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Clarke students qualify for national speech competition By AMY HANSEN OST news editor

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All it takes is making the right words flow one after the other. Clarke’s speech team members Timber Kent and Nick Johnston qualified for the national speech competition in June in Dallas, Texas. The Osceola Sentinel-Tribune had a chance to interview Johnston about his speech honors during a recent play practice at Clarke. “Certainly, last year, I went to Kansas City, but it will be really nice to go to Texas,” Johnston said. “I’ve never been that far south and west before. So, it will be kind of exciting because Texas is kind of it’s own place.” Johnston, a junior, will compete in a category called domestic extemporaneous speaking. Last year, he qualified in international extemporaneous speaking. Kent qualified as a freshman this year to go in international extemporaneous speaking. During competition, Johnston will have to walk into a room, draw a question and have 30 minutes to prepare with pre-gathered resources. Then, he has to answer the selected question in a five to seven minute speech. “It’s obviously a lot of thinking on your feet, but also, structure a good speech,” Johnston said. “ … Still, it’s going to be rather difficult to make a speech in that time.” This summer, competitors from across the nation will descend on Dallas, Texas, to engage in the national tournament, which is

By AMY HANSEN OST news editor

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The highest court in the state of Iowa has issued their verdict in the case of the Clarke County Reservoir Commission’s (CCRC) reservoir project. The Iowa Supreme Court sided in the favor of the appeal from the local landowners and not the CCRC. The judgment was issued Friday, April 10. “We will read the opinion and figure out what the reservoir agency has to do,” said attorney Ivan T. Webber, the CCRC’s legal counsel on its reservoir project, during a phone interview the afternoon of Monday, April 13.

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Above, Nick Johnston, left, and Timber Kent show their speech awards during a recent competition. Right, Johnston poses with his speech awards.

through National Speech and Debate Association. It was formerly known as the National Forensic League. Johnston said there will be four competitors representing Iowa in domestic extemporaneous speech. “It’s pretty exciting to get to go,” he said. Meeting new people One of the things Johnston said he’s looking forward to the most is meeting new people from across the nation. “I went to nationals last year, and the different cultural experiences of everyone,” he said. “Just sitting down in a hallway talking with people who have accents. All these sorts of things. Stories of how they got there.” To prepare, Johnston watches the news and keeps up with current pol-

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itics. While there will be informational resources at Kent’s disposal, he said it’s better to have an understanding and basic knowledge of the many topics beforehand. “It’s not like acting where you have a script. Every

The plan was for the CCRC to have a reservoir project in northern Clarke County that could provide a water supply for Osceola and Southern Iowa Rural Water Association (SIRWA) with an 816-acre lake, which could provide 2.2 million gallons of water per day. West Lake, the current water source, doesn’t meet the needs of Clarke County and SIRWA. The total project cost for the reservoir in the CCRC reservoir project is estimated at $37.6 million. Funding for the project includes many sources, especially funding from the local-option sales tax.

time you go in, it’s going to be something different,” Johnston said. “So, it’s kind of hard to prepare but it’s still possible at the same time — just keeping up with events, kind of knowing the questions before they come. If that makes any sense.”

OCMS debuts leasing website to help new business owners By AMY HANSEN

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Starting a new business can be a daunting, risky venture, but Osceola Chamber Main Street (OCMS) is offering a way to smooth the start up. OCMS received a $5,000 business innovation grant from Main Street Iowa in 2014 and is using it to set up a short-term leasing website. The website is called www.yournewstorefront. com. The website allows a person the option to lease commercial property in Osceola for a short-term of 1 day to 90 days. SINGLE COPY PRICE: 75¢

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“They could go s o m e where, try it for up to 90 days and then see if they w a n t e d Lumsden to open it permanently, which is our ultimate goal,” said Derek Lumsden, executive director of OCMS. “Or, for a new start up businesses to

do the same thing — come in, try out the market and then see if it’s worth having a permanent presence in Osceola.” How does it work? Lumsden said it works similar to Hotels.com. Business owners can sign up for certain dates that they want to come in and depart, and then be charged per square foot on the space. If a person rents for 30

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2014 local ruling On April 8, 2014, Judge Sherman W. Phipps of the Fifth Judicial District of Iowa ruled CCRC’s ongoing Squaw Creek Watershed project is for a public use, public purpose or public improvement as defined in the Iowa Code. Therefore, CCRC may use the power of declaratory judgment and eminent domain in the reservoir project. Eminent domain is the government’s power to take private property for public use by a state. Declaratory judgment is a court review for acquiring land for a public project. It authorizes CCRC to purchase land from voluntary sellers and exercise eminent domain for

days or less, it’s 10 cents a square foot. If a person stays up to 90 days, it’s four cents a square foot. So, from 31 to 90 days, it’s four cents a square foot. Basically, the short-term leases start out as only $10 per 100 square feet of space, with utilities included. If business owners stay longer than a month, the lease prices drop to $4 per 100 square feet of space. All of the listings are in Osceola’s downtown district and are accessible by major highways and pedestrian traffic. “We did it primarily for Please see STOREFRONT, Page 4A

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Appeal An appeal from local landowners was filed May 6, 2014, in Clarke County Courthouse on the judge’s ruling in the CCRC court case. However, the CCRC had the power to purchase land during the appeal process. Purchase agreements from local landowners were being worked out in the past couple of months. In December 2014, Iowa Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal filed by local Clarke County landowners against CCRC. The appeal date in February was scheduled much sooner than expected when it comes to the process of moving things along in the legal system. The appeal was about if CCRC has the right to the power of eminent domain with its ongoing reservoir/ watershed project. Iowa Supreme Court set the oral argument for the appeal on eminent domain to be heard Feb. 18, 2015. It takes a period of a few months for the court to issue a judgment.

What next? During a phone interview, Dave Beck, project coordinator for the CCRC’s ongoing reservoir project, said all questions should be addressed to Webber. “They’re in the process of evaluating the court’s decision and what’s their next step,” Beck said. Beck sent the legal judgment papers from the Iowa Supreme Court to the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, and their content will be included in updates as this story progesses. The CCRC’s monthly meeting is scheduled 9 a.m. Thursday, April 16, at Clarke County Development Corporation. When it comes to any chance of an appeal from the CCRC, Webber said the Iowa Supreme Court has the final say in state law. When asked how big of a blow this could be to the CCRC, Webber responded, “We’ll have to study that.”

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CLUB NEWS Slimming With Friends met 8 a.m. on Thursday, April 2, at the First Christian Church. Jeri Lytton presided with eight members present and all saying the opening creed, which was written for them by Kathy Sharp. Best loser was Rosie Smith and she received the fruit and money package. Jeri Lytton was the runner-Up. Forbidden food was chocolate cake.

L O C A L W E AT H E R Weekly prizes: “Ha-Ha” money — No one “Karen Adwell” hanger — Rosie Smith The group decided to change their hours to: 8-8:30 a.m. weigh in with the meeting to follow. There was no program because of the absence of Theresa Casazza. The group shared their thoughts and suggestions for the Easter holiday and

staying focused on their weight loss journey. From Feb. 5 — March 5, the group had been unable to meet because of the weather. They enjoyed “re-uniting” during the month of March. 2014 yearly best loser — Jeri Lytton Runner-up — Deloris Sutton 2015 officers: Leader — Jeri Lytton Co-leader — Marlene

Clayton Secretary — Karen Adwell Treasurer — Deloris Sutton Weight recorders — Lois Dory and Kathy Sharp In recognition of her “best of the year” weight loss and reaching her 2014 goal, Jeri Lytton was presented with a special cross stitch “bird” picture and frame, which was made by Kathy Sharp.

ICA names young producers taking part in 2015 leadership program AMES – Seventeen young Iowa cattle producers from around the state are participating in the 2015 Young Cattlemen’s Leadership Program (YCLP). The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association program is designed to develop personal, organizational, and community-focused leadership qualities in young producers. As the group kicked off the year, they have participated in

sessions where they learned more about each other, leadership strategies, the Iowa Beef Industry Headquarters, and meeting and talking with state agency leaders and Iowa legislators. In June, the group will receive communications training and participate in the ICA policy development process. Participants, listed by county, are: Cedar – Andrew

iVantage names Clarke County Hospital top 100 critical access hospital Clarke County Hospital in Osceola was recently named one of the iVantage Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) in the United States. “Clarke County Hospital is proud of the efforts of its practitioners and staff who have contributed to our hospital achieving this designation,” said Brian Evans, chief executive officer of Clarke County Hospital. “Our practitioners and staff are dedicated to providing high quality care to our community members. Recognition as a Top 100 Critical Access Hospital validates the caring, compassionate care that these team members provide each and every day.” Clarke County Hospital scored in the top 100 of Critical Access Hospitals on the iVantage Hospital Strength INDEX™. The INDEX is the industry’s most comprehensive rating of US acute care hospitals, and the only one to include the country’s 1,300 CAHs. The results recognize the top 100 critical access hospitals provide a safety net to communities across rural America – measuring them across 62 different performance metrics, including quality, outcomes, patient perspective, affordability, population risk and efficiency.

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“Rural health care deserves the same performance analysis as all provider performance. It plays a vital role for communities across America, serving nearly 80 million people. The services provided in rural America are similar to those needed in any major metropolitan area, yet the volumes and economic resources provide little economies of scale, making for little benefit from scale. These top 100 Critical Access Hospitals exhibit a focused concern for their community benefits and needs, regardless of scale, reimbursement and people’s ability to pay,” said Michael Topchik, senior vice president of iVantage Health Analytics. For more information about Clarke County Hospital, visit their website at www.clarkehosp.org About iVantage Health Analytics iVantage is a leading advisory and business analytic services company applying Accelerated Health care Transformation™ and the VantagePoints™ platform to drive sustained, evidence-based results. The company’s unique combination of technology, content, and expert advisory services accelerates decision making for the new health care.

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Sauer, Wilton; and Clarke – Jeff Jamison, Weldon; Clayton – Matt Winters; Volga; Dallas – Joe Brewer, Dallas Center; and Delaware – Nick Knepper, Hopkinton. Also, Fayette – Josh Zuck, Oelwein; Fremont – Ethon Smith, Thurman; Jasper – Greg Bartelma, Runnells; Lee – Brandon Ledger, West Point; Louisa – Dustin Howell, Columbus Junction; and Lucas –

Brad Evans, Chariton. Finally, Madison – Skylar Speer, Prole, and Justin Sullivan, Winterset; Sioux – Jeff Van Voorst, Sioux Center; Story – Nate and Carrie Horman, Roland; and Woodbury – Cassie Johnson, Cushing. After the June session, the YCLP members will also get together for training and meetings in August and December.

This is the March monthly report from Osceola Police Department. Officers responded to 411 calls for service, which was a significant increase from the previous month. Officers initiated 147 contact, which is the same as the previous month. Officers investigated five accidents, a reduction from the past month. The department issued 83 citations, a

slight reduction from the previous month. Officers also issued 54 written warnings and 72 verbal warnings. Officers arrested 34 people on 80 separate charges, a slight increase from the previous month. They also spent more than 53 hours in stationary patrol in various parts of the city, foot patrol in the downtown area or special traffic details.

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT This is the March monthly report from Osceola Volunteer Fire Department. As of March 31, 2015, the fire department is at 53 calls for the year. For the month of March, the department had 31 calls. One building fire (15.34 man hours) One cooking fire (7.20 man hours) One vehicle fire (4.35 man hours) 14 grass fires (293.99 man hours) Three dispatched and cancelled en route (13.46 man

hours) Five assist EMS (28.58 man hours) Two 10-50s (wrecks/accidents) (46.74 man hours) One ice rescue (7.18 man hours) One gas leak (6.80 man hours) Two overheated electrical motors (24.29 man hours) Total monthly man hours are 447.93. Total yearly man hours are 603.78. March training man hours are 87. March maintenance man hours are 45.

