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$ Vol. 41, No. 9 Ida Grove, Iowa www.idacountycourier.com Wednesday, March 2, 2016 1.00
Holstein, Schaller to feel impact of Diocese of Sioux City’s pastoral plan
The Catholic Diocese of Sioux City released pastoral this change will affect Our Lady of Good Counsel plans of action that redesigns parishes to better it the in Holstein, moving the church to oratory status, needs of the church and the members that it serves. allowing parishioners to attend mass in either the Father Brent Lingle, diocesan director of pastoral Cherokee or Ida Grove churches. planning, held a press conference on Feb. 25 with In the northeast region, churches in Schaller and local media and discussed the direction the church Charter Oak will see changes. Schaller parishioners would like to be by the summer of 2017. are encouraged to merge with Storm Lake or Early. Currently, the diocese has six deaneries, 108 Charter Oak parishioners are encouraged to parishes, 46 clusters and 23 Catholic schools in merge to Denison or Vail. operation. The proposed plan would reduce the In the southwest region, churches in Oto deaneries to four, bring the number of parishes and Ute will move to oratory status. Those down to 67, the number of clusters to 31 and parishioners are encouraged to merge with continue operation in all 23 schools. churches in Anthon, Mapleton or Danbury. The draft, which was created with the Parishioners whose parish is merging input of diocesan priests and the help of a with another are incorporated as consulting irm, TeamWorks International, members of the receiving parish. However, calls for 40 of the 108 diocesan parishes some parishioners may wish to register at to go to oratory status. a parish other than the receiving parish. In the northwest area of the diocese, (continued on page 2) Supervisors approve higher budget for fi scal year 2017 The Ida County Board of after the transfer of $1,112,523 residents. Hug lady: Jean Challman of Holstein shares some thank you notes she received from Ridge View High Supervisors held a public hearing was $8,148,853. Major departmental increases School students recently. For many years, almost every day, Challman has gone to the Holstein school on and approved the fiscal year Property taxes—general basic, are 100 percent for self-funding, at about 7:45 a.m. to say hi to students (mostly seniors) and give them hugs. Challman said, “A lot of the 2017 budget Feb. 22. general supplemental and rural 100 percent for confiscated students haven’t even had breakfast when I get there. They are so polite and courteous to me. I love Expenditures in the budget basic taxes will remain steady property and 52.63 percent for giving them hugs and never expected to receive these beautiful thank you notes. I’m going to keep are $7,033,731, a decrease of for both city/urban residents conservation equipment. them in my car.” (Courier photo by Deb Loger) $2,599, or .04 percent, from and rural residents per $1,000 Departments experiencing 2016’s budget of $7,036,330. assessed valuation. significant decreases are: 54.74 After transfers of $1,181,627, The rates for 2017 are (last percent for public health services, the total budget is $8,215,358, year’s figures are in parentheses) 44.44 percent for courthouse an increase of $66,505, or .82 $3.50 ($3.50) for city residents maintenance and 23.44 percent Primary election filing begins March 7 percent. The total 2016 budget and $4.90 ($5.00) for rural for disposal grounds. Persons interested in seeking supervisor Bob Paulsrud of Dan- form, while Democrats need ive PROPOSED 2017 IDA COUNTY BUDGET election to one of four Ida County bury; auditor Lorna Steenbock of signatures. government seats up for election Ida Grove and sheriff Wade Harri- Republican candidates for the Department 2016 Proposed FY 2017 Difference % may begin iling nomination papers man of Holstein. auditor or sheriff’s positions need Apiary $250 $250 $0 0.00% March 7. The iling period ends Republican candidates for the 44 signatures. Democratic candi- Attorney $157,112 $162,639 $5,527 3.52% March 30. Nomination papers are district one supervisor seat need dates for both openings need 11 Attorney Fine Collections $10,000 $10,000 $0 0.00% available from the auditor’s of ice. 13 signatures on their nomination signatures. Auditor $180,843 $185,851 $5,008 2.77% County of ices with openings form, while Democrats need six sig- The deadline to pre-register to Civil Service $701 $701 $0 0.00% this year are district one supervi- natures. vote in the primary election is May Clerk of Court $29,100 $25,100 -$4,000 -13.75% sor Curt Phillips of Holstein, who Republican candidates for the 27. Compensation Board $100 $100 $0 0.00% was sworn in Jan. 4 to complete the district two supervisor seat need The primary election is June 7. Conservation $216,626 $218,552 $1,926 0.89% term left by Joe Cronin; district two 14 signatures on their nomination The general election is Nov. 8. Conservation Equipment $19,000 $29,000 $10,000 52.63% County Projects $20,000 $20,000 $0 0.00% County Supervisors $148,400 $141,651 -$6,749 -4.55% Courthouse Maintenance $45,000 $25,000 -$20,000 -44.44% Permit to carry continue to rise Data Processing $85,650 $85,650 $0 0.00% DHS $2,000 $2,000 $0 0.00% Recently, Ida County Sheriff from in luenza/pneumonia, 364 the new permit holders, who re- Emergency Management $29,213 $31,075 $1,862 6.37% Wade Harriman has provided city from kidney disease, 447 from sui- newed yearly during this time). Fair & 4-H $13,000 $13,000 $0 0.00% councils with information on the cide, 253 from irearms, 60 from From 2011-15, there were 942 General Expense $192,635 $198,083 $5,448 2.83% number of individuals taking per- homicides and 275 from drug poi- new permits issued and 234 re- General Service $153,889 $161,919 $8,030 5.22% mit to carry classes in Ida County. soning deaths. newals issued. We usually hold Juvenile Service $45,500 $45,500 $0 0.00% Harriman said, “I believe the Ida County Civil Secretary one or two classes per year. We Medical Examiner $15,600 $15,600 $0 0.00% numbers of those attending per- Tracey Luke said, “From 2006-10, had 110 persons in attendance at Mid Sioux $5,000 $5,500 $500 10.00% mit to carry classes will continue there were 313 new permits is- December’s class. I see a big lux in Planning & Zoning $500 $500 $0 0.00% to increase. In my opinion, the sued, with 1,113 renewals. (Most permits and permit-related ques- Public Health Services $206,267 $209,234 $2,967 1.44% dramatic increase of those who of the renewals would have been tions during election years, after Public Safety $532,990 $554,871 $21,881 4.11% have obtained a permit to carry national current events (ter- Public Safety Surcharge $1,000 $1,000 $0 0.00% is driven, at least in part, by the rorists attacks, etc.) and the Recorder $87,588 $92,139 $4,551 5.20% conversation that takes place presidential address.” Social Service $9,938 $10,120 $182 1.83% each time an unfortunate inci- “Our last permit to carry class Special Investigations $13,500 $13,500 $0 0.00% Guns are not the problem. dent that involves guns happens was held on Dec. 9, 2015, in Ida Township $4,298 $4,298 $0 0.00% somewhere in the United States. Mentally unstable people, Grove. We had 108 individu- Treasurer $167,760 $172,375 $4,615 2.75% Guns are not the problem. Men- als attend the class, which is, Veteran Aff airs $26,928 $28,323 $1,395 5.18% and those hell bent on using tally unstable people, and those by far, our largest, single class Designated Computer $50,000 $50,000 100.00% hell bent on using a gun in the a gun in the commission of a ever. That was the only class Total Gen & Gen Supplies $2,420,388 $2,513,531 $93,143 3.85% commission of a crime, are the crime, are the problem. we held in 2015. However, we MH-DD Services $249,935 $249,935 $0 0.00% problem.” are going to hold at least two Rural Basic Fund — Wade Harriman The U.S. Constitution Bill of (continued on page 2) Disposal Grounds $47,934 $36,700 -$11,234 -23.44% Rights Second Amendment pro- Libraries $25,000 $26,000 $1,000 4.00% tects the right of American people Weeds $34,777 $36,580 $1,803 5.18% to keep and bear arms. According Total Rural Basic $107,711 $99,280 -$8,431 -7.83% to the Centers for Disease Control Other Funds and Prevention, in 2013, irearms Attorney Fines $4,100 $4,100 $0 0.00% were used in 84,258 nonfatal in- Confiscated Property $0 $1,000 $1,000 100.00% juries, 21,175 suicides, 11,208 Ida County Foundation $10,000 $10,000 $0 0.00% deaths by homicide, 505 deaths by Public Health Services $4,567 $2,067 -$2,500 -54.74% accidental discharge of a irearm REAP $18,739 $19,573 $834 4.45% and 281 deaths by “undetermined Recorder’s Management $4,500 $4,500 $0 0.00% intent.” Secondary Road $4,216,390 $4,076,945 -$139,445 -3.31% According to FBI reports, there Self Funding $0 $52,800 $52,800 100.00% were 38 murders in Iowa in 2010; Total Other Funds $4,258,296 $4,170,985 -$87,311 -2.05% of those, 21 were by irearms, nine Total Appropriations $7,036,330 $7,033,731 -$2,599 -0.04% other weapons, four knives or TRANSFERS cutting instruments and four by Conservation + Equipment $13,642 $11,000 -$2,642 -19.37% hands, feet, etc. General Basic $0 $13,000 $13,000 100.00% In 2013, Iowa Vital Statistics Ida County TIF $170,881 $166,000 -$4,881 -2.86% data recorded 6,995 individuals Landfill Post-Closure $16,000 $16,000 $0 0.00% died due to heart disease, 6,509 Secondary Road $912,000 $953,627 $41,627 4.56% from cancer, 1,892 from chronic Self Funding $0 $22,000 $22,000 100.00% lower respiratory disease, 1,422 Total Transfers $1,112,523 $1,181,627 $69,104 6.21% from accidents, 1,409 from strokes, Handgun: Law enforcement officers in Ida County carry a .40 caliber Total Budget $8,148,853 $8,215,358 $66,505 0.82% 747 from Alzheimer’s Disease, 761 Smith and Wesson handgun. 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more about — . . . pastoral plan (continued from front page) Bishop Walker Nickless showed concern about “With oratory status, the parish itself is suppressed. the declining number of active priests. “There is a The church building becomes the oratory, a place of real lack of available priests. My responsibility is to prayer. That means no Sunday mass and all existing take care of those who still are full-time ministry, programs like religious education and faith formation to keep them healthy, give them time for growth, become part of the assuming parish,” Father Lingle holiness and not let them run themselves ragged,” explained. “The only thing that exists is the church said Nickless. “As bishop, I have to be a good steward building, which can still be used for weddings, of our resources, and one of the most important and funerals and other special events.” valuable are our priests.” It will be up to the local Catholic community to The proposed plan limits the activity of priests come up with a plan as to how they will take care to around 55 hours a week, allowing more time of the oratory. In some cases, the communities may for prayer, re lection and spiritual health and decide it is best to close the building completely. development. It also would limit three masses per Those decisions will be made during leadership priest per weekend, not including any special events organization during the transition. like weddings or funerals. The bishop noted the proposal outlined is not a Many ind themselves asking why the change inal edition and any changes can occur between now needs to occur. According to the pastoral plan, the and the proposed summer of 2017 timeframe. why centers on the following: The future of the plan is broken out into changes •Increasing diversity in the Catholic population happening slowly over the next year. Through June, •Increasing age of the Catholic population the diocese will process deanery leadership team •Decreasing attendance in most, but not all, feedback, re ine the pastoral plan based on that parishes feedback and develop parish cluster teams and begin •Decreasing enrollment in Catholic educational to consult with those leaders. facilities with increasing costs and pressure on parish From September 2016 to March 2017, the inances training process of facilitators will begin, along with •Dramatic reduction in availability of priests at the continuing consultation with parish cluster leaders. parish level, due mostly to retirement. Silver screen spectacular: Popular movies were the highlight of the O-A/BC-IG choral reading group April to May of 2017 will show the processing of The diocese hopes that the outcome of this plan that performed during the high school pops concert in Ida Grove on Feb. 25. Students worked together parish leadership feedback while creating a three- creates a more healthy and vibrant diocese, with year parish cluster pastoral plan. The inalization of a growing attendance at new parish groupings, to bring laughter to the audience through spoken word, describing popular movies through sounds and the diocesan pastoral plan will also happen during allowing for stronger communities and increases in actions. The group was under the direction of Kariann Jurgenson. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones) this time. participation. And, in June and July 2017, inal announcements Maps outlining the changes in parish formation, and assignments will be announced, along with the including which churches are included in moving to Supervisors discuss roads, approve bid lettings implementation of parish cluster pastoral plans. oratory status, can be found on the Courier’s website One of the biggest driving factors behind this new at www.idacountycourier.com. Road conditions were again cut back a bit on the gravel, trying It was noted that road plan is the lack of available priests to serve all 108 For more information and detailed questions the topic of discussion during the to ix that situation. We found that conditions are taken into parishes. Through data collection and research, the and answers provided by the dicoese, visit www. Feb. 22 meeting of the Ida County wasn’t the right thing to do as we account, especially with weather diocese has discovered that, by 2025, only 31 priests scdiocese.org, and click on the “Ministry 2025 Board of Supervisors. ended up having some wet weather conditions. Equipment moving and will be available to serve as pastors. There are Pastoral Planning” box on the right hand side of the Becky Collins of Ida Grove was the last two years. Add the wet construction will not be happening currently 58 priests active in the ministry. home page. present to bring up concerns weather with not enough gravel if conditions are not optimal. on Keystone Avenue, as well as on the roads, along with adding Following discussion, the board multiple other county roads. “In dirt in from the sides as they were approved the road agreement with the past 10 years, we have seen a working on building crown, and Invenergy. more about — steady decline, above and beyond you have yourself a perfect storm. Dawn Mentzer, CEO from Rolling the regular seasonal concerns,” And, right or wrong, that is what’s Hills Community Service Region . . . permit to carry stated Collins. happening as we are dealing with Mental Health, was present to “I’ve taken steps to try and poor gravel roads.” dicuss the budget and current (continued from front page) er use the permit to legally carry a Sac County issued 370 permits improve this situation. I’ve talked Leonard continued, “Normally projects. classes in 2016,” said Harriman. irearm, they can use their permit in 2010, 655 in 2011, 179 in 2012, to Patrick, Dixie at the DOT, Dixie’s we put on around 45,000 tons of Ed Sohm was present to discuss “I see no downside to citizens to purchase handguns.” 248 in 2013, 93 permits in 2014, supervisor, John Jepsen, the gravel. The last year, we’ve put on the medical examiner position obtaining a permit to carry. In fact, Ida County issued 240 permits 199 permits in 2015 and, as of Feb. Buena Vista County engineer, the close to 74,000 tons.” for the county. He gave reports as we all know, the right of the in 2010, 359 permits in 2011, 120 18, 201 permits this year. Sac County engineer, three bus Bid letting was held for future from local neighboring counties citizenry to keep and bear arms is permits in 2012, 225 permits in Harriman said, “I would like to drivers, three county maintenance projects. PCC patching bids on how they have their medical outlined in the second amendment 2013, 87 permits in 2014 and 151 see a shooting range built in Ida workers, and my husband, Dennis, were received from Ten Point examiner and budget set up. to our constitution. A citizen exer- permits in 2015. County. I receive dozens of calls has talked to Supervisor Rhett Construction for a total of $75,996 Sohm recommended meeting cising their constitutional right to Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure each month from individuals ask- Leonard. and from Cedar Falls Construction with the local hospital to partner purchase and carry a irearm is said, “Sac County doesn’t spon- ing if there is a range here. We “I’ve also spent time online at $81,852. The board approved the together. No action was taken on never a bad thing. I encourage ev- sor any classes. There are several need a safe place for people to go researching gravel road bid from Ten Point Construction. the matter. ery person who is legally able to Iowa Law Enforcement Academy who want to shoot their weapons maintenance. Everything I’ve Bids were taken for 2016 HMA Discussion was held about come to one of our classes, or take irearms instructors in the area for target practice, and to teach found is showing consistency that patching were received from OMG county road M31 south of Arthur an on-line class, so they can obtain that put the class on during their their children how to safely shoot we should have a minimum of 25 Midwest for a total of $322,316 to county road D54. Mouw has a permit to carry. Even if they nev- off time.” guns.” percent crushed rock on the roads, and from Knife River for $586,686. been researching information on and I’m not seeing that. We are The board approved the bid from how to correct the problems with seeing a lot of sand.” OMG Midwest. the road. Mouw discussed testing Conference board reviews Ida assessor’s 2016-17 budget Collins continued, “Often now, Bids were taken for the a one mile strip with a technique we’ve found our roads to be Maple River bank stabilization he thinks will correct the concerns The Ida County Conference others in the courthouse. yl Schubert, effective Dec. 31, impassable and dangerous. The project. Bids came in as follows: without costing as much as fully Board tentatively approved a The proposed taxation rate 2015. concerns are that the roads don’t Niewohner Construction, Onawa, replacing the road itself. The proposed 2016-17 budget for per $1,000 in the new budget Creston Schubert of Galva have the right mix on them, the $96,120; Nelson and Rock board approved Mouw testing the county assessor Joe Cronin’s of- will increase from .42320 to was appointed to the Board crown is not correct on the road Construction, Onawa, $86,254; area with this technique at a cost fice Feb. 22. .43987. of Review, beginning Feb. 22, and I feel that our road workers King Construction, Wall Lake, of $85,279. The proposed budget of A public hearing on the pro- through December 31, 2020. have not received proper education $126,338; Krohnke Construction, Also approved were the $228,647 shows an increase of posed budget will be held Mon- Dennis Collins of Ida Grove was on how to maintain the road. Schleswig, $103,901 and LA preconstruction agreement for the $5,065 from the current budget day, March 14, at 4:45 p.m. at reappointed to an additional “I would like to see some type Carlson, Merrill, $84,345. The Highway 20 project from Holstein of $223,582. the courthouse. term on the board, beginning of plan in place that shows when board approved the bid from LA to Galva, an amendment to the The budget includes a 5 per- In other business, the board Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, and how the roads are going to be Carlson. conditional use permit number cent increase in pay for Cronin accepted the resignation of 2022. Collins’ current term ex- repaired.” County Attorney Meghann 2-15 and the claims. ($46,170 to $48,479) and a 5 Board of Review member Ber- pires Dec. 31, 2016. County engineer Patrick Mouw Whitmer was present, along with The board met with Lacie percent increase for office man- discussed how the department Jared Noack, project manager Littion from ISAC regarding health ager Michelle Means ($15.05 handles gravel conditions and from MidAmerican Energy, Matt insurance. No action was taken. per hour to $15.80 per hour). VFW Post 3930 & American Legion Post 645 how they are working on creating Ott, right-of-way agent from The board met with Mark Cronin is asking the board of ke Br safer roads for the entire county. MidAmerican Energy, Adam Fredericks from Adkins supervisors to certify a salary anca eakfa “On a tonnage basis, we perform Jablonski, project manager from Voting Equipment, who gave a for Means effective Monday, P st gradations. So, for each stockpile MidAmerican Energy and Mike presentation on their equipment. Feb. 29, which would increase unday March location, we have gradations. Blazer, attorney from Invenergy, No action was taken. her wage from $14 per hour to S 6 What you are seeing is a lack of all present through phone The board acknowledged receipt $15.05 per hour as a result of 7:30 am - 12:30 pm resources, a lack of availablity of conference. of manure managmeent plans her successful completion of aggregates.” Discussion was held and from PGA/Allan Schmidt. her probationary period, which Schleswig Community Hall Leonard asked about other the board approved the The next meeting is March 7 at will allow her to proceed on the SERVING: Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee counties. “I’m curious as to the decommissioning agreement. 9 a.m. salary scale at the same pace as Free-will offering conditions of neighboring counties, Discussion was held on the road since you’ve had discussion with agreement between the county the engineers.” and Invenergy. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS th Collins replied, “Sac County Leonard asked about road signs Happy 90 Birthday
OF CO roads are wonderful. I’m hearing and if they are removed at any given TS LU H M IG B N U FISH FRY FRIDAYS this from bus drivers as well. I point, what the timeframe is for S K understand there is going to be them to be put back. It was noted Bruce Goodenow seasonal things. I’ve seen our road that as soon as the sign is removed K N S Sacred Heart Catholic U IG B H M be excellent for 12 years, with the for means of moving equipment, TS U OF COL Church Hall - Ida Grove Help us celebrate Bruce’s exception of seasonal issues. But or other construction needs, it will th th for the last 10 years, they have be put back immediately for the 90 birthday on March 9 steadily declined and it’s because, safety of drivers. March 11 by sending him a card to– I believe, that the crushed rock is Supervisor Bob Paulsrud asked Serving 4:30-7:00 PM not right; we should be getting 3/4 about road conditions and moving Adults: $9 in advance ($10 at the door) Bruce Goodenow inch, and I’m not seeing that.” equipment. “If we get a few days Kids 6-12: $5 in advance ($6 at the door) Leonard discussed further of heavy rain, I’m assuming you Keelson Harbour about previous decisions on road won’t be out there the following Kids 5 and under: FREE 2810 Aurora Apt. 211 conditions. “In the past, we had day trying to move down those Spirit Lake, IA 51360 trouble with rumble strips. So, we roads.” Phone 364-4418 for carry-outs Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 2, 2016 3 State parties receive large boost from caucus night registrations
