2011, 2013 2014, 2015 The Grundy Register Thursday, July 30, 2015 Serving Grundy County since 1928 Grundy Center, Iowa Volume 91 – Number 31 www.TheGrundyRegister.com $1.00 Newsstand Price Wellsburg native to lead Kling Library By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register GRUNDY CENTER — Lindsey Engelkes had her dream job ... only to let it go for something she feels will be even better. Last week the Wellsburg native took over as director of the Kling Me- morial Library, replacing Molly Mau- er who was named assistant director at the library in Johnston earlier this summer. “I was really uncertain about tak- ing this job, not because I didn’t want it, but because I loved my position in Steamboat,” she said. “I had invested my heart and soul into that little li- brary over there and I wasn’t sure if I was ready to move on from that or not. “Once I really thought about it — I sat in the library one day and just Former Grundy Center library assistant and Steamboat Rock library director Lindsey Engelkes began her thought —I realized that this is what duties last week, succeeding Molly Mauer. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photo) I really want to do as a career and I Ashley Moore, left, was crowned Grundy County Fair Queen while thought this is the next step that I has an English degree from North- Engelkes said her years at the “That was a really big transition,” Conrad’s Clark Stevens was crowned king. They are pictured with 2014 should take,” she said. western College. Kling Library doing youth services she said. “I had to learn how to do ev- Queen Megan Andersen. (Crystal Huisman/The Grundy Register pho- Engelkes comes to Grundy Cen- Engelkes said she has always loved was very rewarding. Working under ery role and every position. Whatev- to) ter after serving as director of the li- being in the library. When health is- Mauer she learned all she could. er it was I had to learn how to do it brary in Steamboat Rock, where she sues prevented her from participating “It was great working under her and the knowledge I learned over that has been for the past nearly two years. in P.E. in school, she would hang out leadership, and then when the job year and a half has just been leaps and Grundy County Fair She called the Steamboat position her in the library and help the school li- opened up in Steamboat I just couldn’t bounds.” dream position, though she feels like brarian. pass up working in the town that I live Engelkes has been splitting her there will be even more of an opportu- “When the rest of the class was do- in.” time between Grundy Center and wraps up five-day run nity in Grundy Center, where she be- ing P.E. I would go up to the library At Steamboat Rock Engelkes was Steamboat Rock since July 20. She we’ve had for the last five or six years gan her career as a library assistant in and help anywhere I could, whether it a one-person show, in charge of all as- takes over full time at the Kling Me- Strong attendance for that event,” Flater said. “We had charge of youth services in 2012. She was to catalog cards ...,” she said. pects of the library. morial Library Aug. 1. reported at annual to postpone the start because we had people lined up all the way from the summer event ticket booth to the beer garden.” Cougars take state softball title! By JOHN JENSEN One grandstand event that did not The Grundy Register fulfill its usual attendance, Flater GRUNDY CENTER — said, was the truck and tractor pull, Comfortable temperatures and which came just hours after nearly the return of a popular grandstand three inches of rain threatened to show led to a year of growth for the cancel the event. Flater said Logan Grundy County Fair. Clark and his crew were helped by The Fair dodged a Friday a Grundy County Roads Department downpour to record what Fair Board grader that pushed a layer of mud off President Ron Flater described as the top to reveal a surface that was increased attendance for a second slightly dusty by midway through straight year. the pull. “I think our number of attendees “It seems like the rain came off so during the week was up,” he said. fast that it ran off instead of soaking “Some of our events were very into the surface,” he said. successful.” One event the rain did affect, Spurring the improvement was the however, was Saturday’s horse return of the once-popular figure-8 show. The heavy rain, which came races. Flater said the Fair Board around 9:30 Friday morning, made elected to return the races to the the horse arena muddy enough that way they had been before Grundy the horses were moved into the County became part of a circuit of Wheelock Building following the specialized figure-8 drivers who beef show. Flater said the Wheelock attended various venues and put Building, which has had problems large amounts of money into their with pooling water in the past, was cars. He said the goal this year was to dry this year thanks in large part to create a rules package where drivers a swale dug around the building by could participate in the figure-8 races Mark Eilers. Thursday night and then come back “He built a swale so water would two nights later with the same car go around the building instead of AGWSR’s softball seniors, Morgan Kappel, Megan Marlette, Maddie Deters, Jami Johnson, Ashley Sicard and Jodi Johnson celebrate one last and be part of the demolition derby. through it and it worked,” he said. time together on the field with the championship trophy. Details of the Cougars’ title run are in today’s sports pages. (Kristi Nixon/Mid-America “We wanted to take it back to Livestock numbers at this year’s Publishing photo) where they could knock out the fair varied, according to Flater. windows, move the gas tank forward While he said the beef and hog and run,” he said. shows had increased numbers, as did New Hartford welcomes RAGBRAI® riders Another well-attended event was the non-livestock and open shows, the annual demolition derby and some shows such as the sheep show By JOHN JENSEN commented that while we may think fireworks show that wrapped up were down. The Grundy Register America and American values are in Saturday’s final full day of the fair. With the avian flu causing a NEW HARTFORD — More trouble, the RAGBRAI® experience “We had the stands fuller than than 10,000 visitors made tiny New proves that small town/Midwest See FAIR page 2 Hartford one of the biggest small USA values are strong. He was towns in America last Wednesday, assured and refreshed in the promise as the community served as a pass- of our country and it’s people.” What’s Happening through town for the Register’s Wednesday’s route was the Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across shortest of the seven-day ride, Thursday, July 30 Monday, August 3 Iowa, better known as RAGBRAI@. running north from Eldora through Grundy Center Farmer’s Market Grundy County Supervisors The community of just over Steamboat Rock, Ackley and 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. County Courthouse • 9 a.m. 500 people located just across the Aplington before the meeting stop Saturday, August 1 Kaffe Klatch Grundy County line in southern in Parkersburg. The route followed Community Night of Prayer Kling Memorial Library Butler County pulled out all the Highway 57 from Parkersburg to 305 Lincoln Road, Holland 10 a.m. stops while serving as the final pass- New Hartford where it went through Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Movie Monday through town on Wednesday’s 58.4- downtown before turning north out Sunday, August 2 Kling Memorial Library mile route from Eldora to Cedar of town on Broadway Street and Stout Church in the Park 11:30 a.m. Falls. Downtown featured a beer then west on C67. Konken Park, Stout • 10 a.m. garden and band as well as several In a letter to volunteers, City Grundy Center City Council food vendors and bicycle repair Clerk Shawna Hagen talked of the Grundy Center City Hall • 6:30 p. m. facilities. team that put New Hartford put Vacation Bible School Thursday, August 6 “RAGBRAI® can be such an together to host the riders. Grundy County Fairgrounds Grundy Center Farmer’s Market awesome experience,” Volunteer “The excitement of being a 6 p.m. 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Jean Loger said. “As I volunteered passthrough town overpowered Details on Bulletin Board Grundy Center Bike Rodeo with my friends in New Hartford I the overwhelming thought of Courthouse Square visited with several riders. One man RAGBRAI® riders pedal past vendors in downtown New Hartford See RAGBRAI® page 3 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. from South Carolina, in particular, Wednesday. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photo)

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Grundy County Fair figure-8 racers meet at the crossroads during Thursday night’s feature race. Fans packed the grandstand for the return of the once-popular event. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photos) Fair From page 1 culture.” statewide ban on poultry exhibi- Flater credited the Fair’s recent tions, including fairs, Flater said the resurgence to several younger peo- modified poultry show — run with- ple who have joined the Grundy out birds on the site — went well. County Fair Board, some of who “We were pleased with the way that are no more than a decade removed came out,” he said. “I’m glad we from their own 4-H experience. did that for those kids.” “Apparently it was a very positive One event that did not fulfill its experience for them because they promise attendance-wise, according want to come back and be part of to Flater, was Saturday’s Peterson the planning,” he said. Farm Brothers show. The Fair Board was able to make “I think Grundy County, and a number of physical plant improve- Grundy Center people in particular, ments for this year’s fair, includ- missed an outstanding opportunity ing new lights in the non-livestock to hear their presentation and see building and a new water system for some of the videos and the positive the fairgrounds. effect that they’re having for agri- “We serve for the kids, that’s why we’re all involved,” Flater said. “We want these kids to have a posi- tive outlook for agriculture in the Iowa State University’s Sam Waite talks to children about water conser- future and I think we’re getting that vation Wednesday at the Fair. done.” www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy NEWS Register Thursday, July 30, 2015 3 Fall Citywide Garage Obituaries Grundy Register Bulletin Board Beryl Eugene Manlick sales set for Sept. 11-12 Beryl Eugene Manlick, 76, passed away with his family by his side on Brief placement is available to events that fall within The Grundy Register readership area, July 23, 2015, at the Parkview Manor in Reinbeck while under the care of GRUNDY CENTER — Save neighbors for a block sale, or use which includes all of Grundy County, Aplington and Parkersburg. Select events from the Ack- Cedar Valley Hospice. A funeral service was held your fall cleaning finds for Grundy this as an opportunity to raise funds ley, Eldora, Gladbrook and Hudson areas may be printed at the editor’s discretion. Any cost to on July 27 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Center's Citywide garage sale. The for a community group," said Lynn participate will not be printed within the briefs, nor will any mention of menu items. Bulletin Reinbeck with Pastor Troy Peperkorn officiating. two-day event is scheduled for Fri- Blythe, Grundy Center Preschool Board placement is available to non-profit groups or for major community events. Visitation was held July 26 from 4 to 6 PM at the day and Saturday, Sept. 11-12 and & Childcare Center Board member. Briefs must be received by 9 a.m. Tuesday for placement in that week’s paper. Briefs submit- French-Hand Funeral Home in Reinbeck. Buri- ted at the office must be on standard 8 1/2 x 11 paper (no half pages please!). Please type briefs will be organized by Grundy Com- "We want to bring as many people as al followed the funeral service at the Reinbeck if possible. The Register is not responsible for errors in hand-written submissions. munity Preschool & Childcare Cen- possible to Grundy Center, all while Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the ter (GCP&CC). raising funds for a wonderful com- family. Online condolences may be left at www. GCP&CC is the community's munity non-profit organization." Entrants sought Local charity abelsfuneralhomes.com. oldest childcare facility, serving Each registered garage sale will Beryl was born on May 21, 1939 in Grundy collection school families from throughout the coun- be promoted by handout flyers, yard for Taste of County, the son of Herman and Alma (Zimmer- ty. The non-profit organization uses signs, posters and by press releases. man) Manlick. Beryl, his parents and sisters lived north of Reinbeck for a supplies for needy fundraisers to purchase education- The citywide sale will also be ad- Grundy Center short time, then moved to Dolliver and later relocated on a farm between GRUNDY CENTER — The GRUNDY CENTER — Opera- al materials, toys, and equipment vertised in The Grundy Register and Grundy Center and Dike. He attended country school in Dike until the fourth fourth annual Taste of Grundy Cen- tion Threshold is collecting school for Grundy County's smallest and other area newspapers. grade and later attended the Dike school system, graduating from Dike High ter is planned for Thursday, Aug. supplies for low-income families in youngest residents. Registered garage sales School with the class of 1957. After high school, Beryl began working for 20, and the Grundy Center Chamber Grundy County. Residents of Grundy Center, Hol- will also be included on the sale the Farmers Coop in Dike for a few years before taking a job working for of Commerce is encouraging local Donations can be dropped off at land and the surrounding rural area map. Each sale will be allowed a Grundy County. In 1958, Beryl married his high school sweetheart, Charlyne businesses and organizations to sign 1606 G Avenue, Grundy Center, by are encouraged to hold garage sales brief listing of items, sale hours, sale Barfels at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reinbeck. They welcomed son up to take part in the event. Aug. 12. as the organization will work to hosts, and street address. Moreover, Mark and daughter Dorinda into their family. They lived a short time in Dike Taste of Grundy Center is de- If you are in need of school sup- bring bargain lovers galore to Grun- each sale will be assigned a number and when Char’s mother passed away in 1963, the family moved to Rein- signed to welcome community plies, fill out an application by Aug. dy Center. which will be promoted on the yard beck to care for her sister Geraldine, where they have remained ever since. members back to the new school 3 at the Operation Threshold office. GCP&CC organizes a city-wide signs. Beryl later took a job with the city of Reinbeck as the Street and Water Su- year with an opportunity to sample Distribution of supplies will be Aug. sale in June every year, and the peo- GCP&CC has already con- perintendent in April of 1966, where he retired from on December 31, 2001 what Grundy Center businesses have 18. ple participating this year had a great tacted Trinkets & Togs and they after 35+ years of service. to offer, plus learn what programs For more information contact Op- experience. This year’s sellers re- would gladly accept your donations He was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Reinbeck, was a and opportunities are available from eration Threshold, 319-824-3460. quested that we organize a Fall sale at the store following the sales. Reinbeck Firefighter for 25 years, retiring in 1991, served on the Reinbeck community organizations. Live mu- as well. Our organization thought More details will be avail- City Council and was a current Westview Board Member. Beryl enjoyed sical entertainment will be featured. this would be another good oppor- able in the coming weeks. For more camping and fishing, water ball fights with his fellow firefighters, watching The event is 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cring & Clazzy to tunity to bring people into town and information regarding the Grundy sports including the Chicago Bulls and Iowa Hawkeyes, but he especial- the Courthouse Square, alongside support local merchants as well as Center Citywide Garage Sale or to ly enjoyed oak woodworking, and building and displaying his homemade the Thursday evening Grundy Center perform at sale participants. pre-register your garage sale, please Christmas lights decorations. Beryl was a handyman and could build and Farmers Market. Businesses and or- "This is a great time to hold a call Kim Brower at 825-3565. repair almost anything. He also enjoyed his family, grandchildren, great- ganizations who wish to participate Methodist Church sale of your own, coordinate with should email the Chamber of Com- GRUNDY CENTER — Cring grandchildren and friends very much. merce at grundychamber@gcmuni. & Clazzy will bring their two-piece Beryl is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Charlyne Manlick of Re- net or phone Chamber Director Jody band show to the Grundy Center inbeck; children Mark Manlick of Wellsburg and Dorinda (Bruce) Nederhoff United Methodist Church for a per- of Grundy Center; grandchildren Brooke (Paul) O’Kane of Ackley, Brianne Latwesen at 319-825-3838. formance at 9 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 2. (Kevin) Neuberger of Ackley and Brittane Nederhoff of Ackley; two great- Cring & Clazzy will share an en- Grundy Family YMCA Notes grandchildren Emma and Evan O’Kane; sister Lorraine Aswegen of Lakev- Community tertaining and inspirational program iew Landing in Waterloo; a niece Pat (Gary) Mackey and nephew Wayne called 567: go tell it from the Mount. THE YMCA WOULD LIKE at the park! Pickleball meets on (Sandy) Cameron. a modern-day look at The Sermon TO THANK the City of Grundy Sundays from 5:00-6:30pm and on He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Melva Cameron and night of prayer on the Mount, using music, stories brother-in-law Robert Cameron, brother-in-law Elmer Aswegen. Center for al- and song. Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7:30 planned Saturday The duo has been on the road for lowing our p.m. Come check out the program! HOLLAND — All are welcome 20 years. In the past 3 years, they Pickleball Call the YMCA with any questions to the 305 Lincoln Road in Holland have reached 42 states, 362 cities, players and 319-825-6210. Virtus Boege Ramundt on Saturday, Aug. 1 for a community with 518 performances. staff to paint Virtus Boege Ramundt, 80, of Reinbeck passed away July 24, 2015. The funeral service was held on July 28 at the Union Congregational United night of prayer. Dinner will be served For more information, contact the permanent JOIN THE Y FOR OUR Church of Christ, 225 Broad Street, Reinbeck. at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by church at 825-5408. lines for Pick- YOUTH ART CAMP Augg. 10- a time of fellowship, prayer minis- Burial followed the funeral service at the Rein- leball on the courts at Bel Pre Park. 13! This program is open to all kids beck Cemetery. To leave a message of condo- try, tennis and four-square. Contact Multiple players helped paint the Grades K-5 and will run in Studio 1 lence, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Steve at 319-215-8628 for more in- G.C. School lines on July 14th on a very hot July from 10-11 a.m. The kids will have Memorials may be directed to the family. formation. The event is sponsored day. Permanent lines will help keep the opportunity to explore the world He was born August 7, 1934, in Reinbeck, to by 2Coats, Inc. Foundation the courts accessible to all communi- of art through the various art proj- Henry and LaVera (Boege) Ramundt, the young- alumni directories ty members and will avoid the lines ects our instructor will lead them est of three boys. He graduated from Reinbeck Stout church to being washed away by the elements. through. Contact Audrey at the Y if High School in 1952. still available They also provide another fun activ- you are interested in joining! He married Shirley Cain of Beaman in the Re- host ‘Church in GRUNDY CENTER — If you ity for community members to play inbeck United Church of Christ on June 12, 1955. missed your chance to get the new They had two sons, Curt and Randy, and farmed in the Reinbeck, Dinsdale, and Lincoln areas for many years, including 37 years as a seed corn producer the Park’ 1891-2015 Grundy Center High STOUT — Stout Reformed for Pioneer Hybrid. After retiring from farming, Virt enjoyed being part of School Alumni Directory and you the team at CPS of Reinbeck. Church will host ‘Church in the would like one, they are still avail- RAGBRAI® From page 1 Air conditioning was available to Virt was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and Park’ Sunday, Aug. 2 at 10 a.m. at able. You can pick one up at the the population increasing to a the riders at both the Public Library a friend to all he met. In addition to being a passionate card player, good Konken Park in Stout. Grundy Center School Administra- fisherman, and lousy golfer, he enjoyed the many groups he belonged to booming extra 20,000,” she wrote. and Community Center while both Ray and Nancy Hemmer will be tion Building, or mail a check to the during his life, including the Masonic Coin Lodge No. 394, El Kahir Shrine “The committee formed and then the library and Dike-New Hartford presenting their message through Foundation and have one shipped to Temple, Lincoln Co-op Board of Directors, Jaycees, and Lions Club. He was subcommittees formed. Everyone school offered free wi-fi and a place song. Lunch will be served after the your home. When you make a con- a lifetime member of the Reinbeck Union Congregational United Church of did their part, including the citizens. for riders to charge their phones. service. Please bring a chair and join tribution of $35 or more (include Christ. It could not have gone any smoother “Needless to say it was a fabulous us under the tent in the park on Sun- an additional $4 for shipping if you Virt is survived by his wife, Shirley; sons Curt (Donna) Ramundt of Grun- than it did.” day,” Hagen said. day morning. would like it mailed to you) you will dy Center and Randy (Jennifer) Ramundt of Des Moines; brother Harlyn As cyclists came into town they Following the stopover in (Lu) Ramundt of Cornwall, Arizona; grandchildren Jessica (Ryan) Patrick receive a free directory. The Grundy were greeted by the town’s mascots, Cedar Falls, the riders continued of Grundy Center, Brad (Stacie) Ramundt of Waterloo, William Ramundt of Center Community School District Twigs the Beaver and his companion to overnight stops in Hiawatha and Montelupo, Italy, and Sarah Ramundt of Ames; great-grandchildren Gabri- Grundy Center Foundation awards grants yearly to Emily the Baby Beaver. A large Coralville before finishing at the elle, Olivia, and Katie Patrick and Hunter Ramundt; 13 nieces and nephews; teachers for activities, materials or VBS planned for 8-foot by 16-foot wooden bike was Mississippi River in Davenport and many, many good friends. projects that aren’t necessarily avail- He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and LaVera; brother Leon there for the riders to climb onto Saturday. Aug. 2-6 able through the budget. From 1992 Ramundt; and two nephews. and have their picture taken with. “Congratulations to New GRUNDY CENTER — All area through 2015, the Foundation has That bike is now part of one of the Hartford, and all communities/ children are invited to participate awarded over $173,000 thanks to the community gardens. A large United neighbors/friends who were such in a community-wide Vacation Bi- generous support of alumni, friends, States map was also there for the gracious hosts to our appreciative ble School Aug. 2-6 at the Grundy parents of students, and businesses. County Fairgrounds. riders to sign. guests,” Loger said. A family worship and picnic is “An amazing day-after sight is Riders did not pass through scheduled for Aug. 2 at 6 p.m., with Free bike helmets the signatures left behind from the Grundy County though support classes scheduled from 6 to 8:15 bike teams on the Beaver Creeks Bar vehicles did on their trek from Eldora p.m. Aug. 3-6. available at & Grill’s wall,” Hagen wrote. to Cedar Falls, passing through The Bible School is open to chil- Also, on hand was singer Maddi Grundy Center on Highways 14 and Aug. 6 bike rodeo Poppe, whom Hagen described as 175 and past Dike on Highway 20. dren 4 years old through fifth grade. GRUNDY CENTER — Free bi- “the most amazing singer I have ever Dike Correspondent Diane Paige Sign up online at www.grundycen- cycle helmets are available for those tervbs.net who participate in the Aug. 6 bike had the pleasure to meet.” contributed to this story. Participating churches include: rodeo. American Lutheran, Bethany Pres- The event will be held on H Ave- byterian, First Presbyterian, United nue next to the Grundy Center Farm- Methodist, Orchard Hill and St. Ga- er’s Market from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. briel Catholic. and is sponsored by Grundy County Over 5000 Gallons Public Health. of Fish Tanks For more information call 319- 824-6312. Bosco says, “Where quality is always less expensive!” Visit Wet Pet at 1321 Edgington Avenue in Eldora Located in Downtown Eldora 1/2 block west of the courthouse. Law Offices of Open Evenings and Saturdays: Closed Sunday & Monday C. KEVIN McCRINDLE 641-939-3051 Attorneys: C. Kevin McCrindle, John W. Harris and Henry E. 