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Buchanan County Natural Areas Photo Contest deadline is September 12 Submitted by Buchanan County Conservation Board
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pict Natural Areas, and be taken by amateur photographers from anywhere. The Buchanan County 2. Only black and white Conservation Board is or color prints 3"x5" or planning its 2016 Natularger will be accepted. ral Areas Photo Contest Photos may be enlarged and encourages resiand cropped. Photos dents to send in their enare not to be matted or tries before the Sept. 12 framed. deadline. According to 3. Label the back of each Naturalist Sondra Caphoto to indicate where bell, “Judging for the the picture was taken, the 2016 contest is being category of the entry, and scheduled and informayour name, phone numtion will follow when ber and address. scheduled on the Judg4. Each photo must be ing program – which entered in one of four will be open to the public.” categories: Landscapes, Wildlife, Plants & Wildflowers, Contest rules are as follows: People Enjoying Nature. The category must be printed 1. All photos must be taken in Buchanan County, deon the back of each entry. 5. Photos entered in previous years’ contests are not eligible. 6. One $100 prize will be awarded to the overall winner, and a $50 prize will be awarded to the winners in each of the five categories. The contest will be judged by a professional photographer. 7. Entries must be postmarked by Sept. 12 and sent to: Photo Contest, 1883 125th St. Hazleton IA 50641. 8. No more than six photos per individual may be entered, photos may be entered in any categories. 512 20th Ave SW, Independence 9. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want 319-334-3761 1-800-545-4869 the photo(s) returned after the contest. Judging is open to the • Collision Repair public and entrants may take images after judging. See Allen • Frame Straightening 10. The Conservation Board reserves the right to make • 24 Hour Towing and Recovery for Paintless and keep copies of any photo entries. • Paintless Dent Removal Dent 11. BCCB will display the winning photos as 8"x10"s • Used Car Sales Repair! • Computerized FREE Estimates and will have enlargements made for our display of winners. If winning photos are not submitted as 8"x10"s, BCCB will ask for the negative or digital image of the winning photos. To learn more, contact Sondra Cabell at 319-636-2617 or Whether you’re buying your first car or your email fontanapark@iowateleretirement home, I’m here for you every step of the way. Let’s talk about how I can help. com.net. Let’s talk today. Pictured: 2015 Overall Winner by Carol Thyer of Independence. John Evers Agency American Star Excellence In Customer Experience Independence, IA 50644 (319) 334-7141
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Anyone who lives with teens often may hear them grumble that they are tired. To lessen the complaints, parents can take steps to help their teens get more sleep, says Cindy Thompson, an Iowa State University Extension and Outreach human sciences specialist. “We know that many teens just don’t get enough sleep. Several years ago a Reuters Health study showed that many teens stay up well into the night multitasking, but not necessarily doing their homework. They are texting, web-surfing and gaming,” said Thompson, who specializes in family life issues. Each youth was assigned a multitasking index based on the total number of hours spent in nine different activities – including watching TV, playing video games and doing homework – divided by nine, which is the number of hours from 9 PM to 6 AM. The teens with the highest multitasking index were at risk for declining school performance and difficulty thinking clearly. “Experts agree that teens need at least nine hours of sleep every night, but most U.S. teens get an average of seven hours. In this study, one-third of the participants said they fell asleep in school, most twice a day; but some as many as eight times a day. Of those who had their driver’s licenses, half said they felt sleepy while driving and one admitted to falling asleep while driving,” Thompson said. Caffeine also plays a role, Thompson continued. “Teens who get less sleep at night try to counteract their tiredness with caffeine during the day. When the caffeine wears off, they end up falling asleep during the day. Most participants in the study consumed at least 100 mg of caffeine, and one teen drank 1,400 mg a day,” said Thompson. To help teens get more sleep, Thompson encourages parents to try to get their teen’s nighttime technology use under control. “Nighttime texting was a huge issue in the Reuters Health study. Removing the TV, computer and cellphone from your teen’s bedroom is one step you can take. Or you could set limits on the use of these devices no matter where they are located, but realize this will take monitoring,” Thompson said. Parents also can set a healthy example. “Watch your own nighttime use of technology and what it says to your teen,” Thompson said. In addition, parents can discourage teens from drinking caffeinated beverages late in the day. Offer water and other healthy alternatives. “Once again, your teen is watching your own behavior, so set a good example,” Thompson added. “Your teen’s body clock may be set to stay up somewhat later and wake up later, too. But as parents, you still can model the message that night is time to start slowing down. Help your teen wind down and prepare for that needed rest,” Thompson said.
