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IRS warns of back-to-school scams; encourages students, parents, schools to stay alert The Internal Revenue Service recently warned taxpayers against telephone scammers targeting students and parents during the back-to-school season and demanding payments for non-existent taxes, such as the “Federal Student Tax.” People should be on the lookout for IRS impersonators calling students and demanding that they wire money immediately to pay a fake “federal student tax.” If the person does not comply, the scammer becomes aggressive and threatens to report the student to the police to be arrested. As schools around the nation prepare to re-open, it is important for taxpayers to be particularly aware of this scheme going after students and parents. “Although variations of the IRS impersonation scam continue year-round, they tend to peak when scammers find prime opportunities to strike,” said IRS Commissioner John Koskinen. “As students and parents enter the new school year, they should remain alert to bogus calls, including those demanding fake tax payments from students.” The IRS encourages college and school communities to share this information so that students, parents and their families are aware of these scams. Scammers are constantly identifying new tactics to
carry out their crimes in new and unsuspecting ways. This year, the IRS has seen scammers use a variety of schemes to fool taxpayers into paying money or giving up personal information. Some of these include: • Altering the caller ID on incoming phone calls in a “spoofing” attempt to make it seem like the IRS, the local police or another agency is calling; • Imitating software providers to trick tax professionals; • Demanding fake tax payments using iTunes gift cards; • Soliciting W-2 information from payroll and human resources professionals; • “Verifying” tax return information over the phone; and • Pretending to be from the tax preparation industry. If you receive an unexpected call from someone claiming to be from the IRS, here are some of the telltale signs. The IRS will never: • Call to demand immediate payment using a specific payment method such as a prepaid debit card, gift card or wire transfer. Generally, the IRS will first mail a bill if taxes are owed.
• Threaten to immediately bring in local police or other law-enforcement groups to have you arrested for not paying. • Demand that anyone pay taxes without giving them the opportunity to question or appeal the amount they say is owed. • Ask for credit or debit card numbers over the phone. If you get a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from the IRS and asking for money, here’s what to do: • Do not give out any information. Hang up immediately. • Search the web for telephone numbers scammers leave in voicemail for a return call. Some of the phone numbers may be published online and linked to criminal activity. • Contact TIGTA to report the call. Use their “IRS Impersonation Scam Reporting” web page or call 800-3664484. • Report it to the Federal Trade Commission. Use the “FTC Complaint Assistant” on FTC.gov. Please add “IRS Telephone Scam” in the notes. • Those who think they might owe taxes, should call the IRS directly at 800-829-1040.
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 6 St. 319-827-1675 welcomehome@jtt.net
Quasqueton
United Methodist, 212 E. Cedar St.
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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
GREENLEY LUMBER CO. Independence 319-334-3705 (800) 609-3705
Jesup
American Lutheran Church, 552 Purdy St. 319-827-6626 americanluther@jtt.net
FAWCETT FURNITURE & FUNERAL HOMES Winthrop 319-935-3327
EAST BUCHANAN TELEPHONE COOP Winthrop 319-935-3011
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
Oelwein
St. Patrick Catholic, 555 1st St. S. 319-935-3523 facebook.com/St.PatricksCat holicChurchWinthrop
Sacred Heart Catholic Church 628 S. Frederick 319-283-3404 Christ United Presbyterian Church, 100 E. Charles St. 319-283-1656
SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER Jesup 319-827-1448
CITIZENS STATE BANK Winthrop 319-935-3364 Member FDIC
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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION BUCHANAN MASONRY & CONCRETE INC. Brick, Block, Stone, Foundations, Patios, Retaining Walls, Sidewalks & Driveways Ron Connolly 319-334-4623 Cell: 563-920-1596
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FARM SUPPLIES CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES Winthrop 1-800-397-2747
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GREENLEY LUMBER CO. Independence 319-334-3705 (800) 609-3705
OFFICE EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES Independence 1-800-588-4171 Custom Computers, Richoh Copiers & Fax, Office Supplies, Free Delivery
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TIRE SALES TNT REPAIR Tire Sales & Repair Auto • Implement Large Truck Winthrop 319-935-3098
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Concrete & Construction 9’ brick pattern walls Independence 319-334-9982
Independence Scrap Metal • Iron • Cars 319-334-6391 Cell: 319-464-4994
Independence 319-334-7171
SCOTT PHARMACY 238 S. Main St. Fayette 563-425-4530 800-246-0024 www.scottrx.com
PLUMBING & HEATING AURORA PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, INC. Aurora, 319-634-3837
KRESS HEATING PLUMBING & ELECTRIC, INC. Quasqueton 319-934-3323
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Chamber Ambassador visits The Independence Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors welcomed new businesses and teachers back to school recently. Below: Mayson and Marnie Wacha, Wacha’s Family Dining, 2000 Swan Lake Blvd. Right: Andi McConnell at Andi Books. Small Business Taxes, Payroll and/or Bookkeeping services. 119 1st Street E Suite B. Bottom: Ambassadors passed out apples to Cromwell and Independence Schools and St Johns August 18 and 19.
