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MV moving forward with electric bike ordinance Education, training elements things council wants to address Nathan Countryman Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

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The City of Mount Vernon will be moving forward with an ordinance pertaining to electronic bicycles in the coming months.

City administrator Chris Nosbisch said the city was hoping this was an issue that the state would take a crack at first, but the state have not addressed the matter.

Citizen Cindy Cotton said when she saw a discussion on ordinance on the agenda, it made her want to share her experiences.

“I’ve had a couple of experiences with these bikes out on recreational trails in the community,” Cotton said. “I think they are very cool and don’t begrudge anyone using them.”

Due to the quiet nature of the bikes and the speeds they can reach, however, Cotton said having some rules of etiquette for other people’s safety would go a long way.

“The two that I’ve encountered came up so fast and passed me I barely even knew they were behind me to begin with,” Cotton said. “If I’d stepped to the right just a little bit in both cases, that could have been a serious accident.”

Cotton said both times were on the trails, and just having something as simple as a rule for what to do when passing someone would be beneficial.

Council member Paul Tuerler and an avid electronic bike user himself said that is an issue that is being discussed in the biking community.

“There are limited laws or ordinances that are guiding us on trails,” Tuerler said.

Tuerler said the number of new riders on electronic bikes, scooters and people walking with earbuds add to the difficulty of safety on the trails system.

“Typically, when a rider comes up from the rear, they announce their approach in some way, usually with a ‘on your left’ to let the walker know which direction they are approaching to pass from,” Tuerler said.

Tuerler said when he saw it on the agenda he was also pleased, primarily to help with the number of newer younger riders with these types of bikes to help educate on the BIKES | 2

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Mount Vernon held their annual band camp Aug. 3-7 to get the Marching Mustangs prepared for the 2026 marching band season.

According to Mount Vernon High School band director, Scott Weber, this year the band is taking a break from their more emotional shows. This year, the band will be taking the audience for a night on the town with their “After Hours” show.

“It is a late-night vibe, and then like, walking downtown, it’s almost midnight, perhaps you’re walking past a jazz club, and you hear these sounds, and it’s just a real laid-back vibe,” Weber explained.

The show will feature jazz pieces such as “In the Air Tonight” by Phil Collins and “Feeling Good” by Michael Bublé.

“Our goal is not necessarily to win, but we want to be a crowd favorite,” Weber said.

According to Natalee Jacobson, a senior clarinet player for the Marching Mustangs, competitions are about more than winning.

“There’s a lot of memories [being made].

There’s ups and downs, but we always have fun,” Jacobson explained.

Brody Miksch shared the same sentiment, stating that spending time with friends is the best part of the marching band season.

For some of the color guard members of the Marching Mustangs, like Adrienne Ruhland and Marlena Rodenberg, meeting new members and creating a new family is the best part of it all.

“Half of our color guard is new this year, so it’s fun to play games and get to know them,” Ruhland said. “Being at band camp for the first time is kind of stressful, so we love to enjoy our time and get to know

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Sorell Telecky rehearses the color guard routine with the Mount Vernon Marching Mustangs at the Mount Vernon Marching Mustangs band camp on Aug. 6, 2026. people and help them get comfortable with band.”

Additionally, Rodenberg said, “I love color guard, and I love band, and being able to do this with all my friends and the other new kids.”

Nathaniel Lewis shared the importance of a welcoming attitude within the band.

“We feel really good this year. Everyone’s getting along really well, the section leaders are all working really well with the younger kids, and it’s a really good atmosphere,” Lewis said.

For Joey Latta, the senior section leader for the flute section, it’s important that band members make the most of their time with the Marching Mustangs.

“My favorite part about band is definitely getting to know everyone and having fun,” Latta explained. “It’s just an experience that

I have during high school and not after.”

Jonathan Winkler said a family-like atmosphere and passion for their performance is what makes the Marching Mustangs.

“I think that positive attitudes and this drive and passion that we have will carry us through to—hopefully—a more successful year,” Winkler explained. “Especially as we get more tired and as we start to participate in other activities and schoolwork.”

As the 2026 season continues, the Mount Vernon Marching Mustangs will be hosting their first marching band competition. The competition will be Sept. 19 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., in which eight local 3A and 4A bands will be competing.

“It is the first time we’ve ever hosted our own marching band competition, so we’re super excited about that,” Weber said.