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Mustangs partner with Cedar Falls to offer competitive swimming Submitted by Fusion Forward
Swimming is now an option for both male and female athletes at the Independence Community School District (ICSD). Mustang Athletic Director Justin Putz and the ICSD announce a new sharing agreement with Cedar Falls Community Schools to oer swimming as another athletic activity for the Mustangs.
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As part of the agreement, any students interested in signing up for competitive swimming would attend practices in Cedar Falls with the men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. While the women’s season is just getting underway, the men’s season is set to begin Nov. 7. ICSD Athletic Director Justin Putz stated, “One of our goals as an activities department has been to continue to provide our students with more quality opportunities for participation in things that they are passionate about. In sharing a swimming program with Cedar Falls High School, this has allowed us to join a quality program to allow our students an opportunity to swim competitively with a high school team. We are excited about this opportunity.� For more information about being involved in swimming or to learn more about the ICSD Sports Program, email Putz at jputz@independence.k12.ia.us
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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified electors of Buchanan County, State of Iowa that a Special City Election in the City of Independence will be held in the fourth ward election precinct of said City on Tuesday, August 30, 2016. The polls for said election will be open from noon until 8:00 p.m., on said date and in all precincts as established. POLLING PLACES FOR THE AUGUST 30, 2016 SPECIAL CITY ELECTION ARE AS FOLLOWS: Independence Fourth Ward Precinct (Independence 4th Ward) – Senior Citizens Center (South door) – 400 5th Ave. NE, Independence I hereby certify that this is a correct copy of the sample ballot to be voted at the Special City Election in the City of Independence, County of Buchanan County, State of Iowa, August 30, 2016. Cindy Gosse Buchanan County Auditor & Commissioner of Elections
Master Gardener training offered Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension
Become an Iowa Master Gardener by completing the core training course this fall through the Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach office. Gardeners will learn best practices for choosing plants, designing gardens and managing pests. Classes will be held Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30 PM at Heartland Acres in Independence. There will also be one class on the campus of Iowa State University in Ames and three face-to-face lectures to cover vegetables, herbs, plant propagation, houseplants and herbaceous ornamentals. After completing the 40-hour course, master gardener trainees begin their work with volunteering 20 hours a year in the community while building their gardening knowhow by participating in 10 hours of continuing education. In 2015, Iowa Master Gardeners logged over 120,000 volunteer hours. No previous gardening experience is required. Those interested in the course may apply through the Master Gardener website by Sept. 1, http://mastergardenerhours.hort. iastate.edu/application-form.php. There is a fee of $195 to cover training materials. Contact Ashley Sherrets, Ag/Hort Program Coordinator at 319-334-7161 or sherrets@iastate. edu with questions.
