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No place like home Part two of a series By Christine Dale Assistant Editor

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Join the Ice Fishing Derby and Chili Challenge set for Feb. 8

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Story/Photo submitted by Heartland Acres

Strap on a pair of snowshoes and explore the beauty of a winter evening at 6 PM Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Crumbacher Wildlife Area southwest of Independence. If the sky is clear, the full moon will light the way. The fee is $5 per participant and pre-registration is required by contacting 319-636-2617 or fontanapark@iowatelecom.net. No prior snowshoeing experience is necessary. All ages are welcome. The southwest entrance of Crumbacher Wildlife Area is located off 250th Street. For park information, visit www.mycountyparks.com, choose Buchanan County in the pull down menu, then click on Crumbacher Wildlife Area. (Courtesy Photo)

Sunday, Feb. 8 is the date for the Heartland Acres Ice Fishing Derby and Chili Challenge at Heartland Acres in Independence. “These events are an active way to get out and enjoy our Iowa winter – and maybe catch a fish or two while you’re at it – and sample some excellent chili made by area cooks,� said Heartland Acres Event Manager Brian Bell. The events start with the 11 AM-2 PM Chili Cookoff and the Fishing Derby runs 1-4 PM. Chili cooks will serve their favorite chili and the public will determine the winner by the number of votes (measured in tip dollars) the cooks receive. Chili cooks are encouraged to use this opportunity to raise money for their favorite charity. The ice fishing event will include the harvest of several species, including largemouth bass, bluegill and crappie. The public is invited to come out and watch the ice fishing derby and stop in the Event Center for lunch at the Chili Cookoff. Entry forms are due by Jan. 31 and are available at Heartland Acres or online at www.heartlandacres.com. More information is available by calling 319-332-0123. Heartland Acres is not-for-profit, charitable organization dedicated to educating and entertaining visitors about agricultural heritage and today’s agricultural issues.

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For all your support for my 32 years as Buchanan County Supervisor. Also thank you to all the people that attended my party, all the many cards and emails. Also all the people that stopped and congratulated me for the many years of service to the county. Sincerely, Ralph J. Kremer

Pictured, from left: Jeff Hayward, Mike and Maddox Loveless recently checked the ice thickness on Swan Lake in preparation for the Feb. 8 Ice Fishing Derby and found the ice to be 8" thick and getting thicker.

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EPA urges home radon testing

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In recognizing January as National Radon Action Month, EPA encourages Americans around the country to test their homes for this naturally occurring radioactive gas and make 2015 a healthier, safer new year. “Many people don’t realize that radon is the second cause of lung cancer after smoking,â€? said EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy. “The good news is radon exposure is preventable. Testing and fixing for radon will save thousands of lives, prevent burdensome health care costs, and make America’s homes and schools safer for future generations.â€? Each year about 21,000 Americans die from lung cancer caused by exposure to radon. Testing is the only way to know if a home has elevated levels of radon. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend taking action to reduce the radon level if it is at or above four picocuries per Liter (pCi/L) of air. Affordable do-it-yourself radon test kits are available online, at many home improvement and hardware stores, or one can hire a qualified radon professional. If the test result is 4 pCi/L or more, homeowners should contact a qualified radon-reduction or mitigation contractor. A professionally installed radon reduction system removes the radon from beneath the home and discharges it harmlessly outside using a vent pipe and exhaust fan. Taking action to reduce radon exposure is also a long-term health investment. A working mitigation system is a positive selling point for homes on the market; in many areas a radon testKitchen is a standardNeed part of real estate transactions. Your A New Look? If building aIf new home, work with the your cabinets are in good shapebuilder but are to include radon-resistantshowing construction techniques. wear and tear on the fronts More information on how to test, obtain a test kit, contact a state radon office, and find a qualified radon professional is available at www.epa.gov/radon or by calling 1-800-SOSRADON. residents may accessories, also contact the WithBuchanan new fronts,County doors, trim and optional we can give you aEnvironmental new kitchen for 1/2 the cost of new cabinets Buchanan County Health Department in Independence at 319-334-2873, which has test kits available • FREE Estimates Call John 563-927-4341 for• $10 each. & After Pictures See Before

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Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Buchanan County Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach at 1:303:30 PM Thursday, Feb. 19 at Heartland Acres Event Center, Independence. This free workshop is offered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Iowa law requires confinement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certification period, or take and pass an exam once every three years. Applicators will need to

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 12, 2015 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, January 12, 2015 at City Hall. Mayor Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Joseph Redenbaugh, Pat Aldrich, Ron Boyer, and Kelly Thomas. Absent: Travis Cornwell. Motion Boyer/Redenbaugh to approve Consent agenda which included approval of agenda, the minutes of December 8th council meeting, and payment of bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Council reviewed December record of performance from the Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Ben Ward was in attendance to answer any ques-

pay certification fees to complete requirements. The workshops serve as initial certification for those applicators not currently certified, recertification for those renewing licenses, and continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. Applicators are encouraged to attend workshops prior to March 1 to avoid late fees. If unable to attend, contact a local Extension office for information on a repeat showing of the program; however, if unable to attend a scheduled showing, applicators will be charged a $10 fee to view the training at their

tions. Councilman Travis Cornwell arrived at 5:52 p.m. Matt Sauer representing MSA was in attendance to present an update on Wastewater/Sewer Project. He advised that an anti-degradation report is needed for the DNR. Brandon Fire Department ofďŹ cers in attendance and sworn in for 2015 were: President Kelly Thomas, Vice-president Joseph Enos, Safety OfďŹ cer Chad Albert, and Training OfďŹ cer Deb Bistline. Jeremy Nichol, representing the BACC Park Committee advised the Council that they have raised $8000 so far for park renovations. They would like the council to put some money in this year’s budget for park renovations. Motion Boyer/Cornwell to adjourn at 6:55 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. /s/ Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk Alliant Energy-utilities .....................................$2,102.45 Windstream-Nov/Dec telephone &

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Delaware Co. Extension Council elects officers

It was a great start to the 2015 session. It has been wonderful to get down to business with my fellow legislators in session and in committee. This week we have had many different groups visit the Capitol. A group of mothers and children visited with the Family Development and Self-Sufficiency Program from Northeast Iowa. This group spoke of the need for increased funding to assist Iowans get back on their feet to help them find quality jobs and again better contribute to our Iowa economy. On Wednesday, it was an honor to listen to Chief Justice Cady’s annual State of the Judiciary. One aspect of this speech that I felt was particularly important – especially to rural districts like Iowa House District 64 – is that the Iowa Courts have improved the civil justice system by streamlining the time and expense of discovery in all civil cases across the state, as well as continuing the business court pilot project. It is important for rural state agencies to be able to expedite these services to better serve people in their community. I was glad to listen to the Governor’s condition of the state speech and the promising plan to prevent bullying in our state. The Governor has made a promise to the children of Iowa with Iowa’s Bullying Prevention Program. Many issues for the State of Iowa were discussed this week. This week I’ve spent time looking over the Governor’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2016. It is important we ensure rural Iowa is represented, not only in committee but in this legislature. Recently, I have researched that in our nation, rural poverty is at a 25 year high. It is my duty as your State Representative to make sure I am doing all I can to help bring jobs to our community and ensuring educational opportunities in our area not only remain, but grow. As always, the seat I reside in is not mine – it belongs to the people of my district of whom I serve. I hope that I can have many conversations with constituents regarding this session and the priorities of House District 64. Please reach out to me with any concerns, questions, or ideas for this session of the Iowa Legislature. It is my honor and a humbling experience to be the State Representative for our community. I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the District. You can always contact me anytime at bruce.bearinger@legis. iowa.gov or 515-281-3221.

