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151stMonitor year Number 2 Thursday, January 9, 2020 $1.00 per copy Official newspaper of Wright County www.clarionnewsonline.com

Supervisors vote in new chairman and hold organizational meeting By Bridget Shileny, editor spots, taking into consideration [email protected] gender equality on the boards. The Wright County Board The supervisor’s appointments of Supervisors met for a special to regional committees stayed session last Thursday. This first mostly the same. meeting of the year was mostly Dave Johnson was re- organizational in purpose and appointed county drainage functioned as the yearly re-set attorney. Adam Clemons was of county and board duties. re-appointed county engineer, First, the board voted on and will still be in a shared the new Chairman for the year, engineer position with Hancock Dean Kluss. 2019 Chairman County. The Wright County Rick Rasmussen will serve Monitor, Eagle Grove Eagle, as Chairmen pro tem. County and Belmond Independent were reimbursable mileage and re-appointed as official county drainage warrant interest newspapers. Board members were set at the same rates as were appointed for the Board last year – 48 cents a mile of Adjustments and Wright and 6 percent, respectively. County Economic Development The board discussed county Commission. employee holidays, and voted The board approved to give employees a half-day Resolutions 2020-01 through off Christmas Eve and a full day 2020-06 to put in place regular Tyler and KyLee Fischer are thrilled to introduce their first- off President’s Day in 2020 in policies for the year: attendance born child, and the first baby of the new year in Wright County addition to the regular holidays at meetings, payment of claims, - Aiden Tyler Fischer. Photo provided observed, as was the case last treasurer naming depositories, year. the construction evaluation Petty cash funds for master matrix, sheriff naming 2019 Wright County Board of Supervisors Chairman Rick various courthouse departments depositories, and recorder Wright County’s Rasmussen (right) handed over the gavel to Dean Kluss (left) were authorized at the same naming depositories. who will be the 2020 Chairman. Photo by Bridget Shileny amounts as previous years. The Engineer Adam Clemons first baby of the treasurer’s end-of-year count of asked the board to consider year to during the spring. The resolutions. cash was also approved. two additional resolutions. The other resolution was to adopt a Clemons also went through Various new appointments first was for the establishment procurement policy. Clemons a summary of maintenance new year to the eminent domain of a 5-ton embargo that would explained that such a policy work that the secondary road compensation commission allow the county to put a 90- is now required by the state in department completed in 2019. By Kim Demory Tyler and KyLee are grateful for were discussed since some day embargo on roads to let order to receive federal monies, This included hauling 77,360 EDITOR Dr. Gabrielson and Krista Ysk- members had passed away. The them improve and prevent large including from FEMA. The tons of rock and 24,308 tons of [email protected] er, ARNP, who delivered their board made plans to contact trucks from driving on them. A policy will apply to the whole gravel. They also completed 570 KyLee and Tyler Fischer’s new bundle of joy, and all the new people to occupy the similar resolution was used last county. The board passed both work orders last year, including brand new baby boy isn’t just other Iowa Specialty Hospital 137 FEMA work orders. their first child, he also happens staff members who helped make to be the first baby of the New this a joyous event. Year in Wright County, and they “They are all phenomenal... Planning continues for Clarion’s are ecstatic about his arrival. they treated us really well,” said Aiden Tyler Fisher made Tyler. his grand entrance into the KyLee added, “We Iowa’s Ride overnight stop world at 4:43 a.m. on January wouldn’t go anywhere else.” 2, 2020, exactly two weeks be- The couple is also thankful by Bridget Shileny, editor roll through Clarion on Main fore his due date. He weighed for the donation of gifts that so [email protected] Street. As noted previously, a healthy 7 pounds 11.8 ounces many area businesses made to It has been just a little over the main camping area will be and was 20.25 inches long. their first baby of the new year. a month since Clarion was near the high school. However, When the couple found out announced as an overnight stop Grebner says the main focus Donors included: that they could potentially be for the inaugural Iowa’s Ride of the event will take place Belmond delivering the first baby of the bike ride. The ride will take downtown with a shuttle likely Shears Relaxation Salon & Spa new year in Wright County, they place July 12-18 of this year. being offered to transport people New Lyric Theater admit it added a whole new lev- The route will take folks through throughout town. Main Street Updated el of excitement to the delivery Clarion Clarion on Wednesday, July 15. from Fuel to Highway 3 will be for them. Dollar General Since the announcement was closed off for the event. Info “We were pretty excited. First Citizens Bank made, plans have been coming On Main Street and I didn’t think about it at all First State Bank/Town & together for the big event. throughout town, a variety when we came in Tuesday for Country Insurance Several committees have of entertainment is in the a checkup. They had us come Fuel been formed to help organize works. Fuel will have two back Wednesday and that’s Hearts & Flowers the Clarion stop, including bands throughout the day near when they said we might have Thrifty White Pharmacy housing, food, entertainment, their restaurant. Timbukbrü the first baby of the new year,” Wells Fargo Bank and marketing. Craig Grebner, is planning for a band as well. him at Brothers Market. He to town. People can also put said Tyler. “That’s when we manager at Brothers Market Grebner also teased some other also said if anyone would like up signs to offer their yards for were like, ‘We have to get the Eagle Grove in Clarion who is leading up special entertainment from to head up the food committee, camping or space in their homes number one baby here.’ Eagle Grove Chiropractic the local effort, explained that a couple of other downtown they can talk to him about that for riders to stay overnight for a The couple said that all Private Individuals riders and support staff could businesses that is still in the as well. cost. went well with the delivery, but Sharon Geisinger start rolling into town relatively planning stages. While Gazebo Another fun element of Those planning the admitted it was a long night. early, perhaps before noon on Park may be used for extra the event is the theme the event are excited about the KyLee eventually ended up Sarah Meyer & Family Leigh Bycroft July 15. He notes, “From the camping, there are no events planners chose. Clarion will opportunities Iowa’s Ride will having a C-section. Although previous night’s stop in Eldora, planned there at this time. be celebrating a “Christmas bring to Clarion. Grebner hopes it was unexpected, both moth- “All of it is awesome... the route into Clarion is the The downtown area will in July” theme. Grebner that it will be a fun community er and baby did well and are there was a handmade hat that easiest, flattest and shortest on also be where food vendors emphasized this is a fun, festive, occasion for locals and visitors healthy and strong. was extra special,” said Tyler. the entire route.” Grebner adds will be set up. Grebner says the cost-saving idea that everyone alike. He adds that while it “He is more than we ever “Local businesses giving things this may mean extra day riders, planning committee is trying to can participate in. Clarionites will be a full day of events, the could have imagined. Our hearts means a lot...it’s really special... in addition to the registered keep the food vendors as local are encouraged to get in on the planners also don’t intend for it are so full and never imagined and we really appreciate it. riders. The event organizers as possible but are still trying fun and decorate their yard with to be a raucous all-night party you could love someone so (Aiden) is a spoiled little man.” have noted that they will be to offer an interesting variety their Christmas decorations. either. “It will be low key but much,” said the happy parents. KyLee and Tyler were married capping registration at 5,000. of options for visitors. He Grebner said there are other also a lot of fun,” he asserts. “I just can’t stop staring at Oct. 7 2017. The couple and Riders will come into town notes that there is still room for ways that people can participate Any questions about the him. It’s pretty awesome,” said their new son live in Humboldt. from the south on County K, will additional licensed vendors, and as well. Residents are invited to event can be directed to Grebner Tyler beaming with pride. take a right by the hospital, and interested parties can contact make signs to welcome riders at Brother’s Market. Supervisors hear funding request from Wright Co Charitable Foundation by Bridget Shileny, editor Foundation made a presentation foundation is considering some of support at $9,000 as they lining the tile. The bid letting for access to state funding. [email protected] to the board. Foundation changes, including possibly consider next year’s budget. a contractor will be February 10. Two new members were The Wright County Board President Lennea Groom and going to just one granting period The board set a bid letting The board approved and appointed to the Eminent of Supervisors met for a regular Duane Asbe updated the board per year instead of the current for work to be done on tile in adopted the county’s Hazard Domain Board to replace people meeting on Monday morning on the status of the group. two. Groom commented that this DD #117, which is southwest Mitigation Plan. This plan who were deceased or no longer after holding their special To date, they have granted may allow them to fund more of Belmond in Grant Township. pertains to the cities and schools available. Jessica Christensen organizational meeting last over $1.25 million in funds projects more completely than Tile in the area has been clogged in the county and dictates what is was appointed as an Eagle week on Thursday. throughout the county. After they can now. The foundation by tree roots. Engineers have to be done in case of hazardous Grove property owner and Two representatives from recently going through a ultimately asked the supervisors recommended cleaning up the conditions. The plan must be Roberta McBain as a Belmond the Wright County Charitable strategic planning process, the to continue their current level tile by cutting the roots and updated every five years to have area realtor.

