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News GGLIMPSELIMPSE 2017 Year in Review PART I
Looking back at 2017 Ida County supervisors were ribbon cutting for the recently Diocese of Sioux City an- ter with Danbury and Maple- OABCIC Facilities Courier headlines sworn into of ice, along with completed Battle Creek-Ida nounces updated plan; Hol- ton. St. Martin in Odebolt will Committee discusses Following is a review of 2017 Ida County Auditor Lorna Grove Elementary School stein parish to remain open be part of a parish cluster with projects Ida County Courier headlines Steenbock. The new supervi- building project, including and be part of a parish cluster Wall Lake and Sac City. Pg. 3 from January through June. sors are Raymond Drey and new classrooms and a gym. with Cherokee and Suther- Arthur councilman Billy January Creston Schubert. land. Ida Grove, which is Carnine tenders his resigna- IG council busy with Ida County Board of Super- Ida Grove Cham- remaining an open tion, effective Jan. 10. budget workshops visors reduced the compensa- ber of Com- parish, will be The Galva-Holstein School Pg. 3 tion board’s recommendation merce in a parish Board approved an early re- Coco movie showing at by 1 percent to 5 percent. holds clus- tirement incentive package Holstein State Theatre Stacey Schnuckel of Odebolt Jan. 11. Pg. 4 and Tyler and Amanda Sch- Ida Grove City Council se- nuckel of Holstein participate lects Devlun Whiteing to ill From our Backyard in 300-plus choir for a Mass remaining term of mayor. by Doug Clough celebrated by Pope Fran- The term ends Dec. 31. Pg. 5 cis for the close of the Einspahr Furniture in Cenex toy drive Jubilee Year of Mercy Odebolt is closing its Pg. 8 in Rome. doors after 57 years The Battle Creek- in business. O-A/BC-IG wrestling Ida Grove Elemen- A coating of ice cheerleaders tary addition was covered every- Pg. 8 ready for use thing Jan. 16, Battle Creek Women’s when students making travel Christmas program returned to treacherous. Pg. 9 classes Jan. 3. Lisa Naslund Ida Grove of Galva, co- Mayor Morris founder of Table of Contents Hurd resigns Operation En- More of Courier’s front page ...... 2 the day after gage America, Family & Friends ...... 6-7 the Ida Grove participated 1. Sports ...... 8 City council Members of the Galva Economic Development Corporation (GEDC) hosted their ninth annual spaghetti supper in January to raise funds for in the inaugu- 2. Obituaries/Church Directory ...... 9 rejected the community betterment projects in Galva. Peyton Wuebker of Galva is shown here eating spaghetti with her family. The Ida Grove Chamber of ration parade Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary School on Jan. 5, completing a building project which included new Public Notices ...... 9 reappoint- for Presi- classrooms and a new gym. 3. Hayden Gebers, daughter of Allyson and Tyler Gebers, is all smiles as she and her mom have their picture taken with Iowa Scene ...... 10 ment of City the Easter Bunny during the Good Samaritan Society’s annual Easter egg hunt in Holstein. 4. Marc Dennison of Waunakee, Wis., accepted the position dent Donald Classifi eds ...... 11 Clerk Edie of Ida Grove city administrator in April. 5. Unseasonably warm temperatures Monday, March 6, led to the fi rst severe thunderstorm warning of the season Trump as part Courthouse News ...... 12 Ball. for Ida County. That storm brought pea-sized hail and high winds to the Holstein area. The picture of this cloudbank was taken about 5 p.m. west of Galva (continued Two new on Highway 20. on page 2) Upcoming Event Ida Co. Cattlemen Supervisors & Pork Producers Banquet discuss road January 13 • 5:30 pm Holstein Veterans projects Memorial Hall The Ida County Board of 3-Day Forecast Supervisors discussed the scope of work to be designed by JEO Consulting of Carroll Wed 1/3 for reconstruction improve- -7° ments on Harold Godbersen 8° | Drive and M-15/240th Street Partly Cloudy in Ida Grove at its Dec. 18 meeting. Thurs 1/4 JEO is also designing work 1° on M-15 north and two sec- 9° | tions of D-15, west and east. Mostly Cloudy Secondary road engineer Jeff Williams said, “We signed Fri 1/5 contracts for them for work Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier 13° | 4° on Harold Godbersen Drive and M-15. I asked them to O-A/BC-IG dance: The O-A/BC-IG High School dance team has performed during halftime at several Falcon basketball Partly Cloudy look at recommendations for games this season. The second half of the season will likely include additional performances leading up to the annual M-15, D-15 west and D-15 dance night Saturday, Jan. 27. Let’s Get Social from Holstein to Galva and M-31 from Arthur south to the www.facebook.com/ Crawford County line and the GoingsOnInTheGrove one-mile stretch from D-54 Iowa School Report Card releases data going east to Sac County. @IdaCoCourier “For D-15 west, JEO recom- The Iowa Department of Education gaps among students, college and career 2016 of 66.6 points to an acceptable mends going with a rehabili- released the latest results of the Iowa readiness, student attendance, gradua- rating of 62.9 points in 2017. The high tation overlay, for 30 years, School Report Card, a web-based school tion rates and staff retention. Based on school’s 2017 statistics were: 86.4 per- $11.00.00 which would cost $170,000 ratings system, on Dec. 13. each school’s performance over a two- cent pro iciency; 36.6 percent closing less than a rebuild. There The Iowa School Report Card, which year period, the report card assigns gap; 36 percent college and career ready is a possibility, whenever was launched in 2015 as part of a state one of six ratings: exceptional, high- growth, 44.1 percent annual expected you are looking at possible legislative requirement, rates public performing, commendable, acceptable, growth, 47.9 percent college and career maintenance cost, it could be schools on some measures of achieve- needs improvement and priority. readiness; 98.7 percent attendance and more or less from what you ment. They include student pro iciency O-A/BC-IG 95.1 percent staff retention. are thinking. For a ive-mile rates in math and reading, student aca- O-A/BC-IG High School (275 students) O-A/BC-IG Middle School (215 (continued on page 3) demic growth, narrowing achievement dropped from a commendable rating in (continued on page 3)
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more about — January . . . 2017 Year in Review In a special meeting Jan. 19, the Ida Grove City Council unani- (continued from front page) $2,821,468, a decrease of $220,693 in budget reduc- Straight-line winds cause mously approved former Ida of the Tragedy Assistance Pro- $1,041,519 from last year’s tions for iscal year 2017-18, extensive tree and power line Grove fire chief Devlun White- gram for Survivors (T.A.P.S.) in ing to fill the remaining term $3,862,987. The estimated tax while BC-IG board approves damage in Odebolt May 16. left by Morris Hurd. The term Washington, D.C., Jan. 20. levy rate per $1,000 assessed $431,533 in budget reduc- More than 900 residents are ends on Dec. 31. He will be sworn February valuation is $13.16283. tions for next year. without power during peak in during the Feb. 6 meeting. Ida County Fair Board Odebolt City Council ap- Ida County Board of Super- outage. makes plansp to move back to a proves its iscal year 2017- visors approve ive-year road Several Odebolt-Arthur/ ive-day fairfa this summer. 18 budget. The new budget construction plan totaling Battle Creek-Ida Grove seniors Ida County Sheriff’s is $1,125,345, a decrease $29,185,000. receive various honors and Of iceOf ic statistics show from last year’s $1,177,726. Galva-Holstein School awards during honors pro- January departmentdep had a re- The estimated levy rate is Board approves 2017-18 bud- gram May 17. Elle McCormick Lisa Naslund of Galva (center) cord-breakingco year $14.79467, up from the cur- get with $8,120,409 in expen- and Riley Snyder are named participated in the inaugura- forf citations, calls for rent year’s $14.28965. ditures, up from the current valedictorians. Alex German tion parade for President Don- service,s patrol hours Five vie for Ida County City budget of $7,852,205. The was the salutatorian. ald Trump in Washington, D.C. anda premise checks. council administrator posi- new tax levy rate is $12.01, Ida County Board of Super- Jan. 20. Naslund was part of the Connie Ruddy ho- tion. Seeking the post are Ida down from last year’s levy visors approve gravel con- Tragedy Assistance Program for micidem remains un- Grove residents Doug Clough, rate of $12.42. tract with Stratford Gravel. Survivors (T.A.P.S.) group that solvedso after 20 years. Kandace Tomlinson and Tracy Northwest Area Education The contract calls for 21,000 marched in the parade. RuddyRu disappeared Luke, Gerald Smith of Kansas Agency (AEA) and Prairie tons with 15 percent over- in February,F 1997. The City, Mo., and Marc Dennison Lakes AEA approved the Ode- size gravel rock or limestone case becameb a homicide of Wisconsin. bolt-Arthur and Battle Creek- blended for $6.78 per ton and when her jawbone was found O-A/BC-IG petitions of re- Ida Grove petition for reor- 21,000 tons with 10 percent by a fossil foss hunter in August, February organization were submitted ganization and amended the oversize gravel rock or lime- 1999. to Northwest AEA March 15. A boundaries of the proposed stone blended for $5.91 per After a couple of weeks The King Theatre Board set possible election date is June new district following a pub- ton. of spring-like condi- a timeline, hoping for a movie tions, Old Man Winter 27. lic hearing April 19. Teah Tollufsen, O-A/BC-IG returned to the area showing in December, in hon- Ida County Board of Super- Ida County Sheriff Wade High School graphic design th Friday to remind us or of the theatre’s 100 anni- visors approve 2018 budget Harriman discusses amend- class student, wins Trail of he is still in charge of versary. of $7,381,587, an increase of ing the current year budget, the Dragon t-shirt design con- the calendar. A large Holstein City Council ap- $338,574, or 4.81 percent. due to extra expenses for in- test. The Trail of the Dragon portion of western proves ICCBF applications for Ida Grove native Tim Al- mate medical issues, inmate 50K/50-mile run is sched- Iowa was under a bliz- funds to paint the Freedom brecht is named a Des Moines meals and staff expenditures uled for Aug. 19 at Moorehead zard warning Friday Rock, install an ADA compli- Business Record Forty Under in the communications center Park. that brought snow and ant sidewalk in front of Vet- 40 honoree. Forty Under 40 to the public safety commis- June strong winds. erans’ Memorial Hall and for honorees are under the age sion April 18. Iowa Governor Kim Reyn- a shelter/picnicshelt area at the of 40 and have demonstrated Ida Grove City Council ap- olds names Ida Grove native pool. impressive career achieve- points Gregor Ernst to Ward 1 Tim Albrecht as deputy chief DaDavidv Schmidt of Holstein ments and unparalleled com- council seat to ill seat vacated of staff. Brad Lundell, Brian and Virginia Hasbrouck of March munity involvement. by Jeff Buehler. Lundell and Roger Bumann IdIda Grove were crowned Three Ida Grove residents More than 100 residents grill 400 pork burgers for O-A The Ida County Sheriff’s Office VValentine Day king and attend Ida Grove City Council pack Ida County courtroom to Elementary, O-A/BC-IG Mid- has added a new officer to the qqueen at Morningside team due to donations from meeting, expressing interest discuss wind energy concerns dle School and staff May 31. local businesses and citizens HHealthcare Commu- in Ward I seat. Interested indi- with the Ida County Board of Horn Memorial Hospital of- of Ida County. Ida County Dep- nnity. viduals are Gregor Ernst, Dave Supervisors. fers new PET/CT technology uty Sheriff Alex Ehlers picked Merle Kurtz of Cush- Larson and Judy Andresen. May for patients. PET/CT is pri- up K-9 Nera from Mid-Michigan ining and Karen Jensen April Randy Carpenter of Holstein marily used in cancer treat- Kennels. of Battle Creek were O-A/BC-IG boards approve re-elected chair of the Horn ment. It also has applications crcrownedow Good Samaritan budget reduction plans for Memorial Hospital Board of for cardiology and brain im- CenteCenter Valentine king and iscal year 2017-18. Pro- Trustees during annual meet- aging. queen. posed reductions for O-A total ing April 24. Grant Patera of Public meeting June 8 ad- April WaynWayne and Pearl Keesling $211,131. BC-IG’s proposed Ida Grove is recognized for dresses wind turbine con- were crowned as Odebolt reduction totals $435,830. nine years of service on the cerns. Approximately 150 in- Approximately 100 Specialty Care’s Valentine There was a full house at board. dividuals attended the meet- people attend the Ida king and queen. County Board of Su- the Ida County Board of Su- Ida County Public Safety ing held in Holstein. pervisors’ meeting Old Man Winter returned pervisors meeting to discuss and Communications Com- Ida Grove City Council re- April 24 to voice to the area Friday after two the planning and zoning com- mission approves $50,000 views a proposed ireworks their opinions weeks of spring-like condi- mission’s recent approval for budget amendment during a ordinance during its meeting about a possible tions, canceling school classes Invenergy to install metero- special meeting April 27. June 5. second phase for the day. logical towers in Ida County. VT Industries Inc. and Ida Ida County Board of Super- of construc- March Marc Dennison of Wau- County Economic Develop- visors approve one-year ex- tion of wind Ida County Public Safety nakee, Wis., accepts position ment received a Professional tension with American Natu- turbines in the Communications Commis- of Ida Grove city administra- Developers of Iowa Business ral Processors Inc.’s Galva site county. A num- sion, Ida County E911 Board ber of individuals tor. The Ida Grove City Council Retention and Expansion June 12. The agreement will spoke against allow- and Ida County Emergency approved offering Dennison Award May 4. mean an increase to 23 per- ing a second round of Management Commission $65,000 a year, three weeks of O-A/BC-IG High School sonnel and 10 new positions. construction. each approve FY 2018 bud- vacation a year and net relo- named top-ranking school by Bill and Susan Dreessen are gets. cation costs of $3,000. U.S. News and World Report. this year’s Odebolt Creek Days O-A/BCO-A/BC-IG Middle School The Holstein City Council O-A/BC-IG High School re- parade grand marshals. jazz bandba places third at approved the sale of two lots ceived a bronze award for be- O-A/BC-IG Superintendent May NortNorthwest Iowa Band in East Ridge Addition