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Four officers were elected during the Delaware County Extension Council organizational meeting Jan. 14. The ninemember council annually elects officers to comply with Iowa law. Roger Helmrichs, Dundee, is the newly-elected chairperson. Helmrichs will preside at all meetings of the extension council, have authority to call special meetings and perform duties performed and exercised by a chairperson of a board of directors of a corporation. Kelly Jared, Manchester, was elected vice chairperson. Sue Willie, Manchester, was elected secretary; and has the responsibility of keeping the minutes of all extension council meetings and signing required papers for the council. The council elected Ed Poynor, Manchester, to the treasurer position. The treasurer receives, deposits, has charge of all of the funds of the extension council, and pays and disburses funds. The treasurer insures an accurate record of receipts and disbursements and submits reports to the extension council. The council is the county governing body of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The council hires county staff, manages the county extension budget and helps determine programming. In partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the council provides educational opportunities that bring university resources to the needs of the county and region. Local extension programs include 4-H, Master Gardeners, Families and Agriculture. The county extension office is located at 1417 N Franklin, Manchester. To learn about ISU Extension and Outreach in Delaware County, visit www.extension.iastate.edu/delaware.

The Iowa Legislature gaveled in on Jan. 12 for the 2015 session. I look forward to a great year devoted to helping build an economy that works for all Iowans. Many of our friends and neighbors are struggling to get ahead because of stagnant wages and a tough job market. But we can ensure a lasting recovery from the national recession by strengthening and expanding Iowa’s middle class. How can we help Iowans earn greater financial security? • By investing in local schools that are committed to student achievement and teacher quality. • By freezing tuition for Iowa residents at our state universities for a third year. • By expanding worker training at our community colleges. • By cracking down on wage theft to ensure Iowans get paid for their work. • By giving Iowa companies the first chance at state contracts. • By putting together a balanced and fiscally responsible budget. • By expanding access to high-speed Internet service throughout the state. • By encouraging the production of homegrown energy, including biofuels, wind and solar. With Democrats in charge of the Iowa Senate and Republicans holding the majority in the Iowa House, successful legislation Lobby Hours. must win bipartisan approval. M-F 8:30-4 Saturdays 8-11 State support for our local schools Drive-up Hours M-F 8-4, is a top priority for me, and someSaturdays 8-11 thing we expect to work on early in the session. In recent years, Iowa has dropped far below the national average when it comes to how much we invest in each student. We must return to the pro-education foundation on which our state is built. Top-notch schools not only prepare our students for life and work, they are key to attracting new Iowans and new business. I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on school funding and other initiatives to strengthen Iowa’s middle class.

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The Iowa Association of School Boards applauds President Obama and Governor Branstad for making expansion of broadband access, in both urban and rural areas, a priority. President Obama, who spoke in Cedar Falls on Jan. 14, stated, “Today high-speed broadband is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.� For school districts, especially those in rural Iowa, high speed broadband is not readily available and it is vital for schools in order to meet the educational needs of students, as well as implement online assessments, including the new state assessment to be approved by the legislature this session. Governor Branstad reinforced his commitment to expanded broadband, especially in rural areas: “Building a better Iowa means building Iowa for the future. It means investing in our state’s infrastructure. So, let’s invest in broadband internet.� “We appreciate the Governor’s continued commitment to broadband in those areas least served by high speed internet,� said IASB Deputy Executive Director/CFO Galen Howsare, and member of the governor’s Iowa STEM Broadband Advisory Council. Iowa schools board members went on record in November to support legislative action to help all schools with affordable, reliable high-speed internet access. “The President and White House numbers really hit home here – when they say that 94% of urban citizens but only 51% of rural citizens have access to high speed internet,� Howsare said. “All of Iowa’s students, no matter their zip code, need access to fast broadband that allows information, digital resources and learning tools to be part of their learning.� IASB is a private, nonprofit organization representing Iowa’s 338 school districts, nine area education agencies and 15 community colleges.

The 2014 soybean crop is one for the record books. Grant Kimberley, Iowa Soybean Association (ISA) market development director, said recent U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) final 2014 Crop Production and World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) reports were “neutral� to soybeans. Despite record highs set for production, yield and harvested acres, a new milestone is likely for soybean exports during the 2014-15 marketing year and domestic consumption is up. “We have off-the-chart record production in the U.S. and good global supplies, but there’s also great demand,� said Kimberley, who farms in central Iowa. The nation’s soybean harvest is pegged at 3.97 billion bushels, up 11 million bushels from November estimates and 18% higher than last year. The average yield is estimated at 47.8 bushels per acre, up 0.3 bushels from last month. U.S. farmers harvested a whopping 83.1 million acres of soybeans, up 300,000 from the previous forecast and 9% more than 2013. Iowa farmers harvested a little more than 9.8 million acres of soybeans, data shows. Production is estimated at nearly 506 million bushels, with an average yield of 51.5 bushels per acre. The small increase in national production is offset by demand. Soybean ending stocks for the 2014-15 marketing year remained unchanged from last month at 410 million bushels, according to government esti-

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mates. Soybean exports were increased 10 million bushels to a record 1.77 billion bushels reflecting record sales during the first quarter of the marketing year, the WASDE Report said. Soybean meal balance sheet changes include increased imports and domestic consumption. China continues to lead the charge as the world’s largest soybean buyer. As of late last week, the country has purchased 27 million metric tons or more than 992 million bushels of U.S. soybeans or 63% of all U.S. exports. Kimberley said soybean meal exports are strong as well, especially to Mexico, Thailand, the Philippines and other Pacific Rim nations. Oilseed consultant John Baize considers the report bearish for the soybean sector. “Analysts were expecting the USDA to slightly reduce its estimate for the soybean crop and to reduce ending stocks below 400 million bushels,â€? Baize said. “In addition, the USDA raised its forecast for Brazil’s 2015 soybean crop by 1.5 million metric tons to 95.5 million metric tons. While the changes were relatively minor, the net effect caused the market to fall.â€? The 2014-15 U.S. season-average farm price for soybeans is projected at $9.45 to $10.95 per bushel, up 20¢ at the midpoint based on prices reported to date, according to the USDA. Even though soybean prices are lower than previous years, they haven’t dropped as dramatically as corn. A recent survey by Farm Futures magazine said U.S. farmers intend to expand soybean plantings by nearly 5% to 88.3 million acres. “Planting decisions are looming large in farmers’ minds and it is encouraging to see demand keeping up with production in this report,â€? said Tom Oswald, ISA president and farmer from Cleghorn. “We will now point our attention to the South American harvest as we prepare to make final planting decisions.â€?

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Iowa deer harvest tops 101,000

Iowa deer hunters reported harvesting about 101,500 deer in 2014, which is an increase from 99,414 harvested in 2013. Although this is a slight increase it is still 33% lower than the peak harvest of 150,552 reported in 2006. Hunters reported harvesting 6% fewer does (47,079), 15% more bucks (44,495), and fewer button bucks and shed-antlered deer, than last year. The reduction in doe harvest is part of the management plan to allow the herd to stabilize. The harvest data will be added to population surveys and hunter and landowner input when officials with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources discuss seasons and regulations this spring. The harvest increase is likely due to good weather during the first shotgun deer season and increased hunter success during the late muzzleloader season. Iowa’s deer seasons closed Jan. 10.

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When it comes to winter car care, many motorists think of antifreeze and batteries, but vehicles need extra attention when temperatures drop below zero. These six quick tips will help vehicle perform well during cold weather months. 1) Keep the gas tank at least half full; this decreases the chance of moisture forming in the gas lines and possibly freezing. 2) Check the tire pressure, including the spare, as tires can lose pressure when temperatures drop. Consider special tires if snow and ice are a problem in your area. 3) Have the exhaust system checked for carbon monoxide leaks, which can be especially dangerous during cold weather driving when windows are closed. 4) Idling a vehicle longer than 30 seconds in most cases is unnecessary for the sake of warming up the engine, as modern cars are ready to be driven right away. The best way to warm up a car is to drive gently at the start. 5) Change to low-viscosity oil in winter as it will flow more easily between moving parts when it is cold. Drivers in subzero temperatures should drop their oil weight from 10-W30 to 5-W30 as thickened oil can make it hard to start the car. 6) Consider using cold weather washer fluid and special winter windshield blades. Winter magnifies existing automotive problems. If vehicles have not been checked recently, a thorough inspection is a good idea to avoid a breakdown in freezing weather.