Sauerkraut Days returns tonight, Friday, Saturday Nathan Countryman Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

ing bounce houses and tractor rides.

The Celebrate Community event, sponnathan.countryman@mvlsun.com sored by Southeast Linn Community Center and Wellness Coalition or Rural Lisbon’s Sauerkraut Days activities Linn County will also be held. kick off tonight in Lisbon and stretch to Fireworks will be fired off at dusk.

Saturday evening.

A teen dance will be held in downtown Tonight’s main activities include the free Lisbon from 9 to 11 p.m. for youth in sixth ice cream social at Lisbon Sports Complex through 12th grade. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Get free ice cream The Sauerkraut days slow pitch softand hang out in the sports complex, with ball tournament will also begin Thursday. live music by Laurie Maher. Kids activities Pre-registration for that event is required. will also be supplied by Bass Farms, includFriday’s activities include a golf

tournament at Kernoustie with a noon shotgun start.

The food and vendors open beginning at 5 p.m., as well as carnival rides opening from 5-8 p.m.

Recognition of John Bardsley as this year’s grand marshal happens at 5:30 p.m., followed by the crowning of the Lisbon Sauerkraut Days King and Queen (see page 14 for this year’s candidates).

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bicycle usage so fewer people are riding with “reckless abandon.”

One area that Tuerler thinks the public needs to know is the different levels of electronic bikes and the top speeds they can reach. Level 1 electronic bikes can reach a top speed of 20 miles per hour with the throttle/pedal assist. A level 2 electronic bike can reach top speeds of 28 miles per hour.

Level 3 electrical bicycles can reach more than 28 miles per hour, and are more akin to mopeds than bicycles. Any ordinance needs to spell out where bikes of each level are safe to use.

An issue that has arisen for public works and the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Police Department are the number of bicyclists who fly through intersections or stop signs without checking for traffic.

“We’re talking multiple riders,” public works director Eldon Downs said.

Another issue is that instead of using these bikes on sidewalks and roads, another area they are using them is tearing around the fences at the baseball diamonds at the parks.

The city had provided an example of an ordinance from Bellevue for a potential starting point of discussion.

Nosbisch said one of the other challenges for the city’s proposed ordinance – there are many

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Cabbage Head Car Show will begin at 11 a.m., stretching on East Main Street from Jackson Street out to Alexander Avenue. announce their hall of fame inductees, and the Studio 30 will hold a dance performance at Lisbon Wrestling and Cheerleader Labor Auc- 11:15 a.m. near the Kraut Stage. tion will take place at 6:30 p.m.

New this year are a kid’s zone activities in the Haywire will be the band featured at the grass lot near the Kraut Stage at 11 a.m. running street dance from 8 p.m. to midnight. until 5 p.m. and the big wheel races at the LisSaturday morning the Lisbon Kraut Route 5K bon fire state beginning at noon. Registration run and walk will begin at 8 a.m. Registration/ for the big wheel races begins at 11:30 a.m. check-in for the event will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Bathtub races begin at 2 p.m. at the Lisbon Lisbon City Park.

Fire Station.

The sand volleyball tournament will be held Live music will be provided in at Beau Dylan’s beginning at 9 a.m. the afternoon by Arch and the The Lora Light Memorial parade will take Outlaws, Matt Gogel, Terry McCauley and place at 10:30 a.m.

Full Moon Horizon, with Trophy Dads takCarnival rides, food vendors and bags tour- ing the main stage for the street dance at nament begins at 11 a.m. The 18th Annual 8:30 p.m. from 1

MV, Lisbon back to school events approaching Nathan Countryman Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

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Back to school is getting near for Mount Vernon and Lisbon Schools.

Elementary open house for Washington Elementary Students is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 20. Preschool, begindergarten and kindergarten open house and meeting with teachers will be held 3:30 to 5 p.m. that day.

Students in first through fourth grade can drop school supplies off in classrooms Thursday, Aug. 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

All elementary students are invited to participate in popsicles on the playground sponsored by Washington Elementary Teachers and Parents organization from 3:30 to 6 p.m. that evening.

Mount Vernon Cheerleaders will be present to sign students up for the upcoming Cheer Clinic.

Fifth grade meet and greet is Thursday, Aug. 20, from 3 to 4 p.m. That meet and greet hour is extended to any new sixth, seventh and eighth grade students to the Mount Vernon School District.