VFW to receive mural
Buchanan Co. Relay For Life
Golf Outing
What a wonderful day to play golf, and it was even better when you do it to support research to fight cancer! See page 20 for photos of the winners! We also want to say thank you to all of our sponsors! Platinum sponsors: Bank Iowa, Bill’s Pizza & Smokehouse, Boubin Automative Shop, Brown Lane Ins., Burco Sales, Cy & Charley’s Firestone Inc., Daryl Roberts, Attorney, Eschen-Tarpy Enterprises, LTD, John Evers Ins. Agency, Larson Construction, Merri Cook-Old Oaks Healing Arts, Medical Associates Of Independence, Remax Reality, Smith D & L Ins., Scott Webb Concrete, Inc., Wapsie Valley Creamery Inc., Gold sponsors: Kegler, Kegler & Arend, James T. Peters, Attorney, Los Finetes Restaurant, Miller Quarry, Spahn & Rose Lumber Co., Investment Center. Prize donors: Beauty Buzz, China Buffet, Chuong Gardens, Color Devine Salon & Spa, Dairy Queen, Del Rio Restaurant, Designers on Main, Eileen & Karen’s Beauty Salon, Em’s Coffee, Family First Chiropractic, First Street Deli, Hardware Hanks, Heartland Acres, Kwik Star, Laree’s, La Tonya’s, Mary’s Flower Patch, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Pizza Hut, Pizza Ranch, Signs & More, S&K Collectibles, Subway, Verve Hair Salon & Spa, Zen Day Spa, Walmart.
Thank You to all! Donald Mumm, Organizer
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A new mural will be installed this week on the exterior wall of Independence VFW Post 2440 facing 3rd Avenue, donated by Ivan Appleby. Artist Alvin Hepler of Fairbank created the mural on aluminum in approximately two days. He said he loves to create murals, and has been creating this type of artwork for about three years. (Donna Jensen Photo)
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Independence Police Dept. reminds residents of tree-trimming ordinance The Independence Police Department reminds community members of the local city ordinance concerning trimming trees. This has become a concern for many citizens who enjoy walking along city sidewalks. The department’s goal is to address complaints and make walking sidewalks easy and enjoyable and are asking residents to take time to check the trees on their property and address this issue. The ordinance states that the owner or agent of the abutting property shall keep the trees on or overhanging the street trimmed so that all branches will be at least 15 feet above the surface of the street and eight feet above sidewalks. If abutting property owner fails to trim trees, the city may serve notice on abutting property owner requiring that such action be taken within five days. If such action is not taken within that time, the city may perform required action and assess costs against abutting property for collection in the same manner as property tax. Those with questions or concerns about this or any other property maintenance issues should contact Independence Police Department or Code Enforcement Officer Brian Lau at 319-334-2520.
As Iowa kids head back to school this week, I want to thank all the teachers and staff at our schools who are preparing our kids for the future. I, too, am heading back to the classroom to teach Ag this fall in Oelwein. Education has always been source of pride for me and Iowa’s been a leader in public education for decades. We have high graduation rates and record numbers of kids preparing for college. Unfortunately, many of the students will be feeling the impact from six years of the lowest school funding levels in Iowa history. Many schools have been forced to cut teachers, increase class size, and raise property taxes. According to the Iowa Department of Education, there are about 560,000 kids in Iowa public schools and the total number of school districts this year will drop from 336 school districts to 333 for this school year. Class size in early grades has been proven in studies to have an effect on student achievement. The latest Condition of Education Report (2015) showed that Iowa's average class size in grades K-3 increased slightly in those grades over the low funding years. Iowa has set a goal of 17 students or less in these grades, but the latest statewide averages for these grades are at 20 or 21. I think it’s time for the Legislature to renew our commitment to public schools and make them the top priority again. It’s absolutely essential for the future of our economy and workforce. It is my honor and a humbling experience to be the State Representative for our community. I appreciate the messages and correspondence I receive from people in the District. You can always contact me anytime at bruce.bearinger@legis.iowa.gov or 515-281-3221.