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INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL August 8, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, August 8, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Kuhse, Hill, Grover, and Brown in attendance. Complete Council proceedings are on file in the office of the City Clerk for public viewing. Hill/ Brown to approve the agenda with noted correction of action for the regularly scheduled meeting held August 8, 2016. Ayes: All. Public comments were received and placed on file. Holland/Grover to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The minutes of the July 25, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2) City Financials for the month of July. 3) Treasurer of State Outstanding Obligations Disclosure Statement. 4) MidAmerican Energy Company Gas Easement. 5) Pats Tap LLC Class C, Living Quarters, Out Door Service, and Sunday Sales Liquor License September 01, 2016 through August 31, 2017. 6) Independence BrewBQ Public Access and Ordinance Waiver Request. Ayes: All. Holland/Hill to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. ACCESS SYSTEMS Equip Contract 1464.19 ALLEN OCCUPATIONAL Testing-PD,ST 212.60 ASCAP Lic Fee-CH 336.63 AUDITOR OF STATE FY15 Audit-CH 19998.84 BEATTY, ROBERT Phone Stipend 45.00 BLUE SPACE CREATIVE Branding-CH 375.00 BODENSTEINER Supply-PR 145.84 BRINKEMA, BRIAN Phone Stipend 45.00 BROWN SUPPLY CO Supply-ST,W 7318.00 BRUENING ROCK PRO INC Rock-PR 517.49 BUCHANAN CO EXT Coordinator-CH 4668.25 BUCHANAN CO HEALTH Testing-ST 96.10 BUCHANAN CO RECORDER Service-CH 42.00 CARD SERVICES Operating-CH,PD 3038.33 CENTURYLINK Phones-CH 71.13 CITY LAUNDERING CO Bldg Maint 374.57 CONSOLIDATED ENERGY Fuel-All 5146.06 COOK, DOUG Phone Stipend 45.00 CULLIGAN Supply-A 6.60 CY & CHARLEY’S Maint-PD,PR,W,ST 833.42 DALLENBACH, DUSTIN Reimb-PD 29.00 DAVE’S ENTERPRISES Maint-A 100.00 DAVIS, BONITA Phone Stipend 100.00 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS Supply-ST 1711.60 DITCH WITCH Equip-W 4533.90 DONOHUE & ASSOCIATES Energy Assmt-W 2192.40 DUNLAP MOTORS INC Veh Maint 522.95 FANK CONSTRUCTION Bldg Maint-PD 245.00 FAREWAY STORES INC Concession-PR 296.73 FASTENAL CO Supply-PR 94.17 FIRE SERVICE TRAINING Training-FD 50.00 FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO Lease-PD 19676.35 GREENLEY DEVELOP CO Supply-ST 172.65 GROUP SERVICES INC Safe-T Fund-ALL 1841.69 HACH COMPANY Supply-W 164.55 HOLT, NICK Referee-PR 9.00 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO Supply-W 767.75 IA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY Service-PD 700.00 IA DEPT OF REVENUE Utility Sales Tax-W 8690.00 INDEPENDENCE L & P, T Utility-All 32131.72 INDE. PLUMBING Bldg Maint-W 426.68 IRS FED/FICA TAX 23922.64 JESUP GYM EQUIP Op Supply-PR 35.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL Supply-CH,PR,ST,W 1086.60 K & W COATINGS LLC Tower Maint-W 48180.00 KNAPP’S SERVICE Supply-ST 431.64 LULOFF, MARK Phone Stipend 45.00 M&T BANK Non-IPER 580.37 MEYER, DARWIN Phone Stipend 45.00 MOBOTREX Op Supply-ST 4334.84
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CITY OF BRANDON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUGUST 8, 2016 The City Council of Brandon, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, August 8, 2016 at City Hall. Mayor Guy Stacy called the meeting to order at 5:40 p.m. Council members present: Anna Demuth. Absent: Kelly Thomas, Travis Cornwell, and Patrick Lehman. Don Palmer took the Oath of Office to fill the council vacancy. George Lake, representing the Buchanan County Economic Development Commission spoke to the council about activities they have planned and also a grant sponsored countywide housing needs assessment. Each city must be represented on the task force to be included in the study. Lake also advised they are creating a Regional Job Site. Travis Cornwell arrived at 5:55 p.m. Motion Cornwell/Demuth to approve Consent agenda, which included approval of amended agenda, the minutes of July 11th council meeting, and payment of bills. All ayes. Motion carried. Chuck Schrader, from Municipal Pipe Tool Co. was in attendance to present a sewer maintenance contract. Contract states that a minimum of $1,500.00 of work will be performed yearly. The city may terminate this contract at any time by giving a 30 day written notice. Motion Cornwell/Palmer to approve the 5 year sewer maintenance contract with Municipal Pipe Tool