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Betty Jean Davenport Osceola

Betty Jean Davenport, 84, of Osceola died April 7, 2015, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center Davenport in Des Moines. Memorial services were 10 a.m. Friday, April 10, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. The Rev. Julie M. Poore officiated. Interment of her cremains was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Osceola United Methodist Church choir or Osceola Public Library. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com. Betty Jean Davenport, daughter of Eva (Sink) and Floyd Mike Webb, was born April 18, 1930, near Pitzer in Madison County. Jean received her education in Lewis School in Osceola and in 1944 her family moved to Woodburn where she finished school and graduated in 1948. Jean taught Sunday school as a girl and sang in church programs. After graduation, Jean worked for Miller and Garris at Banta Abstract Company. She quit prior to being married to Cecil Leroy Davenport on May 28, 1950, in Woodburn. Jean went to work for

Harold McNeal as deputy recorder until 1955. They lived in Woodburn until moving to Osceola in December of 1956. Jean was a member of Osceola United Methodist Church and had sung in the church choir since 1969. Jean was one of the first women hired by Furnas Electric and worked there for 21 years with the last 19 as an inspector, retiring in 1995. She began working part time at the Osceola Public Library shortly after retiring from Furnas and was still working right up until her death. Jean was a volunteer, homeroom mother, involved with Girl Scouts, vacation Bible school, Sunday school, helped with the school reading program and held various offices of UMW.Â She was active with the American Legion Auxiliary and Clarke County Genealogy Group, worked with the Iowa Heart Association and chaired UMW dinners. Jean is survived by her daughter Cheryl (husband Marvin) Zach of Urbandale; grandsons, Nick (wife Megan) Spicer of West Des Moines and Aaron Spicer of Urbandale; great-grandson Harrison David Spicer of Urbandale; sisters, Barbara Ochanpaugh and Bernita Webb, both of Des Moines; as well as many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Bonnie Lou Webb and Loretta Bay.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Problems continue to plague The ‘eminent domain saga’ unopened Fort Madison prison By Kathleen Johnson Murray

I am writing about the eminent domain saga. My opinion is unbiased by personal loss. My first thought was, if Osceola has a water board, why haven’t they saved the west end of West Lake? It needs dredged and prevention for silting. Dredging has been done at Winterset’s lake with success. This would increase the water supply considerably. The water board said we need more water to handle our growth. Growth? The census for Clarke in 2000 had 9,133; 2010 had 9,286 people. Our supervisors stated they were raising taxes because of lack of growth. You can’t have it both ways. We gained a turkey factory. We’ve had two severe droughts that have not warranted water conservation. West Lake has proved itself to be a good water source. The reservoir commission’s original proposal was for a 300-acre lake. This would have doubled our water. When I heard they could use the Arbor Valley Lake, I thought this is an answer to landowners prayers as to not lose their family farms and homes. The commission’s 37 million proposal is now outdated. It would be closer to 50 million. A recent Des Moines Register’s article of county debt said 7.1 million for Clarke. This is large for our population. Madison, Lucas and Decatur all have less then 1 million.

This extra debt should receive much consideration. The Iowa Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the landowners. Ruling the commission has not followed the lawful steps for eminent domain. They chose to do it their own way. Lawyer fees and costs of the commission to start over again, ridiculous! The commission’s rebuttal to the Arbor Valley Lake seems weaker as time goes on. They said the cost to run a water line under the railroad tracks and Highway 34 would cost too much. Yet, this past year a new sewer line which is bigger than a water line was drilled for the Kading development. They stated the site was bad because the dam would be too close to Interstate 35. Their 800-acre site is also next to the same interstate. Arbor Valley Lake is built, apparently you can build by the interstate. It’s called a high hazard dam. This lake is south and west of Osceola, much closer for the local citizens to enjoy. This lake would be an addition to the proven water source West Lake. Arbor Lake would be gravity fed straight into West Lake. It now has 105 acres of water; it could be 750 acres without the costly expense of rerouting Truro pavement. My question to you is how many mistakes are you willing to put up with before you realize mistakes are being made with our hard earned money? Shouldn’t we have compassion for those fighting to save their homes.

Why we need the reservoir By James D. Kimball, MD Osceola

Water is a precious commodity. Just ask the citizens of California. Pure drinking water is one of the major contributors to good health. Several entities have been working to ensure that our community, not just the town of Osceola, has a secure, adequate source of water. Many studies have been done and many meetings have been held. The best source of water for our community is a lake, not a well or a pipeline. Many depend on our current source, but it is too small. Progress is being made to build another in Coyote Canyon. Still, there are people who wish to stop this project. Joel Fry represents us in the Iowa Legislature. He has land that is involved in this project. He built a house on his land after the area was selected.

He claims he is neutral in this, but his good friend Kaufmann, a representative from Tipton, leads the effort to stop it. He just pushes Fry’s agenda. Fry’s fingerprints are all over the bills Kaufmann introduces. Tying the reservoir to an oil pipeline and an electric power line is misleading. Saying the lake is a rich man’s playground is also just not true. If this community of ours is to survive, we need an adequate, safe source of drinking water. Coyote Canyon will provide that source. This is not a call to action, but an urging to get educated on what is going on and how it involves all of us. Tell Mr. Fry to represent us, not himself. Keep encouraging the development of Coyote Canyon as a water source. I do not think there is any issue that is more important to our community than this — an adequate source of water.

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business expansion,” Lumsden said. “If someone wanted to try something new, and they weren’t sure if it was going to take off.”

Darlene’s Delights OCMS set up the Your New Store Front website in late December and have already had a business owner take advantage of it. This would be Darlene’s Delight’s, which is located on the west side of the square in Osceola. The new business specializes in homemade cakes. “We’ve had some more interest in it since she’s been in, and we’re actually looking to expand the website, as well,” Lumsden said. According to Lumsden, a big advan-

tage to using the benefits of the leasing website is the renting options because most places make a renter sign for at least a year, if not more. Plus, the renter would also have to factor in the water, electric and utility bills. Through the Your New Store Front website, all of those extra costs are included in the square foot price. “The building owners have signed up because they have properties that may have been sitting vacant or they have extra space that they can’t use or can’t seem to rent,” Lumsden said. “This gives them a short-term option to see if somebody might like it, and then, hopefully, those agreements will develop into long-term leasing agreements for those businesses. So, it’s a win-win for both the property owner and the business owner.”

By Rep. Joel Fry

House District 27 joel.fry@legis.state.ia.us

Over a year after the Iowa State Penitentiary at Fort Madison was scheduled to open, the prison sits empty. Guards patrol the perimeter and inside of the buildings, lights are on and electric bills are being paid but there is still no set date to transfer prisoners. As costs continue to rise, the House Oversight Committee continues to seek answers and find solutions to this seemingly endless problem. After two inmates escaped the maximum security prison in 2005, plans were created for a new, state of the art prison. In 2008, the estimated construction cost of the prison was $130.7 million, and in October of 2013, a ribbon cutting was held. Since that time the new prison has faced multiple equipment problems and design flaws that have prevented the prison from being occupied. In late 2013, prison officials found problems with the geothermal system. Pumps installed with the geothermal system were found to be the wrong size in many buildings and corrective changes had to be made. These changes could cost the state $6.7 mil-

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lion. As of today, the geothermal systems have been fixed and Department of Corrections Officials believe they will continue to work. After geothermal issues were fixed, the prison failed a required smoke evacuation test. In order to receive a certificate of occupation from the fire marshal, smoke must be able to be cleared through the ventilation system. Unlike a regular building, windows cannot simply be opened in a prison to clear smoke. The solution for this problem has yet to be found, but approximately $350,000 has been spent to design and test solutions. The actual cost for the fix has yet to be determined, but it is expected to be

costly. It is unclear who will pay for these changes. Two additional problems have also been brought to light in the past few months. Air leaks in some of the buildings have required water to be shut off when temperatures dropped. Officials are working to find the air leaks and a solution to the problem. As of now, there is no estimated cost for repair to these air leaks. Additionally, there are more problems with the ventilation system, separate from the smoke-clearing problems. There is no estimated time or cost for these repairs. Almost a year and a half after the projected opening date, there is still no end in sight to the problems at Fort Madison. The House Government Oversight Committee has continued to review documents sent by the Department of Administrative Services and the Department of Corrections. Unfortunately, there is no quick solution to these problems but the oversight committee is working to ensure these issues never happen again in a public project and that the parties responsible for these problems cover the costs and not the Iowa taxpayer.

Graceland University makes top 10 list of Iowa Best Value Colleges LAMONI – Graceland University has been ranked seventh in Iowa in a recent study offering a list of the Iowa best value colleges conducted by SmartAsset, a financial technology company based in New York City that provides financial analytics and advice. SmartAsset determined the College Education Affordability Index by averaging in-state tuition, living costs, scholarship and grant offerings, retention rate and starting salary as a graduate. Graceland received a rating of 56.39, ranking especially high in starting salary, only second to Iowa State, who earned the number one

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Interstate 35 audit report released Hunt and Associates, P.C., certified public accountants, released an audit report on Interstate 35 Community School District in Truro. The district’s revenues totaled $11,556,924 for the year ended June 30,

2014, a 4.1 percent increase from the prior year. Revenues included $3,775,768 in local tax, charges for services of $1,051,500, operating grants and contributions of $1,481,831, unrestricted interest of $3,350, and other general rev-

enues of $5,244,475. Expenses for district operations totaled $10,611580, a 6.8 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses included $6,374,316 for instructional services, $1,137,810 for administration services and $709,726 for transpor-

tation services. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the district secretary’s office, in the office of the auditor of the state and on the auditor of the state’s website at http://auditor.iowa.gov/reports/ index.html.

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A card shower is planned in honor of Leland Hunt on the occasion of his 97th birthday Tuesday, May 5. Cards and letters may be sent to him at 316 E. View Place, Osceola, IA 50213.

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The family of Helen Allen is planning a card shower in honor of her 90th birthday Wednesday, April 15. Cards and birthday wishes may be sent to her at 1320 S. Kossuth St., Osceola, IA 50213.

Permit-tocarry class planned RUSSELL — Russell Sportsmen’s Club will hold an Iowa permit-to-carry class 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, at 41570 280th Ave., southwest of Russell. The class is a requirement to obtain an Iowa carry permit. To register, call Dan Morrett at 641-2035296. E-mail the OST’s

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LAMONI — Lamoni native Leah McIntire-Barnett, daughter of Dennis and Kathleen McIntire, will be performing with Simon Estes and four area choirs on Sunday afternoon, April 19, at the Shaw Center Auditorium in the “Roots and Wings” concert series. The performance begins with a pre-concert program at 2:15 p.m. McIntire-Barnett is especially excited about the Lamoni c o n c e r t McIntirefor two Barnett reasons. It will be her first performance here since her high school graduation. Also, April 19 will mark the 50th anniversary of Estes’ international opera debut in Germany. She said it is an honor for Decatur County to celebrate with him on this special day. Estes received the Iowa Award in 1996, the highest honor the state can give. In the following passage, Leah shares her story of her respect for the remarkable man who grew up in Centerville, achieved international fame as a singer and philanthropist, and has never forgotten lessons he learned as

a child in Iowa. “I first met Dr. Estes in the spring of 2011 when I participated in a master class at Grandview University in Des Moines. I was, of course, thrilled to sing for an Iowan who has had a marvelous career in the world of opera, but I was fascinated to listen to him share his experiences of the stage. It was a privilege to sing for him that day, but I didn’t know at the time that it was only the beginning. A few months later, my fatherin-law acted (unofficially) as my agent and, to make a long story short, made a connection for me with Dr. Estes’ manager. Dr. Estes then invited me to sing in two “Roots & Wings” concerts in the fall of 2011. After one of these concerts, I had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Estes over dinner and talk more about his experiences over the last few decades. I was struck, as many are, with his unbelievable humility. He has had a distinguished operatic career both in the US and abroad, helped pave the way for African Americans in opera in the 1970’s, and has built a remarkable organization to benefit victims of malaria in Africa (not to mention the many thousands of dollars he gives each year to Iowa high school seniors though

Urbandale man charged with St. Charles robbery DES MOINES – Hassam Fayiz Abusharkh, 35, of Urbandale, appeared in federal court on a criminal complaint alleging that Abusharkh robbed the Farmers and Merchants State Bank in St. Charles on March 25. Abusharkh made his initial appearance before United States Chief Magistrate Judge Celeste F. Bremer, who ordered that Abusharkh remain detained pending presentment of his case to a feder-

al grand jury. The public is reminded that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and that Abusharkh is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. This case was investigated by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is being prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa. The United

choirs from Lamoni, Central Decatur, and Mormon Trail high schools and from Graceland University. All tickets will be $5 at the door. They are also sold at all three Lamoni banks, the Farm Bureau office in Leon, or at Snyder’s in Humeston through Thursday, April 16. On Monday morning following the concert, Es-

tes will share his life story about growing up in Centerville, his career, the challenges he has faced and how he overcame them. He speaks to importance of education, determination, faith and perseverance in a talk to Lamoni, Central Decatur and Mormon Trail students in the Shaw Center auditorium.