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On my Estates Housing Development to father’s side, my great-great grand- Amanda Grineski. father came from Wales and eventu- • Ron and Eileen Flater have ally to the Iowa coal mines to work. been named Grundy County’s 4-H His sons worked in the mines and Hall of Fame nominees. • The Aalderks Family will per- all but one of my great grandfather’s form on Thursday at the courthouse sons worked in the mines. bandstand for a free concert. My mother’s grandfather owned • Grundy county fun ride draws and worked in a mine along with 26 tractors this year. his brother. The work was hard and • Deputy sheriff Chris Heerkes dirty. And because the coal veins is presented with his 20 year service around Colfax, Iowa were shallow – awards by Supervisor Chairman at most 5 and a half foot thick, the Mark Schildroth. shorter the stature the better. Welsh • Folk singer, Dennis Ostriwski, and English heritage suited that will entertain on Saturday at the cramped work. Dike Watermelon Days. • Theatre – Sky High and Charlie I was fortunate to have been able & The Chocolate Factory. to know my great uncle John and 25 Years Ago This Week - 1990 to hear him relate some of the coal • Rainfall amounts ranging from mining stories that he shared. The 5” to 8” last week caused widespread mines were poorly ventilated much flooding in Grundy county. of the time. “Black Lung” was the • Wellsburg boy, 12 year old Jer- miner’s disease that resulted from emy Reints of Aplington took top breathing the coal dust that saturated honors in the Grundy county Fair me with athletic talent or make me extremely smart, but he seems to have the air in that mine following the Beef Show. blessed me with a nice voice. It was fun to share that. blasting efforts. He never received • The four golfers played 112 From The In addition to my song, the service featured several of my other favorite any government assistance for the holes of golf on the Longest Day of respiratory problems that he endured Golf, July 23 at the Town & Country gospel hits like “I’ll Fly Away” and a song that I enjoyed with our choir last later in life. Golf Course to benefit the American year, “Keep on the Firing Line.” Cancer Society. • • • That poor ventilation within the • The movie ‘Pretty Woman’ has I also need to take a few minutes to mention how much it touched mines also created other dangerous set an attendance record at the Center my heart to see AGWSR’s softball girls bring home the Class 1A state conditions, as well. Gas build-ups Theatre with a total of 2, 067 people championship. down deep in the shafts and alleys having attended this during the first Cheap Seats After early-season success, the Cougars seemed to lose a bit of their caused many explosions and as- The Grundy County Fair has come and gone, leaving unique memories seven days, eclipsing the old mark phyxiations. in its wake. From a freak downpour that left at least one part of the mojo mid-season, dropping five of 10 games at one point. Six innings into of 1,864 who attended the seven-day The canaries kept in cages were Fairgrounds unusable to some of the their state-tournament opener the Cougars trailed Bellevue Marquette 3-0 showing of ‘Field of Dreams.’ the safety measure employed to biggest crowds in years to fill the Fair and appeared headed for a quick out in the state tournament. • Birthday open house for Mat- gauge the air quality. If a canary grandstands, it was a unique County Then something snapped. The Cougars became patient at the plate — thew Loger will be on Aug. 5 to cel- died as a result of the poisonous con- ebrate his 80th birthday.–– Fair. drawing 11 walks in their final 11 innings of state tourney play. And as they tent of the air, it was the eye-open- • Theatre–Die Hard 2:Die Harder. The Fair Board has spent the past became more patient they began hitting good pitches, and those fell in for ing wake up call to the miners that 50 Years Ago This Week - 1965 few years attempting to create some 20 hits in those final 11 innings. evacuation was necessary. Not just • There are six contestants for new excitement at the fairgrounds — With the County Fair annually the same week as the state softball recommended but critical to their the ‘Miss Grundy Center Jaycee Ro- to spruce things up and make the Fair tournament, generally I don’t get to Fort Dodge. That was certainly the case survival. deo Queen’ title to be awarded Wed. a little more attractive to a broader this year, though I kept an eye on the scores when I could. My jaw pretty Now, I am not a “the sky is fall- night in front of the grandstand dur- audience of people. The past couple much dropped when I saw the 9-1 final score of the semifinal against River ing” kind of person. I don’t rush to ing the fair. of years have seen their hard work Valley, and it went through the floor when I saw the 12-0 three-inning score • Dr. A. J. Cardamon, a retired conclusions or judgements. I know pay off, as crowds have returned. I of the final. Army medical corps dentist, began of plenty of folks on Facebook who make a point to talk to Fair Board Any time you have a great group of seniors like the Cougars did, it’s his practice at Conrad this week. do that. Mention gun control and in- members whenever I can out at the great to see them go out with success. It was the same thing you felt for • Forms for the foundation of dividuals on either side of the issue grounds and it seemed like every the Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys’ basketball team, the Dike-New Hartford the 32 by 56’ clubhouse at Town & rush to point fingers and slam the op- one of them had a smile as we talked volleyball team and the Grundy Center girls’ golf team, all of which took Country Golf Club were installed ponent’s views. last Thursday by a crew of 20 vol- about this year’s event. titles with senior-dominated rosters. By JOHN JENSEN Mention global climate change unteers and will be followed up by My role at the Fair is two-fold. I spend With AGWSR’s title, every school that has facilities Grundy County and the same thing occurs on both pouring the cement. most of my time with the camera either at shows or events, taking picture brought home state championship hardware this year. In addition to the sides of the issue. • One of the largest concentra- after picture. All told, I took nearly 600 photos myself and, combined aforementioned titles for GC, DNH and G-R, BCLUW saw individual There are members of a power- tions of Iowa Highway Patrolmen with our other photographers, we’ll be well over 1,000. Besides being a success at the state track meet with superstar Mallory Vawter. I’m not sure ful organization’s lobby right here in ever to patrol Grundy county high- photographer, however, my role is to make sure everything that needs to another county in Iowa can say every school there took first in something ways staged a one-day crackdown Iowa that seem to bristle at the mere gets covered by our other people. I’m really fortunate right now to have the (other than maybe one with just one or two schools) ... I’d like to know Friday here that resulted in 118 dif- suggestion that anything that their same group of people working with me out there who have been with me if any county with five schools in it has ever seen each of them win state ferent notices with 12 patrolmen. constituents are doing could be caus- the past two years. I pretty much just assign shows and events to Clint, Rob championships at state in a single school year. • We had .9 of an inch of rainfall ing even the slightest part of an envi- and Crystal and they take care of the rest. I don’t need to worry much. on Saturday and 1.3 inches on Tues- ronment problem being experienced. The fun part of this year’s Fair was sharing it with Lynnette for the first day, that should be rain enough for A few weeks ago I wrote a col- the month, oat harvesting is well out time. I mentioned last week that she is basically a city girl who hasn’t had umn on the plight of the Monarch of the way as is also the hay, corn a lot of exposure to the Fair. I’d looked forward to sharing it with her for a butterfly. A 90 percent decline in and soybeans have never looked bet- long time and I’m pretty sure she was looking forward to it as well. numbers over the past twenty years ter. We got there in time to enjoy the free community dinner with Rob and is (should be) terribly disconcerting. • The Wellsburg Community Clint, and then I took Lynnette through a few of the barns. I’m pretty sure And it is not just this species of in- School staff is complete and classes this was one of, if not the, first times Lynnette had seen livestock closeup in will resume on Wed., August 25. sect that scientists are studying that any form other than a petting zoo. From the barns we went to the figure-8 • Shurfine canned pop – 6 tins for we should be concerned about. The race, which I needed to shoot pictures of for the paper. I think she enjoyed 49¢ honey bee that has been such a criti- the fair and I know that I enjoyed sharing it with her. • Theatre – Circus World & Truth cal pollinator for the crops and wild- I also had a unique opportunity late in the Fair to put down my camera About Spring. flowers has seen a dramatic down- and share a talent that most people did not know I had during this year’s 75 Years Ago This Week - 1940 ward spiral (around 40 percent) in Fair church service. • Grundy County crops saved numbers, as well. by heaviest rain of the year with 6 I had been scheduled to sing in church this week and was prepared to These two species along with 1/2” reported in the northern part of do so when a conflict arose and Pastor asked how I would feel about doing likely many others are our present county and 4 1/3” at Grundy Center my piece at the Fair instead of the church. I agreed and was actually a little day canaries in the cage. And it does on Thursday night. excited to perform before a group of people who had seen me in a much • Lightning has killed several not serve any of our interests to point different capacity the past couple of years. I even started up on stage with head of livestock in the county dur- the finger of blame, blindly ignore camera in hand to lighten the mood a little. ing the past two electrical storms in the numbers, or take the approach of This was the first time I’ve ever done a featured solo. I’d love to say it and around Grundy County. immediately attempting to discredit • Capt. E. W. Ruppelt will leave went well, but the fact is that the accompaniment was one key too low for the numbers or research on an issue. Sunday for two weeks’ army maneu- my voice (and lower than the tape I had practiced with) and there were a History has shown that it is not vers at Camp Ripley, Minn. few notes that I couldn’t hit well. When we practiced earlier in the week the first time that a herbicide or in- • A new automobile and five bi- and I couldn’t hit the notes, I had attributed it to my allergies. I was wrong. cycles will be given away on the last secticide or an introduced species That said, I shared a talent that nobody knew I had and people seemed to day of the coming Grundy county have had unimagined adverse con- enjoy it. fair, they are made possible through sequences. What will matter is how For the solo I used a voice that nobody, including Lynnette, had ever the cooperation of most of the mer- we handle the problem – and how chants in Grundy county. heard before - a throaty voice that I discovered as I was trying to imitate quickly. • Celebrate ‘Whoopie Day’ at Placido Domingo on the song I had chosen. The only person who knew of Dike on August 5. this voice was the church accompanist, Sandie Stumberg, who heard it when • The Grant Tall Corn Maids 4-H we rehearsed last week. 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Krull Family Reunion Calendar of events The Krull family reunion will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Grundy Community Center Aplinton City Park at 12:00 noon. Potluck, drinks will be provided. Friday • Grundy Comm. Center – No Walking July 31 Exercise, 9:00 a.m., Legion Room Congregate Meals, 11:30 A.M., Legion Room

Creighton Dean's Saturday • Grundy Comm. Center – Hambly/Baker wedding List named August 1 reception, Wilts Room OMAHA, NE — Shelby Dirks Sunday • Grundy Comm. Center – Baker Family, Wilts Room of Grundy Center, a freshman in the August 2 College of Nursing was named to the Creighton University Dean's List for Monday • Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts spring 2015. August 3 Room Full-time students who earn a 3.5 Exercise, 9:00 a.m., Legion Room Congregate Meals, 11:30 A.M., Wilts Room grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean's Tuesday • Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m - 4 p.m., Wilts List. August 4 Room Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room University of Wednesday • Grundy Comm. Center – Walking. 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts August 5 Room Iowa Dean's List Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room IOWA CITY — Students from 70th Class Reunion held Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room your area have been named to the The Grundy Center graduating class of 1945 is pictured during their reunion that was held on July 11th, Thursday • Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Dean's List for the 2015 spring se- 2015 at Johnny Ray’s. There were 12 classmates in attendance. Those attending were front row-Doris Meyer Kuhlman, Doris Abels Beuttler, Hank Mol and Harvey Rabenberg. In the back row is Mabel Mooty Bockes, August 6 Room mester. Those students are: Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room Kayla Benjamin of Conrad Margie Ralston Reynolds, Lillian Bergman Appel, Donald Luchtenburg, Harry Lee Lynch, Leon Sonken and Phyllis Huber Modlin. Daniel Nielsen of Dike Elena Bruess of New Hartford Put your event in the Grundy Center Community Calendar! Ethan Stancliffe of New Hartford 319-824-6958 • [email protected]

Nutrition site menu Friday, July 31 — Tuna Noodle enter heatre s Casserole, Parslied Carrots, Lima C T ’ Reel-to-Reel Beans, Wheat Bread/Margarine, At the Center Theatre on Friday, will be shown in 2D instead of 3D. Mandarin Oranges July 31 at 7p.m. will be the family/ The story of Universal Pictures Monday, August 3 — Cranberry animated Inside Out 2D. This movie and Illumination Entertainment’s Dijon Chicken, Garden Rice Med- is rated PG, running approximately Minions 3D begins at the dawn of ley, Spinach, Multi Grain Bread/ 95 minutes in length. At 7:30 will time. Starting as single-celled yel- Margarine, Fresh Fruit be the family/animated Minions 3D. low organisms, Minions through the Tuesday, August 4 — Beef & This movie is rated PG, running ap- age have perpetually served the most Noodle Casserole, Glazed Carrots, proximately 95 minutes in length. despicable of masters, but are unsuc- Tossed Salad with Dressing, Multi There will be 2:00 pm matinees of cessful at keeping these masters. But Grain Bread/Margarine, Tropical both movies on Saturday, August 1. one Minion named Kevin has a plan, Fruit *FRIDAYS ARE 50 cent Fridays and he – alongside teenage rebel Wednesday, August 5 — Pork 45th Class reunion held at the Center Theatre! receive your Stuart and lovable little Bob – ven- with Supreme Sauce, Red Roasted The Grundy Center Class of 1970 had their 45th class reunion on Friday July 10th at the Grundy Commu- choice of MEDIUM popcorn or any tures out into the world to find a new Potatoes, Italian Vegetable Blend, nity Center. There were 38 classmates attending out of a class of 88, with 53 total people in attendance. The drink for just 50 cents!* evil boss for his brethren to follow. Multi Grain Bread/Margarine, Bread classmates in the photo are First row: Deb Ralston, Becky Haren Nederhoff. Carol Bokholt Winkler, Joleen The huge box office hit from Walt The trio embarks upon a thrilling Pudding with Glaze Harken Nutting, Susan Peters Perkins, Sandi VanDeest Schmeising, Diane Kelderman Thorn, Brenda Rust Disney Pictures and Pixar Anima- journey that ultimately leads them O’Beirne. Second row: Daryl Bee, Valerie Wrage Kruse, Stephanie Ehmen Harders, Sally Albright Len- Thursday, August 6 — Beef Patty tion, Inside Out, is set in the head to their next potential master, Scarlet with Gravy, Garlic Whipped Pota- nard, Betty Calton Heeren, Becky Moats Anderson, Connie Cassman Hensley, Nancy Kahl Fairbanks, Doug Hawn, Beth Stock Palmer, Beth Fonken, Beth Brockway Bockes. Third row: David Heap, Alan Beenken, Jim of a young girl, Riley, where five Overkill (Academy Award® winner toes, California Veggie Blend, Multi emotions - Joy, Anger, Disgust, Sandra Bullock), the world’s first- Grain Bread/Margarine, Fresh Ba- Heeren, Charlie Roth, Brad Shoemaker, Jim Moeller, Randy Copeman, Gary Mulford, Janet Schultz Ekvall, Kay Ash (hidden). Fourth row: Bob Sparenberg, Gail Koobs, Curt Getting, Roger Bockes, Roland Dew, Jim Fear and Sadness, try to lead the girl ever female super-villain. They trav- nana Rowlette, Doug Sietsema through her life. Growing up can be el from frigid Antarctica to 1960s For more information, to re- a bumpy road and it's no exception New York City, ending in modern serve a place or order a meal, call for Riley, who is uprooted from her London, where they must face their the Grundy Center Senior Center at Midwest life when her father starts biggest challenge to date: saving all (319) 824-3843. AAUW officers elected Lincoln Jr Farmers hold meetings a new job in San Francisco. Like all of Minionkind...from annihilation. AAUW-Cedar Falls recently The Lincoln Jr Farmers 4-H Club bing alcohol, water and food color- of us, Riley is guided by her emo- Don’t miss one of the summer’s big- elected officers to their board of meeting was held June 14, 2015. ing in a mason jar. tions – Joy (Amy Poehler), Fear gest family movies, Minions 3D at directors. Elected were Presidents (Bill Hader), Anger (Lewis Black), the Center Theatre this week! News from Ivester Jane Close and Bonnie Smith, Presi- The meeting was called to order at The Lincoln Jr Farmers 4-H Club 3:39 PM. Pledge of Allegiance was meeting was held July 12, 2015. The Disgust (Mindy Kaling) and Sadness For the most up-to-date movie AUGUST 2 dents Elect Joan Bunkofske and recited. The Treasurer’s report was was called to order at 3:45 PM by (Phyllis Smith). The emotions live in information, please check out our There will be no services at Arleen Cook, Vice Presidents for Headquarters, the control center in- new website at www.grundycenter- Ivester on August 2. Please join us in Membership Liz Poole and Julie given. President Rachel Pakala. Pledge of Des Moines at the West Des Moines Rathmell, Vice Presidents for Fun- For Old Business, the greenhouse Allegiance was recited. side Riley’s mind, where they help theatre.com. If you are interested in Christian Church for District Con- draising Nancy Hasenwinkel and trip will be attempted again when the For Old Business, fair clean-up/ advise her through everyday life. As gift certificates to the Center The- ference. Sandy Lawry and Treasurer Jodi weather is cooler. The county fair set up will be this Saturday, July 18 Riley and her emotions struggle to atre, they may be purchased at GNB July 31 – District Board Meeting, Bergmann. Other board members poultry show has been modified this at 9AM. There will be some chang- adjust to a new life in San Francisco, bank locations during the day or at Moderator Message, and ice cream are Vice Presidents for Program year due to the Avian Influenza. Live es, with rabbits being shown in the turmoil ensues in Headquarters. Al- the Center Theatre during evening social. Ardelle Brown and Carol Hedberg, birds will not be shown, but pictures poultry building. though Joy, Riley's main and most business hours. Secretary Anne Schuessler, Public August 1 – Business sessions, and more interaction with the judge For New Business, there will be a important emotion, tries to keep election of District Board members, Policy Director Pam Hays and Lead- things positive, the emotions conflict ership Development Director Mau- will be used to judge the birds. Fair fair parade this year with the theme; and Auction. entries for livestock and certain non- Ignite Your Imagination. It will be on how best to navigate a new city, August 2 – Worship Service with reen White. AAUW is an organiza- livestock exhibits are due July 1. held Wednesday, July 22 beginning house and school. Inside Out, which the Christian Church, featuring Sean tion that advocates for women and Advertising quickly earned over $300 million in Kirchner music and reorganizing girls. Additional information may be Stall and cage fees are due with fair at 5:30. Our club needs people to District Board. found at cedarfalls-ia.aauw.net. entries. The omelet breakfast was a watch the Non-Livestock building only a few weeks, has been highly deadline is: DEACONS big success with over 1500 served. at fair during different time slots. We acclaimed as bold, sweet, funny, 10 a.m. Monday! Deacons on call: For New Business, County Coun- will participate with a club entry. We therapeutic and a little heartbreaking August 6-7 : Marlene Dickerson A Note About Weddings cil business was discussed. Fair were contacted for help by the blood with lots of laughs and a smart story- (319) 824-6958 and Alice Draper Weddings are times of check-ins were discussed. Next club drive. It will be July 29. line for kids and adults both. Please August 8-9 : Daniel Butler and celebration­ for family and meeting will be held July 12. The The meeting was adjourned on note that this week INSIDE OUT Vicki Draper friends. The Grundy Register meeting was adjourned and 4-H a motion by Belle and second by August 10 : Anisa Smith and wants to share this special Pledge was recited. Blaine. 4-H Pledge was recited. A Joyce Moats event with our readers, but There was a group activity where box oven project was done. VISITORS we need your help. thermometers were made with rub- Counselors from Camp Pine Wedding information and Lake were in attendance at worship a photograph should be sub- service. Middler Camp is this week. mitted for publication within Matt Tobias, Gabe and Grace, eight weeks of the ceremo- Tom Grove and June and Chuck ny. We can use a color proof Grove were visitors of the Butler and photograph, as it will not be Jeralyn’s School of Dance Tobias families. damaged in any way. 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MATINEE FOR BOTH MOVIES ON SAT., AUGUST 1 * Certified Teacher Free Recitals * 7:30 pm – CENTER THEATRE 37 years CENTER THEATRE For More Information Call Teaching Friday- Wednesday 602 6027th St., 7th Grundy St • Grundy Center • Center1-800-682-6345 • 1-800-682-6345 641-751-4875 Experience * 3:15 pm – Saturday Matinee www.grundycentertheatre.comwww.grundycentertheatre.com www.jeralynsschoolofdance.com * 1:30 pm – Sunday Matinee 6 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Grundy NEWS Register www.thegrundyregister.com Grundy Center Junior Golf Classic 2015 Grundy Center Junior Golf Classic Results GRUNDY CENTER — Thirty- Seven players teed it up in the three area youth competed in the boys’ 11-12 division, where Kaden 25th annual Junior Golf Classic held Campbell, from Parkersburg, was on Thursday, July 23 at Town and alone atop the leaderboard at the end Country Golf Course in Grundy of the day. His round of 49 edged Center. The tournament featured out Grundy Center’s Dexter White- four age divisions (8-10, 11-12, 13- hill’s 50 by one stroke. Other scores 14, 15-17) for both boy and girl in this division were Ashton Martens competitors. High school golfers 54, Sloan Klar 57, Sam Bingman 64, played 18 holes while ages 14 and Cade Weber 74 and Conner Koch 79. younger played nine holes. Plaques A tight race also went down in were awarded to the top two place the girls’ 11-12 division, where nine finishers in the older divisions; med- strokes separated the three players. als were given to each participant in Winner Lauren Krausman shot a 71, the 8-10 age group. beating classmate Lyndi Bowen’s 76 This was the lowest number of by five strokes. Both girls finished participants in the 25-year history of ahead of third place finisher Amy the event. Postponement of the event Cox, who shot an 80. from last Thursday due to rain con- The largest division was the 8-10 tributed to that along with the event boys’ division where 11 players vied Lauren Krausman, Lyndi Bowen and Amy Cox competed in the girls’ being rescheduled during Grundy for top honors. Will Steege of Park- Austin Burroughs and Jesper Holke-Farnam were the top finishers in 11- and 12-year-old division. County Fair week. Despite the low ersburg ended on top with a 47. Next the boys’ 15- to 17-year-old division. Burroughs was also crowned 15- to numbers, Chairperson Rick Schup- in line were Stuart Whitehill and 17-year-old club champion. bach labeled the event a success. Judd Jirovsky, with each shooting “Anytime you can see young kids a 50. Others scores in the division get involved with the great game of included Preston Martens 56,Caleb golf and combine that with fantastic Campbell 58,Cormick Steege shot weather it is an awesome day,” he 59, Jalen Kirkpatrick 65, Evan Bing- said. “I have been doing this for 25 man 66, Tate Jirovsky 68, Matthew years and I love to see the kids’ ex- Cox 77, Julian Lamp 80 citement to play, as many are play- Finally, in the girls 8-10 division ing in their first tournament ever.” Abbie Lindeman topped the field of The boys 15-17 age division con- three with a score of 65. Her victory sisted of three members of the fifth- was by two strokes over good friend place state tournament Spartan golf and fellow competitor Jordan Laun- team from this past year. Leading the stein, who carded a 67. Ashlyn Kui- way was Austin Burroughs shooting per rounded out the division with a an 80, followed by Jesper-Holke- score of 83 Farnam’s 84. The third-place fin- Green Belt Bank and Trust served isher was Jared Freeman with an 88. as sponsor of this year’s event. In the girls’ 15-17 age division, Members of the Junior Classic Com- all three participants were members mittee looks forward to a long part- of the Lady Spartan state champion- nership with them to help strengthen ship golf team of 2015. Grundy Cen- our commitment to promote youth ter’s Kate Ross shot a 95 for the win- golf in our community and beyond. Kaden Campbell and Dexter Whitehill were the top finishers in the boys’ ning score. Reagan Derrick shot a The tournament committee would 11- and 12-year-old division. 102 to claim second place. Jill Itzen like to express their deep and sincere rounded out the scoring with a 116. appreciation to Town and Country Andy Cox shot a 52 to win the Golf Course and Joni Rhode for their boys’ 13-14 age division. Cox beat assistance on the day and continued Kate Ross and Reagan Derrick were the top finishers in the girls’ 15- to runner-up Tanner Van Zuuk, who support of junior golf. Also, thanks 17-year-old division. Ross was also crowned club champion. shot 82. These two were the only to all the players for their participa- two competitors in this division. tion in this event. Finally, a huge Josie Holke-Farnam was the only thank you goes to parents, commit- girl in the 13-14 age division. She tee members and other community shot a 54 and shows great promise members who served as scorers for as she enters the Grundy Center girls the tournament. program as a freshman next season.