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Extension to offer several continuing instructional courses this fall Submitted by Buchanan Co. ISU Extension
Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach office will host many Continuing Instructional Courses (CIC) this fall at Heartland Acres, Independence. Registration for each CIC begins with at 8:30 AM followed by sessions from 9-11:30. Unless otherwise noted, all classes cost $35 if registered on or before deadline, $45 after deadline. • Aquatic, Forest and Right-of-Way CIC (categories 2, 5, 6, and 10) for commercial pesticide applicators Oct. 19, registration deadline Oct. 12. • Mosquito/Public Health Pest Management CIC (categories 7D, 8, and 10) for commercial pesticide applicators Oct. 27, registration deadline Oct. 20. • Ornamental and Turfgrass Applicators CIC (categories 3O, 3T, 3OT, and 10) for commercial pesticide applicators Nov. 9, registration deadline Nov. 2. • Fumigation CIC (categories 7C and 10) for commercial pesticide applicators Nov. 15, registration deadline Nov. 8. • Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management CIC (categories 1A, 1B, 1C, and 10) for commercial pesticide applicators Nov. 16, registration deadline Nov. 9. • Pest Control CIC (categories 7A, 7B, 8, and 10) for commercial pesticide applicators Dec. 7, registration deadline Nov. 30, $60 on or before deadline, $70 after deadline. There are no reshow dates for the Pest Control CIC. For Aerial Applicators Tape (categories 10 and Escape to the 11) and Greenhouse Tape "Good 'Ole (categories 3G, 3O, and Days" of bobbie10), call for an appointsocks and pooment. dle skirts Fees must be paid in adIn our 1950s Ice vance of viewing unless Cream Parlor. other arrangements have been made with extenWidner’s is a MUST STOP sion staff. To register or when in to obtain additional inManchester. formation about the CIC, contact Katie Christensen Ice Cream Treats * Sandwiches * Salads and Snacks at Buchanan County ISU Extension and Outreach, 319-334-7161.
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Status of monarch population and outlook for the future Submitted by Buchanan Co. Conservation Board
For a migratory species like the monarch population in the eastern two-thirds of North America, survival means suitable habitat in all habitats associated with their migration. Twenty years ago, the most serious threat to their habitat needs was in the overwintering grounds in Mexico. Monarchs were able to withstand this one subpar link in their migratory habitat with large numbers produced in their breeding range. Then came the dramatic decline in breeding habitat through the large scale loss of milkweed available with the use of glycoside resistant crops and widespread herbicide use. Changing climate conditions including extreme prolonged heat and droughts, and stronger storms with higher precipitation amounts have also had significant effects. Last March, a late winter storm featured strong winds that knocked down many trees in their winter habitat as well as sleet, snow and freezing temperatures that killed many monarchs. While this storm had a direct impact on the numbers of monarchs returning north, perhaps the more dire consequence of this storm has yet to be felt. Downed trees cannot be replaced in just a few years and the resulting breaks in the canopy at the overwintering sites may be enough to make those sites unsuitable (or at least less than ideal) for monarch survival through future winter storms.
In order for the population to withstand potential large scale losses like those of last March and the winter of 2002, scientists estimate overwintering populations should be in the 4-6 hectacre range. This population number can only be accomplished if there is sufficient habitat in the breeding range. Milkweed is extremely important in ditches and gardens and parks. Please consider leaving those areas to grow naturally and/or planting those areas with some milkweed. Milkweed plants have started pod development and seeds should be mature in the next few weeks. Milkweed seed will be availa b l e free at Fontana Interpretive Nature Center by late September. Please watch the website (www.buchanancountyiowa.org/services/conservation/index.php) for availability. According to Monarch Watch biologist Chip Taylor, “... all the data to this point in time suggest that this year will be a repeat of 2014 with a significant decline in the migration and the overwintering numbers. While the overwintering population may not be as low as 2014 (1.13 hectares), the overwintering numbers for 2016 are unlikely to exceed two hectares.” (For the complete story, see the blog at http://monarchwatch. org/blog/)
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As we head into fall our children are going back to school and joining fall sports such as football, cross country, volleyball, and cheerleading. Although fun and rewarding to participate in and watch, contact sports can increase the incidence of sport injuries and concussions. Although just as common now as it was years ago, an injury resulting in a concussion or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is now easier to diagnose and treat because of increased awareness that coaches, the media, and medical professionals have placed on the importance of education and prevention. Yearly, about 2.5 million emergency room visits and hospitalizations are related to TBI. A TBI is caused not only by hitting the head, but any jolt or penetration that damages the normal function of the brain. There is a wide range of severity in TBI including a mild headache to prolonged coma. Luckily, most TBIs are mild and typically called and diagnosed as a concussion. Many have heard the term concussion. Most of us have a varying understanding of what that means. A concussion may not result from an obvious blunt force to the head and often times symptoms overlap or mimic symptoms of other sports related conditions like dehydration. This means that the more athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and parents can be aware of the symptoms of concussion, the more successful we will be in recognizing and treating the injury. Signs of concussion include headache, nausea, loss of consciousness, confusion, dizziness, and memory loss. Fortunately, most concussion symptoms resolve shortly after the time of injury. Unfortunately, some concussions result in prolonged symptoms that last days
to weeks, or even years. It is important to recognize a concussion early and implement strategies to prevent these prolonged symptoms of a concussion. Those at risk for longer recovery are older adults, young children, teens, and those who have had a concussion in the past. Along with education and awareness, there are ways to prevent concussions and to make them less damaging. One way is to wear properly fitted protective equipment, such as a helmet. It is also important to recognize and record the signs of a concussion. Immediate symptoms may include the loss of consciousness, headache, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, light or noise sensitivity, balance problems, and/or tiredness. Long-term symptoms may include sleeping problems, irritability, sadness or anger, trouble in thinking clearly, decreased concentration, loss of memory, and/or anxiety. When a concussion or head injury is suspected the affected person should be removed from the athletic event promptly and then evaluated and educated by a health care provider. Evaluation will include determination of the severity of injury which will guide proper treatment to maximize early recovery. Current evidence supports early recognition and cognitive and physical rest as the most effective means of healing and preventing long term symptoms of a concussion. The Iowa High School Athletic Association and the Centers for Disease Control have excellent resources available to coaches, parents, and athletes about concussions. It is highly recommended that these sources of information be reviewed before each sports season. It is also Iowa law that the form “Heads Up: Concussion in High School Sports” is signed yearly. The information in these resources and on the form is pertinent for athletes of all ages and is highly recommended for review. BCHC’s Emergency Department wishes you a great school year and successful athletic season! Should an emergency happen, our emergency department is here for you with board certified emergency medicine physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners from East Central Iowa Acute Care.