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If you did not receive your pa- babies can bring us to our senses the battered veterans around or “I, Robot.” We keep hitting seems like a natural progression seems particularly concerned per in Thursdays mail, call the Clar- on things like this. There’s noth- us. What is heartless is to ig- these science fiction milestones to go from purely audio that a computer always listening ion Post Office or The Monitor at ing wrong with it. Puppies and nore our government’s illogical and it’s always interesting to see communication to audio and to everything is the house is 515-532-2871. babies are back-door activists. support of so-called allies who what we got right and what we visual. always listening to everything Composition: There are about 135 bomb- never contribute to the safety of got wrong. But while the tech is in the house. Sarah Duda, 515-532-2871, or by sniffing dogs provided to Egypt, the people of our homeland. 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A $4 pair News Tips: tries have a history of cultural vicemen and using their skills the façade of a government a constant struggle to hold the of Bluetooth earbuds has been The Monitor welcomes any and all hatred and fear of dogs. and ambition to protect our run by the people. And while device at a specific distance to a game changer for me at the news tips. At the office, call 532- 2871, or email cmonitor@mchsi. I dashed off emails to our country instead of conducting a distressingly large amount of keep yourself in frame, or you gym. com. To request a photographer, “watchdog,” Senator Grassley useless adventures for the cro- the planet seems to be bursting can set it down, which may free Virtual reality is also please give at least a day’s notice. and foreign war advocate, Sena- nies of our elitist leadership. into flames, at least we aren’t yet up your hands but also locks you making big strides these days. tor Joni Ernst with no reply so Our babies and dogs can living in domed cities to protect into place for the duration of the It’s still a long way from being Deadlines: better serve us here than over us from a toxic atmosphere. call. All the while you’re staring a consumer friendly standard, Legal Notices Noon Friday there. Futuristic slang rarely into the camera lens to simulate but by the end of the 20s, who Classifieds Noon Monday Any Display Ads Noon Monday responses to The Alter- seems to hit the mark either. In eye-contact while also trying to knows? Submitted News Noon Friday native may be sent as a letter to 1984, Tom DeFalco’s vision of see the face of the person you’re Interestingly, something Obituaries 4:30 p.m. Monday the editor or to Fritz’s email ad- 2020 in “Machine Man” had talking to. that science fiction never seems Breaking News 9 a.m. Tuesday* dress 4selfgovernment@gmail. bainies scanning for curves In most cases, video adds to explore when envisioning the Event coverage requests 24 hours * This news may not be published in com. His blog, www.alternative- from the safety of their floaters. nothing to the experience future is what gets revived from the current issue. byfritz.com, is now being updat- That sounds like a bunch anyway. I don’t need to see the the past. The last decade saw ed regularly. It’s diverse, like the of nonsense. Instead, in 2020, person on the other line to make the revival of vinyl records for universities claim to be. we have woke Star Wars stans an appointment or order a pizza. reasons I still don’t understand. The Monitor Staff: getting salty over a certain kiss Ironically, this video- For my entire life music has Regular employees in order of con been getting increasingly tinuous years of service: Sarah Duda, Composition; Deb compact, from cassette tapes to Oelmann, Dows Coordinator; Les CDs to MP3 players. Nowadays Houser, Sports Editor; Ad Sales; you don’t even need virtual Cari Sisson, Marketing Consultant, Bridget Shileny Editor. space to store your music. You can stream it all on demand. How fragile foot-wide disks Official Newspaper For: regained popularity I’ll never City of Clarion City of Dows know. Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Likewise, one of my School District younger sister’s favorite Wright County birthday presents last year was Member of: a self-developing photo camera. 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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE Births (16 thru 20 over): Scott Woodin, Wibholm Trustee, Judith City of Clarion City of Clarion Terrance Lewis-Ross Clarion; Wibholm Trustee, Judith Jordan, born on December 11 to Speeding over 55 zone (11 Wibholm Property Management Regular Session ries 2019. Young, Aye; Williams, Aye; Planning & Zoning Clarence and Candice Jordan, thru 15 over): Andrew Erdman, Trust, and Carl Wibholm The Clarion City Council met in regu- Hennigar, Aye; Lancaster, Aye; Maxhei- The Clarion Planning & Zoning Commit- lar session on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019 at mer, Aye. tee met Friday, Dec. 20, 2019 at 12 p.m. Webster City. Barron, WI; Property Management Trust to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers with Discussion on the Servline Program re- in Council Chambers with Rich Hocraffer Nehemias Azariah Valdivia, Speeding over 55 zone (16 Wibholm Family Partnership Mayor Duane Asbe presiding. Present newal that we currently have. Middleton presiding. Committee members present born on December 11 to thru 20 over): Ava Schmid, LLLP and Wibholm Ranch were Council members: Dave Maxhei- said the program is to cover water spikes were Jan Bordwell and Beth Lyons. Also Atenogenes and Sarah Valdivia, Eagan, MN; LLC; 21-91-23 W 1/2 and E mer, Dan Hennigar, Teresa Lancaster, in bills with insurance. The amount we present were City Administrator Clint Jim Williams and Andy Young. Also, in collect pays for Servline. Stated the cost Middleton, DPW Jon DeVries, City Attor- Webster City. Excessive Speed (6 thru 1/2 Except RR Row; 22-91-23 attendance were City Administrator Clint to the customers will go down next year. ney Zach Chizek. Ember Rayne Johnson, 10): Amanda Marshall, Eagle S1/2 Except Tract; 23-91-23 Middleton, City Attorney Zach Chizek, Feels this has been a life saver for people Hocraffer called the meeting to order. born on December 12 to Caleb Grove; SW; 26-91-23 SE E 1/2 Except DPW Jon DeVries and Deputy City Clerk with huge leaks. Stated the Water Dept. The Committee then reviewed the Diane Marty does a great job in getting reports for line item (GG) to be added to the Ordi- and Emilee Johnson, Badger. No Valid Drivers License: Tract; 27-91-23 SW; 26-91-23 Mayor Asbe called the meeting to or- meters that are flagged as high and then nance 165.09(1) . Hocraffer wanted to Ryleigh Jo Schmauss, born Anita Asche, Woolstock; SE E1/2 Except Tract; 27-91- der and polled the council for any con- data logging those addresses. Residents know if this was “Spot Zoning” Attorney on December 16 to Kyle and Failure To Provide Proof of 23 SW; 27-91-23 SE S1/2; 27- flicts with the agenda. No conflicts were are then contacted that they may have a Chizek clarified that it was not as it is reported. leak and explained that they can turn this not a change in the zone just adding a Kaci Schmauss, Eagle Grove. Financial Liability Coverage: 91-23 SE NW1/4; 27-91-23 Mayor Asbe inquired if there were any into Servline for a claim. new use to this zone classification. Mo- Sophia Annette Portillo Marvin Peterson, Clarion; SE NE 1/4 W of DD; 28-91- citizens present to address the Council. Discussion on potential future Capital tion was made to send this addition to the Dowdell, born on December 16 Unsafe Passing: Michael 23 NE NE 1/4 N of RR Row; Shannon Walked addressed the Council Improvements. Nick Busse from ISG pre- City Council with the approval from P&Z, and asked if anyone had questions from sented to the Council a five-year budget Bordwell’s motion was seconded by Ly- to Jennifer Dowdell, Hampton. Bradley, Manson; 34-91-23 N 1/2; 35-91-23 her presentation at the last meeting and with projects. ons and all ayes agreed. Londyn Jean Haman, born NW S 62 Acres & Easement; if so, she would put on the agenda for the Discussion on the administration creat- Lastly, the Committee reviewed request on December 17 to Dane and Small Claims 26-90-23 SW Except W 25 next Council meeting. ing a Payment Agreement Plan Guide- to vacate property at 618 8th Ave NW Motion by Williams, seconded by Max- line. Middleton stated Jim Williams, him- Clarion, IA 50525. This area was famil- Melody Haman, Webster City. Pyramid Property vs. Robin Rods; Wibholm 16628.1 (12- heimer to approve consent agenda. self and Diane worked on this as there iar with the committee as there were oth- Brytany Esmeralda Bell, Rowan and Casey Larson, 26-19) 000007862002270060 Young, Aye; Williams, Aye; Hennigar, were no guidelines. Middleton stated that er properties done in the past. This sec- Marroquin Ceplecha, born Mason City. Judgment for the Corrective Deed; 19-2638. Aye; Lancaster, Aye; Maxheimer, Aye. after the 15th the water bill needs to be in tion was just missed when it was done on December 18 to Ysabel plaintiff on December 26 in Warranty Deed: Siemens Motion by Lancaster, seconded by Hen- drop box that evening, or you will get a before. Legal description was not pres- nigar to approve Resolution (19-68) to $10 fee. Sunday was the 15th and Mon- ent at time of the meeting. Middleton will Ceplecha, Eagle Grove. the amount of $1,206.15 with Land Company LLC vs. Mark approve 3rd pay request for Wicks Con- day everything in the office or mailbox inform Attorney representing request that Victoria Alana Schwartz, 3.97% interest from June 21. Bohme; 16-91-26 SW Part W struction for work completed for the Air- has no fee but anything coming in during it will be needed. Motion was made to ap- born on December 19 to Tyler Moffitt Dental Center vs. 1/2 Exc; 17-91-26 SE E1/2 Exc; port. Young, Aye; Williams, Aye; Henni- the day will get a $10 charge. Hennigar prove the vacation of this property with gar, Aye; Lancaster, Aye; Maxheimer, would like to see it changed that you have legal description provided at later date, Schwartz and Aleesa Huffman, Roberta Hanson, Fort Dodge. 19-2639. Aye. Monday to pay for bill if 15th falls on week- Lyons’ motion was seconded by Bordwell Klemme. Judgment for the plaintiff on Warranty Deed: Mary Mayor Asbe stated item #2 on the agen- end. City Attorney will look at changing and all ayes agreed. Alayna Mae Story, born on December 31 in the amount of Rasmussen Revocable Trust da is to discuss the DGR Engineering the Ordinance to state the 16th the bill is Motion by Lyons, seconded by Bordwell Agreement for Professional Services is dlinquent. This will need to go through to adjourn. December 19 to Zachary and $2,433 with 3.97% interest from and Judy Young Trustee to Judy withdrawn. normal ordinance approval. Young asked Respectfully Submitted, Jessica Story, Garner. October 9. Young and Susan Dowgiert; 35- Nick Busse from ISG stated this reso- that the payment plan be bilingual. Clint Middleton Waylon Allen Weeks, Rev Auto LLC vs. Amanda 90-24 SE S1/2 Exc N 297.83’ of lution is for the well project and materi- Middleton also stated a new shut off no- City Administrator als are being stored on site and paying tice will be implemented. The new notice AT TEST: born on December 21 to Lena Meendering, Eagle Grove. Case E 462’; 19-2642. out as much as possible. Discussion on will have less personal information on it Clint Middleton, City Administrator Powell, Blairsburg. dismissed with prejudice on Quit Claim Deed: Deborah when to be complete and if any recourse and will save staff a lot of time. Duane D. Asbe, Mayor Cruz Justin Flaten, born on December 26. and Thomas Winch, Kathleen if not done. Nick Busse stated there is in- Middleton stated there will be a meet- surance and a bond. Stated the well proj- ing tomorrow at 9:00 with a Financial December 22 to Taylor Flaten, Midland Funding LLC Naefke, and Cynthia Kahn to ect is at 54 percent and the water main 9 Planner and anyone is invited to attend. Published in the Wright County Monitor Belmond. vs. Kaila Beavers, Clarion. Deborah Winch; 26-93-26 SE percent. Motion by Hennigar, seconded Said the Iowa Ride meetings are going on Jan. 9, 2020. Leighton Kevin McKinley, Judgment for the plaintiff on W1/2; 4-92-25 NW NW 1/4; by Lancaster to approve Resolution (19- well, and committees are starting to fill born on December 22 to Eric December 26 in the amount of 19-2646. 