Normal People” by Sally enjoying the following with phase one, they must have 14 states it appreciates their sup- when all the members are en- and Snakes” by Suzanne Col- Rooney, “An American Mar- established precautions and days pass with no additional port. This is a reminder that couraged to attend. There is lins, “A Week at the Shore” by riage” by Tayari Jones and guidelines in place: social din- residents and staff testing posi- there is still time to send in an elected board to take care Barbara Delinsky, “Daddy’s “All the Ugly and Wonderful ing, hair appointments with tive for COVID-19 and demon- your membership donation. of the business of the Auxil- Girls” by Danielle Steel, “The Things” by Bryn Greenwood. beauticians, pastoral visits and strate the ability to mitigate The membership drive is a iary. Persuasion” by Iris Johan- Large print books avail- church services, indoor and the spread of COVID-19 to be way to assist the Battle Creek The Auxiliary members sen, “The Summer House” by able for checking out include: outdoor group activities and in- able to return to phase two of Ambulance and Fire Depart- state that they appreciate all James Patterson, “The Last “Eight Hundred Grapes” by door and outdoor family visits. the reopening process per the ment. Even though residents who have responded to the Trial” by Scott Turow, “Hush” Laura Dave, “28 Summers” “These past few months have guidelines. don’t want to think they might lyer that was in the Remind- by James Patterson, “Credible by Elin Hilderbrand, “Dance been challenging for everyone Additional information re- need to use these services, you er and to remind those who Threat” by J. A. Jance, “Holding Away With Me” by Susan E. and it’s nice to be able to offer garding COVID-19, including never know when it might be haven’t, there is still time. Out for Christmas” by Janet Phillips, “The Persuasion” by some normalcy back to our res- the complete guidance docu- Dailey, “The Lost and Found Iris Johansen, “Someone Like idents and tenants. Seeing them ment, can be found on the Bookshop” by Susan Wiggs, You” by Karen Kingsbury, participate in a favorite group ABCM Corporation website, “The Black Swan of Paris” by “Breakfast at the Honey Creek activity or visiting with a family www.abcmcorp.com, under Karen Robards and “Cajun Café” by Jodi Thomas and “Fair member they haven’t seen for the “Resources (COVID-19 Up- Justice” by James Patterson. Warning” by Michael Connelly. several months has been heart- dates)” tab. Blood drive collects 39 units LifeServe Blood Center lons, Thomas Grell–13 gal- held a blood drive Aug. 5 at lons and Bruce Rocker—14 Playing at the Holstein State called off. Subsequent ten- St. Paul Lutheran Church in gallons. Theatre for one weekend only: sions within the crew and Ida Grove. LifeServe Blood The next blood drive will “Apollo 13” (PG, 1995) playing numerous technical problems Center collected 39 units of be Wednesday, Oct. 7 from Aug. 13-17. This Hollywood threaten both the astronauts’ blood saving up to 117 local 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at St. drama is based on the events survival and their safe return lives. Paul Lutheran Church. Be of the Apollo 13 lunar mission. to Earth. Milestone donors were Ja- sure to text ‘LIFESERVE’ to Astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Learn more at holsteinsta- nene Arbegast—one gallon, 999-777 to make your next Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Pax- tetheatre.com. Jennifer Cedeno—three gal- appointment. ton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Show times: 712-368- Bacon) ind everything going 6226. Next weekend: “Prince according to plan after leaving of Egypt” (PG, 1998) versus Earth’s orbit. However, when “Jesus Christ Superstar” (G, Galva blood drive Aug. 18 an oxygen tank explodes, the 1993), vote on Facebook or Galva will host a community transplant surgery, patients scheduled moon landing is call the theatre. blood drive with the Ameri- suffering from trauma and pre- can Red Cross Tuesday, Aug mature babies. 18, from 1-6 p.m. at the Quad According to the Red Cross, County Administrative Ofice, donors with all blood types are Sam, Danielle Bennett regional east entrance, 300 Crawford needed, especially those with St. types O negative, A negative conservation award winners For more information or to and B negative. Taking on the challenge sharing his experiences and make an appointment to do- Area community members of improving Iowa’s water success stories with fellow Photo submitted by Tracy Pickhinke nate, call LuAnn at 712-282- are urged to donate blood quality and protecting soil farmers. Quilt auction: One of the highlights of the Sac County Fair 4608, sign up online at red- and help ensure that patients has long been a priority for Sam and Danielle Bennett this year was an auction to raise money for a new show ring crossblood.org with sponsor in hospitals have a supply of Mark Jackson, who farms of Ida County were named and a cattle and sheep barn. One of the auction items was code Galva or sign up using the blood ready and waiting before outside of Oskaloosa with regional winners for the a quilt made in memory of Jonathon Pickhinke of Nemaha, Red Cross Blood donor app for an emergency occurs. There’s his son, Michael. Jackson, an Conservation Farmer of the a 2017 graduate of Ridge View High School. Pickhinke, who mobile devices. no better feeling than knowing Iowa Farm Bureau member Year award. was a Sac County 4-H member, was killed in a motorcycle Appointments are strongly that your blood donation may from Rose Hill, was named The Iowa Farm Bureau accident in Ames in March. Pickhinke’s cousin, Logan encouraged to make sure that give someone a second chance the 2020 Iowa Conservation Federation (IFBF) and the walk-in donors do not have to at life. Farmer of the Year for his Iowa Department of Agricul- Pickhinke, at right above, organized the quilt project with wait for an open time slot. COVID-19 antibody testing wide-ranging conservation ture and Land Stewardship the help of several other people. Craig Ehlers of Schaller, at Blood is a perishable prod- will again be available at this efforts and decades-long (IDALS) sponsor the Iowa left above, and other bidders raised $25,000 to purchase uct that can only come from drive. The test will inform you commitment to promoting Conservation Farmer of the the quilt. Ehlers added the final amount to the bid package volunteer blood donors. With if you have recovered from the conservation education and Year Award. and was named winner of the quilt, which he then gave to someone in the U.S. need- coronavirus, not if you actively Lynn and Denise Pickhinke, parents of Jonathon Pickhinke. ing blood every two seconds, have the virus. Do you have a newborn baby in your family? blood products must be con- All potential donors will Movies and stantly replenished. Donations have temperature screen- Birth Announcements are FREE! can help patients receiving ing and will be asked to wear Ida County Courier & Reminder Meteors treatment for cancer or blood a mask. If you do not have a 214 Main St., Ida Grove • 712.364.3131 disorders, those undergoing mask, one will be provided.

BIRTHDAY CARD SHOWER Cheers to 60 years! Jean Kropf (80 on Aug 21) Jerry Gronau (79 on Aug 18) Paul & Lois PO Box 158 Kiron, IA 51448 PO Box 278 Odebolt, IA 51458 Barb Gronau (80 on Aug 19) August 14 PO Box 278 Odebolt, IA 51458 Send Anniversary wishes to: August 15th. 9pm Paul & Lois Kistenmacher Crawford Creek Campground 1237 Landmark Ave. Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie - The Call of the Wild. Stick around after the movie to watch the Perseid Meteor Love, Your Family Galva, IA 51020 Shower along with an Astronomy lesson Ida County Courier Wednesday, August 12, 2020 7 Obituaries

To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our ofice.