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his foundation). Dr. Estes continues to make an impression in our state and around the world. What I believe to be most astonishing, however, is his unfailing humility. I asked him how he maintains this, and he said, “It is something that I have to work on every day. Humility does not come naturally; pride comes naturally. Humility I have to work at; I have to study the Bible every day, and God gives me the grace to be humble. As I’ve had the opportunity to work with Dr. Estes several times, and have seen the consistency between his talk and his walk, he has been an inspiration to me as I continue pursuing my own career. As I prepare for the upcoming concert in Lamoni, I am reminded that, while I have worked at my craft, it is God who put me into the family and town in which I was raised, and gives me the teachers, mentors, and friends who encourage me to take the opportunities He gives me. Dr. Estes has given me much advice over the past couple of years, but the best career advice he has given me is to remain humble, and I will forever be grateful to him.” Performing with Estes and McIntire-Barnett will be the

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Above, Joclyn Bower and her date Tony Miller walk down the red carpet while being introduced for Murray’s prom Friday. Right, Zadie Hatfield shows off her cowboy boots underneath an orange dress while her date Warren Snyder presents himself in camo during the Murray prom introductions Friday.

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“You can’t prove it.” Have you ever heard that about faith? Or, perhaps you’ve said it. The thing is, I can’t disagree with the statement. The Christian faith is not something you can prove. There is no single fact I can give you or picture I can paint or story I could tell that would forever prove the truthfulness of the gospel story. This unproven quality is so real that Christianity would actually claim doubt is part of the story. Without some element of doubt, faith may not be possible. The story that God saves sinners is such good news that grace almost creates doubt because it simply doesn’t seem real. Many people I know are close to becoming followers of Jesus, but they are waiting for one more piece of information which will finally prove faith. Sadly, they will wait forever because the final piece of proof will not be given. “You can’t prove it,” is right. But it’s also wrong. Many have come to the conclusion that since Christianity cannot be fully proven, it can be ignored. Why waste time considering the possibility of God if His existence can’t be proven? This makes it easy to brush away Jesus, the Bible and the church, especially the church, assuming it is all a waste of time. While Christians have to admit Christianity cannot be fully proven, others must admit it is undeniable that Jesus was born, that he lived, he died and then something happened. You don’t have to believe: the virgin birth, the deity of Jesus, His miracles, His perfection or His resurrection. But you can’t deny: His birth, His life, His death and that something happened. What that something was defines everything. Clearly something happened. After the death of Jesus, his doubting disciples became bold proclaimers of his message. A famous persecutor of Christians, Saul, became the Apostle Paul, playing a vital role in the founding of the church. Christianity became a massive movement which has transformed much of human history. Something happened. But what? Historians have long offered three primary explanations for what happened after the death of Jesus.

CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. 641-342-4778. Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Services. 7 p.m. - Wednesday, Bible Study & Prayer. Web site: www.calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 641-342-6181 or Sunday 9 a.m. - Sunday School, 10 a.m. - Worship Service. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Groups & Adult Bible Study. Sunday - 6:30 p.m. - Worship. Bible Studies are offered throughout the week. Call for schedule. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 3310 West McLane, 641-342-2720. Sunday - 7:30 a.m.-”Search” on Channel 23 KCWI. 9:30 a.m.-Bible Classes. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Worship and Bible Study. CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 641-342-6333. Sunday - 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting. 11:20 a.m. - Sunday School and Primary. 12:10 p.m. - Relief Society-Priesthood. Wednesdays - 2:00-8:00 p.m. Family History Center. COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Elder Tom Meyer, pastor, 342-2553. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 342-6603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., The Rev. Dr. Al Adams, minister, Sunday - 9 a.m. Sunday school for all, 10 a.m. - Worship, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. Soul Cafe worshipful supper. GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-342-7110. 10:00 a.m. Church Service. LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 E. Cass St., 641-745-7257, Victor Lochman, pastor, worship Sunday, 10 a.m. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 E. View Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, pastor, 641342-3121. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. God’s Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday School. Wednesday 7:30 p.m. - Elders & Deacons meeting.

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LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Chad Queener, Youth Pastor. Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www.lifepointministries.net

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His followers concocted a lie in order to save face after the death of their leader. This sounds good, but I have a difficult time believing that many people would individually give their lives without a single one of them backtracking the story in order to live. His followers had a mass psychosis because of their grief, making them think Jesus actually rose from the dead even though he didn’t. This option is more difficult for me. While I understand the trauma of grief, it’s hard to imagine several hundred people suffering from the same psychosis. Jesus rose from the dead. This is the hardest to believe because it’s outside of our experience, but it does make the most sense of the evidence we have. This, however, is what I believe. You don’t have to believe it, but you will make a decision about it. Here is the problem with proof: We are all trying to answer the big questions of life – Who am I? Why am I here? Does my life matter? Is there life after death? Is there a God? What must I do to be right with God? But we don’t have the ability to prove our answers. I say there is a God. You say prove it. I admit I can’t. You say there isn’t a God. I say prove it. You must admit you can’t. I sat with some students one day, talking about faith. When I’d finished, one student asked, “How can you have faith in something you can’t see?” So I asked him, “Can you see electricity?” He said, “Yes ... well ... no. But I can see what electricity does.” I said, “The same applies to God. I can’t ‘see’ God, but I can see what He does. You go to a light switch day after day, and without thinking about it, you flip that switch expecting a light to come on. Yet, you can’t see the electricity that actually makes that happen. I can go to God day after day and trust Him to lead me, help me and strengthen me for whatever lies ahead. And like the electricity, He shows up.” Nope, I can’t prove Him, but maybe, just maybe, that’s what faith is for.

NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Keith Putney, pastor. 641-449-3779. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship. Sunday School 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 604 Main Street, 641-449-3421, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Church.

OTTAWA BETHEL CHAPEL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH- 8 miles north of Ottawa, Dan Newell, pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship.

TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641765-4782. Sandy Smith, Pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - Worship-11:00 a.m. Peru 8:30 a.m. Worship. TRURO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, Shonda Deranleau, pastor, 641-765-4524. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School -10:30 a.m. Worship.

VAN WERT VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service. 9:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Pastor Butch Black, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Worship. Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study.

WELDON OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 700 Colorado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley. Sunday - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. - Evening Worship, 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch. com SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, corner of Hwy. 69 and 152, SDA50213@yahoo.com. Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - Sabbath School. 11:00 a.m. - Church Service. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641342-2850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Spanish mass on Sundays at noon. Misas espanol los domingos 12 p.m. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Osceola, 641342-2830. Julie M. Poore, pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday

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p.m., Oracion. Jueves - 6:00 p.m., Misioneros. Viernes - 6:00 p.m., Hogares. MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Keith Putney, pastor, 641-449-3544. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Worship, 9:15 a.m. Church School.

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HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248. Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 11 a.m. - Sunday School. LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor. Sunday - 11 a.m. Morning Worship Service. LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Lilia Perez, Pastora. 1215 S. Main St, Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 10:30 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 11:30 a.m., Servicio. Martes - 6:00

ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1112 N. 7th St., Chariton, IA. Rev. Fred Steinbach. 641-774-4911. Evening prayer service Wednesday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study Tuesday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

MURRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Murray, IA 50174, 641 447-2569. Minster - Brian McCracken. 8:30 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school,

10:35 a.m. late worship, Wednesday night W.O.W. for children through teenagers at the church building at 7 p.m., small adult groups meeting at church, contact church for times, second Wednesday of every month, W.O.W. for all ages at church building at 6:30 p.m. MURRAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 641-447-2487. Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets. Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service. 7 p.m. - Jr./Sr. High Youth Group. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study. 3rd Thursday each month - 7 p.m. -Ladies Missionary Group. MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastors Brandon Campbell, Sandy Smith. Sunday Worship 11 a.m.-12 p.m., children’s church during worship; Fellowship and Adult Lessons 10 a.m.

SMYRNA FRIENDS CHURCH, 6 miles E. & 1 mile N. of Weldon, Charlie Coffey, minister. Sunday - fellowship and coffee 10 a.m. Church starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship. WELDON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Weldon, Dennis Huffman, Ed West, co-pastors. Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School. 10 a.m. Church Service. CWF meets first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m. WELDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Church Service.

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Clarke girls golfers top Chariton, Oskaloosa By SCOTT VICKER

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Return to the Blue Oval: Above, Central College

freshman Holly McKinney, an Interstate 35 graduate, exits the water pit during the women’s 3,000 meter steeplechase Friday night at the Jim Duncan Invite at Drake Stadium. McKinney finished seventh with a time of 11:50.71 in her first ever attempt running the race. At right, Central College freshman Kate Patton of Murray takes off on the second leg of the Central 4x400 relay team. The Dutch finished fourth in the event, running 3:54.71. Patton also ran on Central’s third-place 4x100 relay. The Dutch 4x400 relay team currently ranks fourth nationally in Division III, with the 4x100 relay team ranking seventh in the nation. Both McKinney and Patton were regulars on the Blue Oval at the Co-ed State Track Meet during their respective high school careers, with both winning multiple medals during their senior seasons.

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strong in the 100 meter hur- the disucs with a toss of 85dles as well, placing first and 4.50. third in that event. Interstate 35 senior MadBailey Zimmerman die Albers earned three inCRESTON — Clarke won c l a i m e d dividual medals on the night. two events here Monday at her second Albers finished runner-up the Lady Panther Relays, gold medin the 100 meter dash with both coming in the hurdles. al of the her time of 13.09 and took The lady Indians finished event, runthird in the 400 meter dash tied for fifth with Interstate ning 16.80. with a clocking of 1:04.83. 35 in the team standings, as S o l a n n a She then scored another silboth teams scored 35 points. Z i m m e r ver medal in the 200 meter The host Panthers scored 126 man, who B. Zimmerman dash, crossing the line in points to edge out Shenan- clipped a 28.09. doah (119) for the team title. hurdle late Albers anchored the The Clarke shuttle hur- in the race, finished third in sprint medley relay team to a dle relay team of Solanna 17.30. fourth-place finish in 2:07.21. Lady Panther Relays Zimmerman, Maddi Heath, Amanda Kindred placed Class 2A Bronwyn Miller and Bai- in both throwing events for Team standings — 1. Creston ley Zimmerman earned a the Lady Indians. Kindred 126, 2. Shenandoah 119, 3. gold medal with its time of finished fourth in the shot 1:13.80. put with her throw of 32 feet, Please see TheCD1-IA-69310-OTTU0-NONE-NONE-NONE.pdf, Zimmerman twins ran 1 inch. She also took fifth in RELAYS, page IA, 9 CD1, There’s a difference..., OST sports editor • svicker@osceolaiowa.com