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More than 25,000 acres of private land open to hunting this fall Iowa hunters this fall will have access to hunt on more than 25,000 acres of private land on 132 sites around the state as part of a program that helps landowners improve habitat on portions of their land in exchange for allowing hunter access. The Iowa Habitat and Access Program (IHAP) provide expertise and funding to landowners who are interested in improving wildlife habitat on their property. Landowner participation varies 3-10 years depending upon the contracts. “Hunters told us they felt access to private land was an important step to improving their hunting experience and to attracting new hunters to the outdoors. We were fortunate to have this opportunity to provide them with access to these areas through the IHAP,”
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INDEPENDENCE CITY COUNCIL August 22, 2016 The Independence City Council met in regular session in the council chambers at 6:30 p.m., on Monday, August 22, 2016. Mayor Davis called the meeting to order with Council Members Holland, Lenius, Vaughn, Hill, Kuhse, Grover, and Brown in attendance. Lenius/Vaughn to approve the agenda for the regularly scheduled meeting held August 22, 2016. Ayes: All. Public comments were received and placed on file. Kuhse/Grover to accept and approve the consent agenda that approves the following: 1) The minutes of the August 8, 2016 Regular Meeting. 2) Fire Department Financials for the month of July. 3) Independence BrewBQ Special Class C(Beer/Wine) and Outdoor Service Liquor License August 25, 2016 through August 29, 2016. 4) Casey’s General Store #83 Class B Native Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Liquor License October 11, 2016 through October 11, 2017. 5) Casey’s General Store #2239 Class B Native Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Liquor License October 18, 2016 through October 17, 2017. 6) Heartland Acres Agribition Center Class B Native Wine Permit, Class C (Commercial), Outdoor Service, and Sunday Sales Liquor Permit September 1, 2016 through August 31, 2016. 7.) Casey’s General Store #3292 Class B Native Wine Permit, Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales Liquor License October 21, 2016 through October 20, 2017. 8.) Majestic Bar & Grill, LLC Class C (Commercial), Outdoor Sales, and Sunday Sales Liquor License August 28, 2016 through August 27, 2017. Ayes: All. Hill/Holland to approve the following bills for payment. Ayes: All. ADVANCE AUTO Supply-PD 208.99 AFLAC INS 769.76 ALTORFER INC Repair-W 14,105.14 AUSTIN, WILLIAM RV Host-PR 200.00 BERGEN PLUMBING, INC. Supply-W 1,026.34 BIBLIONIX LLC Service-L 2,854.60 BIG SIX SWIM CLUB Fee-PR 150.00 BLACK EARTH LANDSCAPE Maint-L 82.50 BOLTON & MENK, INC. GIS Service-W 2,457.50 BOOK FARM INC, THE Books-L 14.75 BRODART CO Books-L 1,011.98 BRUENING ROCK PRO INC Rock-ST,PD,W,PR 1,738.71 BCED Comm. Invest-CH 17,599.70 BUCHANAN CO RECORDER Fee-ST 7.00 BUCHANAN CO TREASURER Tax-CH 1,365.00 BULS, JANET L Instructor-PR 84.75 CARD SERVICES Misc-L 1,102.12 CARD SERVICES Supply-CH,PD 2,558.59 CENGAGE LEARNING Books-L 99.41 CENTRAL UNITED LIFE INS INS 48.32 CENTURYLINK Phone-All 637.50 CHIEF/LAW ENFORCEMENT Uniform-PD 947.68 CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT Fee-PD 80.00 COLLECTION SERV. Recovery 290.00 COUNSEL & ASSESS Medical-PD 180.00 CROP PRO SERV Chemical-PR,ST 323.00 DEMCO Supply-L 293.35 EAST- R.E.C. Utility-A,PR,ST,W 2,112.85 EBSCO Dues-L 2,519.87 EDWARD JONES & CO Dfrd Comp 1,145.00 FAHR BEVERAGE INC Concession-PR 344.40 FASTENAL CO Supply-W 29.64 FORD MOTOR CREDIT CO Lease-PD 15,015.58 FORTERRA PIPE & PRECAST Sewer Supply-W 395.00 FOX ENGINEERING NPDES-W 616.50 FUQUA LAWN SERVICE Ground Maint-L 25.00 GOLDFIELD TELECOM Equip-L 12.30 GRAINGER INC Supply-A 382.29 GRAYBAR Supply-W 50.88 GROUP SERVICES INC Safe-T Fund-All 3,987.04 HARDWARE HANK Equip Prts-ST 14.45 HAWKEYE ALARM Service-L 250.00 HILLTOP MOTORS INC Maint-PR 50.00 HORIZON PUBLISHING CO Dues-L 35.95 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO Supply-W 1,516.28 IA DIVISION OF LABOR Boiler Insp-PR 40.00 IA DNR NPDES Permit-W 1,275.00 IA PRISON INDUSTRIES Signs-ST 3,599.50 IA WALL SAWING Sign Maint-ST 350.00 INDEPENDENCE L&P,T Utility-All 6,177.86 INRCOG Service-A,CH 3,806.03 IRS TAX 23,129.39 IPERS IPERS 25,369.83 J.P. SCHERRMAN INC Maint-PR 160.25 JMB & ASSOCIATES LLC Repair-W 1,012.50 KEYSTONE LAB INC Labs-W 126.00 KURT, ZACH Swim Team-PR 1,000.00 M&T BANK- 305533 RETIRE 580.37 MAIN, TIMOTHY E Instructor-PR 142.50 MANATT’S INC Supply-ST 2,497.04 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY CO Utility-All 2,312.55 MIDWEST SAFETY COUNSEL Equip-W 177.76 MIDWEST TAPE Recording-L 39.99 MIKE’S AUTOMOTIVE SERV Repair-A 145.95 MOHLIS, MICHELLE Refund-PR 65.00 MONKEYTOWN Supply-L 266.95 MOVIE LICENSING USA Dues-L 340.00