69) to approve pay request for Peterson up. The committees are Housing, Mar- Construction for work completed for the keting, Food & Fun, and Entertainment. PUBLIC NOTICE and Jenea McKinley, Webster $532.48 with 3.97% interest Quit Claim Deed: Deborah Water System Improvements Section I. Middleton feels this will be good for the Board of Supervisors City. from November 6. and Thomas Winch, Kathleen Young, Aye; Williams, Aye; Hennigar, City. Middleton reported that Ally Disney Codie Marie Balk, born on LVNV Funding LLC Naefke, and Cynthia Kahn to Aye; Lancaster, Aye; Maxheimer, Aye. with the Chamber will have an event Mur- Notice of Election – Local Motion by Lancaster and seconded by der Mystery in Jan. for anyone to attend. December 23 to Katelyn Zabel, vs. Chad Pliester, Belmond. Kathleen Naefke; 26-93-26 SE Option Tax Election Maxheimer to approve Resolution (19- Middleton stated he met with the Cen- Hardy. Judgment for the plaintiff on E1/2; 4-92-25 NW NE 1/4; 19- On March 3, 2020 an election will be 70) to approve pay request for GM Con- sus people and we need to hit the 3,000 held in Wright County to vote on the Dante Kenneth Luna, December 31 in the amount of 2647. struction for work completed for the mark. Said Ana is heading up the Census question of continuation of the local sales Water System Improvement Section 3. Counting Committee. born on December 23 to Haley $853.47 with 3.97% interest Warranty Deed: David and and services tax. The proposal to be vot- Young, Aye; Williams, Aye; Hennigar, Terhark reported that Savannah is done Thompson, Belmond. from November 12. Angela Chapman to Johanna ed upon at the election will include the Aye; Lancaster, Aye; Maxheimer, Aye. with training and is back to work. following information: Dayana Zamora Tavera, Midland Funding LLC vs. and Paul Lawson; EG Cadwell’s Discussion on Motion to direct Code Discussion on parking spots by Fuel and Type of Tax: Local Sales and Services Enforcement Officer and City Attorney felt they should be eliminated. Chizek born on December 26 to Elfego Cassie Schultz, Eagle Grove. Second ADdn Blk 47 Lot 5 W Tax to proceed with a municipal infraction for said he would add to ordinance. Maxhei- Zamora Ordonez and Wendy Judgment for the plaintiff on 10’; EG Cadwell’s Second Rate of Tax: 1% the properties located at 1304 Central mer thought the Public Safety committee Date of Election: March 3, 2020 Tavera Garcia, Clarion. December 26 in the amount of Addn Blk 47 Lot 6; 19-2651. Ave E owned by Che Hanson. Hennigar should meet to make recommendations. The following information will appear on stated Che Hanson tried to get a much Chizek brought up four properties on his Gurbani Kaur Grover, born $551.72 with 3.97% interest Warranty Deed: Christopher the ballots for the jurisdictions listed: done as he could and has moved some list and he is looking into what those to- on December 26 to Harman from November 13. and Rosita Chapman to Johanna In the City of Goldfield revenue is to be tires out. Stated he felt if he is working on tal costs are. Chizek stated the liens are used: Singh and Mandeep Kaur Midland Funding LLC vs. and Paul Lawson; EG Cadwell’s this and making progress we need to give property are tax liens, child support and 100% for any lawful purpose of the City Grover, Clarion. Timothy Dehate, Eagle Grove. Second Addn Blk 47 Lot 5 him time to continue. Middleton stated he back taxes. use for fire truck, water and sewer util- met with Che Hanson and Ted Knutson Mayor Asbe thanked Teresa Lancaster Judgment for the plaintiff on W 10’; EG Cadwell’s Second ities, and streets as approved by the and the meetings have gone well. Stat- for her time and service. Young also add- Goldfield City Council. Deaths December 26 in the amount of Addn Blk 47 Lot 6; Companion ed Che is wanting to put a fence in come ed a thank you for work on some tough In the City of Galt revenue is to be used: Richard Stockwell, 76, $502.30 with 3.97% interest Deed BK 2019 PG 2651; 19- spring and is continuing to clean the issues. Maxheimer thanked Teresa for 100% for any lawful purpose of the city property up. Lancaster stated there has being part of the City to get things done. Clarion, died on December 5. from November 13. 2652. use for water and streets as approved by been great improvement in the property Lancaster thanked all for opportunity to Helen Brunes, 88, Warranty Deed: Elizabeth the Galt City Council. since it was last discussed at the October serve on for a term. Felt it was enlight- Revenue collected from the unincorpo- Belmond, died on December Property Transfer and Chad Sheiner to Johanna Council meeting. She also felt Che need- ening and encouraged everyone to take rated area of Wright County is to be used: ed more time to continue. Dan, Clint and time to serve. Felt this was a very eye- 18. Warranty Deed: Clifford and Paul Lawson; EG Cadwell’s 100% for any lawful purpose of the Ted will keep meeting with Che to create opening experience when you do get in- Iris Nelsen, 97, Belmond, Toft to Loren and Marianne Second Addn Blk 47 Lot 56 county as approved by the Wright Coun- monthly goals to report to the council. volved. ty Board of Supervisors. died on December 19. Payne; 21-93-24 SW W 1/2 W 10’; EG Cadwell’s Second Motion by Lancaster and seconded by Motion by Lancaster to adjourn and Young to approve Resolution (19-71) to Maxheimer seconded. Kathleen White, 96, Except Parcel D; 19-2620. ADdn Blk 47 Lot 6; Companion appropriate the following TIF items for Respectfully submitted, Published in the Wright County Monitor Belmond, died on December Warranty Deed: Wright Deed BK 2019 PG 2561; 19- payment for fiscal year 2021. Young, Aye; Clint Middleton, City Administrator on Jan. 9, 2020. 25. County Land Title Company to 2653. Williams, Aye; Hennigar, Aye; Lancaster, AT TEST: Aye; Maxheimer, Aye. Clint Middleton, City Administrator Nathan Poncin, 87, Galt, Wright Abstracting and Land Warranty Deed: Lois Motion by Lancaster and seconded by Duane D. Asbe, Mayor died on December 25. Title Company LLC; Clar Goeman Revocable Trust and Maxheimer to approve Resolution 19-72 PUBLIC NOTICE Donna Hossman, 85, McKay’s Addn Blk 3 Lot 7 E Lois Goeman Trustee to Donald to authorize and approve a Loan and Dis- Clarion, died on December 27. 20’; 19-2626. and Darla Goeman; Belm bursement Agreement and provide for Published in the Wright County Monitor Probate the issuance and securing the payment on Jan. 9, 2020. Warranty Deed: First Country Club Estates Addn Blk of $826,000 Water Revenue Bonds, se- NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, Civil Court Citizens Bank vs. Sheila 1 Lot 7; 19-2655. OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS The court handled two Stadtlander; Belm Kirkendall Warranty Deed: Lois PUBLIC NOTICE PROBATE NO. ESPR017147 child support matters. Addn Blk 1 Lot 17 E1/2; Goeman Trustee and Donald THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT WRIGHT Belm Kirkendall Addn Blk Goeman Revocable Trust to Board of Supervisors COUNT Y. IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Traffic Court 1 Lot 18 E1/2; Stadtlander, Kathy and Lonny Boller; Belm Dec. 16, 2019 Rasmussen to appoint Dean Kluss to the MILDRED E. LEWELLYN, Deceased. Speeding 55 or under zone deed & mtg, 12.23 SMW Country Club Estates Addn Blk Chairman Rasmussen called the regu- committee on the Iowa Ride Across Iowa To All Persons Interested in the Estate (1 thru 5 over): Walter Jensen, 000008063002268575; 19- 1 Lot 7; 19-2657. lar meeting of the Wright County Board to be coming through Wright County on of Mildred E. Lewellyn, Deceased, who Humboldt; 2627. Warranty Deed: Kathy and of Supervisors to order at 9 a.m. Mem- July 15. died on or about Dec. 21, 2019: bers present are Kluss, Helgevold, and Andy Flagge, Wright County IT Coordi- You are hereby notified that on the 27th Speeding 55 or under zone Warranty Deed: Andrew Lonny Boller to Donald and Rasmussen. nator presented information concerning day of December, 2019, the Last Will and (6 thru 10 over): Anthony and Amanda Tew to Michael Darla Goeman; Belm Country Minutes of the regular meeting of Dec. 9, the rebuilding of the computer Network Testament of Mildred E. Lewellyn, de- Garza, Goldfield; John Clay, and Paula Kruger; Clar Evans Club Estates Addn Blk 1 Lot 7; 2019 were read and approved. for the County. This will ensure better se- ceased, bearing the date of September Approved claims for payment. curity within the network. IP Pathways 16, 2002, was admitted to probate in the Fort Dodge; Second Addn Lot 51; 19-2637. 19-2661. Motion by Kluss and seconded by Hel- would assist Flagge to install the system. above-named court and that Richard A. Speeding 55 or under zone Warranty Deed: Carl gevold to receive the monthly revenue re- It is estimated to be about $50,000.00 Lewellyn was appointed Executor of the port from the Wright County Sheriff. Mo- for this project. The Board approved the estate. Any action to set aside the Will tion carries. purchase and understands the possibil- must be brought in the District Court of Clarion Police Department Activity Jon Ahrendsen MD, Wright County ity that his budget will be tight at the end said county within the later to occur of Medical Examiner, met with the board to of the year. four months from the date of the second discuss the fees for conducting death in- Marie Boyd, Executive Director with publication of this Notice or one month In addition to regular patrols including 1 traffic stop 2:04 pm – Call from Iowa vestigations in Wright County. This past Healthy Harvest of North Iowa gave an from the date of mailing of this Notice to and activities, the Clarion 5:36 am – Officer originated Attorney General office year, they had about 32 investigations update on the programs that they com- the surviving spouse and all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the Will Police Department responded case at the 1200 block of S Main 3:53 pm – Welfare check at the that they had conducted. The State is pleted this past year. Some of them in- th now mandating that Medical Examiners clude the Meal on Main, Bites and Brews, whose identities are reasonably ascer- to 50 total calls between and St 100 block 6 Ave NE use an online system to report the death North Iowa Fresh, and Follow the Beef tainable, or thereafter be forever barred. December 26 to January 1. 