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Matthew Cox, Julian Lamp, Evan Bingman Stuart Whitehill and Pres- ton Martens were among 11 boys competing in the 8- to 10-year-old divi- Dike Notes sion. By DIANE PAIGE About town I find time to visit the Kwik Star Hartford they detoured to Dike and several times a day and on many of were excited to spend the night with Top finishers in the boys’ 13- and 14-year-old tournament were Andy those brief outings I find news -wor Carolyn. Their early Thursday morn- Cox and Tanner Van Zuuk. Cox was also crowned 13- to 14-year-old thy stories. Today on one such drive ing departure got them back on the club champion. I drove past the home of Brian and route to Hiawatha and yes they avoid- Mary Corwin. I have seen them many ed the Friday hard rain. One thing times enjoying time in the lawn chairs Justin liked about his equipment was and tonight before dark I recognized the oversized tent that housed their the company sharing the beautiful bikes as well as themselves. He re- outdoor evening. Of course I stopped ceived many comments on his good and It was none other than a Murphy choice of tent. I always wondered boy, Justin with his Mother Carolyn. how you could park a bike and find it Justin and his 14 year old son Aid- again. The end of the ride took them an came to Dike from their home in to Davenport where Brian and Mary Richmond Virginia. Justin and Aidan transported equipment, bikes and men Tate Jirovsky, Jalen Kirkpatrick, Judd Jirovsky, Will Steege, Cormick arrived in Dike last week and plans back to Dike. Steege and Caleb Campbell were among 11 boys competing in the 8- to were in place for Brian and Mary to Justin thought this was a great 10-year-old division. transport them to Sioux City for the way to celebrate his August 9th, 50th start of their Ragbrai experience. Two birthday. The boys enjoyed the ride bikes one large tent and money for and Carolyn is always glad to have pork chops and pie. Aidan and Justin the kids home for visits. were early morning riders and were Justin and Aiden left Dike on always off the route and camped be- Monday to drive back to Richmond Abbie Lindeman, Jordan Launstein and Ashlyn Kuiper competed in the girls’ 8- to 10-year-old division. fore dark. Half way thru the route, A Virginia to share their stories with group of 100 Air Force personal were Justin's wife, Gay Ann and daughter on the ride and they took notice of Allanah. how Aidan was usually a lead rider Safe travels to you Justin and Konken Electric, Inc. and they presented him with a Special Aidan and we'll leave the lights on for Since 1973 Operations Air Force bracelet. you here in Dike!! Farm, Residential, Commercial When the boys made it to New Grundy CEntEr 319-824-3150 dIKE 319-989-2155 Advertise in The Grundy Register rEInbECK 319-788-3150 C l a s s i f i e d s ! Josie Holke-Farnam won the girls’ 13- and 14-year-old division and was crowned girls’ 11- to 14-year-old club champion.

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It looks like after today, we Iowa. None of those amenities can should have some consecutive days have 'broken ground' prior to ap- of nice weather ahead. plying. We are hoping to submit an Recently, State Bank stepped application for $80,000-$100,000. forward and partnered with us as a We would now the outcome of the Major Sponsor! Their commitment Vision Iowa Grant in January 2016. Wolverine Golf Outing of $25,000 will result in the remain- That being said, we will aim to put And the winning team of Royce Weber and Sean Morgan take the hon- ing ball diamond to be named in those amenities in place during the Farmer’s Co-Op dry fertilizer ors with a score of 65. Fifty two players entered the 2 person best shot on State Bank's honor. Branch man- spring/summer of 2016. July 19 2015. The two person teams had great weather and a beautiful ager Linda Ohrt was instrumental in Currently, we have $415,000 building nears completion golf course . The outing raised 2000.00 dollars for the football and bas- obtaining this level of sponsorship deposited with $20,000 committed DIKE — The dry fertilizer build- A highly efficient air control system ketball sports. Chad Meester, Mike Soppe and Greg Moore will continue so please thank her for her fantas- from the Black Hawk County Gam- ing at the Farmer’s Co-Op in Dike is is installed to control dust. The back to make this an annual event. tic effort and belief in our project. ing association, $25,000 from State in its final stage of completion. side interior is for the loading of the With State Bank's contribution all Bank, and $15,000 from Peoples Co-op officials are readying the finalized fertilizer product. Ready four ball diamonds now have Major Savings Bank (remaining portion building for an open house, and for the farm. All automated state of Sponsors attached to them. We still of the $30,000 pledged). I've been Grundy Register Dike Correspon- the art equipment with safety regula- Birthdays Dates for Dike have naming rights available to the careful to only quote what we have dent Diane Paige was invited for a tion in place. shelter house/s, playground, fitness deposited thus far, but I think the sneak peak of the new building. The community will be invited to Thursday, July 30: Mary Jo Thursday, July 30 racks, and some other smaller ame- committed dollars listed here are Paige's tour started with putting attend the open house. Watch the pa- Schreck My calendar has this wording nities. Please talk with any of our secure which will bring our total to on the florescent safety vests and en- per for that date and time. Friday, July 31: Erica Hill, "Dead Week" Steering Committee members if in- $475,000. More later this week on tering the dry fertilizer building with Paige said Farmer’s Co-op offi- Damien Bennett Lets see if we can prove it wrong. terested in discussing those options. the result of the RJ McElroy Trust employees Steve Tritle, Larry Hen- cials have been very willing to take Saturday, August 1: Barb Rich, Friday, July 31 Timelines: We will work to com- grant application, which could add a ningsen, Nick Wangsness, Commu- time to answer her questions about Dave Boike, Amanda Erpelding, TGIF plete the diamonds, dugouts, instal- $25,000 challenge grant to the totals. nications Director Laura Underwood any and all concerns. She said the Ted Stanbough, Cindy Weber, Mer- Pack the car or camper and plan a lation of scoreboards, etc... this fall. and Vern Sires. public hearing meeting held last lin Chapman picnic close to home. The different compartments and week was another chance to learn Sunday, August 2: Sara Dall Han- Saturday, August 1 or bins will soon be filled with the more about project one and project sen, John Greer The Saturday before Watermelon Hansen to be inducted into needed ingredients for farm fertiliz- two, liquid fertilizer and that Farm- Monday, August 3: Kathi Paige, Day. er. The center between the fertilizer er’s Co-op has committed to contin- Mary Ann Ehmen, Eric Andersen, Sunday, August 2 National Dirt Track Hall of Fame storage bins and the mixers is where ue their efforts to keep the commu- Beth Andersen Local church services the trucks will bring in supplies. The nity involved and informed in each Tuesday, August 4: Barnabas Dinner with the family Curt Hansen, with his family and Florida and Thunder Bay Ontario opposite of the building is filled with step of their improvements. Nielsen Monday, August 3 friends, will be traveling to Walton, Canada. With over 300 wins total, the stainless steel mixing containers. Thursday, August 6: Matt Rek- Work day, start with a smile. Kentucky the weekend of August 8th he averaged racing 75 to 85 shows ers, Jeanna North, Larry Dufel, Joan Bring on any news stories, I'm where he will be inducted into the a year. Thuesen waiting. National Dirt Track Hall of Fame. Curt credits his Dad for his love of Tuesday, August 4 He is the 9th Iowan to receive this racing. The Hansen family attended Watermelon Day Committies are meeting making honor since the inception of the Hall many IMCA Late Model races in the August 7th is the start of the ac- last minute plans for Watermelon of Fame in 2000. Iowa (considered 1950's throughout Iowa. Curt had a tivities for 2015 Watermelon Day The Grundy day the hot bed of dirt track racing) has dedicated pit crew during his career. August 8th. News tip? Wednesday, August 5 more members in the H.O.F. than Dad Mervin, brother Craig, cousins Water Fights a movie and live Kids lunch at City hall any other state. Phil & Jon, best friend Lane Jensen, music get the week end moving. Register Ladies golf evening Curt raced from 1964 to 1981 and Craig DeBerg, Jim Campbell, Ron & Saturday Morning has breakfast Let us know! Thursday, August 6 then again from 1996 to 2001 with Tom Greiner and brother-in-law Ron at the school and have lunch with Deadline (319) 824-6958 News paper day his son Bobby, winning races in 5 Dreesman. the Lions at the Memorial building Mens golf evening different decades. In the prime of His racing career just wasn't about starting at 11:30. 10 a.m. Monday [email protected] his career, Curt not only raced in the the wins, but all the great people he Runners, On your mark, get set Midwest, but won races in Deland, met and all the places he traveled go. 7:00am Saturday Check out the schedule of events (319) 824-6958 Church Worship Services as the day progresses. 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A case can go cold weeks, months or is a year-long collaborative effort by Iowa news these victims. even years after the death. organizations to revisit some of the most brutal and And it can be reopened if new evidence is in- mystifying homicides Beginning in Iowa’s todayhistory. and in Victims likeLack, Brown who University was murdered ofgraduate July on 13, the Adam 2008 night troduced. There is nomurder. statute of limitations on

Jody Ewing at her home in Onawa on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Ewing is the founder of Iowa Cold Cases, a website dedicated to cold cases around the state. Originally started as part of a reporting project, Ewing found herself in shock when she had to put her own father, pictured in the portrait above her, on the website after he was killed in an explosion. Woman crusades to publicize Iowa’s unsolved murders formation from people — mainly with kindness convenient “patsy” for the person she suspects Jody Ewing’s passion for victims’ families, for and a listening ear — and family members will aft er looking at autopsy photos and seeing mys- justice led her to create Iowa Cold Cases. get investigative fi les from authorities and fax terious burns on the girl’s chest inconsistent them to her. with a fi re. It’s not just empathy that keeps Ewing going, Th at’s how she got the autopsy report of Kim She doesn’t take credit for solving crimes but MIKE KILEN, Des Moines Register but a quiet outrage in the pursuit of unrealized Loose, who reportedly fell out the door of a feels like she has played a part. [email protected] justice. moving car in 1998 in Scott County. Authori- For example, Holly Rae Durban’s case in ties there say the death was ruled an accident, Shenandoah went cold before Ewing talked to She was writing book reviews for a Sioux City She talked to Veronica Lack of Waukee on the and it has never been investigated as a homi- Durban’s sister, who said it was Holly’s boy- newspaper, which even 10 years ago wasn’t con- telephone for hours the other night. She is the cide. But Ewing studied the information and a friend who killed her in 2009. Ewing posted the sidered eye-grabbing material for the masses. mother of Adam Lack, a death chronicled ex- photograph of the accident scene sent by the story, and a couple of years later, Brian Davis An editor asked her to take on a series of cold tensively on her website. family. She came to the conclusion the injuries was charged. Last February, he was convicted of cases — unsolved murders — the kind you see Veronica Lack said her family was involved to Loose’s body and what killed her were incon- fi rst-degree murder. on TV shows. People love that stuff . in a longtime dispute with Mitchell County sistent with that story. “None of the information (on her website) With three unfi nished novels in a drawer, Jody landowners over water runoff that she claimed One of the three young men at the scene of the were we able to use in the case, but it did help Ewing could hardly turn down an assignment. fouled the environment and harmed their farm accident disappeared the next day and was later keep the case in the public so they don’t forget And when she heard about Donna Sue Davis, in the county. It got ugly, she told the Register, found dead in the river aft er leaping off a bridge. about the victim,” said Darrell Simmons, a DCI there was no going back to writing about books. and the family was bullied. But Ewing took some of the information off special agent. “We do what we can until we reach Th e 21-month-old toddler with clear blue eyes Adam Lack, 33, a Brown University gradu- her website because she was concerned about a dead end, but sometimes we need more infor- and curly blond hair was snatched from a crib in ate with expertise in environmental issues, had future suspects using it to change their state- mation, so what Jody does is a huge benefi t .” her home in a working-class Sioux City neigh- enough one night in July 2008, and went out to ments to authorities. It doesn’t come without risks, perceived or borhood and later raped, sodomized, beaten investigate an intruder on the family land, his In another case, Ewing is so convinced a killer otherwise. In the middle of one dark night, she and killed from a severe blow to the head. Her mother said. He rolled his pickup negotiating a is living in a northeast Iowa community that she answered the phone to hear this: “I didn’t kill killer was never found. curve, was pinned in the vehicle and found dead put his name on hidden metadata, so when peo- Michelle.” Another time she heard a voice over “I couldn’t believe in 1955 that someone several hours later. Veronica Lack shared photo- ple search for his name online, her Iowa Cold the phone tell her about two men who got away could commit such a heinous crime and not be graphs of the scene with Ewing and information Cases website comes up. with a murder, had changed their names, and caught,” Ewing said. are now successful residents in an Iowa town. Ewing ached for Donna Sue and the other vic- She looked up the names and photographs and, tims. Th oughts of their still-free murderers kept sure enough, they were the same two men in her up at night. images of leading suspects in her research. Th e Onawa woman launched Iowa Cold Cas- es (iowacoldcases.org) to document each case, Ewing locks all her doors now. She is consid- so those victims would be remembered, and ering taking training on the proper fi ring of a their assailants would be kept sweating. People gun. She uses a code name to protect one man fl ooded her website, asking if she could fea- who said he’s been threatened aft er he came to ture their fallen family member. She eventually her with information that he witnessed a cold worked on it full time as it grew to 540 cases. case murder. Starting today, Iowa newspapers across the “I never used to be this paranoid,” Ewing said. state are launching a project dedicated to telling “But I’ve seen people killed over such small the stories of Iowa’s unsolved homicides. Ewing, things. I try to put myself in the position if I was 56, still haunted by justice not yet served, is a threatened. Could I shoot someone? I could not reliable guide through these mysteries. go out and murder someone. What fascinates me In addition to writing on her website, Ewing is that most people can get away with murder.” has been a constant voice in the ear of Iowa law Which brings her back to the case of little enforcement offi cials and acts as a buff er be- Donna Sue Davis. tween them and family members who are oft en Jody Ewing opens a letter from someone asking for her help on a cold case at her home in Onawa on Thursday, June 25, 2015. Ewing Th e mystery obsessed her. She begged a police frustrated with their eff orts. receives countless letters and emails a day asking for help. captain to tell her who she thought might have To them, Ewing is the person who will still lis- done it. She studied the crime, drew maps of the ten, the one who hasn’t given up hope. to suggest that his death was no accident. “I push the envelope. If I’m safe, I push it neighborhood, interviewed everyone she could “If you could hear the voices of these family “She is looking for justice in our family’s case. more,” Ewing said. “One woman said she was — and never wrote about the case. It was too members ....” Ewing said. And there are hundreds that need justice in going to sue me for slander.” important to her to share it yet. Iowa that are just being put on a shelf,” Lack said. She said she didn’t worry because the wom- Years later, her research fi le on the case bulged She taps away at her computer through the “Jody gives people a voice who know something an was too ignorant to realize that if what she to several inches thick. night. She didn’t sleep at all before a recent in- about the crime, a way to make contact that is writes on her web site is wrong, it would be libel. Th rough her research, Ewing is convinced she terview in her Sioux City home, whose front not so public. She is not only helping families knew the killer, confi rmed privately by law en- room is equipped with a large desk bulging with deal with it, but hopefully one day bring justice. Ewing couldn’t fathom the twist of fate when forcement, and knew where he lived. She tried deep case fi les. She’s at least giving us hope.” her own stepfather ended up on her web- to come up with a reason to knock on his door She works for no pay, oft en 16 hours a day. She Mitchell County Sheriff Greg Beaver said site. Earl Th elander died aft er copper thieves but didn’t before the elderly man died a few and her husband, Dennis, live sparsely on his Lack’s case was ruled a motor vehicle accident stripped the gas lines from a home he was pre- years ago. disability check aft er his stroke a year ago. Her because there was no indication it pointed to paring for renters in Onawa and a fi re broke out In the photographs used for his home’s sale, nonprofi t receives no grants, and she says she foul play. Authorities are not investigating it when he plugged in a fan. what she saw in the entrance made her sick: A gathers an average of only $500 a year in dona- further. “Eight years have passed,” Ewing’s mother, small table the size for a child and a box of crayons. tions. She even sold her truck. Th e website sometimes skirts on the thin lines Hope, said of the loss of her husband. “Money So she went to the place that Donna Sue was Ewing says the cases are like a puzzle you can’t of insinuation, naming people with links to the makes cases go cold. But people know. I’m sure last seen, sleeping in her crib. Th e family had quit working on. One can hardly ask her about victim or the crime scene who have never been other people Jody helped out have the same is- long moved away. A woman answered the door her own life; she diverts the conversation to one charged or offi cially listed as a suspect. sues. But you can’t wake up every morning ob- and, aft er hearing the story, asked Ewing if she unsolved case aft er another. “You have got to be careful what you put out sessed with it.” wanted to see the house. “I’ve never seen her have this kind of pas- there,” said Mike Motsinger, a special agent with Ewing can’t stop, just knowing the killers are “It was like being on a diff erent planet, like sion for anything else,” said sister Kim Berens the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. out there. seeing Ted Bundy’s home,” Ewing said. “I’d ob- of Sergeant Bluff . “Th is is all she has known for “Th ere is a diff erence between what someone She’s become friends with the mother of Jay- sessed over this for so many years.” 10 years. If you go to her house for coff ee, she said and having probable cause to charge some- mie Grahlman, who died in a fi re while being She entered the bedroom and stood motionless, goes through the pile of cases and starts telling one with it.” watched by her father and girlfriend in Cedar almost in a trance, looking out over the neighbor- us about them. To be honest, I ask her, ‘Can we Th at said, Motsinger follows up on tips from Rapids in 2003. A neighbor with a low IQ was hood where a man she believes once shuffl ed away talk about something besides cold cases?’ But Ewing. Family members will remember or tell charged and acquitted, but Ewing said he was a with a child but was never punished. it’s very personal to her.” her things police haven’t heard before. “I can’t Family members have subtly suggested she say it’s led to an arrest or anything, but it’s good take a paying job and, not so subtly, slipped her information,” he said. HOW TO HELP: Jody Ewing encourages information and tips at Iowa Cold Cases. employment want ads. Ewing says she has a knack for extracting in- Contact https://iowacoldcases.org/contact/ ‘We’d really like to have some answers’ The case of two missing cousins who were abducted in Evansdale in 2012 continues to frustrate investigators.