said Kelly Smith, private lands program coordinator for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources who manages the IHAP. Areas are posted with signs, are regularly patrolled by Iowa DNR conservation officers and will be treated like public hunting ground, with the noted exception that it is private property. “Hunters should respect private property, stay on the land enrolled in the program and pick up after themselves,” Smith said. “This program is only available because landowners were willing to participate in it.” Site maps are available at www.iowadnr.gov/ihap showing boundaries, which species would be most likely attracted to the habitat and the location of a checkout box where hunters are asked to leave their
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comments on the program. The checkout cards are used to evaluate the program to see if hunters are getting what they expected from the program. Walk-in public hunting through IHAP is available between Sept. 1 and May 31. The IHAP is supported with money from Federal Farm Bill and Habitat Stamp.
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City of Brandon, Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 2016-0801 RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING A REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT FOR THE USE OR EXPENDITURE OF REVENUES FROM ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE FEES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brandon, Iowa, has chosen to establish utility franchise fees for Interstate Power and Light Company (Alliant Energy) for the sale and distribution of electric energy and natural gas within the city limits of the City; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of Section 364.2, subsection (4)(f) of the Code of Iowa, the City shall prepare a Revenue Purpose Statement outlining the purposes for which the City shall use the franchise fee revenues that will be received if the proposed ordinances are adopted. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Brandon, IOWA: SECTION 1. That the Revenue Purpose Statement for the use or expenditure of electric and natural gas franchise fee revenues for the City of Brandon, Iowa is hereby approved and adopted as follows: REVENUE PURPOSE STATEMENT Pursuant to the provisions of Section 364.2 subsection (4)(f) of the Code of Iowa, the City of Brandon hereby prepares the following purposes allowed under Iowa Code for which franchise fee revenues from its electric and natural gas franchises may be used or expended: a. Inspecting, supervising, and otherwise regulating each franchise approved by the City. b. The repair, remediation, restoration, cleanup, replacement, and improvement
of existing public improvements and other publicly owned property, buildings, and facilities. c. Projects designed to prevent or mitigate future disasters as defined in Iowa Code Section 29c.2. d. Energy conservation measures for low-income homeowners, low-income energy assistance programs, and weatherization programs. e. Public safety including the equipping of fire, police, emergency services, sanitation, street, and civil defense departments. f. The establishment, construction, reconstruction, repair, equipping, remodeling, and extension of public works, public utilities, and public transportation systems. g. The construction, reconstruction, or repair of streets, highways, bridges, sidewalks, pedestrian underpasses and overpasses, street lighting fixtures, public grounds, and the acquisition of real estate needed for such purposes. h. Property tax abatements, building permit fee abatements and abatement of other fees for property damaged by a disaster, as defined in Iowa Code Section No. 29C.2 i. Economic development activities and projects. Section 2. That the City Clerk shall publish or post the Revenue Purpose Statement, pursuant to Section 362.3 of the Iowa Code. Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are repealed, and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council this 8th day of August, 2016. /s/ Guy Stacy Mayor Attest: Danette Lujan, City Clerk Published in the Winthrop News on September 1, 2016.