5:53 pm – Report of semi 9:45 pm – Loose dog reported at investigations. This is requiring more Tour. Boyd is requesting continued sup- Notice is further given that all persons December 26 pulling out in form of someone the 800 block of 2nd St SW time in filing cases. Starting Jan. 1, 2020 port of Healthy Harvest of North Iowa to indebted to the estate are requested the fee for investigations will increase to be able to continue to support and pro- to make immediate payment to the un- Officers responded to 11 calls on Nelson Ave December 31 $225.00 per case. mote Wright County food/farm business. dersigned, and creditors having claims including 6 traffic stops December 29 Officers responded to 8 calls John Torbert, Executive Director of the She is asking 10 cents per capita making against the estate shall file them with the Iowa Drainage District association to it $1,278.40. The board will consider this Clerk of the above-named District Court, 11:42 am – Question about lost Officers responded to 3 calls including 4 traffic stops give the annual update of the Drainage at budget time. as provided by law, duly authenticated, driver’s license at CPD 5:32 am – Officer originated 5:50 am – Officer originated District Association and any legislative Motion by Kluss and seconded by Hel- for allowance, and unless so filed by the 1:48 pm – Parking violation case at the 1200 block of S Main case at the 1200 block of S Main priorities they will be following. gevold to adjourn the meeting. Motion later to occur of four months from the Motion by Helgevold and seconded by carries. second publication of this Notice or one 2:54 pm – Occupied vehicle St St Rasmussen to approve the abatement AT TEST: month from the date of mailing of this No- reported at west on Hwy 3 9:52 am – Burglary alarm at the 8:23 am – Hit and run at the 700 #1178 on the United States of America Rick Rasmussen, Chairman tice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a nd claim is thereafter forever barred. 11:18 pm – Prowler reported at Methodist Church block of 2 St NW Federal Aviation for drainage taxes due. Wright County Board of Supervisors th Motion carries. Betty Ellis, Wright County Auditor Dated this 27th day of December, the 200 block of 14 Ave SW 6:54 pm – Welfare Check at 10:00 am – Met complainant at Held conference call with Brian at Reilly 2019. December 27 Mosaic CPD Construction and Eric at ISG on weekly Richard A. Lewellyn update for the Agri-Business Park. Published in the Wright County Monitor Executor of the Estate Officers logged 11 calls December 30 2:31 pm – Loose dog reported at th Motion by Helgevold and seconded by on Jan. 9, 2020. 1050 Hwy. 69 including 6 traffic stops Officers responded to 8 calls 4 St NW Goodell, Iowa 50439 7:53 am – Animal control called 5:43 am – Officer originated January 1 st BRINTON, BORDWELL & JOHNSON at the 200 block of 1 St NE case at the 1200 block of S Main Officers responded to 8 calls LAW FIRM 12:36 pm – Lift assist needed at St including 3 traffic stops BY: Richard E. Bordwell Attorney for Executor the 1500 block of S Main St 6:04 am – Accident, car in ditch 1:31 am – Noise complaint at 120 Central Ave. W., P.O. Box 73 1:33 pm – Lift assist needed at at the Keokuk and Hwy 3 the 600 block of 2nd St SE Clarion, Iowa 50525 the 900 block of 2nd Ave NE 7:02 am – Suicidal subject at the 5:26 am – Nuisance report at the th Date of second publication 16th day of 2:55 pm - Return phone call to 100 block of 13 Ave SW 1200 block of S Main Jan., 2020. follow up 8:55 am – Lost wallet reported 7:56 am – Dog reported at the 9:23 pm – Request to return call at Courthouse PD Published in the Wright County Monitor to Ames 12:34 pm – Testing sprinkler 9:50 am – Parking violation on Jan. 9 & 16, 2019. December 28 system at Cobblestone Inn 2:05 pm – Call about a lost dog Officers responded to 3 calls Newspaper DeaDliNe: Are you a print subscriber already? Our print subscriptions include access Legal Notices...... Noon Friday Classifieds...... Noon Monday to the e-edition at no extra cost. Display Ads Noon...... Monday If you are a print subscriber and Submitted NewsNoon...... Friday Obituaries 4:30 p.m...... Monday would like access to the e-edition, please call our circulation department at 1-800-558-1244 ext 122 or email at [email protected] www.clarionnewsonline.com Thursday, January 9, 2020 • The Wright County Monitor Page 5 Boone River Watershed In the sky during January1 Project retains new coordinator By David Voights By Sean McCoy, Environmental Specialist, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship The Boone River Watershed January will be a special side of the Sun. from the northeastern sky to Nutrient Management Initiative month to enjoy the night sky. After Venus sets, the night the lower left of the end of the is excited to announce that Although only two planets will will be ruled by the brightest handle of the Big Dipper. This is this Water Quality Initiative be visible, they will both will star in the sky, Sirius in the within the obsolete constellation Project has hired a new project be putting on an interesting constellation Canis Major (the Quadrans Muralis (the Mural coordinator. My name is Sean show to observe during brief Great Dog). Sirius will rise Quadrant), a device that was McCoy and I reside south trips outside. Brilliant Venus in the southeast in the early used to measure star positions. of Webster City. I grew up will be unmistakable in the evening and will pass through You should see a meteor every swimming, paddling, fishing southwestern sky before it the southern sky below the minute or two although most and hunting along this great sets in late evening. During bright constellation Orion (the will be dim. Bundle up. body of water. I have been the month, Venus will climb Hunter) during the night. By Jan. 7 The Moon will and Environmental Specialist dramatically higher in the sky. an interesting coincidence, be to the left or upper left of with IDALS for 20 years. My This will be easiest to observe Sirius will be at its highest Aldebaran, the reddish eye of career began in Wright County if you go outside at about the point straight south at midnight Taurus (the Bull). The Seven in 1999 working on ag drainage same length of time after sunset on New Year’s Eve – a bright Sisters (Pleiades) Open Star well closures. I have worked in several times during the month. sparking jewel welcoming Cluster will be farther above the several counties and on several Venus will also be passing in the New Year. After this, Moon. projects over the course of 20 through a dark part of the sky, the eastward motion of Earth Jan. 10 The full Moon years, the most recent being and this will make it seem even will gradually cause Sirius to will be lower right of Pollux, the Big Creek Lake Watershed brighter. be straight in the south at an one of the bright twin stars of Project in Boone and Polk Meanwhile, reddish Mars earlier time, so by the end of Gemini (the Twins). The other Counties. I am excited to work should be unmistakable in the January it will cross this point, twin, Castor, will be close above on the Boone River Nutrient southeastern sky before dawn. an imaginary line called the Pollux. Reduction Project. It will rise about three hours meridian, at about 10:00 p.m. Jan. 17 a.m. The reddish Getting conservation on the before the Sun. Early in the planet Mars will pass above the ground is key to making this month it will be to the upper Sirius is the brightest star in brighter reddish star Antares in project a success. Promotion right of the bright reddish star Earth’s sky for two reasons. It the constellation Scorpius (the and cost share assistance for approaches outlined by Iowa’s more about the project, please Antares in the constellation is truly bright, much larger and Scorpion). They will be almost cover crops, no-till-strip till, Nutrient Reduction Strategy for contact the Project Coordinator Scorpius (the Scorpion). hotter than our Sun. However, as close on the morning of the and P band manure application nonpoint nutrient pollution. for more information: Sean Although both Mars and Antares this will cause Sirius to run out 18th. Look about 45 minutes as well as bioreactors, saturated Partnership is the McCoy at 515-532-2165 will be drifting westward as of fuel much faster than our before sunrise. buffers, wetlands, and oxbows. foundation of this project and ext. 3017 sean.mccoy@ viewed from Earth’s eastward Sun, so it will be gone from the Jan. 20 a.m. The crescent I am also excited to will continue to be moving iowaagriculture.gov moving orbit, the true eastward sky long before the Sun ends Moon will form a compact continue productive field into the next three years. The motion of Mars will take it its life. Sirius is also relatively triangle with Mars to its days, workshops and initiating Wright County Soil and Water closer to Antares. Mars will close to Earth, and this makes it lower left and Antares in the additional conservation Conservation District (SWCD) pass Antares on the mornings of look brighter than stars that are constellation practices in the Eagle and along with both public and January 17th and 18th and then really brighter but are farther Scorpius (the Scorpion) Prairie Creek watersheds as private partners including slowly pull away to the left or away. farther below. Look about 45 well as possibilities for the Kossuth and Humboldt SWCD, lower left. When they are close, Highlights minutes before sunrise. whole Boone River Watershed. USDA Natural Resource the translation of Antares as Jan. 4 a.m. The short, but Jan. 27 The crescent These designated areas are Conservation Service, Iowa “the rival of Ares (Mars)” will sometimes intense Quadrantid Moon will be below Venus in considered demonstration Soybean Association, The be apparent. Both have about meteor shower will peak after the western sky. The Moon will watersheds and are used to show Nature Conservancy, Iowa State the same reddish color, and about 2:00 a.m. and until the move in its orbit and be to the the progress that can be made University Extension and many sometimes the same brightness. first light of dawn. Meteors will upper left of Venus during the to improve water quality using others! This time, Mars is dimmer than be seen all over the sky, but if evening of January 28. the voluntary science-based If you would like to learn Antares because Mars is far their trails are traced backward away from Earth on the other they will seem to have come Regional Soil Fertility Moon Phase Date Rises Highest point Sets When visible First quarter Jan. 2 Noon Sunset Midnight P.M. Full moon Jan. 10 Sunset Midnight Sunrise All night Workshops Planned in Woolstock Last quarter Jan. 17 Midnight Sunrise Noon A.M. ISU Extension and Outreach Wright and Hamilton Counties to host soil fertility workshop for producers New Moon Jan. 24 Sunrise Noon Sunset Not visible to gain valuable fertility management knowledge and learn more about soil testing . 1Dates and times are approximate. The cost of managing soil the 2020 growing season soil will be scheduled across Iowa Sources: StarDate, Jan-Dec. 2020. Vol. 48, No. 1. fertility in Iowa continues to fertilizer decisions. through winter. Sky and Telescope, Jan 2020. Vol. 139, No. 1. change, with increased fertilizer She said the workshops • Jan 22 from 9 a.m. SkyandTelescope.com/interactive-sky-chart input costs and a rising demand are designed to help farmers to 12:30 p.m. Woolstock for nutrients from higher- understand their current soil Community Center, 104 yielding crops. nutrient situation, the amount McArthur St., Woolstock. To help producers their crops are using in a Registration is $40 per person understand the changes, Iowa growing season, and what needs and pre-registration is required State University Extension to be added. by Jan 17. Enrollment is limited and Outreach is hosting four Registration is limited to 30. Call the Wright County YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT regional workshops in January and is required by contacting Extension Office at 515-532- and February called “Soil the specific workshop location 3453 or the Hamilton County YOU DON’T KNOW... Testing Interpretations and a producer wishes to attend. Extension Office at 515-832- Recommendations: Maximizing Fees can be paid the day of the 9597 to register. This program Return on Investment.” workshop. Registration for each is offered by Angie Rieck-Hinz, The workshops will lead event includes publications, Extension Field Agronomist farmers through the basics of copies of presentation and with Iowa State University soil testing, analytical tests, lunch. Additional workshops Extension and Outreach. calculating crop nutrient removal, understanding return on investment from fertilizer applications, how crop response correlates to soil test levels and what is known about crop response to micronutrients. “This workshop provides producers the skills to best allocate fertilizer input dollars on their farms,” said Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach. Angie Rieck-Hinz, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach, said producers are already thinking about

