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Mountain bicyclists gear up for their first season at Three Elms By Rob Hughes, Buchanan County Mountain Bike Committee

Volunteers are hard at work to ready new mountain biking trails at the Three Elms Area south of Independence. Three Elms Area is managed by the Buchanan County Conservation Board, which entered into an agreement to allow the group to maintain the bicycle trails. Also included in the agreement is trail use and maintenance by the Wapsi Bowhunters. The first Three Elms Mountain Bike Trail work day was a cleanup on April 10. A great volunteer turnout helped pick up sticks and trash, cut fallen trees, and raked trails. Parts of the trail were flooded last December, leaving a large amount of debris covering them. On April 24, another volunteer group worked to install trail marker signs. All of the signs were purchased by the Buchanan County Four Seasons Trail Association, and coordinated with the Buchanan County Conservation Board Director. Right and left turn arrow signs, stop signs at crossings, wrong way signs to prevent riding in the wrong direction, bicycle warning signs, and trail crossing signs to alert motor vehicles were placed in appropriate locations. Now that

Junior Fun Day at Buchanan County Fair

By Alexia Hamlett County Youth Coordinator Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach

The Buchanan County Fair Board is offering three opportunities for younger youth to participate at the 2016 county fair: Jr. Goat & Sheep Show and Jr. Fun Day (calf) Show. The Jr. Goat & Sheep Show will be 4 PM Wednesday, July 6 and the Jr. Fun Day (calf) Show will be noon Friday, July 8. Both shows will be in the Black Pavilion on the Buchanan County Fairgrounds. There is no fee to participate in the shows and kids do not have to be in Clover Kids/4-H to take part in these events! Each event is divided into two age divisions: 4-6 years old and 7-9 years old. Space is limited and slots will be filled on a first come first served basis; so don’t wait to register! The Jr. Fun Day entry form can be found at www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/4h along the right side of the page. Submit the completed entry form by July 1 to Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, 2600 Swan Lake Blvd., Ste A, Independence IA 50644. Youth must bring their own animal or make arrangements to use an animal on the fairgrounds. Questions? Contact Alexia Hamlett, County Youth Coordinator, Buchanan County Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161 or ahamlett@ iastate.edu

all safety and directional signs are up, the Conservation Board will install the trail head sign – officially opening the trail to public use. A Spring Mountain Bike event will be held 11 AM Sunday, May 22. Included will be an introduction to mountain biking for those of all ages that need some pointers, and then riding the trails. All are welcome to help kick off the 2016 mountain bike trails. Bring a bike and enjoy the Three Elms Mountain Bike Trails. For information about the May 22 event, or to learn about mountain biking in Independence, contact Rob Hughes at 563-920-6083. Pictured, top: Clearing trails on April 10: Justin McLeod, Neil Eager Jamie Bonazza, Rob Hughes, Alex Anthopolous and Pete Gaumer (far back). Above: Installing signs on April 24, from left: Pete Gaumer, Rob Hughes, Andy Higgins, and Gary Graeser.

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May Senior Center activities Submitted by Brenda Fuller

The Buchanan County Senior Center has many great activities scheduled for May. May marks National Older Americans Month. To celebrate, all 18 Northeast Iowa Area Agency on Aging (NEI3A) communities will have at least one 1-mile walk. In Buchanan County, walks are planned starting at 10 AM at the Buchanan County Health Center and the Aurora Comet Center. Registration forms are available at the Comet Center, at BCHC and at the Buchanan County Senior Center. Registration is also available online. Call the Buchanan County Senior Center at 319-334-7011 to get signed up! A link is also available at the Buchanan County Senior Center Facebook page or at the NEI3A website at www.nei3a.org . Participants of all ages are welcome. Last year more than 1,500 people joined this walk. The Buchanan County Senior Center will also celebrate the following events in May: Thursday, May 5 – Mother’s Day Meal including special music by Jim Kinney, beginning at 11 AM. Friday, May 6 – In honor of National Hospital Week May 8-14, BCHC CEO Steve Slessor will offer an update on services and improvements at the Buchanan County Health Center. Program begins at 11:30 AM. Wednesday, May 11 – May Birthday and Anniversary Celebration with special music by Dave Poggenklass, beginning at 11 AM.

Friday, May 13 – Sample some delicious fare and get some great health eating tips from Josh Rodgers from the Northeast Iowa Food Bank, beginning at 11:30 AM. Free Blood Pressure checks will also be available from the Buchanan County Department of Health Starting at 10:30 AM. Monday, May 16 – Special Music by Linda Jacobsen starting at 11:15 AM. Wednesday, May 18 – Hosting the Chautauqua Literary Club for brunch starting at 9:30 AM. Thursday, May 19 – Reminiscent to the socializing at an old fashioned quilting bee, everyone is welcome to join the Red Hat Ladies who will be holding a time of Fun, Friendship and Adult Coloring, 9:3011:30 AM. Refreshments and all coloring materials will be provided. Come join the fun! Friday, May 20 – Fresh Conversations will sample an easy omelet and talk about building muscles with protein-rich foods! Brenda Fuller will coordinate the program, which begins at 11:15 AM. Thursday, May 26 – Older Americans 1-Mile Walk at the Buchanan County Health Center and the Aurora Comet Center. Walk-day sign in begins at 9 AM. The Older Americans Walk officially begins at 10 AM. Monday, May 30 – Closed for Memorial Day. Tuesday, May 31 – Patriotic Music with Keith Megonigle and Eleanor Hand, beginning at 11:15 AM.

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Heartland Acres Agribition Center in Independence is featuring a new interactive exhibit through May 25. “It Takes An Iowan,� focuses on Iowans as leaders in the ongoing endeavor of providing food for the nation and the world. “I am excited this exhibit, educating all Iowans on the many roles we have played and continue to play in feeding the world, will be on display at Heartland Acres,� said Silos & Smokestacks President Cara Miller. “I hope my fellow Iowans will take advantage of the opportunity the exhibit provides to share how they will make a difference in helping to feed a growing population.� According to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the global population will hit nine billion by

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Hospice holds volunteer appreciation dinner By Donna Jensen, Community Correspondent

Cedar Valley Hospice of Independence held a Volunteer Appreciation Dinner recently. Three volunteers were given a floral arrangement for their services: Diane Dave, for caring for gardens; Donna Jensen for making phone calls to volunteers and taking photos; and Carleta Schmidt for 30 years of volunteerism. Volunteers pictured, in no particular order, are: Rosetta Anderson, Al Berns, Joan Berquist, Doris Burns, Mary Kay Christensen, Judy Corkery, Diane Dave, Bonita Davis, Dorothy Duffy, Sharon Fairchild, Barbara and Jim Ferrari, Eloise Geater, Kathy Hintz, Helen Hoefer, Dave Iverson, Donna Jensen, Mary Jane Kane, Karen Kremer, Lois Loughren, Tom Magner, Janet McCauley, Marsha and Tom McGlaughlin, Ana Mae Pentecost, Kay Pint, Deb Platt, Bob Richter, Lauri Rife, Carleta Schmidt, Eva Schmitz, Terry Thiessen and Diane Youngblut.