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE WINTHROP CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 15, 2016 The Winthrop City Council met in special session on Wednesday, August 15, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. Mayor, Gerald Dennie presiding. Council Members present: Melissa Hesner, Mark Kress, Ann Myers, Leland Sprague and Lee White. Individuals present: Brian & Erin Kelchen, Dave & Julie Sproull, Mary & Dennis Donlea, Kelsey & Sean Baragary, Dawn Kress, Andrea Smith, Kris Wilgenbusch, Nick Krum, PWD Shawn Curtis and City Clerk Mary Ryan. Motion Kress, second White to approve the Consent Agenda: prior meeting minutes (August 3, 2016), and current bills. All ayes. Presentation by Dave Sproull, Julie Sproull, Mary Donlea and Dennis Donlea on multipurpose sport courts (tennis, pickle ball and basketball). Discussion on location, construction and maintenance costs. Mary Donlea would write grants to substantially cover the construction costs of the courts. City to work with all organizations to develop a long range plan for the park. Long range plans to include: land ownership, insurance coverage, amenities to provide, location of amenities, future maintenance requirements and costs. A survey will be developed and presented to homeowners when the income survey is performed in September. Motion White, second Hesner to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. BILLS TO BE APPROVED AT SPECIAL MEETING AUGUST 15, 2016 COMPANY PURPOSE AMOUNT Coleman, Ryan return water deposit 100.00 Buchanan Co. Senior Ctr. yearly allocation 50.00 Buchanan Co. Volunteer Co-op yearly allocation 100.00 Clerk of District Court filing fee City ticket vs. Cherry 85.00 Dan’s Overhead Door repair pool roll down window 284.07 Fehr Graham Sewer Facility Plan 2,750.00 Griffin, Markia 90% reading water meters 1,000.00 Heartsmart AED machine/City Portion 508.00 Independence Food Pantry yearly allocation 100.00 INRCOG yearly membership 399.50 safety program 2017 fee 1,075.00 Kluesner Construction water main break (Madison St) 1,690.00 manhole repair/Wieland’s Lumber 1,045.44 McElroys pool concessions 156.87 pool supplies 3.77 water plant supplies 12.43 Operation Threshold yearly allocation 50.00 Pathways yearly allocation 200.00 State Hygienic Lab Water Plant & Pool testing 25.00 Wex Bank Gas 188.15 Winthrop Building Supply Pool & City hall supplies 39.43 *****FIRE DEPARTMENT******* Menards batteries & cabinet 149.63 Wex Bank Gas 133.25 bottled water for fire 6.49 TOTAL BILLS TO BE PAID 10,152.03 TOTAL BILLS BY ACCOUNT: GENERAL 2,368.82 LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 0.00 ROAD USE TAX 1,105.78 UTILITY 6,677.43 TOTAL 10,152.03
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SUMMARY OF CITY OF INDEPENDENCE ORDINANCE NO. 2016-475 City of Independence Ordinance No. 2016-475 was adopted by the Independence City Council on August 22, 2016. This Ordinance amends the Code of Ordinance of the City of Independence, IA 2011 by amending provisions pertaining to Section 63.04 Special Speed Zones by adding a School Zone on First Street and extending the 25 MPH speed limit on Frist Street to Ninth Avenue SE. An ofďŹ cial copy of Ordinance No. 2016-475 is on ďŹ le at City Hall, and is available for public inspection during regular business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The Ordinance becomes effective upon publication of this summary. /s/ Jeena Lynch, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Quasqueton City Council Special Meeting of City Council was held on Monday, August 22, 2016. At 7pm Mayor Chad Staton called the meeting to order. Council Members in attendance were; Jeff Werling, Ben Stanford, Terry and Bill Kress, Shelia Payne was absent. City Clerk Anita Arnold was there to record minutes. Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken. Special meeting was taking place so that council could discuss whether or not they should place a bid on Dump Truck that the City of Winthrop was trying to sell. After much discussion on pros and cons, a motion was made by Terry and second by Ben not to place bid. Council members further discussed recent City Hall rental. Council will ensure that proper procedures are taken in the future. Local citizens are reminded that if they have any concerns about laws being broken, they should contact local Sheriffs’ OfďŹ ce. A motion was made by Bill and second my Ben to adjourn at 7:15pm.