Roger H. Clausen Rev. Curtis E. Benson OKOBOJI – Private family architectural wood doors, a HOLSTEIN – Private family homes and anyone in need. He Roger H. Clausen Rev. Curtis E. Benson services for Roger H. Clausen, fact that made him very proud. services for the Rev. Curtis E. also supported the ministerial 93, of Okoboji, formerly of He often said that never, Benson, 83, of Holstein were at fund for local pastors. Holstein, were at Our Lady of in his wildest dreams, did St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran He was an avid sports Good Counsel Catholic Church he think the company would Church in Holstein with the fan, following local sports in Holstein with the Msgrs. R. grow into what it is today. Rev. Bob Lewis oficiating. and his beloved Nebraska Mark Duchaine and Kenneth Roger was more than just an Burial was in the Holstein Cornhuskers and Chicago A. Seifried oficiating. accomplished entrepreneur Cemetery at Holstein. Nicklas Cubs. He enjoyed reading, Burial was in Calvary and businessman; he was also D. Jensen Funeral Home in auctioneering and lying Cemetery at Holstein, with a well-respected, hardworking Holstein was in charge of airplanes. military rites by American leader at Van Top and within 1927-2020 arrangements. One could always ind 1937-2020 Legion Dessel-Schmidt Post the community. He died Aug. 6, 2020, at him out and about the town, #225 at Holstein. Roger and Rosemary’s Services: UnityPoint Health-St. Luke’s visiting friends and singing Services: A celebration of life will philanthropic spirit supported Private family services in Sioux City. his “pastor original” songs. He St. Paul Evangelical be at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. Holstein and northwest Iowa Our Lady of Good Curtis Edward Benson found much joy in spending Lutheran Church 11, 2020, at VT Industries’ causes, large and small, and Counsel Catholic Church was born April 30, 1937, in time with family and keeping Holstein south parking lot in Holstein. include the Rosemary Clausen Holstein Hartford, S.D., to Elmer and current stats on his family Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Center for the Performing Nellie (Pearson) Benson. He farm in Hartford, S.D. On Burial: Home in Holstein is in charge Arts, Briar Cliff University and graduated from Hartford several occasions, he rode Burial: Holstein Cemetery of arrangements. other endeavors close to their Calvary Cemetery High School and studied along in a combine with local Holstein He died July 25, 2020, at hearts. Holstein at Augustana College and farmers at harvest time. Lakes Regional Healthcare in It has been said that Roger Gustavus Adolphus. He earned He is survived by his wife Spirit Lake. didn’t know a stranger, and a master of divinity degree Marilyn of Holstein; three Pfeufer of Closter, N.J. Celebration of Life Roger Clausen was born Jan. his kind smile and outgoing 1 p.m., Tuesday, from Rock Island Seminary. daughters: Lisa Humphrey Additional survivors 9, 1927, on a farm outside of personality helped him create Aug. 11, 2020 He married Ivye Carlson and husband, Ron of Johnston, include his sisters: Edna Holstein, to Henry and Olga long-term friendships and South Parking Lot May 4, 1969. To this union, Laura Pfeufer and husband, Haase and husband, Richard (Lamp) Clausen. His life on the business relationships. Roger VT Industries three daughters were born. He Brian of Closter, N.J., and Debra of Hartford, S.D., and Mabel farm, in rural northwest Iowa, took a personal interest in Holstein married Marilyn (Anderson) Benson and Alex Norman of DuPriest and husband, Travis shaped him throughout his each of his employees. Bayro Sept. 27, 1997. Santa Monica, Calif.; and a son, of Racine, Wis.; and many youth and instilled a strong Even after his retirement Pastor Benson spent 55 David Bayro of Seattle, Wash. nieces and nephews. work ethic and sense of pride in 1989, he would often be and wife, Stephanie; Trisha years as a minister in the Also surviving are his He was preceded in death for his country. found catching up with the Schmitt and husband, Colin; Evangelical Lutheran Church granddaughters: Morgan by his parents; a sister, Margie After graduating high employees on the production Lindsay Armstrong and of America, retiring in 2016 Meyer and Jilian Meyer of Pederson; two brothers-in- school, Roger enlisted in the loor and throughout the husband, Dr. John; Aaron from St. Paul Evangelical Des Moines, Birdie Pfeufer law, Lee Pederson and Randy Navy, where he served in WWII ofice. Clausen and wife, Kelsey; Lutheran Church in Holstein. of Closter, N.J., and Coral Anderson; and his father-in- and the Korean War. Upon He was also a lifelong learner Alexander Hansch and wife, Even after retirement, he Norman of Santa Moncia, law, David Anderson. discharge, he later graduated and learned how to ly early Kelly; and Eric Hansch and continued to use his gift of Calif.; and his grandsons: Online condolences can be from the University of Denver. in his career. His love of light wife, Barbie. ministering the community Connor and Aric Humphrey made at nicklasdjensenh. Roger then returned home and business intersected, as Additional survivors include of Holstein by visiting nursing of Ankeny and Ty and Cole com. to Holstein and married the he would often travel by air 12 great-grandchildren: Bella, love of his life, Rosemary, in for sales calls in his Piper Leo and Dylan Schmitt; Will, 1952. The couple was blessed Comanche airplane, helping Blair and Quinn Armstrong; with two children, Douglas grow the business beyond the Sienna Clausen; Max, Tommy Arthur council okays sheriff’s radio purchase and Elizabeth. Midwest. and Wendy Hansch; and The Arthur City Council line, inield and dugouts, parks cluded requiring a mask to en- In 1956, Roger founded Van Greater than the sum of all Charles and Jack Hansch. approved a radio equipment and cracks in the streets; in- ter, or having the library open Top, which eventually became his business achievements Roger was preceded in purchase and the city’s haz- stalled a welcome sign; sharp- by appointment-only to begin VT Industries. Van Top started and accolades was his love for death by his parents, Henry ard mitigation plan during its ened the blades, changed oil with. They are also comparing with two employees in a rented his family. He leaves his family and Olga (Lamp) Clausen; two meeting Aug. 3. and replaced a broken pulley their library to other libraries chicken coop and specialized with an amazing legacy of love sisters, Maurine Clausen and Sheriff Wade Harriman gave bolt on the lawn mower and in the county to ind the saf- in manufacturing furniture and kinship that is present in Lois Richards; and a nephew, an update on what is going pushed up the brush pile at est opening procedures for and laminate countertops. his children, grandchildren, Ky Richards. on in the county, as well as the dump and burned it. Arthur. It was Roger’s early vision and great-grandchildren. Family, the local community, their new purchase of radios The inal library craft Under the emergency re- that shaped the business He will forever be cherished education and the arts were all for $172,768.87. Following bag went out last week. sponder report, they respond- and the postformed laminate in their memories made as a important aspects of Roger’s Harriman’s presentation, the They scanned many differ- ed to a car accident July 11. countertop industry, as we family, from ishing in Canada life, and a donation in his council approved a resolution ent themes over the last few Council and citizen con- know it today. In 2005, he was to boat rides in Okoboji, and name to Holstein Performing pertaining to the purchase of weeks, including dragons, cerns discussed were kids rid- inducted into the Kitchen and countless more. Arts Foundation can be made radios, band antennas, miscel- wind and their personal fa- ing on go-carts, a four-wheel- Bath Industry Hall of Fame. Roger is survived by his to honor his life. laneous cabling and connec- vorite, camping. They hope to er and a mini bike, riding on In the early 1960s, Roger wife, Rosemary (Struchen) Memorials can be sent tors. do another craft bag project a resident’s property, making diversiied the business by Clausen; a son, Douglas to: VT Industries Inc., Attn: Resolution #14-2020— soon, the librarian reported. dust. adding laminate doors to the Clausen and wife, Joanie; and Rosemary Clausen Performing Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 The library is still doing There were two building product offering. Today, VT a daughter, Elizabeth Hansch Arts Foundations, P.O. Box was unanimously approved. curbside delivery, but will de- permits and two delinquent Industries is the industry- and husband, Dennis. 