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Although some fieldwork was done early in the week, as the week progressed rains halted planting across much of Iowa for the week ending May 1, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were only 2.0 days suitable for fieldwork. Cool and wet weather slowed crop emergence, and many reports indicate tile lines have been running steady. Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 74 percent adequate and 25 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 1 percent short, 84 percent adequate and 15 percent surplus. The western third of Iowa reported 20 percent or more with surplus subsoil moisture. Statewide, just 17 percent of the corn crop was planted during the past week. But with 57 percent of the crop planted, progress remained 1 day ahead of last year and 8 days ahead of the 5-year average. Farmers in north central and central Iowa have already planted over three-quarters of their corn crop. Seven percent of the soybean acreage has been planted, 5 days ahead of the 5-year average. Ninety-six percent of the State’s oat crop has been planted, 2 days ahead of last year and 2 weeks ahead of normal. Oats emerged reached 68 percent, 4 days ahead of the previous year and 8 days ahead of the average. The season’s first oat condition rating came in at 0 percent very poor, 1 percent poor, 28 percent fair, 61 percent good, and 10 percent excellent. The first hay condition rating of the season was 0 percent very poor, 1 percent poor, 29 percent fair, 59 percent good, and 11 percent excellent. Pasture condition rated 65 percent good to excellent, while some reports indicated low-lying pastures were saturated with some flooding. Livestock conditions were reported as tough with windy, wet, and cool weather leaving feedlots saturated.

Area Church Directory Please call 319-935-3027 or email news@thenews-guide with changes

Aurora

St. Paul's Lutheran, 109 Prospect St. 319-233-3004 United Methodist, 506 Luella St. 563-924-2870

Brandon

Church of Christ, 306 East St. 319-474-2159 United Methodist, 507 Main St. 319-474-2362

First Baptist, 301 2nd St. SE www.firstbaptistchurchindee.org 319-240-7935 or 319-334-2135 First Presbyterian, 115 6 Ave. NW 319-334-3523 fpcoffice@indytel.com; www.fpcindependence.com th

First United Methodist, 313 2nd St. SE 319-334-3689 www.umc.org Freedom Baptist (Independent), 210 2nd St. SE, 319-334-3801 email: jcegraber@hotmail.com

Dundee

Jesup Bible Fellowship, 152 South St. 319-827-6231

Oran

First United Methodist, 455 6th St. 319-827-1675 welcomehome@jtt.net

Quasqueton

United Methodist, 212 E. Cedar St. Union Protestant Church of Quasqueton 212 E. Cedar 319-934-3558

First Presbyterian, 643 6th St. 319-827-1701

Hoover Wesleyan, 2898 310th St. (SE of Quasqueton) 319-224-9317

Grace Lutheran, 633 Purdy St. 319-827-1257 Email: stjohnsluth@ windstream.net

Rowley

St. Athanasius Catholic, 634 Stevens St. 319-827-6682

First Presbyterian, 212 Park Ave. 319-938-2605

St. John Lutheran, 124 S. Main St. 563-932-2357

Christian Life Church, 1312 5th Ave. NE 319-334-6978

Lamont

Fairbank

United Methodist Church, 201 Rowley St. 319-938-2605

First Baptist, 202 4th St., South

Hope Wesleyan, 505 4th Ave NE 319-334-7148 www.hopewesleyan.org

Grace United Methodist, 745 Washington St. 563-924-2870.

Stanley

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 302 W. Main, 319-635-2211

Immanual Lutheran (ELCA), 512 5th St. NE 319-334-2511 www.immanuelindy.com

Manchester

United Methodist, 107 2nd St. N. 319-635-2932

Living Water, 113 2nd Ave NE 319-334-6723 www.livingwaterchurchonline.com

Urbana

Masonville

Urbana United Methodist, East Urbana Rd. 319-443-2191

St. John's Lutheran (Mo. Synod), 208 4th St. N. 319-635-2181. Email: stjohnsluth@windstream.net

Hazleton

Our Redeemer Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 120 17th Ave. NE, 319-334-2745. www.ourredeemerindependence.org

First Presbyterian, 100 3rd St. SW 319-238-9206

St. James Episcopal, 202 2nd Ave. NE 319-334-4297 www.episcopalchurch.org

Trinity United Methodist, 209 1st St. NE 319-636-2784 www.trinityucfd.org.

St. John's Catholic, 209 5th Ave. NE 319-334-7191 www.stjohneagles.com

Independence

Triumphant Church, SW corner of Hwy. 150 & 20 319-334-2407 www.iamtriumphant.com

Bethel Baptist, 614 3rd St. NE 319-334-6617 Calvary Evangelistic Center, 700 13th St. NE 319-334-2743 www.calvary-center.com Cornerstone Foursquare, 707 20th Ave. SW 319-334-4489 www.cornerstonefoursquarechurch.com

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Aurora Lamont Baptist, 563-633-6545

St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 119 W Fayette St. 563-927-4710

Immaculate Conception, 608 Bernhart St. 563-927-2740 Silver Creek United Methodist Church Four miles East of Monti and 1 mile south on Robinson Road.

Mt. Auburn

Union Church, 126 N. Winslow 319-634-3757 St. Mary's Catholic, 402 Ash Ave. 319-448-4316

Walker

Sacred Heart Catholic, 302 Ely St. 319-448-4316, 319-448-4241 Walker United Methodist, 101 Ely St. 319-448-4689, www.walkeriaumc.org

Winthrop

United Methodist Church, 201 Traer St.

Church of Christ United, 354 2nd St. N. 319-935-3353

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“We forget more than we remember, we assume more than we know.â€? ― Marty Rubin We all have maxims we live by. As we go through life, we formulate rules based on our experiences and beliefs that save us from needing to assess each situation as if it were new. Mostly these rules are helpful: Measure twice, cut once. When in doubt, keep your mouth shut. Assume the power is on. We rely on these ground rules so much that when they fail us, it can be a shock. Out on Cocklebur Farms, we have recently expanded our farming operation to include a rooster and four hens. To protect them from predators and the black lab, whose real name is Jasper but mostly comes to “Stupid Dog,â€? the chicken yard is fenced and further defensed with an outlying perimeter of electric wire. The red light on the fencer ashes its dire warning that the defender is coiled and ready to strike the unwary. Even “Stupid Dogâ€? has learned this. There is no gate in the three strands of .5 joule deterrent. Access is gained by ipping the switch to turn o the juice, then stepping over the top of the now toothless wire. I can accomplish this last part, just barely, on tip toe, holding onto the steel t-post to keep my balance. Assume the power is on has been one of my core ground rules for much of my life. I had never fully considered the impact of the power already