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The Clarke girls golf team defeated both Chariton and Oskaloosa on April 6, posting a team score of 216. Chariton scored a 231 and Oskaloosa finished with a team score of 293. Courtney Clark led the Lady Indians with a ninehole round of 51. Ann Taylor carded a 54, while Breana Lowry recorded a round of 55. Samantha Stickels rounded out the team scoring with her round of 56. Alexxa Blair shot a 78 and Morgan Bailey finished with a score of 86. Shorthanded because of the school play, the Lady Indians lost to both Knoxville and Carlisle on April 7, shooting a team score of 252. Knoxville won with a 196 and Carlisle posted a team OST photo by SCOTT VICKER score of 211. Clarke senior Adam Smith hits a tee shot on April 9 on a Clark once again led the cold, windy and rainy day for golf. Smith shot a round of way for the Lady Indians, 62 for the Indians. shooting a 47, which was good enough for runner-up honors. Knoxville’s Sierra Finley was medalist with her round of 46. Lowry carded a 52 for Clarke, while Shelby Kentner shot a 67 and Bailey finished with an 86. Shorthanded once again, Clarke was unable to post a team score at Wayne on April 9. Clark and Lowry each shot a round of 48 to lead CLARKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 115 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • 641-342-2944 the Lady Indians, while 2014 Officers: Helen Kimes, President; Dr. Jim Kimball, Vice President; Kentner carded a 63. Sue Wilder, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary In boys action, Clarke 2014 Board of Directors: Richard M. Buesch; Doug Miller; Kevin Emanuel; lost to Knoxville and Carl- Brian Evans; Bill Freeman; Dr. Jim Kimball; Helen Kimes; Amy Lampe; Ryan Lundquist; isle on April 7. Wil Reisinger; Sue WIlder; Dave Walkup; Todd Thompson; Dr. David Hoadley Clarke posted a team Executive Director - Bill Trickey, score of 232, while KnoxProgram Manager - Elizabeth Simpson ville just edged out Carlisle Board meets second Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. at 115 East Washington by a 174-178 margin. “Promoting the Economic Development of Southern Iowa” Damon Helgevold carded a round of 55 to lead the OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD Dave Neas, Chair; Ryan Rychnovsky, Vice Chair Indians, while Weston BroMembers: Alisha Kale, MacKenzie O’Hair, Laura Castro kaw shot a 56 and Carter Regular water board meetings the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at Wilken finished with a 58. 208 W. Jefferson. Special water board meetings at the Water Works Office and Adam Smith rounded out also online at www.osceolawaterworks.com. the team scoring with his round of 63. OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL John Cutshall finished Fred Diehl, Mayor with a round of 71 and Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Corbin Coenen shot a 79 Dennis Page, Dan Hooper, Chris Dorsey, and Dave Walkup. for Clarke. Regular council meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at Clarke hosted Chariton, 7 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 115 North Fillmore. Albia and Moravia on April Special council meetings are posted on City Hall bulletin board. 9 in cold, wet and windy conditions. OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Albia won with a score of Meets third Monday of each month 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers 179, followed by Chariton with a 191, Moravia with a Board Members: Mel Miller, Amber Abraham, Stephanie Snell, 206 and Clarke with a 217. Sara Lumsden, Sarah Truitt Brokaw and Helgevold each shot a 49 to lead the Web Site: www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com way for Clarke. Wilken AIRPORT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION carded a round of 57 and Smith shot a 62 to round Denis Weiser-Chairman, Ryan Lundquist, Les Van Heeswyk, out the team scoring for the Phil Higgins, and Ty Wheeler Indians. Cutshall shot a 70, while Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Osceola Municipal Airport Coenen finished the day CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL with a round of 77. BOARD OF EDUCATION Clarke returns to action Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, except July, August, Dec., 6:30 p.m., Saturday, with the girls goClarke Central Office - 802 N. Jackson ing to the Winterset Invite. To confirm, call 641-342-4969. Board Members: James Bair, Kelly Bailey, Lori Helgevold, Both the Clarke boys and Steve O’ Tool, Gerard Linskens, Joseph Deutsch and Dena White. girls are at home on Tuesday, hosting Central Deca6.9310 x4.5, PDF, tur.

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RELAYS: Continued from page 8 Clarinda 82, 4. Atlantic 56, 5. Clarke 35, 5. Interstate 35 35. Discus — 1. Serena Parker, Shen, 119-8.50; 5. Amanda Kindred, Clarke, 85-4.50; 8. Sydney Nelson, I-35, 79-0; 9. Hannah Moore, Clarke, 76-10.50; 11. Bailey McCuddin, I-35, 73-0. Shot put — 1. Serena Parker, Shen, 41-7; 4. Amanda Kindred, Clarke, 32-1; 7. Bailee Huddleson, I-35, 29-8.50; 10. Laynie Duff, I-35, 26-2; 12. Taylor-Dawn Miler, Clarke, 20-4. High jump — 1. Breanna Wallace, Creston, 4-10; 5. Kirsten Schirm, I-35, 4-4. Long jump — 1. Sydney Nielsen, Shen, 15-7; 5. Ashley Struth, I-35, 13-10; 6. Bronwyn Miller, Clarke, 13-7; 8. Cheyanne Loomis, I-35, 13-0.75. 3,000 meters — 1. Tiffany Williams, Atl, 12:26.00; 6. Lizzy Parish, I-35, 13:48.00; 9. Sadie Schneiders, I-35, 15:25.00. 4 x 800 relay — 1. Creston (Lexie Little, Maria Mostek, Taylor Briley, Natalie Mostek), 10:12.00. Shuttle hurdle relay — 1. Clarke (Solanna Zimmerman, Maddi Heath, Bronwyn Miller, Bailey Zimmerman), 1:13.80; 4. Interstate 35 (Cheyanne Loomis, Caylin Brommel, Ashley Struth, Haley Schaffer), 1:16.19. 100 meters — 1. Jaedra

Moses, Clar, 12.92; 2. Maddie Albers, I-35, 13.09; 8. Keann Williamson, I-35, 14.43; 9. Sidney Marker, Clarke, 14.73; 10. Hayley Gilbert, Clarke, 14.93. Distance medley relay — 1. Creston (Jessica Beatty, Josie Sickels, Raegen Smith, Maria Mostek), 4:34.54; 5. Interstate 35 (Keann Williamson, Josie Wickett, Cheyenne Hiatt, Pearl Jones), 5:13.36; 6. Clarke (Taylor Jass, Chynna Beydler, Vanessa Bakley, Sydney Sickels), 5:22.42. 400 meters — 1. Serena Parker, Shen, 1:02.41; 3. Maddie Albers, I-35, 1:04.83; 7. Savannah Gilbert, Clarke, 1:11.78; 8. Carissa Albers, I-35, 1:18.83. 4 x 200 relay — 1. Clarinda, 1:54.97; 5. Interstate 35 (Keann Williamson, Miranda Hahn, Ashley Struth, Haley Schaffer), 2:01.11; 6. Clarke (Taylor Jass, Joni Burris, Maddi Heath, Sidney Marker), 2:06.24. 100 hurdles — 1. Bailey Zimmerman, Clarke, 16.80; 3. Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, 17.30; 9. Allyson Young, I-35, 19.64; 10. Emily Young, I-35, 19.70. 800 meters — 1. Natalie Mostek, Creston, 2:30.34; 6. Cheyenne Hiatt, I-35, 2:51.27; 10. Taylor Leonard, I-35, 3:09.18; 11. Chelsea Selsor, Clarke, 3:09.70. 200 meters — 1. Jaedra Moses, Clar, 27.70; 2. Maddie Albers, I-35, 28.09; 6. Bailey

Zimmerman, Clarke, 29.46; 8. Solanna Zimmerman, Clarke, 30.65; 9. Ally Bedwell, I-35, 31.32. 400 hurdles — 1. Sydney Nielsen, Shen, 1:07.80; 6. Ariella May, Clarke, 1:23.25; 7. Vanessa Bakley, Clarke, 1:25.66. Sprint medley relay — 1. Creston (Amber Castillo, Kiersten Latham, Cayla Maitlen, Taylor Briley), 1:58.68; 4. Interstate 35 (Miranda Hahn, Ally Bedwell, Haley Schaffer, Maddie Albers), 2:07.21; 6. Clarke (Sidney Marker, Chynna Beyder, Hayley Gilbert, Savannah Gilbert), 2:11.64. 1,500 meters — 1. Maria Mostek, Creston, 5:23.98; 5. Lizzy Parish, I-35, 6:09.19; 8. Sydney Sickels, Clarke, 6:25.07; 9. Ariella May, Clarke, 6:27.65; 11. Sadie Schneiders, I-35, 7:05.59. 4 x 100 relay — 1. Clarinda, 53.11; 5. Clarke (Solanna Zimmerman, Maddi Heath, Bronwyn Miller, Bailey Zimmerman), 56.38; 6. Interstate 35 (Haley Schaffer, Ally Bedwell, Ashley Struth, Miranda Hahn), 57.67. 4 x 400 relay — 1. Creston (Breanna Wallace, Raegen Smith, Lexie Little, Natalie Mostek), 4:23.63; 5. Clarke (Sidney Marker, Joni Burris, Taylor Jass, Savannah Gilbert), 4:49.68; 6. Interstate 35 (Pearl Jones, Sydney Nelson, Cheyenne Hiatt, Keann Williamson), 4:50.75.

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By SCOTT VICKER

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Clarke rolled past Chariton in both boys and girls tennis on April 7, winning both contests by an 8-1 score. The Clarke girls improved to 1-1 for the season with the win, while the boys improved to 2-0. Both teams went 5-1 in singles play before sweeping the doubles matches. For the girls, Sydnee Redman won 8-1 at No. 1 singles over Alexis Mullins, while Dania Echeveste won 8-2 at No. 2 singles over Anna Ilyenko. Katie VanGundy also won 8-2 at No. 5 singles over Mackenzie Curran, while Lexy Carson won 8-4 at No. 6 singles over Jessica Wiedechott. No. 3 singles and No. 4 singles were both close matches, with Clarke splitting those two matches. Sydney Sickels won 9-8 (7-4) at No. 4 singles over Kasey Lahart, while Sofia Contreras suffered the only loss of the day for the Lady

Indians, falling 8-6 to Carley Arnold at No. 3 singles. Redman and Echeveste cruised to an 8-0 victory at No. 1 doubles, while Contreras and Sickels scored an 8-3 victory and VanGundy and Carson won 8-2 at No. 3 doubles. The Clarke boys had little trouble with Chariton. Ali Aly posted an 8-2 win at No. 1 singles, and that was the closest Chariton came in any of the Clarke victories. Reed Morris scored an 8-0 win at No. 2 singles, while Trevor Kirkpatrick (No. 3), Terence Havlik (No. 5) and Billy Otto (No. 6) all earned 8-1 victories. Taylor Ehrhardt suffered the lone loss of the day for the Indians, falling 8-4 at No. 4 singles to Spencer Truman. At No. 1 doubles, Aly and Morris shut out the team of Ryan Jones and Andrew VanDenTop, 8-0. Kirkpatrick and Ehrhardt won 8-3 at No. 2 doubles and Havlik and Otto won 8-2 at No. 3 doubles.

The Clarke boys dropped a close contest to Centerville on Friday, falling 5-4. After splitting the singles matches 3-3, Centerville won two of the three doubles matches for the win. Aly won 9-8 (7-0) at No. 1 singles over Devon Glosser, while Morris picked up an 8-2 win over Spencer Varner at No. 2 singles. Centerville countered with wins at No. 3, No. 4 and No. 5 singles. Billy Otto evened things up with his 8-6 win over Tommy Mattly at No. 6 singles. Centerville’s No. 2 doubles team of Daniel Berja and Varner won 8-4 over Kirkpatrick and Ehrhardt. Havlik and Otto won 8-2 at No. 3 doubles over Brady Sweet and Mattly. But No. 1 singles was the swing match, as Glosser and Stevie Cochran picked up a 9-8 (7-4) win over Aly and Morris. Clarke returns to action today with the girls hosting Centerville and the boys on the road against Centerville.