High school ninth grade and new student orientation is Friday, Aug. 21, from 9 to 11 a.m.

The first day of school for Mount Vernon Schools is Monday, Aug. 24. Classes begin at 8:15 a.m. with an early dismissal at 1:05 p.m.

Families at Mount Vernon are encouraged to fill out registration materials by Friday, Aug. 14. If you need to locate the school supply lists and registration materials, visit mvcsd. org/families. If you are new to the school district, contact the appropriate school (Washington Elementary preschool through fourth grade, Mount Vernon Middle School fifth through eighth grade and Mount Vernon High School ninth through 12th grade) to set up a time to visit the schools.

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streets in the community of Mount Vernon that are too narrow for designated bicycle lanes. The reality is that even if they were to allow bicycles on that street, the importance is bicyclists follow the rules of the road, especially at stop signs and intersections for the riders safety.

Council member Sherene Hansen Player said items that make the bicycles more visible as potentially slower moving vehicles, like larger flags or reflective gear is beneficial as well.

Nosbisch said a first draft of the ordinance is likely to come back from the attorneys in the winter months, with potential adoption this winter and be ready for the spring season to roll out new rules or enforcement.

Road closures – Roads will be closed beginning Thursday afternoon to allow set up of the carnival rides along Jackson Street and Main Street in Lisbon. The Sauerkraut Days stage will be set up on Main Street West by Thursday evening (ahead of the street dance). Lisbon Library will be closed beginning Thursday, Aug. 14 and Friday, Aug. 15, due to the festival in uptown, but library staff will be helping to run the new Kids Fun Zone Saturday afternoon.

Those arriving for the car show should follow signs beginning at 9 a.m. Jackson Street will be closed to most traffic prior to 9 a.m. due to the ongoing Sauerkraut Days 5K. Parade line-up begins at 9:30 a.m.

Roads will reopen early Sunday, Aug. 16, following clean-up from the street dance.

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Elementary School Open House for Preschool & Kindergarten Students Thursday, August 20 from 3:30 - 5 p.m.

Thursday, August 20 from 4:30 - 6 p.m.

Popsicles on the Playground Sponsored by WETAP Thursday, August 20 from 4 - 6 p.m.

Middle School

5th Grade Meet & Greet Thursday, August 20 from 3 - 4 p.m.

Also includes any new 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students.

High School

New Student/Freshman Orientation Friday, August 21 from 9 - 11 a.m.

First Day of School, Monday, August 24, 2026 Classes begin at 8:15 a.m. Early dismissal at 1:15 p.m.

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Lisbon School supply lists for all students are listed on the school website Lisbon.k12.ia.us. Lisbon elementary students who pre-ordered school supplies will find their supplies on desk at meet the teacher night.

Lisbon’s meet the teacher night/school supply drop-off is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Lisbon Parks and Recreation will host a back-to-school bash Wednesday, Aug. 19, serving from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Stop by for a bite to eat after meeting the teachers.

New families to the Lisbon School District should contact the district office to arrange a tour of the building.

The first day of school for Lisbon is Monday, Aug. 24. The day will also be an early out day, with classes dismissing at 1:15 p.m.

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Lisbon’s Rooted 3.19 spreads faith through flowers This you-pick flower farm, owned and operated by a faith-based family, seeks to build community through nature Grace Escritt MVL Sun intern

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“I really feel like gardening is therapeutic, and I really feel like it’s where God speaks to me: in the garden.”

These are the words of Elizabeth (Liz) Reasland, a lifelong resident of Lisbon who has perfected the art of planting and growing high-quality flowers.

For her, spending time surrounded by the flowers in her garden not only helps her to feel connected to her faith, but also to the nostalgic memories of her childhood.

Growing up, Reasland worked side-by-side with her mom in the vegetable and flower gardens outside her childhood home at 945 W Main St. “My love for flowers really began here,” she said. “My mom had tons of curated gardens all around. They’ve changed a little bit over the years, but it was my job as a child to pick bouquets for every room in the house…so that’s really where my love for flowers began.”

Today, Reasland owns and operates Rooted 3.19 Flower Farm — her own you-pick flower business — out of this same home, where she and her husband have also raised five children of their own.