to The ing ranked 18th in Iowa. reviews scenarios of what The 23rd annual Whitey Thompson AsAssociation District Properties, LLC. for $25,152 The 23rd annual Whitey happens if reorganization Hike-Bike-A-Thon held May 10 in JaJazz Festival in Le each. The council also re- Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon passes June 27 or fails. Ida Grove gets underway with a MMars. viewed recommendations raised $74,145 for the O-A/ Invenergy LLC, a wind farm balloon release. The event drew American Can- from the city’s audit irm per- BC-IG Dollars for Scholars developer, addresses turbine 629 participants and raised ccer Society awards $74,145 for the O-A/BC-IG Dol- taining to six areas. program on May 10. The event concerns at a public meeting lars for Scholars program. United IIda County Relay The O-A Board and Odebolt- drew 629 participants. in Holstein. Bank of Iowa and O-A/BC-IG Dol- FFor Life leadership Arthur Education Association Twenty county agencies Winners of the Heritage lars for Scholars sponsor the event, teteam with a Com- approves tentative agreement received Ida County Commu- Days Lil Miss and Mr. Ida which provides scholarships for mumunity of Choice of 1.03 percent, for a total nity Betterment Foundation Grove contests were Tinley local students. AwaAward for 2016. package increase of $21,032. grants totaling $114,078 dur- Redenius, Raymond Salcido, Ida Grove City Coun- BC-IG board and BC-IG Edu- ing an awards presentation in Allison Moore and Owen cil approvesappro 2018 budget. cation Association reach ten- Arthur on May 7. Forbes. The 2017-18201 tative agreement for a total Holstein is named commu- Ida Grove City Council ap- May budget is package of $60,981, or 1.5 nity of the year during SIMP- proves wages for the com- Work on the eastbound percent.percent CO’s annual meeting in Hol- ing year during its June 19 lanes of Highway 20 O-A board approves stein May 11. meeting. near Holstein is well underway. Accord- ing to the Iowa June D.O.T. webpage, The King Theatre LIMITED motorists are be- Renovation Board TIME ing routed onto held a grill out June OFFER! the westbound 22 to raise funds for lanes of U.S. 20. the renovation of the This head-to head theatre. traffic pattern will be in place until the completion of the proj- Debt Control Loans ect on Aug. 1. ONE PAYMENT. *APR=Annual*APR=Annual Percentage Rate, eeffectiveffective 11/1/2018,/1/2018, includes a 0.25% discount with ONE RATE. ONE BILL. automaticautomatic payment from your North StStarar June June aaccount.ccount. Rates are subsubjectject to chanchangege without notice. Not for refinancing existing North Star The congregations of Sa- The opening event for Ida Star ng as low as Community Credit Union loans. Maximum loan cred Hearth, Our Lady of Grove’s Heritage Days on amount is $20,000. Without automatic payments Good Counsel and St. Mar- 8.74% APR* the rate is 8.99% higher. 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(continued from front page) dents) maintained an acceptable rating in students) maintained a commendable rating 2017 increasing from 61.8 points in 2016 to in 2017 increasing from 64.2 points in 2016 to 66 points in 2017. The elementary’s 2017 sta- 65.1 points in 2017. The middle school’s 2017 tistics are as follows: pro iciency, 76.2 percent; statistics were: 83.1 percent pro iciency; 61.4 closing gap, 53.7 percent; college and career percent closing gap; 51.8 percent college and ready growth, 53.3 percent; annual expected career ready growth, 55.1 percent annual ex- growth, 54.81 percent and attendance, 96.6 pected growth, 36.9 percent college and ca- percent and staff retention, 91.7 percent. reer readiness; 95.5 percent attendance and The Iowa School Report Card is updated 78.9 percent staff retention. annually to re lect the most recent statewide BC-IG Elementary remained commendable student assessment results. For most mea- in 2017 dropping from 69.1 points in 2016 sures, school ratings are based on data from to 68.6 in 2017. BC-IG Elementary (314 stu- the 2016-17 and 2015-16 school years. dents) 2017 statistics are as follows: pro i- Statewide, 20.5 percent of Iowa public ciency, 85.5 percent; closing gap, 52.4 per- schools received a higher overall rating than cent; college and career ready growth, 54.4 last year, while the rest stayed the same (50.9 percent; annual expected growth, 55.2 per- percent) or received a lower rating (28.6 per- Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier cent; attendance, 96.9 percent and staff re- cent). Fifth grade band: The Odebolt-Arthur fi fth grade band performed “Hot Cross Buns,” “Good tention, 92 percent. Because several measures on the report King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells” and “Jolly Old St. Nicholas” during the elementary winter O-A Elementary maintained an acceptable card are based on statewide assessment re- concert and art show Dec. 14. rating in 2017 dropping from 64.2 points in sults, overall school ratings re lect a decline 2016 to 61.2 points in 2017. O-A Elementary’s in pro iciency rates. The following shows 136 students’ pro iciency was 85.6 percent. the distribution of school ratings in 2017 G-H/S-C/Ridge View and 2016: 2017—2.2 percent exception, 8.8 OABCIG Facili es Commi ee discusses projects Ridge View High School (191 students) im- percent high-performing, 26.4 percent com- by Terry Kenealy OABCIG School District as on upgrading the regular aca- proved from a priority rating in 2016 of 52.6 mendable, 41.5 percent acceptable, 15.3 Superintendent prepared by Piper Jaffray, in demic spaces, upgrading some points to a needs improvement rating of 56.7 needs improvement and 5.8 percent priority. The 2017-18 OABCIG Fa- regards to utilizing the PPEL of the activity spaces and some points in 2017. The high school’s 2017 sta- 2016—2.1 percent exceptional, 10 percent cilities Committee met Dec. 4, Fund and the SAVE Fund to center on the ine arts. The tistics were: 79.2 percent pro iciency; 29.8 high-performing, 30.6 percent commendable, at 6:30 p.m. in Kurt Brown’s pay for various facilities’ proj- committee and board mem- percent closing gap; 25.3 percent college and 38.1 percent acceptable, 13.2 percent needs classroom #15 at O-A/BC-IG ects in the future. A portion of bers want to gather more in- career ready growth, 35.2 percent annual ex- improvement and 5.9 percent priority. High School in Ida Grove. The the discussion focused on the put and clarity from the mem- pected growth, 37.9 percent college and ca- “These results reinforce the need to contin- following are the minutes from importance of the extension of bers of the community before reer readiness; 98.3 percent attendance and ue moving forward with the bold education that meeting. the Secure an Advanced Vision inalizing any item to include 94.6 percent staff retention. initiatives Iowa has put in place to strengthen Committee members pres- for Education Fund (SAVE/ in a potential bond referen- Ridge View Middle School (215 students) instruction and prepare students for success ent were Stephanie Fleenor, one-cent sales tax for school dum proposal. maintained a commendable rating in 2017 in high school and beyond,” Iowa Department Roger Walter, Julie Weeda, infrastructure), which is cur- Review and discuss the re- decreasing from 66.8 points in 2016 to 64.7 of Education Director Ryan Wise said. “It’s en- Doug Mogensen, Alan Hen- rently scheduled to sunset in vised facilities’ survey docu- points in 2017. The middle school’s 2017 sta- couraging that we’ve made signi icant prog- derson, Chris Boyle, Vonnie 2029. The Iowa General As- ment: tistics were: 87.5 percent pro iciency; 55.9 ress statewide in improving the reading skills Wareham, Marj Clark, Kathy sembly has been discussing The committee members percent closing gap; 49.8 percent college and of children in kindergarten through third Leonard, Traci Bengford and extending the SAVE Fund to at and board members reviewed career ready growth, 52 percent annual ex- grade, as shown on early literacy screening Kenealy. least 2050, but it hasn’t taken and revised the facilities’ sur- pected growth, 35.6 percent college and ca- assessments given three times a year. I’m also Board members present action on that issue as of yet. vey document in order to reer readiness; 94.1 percent attendance and proud that Iowa continues to lead the nation were Stephanie Konradi (BC- Review and discussion of make it an effective tool in 91.7 percent staff retention. in high school graduation rates.” IG and OABCIG), Jeff Rasmus- potential projects currently on gathering information about G-H Elementary (lower) was unable to be The school ratings are composed of a com- sen (BC-IG and OABCIG), Sta- the table: the district’s facilities’ needs rated. bination of multiple measures included to cal- cy Raasch (O-A and OABCIG), During a portion of the and the best way to address G-H Upper Elementary (106 students) culate an overall score for each school in Iowa. Crystal Endrulat (BC-IG and meeting, Kenealy reviewed a those needs. maintained an acceptable rating dropping Each of the measures gets calculated as a val- OABCIG) and Traci Bengford number of potential projects The survey was presented from 66.7 points in 2016 to 62.2 points in ue between 0 and 100 and is then multiplied (O-A). that the new district is consid- to the OABCIG Board at its 2017. The elementary’s 2017 statistics are as by a weight amount, producing a percentage Chad West, representative ering, which include: moving Dec. 11 regular board meeting follows: pro iciency, 86.5 percent; closing gap, score for each measure. The weighting is the from HAILA ASP, Ltd., was also forward with a project to ad- for consideration. The district 36.3 percent; college and career ready growth, value assigned to each indicator. The score for present. dress the handicapped acces- hopes to begin the distribu- 54.7 percent; annual expected growth, 55.1 each measure is determined and then all mea- Review and discussion of sibility issues in the Odebolt tion of the survey in various percent and attendance, 98.6 percent. sures are added together to create an overall the inancial capacity to com- building and the high school formats shortly after the irst Schaller-Crestland Elementary (168 stu- score. plete the work: building, complete a model of the year. Kenealy reviewed the i- classroom project that would Review and discuss possible nancial history of the two remodel several classrooms in timeline for the bond referen- more about — school districts’ Physical Plant the two buildings in a manner dum proposal: and Equipment Fund (PPEL) similar to what had been pro- After some discussion, the and the Secure an Advanced posed in the bond referendum consensus of the group was . . . supervisors Vision for Education Fund to use as an example of what that a bond referendum in (continued from front page) “I may reschedule projects for iscal year 2019. (SAVE Fund/one-cent sales the committee and the board’s December of 2018 would give stretch and a $170,000 sav- for M-31 north and M-31 Two reports on the agen- tax for school infrastructure) vision is for its classrooms in the district time to gather in- ings, we may just go ahead south. M-31 north to Highway da were delayed for future since the two districts began the future, prepare a project to formation and feedback from and rebuild it. They are say- 20 would be the priority. I do presentations. One is on the whole-grade sharing in 2009- air condition the high school the community and the time ing to tear it up and put in not think we want M-31 going Siouxland Interstate Met- 10 through the 2016-17 iscal gym and commons, consider to develop a sound bond ref- seven inches of concrete. I south closed at the same time ropolitan Planning Coun- year. a project to install computer- erendum plan that can be pre- will go back and ask them to as M-31 going north. We may cil (SIMPCO) request for a During that time, the Battle ized temperature controls for sented to the community for evaluate the asphalt option. have to tie them down to set $5,000 county contribution Creek-Ida Grove School Dis- the school district’s heating consideration with ample op- “For D-15 east, that looks dates, but you won’t get the for the Highway 20 Economic trict has spent $7,124,303 on and cooling systems and look portunity for discussion and like you are talking about same prices,” said Williams. “ Development study. The sec- school building and grounds’ at installing a new sound sys- clari ication prior to the actual $800,000 for a wider overlay The study from JEO Consul- ond was on courthouse secu- upgrades, repairs, additions, tem in the high school gym vote. and an asphalt inner layer. tants included traf ic counts. rity from Sheriff Wade Harri- technology and vehicle re- and commons. The next meeting of the They are estimating there In other business man. Both were on the Jan. 2 placement. At the same time, Review and discuss possible OABCIG Facilities’ Committee are three inches of asphalt Health insurance rate in- meeting agenda. the Odebolt-Arthur School Dis- options to include in a bond has not been scheduled. on there. They will mill two formation was presented. The supervisors took a trict has spent $3,957,229 on referendum proposal: inches, put on a nice asphalt The single plan is going up brief tour of the courthouse school building and grounds’ The committee members inner layer, which does not $52 per month, and the fami- to see where upgrades are upgrades, repairs, technology and board members discussed Correction eliminate but does control ly plan went up $121 a month needed. and vehicle replacement. a number of options to include Cody Forch is the engineer that cracking. That would be Kenealy also reviewed the in a new bond referendum. representing JEO Consulting for rehabilitation. M-31, they inancial capacity of the new Some of the options center for the City of Ida Grove. are recommending full re- construction. The cracks cre- ate an unknown maintenance IG council busy with budget workshops cost that they can’t estimate 701 E. 2nd St. easily,” said Williams. “These Ida Grove, Iowa The Ida Grove City Council library for $6,900 from Hem- Dec. 22 at noon to discuss the are projected costs of the ma- 712-364-3311 has held numerous meetings er’s Plumbing and Heating library budget; Dec. 27 to dis- terial, and all the bids from in the past week to work on (Dec. 27). cuss and approve library fur- last year in lated 4 percent.” www.hornmemorialhospital.org the 2019 budget. Meetings and budget work- naces purchases and Dec. 28 Williams will provide the Action items approved dur- shops were held Dec. 19 at to review and make changes supervisors with further Clinics Programs ing the meetings were: Fire- noon and 5 p.m. to discuss the to the personnel policy and project cost details. “These Cardiac–CVA–Jan. 5, 19, 26 Senior Health Insurance man’s Accidental Death and streets and parks budgets; to discuss setting a $50 per are big enough projects to Cardiac–Mercy–Jan. 29 Information Program Dismemberment Insurance Dec. 20 at noon and 5 p.m. to hour consultation rate for Please call HMH stand on their own (for bids), Dermatology-Jan. 5, 19 to schedule an for $427 (Dec. 19) and the discuss the water and sewer Mark Nielsen pertaining to especially if one or two of Ear, Nose & Throat–Jan. 11, 25 appointment. purchase of three furnaces budgets; Dec. 21 at noon to the wastewater treatment them end up being concrete,” HMH Better with dehumidi iers for the discuss the rec center budget; plant. said Williams. Nephrology–Jan. 2 Breather's Club OB/GYN: Eastman–Jan. 9, 23 First Thursday of the OB/GYN: Hasik–Jan. 10, 24 month in Conference RM 3 at 3 pm. Call Pat Oncology–Jan. 18 at HMH to become a Ophthalmology–Jan. 10 member. Ortho-CNOS-Jan. 8, 15, 17, 22, HMH Diabetic Education Classes 24, 29, 31 (group or individual/ Podiatry-Jan. 3, 17, 24, 31 new or review) Please Surgery-Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 call HMH for more information Urology–Jan. 11, 25 HMH Financial Assistance Wound Care–Jan. 9, 23 Please call the Business Office Foot Care Clinics TIP Jan. 3: Holstein Meth. Wishing you and yours a Church; Jan. 17: IG West. very happy and healthy Pres. Church New Year! Photo by: Deb Loger | Ida County Courier Immunization Clinic Jan. 9: 2-5 p.m. Choir: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School concert choir sang six songs at the high school’s winter Jan. 10: 9 a.m.