Company. All ayes. Motion carried. Deputy Denny Caldwell was in attendance to answer questions about July record of performance. Motion Demuth/Cornwell to pass Resolution 2016-0801 approving and adopting a Revenue Purpose Statement for the Use or Expenditure of Revenues from Electric and Natural Gas Franchise Fees. Roll call vote: Ayes: Palmer, Demuth, And Cornwell. Nays: None. Motion carried. Motion Palmer/Cornwell to set Public Hearing Date of Monday, September 12, 2016 @ 5:30 p.m. for the Natural Gas Franchise Ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried. Motion Demuth/Cornwell to set Public Hearing Date of Monday, September 12, 2016 @ 5:35 p.m. for the Electric Franchise Ordinance. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed plans for a concession stand with restrooms to be put in the City Park. Motion Demuth/Palmer to have Ratchford put the line in for the concession stand. All ayes. Motion carried. The council talked about a utility bill that was added to the agenda under emergency measures. There has been no one living at the residence for several months and the last meter reading showed 37,500 gallons of water consumed. Council agreed to wait for payment on this account until further research is done. Motion Palmer/Demuth to adjourn at 8:36 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried. Guy Stacy, Mayor ATTEST: Danette Lujan, City Clerk Bills approved for payment August 2016 Alliant Energy utilities $1,938.26 Bank Iowa plow truck payment for August $500.00 Bank Iowa plow truck payment for September $500.00 BCEDC FY 2017 Investment $911.55 Brandon Kwik Stop vehicle fuel for city truck& mower fuel $231.20 Center Point Farm & Auto veh maint, light bulbs,cotter pin,battery cable $46.19 EFTPS Fica, Medicare, Fed WH $1,148.23 INRCOG membership dues FY 17 $145.23 Iowa DNR NPDES Permit for 2017 $210.00 Iowa One Call e-mail notifications $23.40 IPERS July payroll $656.83 John Deere Financial CH airconditioner,Park-de-thatcher/spreader $198.35 dump tk- tarp straps, maint bldg-push broom $84.68 Joseph Enos medical reimbursement August $320.00 Joseph Enos cell phone reimbursement August $50.00 Karr’s Septic Service portable restroom rental July $150.00 Kevin Shoop licensed operator/mileage July $608.00 Keystone Labs drinking & wastewater analysis $160.00 Menard’s cord cover $10.49 The News legal publications $77.00 Office Towne ink cartridges for fax machine $71.98 Peters Law Office professional services $108.47 USA Bluebook testing supplies $449.11 Visa mower suspension seat $148.45 Waste Management garbage contract July $2,237.64 Wieland & Sons Lumber Co. playground mulch $220.00 Windstream telephone & internet $147.77 TOTAL $11,352.83 REVENUES JULY 2016 GENERAL FUND $4,211.03 ROAD USE $4,157.79 EMPLOYEE BNFTS $148.16 EMERGENCY $33.64 L.O.S.T. $2,037.42 WATER $4,923.31 SEWER $5,292.52 TOTAL $20,803.87 NSF CHECK $231.82 $21,035.69 (TOTAL REVENUE PER BANK STATEMENT)
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Above normal precipitation across much of Iowa limited fieldwork to 4.3 days suitable for the week ending August 14, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included cutting hay and fungicide and insecticide applications. Spraying activities were wrapping up in some areas. Topsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 9 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 2 percent very short, 9 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 6 percent surplus. Eighty percent of the corn crop was in or beyond the dough stage, 5 days ahead of last year and 10 days ahead of the 5-year average. Twenty-three percent of Iowa’s corn crop reached the dent stage, 3 days ahead of normal. Corn condition rated 83 percent good to excellent. Soybeans blooming reached 97 percent, 8 days ahead of the previous year. Eighty-seven percent of soybeans were setting pods, with a few scattered reports of soybeans starting to turn color. Soybean condition rated 83 percent good to excellent, although there were scattered reports of Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS) across the State. Ninety-five percent of the oat crop for grain or seed has been harvested, equal to last year’s pace. The third cutting of alfalfa hay is 52 percent complete, 4 days ahead of average. Hay condition rated 73 percent good to excellent, while pasture condition rated 62 percent good to excellent. Livestock conditions were reported as normal.