Iowa Secretary of State Paul grand total of 11,974 new voter party are active voters. There are Pate announced that both the registrations in the state of Iowa. 75 Democrats, 117 Republicans Republican Party of Iowa and Since participation in the Iowa and 210 no party that have inactive the Iowa Democratic Party saw caucuses require being a member registrations. substantial gains in their voter of a speci ic party, there were also Inactive registrations include registration numbers as a result of signi icant increases of Iowans those who may not have voted the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses. changing their party af iliation to in at least the last two general Additionally, Iowa gained almost participate. elections, have missing data on 12,000 new registrations between Between Feb. 1 and 22, 26,030 their registration, or simply need Feb. 1 and 22, most of which are Iowans went from no party to to update information to stay directly attributable to the caucus. Democrat, 20,769 went from no active. Iowans were allowed to register to party to Republican, 5,709 went While it is dif icult to tell exactly vote or change party af iliation at from Democrat to Republican how many of these registrations their caucus location. and 5,080 went from Republican took place on caucus night, the Voter registration totals on to Democrat. Those going from numbers show that caucus night Northey visit: Ida County Farm Bureau hosted Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, right, and Feb. 1 were 586,835 Democrats, Democrat to no party were was a driving force behind the State Senator Jason Schultz, left, on Feb. 12 at the Alan Bennett farm near Galva. Northey met with local 615,763 Republicans and 727,112 1,032 and Iowans moving from increases and changes in voter residents and discussed Iowa’s water quality and the effort of farmers to keep the nutrients out of the no party. Republican to no party were 994. registrations. County auditors’ water supply, along with the renewable fuel standard and the recovery from last year’s avian fl u outbreak. Registration totals on Feb. 22 In Ida County, there are of ices have up to 45 days to (Photo submitted) show 616,016 Democrats (an 834 active Democrats, 2,193 process registrations and it is likely increase of 29,181), 637,025 Republicans and 1,703 no party that there are some registrations Republicans (an increase of af liates and 11 others for a total that have not yet been processed. 21,262) and 679,901 no party (a of 4,741 active voters. There are For a look at how these RV to present ‘Donovan’s Daughters’ decrease of 47,211). 57 Democrats, 128 Republicans numbers compare to the 2008 New voter registrations from and 22 no party and four others Iowa caucuses visit http:// The Ridge View High School tion says the oldest must marry Cast members include: Brady Feb. 1 to 22, report totals of 6,407 registered but not active. sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/ spring play is “Donovan’s Daugh- irst. But, the oldest is Katherine, Meyer, Sage Bennett, Hannah Democrats, 3,643 Republicans In Sac County, 1,307 Democrats, VRStatsArchive/2008/CoFeb08. ters” by Shirley McNichels. Perfor- a wildcat. Feilmeier, Destiny VanBeek, Kyra and 1,851 for no party, giving a 3,107 Republicans and 2,483 no pdf mances will be March 10 and 11 at In a woman-starved town like Martin, Courtney Smith, Brittney 7:30 p.m. in the Rosemary Clausen Seattle, there has to be someone Vincent, Alex Pickhinke, Andrew Center for Performing Arts in Hol- desperate enough to take on Kath- Snyder, Trentin Moeller, Reuben stein. erine. Using William Shakespeare’s De La O, Evan Leuschen, Kyle Schi- The play takes place in Seattle, “Taming of the Shrew” as a guide, ernbeck, Bethany Kalin, Angela Wash., in 1895. There are 10 men the men give Danny O’Brien, a Conover, Braleigh Schossow, Jill Holstein Community Chest for every woman in the territory, federal marshal, advice on how to Galvin, Amanda Bruns, Katrina excellent odds for Shamus Dono- tame the wild Katherine. Add to the VanNorman, Marcus Prell, Darby van, an Irish isherman with ive mix three dim-witted lumberjacks Baillie and Kelby Regennitter. daughters to marry off. Several and a botched kidnap scheme and Student director is Sidney John- drive raises $9,520 in 2015 town council members immediate- you have the elements for one of son. ly fall for the younger daughters, the most energetic romances the Directors are Kathy Breyfogle The Holstein Community Chest and Ambulance, Cub Scout Pack Heritage Foundation, Good Sa- but, unfortunately, a family tradi- West has ever seen. and Carmen Koth. Drive had a successful 2015 fund 144, Music Parents, Boy Scout maritan Auxiliary, Save The State drive. The board met to distribute Troop 144, Holstein community Theatre and Holstein swimming funds to all the organizations that Easter egg hunt, transient fund, pool (lifeguard certi ication). requested funds, plus a few other congregate meals, CAASA, G-H Af- The donations from individuals Ida Democratic Convention March 12 organizations. ter Prom, Kinderfest, G-H dance and businesses will assist these A total of $9,520 is being dis- squad, Holstein Community The- organizations to continue their ac- Ida County Democrats will district and state conventions. cinct to be on the county central tributed to the following organi- atre (children’s summer theatre), tivities and service to the Holstein meet at noon Saturday, March 12, The district convention is Satur- committee. The inal action at the zations: Girl Scouts, Holstein Fire G-H Scholarship Fund, Holstein community. for their county convention. The day, April 30, at a site to be de- county convention will be to elect convention will be held at the Ida termined. The state convention in county of icers, chair, vice chair, Grove Rec Center at 331 Barnes Des Moines is Saturday, June 18. treasurer and secretary. St. in Ida Grove. All Ida County The national convention will be For more information, ques- registered Democrats are wel- held in Philadelphia, Pa., July 25- tions or comments, contact Wally O-A/BC-IG SIAC hears updates on come to attend. 28. Johnson of Washta, county chair, The irst order of business will County Democrats will also at nwandjcjohnson@evertek., or school board meetings, work sessions be to elect two delegates for the select two people from each pre- call 1-712-447-6526. The O-A/BC-IG Citizens School Im- February board meeting and has people to respond. provement Advisory Committee met been sent to the attorney. 3. Window from Feb. 29 -- March Feb. 23 in the O-A Elementary School 2. The petition will have to be 11. library. In attendance were Whitney taken to the communities to get sig- 4. Results will be shared with SIAC March Into Hot Deals Simonson, Brad Lundell, Laura Stan- natures. committee. gl, Linda Johnson, Kaylene Henning- 3. If enough signatures are collect- • School calendar planning for son, Mistaya Hoe ling, Terry Kene- ed, the petition will be sent to North- 2016-17. aly, Pat Miller, Paul Neumann, Doug west AEA (AEA of larger district), 1. Consensus for school to start Mogensen, Jeff Rasmussen, Travis which will hold a public hearing and Wednesday, Aug. 24. Chizek, Julie Brown, Alan Henderson, make a decision about whether or 2. Two options being considered. Darcy Sibenaller and Julie Weeda. not it should go to a ballot. 3. Biggest change is in professional Superintendent Kenealy called the 4. Special election could be held development (once or twice a month, meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and Sept. 13. 1 p.m. dismissal, rather than every gave updates on board meetings and • Combined Facilities study com- Wednesday, 2 p.m. dismissal). work sessions. mittee status • Other questions, thoughts, ideas 2015 CHEVY EQUINOX • Petition for reorganization 1. Has not met since December, and topics – goal development pro- LTZ, 6 Cyl., NICE RIDE! 1. Proposed language in the at- due to scheduling con licts. cess for 2016-17 tached packet. 2. Scheduled to meet this month. 1. Iowa Assessments just inished, 2. Five options for reorganized • School inance update and results will help guide us. board of directors; all options include 1. The legislature has postponed 2. Potential for change from Iowa seven-member board. The options their decision. Assessments to Smarter Balanced were narrowed down to three, and 2. The boards will settle on a bud- Test, which offers a suite of tests that the board chose a compromise that get by April 15, regardless of legisla- could replace other test we are cur- includes six members coming from tive decision (based on estimates and rently using. 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2013 GMC TERRAIN single-member districts with one assumptions). 3. To view sample questions, you member chosen at-large. Everyone • IASB school district needs as- may visit: http://www.smarterbal- can vote for every member. sessment anced.org/practice-test/. • Proposed timeline for reorgani- 1. Rolled out on Monday, Feb. 29. The next meeting is Tuesday, zation petition and ballot issue 2. Survey will be done online, and March 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the high 2015 CHEVY COLORADO 1. Language was approved at the invitation will be published, inviting school. Stock Photo Stock Photo Z-71, Bought New Here! O-A/BC-IG issues invitation for survey
O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Ter- improvement, with a focus on stu- vey, just click the link below, or ry Kenealy on Feb. 29 issued an in- dent achievement. paste the link into your browser vitation to board members, staff, “We would like your opinions and follow the instructions. On 2012 CHEVY REG CAB 2012 BUICK ENCLAVE students, parents and community and judgments in response to the behalf of the Odebolt-Arthur and members to complete the School brief survey. All of your responses Battle Creek-Ida Grove Commu- Improvement Needs Assessment are completely anonymous. Using nity School Districts Boards of Survey. The survey ends Friday, the survey link below, your re- Education, we thank you for your March 11. sponses will be submitted directly participation and for assisting our 2015 CHEVY TAHOE Kenealy said, “The Odebolt-Ar- to the Iowa Association of School school districts make improve- LTZ, Sunroof, DVD, Navigation thur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Boards School Improvement Spe- ments for the bene it of our stu- 2011 GMC YUKON 2010 CADILLAC ESCALADE Community School Districts cialists, who will compile the re- dents.” Boards of Education have au- sults into a report that will be If you have questions, contact thorized a School Improvement shared with the members of the Kenealy at [email protected] Needs Assessment Survey to be school board and, in turn, the or at 712-364-3687 (BC-IG of ice) conducted by the Iowa Associa- school boards will make the re- or 712-668-2289 (O-A of ice). tion of School Boards (IASB). The sults available to our entire school http://lsurvey.ia-sb. survey is designed to assess our community for your review.” org/index.php?r=survey/ Bob Adams Robert Wiig Corey Otto Ryan Adams Lynn Stein Mike Ehlers strengths and our areas that need “In order to complete the sur- index&sid=426523&lang=en.
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Forty years ago erty value for rural areas will be Ann Duf ield Construction of Dav- To the editor: Grove has been good to him and he ment at the meeting I believe that it The Ida Grove Planning and Zon- assessed at $5.9147 per $1,000 enport for $193,909. Godbersen- Would like to take an opportunity wanted to give back. But, guess who could cost up to $300,000 to restore ing Commission approved an ap- assessed valuation, while prop- Smith Construction of Ida Grove to express some opinions. I attended gets the privilege of tearing out the the building and get it up and run- plication for a building permit for erty in towns will be assessed at was not allowed to bid on the several council meetings concern- boulevard and putting in the new ning, which would then become part a new Casey’s General Store in Ida $3.1647 per $1,000 valuation. project because the DOT listed the ing the new Cenex store. I was never street? We do, the taxpayers of Ida of our municipality. That’s a lot of Grove. The approval was subject The Ida County Sanitary Land ill trail as a project that only minor- against the new store, only against Grove. Personally, I don’t think we are money when we have other munici- to provisions of highway access. received a favorable report after a ity contractors could bid on. The the removal of the boulevard. I knew getting the better end of that deal. But, pal endeavors that could use a little The Iowa Highway Commission February inspection by the Iowa Ida Grove City Council rejected when I attended the meetings it it sure will be nice for Mr. Sexton. more budget to thrive. and Ida Grove City Council must Department of Water and Waste both bids. would do no good, but was compelled Our council would like to bring I heard that fundraising was also approve the application. Management. The report stated Ten years ago to have my voice heard. new business to Ida Grove, and, un- brought up at a meeting. Fundrais- Articles of incorporation for the land ill is being operated and The Battle Creek-Ida Grove What bothers me the most is peo- fortunately, they don’t take care of ing is a good thing,- if the entity has the Ida County Agricultural So- maintained in good condition, de- girls’ basketball team celebrates ple not being truthful and assuming what we have. I know, let’s make the the funds and the manpower and has ciety were renewed for another spite recent extreme conditions. its 54-42 win over Sioux Cen- they can do whatever they choose. town more unattractive and we will some assistance. I guess everyone is 50 years at a meeting of the Ida Twenty years ago ter in the regional inal. The win Myself and the council were told by have people beating on the door to supposed to be a volunteer to raise County Fair Board. The original According to the Census Bu- quali ied the Falcons for the state Mr. Sexton and the contractor the come in. funds, so we can tear out the boule- incorporation came in March reau, the population of Ida Coun- basketball tournament for the new building was to start at the exist- I didn’t realize that my rights as vard and repave the street and buy a 1926. Laurel Boerner, assistant ty declined slightly by 0.9 percent second time in three years. BC-IG ing retaining wall. They missed it by a citizen of Ida Grove were directly theatre. I didn’t realize that my home- county attorney, prepared the from 8,365 residents as of April will play Wapsie Valley in the irst a few feet. I guess when you get your related to the size of my checkbook. town of Ida Grove was governed by new articles of incorporation. He 1990 to 8,291 residents by July round class 2A game March 7 in permit, it doesn’t matter if you choose Politics as usual, big or small. the size of your wallet. I believe in reported just a few amendments 1994. The report revised the Cen- Des Moines. to make changes because nobody en- No bridges for years. Finally in right and wrong and ethics. were made in order to conform sus Bureau’s previous population The Iowa Department of Trans- forces the permit. But, you as an indi- progress, though, thank God, only Thank you. the update of Iowa laws. estimate for Ida County of 8,290 portation rejected all bids for the vidual have to abide by the rules. took several years. Now let’s buy the Doug Hopkins Thirty years ago in July 1994. Highway 175 rehab scheduled Mr. Sexton made the comment Ida theatre. Someone made the com- Ida Grove The Ida County Board of Super- The Iowa Department of Trans- for this summer from Ida Grove visors adopted a $4.23 million portation opened bids on the sec- to the Highway 71 junction ive budget for the coming iscal year. ond phase of Ida Grove’s Pleasant miles east of Odebolt. All the bids The proposed budget decreases Valley Trail Feb. 20. Bids were re- exceeded the engineer’s estimate 3.16 percent from the current ceived from Alfonso Construction by $2 million. The project will be Windowsill budget of $4.37 million. Prop- of Denison for $104,783 and from re-let in the fall. A person who feels appreciated will always do more than what is expected. ***** If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the Lohff-Schumann principal difference between a dog and a man. —Mark Twain ***** by Libby Bagenstos Massage Therapy: Licensed contact Bagenstos. When things get tough, remember; it could Recreation director therapist Danielle Nelson is offer- Personal training: Personal be worse. You mother could still be cutting March Madness Challenge: ing massages at Lohff-Schumann. training is always available at your bangs. March 1 was the start of our 100 To set up an appointment, contact your convenience with Libby, ***** miles in March Madness Chal- her directly at 810-623-8029. Mel, Barb, Keely, Shane, Tara or Judge your success by what you had to give lenge. The challenge is free and Monday cards: Join us every Rayven. Stop in today and check up in order to achieve it. —Dalai Lama will work like this: one mile on Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play eu- out our specials. ***** Sunday is Celebrate Your Name Week and the treadmill or on land = one chre and 500. Prizes and a light Fitness schedule Many Disney characters don’t have moth- National Be Heard Day. mile, two miles on the elliptical snack are provided. Members Feb. 14 – March 25 ers. A Disney producer suggested that a rea- ***** = one mile, 20 lights of the LS play for free, and non-members Monday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Yoga son for this could be Walt Disney’s guilt over Identical twins have the same DNA but dif- stairs = one mile, 5,280 feet on will be charged the daily admis- (Barb); 9 – 9:45 a.m. Mommy and his own mother’s death. Walt and his brother, ferent ingerprints. the ladder = one mile (you can sion fee. Me (Libby); 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Re- Roy, purchased a home for their parents in ***** add the feet up over the course Facility fund-raiser: If you have tired but not Tired (Libby) 1937. After a year, Walt’s mother called one I’ll retake the driving test as soon as every- of the month, 33 swimming laps empty pop cans you’d like to Tuesday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Ta- morning, asking if the gas furnace leaking in one else retakes the turn-off-your-phone-and- = one mile, one Lohff-Schumann donate to a good cause, you can bata (Mel); 5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Spin- the house could be ixed. While Walt thought pay-attention test. —Maxine 45-minute class = one mile. If in- drop them off at Lohff-Schumann ning (Barb); 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. he had it ixed, the furnace continued to leak, ***** terested, contact us to sign up. anytime. Money collected will be Arms and Abs (Brandi) poisoning his father and killing his mother. Being positive in a negative situation is not Summer Softball and Baseball put towards new equipment. Wednesday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. ***** naive. It’s leadership. Registration: Registration forms Birthday parties: Let Lohff- Weights (Mel) A pretty face means little if you have an ***** for our summer ball season for Schumann make your child’s Thursday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. ugly heart. A single hurricane can dump more than 2.4 ages preschool – eighth grade are birthday party a hit. The fee in- HIIT (Rayven); 5:45 – 6:30 a.m. ***** trillion gallons of rain in a day. out and were due back March 1. cludes admission for your entire Spinning (Barb); 9 – 9:45 a.m. March is Social Work Month, American Red ***** Mommy’s Book Club: Join us ev- group, use of our gym, commu- Mommy and Me (Rayven); 9:45 – Cross Month and Credit Education Month. If you don’t like something, change it; if ery Thursday from 9–11 a.m. to nity room and children’s room, 10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired This is National Consumer Protection Week. you can’t change it, change the way you think refresh your body and your mind. which now includes an eye play (Rayven); 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Legs March 1 is National Pig Day and World Com- about it. —Mary Engelbreit We will work out, starting at 9 system and games for all ages, for and Buns (Brandi) pliment Day. Thursday is National Anthem ***** a.m., followed with book club dis- three hours, a decorated sheet Friday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Step Day, Friday is National Dress In Blue Day, Canada has an estimated two million lakes, cussion immediately after. cake and ice cream. If interested, Aerobics (Libby). National Grammar Day and World Prayer Day. more than any other country in the world. *****
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125 South Main St. in Galva Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The irst Save the date: The next essen- 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily class is March 22. For information tial oils class is Tuesday, May 10, 712-282-4426 on class fee and to register, call at 6:30 p.m. The topic is spring- www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Sole 2 Soul. cleaning. Molly Stoos will show Zumba: Sole 2 Soul’s next eight- LuLaRoe Pop Up Boutique: On participants all-natural and non- week session of Zumba starts Monday, April 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. toxic ways to clean your home or Wednesday, March 16, and runs Jillian Ortner will be at The Meet- business using essential oils. through May 4. Certi ied instruc- ing Place in Galva to showcase Save the date: The next Jennie’s tor Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove her LuLaRoe clothing. LuLaRoe Creations craft night is Monday, teaches the class. Classes are held is an American clothing company May 23, at 6:30 p.m. We will be O-A/BC-IG’s robotics team teamwork aspect of the compe- move the arm to pick up the debris on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For in- based out of California that of- doing a summer-themed craft, so earns state berth tition; we all get to participate. and zip liners. Gunderson mobiliz- formation on fee and to register, fers a variety of clothing in sizes mark your calendar, and watch for by Doug Clough There have been days when the es the unit’s wheels with another call 282-4426. XXS to 3XL and a girls’ line. It is a more information on this event. y brother, Jeff, was a janitors have had to kick us out of controller when the time is right. What’s For Supper: Jamee Ditt- cash-and-carry style party. Cash, Save the date: The next Tasteful- computer geek long be- the school building, because we’ve The team has all the appearances mer will teach a meal planning checks and credit cards accepted. ly Simple Freezer Meal workshop fore the term was a pop- worked so late.” of a well-oiled machine. class at The Meeting Place in Gal- Beginner Gardening class: On for summer grilling is Thursday, ular expression. He’d use Freshman Endrulat said that she At their Feb. 13 performance va on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m., May 26, at 6 p.m. Watch this col- words like UNIX, Basic and Cobal was adopted by the club. “I’m so- at Western Iowa Technical Com- p.m. Participants will learn how Verdean “Curly” Kruse of Ida umn for more information. as whimsically as a base poet uses cial. I like going up to other teams munity College, Team Overload to create meal plans during the Grove will teach a 90-minute be- Save the date: The next Ameri- rhyme. When he’d visit from his and seeing what they’ve come up earned a state competition berth one-hour class and will go home ginner gardening class at The can Red Cross babysitter training Arizona home, I’d be crass enough with,” said Endrulat. “I was pretty despite server and connection is- with many useful ideas. For infor- Meeting Place in Galva. Kruse is will be held Wednesday, June 1, to ask him to use his ‘vacation’ to much asked to join because I like sues. mation on class cost and to regis- a Master Gardener who will talk from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More in- work on my Wi-Fi set-up or com- talking to and meeting new peo- But, obstacles didn’t always have ter, call 282-4426 by March 8. about soil types, seed selection, formation to come in this column puter’s security. ple.” Endrulat’s friendly persona to do with programming or Wi-Fi Easter cupcake decorating: Peg planting times, fertilizer basics, next week. For no more than a few cups of allows Team Overload to form alli- connection. Along their route to Hinkeldey, owner of White House fungicides, harvesting vegetables, Biggest Losers’ Challenge: Sole Kona coffee, he’d spread pixie dust ances with other teams; a healthy success, the robot’s wheels needed 220 Cupcakery in Alta, will teach storing vegetables and more. For 2 Soul’s Biggest Losers’ Challenge around and – like magic – my com- alliance means additional points to be changed out for ones without an Easter-themed, cupcake deco- information on the cost and to started Jan. 18 and ends March puter worked like a charm. I am beyond the available 65 that an in- enough grip to climb the moun- rating class at The Meeting Place register by April 7, call 712-282- 14. After the Feb. 15 weigh-in, fortunate that he was as kind with dividual team can earn. tains. In addition, the robotic arm in Galva on Saturday, March 19, 4426. team Clone 2 Clone continues to his talent as I was insensitive. Rohlk, like my brother, is a dif- was upgraded from a single to dual at 1 p.m. Participants eight and Prairie Pedlar program: Jane lead the challenge. It wasn’t until I saw that O-A/ ferent cat entirely from his team- pivot model to help inch its way up older will learn easy decorating Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar Step/Cardio/Yoga: AFAA certi- BC-IG’s robotics team earned a mates: he’s a programmer. With the mountain; this design change techniques and frost six gourmet, in Odebolt, will talk about spring ied is teaching a 30-minute step/ berth to state competition that I these crazy zip liners, he’s had to also gave it the ability to place two Easter-themed cupcakes to take and fall lowering bulbs Monday, cardio class, immediately fol- wanted to know more about the igure out how much debris he can people in the rescue basket and home. For fee information and to April 18, at 6:30 p.m. Come learn lowed by a 45-minute yoga class magic that propels such creativity. clear and how many zip liners he release two zip-liners at a time. register by March 10, call Soul 2 about tulips, crocus, daffodils, on Mondays at 6 p.m. Classes run Juniors Amanda Gunderson and can save by writing a program that “We’ve been fortunate to have Soul. gladiolas, cannas, calla lilies and through April 4. Trey Rohlk, along with freshman will allow their robot to operate grants to run this program,” stated Beginner Quilting Class: Donna dahlias during the one-hour pro- The Meeting Place: The Meeting Emma Endrulat, comprise ‘Team autonomously for 30 seconds. robotics’ coach Susan Maass. “This Bremer of Holstein will lead a gram. For information on the cost Place is the ideal location for your Overload,’ a mixture of talents that Autonomously? Yes… to ‘see’ ob- year, we earned a grant of $1,500 four-part beginner quilting class and to register, call Sole 2 Soul. special event. Call Anne Johnson has led this team through 12 com- jects, react to distances and act as toward the construction of the at The Meeting Place in Galva on The snow date is April 19. for