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Bennett Smith for Iowa House I would appreciate your vote this fall! Thank you for your support! bennettsmithforiowa.com Paid for by Bennett Smith for Iowa House Community United Methodist MAILING LABEL ONLY holds ceremony to receive new members Local News: PAGE 12 WWW.BUTLERCOUNTYTRIBUNE.COM TTHURSDAY,HURSDAY, OOCT.CT. 1, 22020020 VOLUME 155 • ISSUE 40 Coach Bob Goeller talks with his team during the first practice of the 2020 season. The Indians had to cancel A new look the rest of the regular season last week due to low numbers Welcome to Clarksville mural with injuries. (File Photo) slated for revitalization Clarksville cites low BY BETHANY CARSON Clarksville’s labors. [email protected] Clarksville took second place in the numbers, player Iowa Community Betterment Contest he Clarksville Vision- with the mural in November of 1981. safety as it ing Committee is seek- And the mural was repainted by the ing community input Clarksville High School Art Depart- cancels rest of as plans are made to ment in time for the Sesquicentennial revitalize the Welcome Celebration in 2003. varsity season to Clarksville mural According to Visioning Committee downtown.T member Jeff Kolb, there has been re- BY KRISTI NIXON The mural’s theme is “Our Mid- newed interest in the mural of late. CLARKSVILLE STAR western Heritage.” It was origi- “Since Maddie Poppe won Ameri- nally painted by high schoolers in can Idol, there has been traffic in town larksville’s foot- 1981. Clarksville art teachers Laura of people looking for something to take The Welcome to Clarksville mural on Main Street is slated for a new look in 2021. ball program (Cleppe) Schrage and Laura Blanchet a selfie with,” Kolb said. (Bethany Carson Photo) made the tough coordinated the mural design proj- From her office across the street, decision to halt ect for the Community Betterment Visioning Committee member Char tractions in Clarksville.” said Kolb. “It needs to be updated. It’s the 2020 varsi- Council, which sought out designs Clark has seen an amazing number of The mural will retain its current con- been 17 years since it was last touched ty Cfootball schedule, citing low from the community and students for people stop by to take a picture next cept and the tie-in with agriculture, but [with paint.]” roster numbers, many of its the mural. to the mural. with new elements incorporated within The Visioning Committee has created starters being underclassmen The completed design, seen in “We thought it would be a good the design, as Clarksville has seen many a survey for Clarksville residents to vote and concern for player safety. Clarksville’s downtown today, shows a project to update and incorporate, “fruits of their labors” unique to the com- on what local attractions will be featured In a post on the district’s corn stalk and cow representing the ar- so that when they’re taking a selfie, munity added to town over the years. The on the revamped mural. The survey is lo- Facebook page, the Indian foot- ea’s agricultural economy, with a rain- it’s more than just a tourist stop; it’s “Welcome to Clarksville” font will also cated at the end of this article, and a link to ball coaches and administration bow of hope leading to a tree. The tree a marketing piece to advertise points likely be getting a revamp. the survey is also available on the City of made the announcement on signifies the community’s roots and of interest in the design…” said Kolb. “New things have been developed Clarksville website. Wednesday, Sept. 23. growth out of Iowa’s fertile soil. Seven “When people take pictures, they’ll in Clarksville since 1981. We thought it circles on the tree signify the fruits of also be spreading the word about at- would be a good way to freshen it up…” See VISIONING: Page 3 See FOOTBALL: Page 8 Groen runs as Barnett seeks re- Republican election as District 1 candidate for Supervisor on the county auditor Republican ticket BY BETHANY CARSON BY BETHANY CARSON [email protected] [email protected] eslie Groen is running as the Republican candi- ncumbent District 1 Supervisor Greg Barnett is run- date for county auditor. She earned her party’s ning for re-election on the Republican ticket. nomination after facing incumbent auditor Liz He faces Democrat Teresa Negen in the general L Williams in the Republican primary in June. I election on November 3. Groen will again face Williams, who is now running as Please find Barnett’s responses to a Democrat, in the general election on November 3. questions asked below. Negen’s re- Please find Groen’s responses to questions asked be- sponses to this questionnaire were in- low. Williams’ responses to a similar cluded in the paper a few weeks ago. questionnaire were included in the Question: Why have you decided paper in a previous edition. to run in this election? Question: Why have you decided Answer: I am seeking re-elec- to run as the Republican nominee tion for District 1 Supervisor for a for Auditor? few reasons. Being born and raised Answer: I was elected in the June in Butler County, I have