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Iowa Department Of Inspections & Appeals Services........................................... $67.50 Iowa One Call Services........................................... $23.40 J P Auto - Street Supplies .......................................... $55.54 J P Auto - Waste Water Supplies .......................................... $61.08 Jim's Sanitation& Truck Repair Services.....................................$27,049.36 Karl Chevrolet Services.................................... $33,022.00 Kd Tires, Llc Supplies .......................................... $35.00 Keystone Laboratories, Inc Supplies ......................................$2,071.87 Knoxville Farm & Home Supplies .........................................$186.28 Lacal Equipment Inc. Services..........................................$105.46 Mainstay Systems Inc. Services......................................... $177.00 Marc Elcock Services...................................... $3,224.00 Mediacom Services............................................$69.95 Menards Supplies ...........................................$35.21 Mutual Of Omaha Bank Atiracredit Supplies ......................................$1,978.13 North Central Laboratories Of Wisconsin Supplies ........................................ $194.23 O'halloran International Inc. Services........................................... $20.26 O'reilly Automotive Inc. Services........................................... $14.94 Osceola Chamber Mainstreet Services.................................... $29,478.00 Petty Cash Library Petty Cash .....................................$133.72 Robinsons Co. Supplies .........................................$177.61 Schildberg Const. Co. Supplies ......................................$4,806.18 Shane Selsor Reimb ..............................................$50.00 Solutions Supplies ..................................... $1,781.61 South Central Iowa Landfill Agency Supplies ......................................$5,145.00 Storey Kenworthy /Matt Parrott & Sons Supplies..........................................$347.65 Susteen, Inc Supplies ......................................$2,495.00 Traffic And Transporation Services..........................................$375.00 U. S. Cellular Phone..............................................$899.32 Van Meter & Associates, Inc Supplies..........................................$165.00 Wash & Weigh Supplies ...........................................$47.50 Windstream Phone...........................................$1,109.24 Ziegler Inc Services..........................................$416.92 Grand Total ..........................$309,267.23 Check Numbers : 283315-283391 Fund Recap: 1 General ..................................$61,860.75 110 Street .................................$43,221.28 115 Lost ...................................$62,511.41 310 CDBG Faรงade Grant ........$29,478.00 326 Depot Restoration Phase 2......................................$63,947.85 610 Sewer ............................... $48,247.94 Grand Total ..........................$309,267.23 All voting aye, motion carried. There being no further business, motion by Hooper and second by Page to adjourn the meeting at 8:41 PM. All voting aye, motion carried. Fred Diehl - Mayor Attest: Britanee Ward, Accounting Manager/Assistant City Clerk

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DEODORIZING ..........................26.00 RANDY TURNER PHONE ..............................25.00 THURSDAY โ ข APRIL 16,BILL 2015 RICHOH USA INC. COPIES ......................................101.76 COPIES ......................................108.14 RICOH USA INC Clarke County Board of Supervisors RENT .........................................198.24 SCC NETWORKS......................156.85 April 6, 2015 The Supervisors met in regular ses- SIMMONS, DENISE sion, in the Courthouse with the follow- PAYROLL EXPENSE ............1,183.38 ing members present: Marvin McCann, PAYROLL EXPENSE ............1,183.38 Larry Keller and Bill Black. Also SIRWA present, Auditor Janice White and Sec- WATER ..................................4,656.00 ondary Rd. Office Mgr. Cindy West. SOLUTIONS Chairman McCann called the meeting PHONE ........................................99.99 to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller made a mo- TREASURER STATE OF IOWA tion to approve the agenda, seconded STATE TAXES..........................113.00 TURNER, RANDY by Black. All Ayes. Moved by Black, seconded by PAYROLL EXPENSE................966.25 Keller, to approve Memorandum of Un- PAYROLL EXPENSE................966.25 derstanding between Clarke Co. Sec- USA BLUEBOOK ondary Road Dept. and Teamsters Lo- WATER TESTING.....................214.86 VISA cal 238. All Ayes. Moved by Black, seconded by JA-CREDIT CARD......................19.99 Keller, to approve Contract Amend- WAL-MART...............................172.06 ment between Clarke Co. Secondary CREDIT CARD..........................284.89 Road Dept. and Teamsters Local 238. WASTE MANAGEMENT RESIDENTAL.........................5,490.88 All Ayes. Moved by Keller, seconded by COMMERCIAL.........................894.09 Black, to approve Construction Permit WELLMARK BLUE CROSS BULE #15-04 by O & W Ag Enterprises Inc. HEATH INSURANCE............1,503.23 to construct tile outlet on the South WOOD MACHINE ROAD GRADER........................359.19 Side of Clarke-Decatur St. All Ayes. Moved by Keller, seconded by Black RECAP TOTALS to approve application by Corey Gar- 001 GENERAL........................8,517.18 ner, to install concrete pipe for a field 110 ROAD USE.......................4,168.26 entrance in Sec. 15, Fremont Twp. All 112 T&A..................................2,307.72 600 WATER............................8,025.02 Ayes. 610 SEWER.............................2,242.01 Ms. West left at 9:30 a.m. Moved by Keller, seconded by Black 670 GARBAGE.......................7,895,83 to approve hiring Mary DeLong as ...............................................33,156.02 CITY OF MURRAY MHDS Coordinator at $38,402 effective July 1, 2015. All BUDGET REVENUES REPORT Ayes. FUND TOTALS Having completed agenda items and 001 GENERAL...............222846.68CR having no other business, Keller made a 110 ROAD USE................66783.05CR motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. 112 T&A..............................1802.35CR All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 200 GO DEBT...................................00 p.m. 600 WATER....................106497.07CR Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman. 610 SEWER......................54756.40CR Attest: Janice M. White, Auditor. 670 GARBAGE.................54061.46CR 820 INSURANCE.........................00.00 960 METER.........................6120.56CR Murray Regular Council Meeting: TOTAL............................512667.59CR April 6, 2015 7:00 PM OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Murray City Hall Mayor Busick called the meeting to Tuesday, April 7, 2015 order at 7:05 PM. Present J. Robbins, ((UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL D. Robins, and J. Crees, L. Hamilton, APPROVED) and K. Harrison. Regular Meeting Motion by D. Robins seconded by J. The City Council met on Tuesday, April Robbins to approve the agenda. All yes, 7, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular schedmotion carried. uled meeting. The meeting was called to Motion by K. Harrison seconded by J. Crees to prepare the grant application order by Mayor Fred Diehl with the folfor the preliminary engineering study of lowing present: Council Members: George the water distribution system and storm Fotiadis, Chris Dorsey, Dave Walkup, drainage system in the amount of Dan Hooper and Dennis Page. City Staff present were Ty Wheeler-City/Adminis$24,000. All yes, motion carried. Motion by J. Crees seconded by D. trator/Clerk, Britanee Ward - Accounting Robins to table the street evaluation Manager/ Assistant City Clerk, Dave capital improvement plan for $6000 un- Leonard - Zoning Administrator/ Building til July 2016. All yes, motion carried. Inspector and Marty Duffus - Police Chief. Motion by D. Robins seconded by L. Also present was Bill Trickey, Donnie Hamilton to table the letter of intent be- McCuddin, Derek Lumsden, Ann Diehl, tween Murray Development/City of Murray pending improvements to the Mike Fry, Bernie Schade, Corey Reynolds, Andrew Clark, Brandt Jelken letter. All yes, motion carried. Motion by L. Hamilton seconded by and others not signed in. Motion by Hooper and second by D. Robins to approve Ordinance # 315 Urban Revitalization Area. All yes, mo- Dorsey to approve the agenda, roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, tion carried. Motion by L. Hamilton seconded by aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carJ. Crees to waive the second and third ried. readings of Ordinance # 315. All yes, Bill Trickey with CCDC update Council motion carried. on various activities. Motion by J. Crees seconded by K. Motion by Fotiadis and second by Harrison to approve resolution 2015-2 regarding tax abatement for 823 Grant. Walkup to approve Resolution 2015-32 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE All yes, motion carried. Motion by K. Harrison seconded by OSCEOLA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEJ. Crees to approve resolution 2015-3 PARTMENT WHEREAS, the City of regarding tax abatement for 302 Maple. Osceola is fortunate for the time and efforts of the members of the Osceola VolAll yes, motion carried. Motion by D. Robins seconded by J. unteer Fire Department; and WHEREAS, Robbins to approve building permit the members of the Osceola Volunteer submitted by Ken Harrison. J. Robbins, Fire Department respond to hundreds of D. Robins, J. Crees and L. Hamilton calls for help each year, participate in yes. K. Harrison abstained. Motion car- community events, and spend many hours ried. in the evenings each week training and Motion by J. Crees seconded by L. Hamilton to approve the contract for performing maintenance; and WHEREAS, Summit Data Technologies Software in each member of the Osceola Volunteer the amount of $11,300. All yes, motion Fire Department knows that when responding to aid others through the supcarried. Motion by J. Crees seconded by D. pression of fire, assistance in vehicle acciRobins to approve resolution 2015-05 dents, or any other emergent situation, that transferring funds from the Garbage they subject themselves to the same hazfund to the General fund in the amount ards to which they are responding; and of $11,300 to pay for financial software WHEREAS, it is through these selfless upgrade. All yes, motion carried. acts, that we as citizens of Osceola owe Motion by J. Crees seconded by J. them a great debt; and WHEREAS, the Robbins to approve the Trailside Bar Iowa Firefighters Association named the and Grill Class C Liquor License. All Osceola Volunteer Fire Department as the yes, motion carried. Motion by K. Harrison seconded by 2014 Outstanding Department; NOW, L. Hamilton to approve resolution THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY 2015-06 regarding the IMWCA Mem- THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA that, Section 1. The City does bership. All yes, motion carried. Motion by D. Robins seconded by J. hereby recognize the leadership and memCrees to approve the 5K during the bers of the Osceola Volunteer Fire DepartMurray Jamboree with the arrange- ment for their selfless and professional ments dependent upon the approval of service to the citizens of Osceola. Section the Street Superintendent and the City 2. The City furthermore congratulates the Administrator. All yes, motion carried. leadership and members of the Osceola Motion by J. Crees seconded by D. Volunteer Fire Department for their recogRobins to hold a public hearing at 8am on April 25, 2015 regarding the FY15 nition by the Iowa Firefighters AssociaBudget Amendment. All yes, motion tion. Section 3. The City Council meeting on April 7, 2015 shall be adjourned in carried. Motion by J. Crees seconded by J. honor of the Osceola Volunteer Fire DeRobbins to approve the Visu-Sewer partment, with the respect and gratitude of quote for $45, 000 regarding grouting the City of Osceola. roll call vote: Foand sleeving sewer issues. All yes, mo- tiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; tion carried. Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. Motion by K. Harrison seconded by Andrew Clark with Spoke CommunicaJ. Crees acknowledging the disrepair of tions presented to Council a marketing the city ordinances/resolutions and that proposal. Motion by Fotiadis and second they will be addressed in a timely man- by Hooper in support of the market proner as nonconforming ordinances/reso- posal and to move forward with the other lutions are identified. All yes, motion entities; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; carried. Motion by D. Robins seconded by K. Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Harrison to approve the consent agen- Page, aye; motion carried. Brandt Jelken with Copper Tree Conda. All yes, motion carried. Motion by J. Crees seconded by J. sulting presented to Council 2014 Urban Robbins to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 Forest Management Plan. Motion by FoPM. All yes. motion carried. tiadis and second by Walkup to direct staff Scott Busick, Mayor to look and assess various trees the cities Denise Simmons, City Admin/Clerk own, roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, Paige McConnell, Deputy Clerk aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; CLAIMS REGISTER REPORT motion carried. AG SOURCE LABORATORIES Motion by Dorsey and second by TESTING....................................423.50 Walkup to open the public hearing for the ALLIANT ENERGY 2015 Hanger Construction project; roll ELECTRIC..............................2,022.55 call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; AUDITOR OF STATE, MARY M.................................1,200.00 Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. There was no verbal/written BARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY................................462.65 comments. Ty Wheeler- City AdministraBARNES & NOBLE INC tor/Clerk presented to Council the proceLIBRARY.....................................68.76 dure and changes. Motion by Walkup and ....................................................163.90 second by Dorsey to close the public hearLIBRARY/DEKKO GRANT.....107.91 ing; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, BLAKELY TREE SERVICE aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; LIMB HANGOVER.....................50.00 motion carried. BOB'S AUTO SUPPLY Motion by Fotiadis and second by ROAD GRADER..........................98.05 Hooper to approve Resolution No. 2015 BUD JONES CONSTRUCTION SNOW REMOVAL....................850.00 33 RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONBUSICK, SCOTT PAYROLL EXPENSE .................97.89 TRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST CALLISON, RUBY WHEREAS, on the 3rd day of February, PAYROLL EXPENSE ...............176.54 2015, plans, specifications, form of conCAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT tract and estimate of cost were filed with ROAD GRADER..........................34.08 the Clerk for construction of the 2015 CITY OF MURRAY Hangar Construction Project; and INSURANCE PAYMENT WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, 2/5/15 .........................................200.00 HEALTH INS. ...........................100.00 specifications, form of contract and estiHEALTH INS. ...........................100.00 mate of cost for said public improvements was published as required by law: NOW, CLARKE COUNTY LANDFILL PER CAPITA FEE .....................739.17 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY PER CAPITA .............................739.17 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IOWA: Section 1. That the CLARKE COUNTY STATE BANK FED TAXES ..............................161.46 said plans, specifications, form of contract FICA TAXES .............................458.60 and estimate of cost are hereby approved MEDICARE ...............................107.28 as plans, specifications, form of contract FED TAXES ..............................153.31 and estimate of cost for said public imFICA TAXES............................. 425.40 provements, as described in the preamble MEDICARE................................. 99.50 of this Resolution. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, CREES, JOYCE PAYROLL EXPENSE ...............113.14 aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, PAYROLL EXPENSE ...............229.55 aye; Page, aye; motion carried Motion by Fotiadis and second by CRESTON PUBLISHING COMPA......................................239.79 Dorsey to approve Resolution No. 2015 - 34 RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD D&D PEST CONTROL/DENNY M PEST CONTROL ........................60.00 OF CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT BE FEDERAL PUBLICATIONS IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNOSHA-JOURNAL .....................298.50 CIL OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, GREGG, FLAHERTY IOWA: Section 1. That the following bid PHONE BILL ..............................25.00 for the construction of certain public imHIGHWAY LUMBER provements described in general as the CCENTER BATHROOM ............43.98 2015 Hangar Construction Project, deIPERS IPERS .........................................530.56 scribed in the plans and specifications IPERS .........................................484.91 heretofore adopted by this Council on April 7, 2015, be and is hereby accepted, J P AUTO SUPPLY ROAD GRADER .......................932.51 the same being the lowest responsive, responsible bid received for said work, as JETCO, INC. CALIBRATE FLOW METER ...428.00 follows: MCCONNELL, PAIGE Contractor: McKinney Excavating PAYROLL EXPENSE ...............391.74 Amount of bid: $134,490.12 PAYROLL EXPENSE ...............329.80 Section 2. That the Mayor and Clerk MENARDS- CLIVE are hereby directed to execute contract SUPPLIES ....................................55.96 with the contractor for the construction of METERING & TECHNOLOGY SO METER ......................................818.07 said public improvements, said contract not to be binding on the City until apMETLIFE GROUP BENEFITS LIFE INSURANCE .....................65.54 proved by this Council. .Roll call vote: FoLIFE INSURANCE .....................24.24 tiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried MURRAY POST OFFICE Motion by Fotiadis and second by WATER BILLS ...........................97.58 PATRICK GREENWOOD Walkup to approve RESOLUTION 2015FEE ............................................112.00 35 RESOLUTION ORDERING REQUALITY SCENT MOVAL OF A TREE WHEREAS, ChapDEODORIZING ..........................26.00 ter 151 of the City of Osceola Code of OrRANDY TURNER dinances establishes a procedure to remePHONE BILL ..............................25.00 dy dead and diseased trees in the City of RICHOH USA INC. COPIES ......................................101.76 Osceola; and, WHEREAS, the property at COPIES ......................................108.14 314 E Ayers in the City of Osceola has a dead/diseased tree that poses a risk to the RICOH USA INC