January 22, 2015

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CoOportunity Health, an Iowa health insurance company set up under the Affordable Care Act, has stopped taking applications, but those who bought CoOportunity policies before Dec. 16, 2014, can continue using their policies for healthcare. Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart expects most CoOportunity members to switch carriers. The only other company in Iowa offering individual health insurance on the public online marketplace is Coventry Health Care, which is owned by Aetna. Regional Medical Center and Regional Family Health, Manchester, providers do participate in the “standard network� plan through Coventry Health Care. Enrollees are encouraged to make sure the network plan they want to enroll in provides coverage for services received at their desired healthcare facility and/or with their desired physician. Healthcare Marketplace open enrollment period ends Feb. 15. To enroll or change carriers, visit HealthCare.gov. If enrollment assistance is needed, call Business Services Coordinator Heather Ernst at 563-927-7457 or Business Services Manager Lori Weber at 563-927-7533, or visit http:// www.iid.state.ia.us/

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Iowa dairy producers have the opportunity to learn about emerging dairy industry issues at the 2015 ISU Extension Dairy Days hosted by Iowa State University Extension specialists. The program is scheduled at seven eastern Iowa locations between Jan. 20 and Feb. 6. Delaware County will host an event Feb. 5. At this year’s program, producers will learn about alfalfa establishment and stand persistence, maximizing alfalfa yields of dairy quality forage, raising beef on a dairy operation, 2014 Farm Bill ARC/PLC decisions, economics of manure management, responsible therapy practices, and defining key parameters and benchmarks for DHI records. Delaware County will host 2015 Dairy Days on Feb. 5 at River Valley Coop, 605 Franklin St. in Ryan. Registration starts at 9:30 AM and the program will conclude by 3 PM. Pre-registration is requested by the Friday before the event to reserve a meal. Online registration is available at www.tinycurl.com/dairydays. Vouchers for the event may be available at local agri-service providers or veterinarians. For information contact Delaware County ISU Extension and Outreach at 563927-4201. Dairy Days will also be offered Feb. 2 in Bloomfield, Feb. 3 in Kalona and Feb. 4 in Holy Cross.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors January 5, 2015 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2015 with Gary Gissel, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the minutes of the January 2nd meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $516.21. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second by Gaffney to accept the resignation of Suzon Schipper, Sheriff’s Dispatcher, effective January 9, 2015. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to reappoint John P. Slattery and Marlene Brown and appoint James R. Frye to the Zoning Commission for five year terms. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to reappoint Janet Greenley, Terrie Mazur and Cathy Poston to the Pioneer Cemetery for three year terms. All in favor, motion carried.

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Notice Date: 1/7/2015 The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is proposing to approve an application of reissuance of an NPDES (National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System) permit for the discharges described below: DISCHARGER NAME AND ADDRESS: WINTHROP CITY OF STP 7th STREET SOUTH WINTHROP, Iowa 50682 LOCATION: Township: 88 Range: 08 Section: 2 County: Buchanan DESCRIPTION OF DISCHARGES 001 DISCHARGE FROM A THREE CELL AERATED LAGOON WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY. RECEIVING STREAM: UNNAMED CREEK Stabilized sludge is applied to local land according to state regulations. Anyone wishing to comment on or object to the proposed issuance of this permit must do so in writing within forty-five (45) days of the date shown at the top of this notice. All comments received will be considered in the final determination. If no objections are received within forty-five (45) days, the Department will issue a final permit. You may request the Department hold a public hearing by submitting a written request stating specific reasons why a hearing should be held. Comments, objections, and requests for hearings may be submitted online using the Wastewater Permit Information Exchange system at https:// programs.iowadnr.gov/wwpie/. Comments, objections, and requests for hearings may also be addressed to the : Iowa Department of Natural Resources, NPDES Section, 502 East 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319. Copies of the proposed permit and other information may be viewed on WWPIE at the web address noted above. This information is also on file and available for public inspection from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday at the above street address. In addition, copies of this information may be requested by calling Ben Hucka at (515)725-8406 or e-mail at ben.hucka@dnr.iowa.gov.

Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to reappoint Alan Wulfekuhle to the Board of Adjustment for a five year term. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to reappoint Sherlyn Hazen, Weed Commissioner for Buchanan County. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-01 CONSTRUCTION EVALUATION RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Iowa Code section 459.304(3) sets out the procedure if a board of supervisors wishes to adopt a “construction evaluation resolution” relating to the construction of a confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution can submit to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) an adopted recommendation to approve or disapprove a construction permit application regarding a proposed confinement feeding operation structure; and WHEREAS, only counties that have adopted a construction evaluation resolution and submitted an adopted recommendation may contest the DNR’s decision regarding a specific application; and WHEREAS, by adopting a construction evaluation resolution the board of supervisors agrees to evaluate every construction permit application for a proposed confine-

ment feeding operation structure received by the board of supervisors between February 1, 2015 and January 31, 2016 and submit an adopted recommendation regarding that application to the DNR; and WHEREAS, the board of supervisors must conduct an evaluation of every construction permit application using the master matrix created in Iowa Code section 459.305, but the board’s recommendation to the DNR may be based on the final score on the master matrix or may be based on reasons other than the final score on the master matrix; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BUCHANAN COUNTY that the Board of Supervisors hereby adopts this construction evaluation resolution pursuant to Iowa Code section 459.304(3). Adopted this 5th day of January 2015 The Board met with the following members of the Buchanan County Library Association: Laura Blaker, Independence; Cindy Lellig, Jesup; Kim Wessels, Aurora; and Karen Teidt, Fairbank. Also present: Jane Adams, Carole Franz, Tony Bengston, Kris Wilgenbusch and Tari Robertson. Members of the community presented information regarding why the libraries are important to them. Association members presented information on funding libraries. They requested the Board of Supervisors fund the libraries at $15.50 per capita for FY16. Members updated the Board on the changes and services provided by each library. No action was taken

by the Board. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to set 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2015 for accepting bids for road rock. All in favor, motion carried. At 10:17 a.m. the public hearing regarding the Terry Price rezoning request was called to order with Kris Wilgenbusch, Tari Robertson and Chad Beatty, Zoning Administrator present. Mr. Beatty read the minutes of the Zoning Commission meeting and stated their vote was 6 to 0 to approve the request with restrictions. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to close the hearing at 10:26 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the following resolution pending the approval of the conditions by the applicants. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-02 WHEREAS, Gissel proposed the adoption and enactment of a Zoning Ordinance Amendment on the 15th day of December 2014, which action is recorded in Book W Page 242 of the Minutes of the Board of Supervisors; and WHEREAS, the same was duly published in the Independence Bulletin Journal, an official newspaper of general circulation in the county and complying with Sections 618.3 and 618.14 of the Code of Iowa, on 24th day of December 2014; and UPON MOTION made by Gaffney and second by Shonka a vote was held to suspend the requirement for three successive readings and votes, which motion passed by a

vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors, as follows: THOSE VOTING FOR SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka THOSE VOTING AGAINST SUSPENSION OF THE REQUIREMENT: None NOW THEREFORE the following was read and voted upon by the Board of Supervisors, and it passed by a vote of a majority of the Board of Supervisors: AND IT IS NOW THEREFORE ENACTED AND ORDAINED: ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 15-A-01 BUCHANAN COUNTY, IOWA The rezoning of property located in Homer Township, Section 4, two acres from “R-3” residential and “C-M” manufacturing to “R-1” residential and 2.78 acres to “I” industrial. The rezoning of the following described property is approved: “I” industrial legal: Beginning at the SW corner of Parcel I, in the SE qtr. of Sec. 4 of Homer Twp., of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S240 ft., E505 ft., N240 ft., W505 ft., to the point of beginning. “R-1” residential legal: Beginning at the SE corner of Parcel I, in the SE qtr. of Sec. 4 of Homer Twp., of the 5th P.M., Buchanan County, Iowa, thence S240 ft., W170 ft., S25 ft., W98 ft., N25 ft., W127 ft., N240 ft., E395 ft. to the point of beginning. With the following conditions: A twelve (12) foot fence will be constructed on the East and South property lines of the salvage yard

expansion within six (6) months. A professional survey will be completed and recorded within six (6) months to amend the South property line to assure the south dwelling complies with setbacks in the “R-1” residential district A restriction is placed on the “I” industrial 2.78 acres to only be used for a salvage yard. THOSE VOTING FOR THE PASSAGE: Gaffney, Gissel and Shonka. THOSE VOTING AGAINST THE PASSAGE: None Passed this 5th day of January 2015. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to approve the reappointment of Marsha McGlaughin, Ann Sanders-Wulfekuhle, and George Lake to the Magistrate Commission for six year terms. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Shonka second byGaffney to approve the following resolution. On roll call all voted aye thereon. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 15-03 BE IT RESOLVED that the Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approves the transfer from the General Fund to the Supplemental Fund for operating expenses in the amount of $400,000. Passed this 5th day of January 2015. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to adjourn at 10:32 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Gary Gissel, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