Reasland officially opened Rooted 3.19 for business in 2019. Today, she grows around 50 different varieties of flowers on around one-and-a-half

acres of land. She explained this variety in flower type, shape, color and size is important to ensure each bouquet has enough contrast.

“Each of them are very different,” she said. “None of them are the same. I just love the creativity and matching the colors and the textures. I love the art of bouquet making.”

In tending to her garden, Reasland strives to use all-natural practices and resources, such as avoiding the use of pesticides. She also strongly values welcoming the community to the farm so locals can learn not only where and how their flowers are grown, but also so they can feel connected with the land as well as the people who raise these flowers.

“I love for people to come and be able to hear their stories, hear about their life, and just for them to experience what we do here, too,” Reasland said. “I feel like that creates community.”

Although she has hired some individuals over the past few summers to help weed the gardens, Reasland said her business is primarily operated by her family.

One of the most popular

services Rooted 3.19 offers is you-pick sessions. Each Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, anyone may visit the farm and create their own flower bouquet for $30.

“Anyone can come…I have a special you-pick garden for my guests,” Reasland said. “They can pick whatever they want, however much they want.

I provide the vase and the snips for them to use, so they get to walk through the gardens and pick their own flowers. If they want help creating a bouquet, I’m more than happy to help them.”

In addition to you-pick sessions, Rooted 3.19 offers a subscription service in which members get a bouquet each week for five weeks. Reasland also creates special order bouquets, contributes flowers to small weddings, sells wholesale to a florist, creates market bundles for local grocery stores, and even does pop-up shops with nearby businesses. In the case of subscriptions or special orders, Reasland said purchasers can pick up at the farm, though she can also deliver if the purchaser lives within a 20-mile radius of the farm.

to approve the bids at a special meeting Monday, Aug. 3.

The district has worked with Shive-Hattery, Inc. Architecture and Engineering to select the lowest bid from five separate construction companies for the project. Rise Construction, a Des Moines based construction company’s bid came $69,775 lower than Shive-Hattery’s esti John Charlson mate, resulting in a total MVL Sun intern cost for the project at news@mvlsun.com $190,874.24.

The district has unanThe main purpose for imously approved Rise the project is to enhance Construction to begin pedestrian and driver work on the Seventh safety by separating Avenue parking lane through traffic from the extension project, which lot’s circulation aisle. will update the parking The project will include lot, access road, and side- removal and repaving of walks between Mount the existing concrete for Vernon Middle School the lot, road, and sideand Washington Elemen- walks, additional lighting, tary. The board voted and ADA curb ramps. The

creation of a bus-only lane was completed for the elementary school side of the middle school parking lot in a previous project to be completed before school starts. The Seventh Avenue extension was let out for bids following discussion at July’s school board meeting as an add-on to the Mount Vernon Middle School parking lot project.

The notice approved Rise Construction to begin construction of the Seventh Avenue project on Aug. 4, with the project expected to reach substantial completion and regular use of the parking lot by Aug. 28. Rise Construction will be restricted from working on the lanes between 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. during the days school are in session if the project is not completed.

Seventh Ave SW parking lane project approved for MV schools

Reasland said in the future, she would like to continue expanding her business to a point where she is able to teach bouquet and wreath-making classes, particularly during the offseason. This aspiration ties back to her desire to help the community feel more connected to nature and get hands-on experience working with flowers.

Altogether, Reasland said her flower farm is far more than just a business.

Rather, it is a way for her to spread faith.

“We are definitely a faithbased family,” she said. “The reason it’s called Rooted 3.19 is after Ephesians 3, 16 through 21. It talks about God’s glorious riches, his love for us, being rooted in that and desiring people to know the depth, width and length of his love.”

In addition to helping spread faith, Rooted 3.19’s structure helps Reasland to build relationships with her clients and nurture her family.

Ultimately, to Reasland, her business is a way for people to “experience the beauty of God through flowers” as well as a way for her to be there for mem-

Photos by Grace Escritt | Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

Above left: Madi and Emily Hoffert smile as they work together to create their own unique bouquets during Rooted 3.19 Flower Farm’s weekly you-pick session on Aug. 8. Above: Liz Reasland, owner of Rooted 3.19 Flower Farm, stands in the middle of her you-pick flower garden at her Lisbon home on Aug. 3. bers of the community during any high or low chapter of their lives; that is, whether that chapter consist of graduations, weddings or funerals.