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Donna Jensen submitted this photo of the “naked ladies” in John Gaul’s Independence garden. They return every year and Gaul enjoys telling people about the flowers and having people visit to take a look. The scientific name of these flowers is Lycoris squamigera. According to the Pacific Bulb Society’s website, “Many people are familiar with bulbs that send up spikes of pink flowers in the fall without any sign of leaves. These are known variously as ‘surprise lilies,’ ‘naked ladies,’ ‘magic lilies,’ and ‘resurrection lilies’ because of the sudden way they emerge from bare earth.” There are actually two different varieties of bulbs with these traits, Lycoris squamigera and Amaryllis belladonna. They are both in the amaryllis family and often confused, even in nursery catalogs. “The two species come from very different parts of the world with very different climates,” states the Society. “Each is very easy to grow in the right place. Large to enormous clumps of both kinds of bulb can be found in
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Buchanan County Board Of Supervisors - August 8, 2016 The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors met at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8, 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 August 1st meeting. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to approve the claims ďŹ led with the County Auditor for payment in the amount of $790,790.63. All in favor, motion carried. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to accept the resignation of Richard Lynn, Correctional OfďŹ cer in the Sheriff’s ofďŹ ce effective August 10, 2016. All in favor, motion carried. No action was taken on setting the zoning hearing until a clariďŹ cation can be made on the classiďŹ cation. Motion by Gaffney second by Gissel to adjourn at 8:09 a.m. All in favor, motion carried. Don Shonka, Chairman ATTEST: Cindy Gosse, Auditor
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Quasqueton City Council Meeting, August 8, 2016 The monthly City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Chad Staton at 7pm on August 8th, 2016. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Council Members in attendance were; Terry and Bill Kress, Shelia Payne and Jeff Werling, Ben Stanford was absent. Others in attendance were; John Evers, George Lake, Barb and Steve Bullerman and their son, AJ, Nicole Vanous, Scott Cooksley, Attorney Jim Peters and Clerk Anita Arnold. Unless otherwise stated all motions were unanimous. A motion was made by Bill and second by Jeff to approve previous minutes. Bills were reviewed and additional bills to Alliant Energy, EMP and INRCOG were added; a motion by Bill and second by Sheila to approve all bills. Members reviewed Law Enforcement Report, a motion was made by Bill and second by Sheila to have approved. A motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to approve Wolfey’s Alcohol Renewal. John Evers representing ICAP was present at meeting to give the City a check for refund for continuous years with them. George Lake with BCEDC was present at meeting to update Council on its mission, creating a new Cedar Valley Regional website, and to also Thank Council for their support to obtain grant for county wide housing grant. AJ Bullerman was present at council meeting to ask permission to work on Eagle Scout project that would allow him to help move playground equipment in campground area, also focusing on getting funds for new equipment and also planting additional trees in area. A motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to have AJ follow through with project that should begin on September 10th. Council discussed complaints that had been received by citizens in regards to one dog running loose within the City. Attorney Peters is going to issue citation to owner of dog. Council members discussed who is going to mow grass between Historical Society and old shop building since the lease of building. A motion was made by Bill and second by Terry to have Public Works continue to mow this ground. Council members discussed recent issue that had come up with renting of City Hall. There is a policy in place for renting City Hall and it needs to be followed. All rentals are to be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance of rental date. Clerk is to bill citizen for rental, cleaning fees and also loss of property that was damaged. Council discussed new gazebo that had been setup by Class of ’96 in campground area; students did a really nice job on project. A motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to have new light pole setup in that area. Council also talked about having additional water hookups in campground. A motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to have this also done. Council reviewed Clerks Report; a motion was made by Jeff and second by Bill to have 3 CD’s that had matured to be combined together in one. A motion was made by Shelia and second by Jeff to approve Clerks Report.