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being o. I just ipped the switch on the fencer. Half way over the fence, my hand on the steel post, I got it. The revelation propelled me quickly on over to the other side and into a dilemma, stranded behind the “Now I Know It’s Hotâ€? wire. Ain’t touchin’ that thing again. Luckily I had watched every MacGyver show ever made. So I picked up the plastic pan I had carried with me to gather the egg. Yes, egg, singular. There is usually only one, two at most. We may be chicken farmers but we aren’t necessarily good ones. Luckily, I had ung the pan in the same direction I was going when the fence bit. Retrieving it, I used it to hold down the viper ready to strike and went back over with far more speed and agility than my arthritis would usually allow. Now, we all revise our ground rules from time to time; that’s how we grow. I’m just one of the slow sorts that needs a jump start to get me out of my rut. From this episode I now have a new maxim: electrical shock cures arthritis. At least, it makes you forget about it for a while. Don’t forget this date: Saturday, May 14 is the Letter Carriers Food Drive. Look for a card in the mail with details on how you can participate. Assisting postal workers in picking up the food you leave will be Boy Scouts, and they get started early, sometimes checking for your donation earlier than your mail would be delivered. Some foods we need the most are in the Wish List at the bottom of the

page. Personal care items are always needed. Another welcome donation is garden seed and plants. Even though the weather may have a few surprises yet, people are hungry for fresh and growing things, for turning the earth and planting. Garden seed donated through the Extension Service has been very popular, and clients have been asking if we will have plants to distribute. Some seedlings from our window sill will be ready to go out soon, and Jesup WOW kids have started cherry tomato plants for us. If you have extra seed or plants, please consider donating them. They will be appreciated. Wish List: Rice Peanut Butter Mac-n-Cheese box mix Pork-n-Beans Toilet Paper

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Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach will once again host the Green Thumb Garden Camp. Students who have completed grades 3-6 at the end of the 2015-16 academic year are eligible to register. Green Thumb Garden Camp will be held 9 AM- 1 PM each Monday in June (June 6, 13, 20, and 27) at West Elementary in Independence. Campers will experience the fun of working in a garden, growing their own food and tasting garden fresh produce; learn about businesses using local foods, what it takes to successfully grow vegetables from seed to plate and how to cook using garden fresh produce. Campers will also conduct plant science experiments and create plant crafts (plant dyes, painting with plants, collage, etc.). The goal of camp is to teach children about growing food, enjoying that food, how to prepare meals using locally grown and sourced items, and instilling a desire to be active and healthy through garden-related activities. For information or a registration form visit www.extension.iastate.edu/buchanan/news/green-thumb-garden-camp or contact Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach at 319-334-7161. Space is limited so sign Come Shop! campers up soon! Cost for the four week camp is $15. Furniture, Lamps, Wall Decor, Bedding, Flooring and More!

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Keep kids learning with Fontana Nature Center summer camps Submitted by Buchanan County Conservation Board

Summer will be here soon! Plan activities for the kids that will get them outside and in nature with summer camps at Fontana Nature Center. Wee Nature Tales: Children ages 3-5 years old will learn about nature through stories, simple projects and explorations. The camp is 10-11 AM Mondays, June 6-July 25; Tuesdays, June 7-July 26; or Thursdays, June 9-July 28 in the Nature Center classroom. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sessions are limited to 15 children. Nature Explorers: This all-new program for 6-8 year olds encourages an early interest in science and nature through hands-on exploration. The camp meets Wednesdays, June 8-July 27, or Thursdays, June 9-July 28, from 1-2:30 PM in the Nature Center classroom and adults are welcome to attend. The last session is a group picnic at noon Wednesday, July 27. Registration is limited to 20 children per session. Young Naturalists: Children ages 9-12 will discover the world in which they live, and their relationships with plants and other animals. All new activities will bring participants face to face with environmental issues, problems, and solutions. Sessions are Tuesdays, June 7-July 26 or Wednesdays, June 8-July 27. The last session is a group picnic at noon Wednesday, July 27. Registration is limited to 20 children. River Raiders Program for Youth: Students entering grades 6-8 will find adventure waits around every bend as they explore the Upper Iowa River from Kendallville to Decorah. Campers will canoe, camp, cook outdoors, and learn other wilderness skills on this two night, three day excursion planned for Tuesday through Thursday, June 7-9. Participants will paddle their way around winding bends, through rapids, past scenic waterfalls, cold springs, and 200-foot chimney bluffs. The $80 trip fee includes the use of tents, food, canoes, life jackets, paddles and transportation. Participants must attend the training day on 5-7 PM June 2 at Fontana Nature Center. During this time they will learn camping and paddling basics, menu, trip itinerary and what to pack. Enrollment is limited to 12 participants. Pre-registration is required. The cost is $30 for Wee Nature Tales, Nature Explorers and Young Naturalists, and payment is due within 10 days after registration. Payment of program fee will be confirmation of registration made via phone or email. For information or to register, call 319-636-2617 or email fontanapark@ iowatelecom.net.

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“ A newspaper at it’s best is a community having a conversation with itself.” --Mark Twain Independence Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Full Time Executive Director Duties would include:

• Coordination and implementation of activities for the Chamber projects and committees. • Oversee the coordination of all existing operations of the Chamber which could include: business promotions, membership communication, website maintenance, social media correspondence, basic graphic design and Ambassador Program. • Maintain organizational structure and procedures. • Monitor organization’s bookkeeping including but not limited to income & expenditures, general financial statements, and overall budget. • Maintain and grow membership base. • Supervise office personnel.

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Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate executive and managerial skills; self starter with a high level of initiative; leadership abilities; detail oriented, able to work independently and meet deadlines in a multi-task environment; display a high degree of tact and diplomacy; college graduate with a degree in business, marketing, public relations communications or related field or 2 years related experience in management and/or business ownership.