-Noon For information, contact your local & 2-5 p.m. concert Dec. 11. The first two songs, “O Come, All Ye Faithful” and “Good King Wenceslas” were performed with the community physician or the hospital handbell choir. Here, the choir wraps up the concert with “Sleigh Ride.” Other groups performing were the swing choir, jazz band and concert band. Jacob Pedersen and Benjamin Mauritz directed the choirs and bands, respectively. 4 WWednesday,ednesday, JanuaryJanuary 33,, 22018018 IIdada CountyCounty CourierCourier IIdada GGroverove RRecec CCenterenter
by Chelsea Gross with a paid membership. p.m. Saturday, 1-8 p.m. Sunday. Recreation director Pilates are held on Mondays Please note the time change The New You Project begins at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is for Saturday mornings. Jan. 4. Participants will have the instructor. Winter lifeguard hours are weekly challenge packets to Step aerobics are held on 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Monday- complete with an accountabil- Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Friday, 2-5 p.m. Saturday and ity partner. Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bock- Sunday. We will be hosting a Young elman is the instructor. Adult co-ed volleyball is ev- Chef’s Course starting Jan. Water aerobics are held on ery Sunday at 6:30 p.m. 24 for boys and girls in third Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bock- We ask that everyone who Spectacular blaze: Five automobiles burned in the fire through sixth grade. You must elman is the instructor. uses the facility respect our at the Murphy Bros. shop in May, 1920. The blaze lasted pre-register. There is a mini- Yoga is held on Tuesdays rule about changing your less than 45 minutes but caused $15,000 worth of mum of eight participants for and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. shoes when you enter the damages. The Murphys were in business since 1896 and the class and a maximum of Danielle Bennett is the in- building. This will help keep were located on 2nd and Quimby Streets in Ida Grove. 12. structor. the building clean and help ex- Get your cardboard sled Zumba is held on Mondays tend the lifetime of our equip- ready. To celebrate the 2018 and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. ment. Winter Olympics in Febru- Christi Ladwig is the instruc- Visit our website: www.ida- ary, we will be hosting a card- tor. groverec.org. board sled contest. When we AM Mix is Tuesdays and Remember that you can use ut of the Pas get enough snow, we will an- Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Jen Chamber Bucks to pay for a O t nounce the date. So, have your Conover is the instructor. membership. Also, GOMACO, sled ready by Feb. 1. PM Mix is held on Mondays Horn Memorial Hospital and Youth basketball practices and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. North Star employees get spe- are going on now through the Conover is the instructor. cial discounts. We also offer a Forty years ago There was $20,000 damage to contact two individuals who beginning of February. The Spinning classes are held military discount for past or Ida County of icials have the bus. received write-in votes in the gym will be busy on week- on Fridays at 5:30 a.m. Lauri present military service. been offered a $50,000 grant The value of Ida County November election to see if nights. Please plan accord- Hummelgard is the instructor. Contact Gross with any for restoration of the county farmland jumped 13.9 percent one of them would serve on ingly. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 questions at 712-364-3716 or courthouse, but the board of of $117 per acre in 1987, the council. All itness classes are offered p.m. Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-6 [email protected]. supervisors hasn’t accepted according to a recent survey The Holstein City took no the money because there by Iowa State University action following a closed are some strings attached. Extension. Local land values session to discuss the The money would come rose from $848 per acre in purchase of the State Theatre. from the division of historic 1986 to $965 per acre in Current owner Fred Saunders preservation of the Iowa State 1987. had proposed re-equipping WWindowsillindowsill History Department. The Arthur’s City Council swore the theatre and concession county would have to match in three council members and stand and assist with training the grant with $50,000 in local a new ire chief Monday. The of new personnel. Following We all need our own time to travel our own funds. That amount hasn’t new council member is Roger transfer of the property, he distance. been considered in planning Frank. Also sworn in were would supply movies and ***** next year’s budget and might Duane Simonson and Margie technical assistance and Vision without action is a daydream. Action push the county’s budget over Lippincott. Dan Ladwig is the consider leasing the theater, without vision is a nightmare. —Japanese the 7 percent increase limit new ire chief. should the new owner no proverb set by the legislature two Twenty years ago longer wish to operate it. ***** years ago. A building dedication Saunders’ purchase price was Sometimes people only try to extinguish Ida County’s circuit court service, open house and $30,000. your ire because they can’t light their own. moved of icially last week as ribbon cutting were held Ten years ago ***** courtroom furniture was taken Sunday at the new Ida Grove Former First Lady and Good mothers are the ones that worry to new quarters in the Ida Baptist Church in Hillcrest Democratic presidential about being good mothers. Grove post of ice basement. 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Ida Grove’s water jumped 20.9 percent in 2007, The secret to a rich life is to have more Nameberry’s most popular names students received minor rate is currently the ninth according to the annual Iowa beginnings than endings. —Dave Weinbaum for girls in 2017 were: Olivia, Cora, injuries when the school lowest in the state. State University survey of ***** Amelia, Charlotte, Isla, Isabella, Maia, bus they were riding in The Holstein City Council land values. Ida County farm- If you don’t like where you are, move. You Aurora, Amara and Ava; and for boys: northeast of Holstein entered accepted the resignation of land had an average value aren’t a tree. Atticus, Asher, Jack, Theodore, Jasper, a ditch and overturned last councilman Randy Carpenter of $4,426 per acre in 2007, ***** Milo, Oliver, Silas, Henry and Wyatt. week. The bus driver, Todd Monday and thanked him an increase of $758 per acre January is Be Kind To Food Servers Month ***** Wolverton, also received for his service to the council. from 2006. and Family Fit Lifestyle Month. This is Diet Don’t believe everything you think. minor injuries. Wolverton said Carpenter has moved to Ida County Republicans Resolution Week. ***** he was distracted and the bus a rural address and is no and Democrats will hold their ***** Be so positive that negative people dropped off the edge of the longer eligible to serve on presidential caucuses this About 87 percent of contractors agree don’t want to be near you. road. No charges were iled. the council. The council will week. consumers could save hundreds of dollars ***** by simply following home and appliance Every saint has a past. 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Kevin and Terri Carstensen of Odebolt cel- also realized how the work of politicians in Des Kevin’s impact on the cattle industry was not ing Committee, which selects national leader- ebrated their 40th wedding anniversary in No- Moines or Washington, DC, impacts cattle pro- limited to Iowa. He served as chair of the Pri- ship; two years on the operating committee, vember, and were inducted into the Iowa Cattle- ducers in Iowa. “There’s probably a hundred vate Lands and Environmental Management which determines how national checkoff dol- men’s Association Hall of Fame in December. different ways policy has affected whatwhat Committee for the National CCattlemen’s Beef lars are allocated and was chair of the Con- The couple, who raised cattle in Sac Coun- I do on my farm,”m,” he says, ““butbut one Association (NCBA) and ttheh feedlot repre- sumer Information Committee, which over- ty, has served in a variety of leadership roles of the biggest happenedappened about 15 sentativesentative forfor thethe EnvirEnvironmentalonm Steward- sees ive subcommittees. She also took part throughout the years, even earning themselves years ago, whenn EPAEPA’s’s CCleanlean Wa- ship Awards Program. He has testi ied be- in the three-member committee that selected the title of “First Couple,” when he was presi- ter Act came intoo play.”play.” fore the Environmental ProtectionPr Agency sites for NCBA annual conventions. dent of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and Throughout hhisis tenure, Kevin (EPA) on bbehalfeh of cattlemen Much of Terri’s work at the local, state and she was chair of the Iowa Beef Industry Council has served as ICACA memmembershipbership andand waswas involved in the national level has focused on increasing the at the same time. vice chair and cchair,hair, dustdust rulrulese review of the demand for beef in the U.S. and abroad. Terri As a board member, and later, president, of ICA Political Ac- CleanClean AiAir Act. The couple represented Iowa in trade missions with the the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA), Kevin tion Committeeee hashas alsoalso led EPA repre- Iowa Department of Economic Development has long worked to improve the regulations chair and dis-s- sentativessentative on a tour of (IDED) and United States Meat Export Fed- and rules that impact cattle producers in Iowa. trict director. Hee theirtheir farm.farm eration (USMEF) to Japan, South Korea, China, “ICA is our voice, so to speak, because they has also beenn WorkWork with environ- Hong Kong, Mexico and Costa Rica. Kevin also can be there 24/seven during the legislative involved with mentalmen committees participated in trade missions to Japan and process. I think that’s huge,” he says. “A lot of ICA’s Finance andand policies im- South Korea. people say, ‘They can’t do us any good.’ Well, I Committee pactedpa the way Trade missions like the ones the Carstens- don’t know where we’d be if we didn’t have a and currently thet Carstensens ens took part in help build relationships, un- voice and lobbying.” serves as the managed their derstanding and trust with foreign customers Kevin’s dedication to the ICA began in the treasurer for own farm over of U.S. beef and expand beef’s position in the 1980s when Maynard Jayne, ICA lobbyist, chal- the Iowa Cattle- the years, as global marketplace. International markets lenged him to become involved. The Iowa Cat- men’s Founda-a- well. They raise added $277.31 to the value of a fed steer in tlemen’s Association has nearly 10,000 mem- tion. Kevin servedved crops with 2017, signi icantly helping Iowa cattle produc- bers across the state of Iowa, and works to grow as the ICA North-orth- conservation ers’ bottoms lines. “If we didn’t have our global the Iowa beef business through leadership and west Iowa regionalional in mind, us- markets,” Terri says, “we’d be back to the BSE education for producers. ICA also represents vice president fforor ing minimum years, and that was devastating to cattle pro- cattle producers at the state and national level four years and ppresi-resi- tillage, grid ducers.” on issues that impact cattlemen. dent of the associa-socia- soil sampling, Closer to home, the Carstensens have raised According to Kevin, Jayne helped him realize tion for two years.rs. He terraces,t buf- three children on the farm. Distie and her the importance of the political process and the was also on two CEO fer strips and husband live in London with their two sons. role that ICA plays in it. Since that time, he’s selection committees. Kevin and Terri Carstensen grassed waterways. Daughter Charise and her husband live in They have continuously Des Moines with their 17-month-old daugh- improved their feedlot operation with envi- ter. They are expecting a son in the spring. ronmental quality in mind, as well. Six rows of Carstensens’ son, Durel, and his wife have trees in windbreaks surround the farm, and an three young sons and live in Minnesota. Iowa State University manure management re- Although Kevin and Terri’s children did not search and demonstration project helped max- return to the farm, they are very passionate imize the nutrients available from the feedlot. about agriculture and their roots in rural Iowa. While Kevin was busy leading Iowa’s cattle Their career paths have led to opportunities industry in its political advocacy efforts, Terri for other young Iowans to partner with the led another important organization in the Iowa Carstensens in their farming operation. Kev- beef industry: the Iowa Beef Industry Council in and Terri have worked with three nearby (IBIC). young farmers as partners to help them gain a From our such brought