Community Club will be starting to get Haunted House ready soon, and also plan on purchasing some of the playground equipment. A motion was made by Shelia and second by Bill to adjourn meeting at 8:06pm. 11100 · Rowley Savings Bank 08/03/2016 payroll charge -22.00 08/04/2016 Autop Rowley Savings Bank 941 payment -881.58 08/04/2016 Autop... Ipers -535.71 08/06/2016 17300 O’Reily Auto Parts service/supplies -11.14 08/06/2016 17301 John Deere Financial -92.13 08/08/2016 17274 U. S. Post Office postage -102.50 08/08/2016 17275 Iowa Wireless Cell Phone -36.52 08/08/2016 17276 True Value screwdriver/nutsetter -17.98 08/08/2016 17277 Waste Management of WI-MN Jul Pickup -2,990.65 08/08/2016 17278 ProBuild roof for restroom -19.80 08/08/2016 17279 NE Ia Nuisance Animal Control removal of sick cat -65.00 08/08/2016 17280 Cooksley, Scott campground -767.44 08/08/2016 17281 East Buchanan Telephone Co-Op Phone Lines Jul -212.53 08/08/2016 17282 Peters Law Office Professional Services -273.40 08/08/2016 17283 Iowa Dept of Natural Resources NPDES Annual Fee -210.00 08/08/2016 17284 Quasky Mart Mthly Statement -459.49 08/08/2016 17285 The News Minutes -74.18 08/08/2016 17286 Wal-Mart office supplies -51.91 08/08/2016 17287 Keystone lab Wasterwater Analysis -413.20 08/08/2016 17288 John Deere Financial tractor/repair -2,997.73 08/08/2016 17289 Iowa Municip Workers’ Comp Ins #3 Installment -605.00 08/08/2016 17290 Buchanan Co Economic Develop Comm Invest -1,634.30 08/08/2016 17291 Kress Heating, Plbg. & Elec. Inc. AC -10.00 08/08/2016 17292 CIWA Mthly Water -112.71 08/08/2016 17293 Menards supplies -144.94 08/08/2016 17294 Iowa One Call emails -9.00 08/08/2016 17295 Anita Miller reimburse for flower -80.00 08/08/2016 17296 Buchanan County Treasurer Tax on Carr Property -6.00 08/08/2016 17297 Arnold, Anita I -683.31 08/08/2016 17298 Pohren, David D. -143.14 08/08/2016 17299 Sandberg, Jay D -1,966.28 08/10/2016 17302 Alliant Utilities Jul Bill -4,348.87 08/10/2016 17303 Emergency Medical Products Supplies -314.83 08/10/2016 17304 Iowa Northland Regional Council Of Govern Dues FY 17-260.38 TOTAL -20,553.65
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unity y Days celebration, the comm During last weekend’s Rowle r , kids games, an antique tracto hosted a parade, waterball fights end This year’s theme was “A Week pull, dance and much more. nt. ainme entert fun and Luau” and many turned out for and the Independence High Pictured are fun at a dunk tank more pictures on page 19! See . Band ing March ol Scho Photos) Dale tine (Chris
Forty years ago, East Buchanan instructor Buchanan County Health Center’s (BCHC) Building For Jim Brown was a You Project is moving right along and to celebrate the student in Jacquie expansion project’s progress a beam signing ceremony was M c Ta g g a r t ’s held Monday. Retired employees joined current employees, first grade classmembers of the Independence Area Chamber of Commerce room in Indeand community members in Independence to sign one of the pendence. On support beams. The metal beam will be placed between the July 18 and 19 first and second floor of the Medical Office Building. they met again Pictured above: BCHC CEO Steve Slessor signs the beam. as teacher and (Steven C. Smith Photos) in student Lamont High School Class of ‘61 Johnston when Brown took a UniverDrake sity graduate level By Steven C. Smith course, “Why and How A proposed change in city code regarding speed limits on 1st Street was the main topic to Use Graphic Novels in ggart. of discussion at Monday night’s Independence City Council meeting. Residents Karen Au the Classroom,” taught by McTa gu st 18, 2016 known as the PreK-5th Connell and Lloyd Davis weighed in with suggestions for alternatives to the proposed As a teacher, Brown is best unity Comm 75 anan ¢ East Buch change of the speed limit to 25 mph for the length of 1st Streett through Independence. grade vocal music teacher at spends part of his day assist Connell suggested a school speed zone near the school campus in addition to adjusting School District, but he also of the things Brown hoped to One rs. signal synchronization in the business district. Davis reported he had visited with more than reade ling strugg ing students “create their own a dozen of his neighbors, none of which had interest in seeing the speed zones changed. learn was techniques to help s from their music books to ballad Story continues on page 18. using s] novel hic [grap with making inferences bring the story to life and help was to continue.” story the if n happe