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INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL, APRIL 25, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, April 25, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Dallenbach, Grover and Brown in attendance. Complete council proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk for public viewing. Dallenbach/Grover to approve the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting held April 25, 2016. Ayes: All. Grover/Brown to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The Minutes of the April 11, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2) City financials for the month of March. 3) Fire Department Financials for the month of March. 4) Independence Chamber of Commerce Class B Beer Permit May 12, 2016 through May 17, 2016. 4) Wachas Family Dining Special Class C Liquor License June 1, 2016 through May 31, 2017. 6) Iowa DOT 5 year Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads. Ayes: All. Holland/Hill to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. BAKER & TAYLOR ENTMNT Book 6.38 BANKIOWA RELAY Tourney 95.00 BLACK EARTH LANDSCAPE Labor 123.75 BRODART CO Books 1225.38 BRUENING ROCK PROD. Rock 2591.80 BSN SPORTS, INC. Supplies 8285.59 BUCHANAN CO EXT. Applicator CA 45.00 BUCHANAN CO HEALTH Testing 72.55 CARD SERVICES-LIBRARY Supplies 550.46 CARD SERVICES-VISA Misc Exp 2204.36 CENGAGE LEARNING Books 790.88 CENTURYLINK Phone 636.78 CHIEF/LAW SUPPLY Uniform 87.53 DATA TECH Training 170.00 DEMCO Supplies 311.02 EAST IOWA STORM Tourney 105.00 EAST-CENTRAL-R.E.C. Utility 3083.64 ESCHEN’S CLOTHING Uniform 59.70 FAREWAY Training 155.74 FASTENAL CO. Supplies 56.67 FRYE, SHALON Ball Refund 65.00 GEATER MANUFACT. TIF Rebate 16494.49 GRAINGER INC Lamps 371.88 GROUP SERVICES INC $afe-T Fund 2419.64 HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY Inspect 56.10 HEARTLAND AG BUSINESS Subscript 20.00 HUPP ELECTRIC MOTORS Service Call 1142.28 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO Chlorine 869.00 IA DEPT OF REVENUE SALES TAX 846.00 INDEPENDENCE FIRE DEPT Tourney 160.00 INDEPENDENCE L&P,T Utility 2136.91 INDEPENDENCE LIBRARY Book 32.85 INDEPENDENCE ROTARY Dues-Blaker 139.00 IRS FED/FICA TAX 21945.52 INTERNAT CODE COUNCIL Dues 230.00 JUNK, LISA Refund Pool 95.00 KATHY’S KAKES, LLC Snacks-LB 60.00 KIDDER, CLARK Orphan Train 500.40 KNAPP’S SERVICE Supplies 16.95 LIBERTY PROCESS EQUIPT Gear Joint 98.14 LL PELLING CO. Premix 1661.12 M&T BANK NON-IPER 563.47 MANATT’S INC Rock 570.22 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO Utility 3635.41 MONKEYTOWN Supplies 219.47 NATNL ORPHAN TRAIN CO Orphan Train 227.00 NBS CALIBRATIONS INC Equip Maint 126.00 NORTH CENTRAL LAB Labs 142.39 OCCIDENTAL LIFE Ins 50.00 OELWEIN PUBLISHING CO Job Ad-LB 27.40 PAYROLL CHECKS Total Payroll 59260.14 PBC VENDING Concessions 64.00 PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE Books 63.00 PEPSI-COLA GEN. BOT. Concessions 700.20 PERMA-BOUND Books 12.50 PIONEER TEL. Phone 64.67 PUSH-PEDAL-PULL INC Service 225.00

QUAD CO FIRE SCHOOL Training 80.00 RECORDED BOOKS, LLC Audio Book 227.67 RJS WELDING LLC Labor 75.00 RYAN EXTERMINATING INC Bldg Maint 90.00 SIGNS & MORE Shirts 2526.00 SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER CO Wood 465.67 STATE HYGIENIC LAB Testing 459.50 SUPERIOR CLEANING Bldg Maint 2791.66 TASC FLEX MED 805.36 TRUE VALUE Supplies 45.90 TYSON FOODS, INC. TIF Rebate 2554.94 US CELLULAR Phone 468.40 USA BLUE BOOK Pump 448.97 VISU-SEWER INC Tyson Line 3150.00 VOGEL CROP SERVICES TIF Rebate 3640.46 WALMART Trees 597.29 WAPSIE VALLEY CREAMERY TIF Rebate 4663.55 WASTE MANAGEMENT Garbage 36050.72 WELLMARK BCBS Retiree Ins 1639.00 WPPI ENERGY Led Project 959.91 XEROX CORPORATION Equip Contract 309.43 CLAIMS TOTAL- $198,017.81, GENERAL FUND - $108,162.29, LIBRARY FUND$15,422.26, HOTEL-MOTEL TAX FUND- $727.40, STREETS DEPT - ROAD USE T FUND- $18,123.29, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND- $1,639.00, TAX INCREMENT FINANCING FUND- $27,353.44, WATER FUND - $5,311.41, SEWER UTILITY FUND $18,859.08, SELF INSURANCE FUND- $2,069.68, SELF INSURANCE - ENTERPRI FUND- $349.96 Nikki Robertson, of West Branch, presented the Council with a request to hold the 6th Annual 5K in honor of Audrey Fitzgerald to benefit Dollars for Scholars. Hill/Lenius introduced a motion to approve the request to hold the Believe 5K Run/Walk on May 21, 2016. Ayes: All. Morgan Kuper, on behalf of his Mother on 717 2nd Street SE, requested that the Council replace the driveway at his Mother’s home due to damage caused years of erosion caused by efforts by the City to correct a water issue. Kuper shared that the efforts to address the ongoing issue by the City caused more water to flow towards his parents’ residence, progressing the damage to their driveway. Lenius/Vaughn introduced a motion that the City shares fifty percent (50%) of the total cost to replace the driveway from the street to the garage. The City Attorney shared that any time the City is going to work on a project it would be best to see a quote, in the case the estimate comes in low it would not be a bad idea to put a cap on that. Lenius/Vaughn withdrew the motion that the City share fifty percent (50%) of the total cost to replace the driveway from the street to the garage. Holland/Grover with a motion to receive and file proof of publication of notice of Public Hearing on the an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Independence, Iowa, 2011, by amending provisions pertaining to Natural Gas Franchise. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Grover with a motion to hold the Public Hearing with a written objection by Thomas Cone on file. Ayes: All. Grover/Dallenbach to introduce a motion to close the hearing and receive and file oral and written comments. Ayes: All. Hill/Holland to introduce a motion to receive, file and consider adopting the Amended Ordinance for the first time. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Grover introduced a motion to receive and file proof of publication of notice of Public Hearing for the WCF Financial Bank Easement. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Holland introduced a motion to hold the Public Hearing with no objections on file. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Grover introduced a motion to close the Public Hearing and receive and file oral and written comments. Ayes: All. Hill/Lenius to introduce a motion to receive, file and consider granting the easement. Ayes: All. Grover/Holland introduced a motion to receive and file proof of publication of notice of Public Hearing for the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contact and Estimate of Cost for the 2016 Street Improvements Project. Ayes: All. Dallenbach/Brown with a motion to hold the Public Hearing with no objections on file. Ayes: All. Grover/Dallenbach to close the hearing and receive and file oral and written comments. Ayes: All. Lenius/Vaughn with a motion approve the 2016 Street Improvements Project taking out 11th Street NE. Ayes: Hill, Lenius, Vaughn. Nays: Dallenbach, Grover, Brown, Holland. Motion failed. Holland/Brown with a motion to approve the 2016 Street Improvements Project as presented. Ayes: Dallenbach, Grover, Brown, Holland. Nays: Lenius, Vaughn, Hill. Motion passed. Holland/Dallenbach introduced a Resolution finally approving and confirming plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the 2016 Street Improvement Project. Ayes: All. Nays: Vaughn. Res No. 2016-22. Dallenbach/Grover introduced a Resolution to set the Date of Public Hearing as May 9, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall Council Chambers in the City of Independence for consideration of the Development Agreement for Steve Gee. Ayes: All. Res No. 2016-23. Hill/ Grover introduced a motion that Wilber Bagley is not considered a vicious dog. Ayes: All. Holland/Brown introduced a motion to approve the Engineering Agreement renewal with Bolton & Menk. Ayes: All. Comments were heard from Council and Staff. Dallenbach/ Vaughn to adjourn. Ayes: All. Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.