on by a second I took my daughter on a hike IBIC is the Beef Checkoff Program in Iowa. foothold in the farming business. backyard . . . marriage, Mary and I’ve dis- at Ledges State Park when she Funded by the $1 per head national checkoff More than 40 years of life on the farm com- by: Doug Clough cussed all those things we was just eight years old; we and 50 cent per head Iowa state checkoff, the bined with leadership positions in our coun- want to do when the children were traversing a bridge with beef checkoff works to increase demand for try’s most in luential beef organizations have are gone. people below us when Sam’s beef through education, promotion and re- taught the Carstensens many lessons over the The funny thing is that grandfather informed her that search. Advertising, public relations efforts, years – lessons they’re eager to share with Socrates is credited with we’ve aged during that wait- it was optimum range and educational programs and new product devel- younger producers. Kevin summed up that ad- saying, “The unexamined life ing game, and renting a con- distance to spittle on moving opment are important ways the checkoff works vice in an article he wrote for the Iowa Cattle- is not worth living.” And it’s vertible to peruse California targets. You just don’t see a for the Iowa beef industry. man magazine in 2006, and says the advice is in this vein that I think about wine country does not have primary parent teaching that Last year, Iowa cattle producers voted to re- still applicable today: this, in that space between the allure it once held. In a kind of thing. instate the Iowa State Beef Checkoff, adding •Set your goals high Christmas and New Year’s microcosm of that thought, With 2018 here – and that the 50 cents to the $1 per head national check- •Absorb as much knowledge as possible Eve. I am not prone to creat- I was hell-bent on running a baby out there just waiting off, which had been in place for 30 years. Terri •Turn negatives into positives ing New Year’s resolutions, marathon in my late 30s and to be loved by our family – I irmly believes in the importance of the beef •Be yourself nor—therefore—am I prone now walking our Pleasant have taken the liberty of cre- checkoff, and says that the additional funds •Strengthen your faith to breaking them. I do, how- Valley Trail with a bad hip ating my top 10 list of what from the state checkoff offer “tremendous op- •Take pride in being a cattleman ever, like to take a long, hard does the trick these days. I’ve I’d like to teach my future portunities for the checkoff to reach more con- •Seize opportunity whenever possible look at my life circumstance become comfortable at home, grandchild: 1. Snow sledding sumers with the message.” •Call a spade a spade at the end of each calendar and my thoughts are turning until your face hurts is awe- The checkoff, Terri says, is vital to Iowa’s beef •Be passionate and honest in everything you year. to grandchildren. some. 2. Hot chocolate tastes producers like her and Kevin. “It’s another level do Like many couples, my wife Some of you may know that best after sledding or build- of our business. We can’t do everything - and I •Think and do outside the box and I mark our lives by our I taught high school English ing a snowman. 3. Dog is God know that people have heard that many, many •Love your country and embrace freedom. children’s. My 27-year-old for eight years in the 1990s. spelled backwards. 4. Siblings times - but it’s true. We can’t be doing all of the He adds one more piece of advice for today, daughter and her husband are During the holidays, I quite are great and you don’t know promoting and all of the education and all of though: Be careful how you manage risk. And, in the inal stages of adoption often run into a familiar face how great until one is gone. the research ourselves, so this is another arm when you make money, put a little away for a and most certainly will have at the store or the rec cen- 5. Peanut butter is proof that of our business. And, when you look at the val- rainy day. their bundle of joy in the irst ter that ushers a kind greet- God loves us and wants us to ue we receive for our $1.50, it’s phenomenal.” Kevin and Terri weathered the storm of half of 2018. My 21-year old- ing, followed by, ‘Mr. Clough.’ be happy. 6. Your mother will From advertising campaigns, like the re- the 1980s and recognize that many of today’s son will begin his inal year at That’s a dead ringer for a for- kill for you, and you’ll never launch of the iconic “Beef, It’s What’s for Din- younger producers haven’t experienced that UNI. Mary’s 20-year-old son mer student salutation and know how much she loves you ner” campaign to work with retailers and di- type of economic climate before. So, they cau- will be in his second year as one that I still enjoy. until you have kids. 7. Laugh eticians to feature the health bene its of beef, tion farmers to be careful with their inances a Marine. Mary’s 18-year-old And, when it comes to hav- at your grandpa’s jokes – it’s the checkoff is reaching consumers in new and involve both spouses in the inancial deci- daughter will start her col- ing grandchildren, I do believe an easy way to make the old and innovative ways. While advertising of the sions on the farm. Terri has always managed lege experience. Lee—Mary’s I’ll also enjoy teaching them a man happy. 8. Be quiet at the past primarily took place on television, more the bookwork for the farm but recognizes that youngest at 16—will be a ju- thing or two only a grandfa- lake and listen to the waves. recent beef ads are appearing online, as part many farm wives work off the farm, and it may nior and our last to live full- ther can adequately teach. I’d 9. Bicycling will always make of smart phone apps, or on social media. “We be harder to stay involved. time at home. like to thank my own dad for you feel young, and – last, but need to tell the millennials our story and help The Carstensens’ partnership at home and While I’ve enjoyed the time being that kind of grandfather not least – 10. Talking about them realize the bene its of beef in the diet,” on the farm is symbolic of the partnership be- with our children at home – to my children. As an illustra- spitting at moving targets is a Terri says. tween the Iowa Beef Industry Council and Iowa and the extended phase of tion of his efforts, my dad and lot of fun – just don’t do it. Terri served 14 years on the board of direc- Cattlemen’s Association today. Just as Kevin tors for the Iowa Beef Industry Council, ful ill- and Terri have worked together to maintain ing the roles of treasurer, vice chair and chair their farm over the years, Iowa beef industry during her tenure. She has also been active organizations work together to protect and SSoleole 2 SSouloul with the Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation’s Youth grow Iowa’s beef business. Beef Team. Both Kevin and Terri are still active in the Nationally, Terri is also a recognized leader. state, local and national cattle industry orga- She was NCBA Federation Director for the nizations. Although they have given a lifetime 125 South Main St., Galva small groups of two to three and weight lifting for faster state of Iowa and was elected Region III Fed- of service to the beef industry, they show few 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily people at Sole 2 Soul at 5:30 results. Class dates are Jan. 30 eration Director, representing Illinois, Iowa, signs of slowing down now. 712-282-4426 a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and other through March 20. Class is full; Minnesota, Missouri and Wisconsin. She was As Kevin says, “We need to spread our pas- www.Sole2SoulGalva.com scheduled times by appoint- if you want to be put on a wait- a federation committee member of the NCBA sion for the cattle industry. We need to involve The Daily Apple: Mark your ment. For information, call Sole ing list, call 282-4426. Joint Budget Committee, and served as vice the young people in our communities. We need calendar and plan to join us at 2 Soul. 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Simonsen Industries, Inc., Highway 31 East, Quimby, Iowa 712.364.3131 training to individuals and/or that combines vigorous cardio 712-883-2437 EOE 6 WWednesday,ednesday, JanuaryJanuary 33,, 22018018 IIdada CountyCounty CourierCourier FAMILY & FRIENDS
Odebolt Museum board MMHCHC ScheduleSchedule selects new ceiling le Members of the Odebolt His- removed the bottom skirt- torical Museum met Dec. 12. ing from the outside awning The Morningside 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. President Stephanie Fleenor because it was torn in several Healthcare Community (Ida movie and popcorn. called the meeting to order spots. Fleenor contacted the Grove) activity schedule for Monday—8 a.m. devotions; with the following members company we purchased the Jan. 3-10 is: 10 a.m. resident council; present: Fleenor, Renee Bab- awning from eight years ago. Wednesday—8 a.m. 10:30 a.m. food committee; cock, Kathy Larson, Pam Han- They gave a couple options devotions; 10:15 a.m. current 2 p.m. penny pitch. sen, Thelma Schroeder, Jerilyn for replacing or repairing the events; 2:30 p.m. church Tuesday—8 a.m. devotions; Ekstrom and Mary Schroeder. skirting. Members felt we with Arthur Free Church. 10:30 a.m. music in motion; Kerry Reinhart was also in at- should just leave the skirting Thursday—8 a.m. 2 p.m. Catholic bingo. tendance. off of the awning. The awning devotions; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday—8 a.m. The minutes of the Sept. 27 has done well for eight years. manicures; take down devotions; 10:15 a.m. meeting and treasurer’s report Fleenor said we might look Christmas décor. current events; 2:30 p.m. will be read at the next meet- into making the room dividers Friday—8 a.m. devotions; church with Morris Hurd. ing. Fleenor reported we re- taller after the ceiling is com- ceived the Sac County Endow- pleted to allow for more dis- ment Grant that we applied play area. Schroeder said Jesse for. Members made the inal Sharp made the room dividers decisions on the ceiling tiles when the museum moved into to be used to replace the mu- its present location. seum ceiling. It was decided to Hansen, on behalf of her go with the eggshell color for mother Elaine Rex, shared a Photo Submitted the main tiles and trim. request from the Tuesday Club Members were asked to col- if they could store their old re- Golden anniversary: Arlo Dean and Margaret Radke lect boxes and newspaper to cords in the museum. After dis- th will celebrate their 50 wedding anniversary Jan. 7. The help in the packing and mov- cussion, members agreed the couple’s children are Greg Radke and Kevin and Sara Radke. ing of museum artifacts in museum would allow them to Grandchildren are Jessica and Julia Radke. preparation for the replace- store the records. It was asked ment of the ceiling. to have the records in totes Fleenor will contact mem- that are easy to handle. bers when we will be able to Museum members thanked Ida pork, beef producers’ start the packing and moving Babcock for the window process. She will contact Darin displays she puts together Masters to let him know that throughout the year. banquet Jan. 13 in Holstein he can plan on doing the ceil- The museum received me- The joint Ida County Pork 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Dinner will ing this winter. Larson will morials from Jim and JoAnn Producers and Ida County be served, starting at 6:30 contact Jason Chisholm about Scott in memory of Chuck Cattlemen’s Association ban- p.m. the electrical component of Gunderson, Dave Wilken and quet is Saturday, Jan. 13, at Admission is $25 per per- the project. The project com- Dale Mohr, and Tuesday Club Veterans’ Memorial Hall in son. Tickets are available from pletion date is by Creek Days in memory of Betty Hansen. Holstein. any board member or at the 2018. Mary Schroeder The social hour runs from door. Fleenor and Kerry Reinhart Secretary
SSocialocial SSecurityecurity Photo by: Amy Forbes | Ida County Courier Ida Idol: Rod Schneider sang a Frank Sinatra hit song a cappella during Ida Idol competition at the annual Christ- by Brian DeMoss Social Security benefit esti- mas Ball Saturday, Dec. 9. Schneider won third place in the Social Security mates and printable state- competition. The Christmas Ball is a fundraiser for the Ida District manager ments. Those who already Grove Kiwanis club. Spencer/Storm Lake receive benefits can view 2018 is here. It’s the their payment history, cur- New Year. There’s no bet- rent status and manage ter time to tell you about their benefits. the new features we have Social Security has also WWDWVDWV ScheduleSchedule in my Social Security. They made replacing your annu- not only save you time, but al benefit statement even also put you in control of easier. The benefit state- The Willow Dale Wellness Saturday, Jan. 6: 3 p.m. your retirement future. ment (known as the SSA- Village activity calendar for S’mores Saturday social. There are a growing num- 1099 or the SSA-1042S) Dec. 20-27 is: Monday, Jan. 8: 9:30 a.m. ber of states (and the Dis- shows the amount of bene- Wednesday, Jan. 3: 9:30 create comics with Staci trict of Columbia) where, if fits you received the previ- a.m. Catholic rosary/ and fourth grade; 2 p.m. you’re a resident, you can ous year and is needed for communion; 10:30 a.m. manicure Monday. request a replacement So- filing taxes. Now you have activity; 2:30 p.m. meeting; Tuesday, Jan. 9: 10:30 cial Security card online. the ability to download it 6:30 p.m. Legion bingo. a.m. music in motion; Our new online version of using our online services. Thursday, Jan. 4: 10:30 1:30 p.m. Father Ball and the Application for a Re- There’s no need to visit a a.m. noodle fun; 2 p.m. Danbury Catholic kids; placement Social Security field office. A replacement Arthur Free Church with 3 p.m. Bible study with Card can make getting a re- SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S is Pastor Marty, Merle and Pastor Cormeny. placement easy and stress available after Feb. 1 for Audrey; 3 p.m. birthday Wednesday, Jan. 10: free. It allows people to ap- the previous tax year. party. 