a love for 2, 2020, Primary Election to be the our small town, rural piece of Iowa. Republican candidate for Butler With four years of experience as the County Auditor. current District 1 Supervisor, I feel BARNETT I am running because I love liv- that I am the most qualified person ing and working with the people of for the job. There have been some great working relation- Butler County. I feel very strongly, ships made the past four years, and I feel it is important to now more than ever before, that it is GROEN have some continuity within a complex system such as the time for a new county auditor. I be- county government. I thoroughly enjoy serving all people lieve the days of running the county secretly, quietly and of Butler County. with minimal effort should be over. I believe it is time to Q: What experience makes you qualified for this recognize real problems, take accountability, find the right position? solutions, make timely decisions, and communicate all of A: As I stated previously, I am the current District 1 Su- Robert and Patricia Horst hosted an ice cream social on Sept. 25 with it along the way. pervisor in my first term. Iowa House candidate Shannon Latham, Senator Charles Grassley, and Iowa Senator Annette Sweeney in attendance along with local supporters. See GROEN: Page 3 See BARNETT: Page 3 (Submitted Photo) CLARKSVILLE CROSS COUNTRY CLARKSVILLE HOMECOMING Homecoming tailgate meal RUNNER, ISON POSTS 2020: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, There will be a Homecoming tailgate meal SEASON-BEST TIME, FINISH AT KING AND QUEEN CANDIDATES, on Monday, Oct. 5 from 4:30-6 p.m., at the $ 1 NEWSSTAND NASHUA ...................... SPORTS: PAGE 8 ATTENDANTS NAMED ... NEWS: PAGE 2 school parking lot. Free will donation. WEEKLY DEADLINES for the Clarksville Star THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CONNECT with the Star Legals .......................Friday, 5 p.m. Classifieds ......... Monday, 10 a.m. Mostly Sunny Partly Sunny Mostly Cloudy [email protected] News ........................Friday, 5 p.m. Obituaries .............. Monday, Noon Breezy Breezy Chance of Rain 319-278-4641 Ads, Inserts ...................Friday, 5 p.m. Coverage Request ..........24 Hours 56°36° 54°38° 55°40° clarksvillestar Bennett Smith for Iowa House I would appreciate your vote this fall! Thank you for your support! bennettsmithforiowa.com Paid for by Bennett Smith for Iowa House CLARKSVILLE 22020020 Homecoming Court Homecoming Schedule: Clarksville Homecoming Court candidates are pictured above. MONDAY, OCT. 5: Pajama Dress Up Day QUEEN CANDIDATES are, from left: Cheyenne Behrends, Katelyn Stirling, Makenzie Bloker, Madison Spree and Katelyn Essink. JH Football vs. Janesville ......................................4:15 p.m. KING CANDIDATES are, from left, Cole Negen, Conner Freerks, Gabe JV Football vs. Janesville ...................................... 6:00 p.m. Hoodjer, Clay Brase and Kale Kampman. (Bethany Carson Photo) TUESDAY, OCT. 6: Beach Dress Up Day Volleyball vs. Janesville ........................................ 6:00 p.m. Cross Country at Dike-New Hartford ..................... 4:45 p.m. Tough Guy Volleyball Game ................................ 12:00 p.m. .............Juniors vs. Freshmen will be streamed via Facebook WEDNESDAY, OCT. 7: Class Color Dress Up Day Seniors, blue; Juniors, black; Sophomores, yellow; Freshmen, white; Eighth, purple; Seventh, gray Early Out Schedule ............................................ 12:45 p.m. THURSDAY, OCT. 8: Jersey Dress Up Day Tough Guy Volleyball Game ................................ 12:00 p.m. ...... Seniors vs. Sophomores; Will be streamed via Facebook Homecoming Coronation in East Gym ................... 7:00 p.m. ........Mask required for entry; Will be streamed via Facebook FRIDAY, OCT. 9: School Spirit Dress Up Day Float building ..................................................... 2:00 p.m. Tough Guy Volleyball Championship Game ............ 2:55 p.m. .............................................Will be streamed via Facebook Parade for Community ......................................... 6:00 p.m. Homecoming Attendants: SATURDAY, OCT. 10: From left to right: Brennin Jordan, Jenna Myers, Bodhi Ellerman, Amiya Varsity Volleyball Tournament at Riceville ............. 9:00 a.m. Kellogg, Madison Hirsch and Gavin Kelm. (Bethany Carson Photo) Drive-In Movie (high school only) ......................8-10:30 p.m. THIS PAGE IS PROUDLY SPONSORED BY THE FOLLOWING: Allison Propane Butler-Bremer Communications Dumont Harken Lumber Allison Variety and Hardware Butler County REC Farm Bureau Shell Rock Alternative Healing Car Country Landers-Ulfers Insurance Bill Tjaden Insurance Clarksville Skilled Nursing Security Mutual Black Sheep Coffee Baa Clarksville Vet Center Wedeking Custom Comfort Doug’s Heating and Cooling Wix Water Works CLARKSVILLE STAR LOCAL NEWS THURSDAY, OCT. 1, 2020 3 VISIONING FROM PAGE 1 Clarksville points of inter- help with painting the mural. was the start of it, and we just “I was in and out all the time, towns to stand out to visitors.