Section 2. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to execute contract with the contractor for the construction of said public improvements, said contract not to be binding on the City until approved by this Council. .Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried Motion by Fotiadis and second by Walkup to approve RESOLUTION 201535 RESOLUTION ORDERING REMOVAL OF A TREE WHEREAS, Chapter 151 of the City of Osceola Code of Ordinances establishes a procedure to remedy dead and diseased trees in the City of Osceola; and, WHEREAS, the property at 314 E Ayers in the City of Osceola has a dead/diseased tree that poses a risk to the adjacent properties; and, WHEREAS, the owner of the property at 314 E Ayers was served a notice on March 6, 2015 stating the tree needed to be removed within 14 days from receipt of the notice; and, WHEREAS, the owner has failed to comply with the notice served on March 6, 2015; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Osceola hereby orders the tree to be removed pursuant to Chapter 151.06 (2); and, FURTHERMORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Clerk is hereby ordered to assess the cost of the tree removal against the property. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, nay; Page, aye; motion carried Motion by Hooper and second by Page to approve RESOLUTION NO 2015 -36 RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE IOWA STATEWIDE URBAN DESIGN STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AND THE IOWA STATEWIDE SPECIFICAURBAN STANDARD TIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS MANUALS WHEREAS, it is recommended by the City's Public Works Department that the City adopt the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Standards for Public Improvements and the Iowa Statewide Urban Standard Specifications for Public Improvements manuals, and; WHEREAS, from time to time the Public Works Department will develop supplemental specifications to modify these design standards and construction specifications, and; WHEREAS, these design standards and construction specifications, along with the supplemental specifications, will be used to design and construct public improvements within the City, and; WHEREAS, it is the opinion of this City Council that it would be in the best interest of the City of Osceola to adopt said design standards and construction specifications. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa that the most recent published editions, and all future published editions, of the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Standards for Public Improvements and the Iowa Statewide Urban Standard Specifications for Public Improvements manuals are hereby adopted by the City of Osceola, Iowa. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. There was no action taken regarding temporary disconnect policy. Motion by Hooper and second by Walkup to move forward with the purchase of CAT 259D, Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. Motion Page and second by Hooper to refer the South Half of the North South Alley in Block 10 of Original Osceola and East Half of the East West Alley in block 2 of the Atkin's Addition to Planning and Zoning for vacation. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, abstained; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk updated council on the status of ongoing projects and activities. Council and Mayor wanted to congratulate the Osceola Volunteer Fire department for their fantastic work they do. Fotiadis had various questions with the old location for Farm & Home. Dorsey questions regarding the trees. Walkup wanted to thank various individuals for their help with activities. Hooper had concern regarding some invoices and wants to thank various individuals for their help on projects. Page various questions regarding the street department. Fred express his happiness with the look of the building at 100 South Fillmore with the new faรงade. Motion by Dorsey and second by Fotiadis to appoint Ryan Sweeney to the Park Board to fill Amber Abraham's term expiring 12/31/2015. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Dorsey, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. Motion by Hooper and second by Dorsey to approve the consent agenda which include; Minutes March 17th & 25th ; Liquor License: La Pequena (BC0029024) and the following claims: Claims: Alliant Energy Utilities .......................................$1,534.50 Al's Transmission Service, Inc Services.......................................$9,541.69 Andrea Furman Refund ............................................ $35.00 Andrew Construction Co. Services..........................................$945.00 Appraisers, Inc Services......................................... $550.00 Blackstrap, Inc Supplies ..................................... $9,087.65 Blakely Tree Service Services...................................... $1,500.00 Bob's Auto Supply Supplies ........................................ $284.69 Bob's Custom Trophies Supplies .......................................... $29.35 Bontrager's Construction Services.......................................$6,200.00 Bud Jones Construction Services.......................................$4,523.91 Bud Jones Trucking Services......................................... $212.50 Card Service Center Services.............................................. $7.92 Carpenter Uniform& Promotional Services......................................... $938.69 Casey's General Stores, Inc. Fuel............................................. $3,240.93 Central Pump & Motor, Llc Services...................................... $2,516.64 Chat Mobility Services......................................... $160.71 Chris' Auto Body & Used Cars, Inc. Services........................................... $18.00 Clarke Co. Reservoir Comm. LOST ....................................... $62,511.41 Clarke County Animal Shelter Services...................................... $2,000.00 Clarke County Hospital Training ........................................ $104.00 Country Concrete Services...................................... $1,500.00 Cr Services Services.......................................$1,532.20 Creston Publishing Company Publication ....................................$734.58 D & D Pest Control Services........................................... $55.00 Diamond Oil Co Services..........................................$808.65 Echo Group Inc Services......................................... $212.22 Electrical Engineering Services..........................................$811.82 Environmental Resource Assoc Services..........................................$810.54 Feld Fire Services......................................... $310.50 Fisher Scientific Supplies ........................................ $215.19 Flowers N More Supplies......................................... $100.00 Franks Design Group, Pc Services.................................... $63,947.85 Hach Company Supplies ........................................ $203.54 Hard Rock Car Wash Services......................................... $125.00 Highway Lumber Supplies ......................................$4,964.96 Hotsy Cleaning Systems Services...................................... $6,600.00 Ideal Ready Mix Co. Services...................................... $4,573.63 Iowa Department Of Inspections & Appeals Services........................................... $67.50 Iowa One Call Services........................................... $23.40 J P Auto - Street Supplies .......................................... $55.54 J P Auto - Waste Water Supplies .......................................... $61.08 Jim's Sanitation& Truck Repair Services.....................................$27,049.36 Karl Chevrolet Services.................................... $33,022.00 Kd Tires, Llc Supplies .......................................... $35.00 Keystone Laboratories, Inc Supplies ......................................$2,071.87 Knoxville Farm & Home

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Murray Community School District The Murray Community School Board of Directors met in open session April 9, 2015. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Dennis Jeter. Present: Jeter, Terri Jones, Trevor Robins, John Siefkas. Absent: Brian McCracken. Also present: Supt. Miller, Principals Jensen and Page, Secretary Justice. Robins/Jones moved to approve the agenda. Motion carried 4-0. Robins/Siefkas moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda: 1. March 12, 2015 board meeting minutes. 2. 4th grade field trip to Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha. 3. Senior trip to Osage Beach, Missouri. 4. 2015-16 IAEP Purchasing agreement. 5. Tessa Otto, 2015 JH softball coach. 6. Renewal of Superintendent Miller's 3 year contract. 7. Contract for Jerry Shields, 201516 athletic director. Motion carried 4-0. Jones/Siefkas moved to approve the bills submitted for payment. Motion carried 4-0. Siefkas/Robins moved to hold public hearing on the proposed 2015-16 school calendar on May 21, 2015 at 7:00 pm. Motion carried 4-0. Jones/Robins moved to approve 2015 graduates contingent upon students meeting all graduation requirements. Motion carried 4-0. Principal reports: 1. Students participated in math contests, 7-12th grade attended production of To Kill a Mockingbird at Graceland University. 2. ITBS testing completed and MAP testing scheduled for May. 3. Elementary field trips scheduled for May. Brian McCracken arrived at 6:59 pm. The public hearing on the proposed 2015-16 budget was called to order at 7:00 pm. No residents or taxpayers were present to present objections to, or arguments in favor of the proposed 2015-16 school budget. Siefkas moved to adopt the proposed 2015-16 budget. Second by Robins. Ayes: Siefkas, Jeter, Jones, McCracken, Robins. Nay: None. The 2015-16 school budget was adopted. Siefkas moved to adopt the following resolution: RESEOLVED: that the Board of Directors of the Murray Community School District, will levy property tax for fiscal year 2015-16 for the regular program budget adjustment as allowed under section 257.14, Code of Iowa. Second by Robins. Ayes: Jeter, Jones, McCracken, Robins, Siefkas. Nay: None. The resolution was adopted. The budget hearing was adjourned. Supt. Reports: 1. Murray Rec Board has requested use of facilities for soccer league and received permission to use Hamer Field. 2. Plans for completion of west parking lot, front lawn improvements and memorial benches. 3. Warranty work inspection for addition scheduled for summer 2015. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm. The next regular meeting of the Murray Community School Board of Directors will be held May 21, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Dennis Jeter, Board President Elizabeth Justice, Board Secretary Advantage Adm fees................................................34.32 Agriland FS fuel...........................................8,983.19 Alliant Energy utilities.....................................3,641.60 Andersons supplies.......................................851.98 Arnold Motor Supply supplies.......................................124.52 BLI Lighting supplies.........................................36.75 Blue Ribbon Maint supplies.......................................248.23 Bridal Cave fees..............................................120.00 Brown, Beverly services.......................................200.00 Capital Sanitary supplies.......................................648.14 Caseys supplies.........................................81.53 Cengage Learning supplies.........................................35.94 Clarke CSD tuition.......................................1,530.25 Creston Publish ads/minutes.................................254.23 D&D Pest Control services.......................................150.00 Dannco supplies....................................1,126.50 Dept of Education fees..............................................440.00 DM Register subscription...................................35.00 Flaherty, Kathy uniform.........................................49.99 Gavin, James travel.............................................36.50 Grainger supplies.......................................141.60 Graphic Edge supplies....................................1,339.41 Green Hills AEA supplies/services.........................220.00 Hermitage Art Co supplies.........................................54.49 Highway Lumber supplies...........................................2.50 Hiland Dairy supplies....................................1,322.64