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WAPSIE VALLEY CREAMERY, INC. HAS BEEN IN CONTINUOUS OPERATION SINCE 1906 Wapsie Valley Creamery is taking applications for production staff. Applicants must be able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis; operate a forklift; work 2nd or 3rd shifts; work overtime and Saturdays on a weekly basis; and some Holidays. Wapsie Valley Creamery offers stable work, a competitive wage scale, health insurance, term life insurance, short term disability insurance, long term disability insurance, Falcon Civic Center memberships, and a 401K pension plan. WVC requires pre-employment drug testing and does monthly random GUXJ WHVWLQJ ,QWHUYLHZLQJ ZLOO EHJLQ LPPHGLDWHO\ DQG FRQWLQXH XQWLO SRVLWLRQV DUH ÂżOOHG $SSOLFDWLRQV FDQ EH ÂżOOHG RXW LQ SHUVRQ DW WKH FRPSDQ\ RIÂżFH ORFDWHG DW Âą WK 6WUHHW 1( ,QGHSHQGHQFH ,RZD 0RQGD\ WKURXJK )ULGD\ IURP $0 WR 30 3DVW DSSOLFDWLRQV DUH NHSW IRU RQH PRQWK DIWHU WKH\ DUH LQLWLDOO\ ÂżOOHG RXW 3RVLWLRQV ZLOO EH ÂżOOHG DV VRRQ DV SRVVLEOH VR GR QRW SXW RII getting an application in. :$36,( 9$//(< &5($0(5< 5(48,5(6 35( (03/2<0(17 '58* 7(676 $1' '2(6 0217+/< 5$1'20 '58* 7(67,1* PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WHO HAVE A NATIONAL CAREER READINESS TEST CERTIFICATE 'HOLYHULQJ DQ RXWVWDQGLQJ SURGXFW LQ D VDIH PDQQHU WR WKH FXVWRPHU DUH RXU SULRULWLHV Wapsie Valley Creamery is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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East Buchanan Community School Board Minutes January 12, 2015 Prior to the beginning of the regular meeting, the board recited the East Buchanan Mission Statement: “To challenge students to think critically, communicate effectively, develop values and contribute to society.” BOARD MEMBERS: Aaron Cook, Greg Schmitt, Brian Crawford, Matt Walthart, George Aberle SUPERINTENDENT: Dan Fox SECRETARY: Beth Weepie VISITORS: Visitors from the community were present at the meeting. Approval of Agenda: Motion was made by Crawford second by Schmitt to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried with all ayes. Approval of Consent Agenda: Motion was made by Aberle second by Walthart to approve the consent agenda which includes the following: Approval of the December 10, 2014 minutes; Approval of the SIAC Committee Minutes from the December 10, 2014 meeting; December financial reports; January bills attached to minutes herein; Motion carried with all ayes. Healthy Kids Act: Mrs. Gillette spoke to the board about how the Wellness Committee has incorporated afternoon snacks for the students. Every Tuesday and Thursday the students are able to eat a health snack such as yogurt, string cheese, apples and carrots in addition to their milk. This has been a huge success and it provides the students with the opportunity to try new things . The response has been very positive. Accounting II Trip to Chicago: Mrs. Kelchen presented a request for the board to approve their annual Chicago trip. This year there are two students going and Mr. Steffen will also be helping by driving them there. Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Aberle to approve the trip to Chicago this year. Motion carried with all ayes. Fine Arts Presentation: Mr. Landis presented information on the

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Quasqueton City Council January 12th, 2015 City Council Meeting was called to order at 7pm by Mayor Staton. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council members in attendance were; Nelson, Payne, Stanford, Mausser and Werling. Citizens present at council meeting were; Jim Klever, Dick from Independence Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Pam and Gary McDowell, Erica Long, Aaron Steber, Deputy Mike Ratchford, Dennis Hoefer, Anita Arnold and East Buchanan students. No one was present for citizens’ forum. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. A motion was made by Payne and second by Nelson to except previous minutes. Bills and additional bills received were reviewed; a motion was made by Mausser and second by Stanford to except all bills. A motion was made by Payne and second by Stanford to except current Law Enforcement Report. Public hearing was opened at 7:03 to hear second reading of City

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fine arts programs from Elementary, Middle School and High School. The concerts are now over and now it is time to prepare for contests. First Reading Board Polices: Policy #100 – Legal Status of the School District Policy #101 – Educational Philosophy of the School District Policy #102 – Equal Educational Opportunity Policy #102.E1 – Section 540 Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy #102-E2 – Grievance Form for Complaints of Discrimination or Non-Compliance with Federal or State Regulations Requiring NonDiscrimination Policy #102.E3 – Grievance Documentation Policy #102-E4 – Section 504 Student and Parental Rights Policy #102-R1 – Grievance Procedure Policy #103 – Long-Range Needs Assessment Policy #103.R1 – Long-Range Needs Assessment Policy #104 – Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy #104 – Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy Student Handbook Provision Policy #104.E1 – Anti-Bullying/ Harassment Complaint Form Policy #104.E2 – Witness Disclosure Form Policy #104-E3 – Anti-Bullying/ Harassment Disposition Complaint Form Policy #104-R1 – Anti-Bullying/ Harassment Investigation Procedures Motion was made by Schmitt, second by Aberle to approve the board policies with discussed changes. Motion carried with all ayes. Buchanan County Conference Board: George Aberle volunteered to be on the Buchanan County Conference Board this year with Aaron Cook as an alternate. Iowa Core: Nothing new at this time. Administrative Reports: Both Mr. Schueller and Mr. Fox gave their reports to the board. Facilities/District Report: Mr. Fox is working on having a meeting with someone to head up a committee for the proposed construction project. Mr. Fox also handed out a proposal from Levi Construction . The board discussed having a work session in late February possibly to

go over the details of this proposal. Website update: Mr. Fox reported that a contract has been signed with Iroc to maintain our website. Monthly Board Development: The board worked together in discussion on the Code of Ethics policy. Beth walked them through Scenario No. 2 obtained from the IASB website. No action taken, discussion only. Motion was made by Walthart, second by Schmitt to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Next regular board meeting/ work session is February 9, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Beth Weepie, Board Secretary All motions carried on a five to zero vote unless otherwise noted. The above are not official minutes until approved at the next regular board meeting. A copy of the official minutes may be viewed in the office of the Board Secretary any Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. JANUARY BOARD APPROVED EXPENSES GENERAL FUND A & P Food Equipment-KITCH EQUIP REPAIR ..............$ 2 6 3 . 5 5 AEA 267-SPED SUPPLIES/NEWSLTR .................................$ 1 4 4 . 0 0 ASCD-HS PRINC SUPPLIES ............................. $ 11 0 . 7 5 ATTN: MISIC-WORKSHOP .............................$ 1 0 0 . 0 0 Academic Supplier-COPIER MAINT .........................$1,432.56 Adventure Lighting-LIGHT BULBS ............................$ 6 4 2 . 0 1 Alliant Energy-SERVICE ..........................$10,064.54 Black Hawk Wast Disp, Inc.- G A R BAGE..............................$ 5 9 9 . 0 0 CJ Cooper & Associates, Inc.-A N NUAL FEE ........................$ 7 0 . 0 0 Cengage Learning-TEXTBOOKS .............................$ 7 0 . 0 0 Chase Card Services-TLC TRAVEL ...................................$ 2 3 8 . 2 0 City Laundering Co-PURCH SERV ................................$ 3 1 . 2 0 City Of Winthrop-WATER AND SEWAGE ........................$ 3 2 8 . 3 5 Claudia Gillette-SPED SUPPLIES .................................$ 5 . 9 6 Contract Paper Group, Inc.- C O P Y PAPER.........................$3,423.80 DHS Cashier-1st Fl.M E D I C A I D STATE SHARE (FY14) $4,026.20 Daniel Fox-REIMB TLC TRAVEL .......................................$ 7 . 0 0 Demco-LMC SUPPLIES . $ 11 8 . 7 0