rates and availability. petitions to this weekend’s state- a life-saver on its own accord. “I’ve basic robot and $400 for the ex- level competition in Coralville. got about 80 to 100 hours of Java pensive Android platform system. While some might think that code worked into this project,” Next year, those grants are gone, this is just about design, construc- said Rohlk. “I’ve made tweaks to and we’ll be self-sustaining.” tion, operation and application of the program throughout all the Maass asks that, if anyone is in- robots, this year’s competition is competitions. It’s pretty satisfy- terested in donating to the robot- Windschitl from the House about rescuing zip liners, clear- ing to see the improvements. The ics program, contact Pat Miller at ing a ield of debris and climbing toughest parts have been the au- the high school (364-3371). mountains. The scenario involves tonomous code changes, especial- “They engage in problem solving Words From Windschitl the same day that many Iowans the lawful possession of fire- zip-liners in a dangerous 12-foot x ly to have the robot arrive at the and computer skills,” continued A great deal of progress has from across the state came to arms or ammunition in a state of 12-foot area with two mountains, perfect spot to get the zip liners to Maass, “and the scenarios have been made over the past few the Statehouse to express their emergency. The state would also a terrain where only the most apt- safety – all on its own.” made it so kids have to communi- weeks on a variety of issues. One support for Second Amendment be prohibited from enforcing ly designed robot can succeed. At the end of the autonomous cate with each other. The students of the biggest advancements at Rights. It was a great experience any rules that uniquely restrict Team Overload has proved ex- period, the team has two minutes get out of it what they put into present is the transition to Med- to be able to go through the pro- firearms sales. Passed House- ceptional in this regard, each when the group manually controls it. For the four years we’ve been icaid managed care. The federal cess of debating these bills on 67-31. member adding to the project his their robot. Endrulat starts and competing, I’ve continually been government (CMS) has given fi- the floor of the House with advo- House File 2281- Age Restric- or her lair for talent. “I have al- stops the robot with an Android impressed with the level of energy nal approval for Iowa’s plan, and cates watching from the gallery. tions- Possession of Firearms ways liked building things,” stated smart phone, the robot’s operating our kids give to this learning op- the full implementation is now The basic principle that can Removes power from the gov- Gunderson. “Even more, I like the platform. Rohlk uses a joystick to portunity.” scheduled for April 1. easily sum up all of the bills is in- ernment’s hands and puts it With the decision now being dividual responsibility. Each bill where it rightly belongs, in the final, my sincere hope is that the removes restrictions on Iowans parents’ hands. The bill allows folks who have been trying to and allows them to better exer- parents the right to teach their make this into a political issue cise their constitutional rights. children how to safely handle a will do as we in the House have The debate on some of the bills firearm by removing the age re- already done: focus on how to was rather comical at times, due striction written in Iowa code. best implement the plan. to the frivolous arguments that Firearm safety is incredibly As we move forward with full were used by opponents of the important, and this bill will en- implementation, there will cer- bills. One of the most insane sure parents can decide when tainly need to be adjustments arguments from the opposition their children should be taught along the way. If you, a family was that, by passing a bill to al- proper firearm safety. This law member or a friend have any is- low parents to teach their chil- would also allow young Iowans sues with this transition and dren proper handgun safety, we to compete in competitive hand- need help navigating the system, were somehow trying to create gun shooting programs. Passed please do not hesitate to contact militias made up of toddlers. House-62-36. me. I will be happy to get you in Fortunately, anyone with two House File 2283- Carrying Fire- touch with the correct provider bits of common sense can see arms on an ATV or Snowmobile or, if need be, the governor’s of- just how ridiculous that notion The bill allows a person, with fice, to work through any issue to be. At the end of the day, all a permit to carry, the option of and find resolution to the prob- five bills passed with wide, bi- having a loaded firearm, un- lem. partisan support and are now cased, on their ATV or snowmo- Unfortunately, there is still in the Senate for their consider- bile. A person would also be able slow progress being made on ation. to carry a firearm on an ATV or some of the major issues that The responsibility to do the snowmobile on their own prop- must be settled soon. There has right thing is now squarely on erty without a permit. Hunting been little movement on the the shoulders of the Senate. Will from an ATV or snowmobile discussion surrounding Supple- they be responsible and act on would still be prohibited. Passed mental State Aid. these freedom-enhancing bills House-78-20. Although there are still ongo- and send them down to the Gov- House File 2314- Firearms ing discussions, the main hold up ernor for his approval? Time Permits- Privacy and Permitting is the lack of agreement on how will tell. Procedures Robotics: O-A/BC-IG High School’s robotics team, “Team Overload,” earned a berth to state competi- much money is available for next Here is a brief explanation of This bill streamlines the re- tion. Team members are, from left—Trey Rohlk, Emma Endrulat and Amanda Gunderson. (Photo by year’s budget. One of the other the Second Amendment bills newal process for permit to Doug Clough) issues the Senate is still not act- passed by the House: carry weapons. It also ensures ing on is the bill we in the House House File 2279- Suppressors that the names of permit holders sent to them to couple with the The bill legalizes suppressors would be better protected and federal tax code for the previous in the state of Iowa if a person kept confidential. The bill also UGE MAPLE RIVER tax year (chapter 179). qualifies under federal law. In improves the permitting and HWinter Discounts This lack of action on their order to possess a suppressor, a renewal process in general and APARTMENTS part is causing a great deal of person must: establishes a uniform permit to NOW consternation and grief for thou- • Be a resident of the United carry. 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Removes power from the gov- 4334, or e-mail me at matt.wind- On a more positive note, the ernment and leaves it with the [email protected]. House took decisive action on individual Iowan. The bill pro- Matt Windschitl five Pro Second Amendment bills hibits the Governor or other Speaker Pro Tem Ida County Courier & Reminder www.idacountycourier.com Feb. 23. The debate happened on state officials from prohibiting House District 17 6 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Ida County Courier FAMILY & FRIENDS
BVU Student MOVE to host prom dress shop Birth The Buena Vista University local community the opportunity the Centers Against Abuse and Sex- (BVU) organization Student MOVE to purchase new and gently-used ual Assault (CAASA) Storm Lake (Mobilizing Outreach and Volun- prom dresses and other formal of ice to bene it those in need. Ben and Marcy Gierstorf of Jef- teer Efforts) will be hosting their dresses at a lower cost. Dresses BVU’s Student MOVE organiza- ferson are the parents of a son, Lo- Glass Slipper Shop event in the of various styles, sizes and colors tion works to improve lives, foster gan Benjamin, born Feb. 17, 2016, Harold Walter Siebens Forum on were donated by dress shops such civic engagement and strengthen at Mary Greeley Medical Center in the BVU campus. as Teresa’s Bridal in Algona, A the connection between the Storm Ames. Logan weighed 8 lbs., 11.5 The event is open to people from Heavenly Celebration in Emmets- Lake and University communi- oz. Storm Lake and surrounding com- burg and Elegance by Sarah Ruhs ties. It generates opportunities for Grandparents are Robert and munities on the following dates in Okoboji, as well as by students, BVU students to grow and explore Marie Baker of Ida Grove and and times: faculty and staff members. their hidden passions through Dennis and Judy Gierstorf of • Friday, March 4, 3:30 – 6:30 Snacks and refreshments will be character-building programs, such Schleswig. p.m. provided during the event. Dress- as service-learning, alternative Logan is welcomed home by Sixty-fi fth anniversary: Herb and Joyce Kay of Holstein will celebrate • Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. – 12 es will be available in a variety of events and student education. Parker, 3, and Blake, 2. their 65th wedding anniversary March 8. The couple was married on noon. styles, colors and sizes, and pho- For more information about the March 8, 1951, in Storm Lake. Their children are: Kathy Wittrock of • Friday, March 11, 3:30 – 6:30 tos of some of the dresses can be event or the Student MOVE orga- Cherokee, Susan (Merlin) Jensen of Ottertail, Minn., Mary (Terry) Gross p.m. found on the Student MOVE Face- nization, contact Nichole Wiese • Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. – 12 book page at www.facebook.com/ [email protected], or Dr. Ashley of Holstein, Curt (Lana) Kay of Holstein and Jeff (Therese) Kay of Hol- noon. Student.MOVE. A portion of Glass Farmer-Hanson at farmer@bvu. World Day stein. They have six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The Glass Slipper Shop gives the Slipper Shop’s proceeds will go to edu, or 712-749-2443. of Prayer
Sacred Heart Catholic Church CAASA Centers of Hope plans couples’ night out March 18 will host World Day of Prayer 2016 on Friday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m. All Centers Against Abuse and and adults about the facts and in- SA, P.O. Box 333, Storm Lake, Iowa, parishes of Ida Grove and Battle Sexual Assault, Centers of Hope formation regarding child sexual 50588. Creek are invited to attend. (CAASA), announces its Country abuse. CAASA, Centers of Hope is a non- The women of Cuba have pre- Couples’ Night Out, Friday March Did you know one in four girls pro it agency providing free and pared this year’s program, “Re- 18, at the Summit Church in Alta, and one in six boys will be im- con idential services to victims ceive Children, Receive Me.” How much sleep is enough? Some people nap as a way to deal beginning at 6 p.m. pacted by sexual abuse by their of sexual abuse in Buena Vista, A light snack will be served in by Patti Andrews with sleepiness. Naps may provide Get on your horse and ride over 18th birthday? You can help change Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Clay, the parish hall following the ser- Sleeping is a basic human need, a short-term boost in alertness and for a fun night that includes sup- those statistics by funding CAASA’s Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, vice, including Cuban Tres Leches like eating, drinking and breath- performance. However, napping per, entertainment, fellowship and prevention education program. Lyon, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, cake, coffee and refreshments. ing. Sleep plays a vital role in good doesn’t provide all of the other ben- silent/live auction items. Helping CAASA purchase materi- Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, health and well-being throughout e its of nighttime sleep. Thus, you Speaker Rev. Luke Timm from als, training curriculums and travel Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury Coun- your life. Getting enough quality can’t really make up for lost sleep. Living Faith Lutheran Church in to schools. CAASA travels and pres- ties. Dance night sleep at the right times can help Some people sleep more on their Clive will speak about relation- ents at schools, day-care centers, Services include a 24-hour Hope protect your physical and mental days off or go to bed later and get ships, everyday life and his experi- community partners and adults crisis line, bilingual services, crisis coming March 12 health, quality of life and safety. up later. Sleeping more on days off ences with humor and fun upbeat who work with children. counseling and advocacy for adults The amount of sleep you need might be a sign that you aren’t get- activities. For reservations or more in- and children, support groups for The O-A/BC-IG Dance Team will each day changes over the course ting enough sleep. Although extra The goal of the event is to raise formation, contact us by email to adults and children, emergency present its annual dance night of your life. Generally, per day, sleep on days off might help you funds for CAASA’s Child Sexual [email protected], or call shelter, medical and legal advocacy, fund-raiser on Saturday, March newborns need 16-18 hours, pre- feel better, it can upset your body’s Abuse Prevention Education Train- 712-732-8120. Follow us on FACE- school outreach and violence pre- 12, at the high school in Ida Grove. school-aged children need 11-12 sleep–wake rhythm. ing. By donating, participating or BOOK for more updates. vention programs, community ed- Dinner and chance booth will run hours, school-aged children need Bad sleep habits and long-term spreading awareness, you will help Donations, reservation forms or ucation and information programs from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with perfor- at least 10 hours, teens need nine- sleep loss will affect your health. educate and train children, teens sponsorships can be sent to CAA- and professional education. mances at 7 p.m. The meal is $5 10 hours and adults need seven to If you’re worried about whether and includes a tavern or hot dog, eight hours. you’re getting enough sleep, try chips, bar and drink. Admission is After several nights of losing using a sleep diary for a couple of Pam Tillis from Nashville to perform in Holstein Saturday $3 for adults and $2 for children. sleep, even a loss of just one to two weeks. Write down how much you For more information, contact hours per night, your ability to func- sleep each night, how alert and Pam Tillis, one of Nashville’s she will give us an unforgettable For more information, contact Kelsie Nettles at 364-2360 or tion suffers as if you haven’t slept at rested you feel in the morning, and brightest stars, will perform with show, and she will certainly rep- Ken Buell by phone at 712-368- [email protected]. all for a day or two. People who are how sleepy you feel during the day. her trio at the Rosemary Clausen resent our commitment to bring 4849, by email at kenbuell@fron- sleep de icient take longer to inish Show the results to your doctor and Center for Performing Arts in Hol- the best possible entertainment tiernet.net or regular mail at P.O. tasks, have a slower reaction time talk about how you can improve stein on Saturday, March 5. Show- to our community.” Box 524, Holstein, Iowa, 51025. and make more mistakes. your sleep. time is 7:30 p.m. - Notice - Tillis has long been a force in Weddings, Engagements Nashville, and her dynamic ca- reer has led the way for so many & Anniversaries other star female vocalists. Along the way, she has charted six num- The Ida County Courier prints ber one hits earned 14 top 10 hits wedding, engagement and anni- and sold more than six million al- versary announcements on our Friends & Family page. A wedding bums. announcement is $5 for a photo Her long list of achievements and short description or $30 for includes being named the Coun- a photo and a complete descrip- try Music Association’s Female tion. An engagement with a photo Vocalist of the Year, and she has is $5. won two Grammy Awards. She has An anniversary on this page is even taken her talents to Broad- $5 for a photo and short descrip- way, when she joined the cast of tion (this will not advertise an the acclaimed Smokey Joe’s Cafe, open house or card shower). Wedding announcements and and she has been a member of the photos must be submitted no later Grand Ole Opry since 2000. than six months after the event. “We are proud to host a per- former of Tillis’ stature at the Rosemary Clausen Center,” said Ken Buell of the Clausen Center ✔Ida County Courier, management team. “We know Reminder & Green Saver ~ DEADLINES ~ FRIDAY - 3 PM Dad’s Belgian ALL NEWS and DISPLAY ADVERTISING in the Ida County Courier, Waff les dinner Reminder & Green Saver St. Paul Lutheran men are host- Legionnaires honored: The Battle Creek American Legion pre- FRIDAY - 5 PM ing an all-you-can-eat Dad’s Bel- sented 70-years of continuous membership American Legion cer- ALL CLASSIFIED ADS gian Waf le dinner Tuesday, March in the Ida County Courier, 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lu- tifi cates to three Legion members recently. Front from left, 70-year Reminder & Green Saver theran Church in Holstein. certifi cates were presented to Einar H. Nielsen and B.F. “Bert” Eason Earlier Deadlines for Holidays Adults are $7, children six to Jr. at Willow Dale Wellness Village Feb. 22. Back—Legion members Any & all information submitted after deadlines will be held until the next week. 12 are $5 and ive and under are Win Schramm and Commander Doug Dausel. Bruce Goodenow, This includes electronic submissions. free. Proceeds go to summer Bible who resides at Spirit Lake Assisted Living, also received a 70-year Thank you for your cooperation! camp scholarships. Banquet speaker: Iowa State University Extension farm manage- certificate. (Courier photo by Deb Loger) ment specialist Steve Johnson was the guest speaker at the fi rst an- nual Soil and Water Conservation appreciation banquet Feb. 24 in It ’s easy to keep current on what’s available . . . Holstein. (Photo submitted) just plug into THE GREEN SAVER! Ida County College News Courier & Reminder 712.364.3131 Four area students were named list were Anne Hao of Battle Creek, [email protected] to the University of Iowa’s dean Katherine Boyle of Holstein, Ange- www.idacountycourier.com list for the 2015 fall semester. la Livezey of Holstein and Christo- 214 Main Street • P.O. Box 249 Students named to the dean’s pher Freese of Ida Grove. Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 2, 2016 7
Battle Creek Women’s Club learns about grave monuments The Battle Creek Women’s Club held their monthly meeting on Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Battle Creek Community Building. Pres- ident Shirley Morrice opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Al- legiance and the Club Collect. Roll call was, “How do I care for loved ones’ monuments?” and it was an- swered by 19 members. The sec- retary’s minutes were read and approved, and the treasurer’s re- port was presented and accepted, subject to audit. In old business, the upcom- ing soup luncheon fundraiser was reviewed and updated for volunteers in various areas. Di- xie Brueck gave a report on the unmarked graves’ project for Mt. Hope Cemetery. Support has been pledged from the Battle Creek Li- Soup luncheon: On Feb. 21, the Battle Creek Women’s Club served more than 150 guests at their an- ons Club, Battle Creek City, Battle nual soup luncheon at the Battle Creek Community Building. Proceeds will go toward sign improve- Monument program: John Tietsort of Tietsort Monument and Creek Women’s Club and private ment for Battle Creek and the unmarked graves project at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In the photo are Pauline Stone presented a program about repairing and restoring monu- donations. A look ahead was pro- Hummelgard, Jean Wilcke, Sharon Forthum, Joan Grothe, Zane Dausel, Duane and Shirley Druivenga ments for the Battle Creek Women’s Club on Feb. 18 at the Battle vided for the March 17 meeting. and Shirley Morrice. (Photo submitted) Creek Community Building. (Photo submitted) John Tietsort of Tietsort Monu- ment and Stone gave the pro- gram. He was introduced by pro- BC Sign Improvement Committee meets gram chair Lois Jensen. He gave a brief history of how he started Six members of the Battle Creek move forward with relocating the the business and what he does to Sign Improvement Committee met current sign near Johnson Propane repair and restore monuments in Feb. 19 at noon at the BC Bakery to the south side of Highway 175. area cemeteries. He showed ex- and Cafe in Battle Creek. The min- Members volunteered for various amples of what has been found utes of the previous meeting were aspects of the project to determine beneath leaning monuments. read and approved. costs and design. He also assists Christensen-Van Discussion focused on choos- The Battle Creek Women’s Club Houten Funeral Home in plac- ing between a new digital sign or has pledged $1,000 toward sig- ing new monuments. He shared moving and enhancing the current nage improvement. The next meet- a brochure handout with photos Battle Creek sign. It was the con- ing will be Friday, April 1, at 12:30 of work he had completed, as sensus of the members present to p.m. at BC Bakery and Cafe. well as the small marker for the unmarked graves’ project. Many questions were asked, and much information was gleaned. Ida Grove Knights host fi sh fry March 11 The tea committee of Joan Knights of Columbus are host- at the door), kids are $5 in ad- Grothe, Bonnie Spotts and Phyllis ing a fish fry March 11, from 4:30 vance ($6 at the door) and kids Christie, with Jean Wilcke assist- to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catho- five and under are free. ing, served a cherry dessert, nuts, All-Iowa dancers: Four Ridge View High School dancers will perform with the All-Iowa Honor Dance lic Church in Ida Grove. Phone 364-4418 for carry- mints, chocolates and coffee from Team March 4 and 5 during the Girls’ State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. From left—Tonia Anway, Adults are $9 in advance ($10 outs. a Valentine-themed table. Afton Wulf, Keely Soellner and Lexi Phillips. Ridge View’s dance coach is Roxy Dutler. (Photo submitted)
Ridge View dancers to perform with All-Iowa Honor Dance Team
Forty teams quali ied for the daughter of Curt and Kristal Phil- by Aria Jensen from Waverly-Shell State Basketball Tournament after lips. Roxy Dutler is the Ridge View Rock, and the U.S. lag bearer is days, weeks and months of prac- dance coach. Cassidy Krichau of Pleasantville. tice. Another championship cali- All dance teams represented are The halftime production will ber team that will show its talent members of the Iowa State Dance perform during the 3A champion- this Friday and Saturday night has Team Association, and the girls are ship halftime Saturday evening. practiced for just a few hours. That chosen based on ability, attitude, The halftime group involves 224 team is the All-Iowa Honor Dance, dedication and leadership quali- dancers, representing 100 Iowa which has become a tradition at ties. Auditions were held last fall high schools. This year’s theme is the Girls’ State Basketball Tourna- at Ames Community Schools. After a medley of songs with the theme ment. just hours of practice together, the of “Work.” Ridge View High School dancers students annually put on a show Both the pregame and halftime are Tonia Anway, daughter of Lori that is nationally recognized as performances can be watched on and Jason Donelson; Afton Wulf, one of the inest of its kind. Grand local Iowa Public Television sta- daughter of Kelby and Joy Wulf; View University serves as the host tions. Keely Soellner, daughter of Brian for the Thursday and Friday re- Friday coverage will begin at and Rae Soellner and Lexi Phillips, hearsals. 5:30 p.m., and Saturday coverage The pregame performance will will begin at 3:30 p.m. VFW/Legion host include 50 dancers performing a The Iowa Girls’ High School Ath- High school: O-A/BC-IG hosted an estimated 400 vocal students on Feb. 29 for the Western Valley patriotic salute. Lois Turnage of letic Union salutes, for the 34th Conference vocal festival. Included are 22 high school students from O-A/BC-IG. Those selected to pancake breakfast Pleasantville is the choreographer. consecutive year, Kathy Enyart and The national anthem will be sung the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team. perform are in front, from left: Derek Sharkey, Dallas Hare, Stephen Stangl, Connor Musel and Cole Veltri. VFW Post 3930 and American Middle row: Amanda Gunderson, Emma Endrulat, Brianna Anderson, Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel, Legion Post 645 will host a pan- McKinna Faulkenberry and Marzia Fineran. In back: Will Lozier, Blake Netherton and Ethan Ernst. Also cake breakfast Sunday, March 6, selected were Tanya Burow, Aedan Hickey, Taylor Marshall, Anna Van Dusen, Ty Tollufsen, Alyssa Mason from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the and Carrie Miller. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones) Schleswig Community Hall. Omelet Brunch Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee will be served for a free- Sunday, March 6 will offering. 10:30 am - 1:00 pm Omelet brunch St. John’s Lutheran Church, Battle Creek Free-will donation at Battle Creek Proceeds will go to the LYF youth group going to St. John’s Lutheran Church in the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, LA. Battle Creek is holding a freewill donation omelet brunch, Sunday, March 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. TM Proceeds will go to the LYF youth group going to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, La.