490, Holstein, Iowa, 51025. During the past month, the cide where to go from there at accounts. leading manufacturer of Also surviving are his six Online condolences can be maintenance department, their August meeting. Councilman Jeff Gann was commercial and residential grandchildren: Ryan Clausen made at nicklasdjensenh.com. sprayed the ball ield fence Some discussions have in- absent. Live streaming available at some churches Church Directory ~ Battle Creek ~ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese Rev. Randy Cormeny Rev. Martin Davis 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 2326 STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Please notify our off ice if your Sunday service times change. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 8:30 a.m. education hour Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship Call 712-364-3131 10:30 a.m. fellowship 9:30 a.m. worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday school The deadline is noon Thursday prior to Wednesday publication. 10:40 a.m. Sunday school ~ Ida Grove ~ ~ Galva ~

SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH SILVER CREEK Father Richard Ball Keith Hair, Pastor Paul Egger, Pastor UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Pastor Kristin Boysen Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible class 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 10:30 a.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. worship 9 a.m. Sunday School Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship 10 a.m. worship FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH ~ Holstein ~ 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 Rev. Richard Salcido, Pastor 712-369-0852 Rev. Neil Wehmas, Associate Pastor ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN UNITED METHODIST OUR LADY OF GOOD Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible Class 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Pastor Robert Lewis Pastor Dori Collogan COUNSEL CATHOLIC 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 The Very Rev. Sunday – 9 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship Mark J. Stoll, JCL, VF FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH & communion in church 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship 513 MUELLER ST. Luann Benge, Pastor •Facebook & YouTube 712-368-4755 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 7 p.m. worship & communion Sunday – 8:30 a.m. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship West lawn (or in church if inclement weather) CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL Mass ~ Arthur ~ FREE CHURCH WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson Shari O’Bannon, CRE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 Pastor David Schultz Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, COMMUNITY CENTER Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Christian education HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 Sunday school 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR.-712-368-6139 and Confirmation Classes Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion Sunday – 10:30 a.m. worship 10:30 a.m. worship; Coff ee fellowship to follow 10:30 a.m. worship

•Ida Grove IDA GROVE •Battle Food Pride FRESH MARKET & DELI Adam E. Henderson Christensen-Van Houten Creek AGENT Member Funeral Homes & Monuments Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. FDIC •Danbury Insurance Arthur, Battle Creek, Galva, Every Day For Every Ida Grove Ida Grove, Arthur, Carroll, “Caring for families of this •Odebolt Holstein, Ida Grove, Odebolt Member Need 712-364-3365 Charter Oak, Churdan, Denison, area since 1908” FDIC •Mapleton Ida Grove 712.364.2228 Fort Dodge, Glidden, Harlan, Ida Grove Ida Grove Kiron, Lake City, Lohrville, “Big Enough To Serve, 712-364-3174 Manufacturer of Morningside Care Center or 712.368.2176 Joshua & Christie 712-364-3311 ShoreLand’r & ShoreStation Ida Grove • 712-364-3327 Odebolt, Rockwell City, Van Houten Small Enough To Care” 712-364-2774 [email protected] Schleswig, Storm Lake 8 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Ida County Courier Driver loses control on German Avenue The Ida County Sheriff’s Office has re- the west ditch, proceeded into a cornfield PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove leased information on one accident re- and then drove back out before coming to a ported during the past week. All accident stop in the ditch. CITY OF IDA GROVE pay those costs. Council also requested 6,000 square feet. information is taken from the investigating There was $5,000 damage to her 2007 REGULAR COUNCIL to see any current leases. After discus- 17. Resolution 2020-33 Approving MEETING MINUTES sion, council decided to purchase the Ordinance 593, Amending Minimum officer’s report. Chevrolet Malibu and $400 damage to Lyle MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 property with a lump sum of general fund Lot Requirements: Tabled until a future On Aug. 4 at 7:03 p.m., Kayci Leh Adair, 20, Wittrock’s cornfield. AT 6:00 P.M. money ($45,000) and not pursue a loan meeting. DUE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS, process, due to added costs when taking 18. Planning and Zoning Recommen- of Sioux City was southbound on German The Holstein Fire Department and Ambu- OFFICIALS MET AT THE out a loan. dations: Council reviewed a recom- Avenue, lost control of her vehicle, entered lance Service assisted at the scene. COMMUNITY HALL; 10. 605 Elm Street: Sweeden noted she mendation from Planning and Zoning to PUBLIC ATTENDED has not heard from the property owner waive the $25.00 permit fee for concrete ELECTRONICALLY regarding the City’s request to have the projects categorized as maintenance. Af- David Larson fi ned due to 1. Call to Order: Mayor Whiteing called property deeded to the City. Council ter discussion, council agreed no chang- PUBLIC NOTICE the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. would like to begin the legal process to es should be made to the ordinance and 2. Roll Call: Present: Reynold McLead, petition for title of the property after one the $25.00 fee remains as required for expired EMS certifi cation THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Gregor Ernst, Ryan Jordan, Jason more attempt to send a certified letter to all concrete projects 100 square feet or IDA COUNTY Schable. Absent: Jared Bogue. the property owner. more. Planning and Zoning notified coun- The Iowa Department of Public cy medical care procedures. His IN THE MATTER 3. Approval of Agenda: Motion by 11. Safety Committee: Motion by cil of their recommendation for council to Health (IDPH) Bureau of Emer- Iowa EMS certiication expired OF THE ESTATE OF McLead, second by Jordan. On a unani- McLead to proceed with the safety com- move forward on the rezoning of Jacobs LEROY DAVISON, mous vote, motion carried. mittee recommendation to close city hall Avenue from general commercial (GC) to gency and Trauma Services pur- on March 31, 2019, and was not Deceased 4. Justin Vogel-Iowa Parks and Rec for a period of a couple hours for the pur- mixed use (MU). Council also discussed suant to the provisions of Iowa renewed until Feb. 14. CASE NO. ESPR009504 Association-Presentation of $500 Mini pose of training and committee activities holding a committee meeting to discuss Code Sections 17A.18, 147A.7 A $250 civil penalty was im- NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL Grant for City Park Shelter House: The on the 3rd Tuesday of each month, sec- Planning and Zonings vacant housing WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION City of Ida Grove was notified as a re- ond by Jordan. On a unanimous vote, action plan. Sweeden will work to facili- and Iowa Administrative Code posed and he was cited for per- To All Persons Interested in the Es- cipient of the Iowa Parks and Rec mini motion