East Buchanan Coop TelephoneSERVICE .....................$1,291.28 Hawkeye Community CollegePSEO TUI .......................$ 2 6 1 . 0 0 Herff Jones, Inc-DIPLOMAS/COVERS ................................$ 5 1 5 . 3 1 Independence CSD-2nd QTR OE .............................$39,783.50 Iowa Assoc Of School Boards-ISFLC CONF-DEC .............$ 5 5 0 . 0 0 Iowa Testing Programs-TESTING SUPPLIES ......................$ 8 9 5 . 4 0 Irocwebs.com-WEB HOSTING1ST 1/2 ........................$1,790.00 John Deere Financial-MAINT SUPPLY ...................................$ 1 2 . 9 4 KONE Inc.-MAINT PURCH SERV ..............................$ 1 6 0 . 8 3 Linn Co-Operative Oil Co-DIESEL ...................................$ 6 0 . 3 4 Linn-Mar CSD-2ND QTR OE ...............................$3,060.50 Marion IndependentCSD-2nd QTR OE ...............................$3,060.50 Mc Elroys Food Market-SUPPLIES .............................$ 1 2 7 . 3 1 Midwest Alarm Services-FIRE ALARM INSPECTION ....$ 6 5 0 . 0 0 NAPA Auto Parts-TRACTOR FILTER ..................................$ 2 6 . 4 5 North-Linn CSD-2nd QTR OE ...............................$9,181.50 Northern Festival of Bands- R E G FEE.................................$ 1 3 5 . 0 0 Orca Book Publishers-LMC BOOKS - BUCH CO GRANT .......$ 5 9 1 . 4 7 Pitney Bowes, Inc.-METER RENTAL ...................................$ 3 6 6 . 8 4 Quill Corporation-BOXES/FOLDERS ................................$ 2 0 5 . 5 5 Rite Price Office Supply-HS SUPPLY .....................................$ 9 . 5 9 Sadler Power Train-BUS REPAIR ...............................$ 2 2 3 . 0 0 School Bus Sales Co-BUS PURCH SERV ...........................$3,369.65 Standard Auto Parts-BUS PURCH SERV ..............................$ 3 8 4 . 5 8 Starmont CSD-2ND QTR OE ...............................$6,121.00 Superior Welding Supply-IT SUPPLY .................................$ 3 4 9 . 1 7 Swisher & Cohrt-LEGAL SERVICES ...................................$ 1 5 2 . 7 0 The News-BD MIN/BUS AD...................................$ 5 3 5 . 2 5 Timberline Billing Service LLCMEDICAID PURCH SERV$143.87 US Cellular-CELL PHONES ........................$ 4 9 7 . 0 3 University Of Northern Iowa- M S FOSS KITS .....................$ 2 7 5 . 0 0 Upper Iowa University-LENOX ELL TUI........................$2,550.00 Van Meter Industrial, Inc.- M A I N T

SUPPLY............................$ 5 7 . 0 3 Viking Sewing Center-F C S - S E WING MACH/REPAIR .......$ 4 7 5 . 5 0 Walmart Community-BRCS U P PLIES ...............................$ 8 4 . 4 4 Wartburg College-HONOR BAND REG ..................................$ 3 0 . 0 0 West Delaware CSD-2ND QTR OE/TRANS AGRMNT ..$4,460.07 Wieland & Sons Lumber Co-MAINT SUPPLY..........................$ 1 4 7 . 1 2 Wilson Restaurant Supply Inc.KITCHEN SINK HOSE REPAIR ...............................$ 2 0 9 . 9 6 Wilson’s Woodshop & SharpngIND TECH PURCH SERV$106.00 Winthrop Sales & Service-M A I N T PARTS - BELT ....................$ 9 . 7 4 TOTAL .....................$104,592.24 Activity Fund YMCA Camp Wapsie Y-Deposit 5th Grade Camp .............$ 1 9 7 . 2 5 Decker Sporting Goods-Wrestling Shirts ................................$ 8 9 . 0 0 Decker Sporting Goods-Wrestling Shirt ..................................$ 1 8 . 0 0 Designs Unlimited-Shirts/ Sweats .........................$1,786.00 Designs Unlimited-Shirts/Sweatshirts ...............................$ 5 0 4 . 5 0 East Buchanan Mat Club-TShirts ................................$ 3 6 . 0 0 Hampton-Dumont Community School-Wrestling Entry Fee ..........................................$ 8 0 . 0 0 Hot Lunch Fund-Milk/Juice ..........................................$ 6 1 . 8 0 Hot Lunch Fund-Snacks ...$ 5 3 . 0 3 Hot Lunch Fund-Omelet Breakfast Supplies ..........................$ 1 8 8 . 5 1 Iowa High School Speech Association-Large Group Speech Registration ....................................$ 3 6 . 0 0 Lego Education-Robotics Supplies ..................................$ 7 7 . 6 0 McElroy’s Food Market-SuppliesFeed Store ........................$ 3 9 . 3 1 MinnTex Citrus, Inc.-Fruit/ Cheese ........................$5,927.35 Monticello Sports-Patches$266.00 Morningside College - Jazz Choir Workshop-Jazz Choir Workshop Registration ....................$ 2 2 5 . 0 0 PEPSI-COLA-Water/juice ........................................$ 1 4 6 . 5 8 Phot Pro-Camera/Accesories ...............................$1,404.46 Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.-Milk/ Juice .................................$ 5 7 . 0 5 Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.Milk ...................................$ 5 7 . 4 5 Riddell / All American Sports Corp.-Recertification of FB Helmets ................................$ 6 8 0 . 2 9 Rock & Thunder Professional DJs-

Prom DJ..........................$ 5 1 0 . 0 0 University of Iowa-Scholarship - tuition .................................$ 5 0 0 . 0 0 US Foods-Snacks.............$ 7 7 . 3 3 Wal-Mart Community .............. Holiday Gifts ...................$ 2 4 7 . 3 7 Wal-Mart Community-Clementines ................................$ 1 4 9 . 2 5 Wal-Mart Community-Feed Store Supplies ..........................$ 1 0 2 . 0 0 Wieland and Sons Lumber Co.-1/2 OSB” ...................................$ 3 . 3 7 Wapsie Valley FFA-Purch Service ...................................$ 5 3 . 2 3 Jeff Francois-WR Official ..$ 9 5 . 0 0 General Fund-MS G BB OfficialJ.V. ....................................$ 7 0 . 0 0 Bill Naber-WR Official .......$ 9 5 . 0 0 Phil Steffen-MS G BB Official ....................................$ 7 0 . 0 0 Isaac Brehmer-V BB Official$85.00 Bob Rodenberg-V BB Official ....................................$ 9 5 . 0 0 Dustin Rodenberg-V BB Official ....................................$ 8 5 . 0 0 Loras Digmann-BB Official$ 8 5 . 0 0 Vaughn Grimm-BB Official $ 9 5 . 0 0 Craig Harrison-JV BB Official ....................................$ 8 5 . 0 0 Jerry Hilton-JV BB Official ..........................................$ 7 5 . 0 0 Mt. Vernon High School-Wrestling Tournament Entry Fee ......$ 9 0 . 0 0 JeffreyRoen-BB Official ....$ 8 5 . 0 0 Loras Dingman-BB Official ..........................................$ 8 5 . 0 0 Grayden Grimm-BB Official ..........................................$ 8 5 . 0 0 Vaughn Grimm-BB Official ..........................................$ 9 5 . 0 0 Jerry Hilton-JV BB Official ..........................................$ 7 5 . 0 0 Mike Ratchford0JV BB Official ....................................$ 7 5 . 0 0 University of Iowa-RegistrationHonor Choir ......................$ 8 0 . 0 0 General Fund-JV BB OfficialJ.V. ....................................$ 4 0 . 0 0 Phil Steffen-JV BB Officials ..........................................$ 4 0 . 0 0 TOTAL .......................$15,258.73 Nutrition Fund Earthgrains-Food ............$ 6 7 0 . 7 0 McElroys-Ketchup/Lima Away ................................ $14.03 Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.-Milk/ Juice ........................... $3,419.98 Presto-X-Monthly Service .$ 4 9 . 9 7 Reinhart Foodservice-F o o d / S u p plies .............................$1,920.28 US Foods-Food/Supplies .............................$4,638.93 TOTAL .......................$10,713.89