Ida Grove Apartments Built In 1996-97
Upstairs units, 2-bedroom apartments, 940 sq. ft., laundry hookups, Chris (left) has lived with HIV since 2011. all electric, refrigerator, stove, Team work activity: Northwest District FFA offi cers Hailey Burley, Blake Lineweaver and Jaden Uhl re- dishwasher & central air Do you know your status? Ask your doctor for a test. cently visited the O-A/BC-IG agriculture classroom to do leadership and recruitment activities with stu- Sunset St., Ida Grove www.stopHIViowa.org dents. Clockwise from top, Brenna Neville, Skylar Reis, Lineweaver, Clayton Mandernach and Bree Hen- IDPH Iowa Department ningsen completing an activity to enhance team-work and communication skills. (Photo submitted) 712-364-2571 of Public Health 8 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Ida County Courier SPORTS
Kuemper eliminates Raptors in district final
Carroll Kuemper defeated Ridge ly I think it was too nervous for the mper’s lead below 10 points. From View 69-52 in a boys’ class 2A dis- moment.” that point we never got closer than trict basketball inal in Denison Kuemper led at each quarter 11 points the rest of the game.” Feb. 23. break on scores of 16-9, 37-20 Tokheim gave credit where it Raptor coach Dale Tokheim not- and 50-35. Their largest lead of was due. “Kuemper has a really ed his club was a little unsettled in the game, 20 points, came late good ball club and they hit some the irst half. in the irst half and twice in the big shots when they needed to.” “The effort was there, but I think fourth quarter. Ridge View pulled The loss closed out Ridge View’s we lacked intensity in the irst to within 11 points, 46-35, of the season at 18-3. half,” said Tokheim. “We dug our- Knights with 2:18 to play in the “I’m very proud of our body of selves a hole because we didn’t third quarter. work this season and of the ca- match Kuemper’s intensity. “In the second half we played reers turned in by the seniors,” said “And, offensively, we were cold, much better and our intensity was Tokheim. “The seniors went from especially in the irst half when we there,” said Tokheim. “We made a just being competitive to a record didn’t make a lot of shots. We had run late in the third quarter when of 35-7 the last two seasons. They some open shots, but maybe due we went to a 1-3-1 half court trap, had an undefeated conference to some nervousness on our part which got us some turnovers and championship and made the inals we didn’t square up to the basket some baskets. of the conference tournament two and rushed our shots. There were “But we also missed some op- years in row. also a couple of times where kids portunities in the second half. We “It’s just disappointing when you passed up some open shots. It was missed ive free throws in a row think you can make it to state and a combination of things, but most- when we could have gotten Kue- you don’t achieve that goal. One thing that sports will teach you is that things don’t always go your way. However, the kids handled themselves with class and I was happy with that.” Quarter scores RView 9 20 35 —52 Kuemper 16 37 50 —69 Ridge View stats Field goals: 18-49, 37%. Free throws: 12-20, 60%. Scoring: Lamp, 12; Graff, 12; Wingert, 10; Currie, 6; Degen, 4; Wunschel, 3; Wandrey, 3; Else, 2. Rebounds: 18 (Graff, 6). Assists: 12 (Lamp, 4; Currie, 4). Steals: 5 ( ive players with one). Blocks: 2 (Currie, 2). Fouls: 11
Wilcke hits solo homer
The Des Moines Area Communi- ty College (DMACC) softball team compiled a 4-1 record while par- Fade away: Ridge View’s Tyler Wingert launches a fade away jumper on Carroll Kuemper’s Jared Tig- ticipating in the season-opening ges during the district tournament fi nal in Denison Feb. 16. Kuemper won the game 69-52. The Raptors Cowtown Classic Feb. 19 and 20 at fi nished the season with an 18-3 record. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) Ft. Worth, Texas. The Bears opened tournament play with consecutive victories over Clarendon (Texas) Commu- nity College (CCC), Vernon (Texas) Community College (VCC) and Football Bowling Scores Johnson County Community Col- lege (JCCC) on Feb. 19. DMACC
then split a pair of games on Feb. WEDNESDAY NIGHT Gorden’s Body Shop 96.5 United Bank of Iowa 148 20, losing to Allen County Commu- schedules LADIES’ LEAGUE HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Vinyl Expressions 121 nity College (ACCC) before defeat- First State Bank 350.5 RJ Brown 265 HIGH BOY’S GAME Barry Motor 342.5 Alex Newman 258 Dana Wessel 193 ing Highland Community College Shot: Ridge View’s Garret Lamp puts up a jump shot on Carroll Kue- O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will Horn Physicians 338.5 Kevin Christie 250 Tyler Euchner 160 (HCC). United Bank of Iowa 320 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Austin Petersen 156 mper’s Matt Dentlinger during the district tournament fi nal in Den- continue to play each other in GOMACO 316.5 Charlie Luke 681 HIGH BOY’S SERIES Freshman Cheyenne Wilcke of ison Feb. 16. Kuemper won the game 69-52. Kuemper advanced to non-district football for the next Bye 132 RJ Brown 669 Dana Wessel 532 Battle Creek hit a solo home run in HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kevin Christie 668 Tyler Euchner 389 state with a 56-46 win over Treynor in a substate contest Saturday. two seasons. The match-up is DMACC’s 17-0 win over CCC. Laura Stevens 201 HIGH TEAM GAME Ethan Reitz 380 (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) part of the 2016 and 2017 foot- Jan Freese 178 Rupp Tire 1020 HIGH GIRL’S GAME Ronda Martin 170 Christie Real Estate 996 Savannah Wych 187 ball season schedule released by HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Sunset Upholstery 983 Caitlyn Redenius 129 The Iowa High School Athletic Laura Stevens 544 HIGH TEAM SERIES Aurora Anderson 120 Ronda Martin 495 Rupp Tire 2890 HIGH GIRL’S SERIES Association Friday. Zolene Streck 464 Christie Real Estate 2844 Savannah Wych 423 O-A/BC-IG will play Ridge HIGH TEAM GAME Schau Towing 2721 Caitlyn Redenius 337 View in Holstein on Friday, Sept. First State Bank 639 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Chelsea Redenius 314 Falcon bowlers Horn Physicians 576 Ida Bowl 371 HIGH TEAM GAME 2, 2016. On Sept. 1, 2017, Ridge United Bank of Iowa 535 Da Ham Bones 342 Vinyl Expressions 391 View will travel to Ida Grove to HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 334 Subway 351 First State Bank 1646 RP Pork 302 Ida Bowl 343 earn awards play the Falcons. Horn Physicians 1538 Goettsch Farms 297.5 HIGH TEAM SERIES The complete O-A/BC-IG 2016 Barry Motor 1519 Red Power 243.5 Vinyl Expressions 1106 Four O-A/BC-IG High School THURSDAY NIGHT HIGH MEN’S GAME Subway 1006 schedule (*indicates non-district WOMEN’S LEAGUE Doug Dublinske 257 Ida Bowl 926 bowlers recently earned honors game) is Aug. 26 Westwood*; Farmers Coop 318 Aaron Hoffman 237 BANTAM LEAGUE from the Iowa Bowling Coaches Sept. 2 at Ridge View*; Sept. 9 Rod’s Fertilizer 307.5 Ryan Goettsch 232 North Star CCU 244.5 United Bank of Iowa 291 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Tief’s Transfer 216.5 Association. I-K-M-Manning; Sept. 16 at Tri- Kin Pins 260 Aaron Hoffman 697 Rupp Tire Shop 204 Senior Blake Netherton was Center (Neola); Sept. 23 Logan- Hanson Auto 248 Tristin Hayden 643 First State Bank 141 Hemer’s Plumbing 231.5 Doug Dublinske 616 Good Samaritan 106 named second team all-state in Magnolia; Sept. 30 Missouri Val- HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGH WOMEN’S GAME HIGH BOY’S GAME class 1A and irst team all-district. ley; Oct. 7 at AHSTW (Avoca); Danielle Nelson 254 Dawn Paulsen 205 Jacob Redenius 130 His per game average was 189.6 Tracy Johnson 235 Wylene Wessel 199 Landon Treiber 118 Oct. 14 Guthrie Center-Adair- Trisha Hoffman 202 Amanda Otto 166 Ben Hofmeister 114 pins. Casey and Oct. 21 at Treynor. HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES HIGH BOY’S SERIES Sophomore Cole Rhea and se- The complete Ridge View 2016 Tracy Johnson 608 Dawn Paulsen 554 Jacob Redenius 347 Danielle Nelson 597 Nicole Mahlberg 424 Ben Hofmeister 312 nior Kaci Phillips both earned schedule (*indicates non-district Trisha Hoffman 536 Amanda Otto 423 Evan Jordan 307 honorable mention all district. game) is Aug. 26 at Alta-Aurelia*; HIGH TEAM GAME HIGH TEAM GAME HIGH GIRL’S GAME Kin Pins 709 Ida Bowl 1147 Hayley Anderson 104 Senior Erin Fineran was the re- Sept. 2 O-A/BC-IG*; Sept. 9 at Farmers Coop 660 Da Ham Bones 1051 Julia Stephen 96 cipient of the class 1A girls’ service North Union (Armstrong); Sept. Hemer’s Plumbing 606 Byron Originals 1046 HIGH GIRL’S SERIES award. Each coach in the district HIGH TEAM SERIES HIGH TEAM SERIES Julia Stephen 267 16 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn; Kin Pins 1964 Ida Bowl 3281 Hayley Anderson 262 State swimmers: Three swimmers from Ida Grove, who swim with (Iowa 1A Western District) was Sept. 23 at Fort Dodge St. Ed- Hanson Auto 1734 Byron Originals 3010 HIGH TEAM GAME encouraged to nominate a bowler mond; Sept. 30 at Sioux Central; Hemer’s Plumbing 1729 Da Ham Bones 2823 North Star CCU 774 the Denison Stingrays swim team, qualifi ed for the Greater Iowa CLASSIC LEAGUE North Star CCU 766 who has contributed service to Oct. 7 Bishop Garrigan (Algona); JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Swim League State Swim Meet in Grinnell this Saturday. Competing Christie Real Estate 173.5 North Star CCU 719 their school and/or community. Oct. 14 at Marcus-Meriden-Cleg- Sunset Upholstery 156 Subway 229 HIGH TEAM SERIES in the state meet are, from left, Ellie McCormick, Joie Matthies and Schau Towing 141 Willow Dale W.V. 170 North Star CCU 2259 O-A/BC-IG coach Roger Christens- horn/Remsen-Union; Oct. 21 Rupp Tire 124 Ida Bowl 163 Tief’s Transfer 1842 Kadon Miller. (Photo submitted) en nominated Fineran. South O’Brien (Paullina). Community Bank 119 Johnson Propane 154 First State Bank 1703 Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 2, 2016 9
Extension off ers program for swine producers Interested in learning more and Outreach will offer a meeting Cherokee. about the Food and Drug Adminis- on the new guidelines and what There is no charge, but prereg- tration’s Veterinary Feed Directive they mean for producers, veteri- ister by March 3. Contact swine and associated guidelines? The narians and feed mills March 4 at program specialist Dave Stender Iowa Pork Industry Center and 10 a.m. at the Cherokee County by email at [email protected] Iowa State University Extension Extension and Outreach of ice in or phone at 712-225-6196. The Alternative
by Fritz Groszkruger Obamas and Castros are, we need A commercial and moral barrier Cuba to consider the people who must for war. As Frederic Bastiat said, Barack Obama plans a trip to live with all this grandstanding “When goods don’t cross borders, Cuba March 21 and 22. Being in and macho nonsense. National armies will.” conservative circles more than sovereignty is a hot topic right One thing we need to recognize liberal ones, I’m constantly bom- now, but only if it is our sover- is what a border is. While it is un- barded with anti-Obama mes- eignty. People like Cruz and Rubio fortunate there are cruel dictators sages, as if there is some sort of seem to believe our noses belong in the world, we must, as a nation, sudden shift brought about by his everywhere but here. If their en- deal with the established order of presidency. I’m heartened by the thusiasm for capitalism were gen- foreign nations and let the locals outrage at his socialistic policies uine, they would introduce bills change local politics themselves. and rhetoric but saddened that in the Senate extricating us from This is not to say Cruz and Rubio we’ve come this far before the out- our own socialist programs and can’t buy a boat and help with the rage became fashionable. allow Cuba’s lawed system to fail new Cuban revolution, just so they Socialized medicine, called without our help. Our attempts to do it without lying a lag that in- Medicare and Medicaid, has made install our own values and politics volves the United States. Their up half of our country’s healthcare in other nations have only led to ability to pay will determine the expenditures since 1965. That bloody demonstrations of our own feasibility of the project instead of lack of competition obviously co- hypocrisy. But our past example of some lobbying effort for the con- incides with the rise in medical prosperity through freedom has iscation of someone else’s money. costs but there was little rebuke changed much of the world. As an executive, Obama’s role in of George Bush’s Medicare Part D The issue of our relations with government doesn’t allow him to escalation. Cuba should boil down to trade. travel all over visiting with other Now Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz Our government should be totally heads of state. By doing this he are showing outrage at Obama’s absent in the realm of world trade. legitimizes government’s intru- cozying up to the Castros. They The Cuba issue and the Trans Pa- sion in our private business and haven’t forgotten the brutal revo- ci ic Partnership make this a great enables the cronyism that pro- Fish ladder: South Dakota State University undergraduate student David Ahrens (standing) assists lution that Fidel waged against dic- time to review the bene its of gressives mistakenly call capital- graduate student John Lorenzen of Holstein as they install a fish ladder on a culvert along Clip Up tator, Fulgencio Batista. Batista’s trade. ism. So on that front, Cruz and Creek northeast of Renner, S.D. These ladders allow small-bodied fi sh, such as minnows, to swim up- cronies in Florida have done well Best use of labor, infrastructure, Rubio are correct. But they miss stream and increase the connectivity of its habitat. (Photo submitted) for themselves and are big donors and machinery as it suits local the point entirely and become just to politicians who claim U.S. pres- conditions. like their Democratic adversaries, sure will hasten the collapse of Increased chance of invention complaining about how govern- Cuba’s economy and they will rise as competition directs resources ment is used, rather than whether Lorenzen helps design fish ladders again as a capitalistic society like to their best use. it should be used at all. we once were. It’s 50 years and Moral and intellectual gains Any opinions on this column are counting so far. The Cuban people grow organically through contact welcome at 4selfgovernment@ that reconnect stream habitat not only suffer under communism, and necessity. gmail.com or through a letter to they suffer from U.S. sanctions. Common interests develop un- the editor. The blog is updated al- Editor’s note: The following ar- pointed out. Rather than continuing the po- derstanding of people unlike our- most daily at www.alternativeby- ticle and picture were submitted by A maximum of nearly 740 small litical blabber of how awful the selves. fritz.com. Try it. You’ll like it. South Dakota State University Col- ish accessed the ladders in a single lege of Agriculture and Biological day, according to Lorenzen. Nearly Sciences. 50 brook trout also used the lad- th Managing ish populations ders. 28 Annual Ida County Pheasants Forever Banquet means preserving the connected- The highest usage occurred ness of their habitat—and that’s among carmine shiners, with Ida County’s Biggest & Best Event of the Year! what South Dakota State University Lorenzen recording 609 passing natural resource management re- through the ladders in the north- searchers are doing. western South Dakota (the Black eastern corner of the state on the Saturday, March 19 Associate professor Katie Ber- Hills, in particular). Bois De Sioux River. Listed as a spe- trand, associate professor Brian The Black Hills National Forest is cies of greatest conservation need, Skate Palace, Ida Grove Graeb and graduate student John one of the most densely roaded na- carmine shiners are rare in eastern Lorenzen have designed and tested tional forests in the country, accord- South Dakota, which is on the west- Toast & Boast - 5:00 to 7:00 pm a device to help small ish overcome ing to South Dakota Department of ern-most part of their range, ac- the challenges of moving upstream Game, Fish and Parks isheries biol- cording to the South Dakota Game, Dinner - 5:30 to 7:30 pm at your leisuree through culverts when water lev- ogist Jake Davis. Fragmentation of Fish and Parks website. Raffles - 7:15 pm Auction - 8:00 pm els are low. The patent-pending habit for native as well as sport ish “The ability to move at certain ish ladder will help minimize the is a concern for wildlife managers. times of year and have speci ic Special Pre-Banquet Raffle Getaway impact that roadways have on ish The ladders were deployed in habitat available impacts the ba- habitat. Lorenzen is the son of Ray culverts that ranged from two to 12 sic biology of these ish,” Davis or Guns Raffle 2016 and Sue Lorenzen of Holstein. feet in diameter with the drop-off pointed out. “The ability to pass “The ladder works for nearly all distance from the culvert lip to the through culverts would improve – GRAND PRIZE – Palace Resorts, Cancun, Mexico small-bodied ish,” Bertrand said. stream averaging 17 inches. Lad- isheries management by increas- (inc. 4 people, 7 days, airfare, lodging, on-property inclusive beverages & meals) The researchers ield-tested the ders remained in place for ive days, ing the amount of habitat available or $5,000 CASH (Sponsored in part by GOMACO Corporation) ladders in eastern South Dakota with the researchers collecting ish to them.” #2: Remington 1187 Sportsman 12 ga. #3: Mossberg Silver Reserve 20 ga and the Black Hills last summer from a funnel trap just above the Davis envisions state wildlife #4: Henry Golden Boy .22LR #5: Savage 93 R17 BU .17hmr #6: Ruger 10/22 Mannlicher 22LR through a $112,086 state wildlife ladder each day. agencies cooperating with other For every 100 tickets sold over 600 tickets, another gun will be added to the prize list. grant from the South Dakota De- Statewide, 23 species of small federal and nongovernment agen- This will keep your chances at 1 in 100 to win! Ida County’s Chapter goal is to “SELL 1,000 TICKETS” partment of Game, Fish and Parks, ish passed through the ladders. cies to prioritize locations that with partial funding through the The mean passage rate for lad- would bene it certain species on RAFFLE TICKETS: $20 each or 3 for $50 Drawing Date: March 19 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The ders in eastern South Dakota was speci ic watersheds. Tickets available from Ida County Pheasants Forever Board Members ish ladder project was also sup- more than 28 ish per day, while “It could make the complete wa- ported by U.S. Department of Ag- West River, it was 1.22 ish per day. tershed available to all the ish spe- Available NOW from any board member. Board members: Josh & Paige Alesch, Sam Bennett, riculture Hatch funds through the Mountainous, coldwater streams, cies in it,” Davis said. As Bertrand Kent Dittmer, Jesse Bremer, Grant Else, Mason Fleenor, Jody Fraser, Gaylen Freese, Harold Freese, Adam Hemer, Agricultural Experiment Station. such as those in the Black Hills, pointed out, “It’s about reconnect- Eric Hemer, Jerry Jensen, Marc Lansink, Josh Lansink, Paul Larson, Craig Loehr, Lorne Miller, Jonathan Mumm, The culverts that allow water to tend to have fewer ish, Lorenzen ing populations.” Grant Patera, Jim Redenius, Rex Reisdorph, Randy Rohlk, Ben Schoen, Clint Schug, Levi Schug, Steve Schug, low under roadways can become Nancy Schug, Chad Sharkey, Dan Skirvin, Kyle Sloss, Adam Swanger, Curt Vogt, Brian Wolterman obstacles for small ish, according to Bertrand. Special Auction Items “When the water gets to the back The city of Ida Grove is currently side of the culvert, it falls off and • HOWA 308 - PF Edition • Mathew’s MXB 360 Crossbow • M&G Gun Club Shooter’s Day scours out a pool on the down- accepting lifeguard and pool • Henry Tribute Rifles- • Murray Jewelers Handbag • Shoreland’r Trailer, Donated stream side,” she explained. The American Farmer, Military, & Jewelry Raffle by Midwest Industries distance from the lip of the culvert manager applications for the Firefighter & Trucker Editions • Outdoorsman Hunting • Ida Co. PF Redneck Limo Pkg. to the pool below can be anywhere • Beretta Neos Pistol - PF Edition Preserve, Webb, IA • Frigidaire All-Refrigerator from a few inches to several feet. • Kimber Solo Pistol - PF Edition • Lake Panorama Golf Outing Stocked with Meat & Beverages When water levels drop during the 2016 outdoor pool season. summer months, moving upstream Applications may be picked Door Prizes becomes impossible for small-bod- up at City Hall, 403 Third ied ish, such as minnows, darters St., and must be returned Sponsors’ Door Prizes Over 5 Year Over 10 Year and madtoms. Sponsor Door Prize Sponsor Door Prize “They don’t have the physiologi- by March 21. The city of • Remington 1187 cal ability or strength to jump up Ida Grove is an EOE. If • Henry .17hmr • Stoeger Condor • Browning BPS that waterfall,” she said. “You’ve put you have questions, please • Stoeger Condor a wall in their path and fragmented contact Chelsea at the Rec their habitat.” Bertrand estimated Center – 712.364.3716. Over 20 Year Over 25 Year Members’ Door Prizes that these ish move one to two Sponsor Door Prize Sponsor Door Prize • Mossberg Silver Reserve miles within a few days. • Henry .22 American Beauty • Henry Big Boy • Henry Lever Action .22 During the design phase, the re- • Stoeger Condor searchers tested the ladder in the lab with 20 small ish species. Only Ladies’ Door Prizes Tailfeathers’ Door Prizes those species that tended to sit on • Necklace & Earring Set • 870 Remington 20 ga. the bottom of the stream pool had dif iculty using the ladders. • $200 Murray Jewelers • $100 Scheel’s Gift Card Last summer, Lorenzen installed Gift Card • $50 Cash the ish ladder at 19 sites—nine • Ladies’ Ring in eastern South Dakota and 10 in 10 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Ida County Courier New life support training targets improved patient outcomes