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Independence City Council Special Session, April 25, 2016 The Independence City Council met in special session in council chambers at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, April 25, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Dallenbach, Grover and Brown in attendance. Hill/ Vaugh to approve the agenda for the specially scheduled meeting held April 25, 2016. Ayes: All. A dog abatement hearing was held to receive and file testimony from those involved. Dallenbach/Grover to adjourn the special meeting. Ayes: All. The meeting was adjourned at 6:22 p.m.

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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 26, 2016 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in special session on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Council members present: Patrick Lehman, Kelly Thomas, and Anna Demuth. Absent; Travis Cornwell and Dennis Halligan. Councilman Cornwell arrived at 6:20 p.m. Council reviewed street repair bids from Blacktop Service and Kluesner Construction, Inc. After lengthy discussion motion was made by Cornwell/Demuth to have Kluesner Construction, Inc. take care of street repairs as submitted on proposals # 14675 & 14676. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion to approve a building permit for a fence to be installed at 610 South Street was made by Thomas/Cornwell. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Lehman/Thomas to approve getting a loan and purchasing a 1995 F-7000 single axle plow truck. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Thomas/Demuth to adjourn was made @ 7:30 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. /s/ Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: /s/ Danette Lujan, City Clerk

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors April 25, 2016 The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the April 18th meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the employee reimbursement claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $1,191.24. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the Originating Depository Financial Institution/ Originator Agreement between Buchanan County and BankIowa and authorize the County Treasurer to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the sale of the Brandon secondary road shop. The original date of possession was set for May 2nd. After discussion with the Brandon City Officials it is agreed to change the date to the middle of July 2016. County Auditor, Cindy Gosse presented information to the Board regarding the 28E Agreement with the City of Quasqueton on the re-payment on the bridge. There was an oversight by the City that required a public hearing to enter into debt. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to authorize the County Auditor with the assistance of the County Attorney to amend the 28E Agreement between Buchanan County and the City of Quasqueton to change the debt re-payment schedule and authorize the Chairman to sign. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to adjourn at 9:11 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor

Claims paid the month of April: 1st Class Lighting, Supplies ..........................................1 0 9 . 9 5 Advanced Systems Inc, Serv ..................................5 0 5 . 5 2 Ahlers & Cooney Pc, Serv ..2 5 . 0 0 Allen Memorial Hospital Corp, Serv ..................................8 6 4 . 0 0 Alliant Energy, Serv .......2 , 7 2 1 . 7 3 Altorfer Inc, Supplies ........1 4 7 . 9 5 Anderson Erickson Dairy, Inmate Provisions .........................1 6 7 . 4 9 Area Ambulance Service, Serv ..................................1 5 7 . 2 4 AT&T, Serv..........................4 1 . 2 6 Auel, Angie, Wellness Reimb ............................................6 0 . 0 0 Aurora Elevator Inc, Parts ..6 0 . 8 0 B & B Farm Store Inc, Supplies ..........................................1 2 8 . 3 3 B2b Computer Products Llc, Supplies .............................14,651.20 BankIowa, Fees ..................2 7 . 2 0 Bergfeld, Dave, Wellness Reimb .................................2 5 . 0 0 Berns, Allan, VA Serv.....2 , 2 2 7 . 8 4 Black Hawk Co Auditor, Serv ............................................7 0 . 0 0 Black Hills Energy, Serv ...1 8 3 . 8 2 Brecke Inc, Serv Contract ..........................................3 8 0 . 0 0 Bremer Co Sheriff, Serv .....3 6 . 3 0 Brown, Robert, Reimb ........3 5 . 0 0 Bruening Rock Products Inc, Rock ..............................8 , 2 1 3 . 0 7 Buchanan Co Auditor, Supplies ..................................4 4 1 . 0 2 Buchanan Co Sheriff, Serv ..........................................4 1 5 . 1 8 Buds Electric Inc, Repairs ..........................................6 0 1 . 6 0 Budzine, Kaleb, Reimb .......3 5 . 0 0 Burkhart, Tai, Reimb .........3 5 4 . 9 2 Cabell, Sondra, Reimb .......1 3 . 4 5 Case Mngt Serv, Serv.......4 8 6 . 0 0 CDW Government, Supplies ...............................3 , 6 4 8 . 0 5 Cedar Crest Cemetery Assn, Grave Care ..................................3 3 6 . 0 0 Central IA Water Assn, Serv ..........................................2 1 0 . 0 6 Central IA Distributing, Supplies ..................................3 8 2 . 3 0 Centurylink, Serv ..............1 5 2 . 0 0 Chesmore, Chris, Uniforms ............................................ 1 1 . 8 5 Chief Supply Corp, Uniforms.................................4 5 7 . 6 3 Christopherson & Sons, Supplies ..................................3 4 2 . 0 0 Cintas Corp, Supplies .........6 9 . 1 0 Citizen Herald, Publications

..........................................9 4 5 . 3 7 City Laundering Co, Serv .5 2 4 . 8 1 Clouse, Daniel, Reimb ......1 3 3 . 9 2 Cohen, Dan, Reimb ............5 5 . 0 0 Consolidated Energy Co, Fuel..............................18,107.65 Construction Materials Inc, Supplies ...............................8 , 2 1 4 . 7 5 Cost Advisory Services Inc, Serv ...............................4 , 1 2 5 . 0 0 COZO, Dues .......................7 5 . 0 0 Curry, Diane, Reimb .........3 1 4 . 2 6 Cy & Charleys Inc, Repairs ..........................................8 1 9 . 9 4 Dallas Co Sheriff, Serv .......3 5 . 5 4 Dental Distributors Inc, Supplies ..................................1 4 5 . 4 5 Dons Truck Sales Inc, Parts .......................................2 , 4 6 2 . 6 5 Dooley-Rothman, Sarah, Serv ..................................1 0 2 . 0 0 Dunlap Motors Inc, Repairs ............................................3 4 . 9 5 East Buchanan Telephone, Serv ..................................9 9 9 . 5 4 East Central Iowa Rec, Serv ..........................................9 0 5 . 6 6 Esch, Laurie, Reimb ...........7 1 . 6 4 Even, Matt, Reimb ............3 7 3 . 0 1 Evizzit LLC, Serv ..............2 2 0 . 0 0 Fareway Foods, Inmate Provisions .................................2 2 6 . 8 8 Fareway Foods, Supplies ...4 0 . 1 0 Farm & Home Publishers, Supplies ..................................6 7 6 . 0 0 Farmers Mutual Telephone Co, Serv ..................................1 3 4 . 7 6 Fastenal Co, Parts ............9 2 1 . 7 2 Fayette Co Sheriff, Serv .....9 1 . 6 6 Forestry Suppliers Inc, Supplies ..................................2 2 8 . 4 1 Four Oaks Inc, Serv..........5 8 5 . 2 0 G & L Lawn Rangers, Serv .......................................2 , 8 8 7 . 4 0 Gaffney Quarries, Rock ....4 5 6 . 5 2 Gaffney, Ellen, Reimb .......2 5 8 . 3 9 Galls-Quartermaster, Supplies ....................................8 7 . 9 3 Gardiner Thomsen, Serv .......................................7 , 6 5 0 . 0 0 Gosse, Cindy, Reimb ........ 11 9 . 3 4 Grainger, Repairs .............1 6 4 . 0 0 Growmark Inc, Fuel .......7 , 5 9 7 . 3 6 Hamilton, Loren J, Repairs ..........................................9 5 0 . 6 0 Hardware Hank, Supplies ...1 6 . 9 9 Harms, Brad, Reimb .........1 3 3 . 2 8 Hausers Water Systems Inc, Supplies ..................................3 4 7 . 9 0 Co, Serv Hawkeye Alarm .......................................2 , 4 5 7 . 0 0 Hawkeye Fire & Safety Co,