Getting away LYLE MULLER, IowaWatch.org maybe three months, we said, ‘no more HAVE A TIP: Call 855-300-TIPS (8477) or 319-232-6822 Evansdale Th e theories have been plenty. Most psychics, we’re not listening to them.’” with murder lead to nothing. Lyric Cook-Morrissey’s parents also Midwest killers identified only Yet, investigators keep listening because they have been in the news. Her father Dan- iel Morrissey is serving a 90-year pris- about half the time; public hope that hidden in the oft en-irrelevant informa- tion is a nugget that, crazy as it may seem at fi rst on term with a mandatory 30 years for interest a key in resolution. blush, will help them catch whoever killed Lyric multiple drug off enses, and mother Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Collins. Misty Cook-Morrissey is serving 10 JASON CLAYWORTH years for selling methamphetamine in Des Moines Register “I don’t want people to go, ‘Oh, they’ll think I’m crazy,’ and not call in,’” Evansdale Police Chief Jeff a separate case. [email protected] Jensen said. Investigators have not indicated Roughly a third of homicides in the U.S. go Cook-Morrissey, 10, and Collins, 8, were abduct- whether they believe the Morrisseys’ unsolved. ed near Meyers Lake in Evansdale on July 13, 2012. drug problems are a factor in the girls’ In the Midwest, it’s even less likely a killer Th e cousins’ bodies were found fi ve months later, deaths. will be caught: Just over half — 52 percent — on Dec. 5, 2012, in a wooded area 24 miles to the Th ey investigated Michael Klun- are identifi ed, according to FBI data referred north in rural Bremer County at Seven Bridges der, who had a history of abducting to as “clearance rates.” Wildlife Area. Iowa girls and women, in the case Criminologists and forensic death consul- “It frustrates me, it frustrates my department and but concluded last year that he was tants such as Jim Ad- anybody that’s working on it,” Jensen said of the not involved. Klunder committed cock estimate more three-year-old case with no resolution. “I mean, suicide in 2013 aft er abducting two than 200,000 homi- we’d really like to have some answers.” teenagers and killing one of them, cides have gone un- Investigators are keeping close to the vest any- Kathlynn Shepard, 15, of Dayton. solved in the United thing they learn that helps them in the case. Heath- Investigators’ eff orts to unlock in- States since 1980. er and Drew Collins, Elizabeth Collin’s parents, are formation led them to the National And the longer a fi ne with that. Center for Missing and Exploited case goes unsolved — Children in Alexandria, Virginia, “Th at guy’s going to be the only one to know how Undated provided photo of Lyric Cook-Morrissey, 10, the colder it becomes they murdered my daughter and niece,” Heather for advice in January. — the harder it is to James Adcock/Photo Th ey believe the killer or killers submitted Collins said. “So we asked (investigators) not to put who went missing from Evansdale on Friday, July 13, crack. out how (the girls) were killed.” were familiar with the Meyers Lake 2012. (Special to the Register) Advances in forensics and social media It’s a lesson learned from another high-profi le and Seven Bridges Wildlife Area have helped identify some killers, but the bit- abduction and murder of a young girl in 2005 — and with the children. Investigators ter truth for victims’ families is that the na- Evelyn Miller, 5. Th e big break in that case came also suspect whoever did this might tional clearance rate has remained relatively when the convicted killer, Casey Frederiksen, told be following news accounts of the static for more than 20 years. fellow prisoners in jail while serving time for child case. Why? pornography details about the death that had not Since the cousins’ deaths, the city “It’s a tough question to answer,” Adcock been made public. of Evansdale has turned a small is- said, noting the number of murders in the Coping with the loss is a day-by-day experience, land at Meyers Lake into Angels’ Park U.S. has dropped from around 25,000 in 1993 Heather Collins said. Memorial Island. It is a memorial not to 13,000 today. “We have half as many homi- “My husband and I wake up and we just pray ev- only to the girls but also to Evelyn cides. Why aren’t we solving more?” ery day for answers and for God just to give us peaceMiller; Donnisha Hill, a 13-year-old Adcock, a longtime law enforcement in- and calmness, and to guide us through the day,” sheWaterloo girl abducted in 2006 and structor and author of several cold case books, said. “And to help our children get through anotherfound murdered in Illinois; and Lind- says the answer is tied to a complex web of is- day without their sister because they honestly, truly say Nichols, 22, murdered in March sues. Among the hurdles to fi nding justice, he miss her every day.” 2012 in Jesup by her boyfriend. said: too little money for law enforcement in- Th e Collinses have three other children. Th e fam- “Th is community took a hard hit vestigations, witnesses’ fear of the killers and ily has kept a high public profi le with hopes that back in 2012,” Tom Nichols, Lindsay public apathy. doing so will help fi nd the killer or killers. Th ey’veNichols’ father, said. Th ere’s also something called the “white learned lessons along the way, one of them while Th e memorial helps, but will not woman syndrome,” a term used by social sci- searching for the girls when they were missing in bring closure, Heather Collins said. entists to explain the short-lived news cover- 2012. “We’ll have an answer to who did age and lack of public interest when murder “We paid a friend who has his pilot’s license to this to our niece and to our daugh- victims are members of minority groups. go up in the air to where a psychic said that they ter. But how you have closure when “If you are blonde and blue-eyed, you’re would be,” Heather Collins said. “Th ey weren’t someone did some horrifi c thing to most likely to get more attention from the there. We’ve done that many times. And then all your daughter, you know?,” she said. news media,” Adcock said. “And if you’re a of a sudden we just came to the conclusion aft er “Th ere’ll never be closure until it’s our Undated provided photo of Elizabeth Collins, 8, who day to meet her up in heaven.” prostitute or homeless, you’re also less like- went missing from Evansdale on July 13, 2012. ly to get attention from the news media and even potentially from the police. Th ese are (Special to the Register) what I call devalued victims.” From 2009 to 2011, Iowa had a special cold case unit that was part of the Iowa Depart- ment of Public Safety. But its two agents and a criminologist were reassigned aft er a federal grant, which pumped $500,000 into the pro- gram, ended. Th e state continues to follow up on leads in Tammy Zywicki cold case the roughly 160 cold cases that are part of the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation’s fi les. investigation nears 23 years But with no full-time staffi ng dedicated to it, far less time is spent seeking new leads, said Investigator says the case is still a priority for police Mike Motsinger, the special agent with the partment’s highest priorities. public safety department who was in charge STEPHEN GRUBER-MILLER, “We have had absolutely every resource of the cold case unit. Iowa City Press-Citizen at our disposal in this investigation,” Padilla Among the unit’s fi rst tasks in 2009 was to said, noting that the Vidocq Society’s advice evaluate and identify cases — some going Twenty-three years aft er Tammy Jo Zywicki’s death, has led to possible new suspects. back to the early 1960s — with evidence that her mother is trying to stay optimistic that investigators Zywicki’s older brother, Todd, said what could be tested for DNA. Of 40 cases tested, will solve the case. happened to his sister was so random and aw- 34 DNA profi les were identifi ed. Most did not “It’s been hard,” said JoAnn Zywicki. “It’s been really ful that identifying her killer won’t shed new result in a hit in a national DNA database of up and down, and it never really goes away.” light on a motive. felons, but are nonetheless critically import- Th e 21-year old Grinnell College student was return- “It’s not really a mystery as to why they did it: ant if law enforcement agents can match the ing to school from Evanston, Illinois, and should have just because they’re an evil person,” he said. samples to a suspect, Motsinger said. arrived in Grinnell on Aug. 23, 1992. Th at day, her car Before her abduction, Zywicki had been Th e results of some of the cold case work — a white Pontiac T1000 — was found abandoned in traveling back to college early to take presea- were made public in 2012 with the arrest Illinois. son photos of college sports teams for Andy and subsequent conviction of Robert “Gene” Th e next month, her body was found along Interstate Hamilton, Grinnell’s assistant sports informa- Pilcher. He pleaded guilty last year to murder 44 near Springfi eld, Missouri. Zywicki was wrapped tion director at the time. When her body was in the 1974 death of 17-year-old Mary Jayne in a red blanket, and her mouth was covered in duct found, her Canon 35mm camera and a unique Jones. Jones had been sexually assaulted and tape. She had been sexually assaulted and stabbed sev- wristwatch were gone. $ҕOHSKRWRRI7DPP\=\ZLFNL3KRWRSURYLGHG shot twice at a Wapello County farmhouse. en times in a circle around her heart, as well as once on “What’s amazing is no one really had an ac- Pilcher was questioned in Jones’ murder in her right arm. count of what happened and saw it,” Hamilton 1974 but didn’t face charges until DNA evi- JoAnn Zywicki said she’d been hopeful investigators said. “And that’s kind of tragic.” dence linked him to the killing. were making progress in the case aft er last fall enlist- A 14-member task force made “Th ese cases are important. Th ey aff ect a fam- ing the help of the Philadelphia-based Vidocq Society, up of offi cials from multiple states CALL IN TIPS: Anyone with any information about Tammy Zywic- ily forever,” Motsinger said. “You and I hear which is known for its interest in cold cases. JoAnn Zy- and FBI investigators was created to ki’s murder is urged to contact Illinois State Police Special Agent Jorge about these cases for a day, maybe a week. wicki said they turned up new leads that had long been solve the case, but disbanded in Feb- Fonseca at (815) 726-6377 Ext 286. But, until there is closure, that family is stuck overlooked. ruary 1993, citing a lack of progress. in that moment in time.” But now, she said, budget cuts are making it diffi cult One longtime suspect in the case was Lonnie Bier- which is voluminous — with a fi ne-toothed comb.” for the investigation to progress, frustrating her just brodt, a truck driver with a history of violent crime Despite the passage of time, support from friends, when she thought police might be able to fi nally close who came to authorities’ attention when an anony- classmates and strangers has grown stronger. More the case. mous caller described someone matching his descrip- than 1,000 people have signed a petition on Change. ISP Master Sgt. Jeff Padilla refuted claims that his tion seen with Tammy Jo Zywicki on the interstate as org requesting Illinois to release further information, budget had been cut and called the Zywicki case she struggled to fi x her car. eTh call- and more than 400 people are members of a Facebook one of his de- er said she later saw Bierbrodt’s wife page called “Who Killed Tammy Zywicki.” speaking about a watch her husband JoAnn Zywicki is encouraged by the support and said had given her that matched the de- her daughter’s case has helped draw attention to other scription of Zywicki’s watch. He cold cases. was questioned, but never charged. Todd Zywicki said he’s oft en reminded of his sister’s He died in 2002. absence in surprising ways. At 10 years old, Todd’s Padilla said investigators daughter has never known her aunt, but when the girl could not rule out Bierbrodt as a makes certain expressions, he’s reminded of Tammy’s suspect, but he believes Zywicki’s smile. Special Agent in Charge Mike Motsinger during a press confer- killer is still alive. And he’s excited “It’s just kind of interesting to see the similarities be- ence at the Iowa Department of Public Safety in 2010. Rodney by the current leads. tween my daughter and Tammy,” he said. White/The Des Moines Register “We are treating this in- Reach Stephen Gruber-Miller at 319-887-5407 or vestigation as a brand new inves- [email protected]. Follow him at @sgruber- tigation,” Padilla said. “We are miller. going over the entire case fi le —

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Track and Field day celebrates five years Grundy County District Court GRUNDY CENTER — This Lebo 16.70; 2) Ellery Luhring Softball throw — 1) Lauren year marked the fifth-annual 17.45. Buhrow 98-6; 2) Aleasia Bergman Cody Raymond Roberts, Scott Jay McDonald, Cedar Falls, Laura Jane Bunda, Fort Dodge, Grundy Center Youth Track & Field 200-meter dash — 1) Laney 78-5. Hudson, Driving while Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Event and 5K Walk/Run in memory Dole 36.83; 2) Carlie Willis 40.29. license denied, suspended, over), $119; over), $114; of Clint McMartin on Saturday, 400-meter dash — 1) Laney State Youth Track and Field canceled or revoked, $397.50; Maria D. Garcia Torres, Chicago, Loree R. Salvo, Eldora, Speeding, May 9. Over the past five years Dole 1:29.04. Meet Duane Thomas Wersinger, Ill., Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 55 and under zone (6-10 over), this event has provided local youth 4 x 100-meter relay — 1) Laney (June 13 @ Marshalltown) Wellsburg, Permitting unauthorized over), $114; $114; the opportunity to get excited about Dole, Ellery Luhring, Lucy Lebo, Boys’ 9-10 50-meter dash — 8) person to drive, $371.60; Courtney J. Brauer, Grundy Michael Francis Loecke, track and field in general. The Blessing Edittu 1:10.82. Cooper Hoy 8.47. Susan Miller Janssen, Wellsburg, Center, Speeding, 55 and under Manchester, Speeding, Over 55 zone Grundy Center local meet also Softball throw — 1) Ellery Boys’ 11-12 100-meter dash No valid driver’s license, $335; zone (6-10 over), $119; (6-10 over), $114; Sutorise Wright, Robbinsdale, Wade Allen Campbell, provides the first place participants Luhring 86-2 (new meet record); 2) — 7) Logan Knaack 14.59. George Woodrow Vonmock, Minn., Speeding, Over 55 zone Parkersburg, Speeding, 55 and Dakota Dunes, S.D., Speeding, Over the chance to compete at the state Lucy Lebo 73-6. Boys’ 9-10 200-meter dash (More than 20 over), $208.50; under zone (More than 20 over), 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; level in Marshalltown. This year Standing long jump — 1) — 6) Colin Gordon 33.63. Zachary Larry Zubrod, Cedar $186.50; Tyler Jacob Matthews, Swan, more than 17 youths participated in Laney Dole 5-11; 2) Carlie Willis Boys’ 9-10 400-meter dash Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone Paul James Waldron, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 the state meet in Marshalltown. 5-6. — 8) Clay Saak 1:17.45. (1-5 over), $100.50; Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and over), $114; The Grundy Center Track and Boys’ 11- and 12-year olds Boys’ 11-12 400-meter dash Amanda Grace Abbott, under zone (6-10 over), $119; Kay Ann Witt, Reinbeck, Field Day committee wishes to 100-meter dash — 1) — 2) Dayne Zinkula 1:07.05. Davenport, Speeding, Over 55 zone Julie Ann Ericson, West Des Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 thank the Grundy Center businesses Logan Knaack 14.13; 2) Dayne Boys’ 11-12 800-meter run — (6-10 over), $141; Moines, Speeding, 55 and under over), $119; and community members who Zinkula 14.28. 4) Soren Cleveland 2:47.28. Joshua James Studebaker, West zone (11-15 over), $173; Brian Dean Debower, Allison, have supported these events over 200-meter dash — 1) Reid Boys’ 13-14 1,600-meter run Des Moines, Registration violation, Selemani Ernest Wambuzi, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 the years which in return helped McMartin 34.31. — 7) Adam Hoy 6:58.54. $100.50; Arlington, Wash., Speeding, Over 55 over), $119; zone (6-10 over), $114; us reach our goal of funding the 400-meter dash — 1) Dayne Boys’ 9-10 4 x 100-meter relay Ryan Ross Dudzinski, Omaha, Kerry Wayne Bergman, Neb., Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 Trisha Marie Adolphs, Cedar Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and Clinton McMartin Scholarship Zinkula 1:10.3 (new meet record); — 4) Clay Saak, Tate Jirovsky, over), $141; Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone under zone (11-15 over), $173; Fund, which allows us to give 2) Logan Knaack 1:11.65. Colin Gordon, Kaden Lynch Jeffrey M. Krogull, Freeport, Ill., (11-15 over), $168; Phillip Johnathan Labrie, New scholarships to graduating students 800-meter run — 1) Soren 1:07.15. Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), Gavin William Dudden, Hartford, Speeding, 55 and under going into the teaching field. In Cleveland 2:55.90 (new meet Boys’ 11-12 4 x 100-meter $141; Reinbeck, Seat belt violation, zone (11-15 over), $168; addition, the sponsorship levels, 5K record); 2) Reid McMartin. relay — 3) Soren Cleveland, Logan Alyssa L. Llanos, Fon Du Lac, $127.50; Brett Allan Claussen, Carroll, participants, and t-shirt sales have 4 x 100-meter relay — 1) Logan Knaack, Cole Lehr, Dayne Zinkula Wis., Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 Veronica Jo Lear Butts, Lawton, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 provided us the opportunity to give Knaak, Soren Cleveland, Cole Lehr, 1:00.71. over), $141; Okla., Speeding, Over 55 zone over), $114; back to the Grundy Center School Dayne Zinkula 1:01.16 (new meet Boys’ 9-10 Softball throw — 7) Jamie Allen Treiber, Mapleton, (More than 20 over), $308; Todd Ole Mesenbrink, Dike, by donating the following over the record); 2) Tanner Hoeg, Trevor Tate Jirovsky 106-7. Seat belt violation, $161.25; Julie A. McCleeary, New Careless driving, $112.25; past years: McMartin, Cade Weber, Jayden Boys’ 11-12 Softball throw Dominique Lamar Fagan, Hartford, Operation of motor Joseph Ray Gorder, Cedar Falls, • Clinton McMartin Scholarship Bowles 1:07.81. — 5) Logan Knaack 5-11. Ankeny, Dark window/windshield, vehicle with expire license, $127.50; Operation of motor vehicle with $161.25; Julie A. McCleeary, New Fund; Softball throw — 1) Logan Boys’ 9-10 Standing long jump expired license, $127.50; Cale Gregory Greve, Waterloo, Hartford, Use of Electronic Device Loretta Lynn Arends, • Speakers for Spartan Stadium Knaack 152-10 (new meet record); — 4) Cooper Hoy 5-11. Operation without registration, (Age 18 or over), $100.50; Parkersburg, Speeding, 55 and in 2013; 2) Brayden Sawyer 144-2. Boys’ 11-12 Standing long $127.50; Paden Grant Rideway, under zone (11-15 over), $168; • 30 new hurdles in 2015; Standing long jump — 1) jump — 13) Dayne Zinkula 5-11. Donald Ray Livesay, Panora, Bondurant, Speeding, Over 55 zone Justin W. Glenney, Marshalltown, • Long jump pit rake in 2015; Dayne Zinkula 6-6; 2) Soren Girls’ 9-10 400-meter dash Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), (6-10 over), $119; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 • New sand for the long jump pit Cleveland 6-5. — 7) Laney Dole 1:23.13. $114; Robert James Richter, Sherrill, over), $119; in 2015; Girls’ 11- and 12-year olds Girls’ 11-12 400-meter dash Mitchell Ryan Benfer, Marion, Speeding (Road work zones, 1-10 Logan Allen Colson, Grundy • A play clock for the Football 100-meter dash — 1) Reece — 6) Bella Dolw 1:14.31. Violation financial liability coverage, over), $267.50; Center, Violation financial liability Stadium in 2015; Gordon 15.40; 2) Taylor Stahl Girls’ 9-10 4 x 100-meter relay $566.25; Austin Lee Schuster, Callender, coverage, $60; Remaining t-shirts are available. 15.64. — 4) Blessing Edittu, Laney Dole, Benjamin Allistair Terrell, Cedar Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), Mitchell Lee Ersland, Belmond, If you would like to purchase any 200-meter dash — 1) Abby Ellery Luhring, Lucy Lebo 1:09.64. Falls, Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 $114; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Delores Ann McCoy, Waukee, remaining t-shirts, please contact Hamann 30.72 (new meet record); Girls’ 9-10 Softball throw — 9) over), $148.50; over), $119; Ian Michael Allbee, Dows, Speeding, Over 55 zone (1-5 over), Jennifer Flater at bjflater@gmail. 2) Bella Dole 31.10. Ellery Luhring 73-8. Steven David Broihahn, $148.50; $87; Dubuque, Speeding, Over 55 zone com or at 515.229.6770. 400-meter dash — 1) Bella Girls’ 9-10 Standing long jump Cody Robert Johnson, Emily Rose Marie Leader, (More than 20 over), $206.75; Dole 1:13.59 (new meet record); 2) — 1) Laney Dole 6-4. Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and Davenport, Speeding, Over 55 zone Carly Nicole Kielman, Grundy Center Track and Abby Hamann 1:21.08. Girls’ 11-12 Standing long under zone (6-10 over), $119; (6-10 over), $119; Melbourne, Speeding, 55 and under Field Day 800-meter run — 1) Lainey jump — 14) Bella Dole 6-1 ¾. Melissa Rene Vandewalle, Jesus Fabian Guerrero Del Toro, zone (6-10 over), $119; (May 9 @ Grundy Center) Thoren 3:39.6. Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and Waterloo, Speeding, 55 and under Kenneth Ray Crane, Strawberry Boys’ 9- and 10-year-olds 4 x 100-meter relay — 1) Paiton 5K Youth Track and Field Day under zone (16-20 over), $186.50; zone (6-10 over), $119; Point, Speeding, 55 and under zone 50-meter dash — 1) Cooper Wallis, Abby Hamann, Reece (May 9 @ Grundy Center) Allen James Bush, Altoona, Chad Allan Purdy, Improper rear (11-15 over), $168; Hoy 7.36 (new meet record); 2) Gordon, Jayden Sawyer 1:05.92; 2) Girls’ age 9-and-under — 1) Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 lamp, $92; Mark Anthony Conklin, Detroit Dylan Knaack 8.12. Bella Dole, Lainey Thoren, Tayler Karlee Lynch 28:26. over), $229.50; Noah Kenneth Halcott, Lakeside, Lakes, Minn., Speeding, 55 and 100-meter dash — 1) Colin Stahl, Avery Dirks 1:06.34. Girls’ age 10-14 — 1) Paiton Jasper Linn Pickett, Boxholm, Calif., Speeding, 55 and under zone under zone (11-15 over), $168; (6-10 over), $119; Gordon 15.57; 2) Cooper Hoy Softball throw — 1) Jayden Wallis 23:45; 2) Emy Kracht 25:11; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Thomas Lee Soska, Cedar Falls, over), $141; Aleesa Kay Nutting, Cedar Falls, Maximum gross weight violation, 15.90. Sawyer 115-8; 2) Lainey Thoren 3) Sarah Lindeman 26.39. Lawrence U. Coleman, New Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 $384; 200-meter dash — 1) Colin 103-8. Women age 20-29 — 1) Gloucester, Maine, Speeding, Over over), $114; Larry James Dinsdale, Reinbeck, Gordon 34.93; 2) Justin Knaack Standing long jump — 1) Bella Danielle Schmidt 23:34 (overall 55 zone (6-10 over), $141; Eduardo Quintana, Los Angeles, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 36.03. Dole 6-3; 2) Paiton Wallis 5-8. female winner); 2) Kaylee Appel Jeffrey Adam Hammerand, Calif., Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; 400-meter dash — 1) Clay Saak Boys’ 13- and 14-year-old 25:41; 3) Michelle Ferguson 26:00. Cedar Rapids, Speeding, Over 55 over), $114; Rui Li, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 1:19.43; 2) Body Zinkula 1:20.7. 100-meter dash — 1) Caleb Women age 30-39 — 1) Karla zone (6-10 over), $148.50; Aaron John Burch, Cedar Falls, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; 4 x 100-meter relay — 1) Clay Kuiper 12.87 (new meet record). Haupt 24:00; 2) Kerri Lynch 28:26. Elizabeth A. Kruck, Waukesha, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Joann Faye Kadolph, Eldora, Saak, Tate Jirovsky, Kaden Lynch, 200-meter dash — 1) Caleb Women age 40-49 — 1) Natalie Wis., Violation financial liability over), $114; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Colin Gordon 1:08.28; 2) Brody Kuiper 26.20 (new meet record). Kracht 28:04; 2) Brandi Gordon coverage, $566.25; Javier Sanchez-Sanchez, over), $119; Zinkula, Braden Wallis, Preston 1,600-meter run — 1)m Ada 28:24; 3) Michelle Stahl 31.26. Sarah Ann Fulton, Waterloo, Marshalltown, Speeding, Over 55 Edward Lee Steyer, Ames, Martins, Drew Eilers 1:12.37. Hoy 6:54. Women age 50-59 — 1) Angie Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 zone (6-10 over), $119; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $141; Dean J. Kruger, Grundy Center, Softball throw — 1) Tate 4 x 100-meter relay — 1) Matt Dieken 25:00; 2) Linda Mackie over), $114; Sarah Jo Masker, Cedar Falls, Passing contrary to highway sign/ Ronald Edwin Swanson, Galt, Jorovsky 120-1; 2) Colin Gordon Jansen, Tanner VanZuuk, Nick 30:29. Violation financial liability coverage, marking, $195; Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 117-0. Asher, Caleb Kuiper 57.80 (new Boys age 9-and-under — 1) $573.75; Anne Marie Varney, Stout, over), $168; Standing long jump — 1) meet record). Drew Eilers 23:52; 2) Brayden Charles Gladden Davis, Conrad, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Timothy Tyrone Moses, Cooper Hoy 5-9; 2) Brayden Wallis Softball throw — 1) Nick Wallis 23:53. Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 over), $114; Waterloo, Speeding, 55 and under 5-7 ¾. Ascher 143-10; 2) Caleb Kuiper Boys age 10-14 — 1) Kenny over), $173; Jessie J. Westhoff, Guttenberg, zone (1-5 over), $87; Girls’ 9- and 10-year olds 136-0. Day 21:09 (overall winner); 2) Christopher Don Fortune- Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), Shane J. Strodtman, Indianapolis, 50-meter dash — 1) Ellery Standing long jump — 1) Matt Ashton Martens 23:35. Holland, Waterloo, Speeding (Road $119; Ind., Speeding, 55 and under zone Luhring 9.08; 2) Kate McMartin Jansen 7-7 ¾ (new meet record); 2) Men age 20-29 — 1) Dana work zones, 1-10 over), $267.50; Paul William Anton, Cedar Falls, (1-5 over), $87; 10.12. Nick Ascher 7-2 ½. Schmidt 21:23; 2) Jeff Knipmeyer Christopher Don Fortune- Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), Jarrett Stoner, Grundy Center, 100-meter dash — 1) Lucy Girls’ 13- and 14-year-old 21:59. Holland, Waterloo, Operation $119; Speeding, 55 and under zone (1-5 Cleodis L. Robinson, Arnold, Men age 30-39 — 1) David Voss without registration, $132.50; over), $92; Zachary Alexander Brown, Sioux Mo., Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 24:00. Bruce Darwin Bearinger, City, Speeding (Road work zones, over), $119; Oelwein, Speeding (Road work Men age 40-49 — 1) Grant 1-10 over), $267.50; Donald Wayne Dreesman, zones, 1-10 over, $267.50; McMartin 25:44. Kaitlin Lanae Korleski, Klemme, Eldora, Speeding, 55 and under Justin Ryan Bruce, St. Louis, Mo., News tip? Dark window/windshield, $127.50; zone (1-5 over), $87; Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 Editor’s Note: Results of the Morgan Rae Marx, Dike, Brandin James Frey, Parkersburg, over), $168; Let us know! meets were furnished to The Grundy Speeding, 55 and under zone (More Speeding, 55 and under zone (More Trista Kae Wolff, Aplington, (319) 824-6958 [email protected] Register July 27. than 20 over), $186.50; than 20 over), $222; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Randy Joseph Rausch, Dyersville, Michelle Rachel Davison, Des over), $114; Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Moines, $222; Frederick William Maifeld, over), $119; Tera Lynn Jackson, Bettendorf, Kesley, Speeding, 55 and under zone Ashlie Linn Bown, Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), (6-10 over), $114; Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and $114; Mitchell Dave Kluss, Boone, under zone (11-15 over), $173; Braden P. Heithoff, Reinbeck, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 Speeding, Over 55 zone (6-10 over), over), $119; $114; Darrell Curtis Cowden, Braden P. Heithoff, Reinbeck, Blooming Prairie, Wis., Speeding, Operation without registration, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $127.50; $119; Ryan Christopher Collins, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), Ryan J. Olson, Grundy Center, Failure to have valid driver’s license, $330; Ryan J. Olson, Grundy Center, Operation of motor vehicle with expired license, $127.50; Maddison Marie Kelley, Dike, Seat belt violation, $127.50.