St. Anthony Regional Hospital in as three months after the initial back re lects the rate and amount Carroll became the irst hospital training,” Karen Timm, VP of pa- of air the patient is receiving, along in the state of Iowa to implement tient services said. “With the RQI with the force of ventilation. the American Heart Association’s training method, our staff com- “The manikins were designed to (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Im- pletes the short skills sessions on be as life-like as possible so they provement (RQI) Program. This a quarterly basis, which ensures give the same amount of resistance program is a groundbreaking ap- their skills don’t decline.” to chest compressions on a human proach to maintaining high qual- RQI uses a combination of online body,” Katie Towers, RN, director ity CPR and improving patient learning modules, realistic eSimu- of education services said. “RQI is outcomes. St. Anthony employees lation patient cases and a mobile an invaluable tool for measuring are participating in this state-of- skills simulation station to help skills. Each RQI participant com- the-art training, which is designed caregivers stay up-to-date in both pletes a different skill every 90 to help caregivers maintain and basic and advanced life support. days and gains instant feedback develop their lifesaving skills. The stations are equipped with through audio and visual coaching. According to the American Heart adult and infant manikins and a This helps the student maintain Association, less than one in ive tablet computer that connects to muscle memory in skill perfor- patients who experience cardiac the training material. The ease of mance and is a fun, engaging exer- arrest in the hospital survive. The access with the mobile simulators cise where students can recognize 2013 AHA consensus statement, allows staff to complete quarterly their own improvement.” Strategies for Improving Survival CPR skills and maintain compe- In addition to better patient out- After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in tency in lifesaving skills. comes, the hospital also projects a the United States: 2013 Consensus St. Anthony has two rolling man- signi icant cost savings due to less Recommendations, highlights sub- ikin workstations, allowing ease classroom instruction and training stantial evidence that basic and of access and regular rotation to costs. advanced life support skills de- various locations throughout the “We are excited to be the irst cline rapidly after initial CPR train- hospital. hospital in Iowa to fully imple- ing and skill performance should When performing CPR on the ment this new program. We are Quiz bowl: The O-A/BC-IG High School quiz bowl team competed on Feb. 20. The team beat Le Mars in be assessed during the two-year RQI mobile station, the employee continually looking for opportuni- first round action. That match was recorded and will air on KCAU March 13 at 10:30 a.m. Following that certi ication with reinforcement receives immediate audio and vi- ties to enhance patient care out- victory, the team played Emmetsburg. Although that match was not successful, that match was also provided as needed. The American sual feedback as well as a report comes,” Timm said. “This innova- recorded and will be televised on April 17 on KCAU at 10:30 a.m. Team members include, front from left: Heart Association has designed card, which re lects the quality of tive approach to improve patient Amelia Masters, Nathan Masters, Gable Sohm and Lindsey Kruse. In back, coach Janet Christensen, Trey the RQI Program to ill this train- compressions and ventilations. outcomes is exactly what St. An- ing gap and help hospitals main- The feedback shows the employee thony strives for. Simulation is the Rohlk and Alexia Thomas. (Photo submitted) tain competency through quality whether compressions are at the future of continuing education and improvement. correct depth and rate, and if the helps St. Anthony to continue our “Research shows that life sup- chest recoils appropriately. While mission of improving the health of port skills can deteriorate as early providing ventilations, the feed- people in our community.” Healthy travel precautions
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Ida County Courier & Reminder 712.364.3131 Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 2, 2016 11 Obituaries Horn Memorial Hospital emergency services play To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) important role in community within hours of receiving it at our of ice. Horn Memorial Hospital has tasks in an efficient manner. been offering emergency services This team approach allows Robert “Bob” Diimig Della Jean Mau to the community for the past 50 several steps to be completed Oct. 11, 1925 – Feb. 20, 2016 Oct. 19, 1942 – Feb. 20, 2016 years. The variation of services simultaneously, and ultimately DANBURY – Services for Robert to crops through harvest, raising ODEBOLT – Services for Della Jean Della loved being a homemaker and have changed over the years, but has made the difference in con- L. “Bob” Diimig, 90, of Danbury and caring for all the livestock, Mau, 73, of Odebolt were Feb. 25, caring for her family. the focus remains constant, and sistently meeting the goal of ECG were Feb. 24, 2016, at St. Mary’s and, especially, maintaining farm 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church She loved to bake and decorate that focus is the patient. completion within 10 minutes of Catholic equipment. in Odebolt. cakes for all the family celebrations The accessibility of having a the patient’s arrival. Church in Though he managed his farm The Rev. and work on beautiful crafts that physician available 24/seven The Horn Quality staff stated, Danbury with John Deere and Massey David Lyons she shared with family and friends. with highly trained support staff “Time is of the essence for car- with the Rev. Ferguson implements, Bob loved of iciated. But, what gave her the most joy was in the community is invaluable. diac patients and improving our Dan Greving to restore any brand on which Burial was in spoiling her grandchildren and great- Horn Memorial is certified as a ECG time is a definite benefit. The of iciating. he could get his hands. These the Odebolt grandchildren. level IV Trauma Center, which sooner a patient can be identified Concelebrants ranged from antique tractors, Cemetery Survivors include her husband, means that their role is to pro- as having a cardiac event, the were the Rev. pedal tractors, toy tractors and under Eugene Mau of Odebolt; a daughter, vide evaluation, stabilization sooner necessary treatment can Richard Ball everything in between, a craft direction Darla Lawson and husband, Roger, and diagnostic services prior to be provided. The improvement and Deacon in which he became very skilled of Farber & of Missouri Valley; and a son, Patrick either admitting or transferring on this quality measure would Ray Rosburg. and knowledgeable. Bob also sold Otteman Funeral Home. Mau and wife, Tamara, of Odebolt. patients to a higher-level trauma not have been possible without Burial was in Danbury Catholic Crows Seed Corn for many years. She died Feb. 20 at Mercy Medical Also surviving are 12 grandchildren; center. the teamwork we have at Horn Cemetery with military graveside Above all, Bob and Teresa Center in Sioux City. 21 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Horn staff takes this role seri- Memorial. Bringing together key honors by American Legion loved their grandkids and great- Della was born Oct. 19, 1942, to Dorothy Sweeden of Arthur and ously by maintaining their trauma personnel from each department Carlson-Frum Post #336 in grandkids. Every year, the week Clifford Albert and Henrietta “Etta” Lois Grote and husband, Leo, of Wall training, and constantly evaluat- to break down the process and Danbury. Armstrong Funeral before school started, they would Josephine (Miller) Albrecht at their Lake; a brother, Cliffton Albrecht and ing areas for improvement. Once gathering input from frontline Home in Danbury was in charge of invite all grandkids who could, to home in Odebolt. She was baptized wife, Carolyn, of Spencer; numerous such area that was a recent focus professionals is what brought us arrangements. stay with them on the farm for that and con irmed at Trinity Lutheran nieces and nephews; extended family was the “door to ECG time.” to a successful outcome.” Amy Pautsch was accompanist. great end-of-summer fun time, Church, where she remained a life- members; and many friends. The door to ECG time was iden- Joe Nicholson, had first-hand Laura Pautsch was vocalist and with Grandpa and Grandma. As time member. She attended school Della was preceded in death by her tified as an opportunity for im- experience of this process when cantor. Pallbearers were Juston the grandkids grew older, they still through eighth grade at Odebolt. parents; her daughter, Marnie Marie provement to more consistently he presented to the ED at Horn Shever, Kenneth Shever, Terry loved to go to the farm and help On Aug. 5, 1961, Della married Mau; a sister, Lola Marron; a brother, meet the quality measure of ob- Memorial Hospital in July of last Diimig, Andy Bainbridge, Dustin Grandpa. the love of her life, Eugene Mau. Raymond Albrecht; a niece, Billie Jo taining an electrocardiogram year. Nicholson commented, Schlenger, Patrick Anderson and Though help was offered, Bob This union was blessed with three Sweeden; and a grandson, Michael (ECG) within 10 minutes of the “The emergency staff took fast Leon Venteicher. was still able to shingle his house children: Darla, Patrick and Marnie. Dunlop. patient presenting to the emer- and sound measures; their ac- Honorary pallbearers were all by himself at 75, carrying the gency department (ED). An ECG tions saved my life that day.” is something Horn does on every Luckily for Nicholson, Horn Ashley Schlenger , Tonya shingles to the roof. When time Verona L. Steuk Bainbridge, Kelly Shever, Tami allowed, Bob enjoyed playing patient who presents with chest Memorial Hospital was there to Shever, Mandy Diimig, Krayton cards, especially pinochle. IDA GROVE – Services for Verona Wednesday, March 2, at pain or symptoms related to a diagnose and stabilize him in the Shever, Konnor Shever, Karlee Teresa died April 21, 2012. L. Steuk, 94, of Ida Grove will be at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral heart attack. emergency department before Shever, Ethan Shever, Addison Left to embrace their love for 10 a.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016, Home in Ida Grove. Christensen- After strategically evaluating transferring him to the city for Shever, Tyler Diimig, Landyn Bob include his four children: at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Van Houten Funeral Home the current process, the team more specialized care. Diimig, Jasmine Diimig, Justice Gary Diimig, living on the farm at Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido in Ida Grove is in charge of implemented a “Cardiac Alert” He further stated, “I thought Diimig, Ember Schlenger, Ayden Danbury, Pat Shever and husband, will of iciate. Burial will be in the arrangements. overhead page that is heard my life was over at the age of Schlenger, Tinley Schlenger, Leytin Brian, of Battle Creek, Jim Diimig Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove. She died Feb. 27 at Horn throughout the hospital. The Car- 40, but upon completing cardiac Schlenger, Natalia Sergio and and America Soto of Ida Grove, Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove. diac Alert page brings together rehab, I know my life has many Paulina Amparo. and Linda Johnson and husband, key staff from the laboratory, great years to come, and I owe it Robert died Feb. 20 at Willow Johnnie, of Cushing. radiology and medical/surgical/ to the ED and cardiac rehab staff Dale Wellness Village in Battle Also surviving are ive grandkids: pediatric unit to perform specific at Horn Memorial Hospital.” Creek. Kenneth (Kelly) Shever of Pierson, ISU Theatre announces Robert Louis Diimig was born Juston (Tami) Shever of Battle Oct. 11, 1925, on the family farm, Creek, Ashley (Dustin) Schlenger of inaugural freshman scholarships A Thought to Ponder one of 12 children of Joseph and Cushing, Tonya (Andy) Bainbridge “Hope makes today possible and tomorrow Gertrude (Smith) Diimig. He irst of Anthon and Terry (Mandy) Iowa State University Theatre is cess, candidates will be contacted attractive, or at least less threatening. Hope attended Gar ield #4 Country Diimig of Battle Creek. for the irst time accepting appli- to schedule an audition/interview makes death bearable . . . hope is the mainstay School near the home place. He Additional survivors include cations for freshman scholarships. time. of our energy. We go forward because we hope.” graduated from Danbury Public 17 great-grandkids; America’s The dollar amount of scholarships Scholarship auditions and in- (Arthur Jones) School in 1944 and served his three children: Natalia, Sergio and awarded will total $14,000, includ- terviews will be held on Saturday, “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so country in the U.S. Air Force. Paulina; one brother, Paul Diimig ing two $2,000 scholarships. The March 19 at Fisher Theater on the disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I On Nov. 21, 1950, Bob married of Chicago, Ill.; many nieces and scholarships are available through Iowa State University Campus in will yet praise him, my savior and my God.” Teresa Ann Jacoby, daughter of nephews; and extended family the generosity of Frank Ferguson, Ames. Actors will present a three- (Psalm 42:5) Henry and Catherine (Flammang) members. an Iowa State University alum. minute audition consisting of two Jacoby, at St. Mary’s Catholic Along with his beloved wife, Any student with a 3.0 high contrasting monologues. Design/ Watch In Search of the Lord’s Way on KTPH, Sioux City, Church in Mapleton. They moved Teresa, Bob was preceded in death school G.P.A. who has been admit- technical students will present a 7:30 a.m., and KCWI, Des Moines, 7:30 a.m. on Sundays. to the Diimig family farm, a by his parents; ive sisters: Loretta ted and accepted to Iowa State Uni- portfolio of their work, including a Presented by the Sac City Church of Christ located at Century Farm that has now been C. Hanson and husband, Raymond, versity, majoring in performing arts 10-minute presentation. 15th & Audubon Streets, Sunday Bible Study: 9:00 a.m.; Workship: in the Diimig family for 136 years. Marie Diimig, Wilma Diimig, Sally with an emphasis in either acting/ The audition/interview day will 10:00 a.m. There, Bob and Teresa lovingly Dinges and husband, Paul, and directing or theatrical design and also include an interview with the raised four children. Frances VanWaart and husband, technology is eligible. theatre faculty scholarship com- He was a devoted Catholic and Hans; and ive brothers: Al Diimig Applicants will need to complete mittee, an informal discussion with member of St. Mary’s Catholic and wife, Fern, Raymond Diimig, a scholarship application form, ISU Theatre students, and include a Church in Danbury, as well as Larry Diimig and wife, Esther, Leo which can be found at http://ti- tour of the Fisher Theater facilities. SHOP Knights of Columbus. His work was Diimig and Vince Diimig. nyurl.com/h69zfum and e-mail a Questions can be addressed to farming, a career he truly loved. The family is receiving resume and two letters of reference Associate Professor of Theatre Bob appreciated all aspects of the condolences on line at www. to [email protected]. Upon Brad Dell at [email protected] Ida Grove! farm, from planting and tending armstrongfuneral.com. completing the application pro- or by calling 515-294-0184. Church Directory ~ Battle Creek ~ FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Kevin Freese Rev. Randy Cormeny Rev. Randy Cormeny, Interim 600 3RD ST. - 712-365-4938 602 5TH ST. - 712-365-4477 STORY AVE. - 712-365-4328 Please notify our off ice if your Sunday service times change. Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 10:25 a.m. Sunday school Call 712-364-3131 10:30 a.m. fellowship 8:30 a.m. education hour 11 a.m. worship The deadline is noon Thursday prior to Wednesday publication. 10:40 a.m. Sunday school ~ Ida Grove ~ ~ Galva ~
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SILVER CREEK ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Father Richard Ball Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors Pastor Kristin Boysen Paul Egger, Pastor 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 300 CRAWFORD ST. - 712-282-4361 Pastor Kristin Boysen 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday Sunday Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. worship – 10:30 a.m. worship 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 – 9 a.m. Bible class Sunday Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship – 9 a.m. worship 10 a.m. worship
FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand Richard Salcido, Pastor ~ Holstein ~ 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Saturday – 6 p.m. worship ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN UNITED METHODIST CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship Curtis Benson, Pastor Dori Collogan, Pastor FREE CHURCH 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Pastor Tyler Parson 10:30 a.m. worship Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship Sunday – 9 a.m. worship LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship COMMUNITY CENTER Chad Lierman, Pastor 9:30 a.m. coff ee hour 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR. 10:30 a.m. worship 712-368-6139 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 ~ Arthur ~ FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Chris Schroder, Pastor Sunday of the month & adult Bible study 10:30 a.m. worship EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship Glen Lozier, Pastor – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH HIGHWAY 175 & M31 - 712-367-2472 OUR LADY OF GOOD 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion Shari O’Bannon, CLP Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school; COUNSEL CATHOLIC 4TH & MAIN - 712-364-3829 10:30 a.m. worship; 6 p.m. prayer meeting Father Richard Ball Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school Wednesday – 6:30 p.m. AWANA/Jr.-Sr. High youth 513 MUELLER ST. - 12-368-4755 10:30 a.m. worship & then fellowship coff ee Bible study/prayer Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass
Christensen- IDA GROVE Ida Grove, Food Pride Van Houten Battle FRESH MARKET & DELI Funeral Homes Creek, Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Danbury, Every Day Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 Member Odebolt Morningside FDIC “caring for families of this 712-364-3365 Healthcare Community & Ida Grove Ida Grove, Arthur, Carroll, Charter Oak, Ida Grove area since 1908” PLUS+ “Where caring is the biggest Insurance For Every Need Manufacturer of Churdan, Denison, Fort Dodge, Glidden, Mapleton Member FDIC 712-364-3174 part of care giving” Harlan, Kiron, Lake City, Lohrville, Odebolt, 712-364-3311 Joshua & Christie ShoreLand’r & ShoreStation Rockwell City, Schleswig, Storm Lake Ida Grove, Iowa 712-364-2774 Van Houten Ida Grove 12 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Ida County Courier Help preserve the HAY SALE Iowa State Fairgrounds Sat., Mar. 5, Sat., Mar 19
There are thousands of things Form 1040. It’s easy to check & Sat., April2•10am to love about the Iowa State Fair. off one dollar or more to help From funnel cakes, ferris wheels, preserve the historic Iowa State Quimby Ag Center • Hwy 31, Quimby, IA food on a stick, to premier live- Fairgrounds. Your gift is either (Next to Simonsen Mfg) stock events, expansive art ex- deducted from your refund or hibits and the country’s largest added to the amount due. Contri- Auctioneer: Robert Wright; Wright Auctions state fair food department, the butions to the Corndog Checkoff Iowa State Fair has something to are fully tax-deductible. 712-229-0401-leave message offer everyone. This year, Iowans “Participating in the Corndog Terms: Cash or good check. Photo ID required to obtain bid can express their love for the fair Checkoff is an easy way Iowans number. Hay must be paid for and removed the day of sale. by making a donation on their can show their support for the We do not have a way to load or unload big bales. Iowa Tax Return to support the Iowa State Fair. Dollars raised Blue Ribbon Foundation’s efforts through the Corndog Check- to renovate and preserve the off are an important part of the Read the Ida County Courier Iowa State Fairgrounds. preservation of this great institu- The Corndog Checkoff is a tion for future generations,” said with a fresh cup of coffee simple way to support your Iowa Peter Cownie, Iowa State Fair State Fair. Every dollar donated Blue Ribbon Foundation execu- to the Checkoff is directly allo- tive director. Small Ads Work! PUBLIC NOTICE You’re reading one! cated to capital improvements. The Iowa State Fair Blue Rib- THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT The Corndog Checkoff has raised bon Foundation is a nonprofit Ida County IDA COUNTY Courier & Reminder IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF more than $1.9 million and has 501(c)3 organization. Since its ROBERT L. DIIMIG, DECEASED supplemented renovation proj- inception in 1993, the Founda- 712.364.3131 Probate No. ESPR009197 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, ects, including the Youth Inn and tion has generated more than OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND the new Ruan Plaza. In addition, $115 million for renovations and NOTICE TO CREDITORS funds generated by the Checkoff improvements to the Iowa State Place an ad in the To All Persons Interested in the Estate of