Serv ...............................1 , 9 1 5 . 5 0 Hazen, Sherlyn, Wellness Reimb .................................6 0 . 0 0 Hazleton, City Of, Serv .....1 0 0 . 0 0 Hepke, Steve, Uniforms......6 9 . 9 9 Holle, Kris, Reimb ...............2 4 . 0 0 HP Inc, Supplies ............6 , 2 6 9 . 9 1 Hulbert, Dave, Va Serv .....3 9 3 . 8 0 Iema, Dues .......................2 5 0 . 0 0 Indep Light & Power, Serv ..................................... 11,045.69 Indep Plbg & Heating, Repairs ............................................7 0 . 7 2 Indep Postmaster, Postage .......................................... 11 5 . 0 0 Interstate Power Systems Inc, Serv Contract .........................1 , 9 3 9 . 2 1 ICAP, Insurance ................1 6 2 . 1 0 IA Co Attorneys Assn, Dues ..........................................6 0 3 . 0 0 IDNR, Regist/Fees............ 11 5 . 0 0 IA Dept of Public Safety, Serv ...............................1 , 9 7 4 . 0 0 IDOT, Repairs ...................2 4 7 . 8 6 IA Law Enforcement Academy, Regist ...............................3 2 0 . 0 0 IA One Call, Serv ................2 1 . 6 0 IA Prison Industries, Supplies ...............................1 , 7 2 0 . 4 2 IA St Sheriffs & Deputies, Regist ......................................1 2 5 . 0 0 J & D Body Shop, Repairs .......................................1 , 9 3 4 . 0 0 John Deere Financial, Supplies ...............................1 , 4 0 8 . 4 9 Johnson Co Medical Examiner, Serv ..................................7 3 2 . 5 4 Keierleber, Brian, Reimb.....3 0 . 5 0 Kelly, Amy, Reimb ...............6 0 . 6 4 Kivell, Chuck, Wellness Reimb ............................................2 5 . 0 0 Knapps Service, Repairs ....2 5 . 7 8 Koch Brothers, Supplies .....9 8 . 1 6 Kwik Trip Stores, Fuel.......1 6 2 . 4 3 Lamont, City Of, Serv .........8 5 . 1 2 Larson, Kerry, Wellness Reimb ............................................6 0 . 0 0 Laughlin, Victor, Va Serv ....3 6 . 3 4 Lexisnexis, Serv ...............1 5 6 . 0 0 Linn Co Sheriff, Serv ........1 3 0 . 2 0 Maas, Michael, Uniforms ....3 2 . 9 7 Mail Services, Serv ...........7 4 8 . 8 0 Mailing Services Inc, Postage ..........................................7 2 3 . 0 3 Manatts, Concrete .........9 , 6 5 4 . 1 4 Marco Technologies, Serv ..........................................3 6 1 . 6 0 Marlow, Amy, Reimb .........2 9 4 . 6 2 Medical Associates, Serv..7 4 9 . 6 8 Mid Tech Services Inc, Supplies .................................. 11 5 . 3 1 MidAmerican Energy Co,

Words don’t seem to be enough to express our thanks for all the prayers, calls, cards, food, flowers and memorials, since Jim’s Passing. Special thanks to the staff at Cedar Valley Hospice, Pastor Dean, ladies serving lunch and Fawcett’s Funeral Home. If we forgot someone - thank you. God Bless you all! Family of Jim Arnold

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East Buchanan Athletic and Fine Arts Boosters would like to thank everyone who supported and attended the 4th Annual Buccaneer Booster Gala held March 19. More than two hundred guests attended and enjoyed a delicious dinner, silent and live auctions, and raffle drawings. Due to the generous support of the East Buchanan community, over $37,000 was raised to support athletic and fine arts programs at East Buchanan. Together, Athletic Boosters and Fine Arts Boosters continue a great tradition. Next year’s gala is being planned for March 18, 2017. Serv ...............................2 , 6 8 7 . 5 3 Mid-American Research Chemical, Supplies ..............................6 4 . 6 9 Miller Construction Inc, Repairs .............................17,360.00 Mills, Karla, Reimb/Wellness Reimb ...............................6 6 5 . 0 6 Meyer, Patti, Reimb ............1 0 . 6 9 Monkeytown Office Supply, Supplies ......................................7 . 9 5 Morphotrak Inc, Serv Contract................................6 , 3 2 2 . 0 0 Morrison, Robert J, Serv...2 4 6 . 0 0 Murphy Tractor & Equipment, Equip .........................228,300.00 Myers Polaris Inc, Parts....2 0 5 . 8 8 Myers-Cox Co, Inmate Provisions ..............................4 , 5 9 3 . 9 9 Naber, Kevin, Reimb.........1 5 0 . 0 0 Napa Auto Parts, Parts .....8 1 9 . 0 4 Network Computer Solutions, Supplies ..................................2 5 9 . 0 0 Oelwein Police Dept, Serv ..2 0 . 0 0 Oelwein Publishing Group, Publications ..............................9 4 4 . 2 6 Office Max Inc, Supplies ...1 7 2 . 0 9 Office Towne Inc, Supplies .......................................3 , 5 3 9 . 3 8 O’Reilly Automotive Inc, Supplies ..................................2 2 1 . 7 8 Orkin Exterminating Co, Serv .......................................... 11 8 . 7 0 Oxi Fresh of NE Iowa, Serv ..........................................6 2 0 . 0 0 Paul Niemann Construction Co, Rock ..............................6 , 9 6 4 . 4 4 Pinicon Ford, Repairs .......4 4 4 . 9 1 Pioneer Graphics, Publications ..................................1 3 5 . 0 0 Pipestone Veterinary Serv, Serv ....................................6 7 . 8 0 Polk Co Sheriff, Serv ..........5 9 . 4 4 Power Plan, Parts ..........1 , 1 2 4 . 0 0 Print Express, Supplies ....1 2 9 . 0 0 PTC Laboratories, Serv .......................................4 , 0 5 0 . 0 0 Public Safety Center Inc, Supplies ..................................6 1 8 . 1 8 Quality Computer Service Inc, Repairs ..................................9 1 5 . 2 5 Radio Communications Co Inc, Supplies ............................1 3 0 . 2 9 Reiff Funeral Home, Serv .......................................1 , 5 0 0 . 0 0 Rhomar Industries Inc, Supplies ..................................2 7 6 . 8 6 Ricoh USA Inc, Serv ..........................................3 1 6 . 0 7 Rite Price Office Supply Inc, Supplies ....................................4 5 . 4 7 Roepke, Leland C, Va Serv ............................................4 1 . 2 0