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8:00 a.m. Spanish Mass at St. John, • Tuesday, January 14 FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH Monitor Memories Clarion Area Clarion 12 Noon Lunch and Learn Bible Dows, IA From the archives oF the Wright county monitor • Sunday, January 12 Study on Moses Pastor Laurel Meester FIRST UNITED METHODIST Baptism of the Lord 5:00 p.m. 2019 Annual Reports due • Wednesday January 8 1950 and 1985 CHURCH Baby Needs A Weekend in the church office 5:30 p.m. Youth Group rd 201 3 Ave. NE, Clarion, IA 50525 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Francis, 7:00 p.m. Council Meeting Rev. Mike Gudka Belmond LAKE LUTHERAN CHURCH • Saturday, January 11 70 Years Ago 35 Years Ago 515-532-2845 • www.clarionumc.com • 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. KC Omelet Goldfield 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible Study at FLC January 12, 1950 January 10, 1985 “Like” us on Facebook! Breakfast at St. Francis, Belmond Pastor Truman Larson • Sunday, January 12 The store building at 216 Bradley Lawrence Weets • Thursday, January 9 10:30 a.m. Mass at St. Johns, • Sunday, January 12 9:00 a.m. Sunday School and Coffee No. Main St., owned by G. arrived into the world January 4 10:00 a.m. Communion at Assisted Clarion 10:30 a.m. Worship Service and 10:15 a.m. Worship Sunday School A. Glendy, has been leased at 11:37 p.m. to become the first Living 11:30 a.m. Cluster Confirmation Fellowship Coffee in the Fellowship Sings by Lynns, an independent baby to be born at Community 7:00 p.m. SPRC Class at St. John, Clarion Room. 11:15 a.m. Confirmation • Saturday, January 11 6:00 p.m. Cluster Faith Formation No Sunday School • Tuesday, January 14 partnership which plans to Memorial Hospital in Clarion 9:00 a.m. Chrysalis Planning Commission at St. John, Clarion 1:00 p.m. Pastors Text Study open a new department store in 1985. Bradley and his mom, Meeting 6:30 p.m. Cards at Sacred Heart, GOLDFIELD UNITED • Thursday, January 16 in the location in February. The Lori, of Goldfield, are doing • Sunday, December 12 Eagle Grove METHODIST CHURCH Pastors first call to Waverly building is undergoing repairs just great. He weighed eight 8:30 a.m. Traditional Service • Monday, January 13 P.O. Box 214 and alterations preparatory to pounds, one ounce, and was 21 9:40 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Care Center Mass at Pastor Lynn Gardner the opening. Changes include 1/2 inches long. 10:45 a.m. Contemporary Service Belmond 515-825-3754 UNITED METHODIST a new front for the building. Moving plans and 6:00 p.m. DVD at The Meadows 11:00 a.m. Fatima Rosary at Sacred • Sunday, January 12 & PRESBYTERIAN • Monday, January 13 Heart Eagle Grove 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Sunday Dows / Alexander The local store is the third of remodeling are progressing Noon “Impact for Women” 5:30 p.m. Finance at Sacred Heart, School (September through May) Alaire Willits, Pastor Lynn stores. There are associate nicely for the Wright County 5:00 p.m. Bears Cub Scouts Eagle Grove 10:30 a.m. Worship • Sunday, January 5 Lynn stores operating in Forest Farm Bureau Offices. Farm • Tuesday, January 14 • Tuesday, January 14 8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist City and Story City. The new Bureau board members and 3:30 p.m. Whiz Kidz 10:00 a.m. Care Center Mass at HOLMES EVANGELICAL Worship, 9 a.m. Dows Sunday School, department store will feature wives (and anyone else they can 7:00 p.m. MOE clarion LUTHERAN CHURCH 10 a.m. Dows Joint Worship at • Wednesday, January 15 nationally famous lines of drag in!) have been working 12:00 p.m. CDA Family Table, Pastor Rich Taylor Presbyterian Church (First two Sundays merchandise. Departments together-doing most of the Happy New Year! Eagle Grove 515-825-366 each month and at Untied Methodist Church Office Closed • Wednesday, January 15 • Sunday, January 12 Church on remaining Sundays) will include women’s, girls’ work themselves--on their new • Thursday, January 2 Youth Formation Classes 9:45 a.m. Sunday School and children’s ready-to-wear “home”. 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Clarion Recreation director job 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Clothing FREE Dinner will be on the last 1730 130th Street, Kanawha Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Closet Closed Sunday of the month. 641-762-3947 Erling Shultz, Pastor Rather than allow the fish to by the Clarion City Council at its • Sunday, January 12 • Sunday • Sunday, January 12 • Sunday, January 5 die for lack of oxygen, the regular meeting Monday night 9:00 a.m. Worship 9:30 a.m. Coffee Time 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship, 10:30 8:30 a.m. Worship (B), 9:30 a.m. commission thought best to in City Hall. Dennis Bowman 10:00 a.m. Fellowship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School a.m. Fellowship, 11 a.m. Sunday Worship (LC), 10:30 a.m. Worship (M) open the lakes for fishing and of the Clarion Recreation 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship School, 6 p.m. Evening Worship allow the anglers to get what Association, gave a committee • Tuesday MISSIONARY ALLIANCE they can of the doomed fish. report to the council on how the UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, 11:00 a.m. Prayer Time CHURCH Lakes in Wright County now list of applications was secured CONGREGATIONAL • Wednesday Rowan Area 3rd & Lake Streets, Blairsburg, IA 121 3rd Avenue N.W., Clarion Bible Study call for time and place 50034 open to winter fishing are Elm and narrowed. The committee UNITED CHURCH OF ROWAN Rev. Bill Kem, Pastor • Iglesia del Nazareno Ron Lotz, Pastor lake, Morse lake and Big Wall received 48 applications, and Pastor Nancy Hofmeister • Sunday, January 12 6:00 p.m. Sabado • Tuesdays lake. Commission Director that number was narrowed to 811 Pesch St., Box 38, Rowan 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6:00 p.m. Domingo 6:00 a.m. Men’s Bible Study • Sunday, January 5 Bruce Stiles in an official notice four; two men and two women. 10:15 a.m. Fellowship Lay Minister Mynor • Wednesdays – Family Night 9 a.m. Sunday School, 10 a.m. called attention to the fact that The four were interviewed, and 11:00 a.m. Worship 515-851-9699 6:00 p.m. Pizza Supper for investigation had proved there Simmons was the committee’s • Wednesday, January 15 Worship, 11 a.m. Fellowship Coffee Bienvenidos everyone, The Café is open was insufficient oxygen in recommendation as he had, “the Confirmation after school 6:25 – 8:00 p.m. Awana for children IMMANUEL LUTHERAN 6:00 p.m. choir THE DWELLING PLACE 3 yr. – 5th certain inland lakes to support best record as far as experience CHURCH • Sunday, January 19 Pastor Chris Whitehead 6:30 p.m. Middle School Youth 6th the fish population in those goes. 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Wava Nora Allison Marjorie Merle great-grandchildren alike. became a more active member Wava Nora Allison was Wava Nora Skouge Moore Marj attended Norway of the First United Methodist Marjorie Township Country School and Church, UMW, 3 C’s, and the born on October 15, 1922 in Marjorie Merle Skouge Allison after 8th grade attended Clarion Daughters of the American Dows, Iowa, the daughter of Moore passed through the gates Merle Skouge High School, graduating with Revolution where she held the Louis and Elizabeth (Davis) of Heaven Saturday morning, the class of 1946. She played office of Chaplin. She always Moore Kresnbler. She graduated from January 4, 2020, with family at the piano, played clarinet in had a garden and loved to raise the Iowa Falls High School her bedside. the high school band, and was and can vegetables. Marj loved in 1941. On November 30, Memorial services for also a member of 4-H. She was to have coffee with friends and 1943 Wava was united in Marjorie Moore will be held confirmed at St. Olaf Lutheran she was a Wednesday night marriage to Robert D. Allison on Saturday, January 11, 2020 Church north of where she regular with her friends at in Iowa City. She had worked at 10:00 AM at First United was raised. She still had a fond Chappy’s. She looked forward to at Harrison Department Store. Methodist Church, 201 3rd relationship with the ladies of Sunday nights spent with family Wava was a member of the Avenue North East in Clarion, the church and would often and adored doting on her great First Christian Church in Iowa with Pastor Mike Gudka make potato cakes with them grandchildren. She loved hot Falls and the Garden Club. officiating. in recent years. Following roast beef sandwiches, popcorn Wava is survived by her Visitation will be held on high school graduation, Marj and ice cream! The Minnesota daughter, Debbra Steelman Friday, January 10, 2020 from attended Iowa State Teachers Twins had a true fan, but she of Iowa Falls; a son, James D. 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ewing College for a year. She was loved watching sports of all Allison of Iowa Falls; and 8 Funeral Home, 1801 Central then employed by First National kinds. She had a mind like a grandchildren Avenue East in Clarion and Bank as a teller. steel trap and always had an will continue one hour prior Marjorie and James Ralph answer for who was related 1922 - 2020 to services at the church on Moore of Dows were united in to who. She also never met a Saturday. 1928 - 2020 marriage on January 16, 1948. stranger and loved “crashing” Marjorie was born to They lived in Dows for a short class reunions of graduating Arthur Joseph Skouge and time, but eventually moved to classes even remotely close to Lane and Beau Byers, Amelia Orelee Loretta Brooks Skouge the farm where Marj was raised hers. McOllough, and two step-great on September 30, 1928, at and began a farming enterprise Surviving Marjorie are grandsons, Cayden and Carson her home on the farm north that continues to this day. Marj her children: Michelle Reif of Taylor. She is also survived of Clarion, Iowa. Her sister, wasn’t one to drive tractors, but Burlington and James Moore by her sister, Marilyn Creger Marilyn, would join the family she knew her way around the Jr. (Barbara), of Clarion, son- of Arizona, and nieces and 3 years later. garden, could pluck a chicken in-law, Dean Underberg of Ft. nephews. Also surviving is Marj was a true farm with the best of them, was a Dodge; nine grandchildren, Jan-Eric Arndt and family of girl who loved and could recall wonderful baker, cookie, pie, James (Andrea) Reif, Maria Germany, an exchange student the names of favorite pets and and Kringla maker and spent (Brad) Walker, Alison (Derek) Jim and Marj hosted for a farm animals throughout her more hours ironing than anyone Jones, Andrew (Tracy) Reif, year. Marj was preceded in life. She told of having her own should. Andrea (Jarret) Ruddy, death by her parents, husband milking stool in the barn where Three children were born to Thomas (Abby) Underberg, Jim (2014), daughter Alison she would help her dad do the Birth Announcements Jim and Marj: Merle Michelle Laura (Nate) Byers , Elizabeth Underberg (2008), and son-in- milking before she attended Reif, Alison Kay Underberg and (Nick) McOllough, and law Larry Reif (2007). Baby Girl