NOW HIRING: Commercial & residential COLLECTIBLES-ANTIQUES-GUNS-FARM roofers. Must be 18 to ap- Robert L. Diimig, Deceased, who died on or ply. Pre-employment drug EQUIPMENT OFFERED AT PUBLIC AUCTION screening required. We are Specialof Week AUCTION HELD LUNCH ON the an equal opportunity em- -9LMJ<9Q -=HL=E:=J c 9E ployer. Apply at 200 2nd St., RAIN OR SHINE!!! &G;9L=< 9L L@ -L c #<9 !JGN= GROUNDS Ida Grove, IA 51445. Ph: DIRECTIONS: From Ida Grove take Hwy 175 East 4 Miles then South on Orchard Avenue 2.7 Miles (Corner of 280th & Orchard) Check us out 712-364-2200. 50-1t/crgs Auctioneers Note: We will be selling the Dean Miles inventory beginning at 11:00 am followed by the consigned estate have helped improve the camp- Fairgrounds. For more informa- NOTICE: furniture. This furniture is some of the nicer antique and collectibles we have sold in a long time, in good condition. Before you send your old about February 20, 2016: gold away to someone you TRACTORS don’t know, bring it into Mur- 2008 825 Foton Diesel Tractor S.N. T66003002, 82 HP, wide-front, front wheel assist, 540/1000 PTO, ray Jewelers, your home- quick coupler, 16.9 x 34 rear tires, 11.2 x 24 front tires, dual hydraulics, 254 hrs. (purchased new by Dean), town jeweler in Ida Grove for rear wheel wts., Koyker 310 loader w/7’ bucket, loader has joystick. 2008 CHRYSLER ASPEN LIMITED AWD JD H Tractor Gas, narrow front, 9.5 x 32 tires, w/continental belly mower Green Saver over 66 years. Ph. 712-364- SKID LOADER: Heated Leather Interior, Sunroof, Remote Start 542B Bobcat Skid Loader, reconditioned, hydraulics, 25HP, 43” bucket, Good Condition Reverse Sensors, Power Liftgate, Power Memory Seat 2822. 17-tfc/crgs FARM EQUIPMENT: International 80 3pt Snowblower, 500 Gal diesel barrel w/electric pump, 300 Gal gas barrel, 500 Gal diesel tank w/12V motor, 300 Gal plastic barrel, Winco 25,000 Watt generator w/welder & Third Row, Local Trade, 85,000 miles WE’RE OPEN AGAIN: supplies, 8’ x 12’ steel barge box w/Midwest hoist, J&M gear, Running gear, Woodflare box w/steel wheels, Was $17,950 Two Peaz in a Pod/Alley 3 pt hog mover, Pickup box trailer, 7’ Bushhog, Bale spear, Westendorf loader, 9’ bin auger w/orbit motor, You are hereby notifi ed that on February Brodie Veit Antiques in Odebolt, 222 Briggs & Stratten transfer pump, Pallet forks 3 pt, 15.5 x 38” tractor chains, Reddy 110,000 BTU heater, South Main St. (in the al- Westendorf JD hubs, Front end pedestal for JD 4020, Ford tractor drawbar, Wood ladders, Windmill lad- ONLINE at grounds, parking areas, side- tion on the Corndog Checkoff, st ders, 28’ Aluminum ext ladder, Come alongs, Gear puller, Clamps, Hitch pins, Clevis, Tire irons, Cement tools, Rivet machine, 2-Moisture SALE $ ley), Odebolt. Open 1 & 3rd weekend of every month. testers, 12 V treble light, Chain tighteners, Fence stretcher, SMV signs, Log chains, Electrical wiring, 16 ft. Hay rack 16,250p Friday, 10-5. Saturday, 10- Hyd jacks, Truck jacks, JD cylinder, Roller chain, Hyd hose & fittings, Electric fence posts & wire, Manhole lids, 14-16’ Cattle panels, Large PRICE selection of hand tools, 250 Steel posts, Pick axe, Electric power tools, Wood posts, Table saw/grinder bench, Tractor wts, Snow fence, 3. Or by appointment. Ph. Car ramps, Tool locker, Vise, Steel bars, Drill press, Torches, Manuals, Floor jacks, Stands, Larry Beckman Motors 712-797-0222. Lots of new & Electric Motors, Block & tackle, Organizers, Scoops, Forks, Minnow trap, Cattle tagging equipment, Squirrel cage fans, Dirt scraper, Disk unique inventory. Furniture, Odebolt, Iowa cultivator, Chicken brooder heaters, 3-10’x6’ doors, 2-8’x9’ garage doors antiques, primitives, col- ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 23, 2016, the last will and testament of Robert lectibles, shabby chic, local Copper-clad Cookstove, Dresser, Dropleaf table, Standard oil barrels, Pump, Woven wire stretcher, DeLaval crafters, man cave items, separator, McCormick/Deering mower divide, Milk & cream cans, Trunks, Cross-cut saw, Iron seat, 2 row planter, 712-668-4896 • 800-936-9992 collector tractors & toys & lots Single plow, Steel wagon wheels, Egg incubator, Rolls or planter wire & stakes, G.E. metal ice box, Old windows, Call the more. 50-1t/crgs 2 tine hay fork, Chicken nest, Chicken crate, Hand push mowers, Hand corn sheller, Nail kegs, Wire roller, Steel horse collars, Celluloid horse harness rings, horse drawn bobsleds, Misc horse harnesses, Collars & pads, Neck walks and restrooms. contact the Blue Ribbon Founda- IOWA CDL-A DRIVERS: FOR RENT: FOR SALE: yokes, Oak caneback wheel chair, Plant stand, Oak pedestal table, Floor lamp, Singer sewing machine w/cabinet, High chair, Wood chairs, Home weekly & up to 43 28,000-bushel grain storage. Brand new, Bradford-built Bassinet, Drying rack, Maytag ringer/washer w/electric motor, Platform scale w/wts., Trike, Wash tubs, Assorted hubcaps, Tins, Wood CPM. Great benefi ts & leas- Hayes Township, Ida fl atbed. Aluminum & steel. boxes, Baby bed, Garden Hose, Kids banana seat bikes, Misc items too numerous to mention brockauction.com ing options. Call Dart Transit County. Ph. 712-369-1605. L. Diimig, deceased, bearing date of the Au- Call for estimate & avail- Dean & Janet Miles, Owners today: 844-303-9913. 49-3t/crgs ability. Ask for Jesse. Ph. 49-2t/gs 712-249-2936. 49-26/gs Auctioneers Note: These antiques and collectibles are in good condition and very desirable LANSINK COMPLETE ANTIQUES: Oak glass front book case, Ash dresser w/mirror, tear drop pulls, ornate; 3 oak book- TREE SERVICES: shelves; Ornate wood table; Ash commode; Oak platform rocker w/needle point cushions; 3 oak & wal- nut dressers, ornate; Camel back trunk; Small wood boxes w/lids; 3 matching oak captain chairs (2 sets) Call us for trimming, removal, GUNS: Ida County stump grinding. Over 40 Mossberg 410 shotgun 1830-C; 20-Gauge shotgun; 2 Double barrell shotguns NR Davis & Sons & TBarker; Pellet guns; Remmington 22; 22 Rifle; Winchester 12-Gauge shotgun Model 120, L1488748; years’ experience. Aerial Winchester 12-Gauge Model 1400 MKII S.N. 583190 gust 31, 2011, was admitted to probate in the Free estimates. bucket. Ph. METAL TOYS: Stucto grain co trailer; Unit model dragline; Green Giant semi tractor & trailer; Tonka The Corndog Checkoff, offi- tion at 1-800-450-3732 or email 712-883-2437; Danbury. truck; 3 dump trucks; Pickup truck; Cattle truck; Tonka Cargo King trailer & truck (Mound, Minn); Hand- 50-1t/crgs made elevator; hand-made toy wood barn COLLECTIBLES: 4 sleep-eye Minnesota pitchers (4 sizes); Silverware; Oil cans; Bottles; Pens & Pencils; Ashtrays; Metal PRODUCTION JOBS DOSE GARAGE SALE: trays; Tins; Metal toy cookstove; Marbles; Hunting knives; Lunch box; Train tracks & rail cars; Race cars & track; Sharpen- Now starting at $13.05! $14.00! ing stones; Qt jars w/zinc lids; Skeleton keys; Paddlocks; Crocks; Wildlife statues; Manuals; World War II-Civil War History Finish Room positions start at 3-day. Downtown Ida Grove. Opening for a CDL driver and machine operators for door manufacturing. book collection; Do-It-Yourself books; Thursday, Sept. 4, 9-5. Fri- Large collection of Beer Steins-German-McCoy-Brazil-Budweiser Dog Series All Numbered-Avon day, Sept. 5, 9-5. Saturday, DESIGN DRAFTER Sept. 6, 9-12 noon. Fall Jason Carlson, Owner above named court and that Gary L. Diimig and SolidWorks experience needed to create mechanical drawings used to decorations, Halloween dé- TERMS: Cash. Not responsible for accidents. Clerk: PAC Courier & Reminder fabricate equipment. SolidWorks Composer used to retain the design cor, furniture, books, fabric, – website: www.midlandsauctions.com – information. Pay based on skill set. Need mechanical design skills. collectibles & more added. All summer clothing & shoes, PAULSRUD AUCTION COMPANY cially named State Fair, can be bluerf@blueribbonfoundation. ESTIMATOR ½-price. Last chance for BOB PAULSRUD ELI PAULSRUD SAT, MARCH 5, 2016 @ 11 AM TH 3TREET s $ANBURY )OWA Be part of a dynamic team that generates price bids on prospective collectibles & items in col- 712-830-7438 CELL 712-348-5492 jobs for distributor network. Work closely with inside sales to provide lectibles’ room, as rooms 712-883-2561 HOME creative solutions that fit customer needs. Extensive training provided. will soon be converted to Christmas through the end of James L. Diimig were appointed executors of ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT the year. So, be sure & get Provide administrative support for CFO and Controller. Maintain phone those items before they are FOR RENT IN IDA accounts and insurance responsibilities. Proven experience with Excel, gone. 50-1t/crgs GROVE: Word, problem-solving skills, good communication and interpersonal FOR SALE: skills needed. Two-bedroom with refrigera- Crushed concrete. Can deliv- tor, stove, central air & trash. GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE! er. Michaelsen Construction, No mowing or snow shovel- Ida Grove. Ph. 712-364-3202 ing required. Full basement. Farm Machinery & Manure Includes company match 401(k), medical, dental, life, short-term the estate. found on line 57b of Iowa Tax org. or 712-210-1749. No pets, no smoke. Quiet disability insurance, paid vacation, holiday, PTO, uniform allowance, 25-tfc/crgs neighborhood. COMING bonus program, service awards, tuition reimbursement and more. SOON: The cream of the Pre-employment physical/drug screen required. HELP WANTED: crop for apartments. Great A VTI M –F , 7 4 Night supervisor. Apply in place for a couple or a per- VTI | 1000 I P | H , I 51025 person at Ida Grove Food son to retire. Badger Creek EOE/MF [email protected] Pride. Apartments. Ph. 712-364- 712.364.3131 VT INDUSTRIES IS A HOME BASE IOWA BUSINESS 37-tfc/crgs 2571. 50-1t/crgs Handling Equipment Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within 6545 T. Avenue - Holstein, IA the later to occur of four months from the date Aaron Sokolowski Estate - Owner of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to Form 673 Iowa Department of Management THUR, MARCH 10, 11 AM - 6 PM all heirs of the decedent and devisees under NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET ASSESSING JURISDICTION: the will whose identities are reasonably ascer- & SAT, MARCH 12, 9 AM - 1 PM tainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 Ida County Assessor TAG SALE: Furniture, Antiques, Notice is further given that all persons indebt- The Conference Board of the above-named Assessing Jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows: Collectibles & Much More ed to the estate are requested to make immedi- Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: ate payment to the undersigned, and creditors 1506 Linden Way, Sioux City having claims against the estate shall fi le them March 14th, 2016 4:45 pm Ida County Courthouse with the clerk of the above named district court, At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the as provided by law, duly authenticated, for al- supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the Conference Board Clerk. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule 673-A) will be furnished upon SAT, APRIL 23, 2016 @ 11 AM lowance, and unless so fi led by the later to oc- request. Vehicles, Machinery, Collectibles cur of four months from the second publication Clerk's Telephone Number: Clerk's Name: & Household Auction of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed 712-364-3622 PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY Joe Cronin Lillian Ziems, Owner or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 23rd day of February, 2016. ABCDEFGHI Gary L. Diimig Expenditures Estimated Estimated Estimated FOR SALE 3148 Alpine FUND Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated Amount 2002 Mercury Sable GS Danbury, IA 51019 103,000 Miles - $3000 and (Use Whole Dollars) FYE 6-30-2015 FYE 6-30-2016 FYE 6-30-2017 Transfers Balance Balance Other Transfers To Be Raised James L. Diimig Actual Re-estimated Proposed Out FY 2017 FY 2017 Receipts In By Taxation Call Brock Auction 513 Hughes Lane 1. Assessment Expense 196,289 223,582 228,647 94,545 90,450 9,416 0 223,326 For more information Ida Grove, IA 51445 2. FICA 00 00 0 Executors of the estate BROCK0 AUCTION CO., INC. Joseph J. Heidenreich 3. IPERS 00 00 0 ICIS PIN NO.: AT0003458 4. Emergency 00 00 0 DARRELL SCOTT Attorney for the executors 5. Unemployment Comp. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Auctioneer - Mapleton, IA Dresselhuis & Heidenreich 6. Tort Liability 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 (712) 208-0003 100 N. Main P.O. Box 477 7. TOTAL 196,289 223,582 228,647 0 94,545 90,450 9,416 0 223,326 BRUCE R. BROCK, Broker Odebolt, IA 51458 Proposed taxation rate per $1,000 valuation: $ 0.43987 30 Plymouth St. SW - Le Mars, IA Date of second publication th (712) 548-4634 9 day of March, 2016
PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors
Ida Grove, Iowa construction along Hwy. 20 for Schaller Fire Proof Plus Inc., Extinguisher General Basic Total: 36,348.45 Utility Bldgs./Poles 682.70 Hanson Auto Supply, Acct. February 8, 2016 Telephone Company. Motion carried, all voting Inspection 65.00 GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL: Odebolt Lumber, Track 24.00 5030 Wiper Blade 15.99 The Board of Supervisors convened in Aye. Frontier, 712-364-4186 ICCB/ The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Patrick Mouw, Safety Shoes 100.00 Horn Memorial Hospital, ER Bill 471.00 adjourned session, members present Chair Paulsrud moved and Leonard seconded a General 194.98 Liablity/Property Ins. 43,752.54 Sexton Oil Co., Gas/Diesel 13,546.60 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Rhett Leonard, Curtis Phillips and Robert motion to amend the agenda to include action Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb 2016 362.43 General Supplemental Total: 43,752.54 Stan Houston Equipment Fuel-Sheriff 1,234.27 Paulsrud. with regards to a Planning and Zoning petition. Horn Public Health, Public Co, Titen HD Anchors 120.50 Ida Grove Food Pride, Minutes of the meeting held January 28, Motion carried, all voting Aye. Health Grant 5,003.12 GF DESIGN FOR CO. ATTORNEY/FINES: Terry’s Septic & Portable Prisoner Meals/Supplies 1,188.65 2016, were read and approved. A zoning application from Alan and Keely Ida County Sanitation Inc., Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD, Service, Portable Toilet Iowa D.A.R.E. Assn., 2016 County Engineer Patrick Mouw presented Goettsch for a tract of land located in the S½ of December Garbage/Recycling 47.09 Mentoring Program 203.56 Maintenance 125.00 Dues X 2 100.00 a Tile Road Crossing application from Randy the SE¼ of Section 32/89/39, containing 2.88 Ida County Secondary Rds., Gf Design for Co. Attorney/Fines Total: The New Sioux City, Bolts 44.03 Iowa Offi ce Supply Inc., Offi ce Dau, Sec. 10, upstream, and Craig Todd, acres. The request changes the classifi cation Nov.-Jan. Fuels 621.42 203.56 Treasurer State of Iowa, 2016 Supplies 149.14 Section 15, Douglas Township. Leonard moved from AG to Light Industrial. Leonard moved to Ida County Sheriff Dept., RURAL BASIC: Mining License/Registration 35.00 Iowa Police Chiefs Assoc., LECC to approve and authorize the Chair to sign said approve and authorize the Chair to sign said January Services 258.36 Iowa Weed Commissioners’ USA Attachments, Pin-On Hyd. Registration 125.00 application, Phillips seconded the motion and it request. Phillips seconded the motion and it Ida Drug, Alcohol Swabs 3.78 Assoc., Registration 130.00 Thumb 6,229.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Car carried, all voting Aye. carried, all voting Aye. Ida Grove Food Pride, Supplies- Rural Basic Total: 130.00 Verizon Wireless, Wireless- Detail 93.40 Due to the damage and increased costs At 10:00 a.m., the Board held the fi nal Conservation 72.26 RURAL BASIC LANDFILL: Survey Equip. 40.01 Jack’s Uniforms & Equipment, to maintain M-31, a motion by Paulsrud and reading of the Amended Ordinance #27 Iowa County Recorders’ Assoc., The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Vetter Equipment, Stihl Bar 74.94 Uniform 75.94 seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution 16- Section 31/Wind Energy Regulations. County Certifi cation Session 20.00 Liablity/Property Ins. 2,154.80 Virginia Lab Supply, Air Meter Lewis Family Drug LLC, 05 Ida Co. Secondary Roads 90 Day Embargo. Attorney Meghann Whitmer and Invenergy Iowa Offi ce Supply Inc., Rural Basic Landfi ll Total: 2,154.80 Case 266.79 Prisoner Rx 29.85 Motion carried, all voting Aye. Attorney Michael Blazer were present via Offi ce Supplies Various 872.21 Ziegler Inc., Parts/Blades 10,965.87 Lifeloc Technologies, 3-Portable Ida County Secondary Roads’ 90-Day phone conference. Paulsrud moved and Iowa State Association, SECONDARY ROAD: Powerplan, Clamp/Freight 69.28 Breath Testers 813.14 Embargo Resolution No 16-05 Phillips seconded a motion to approve the fi nal Registrations 680.00 Advanced Systems Inc., 2- Quality Truck Service LLC, Parts/ Long Lines Internet, Internet- WHEREAS: The Board of Supervisors reading and adopt Amended Ordinance #27/ LBJ Investigations, OW6804 Printers/Toner 1,560.00 Service 1,544.83 Sheriff 7.50 is empowered, under the authority Section 31/Wind Energy Regulations. Motion Service Fee 45.00 Aramark Uniform Services, The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Lovett Enterprises Inc., March of Section 321.236(8), 321.255, and carried, all voting Aye. This ordinance shall be Long Lines Internet, Internet- Shop Supplies 71.12 Liablity/Property Ins 35,851.09 Storage 55.00 321.473 of the Code of Iowa, to prohibit effective after its fi nal passage, approve and General 53.95 Barco Municipal Products Inc., Secondary Road Total: 99,384.34 Marco Inc., Copier Lease 150.15 the operation of vehicles upon secondary publication as provided by law. Lyle Schaffer, Mileage 170.04 Swivel Hooks 884.12 REAP: Michael Baker PhD, Evaluation roads or to impose restrictions as to ESS Representative Angie Urosevich Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Bomgaars, Safety/Tools/Other 1,293.95 Kristen Haynes, Program 47-4 115.00
weight of vehicles to be operated upon demonstrated their voting equipment. CO2 Alarm/Bearing/Supplies 98.98 Calhoun-Burns & Associates Expense 27.80 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Vehicle said secondary roads, except farm Paulsrud moved and Phillips seconded a Maple River Apartments, Rent Inc., Bridge Inspection 1,741.60 Shopko Stores Operating Co. Maintenance-Sheriff 838.50 tractors as defi ned in Section 321.1(7), for motion to approve the Clerk of Court report. Assistance 116.00 City of Arthur, Utility 77.78 LLC, Program Expense/Supplies 21.94 Pronto, Fuel-Sheriff 623.44 a total period not to exceed ninety days A motion by Paulsrud to approve and Marco Inc., Copier Maintenance- City of Battle Creek, Utility 15.25 Reap Total: 49.74 Secretary of State, Notary in any one calendar year, whenever any authorize the Chair to sign the Certifi cation Overage 70.55 City of Holstein, Utility 30.66 SHERIFF’S K-9 FUND: Renewal 30.00 said highway by reason of deterioration, of Cost Allocation Plan from Cost Advisory Mid-America Publishing Corp., City Of Ida Grove, Utility Offi ce/ Bomgaars, 07-056-6 Dog Food 42.99 Selections, Parchment Paper 19.99 rain, snow, or other climatic conditions Services, Inc. for DHS Local Administrative Proceedings/Notice/Offi ce Shop 28.44 Sheriff’s K-9 Fund Total: 42.99 Shopko Stores Operating Co. will be seriously damaged or destroyed Expenses reimbursement in the amount of Supply 758.91 CJ Cooper & Associates Inc., IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING: LLC, Batteries/Car Wax 21.98 unless the use of vehicles thereon is $23,632. Leonard seconded the motion and it MidAmerican Energy, Utility Random Select 35.00 Benefi ts Inc., Self-Fund Prem.- Sirchie Fingerprint Laboratories, prohibited or the permissible weights carried, all voting Aye. Moorehead/Courthouse 3,447.05 Counsel, Maintenance Contract 80.18 Feb./Cobra Notices 404.00 Test Kits 214.49 thereof reduced, and Leonard moved and Paulsrud seconded a North West REC, CCRA Elizabeth Hilker, Power Usage 571.83 Ida County Self Funding Total: 404.00 Solutions Inc., Offi ce Std. WHEREAS: Severe spring weather motion to approve the FY-17 County Budget Budget Bill/Gen. Assistance 897.89 Eric Luebbert DO PC, Pre- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: 2016 (3) 1,378.22 conditions have caused M-31 between hearing for February 22, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. NW Iowa Youth Emergency Employment 55.00 Bomgaars, Shop Supplies 67.17 The Hoffman Agency, K9 Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 175 to be incapable in the Supervisors’ Meeting Room. Motion Services Center, Juvenile Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb 2016 95.70 Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb. 2016 6.06 Insurance 560.00 of bearing the customary traffi c thereon carried, all voting Aye. Services 11 Days 2,475.00 Hallett Materials, Ice Control Iowa Offi ce Supply Inc., Offi ce U S Cellular, Air Cards 427.91 without undue damages, The Board acknowledged receipt of manure Offi ce Depot, Chair/Corkboard 175.38 Sand 3,585.54 Supplies 43.06 USPCA Region 21, Registration 75.00 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED management plans from Cozy Valley Farms, Orlan Ehler, Mileage 56.55 Hanson Auto Supply, Parts/ Paladin Computer Services, Visa, Internet/UPS/Fuel 342.87 by the Ida County Board of Supervisors LLC Site 2 Ida and Site 3 Larson. Paige Alesch, Fuel/Lodging- Filters/Batteries/Other 901.94 Docking Station 110.00 Vollmar Motors Inc., Vehicle that the County Engineer be authorized The following claims were approved: Conference 206.79 Hultgren Implement Co., Parts/ Pronto, Fuel - Emgy. Mgmt. 124.86 Maintenance 160.16 to close M-31 to vehicles in excess of 6 Postmaster, Stamps-Recorder 98.00 Oil/Other 1,930.34 Emergency Management Total: 351.15 The Hoffman Agency, 2016 tons gross weight, wherever the County GENERAL BASIC: Presto-X LLC, Pest Control 43.67 Ida County Sanitation Inc., E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND: Liablity/Property Ins. 13,822.94 Engineer deems it necessary and for the Amsterdam Printing & Litho, Rhett Leonard, Non Tax Mileage January Garbage 18.56 Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Public Safety Agency Total: 24,242.40 period of time deemed expedient (not to Emp. History Forms $83.19 12/23-01-21 74.49 Independent Salt Company, Mag. Mount Antenna 54.78 COUNTY ASSESSOR: exceed ninety days), by erecting signs in Bomgaars, 07-022-7 Seed/Fuel/ Scantron/Harland Technology Hiway/Treated Bulk 5,581.50 Centurylink, 712 233-0022 Lines Anne M. Andresen, Wages 96.00 accordance with Section 321.472. Maintenance 51.80 Services, 2 HP Computers 3,627.80 Integrity Freight & Logistics Expense 284.88 Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb. 2016 20.20 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Buena Vista Stationery, Offi ce Selections, UPS Charges-Dec./ LLC, Ice Control Delivered 3,268.96 Edward J. Sohm, Antenna ISAA, 2016 Ann. Dues 325.00 County Engineer may grant permits of Supplies-Recorder 3.99 Paper 93.25 Interstate Power Systems Inc., Connectors 20.96 Joe Cronin, January 2016 exemption upon showing that there is Carl Toben, Medical Examiner- Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Fender/Panel Dash 202.41 Frontier, 515-197-4293-030502-7 Mileage 70.28 a need to move farm produce of a type January 2016 400.00 USB Cable/Supplies 65.12 Iowa Offi ce Supply Inc., E911 56.06 Long Lines Internet, Internet- subject to rapid spoilage or loss of value CCDA, 2016 Membership 40.00 Storey Kenworthy - Matt Parrott, Offi ce Supplies-Engineer 172.75 Frontier Comm. of Iowa (213), Assessor 7.50 to market or to move any farm feeds or Century Business Products Warrants 340.11 Iowa Prison Industries, Signs 132.44 Lines Expense 521.14 Marva Bennigsdorf, December fuel for home heating purposes. Passed Inc., Copier Maintenance 42.80 Supplyworks, Custodial Supplies Iowa Workforce Development, Hanson Auto Supply, Flashlights 19.98 Mileage 50.00 and approved this 8th day of February, City of Ida Grove, Utility 12/15/15- Less Credit 433.86 Unemployment 5,364.00 Ida County Secondary Rds., Michelle Means, Registration- 2016. /s/Rhett Leonard, Chair Attest: /s/ 01/18/16 114.38 Thomson Reuters - West Malcom’s Paint & Hardware, Anchor Posts 108.45 Dept. of Revenue 75.00 Lorna Steenbock, Ida County Auditor. Continental Alarm & Detection, Payment Center, Dec./Jan. Offi ce Supplies 16.46 The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Paladin Computer Services, 2 Leonard moved to approve and authorize Semi-Annual Inspection 666.50 Updates 828.00 MBW Products LLC, Liablity/Property Ins. 196.75 Dell Monitors/Cables 382.00 the Chair to sign an Ida Co. Secondary Road Cost Advisory Services Inc., Tri-Valley Advance Publishing, 31x1/2x8 Flat 38.36 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: County Assessor Total: 1,025.98 Permit and Agreement to perform work within FY2015 CA. for FY17 Notice/Proceedings/Ad 567.13 Menards-Sioux City, Parts/Tools 338.84 1263.00 COUNTY TOTAL: $209,352.95 Ida County Right of Way located in Silver Recoveries 4125.00 Tyler Technologies Inc., 20 MidAmerican Energy, Utility- PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY: Creek Township, Section 23 from George Counsel, Copier Lease/Overage 252.70 Licenses 320.00 Bldgs./Poles 6.15 Casey’s General Store Inc., There being no further business, the Board Franzkowiak. Paulsrud seconded the motion Diebold Inc., Safe Contract 278.10 U S Cellular, Cell Phone 141.49 MidAmerican Energy, Utility- Fuel #12504 776.21 adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, and it carried, all voting Aye. Edsen Electric Inc., Jail Wibe & Phillips, Postage Bldgs./Poles 1,117.87 Crime Prevention Special February 22, 2016, or on call of the Chair. A motion by Paulsrud and seconded by Wiring/Outdoor Security Light 280.31 Reimbursement 6.25 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tire Repair/ Projects Fund, 2016 Testing Phillips to approve and authorize the Chair Fancy Threads Embroidery, The Hoffman Agency, 2016 O-rings 447.95 Fee 100.00 Lorna Steenbock Rhett A. Leonard to sign an application for underground Jacket/Shirts 395.50 Liablity/Property Ins. 6,202.19 North West REC, Dec. 2015 Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb 2016 226.66 Auditor Chair Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 2, 2016 13