Ordinance 234 in regards to Noise Disturbance. Public hearing was closed at 7:04, a motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson to except new ordinance and waive the third reading. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Mausser to except Resolution 15-01 Tax Assessment for unpaid garbage and sewer bills. Aaron Steber from CardoJFNew was present at meeting to discuss how the dam project had turned out. Steber thanked the council and the city for working with them on this project and felt that the turnout was very good. Much discussion was held on changes to the dam project and pricing due to the changes. Steber explained these changes and apologized for not notifying the council immediately. At 7:15 public hearing was open for a special permit by Bruce and Marcia Harris to allow them to build a garage contrary to the requirements of Section 170.06 of the city ordinance. Public hearing was closed at 7:16, council discussed this matter. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Werling to approve their request. Pam & Gary McDowell were in front of council to ask for exception to garbage ordinances chapter 105 & 106. Mrs. McDowell explained to council how long that they had

been at property and that she first paid garbage fees directly to waste management not the city. She also expressed that had been in business the entire time and should be listed as commercial, or grandfathered in. This matter is going to be tabled until next meeting due to attorney not being present. Erica Long was present at meeting to try to get a figure for cost of road repair that needed to be done. She explained to council that when building their new house was told to place an 8” culvert in ditch. When flood occurred was then advised that a 12” culvert should have initially been installed. The Longs had to replace culvert at an additional cost to them, which is almost same cost of road repair. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Werling to have city pay for street repair due to problem. Bids for shower house/restroom project have been received by Hoefer and Klever. Council reviewed bids. A motion was made by Nelson and second by Werling to accept bid received by Hoefer Construction and Eastern Iowa Septic. East Buchanan student’s asked questions. Final budget numbers were reviewed with a few changes. The Mayor advised council that had received a $1000 donation for re-

pair of sidewalk by bridge. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson to have sidewalk repairs done. Stanford advised council that had received quote by Signs and More for new flags, will discuss at a later meeting. Mayor advised everyone that had received final bill from Gallery for dam project. A motion was made by Mausser and second by Stanford to pay Gallery final amount due once all monies have been received. The Clerks and Public Works reports were reviewed; a motion by Nelson and second by Stanford to approve both. It was noted by Community Club that they had made a lot of donations recently. Mayor advised everyone that he would be attending next Library Community meeting and the Economic Development that the city is hosting will be in February. Council addressed employee wage increases. A motion was made by Stanford and second by Nelson to give Arnold a 4% raise increase. Members discussed raise increase for Sandberg; motion made by Mausser and second by Werling to give him a 2% increase. Council discussed wage increase for council members. Clerk was asked to contact Attorney on hav-

ing him update ordinance to reflect $5 more per meeting. Mausser asked what happened to signs that were supposed to be placed at campground area. Clerk to follow up with this. A motion was made by Werling and second by Stanford to adjourn meeting at 8:50pm. Name Memo Amount Rowley Savings Bank 941-Deposit .....................................1 , 0 5 6 . 4 6 Treasurer - State of Iowa -Ia W/ holding ..............................4 7 6 . 0 0 Ipers..................................5 4 2 . 9 3 Arnold, Anita I ...................5 6 5 . 3 1 Sandberg, Jay D ............2 , 1 0 4 . 1 9 Bossom, Lee E ...................4 6 . 1 7 Mausser*, Annette ..............8 3 . 1 1 Nelson, Jeff.........................8 3 . 1 1 Payne, Shelia .....................8 3 . 1 1 Staton, Chad L..................2 9 6 . 9 2 Werling, Jeff ........................5 5 . 4 1 Stanford, Benjamin E..........8 3 . 1 1 Vanous*, Brian ..................2 0 7 . 7 9 Vanous, Nicole..................2 0 7 . 7 9 U. S. Post Office-Mail/samples .....................................5 5 . 5 0 Staton Dream Rentals, LLC-Budget work ....................................6 0 . 0 0 Waste Management of WI-MN-Dec Pickup ............................3 , 0 6 3 . 2 9 Fletcher-Reinhardt Company-Ballast kit ...............................2 5 2 . 0 0 Bodensteiner Implement Company-repair carburetor ............6 2 . 6 5 Iowa Municipal Finance Officers Assoc.-4/1/15-4/1/16 Membership

Dues ...................................4 0 . 0 0 East Buchanan Telephone Co-OpPhone Lines 1/15..............1 9 7 . 9 7 Buchanan County Landfill Commision-Landfill Assessment for 2014...............................1 , 6 6 2 . 0 0 Peters Law Office-Professional Services ............................1 7 4 . 0 0 John Deere Financial-Payment..................................4 3 3 . 7 3 Hausers Water Conditioning Services-water ...........................7 . 0 0 Quasky Mart -1/15 Statement................................ - 5 0 0 . 0 9 Kress Heating, Plbg. & Elec. Inc.labor or street lights ..........3 1 9 . 0 0 The News-Minutes..............9 3 . 2 1 Wal-Mart-paper/staple remover ........................................2 5 . 9 4 CIWA-Mthly Water ..............8 0 . 9 2 Buchanan County Auditor-Law Enforcement.......................5 , 2 6 3 . 0 0 Buchanan County Engineer -Work done on Racine .............4 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Overhead Door -Fix shop door ..................................1 8 1 . 0 0 Keystone lab-Wasterwater Analysis 12/14.................................1 4 9 . 0 0 Iowa Wireless -Cell Phone 1/15.....................................3 6 . 0 0 Heins Trucking-Hitch & pin .1 7 . 8 4 Advanced Systems-Service Contract for 1/10/15-04/09/15 ...4 5 . 3 6 Iowa One Call .................. D e c emails .................................1 0 . 0 0 Alliant-Utilities Dec Bill ...3 , 9 9 1 . 7 3 Rowley Savings Bank ..26,612.64 TOTAL .........................26,612.64

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Electronic voter registration

A public hearing was recently held to discuss allowing Iowans who have an Iowa Department of Transp ortation (IDOT) ID to vote or update voter registration information electronically . Seventeen other states currently offer electronic voter registration in the same manner. Since Iowans can already securel y renew driver’s licenses or non-operator identification cards with the IDOT online and new voter registration data is shared daily from IDOT to the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, electronic voter registration can be completed with minimal costs and no additional burden on the existing system s.

2015 Marketplace plans

According to a recent report release d by the Department of Health and Human Services, 18,913 people in Iowa selected plans through the Health Insura nce Marketplace leading up to the Dec. 15 deadline for coverage that began Jan. 1. About 86% of Iowans who selecte d health insurance plans in the first month of open enrollment were determ ined eligible for financial assistance to lower their monthly premiums, compa red to 81% who selected plans over a similar period last year. Of the 18,913 Iowans who selected a plan, 51% reenro lled in a Marketplace plan in 2015 and 49% signed up for the first time. Nationwide, more than 4 million people signed up for the first time or reenro lled during the same period. Visit HealthCare.gov to compa re options. Sign up by Jan. 15 to have coverage effective Feb. 1. Those who were automatically reenrolled can change plans any time before the end of open enrollment on Feb. 15. Find local help at: Localhelp.hea lthcare. gov/ or call the Federally-facilitated Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-25 96.

2014: Hottest year yet

Globally, 2014 was the hottest in more than 120 years according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. This finding is in agreement with a mid-Decemb er prediction by the National Ocean ic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), which released a Global Clima te Report that stated January-November 2014 was the warmest in 135 years of record keeping. Although parts of North Ameri can remained relatively cool, five areas experienced significant heat: Austra lia, the Eastern Pacific Ocean, Califo rnia, Northern Europe, and Siberia.