Elizabeth Ordonez and Jose country school. She also learned James R. Moore Jr. Samuel (Kristina) Moore. Also In lieu of flowers, memorial Wendy Tavera and Benjamin Zamora Paternal Grandparents. the fine arts of cooking, baking, “So anyway”, Jim and surviving are 14 Great Grand- remembrances may be given to Zamora of Clarion, IA would Baby Girl canning, and preserving fruits Marj raised their family on the children: Lukas and Lara Reif, the United Methodist Church like to announce the birth of Harman Mandeep Grover and vegetables from her mother farm until 1993, when they Jacob, Emily, and Nathan of Clarion or to the Holmes their daughter Dayana Zamora of Clarion, IA would like to and was an accomplished moved to Clarion. Without Walker, Matthew and Abigail Christmas Club. Tavera. She was born Thursday, announce the birth of their seamstress. “Grandma chores to keep her busy, Jones, Mary Reif, Allison and December 26, 2019 at the Iowa daughter Gurbani Kaur Grover. jammies” were coveted Marj found new interests and Blake Ruddy, Davis Underberg, Specialty Hospital in Clarion, She was born Thursday, amongst grandchildren and IA. She weighed 6 pounds 7.7 December 26, 2019 at the Iowa ounces. Proud Grandparents Specialty Hospital in Clarion, are: Elvira Garcia and Juan IA. Sibling: Sister Reet Kaur 3 Dayton Lake 4H Club Meeting Webster City Community Tavera Maternal Grandparents, years old. The regular meeting of the that shows animals at the fair Theatre is taking auditions Dayton Lake 4H Club was held needs to complete this. We Thank You! on January 5th at 5:00 at the talked about our games for Fun for “The Bold, the Young The family of Wilbur Wason would like to thank everyone Extention Office. Night and that next month we for their expressions of sympathy. We sincerely appreciate We started out the meeting will be signing up for shifts to and the Murdered.” everyone's thoughtfulness. The family would especially like with a game. President Hannajo work. We also decided to move to thank the staff at Clarion Wellness & Rehabilitation Hodson called the meeting to our next meeting up an hour. Director Angela Rottering self-esteem issues, its villainous for your care the past 5 years. We want to thank order. Elizabeth Hodson lead Our next meeting will be announces that auditions for old man is more interested Gateway Hospice for their care in the final days. the Pledge of Allegience. Roll Febuary 2nd at 4:00. Webster City Community in soup, and its heroines are call was “If you could change The meeting was adjourned Theatre’s next production, slightly psychopathic. The Thank you to Pastor Bill Kem and the United Presbyterian your name what would you by Adam Hodson and seconded “The Bold, the Young and executive producer gives the Church for your prayers and service. choose” which was answered by Jillian Mews. The 4H pledge the Murdered.” The mystery squabbling cast an ultimatum: Don and Lori Wason, Deb and Roger Schaeffer, by 9 members and one leader. was lead by Adam Hodson murder comedy, written by Don Complete one episode overnight Betty and Frank Haker and their families Old business was Awards A snack was served by Zolidis, requires 5 to 9 females or the show dies. But when the Day and Queen canidate for Fun Hannajo, Elizabeth & Adam and 4 to 8 males. director ends up murdered, Night. Hodson. Auditions are Sunday, and other cast members start New business was to go Respectivley submitted by January 5 at 4 pm and January dropping like flies, it seems like over the news letter. We talked Reporter Chloe Brodersen 6 at 7 pm at 1001 Willson his threat might actually come Read through the Bible this year about the YQCA and everyone Avenue in Webster City. Scripts true. Can these misfits discover Basic Instructions are available at Kendall Young the murderer before the show is Library for four-day check out. literally killed off? Before Leaving Earth The long-running soap Production dates are March www.clarionnewsonline.com opera The Bold and the Young is 13-15 and 20-22. in its last days: its hunky hero has Lyn Thompson Cancer Benefit planned for Saturday Come support a good expenses and travel for Lyn as cause this Saturday, January she battles breast cancer. There Serving all of North Central Iowa 11, 5 p.m. at Fuel in Clarion. will also be an account set up at There will be a silent and live First Citizens Bank in Clarion auction along with a meal for for any cash donations before or purchase. 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By: Mary Tesdahl By Richard Jauron, Willy Klein Early farmers faced many Iowa has five official challenges. Weather was symbols, as designated by the unpredictable. Summers might Iowa Legislature. These include be hot and dry or cold and wet. the state seal, flower, bird, tree A late frost could kill a spring and rock. Official symbols planting. Hail and wind could represent the cultural heritage destroy an entire crop. Insects and natural treasures of each were a menace. Farming started state. The eastern goldfinch out as subsistence and then is the state bird; the geode is became a mix of subsistence the state rock. Horticulture and market economy. Farmers specialists with Iowa State raised livestock, fowl, and University Extension and crops to feed themselves and Outreach share details about the take to market for sale. state’s flower and tree. The population in Wright What is the state tree of County in 1856 was 427, Iowa? with people living in only In 1961, the Iowa General four townships. In 1860, the Assembly designated the “oak” population was 666 and settlers as Iowa’s official state tree. now lived in 7 townships. Twelve species of oak are native By 1874 the population had to Iowa. However, no specific increased to 3,244. oak species was designated by There were no wire fences. the legislature as the official Most fences were around fields state tree. According to the and gardens to keep livestock Iowa Official Register, “The out. This was true in towns as Iowa General Assembly chose (Quercus alba), swamp white of the State Federation of well. Early pictures of Clarion the oak because it is abundant oak (Quercus bicolor), bur Women’s Clubs, the legislature show these fences around the in the state and serves as shelter, oak (Quercus macrocarpa), designated the wild rose as the court house. They were to keep food and nesting cover for pin oak (Quercus palustris), state flower of Iowa. cattle out when farmers drove many animals and birds. It is northern pin oak (Quercus Native (wild) roses are them on foot to the market. difficult to find a tract of natural ellipsoidalis), black oak found throughout the state from Sometimes cattle were driven woodland in Iowa that does not (Quercus velutina), chinkapin open woodlands to roadsides 15-20 miles. Osage orange have in it at least one species of oak (Quercus muehlenbergii), to native prairies. The small which was used successfully oak. No other group of trees is dwarf chinkapin oak (Quercus woody shrubs bloom from June in other parts of the country more important to people and prinoides), shingle oak through late summer. Flowers for hedgerows, didn’t work wildlife. Acorns, the nuts of (Quercus imbricaria), blackjack are up to 2.5 inches across, well in Wright County because very little rain, the fertile soil with a piece of prairie adjoining oak trees, are a dietary staple oak (Quercus marilandica) and consist of five petals and range the soil was too fertile and the produced a crop and those who would be ideal. The timber of many animals and birds. post oak (Quercus stellata). in color from pale pink to rose trees grew too well. The prairie had crossed Iowa and gone on gave logs for his house, fuel Deer, wild turkeys, pheasants, What is the state flower of pink. Numerous yellow stamens grasses were so good that to cheaper lands in the Dakotas, for his fires, and fences for his quail, wood ducks, raccoons, Iowa? are located in the center of each cattlemen brought herds from Nebraska, or Kansas depended lot; game and fish for his food. squirrels, chipmunks, blue jays, The 26th Iowa General flower. the south to fatten during the on Wright County for feed and The prairie was a place to grow nuthatches, grackles and several Assembly designated the “wild After flowering, apple- summer. In 1875, there were supplies. corn and a garden the first year. kinds of woodpecker are a few rose” as the official state flower like fruit (rose hips) develop some 15,000 head of cattle Settlers who came to Iowa Rail splitting for posts and rails of the species that depend on in 1897. Several rose species on the plants. The 0.5 inch in grazing on Wright County from states that had lots of for a fence was extremely hard acorns for a significant portion are native to Iowa. However, diameter fruit turn bright red prairies. Norway township timber often settled near streams work. Farmers who stayed had of their diet.” the legislators choose the broad in late summer. Rose hips are was especially noted for its where they had access to water to work hard and be resourceful. The oak species native term “wild rose” rather than a an important food source for good grass. Even in years with and wood. If available, timber to Iowa include the white oak specific rose species. In 1896, wildlife. The fruit were also the Iowa legislature selected eaten by Native Americans and Classifieds the wild rose as the motif on early settlers. (Rose hips contain How Yo u Can Avoid a silver tea set presented to high levels of vitamin C.) 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Applicants must be a provide a winter webcast series Benefit, to help defray expenses, the Woolstock Community graduating senior from a high in county extension offices will be held on Saturday, Building. Cost is $40 and school in Wright County; across the state. January 11 beginning at 5 p.m. includes materials and lunch. have had significant influence/ Speakers for this year’s - FUEL. Silent auction, live Contact the Extension office for participation in the Wright series were chosen based on auction, meals for sale. more information, 1-515-532- County Fair within the past three current issues and Master ** It’s coming: Annual 10- 3453. Limited spots available! years with a minimum of four Gardener volunteer interest, week Wellness Challenge ** Choralaires, a community years participation. Application according to Susan DeBlieck, through LIFE HEALTHY chorus based in Clarion, forms can be accessed at any Master Gardener state IOWA - dates are from entertaining audiences high school office or fair coordinator with ISU Extension January 13 - March 30. Go to throughout Iowa for over website: www.wrightcofair.co and Outreach. LiveHealthyIowa.org to learn 30 years, has established to ** AT THE MOVIES: Participants will learn about more or to sign up. recognize a CGD graduate who Showing at the Clarion Theatre, climate change and native Contact an ISU Extension long scavenger hunt without ** Crop Advantage meetings has been actively involved in “Little Women” - (PG3) - plants, and get tips for designing and Outreach county office worrying about “museum rules” provide a solid foundation of vocal music. Scholarship will regular showings - Friday - gardens that encourage children to see if they are hosting the and damaging the specimens (or current, research-based crop be awarded to one individual Sunday, January 10 - 12; and to spend more time outdoors. webcasts, and for specific details getting squished between the production information to for $500. Winner will receive Wednesday, January 15 @ “The webcast series gives about how you can participate. moveable rows of cabinets)? help make smart, informed payment after the first semester 7 p.m.. Sunday matinee on Master Gardener volunteers Topics and speakers: First, we might find out what the decisions. Meeting in Fort