may about what nts not only the opportuni“Graphic novels give stude facial expressions from the ty to read the story, but see Greeley’s Grove, was ” added Brown. This helps Part two of a series characters within the story, At their August 1 meeting, Buchanan Editor promoted to Fifth SerBy Christine Dale, Assistant reading comprehension to students who struggle with County Board of Supervisors Don Shonseries a in of geant on March 8, 1862, part them is help ing can in turn The follow Winthrop City Council met August 3 on ant Serge h become better readers, which ka, Ellen Gaffney, and Gary Gissel opened Inr and to Fourt suggested by reader and forme with Mayor Gerald Dennie presiding and bids received for the sale of miscellaneous other subject areas. Risk, June 14 of that year. He , Ida, Lyllie does not have to look ng Brown would be her dependence resident Donald beth and children Ella,One the following council members present: der shoul McTaggart’s reaction upon learni and equally delightsecondary road department equipment. local received a slight t harddaugh to seeter the pride in the who shared his enjoyment of George and Alice. Their shocked Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Lee White, and After allowing bidders to raise them, the student again? “I was totally whas wound on Sept. 19, 1862, while w FolloCounty Buchanan communities. history with THE NEWS. He Effa was born soon after. my students throughout their Leland Sprague. Also present were Katie board accepted high bids as follows: ed. I, like all teachers, follow records and Lamont held Civil War, serving in Iuka MS. On April 24, ing the death of his wife, ,I the work Both Brandon in of st line n intere l chose specia their a in Learn Williams, George Lake, Girl Scout Troup mop) lifetime. When they succeed - 1981 truck, Gary Crawford, $2,500; re ablast ded by 1863, he received another promoa (Thor town out weekend her corona success as a teacher in the particularly as it was recor indicate he married Delid whatcelebrations 2128, Drew Trott, and Shawn Curtis. er Buchand rejoice. Jim has had outstanding - 1990 truck, Randy Andrews, $1,600; in the tion, this time to Second Sergeant. in 1891 died oth parades many fun tion and anan Buchanan County residents Going in 1880. Francisfeaturing Coun I am incredibly proud of him. are doing A Public Hearing for Ordinance #180 ty . 1864 res 5, Jan. ide East Buchanan schools, and - 1990 truck, Phil Short, $2,800; at listed ty. Coun nts the re-en Coun anan n and competitive He social Iowa events. is buried in Bento State Fair on 1881 “History of Buch of a nice guy.” pa ge 20nce opened at 7:16 PM. There were no oral or ! toon page 5 and e was listed in census and And besides that, he’s a heck - Metal tracks for skid loader, Matt Svoand Bunc 1860, ations refere In retired a See photos 19! s Illustr ggart make with McTa also Iowa, Reed ty, Although ss written comments, and the hearing closed. addre (Steve Pope ton Beach party fun at Brandon’s parade Hazle a g its boda, $90; n July havin as On Photography/ records defeat of McDowell.” Biographical Sketches.” Withi from Independence CommuuIowa State Story continues on page 18. ior Township, Bu- “the Fair) Super letStory continues on page 18. let r in Irvin ral soldie living has Gene 100 and she (Mary Beth and Steven C. Smith Photos) dier than 2001, Briga more in , pages are 16, 1861 nity Schools The 16th an a Marth wife his with in ty, dian s nual Hobo Da chanan Coun led Union troop ters originally sent to the Guar drew more maintained her enthusiasm y in Indepen n. After the McDowell Gilma and tha Bull These Orrin of de ce. n sons has Battle 70 nc and enden She the . as Indep e din n in ers newspaper what is know more on pa and drive to teach ge 19! (Don on Sunday. Learn Rebel- war, he returned to Hazleton and in major na Jensen Ph echoes from the War of the Run, which was the first written two books on teaching, oto) much the 1880 census is listed as a tanner. litbattle in Virginia. Although lion are a reminder of how land contributed chapters about lit Kint at buried is . the He died in 1893 and appeared in the beginning of has changed in the last 155 years it eracy to college textbooks, ton. the writHazle writ ing tery, was Submitted by BCHC favor Litl Ceme cil member for St. Patrick’s Catholic The following letter spoken at 75 Internationa is battle that events were Christinerecentserved The Buchanan County Health Center (BCHC) Board ofBy Trustees Dale, AssisChurch in Winthrop, served as a board Also a Hazleton resident, Franc