carried. Additionally, Sweeden tate an upcoming meeting in order to for- (I.A.C.) 641—131.7 proposed is- forming emergency medical tate of LeRoy Davison, Deceased, who grant back in April 2020 for shelter house noted the committee will begin meeting malize a plan going forward. After review died on or about December 12, 2019: repairs at the City Park. Justin Vogel and regularly for safety meetings on the 3rd of a proposal from Planning and Zoning, suing a citation and warning and services with an expired EMS You are hereby notified that on the Danae Edwards were present on behalf Wednesday of each month. Council also instructed Sweeden to draft imposing a civil penalty of $250 certiication. He was warned that 31st day of July, 2020, the last will and of the Iowa Parks and Rec Foundation to 12. Ordinance 591-Pool Permits, Final an ordinance amendment that would al- testament of LeRoy Davison, deceased, present the grant award. The project is Reading: Motion by Jordan to approve low storage and warehouses as a special to emergency medical care pro- failing to pay the imposed civil bearing date of the 8th day of August, underway and will be finished this sum- the final reading of Ordinance 591-Pool use under GC and MU and as a permit- vider David J. Larson of Ida Grove, penalty in full within 90 days of 2019, was admitted to probate in the mer. There were 40 applicants with only Permits, second by McLead. On a unani- ted use under HC. according an IDPH news release this notice becoming the depart- above named court and there will be no 3 being awarded funding. The City will be mous vote, motion carried. 19. Application for Technical Assis- present administration of the estate. eligible to apply again in two years. 13. Resolution 2020-29 Adopting Or- tance-SIMPCO CARES Act Recovery Aug. 6. ment’s inal action, or violating Any action to set aside the will must 5. Gerrod Sholty-Radius at Corner of dinance 591 Amendment to Pool Per- Assistance: Council gave Sweeden The department may issue a ci- the department’s statutes and be brought in the district court of the Ellen Street/7th Street: Sholty recom- mits: Motion by Jordan to approve Reso- some ideas to follow-up on and see if county within the later to occur of four mends removing 46’ of curb and gutter lution 2020-29-Adopting Ordinance 591, the City is eligible to apply for funding tation and warning and impose a rules in the future may result in months from the date of the second along 7th/Ellen Street in order to widen second by Ernst. On a unanimous vote, through SIMPCO CARES act recovery civil penalty when an emergency further disciplinary action, in- publication of this notice or one month the radius to allow for turning trucks/bus- motion carried. assistance. from the date of mailing of this notice to es. Motion by Jordan to approve widen- RESOLUTION NUMBER 2020–29 20. Appoint Roger Rector-Library medical care provider has com- cluding suspension or revocation all heirs of the decedent and devisees ing the radius at 7th/Ellen Street for a cost A RESOLUTION OF THE Trustee-Term Expiring 6/30/2025: mitted any of the following acts or of his emergency medical care under the will whose identities are rea- of up to $2,600, second by Ernst. On a CITY COUNCIL OF IDA GROVE, Motion by Ernst to approve, second by offenses: Representing oneself as provider certiication. sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be unanimous vote, motion carried. IOWA, AMENDING McLead. On a unanimous vote, motion forever barred. 6. Consent Agenda: Jordan abstained POOL PERMIT REQUIREMENTS carried. an emergency medical care pro- Larson has the right to request Dated this 3rd day of August, 2020. due to a conflict of interest with the Cen- WHEREAS, the City of Ida Grove, 21. Chancey Wilcke-Rec Center Direc- vider when one’s certiication has a hearing concerning this notice Elizabeth Davison, ex liquor license. Motion by Ernst to ap- Iowa, has determined that it should tor Effective August 17, 2020, $43,000 Proponent prove the consent agenda consisting of amend the ordinance regarding pool Annually: Motion by Ernst to approve, been suspended or revoked or of disciplinary action. A request Attorney for estate the claims in the amount of $83,119.11, permits to be more specific regarding re- second by Jordan. On a unanimous vote, when one’s certiication is lapsed for a hearing must be submitted Peter A. Goldsmith budget/revenue/treasurer reports, min- quirements for pool permitting located in motion carried. ICIS PIN No.: AT0002823 utes of the 7/16/2020, 7/20/2020 and the City; and WHEREAS, an ordinance 22. Dawn Schreiber-Deputy Rec Cen- or has been placed on inactive in writing to the department by 500 Second Street 7/28/2020 meetings and a liquor license has been presented to the council. ter Director-$13.00/hourly. Effective status. An emergency medical certiied mail, return receipt re- Ida Grove, IA 51445 for Cenex (Class B wine, Class C beer, 14. Ordinance 592-District Use Regu- August 17, 2020: Motion by McLead care provider shall not function quested, within 20 days of receipt Date of second publication Sunday Sales) second by McLead. On a lations Amendment, First Reading: to approve Dawn Schreiber at $13.30/ 19th day of August, 2020 unanimous vote, motion carried. Motion by Ernst to approve the first read- hour effective August 17, 2020, second with an expired certiication. l of this Notice of Proposed Action. (Published in the Ida County Courier 7. Welcome Sign Easement: Motion by ing and waive the second reading of by Jordan. On a unanimous vote, motion The following events resulted If no request for a hearing is on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) Ernst to approve moving forward with the Ordinance 592-District Use Regulations carried. permanent easement between the City of Amendment, second by McLead. On a 23. Kristy Gilbert-Rec Center Board in the issuance of this proposed received within the 20 day time Ida Grove and CLS Enterprises, LLC for unanimous vote, motion carried. The pro- President-Term Ending 6/30/2022: action: period, the disciplinary action the welcome sign, second by McLead. posed amendment changes the approval Motion by Ernst to approve, second by On a unanimous vote, motion carried. for special uses of accessory buildings Jordan. On a unanimous vote, motion Between the dates of April proposed herein shall become 8. Terry Lovett-Request to Purchase from Planning and Zoning to Board of carried. 1, 2019, and Feb. 9, 2020, as a effective and shall be inal agency PUBLIC NOTICE Vacated Alley: Terry Lovett is request- Adjustment ruling. 24. City Council Member News and member of an authorized service action. City of Ida Grove ing to purchase the vacated alley along 15. Resolution 2020-32 Approving Or- Notes: Council discussed recent criminal Moorehead Avenue, between First State dinance 592, Amending District Use activity throughout Ida Grove. Whiteing program, Larson responded to 40 OFFICIAL NOTICE REGARDING Bank and the Car Wash. McLead noted Regulations: Tabled until the next meet- noted Sweeden will begin conducting in- EMS calls and provided emergen- A PUBLIC HEARING AND there is currently a capped sewer line ing. terviews for the Administrative Assistant PUBLIC NOTICE CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING that runs along the vacated alley. Council 16. Ordinance 593-Amending Mini- at City Hall and will keep council updated THE ZONING USE MAP FOR tabled the item until the next meeting. mum Lot Requirements: Motion by throughout the process. THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT THE CITY OF IDA GROVE, IOWA 9. Old Town Trailer Court: Council Ernst to approve the first reading of Or- 25. Adjournment: Motion by Ernst to PUBLIC NOTICE IDA COUNTY YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that reviewed the purchase agreement pre- dinance 593-Amending Minimum Lot adjourn, second by McLead. On a unani- City of Ida Grove IN THE MATTER OF the Ida Grove City Council is consider- pared by Century 21. Sweeden was di- Requirements, second by Jordan. On mous vote motion carried. Meeting ad- THE ESTATE OF ing amending the zoning use map for rected to verify the following: that the only a unanimous vote, motion carried. The journed at 7:35 p.m.. ORDINANCE NUMBER 591 MARGIE M. RATH, Deceased an area described within this notice, this liens being released are