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary/ Photo Submitted ply for a replacement card If you don’t have a my Friday, Jan. 5: 10:30 a.m. communion; 10:30 a.m. 1,000 books: 1,000 Books before Kindergarten is an Ida through my Social Security Social Security account, local news review; 1:30 games; out to lunch; 2:30 Grove Library program that encourages all families and without traveling to a field creating a secure account p.m. bingo with Key Club p.m. service project with caregivers to read at least 1,000 books with their young office or card center, as is very easy to do and usu- students. Kristi. long as you’re not request- ally takes less than 15 min- children before they enter kindergarten. Lillian Johannsen ing a name change or any utes. completed 1,000 Books before Kindergarten on Dec. 16. other change to your card. Putting you in control of Reading to small children builds vocabulary, language We are working to add this your future is a key part of Shirley R user skills and helps prepare them with the skills they need for capability to every state. securing today and tomor- 80th Birthday kindergarten. Your personal my Social row. With my Social Secu- Security account is secure rity, we give you the power Open House and gives you ready access to steer your future in the to your earnings records, direction you deserve. Ida Grove Rec Center Saturday, January 6 OOSCSC ScheduleSchedule Lamination Ida County 3-5 pm Courier & Reminder No gifts, please Service 214 Main St. • Ida Grove, IA 51445 by Crystal Hopkins movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Activity director Lawrence Welk. available (712) 364.3131 The Odebolt Specialty Care Sunday, Jan. 7—2:30 p.m. - Notice - activity calendar for Jan. St. Paul Lutheran Church; 3 Weddings, Engagements & Anniversaries 3-10: p.m. social; 3 p.m. movie and Arlo Dean & Margaret Radke n Wednesday, Jan. 3—10:15 popcorn. will celebrate their a.m. Catholic communion; Monday, Jan. 8—10 a.m. 50 th Wedding Anniversary The Ida County Courier with a photo is $5. 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with current events; 2:30 p.m. January 7, 2018 prints wedding, engage- An anniversary on this Kris; 2:30 p.m. Wheel of nails; 3 p.m. social. ment and anniversary page is $5 for a photo and Fortune; 3 p.m. social. Tuesday, Jan. 9—10 a.m. Children: Greg Radke announcements on our short description (this Thursday, Jan. 4—10 a.m. resident council; 2:30 p.m. and Kevin (Sara) Radke Friends & Family page. A will not advertise an open WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Wheel of bingo; 3 p.m. social. Grandchildren: Jessica and Julia Radke wedding announcement is house or card shower). $5 for a photo and short Wedding announce- Fortune ; 3 p.m. social. Wednesday, Jan. 10—10:15 Cards may be sent to: Friday, Jan. 5: description or $30 for a ments and photos must be 10 a.m. art; a.m. Catholic communion; 1231 Marshall Ave., Galva IA 51020 photo and a complete de- submitted no later than six 2:30 p.m. bingo; 3 p.m. social. 2:30 p.m. dominoes; 3 p.m. scription. An engagement months after the event. Saturday, Jan. 6—3 p.m. social. IIdada CountyCounty CourierCourier WWednesday,ednesday, JanuaryJanuary 33,, 22018018 7 Battle Creek Library releases library table raffl e winners The Battle Creek Library has released infor- nekamp won by Leah Godbersen; Morningside glass picture created and donated by Brian donated by Marilyn Bond won by Punky Schu- mation on its holiday table raf le fundraiser. maroon microplush blanket donated by Joan Bond won by Sue Schultz; $25 Amazon gift card macher; framed canvas print “Gather” created Gifts and winners were as follows: $20 gift Nielsen won by Erika Swanger; tan stuffed donated by Terri Wallace won by Bridget Ver- and donated by Alicia Watkins won by Punky card to Shopko donated by Sheila Petersen won teddy bear with baby bear donated by Linda schoor; child’s wooden nativity set donated by Schumacher; silver and pearl necklace with by Joan Nielsen; two dozen frosted and deco- Wingert won by Terri Wallace; basket contain- Joan Nielsen won by a Willow Dale resident; matching earrings donated by Marilyn Bond rated Christmas sugar cookies made by Joan ing tea towel, large mug, microwave chocolate four pair brown utility gloves donated anony- won by Mareta Vermeys; nativity donated by Nielsen won by Dee Boger; Iowa State Cyclone lovers cake donated by Karen Lichtenberg won mously won by Barb Weber and picture of San- Vicki Dausel won by Mary Rohlk; wintery forest purse donated by Kathy Hinojosa won by Karen by Sherri Oberreuter; two adult bibs made and ta and snowman in a white frame donated by lighted canvass donated by Corlie Kohnekamp Lichtenberg; heritage candle (garden rain) won donated by Pat Shever won by Willow Dale resi- Dean and Peggy Fick won by Diane Young. won by Melissa Vermeys; the book “Wonder” by Mareta Vermeys; Thomas Kinkade puzzle dent and basket containing green hand towel, Also, snowman cookie jar donated by Mike written by R.J. Palacio and handcrafted book- (Seaside Haven) donated anonymously won by wooden snowman decoration, two-pack gloves and Patti Andrews won by Mary Hartman; por- mark donated by Jan Ezell won by Morgan Mike Andrews; afghan throw (navy, burgundy, and Snugadoo socks donated by Karen Lich- celain doll donated by Mike and Patti Andrews Wittrock; large wooden gate “welcome” cre- ecru and teal) made and donated by Pam Jens- tenberg won by Anna Reitz; basket containing won by Journey Minor; 2017 Holiday Barbie ated and donated by Crystal Minor won by Sha- en won by Jeannia Uhl; natural straw dream big large Campbell’s soup mug, tomato soup and donated by Beneta Witt won by Sue Schultz; ron Benningsdorf and handmade-one-of-a kind tote by Thirty-one donated by Marilyn Dausel containers of Gold ish crackers donated by Kar- basket containing frosted cranberry hand note cards created and donated by Jan Ezell won by Dee Boger and Babyliss Rapido thermal en Lichtenberg won by Dianne Hare and “Ev- soap, a hand towel set and Christmas decora- won by Abby Fundermann. round brush, gift certi icate for two haircuts, erything goes better with Coke” basket contain- tions donated by Susan Bean won by Saf ire Pe- Also, 4-H mug containing several 4-H items ive minutes in the massage chair and various ing Cheddar Chex Mix, Pringles, Coke, Lifesav- tersen; large basket containing beer bread mix, donated by the Ida County Extension Service hair products in a Hippie Chic Bag donated by ers hard candy, box of M&M’s, Dominos, Coke dip mix, napkins, plates, cutting board, candy won by Rhonda Lee; Iowa State glass contain- Tabitha Bockelman (Tabitha’s Cutting Edge) glasses, stir sticks and the game of Left, Center, dish and Andre sparkling wine donated by Su- ing several Iowa State items donated by the Ida won by Lois Jensen. Right donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by san Bean won by Sherri Oberreuter; Collect- County Extension Service won by Jeannia Uhl; Also, six cookbooks (Campbell’s Casseroles, Erika Swanger. ible Memories musical porcelain doll donated small sleigh with candy donated anonymously Easy Baking Hershey’s Cocoa Recipes, Rival Also, two child’s bibs made and donated by anonymously won by Cindy Peters and large won by Linda Wingert; sign that says “O Come Crock Pot Slow Cooker Recipes---plus three Pat Shever won by Jean Wilcke; two gift certi i- round Tupperware container with lid and large All Ye Faithful” donated anonymously won by others) donated by Corlie Kohnekamp won by cates for $10 each to The Bread Box Restaurant square Tupperware container with lid donated Susan Bea; giant chess set donated by Marilyn Christi Mallow; $25 gift certi icate to Colbert’s in Battle Creek donated by Scott and Jo Palmer by Phyllis Groth won by Ruth Shubin. Dose (Dose Garage Sale) won by Julie Walls; Market in Danbury donated by Dave and Linda won by Rev. Kevin Freese and Shirley Druiven- Also, Celebrations by Mikasa nativity plaque airplane bank donated by Marilyn Dose (Dose Colbert won by Bill Kohnekamp; $20 gift card ga; green velvet basket with silver poinsettias and several Avon products donated by Phyllis Garage Sale) won by Joanne Greene; Early Blos- to Barnes and Noble donated by Rhonda Lee donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by a Willow Groth won by Anna Reitz; Daisy Girls 40 piece som porcelain doll donated anonymously won won by Joan Nielsen; $25 gift card to Texas Dale resident; patriotic basket containing scarf, wooden magnetic pieces of clothing donated by Dan Ladwig; doll with basket donated anon- Roadhouse Restaurant donated by Beneta Witt snowman ornament and day planner donated by Traci Riessen won by Joan Nielsen; Barbie ymously won by Journey Minor; large basket won by Tabitha Bockelman; large quilt (purple, by Karen Lichtenberg won by Ann Vermeys; doll (gymnastics coach) donated by Traci Ries- containing cookbook, angel hair pasta, pasta blue and pink) made and donated by Jaron children’s basket containing color book, cray- sen won by Diane Young; Teenage Mutant Ninja noodles and two jars of homemade spaghetti Miller won by Stacy Lindgren; large nativity ons, puzzle, playing cards, book, Tic Tac Toe Turtles Mega Blocks donated by Traci Riessen sauce donated by Kevin and Wanda Freese won wall hanging donated by Lois Jensen won by game, color your own tote bag and hot chocolate won by Becky Miller; large Christmas wreath by Julie Phillips; plaid square scarf/blanket Wanda Cooper; the Hasbro game Taboo do- and marshmallows donated by Karen Lichten- with blue and silver ornaments and blue bow wrap donated by Jeannie Grove won by Anne nated by Dee Boger won by Kaye Volkman; can- berg won by Corlie Kohnekamp and red plastic donated by Betty Schumacher won by Georgine Beery; 12-piece ceramic mix and measure set vas wall art (In this family) donated by Dianne basket containing leece throw, book (written Krayenhagen; the book “Holly and Ivy” written donated by Henry and Bev Jessen won by Di- Hare won by Cindy Mildenstein; glass jar illed by an Iowa author), cider and mug, Bugles and by Fern Michaels and donated anonymously ane Young; Black and Decker light driver (pivot with assorted hard candies and money donated peppermints donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by a Willow Dale resident; red Christmas screwdriver) donated by Curtis Laverty won by by Karen Lichtenberg won by Abby Minor and won by Sherri Oberreuter and small gold bas- table runner donated by Alicia Watkins won by Robin Morris; Barbie Doll donated anonymous- small wooden nativity donated by Karen Lich- ket containing bath gel, body lotion, wall lower a Willow Dale resident and silver necklace with ly won by Hilda Carlin and Barbie Doll donated tenberg won by a Willow Dale resident. and holder donated by Karen Lichtenberg won matching earrings donated by Marilyn Bond anonymously won by Laura Carlin. Also, green Merry Christmas Signature Home- by Seanicee Johnson. won by Christi Mallow. A silent auction was held for a Christmas tree style Frame donated by Karen Lichtenberg won Also, basket containing an adult coloring Also, Crayola Giant Barbie Doll coloring book donated to the library by John and Cindy Peters. by Phyllis Groth; Taste of Home (cookies) cook- book, mechanical colored pencils and crayons and jumbo crayons donated by Vicki Dausel won Mareta Vermeys furnished the decorations, and book, two cookie sheets, chocolate chip cookie donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by My- by Julie Phillips; Crayola Giant Disney “Cars” the winner was Ruth Shubin. mix, cookie cutters, two potholders and an oven lah Boger; large Iowa State ceramic pumpkin coloring book and jumbo crayons donated by The raf le was another successful fundraiser mitt donated by Karen Lichtenberg won by Pat donated by Jerry Koenigs-Selections Store in Vicki Dausel won by Sheri Simmons; silver, gold for the library, due to the community’s partici- Shever; movie basket containing a DVD (Char- Ida Grove won by Phyllis Groth; action Racing and copper necklace with matching earrings pation. lotte’s Web), three boxes of candy, popcorn and Collectable Car (NASCAR Nationwide series) popcorn bowls donated by Karen Lichtenberg donated anonymously won by Karsten Pe- won by Mary Rohlk; burgundy colored mi- tersen; children’s horses loor puzzle donated croplush down throw donated by Wanda Coo- by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Anne Beery; per won by Judy Schau; several Christmas bags the book “The Napping House” written by Don in assorted sizes donated by Corlie Kohnekamp Wood (children’s book) donated by Georgine won by Cindy Mildenstein; two hand towels Krayenhagen won by Anne Beery and the book (poinsettias) and $25 gift card to Storm Lake “Little Blue Truck” written by Alice Schertle Bakery donated by Beneta Witt won by Dianne (children’s book) donated by Georgine Krayen- Hare; wooden reindeer “Have Yourself a Merry hagen won by Donna Treiber. Little Christmas” donated by Beneta Witt won Also, the book “Click, Clack, Moo Cows That by Jackie Woodward and white wooden board Type” written by Doreen Cronin (children’s decoration “When you get to the end of your book) donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won rope” donated by Dianne Hare won by Punky by Dee Boger; child’s zoo pack (backpack) do- Schumacher. nated by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Janet Also, wooden owl “Joy” donated by Beneta Pithan; necklace with matching earrings (silver, Witt won by Janet Brinkman; Scentsy (cowboy black and blue) donated by Georgine Krayen- boots) and scent (Mystery Man) donated by hagen won by Nathaniel Krueger; 150th Battle Beneta Witt won by Erika Swanger; silk touch Creek Cookbook donated by B.C. Women’s Club throw and pillow set (Chocolate Lab) donated won by Fern Krayenhagen; Vintage Christmas by Beneta Witt won by Sammie Mallow; mys- Greetings Coloring Book and 12 colored pencils tery box donated by Karen Lichtenberg won donated by Janis Boock won by Peggy (Dean) by Cindy Mildenstein; DVD “Trolls” donated by Fick; 150th Battle Creek Cookbook donated by Dee Boger won by Rev. Kevin Freese; Cyclone B.C. Women’s Club won by Kory Schmidt and basket containing T-shirt, lounge pants, decals, golf art and box of golf balls donated by Mareta ornaments, gnome in a swing, I.S.U. watch, I.S.U. Vermeys won by Kory Schmidt. fuzzy socks and bath poof donated by Karen Also, yellow and red stained glass cross cre- Lichtenberg, Ann Sears, Kathy Ladwig and Ja- ated and donated by Brian Bond won by Corliss Photo Submitted net Brinkman won by Susan Bean. Hansen Wheeler; Black and Decker ratcheting Christmas visits: Also, Barbie doll sofa and chair both with ready wrench (16 sizes/one wrench) donated Immanuel Lutheran Preschool, State Wide Voluntary Preschool Program footstool and pillows made and donated by Pat by Brian Bond won by Betty Schumacher; MA- and the Transitional Kindergarten of Schleswig Community Schools celebrated Christmas Shever won by Diane Young; several Christmas BIS Healthcare steam inhaler donated by Brian in Schleswig with a visit to Mrs. Claus at the Schleswig Public Library and visiting the bags in assorted sizes donated by Corlie Koh- Bond won by Mike Andrews; lighthouse stained Christmas house of Jim and Jolene Whiteing.