te reinforcements tant Editor ten by Cyrus J. Reed, who eracy Association state conferrOn Union, Confedera At ed. enlist its he when try Au rere s 32 Infan ly appointed Denny Donlea to fulfill a vacant seat on the BCHC Board l age gu force member Buffalo Creek Golf was st 10 me in Company E, 5th Iowa broke through. Federal mancCourse ences, conducted professiona eting, for e equipment. anan Sc the EaSunnyside July May 16, 1863, he was wounded ington of Trustees. A lifelong resident of Winthrop, Donlea haschplayed anho active st Bu- Golf in Winthrop ol Board The total co Regiment. In his letter dated treated and reached Wash projeCourse development workshops, and approvedand Dec. and ct is st of the 6 focommunot to exce Tues rs. in the right shoulder at Champion role within the community and beyond as a business owner r the publiin Waterloo, and has proud supdabeen y, aTr 22. McDowell’s army July by 24, 1861, he references Mess c DC taught more than 100 two-day to av lev vo Sept. is Squires of ed $6.5 million. y. If approv teCamp discharged on aCourageous. was ew men suffered losses with servHe serv nity volunteer. tyRevi MS. were bo porter of that nCoun who Hills nd And is, ed chana Pi Franc hops. ws-Bu per Jaffray wa , 0 it would fund om/TheNe Bunce and of 28,40 board meeti literacy works mo at: Facebook.c us de TN. Follow lin s at the phis ma g ng Mem After graduating from the University of Northern Iowa with a bachelor’s jor me to be on this to to the indus“What inspires s.com 2, 1863 in 480 killed, 1,000 . cooks a partial list!www.thebuchanancoun ing astynew is just trial arts bu re- refinancing the present information add his anan approximately a sawife ight 2016 Copyr fe room .org, degree in education, Donlea returned to Winthrop with Mary ildthe on is seeing ing,building elementary Francis also returned to Buch ratedboard According to IAGenWeb optionsproject wounded, and 1,200 missing. Story continues on page 17. to wi bu we 1870 ths ild the ath fo and ing tan er r war fu e the d sealong with what we nding the up to (Donnelly) of Independence to work at his father’s business, Donlea Bunc expansion County after an EF-3and Story continues on page 5. proposed fac and gNew York natives William tornado, an vere project. a 1978, gym wi ng near farmi Pictured: Jacquie McTag ilit him on Oil Company. After purchasing the family business in Donlea Oil d ies ed th finds hope to see the future bring because s bu enlist a is censu ild mo dern ge and Almon Franc andme, gart and Jim Brown. Company merged with area industry leaders in 1999 to form Consoli- ofsta from Quasqueton with his wife Elizaperfo that. To it’sr-important that the Story contin July 1, 1861. Bunce, age 37, ues on page (Courtesy Photo) dated Energy. With nine locations located throughout the state of Iowa whole county is able to take part in 5. and partners throughout the Midwest, Denny served as a retail manager this and understands what this projview chananCountyRe ws-Bu heNe until his retirement in December of 2015. om/T ect will mean for them, along with what the hospital is currently doing,” ook.c Follow us at: Faceb s.com By Chas Along with owning a successful business, Donlea served a parish Story continues on page 18. www.thebuchanancountynew ristin e Dale, coun- commented Donlea. Copyright 2016 Eric Docksta Assistant Editor By Christin ondary princ der (pictured) is stepping e Dale, ipal at East intFacebook.com/TheNews-BuchananCountyReview o the role Copyright 2016 www.thebuchanancountynews.com us at: Members of Assistant Editor BuchFollow Schools in anan (E W the B) Middle of secPa lm er-Scharff Am honored thr an teaching an inthrop. He brings ex ee eri d administra tensive expe d High also heard pr members during a steak can Legion Post 435 tio rience in mo n from districts st recently an esentations throughout by youth wh fry meeting on August d Auxiliary in Aurora southwest of at Belmond-Klemme 8. In addition o recently att Jr./Sr. High Iowa, M ended Girls , School, “I graduated ason City. and Boys St the group from Webste Pictured: Ph ate. dia r tel yllis and La Ci y ty St we or Hi nt to comm y continues gh School an verne Lentz can Legion un on ity d sa page 4. immeid Dockstade rec college at DM and Auxiliar y from Ralph eive recognition for the ACC in Bo for four years r. “I then went into the Kremer. (Chr ir . Very good United State one,” istine Dale service to the Ameriexperience s Navy Photo) for me. Story contin ue (Christine Da s on page 5. le Photo)
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