the ones the amendment came as a recommendation Devlun Whiteing, Mayor AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CASE NO. ESPR009505 amendment if approved will change a city holds against the property, clarify if from Planning and Zoning due to con- ATTEST: CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, district’s classification that is currently the trailers are included in the purchase, flicting language in two separate areas Heather Sweeden, City Clerk CITY OF IDA GROVE, IOWA, BY OF APPOINTMENT classified as GC or general commercial are there delinquent taxes on any of the of the code. The proposed amendment (Published in the Ida County Courier on AMENDING THE REGULATION OF OF EXECUTOR, to a proposed MU or mixed use district. trailers and who would be responsible to requires a minimum lot square footage of Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) SWIMMING AND WADING POOLS AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Council has sought a recommen- WITHIN CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED dation from the Ida Grove Planning and OF IDA GROVE, IOWA IN THE ESTATE OF Margie M. Rath, Zoning Commission, and the Commis- BE IT ENACTED by the City Council Deceased, who died on or about June sion has met and returned a recommen- of the City of Ida Grove, Iowa, 23, 2020: dation to be considered by the Council. Chapter 15.20.040 is amended to You are hereby notified that on Au- The area under consideration can gen- read as follows: gust 3, 2020, the last will and testament erally be described as the legally non- PUBLIC NOTICE 15.20.040 PERMIT REQUIRED. of Margie M. Rath, deceased, bearing conforming residential area within the City of Ida Grove For all in-ground and above ground date of February 4, 1994, was admitted Jacob’s Addition and a single conform- swimming pools capable of containing to probate in the above named court ing parcel that is zoned R1 single family CITY OF IDA GROVE Hemer’s Plumbing & North West REC, Electricity $529.44 water of a depth of twenty-four inches and that Dean Rath was appointed ex- residential in this same encompassed CLAIMS AND REVENUE REPORT Heating, Outdoor Pool One Office Solutions, Hand (24”) or more. ecutor of the estate. area, a further definition is an area con- JULY, 2020 Heater Repair $841.07 Sanitizer $58.95 BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Any action to set aside the will must taining or including the following lots: Account Services, Copier $72.00 Hoffman Agency, Liab., One Office Solutions, Lysol $70.73 (1). Submit one set of pool construction be brought in the district court of said Lot 3 Blk. 1 Jacob’s Addn., Known as AFLAC, AFLAC-Pre-Tax $516.48 Prop. Ins. $60,382.82 P.R.I.M.E. Benefit, Monthly drawings and/or manufacturer’s speci- county within the later to occur of four Ida County Parcel: 18-05-0103 Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Horn Memorial Hospital, Admin. Fee $72.00 fications. Submit detailed drawing of months from the date of the second Lot 4 Blk. 1 Jacob’s Addn., Known as 5 New Pagers $2,935.90 Pre-Employment Physical $206.00 Plunketts Pest Control, Pest pool barrier construction. There will be publication of this notice or one month Ida County Parcel: 18-05-0104 Amazon Capital Services, Ia. Dept. of Natural Control $50.00 a $10 permit application fee. The permit from the date of mailing of this notice to Blk. 1 Jacob’s First Addn. Lot 5 and Books $62.70 Resources, Annual Wa. U.S. Postal Service, Rolls of is valid annually if the pool is placed in all heirs of the decedent and devisees Pt. N½ SW¼ Block 1, Known as Ida Amber Shaefer, Reimburse Serv. Supply Fee FY21 $246.22 Stamps $165.00 the same location as it was originally under the will whose identities are rea- County Parcel: 18-05-0105 AWD Membership $32.00 Ida County Sanitation, Haul Pro Track and Tennis Inc., approved for. If the pool is moved to sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be Blk. 1 Jacob’s Addn. Pt. Out Lot 4, Aramark, Mat Service $247.02 Rubbish/Recycling $14,604.97 Color Coat Tennis & Pick. another location at the residence, a new forever barred. Known as Ida County Parcel: 18-05- Aramark, Mat Service $247.02 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Court $10,217.50 permit is required. Notice is further given that all persons 0301 Baker & Taylor, AY Books $421.94 Inc., Gasohol / Diesel $1,769.87 Quill Corporation, Batteries- REPEALER. All ordinances or parts indebted to the estate are requested to Pt. Out Lot 5 Blk. 2 Jacob’s Addn., Boerner & Goldsmith Law Ida Grove Food Pride, Ice $126.84 Playaway $36.17 of ordinances in conflict with the pro- make immediate payment to the un- Known as Ida County Parcel: 18-05- Firm, Legal Fees $2,501.67 Ida Grove Kiwanis, Ray Jay’s Fix It, Mow 605 visions of this ordinance are hereby dersigned, and creditors having claims 0302 Boerner & Goldsmith Law Community Calendar $160.00 Elm St. June 4 $140.00 repealed. against the estate shall file them with Out Lot 6 Blk. 2 Jacobs Addn. and Firm, Legal Fees $1,201.77 Ida Grove Kiwanis, Final Renae Remer, Rec Refund SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any the clerk of the above named district Pt. Vacated Wood St., Known as Ida Bomgaars, 42’ Dethatcher $489.89 Lighting Pmt.-4 of 4 $25,000.00 Yth. Golf $50.00 section, provision or part of this ordi- court, as provided by law, duly authenti- County Parcel: 18-05-0304 Brown Supply Company, Ida Grove NAPA, Fittings $91.60 Sholty Plumbing & Heating, nance shall be adjudged invalid or cated, for allowance, and unless so filed Lot 3 Blk. 2 Jacobs Addn. and Pt. Rubber Meter Gaskets $74.00 Iowa League of Cities, LOC Toilet Repair $70.20 unconstitutional such adjudication shall by the later to occur of four months from Vacated Wood St., Known as Ida C & B Operations, LLC, Membership Dues FY21 $1,461.00 Siouxland Interstate Met. not affect the validity of the ordinance the second publication of this notice or County Parcel: 18-05-0203 2018 Z970R-Z Glide Iowa One Call, Underground Plan., FY21 Membership as a whole or any section, provision one month from the date of the mailing Lot 2 Blk. 2 Jacob’s Addn., Known as Repair $884.70 Locates $45.00 Dues $2,177.80 or part thereof not adjudged invalid or of this notice (unless otherwise allowed Ida County Parcel: 18-05-0202 Cardis Fence & Iron Co., Ia. Park/Rec Assn., Cert. Steve’s Window Service, unconstitutional. or paid) a claim is thereafter forever Blk. 2 Jacob’s Addn. Lot B and Out Tennis Court Fencing $20,809.00 Pool Operator Class $250.00 Window Service $90.00 This ordinance shall be in effect from barred. Lot 1, Known as Ida County Parcel: Carlyle Tire, LLC, 2 Tire Iowa Pump Works Inc., Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness and after its final passage, approval and Dated August 3, 2020. 18-05-010B Repairs $40.00 Sealing Flange $299.27 Class Instruction $80.00 publication as provided by law. Dean Rath, President Ida County, Iowa. Casey’s General Stores Iowa Rural Water Assn., Tabitha Bockelman, Fitness APPROVED AND SIGNED by the 904 S. Main YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Inc., Gasohol $268.22 Vision Ins. $72.17 Class Instruction $65.00 Mayor of the City of Ida Grove, Iowa, on Ida Grove, IA 51445 a meeting and public hearing regarding Center Point Large Print, Iowa Workforce Thies Printing LLC, Rec this 3rd day of August, 2020. Laurel L. Boerner these zoning changes has been set LP Books-Standing Order $44.34 Development, Envelopes $67.33 Devlun Whiteing, Mayor ICIS PIN No. AT0001050 for Monday, August 17, 2020, at 6:00 Center Point Large Print, Unemployment $134.86 Treasurer, State of Iowa, ATTEST: Attorney for executor p.m. in the Community Hall at 301 Main Sale Items-2 Orders $462.00 IPERS, IPERS $6,496.75 Water Excise Tax $1,997.00 Heather Sweeden, City Clerk Boerner & Goldsmith Street in Ida Grove, Iowa. Christi Ladwig, Fitness JEO Consulting Group Inc., Treasurer, State of Iowa, 1st Reading–July 20, 2020 500 Second Street All persons desiring to be heard on Class Instruction $60.00 7th Drainage-Design $3,315.00 Sales Tax-Sewer $902.00 2nd Reading–Waived Ida Grove, IA 51445 the proposal, either for or against, may Christi Ladwig, Fitness Jess Bluml, Scratch Treasurer, State of Iowa, 3rd Reading–August 3, 2020 Date of second publication appear at the above time and place. Class Instruction $55.00 Cupcake Giveaway $60.00 State Taxes $1,617.00 Published–August 12, 2020 19th day of August, 2020 /s/ Heather Sweeden, City Clerk Cintas Corporation, First Kris Taylor, 456 Miles- UHS Premium Billing, (Published in the Ida County Courier (Published in the Ida County Courier (Published in the Ida County Courier Aid-Cold Packs $59.09 CPO Class $298.55 Add/Std./Life $296.71 on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) Code Publishing Co., Update KS Statebank, Cardio UnityPoint Clinic, Drug/ State Code Citations $150.00 Equipment Lease $989.00 Alcohol Randoms (2) $84.00 Code Publishing Co., Ord. Lansink Repair & Hardware, Uptown Sporting Goods, 583-589 $303.20 Emergency Tree Whistles & Lanyards for PUBLIC NOTICE Colonial Research, Removals $2,340.00 Guards $60.00 City of Arthur Degreaser $1,120.00 Liberty National, Lib. Nat.