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Postal Service ...... $225.00 GCMU O&M Fund...... 1,979.17 Cozy Van Llc ...... $2,119.50 Uline ...... $149.42 KCRG...... 1,489.60 Crest Healthcare Supply ...... $121.37 Unifirst ...... $26,362.79 KWWL...... 1,582.70 Crop Production Services ...... $437.63 United Ad Label ...... $233.91 NCTC...... 27,520.82 Crystal Bowl ...... $125.00 United States Post Office...... $220.00 NANP...... 25.00 Curbell Medical Products, Inc...... $833.19 Unitypoint At Home-Infusion...... $9,590.01 Showtime...... 285.48 Cvd Publishing ...... $90.00 Unitypoint Clinic ...... $6,120.00 Tower Dist-WGN...... 232.53 Datex-Ohmeda (Ge Healthcare) ...... $448.20 Unitypoint Health ...... $41,835.13 Windstream...... 458.52 David Lenninger Crna ...... $5,326.62 Unitypoint Health - Des Moines ...... $398.60 Black Hills Energy...... 251.60 Dell Marketing L.p...... $8,470.17 Universal Hospital Services ...... $225.00 Consortia...... 850.00 Dex Media East Llc ...... $46.00 Ups ...... $188.26 CFU...... 5,259.20 Direct Supply ...... $920.20 Usf Healthcare Consulting ...... $2,008.91 GC Chamber...... 300.00 Dj Orthopedics, Llc ...... $1,432.59 Verichem Laboratories Inc...... $1,409.00 Greg Cory...... 3.21 Dollar General ...... $144.56 Visa ...... $10,546.79 GCMU...... 171.07 Dorsey & Whitney Llp ...... $14,392.79 Vital Support Systems, Llc ...... $589.50 GCMU...... 803.98 Douglas M Cooper Llc ...... $1,352.00 Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey Llc.. $1,323.99 GNB Bank...... 27.70 Earthgrains Co ...... $1,044.45 Waterloo Bucks ...... $420.00 Heartland Coop...... 121.73 East Central Iowa Acute Care ...... $28,950.00 Weatherby Locums, Inc...... $29,167.56 INS...... 118.73 Eclipse News Review Ltd ...... $610.00 Weldon Photography ...... $103.00 Long Lines...... 10,754.70 Ecolab Pest Elimination Division...... $871.50 West Music Company Inc ...... $552.18 MonkeyTown...... 30.43 Ehrig, Joel ...... $100.00 Western Home Services ...... $12,501.00 NCTC...... 2,532.58 Electric Supply Of Marshalltow ...... $4,561.74 Wildflower ...... $184.00 Rovi Guides...... 527.77 Electronic Engineering ...... $131.60 Winninger Commercial ...... $750.00 True Value...... 16.56 Emily Reiners ...... $3,250.00 Woodman Controls Company ...... $3,174.38 VISA...... 448.20 Emp Inc ...... $213.80 Workflowone...... $1,918.29 Windstream...... 5.00 Emslrc ...... $20.00 Wright Medical Technology ...... $16,134.39 City of GC...... 11,325.94 Encompas Unlimited Inc ...... $62.75 Xygent, Inc ...... $39,117.80 Jeff Carson, Secretary Evoqua Water Technologies ...... $306.70 Young Plumbing & Heating ...... $3,157.50 Mary Harken, Treasurer Exactech U.s. Inc...... $423.00 Ziegler Inc ...... $619.50 Family Foods ...... $676.36 Zoll Medical Corporation Gpo ...... $127.66 Fed Ex ...... $119.46 Zones Inc ...... $3,512.29 Ferneau, Richard ...... $100.00 ...... Flower Farm & Bridal Affair ...... $37.00 Allen Memorial Hospital...... $2,350,943.66 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR Fox Ridge Winery, Llc ...... $100.00 Cardinal Health...... $136,137.09 GRUNDY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Frontier Landscaping Llc ...... $770.00 Grundy County Rec...... $9,062.52 Docket No. (Sale No.): 15-0323(1) Gc Youth Track & Field ...... $25.00 Mckesson Health...... $46,715.91 Court No. EQCV059195 Ge Healthcare ...... $5,697.00 East Central Iowa Acute Care...... $75,555.00 Special Execution Getinge Usa, Inc...... $16,207.32 Grundy County ...... $953,333.75 PLAINTIFF: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. Gladbrook Corn Carnival Corp ...... $150.00 ...... VS. Gladbrook Gals & Guys ...... $100.00 ...... DEFENDANTS: CORY S ISAACSON - IN Gladbrook- Reinbeck Dfs ...... $100.00 ...... REM; AMBER ISAACSON aka AMBER D. Global Center For Resiliency ...... $2,750.00 Grand Total...... $5,180,807.46 ISAACSON - IN REM; SPOUSE OF CORY S. Gnb Bank ...... $1,635.00 ISAACSON, IF ANY - IN REM Goldberg, Leah ...... $36.72 As a result of the judgment rendered in the Grosse Steel Co ...... $15.00 above referenced court case, an execution Grundy Co Hosp Foundation ...... $8,839.00 was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this Grundy Municipal Utilities ...... $57,236.49 BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met county. The execution ordered the sale of Grundy Office Partners, Llc...... $46,908.94 defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy Hammer Medical Supplies ...... $105.95 in regular session on July 20, 2015, at 9:00 A.M. Chairperson Schildroth called the meeting to or- the judgment. The property to be sold is: Par- Hauge Associates ...... $12,402.42 cel 949-A in the NE 1/4 SE 1/4 of Section 10, Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Co ...... $4,556.65 der with the following members present: Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena. Township 86 North, Range 17 West of the 5th Health Care Logistics Inc ...... $1,414.37 P.M., according to the plat of survey recorded Healthnet Connect L.c...... $2,160.00 Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Ross to approve the minutes of the previous in Book 73-F, Page 475 in the Grundy County Heartland Co-Op ...... $474.27 Recorder’s Office. Heartland Paper Co ...... $5,015.74 meeting. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Street Address: 29629 L Avenue, Beaman, IA Heather Woody Unlimited Inc ...... $700.00 50609 Hometown Foods ...... $50.00 Bakker to approve low quote to AgVantage of Waverly, Iowa, for supplying 17,000 gallons of The described property will be offered for sale Hospira Worldwide Inc ...... $5,895.30 at public auction for cash only as follows: Date Id Wholesaler ...... $130.00 LP gas for Secondary Road Department and Conservation Department for 2015/2016 for its of Sale is October 20, 2015 at 10 a.m., at the Ideacom/Cma ...... $2,205.83 Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 705 8th St., Ideal Distributors ...... $126.65 quote on 100% pre-pay contract of $.807 per gallon. Carried unanimously. Grundy Center, Iowa 50638 Phone (319) 824- Indoff Incorporated ...... $199.70 6933 Inpro Corporation ...... $338.05 Gary Mauer, County Engineer, reviewed de- partment matters with the Board. Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the Invision ...... $3,250.00 described real estate includes the homestead The Grundy Center School Board met in regu- by Director Saak to approve the hiring of Rick Iowa Commission On Volunteer ...... $75.00 Wendy L. Monaghan, RN, BSN, Grundy Coun- THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city lar session on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 in the Schupbach as a JH girls volleyball coach. Mo- Iowa Dept Of Public Health ...... $229.00 ty Public Health Manager, reviewed the Grundy GRUNDY COUNTY or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 High School IMC. tion carried unanimously. Iowa Directors Of Volunteer Sv ...... $100.00 County Public Health Quarterly Report for April IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF acres), defendant must file a homestead plat President Johanns called the meeting to order Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by Iowa Hospital Association ...... $2,256.00 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015. Carole Ann Morland, Deceased. with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service at 5:00 PM. Director Mathews to approve the hiring of Caleb Iowa Micro Inc...... $140.00 Motion was made by Riekena and seconded Probate No. ESPR101980 of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted Roll Call: Present: Ascher, Johanns, Mackie, Bonjour as a JH girls basketball coach. Motion Iowa Water Management Corp ...... $1,275.00 by Smith to accept and order filed the Quarterly NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITH- and charge the costs to this case. Saak carried unanimously. Jirovsky, Holly ...... $287.50 Report of the Veterans Affairs Commission. OUT ADMINISTRATION This sale not subject to redemption. Administration/Directors: Schutz, Lebo, Wag- Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by John Deere Financial ...... $533.52 Carried unanimously. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Property exemption: Certain money or property ner, Sammons, Ackerman Director Mackie to approve the hiring of Ellen Johnstone Supply Of Waterloo ...... $205.11 Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Carole Ann Morland, Deceased, who died on or may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly Visitors: Dan Davie, Rick Schupbach, Holly Hoffman as the secondary library aide. Motion Kci Usa ...... $132.72 Ross to adjourn. Carried unanimously. about 31st day of March, 2010: to review specific provisions of the law and file Jirovsky, Brett Nitzschke, Brent Thoren, Caleb carried unanimously. Kdao-Fm Soft Rock 99.5 ...... $516.00 Mark A. Schildroth, Chairperson You are hereby notified that on the 21st appropriate notice, if applicable. Bonjour, Todd Rohler, Heather Gutknecht Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by Konken Electric Inc ...... $19,433.98 Rhonda R. Deters, County Auditor day of July, 2015, the last will and testament of Judgment Amt - $142,057.06; Costs - $285.00; The board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Director Mathews to approve the hiring of Mary Krames Staywell, Llc ...... $335.91 Carole Ann Morland, deceased, bearing date of Accruing Costs - Plus; Interest - 4% of Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by Lee Kersten as the speech coach. Motion car- Laboratory Supply Co ...... $3,710.13 the 12th day of March, 2010, was admitted to $142,057.06 from January 5, 1015 = $4,483.55. Director Ascher to approve the Agenda. Motion ried unanimously. Lattin Photography ...... $57.00 probate in the above named court and there will REGULAR MEETING Attorney is Petosa, Petosa & Boecker (515) carried unanimously. Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Laura M Merron ...... $2,400.00 be no present administration of the estate. Any JULY 16, 2015 222-9400. President Johanns welcomed visitors. by Director Mackie to approve the renew the Lifeserve Blood Center ...... $9,212.00 action to set aside the will must be brought in The Board of Trustees met in regular session Date: July 14, 2015 Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by athletic trainer contract with Hannah Okerberg. Loffredo Fresh Produce Co. Inc ..... $3,721.26 the district court of said county within the later on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at 7:00 a.m. with Sheriff: Rick D. Penning Director Saak to approve the Consent Agenda Motion carried unanimously. Logiquip, Llc ...... $14,490.47 to occur of four months from the date of the all members present. The claims were reviewed Deputy: By Chief Deputy Tim Wolthoff approving the minutes from the 6-17-15 Regu- Motion made by Director Saak, seconded by Manly Drug Store ...... $2,662.24 second publication of this notice or one month with Harry Dole making the motion to pay all lar Meeting along with bills presented for pay- Director Mackie to approve the 28-E with Ce- Marshalltown Orthopaedics Pc ..... $43,954.00 from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs claims, seconded by Lisa Miller, ayes all, car- ment. Motion carried unanimously. dar Valley West and Hawkeye Community Col- Martin Bros ...... $33,034.04 of the decedent and devisees under the will ried. The O&M Fund CD #61955 matured July The board was given an opportunity to ask lege for the 2015-2016 courses. Motion carried Matrixcare ...... $3,230.96 whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, 3rd with $425,000.00 being reinvested and questions of Mr. Schutz regarding his monthly unanimously. Mayo Clinic ...... $3,516.00 or thereafter be forever barred. $75,000.00 being put in the O&M Fund Sav- board report and Mr. Thoren regarding the an- Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by Mc Kesson Health Solutions ...... $14,346.42 Dated this 22nd day of July, 2015. ings Account. Manager Carson reported on the nual at risk report. Director Saak to approve the 28-E with Hawk- Md Designs ...... $3,087.39 following: Work at the School, Honoring Steve THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Director Mathews arrived at 5:02 PM. eye Community College for the 2015-2016 Mediacom ...... $279.90 Gerhard on his retirement, and Wheeler Enter- GRUNDY COUNTY The board reviewed correspondence regarding courses. Motion carried unanimously. Douglas Morland Medicare Fund ...... $170,043.00 prises has found an engine for sale if we are IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF the upcoming school board election material. Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Proponent Medivators ...... $1,210.67 interested in looking at it. Manager Carson up- Rex E. Lewis, Deceased. NEW BUSINESS: by Director Saak to approve the 28-E for Project Medservice Repair, Inc...... $260.45 dated the Board on the following: Long Lines Probate No. ESPR101979 Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by Lead the Way. Motion carried unanimously. Melanie Kirkpatrick ...... $650.00 and installation of the switch, and Phase 2 of NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF Director Mackie to approve the resignation of Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by Richard N. Dunn, ICIS PIN No: AT0002198 Microport Orthopedics ...... $13,939.00 the Street Light Project. APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, Christel Kellar as Superintendent Administra- Director Ascher to approve the 28-E with Ap- 1123 Edgington Avenue Mid-America Publishing Corp ...... $2,030.40 The Budget will be delayed due to the outside AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS tive Assistant/School Board Secretary. Motion lington-Parkersburg for a .25 FTE elementary Eldora, IA 50627 Midwest Medical Ins Co ...... $13,778.00 plant evaluation and the updating of our ac- To All Persons Interested in the Estate of carried unanimously. counselor. Motion carried unanimously. Date of second publication 6th day of August, Midwest Sleep Services Inc ...... $1,728.54 counting codes. Discussion was held with Harry Rex E. Lewis, Deceased, who died on or about Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded 2015. 31-2 Midwest Speakers Bureau, Inc...... $1,640.00 Dole making the motion, seconded by Lisa Mill- 8th day of July, 2015: Director Saak to approve the hiring of Rebecca by Director Ascher to approve the 28-E with Miller Window Service ...... $1,895.00 er to accept the proposed NIMECA Distributed You are hereby notified that on the 17th Rathe as Superintendent's Administrative As- Bosco Catholic School system for a .25 FTE Nai Electrical Contractors ...... $8,770.00 Generation Interconnections Blanket State- day of July, 2015, the last will and testament sistant/School Board Secretary. Motion carried elementary counselor. Motion carried unani- Napa Auto Parts ...... $87.41 ment, ayes all, carried. Motion by Lisa Miller, of Rex E. Lewis, deceased, bearing date of the unanimously. mously. Nuance Communications ...... $1,856.44 seconded by Harry Dole for Manager Carson to 1st day of October, 1997, was admitted to pro- President Johanns administered the oath of of- Motion made by Director Saak, seconded by Nucara Pharmacy ...... $253.45 Grundy County Memorial Hospital renew the Transmission Franchise Agreement bate in the above named court and that Drew fice to Board Secretary Rebecca Rathe. Director Mathews to approve the 28-E agree- Nuclear Sonics ...... $1,148.00 4Th Quarter Report with Corn Belt, ayes all, carried. The capacity Melvin Lewis was appointed executor of the Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by ments with AGWSR, A-P, BCLUW, D-NH, G-R Oak Hill Rehabilitation Llc ...... $153.00 04/01/2015-06/30/2015 test will be held later this month. estate. Any action to set aside the will must be Director Mathews to approve the retirement of and GMG for the Grundy Center Learning Cen- Vendor...... Amount Office Max...... $4,307.07 The Telecommunications Services Certified As- brought in the district court of said county within Lisa Schupbach as a second grade teacher. ter. Motion carried unanimously. 4Imprint ...... $278.98 Olympus ...... $1,096.88 surances Statement was reviewed and signed the later to occur of four months from the date Motion carried unanimously. Motion made by Director Ascher, seconded by A Tec Recycling Inc ...... $428.76 Olympus Financial Services ...... $18,461.64 by the Chairman and Manager. Motion by Lisa of the second publication of this notice or one Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Director Mackie to approve the agreement with Aaham Hawkeye Chapter ...... $60.00 On-Site Inform Destruction Inc ...... $264.60 Miller, seconded by Harry Dole to pay the City month from the date of mailing of this notice to by Director Ascher to approve the retirement of Pel Industries to sell Grundy Center Spartans Abbott Laboratories ...... $276.00 Pamela Ford ...... $80.00 of Grundy Center all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Rick Schupbach as the elementary PE teacher. apparel at Wal-Mart. Motion carried unani- Abcm Therapy ...... $5,186.45 Parrot Film Co ...... $570.00 $ 11,325.94 for the 2014-2015 Franchise Fee, will whose identities are reasonably ascertain- Motion carried unanimously. mously. Accessible Medical - Iowa ...... $546.00 Patterson Medical ...... $1,192.92 ayes all, carried. Employee Reviews were dis- able, or thereafter be forever barred. Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded President Johanns turned the meeting over to Advanced Diagnostic Services ...... $6,940.00 Pepsi-Cola ...... $2,690.59 cussed with Harry Dole making the motion for a Notice is further given that all persons in- by Director Ascher to approve the resignation of Vice President Saak and excused himself from Advanced Optisurgical Inc ...... $2,126.07 Petty Cash ...... $199.27 3.75% increase retroactive to July 1, 2015, sec- debted to the estate are requested to make im- Amanda Stefl as the JH softball coach. Motion the meeting due to a conflict of interest for the Advanced Water ...... $555.58 Philip J. Gould ...... $100.00 mediate payment to the undersigned, and cred- onded by Lisa Miller, ayes all, carried. Motion by carried unanimously. next agenda item. Aesculap, Inc...... $4,835.85 Pitney Bowes Inc ...... $615.00 itors having claims against the estate shall file Lisa Miller to adjourn, seconded by Harry Dole, Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Ahra ...... $185.00 Pitney Bowes Purchase Power ...... $2,000.00 them with the clerk of the above named district ayes all, carried. Director Saak to approve the hiring of Kari Ylvi- by Director Ascher to approve the insurance Air Filter Sales & Service ...... $301.87 Plumb Supply Co ...... $364.47 court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE saker as a Kindergarten teacher. Motion carried renewal with EMC for 2015-2016 at a cost of Airgas Usa, Llc ...... $5,905.90 Poiesis Medical ...... $325.00 for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to Semi-Monthly P/R...... $16,187.14 unanimously. $73,392.00. Motion unanimously. Alco Sales & Service Co ...... $296.66 Ppg Architectual Finishes ...... $300.62 occur of four months from the second publica- AXA Equitable...... 345.00 Motion made by Director Mathews seconded President Johanns returned to the meeting and Alcon Laboratories, Inc ...... $46.00 Precision Concrete ...... $1,136.00 tion of this notice or one month from the date of Rhonda Cole...... 240.51 by Director Mackie to approve the hiring of Lisa Vice President Saak turned the meeting back A-Line Striping & Sweeping ...... $1,767.50 Precision Lawn Care & More ...... $3,726.11 mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed Doug Curren...... 759.03 or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Knoepfel as a middle school teacher. Motion over to President Johanns. Allen Memorial Hospital ...... $335,262.02 Press Ganey Associates Inc ...... $2,494.34 Dearborn National...... 74.50 Dated this 17th day of July, 2015. carried unanimously. The board heard a presentation from Brett Nitc- Allen Occupational Health Serv...... $1,186.13 Primary Systems ...... $1,737.11 Steve Gerhard...... 308.86 Motion made by Director Mackie, seconded by schke from the Lynch Dallas law firm. American Bottling Company ...... $363.52 Princeton Medical Group, Inc...... $825.09 US Cellular...... 