fees..............................................440.00 cific provisions of the law and file the appropriate notice, if applicable. DM Register Judgment Amount: $79,186.04 subscription...................................35.00 OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE Interest: $5,228.87 Flaherty, Kathy Costs of Suit: $2,774.78 uniform.........................................49.99 Gavin, James Other costs: PLUS COSTS OF travel.............................................36.50 THIS ACTION AND ACCRUING Grainger COSTS Attorney for Plaintiff: supplies.......................................141.60 Name: C. Morgan Lasley Graphic Edge Address: 925 E. 4th Street supplies....................................1,339.41 Green Hills AEA Waterloo, Iowa 50703 Phone: 319-234-2530 supplies/services.........................220.00 Signed: Bill Kerns, Sheriff Hermitage Art Co supplies.........................................54.49 Clarke County Sheriff's Office Highway Lumber Phone: 641-342-2914 FAX: 641-342-4071 supplies...........................................2.50 Date: March 2, 2015 Hiland Dairy supplies....................................1,322.64 Hildreth Co NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING services.....................................1,667.95 ON PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, Hillyard/DM FORM OF CONTRACT AND supplies.........................................33.44 ESTIMATED COST FOR Holiday Inn CLARKE HIGH SCHOOL lodging........................................869.12 Hy-Vee 1473 ADMINISTRATION supplies...........................................7.28 RENOVATION Invinci Graphics CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL supplies.......................................514.50 DISTRICT Ia FCCLA OSCEOLA, IOWA fees...........................................1,125.00 Public notice is hereby given that the IA Football Coaches Assn Board of Directors of the Clarke Comfees................................................35.00 munity School District, Osceola, Iowa, Ia State University will conduct a public hearing on the fees..............................................225.00 plans specifications, form of contract JMC Computer and estimated total cost of construction services.....................................3,467.08 for the Combined Contract for the Keck Inc Clarke High School Administration commodities................................333.45 Renovation, at 6:30 PM., local Iowa Kirkwood Lodge time on April 27, 2015 at the District lodging.....................................2,860.00 Board Room, 802 North Jackson Street, Koch Bros Osceola, Iowa. All interested individusupplies.......................................165.70 als are invited to attend. Lazer Force Plans, specifications, form of contract fees..............................................225.00 and the estimated total cost of construcLeman's Karts tion are now on file in the Office of the fees..............................................500.00 Superintendent, Clarke Community Main Street Opry School District, 802 North Jackson fees..............................................308.00 Street, Osceola, Iowa, and may be inMartin Bros spected by any interested persons. supplies....................................4,737.15 This notice is given by order of the Miller, Alan Board of Directors, Clarke Community phone............................................60.00 School District, Osceola, Iowa. Miller, Susannah Ruth White supplies.......................................232.19 Board Secretary Mindworks, Inc Clarke Community School District services.......................................800.00 in the County of Clarke, National FFA Org State of Iowa supplies.......................................414.04 Neff Co NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF supplies.......................................226.84 RIGHT OF REDEMPTION O'Halloran International Lawrence J. Shaw services.....................................1,498.26 Oriental Trading Ed Skinner Party or Parties in Possession supplies.......................................264.05 Prom Nite Any and all person(s) and/or entities supplies.......................................307.23 in possession of the said real estate Quality Glass Co herein described: All of the heirs, spouses, assignees, repairs..........................................260.00 Robinsons grantees, legatees and successors in insupplies.........................................90.95 terest, both known and unknown Sadlier Inc claimants or other parties of interest supplies.........................................23.81 claiming to have any recorded or unSchool Nutrition Assn recorded right, title, or other interest in fees................................................75.00 and to the real estate hereinafter deSchool Specialty scribed. YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED supplies.........................................81.38 Shields, Jerry that on June 18, 2012, the following detravel...........................................350.00 scribed real estate situated in Clarke Smokin Hot DJ County, Iowa to wit: LEGAL: All that part of the Southservices.......................................300.00 Snyder Plumbing west One-fourth (SW 1/4) Southeast services.......................................350.00 One-fourth (W 1/2 SE 1/4) lying West Software Unlimited of the Road, in Section Thirty-two (32), fees..............................................615.42 Township Seventy-three (73) North, Solutions Range Twenty-six (26) West of the 5th supplies.......................................412.98 P.M., Clarke County lying South and SC Comm West of the County Road. Parcel ID# 12516 phones...........................................47.03 SW Comm College Certificate 2012-120148 Was sold at Tax Sale by the Clarke fees................................................85.00 Stalker Chev County Treasurer in Osceola, Iowa for services.........................................10.00 the then delinquent and unpaid taxes Staples Adv and/or special assessments against the supplies.........................................24.75 real estate. That a Certificate of PurStumps chase at Tax Sale number 2012-120148 supplies.......................................381.94 was duly issued to Westwood Plat SerSugar Creek Golf vice, by the Clarke County Treasurer fees..............................................154.00 pursuant to said Tax Sale, and said CerVisa tificate is now lawfully held and owned supplies/lodging..........................345.44 by Westwood Plat Service. That the Wal-mart right of redemption will expire and a supplies....................................1,089.93 Tax Deed will be made to Westwood Walsworth Publish Plat Service for said real estate by the services.....................................1,530.00 CLARKE County Treasurer unless reWayne FFA Alumni demption from said tax sale is made travel.............................................90.00 within ninety (90) days from the comWoodward-Granger School pleted service of this Notice. Dated: April 6, 2015 tuition.......................................1,800.00 Worlds Finest Cho Westwood Plat Service, Certificate Holder supplies....................................1,860.00 Yesteryear Images By Thomas Pollard, Agent 253 51st Street supplies.......................................239.80 Des Moines, IA 50312 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S LEVY AND SALE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT State of Iowa CLARKE COUNTY Clarke County IN THE MATTER OF Plaintiff: PHH MORTGAGE CORESTATE OF PORATION Noreen Emily McMurray, Deceased. Defendant(s): PAMELA SUE Probate No. ESPR009947 BROWN NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, Iowa District Court OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, Court Case: EQCV012084 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Execution Type: SPECIAL To All Persons Interested in the EsAs a result of the judgment rendered tate of Noreen Emily McMurray, Dein the above entitled case, an execution ceased, who died on or about February was issued by the Clerk of the District 21, 2015: Court to the Sheriff of Clarke County, You are hereby notified that on the Iowa. The execution ordered the sale of 1st day of April, 2015, the last will and the defendants: Real Estate:X Personal testament of Noreen Emily McMurray, Property: __. The property is described deceased, bearing date of the 7th day of below or on attached sheet. March, 1989, was admitted to probate Description: THE WEST 1/4 OF in the above named court and that LOTS 6 AND 9 IN BLOCK 15 1N David Harshbarger was appointed exTHE ORIGINAL TOWN OF OSCEO- ecutor of the estate. Any action to set LA, CLARKE COUNTY, IOWA aside the will must be brought in the E-911 Address: 213 W. CASS, district court of said county within OSCEOLA, IOWA 50213 the,later to occur of four months from Location of Sale: CLARKE COUN- the date of the second publication of TY LAW CENTER, OSCEOLA, this notice or one month from the date IOWA. of mailing of this notice to all heirs of Sale Date: MAY 27, 2015 the decedent and devisees under the Sale Time: 9:30 AM will whose identities are reasonably asHomestead: __ Defendant is advised certainable, or thereafter be forever that if the described real estate includes barred. the homestead, (must not exceed 1/2 Notice is further given that all peracre if in the city or town plat, or, if ru- sons indebted to the estate are requested ral, must not exceed 40 acres.) The de- to make immediate payment to the unfendant must file a homestead plat with dersigned, and creditors having claims the Office of the Sheriff of Clarke against the estate shall file them with County, Iowa, within 10 days after the the clerk of the above named district service of this notice, or the Sheriff court, as provided by law, duly authenshall have it platted and will assess the ticated, for allowance, and unless so costs to this case. filed by the later to occur of four After sale of said real estate, the de- months from the second publication of fendant may redeem the property with- this notice or one month from the date in. of mailing of this notice (unless otherRedemption: One year: ___ wise allowed or paid) a claim is there6 months: ___ Other:____ after forever barred. No redemption: X THIS SALE IS Dated this 25th day of March , 2015. NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION David Harshbarger PER ORDER OF THE COURT. Executor of the Estate Property exemption, certain money or 221 Elliot Drive property may be exempt. CONTACT Evanston, WY 82930 your attorney promptly to review spe- Unes J Booth cific provisions of the law and file the ICIS PIN No. AT13571 appropriate notice, if applicable. Attorney for the Executor Judgment Amount: $79,186.04 Booth Law Firm, Interest: $5,228.87 122 West Jefferson Street, Costs of Suit: $2,774.78 Osceola, IA 50213 Other costs: PLUS COSTS OF Date of second publication: THIS ACTION AND ACCRUING April 16, 2015 COSTS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Attorney for Plaintiff: AMENDMENT OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET Name: C. Morgan Lasley Form 653.C1 Address: 925of E. 4th Street in CLARKE The City Council Murray County, Iowa Waterloo, City Hall will meet at Iowa 50703 at 8:00 AM on 4/25/15 Phone: 319-234-2530 (Date) Signed: Bill Kerns, Sheriff (hour) ,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2015 Clarke County Sheriff's Office (year) Phone: 641-342-2914 by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons FAX: 641-342-4071 given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type Date: March 2, 2015 and by activity. Total Budget as certified or last amended

Current Amendment

Total Budget after Current Amendment

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Total Revenues and Other Sources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

113,702 0 113,702 0 0 113,274 500 800 81,000 320,682 0 54,089 0 684,047

113,702 0 113,702 0 0 129,271 590 800 81,000 305,089 0 54,089 0 684,541

227,404 0 227,404 0 0 242,545 1,090 1,600 162,000 625,771 0 108,178 0 1,368,588

Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23

49,600 112,383 0 34,330 0 212,339 0 0 408,652

50,089 91,058 0 36,130 0 238,683 0 0 415,960

99,689 203,441 0 70,460 0 451,022 0 0 824,612

Business Type / Enterprises Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures

24 25

347,725 756,377

340,768 756,728

688,493 1,513,105

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year

26 27

0 756,377

0 756,728

0 1,513,105

-72,330

-72,187

-144,517

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

29 30

1,074,287 1,001,957

1,009,750 937,563

2,084,037 1,939,520

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Incorporated actual city liability insurance costs. Incorporated actual wages for city administrator. Incorporated upgrading the financial system software. Incorporated unexpected unemployment benefits. There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

Denise Simmons City Clerk/Finance Officer

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We want to thank everyone for the cards, calls, and gifts we received for our anniversary. Special thanks to our family for all the things they did for us. May God Bless you, Betty and Raymond Johnston

Employment IOWA SELECT FARMS has local openings for Sow Farm Technicians who would be responsible for the daily care of our animals. Positions start at $28,000/year and increase to $31,000 after just one year plus full benefits. Call Allyson at 641-316-3251 for more info! HELP WANTED: Experienced painter, full-time steady work, references required, $12-$17/hour. Call 515-402-2999

For Rent OSCEOLA FOR RENT 2bdrm. duplex w/garage, 1laundry, heat. Bdrm/garage, AC unit, 1 1/2-bath, 460.00 725.00, no pets, no smoking, deposit req. call 515-961-8640.