with proof of post-secondary January 12 @ 2:30 p.m. For a chance to continue their Iowa Weather: With a herbarium is, how its samples Dodge on Wednesday, January education 2.0 GPA or better current shows/view previews learning, which they can apply changing climate, Iowa will (specimens) are stored, and 15 at the Best Western – Starlite at the end of the first semester at www.clariontheater.com ; to their volunteer projects within be warmer and wetter. State why the herbarium is important Villiage Inn & Suites. Contact and enrollment for the second phone 1-515-602-6606. the community,” DeBlieck said. Climatologist Justin Glisan, in teaching and research. Next, from the Iowa Department participants would track down of Agriculture and Land some favorite specimens – old, New Year Is Prime Time to Review Farm Financial Statements Stewardship, will share what rare, lovely, recent, odd. Then, Financial statement tools can help farmers easily track their numbers people can do to adapt to from these specimens, we could changing growing conditions. perhaps find clues to the stories Ann Johanns, William Edwards Edwards said. Bring Kids in the Garden: of a few of the many collectors As farmers enter 2020, The net worth statement State Master Gardener of Iowa’s native plants who are now is an ideal time to revisit helps farmers track assets and Coordinator Susan DeBlieck represented in the herbarium – financial statements. liabilities, and includes the land, wants adults to help get youth and how their specimens and In the December edition of Ag livestock, equipment and other outdoors every day. She’ll research results are still being Decision Maker, updated files items used in the operation. share ideas for Master Gardener used. The scavenger hunt list are available to help farmers with The farm income statement, volunteer project sites and youth includes Indian-grass, packet, their net worth statement, farm sometimes called a profit landscape design tips. Louis Pammel, morel, plant income statement and financial and loss statement, provides Explore the Ada Hayden press, orchid, and, of course, performance measures. a summary of income and Herbarium: Love native plants? Ada Hayden. William Edwards, expenditures during a specific Deborah Lewis is the curator All webcasts count toward professor emeritus in economics year. of the Ada Hayden Herbarium. Master Gardener continuing at Iowa State University, said According to Edwards, Learn about early Iowa education hours and last an most farmers use calendar-year most farm families do a good job botanists, explore the herbarium hour. For more information, accounting, so the end of the of keeping records of income and Lewis’ favorite native contact your ISU Extension year is prime time for wrapping and expenses for the purpose plants. What would we find if and Outreach county office, or up farm financial numbers. of filing income tax returns. we had full-access to the Ada contact DeBlieck at 515-294- He said meetings with However, values from the tax Hayden Herbarium for an hour- 6764, or [email protected]. lenders usually happen in return “may not accurately January and February, and that measure the economic completing financial statements performance of the farm,” and Senior Dinner January 13 now will give farmers a head consequently, farmers need the Join the Dows Senior carry outs are available. start on the process. broader perspective provided by Business Association. comparisons of their farming Citizens for a meal on Monday, The menu will be chicken, “One of the things that ag a good farm income statement. By using the Financial operation. Jan. 13 at the Senior Center at mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, lenders always ask for is Financial performance Performance Measures tool, This month’s Ag Decision noon. assorted salads, and dessert. updated financial statements. measures help farmers evaluate farmers can track their liquidity, Maker also includes timely Cost of the meal is $7 and The earlier we sit down and pull how they’re doing compared to solvency, profitability, financial information about farm that information together the other Iowa farmers, using data efficiency and repayment bill meetings, and the 2019 more accurate it’s going to be,” compiled by the Iowa Farm capacity, to create multi-year Farmland Value Survey. IS THIS WHAT YOU WERE

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* The Cowgirl softball Johnson all finished with two season opens on a good note hits each. with a hard-fought 9-8 win over * The Cowboy baseball West Hancock. Emily Kapka team started the year with a nice stroked two doubles and Hansch 4-0 win over West Hancock as and Harle one each. Kapka, Rapp blasted a two-run homer. Hansch, Harle, Kolb and Remi

JANUARY * The Cowgirl basketball rims for 20 points. They defeat team came out of the gate for Eagle Grove as three ladies to the All-Conference Teams choice and Courtney Harle 2019 with wins over Belmond- finish in double figures. following league balloting. lands a spot on the 3rd Team. Klemme and St. Edmond. A * Despite four guys Raven Kinnetz is a 2nd Team trio of ladies reached double reaching double digit scoring, digits versus the Broncos, the Cowboys still couldn’t put as Raven Kinnetz scores 17, away a good Pocahontas Area Quinn Hansch 15 and Morgan team in a home loss. Martinez Middleton 12 points. Vanessa scored 18, Boyd 16, Weidemann Kolb made 12 rebounds. The 12 and Gaytan 11 points. JUNE win over the Gaels had Hansch * The wrestling team * The Cowgirls begin June * The Cowgirls finally find hitting four treys and 14 points, wins a trio of duals over North with two losses as Kolb, Kapka a win at 6-5 at Clear Lake. with Kinnetz scoring 10 points. Polk, Saydel and Gilbert. They and Emma Schluttenhofer had Harle had a three-hit night and * The Cowboys defeat the followed that a week later two hits each versus West Fork Askelsen pounded out two Broncos as well to start the by downing both Belmond- in a 6-2 final score. They almost with two RBI. An exciting month, with Brier Boyd scoring Klemme and Eagle Grove with get another at IF-A in a 3-2 game at Eagle Grove ended in 17 counters and Mateo Martinez Trenary, Reed Abbas, Garrett loss as Harle, Lienemann and heartbreak as an Eagle homerun 15. Jaace Weidemann made 10 Seaba, Sam Wigans and Colby Kapka get two hits each. Megan gave them a 7-6 win in the rebounds. Four players finished Lienemann all getting two falls Askelsen hit a homerun for the bottom of the seventh. Kapka in double digits scoring, but each for the night. only score in a loss to highly and Hackley both had two hits, it wasn’t enough to defeat the * The Cowboy wrestlers rated (and eventual state team) with Kapka driving in two runs. Gaels. Boyd scored 16 points, were crowned NCC champs for Humboldt. * The Cowboys end a Martinez 14 points, Weidemann the fourth time in five years, * The Cowboys had trouble nine-game skid by beating St. 12 points and Christian Gaytan as Carter Dietz, Wigans and recapturing the magic as well, Edmond 9-8 at Rogers Park. 11 points. Trenary wore gold around their falling to West Fork despite Stein had three hits and Abbas * The wrestlers take third necks at the end of the day. two hits each from Stein, two hits including a double and out of 18 teams at a tournament Two milestone individual wins APRIL Rapp, Caleb Krueger and two RBI. Boyd earned the win in Ames, with Spencer Trenary were also celebrated, as Wigans * The Cowgirls travel to distance med relay winning, and Nick Turner. They would then with no earned runs on three the lone champion. Remi became the 20th member of the Hampton for a track & field sixth in Belmond as Rapp won manufacture some runs while hits with six K’s. He would Hanson was second, with four 100-win club and Trenary the meet, with the sprint med relay discus gold. still not putting enough together come right back in his next others at third place. second member of the 150-win bringing home the only first * The Cowgirl golfers for wins. Highlights included outing by allowing just two * The Cowgirls defeat SE club. place finish. They finished defeated G-H/V by a slim Rapp getting three hits with two earned on five hits with nine Valley as Kinnetz drains the fourth in their class at the home four-stroke margin as Hannah doubles and two RBI versus the K’s in a 2-1 loss in Hampton. A event, with Middleton (discus), Tew and Nicole Waters both Cadets and Boyd getting seven home loss to Algona saw Rapp Harle (100) and Kinnetz (400) shot 56 totals. The beat Eagle strikeouts from the mound in get three hits including a homer the winners. The sprint med Grove in a tri-meet with Tew the same game, and four RBI. relay also took a gold medal having the low round. They finish. They were third as a team defeated Webster City as Katie at Garner with Harle winning Haberman went low with a 51 the 100 and Lienemann the 400 for a runner-up medal. hurdles. * The Cowboy golf team * The annual Cowboy defeated Roland-Story by relays had the host team take seven strokes on the Oakridge sixth in their class as Nate course as Dalton Nesheim Rapp (discus) and Ryan Watne took medalist honors with a 42 (shot) started the night off well total. Blake Jackson and Alec with wins in those events. They Martin tied for runner-up. They traveled to Eagle Grove and defeated Eagle Grove at Jewell took seventh with no first place as Nesheim and Martin shot 43 individuals. Isaac Davis (400), totals. They defeated SE Valley Watne and the distance med as Nesheim took medalist and relay were all second. A meet Martin runner-up. They beat the in Clear Lake saw Watne the Gaels with Martin runner-up lone winner in the shot. They again. FEBRUARY were sixth in Hampton, with the * The Cowboy wrestlers won Keaton Wilson, Wigans and the 2A sectional team title at Trenary. However, they were JULY Humboldt, qualifying them for also denied a trip to state duals * The Cowgirls squeaked Columbus to be eliminated a regional dual. Nine wrestlers in losing to Osage in a regional out a 6-5 win over IF-A thanks from the postseason. also advanced to the district final match. to the bats of Harle with three * A Cowboys win over St. round, with Tyler Stein, Hanson, * The Cowgirls win their hits including a double and both Edmond saw Boyd smash a Abbas and Trenary all taking regional opener over Nevada Gabby Hackley and Kolb with three-run homer, and Chase first place in their brackets. as Kinnetz scores 16 points and two connections each. They came back with a two-run * Three players scored in double Hansch 14 points. also lost a one-run game to homerun to help defeat Clear figures as the Cowgirls down St. * The Cowgirl JV team ends a G-H/V as Harle, Hackley and Lake. They hit a rough stretch Edmond. Harle scores 11 points great season with a 17-3 final Schluttenhofer all had two hits after that, losing several games with Kolb and Kinnetz adding record. each. including an 11-10 decision to 10 points each. * Vanessa Kolb signs a letter * The Cowboys also defeated North Iowa. Highlights during * The Cowboys hit a rough of intent to play volleyball at the Cadets, but by a bigger the week included a triple and stretch of basketball action in Hawkeye Community College. margin 12-3. Stein, Abbas, a double by Stein and two loses to Webster City and St. * Spencer Trenary finishes Boyd and Martinez all had two doubles in a game by Krueger. Edmond, despite 12 points from his season at 50-0 and with a hits each in the win. However, They finished the season Connor State versus the Lynx state title. He went out in style, MAY Cael Chase swung the biggest schedule with a huge 14-2 win and 18 points from him versus pinning every opponent he * The Cowgirl track & field Garner regional were Harle stick in blasting a grand slam over Eagle Grove, highlighted the Gaels. faced at