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City of Brandon, Iowa NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (ALLIANT ENERGY) A 25-YEAR NON-EXCLUSIVE NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE TO THE RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS OF BRANDON, IOWA You are hereby notiďŹ ed that the Brandon City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. local time in the Brandon City Hall located at 400 North Street, Brandon, Iowa, on a proposal to enact an ordinance granting to Interstate Light and Power Company (Alliant Energy) a 25-year non-exclusive franchise to own and operate a natural gas distribution system and to sell natural gas in the City of Brandon. The ordinance includes a provision for the collection of a franchise fee of 5% to replace the Local Option Sales Tax on Alliant Energy natural gas bills of customers located in the City of Brandon. Full text of the proposed ordinance is available for review at the Brandon City Hall. For more information concerning the public hearing, please contact the city clerk at (319) 474-2335. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to offer comments. Written comments must be received by the Brandon City Clerk, City of Brandon, PO Box 263, 400 North Street, Brandon, IA, 52210-0263 no later than 4 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2016, or delivered before the hearing is closed. This notice is published at the direction of the Brandon city council. Guy Stacy, Mayor Attest: Danette Lujan, City Clerk Published in the Winthrop News on September 1, 2016.
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City of Brandon, Iowa NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY (ALLIANT ENERGY) A 25YEAR NON-EXCLUSIVE ELECTRIC FRANCHISE TO THE RESIDENTS AND CITIZENS OF BRANDON, IOWA You are hereby notiďŹ ed that the Brandon City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, September 12, 2016, at 5:30 p.m. local time in the Brandon City Hall located at 400 North Street, Brandon, Iowa, on a proposal to enact an ordinance granting to Interstate Light and Power Company (Alliant Energy) a 25-year non-exclusive franchise to own and operate an electric energy distribution system and to sell electric energy in the City of Brandon. The ordinance includes a provision for the collection of a franchise fee of 5% to replace the Local Option Sales Tax on Alliant Energy electric bills of customers located in the City of Brandon. Full text of the proposed ordinance is available for review at the Brandon City Hall. For more information concerning the public hearing, please contact the city clerk at (319) 474-2335. Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to offer comments. Written comments must be received by the Brandon City Clerk, City of Brandon, PO Box 263, 400 North Street, Brandon, IA, 52210-0263 no later than 4 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2016, or delivered before the hearing is closed. This notice is published at the direction of the Brandon city council. Guy Stacy, Mayor Attest: Danette Lujan, City Clerk Published in the Winthrop News on September 1, 2016.
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Buchanan County Zoning Commission The Buchanan County Zoning Commission will meet at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in the Buchanan County Public Health meeting room located at 1413 1st St W, Independence, IA. This meeting is open to the public and anyone wishing to attend is welcome to do so. AGENDA 1.Approval of minutes from the August 2016 meeting 2.Jim Dolan (seller) and Ryan Becker (buyer) request to rezone 2.42 acres from “A-1â€? Agricultural to “R-3â€? Residential to separate the existing dwelling from the farm. The property is located in the NE Âź, NE Âź, NE Âź, Sec 26, T88N, R7W at 2603 York Ave, Winthrop, IA 50682. 3.Adjournment
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. “Unfortunately, the heavy rains that rolled through Northeast Iowa last week caused significant flooding and continue to create challenges for farmers and communities. But, in general crops continue to move towards maturity and remain in pretty good condition with 83 percent of corn and 82 percent of beans rated good to excellent,� Northey said. Above normal precipitation resulted in just 4.1 days suitable for fieldwork across Iowa during the week ending August 28, 2016, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Activities for the week included chopping corn for silage and planting cover crops. Producers continued to cut hay when conditions were dry enough. Topsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 4 percent short, 83 percent adequate and 12 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 82 percent adequate and 10 percent surplus. Ponding and flooding of some fields were reported in the northern two-thirds of Iowa. Ninety-four percent of the corn crop reached the dough stage or beyond, 8 days ahead of the five-year average, with sixty-five percent dented or beyond, 5 days ahead of both last year and normal. Corn was starting to mature, most notably in the southern third of the State. Corn condition rated 83 percent good to excellent despite some reports of crop damage from heavy rain and wind during the week. Soybeans setting pods reached 96 percent, 4 days ahead of last year. Thirteen percent of soybeans have started to turn color, 3 days ahead of last year’s pace. Soybean condition rated 82 percent good to excellent, although there were reports of sudden death and white mold in some soybean fields. Oats harvested for grain or seed was virtually complete.