Iowa resident tests positive for Zika virus
The Iowa Department of Pub- lic Health (IDPH) announced an Iowa resident, who recently traveled to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing, has tested positive for the virus. Following approval of Zika test- ing by IDPH, health care provid- ers send specimens to the State Graffiti wall: Sufana Huq (left), Flint Hills Resources (FHR) Arthur Hygienic Laboratory, which then and Theresia Buchholz, FHR Ames, demonstrate the glowing “Graf- routes them to the CDC for anal- fiti” wall experiment during the Girls in Science Festival at the Sci- ysis. The older adult (61 to 80 ence Center of Iowa (SCI) in Des Moines. Flint Hills Resources part- years of age) female has a travel ners with SCI to support the Girls in Science Initiative, which strives history to Central America. to educate and encourage students, especially young women, to “The general public is not at learn more about, and potentially pursue, careers in STEM – science, risk of contracting this virus, be- cause the mosquitoes that trans- technology, engineering and math – fields. (Photo submitted) mit Zika are not established in Iowa,” said IDPH Medical Direc- tor, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. “How- Area girls participate ever, Iowans traveling to areas where there is ongoing Zika vi- rus transmission should take in Girls in Science event care to protect themselves from Coding certificate: A new video game design class offered to students at O-A/BC-IG High School has mosquito bites.” earned the status as a Certified Code Iowa Partner for participating in Code.org’s “Hour of Code” during Recently, the annual Girls in Sci- students across Iowa – empowers The CDC is currently advising ence event welcomed hundreds young women to pursue careers in pregnant women to delay travel Iowa’s computer science education week Dec. 7 to 13. The students completed more than 20 hours of local girls interested in STEM these ields in order to develop a to foreign countries where Zika of code by completing the accelerated computer science course. Pictured with the certificate are, – science, technology, engineering diverse workforce for the 21st cen- is being transmitted. There have front, from left: Austin Knop, Bailey Ross, Wheylin Carlin and David Maly. In back, Caleb Nicholson, Ryan and math. The event, sponsored tury. been reports of a serious birth Bumann, Gable Sohm, Cole Rhea and Ryan Dunker. (Photo submitted) by Flint Hills Resources – a local The Girls in Science event was defect of the brain called micro- ethanol plant committed to pro- held at the Science Center of Iowa cephaly (meaning small head) moting science and engineering to in Des Moines. and other poor pregnancy out- Iowa Arts Council grant applications due May 2 comes in babies of mothers who were infected with Zika virus The Iowa Arts Council an- agencies. Designed to create op- and promotional resources. while pregnant. Women who nounces May 2 deadlines for portunities for the arts to flour- Cultural Trust Stability Grants are trying to become pregnant artists, organizations, schools, ish in Iowa, the program invests help Iowa cultural organizations should talk to their doctor about communities, government enti- in projects that positively impact make measureable progress to- their plans to become pregnant ties, tribal councils and others to the vitality of the arts in the state, ward goals of fiscal stability and and the risk of Zika virus infec- submit grant applications for a demonstrate public value and implementing best practices in tion. The CDC is currently rec- wide range of funding programs. support IAC’s funding priorities, organizational strategic planning ommending that, if your male Program information and appli- which include job creation, arts and management. Applicants may sexual partner has traveled to or cations are available by visiting learning and rural arts access. apply for up to $2,500 and are re- lives in an area with active Zika www.iowaartscouncil.slideroom. The Artist Fellowship Program quired to provide $1 of matching virus transmission, you should com. supports artists who demonstrate funds for every dollar requested. abstain from sex or use condoms Iowa Arts Council grant pro- career readiness, excellence and For more information about the right way every time you have grams with May 2 deadlines are innovation in the arts, and who IAC grant programs, call 515- vaginal, anal and oral sex for the as follows: are actively creating and present- 281-5111 or contact Veronica duration of the pregnancy. The Art Project Grant pro- ing their work in Iowa. IAC Fel- O’Hern at veronica.ohern@iowa. The CDC is investigating a gram offers grants from $1,000 lows will receive a $10,000 grant gov. possible link between Zika vi- to $10,000 to individual artists, to support the creation of new The Iowa Arts Council is a di- rus infection and Guillain-Barre nonprofit organizations, schools, work as well as yearlong profes- vision of the Iowa Department of Interactive experiments: Kim Spurling-Morales, Flint Hills Resourc- Syndrome, a rare neurological tribal councils and government sional development, networking Cultural Affairs. es (FHR) Arthur, and her daughter, Jenny (standing left), and other condition, which causes varying FHR volunteers demonstrated fun and interactive experiments degrees of paralysis; in addition, helping to connect students with STEM concepts during the Girls mosquitoes in areas where Zika in Science Festival recently at the Science Center of Iowa in Des transmission is ongoing may Moines. (Photo submitted) also carry diseases like dengue or chikungunya. Therefore, any traveler (males, females and children) visiting areas with on- LifeServe Blood Center going Zika transmission should carefully follow steps to avoid implements precautions mosquito bites: • Wearing long-sleeved shirts LifeServe Blood Center is taking Verde or any other area in which and long pants precautionary steps to ensure the the Zika virus has been identi ied • Using EPA-registered insect safety of the local blood supply in are required to wait 28 days be- repellents light of the recent Zika virus out- fore donating blood. • Using permethrin-treated break. The Food and Drug Admin- The safety of the local blood clothing istration (FDA) released guidance supply is of utmost concern for • Staying and sleeping in earlier this month, urging blood LifeServe Blood Center; however, screened-in or air-conditioned donors who have recently trav- the implications of the Zika virus rooms eled to Zika-affected countries to may have a negative effect on the • Avoid or limit outdoor ac- wait four weeks before donating local blood supply as more do- tivities during peak mosquito blood. nors may be deferred for travel- times. LifeServe Blood Center has ing in Zika endemic regions. With The Zika virus illness is usu- implemented donor screening spring break and the potential for ally mild, with symptoms lasting and deferral procedures for the increased travel just weeks away, for several days to a week, and Zika virus. Blood donors are now LifeServe Blood Center is urging hospitalizations are rare. Most noti ied at the time of registra- donors who have not and do not people exposed to Zika virus tion that their recent travel may plan to travel to Zika-affected ar- won’t develop any symptoms at impact their eligibility to donate eas to schedule a blood donation all. There are currently no vac- blood, due to the Zika virus. Do- appointment. For further infor- cine or treatment for the virus. nors who have who have returned mation, or to schedule a blood do- To learn more about Zika virus, in the last 28 days from Mexico, nation appointment, visit www. including a link to a Zika-affect- Y our career can change lives … the Caribbean, Central America, lifeservebloodcenter.org, or call ed travel map, visit https://idph. South America, Samoa, Cape 800-287-4903. iowa.gov/ehi/zika. maybe even your own.
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Thursday, Feb. 18 5:41 p.m.: Assistance requested the 400 block of Maple Street of Altona Street 8:27 a.m.: Report of fall/ 10:07 a.m.: Welfare check Officers received 34 calls for at the Battle Creek Public Library, 3:17 p.m.: Assisted motorist on 7:39 p.m.: Accident involving injury-traumatic in the 300 block requested service. Among the calls were 11 report of sick/unknown Highway 20 an animal on Highway 175 of Sixth Street 10:25 a.m.: Assistance with for traffic stops and one request 6:50 p.m.: Warrant served in 3:42 p.m.: Health and safety 8:29 p.m.: Suspicious person/ 8:42 a.m.: Report of child urinalysis testing for vacation watch. the 100 block of Main Street check requested activity reported on Main Street abuse/neglect 10:52 a.m.: Civil paper service 12:50 a.m.: Assistance 7:09 p.m.: Suspicious person/ 3:46 p.m.: Call to talk to an 9:51 p.m.: Warrant served 8:55 a.m.: Medical assistance in the 1000 block of Industrial requested in the 700 block of activity reported in the 100 block officer Sunday, Feb. 21 requested in the 100 block of Park Second Street of Kiel Street 4:16 p.m.: Report of reckless Officers received 27 calls for Main Street 11:29 a.m.: Civil paper service 1:08 a.m.: Welfare check 7:29 p.m.: Assistance given to driving, speeding on Highway 20 service. Among the calls were 10:13 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, in the 500 block of Mueller requested Buena Vista County 4:42 p.m.: Extra watch 16 for traffic stops and one assistance given on Fifth Street Street 3:02 a.m.: Parking complaint 9:49 p.m.: Assisted motorist on requested abandoned 911 call. 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious person/ 12:05 p.m.: Civil paper service 6:29 a.m.: Assistance requested Highway 20 5:59 p.m.: Animal complaint on 12:48 a.m.: Warrant served activity reported on German in the 200 block of Woodbury in the 100 block of Buena Vista 10:23 p.m.: Report of suspicious Highway 175 12:55 a.m.: Animal complaint Avenue Street Street for sick/unknown person/activity on Keystone 6:10 p.m.: Health and safety on Maple Street 12:57 p.m.: Assistance 4:27 p.m.: Alarm triggered for 8:30 a.m.: Request for traffic Avenue check requested 1:38 a.m.: Health and safety requested structure fire in the 500 block of control/escort for funeral Friday, Feb. 19 8 p.m.: Assistance requested check requested 1:23 p.m.: Non-medical Second Street 9:35 a.m.: Call to talk to an Officers received 35 calls for Saturday, Feb. 20 8:59 a.m.: Report of fall/injury- transport 6:01 p.m.: Warrant served in officer service. Among the calls were Officers received 27 calls for traumatic in the 1600 block of 1:30 p.m.: Assisted with the 400 block of Quimby Street 9:53 a.m.: Assistance with 11 for traffic stops, two parking service. Among the calls were 14 Faith Avenue medical emergency transport 6:04 p.m.: Warrant served on unlocking a vehicle complaints and one abandoned for traffic stops. 11:50 a.m.: Noise complaint in 4:31 p.m.: Info/data requested Highway 175 10:45 a.m.: Assistance with 911 call. 4:42 a.m.: Warrant served on the 300 block of Burns Street 4:57 p.m.: Accident reported, 6:18 p.m.: Assistance unlocking a vehicle 2:29 a.m.: Assistance requested Highway 175 6:25 p.m.: Report of stalking in unknown injuries on Highway 59 requested 1:31 p.m.: Assistance requested on German Avenue 5:46 a.m.: Report of suspicious the 200 block of Elm Street near 330th Street 6:15 p.m.: Warrant served on in the 600 block of Morningside 3:44 a.m.: Report of an open person/activity in the 2000 block 7:49 p.m.: Assisted with 6:01 p.m.: Accident reported, Valley View Drive Street, report of sick/unknown door/window on Second Street of Indorf Avenue emergency medical transport unknown injuries on Highway 59 7:56 p.m.: Warrant served on 2:05 p.m.: Civil paper service 4:47 a.m.: Emergency medical 7:42 a.m.: Assistance given to 9:01 p.m.: Noise complaint in near 140th Street Highway 175 in the 500 block of Second Street transport requested Woodbury County the 300 block of Burns Street 7:57 p.m.: Assisted with 8:12 p.m.: Call to talk to an 2:13 p.m.: Civil paper service 9:22 a.m.: Assisted with 9:25 a.m.: Assisted with 10:32 p.m.: Report of suspicious unlocking a vehicle officer in the 100 block of Highway 175 unlocking a vehicle unlocking vehicle person/activity on Maple Street 11:12 p.m.: Warrant served in 8:35 p.m.: Report of fall/ 3:27 p.m.: Suspicious person/ 10 a.m.: Call to talk to an 9:27 a.m.: Assisted with 11:29 p.m.: Report of suspicious the 100 block of Main Street injury-traumatic on Moorehead activity reported on Barnes officer urinalysis testing person/activity Tuesday, Feb. 23 Avenue Street 10:15 a.m.: Call to talk to an 10:04 a.m.: Assistance Monday, Feb. 22 Officers received 28 calls for 8:56 p.m.: Assistance 4:12 p.m.: Assisted motorist on officer requested Officers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were six requested Highway 175 10:33 a.m.: Assisted with 12:43 p.m.: Report of person service. Among the calls were 12 for traffic stops. 9:02 p.m.: Emergency medical 4:58 p.m.: Assisted with non- emergency medical transport with breathing problems in the for traffic stops. 9:26 a.m.: Civil paper service in transport assistance medical transport 10:51 a.m.: Assisted motorist 500 block of Sunset Street 12:32 a.m.: Report of suspicious the 600 block of Elm Street 9:54 p.m.: Assisted with 5:02 p.m.: Report of suspicious on Brady Avenue 2:57 p.m.: Report of vandalism person/activity 9:30 a.m.: Report of abandoned emergency medical transport person/activity in the 400 block 1:14 p.m.: Welfare check on Lubeck Street 3:41 a.m.: Report of suspicious vehicle 9:58 p.m.: Assisted with of Moorehead Avenue requested 4:18 p.m.: Animal complaint person/activity on Fifth Street 9:48 a.m.: Civil paper servie in emergency medical transport 5:23 p.m.: Warrant served 2:52 p.m.: Animal complaint on on Elm Street 5:48 a.m.: Weather warning the 500 block of Burns Street 11 p.m.: Report of breathing in the 400 block of Moorehead Kiel Street 7:18 p.m.: Suspicious person/ issued by National Weather 9:51 a.m.: Report of breathing problems in the 600 block of Street 2:58 p.m.: Warrant served in activity reported in the 100 block Service in Sioux Falls problems Morningside Street Iowans encouraged to get the blues Friday, March 4 is National Dress however, the fact remains that these early stages, colorectal cancer is 90 in Blue Day, a day to raise public screenings save lives.” Common percent treatable. awareness and educate people excuses for putting off colorectal According to the American Cancer about colon cancer and how they cancer screenings include: Society, a regular colorectal cancer can reduce their risk of the disease. “I heard the prep is really bad” – screening test (colonoscopy or take- This year, Governor Terry Branstad The day before the colonoscopy, you home stool test) should begin at age will sign a proclamation, designating will be given medication that will 50; however, you should talk with March as Colon Cancer Awareness clean out your colon. This means your doctor about screening before Month on National Dress in Blue Day. you’ll have frequent, watery diarrhea age 50 if you have a personal or family According to the Iowa Department for several hours. Pleasant? Not history of colon cancer, are African- of Public Health (IDPH), colorectal really. But, not much worse than American or have been diagnosed cancer is the second most common what you’ve gone through if you ever with Crohn’s or in lammatory bowel cause of cancer deaths in Iowa, and have had a stomach bug that caused disease. There are screening options, the most preventable. diarrhea. so talk to your doctor about which Because colorectal cancer often “It sounds embarrassing.” – Yes, it screening test is right for you. has no symptoms until it’s at an does sound embarrassing. But, you’ll IDPH is part of a national effort advanced stage, preventive screening be asleep most of the time. You won’t to raise colorectal cancer screening is critical. “We know colorectal remember a thing. rates. The project goal is to increase cancer screenings (colonoscopies “I don’t have any symptoms” – Iowa’s colorectal cancer screening 100 cans: The BC-IG kindergarten and first grade classrooms collected cans for the 100th day of and take-home stool tests) are not Colorectal polyps and colorectal rate among people ages 50 to 75 school for the local food pantry. All of the classes collected cans for a total of more than 500 cans. Kris something people like to think or cancer don’t always cause symptoms, years from 71 to 80 percent by 2018. Gunderson and Phil Sykes came and talked to the students about the food pantry and picked the cans talk about,” said Jeanna Jones of the especially at irst. Someone could To learn more about colorectal cancer up. Front row, from left: Sam Lansink, Avery Mason, Eidan Skirvin, Will Godbersen, Ashlynn Renze, Macy IDPH Colorectal Cancer Program. have polyps or colorectal cancer and and how IDPH is working to increase VanWyhe, Isabella Mumm, Quinlan Halle and Kendra Corbin. Back row: Jenessa Kolar, Gunderson and “When it comes to excuses not to not know it. That’s why screening is screening rates, visit https://idph. get screened, we’ve heard them all; so important. When caught in the iowa.gov/igs/public. Sykes. (Photo submitted) Ask about our 30x40x10 GARAGE $22,500 March Specials! Sac Cattlemen seek nominations for best burger Gingerich Structures • Two 9’ x 8’ garage door • 4’ wainscoting Sac County Cattlemen’s burgers are often standard fare, is then topped with cheddar 9. • One 3’ 9 - lite entry door •Ventedridge Association is asking everyone we know from experience that cheese and pecan-smoked bacon. 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Fold Booms & Tank/Pump Torry Cook • Tom Nelson • David Holder & More! 1999 Honda Valkyrie Motorcycle, 37,344 Miles Sudenga 10”x70’ Auger; Westfield 10”x32’ Truck Auger application to: ‘01 Dodge Ram 3/4 ton 4x4, Quad Cab, w/Cummins D Fertile 6” Truck Auger Older Ford Fire Truck (Varina) Tool & Water Hauler Parker Gravity Wagon; M&W Little Red Wagon (Gravity) Peterson Contractors, INC Ladies $5 • Big Buck Hall of Fame! MANURE EQUIPMENT: Farmhand 817 Grinder; Johnson 72’ Tiller On/off road dump truck All Day byron ferguson Houle 7300 Slurry Tank w/Folding Disk Toolbar & Meter 550 Gallon Portable Fuel Tank w/Electric Pump drivers with Class A CDL, Friday! • Vegas Style & 3D Shoots! 104 Blackhawk Street trickttrtrirririck shootingshooo Houle 42’ Lagoon Pump/Tandems (Nice) 550 Gallon Fuel Tank w/Electric Pump Heavy equipment operators, • Big Buck & Shed Contest! 3-Houle 9’ Tipin Pit Pumps; Remote Load Pump System Acetylene Torch Kit w/Tanks and Laborers for seasonal or P.O. Box A NH 519 Manure Spreader w/Hydraulic Slopgate DeWalt Portable Air Compressor full-time employment. Some Many More Items Too Numerous To Mention. Visit our website for more details & pictures. Reinbeck, Iowa 50669 travel may be required on March 4-6 WWW.BROCKAUCTION.COM statewide projects. Phone: (319)345-2713 EXT 209 Iowa Events Center Aaron Sokolowski Estate - Owner Des Moines BROCK AUCTION CO. INC. Successful drug screen and Darrell Scott - Mapleton 712-208-0003 IowaDeerClassic.com Brian Rubis - Le Mars 712-253-5481 physical required. Steve Gaul - Hawarden 712-551-2586 Hours:Hours Fri. 3-9 • Sat. 9-7 • Sun. 9-4 BRUCE R. BROCK 30 Plymouth St. SW Adam Karrels - Sturgis, SD 605-490-1701 AdAdmission:i i $12 • Youth (10-15) $5 • 9 & Under FREE Broker & World Champion Le Mars, IA 51031 Pat Robeson - Moville 712-259-1734 Auctioneer (712) 548-4634 John Herrity - Elk Point 712-259-6408 New 3-Day Wristband $20 Troy Donnelly - Elk Point 712-899-3748 Ida County Courier Wednesday, March 2, 2016 15 CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for Classified ads - Friday 5 pm