Rowley, City Of, Serv..........1 2 . 5 0 RV Horizons Inc, Serv ......1 2 5 . 0 0 Shahriari, Daria T, Serv .... 11 2 . 5 0 Shonka, Don, Reimb ........1 0 4 . 2 2 Shred Master, Serv ...........1 9 2 . 1 2 Signs & More, Uniforms......3 1 . 3 0 Smith, Michelle, Wellness Reimb .................................6 0 . 0 0 Spahn & Rose Lumber Co, Supplies ..................................4 6 6 . 2 7 State Hygienic Laboratory, Supplies ..................................2 8 0 . 0 0 State Medical Examiner, Serv ............................................5 2 . 5 0 Steinbron, George A, Serv ..........................................1 3 0 . 0 0 Strand, Jeanne, Serv ..........6 1 . 5 0 Superior Cleaning Services, Supplies ...............................3 , 4 6 5 . 5 1 Superior Welding Supply, Supplies ....................................7 4 . 6 1 Taylor, Alan, VA Serv ........3 7 0 . 7 0 Treasurer State of Iowa, Sales Tax ......................................9 4 . 0 0 Trumbauer, Melissa, Reimb ..........................................1 7 5 . 0 4 Uniform Den Inc, Uniforms .......................................... 3 11 . 3 4 Unitypoint Health, Serv .....7 7 3 . 5 0 US Cellular, Serv ...........1 , 7 9 8 . 1 7 US Postmaster, Postage .......................................3 , 0 0 0 . 0 0 Vanguard Appraisals Inc, Serv ...............................1 , 0 3 5 . 0 0 Veridian Credit Union, Fees ............................................6 5 . 7 0 Verizon Wireless, Serv .....6 9 2 . 2 0 Verns True Value Inc, Supplies ...............................1 , 2 7 7 . 6 8 Visa, Supplies ................5 , 2 8 7 . 2 0 Walmart, Supplies ............3 2 8 . 8 7 Waste Management, Serv .......................................2 , 6 6 0 . 6 1 Weber Paper Co, Supplies ..........................................8 3 7 . 1 9 Welch, William J, VA Serv ..3 6 . 8 8 Wendling Rick, Reimb ......1 5 0 . 0 0 Whittle, Jeremy, Reimb.......1 2 . 0 0 Windstream, Serv .............4 6 0 . 8 7 Winthrop News, Publications ...............................1 , 6 5 1 . 5 8 Winthrop, City Of, Serv .......2 7 . 1 4 Wright, Amy, Reimb ..........1 6 4 . 1 6 Wright, Delores, Reimb ......3 5 . 0 0 Xerox Corp, Serv ................4 5 . 2 9 Yearous, Paul, Fill Sand .......................................2 , 9 4 0 . 0 0 Zaputil, Jenalee, Reimb ....1 5 1 . 2 0 Total ..........................462,355.89

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“American Red Cross heroes come in all shapes and sizes,” according to American Red Cross Coordinator Vicki Kegler. “They don’t wear capes or special suits and their badge of honor is the bandage that shows they gave the ‘gift of life.’ The Red Cross encourages eligible donors to become heroes to see that blood is available to all injured and ill people nationwide, as well as in your hometown.” In addition, the Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and help ensure a sufficient supply for patient emergencies during Trauma Awareness Month in May. Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of trauma patients and others with serious medical conditions. “Please plan to take time from your busy day to help save a life,” said Kegler. Upcoming local blood drives are 1-6 PM Monday, May 16 at First Presbyterian Church, Independence, and 8 AM-noon Saturday, May 21 at Quasqueton City Hall. Schedule an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor app, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Donors can then visit redcrossblood.org/cedarfair to enter to win one of two grand prize packages for four to Knott’s Berry Farm in California or Cedar Point in Ohio.

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Safe Sitter® Babysitting Course to be offered at Buchanan County Health Center Submitted by BCHC

Calling all future babysitters! Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) will offer a Safe Sitter® class for 11 to 14 year olds on June 22. The class will be held 8 AM - 3 PM in Meeting Room A of BCHC. The cost to attend is $40, which includes one day training, a Safe Sitter® manual, and certification card.

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Buchanan County Board of Supervisors April 18, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, April 18, 2016 with Don Shonka, Chairman in the Chair, Ellen Gaffney and Gary Gissel present. Absent, none. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the minutes of the April 11thmeeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to approve the claims filed with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $177,446.46. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the following

officer’s reports: monthly-Recorder $10,311.20; Clerk of Court $2,599.89; Jail $6,820.26; quarterly-Auditor $53,461.31; Sheriff $9,820.99. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the resignation from Suzy Duwe, Auditor’s Accounts Payable Deputy, effective April 19, 2016. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the liquor license renewal for the Buchanan County Fair Association, Independence. All in favor, motion carried. Discussion was held regarding the Independence Area Food Pantry building repairs. It was determined that the overhead light over the walk in door on the south side of the building needs to be removed and disable wiring per electric code; remove plywood over the walk in door on the handicap ramp, insulate and replace with smart side and seal; remove loose caulk on existing smart side and reseal;

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encase bottom four feet of north chimney with concrete. Gissel will gather a minimum of two bids. Motion by Gaffney second by Shonka to move forward with bids. All in favor, motion carried. County Auditor’s Administrative Assistant, Vanessa Tisl presented the March financial report. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. Auditor’s Administrative Assistant, Vanessa Tisl presented the March Health Insurance Trust financial report. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the report. All in favor, motion carried. No action was taken regarding the discussion of the sale of the Brandon shop until Auditor, Cindy Gosse can be present. No action was taken regarding the discussion on the City of Quasqueton debt repayment until Auditor, Cindy Gosse can be present. At 9:15 a.m. the Board proceeded