164.30 Director Mathews to approve the hiring of Ni- The board reviewed the upcoming dates to re- American Dietetic Association ...... $533.00 Proshield Fire Protection ...... $470.00 Drew Melvin Lewis US Bank Equipment...... 262.39 cole Day as an elementary para educator. Mo- member. Amperage Llc ...... $1,113.40 Radiometer America Inc ...... $527.28 114 13th Street N Wellmark BC/BS...... 19,753.19 tion carried unanimously. Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Anderson Erickson Dairy ...... $2,329.09 Relay For Life ...... $750.00 Marshalltown, IA 50158 City of GC...... 76,716.93 Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded by Director Saak to go into closed session at Anderson's Greenhouse...... $40.00 Respironics, Inc...... $90.00 GCMU Comm Fund...... 64,922.08 by Director Mackie to approve the hiring of Ge- 5:41 PM per Iowa Code 21.5 1 (i) to evaluate Apollo Corporation ...... $274.80 Rf Technologies Inc ...... $557.82 Executor of estate Operation Threshold...... 356.30 selle Steenhoek as an elementary para educa- the professional competency of an individual Aramark Uniform Services ...... $5,127.98 Ricoh Usa, Inc...... $7,797.33 Tyler Witte...... 35.71 tor. Motion carried unanimously. whose appointment, hiring, performance or dis- Arctic Refrigeration, L.c...... $191.50 Roberts, Viola M...... $48.00 Semi-Monthly P/R...... 16,675.18 Motion made by Director Saak, seconded by charge is being considered when necessary to Arjo Huntleigh Inc ...... $4,356.18 Ross Chemical Systems, Inc ...... $919.55 Patrick J. Craig, ICIS PIN No: AT00001710 City of GC...... 500.00 Director Mathews to approve the hiring of Chris prevent needless and irreparable injury to that Arthrex Inc ...... $10,273.37 Rouse Motor Co Inc ...... $751.04 Craig, Smith & Cutler, LLP Rhonda Cole...... 55.54 Conger as head HS boys track coach. Motion individual's reputation and that individual re- Arthur L Davis Publish Agency ...... $686.29 Sager, Bill ...... $120.00 1305 12th Street Office-Petty Cash...... 26.25 carried unanimously. quests a closed session. Motion carried unani- Automated Systems Company ...... $972.00 Sams Club ...... $622.66 Eldora, IA 50627 Pitney Bowes...... 1,200.00 Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded mously. Avadyne Health ...... $24,053.15 Sartori Memorial Hospital ...... $100.00 Date of second publication 30th day of July, Randy Thompson...... 46.74 by Director Saak to approve the hiring of Chris The board came out of closed session at 7:36 B& B Lock & Key ...... $54.00 Schilling, Kim ...... $380.54 2015. 30-2 Semi-Monthly P/R...... 19,243.41 Conger as an assistant HS football coach . Mo- PM. Bash Rental & Event Planning ...... $125.71 Schumacher Elevator Co ...... $913.68 Arnold Motor Supply...... 263.76 tion carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:36 PM. Basic Bodyworks Massage ...... $125.00 Scotty's Sanitation ...... $1,433.66 Black Hills Energy...... 31.45 Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded GRUNDY CENTER COMMUNITY SCHOOL Bayer Healthcare ...... $1,355.00 Seim Johnson Sestak &Quist Llp ... $6,686.00 GC Chamber...... 300.00 by Director Mackie to approve the hiring of Kas- DISTRICT. Beauchamp, Jerry ...... $50.00 Sentry Data Systems, Inc...... $27,272.00 Chemsearch...... 565.50 Advertising si Nelson as girls golf co-coach. Motion carried ATTEST: Beckman Coulter Inc...... $22,958.11 Shared Medical Equipment Group . $45,000.00 Greg Cory...... 305.08 unanimously. Robert L. Johanns, Board President Bergstrom, Jim ...... $70.00 Sherwin Williams Co ...... $63.42 Des Moines Stamp Mfg...... 64.75 deadline is: Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Chrstel Kellar, Board Secretary Bio Rad Laboratories, Inc ...... $3,402.28 Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics ... $1,567.05 Elec Supp of M’Town...... 1,450.87 by Director Mackie to approve the hiring of Joci- Becki Rathe, Board Secretary Bioventus Llc ...... $1,140.00 Signs & Designs ...... $986.00 Family Foods...... 22.90 10 a.m. Monday! lyn Onnen as girls golf co-coach. Motion car- Birdsong, Clifford ...... $90.00 Signs By Tomorrow ...... $245.50 Fletcher-Reinhardt...... 1,452.70 ried unanimously. Black Hawk Area Acls...... $450.00 Sizewise Rentals, Llc ...... $3,856.32 Fransyl Equip Co...... 2,720.22 (319) 824-6958 Motion made by Director Mathews, seconded Black Hawk County Extension ...... $150.00 Skc Communication Products, Llc. $29,530.41 GCMU...... 236.89 12 Thursday, July 30, 2015 Grundy FOR THE RECORD Register www.thegrundyregister.com

Grundy Center School Timberline Billing Service, Llc, Medicaid...... Prime Time Sportswear, Clothing...... 996.00 July Bills ...... 1,042.73 Really Good Stuff, Inc, Supplies...... 286.73 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR On motion of Nielsen and second of Koop, Vendor Description Amount True Value Hardware, Paint & Supplies.519.00 Rouse Motor Co, Van Repair...... 85.58 GRUNDY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Financial Reports of the General, Activity and Murphy, Brian, Hs Baseball Official 6-17.95.00 Vanhauen Auto And Truck, Vehicle Repair/Bus School Bus Sales, Parts...... 283.90 rundy ounty Docket No. (Sale No.): 15-0345(1) Nutrition Funds were approved as presented. G C Ubben, Connor, Hs Baseball Official 6-17.95.00 #1...... 341.07 Schumacher Elevator Co, Elevator Repair...... Court No. EQCV059244 Vote all aye. United Health Care Insurance Company,.Binder Varsity Cleaners, Dry Cleaning...... 406.75 ...... 902.39 Special Execution A special meeting to consider options for serv- Magistrate Court Premium Transplant Policy...... 651.40 Wilson Restaurant Supply,Inc, Hs Commons Schupbach, Rick, Reimb Expenses...... 7.98 PLAINTIFF: PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES ing special ed students will be held on July 27 Homeister, Kelby, Jh Softball Official 6-18.75.00 Renovation...... 6,792.12 Schutz, Jerry, Reimb Mileage...... 1,090.13 LLC at 5:00 p.m. Homeister, Melanie, Jh Softball Official 6-18.... Youth Frontiers, Inc., Retreat Deposit.1,500.00 Spahn & Rose Lumer Co,Supplies...... 49.87 VS. Being no further business, the meeting ad- ...... 75.00 Cedar Falls Csd, Final River Hills Services Bill. Special Occasions Party & Event Rental, Sup- DEFENDANTS: WILLIAM H. MOORE - IN journed at 9:30 p.m. David Lee Moore, Jr., 39, Water- Homeister, Kelby, Jh Baseball Official 6-23...... 52,182.32 plies...... 154.02 REM; SPOUSE OF WILLIAM H. MOORE - IN June 2015 Bill Listing loo, Forgery. Five years prison ...... 75.00 Bmo Harris Mastercard, Supplies..... 11,515.51 Tender Lawn Care, Lawn Care...... 1,475.00 REM; THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON Vendor Name Vendor Description Weldon, Grant, Jh Baseball Official 6-23.75.00 ...... 715,728.56 Timberline Billing Service, Llc, Medicaid.870.30 (concurrent with Bremer County F/K/A THE BANK OF NEW YORK, AS SUC- Amount Homeister, Kelby, Jh Baseball Official 6-25...... True Value Hardware, Supplies...... 1,319.17 CESSOR INDENTURE TRUSTEE TO JPM- General Fund sentence), $750 fine (suspended), ...... 75.00 Universal Welding And Machine Shop, Chair ORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS INDENTURE Aable Pest Control, Inc., Pest Control..... 65.00 $125 criminal surcharge, $381.06 Weldon, Grant, Jh Baseball Official 6-25.75.00 Repair...... 18.00 TRUSTEE FOR THE CWHEQ REVOLING Aflac, Insurance...... 254.01 Broome, Peter, Hs Baseball Official 6-24.95.00 University Of Northern Iowa, Registration.50.00 court costs. HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2005- Albaugh, Shelly , Supplies...... 40.48 Van Dyke, Nathan, Hs Baseball Official 6-24... Vansickle, David Or Teresa, Refund Lunch Bal- G - IN REM Alliant Energy, Utilities...... 160.91 Grundy Center School Trenton Michael Case-Bibbs, 29, ...... 95.00 ance...... 6.10 As a result of the judgment rendered in the Aplington-Parkersburg Csd, Shared Staff...... June Bills Waterloo, 2 counts, Child Endan- Crawford, Brian, Hs Baseball Official 6-25...... Snyder, Glen, Hs Softball Official 6-3...... 95.00 above referenced court case, an execution ...... 7,208.47 Vendor Description Amount ...... 95.00 Bmo Harris Mastercard, Supplies..... 11,556.70 germent (Bodily injury). Ten years was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this Area Educ Agency 267, Services, Supplies..... Oskaloosa Golf Course, Boys District Golf Entry Federer, Michael, Hs Baseball Official 6-25..... Grundy Center Community School, Site Visit prison (two consecutive five-year county. The execution ordered the sale of ...... 1,673.99 Fee...... 60.00 ...... 95.00 Breakfast...... 15.00 defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the Arnold Motor Supply, Repair Parts, Supplies... Christel, Cash/ Kellar, Cash For Meal Money.. sentences), $750 fine per count Buhr, Chris, Hs Softball Official 6-24...... 95.00 ...... 157,630.39 judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot One ...... 295.08 ...... 135.00 Lacey, Brandt, Hs Softball Official 6-24... 95.00 (suspended), $376.75 court costs. (1), expect the South 5 feet thereof, in Block B&Hphoto, Supplies...... 30.42 Christel, Cash/ Kellar, Cash For Meal Money.. Nalan, Clayton, Hs Softball Official 6-25.95.00 Katherine Diane Vanhauen Luik- Two (2) of Barnes First Addition to the Town of Baham, Billy & Lyndsey, Preschool Transp...... 240.00 Nalan, Mark, Hs Softball Official 6-25..... 95.00 Conrad, Iowa...... 118.56 Cdi Computer Dealers Inc, 36 Chromebooks... en, 28, Grundy Center, Third-degree Visa, Gnb Visa Credit Card...... 363.70 Street Address: 517 N. Main Street, Conrad, Becker, Sandy, Supplies...... 132.80 ...... 10,050.02 The Wellsburg City Council met in regular ses- Iowa Girls Hs Athletic Union, Hs & Jh Member- harassment. $65 fine, $22.75 crimi- Iowa 50621. Beninga Sanitation, Garbage Removal.187.00 Hibbs, Joel, Hs Baseball Officials 5-25. 180.00 sion July 6, 2015with Mayor Nederhoff presid- ship Dues...... 100.00 nal surcharge, $60 court costs. The described property will be offered for sale Best Western Normandy, Travel Expense...... Crawford, Brian, Hs Baseball Official 5-25...... ing and all Council Members present. Iowa High School Athletic Association, Mem- at public auction for cash only as follows: Date ...... 6,154.92 ...... 180.00 . Eilderts moved to approve the minutes of the Sandra Sue Cakerice, 71, Con- bership Dues...... 2.00 of Sale is October 20, 2015, at 10 a.m., at the Beyond Play, Llc, Supplies...... 162.95 Christensen, Josh, Hs Baseball Official 5-25... June regular meeting. Werkman seconded the rad, Fifth-degree theft. $100 fine, Gladbrook-Reinbeck Csd, Western Outreach Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 705 8th St., Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas...... 246.69 ...... 180.00 motion. All ayes, carried. Shared Instructors...... 1,996.06 $35 criminal surcharge, $125 Law Grundy Center, Iowa 50638 Phone (319) 824- Cam Community School, Special Ed Tuition.... Iowa Valley Community School District, Girls ...... Van Heiden moved to approve the Dike-New Hartford Csd, Cvw Shared Instruc- 6933 ...... 5,513.42 Regional Golf Fees 5-26...... 60.00 Treasurer’s Report for June. Meyer seconded Enforcement Initiative surcharge, tors/Textbooks...... 7,140.02 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the Cambium Learning, Supplies...... 189.25 Christel, Cash/ Kellar, Meal Money State Golf. the motion. All ayes, carried. $60 court costs. Hudson Community School, 2Nd Semester described real estate includes the homestead Casey’s General Stores Inc, Gasoline, Sup- ...... 210.00 .Eilderts moved to approve the following bills for Shared Business Manager...... 21,847.10 Lindsay Jo Richerodt, 30, Con- (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city plies...... 201.05 Ap Exams, Ap Exams...... 656.00 payment. Buseman seconded the motion. All Cartier, Kevin, Softball Official...... 95.00 or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 Cdw Government,Inc., Computer/Av Supplies. Walmart Community, Food & Supplies.... 39.52 ayes, carried. rad, assault. $65 fine, $22.75 crimi- Hilmer, Hollie, Softball Official...... 95.00 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat ...... (324.13) Walmart Community, Food & Supplies.. 141.62 Alliant Energy, Gas & Electric...... $3,456.95 nal surcharge, $60 court costs. Bcluw Csd, Shared Nurse...... 23,952.23 with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service Cedar Falls Community Schools. Special Ed Samuel French Inc, Musical Material.... 168.89 Angela Koch, Concessions & Supplies.$195.36 Iowa Valley Continuing Edcuation, Iowa Valley Tara Lee Hall, 33, Manchester, of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted Tuition...... 49,732.78 Pitney Bowes, Postage Meter Rental...... 71.49 Becki Rathe, Lifeguard Suit...... $41.65 Adventures Challenge Course...... 506.25 Violation of no-contact/protective and charge the costs to this case. Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Cleaning/Maint. Varsity Spirit Fashions, Clothing...... 842.72 Blythe Sanitation, May Garbage Pickup...... Sports Officials Inc, Hs Baseball Official 6-29.. This sale not subject to redemption. Supplies...... 10,493.50 Visa, Gnb Visa Credit Card...... 779.60 ...... $4,055.84 order. Deferred judgment. $100 ...... 95.00 Property exemption: Certain money or property Century Link, Telephone Charges...... 920.20 Mohr, David, Hs Baseball Official 6-1...... 95.00 Card Services, Chairs, Repairs, DNR...... Hibbs, Joel, Hs Baseball Official 6-29..... 95.00 fine, $60 court costs, 6 months may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly City Of Dike, Utilities...... 10,937.63 Mohr, Deidra, Hs Baseball Official 6-1.... 95.00 ...... $1,432.03 Sieck, Gary, Hs Softball Official 6-29...... 95.00 informal probation. to review specific provisions of the law and file City Of New Hartford, Utilities...... 373.72 Werkman, Vince, Hs Softball Official 6-1.95.00 Casey's General Store, Ice & Supplies..$74.25 Renaud, Lance, Hs Softball Official 6-29.95.00 appropriate notice, if applicable. Colwell Ford, Bill, Repair Parts...... 78.22 Johnson, Doug, Hs Softball Official 6-1... 95.00 EFTPS, Fed/Fica Tax...... $3,097.59 Jeff Lee Miller, 31, Beaman, Stanley Roofing Llc, 60% Payment Ms/Hs Roof Judgment Amt - $57,572.76; Costs - $645.00; Constructive Playthings, Supplies...... 51.93 Watkins, Mike, Hs Softball Official 6-3..... 95.00 Ed Feld Equipment Co, Bunker Gear...... Repair...... 184,346.96 Animal protection/ control: Annoy- Accruing Costs - Plus; Interest - 6.% of Continental Research Corp, Maint Supplies.... Smith, Jack, Hs Softball Official 6-4...... 95.00 ...... $3,134.20 Ackerman, Roland, Basketball Camp Reim- ance/ Disturbance. $100 fine, $35 $57,572.73 from May 31, 2015 = $1,343.89...... 2,515.45 Spurlin, Mike, Hs Softball Official 6-4...... 95.00 Green Belt Bank & Trust, Copier Lease.$50.08 bursement...... 732.00 Attorney is DAVISBROWN LAW FIRM (515) Covenant Occupational Medicine, Bus Physi- Johnson, Tyler, Hs Baseballl Official 6-4.95.00 Grundy County Sheriff, Contract...... $3,253.17 criminal surcharge, $60 court costs. Aable Pest Control, Pest Control...... 85.00 288-2500. cal...... 100.00 Larson, Trevor, Hs Baseballl Official 6-4.95.00 IPERS, Pension...... $1,714.25 Trevor Dean Fitz, 21, Miservey, Aea 267, Printing Services...... 164.99 Date: July 16, 2015 D&K Products, Grounds Supplies...... 380.00 Ubben, Connor, Jh Baseball Official 6-2. 75.00 John Deere Financial, Pool Supplies.... $95.30 Aplington-Parkersburg Csd, 14-15 Shared Count I: Consumption of alcohol in Sheriff: Rick D. Penning Danielsen, Dale, Bus Physical...... 180.00 Weldon, Grant, Jh Baseball Official 6-2... 75.00 Morgan Rose, Lifeguard Suit...... $74.00 Food Service Director...... 1,461.57 Deputy: By Chief Deputy Tim Wolthoff Dike-New Hartford School, Supplies.. 2,228.50 Homeister, Kelby, Jh Softball Official 6-2.75.00 Sam's Club, Supplies & Concessions..$322.31 public place (first offense)’ Count Beck Brunk, Issac, Gc Jazz Show...... 250.00 Dubuque Community School, Special Ed Tu- Homeister, Melanie, Jh Softball Official 6-2...... Sandra Henning, Life Guard Suit...... $51.39 II: Probation violation. Count I sen- Bill Colwell Ford, Parts...... 65.89 ition...... 30,707.52 ...... 75.00 Treasurer State of Iowa, 2nd Qtr Tax.$1,072.00 Blackhawk Automatic Sprinklers, Inc, Inspec- tence: 2 days jail (suspended), $350 East Central Iowa Coop, Diesel...... 2,170.91 Homeister, Kelby, Jh Softball Official 6-4.75.00 Wellsburg Community Club, Donation...... tion / Testing...... 205.00 Ecowater Financial Services, Water Condition- Homeister, Melanie, Jh Softball Official 6-4...... $1,300.00 fine, $122.50 criminal surcharge, Blythe Machine & Fab, Repairs...... 825.00 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR er...... 23.00 ...... 75.00 Wellsburg Post Office, Utility Stamps...$189.40 $216.50 court costs, 6 months pro- Bockes, Beth, Mileage...... 56.93 GRUNDY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Edgenuity Inc, Software...... 1,800.00 Dike-New Hartford Csd, Open Enrollment Ad- Windstream, Phone Service...... $425.49 Carroll Seating Company, Bleacher Repairs.... bation. Count II sentence: 2 days Docket No. (Sale No.): 15-0362(1) Farmers Feed & Supply Inc, Grounds Supplies justment...... 687.80 Payroll Checks...... $11,378.99 ...... 2,834.40 jail. Court No. EQCV059268 ...... 6.30 Christel, Cash/ Kellar, Meal Money Girls Golf Unifirst Corporation, Rugs & Mops...... $140.20 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Equipment Re- Sheriff Sale Flinn Scientific Inc., Science Supplies..... 57.75 State Tournament...... 210.00 Acoustical Solutions, Acoustic Panels...... pair...... 420.84 PLAINTIFF: NATIONSTAR MORTGATE LLC Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community, Shared Staff, Windstream, Telephone...... 36.39 ...... $4,071.64 Christie Door Company, New Doors... 3,663.84 VS. Special Ed...... 11,767.40 Relay For Life Of Grundy County, Coaches Vs AIA Services, Donation Plaque...... $706.10 Cory, Audrey, 2015 Gateway Camp...... 724.34 DEFENDANTS: BRADLEY MYERS - IN REM; Goodyear Commercial Tire, Tires & Tubes...... Cancer Donation...... 1,351.45 Andy’s Auto, Parts & Supplies...... $151.81 Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co, Supplies...... 33.70 STATE OF IOWA - IN REM; IOWA DEPART- ...... 884.50 Hudson Community School, Hs Softball Entry Bierman, Marvin, Replace Rear Steps.$923.00 Thoreson joins Eci Transport Co, Bus Barn Parking Lot...... MENT OF REVENUE - IN REM; ONEMAIN FI- Grundy Center Comm. School, Shared Staff, Fee 6-6...... 80.00 Blythe Sanitation, Garbage Pickup...... $45.00 ...... 6,405.00 NANCIAL INC - IN REM; CAPITAL ONE BANK Special Ed...... 28,026.48 Central College, Boys Basketball Team Camp. Brown Supply, Sewer Parts...... $307.14 Electric Supply Of Marshalltown, Inc, Supplies. - IN REM Handwriting Without Tears, Instructional Sup- ...... 300.00 CIWA, May Water Usage...... $6,882.75 Weston Noble ...... 143.60 As a result of the judgment rendered in the plies...... 1,304.38 Graphic Edge, The, Clothing...... 29.38 Current Electric, Upgrade Park Shelter...... Folkedahl Plumbing, Service...... 164.00 above referenced court case, an execution Houghton Mifflin, Textbooks...... 1,360.38 Lutterman, Dustin, Jh Baseball Official 6-8...... $2,015.91 Grundy Center Csd Foundation, Foundation Alumni Choir for was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this Insect Lore, Science Supplies...... 192.45 ...... 75.00 Grundy Register, Notices...... $112.97 Donation...... 34.74 county. The execution ordered the sale of Iowa Communications Network, Internet, Long Weldon, Grant, Jh Baseball Official 6-8... 75.00 Harken Lumber, Doors& Supplies.....$5,386.88 Hawkeye Alarm & Signal Co, Service Call...... defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the Distance...... 761.04 Homeister, Kelby, Jh Baseball Official 6-9.75.00 Hippen Trucking, Rock Hauling...... $527.00 final reunion concert ...... 290.50 judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot 4 of Iowa Department Of Human Services, Medic- Weldon, Grant, Jh Baseball Official 6-9... 75.00 Iowa DNR, Water Supply Fee...... $82.76 Iowa Sports Supply, Supplies...... 835.50 DECORAH — Luther Thoreson Block 15 of the Original Plat of the Town (now aid...... 26,710.08 Janssen, Justin, Hs Baseball Official 6-10...... Iowa League of Cities, Dues...... $590.00 Konken Electric, Inc., Building Repair..... 