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The O-A/BC-IG boys’ bas- we couldn’t board with them 30 seconds,” said Brown. ketball team lost two non- and that created problems for “We had a turnover and they conference games (to Storm us.” scored two points. We fouled Lake and South Central Cal- O-A/BC-IG had just 20 re- them on the play and they houn County in back-to-back bounds. made the free throw to go up games) prior to the Christ- Brown noted Storm Lake 65-62. We had a great look at mas break. The setbacks left has only lost two games this a three-point shot late, but it the Falcons with a 5-5 record season; both losses were to just didn’t go in. overall. state ranked teams. “Overall, we played pretty “Last year going into the “They jumped on us early well. It is a game we’ll look Christmas break we were 2-8 and we never recovered. Oth- back on and know we could and now we’re 5-5 and could er than that we got the shots have won. If we don’t turn the easily be 7-3,” noted Falcon we wanted, they just didn’t go ball over in a couple of differ- coach Steve Brown. “We know in,” said Brown. ent spots or if we have an ex- we are making progress and As a team, the Falcons shot tra shot here or there fall, the the kids need to feel good 33 percent (19-57) from the outcome may have been dif- about that. ield. Kaden Ladwig scored 13 ferent. We also had some free “Last year when we played points. throw issues.” back-to-back games we didn’t Quarter scores Brown added not having answer the bell in the second OABCIG 12 22 32 —44 senior starter Ryan Bumann game. Part of that was physi- SLake 23 46 62 —75 in the game due to an injury cal, but a large part was men- O-A/BC-IG stats played a factor in the game. tal focus. This year we’ve had Field goals: 19-57, 33%. “He has a lot of experience and a lot of back-to-back games Free throws: 2-5, 40%. he is a good leader. Not having and the boys have come out Scoring: Ladwig, 13; Ray, 7; him in the line-up affected us and played hard to the end. Conover, 6; Warnke, 5; Cran- in both this game and the loss Those are good signs, not only ston, 4; Lindner, 3; DeJean, to Newell-Fonda (Dec. 18).” for basketball, but for life.” 2; Newquist, 2; Devitt, 2 Re- Three Falcons scored in Storm Lake 75, bounds: 20 (Ray, 5; Newquist, double digits against So. Cal. O-A/BC-IG 44 5) Assists: 10 (Ray, 3) Steals: Kaden Ladwig topped the list Storm Lake handed the Fal- 5 ( ive with one) Blocks: 2 with 28 points. Landon Ray cons a 31-point loss in Ida (Newquist, 2) Fouls: 7 scored 12 points and Ryan Grove Dec. 21. Coach Brown So. Cal. 65, O-A/BC-IG 62 Kolpin had 10 points. Ladwig noted his club didn’t have the South Central Calhoun also led the team in rebound- irepower to keep up with the County nipped the Falcons on ing with nine. Photo by: Mike Thornhill | Ida County Courier Tornadoes. a two-point bucket and free Quarter scores O-A/BC-IG wrestling cheerleaders: “Storm Lake has great throw in the closing seconds OABCIG 15 35 47 —62 The O-A/BCIG wrestling cheerleaders are, front from length, they are very quick of a game played in Rockwell So. Cal. 13 29 45 —65 left, Madison Lansink, Bailey Ullrich and Josie Wulf and back from left, Lauren Lansink, Mia and they are fast up and down City Dec. 22. O-A/BC-IG stats Mortensen and Ellie Lansink. the court,” said Brown. “They The inal game before the Field goals: 22-48, 46%. also have a 6’4” point guard, Christmas break was close Free throws: 15-24, 62.5%. which created issues for us. from the opening jump ball. Scoring: Ladwig, 23; Ray, 12; Falcon basketball girls drop two games Anytime you jump up to class Coach Brown noted the Fal- Kolpin, 10; DeJean, 7; Newquist, 3A you’re going to face better cons got out to an early lead, 3; Warnke, 2 Rebounds: 35 The O-A/BC-IG girls lost to Dec. 21. O-A/BC-IG stats athletes. but never led by more than (Ladwig, 9; Newquist, 7) As- Storm Lake and South Central The Tornadoes’ largest lead Field goals: 16-49, “Going into the game we ive points and never trailed sists: 11 (Warnke, 3; DeJean, Calhoun County to close out of the game was 12 in the irst 33%. Free throws: 8-22, thought if we could control by more than three points. 3) Steals: 5 (DeJean, 2; Lad- the pre-Christmas portion of half. O-A/BC-IG battled back 36%. Scoring:; Rehse, 13; the boards we could counter “It seemed like we were in wig, 2) Blocks: 5 (Newquist, the basketball schedule Dec. in the third quarter, but could Winterrowd, 10; Petersen, 10; some of their strengths, but control until about the last 2; Kolpin, 2) Fouls: 11. 21 and 22. never get closer than three Weber, 7; Hemer, 1; VanDusen, The Falcons are 2-8 overall points. 1 Rebounds: 38 (Weber, 11) and will be back on the court “We did a lot of things well,” Assts: 6 (Hemer, 2; Petersen, Jan. 5 in a home game against said coach Brown. “We battled 2) Steals: 12 (Winterrowd, Local Iowa DNR fishing report Lawton-Bronson. hard and we rebounded well. 5). Blocks: 2 (VanDusen, 1; “As I look back on the irst It was another one of those Rehse, 1) Fouls: 12 The Iowa Department of Town Bay. There was a small and near the rock pile off of half of the season (game wise) games where we couldn’t get So. Cal. 47, O-A/BC-IG 31 Natural Resources issues a pocket of open water in the Cottonwood Point. we are a lot better team today over the hump. We play with South Central Calhoun fishing report compiled from northeast part of the lake Black Hawk Pits —As of than when we walked out on a team for most of the game, County steadily pulled away information gathered from near the state marina. Expect Dec. 28, ice was about two to the court at the Storm Lake but then we can’t get enough from the Falcons in a non- local bait shops, angler creel more ice as temperatures four inches thick, but highly Jamboree,” said coach Kurt stops or baskets in the second conference game in Rockwell surveys and county and state drop throughout the week. variable. Use extreme caution Brown. “I feel good about our half or fourth quarter. City Dec. 22. parks staff. Bluegill - Good: Catch sev- if venturing out and check progress. You can’t always “I can’t fault the effort of The Titans had quarter Ice fishing is underway in en to eight inch gills with a ice often. Cold temperatures look at the record to know the girls. We just need to keep scoring advantages of 10 to Western Iowa. As of Dec. 28, teardrop jig and waxworm over this past weekend will you’re getting better. We are working hard and moving six; 13 to eight and 18 to ive ice thickness varies from a fished off the bottom around build more ice. heading in the right direc- forward. If we do that, good in the irst three quarters to few pockets of open water to six feet of water in the chan- Storm Lake (including Lit- tion. We are playing harder, things will happen for us.” build a 41-19 lead heading areas with up to seven inch- nel between Ice House boat tle Storm Lake) —Anglers are we are playing faster and we The Falcons had three play- into the fourth quarter. The es of ice. Use extreme cau- ramp and Gunshot Hill. The making their way out onto are playing more ef icient ers in double digit scoring Falcons had a 12 to six scor- tion when venturing out and rock pile off of Gunshot Hill the ice; use extreme caution and that is all you can ask of numbers. Beth Rehse tallied ing difference in the inal check ice often. Cold temper- has also been productive. and check ice often due to the girls.” 13 points while Sarah Pe- quarter. atures throughout the week Yellow perch - Fair: A few the highly variable condi- Storm Lake 47 tersen and Anna Winterrowd “We played hard and we will build more ice. For more larger fish are being picked tions. As of Dec. 28, most ice O-A/BC-IG 42 both scored 10 points. Kylee competed hard,” said coach information, contact the up while targeting bluegill. is around five to seven inch- Storm Lake scored the irst Weber grabbed 11 rebounds. Brown. “Defensively, we Black Hawk District office at Black crappie - Fair: An- es, but there are some small ive points of the game and Quarter scores played really well, especially 712-657-2638. glers are picking up crappie pockets of open water and never trailed in their win OABCIG 8 17 26 —42 in the irst half where we held Black Hawk Lake—As of while targeting bluegill. thinner ice. over the Falcons in Ida Grove SLake 15 27 31 —47 them to a pretty low shooting Dec. 28, ice thickness near Ice Walleye - Fair: Use a spoon Walleye - Good: Use a min- percentage. House boat ramp was four to and minnow fished on the now and spoon fished in the “In the second half, we six inches, with less ice right dredge cuts near Denison dredge cuts; best luck during looked like a team that had off of Ice House Point and in Beach and Lakewood point, low light conditions. played three games in ive days. Our legs were kind of gone. It’s been a dif i- cult December schedule of games. We’ve had a couple of stretches where we played three to four games a week. It was tough on the girls, but they gave a good effort. We just came up short in some games.” Liz Zobel, who went ive of seven in ield goals, led the Falcons in scoring with 10 points. Beth Rehse pulled down 12 rebounds. Quarter scores OABCIG 6 14 19 —31 So.Cal. 10 23 41 —47 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 15-44 34%. Free throws: 1-6, 17%. Scoring: Zobel, 10; VanDusen, 7; Winterrowd, 6; Rehse, 4; Hemer, 2; Cranston, 2 Rebounds: 30 (Rehse, 12) Assts: 8 (Winterrowd, 2; Petersen, 2; Rehse, 2). Steals: 8 (Winterrowd, 4). Blocks: 5 (Rehse, 2) Fouls: 13
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Martha “Ann” Oakley July 17, 1936 – Dec. 22, 2017 HOLSTEIN – Services for Martha “Ann” define her. She approached life with humility Oakley, 81, of Holstein were Dec. 27, 2017, and humor, leading a life much larger than at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church her chronic condition permitted. She traveled in Holstein. Burial was the world through her favorite books, gave in Calvary Cemetery abundantly to all without question and kept at Holstein. Nicklas D. rigorous correspondence with everyone she Jensen Funeral Home in loved. Holstein was in charge Her natural curiosity led to a lifelong of arrangements. pursuit of knowledge. Ann’s clever wit and She died Dec. 22, 2017, demeanor made conversing with her an at Mercy Medical Center effortless pleasure. Those who her knew her Photo Submitted in Sioux City. loved her. Those who needed, received. She Christmas program: The Flowers of Christmas program was presented Dec. 21 by Ruth Martha Ann Young will always be the center of our universe. Shubin, Marva Bennigsdorf, Corliss Hansen, Sharon Forthum and Phyllis Groth for the was born July 17, 1936, to Ralph and Martha Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Battle Creek Women’s Club Christmas luncheon at The Inn at Battle Creek. Enjoying the (Parker) Young in Marshalltown. She Harry Oakley; and her children: Martha presentation, in front, were members Jeanette Holmes and Donna Georgopoulos. graduated from Marion High School in 1954 (Mike) Stout, Sean (Dave) Easterby, Mary and attended University of Northern Iowa. (Morgan) Oakley McAreavy, Harry Oakley She married Harry D. Oakley Sept. 17, 1955, and Katie (Scott) McKenzie. Wish someone a in Marion. To this union, five children were Also surviving are her grandchildren: born: Martha, Sean, Mary, Harry and Katie. Adam (Andrea) Stout, Martha Ann (Scott) Happy Birthday! She divided her time between her homes in Sibbel, Megan (Brian) Sibbel, Steven, Michael, Holstein and Okoboji. Rebecca and Grace Easterby, Madeline Advertise She was an active member in many (Jamison) Voss, Patrick McAreavy, Annie community groups and organizations. She McAreavy, Taylor, Regan, Sydney, Harry and NEW you Project with us! was a member of Our Lady of Good Counsel Lincoln Oakley and Ian, Sean and Sarah IDA GROVE REC CENTER Catholic Church. McKenzie. She was the owner, editor and publisher Additional survivors include her great- 8-week partner-based challenge to help you of the Holstein Advance in the ‘70s and grandchildren: Claire, Will and Juliet Stout, navigate through your wellness “project.” ‘80s. The rest of her life was devoted to her Anthony and Ellie Sibbel, Mason and Mila Pick a partner who will keep you accountable to your family, and she prided herself on making Sibbel and Carter Christians; a sister-in- goals and encourage you. We will be focusing on Ida County everything from scratch. From prom dresses law, Diane (Denny) Ellis; a niece, Michelle taking the right steps to accomplish your goals! to doughnuts, she did it all. (Coleman) Reich; two