- Vetter Equipment, Weed Culligan Water of Ida Grove, Pre-Tax $227.12 Eater String $13.15 8-03-2020 Mid-America Publishing, FIRE REPORT: No Report. Salt $32.85 Long Lines, Telephone/ Visa, AED $2,064.79 The Arthur City Council met in regular Legal Publishing 66.94 EMR REPORT: July 11th, a car accident. Davis Brown Law Firm, Internet $792.31 Wellmark, Health Pre-Tax $1,015.89 session on the above date with Mayor MidAmerican Energy, SHERIFF REPORT: Wade gave the Professional Fees- Lukins Construction Co., Wellmark, Health/Dental Chase presiding. Council members pres- Utilities 861.98 council an update on what is going on in Trademark $50.00 Bore-Ball Field Lights $8,286.50 Insurance $5,681.08 ent: Schlender, Fried, and Lampman and Postmaster, Postage 250.00 the county, as well as their new purchase Dawn Schreiber, Mileage- Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Accounts Payable Total $235,230.74 Rosemeyer. Gann Absent. Sac County Mut. Tel., of radios for $ 172,768.87. CPO Class (454) $423.67 Fluorescent Bulbs $228.69 UB Deposit Refund Total $141.93 Motion to approve the agenda and Phone/Internet 137.52 A motion was made by Schlender, Dollar General-MSC 410526, Malloy Electric, Inc., Final Total Payroll Paid On: 7/10/20 Consent agenda was made by Schlender, Thompson Plumbing, second by Rosemeyer. All ayes. Motion COVID-19 Cleaning Clarifier Motor-North $825.41 $21,273.58 second by Lampman. All ayes. Motion Library Central Air 424.00 carried to approve Resolution #15-2020 Supplies $24.50 Mangold Env. Testing, Lab Total Payroll Paid On: 7/24/20 carried. Vetter Equipment, Weed Purchase of Radios, Band Antennas, Dollar General-MSC 410526, Analysis 5/5-5/28 $1,366.50 $19,405.90 Consent Agenda: Receipts, Expen- Eater and String 715.30 miscellaneous cabling and connectors. Baskets $6.10 Mangold Env. Testing, Rec Total Payroll Paid $40,679.48 ditures, Minutes of 7-06-2020. Guest: West Central Ia. Rural A motion was made by Lampman, EFTPS, Fed./FICA Tax $5,637.30 Lab Analysis $1,675.50 TOTAL $276,052.15 Wade Harriman. Water, Purchased second by Fried. All ayes. Motion Car- EFTPS, Fed./FICA Tax $5,211.96 Marco, Copier Lease $192.71 TOTAL CLAIMS BY FUND BILLS : Water/Loan Payment 2,350.14 ried. To approve Resolution #14-2020 Electric Pump Inc., Martin Marietta Materials, General $167,751.52 Al’s Corner Oil Company, Wunschel’s Service, Fuel $159.82 Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020. 208-230 V Pump $1,878.56 Class A 26.76 Ton $385.34 Fire Department Budget $10,696.96 Fuel, Fire Department $43.97 DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY–General MAINTENANCE REPORT: Sprayed the Fire Proof Plus, Adhesive Martin Marietta Materials, Library $7,913.21 Bomgaars, Tordon, Hornet –$15,926.67; Garbage–1,744.46; Road ballfield fence line, infield and dugouts, Signs $15.00 Class A Stone Hauling (96.48 t.) Youth Sports $75.00 Killer 33.95 Use–741.77; Water–3,684.48; Sew- as well as the parks and cracks in the Frontier Communications, $1,447.20 Road Use Tax $15,552.90 Carol Johnson, Reimb. er–$1,639.88. streets. They put up one more welcome Telephone Service $668.82 Miller Blacksmith & Employee Benefits $11,540.49 Books 38.08 RECEIPT SUMMARY–Gener- sign. Sharpened the blades, changed oil, GCC Alliance Concrete Co., Welding, Bolt Removal $35.00 Water $19,778.68 Chris Schuett, Reimb. al–$3,995.29; Garbage–2,211.09; Road and replaced a broken pulley bolt on the Inc., Street Maint.-908 Michaelsen Const., LLC, Sewer $28,429.52 Printer Ink, Stamps 91.26 Use–3,143.04; Lost–2,148.55; Wa- lawn mower. Pushed up the brush pile at VV Drive $656.25 Brush Pile Hauling, Dirt $1,272.50 Landfill/Garbage $14,313.87 City of Arthur, Water Bill 24.89 ter–6,365.92; Sewer–$7,063.69. the dump and burned it. Gordon Flesch Company Mid Country Machinery, Inc., Total $276,052.15 IDNR, Wastewater Annual LIBRARY REPORT: The final craft bag COUNCIL CONCERNS: Kids riding Inc., Maintenance Tow Ch770 Grader $846.30 TOTAL REVENUES BY FUND Fee 210.00 went out last week. They scanned many go-carts, a four-wheeler, and mini bike Agreement $260.86 Mid-America Publishing General $102,160.56 EFTPS, Fed./ FICA tax 1,267.52 different themes over the last few weeks, around their yard, making dust. Gordon Flesch Company Corp., Ord., Min., Legals $2,002.49 Library $10,265.95 Ida County Emergency including dragons, wind and their per- CITIZENS’ CONCERNS: A complaint Inc., Copier Lease $118.18 MidAmerican Energy, Road Use Tax $36,013.13 Management, Fiscal sonal favorite, camping. They hope to about a go-cart, four-wheeler and mini Halogen Supply Company, Electricity $170.20 Employee Benefits $544.49 Year Dues 2021 844.00 do another craft bag project soon. The bike riding on the edge of his property. Out Pool Tubing- MidAmerican Energy, Emergency Fund $76.09 Ida County Sanitation, library is still doing curbside delivery, but BUILDING PERMITS: Two. Chlorinator $39.97 Electricity $13,486.83 Local Option Sales Tax $23,584.96 Garbage Contract 1,697.52 will decide where to go from there at their DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS: Two. Halogen Supply Company, Mumm Soft Water, TIF-Ridgeview $39.96 Ida Sheriff Dept., 1st Qtr. August meeting. Some discussions have There being no further business, the 3/8’ Tubing $72.81 2-Bottled Water $14.50 Debt Service $250.75 Contract 2021 10,392.50 included requiring mask to enter, or hav- council adjourned. Hausman Electric, Tennis N.E.T. Broadband, Internet- Water $42,917.09 Iowa One Call, One Call 18.00 ing the library open to appointment only Mayor Chase Court Lighting $4,430.50 Maint. Shop $47.80 Sewer $46,012.34 IPERS, IPERS 681.72 to begin with. They are also comparing ATTEST: Hawkins, Inc., Chlorine, NJB Electric LLC, Airport Landfill/Garbage $14,260.68 JBE LLC, Cont. Serv. 350.00 their library to other libraries in the county City Clerk/Manager Paul Arbegast Sulfur Dioxide $689.56 Wiring $1,476.68 TOTAL $276,126.00 Mangold Environmental, to find the safest opening procedures for (Published in the Ida County Courier on Heidi Beck, Rec Refund- NJB Electric LLC, Timer (Published in the Ida County Courier on Waste Water Grab 112.00 our community. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) Yth. Golf $25.00 Relay-Alarms $288.60 Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020) Ida County Courier Wednesday, August 12, 2020 9 CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for Classified ads - Friday 3 pm (Excludes Holidays)