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the East BuAt its August 10 meeting, ved Tuesday, chanan School Board appro on a bond Dec. 6 for the public to vote major relevy. If approved, it would fund arts building, modeling to the industrial severe tand withs to add a safe room rated do, and build weather up to an EF-3 torna rperfo and stage a gym with a modern
million. project is not to exceed $6.5 y was at the Travis Squires of Piper Jaffra ation on board meeting to present inform ing and build ntary eleme refinancing the sed facilities options for funding the propo Many classic cars were on display in Quasqueton on Saturday as part of the Quasqueton Car Club Association’s Annual Classic Car and Truck Show. Visitors project. Story continues on page 5.
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Editor 435 and Auxiliary in Aurora harff American Legion Post the group Members of the Palmer-Sc ng on August 8. In addition, meeti fry steak a g durin honored three members Girls and Boys State. youth who recently attended by ns page 4. ntatio on prese nues heard conti also Story Amerithe to ce servi their for ne Lentz receive recognition Photo) Pictured: Phyllis and Laver Ralph Kremer. (Christine Dale can Legion and Auxiliary from
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Scho , from districts throughout Iowa teaching and administration lemme Jr./Sr. High School, most recently at Belmond-K southwest of Mason City. City High School and imme “I graduated from Webster e,” college at DMACC in Boon diately went to community Navy States d Unite the into went said Dockstader. “I then ience for me. for four years. Very good exper Story continues on page 5. (Christine Dale Photo)
with questions and suggestions for the proposed speed ment/chamber of commerce building. Lake also talked dence Police Chief. limit change. Connell asked for clarification of the new- about a county-wide housing needs assessment that will Voters will choose between Deb Hanna and Todd ly amended ordinance. Buls applauded the speed limit determine whether communities are eligible for grant Kuhse. Hanna is a longtime regular and vocal attendee change for the safety of school children. However, she funds to expand housing. of council meetings. Kuhse was appointed by the council suggested this is a good first step in that many senior The board also met with Brian Schoon from Iowa NorthEst. Buto position in July; however, residents in the 4th chfill anthe an citizens walk in the community and urged the council to land Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) to talk ward untycalling filed aCo petition for the election. Review 1892 continue to address the needs and safety of pedestrians. about the housing study planning agreement. After discusPolls will be open from noon-8 PM at the Senior CitiThe council approved the speed limit change on 1st sion, they approved a resolution to request assistance from zens Center, 400 5th Ave., SE. Absentee ballots are availStreet revising the ordinance in response to community INRCOG staff in updating the housing needs assessment. able; contact the Buchanan County Auditor’s office for input. The speed will be reduced from 30 mph to 25 mph In other action, County Engineer Brian Keierleber and from 6th Ave., NE to 9th Ave., NE adjacent to the city Eric Gamm of West Union Trenching presented informa- information. library. of the East tion regarding placement of utility lines in rights-of-way. Pictured: Members Story continues on page 5. Story continues on page 5. Buchanan Class of 1996 with Th e en. Qu childr and as ses qu spou eton Area Hi their 482 people, storical Socie just short of ty he ld its 27th annu auction. Th last year’s rec al fish fry Sa ere turday night ing from the were plenty of door pr ord turnout of 500. Th and e ev ize Le businesses. one Sauer estate, a clo s donated for the even ent featured live music served Winners we t, inc th wreath an and a lud By Steven Smith ing re Bette Bu Crow, Sheli aC.Do d candle, a $1 nna Wolfe pa silent tler, Terry Lo a Payne an 00 int- held their Fall fundraiser dinner August 19 in Rowley. Republican Chair Richard bil Buchanan l and gifCounty d Norm Ches ve t certificRepublicans more. (Christ , Anita Arnold, Mary atesover to are Wearmouth 50aparty faithful who heard from leaders, along with regional and local candidates. Jo Short,welcomed ine Dale Ph Janet Isham otos) , Larry Featured speakers included Barbara Grassley (at right), filling in for her husband Senator Chuck Grassley, and Congressman Rod Blum (at left). Grassley recounted stories of the Senator’s many years in Washington, likening him Winthrop Ci ty Council met in spec sentation by to “a little Dutch boy with his finger in the dike,” referring to Grassley’s position not to ial Da lea on a pro ve Sproull, Julie Sprou session Auinterview gu the Supreme Court nominee forwarded by President Obama. She recounted po ll, Mary Do st 15 to hear a preBuchDonald nlea,meeting The court wo sal for installing a mu Trump, wishing him well with a hug and anan Co and DePresidential ltip nnis Don- candidate unty Board uld be for sp of Su orts such as urpose sport courtwhispering rvisors Do with the House is like herding Those in att - piccats.” in Winthroinp.his earpe“working n Sh tennis, pickle endance dis ked up due onka, El lenrepresenting ne cussed possi maintenance to the new y, Blum, running for re-election for a second term Iowa’s ba Gaff- to Co an ll, d Gary Gi and basketb ble location Grants costs. 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