95.26 city) of Grundy Center, Iowa Iowa Division Of Labor Services, Inspection ...... 95.00 Iowa One Call, Locates...... $31.50 of Grundy Center, Iowa, will join the Larson Printing Co., Supplies...... 137.00 Street Address: 410 G Avenue, Grundy Center, ...... 480.00 Biermann, Brett, Hs Baseball Official 6-10...... Iowa Radiant, Ups Charges...... $59.62 Weston Noble Alumni Choir in Dec- Latendresse M.d., C.j., Bus Driver Physical..... Iowa 50638. Iowa School Employee, Insurance..... 3,824.09 ...... 95.00 Kluesner Construction, Street Sweeping...... 200.00 orah for its ninth and final reunion The described property will be offered for sale John Deere Financial, Repair Services.326.99 Homeister, Kelby, Jh Softball Official 6-11.75.00 ...... $1,555.50 Mackin Educational Resources, Library Books. at public auction for cash only as follows: Date Johnson, Becky, Bus Physical...... 100.00 Homeister, Kelby, Jh Softball Official 6-11...... Midwest Breathing Air Systems, service...... concert in Decorah. The choir, rep- ...... 229.28 of Sale is October 13, 2015, at 10 a.m., at the Jones, Bill Or Pam, Preschool Transp... 487.50 ...... (75.00) ...... $398.09 resenting Luther classes from 1949 Murty, Beth, 2015 Gateway Camp...... 1,000.00 Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 705 8th St., Kelvin Electronics, Ind Arts Supplies...... 58.75 Homeister, Melanie, Jh Softball Official 6-11.... Office Depot, Copy Paper & Binders...... $73.95 Pitney Bowes, Postage Meter Rental...... 71.49 to 2013, will meet for five days of Grundy Center, Iowa 50638 Phone (319) 824- Konken Electric, Inc., Electrical Repairs ...... 75.00 Pool Tech, Chemicals & Supplies..... $2,125.94 Quill Corporation, Supplies...... 219.18 6933 ...... 4,453.17 Homeister, Melanie, Jh Softball Official 6-11.... Radio Communications, Pager Batteries...... intense rehearsals starting July 26 Scholastic, Books...... 288.32 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the Kwik Star Stores, Gasoline/Supplies..... 882.49 ...... (75.00) ...... $133.46 Scholastic Reading Club, Books...... 78.13 and culminating in the final reunion described real estate includes the homestead Lakeshore Learning Materials, Instructional Smeltzer, Dennis, Hs Softball Official 6-11...... Ryken Engineering, Contract...... $6,476.25 School Specialty, Commons Renovation.305.52 (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city Supplies...... 145.96 ...... 95.00 Snittjer Grain, Gasohol, Diesel, Rock ...... concert that features a performance Spahn & Rose Lumer Co, Supplies...... 11.21 or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 Larry’s Welding, Repair Services...... 28.00 Fix, Dan, Hs Softball Official 6-10...... 95.00 ...... $1,344.03 by award winning tenor Eric Cutler, Spahn & Rose Lumer Co, Supplies...... 507.38 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat Mackin Educational Resources, Supplies...... Larson, Trevor, Hs Baseball Official 6-15.95.00 Superior Welding, Tank Rent...... $120.00 Town & Country Golf Club,Meals...... 65.00 Luther class of 1999. with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service ...... 639.07 Larson, Trevor, Hs Baseball Official 6-15...... Test America, Testing...... $558.60 United States Academic Decathalon, Curricu- of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted Marv’s Repair, Repair Parts...... 300.80 ...... (95.00) U S Cellular, Cellphone Service...... $79.78 The performance will take place lum Package...... 700.00 and charge the costs to this case. Mastercard Corporate Clients, Supplies...... Johnson, Tyler, Hs Baseball Official 6-15.95.00 Van Heiden Tiling, Drainage Ditch.....$5,167.81 at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 31, in the Vanhauen Auto And Truck, Vehicle Repair/Bus This sale not subject to redemption...... 2,755.28 Johnson, Tyler, Hs Baseball Official 6-15...... Wellsburg Insurance, Grass Rig...... $650.00 #4...... 2,587.16 Center for Faith and Life Main Hall Property exemption: Certain money or property Mcgraw-Hill School Education, Books...... (95.00) Westrum Leak Detection, Leak Detection...... Varsity Spirit Fashions, Dance Clothing...... may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly ...... 24,466.56 Hawkins, Keith, Hs Softball Official 6-15.95.00 ...... $462.50 on the Luther College campus in ...... 2,605.60 to review specific provisions of the law and file Merfeld, Julie, Mileage...... 246.09 Zaputil, Tim, Hs Softball Official 6-15...... 95.00 APPROVED BY LIBRARY BOARD: Walmart Community, Food & Supplies.... 19.14 Decorah. appropriate notice, if applicable. Mid American Energy, Electricity/Natural Gas.. Aable Pest Control, Pest Control...... 85.00 Unifirst Corporation, Rugs...... $11.50 Waterloo Community Schools, Pmic Services. Judgment Amt - $79,092.28; Costs - $285.00; ...... 1,248.40 Aea 267, Computer Repair...... 171.24 Barnes & Noble, Books...... $323.40 The 2015 concert features an ...... 340.62 Accruing Costs - Plus; Interest - 4.625% of Mid Iowa Sales, Shop Supplies...... 51.32 Aea 267, Computer Repair...... 171.24 Card Services, Summer Reading...... $1,273.51 entr'acte appearance by Eric Cutler, Whink Services Inc Dba Brown Heating &, Re- $79,092.28 from May 26, 2015 = $1,403.08. Mid-America Publishing Co, Publications...... Aea 267, Teacher Of Record Svcs 14-15...... CVD Publishing, Advertising...... $87.75 pair...... 1,436.23 whose singing career has taken him Attorney is Janelle G. Ewing (309) 234-2530...... 172.13 ...... 3,500.00 Demco, Supplies...... $356.61 Windstream, Telephone...... 36.39 Date: July 23, 2015 Midwest Technology Products, Supplies...... Aea 267, Printing Services...... 138.60 Follett Software Co, Scanner/Enrich Iowa...... across the United States and Europe, Murphy, Brian,Hs Baseball Official 7-8.... 50.00 Sheriff: Rick D. Penning ...... 289.06 Ahlers & Cooney, Pc, Legal Services...... 50.00 ...... $309.80 from the Metropolitan Opera to Ubben, Connor, Hs Baseball Official 7-8.50.00 Deputy: By Deputy Bill Jorgensen Nasco, Instructional Supplies...... 631.94 Anderson Erickson, Milk...... 2,575.49 Ingram Library Services, Books...... $3,586.98 Fridley, Ben, Hs Baseball Official 7-9...... 95.00 London, Rome and Australia. After Oriental Trading Co.Instructional Supplies...... Aplington-Parkersburg Csd, 14-15 Shared Lindgren Glass Products, Repair...... $140.00 Parker, Mark, Hs Baseball Official 7-9..... 95.00 ...... 31.04 Food Service Director...... 22,703.00 Karen Mennenga, Amazon Bill – SRP..$329.15 a short solo program, Cutler will be Homeister, Kelby, Hs Baseball Official 7-10..... Pearson Education, Textbooks...... 3,207.50 Apple Inc, Laptops...... 14,985.00 Office Depot, Supplies...... $55.00 joined by Aaron Gentes, Luther class Pitney Bowes Credit Corp., Meter Rental/Sup- ...... 95.00 B&B Lock & Key Inc, Lock Repair...... 179.54 The Dike-New Hartford Board of Education Wellsburg Public Library, Postage...... $74.30 plies...... 404.40 Murphy, Brian, Hs Baseball Official 7-10.95.00 Berg Audio & Video, Equipment...... 6,157.78 of 1998, also a Nordic alum, now met on July 20 , 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Board June receipts by fund as follows: General Fund, Purchase Power, Postage...... 1,020.99 Gnb Insurance, 2015-16 Property Insurnance. Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas...... 434.71 Room for the regular monthly meeting with 20,175.83; Road Use Tax Fund, 7,932.63; working in the Chicago area in the R&D Industries, Inc., Equip Repair...... 135.00 ...... 73,392.00 Buskohl, Sharlene, Cakes...... 90.00 Hinde presiding and members Koop, Lotts and Capital Projects Fund, 20020.84; Water Fund, Really Good Stuff, Instructional Supplies...... Aea 267, Supt Mtg Expenses 14-15...... 75.00 Cam Community School District, Open Enroll- fields of music and information tech- Nielsen. Lizer was absent. Also present was 16,225.57; Sewer Fund, 12,955.76; Garbage ...... 211.35 Agwsr Community School, Shared Mainte- ment...... 1,530.25 nology. The duo will reprise their administrator Hunt. Fund, 4,246.46; Library Fund, 18.11; Debt Ser- Scholastic Incorporated, Books...... 65.38 nance...... 8,828.61 Casey’s General Stores, Inc, fuel & Pizza...... Visitors present at the meeting included Nicole vice, 24,572.06; Special Fund, 4,600.32 and 1998 Concerto Competition award- School Health Corporation, Supplies.... 873.14 Ahlers & Cooney, Pc, Legal Services.... 664.00 ...... 601.06 Folkerts, Mary Simons and Suzanne Perez. TIF Fund, 1,947.04. School Specialty Inc., Supplies...... 9,848.46 Apple Financial Services, Computer Lease Cdw Government, Servers...... 4,383.68 winning performance of "Au fond Minutes of the June 15, 2015 regular meeting Buseman moved to approve Vicki Tjepkes as Scot’s Supply, Hardware, Tools...... 37.11 Payment...... 96,523.45 Cedar Falls Csd, Open Enrollment..... 1,134.87 and the June 19, 2015 special meeting were Library Board Trustee. Eilderts seconded the du temple saint" ("At the back of the Sherwin-Williams Co., Supplies...... 183.70 Bangasser, Chris, Reimb Supplies...... 16.77 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Supplies.323.20 approved as written on motion of Nielsen and motion. All ayes, carried. holy temple"), from the opera "The Simplex Grinnell, Bldg Maintenance.. 1,334.28 Black Hills Energy, Natural Gas...... 183.98 Central Iowa Distributing, Inc, Equipment...... second of Koop. Vote all aye. Nathan Vogel presented the Public Works Re- Smith, Lin, Mileage...... 586.56 Bookpal, Supplies...... 334.20 ...... 4,070.00 Pearl Fishers" by Georges Bizet. The agenda was approved as amended on mo- port. Superior Welding Supply, Supplies...... 240.00 Casey’s General Stores, Inc, Fuel & Pizza...... Cesa #11, Conference Registration...... 165.00 tion of Lotts and second of Nielsen. Vote all Mark Wiltfang presented the Fire Department The choir program features fa- Swisher & Cohrt, Legal Services...... 82.50 ...... 1,223.79 Cheer Innovation, Cheer Camp...... 1,660.50 aye. Report and an update on the Wellsburg Fire Thomas Bus Sales, Repair Parts...... 253.58 Collins Custom Cabinets & Millwork, Llc., Hs Cooley Pumping, Portable Toilet...... 140.00 vorites of Luther College Nordic The first reading of Policies 600-603.3F and Association. Timberline Billing Service, Medicaid Claims..... Commons Renovation...... 150.00 Cooley Pumping, Portable Toilet...... 140.00 Choir singers over the years: "Ver- 605.1B-605.6E3 were approved on motion of Wendy Lage presented the Clerk’s Report. Dis- ...... 1,302.86 Computer Information Concepts, Software Sub- Daktronics, Inc, Equipment...... 4,908.00 Koop and second of Lotts. Vote all aye. cussion of Golf Cart and UTV ordinance. bum caro factus est" by Hans Leo Time For Kids, Supplies...... 223.40 scription...... 8,631.00 De Lage Landen, Copier Lease Pymt #18...... Lizer arrived at 7:30 p.m. Don Moore, Ryken Engineering, presented in- Todd’s Repair, Repair Service...... 20.00 Decker Sporting Goods, Football Jerseys...... 2,456.72 Hassler; "Give ear to my words, O The 2014-15 annual salary statement was ap- formation on the upcoming sewer project. He Trend Enterprises, Instructional Supplies...... 11,068.25 Department Of Education, Bus Inspection...... proved and authorized for publication on motion is working on maximum loads and degradation Lord" by Paul Fetler; "Let the people ...... 59.09 Dike-New Hartford Csd, Special Education Bill- ...... 520.00 of Lizer and second of Lotts. Vote all aye. analysis. praise Thee" by Maurice Monhardt; Ubben Building Supplies, Supplies...... 631.09 ing...... 5,774.40 Dike-New Hartford Csd, 14-15 Woc Shared In- The Board reviewed the 2015 IASB Legislative Van Heiden moved to reduce by half the utility United Healthcare Plan, Insurance... 59,547.91 Family Foods, Food & Supplies...... 863.25 structor Costs...... 7,140.02 "The Ground" (Sunrise Mass Mvt. Action Priorities. On motion of Lotts and sec- bill at 201 2nd St. Buseman seconded the mo- Van Meter Company, The, Electrical Supplies. Forest City Community Schools, Special Edu- Earthgrains Baking Co Inc, Bread...... 311.25 ond of Koop, items 1, 6, 12, 17 and 40 were tion. All ayes, carried. 4) by Ola Gjeilo; "I Heard a Great ...... 333.15 cation Billing...... 14,142.60 Eldora-New Providence Csd, Shared Esl...... selected to present to IASB for their review at Van Heiden moved to approve Resolution 07- Vogel Irrigation Co, Irrigation Repairs..... 20.00 Greiman, Amber, Reimb State Fair Entry Fees...... 1,127.92 Voice" by Paul Christiansen; "Be the upcoming Legislative Resolutions Commit- 2015 a resolution removing a street light on Waverly-Shell Rock Schools, Tuition..... 368.97 ...... 396.50 Electric Supply Of Marshalltown, Inc, Supplies. Not Afraid" by Kurt Nystedt; "Jesus, tee. Vote all aye. Kennedy Lane. Buseman seconded the mo- Weber, Bernie, Grounds Maint...... 60.00 Grundy Center Municipal Utilities, Utilities...... 610.92 Preschool teachers reported on possible fund- tion. Roll call of votes. All ayes, carried. Jesus, Rest Your Head" arranged by Weber, Laverne, Tree Removal...... 375.00 ...... 8,843.11 Family Foods, Food & Supplies...... 410.82 raising opportunities for the 3 year old program. Meyer moved to approve building permits for West Music Co, Music Supplies/Equipment..... Hajoca Corporation, Drinking Fountains...... Greiman, Amber, Reimb Meals...... 111.05 Salli Terri; "In Dat Great Gittin'Up On motion of Koop and second of Nielsen, the Andy Hackman and Steve Van Hamme. Ei- ...... 195.85 ...... 1,960.00 Grundy Center Csd Foundation, Foundation 28E Agreement with Grundy Center for the lderts seconded the motion. All ayes, carried. Mornin'" by Jester Hairston; "Turn! Wilson Restaurant Supply Inc, Repair Service. Heartland Cooperative, Fuel...... 744.67 Donation...... 1,063.42 Grundy Center Learning Center was approved. Eilderts moved to adjourn the meeting. Buse- Turn! Turn!" adaptation and music ...... 306.92 Hudson Community School, Special Education Grundy Center Municipal Utilities, Utilities...... Vote all aye. man seconded the motion. All ayes, carried. Fund Total:...... 329,621.82 Billing...... 8,083.80 ...... 9,731.40 by Pete Seeger, arranged by Jane Resignations from Rachael Bauer – Middle Wendy Lage, City Clerk Management Fund...... Instructure, Inc, Software Subscription.5,265.00 Grundy Comm. Preschool &, Tuition & Pd...... School Special Education Teacher, Angie Cal- Henderson and Linda Palmer. Bass, Sandy, Insurance...... 337.60 Iowa Association Of School Boards, 15-16 ...... 4,237.98 lan – PM School Bus Driver, Madonna Mer- Emc Insurance Companies, Work Comp-Box.. Membership Dues...... 3,177.00 Grundy R.e.c. Appliance & Tv Center, Dryer.... The program will conclude with chant – Assistant HS Volleyball Coach and ...... 250.00 Iowa Communications Network, Network Ser- ...... 475.00 Noble's signature closing pieces, Mike Myers – Head JH Basketball Coach were Iowa School Employee, Insurance...... 289.74 vices...... 763.34 Heartland Cooperative, Fuel...... 2,378.10 approved on motion of Nielsen and second of "When I Survey the Wondrous United Healthcare Plan, Insurance..... 3,301.41 Iowa Department Of Human Services, Medic- Heronimus, Schmidt, Allen, & Schroeder, Legal Lotts. Vote all aye. Fund Total:...... 4,178.75 aid...... 35,266.28 Services...... 462.50 Cross" by Lowell Mason, arranged On motion of Koop and second of Lizer, con- Capital Projects Iowa High School Athletic Association, Golf Hoffman, Ellen, Reimb Supplies...... 462.29 tracts for Bill Carithers – PM School Bus Driver, by Gilbert Martin; and "O Lord Apple Computer, Inc., Computer Supplies/ Plaque...... 20.15 Iowa Association Of Agricultural Educators, Lawrence Harms – from 0.8 to 1.0 Assistant God" by Paul Tschesnokoff. Equip...... 19,980.00 Iowa Pupil Transportation Assn,15-16 Member- Conference Registration...... 325.00 HS Volleyball Coach, Karissa Schulze – 0.925 Cdw Government,Inc., Computer/Av Supplies. ship Fee...... 220.00 Iowa Communications Network, Network Ser- For more information about the FTE Preschool Teacher, Ellise Parker – Head ...... 12,448.00 Ixl Learning, Software Subscription.... 4,725.00 vices...... 776.48 JH Cross Country Coach and Daimien Bennett Weston Noble Alumni choir visit Fund Total:...... 32,428.00 J&E Specialty Meats, Meat...... 284.58 Iowa Falls Glass, Supplies...... 24.17 – Head JH Girls Basketball Coach were ap- Physical Plan & Equip Levy Learning Zone Xpress, Supplies...... 33.90 Iowa Northland Regional Council Of , Safe http://www.westonnoblealumnich- proved. Vote all aye. 247 Security Inc., Bus Cameras...... 2,520.00 Mid-America Publishing Corporation, Advertis- Room Project...... 398.03 oir.org. 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Sports Correspondent tournament in school history with a Smoldt, Cameron Murhpy, and “I think the last time we were even DES MOINES – The Gladbrook- 7-2 upset of Don Bosco in a Class Kuehl, and a sacrifice fly by Jeff close to this was my freshman year Reinbeck Rebels closed out their final 1A substate final last Tuesday night. Tscherter. The Rebels also had some when we were one game away from athletic season of the 2014-15 school The Rebels earned the win on steady help in advancing runners from Don substate, so it’s pretty exciting,” he year with an appearance in the Class pitching from Camden Kickbush Bosco’s starting freshman pitcher said. 1A state baseball tournament last backed by a solid defensive effort Trevor Brown, who was visibly Coach Charley credits the Friday. Their state tournament bid and bats that came alive when it rattled by four balk calls, three of senior contingent with leading the follows a second place finish at the mattered most. Understandably, which came in the fourth. The other team past early and mid-season state football tournament, a state title Rebel head coach Jeff Charley could Rebel runs came one each in the struggles, including a 14-1 loss to in basketball, a third place showing hardly contain his excitement. first, sixth, and seventh innings. the Dons in their season opener, to at the state soccer tournament, and “We’re pretty jacked up after this Josh Cooley hit twice in three six consecutive wins at the end of individual qualifiers for the state one,” he said, raising his arms in the opportunities with two RBIs and the season and the state tournament track and field meet. Although their air and belting out a “Whoooo!”