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HELP WANTED: HELP WANTED: THANK YOU: THANK YOU: NOTICE: NOTICE: Now hiring an additional Fulltime meat cutter. Some The family of Bonnie Tietsort Thanks for the lovely cards We are now stocking bedding. Sholty Plumbing & Heating of mechanic at Brothers Cart experience necessary. Up would like to thank everyone & notes sent to me after my We sell mattress protectors, Ida Grove. Call 712-364-3665 World. Small engine mechanical to 45 hours per week. Will who called, brought food, sent accident. Sure helped pass sheets, bed packs & pillows. for your plumbing/heating/air work. Experience required. Ph. require every other weekend. cards, memorials, fl owers or hospital time. Recovery slow, Stop & check them out. If we conditioning needs! Licensed 712-300-6041. 32-2t/cra Applications at Ida Grove Food lifted us up in thought & prayers but sure. don’t have your size or color, we & insured. Pride or apply in person. Ph in the loss of our mom, better Pat Carnes can order. Malcom’s, Ida Grove. 32-1t/cra HELP WANTED: 712-364-3174. 31-4t/crags known to most as Grandma T. 32-1t/cra 32-2t/cra CDL Class A Tanker Truck A heartfelt thank you to Josh, Driver. Annual compensation HELP WANTED: Christie & the entire staff at CVH THANK YOU: exceeds $80,000.00, home Missouri Valley Police Funeral Home for carrying out Thank you for the excellent weekends & benefi ts like Department is accepting all Grandma’s fi nal wishes. I’m care I received from Dr. Luft Wanted For Rent no other. We haul our own applications for Police Offi cer. sure she was smiling down. We & everyone at Horn Memorial products! Contact Tony 608- Applicants must meet the Iowa appreciate the excellent care Hospital. A special thank you FREON WANTED: FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: 935-0915, ext. 16. 32-1t/cra* Law Enforcement Academy Mom received at Horn Memorial to Ruth Ann for the lifesavers; We pay CA$H for cylinders Nice, corner-lot home. Four- minimum hiring standards; Hospital with all her trips there they really were a lifesaver & cans. R12 R500 R11 R113 bedroom. Refrigerator, stove, HELP WANTED: ILEA certifi cation preferred. & Willow Dale Wellness Village. to me! Thanks, everyone, for R114. Convenient. Certifi ed washer & dryer included. Two- The Ida County Sheriff’s Offi ce Applications at City Hall, 223 Mom thought of all of you like the fl owers, balloons, cards professionals. Call 312-675- car garage. Available now. Ph. is now accepting applications E. Erie St., Missouri Valley, IA, family. Thank you, Pastor Kevin & prayers. To my family: you 4818 or visit RefrigerantFinders. 712-369-9856. for a full-time jailer position. 51555, or call 712-642-3502. Freese, for always being there will never know how much I com. 32-1t/cra* 32-tfc/cra This position will primarily Application deadline: Sept. 4, for all our spiritual needs. The appreciate everything you did work evening & night shifts. 2020. 32-1t/cra* message you delivered for for me. Deb Van Houten Jailers maintain the security & Mom’s service was very uplifting. Ida County Courier cleanliness of the jail facility. NOTICE OF VACANCY: Sherri Meier Anderson, Mom 32-1t/cra* See us for all your Jailers are responsible for The OABCIG Community School would have been very pleased Custom Printing needs! 712.364.3131 serving meals, monitoring District has openings for Cook you allowed us to use your & administering medication, Positions at the High School music. She loved your voice & among other tasks. Jailers in Ida Grove & in the Odebolt had requested it. Mom loved occasionally preform transports Building. Approximate 3-4 hours her fl owers, & JR Cranston, her For Sale of both individuals under arrest per day during school year. Must eyes would have lit up if she Assisted Living & individuals being transported have the physical capability would have seen the beautiful FOR SALE: 800 Byron Godbersen Dr., Ida Grove for mental health processes. to do the lifting required in the casket spray you created. To Honda EU2000 generator. Like The individual must be able to preparation, serving & cleaning Barb & your staff at the Beef ‘n new. $650. Ph. 970-596-5850. •Are daily tasks becoming more diffi cult? work independently, be self- up of meals as directed by the Brew, the roast beef dinner was 32-1t/crags* •Do you feel alone and would like a more social setting? motivated & be able to respond Food Service Director, have delicious & what better way to •Do you anticipate needing help in the near future? effectively to emergency a basic knowledge of food honor Mom than to serve one FOR SALE: •Do you have concerns of your safety and security? situations in the jail facility. For preparation & enjoy working of her favorite meals she would In the market for a new mattress? • Do you want to remain independent but have choices more information on this position with children & adults. Support have served to company coming Stop in at Malcom’s & check out of care services to meet your needs 24/7? or to apply, visit our website: Staff Application is available over the years. You made it look our selection. We have sets http://www.idacountysheriff. on the school website or at so easy, just like Mom did, & in all price ranges. Restonic Please call and ask for a us/employment. Applications the district offi ce in Ida Grove. know it takes a lot to make it run mattresses are made right here lunch and tour and see must be received no later Please return letter of interest & so smooth. in Iowa, with great quality. We the amenities we offer. than September 7, 2020, at completed application to: Attn: Debbie & Doug Van Houten can now order adjustable beds. 4:30 p.m. The fi nal applicant Mary Renze, Food Services & Family Malcom’s, Ida Grove. Jenni 712-364-4128 must successfully pass a Director, OABCIG Schools, 900 Kenny & Sherry Tietsort 53-tfc/cra Golden Horizons... thorough background check & John Montgomery Drive, Ida & Family Where Life Begins Again Beverly & Al Loof & Family Place an ad in the Green Saver medical screening, to include Grove, Iowa, 51445. Positions — Ida County Courier — Lyle & Sue Tietsort & Family psychological testing. will remain open until fi lled. 712.364.3131 32-1t/cra OABCIG Community School 32-1t/cra* District is an Equal Opportunity PUBLIC NOTICE: WANTED: provider & employer. Family Advocate for Ida 31-2t/cra See a photo in the Home Sweet Home! The City of Ida Grove is currently working with JEO County. Position is based Courier you want to own? Somerset Apartments in Ida Grove. 32 hours per Consulting Group to reconstruct the Moorehead week, 52 weeks per year. We Print Pictures! in Holstein-offers one bedroom Avenue Bridge. The project also entails Moorehead Eligible for benefi ts, including Events Choose from: apartments for persons 62 years of age or older or persons with a Avenue developing from 4-lanes to 3-lanes, with a IPERS. For more information •4x6 disability. Utilities included and rent center turning lane. We would like to invite you to & to apply online, please visit FARMERS’ MARKET: •5x7 is based on 30% of gross annual www.midsioux.org. 1-800-859- Come to downtown Ida Grove participate in a public information meeting on Monday, •8x10 income. Laundry room and off 2025. An Equal Opportunity on Thursday from 4:30 to 6 p.m. street parking available. August 17, 2020 at 5:00 pm. City staff and offi cials Employer. 32-1t/cra to enjoy the fresh produce from Ida County Courier Please call 877.521.8750 will meet in-person at the Community Hall, but due to Kenny & Sue, wine from Lenee, 214 Main St., Ida Grove or visit oakleafpm.com COVID-19 ask that the public attend via our meeting HELP WANTED: Karlie’s fun-fl avored cupcakes, 712.364.3131 Equal Housing Opportunity link: https://www.gotomeet.me/CityofIdaGrove on OABCIG Elementary schools in Pam’s lotions & essential oils, or Ida Grove & Odebolt are looking Heather’s scones & stationery, your tablet, computer, smartphone dial in at (872) to fi ll associate positions for Spreading Elm Farm’s many 240-3212 using the access code: 240-180-549. the 2020-2021 school year. homemade soaps & lotions If you have any questions prior to the meeting, or The associate works with the & much more. We hope you AUTO TECHNICIAN are unable to attend, please feel free to contact the teachers to provide assistance support our vendors in these Vollmar Motors, Holstein, has an opening for an auto City of Ida Grove by phone (712)364-2428 or by for individual students or diffi cult times & take advantage technician. Established family owned and operated GM email at [email protected]. groups of students in the of having all of these unique dealership is in need of an auto technician. Competitive pay classroom. If you are interested products to enjoy. in this position, please apply 32-1t/cra and benefi ts. GM experience preferred. online or get an application Apply in person or call for more information. from the Central Offi ce at nd Household Hazardous Waste 900 John Montgomery Drive, GUN SHOW: 117 W. 2 St., Holstein Ida Grove, IA, 51445, or any August 13-14-15, Tyson Events 712-368-4614 Mobile Unit OABCIG Attendance Center. Center, Sioux City, IA. Friday, or 1-800-363-4614. Any questions, please contact 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 9 Ida Grove Doug Mogensen at 712-668- a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 9 a.m.