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CITY OF INDEPENDENCE CHAPTER 52 MOWING OF PROPERTIES 52.01 Purpose 52.06 Publication of Notice 52.02 Exemptions 52.07 Failure to Comply 52.03 Definitions 52.08 Abatement by City 52.04 Cutting Specifications and Standards of Practice 52.09 Collections of Costs 52.05 Uniform Height Specifications 52.10 Failure to Abate 52.01 PURPOSE. The purpose of this chapter is to beautify and preserve the appearance of the City by requiring property owners and occupants to maintain grass lawns at a uniform height within the boundaries of their property and on abutting street right-of-way in order to prevent unsightly, offensive or nuisance conditions. 52.02 EXEMPTIONS. The Council reserves the right to declare any particular area exempt from this chapter if it involves conservation or other natural grass, flower, or wildlife area, such exemption to be approved by the Council by motion and

to open the bids for lawn care as follows: Johnson’s Lawn Care – Courthouse $125, Public Health/ DHS $35, EMA Annex $75, Food Pantry $35; G & L Lawn Rangers LLC – Courthouse $95, Public Health/DHS $35, EMA Annex $75, Food Pantry $35; Best Lawns – Courthouse $74, Public Health/ DHS $24, EMA Annex $54, Food Pantry $24; J & R Snow Removal & Lawn Care – Courthouse $125.00, Public Health/DHS $50, EMA Annex $85.00, Food Pantry no bid. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the bids from Best Lawns, Independence and authorize the County Auditor to proceed with preparing contracts. All in favor, motion carried. Community Services Director, Julie Davison presented the February and March monthly reports of her department. Case Management served 109 clients in February and 108 in March. Davison reported that MCO’s are in place as of April 1, 2016 and that Delaware County

filed in writing with the Clerk. 52.03 DEFINITIONS. For use in this Chapter, the following terms are defined: 1. “Curb”, “curb line” or “curbing” means the outer boundaries of a street at the edge of that portion of the street usually traveled by vehicular traffic. 2. “Cut” or “mow” means to mechanically maintain the growth of grass, weeds, or brush at a uniform height. 3. “Owner” means a person owning private property in the City and any person occupying private property in the City. 4. “Parking” means that part of a street in the City not covered by a sidewalk any lying between the lot line or property line and the curb line; or on unpaved streets, that part of the street lying between the lot line or property line and that portion of the street usually traveled by vehicular traffic. 52.04 CUTTING SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS OF PRACTICE 1. Every owner shall cut, mow and maintain all grass, weeds and brush upon the owner’s property and adjacent to the curb line or outer boundary of any street, which includes the parking area abutting the owner’s property, to a uniform height as defined in Section 52.05. 2. Every owner shall cut, mow and maintain all grass, weeds and brush adjacent to the curb line, including the parking area abutting the owner’s property, in such a manner so as to be in conformity with and

possible thanks to a generous gift from the Buchanan County Health Center Auxiliary. Financial assistance is available for families unable to afford class fees. For information, or to RSVP, contact the Therapy & Wellness Center at 319-332-0850.

has taken some clients. One resident in February, five in March received rental assistance and one resident in February, five in March received utility assistance. Twentyseven veterans in February, fifteen veterans in March were served. After discussion, motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to accept the monthly reports. All in favor, motion carried. The Board met with County Engineer, Brian Keierleber, Heather Seevell and Justin Renner to discuss the dust control on 280th Street. Seevell and Renner would like to try a soybean base and either magnesium or calcium chloride dust control at their cost and has asked the county to refrain from grading that stretch on 280th Street. After discussion Gissel recommended inspecting the road in mid-September to see how it’s holding up and whether it will need grading. No action was taken by the Board. County Engineer, Keierleber

at an even height with all other grass, weeds, or brush growing on the remainder of the owner’s property. 3. Every owner shall cut, mow and prevent all grass, weeds and brush adjacent to the curb, curb line, curbing, in such a manner so as to keep all grass, weeds and brush from exceeding the curb, curb line, curbing. 52.05 UNIFORM HEIGHT SPECIFICATIONS. Grass, weeds or brush shall be cut, mowed and maintained so as not to exceed the following height specifications: 1. Developed Residential Areas – not to exceed 8 inches (8”) 2. Undeveloped Residential Areas – not to exceed 8 inches (8”) 3. Business and Industrial Areas – not to exceed six inches (6”) 4. Agriculture Areas – not to exceed fifteen inches (15”) Grass, weeds, and brush, which are allowed to grow in excess of the abovespecified limitations, are deemed to be violations of this chapter. Any property within the City of Independence, whether vacated or non-vacated, is required to conform to these specifications. 52.06 PUBLICATION OF NOTICE. Annual spring publication of this ordinance in an official newspaper shall serve as notice to property owners. The City will be authorized to respond to violations without

presented plans for the paving of Hwy. C57 starting at the bridge west of Hazleton to approximately two miles east of the Hazleton city limits. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the plans for project # FM-C010(90)--55-10 and authorize the Board of Supervisors to sign. All in favor, motion carried. County Engineer, Brian Keierleber presented information on the purchase of a snow plow truck from Don’s Truck Sales, Fairbank for delivery after July 1, 2016. After discussion, motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to authorize the Engineer to purchase a 2016 Freightliner in the amount of $87,775. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gissel second by Gaffney to adjourn at 10:14 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Vanessa Tisl, Auditor’s Administrative Assistant

additional written notice being given. 52.07 FAILURE TO COMPLY. If the property owner fails to comply with this Ordinance, the Council or its appointee shall cause the property to be mowed. The fee for this service will be set by resolution and will be assessed against the property. 52.08 ABATEMENT BY CITY. If the property owner neglects or fails to abate as directed by this Ordinance, the City may perform the required action to abate. The fee for the abatement will be set by the City Council. 52.09 COLLECTION OF COSTS. The City Clerk shall send a statement of the total expense incurred to the property owner who has failed to abide by the publication notice. If the amount shown by the statement has not been paid within one (1) month, the Clerk shall certify6 the costs to the County Treasurer and such costs shall then be collected with, and in the same manner as general property taxes. 52.10 FAILURE TO ABATE. Any person causing or maintaining a nuisance who shall fail or refuse to abate or remove the same is in violation of this Code of Ordinances. (Ch. 52-Ord. 2014-460-Jan. 15 Supp.)

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Many annuals, such as petunia, snapdragon, zinnia, salto plant after six or seven days of hardening. What is the proper way to plant annual flower and veg- via and periwinkle, should be pinched back to encourage etable plants? Carefully remove plants from plastic cell branching. Others, such as impatiens, are self-branching packs by gently squeezing the bottom on each compart- and don’t require pinching. It’s also advisable to remove ment. Plants in plastic pots can be removed by tipping flowers on blooming annuals. Blossom removal aids plant establishment. Vegetable transplants should not be them on their sides and tapping the bottom of the pots. If possible, plant in the evening or on a cloudy day, pinched. After planting, water each plant with a diluted fertilizer which lessens stress and allows plants to recover before being exposed to the strong, mid-day sun. Place plants in solution, which can be prepared by adding a small amount ground at the same depth or slightly deeper (no more than of a water soluble fertilizer to one gallon of water. ½ inch deeper) than they were in containers. (Tall, leggy BR11-IA-67500-CFAL0-MANC0-NONE-NONE.pdf, tomato plants can be planted much deeper than previously BR11, Agriculture Requires..., IA, 6.7500 x 4.5, PDF, FZESEHY4C4, grown as roots will developA all along the buried stems.)

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