. one run scored. Logan Flamme went berth. opening game against top-seeded Kickbush held a strong hitting 2-for-4 at the plate and scored twice. “Our senior leadership is Mason City Newman didn’t play Sailor team at bay, limiting them to Charley also commended the unbelievable,” he said. “The way out the way they would have hoped, just four hits on the night with a solid even-keeled play of the Rebel they practice, the way they’re ready their achievement of yet another effort on the mound that saw him defense. for the games - they just get it done. state tournament berth, and one that strike out four and walk two. “The defense pulled through for They’re talking all the time out there was the least likely of all, provides “This is the most mentally us and made some big plays,” he and picking each other up. They perhaps the greatest example of the prepared we’ve been for any game said. “We struggled and had a few have fun playing. When things have true winners these athletes are. this season,” Kickbush said. “Going errors right away in that first inning, to get done they just get it done.” Friday’s game saw a strong against this intimidating hitting team but they didn’t lose their cool and “We believe in each other,” Newman hitting team collect 16 hits, our guys just pulled it through. I just came back and made another Kickbush said. “We’ve been playing including four doubles and three G-R senior Bryce Ehlers rounds second base on his way to a triple dur- just had to be confident and throw great play.” together for a long time. We’re really triples, that brought in 13 earned ing the Rebels' state tournament opener against Mason City Newman. strikes. I have a blast playing with One key defensive play shut dedicated to all sports and we for runs on their way to a 14-4 win over (Patti Rust/The Grundy Register photo) these guys and we didn’t want it to down any hope of a Dons surge sure love to win.” G-R. end yet.” in the bottom of the sixth with an The Rebels would face top- In the opening frame the Rebels “He did a great job placing those inning-ending double play. With one ranked Mason City Newman in the threatened to score when they loaded for a triple that drove Cooley in, basketball, football, and soccer pitches,” Coach Charley said. “I out Kickbush walked Trey Frost, opening round of the Class 1A state the bases on a Camden Kickbush bringing the score to 12-4. Newman teams, as well as the baseball team, thought the zone was pretty tight all but when he regrouped to strike out tournament at Principal Park in Des base hit and a pair of walks, but scored one each in the fifth and the was equally appreciative of the night for both teams and Cam never Brown Rebel catcher Bryce Ehlers Moines on Friday. they were unable to capitalize on sixth to end the game just shy of a success achieved by the Rebels and lost his cool. They had a lot of pop- turned the third strike into a double the opportunity, leaving all three full seven innings at 14-4. the experiences he’s had being a part ups and they didn’t have very many play by hitting his mark at second Gladbrook-Reinbeck 100 401 1 – 7 runners stranded. The Knights Kickbush went the distance on of Gladbrook-Reinbeck athletics. hit hard. That’s what he’s been doing base to put out Frost on a steal Don Bosco 101 000 0 – 2 strung together three hits and a pair the mound for the Rebels, striking “It’s been unbelievable,” he said. Gladbrook-Reinbeck AB R H RBI of walks to bring in three runs before all season.” attempt. Camden Kickbush, p 4 0 0 0 out three and walking four on an arm “The best part about it is being with On the offensive side of the “Bryce Ehlers’ catching is Logan Flamme, 2b 4 2 2 0 Rebel catcher Bryce Ehlers ended that had a short recovery period from these guys. We’re not just teammates ball, Brady Kuehl led the Rebel phenomenal,” Charley said. “He’s Phillip Zimmerman, cf 3 0 1 0 their rally with a putout on a steal Tueday’s substate final. Kickbush out there, we’re friends.” effort from the number nine batting got a very strong arm. It’s one Josh Cooley, 3b 3 1 2 2 attempt in a first and third situation and six other Rebel seniors – “It’s just absolutely been a blast,” position with a 3-for-3 performance of those coach’s dreams. When Joe Smoldt, ss 4 1 1 1 with two outs. Tscherter, Ehlers, Zimmerman, Kickbush said. “It’s been unreal. Bryce Ehlers, c 2 0 1 0 G-R’s Brady Kuehl just missed at the plate and three runs batted in. you walk a batter usually you get Jeff Tscherter, rf 2 0 0 1 Zach Pierce, Flamme, and Kuehl all My dreams have come true. G-R is “He’s (Kuehl) been doing that all frustrated, but with a catcher like that Cameron Murphy, dh 3 1 1 0 an opportunity to spark a rally closed out their final Rebel season at a great school. I’ve loved playing season for us, and he just loves being it’s like, ‘no, that’s okay’. Bryce did Brady Kuehl, 1b 3 0 3 3 with two outs in the second inning the state tournament. here. I can’t believe it’s’ over but to in that spot,” Charley said. “We got a great job behind the plate tonight.” Zach Pierce, lf 0 0 0 0 when he drove a hard shot down the Sophomore Joe Smoldt, also a end it like this - it’s unreal.” Matt Roeding, cr 0 2 0 0 third baseline that was spoiled by on base every way we could tonight. “That throw out was huge,” Stolen Bases – Zimmerman 1. Doubles – key member of the Rebel basketball Smoldt said he would miss being In the past we haven’t been able Ehlers said. “Cam had a great slider Flamme 1, Kuehl 1. Newman’s third baseman with an team, talked of the impact this around Kickbush every day, who is to get them (the runs) in. Tonight there to get the batter, and I had a Pitching IP H R ER BB K impressive back-handed stop and the year’s senior class has had on Rebel headed to Wartburg College to play everybody was just hitting the ball good throw to get the guy at second.” Kickbush (L, 5-4) 7 4 2 1 2 4 throw to first for the third out. The athletics, as well as the keys to the basketball. hard, bringing them in, and Brady Ehlers could barely remember Newman batters added two more success of the G-R baseball team. “It’s not going to be the same Kuehl had a great, great night at the the last time the Rebels made their runs on two hits and two walks in “They’re (the seniors) leaders without him,” he said. “He’s a great their second turn at bat to expand and winners,” he said. “It speaks guy to be around. I know he’ll be their lead to 5-0. to (the fact that) hard work can pay around to come and watch me play, In the top of the third Logan off. We believe in each other and get and I hope to make it to some of his Flamme connected for a Rebel together in the off-season and work games too.” single up the middle, and Joe Smoldt on every part of the game.” The Rebels close out the season followed suit in the top of the Despite their uncommon success, at 17-12. fourth, but both were left on as the Smoldt and the rest of the Rebel Gladbrook-Reinbeck 000 040 0 – 4 Area girls garners six NICL West Rebels struggled to string together team take nothing for granted, Mason City Newman 323 411 0 – 14 hits. Meanwhile, the Newman bats Gladbrook-Reinbeck AB R H RBI conveying a full appreciation for Camden Kickbush, p 3 0 1 0 continued to produce with three runs their opportunity to play among the Logan Flamme, 2b 3 0 1 0 softball first-team notations in the bottom of the third and four elite baseball teams of the state at Phillip Zimmerman, cf 3 1 1 0 By JOHN JENSEN six doubles and a league-best four Area second-team picks included more in the fourth. Principal Park, the home of the Iowa Josh Cooley, 3b 3 1 0 3 Down 12-0 going into the top Joe Smoldt, ss 2 0 1 0 The Grundy Register home runs. She is joined on the first AGWSR’s Jami Johnson, Morgan Cubs. Bryce Ehlers, c 3 0 1 1 Grundy County schools were team by teammates Maddie Deters Kappel and Alana Grininga, Dike- of the fifth, G-R needed to score to “It means a lot,” Smoldt said. Jeff Tscherter, rf 3 0 0 0 well represented on the North Iowa and Megan Marlette. Deters, a third New Hartford’s Hannah Dove and stay alive, and with a fresh Newman “Just like basketball, we don’t get Cameron Murphy, dh 3 0 0 0 Cedar League’s all-conference soft- baseman, hit .500 in the league with Katie Nielsen, Grundy Center’s pitcher on the mound they did just here very much. We don’t get to do Brady Kuehl, 1b 2 0 1 0 Zach Pierce, lf 0 0 0 0 ball team, earning six of the first- 10 RBIs and five stolen bases while Kayla Mathews and Gladbrook- that. The Rebels loaded the bases this a lot, and especially this group with Kuehl and Kickbush walks and Jake Mohlis, cr 0 1 0 0 team’s 12 spots. Marlette hit .405 with 12 RBIs. Reinbeck’s Amber Berendes. of guys - everybody here deserves Matt Roeding, cr 0 0 0 0 Class 1A state champion AG- Grundy Center’s first-team picks East Marshall’s Mariah Fritz a Phillip Zimmerman base hit. Josh it. It’s pretty special. This place is Alex Tscherter, pr 0 1 0 0 WSR led the way with three first- included second baseman Piper Jo- was named the conference’s Most Cooley put the ball in play, and a great. We believed in each other all Triples – Ehlers 1. Knight error scored all three Rebel year and playing our best at the end Pitching IP H R ER BB K team picks while Grundy Center hanns and utility pick Alyssa Mat- Outstanding Player after hitting Kickbush (L, 5-5) 5 2/3 16 14 13 4 3 had two and Dike-New Hartford thews. Johanns hit .343 with two .578 with 10 doubles in conference baserunners and placed Cooley on of the year means a lot.” one. doubles and six stolen bases while games wile going 13-1 with a 0.83 second. Bryce Ehlers then connected Kickbush, a leader of the Rebel All-everything Cougar senior Matthews, a shortstop, hit .463 with ERA as a pitcher. pitcher Ashley Sicard led the way, three doubles, three triples and 14 East Marshall’s Jary Hoskey was being selected as a first-team pitcher RBIs. named conference coach of the year after finishing 12-2 with a division- Dike-New Hartford’s first-team after leading his team to the NICL Cougars leading 0.74 earned run average. in pick was outfielder Taylor Hedges, West title. Maddie Deters, 3b 2 1 1 0 league games She also hit .317 with who hit .447 with 10 stolen bases. From page 17 game,” Coach Drake said. “Both of Sicard struck out eight and those pitchers throw hard and move Ashley Sicard, p 4 2 2 4 Megan Marlette, dh 3 1 1 0 walked two on the day, and moved the ball around. It’s going to be a Jami Johnson, c 4 0 0 0 NICL West All-Conference Softball to 28-6 on the season with the win. tough game but we’ve been there all Most Outstanding Player Morgan Kappel, ss 2 2 1 0 Jodi Johnson went 3-for-3 at the year. We’ve hit against the Mariah Jodi Johnson, 1b 3 0 3 2 Mariah Fritz, East Marshall plate with a double and two RBIs. Fritz’s of the world that throw like Anna Jaspers, cf 2 0 0 1 Coach of the Year Addi Johnson, lf 2 1 0 0 Sicard batted 2-for-4 with four RBIs that. I think we’ve got that advantage Jary Hoskey, East Marshall Abbie Young, 2b 0 0 0 0 and two runs scored. coming in, playing good teams all Mariah Jimmerson, cr 0 1 0 0 The win set the stage for a year.” Miranda Jimmerson, pr 0 0 0 0 First Team state championship final between Abby Robinson, pr 0 0 0 0 Stats from Conference Games Only AGWSR and Logan-Magnolia AGWSR 412 200 0 – 9 Stolen Bases – Jaspers 1. Doubles – Jodi Position Player Team Year Avg. 2B 3B HR RBI SB W-L ERA K Johnson 1. Homeruns – Sicard 2. Friday night. River Valley 000 000 1 – 1 Pitcher Mariah Fritz East Marshall Sr. .578 10 0 0 9 0 13-1 0.83 135 AGWSR AB R H RBI Pitching IP H R ER BB K “We know it’s going to be a tough Pitcher Ashley Sicard AGWSR Sr. .317 6 0 4 22 0 12-2 0.74 107 Alana Groninga, rf 3 1 1 0 Sicard (W, 28-6) 7 0 1 0 2 8 Catcher Ashley Allen East Marshall Sr. .458 10 0 0 12 0 1B Kylee Hoskey East Marshall Sr. .324 1 0 1 7 1 2B Piper Johanns Grundy Center Jr. .343 2 0 0 1 6 SS Taylor Fricke East Marshall Sr. .455 7 0 3 19 2 3B Maddie Deters AGWSR Sr. .500 0 0 0 10 5 OF Mallory Vawter BCLUW Sr. .551 1 0 0 3 21 OF Megan Marlette AGWSR Sr. .405 0 0 0 12 4 OF Taylor Hedges Dike-New Hartford Jr. .447 1 0 0 4 10 UT Olivia Callaway BCLUW Jr. .345 4 0 2 13 1 4-3 1.26 62 UT Alyssa Matthews Grundy Center Jr. .463 3 3 0 14 4 Second Team Position Player Team Year Avg. 2B 3B HR RBI SB W-L ERA K Pitcher Samantha Ubben BCLUW So. .262 0 0 0 6 7 7-0 0.18 58 Pitcher Hannah Dove Dike-New Hartford Jr. .643 0 0 0 2 0 4-6 3.88 41 Catcher Jami Johnson AGWSR Sr. .344 4 0 0 10 0 1B Sarah Rewoldt South Hardin Sr. .361 2 0 0 4 0 2B Amanda Paxton East Marshall So. .350 1 0 0 7 4 SS Morgan Kappel AGWSR Sr. .324 6 0 1 10 5 3B Maci Fritz East Marshall So. .366 4 0 1 15 2 OF Alana Groninga AGWSR So. .342 5 0 0 4 5 OF Kayla Matthews Grundy Center Jr. .357 0 1 0 1 8 2-4 5.17 16 OF Bobbi Amendt East Marshall So. .317 4 1 1 10 3 OF Haley Fye East Marshall Jr. .344 3 0 0 5 1 UT Amber Berendes Gladbrook-Reinbeck Sr. .316 1 0 0 3 5 UT Katie Nielson Dike-New Hartford Jr. .468 6 0 0 4 0 Honorable Mention (Area Players only) Position Player Team Year Avg. 2B 3B HR RBI SB W-L ERA K OF Landry Luhring Grundy Center Fr. .281 1 0 0 7 0 2-4 6.81 16 SS Brooke Myers Dike-New Hartford Jr. .313 1 2 1 3 4 SS Haylee Weber Gladbrook-Reinbeck Jr. .264 0 0 0 3 1 The AGWSR softball team greets Ashley Sicard at home plate after her second home run of the day in the 2B Abbie Young AGWSR Jr. .172 0 0 0 6 2 state semi-final game against River Valley. (Patti Rust/The Grundy Register photo) The Grundy Register Thursday July 30, 2015 Volume 91, No. 31 Sports

The Class 1A state championship AGWSR softball team poses with the team trophy on Friday, July 24 shortly after the title game. Members of the team are front row left to right: Abbie Young, Maddie Deters, Morgan Kappel, Ashley Sicard, Jodi Johnson, Megan Marlette, Jami Johnson, Anna Jaspers, Addi Johnson. Back row left to right: Co-head coach Scott O’Brien, Miranda Jimmerson, Haley Bakker, Mariah Jimmerson, Alana Groninga, Mandy Willems, Taylor Sicard, Taryan Barrick, Bailey Cruzan, Abby Robinson, Carrinton Hunt, Christie Mucino, Co-head coach Brenda Drake. (Kristi Nixon/Mid-America Publishing photo) Team of destiny: Cougars dominate state final By KRISTI NIXON Cougar co-coach Scott O’Brien miscues which also included three cage, working on things,” Drake Mid-America Publishing said. “Our batters went up there, passed balls and a wild pitch that said. “Jami and Ashley have worked FORT DODGE – AGWSR worked hard ... we hit for over an only compounded to their trouble. their tails off, in there pitching and showed off its power and left no hour and a half, we were not going Earning all-tournament team doing things and they wanted it this doubt to the outcome of the Class to swing at the high pitch, not going honors for the Cougars were Jodi year, and boy, they deserve it.” 1A state championship game early to expand the zone and we were Johnson, Deters, Morgan Kap- O’Brien reflected on winning the on Friday, July 24. going to make her bring the ball pel and Sicard, who was the over- title after gaining his 300th career The Cougars put their hitting down where we could do something whelming choice as captain. win as a coach this year. shoes on against Logan-Magnolia with it. Deters said she saw no time in “You never know what it feels and emerged state champions at last “If we did that, she is no differ- the near future that she was taking like until it happens and then it’s after three straight trips to the state ent than hitting off of (East Mar- her all-tournament ribbon off. like, ‘wow,’” O’Brien said. “You tournament with a dominating 12-0 shall ace Mariah) Fritz or any of “I’m never going to take it off, never know if you’ll ever get a win in three innings. these girls we’ve handled, which it feels so good around my neck,” chance to do it again, so you really Ashley Sicard hit a two-run we’ve hit well against,” he said. Deters said. “It was honestly a per- appreciate what you get. I feel so home run, her battery mate Jami “The umpire had a strike zone sonal goal from the beginning of good for the girls, they’ve worked Johnson added another that started where he was not going to give her the season. The coaches wanted us so hard and such a great group, an eight-run third, and the rout was that high pitch and we made her to have a few personal goals and especially the seniors, but all of on against the Panthers. bring it in there and we knew what team goals as well. We all worked them. “We’ve been working so hard for to do with it.” so hard at them and I reached all of “They put in so much time, so this goal that we set at the begin- Much like the start in the semi- my goals. It’s just unbelievable.” much effort. All of those fall tourna- ning of the year and there was no final game, Cougar lead-off hitter After a moment’s consideration ments, spring tournaments, work- doubt in our minds that we were Alana Groninga reached base, was and pressed a little further, Deters outs in the winter, it’s all come going to get first; we were not going sacrificed over and then Sicard hit a said, “It’s never coming off ... well, together for them. I couldn’t be to settle for second,” AGWSR two-run bomb. maybe, I don’t want it to fall off, prouder.” senior third baseman Maddie Deters It was Sicard’s third in two days. but probably not for a while.” AGWSR 228 — 12 said. “We were gunning for first, Sicard added the captainship rib- Logan-Magnolia 000 — 0 “I was just telling myself, ‘watch AGWSR AB R H RBI there was no doubt about it ... that rise ball’ and I watched the first bon to the all-tournament one she Alana Groninga, rf 1 2 1 1 “We came out and played our one go by and he didn’t call it,” earned as a sophomore. But she said Maddie Deters, 3b 3 1 0 1 best game of the season and it paid Sicard said. “It kind of looked like a the ending was the ‘best one ever.’ Ashley Sicard, p 2 1 1 2 off,” she said. “It’s so bittersweet,” Sicard said. Mandy Willems, cr 0 1 0 0 strike on me, but it wasn’t. I let that Megan Marlette, dh 2 1 1 1 AGWSR was credited for six one go and then the next one go and “It’s awesome. (It is bittersweet Jami Johnson, c 3 1 2 3 hits and made contact to reach base because it’s my) last game in my Mir. Jimmerson, cr 0 0 0 0 she finally threw me a strike and AGWSR’s Ashley Sicard gets a hug from her dad, Ryan, while holding even more when it wasn’t working senior year for AGWSR.” Morgan Kappel, ss 2 2 0 0 I’m like, ‘OK, I think I got this.’ the state championship trophy on Friday night. (Kristi Nixon photo) walks – six against Logan-Magno- Co-coach Brenda Drake said that Jodi Johnson, 1b 0 1 0 0 And then she threw me one right Anna Jaspers, cf 0 2 0 1 lia’s Abby Straight. where I liked it and then I hit it.” all of the hard work has paid off. Addi Johnson, lf 2 0 1 1 Straight didn’t record a single A lead-off walk in the second led “They’ve worked so hard the last Abbie Young, 2b 0 0 0 0 (1). Stolen base — Groninga. Sacrifices — Pitching IP R ER H BB K Totals 14 12 6 10 strikeout. to two more runs and by then the four years, even when they were Deters, Jodi Johnson, Jaspers. Sicard (W, 29-6) 3 0 0 1 0 5 “We controlled the strike zone,” Panthers appeared flustered, making not starters, they were in the batting Home runs — Sicard (13), Jami Johnson

AGWSR advances to championship game with win over River Valley By PATTI RUST her performance. stage for Sicard’s first homer over of the frame after walking her way walked and Sicard homered over the Sports Correspondent at a time, they come out and work “I’m so shocked right now that the center field fence to put the onto base, advancing to third on a left field fence to score them both. FORT DODGE – In their third hard.” that just happened,” she said. “We Cougars up 2-0. AGWSR got two Groninga sacrifice hit to the pitcher, River Valley scored one run in consecutive state tournament As far as Sicard’s standout finally got into the championship more on base with a Megan Marlette and reaching home on an error. the bottom of the seventh before appearance AGWSR broke through performance and the turnaround the round. We are just shocked right walk and a Morgan Kappel bunt. After three consecutive putouts in Sicard closed out the inning with her with a decisive 9-1 win over River team made from last year’s semi- now. We’re emotional, and really Marlette and Kappel both scored the top of the third, AGWSR scored milestone strikeout. Valley in the semi-final round final game, Drake couldn’t have happy.” when Jodi Johnson hit to right field two more runs in the bottom. Jami AGWSR co-head coach Brenda Thursday to earn their first ever been happier. The home team on the scoreboard, and reached first base on a River Johnson got on base on an error, and Drake, who earned her 100th career appearance in the state championship “After last year, it’s great,” the AGWSR defense put out the first Valley error, expanding the Cougar courtesy runner Mariah Jimmerson victory with the Cougars’ come from game. Senior Ashley Sicard not only she said. “What can you say - it’s three River Valley batters in the lead to 4-0. made her way around the bases on behind win in the opening game pitched a no-hitter, she sailed two of unbelievable. You just go out and opening inning, while on offense the With two outs in the top of the a pass ball, a Jodi Johnson single to of the state tournament, felt past her hits over the fence for outright play your game and if it happens, it Cougars wasted no time in getting second the Wolverines rallied to center field, and a River Valley error. experience at state helped them get home runs that scored four Cougar happens. It was nice to get that four- points on the board. Leadoff batter load the bases, but Sicard stranded Morgan Kappel who had walked her over the hump and earn that elusive runs, and she threw her 1,000th run lead right away. I think everyone Alana Groninga started the Cougars all three when she struck out the way on scored on a fielder’s choice semi-final win. strikeout in the final pitch of the relaxes a bit and concentrates on out with a base hit to center field. next batter to hold River Valley to give AGWSR a 7-0 advantage. “I think the girls playing here game. hitting their pitch a little more.” Groninga advanced to second on a scoreless. Addi Johnson would AGWSR would score their final before helped a lot,” she said. “There Sicard was understandably giddy, Maddie Deters sacrifice and made score for AGWSR in the bottom runs in the fourth inning when Deters were no nerves here at all. One game even speechless about the win and it to third on a pass ball, setting the See Cougars page 16