- st 2827 or Alan Henderson 712- 3 p.m. HUGE SHOW. Over CB HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AGENCY City Maintenance Shop at 1200 W. 1 St. 364-2360. Positions will remain 300 tables! Admission $8. HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS MATERIALS open until fi lled. OABCIG More info: 563-608-4401 www. Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Community School District is an marvkrauspromotions.net. Regional Collection Center Equal Opportunity provider & 4-6 pm employer. 32-1t/cra 32-1t/cra* Date: Wednesday August 26, 2020 • 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. FOR ALL RESIDENTS of Rural Ida County Things you need to know before Ida County Courier, Mobile Unit will be parked at the old County Landfi ll Reminder & Green Saver you drop off material at the mobile unit: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY – 1st 100# Free PUBLIC NOTICES Charging - $2.50 per lb. over 100# • DEADLINE: FRI., 12 NOON Appointments are required. Earlier deadline for holidays LATEX PAINT IS NOT ACCEPTED • You will be required to know the amount and type of material to be dropped off when ALL NEWS & ADS IDA COUNTY COURIER To schedule your appointment and for more information call 214 Main St., Ida Grove, IA Ida County 712-364-2626 making an appointment. 712-364-3131 GENERAL CATEGORIES OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS • First 30 people to sign up will receive a PRODUCTS credit up to $50.00 for cost of disposal. CHEROKEE COUNTY Many consumer products are hazardous and they can be broken down into the following general categories: • Cost of disposal is $2.50 per pound and SEALED BID/PRIVATE AUCTION Category Examples of household hazardous products payable at time of drop off. Household cleaners Floor & furniture polishes, oven cleaners, kitchen and bath cleaners, drain openers, disinfectants, 73.13 Acres, m/l rug and upholstery cleaners Materials accepted: Household cleaners, Home improvement Oil base paint, stain, paint thinner/stripper, varnish, Section 25, Diamond Township caulk and adhesives Oil based paint, Pesticides, Herbicides, Pesticides Insecticide, insect repellent, weed killer, mouse Insecticides, Varnishes/Stains, Motor Oil, Sealed Bids due 4:00 p.m. September 8, 2020 and rat poison, pet spray, mothballs and garden Anitfreeze, Automotive waxes and solvent, pesticides Private Auction 10:00 a.m. September 10, 2020 Automotive Gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, windshield washer Lead acid batteries, Rechargeable batteries, fl uid, car wax and cleaners, solvents, brake fl uid and Fluorescent light bulbs, etc. NO LATEX PAINT. CSR2 93.2 body putty 1 mile west and 1 1/2 miles south of Hanover Others Pool chemicals, lead acid batteries, rechargeable Hazardous waste needs to be kept batteries, fl uorescent light bulbs of any kind out of the garbage and recyclables. Call Kent Smith All containers must be 5 gallons or less – 712-299-2091 No containers over 5 gallons will be accepted. Please call City Hall at 364-2428 to schedule stalcupag.com Any businesses must call Brent Kach 712-732-4811 an appointment or for more information. Storm Lake, IA @ 712-225-3749 for appointments. 10 Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Ida County Courier Deputies make two drug arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s was arrested on an out- Courthouse Report Office has released informa- standing warrant from Polk tion on two arrests made County for possession of during the past week. methamphetamine and fail- Real Estate Transfers NE ¼ and Lot A in the SW ¼ Addition, Holstein. Sioux City; Jon Forner, An- On Aug. 2, Warren Adri- ure to affix a drug tax stamp. Steven Guerra and Erin NE ¼, Section 15, T-86-N, R- Michael and Molly Von- derson, Ind. an Collier, 60, of Ida Grove She was transported to the Bly, warranty deed to Melis- 39-W, Ida County. drak, warranty deed to Dan- Other was charged with posses- Ida County jail and later sa Freese, Lots 9, 10 and 11, Daniel and Tiffany Han- iel and Tiffany Hanson, Lot Leo Galvin, Holstein, seat sion of drug paraphernalia charged with introduction Block 4, O’Brien Addition, son, warranty deed to Reu- 2, Block 6, Galva. belt following a traffic stop in of methamphetamine into a Holstein. ben DeLao, Lots 13, 14 and Michael Messing, warran- Lisa Naslund, Galva, seat Ida Grove. He was released correctional facility, a class Jean and Michael Euchner 15, Block 5, Elmhurst Addi- ty deed to Michael Baker Sr., belt pending a court appearance. D felony. She is currently be- Sr., warranty deed to Christy tion, Holstein. Lots 3 and 4, Block 5, Car- Samuel Orantes, Sioux On Aug. 3, Mikaela Ema- ing held in the Ida County Graves, Lot 12 and part of Jeffrey and Brianna Witz- ney’s Second Addition, Ida City, seat belt leigh Breen, 18, of Ida Grove jail. Lot 11, Block 14, Ida Grove. ke, warranty deed to Marcus Grove. Samuel Orantes, Sioux Kevin Nepper, warranty Prell and Savanna Snyder, CLS Enterprises, warranty City, failure to comply with deed to Richard Schwery, Lots 10, 11 and 12, Block 1, deed to Paul Nepper, Lots 13 safety rules Property crimes reported Lot 6, and the S ½ of Lot 5, Elmhurst Addition, Holstein. and 14, Block 14, Ida Grove. Corbin Kitchen, Sioux City, Block 1, Battle Creek. Sherry and Kenneth Tiet- Estate of Connie Henning- no valid driver’s license The Ida County Sheriff’s Of- theft of hydrocodone tablets DeWayne and Laurie Kray- sort, warranty deed to Terry sen, court officer deed to Tony Treiber, Danbury, ice has released information valued at $30. enhagen, warranty deed to Schoenfeld, a one-half in- Devon Taggart, Lot 11, Block stop sign on two property crimes re- On Aug. 5, Denise Ann To- Scott Pedersen, Lot 2, Block terest in the SE ¼ SE ¼ and 1, Norton’s Addition, Hol- Robert Huenecke, Hol- ported during the past week. ben of Ida Grove reported a 3, Carney’s Addition, Ida the SW ¼ SE ¼, Section 36, stein. stein, dark windows On July 31, Richard Lee Jor- counterfeit/forgery of a black Grove. T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Clerk of Court Todd Kerkenbush, dan of Ida Grove reported the cell phone. J. Rock Johnson, Jerry Ar- Mike and Molly Vondrak, The following information Dubuque, dark windows ter, Kerry Arter, Terry Arter, quit claim deed to Pada- is from data filed by the Ida Austin Newquist, Ida www.facebook.com/ Ida County Courier Deana Wise and Angela Jes- vich Ag Supply, LLC, Lot 4, County Clerk of Court office. Grove, possession of alcohol GoingsOnInTheGrove 712.364.3131 sen, tax sale deed to Abigail Forslund’s subdivision of Traffic and other charges by a minor Land Holdings 11, LLC, Lot Lot 1, Block 16, with excep- might include charges that Cherrill Iversen, Ida 15, Block 1, Moorehead’s tion, Galva. were dismissed. For more in- Grove, operating a non-reg- Addition, Ida Grove. Rita O’Neill, quit claim formation on specific cases istered vehicle Boerner & Goldsmith Toshiharu Nishimura and deed to Mary O’Neill, Lori contact the clerk of court or Cherrill Iversen, Ida Law Firm, P.C. Lynn Segerstrom, warranty Lonneman, Sean O’Neill, Jill visit www.iowacourts.gov. Grove, no valid driver’s li- deed to Lynn Segerstrom, Smith, Tari Croy, Shannon Traffic charges cense Attorneys at Law Lane Segerstrom, Luann O’Neill-Gebers, Erin O’Neill- Speeding Tyler Parson, Holstein, Nakazawa and Lorne Seger- Gleason and Ryan O’Neill, Mohamed Said, Moor- unlawful passing of a school Ida Grove ...... 712.364.2421 strom, Lot A in the NW ¼ Lot 2, Block 1, Hoffman’s head, Minn.; Kayla Hannan, bus Ida County 7th Annual ily Fun Poker R Fam un

SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 • IDA BOWL Registration at Ida Bowl: 11 am Poker Run Ride: 12-6 pm RETURN TO IDA BOWL 6-7 PM Entry $10 per person Evening Events at Ida Bowl Outside Beer Garden with Live Band: 6:30-8:30 pm (weather permitting) If you want to bring a picnic table down, bring it between 3 & 4 pm. Put your name on it to reserve it for later. Bring lawn chairs. No cover charge, but taking free-will donations for “Sons of Legion.” Serving supper 4:30-8 pm: Hamburger or Brat, Chips, Beans & Bar $7 If weather doesn’t cooperate, we will move the music inside and ask that you come stay a little while and then make room for others, to keep it COVID friendly. For information about Poker Run: Jerry Ullrich 712-369-9839 Sponsored by Squadron 61 Sons of the American Legion (SAL)