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Buchanan County Board of Superv isors met Friday, Jan. 2. Before the meeting was called to order, County Auditor Cindy Gosse swore in elected county officials. Accepting the oath of office were Gary Gissel and Don Shonk a to the board of supervisors, Dianne Curry as county recorder and Shawn Harden as county attorne y (pictured). Gosse called the meeting to order and visor Ellen Gaffney made the motion Superto appoint Gary Gissel as chairman and Don Shonka as chairman pro-tem for 2015. In addition the following assign ments were approved: Don Shonka – Buchanan County Council on Aging; Buchanan County Greate r Foundation; Independence Area Food Pantry ; Resource, Conservation & Development; Resou rce Enhancement and Protection; Buchanan County Sanitary

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Part one of a series By Christine Dale Assistant Editor “ rom my experience, there is no ‘typical’ family or individual struggling with homelessness,” said Carrie Dunnwald, of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and the Buchanan County Homelessness Council. “People can be struggling with homelessness for a wide variety of reasons, and it can affect anybody! We have seen people range in educational background, employment background, gender, age, disability status, etc. Everyone has a unique situation with unique barriers that has contributed to their struggles with homelessness.” In its 2012 report, “Iowans Experiencing Homelessness,” the Iowa Institute for Community Alliances (IICA) notes 72% of homeless adults were high school graduates, had a GED or attended college; however, the report also found that the head of an average homeless household is a single female caring for 2.2 kids and earning just $818 per month. Each year IICA conducts a point-in-time count on one day in January, which includes the number of homeless in shelters and those found sleeping in the streets or other areas not meant for living. Story continues on page 5.

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS grow by nearly 220,000 jobs per month, During their regular Monday and unemployment to fall to 5.4% by meeting, Buchanan County Board of Supervthe fourth isors Donquarter in 2015, WalletHub Shonka, Gary Gissel and Ellen conducted an in-depth analysis of 2015’s Gaffne with members of the Buchanan Besty&met Worst Cities to Find a Job, anaCounty Library Association. Area residen lyzing 150 ts Jane Adam s, of the most populated cities Carol Franz, and Tony Bengs across sed 16 key metrics. ton addres the board regarding library benefi The best ts and con- city to find a job is Seattle WA, sideration of increasing the budge following by Des Moines IA in second t for county libraries. place. Other Midwest cities of Sioux Library Directors Laura Blaker Falls and Omaha also made the list. The , IndepenLandfill Commission; North Iowa Juvenile De- dence; Kim Wessels, Aurora; Karen California tention (Ellen Gaffney, alternate); Tiedt, cities of Moreno Valley and Transportation Fairbank; and Cindy Lellig, Jesup,San Bernardino are listed as the two Policy Board; Housing Found all ation for People dressed the board regarding patron worst adstatisticities with Mental Disabilities; Heartla cs to find a job. nd Acres Agri- for the past year, including progra ms and cirbition Center; E911 Service Board (Ellen Gaff- culation. ney, alternate); Upper Wapsipinicon The Library Association is reques Leap second River WatingWith tershed Authority (Gary Gissel, county 60 seconds in a minute, and 60 funding be increased to $127,2 alternate). 08.50 for fiscal Gary Gissel – Buchanan County Empowerment year 2016. Buchanan County curren minutes in an hour, it is reasonable to tly Board; Buchanan County Homel funds conclude that each 24-hour day has ess Council; Bu- $100,000 to the association. No action chanan County Sanitary Landfi was86,400 seconds, right? It is right exactly ll Commission; taken on the matter at this time. Buchanan County Trails Associ In other business, the supervisors for every day this year – except for June ation; First Juaccept2015. dicial District Department of Correc a On that day, one “leap second” resignation from Buchanan Count 30, ed tions y Sheriff ’s Gaffney, alternate); Habitat for Human (Ellen ity Board; Office staff member Suzon Schipper, will be added so atomic clocks stay effecti Iowa Northland Regional Counc ve aligned with Earth’s rotational time. By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS be installed in the two counties. If a landowner in Iowa. People are reminded to stay home if il of Govern- Jan. 9. ments and Regional Transit; Local Each day the Earth’s rotation slows During their regular Monday meeting, Buch- is placing a wind turbine on their property, sick, cover coughs and sneezes, and frequently Board and commission appoin Emergency tments Planning Committee; MHI Adviso and down and days lengthen by about two anan County Board of Supervisors Gary Gis- the land would need to be rezoned from A-1 wash hands. There are still flu shots available. ry Board; re-appointments were approved. They Operation Threshold (Ellen Gaffne are sel, Ellen Gaffney and Don Shonka approved to A-2, with a fee of $250 (standard rezoning Public Health has been approved for an Imy, alternate); still seeking members for the Comp thousandths of a second; however, atomic ensatio Pathways; Independence & Waterl clocksnkeep a steadier pace. Twenty-six monthly reports from the departments of En- fee). The request will then be brought before munization Services Grant, with an anticipated and Condemnation Board, and oo. are in need of leap seconds have been added to the calStory continues on page 5. two owner/operators vironmental Health, Public Health, Emergency the Buchanan County Zoning Commission for amount of $8,540. of agricultural land. For endar since 1972, with the last one added Management and GIS/E911. recommendation, with final approval by the In other news, Burkhart stated she is in her more information, contact the countyinaudi2012. Director Chad Beatty presented proposed En- board of supervisors. If the rezoning request is final stages of earning her Master’s of Public tor’s office. vironmental Health Dept. fees for 2015. Radon approved, the landowner will be assessed $750 Health degree. She is currently working on a A public hearing was held on a request for kits and water sample kits will see a slight in- per turbine that is installed on their property. Capstone Project and Internship Project. PubTerry Price of rural Rowley Drought monitoring who wishes crease. Supervisors approved the proposed fees. lic Health is working on Community Health rezone approximately 4.78 acres Onto Jan. 29, NASA plans to launch a from “R-3” Beatty also proposed a wind turbine permit fee Beatty also updated the board on year-to-date Needs Assessment and Emergency PreparedResidential and “C-M” Comm new satellite that will map global soil ercial - Manuof $750 per turbine. In July, many landowners activity and radon gas prevention. He noted ness grants. facturing to “R-1” Residential moisture levels to help provide better and “I” Indusin Delaware and Buchanan Counties (mainly that January is Radon Awareness Month. trial to allow two dwellings to Story continues on page 3. data on drought severity. Information be located on Middlefield Township) received a letter from two acres and the 2.78 acre balanc Tia Burkhart from Public Health updated the Soil Moisture Active Passive e to befrom used for the area salvage yard expans RPM Access proposing that 100 wind turbines the board on the flu (influenza-A) outbreak (SMAP) satellite can also be used to ion. evaluate influences on weather, flooding, Story continues on page 5. and even the role of plants in the storage and release of carbon. The satellite features a rotating mesh an2. Next 9,000 gallons used per 5. East Buchanan School shall Winthrop City Council met in balances, aging infrastructure, and tenna nearly 20 feet in diameter, making regular session Jan. 7 with Mayor projected costs to upgrade sewer month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons. be charged a flat rate of $195 per it the largest ever deployed in space, and The Buchanan County Sheriff 3. Next 40,000 gallons used per month. Gerald Dennie presiding and mem- plant to meet DNR requirements. will measure Earth’s microwave radiation ’s Office states that at approximately 9:20 PM In other business, council rebers Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, The hearing closed and council ap- month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons. determine soil moisture changes and Dec. 31,tothe Canadian National Railroad 4. Over 50,000 gallons used per viewed line item budget numbers Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and proved First Reading of Ordinance the ground is frozen. reported anwhether inSenator Grassley dividual was struck by a train month @ $2 per 1,000 gallons. for street projects, health agency Lee White present. Also attend#169 increasing water rates, waivbetween Lucas Avenue and Nathan Bethel Avenu 5. East Buchananvisits SchoolEast shall Buchanan payments, salary/wages and bening were East Buchanan govern- ing the second and third readings e, eastLiving standards of Independence. High School be charged a flat rate of $195 per efits. A budget public hearing was ment students, Sheri Burns, Public and approving the rate increase. A recent Gallup survey shows that According to a preliminary investi set for 7 PM Feb. 4, Winthrop City Works Director Shawn Curtis and Council did the same on Or- month. gation81% BCHC hosts , an of Americans feel their standard of eastbound Canadian National Sewer service shall be furnished Hall. City Clerk Mary Ryan. dinance #170, increasing sewer train struck living a is satisfactory, the highest level in cooking class male walking east along the tracks. Restricted Residence Building A public hearing opened on Or- rates. These ordinances take effect at the following monthly rates The subseven years and up from 69% in 2008. ject, identified as Chad Leona Brandon man Permit rules were reviewed for dinances #169 and #170. Resident after their publication (in Jan. 15, within the City: rd King, 32,Inofaddition, 61% of Americans feel their Independence, was found with receives clarification. It was determined Sheri Burns asked several ques2015, edition of THE NEWS) as 1. First 1,000 gallons used per award only minor standard of living is improving, almost injuries and was speaking to train that a dwelling located inside a tions concerning the proposed in- required by law. month @ $10 (minimum bill). Columns, crew memdouble the number who felt that way in Favorite bers when emergency personnel crease in water/sewer rates. The Following are the new rates: 2. Next 9,000 gallons used per shed does not meet the definition arrived. King 2008. Aside from overall improvement Recipes, Local was transported to Buchanan following information was reWater service shall be furnished month @ $2.80 per 1,000 gallons. of a dwelling, per Winthrop ReCounty Health in the economy, the reduced cost of gas Advertising, More! Center for treatment. 3. Next 40,000 gallons used per stricted Residence Zoning Ordiviewed: A comparison with other at the following monthly rates was given as a reason for the increase in This incident remains under investi month @ $2.40 per 1,000 gallons. nance. Permits will not be granted cities’ rates, an article on a nearby within the City of Winthrop: gation at optimism. this time. The Buchanan Count January 22, 2015 www.thebuchanancountynews.com 4. Over 50,000 gallons used per for building/sheds with living town’s rate increase, past year’s 1. First 1,000 gallons 75 usedCents per y Sheriff ’s Office was assisted by the Winthrop month @ $2 per 1,000 gallons. quarters inside. sewer fund deficits and reserve month @ $10 (minimum bill). Fire Department and Area Ambulance Servic e.