nephews, Bernie and Courier & Reminder Every new baby was welcomed home Alexander Helm, and a former daughter-in- Registrations Fee includes: Weekly packet challenges & 214 Main St., Ida Grove with a hand-stitched quilt. Ann’s generosity law, Lora Johnson. check-ins, 4 educational sessions, food log book, water 712.364.3131 extended far beyond her family. Quietly, she She was preceded in death by her parents, bottle and t-shirt. Prizes given away at the end for earning gave to those in need. Countless were touched Martha and Ralph Young; her brother, George points from the weekly packets! by her charity near and far. Young; a sister-in-law, Leona Young; a niece, Members: $50/person; Non-members: $130/person. She found tremendous joy in daily Mass and Tracie Young Helm; a nephew, Rodney Young; Non-member price includes a 2-month membership. PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove praying the rosary. Her faith was unrivaled her in-laws, Margaret and Joe Bennett, and a The first meeting/educational session about nutrition: CITY HALL and sustained her. Few saw the struggle brother-in-law, Joe Bennett Jr. Thursday, January 4 at 6:30 pm CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING beneath the light of her love. On-line condolences can be made at AND BUDGET WORKSHOP DECEMBER 19, 2017 NOON Ann courageously refused to let her illness nicklasdjensenfh.com. Mayor Whiteing called the meeting PUBLIC NOTICE to order with the following Council PUBLIC NOTICE Members present: Paul Cates, Gregor Your Right to Know Ernst, Ryan Goodman and Doug YOUR OPINION MATTERS! Your Right to Know LEGAL NOTICE Clough. Scott Tomlinson was absent. Share your thoughts with us by sending in a Letter to the Editor! LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Hearing Other people in attendance were: Ida County Courier 214 Main St., P.O. Box 249 Notice of Hearing To: JASON BRYAN and any unknown Street Superintendent Gerrod Sholty To: PATRICK BREEN father and Deputy Administrator Heather Ida Grove, IA 51445 • [email protected]@frontiernet.net • 712.364.3131 You are hereby notifi ed that an Ad- You are hereby notifi ed that an Ad- Sweeden. judicatory hearing is scheduled in the judicatory hearing is scheduled in the Motion by Council Member Cates to Child in Need of Assistance proceed- Child in Need of Assistance proceed- approve the agenda, second by Council ings, Case Number JVJV 001227, in- ings, Case Numbers JVJV001233 and Member Clough. On a unanimous vote, volving M.B. JVJV001234, involving K.H. and C.H. motion carried. An adjudication hearing will be held An adjudication hearing will be held Council discussed possible street
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NOTICE OF VACANCY: HELP WANTED: NOTICE: PREGNANT? NEED HELP? THANK YOU: THANK YOU: The BCIG Community School Temporary Farm Labor: Jada Before you send your old gold For confi dential help, medical Thank you to my mystery Santa Thank you for thinking of me on District has an immediate Bulgin Harvesting, Bowdle, away to someone you don’t care, anonymous pregnancy Claus for the wonderful gift. It my 100th birthday. The cards, opening for Cook Position at the S.D., has 10 positions, six- know, bring it into Murray test, guidance or counseling, is very much appreciated. God well-wishes & visits were all high school in Ida Grove. Must mo. exp. for operating self- Jewelers, your hometown etc., call Birthright at 1-800-550- bless for your kindness. extra special. Appreciatively, have the physical capability propelled custom-class jeweler in Ida Grove for over 69 4900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored Ronald Riessen Mary Conover (Leonard) to do the lifting required in the harvesting machines to harvest years. Ph. 712-364-2822. by Father Dailey Council Knights 1-1t/cra* 1-1t/cra preparation, serving & cleaning a variety of grain & oilseed 1-tfc/crags of Columbus 10864. 1-1t/cra up of meals as directed by the crops, adjust speed of cutters, MMotorotor VVehiehiclleses food service director, have blowers & conveyers, change COUNTRY COLOR a basic knowledge of food cutting head & height of cutting BODY SHOP Evvenents preparation & enjoy working head, using hand tools; clean Ryan Van Houten Pets with children & adults. Support & maintain building, equip, Auto Body Repair/Refi nishing FOR SALE: staff application is available & vehicles; long periods of Glass Replacement THE INN AT BATTLE CREEK: 2002 Buick LeSabre. 126,000 on the school website or at standing, bending & able to Located west end THE PAMPERED POOCH: Is having a soup & sandwich miles. $4,000. Very clean, in the district offi ce in Ida Grove. lift 75#; must able to obtain of Battle Creek. Dog grooming & boarding. 301 lunch on Sunday, Jan. 14, great condition. Ph. 712-883- Please return letter of interest appropriate CDL driver’s license 131 S. Center Street Taylor Street, Ida Grove (in the serving a variety of soups, 2305. 712-880-0126 cell. 712- & completed application to with clean MVR to drive grain Call for appointment alley behind Post Offi ce). Ph. sandwiches & bars. 10:45 880-0117 cell. 1-1t/crags Superintendent, BCIG Schools, & transporter trucks within 30 712-365-4910 712-369-1678. Nikki Dausel, a.m. to 1 p.m. No reservations 900 John Montgomery Drive, days; once hired, workers may ASE Certifi ed I-car trained. owner needed. $13.95 per person. Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. be required to take employer- 1-1t/cra 1-1t/cra 1-2t/crags Garaggee Sallee Position will remain open until paid random drug tests; testing fi lled. BCIG Community School positive/failure to comply may Districts is an Equal Opportunity result in immediate termination provider & employer. from employment; employer FForor RRentent DOSE GARAGE SALE: 52-2t/crags provides free tools, equipment, Foorr Sallee Three-day. Downtown Ida housing & daily trans.; trans. & Grove. Thursday, January 4, 8-5. HELP WANTED: subsistence expenses reimb.; FOR RENT: FOR RENT IN BATTLE Friday, January 5, 8-5. Saturday, FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER $10.69/hr. - $3,000/mo. plus Two-bedroom, one-bath CREEK: FOR SALE: January 6, 8-12 noon. Come on & LAUNDRY PERSON R&B, depending on location at apartment with refrigerator, Large, one-bedroom apartment. In the market for a new mattress? in & check out all the new items. WANTED. Come in person to SD, ND, KS, TX & CO, increase stove & dishwasher. All electric, Electricity, stove, refrigerator, Stop in at Malcom’s & check out Collectible room is once again apply at Morningside Healthcare based on exp., may work nights, with central air. Call Mon-Fri, sewer, trash furnished. On-site our selection. We have sets ready. Collectibles, crafts, tools, Community in Ida Grove. Talk weekends, holidays & asked but 9-5, 712-364-2571. Ida Grove laundry. $375 per month. Maple in all price ranges. Restonic bedding, household, books & to Chris. No phone calls. not required to work Sabbath; Apartments. 1-1t/cra Valley Apt. Ph. 712-365-4980. mattresses are made right movies & a whole lot more. 1-3t/cra 75% work period guaranteed 1-tfc/cra here in Iowa, with great quality. “Another Dose of Stuff” furniture from 2/1/18–12/1/18. Review FOR RENT: Malcom’s, Ida Grove. store is just about ready-tables & HELP WANTED: ETA790 requirements & apply Arthur apartments. One- & two- chairs, cabinets, dressers, chest Full-time Director of with JO# 1805560 at nearest bedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211. FOR RENT: 1-tfc/cra of drawers, lift chairs, full-size & Respiratory Therapy needed IA Workforce Offi ce or call 515- 48-tfc/cra One- & two-bedroom apt. & twin beds, couches, chairs, end at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida 281-9336. two-bedroom house in Holstein. tables & more. 1-1t/crags Grove, Iowa. Must be licensed 1-1t/cra* FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Stove, refrig., washer & dryer & registered or certifi ed to Two fully-furnished apartments. included. Deposit & application Home Sweet Home! DEADLINE FRIDAY - 3 PM! Two-bedroom, one-bath. Call required. No pets. 712-368- practice in Iowa. Apply online Somerset Apartments Ida County Courier at www.hornmemorialhospital. 712-371-2577. 48-tfc/cra 2600. HELP WANTED: in Holstein-offers one bedroom 1-tfc/cra 712.364.3131 org. Applicants are not Temporary Farm Labor: apartments for persons 62 years discriminated in hiring based on Riverview LLP–De Graff, Minn., FOR RENT: of age or older or persons with a race, color, national origin, age, has 210 positions, three-mo. One- & two-bedroom apartments disability. Utilities included and rent disability or sex. Interpreter is exp. operating equip. for tilling, at Colonial Apartments, Ida is based on 30% of gross annual provided at no cost. EEO. fertilizing & planting crops, Grove. Stove, refrigerator & air Dont’ let income. Laundry room and off operate tools to construct conditoner furnished. Call 712- street parking available. HELP WANTED: ag facilities, irrigation maint., 364-2434. 49-tfc/cra another day Please call 877.521.8750 The BC-IG ELEMENTARY operate cutters & mergers or visit oakleafpm.com SCHOOL has the following for putting up hay, loading & go by without Equal Housing Opportunity vacancy for the remainder of unloading straw, operating Wanted the 2017-2018 school year, start tractors, operate pay loaders, a subscription! date immediately. ONE-ON- semi-trailers for harvesting, ONE SPECIAL EDUCATION transporting & storing crops, Newspapers PARAEDUCATOR at the BC- spread manure on fi elds; clean WANTED TO RENT: Have IG Elementary in Ida Grove. & maintain building, equip. Looking for pasture ground near bring learning Battle Creek. Tamie Blackmore. HIGH RADON Hours-8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., & vehicles; long periods of in Your Home? Monday through Friday. Those standing, bending & able to lift Ph. 712-898-8556. 51-4t/cra to life! qualifi ed & interested in this 75#; must able to obtain driver’s – CONTACT – position should submit a letter license with clean MVR within 30 WANTED TO BUY: Subscribe NULLE CONSTRUCTION of interest to: BC-IG Elementary days; once hired, workers may 500- & 1,000-gallon propane State Licensed School, Alan Henderson, be required to take employer tanks. Call 712-371-2377. today! Principal, 403 Barnes Street, paid random drug tests; testing 26-tfc/cra 712.364.3571 Ida Grove, Iowa 51445. positive/failure to comply may Applications can be found result in immediate termination FREE ESTIMATES on the school website–www. from employment; employer SURGEON GENERAL’S WARNING: RADON CAUSES LUNG CANCER oabcig.org. Questions? Please provides free tools, equipment, call 712-364-2360. 52-2t/cra housing & daily trans.; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; IMMEDIATE HIRE: $13.06/hr., increase based WE Growing homecare agency on exp., may work nights, needs Anthon caregivers to weekends, holidays & asked but Simonsen Industries, Inc. • Quimby, Iowa 51049-0247 • Phone: 712-445-2211 Fax: 712-445-2526 • TOLL FREE: 1-800-831-4860 • Website: simonsen-industries.com assist clients with housekeeping. not required to work Sabbath; COVER Meal prep. & personal care. 75% work period guaranteed Welders and Assistant Welders Once a week for four hours. from 3/01/18–12/15/18. Review Excellent starting wage! 4½ day schedule. Would you like your weekend to $9.50/hr. plus hiring bonus! ETA790 requirements & apply THE start at 11:00 am on Fridays? Simonsen Industries Inc. is accepting applications Caretech. 1-800-991-7006. with JO# 9728031 at nearest Ida County for full or part time Welders and Assistant Welders to help produce our full line of IA Workforce Offi ce or call 515- Courier fertilizer equipment. Duties include: cutting, fabricating, fi tting, assembling and HELP WANTED: 281-9336. TOWN! & Reminder welding of components to engineered specifi cations. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. Temporary Farm Labor: 1-1t/cra* BENEFITS OFFERED TO FULL TIME EMPLOYEES Hermann Ranch, Lemmon, Whether you 214 Main St. •Competitive pay •Company paid long-term disability S.D., has two positions, •Company paid life insurance •Paid vacation (after 60 days) three-mo. operating large are looking for P.O. Box 249 HELP WANTED: •401(k) with company contribution •Dental insurance available farm equip. & machinery w/ Come join the Willow Dale team the latest in Ida Grove, IA 51445 •Paid holidays • Health insurance available GPS for cultivating, tilling, as a PT Activity Assistant or a •Flexible spending account with company contribution fertilizing, planting, harvesting FT 2-10 p.m. Charge Nurse. News, Sports 712-3644-3131-3131 & transporting grain & oilseed Be an integral part of the team www.idacountycourier.com Physical & Drug Screen required – Apply in person crops, swathing, raking, that has been defi ciency-free or Classifieds, [email protected] Simonsen Industries, Inc., Highway 31 East, Quimby, Iowa EOE baling, stacking & transporting for two years in a row. Apply the to storage, vaccinating, ear in person in Battle Creek or tagging, supplements & feeding online at www.abcmcorp.com/ Ida Ida County livestock, maint. to water employment. Your Local structures, sorting calves; long 1-1t/cra County # periods of standing, bending Courier News Source & able to lift 50#; must able Courier 1 to obtain driver’s license with HELP WANTED: clean MVR within 30 days; Vollmar Motors in Holstein has you Features the very best in: Community Events, Sports Coverage, once hired, workers may be has an opening for a part-time SO MUCH MORE! required to take employer- or possibly full-time position. covered! Local Advertising, Special Sections and paid, random drug tests; testing Accounting & computer skills positive/failure to comply may required. Apply on line at 712.364.313712.364.31311 We deliver our best all-year-long! result in immediate termination [email protected] or from employment; employer in person; ask for Randy. provides free tools, equipment, NEW OR RENEWAL housing & daily trans.; trans. & 1-1t/cra subsistence expenses reimb.; One Year (In Iowa) $44 One Year (Outside Iowa) $56 One Year Online $38 $13.64/hr., increase based $ $ on exp., may work nights, The Ida County Courier & Reminder 1/2 Year (In Iowa) 30 1/2 Year (Outside Iowa) 36 weekends, holidays & asked but OFFERS TO YOU A VARIETY OF SERVICES: Name______not required to work Sabbath; 75% work period guaranteed IDA COUNTY COURIER: Starts at $44/yr. Address______City______State______Zip______from 2/10/18–11/10/18. Review Custom Printing Services: Flyers, Posters & much more! MasterCard Visa American Express Discover Check (Make checks payable to: Ida County Courier) ETA790 requirements & apply Lamination: Sizes up to 11”x17” Credit Card #______Exp. 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Thursday, Dec. 21 Street 11:29 p.m.: Domestic dis- Of icers received 13 calls 9:50 p.m.: Reckless driving, turbance in the 200 block of for service. Among the calls speeding at Moorehead Av- Buena Vista Street were one traf ic stop, one 911 enue/Highway 175 Monday, Dec. 25 transfer and three calls to talk 11:51 p.m.: Domestic dis- Of icers received 211 calls to an of icer. turbance in the 2000 block of for service. Among the calls 9:58 a.m.: Alarm test in the Landmark Avenue were three traf ic stops, one 500 block of Second Street Saturday, Dec. 23 911 wrong number and one 1:19 p.m.: Extra attention in Of icers received 39 calls abandoned 911 call. the 200 block of Lena Street for service. Among the calls 12:13 a.m.: Jail activity at 2 p.m.: Motorist assist at 14 traf ic stops, three aban- the courthouse 130th Street/Highway 59 doned 911 calls and one ALS 4:32 p.m.: Domestic distur- 2:04 p.m.: Alarm in the 700 transfer. bance in the 1100 block of block of Second Street 12:19 a.m.: Accident with Fifth Street 3:45 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the animal at 240th Street/Land- 6:05 p.m.: Animal complaint 400 block of Seventh Street mark Avenue at 310th Street/Dodge Avenue 4 p.m.: School bus violation 12:51 a.m.: Assist outside 6:07 p.m.: Warrant in the in the 1000 block of Industrial agency at 100th Street/Indian 1100 block of Fifth Street Park Avenue 7:19 p.m.: Suspicious per- 4:47 p.m.: Suspicious per- 2:09 a.m.: Info/data in the son/activity on Highway 175 son/activity at 280th Street/ 100 block of Main Street 7:22 p.m.: Urinalysis at the Noble Avenue 2:16 a.m.: Welfare check courthouse 9:13 p.m.: Accident, prop- 5:23 a.m.: Controlled burn in Tuesday, Dec. 26 Photo Submitted erty damage only, at Carriage the 1200 block of First Street Of icers received 20 calls Red and Black Night: Avenue/Highway 20 7 a.m.: Extra attention in the for service. Among the calls Ridge View High School students showed their support for the East Friday, Dec. 22 300 block of Main Street were seven traf ic stops, one Sac County School District Dec. 19 by wearing the East Sac school colors of red and black. Of icers received 54 calls for 8:18 a.m.: Traf ic control/ abandoned 911 call, one 911 The show of support came in the wake of the death of Ethan Nissen, an East Sac High service. Among the calls were escort in the 300 block of Sec- transfer, one 911 wrong num- School student, in a farm accident. four traf ic stops, one Basic ond Street ber and one call to talk to an Life Support (BLS) transfer, 9:28 a.m.: Animal complaint of icer. one Advanced Life Support at 140th Street/Landmark Av- 10:33 a.m.: Fall/back in- (ALS) transfer, one call to talk enue jury in the 100 block of Main CCourthouseourthouse ReportReport to an of icer and 21 parking 10:46 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in Street complaints/issues. the 600 block of Highway 175 1:53 p.m.: Extra attention 12:06 a.m.: Medical assis- 10:46 a.m.: Civil paper ser- in the 100 block of Davenport tance needed in the 100 block vice in the 400 block of Moore- Street Real Estate Transfers Traffic and other charges Jose Garcia, Austin, Texas; of First Street head Street 3:33 p.m.: Suspicious per- None might include charges that Othay Abella, Denison; 12:10 a.m.: Assist outside 10:56 a.m.: Non-medical son/activity in the 100 block Clerk of Court were dismissed. For more Hanna East, Madison, Wis.; agency at the courthouse transport of Davenport Street Due to a change in information on specific cases Savannah Luscombe, Battle 1:41 a.m.: Fall/back injury in 10:57 a.m.: Controlled burn 4:22 p.m.: Welfare check procedures at the Ida contact the clerk of court or Creek; Jon Peters, Ida Grove; the 500 block of Circle Drive in the 3200 block of Noble Av- 4:39 p.m.: Animal complaint County Clerk of Court office, visit www.iowacourts.gov. Sydnee Olson, Orange City; 2:44 a.m.: Assistance in the enue in the 2000 block of Indorf Av- information is only provided Traffic charges Rodney Tyo, Denison. 500 block of Circle Drive 11:13 a.m.: Civil paper ser- enue electronically. Speeding Criminal 5:57 a.m.: Animal complaint vice in the 2000 block of Land- 5:46 p.m.: Reckless driving, The following information Ulysses Rolon, Sioux City; Amanda Pierson, Ida Grove, in the 200 block of Seventh mark Avenue speeding at Eagle Avenue/ is from data filed by the Ida Clarke Dennis, Urbandale; false report to a public entity, Street 12:17 p.m.: Non-medical Highway 175 County Clerk of Court office. Michael Tovar, Moline, Ill.; $250. 8:22 a.m.: Reckless driving, transport in the 2000 block of 6:59 p.m.: Noise complaint speeding at Market Avenue/ Landmark Avenue in the 1100 block of Fifth Highway 175 12:40 p.m.: Welfare check Street 8:26 a.m.: School bus viola- 1:39 p.m.: Reckless driving, 7:26 p.m.: Violation of a Depu es make domes c abuse tion in the 500 block of Maple speeding at Eagle Avenue/ court order in the 1100 block Street Highway 20 of Fifth Street 9:28 a.m.: Animal complaint 1:43 p.m.: Assistance in the Wednesday, Dec. 27 assault, no contact, assault arrests at 330th Street/Faith Avenue 400 block of Main Street Of icers received 17 calls for The Ida County Sheriff’s Of- ported to the Ida County jail. She tion of a no contact order follow- 9:59 a.m.: Assistance at the 2 p.m.: Reckless driving, service. Among the calls were ice has released information on was held overnight and released ing an incident that occurred in courthouse speeding in the 400 block of four traf ic stops, one 911 several arrests made during the the following day after appear- Ida Grove. 10:02 a.m.: Probation check Moorehead Street wrong number and one aban- past week. ing before the magistrate. Cedeno is currently being held in the 6100 block of 280th 7:01 p.m.: Civil paper ser- doned 911 call. On Dec. 22, Corey David Jeb- On Dec. 25, Austin Travis in the Ida County jail on a $300 Street vice in the 100 block of Cleve- 8 a.m.: Traf ic control, es- sen, 43, of Hinton was arrested Basey, 20, of Ida Grove was ar- bond and Pierson was released 11:26 a.m.: Theft/shoplift- land Street cort in the 200 block of Altona and charged with domestic rested on an outstanding Ida after appearing before the mag- ing in the 100 block of First Sunday, Dec. 24 Street abuse assault following an inci- County warrant for probation istrate. Street Of icers received 20 calls for 11:20 a.m.: Civil paper ser- dent that occurred in rural Ida violation. He was transported to On Dec. 27, Devin Joseph Hyke, 1:37 p.m.: Suspicious per- service. Among the calls were vice at the courthouse County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is 21, and Alissa Jo Brockman, 19, son/activity in the 100 block four traf ic stops, two aban- 11:30 a.m.: Civil paper ser- the Ida County jail where he was currently being held on a $2,000 both of Ida Grove, were both of First Street doned 911 calls and one call vice in the 400 block of Moore- held overnight. He was released bond. arrested and charged with vio- 3:08 p.m.: Theft/shoplift- to talk to an of icer. head Street the following day after appear- Basey was also charged with lation of a no contact order fol- ing in the 100 block of First 2:06 a.m.: Road hazard at 11:38 a.m.: Non-family civil ing before the magistrate. domestic assault during his ar- lowing an incident in Ida Grove. Street Highway 20/Indian Avenue dispute in the 800 block of On Dec. 24, Derrick Lynn San- rest. Both were transported to the 3:37 p.m.: Assistance at the 3:33 a.m.: Operating while Seventh Street dy, 48, of Madrid was arrested On Dec. 26, Jack Henry Cedeno, Ida County jail where they were courthouse intoxicated at 180th Street/ 11:40 a.m.: Civil paper ser- and charged with assault follow- 33, and Amanda Faye Pierson, held overnight. They were both 4 p.m.: Civil paper service in Quail Avenue vice in the 400 block of Moore- ing an incident that occurred in 30, both of Ida Grove, were both released the following day after the 500 block of Burns Street 4:38 a.m.: Sick/ lu-like head Street rural Ida County. He was trans- arrested and charged with viola- appearing before the magistrate. 4:14 p.m.: Civil paper ser- symptoms in the 5300 block 11:49 a.m.: Civil paper ser- ported to the Ida County jail vice in the 500 block of Hughes of 110th Street vice in the 400 block of Moore- where he was held overnight. He Lane 9:39 a.m.: Property found head Street was released the following day Boerner & Goldsmith 4:19 p.m.: Civil paper ser- 10:17 a.m.: Unresponsive/ 1:36 p.m.: Test at Quail Av- after appearing before the mag- vice in the 500 block of Sunset not breathing in the 600 block enue/Highway 175 istrate. Law Firm, P.C. Street of Third Street 2:09 p.m.: Controlled burn Also arrested during this in- Attorneys at Law 4:26 p.m.: Civil paper ser- 10:45 a.m.: Animal com- in LaCasa Court cident was Taylor Elizabeth vice in the 100 block of King plaint in the 500 block of Ma- 3:14 p.m.: Property recov- Sandy, 20, of Livermore. She was Ida Grove ...... 712.364.2421 Street ple Street ered or returned at the court- charged with assault and trans- 5:34 p.m.: Controlled burn 11:23 a.m.: Vehicle unlock house in the 5900 block of 260th in the 200 block of Oak Grove 3:48 p.m.: Welfare check Street Drive 5:15 p.m.: Accident, prop- 7:06 p.m.: Civil paper ser- 2:40 p.m.: Disorderly con- erty damage only, in the 500 vice in the 5800 block of 320th duct in the 700 block of Sec- block of Highway 175. Street ond Street 7:25 p.m.: Civil paper ser- 3:19 p.m.: Suspicious per- vice in the 500 block of Burns son/activity in the 5500 block Tools stolen New Year - New Job Street of 150th Street The Ida County Sheriff’s Of- 7:49 p.m.: Civil paper ser- 5:26 p.m.: Suspicious per- ice has released information vice in the 300 block of Fifth son/activity at Eagle Avenue/ on one property crime report- Production Operators Street Highway 20 ed during the past week. 8:18 p.m.: Civil paper ser- 6:09 p.m.: Fight in-progress On Dec. 22, Carl Schable of Full Time Machine Operators, Warehouse, Fork Lift Drivers, Inspection, vice in the 3000 block of Car- in the 2600 block of Market Ida Grove reported the theft Shipping. Great training! Start $14.76 on 2nd Shift. riage Avenue Avenue of an impact driver, battery CDL CLASS A DRIVER OPENING! 9:04 p.m.: Civil paper service 11 p.m.: Assist outside agen- packs and charger valued at in the 400 block of Moorehead cy at the courthouse $730. 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