state this year. Wilson team had Lienemann a winner in the 100 (her third trip), homer. Boyd allowed only by Rapp having both a homerun * The wrestling team kept it took fifth and Hanson placed in the high jump at Lake Mills, Lienemann in the 400 hurdles three hits while issuing six K’s. and a triple for six total RBI. going with a district team title at seventh to also reach the medal with two other events taking the the 4x4 of Lienemann, The big hits parade continued He also homered in a loss to Clear Lake. Qualifying for state stand. second and another third. They Harle, Kolb and Kinnetz. in a win over G-H/V as both Hampton-Dumont. were Stein, Seaba, Hanson, were fourth at South Hamilton * The Cowboys run their Abbas and Rapp put grand slam * The baseball season ended as Harle won the 200 and helped conference meet in Humboldt, homeruns on the board. Bryce with a 5-0 loss to South Hardin the 4x4 to a win. They took third with Rapp (discus) and Watne Brinkman threw seven K’s. in Story City. Six different at Ballard with Harle winning (shot) both third and the sprint * The Cowgirls find runs players reached base to set the both the 100 and 200. Kolb was med relay fifth. The state hard to come by as the season table, but in the end the team first in the 800 and Lienemann qualifier a week later in Garner schedule concludes with only couldn’t bring anything across won the 400 lows. The 4x4 won saw Watne and Davis make it to one scored in the final three the plate. They finish at 8-16, to complete the night. Des Moines. contests. They would lose a having won six of their last 11 * The Cowboys kept their * The Cowboy golf team regional opener at Waterloo games. season rolling as Rapp won takes fifth at the conference Sports in Review continued on page 12 discus and Watne the shot at meet in Mason City as Nesheim Garner. Other winning entries shoots a 41 and 40 for an 81 were the sprint med and shuttle total. They took a 2A sectional Clarion-goldfield-dows relays. They finished the week title at Parkersburg as Nesheim sports notes by taking second at South took medalist honors with an Jan. 9 4:00 p.m. JV G/B Basketball @ Belmond-Klemme Hardin as Rapp and Watne won 18-hole 80 total. Their season Jan. 9 6:15 p.m. V G/B Basketball @ Belmond-Klemme again along with the sprint med would end at districts with a Jan. 9 6:30 p.m. JV/V Wrestling vs. Algona and distance med foursomes. sixth place finish. Nesheim had Jan. 10 3:45 p.m. JV G/B Basketball vs. St. Edmond Jan. 10 6:15 p.m. V G/B Basketball vs. St. Edmond *The Cowgirl golfers won a good score of 78, but just not Jan. 11 9:00 a.m. JV Wrestling @ Ogden Tournament a tri-meet over both Algona quite good enough to advance Jan. 11 10:00 a.m. Varsity Wrestling @ Ames Tournament and IF-A as Eden Polzin won individually. Jan. 13 4:00 p.m. JV G/B Basketball @ Pocahontas Area medalist with a 49 total. They * Harle finished seventh in Jan. 13 5:00 p.m. JV Wrestling @ Forest City Tournament take fifth at the conference meet Jan. 13 6:15 p.m. V G/B Basketball @ Pocahontas Area her prelim heat of the 100 dash Jan. 13 6:30 p.m. 9th/10th G/B Basketball @ Humboldt MARCH as Polzin fires an 18-hole 97 at Drake Stadium, but did not Jan. 14 4:00 p.m. JV G/B Basketball @ Southeast Valley * Final Cowgirl basketball * Brier Boyd and Connor total. qualify for the finals. Lienemann Jan. 14 6:15 p.m. V G/B Basketball @ Southeast Valley stats show Kinnetz leading in State both scored at a 10.8 ppg * The Cowgirls take fourth finished 17th overall in the 400 Jan. 14 6:30 p.m. 9th/10th Girls Basketball @ Clear Lake scoring at 319 total points and pace to lead the Cowboys in as a team at the conference lows, and the 4x4 relay was just Jan. 16 6:30 p.m. JV/V Wrestling @ Gilbert w/Saydel, N. Polk a 13.9 ppg average, followed final season stats. Other leaders track & field meet in Algona. a bit faster at 4:14.44 but still by Harle at 8.7 ppg and Hansch include Weidemann in total While there were no winners, did not make the finals. at 5.6 ppg. Kolb led in total rebounds, Gaytan in assists Middleton (shot), Harle (100), * State track & field for the rebounds and assists, Kinnetz in and steals and State in blocked Lienemann (400 lows) and Cowboys saw Watne finish 13th steals and Middleton in blocked shots. the 4x4 all finished second. at 48’ 3.25” and Davis 11th in shots. * Two Cowgirls are named Qualifiers for state from the 51.75. Page 12 The Wright County Monitor • Thursday, January 9, 2020 www.clarionnewsonline.com Monitor Sports Year in Review

NOVEMBER * The Cowgirls draw to returns for 2020! within one win of a return to * The postseason awards state volleyball after defeating come rolling in for the South Central Calhoun in three volleyball team. Middleton, straight. Jondle was 18 of 21 Friesleben and Jondle all earn with four aces, Middleton made spots on the NCC 1st Team, 23 kills and Lienemann 16 digs. Lienemann is named to the 2nd They defeated East Sac County Team and Lexie Lane makes in three sets in the regional the 3rd Team list. In addition, final to return to Cedar Rapids. Lienemann, Middleton and Lienemann went 16 of 17 with Friesleben are named to the three aces and had 10 digs, 2A NW All-District Team and Friesleben made 35 assists and Middleton and Friesleben are Middleton 26 kills. further honored with spots on * Five Cowboy football the All-State Team. To top it AUGUST players were named to the All- off, coach TerHark is chosen as * Four Cowboy players Rapp had six total homeruns OCTOBER District Team. Included were District Coach of the Year. make the All-Conference Team and led in RBI’s. * The football team drops kills and Jondle 19 digs. They Kaden Bricker, Noah Roosa, * Final volleyball season in balloting. Rapp and Stein * Megan Askelsen and a 34-6 home game to SE Valley take two more matches, versus Cole Lindaman, Cael Ahrens stats show the team serving were 1st Team picks, Abbas a Courtney Harle receive spots as Conlon finds Martinez for a Algona and G-H/V, winning and Kain Nelson. at a cumulative 91.9 percent, 2nd Team selection and Boyd a on the 3rd Team for All- 19-yard TD pass. They lose at the NCC title all by themselves * The Cowgirls would with Jondle leading in aces at 3rd Team choice. Abbas finished Conference softball. Harle led Algona as Conlon throws for 80 with the defeat of the Bulldogs. win their opening match over 65 total. Friesleben had 823 with a .413 batting average for the Cowgirls in hits and batting yards and Jimenez rushes for 79 * The Cowgirls finish 10th Wilton at state volleyball, then assists, Middleton 577 kills, the year, and led the team in average at .371, with Askelsen yards. in their class at the meet in Eagle lose to Beckman Catholic in Jondle 413 digs and Lane 36 hits, runs scored and doubles. close behind at .286. * The cross country teams Grove as Kinnetz takes 23rd, the semifinals. They finish 30-7 solo blocks. In NCC matches travel to Humboldt, with the Villanueva 42nd and Alejandra for the year, which is the most only, Middleton was tops in Cowgirls 14th out of 17 teams. Lopez 51st. The Cowboys take wins since the 2000 team won total kills, kills per set and kill Kinnetz was 36th, Villanueva eighth out of 10 teams, with 33 matches. Middleton also set efficiency. Lienemann was 20th 67th and Kirstein 83rd. The Nebbe at 21st, Langfitt 26th and a new 2A single match record in serving, Friesleben second in Cowboys team was 14th out of Carpenter 94th. In the team’s with 34 kills versus Wilton, and assists, Jondle third in digs and 18, with Nebbe 19th, Langfitt final tune-up before the state earned her self a spot on the 2A Lane tied for 10th in blocks. 31st and Nick Carpenter 108th qualifier, they compete at the All-Tournament team. What at the finish. Kinnetz takes 27th conference meet in Webster a season, and the entire roster and Langfitt 19th at a meet in City. The Cowgirls are seventh Algona. out of eight teams, with Kinnetz DECEMBER * The 8th ranked (2A) 17th followed by Villanueva Cowgirls score a big win over in 31st and Makayla Pulido in * The wrestling team Remi Hanson took third for the 12th ranked (3A) Humboldt in 35th. The Cowboys finished opened their season by taking highest finisher. four sets as Middleton goes 27 eighth as Nebbe took 15th, duals over IF-A and Webster * The Cowgirls hit a rough of 27 in serves and makes 32 Carpenter 44th and Jackson City. Stein was the highest patch in their early schedule kills. Jondle had 26 digs and beisel 48th. individual placer for the team with losses to Hampton- Friesleben four solo blocks. * The cross country season at seventh at the Independence Dumont/CAL and Clear Lake, * The Cowboys drop a 57-8 ends at the 2A qualifier in Dike Invitational. but saw Kinnetz continue her home game to Spirit Lake as as the Cowgirls take 11th out of * The Cowgirl basketball strong play with 14 points Conlon throws a 30-yard TD 14 teams. Kinnetz was 32nd, team comes out of the chute versus the Bulldogs and 15 pass to Martinez. They fall to Pulido 53rd, Kirstein 56th, strong in beating South Hardin versus the Lions. They did SEPTEMBER G-H/V 48-12 as Kain Nelson Vatne 89th, Klaver 93rd and 57-29 in Eldora in their opener. beat Eagle Grove as Kinnetz Raven Kinnetz was on fire in scored 20 and Harle 11 points. * The Cowgirls win their They suffered their first losses at scores on a one-yard plunge Hansch 96th. The Cowboys scoring 25 points. They couldn’t They beat IF-A by 13 points as volleyball invitational again a tournament in Osage in going and Ethan Traub throws a 42- were 12th as a team, with quite sustain it the next time Kinnetz scored 21, Harle 14 and and don’t drop a set all day. 3-3, with finishing 44 of 48 in yard TD pass to Nevan Foss. Nebbe 21st, Langfitt 55th, out in a loss at Clear Lake, but Middleton 12 points. The team Between Jadyn Jondle, Alaina serves, Middleton made 72 kills They finish the season in a 54- Brownell 80th, Carpenter 87th, bounced back the following is 4-2 going into January. Friesleben, Kendall Lienemann and Jondle 76 digs. 22 home loss to Estherville-LC Ingebritson 90th, Beisel 94th Monday to beat Eagle Grove. * The Cowboys down H-D/ and Morgan Middleton, 63 * The football team loses as Foss runs for 142 yards and a and Greving 95th. * The Cowboys also opened CAL by 16 points at home combined total aces were fired at Forest City Jergenson rushes TD and Nelson 81 yards and a * The volleyball team starts with a win 61-45 over South as State scores 17 points and across the net by the four. The for 77 yards. They dropped a score. Traub threw a TD pass to down the tournament trail with Hardin. Christian Gaytan was Coady Olson 16 points. Making 5th ranked Cowgirls took care of home game to the Bulldogs Cole Lindaman. a home win over Manson NW like a man possessed in scoring four in double figures were IF-A in three sets as Middleton from Hampton the next week * The Cowgirl volleyball Webster in straight sets. Jondle 23 points, and had a double- Gaytan and Jaxon Carpenter at made 22 kills and Jondle the as Conlon passed for 62 total team beats Webster City in three went 17 of 18, Friesleben made double in also securing 12 10 points each. The team ended same total in digs. yards. sets. Jondle was 30 of 32 with 33 assists and Middleton 24 rebounds. Two players, Connor December with losses to IF-A * The Cowboy football * The volleyball team five aces, Middleton had 12 kills. State and Mateo Martinez, and a victory over Humboldt to team takes a tough road loss defeats the Gaels in three at a reached double figures in a win finish 4-2 going into January. at Roland-Story to open home match, with Friesleben over Eagle Grove. * The Cowboy wrestlers the season. Mateo Martinez at 20 of 21 in serves and three * The wrestling team kept swept duals over H-D/CAL, grabbed a touchdown pass from aces. 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