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Part two of a series By Christine Dale Assistant Editor

“To talk about a struggle, you're likely to forget about it. To be shown a struggle, you're likely not to forget it. But, to live through a struggle, you'll understand it.” – Valerie Owens

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lthough relatively few Buchanan County residents live in tents or cars due to homelessness, there are many at-risk as they balance economics and housing. Most of those who do experience homelessness, or are forced to “double-up” with friends or family, find it is a result of a larger issue. An unexpected health issue or death of a family member, loss of transportation, natural disaster, or job loss are all things that could cause someone “classified as working or middle class to be struggling with homelessness,” said Carrie Dunnwald, of Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and the Buchanan County Homelessness Council. “These are just examples of what could

happen … just about anything can contribute to someone being homeless. It doesn’t need to be a dire situation … .” Statewide, the leading reason for homelessness (or near homelessness) is economics, either being under- or unemployed. Some people move to the area in hopes of finding work and stay with extended family or friends until they can find their own resi-

dence. Some have gone through a divorce or left an abusive situation and have few or no assets – perhaps not even basic household items many take for granted. Most are able to get through the tough time with support and get back on their feet. Others, particularly those who are disabled or have a medical condition that is either expensive or impairs their ability to qualify for available work, may require help far longer. Debbie, formerly an Indiana resident, lives in Independence and considers herself a “walking testimony” of how faith, community and trust in available services can bring someone up. Abused as a child by her stepfather, Debbie said she made poor choices

in her relationships with men. A mother, she sometimes stayed with men too long so she wouldn’t have to uproot her children; however, at one point while in Indiana, she did end up living in her car with her daughter, after which they stayed for 30 days at a shelter. Before she left Indiana, she was in a bad relationship and feared for her safety. When she had the chance, she came to Iowa to work in Postville in hopes of bettering her life. But when the plant closed, with no family nearby to help her, she turned to her doctor, who started her on the path to becoming a “whole person.” Story continues on page 17. (Dorothea Lange/USDA Photo)

EB School Board discusses Council hears update on legislation affecting third graders airport activity

Three more bridges close in Buchanan County

Members of the East Buchanan (EB) School Board learned about implementation of early literacy legislation passed by the state in 2014 during their regular meeting Jan. 12. Elementary Principal/Superintendent Dan Fox explained a new Iowa law, which requires third graders to read at grade level and schools to have a process to ensure early identification and support of non-proficient readers. Beginning in kindergarten, EB students will take a state-approved literacy test known as the Formative Assessment System for Teachers (FAST) each fall, winter and spring. If students have difficulty reading in two consecutive tests, parents will be notified and interventions will be implemented. Those students not proficient by the end of third grade must either repeat the grade or participate in summer school. Fox said EB already offers summer school but may have to make it more reading intensive. The district plans to be proactive and contact parents of struggling readers so those children may participate in summer school before third grade to help them catch up. Board member George Aberle asked how this will affect students with an IEP (individualized education program) who have deficient reading skills. Fox said many already go to summer school, in which case those students may progress to the next grade. Fox explained that because the U.S. is behind in educational achievement compared to other countries, Iowa is implementing legislation aimed to improve student achievement. As Aberle said, “The state has drawn a line in the sand,” to stress the importance of reading proficiency. According to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2012 survey of 15 year olds in 65 countries, the U.S. is ranked 17th in the world for reading, 20th in science and 27th in math. Story continues on page 17.

During Monday’s regular meeting, Buchanan County Board of Supervisors Ellen Gaffney, Don Shonka and Gary Gissel met with County Engineer Brian Keierleber who informed them that recent inspections resulted in the closure of three bridges. The bridges are located on Victor Avenue, Section 10 in Madison Township; 200th Street, Section 27 of Perry Township; and 130th Street, Section 19 of Hazleton Township. Bridges closed previously in the county are located on 215th Street, Section 31 of Byron Township; Ringold Avenue, Section 35 of Cono Township; and 270th Street, Section 35 in Westburg Township. Keierleber continues to try to secure funding to replace these bridges. Supervisors approved plans and set letting dates for bridge replacement on 100th Street and Deacon Avenue. Keierleber is estimating the cost at around $150,000. Rock letting bids were opened at 10 AM from Bruening Rock Products and Paul Niemann Construction for 49,500 ton of rock per division. Story continues on page 17.

By Christine Dale, Assistant Editor

Independence City Council met in regular session Jan. 12. Mayor Davis presided, with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Grover and Brown in attendance; Dallenbach was absent. Independence Municipal Airport Manager Jonathan Walter reported on activities at the airport, noting fuel sales are up and flights and flight training are stable. Snow removal was going well up until the last snow. There are no other issues at the airport. A meeting has been scheduled with the Airport Committee to finalize the Master Plan and Long Range Plan to submit to FAA for approval. A public hearing was held to adopt an ordinance regarding the Zoning Code repealing Section 3.21 pertaining to Home Occupations. Council voted to adopt the ordinance for the first time. Council also voted for the third time to adopt the ordinance amending Chapter 69 Parking Regulations specifically by repealing Section 69.22 Recreation Vehicles and replacing it with a new section. Story continues on page 17.

By Kris Wilgenbusch, THE NEWS

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Name ____________________________________ Address __________________________________ _________________________________________ Hawkeye Community College Bond Vote is Feb. 3 Voters in Hawkeye’s 10-county service region will be asked whether to approve a $25 million bond issue on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The bond will address the following community needs: additional workforce development programs and services for adult students; expanded capacity in high-demand fields such as healthcare/advanced manufacturing; and additional career academies in high schools and the College’s outreach centers. Since an existing levy is ending, this

measure will not result in an increase in Hawkeye’s overall property tax rate. For the average homeowner, the bond issue will cost approximately $1.10 per month on a home valued at $100,000. The bond rate would be in effect for 10 years. Under state law, issuing general obligation bonds is the primary funding mechanism for community colleges to finance new construction and major renovations of existing buildings.

If approved by voters, funding would be used for a new adult education center replacing the College’s Metro and Martin Luther King, Jr., Centers, a new health sciences technology center, expanded job training and educational opportunities at high schools and off-campus outreach centers, and a renovation of Grundy Hall. Story continued on page 17.

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