Real Estate 59-ACRES IN CLARKE CO-Hunting, Pond, Timberland Located on a HWY Principal Broker: 515-681-2916 FOR SALE: 174-ACRE FARM 3 miles east of Lorimor 70.8-acres tillable. 90-acres pasture. 515-992-3037; 641344-2557

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wynnetr.com (INCN) INSTRUCTION, SCHOOLS AIRLINES CAREERS- Get FAA certified Aviation Maintenance training. Financial aid if qualified -Job placement assistance. CALL now. Aviation Institute of Maintenance 1-888682-6604 (INCN) MISCELLANEOUS Advertise your EVENT, PRODUCT or RECRUIT an applicant in this paper plus 40 other papers in Southwest Iowa for only $110/week! Call 800-227-7636 www. cnaads.com (INCN) SPORTING GOODS GUN SHOW April 24, 25 & 26th. Westfair-Fairgrounds Council Bluffs, IA Exit #8 off I-80 Fri. 4-9PM, Sat. 9AM5PM, Sun. 9AM-3PM INFO (563) 608-4401 www.marvkrauspromotions.net (INCN) REAL ESTATE NEW ARRIVAL - 2015 Century 16x80, great three bedroom floor plan, two baths, 2x6 walls, Energy Star windows, for only $49,900 including delivery, set, concrete piers, skirting, and central air. CENTURY HOMES OF OSKALOOSA 1-877241-3621 (MCN) We BUY used Manufactured Homes, Single and Double Wides. Call 641-672-2344 (MCN) ANNOUNCEMENTS WHAT CHEER FLEA MARKET. Fairgrounds

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Statewides ADOPTION Adoption- Enthusiastic, active, devoted couple seek to adopt and create adventurous family. Allowed expenses paid. Hillary/Joel. 1-800515-1005. (INCN) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ATTN: COMPUTER WORK. Work from anywhere 24/7. Up to $1,500 Part Time to $7,500/ mo. Full Time. Training provided. www.WorkServices3.com (INCN) HELP WANTED- EDUCATION Heartland AEA 11 is hiring a full-time Speech-Language Pathology Assistant in our Carroll office. Includes great benefits! Visit our website for more information: http://www.heartlandaea.org/career-opportunities. (INCN) HELP WANTEDSKILLED TRADES Millwrights NeededCurrently looking for Millwrights with at least 1 year experience. Lots of work available. Must have own hand tools and transportation. Call 515-975-6754. (INCN) HELP WANTED- TRUCK DRIVER Flatbed Truck Drivers and Owner Operators Needed. TanTara

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in What Cheer, Iowa. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. May 1st-3rd. Admission $2 Everyday before Sunday. SUNDAY IS FREE! Open 7 A.M. Outside dealer space available. Bill Ludwig, Box 2362, Waterloo, Iowa 50704. Phone: 319-404-4066, www.whatcheerfleamarket.com (MCN) GUN SHOW. April 17th, 18th and 19th. Event Center, Mason City Iowa. Over 200 Tables! Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm. Sunday 9am-3pm. Information: 563-608-4401 (MCN) HOTELS FOR HEROS -

To Find Out More About How You Can Help Our Service Members, Veterans and Their Families in Their Time of Need, Visit the Fisher House Website at www. fisherhouse.org (MCN) FOR SALE HOT NEW ITEM Small Cases for EARBUDS, Lipstick, Key, Lighter, Reeds. Red or Black. Durable, Fashionable with a carabiner clip. $5.99 + $2.00 s+h. BUY while supplies last. www. cossetu.com (MCN) TRAILER SALE! Dump trailers from $3,341.00 and up. Close-out on Gooseneck trailers

Statewides 28’,30’ & 32’. 6x12 V-nose cargo, ramp door $2,750.00. 7’x10’ trike hauler cargo v-nose $2,990.00. 515-9724554 www.FortDodgeTrailerWorld.com (MCN) AUTOMOBILES CASH FOR CARS: Any Make, Model or Year. We Pay MORE! Running or Not Sell your Car or Truck TODAY Free Towing! Instant Offer: 1-888-420-3805 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK OR BOAT TO HERITAGE FOR THE BLIND. Free 3 Day Vacation, Tax Deductible, Free Towing, All Paperwork Taken Care Of.

Positions to be filled - Applications close April 23 • Middle School Secretary - 210 day contract w/benefit package • Elementary Custodian - 260 day contract w/benefit package • Secondary Custodian - 260 day contract w/benefit package Go to www.teachiowa.gov for more information.

Need Substitutes for Teachers, Associates, Custodians, Food Service, Bus Drivers - for work as needed

www.ruan.com/jobs * Medical plans and 401(k) CDL-A and 1 Yr. T/T required Dedicated to Diversity. EOE.

Looking for great people for all shifts The following positions are available for Management and Crew: • All Shifts

We offer flexible hours, competitive pay, free uniforms, employee meal plan and much more!

This independent McDonald’s Franchise is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Service Technician Service Writer Interested applicants should e-mail their resume to janna@rueterco.com or call 515-367-3054 for more information.

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PRODUCTION TEAM MEMBER Now accepting Applications for Second Shift ENHANCED WAGE PROGRESSION (Shift differential not included) START AT $13.65 $14.65 AFTER 1 YEAR $15.15 AFTER 18 MONTHS $16.20 AFTER 36 MONTHS

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES IT Systems Administrator Exempt, 2 Year degree related to this field.

Cook

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Bulk Loadout Technician $17.50

Flour Loadout Technician $17.50

Process Technician $19.25

Pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check are required.

Apply online at: www.chsinc.com EEO/AAP Employer

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OTR Hazmat & Tank Drivers Avg. $55,000-$60,000/Yr.

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All employees must have valid driver license, auto insurance and able to work in patients’ homes or facilities. EOE. Submit a cover letter and resume to hrinfo@hci-vns.org

Apartments Available Now CLARKE COMMUNITY HOUSING INC. • All Electric Units/Utility Allowance • USDA/S.I.R.H.A. Rent Assistance • Snow Removal/Lawn Care Provided • Handicap Accessible Units • Rent Based on Income • Professional Management • Water & Trash Free Qualified applicants must be 62 years of age or older, handicap/disabled regardless of age. For video tours and additional information, visit: www.national-management.com

For an application or more information,

contact Vicky at 641-895-3503

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Osceola Hy-Vee is seeking Helpful Smiles!!

Full Time, Day Shift, Weekends, Holidays

Instrument & Controls Technician

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Food & Beverage Purchasing Clerk

Maintenance Technician

641-895-3503

Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213. Applications will be accepted from April 6 thru April 17, 2015

Sous Chef

$18.50 for entry level, with experience negotiable

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Exempt - Education & Experience required - Shifts vary, Weekends, Holidays

CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 Company, has exciting career opportunities at our soybean facility in Creston, IA!

Nice family complex, rent based on income, free water-sewer-trash

HCI Hospice of Central Iowa, a division of HCI VNS Care Services, is searching for compassionate employees to serve patients during their end of life journey:

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NEWS

THURSDAY • APRIL 16, 2015

Clarke County audit report released

DAR meeting The meeting was called to order by Chapter Regent Theresa Bahniuk of Lamoni 9:30 a.m. Saturday March 14, at Summit House in Creston. Those present were Natalee Anderson, Theresa Bahniuk, Cindy Barbour, Hazel Braby, Elaine Brown, Dorothy Hughes, Connie Kinkade, Marjorie Kinkade, Clarice Minnick, Darlene Morgan, Jan Morgan, Rhonda Oliphant, Bonnie Riepe and Lynne Schlaht. The roll call topic this month was “Favorite Healthy Food.” It provided a variety of ideas for new and different healthy snacks. Shawna Carr, HyVee dietitian, presented the program, “Healthy Eating,” giving tips and valuable information about diet and exercise. Members shared the opening ritual, followed by the presentation of the president general’s message by Theresa Bahniuk. The national defense report was about Mary Ball Washington, mother of George Washington, and Kenmore Plantation, in Virginia. Minutes from the Nov. 8, 2014, meeting were approved unanimously. Bonnie Riepe had to leave early and the treasurer’s report

Hunt and Associates, P.C., certified public accountants, released an audit report on Clarke County. The county had local tax revenue of $14,864,924 for the year ended June 30, 2014, which included $619,730 in tax credits from the state and $232,891 in gaming tax. The county forwarded $10,410,340 of the local tax revenue

ored in April. It was announced project patriot chairman and commemorative events chairman Jennifer Queener of Creston has resigned from those chairman positions. Connie Kinkade volunteered to take up the Commemorative Events Chairman position. Cindy Barbour of Van Meter was elected secretary for the remainder of this term. State essay winner and chapter essay winners were announced in a letter from Mary Jane Fouch of Woodbine. Chapter essay winners were Kate Sutton of Lorimor, seventh grade, Nathan Shervheim of Redding, eighth grade and Emma Richardson of Afton, eleventh grade. Emma Richardson was also a state winner. The closing prayer was offered by Chaplain Connie Kinkade. The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 a.m. Any woman 18 years of age who has an ancestor who was a patriot in the Revolutionary War is eligible to join DAR and would be welcome at the meetings. Contact Marjorie Kinkade, registrar, or Theresa Bahniuk, regent, Nancy McKay Harsh Chapter NSDAR.

was presented by Theresa Bahniuk. New bills were presented and their payments approved unanimously. Committee reports were presented. American Indian moment, “Western Shoshone women being taught that they are like the Earth: she gives and nurtures life.” During new business, it was pointed out that it has been suggested each chapter include a chapter history minute in their meetings in conjunction with the “Celebrate 125 DAR Anniversary.” The new activity roster was introduced and members were encouraged to volunteer in their communities and enter their information online in “Celebrate America!” Voting delegates and alternates were elected for ISDAR Conference in April. Theresa Bahniuk, Connie Kinkade and Lynne Schlaht were elected. Delegates were elected for Continental Congress in June. Theresa Bahniuk and Pam Marvin were elected. Iowa State Regent Sharon Braden of Macedonia has requested names of members who were Gold Star mothers or lost a child during the Vietnam War. They will be hon-

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to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies of Clarke County. The county retained $4,454,584 of local tax revenue, including $190,118 in tax credits from the state and $232,891 in gaming tax to finance county operations, a 1.8 percent decrease from the prior year. Other revenue included

charges for services of $872,849, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $2,377,161, unrestricted investment earnings of $16,116 and other general revenues of $39,701. Expenses for county operations totaled $7,846,849, a 1.2 percent decrease from the prior year. Expenses included, $3,087,762

for roads and transportation, $1,748,715 for public safety and legal services and $1,028,467 for physical health and social services. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the county auditor’s office, in the office of the auditor of the state and on the auditor of the state’s website at http://auditor.iowa.gov/ reports/index.html.

Operation safety: Three tips to make every bath a safe bath (BPT) - Does your bathroom need a makeover? Go beyond functional and stylish updates and consider upgrades that add an element of safety, too. A few affordable, small updates can dramatically affect your bathroom’s level of safety while still providing a look you’ll love. Leave a little light on Low lighting levels can reduce visibility and be a major contributor to trips, bumps and bruises. Adding nightlights is a quick and easy way to safely light bathrooms (and hallways) to increase safety around the house at night especially for those midnight trips to the

bathroom. Another idea is to install illuminated light switches for easy visibility in a dark room. These small steps can make a big impact when it comes to preventing trips and falls during the night. Have a seat Navigating around the shower can be a slippery undertaking, especially for women who often perform a balancing act while shaving. That’s likely why women are 72 percent more likely to be injured in the bath or shower than men, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. One way to add both safety and comfort to the shower space is by

incorporating a bath or shower chair. The stylishly designed FoldDown Teak Shower Seat from Moen, now available in an Old World Bronze finish, features a unique wallmount design for a comfortable seat and easily folds up to a thin, compact profile when not in use. Add a handheld shower to increase functionality while seated and help prevent falls in the bath. Cool it down Accidental burns from water are more common than you think. When tap water reaches 140 degrees, it can cause a third degree burn in just five seconds, and according to

the Burn Foundation, 500,000 scald burns occur in the U.S. annually. Prevent accidental scalding at the source by setting the water heater at a maximum of 120 degrees. After you’ve set the new temperature, be sure to update your showers with pressure-balancing valves that maintain water temperature to eliminate “shower shock,” which is the sudden fluctuation in temperature that can cause burns. Keep these tips top of mind as you update your bath to help ensure everyone has an enjoyable - but more importantly - safe experience in the bathroom.

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th Aven ction Tim minated 330 Acr ue. Au es Farmla and bu e 11am cti Tract 1 nd with yer wil 80 Acr home l have on held on the es Tract 2 full po 75 Acr m/l CSR 26.4 and outbuilding farm ssessi es Tract 3 s to be on at clo 168 Acr m/l CSR 61.1 offered es m/l Tract 4 in 4 trac sing. CSR 46.7 Home, ts. Outbuil CSR 45 dings and Farm Loc 5 acres m/l Current ation: Decatur ly FSA Far in pasture, wou County Long Creek mland ld mak Twp Sec Cropla 318.7 e great nd 208 tions 26 row crop .2 Tillable and 35 ground acres will Fra . Level be app to slightly nklin Twp Sec roximat tion rolling ely 280 farmland 31 acres .