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HELP WANTED: BANK TELLER: THANK YOU: THANK YOU: NOTICE: NOTICE: Class A CDL company drivers United Bank of Iowa is taking Thank you to all our family & friends Thank you to everyone who It’s fl u season. Call today so we can Gorden’s Body Shop has moved wanted: SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO applications for a full-time teller for for the gifts & cards on our 50th remembered me on my 80th birthday. give your immune system a natural to a new location, 103 E. St. Hwy. $6,000 for the next fi ve drivers hired! our drive-up location in Ida Grove. anniversary. I appreciated all of the cards, boost. Ida Family Chiropractic, 712- 175, Ida Grove (next to Ida Grove Earn up to $60,000 annually! Home Must have a basic understanding Ken & Anne Thornhill balloons, fl owers, gifts & telephone 364-2508. 6-tfc Homes). Ph. 712-364-2662. 9-2t weekly! Contact us today! HEWITT of debits & credits, be able to 9-1t* calls that I received. Thanks, also, TRUCKING www.hewitttrucking. work accurately, enjoy a customer to my family for the nice dinner & com. 877-439-4881. service/sales environment & have a fun birthday coffee with my family & PREGNANT? NEED HELP? NOTICE: 8-4tBB* satisfactory credit & criminal history. THANK YOU: friends. God bless all of you for your For confi dential help, medical Before you send your old gold Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, Thank you to my family & friends kindness. care, anonymous pregnancy test, away to someone you don’t know, click on Careers in the upper right for remembering me on my 80th guidance or counseling, etc., call bring it into Murray Jewelers, your HELP WANTED: corner & follow the instructions. birthday. I appreciated all the cards, Sheila Rohlk Birthright at 1-800-550-4900 24 hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for Temporary Farm Labor: Farmco Application deadline is Thursday, phone calls & fl owers I received. hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father over 67 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. Supply Co., Chokio, Minn., has 14 March 10, 2016. EOE/Minority/ Shirley Druivenga Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 9-1t/crgs positions with three-mo. experience Female/Disability/Veteran. 9-1t* 9-1t* 10864. 9-1t required for swine production, 9-1t grinding & mixing feeds, clean & COUNTRY COLOR MICHAELSEN CONSTRUCTION: sanitize pens with power washer, For Sale BODY SHOP Now installing farm drainage tile artifi cial insemination of sows, Ryan Van Houten using GPS technology. For all your document breeding & farrowing BANK BOOKKEEPER: Auto Body Repair/Refi nishing tiling needs, contact Scott at 712- cards, assist with farrowing, United Bank of Iowa is taking BIDS WANTED: Glass Replacement 210-1749 or 712-364-3202, Ida castrating, vaccinating, clipping applications for a full-time Schleswig Community School is now HAY FOR SALE: Located west end Grove. 8-tfc/crgs teeth & tails, notching ears; repairs bookkeeper for our bank in accepting sealed bids on materials in Net wrapped. Alfalfa orchard grass & of Battle Creek. & maintenance to building & equip.; Ida Grove. Must have a basic the old high school gym. Dumbbells– oat hay. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street must be able to lift 75 pounds; must understanding of debits & credits, variety from 3 to 70 lbs. Basketball Ph. 712-365-2560. 37-tfc/crgs Call for appointment NOTICE: able to obtain driver’s license within be able to work accurately, enjoy a hoops/backboards & supports– 712-365-4910 Get your propane forklift tank or 30 days; once hired, workers may customer service/sales environment two glass backboards, two metal FOR SALE: ASE Certifi ed I-car trained. camper tank fi lled at Johnson be required to take random drug & have a satisfactory background backboards. Fair Play scoreboard. 2005 Odyssey pontoon. 18-ft., 9-1t Propane, 960 First St., Battle tests at no cost to worker; testing check, including credit history. Wall mats. File cabinets. Sealed 9-passenger, Evinrude 2006 50HP Creek. 32-tfc positive or failure to comply may Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, bids should be sent to Supt. Brian Minn Kota trolling motor. 2005 result in immediate termination click on the Careers located in Johnson, P.O. Box 250, Schleswig, ShoreLand’r trailer. Ph. 712-365- from employment; tools, equipment, the upper right corner & follow the IA 51461. Bids will be opened at 4864. 9-1t/crgs* housing & daily trans. provided instructions. Application deadline is 12 p.m. on Friday, March 11th. Bid Come Join our Production Team! for employees who can’t return Thursday, March 10, 2016. EOE/ winners responsible for removal; home daily; trans. & subsistence Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. all items must be removed by Pets These positions require the ability to read blue-prints and measure expenses reimb.; minimum wage 9-1t Monday, March 21st. All items may accurately as well as understand spoken and written instructions in rate of $12.02/hr., increase based be viewed in person by appointment: English. Must be a detail oriented person who can lift up to 25 lbs on a on experience, may work nights and 712-676-3313 or brianjohnson@ NOTICE: weekends; three-fourths work period schleswig.k12.ia.us. Bid sheets 8th Street Grooming & Boarding. regular basis throughout the day. Must be able to work independently. Typical hours are 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Pay starts at $10.50 guaranteed from 4/15/16–1/1/17. HELP WANTED: may be accessed at brianjohnson@ Grooming available for small & Apply at nearest IA Workforce Offi ce Full-time Health Information Clerk schleswig.k12.ia.us. All other items, medium-sized breeds. Boarding an hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become long- with Job Order 8645201 or call 515- needed at Horn Memorial Hospital including the fl oor, will be bid at a available for all sizes of well behaved, term Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get your foot 281-9336. in Ida Grove. Duties include later date. **Schleswig Community housebroke family dogs. Open Mon., in the door with a great company! 9-1t* scanning, fi ling, faxing & record School reserves the right to reject Tues., & Fri. by appointment for Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required. retrieval. Prefer candidate to have any or all bids.** 8-2t grooming. Ph. 712-342-9012. Becky medical offi ce assistant education Pigott, 703 8th St., Correctionville, IA Apply at: Employment Connections HELP WANTED: or experience, good computer & 51016. 7-tfc 122 E. State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445 Temporary Farm Labor: Schaefer organizational skills & ability to work Wanted Farms, Hancock, Minn., has with public. Apply online at www. 712-364-3365, Ext. 337 three positions with three-mo. hornmemorialhospital.org by March Garage Sale experience for moving of snow, 14. EEO. WANTED: For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check picking rocks, fi eld maintenance, 9-2t Looking for a couch in fairly good out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at remove weeds from bean crops, condition. No plaid or fl oral. Prefer DOSE GARAGE SALE: Midwest Industries. operating equipment for cultivating, brown, three-cushion. Willing to 3-day. Downtown Ida Grove. tilling, fertilizing & planting of crops, HELP WANTED: pay around $100. Also, would like it Thursday, March 3, 8-5. Friday, operate equipment for harvesting & Willow Dale Wellness Village has delivered. Also, a TV stand. Ph. 712- March 4, 8-5. Saturday, March 5, storing crops, such as corn, beets, openings for a full-time RN/LPN for 300-6652. 9-1t* 8-12. Just in: fi replace, antique chest soybeans & edible beans, fi lling tote our afternoon shift. This position of drawers with “hankie” drawers on IMMEDIATE OPENING bags of edible beans, loading trucks; includes a great benefi t package. WANTED TO BUY: top, salon stools, canning table-nice, Bilingual English/Spanish Administrative Assistant repairs & maintenance to building & We also have positions for part-time Paying $100 each for Clarke’s large wicker basket end table, plus equip.; must be able to lift 75 pounds; CNAs on various shifts. Starting Hybrids’ license plate toppers. From I’ve added to collectibles, books, Responsible for assisting and supporting the Human Resources Manager must able to obtain driver’s license wages are based on experience; Conrad, Iowa. Also buying Clarke’s movies, toys, household, crafts, in Ida Grove. This includes but is not limited to benefits administration, within 30 days; once hired, workers some benefi ts are available. Apply tin signs, sacks. Bryan Paul, P.O. bedding, tools & a whole lot more. payroll, recruiting, policy implementation, reporting of information, may be required to take random in person at Willow Dale in Battle Box 76, Lakota, Iowa 50451. Phone Last week of ½-price clothing. employee relations, interviewing and orientation for employees. drug tests at no cost to worker; Creek or online at www.abcmcorp. 515-538-0187. 5-6t*BB 9-1t/crgs Individual will also be responsible for preparing reports, correspondence, testing positive or failure to comply com. EOE. manuals, spreadsheets and all other communications utilizing a broad may result in immediate termination 9-1t/crgs ✔Ida County Courier, range of computer applications. Experience in Microsoft Excel and Word from employment; tools, equipment, WANTED: Reminder & Green Saver preferred. Wage dependent upon experience. housing & daily trans. provided Old seed corn signs, sacks, license Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required. for employees who can’t return WANTED: plate toppers, Farmer’s Hybrids, ~ DEADLINES ~ home daily; trans. & subsistence Part-time Christian education Tomahawk, Mallard, Pioneer, FRIDAY - 3 PM Apply at: Employment Connections expenses reimb.; minimum wage coordinator, 10-20 hrs./week with Blackhawk or other Iowa seed corn ALL NEWS rate of $12.02/hr., increase based seasonal fl uctuation. Will coordinate company items. Also buying: old feed and DISPLAY ADVERTISING 122 E. State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445 signs, old tractor catalogs, brochures, in the Ida County Courier, on experience, may work nights & & facilitate education classes & Reminder & Green Saver weekends; three-fourths work period activities for youth of all ages. manuals or signs; oil, gas or soda 712-364-3365, Ext. 337 pop signs; & old gas pump globes FRIDAY - 5 PM guaranteed from 4/1/16–12/1/16. See www.uccschleswig.org for full For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check or old gas pumps. Good condition. Apply at nearest IA Workforce Offi ce job description. Send résumé to ALL CLASSIFIED ADS out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at with Job Order 8610716 or call 515- Schleswig United Church of Christ, Bryan Paul, Lakota, Iowa. 515-538- in the Ida County Courier, Midwest Industries. 281-9336. P.O. Box 10, Schleswig, IA 51461, 0187. 5-8t*BB Reminder & Green Saver 9-1t* attn.: CE position. Applications will be taken until position is fi lled. Odebolt Specialty Care 9-2t/crgs Job HELP WANTED: Is Now Hiring American Security LLC is looking for qualifi ed candidates for a part- Openings Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care! time security offi cer in Arthur. Must For Rent Now hiring: have good driving, be able to work •Full-time/Part-time RNs evenings & weekends. Pay starts at FOR RENT IN ARTHUR: •Full-time/Part-time CNAs $12.25 per hour. Apply online. www. Environmental Aide americansecurityllc.com. One unit of brick duplex. Two- Tool Room Attendant •Full-time/Part-time 9-2t* bedroom, two-bath on main fl oor. New starting wage Fully-fi nished basement. Lots of 2nd Shift job. Data entry, record keeping, parts inventory plus experience increase, nurse aide membership (NAHCA), RN/LPN tuition assistance, room. Attached double garage. control, dispatch, monitor radio. Need accuracy, good Electric heat & central air. Ph. 712- generous anniversary bonus, benefits & much more. HELP WANTED: 275-4450. computer skills, organized work habits. $14.11 to start. Apply online or in person! Workers needed for assembly at 7-3t Midwest Industries. Must work Off ice Positions Odebolt Specialty Care as part of a team in a fast-paced •Nancy Snyder, Administrator •Jill Grote, Business Office Mgr. environment. Post-offer, pre- Accounts Receivable Clerk performs a variety of (712) 668-4867 employment drug screen required. HOUSE FOR RENT: accounting and bookkeeping duties. Customer Service [email protected] www.careinitiatives.org Apply: Employment Connections, Taking applications for small, positions in Estimating and Project Coordinating areas. AA/EOE Disability & Vets Not for Profit 122 E. State Hwy. 175, Ida Grove, two-bedroom, one-bath, one-car IA 51445. Phone: 712-364-3365, detached garage home in Galva. Production Jobs ext. 337. Appliances included. Close to 9-1t school. $450 per month. References 1st & 2nd Shift Openings & deposit required. Call 712-790- 1887 or 712-592-9735. Build Wood Doors in a Highly Automated Facility!! 8-tfc Machine Operators, Wood Finishers, Inspection needed. WANTED: Learn to build a beautiful product. Looking for an exciting & rewarding career? Battle Creek Community Ambulance is looking for volunteers APT. FOR RENT: Growing Company!!! in the Battle Creek area to fi ll paid, in Ida Grove. Duplex: kitchen/ For More Information, come to the volunteer positions, from drivers to dining & living room on main fl oor. Human Resources Office | 1000 Industrial Park | Holstein | IA EMTs, for day or evening & weekend Second story: two bedrooms & bath. Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm shifts. Training provided. Must pass ½-basement shower, & washer & www.vtindustries.com background check. For details, call dryer hookups. Ph. 712-364-3523 or 712-365-4840. 712-371-2577. EOE M/F 9-5t 13-tfc 16 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 Ida County Courier Courthouse Report
Real Estate Transfers -N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida Other David and Constance Skibsted, County. Gerrid Humpal, Arthur, driving quit claim deed to David Skibsted Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, while license under suspension. trust, a one-eighth interest in NE court of icer deed to Neil Schu- Susan Knaack, Cushing, expired ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida macher, SW ¼, Section 28, T87- license. County. -N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida Jeremy Krenz, Fort Dodge, no David and Constance Skibsted, County. valid driver’s license. quit claim deed to Constance Skib- Mason and Diane Fleenor, quit Gregory King, Ida Grove, regis- sted trust, a one-eighth interest in claim deed to Mason and Diane tration violation. NE ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, Fleenor Family trust, E ½ SW ¼ Jason Sholty, Bayard, failure to Ida County. and the W ½ SE ¼, Section 29, obey traf ic control device. Rex and Barbara Hargroves, quit T-87-N, R-40-W; NW ¼, Section Sayda Mendez, Omaha, Neb., ex- claim deed to Randall and Sandra 13, T-86-N, R-41-W; W ½ NW ¼, pired license. Hargroves, the E ½ of Lot 2 and a Section 33, T-87-N, R-40-W; a tract Mercedes Bainbridge, Ida Grove, parcel of land in Lot 3, Block 13 of land in the SE ¼ SW ¼, Section operation without registration and Lot 1, Block 14, Second Addi- 23, T-87-N, R-40-W, within city card or plate. tion, Holstein. limits of Ida Grove, with excep- Jamie Redenius, Kiron, seat Ida Grove Kiwanis Charitable tion; S ½ SW ¼, Section 4 and the belt. Foundation Inc., warranty deed to W ½ NW ¼, Section 9 and the N ½ Courtney Peters, Odebolt, regis- Jennifer Bainbridge, Lot 8, Block SW ¼, Section 9, T-86-N, R-40-W; tration violation. 8, Ida Grove. a 50 percent interest in the S ½ NE Humberto Medina, Storm Lake, Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, ¼ and Lot G of the auditor’s plat prohibited use of light restricting court of icer deed to Paul and of NE ¼ NE ¼, Section 26, T-89-N, device. Debra Medema, Lot 1, Block 2, R-39-W, with exceptions; NW ¼ Criminal Schmidt’s First Addition, Ida SW ¼, Section 2, T-86-N, R-40-W; Dustin Swanson, Ida Grove, Grove. a 50 percent interest in SW ¼ and control of a irearm by a felon, Beth Hueschen, warranty deed the W ½ SE ¼, Section 2, T-86-N, ive years in prison (concurrent to Scott Sterler, Lot 1 and the south R-40-W and a one-half interest with possession of a controlled 35 feet of Lot 2, Block 2, O’Brien in the SW ¼, Section 14, T-86-N, substance charge), $750 ine sus- Addition, Holstein. R-40-W, Ida County. pended. Estate of Dorothy Jess, court BDF Land Company, warranty Dustin Swanson, Ida Grove, pos- of icer deed to James Hess, Joel deed to State of Iowa, a parcel of session of a controlled substance, Hess and Judith Hess, a one-half land in part of the NE ¼ NWfr ¼ ive years in prison (concurrent interest in the following property and in part of the NW ¼ NWfr with irearm charge), $625 ine Ridge View drummer: Ridge View held its annual Parade of Bands Concert Thursday. Here, Reuben De south of Iowa Highway 175: NE ¼, ¼, Section 4, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida suspended. La O plays the drums during the high school band’s performance of “Live and Let Die.” The concert also Section 20, T-87-N, R-39-W, with County. Vicki Gekas, Omaha, Neb., con- included performances by the combined seventh and eighth grade band and the sixth grade band. exception, Ida County. BDF Land Company, warranty tempt—failure to pay ine (con- (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) Geraldine Schrader trust, trust- deed to State of Iowa, a parcel of trolled substance violation), 10 ee warranty deed to Lori Schrad- land in part of the NW ¼ NWfr ¼ days in jail, may purge jail sen- er-Bachar, N ½ SW ¼ and the SE and the NE ¼ NWfr ¼, Section 2, tence by paying ine as ordered. ¼, Section 24, T-86-N, R-41-W, Ida T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Mark Maguire, Battle Creek, as- County. State of Iowa by condemnation sault, two days in jail. John Schrader trust, trustee proceedings acquires part of the Jason Jensen, Ida Grove, third Deputies make OWI, warrant, warranty deed to Lori Schrader- NE ¼ NWfr ¼, Section 1, T-88-N, degree harassment, two days in Bachar, NE ¼, Section 26, T-86-N, R-40-W, Ida County, from Lorna jail, $65 ine suspended. R-41-W and the SW ¼, Section 33, Heinse Conservatorship and Sally Jason Jensen, Battle Creek, as- T-86-N, R-40-W, Ida County. and George Fosha. sault on a person in certain occu- drug paraphernalia arrests Kyle and Jennifer Schimmer, Clerk of Court pations, 30 days in jail, $315 ine warranty deed to State of Iowa, Due to a change in procedures suspended. The Ida County Sheriff’s Office rested on an outstanding Ida ram, 59, of Salix was arrested and a parcel of land in the SW ¼ SE at the Ida County Clerk of Court of- Rosanna Hinojosa, Schleswig, has released information on nine County warrant for contempt of charged with operating while ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼, ice, information is only provided possession of drug paraphernalia, arrests made during the past court. The original conviction intoxicated second offense fol- Section 34, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida electronically. $65. week. against him was for possession lowing a traffic stop in rural Ida County. The following information is Rosanna Hinojosa, Schleswig, On Feb. 14, Tyler Michael Kas- of alcohol. He was transported County. He was transported to Don and Linda Friedrichsen, from data iled by the Ida County possession of a controlled sub- dorf, 22, of South Sioux City, to the Ida County jail where he the Ida County jail where he was quit claim deed to State of Iowa, Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and stance, deferred judgment, $315 Neb., was arrested and charged is currently being held on a $300 held overnight. He was released a parcel of land in the part of the other charges might include charg- civil penalty. with operating while intoxicated bond. the following day after appear- SW ¼ SE ¼ and in part of SE ¼ SE es that were dismissed. For more Kyle Kraft, Moorland, driving first offense and driving on a sus- On Feb. 20, Tyler Joseph New- ing before the magistrate. ¼, Section 34, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida information on speci ic cases con- while license denied or revoked, pended license following a traffic man, 20, of Ida Grove, was ar- On Feb. 23, Dillon Osborn, 19, County. tact the clerk of court or visit www. $1,000. stop in rural Ida County. He was rested and charged with operat- and Troy Joseph Gordon, 20, both Deborah McKinnie trust and iowacourts.gov. OWI transported to the Ida County ing while intoxicated first offense of Battle Creek were arrested Deborah and Ralph McKinnie, Traf ic charges Scott Jensen, West Des Moines, jail and later released after post- following a traffic stop in rural and charged with possession of warranty deed to George Witters, Speeding second OWI, seven days in jail, ing $1,000 bond. Ida County. He was transported drug paraphernalia after depu- a 136/320th interest in the E ½, Thomas Mohr, Galva; Jeremy $1,875. On Feb. 19, Jeremy John Boger, to the Ida County jail where he ties executed a search warrant at Section 27, T-88-N, R-39-W, with Krenz, Fort Dodge; Jeffrey Boger, Anthony Sullivan, Battle Creek, 34, of Battle Creek was arrest- was held overnight. He was re- their apartment in Battle Creek. exception, Ida County. Battle Creek; Brice Gorden, Battle OWI, deferred judgment, two ed and charged with burglary leased the following day after Both were transported to the Ida Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, Creek; Elvin Becerra, Sioux City; years unsupervised probation. in the third degree; theft in the appearing before the magistrate. County jail where they were held court of icer deed to Jan Wun- Sayda Mendez, Omaha, Neb.; Wil- Judgments and Liens fifth degree and possession of a On Feb. 20, Jose Antonio Zama- overnight. Both were released schel and Linda Kepford, NW ¼ liam McDaniel, Enterprise, Ore.; Against Christopher Ernst, in fa- controlled substance third of- go, 44, of Britt was arrested and the following day after appear- and the W ½ NE ¼, Section 32, Lonnie Evans, Fort Dodge; Ashley vor of Jessica Ernst. fense. The charges were filed fol- charged with interference with ing before the magistrate. T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Cox, Chicago, Ill.; Edvinas Jocionis, Against Donna Mau, in favor of lowing an investigation into an official acts following an incident On Feb. 23, Christopher John Ida County. Orlando, Fla.; Humberto Medina, Timothy Anderson. incident that occurred in Battle that occurred in Ida Grove. He was Payne, 30, of Ida Grove was ar- Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, Storm Lake; Jake Schaben, Dunlap; Against Melissa and Scott Creek on Sept. 2, 2015. Boger transported to the Ida County jail rested on an outstanding war- court of icer deed to Dale Schu- Steven Bankey, Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Schwade, in favor of H&R Ac- was transported to the Ida Coun- where he was held overnight. He rant from Cherokee County for macher, SW ¼, Section 10, T86- Michael Nacional, Storm Lake. counts. ty jail where he was held until was released the following day a driving offense. He was taken Feb. 22. He was released after into the custody of the Crawford into custody by Ida County depu- posting $10,000 bond. County Sheriff’s Office on an out- ties and later released into the On Feb. 20, Seth Jon Reese standing warrant. custody of the Cherokee County Internal revenue offers Pingel, 20, of Schleswig was ar- On Feb. 21, David Wayne Sch- Sheriff’s Office. free tax software options
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