On Aug. 22 from 6-8 p.m., Reasland will be hosting a pick-and-paint — an event in which participants pick a bouquet and learn from a local artist how to watercolor it — at the farm.

She will also be hosting a

bouquet making class on Aug. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at the farm.

For more information about Reasland’s business, how to get into contact and how to engage with her services, visit Rooted 3.19 on Facebook or Instagram. In the coming weeks, Reasland will also be launching a website; announcements for which will be made through these social media accounts.

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Making grass Education, etiquette are important reminders as we discuss ebikes young again SUN EDITORIAL

Living in Iowa Dan Brawner Grass is not my friend. I’ve given it a lot of thought and I’ve weighed the pros and cons. On one hand, grass is expensive to maintain, it’s time-consuming, it attracts weeds and bugs and dog doo doo. On the positive side, at least grass is not lava or jellyfish or nuclear waste.

Grass is a huge drain on America. Every year, we spend $30 to $40 billion on lawn care services, $10 to $20 billion on lawn equipment and another $8 to $12 billion on grass seed, fertilizers and weed killer.

We spend millions of hours mowing and watering and manicuring our lawns. It consumes vast amounts of gasoline and electricity. Lawn care pollutes ground water and contributes to erosion. Americans have devoted 40 to 50 million acres to lawn grass, making it the country’s largest irrigated crop. According to the EPA, about a third of our water, an average of 300-400 gallons per household or 9 billion gallons nationally, end up on our lawns.

What for? We don’t even eat grass.

This summer, I’ve been mowing five different lawns, including my sister’s farm. I have to admit I do get a morbid satisfaction out of using her monstrous zero-turn John Deere, which is like a combination of a Formula One racecar and an attack helicopter. Grass and I have been locked in a battle for control. And so far, grass has been winning.

Donald Trump is also obsessed with grass. “I’m very good at grass,” he tells us. Over the past 18 months, during interviews and press briefings, he has interrupted his own announcements on the Iran War and the economy at least 45 times to rhapsodize about grass. While he may seem confused about how tariffs work, he boasts, “I know more about grass than any human being, I think, anywhere in the world.” And for good reason. Trump spends so much of his typical day on the golf course, only certain Holstein milk cows spend more time in grass. (In fact, from a distance, it might be difficult to tell them apart.)

While my ambition with grass is mainly about making it shorter, Trump wants to make grass youthful. In an interview with The Spectator, Trump gestured disapprovingly out the window of the Oval Office.

“You see the grass outside, right?” he said.

“Some people would like to leave it.” The way it is, old and withered. “But the problem is, you can’t.”

But why can’t you? Because, according to Trump, nobody wants to see old grass.

“Grass is like humans,” Trump explained, almost thoughtfully. “It has a life.” The 80-year-old president might have been pondering his own mortality here or fretting over his own thinning divot (recently replaced with a splendid golden hairpiece). But now whenever he sees aged grass around Washington, he starts digging it up and replacing it with new grass toupees. Grass in the South Lawn of the White House, area parks and golf courses are all getting rejuvenated. Trump decided the old Rose Garden lawn was hopeless and simply covered it in concrete. Hmm. I wonder if my sister would agree to pave over the farm.

When it comes to the upcoming discussion on electronic bikes and scooters, part of the discussion that’s also needing to happen is the reminder of etiquette for those who utilize bicycles in general.

It’s something that has been posted about in Facebook groups over the past few months as youth and adults are back on the streets and sidewalks with bicycles and scooters – the importance of etiquette of riding.

While bicycles are and should be allowed on sidewalks and trails, riders should be more aware of their surroundings. As citizen Cindy Cotton said, the chance that those walking on the trail do something like take a left hand step into the path of a bicyclist they can’t see coming could mean injury for both rider and said pedestrian. City council Paul Tuerler

said that those who have ridden bicycles for a longer period of time do that, letting pedestrians know that they are passing to someone’s left hand side. That notification is not just a courtesy, it’s letting those using trails know that someone is approaching and passing quickly.

Others in Facebook groups have noted issues with younger riders at the moment – not using helmets and speeding through the downtown as well. Unlike the trails in Mount Vernon, city sidewalks in uptown are slightly narrower, and, depending on the time of day, may have more people traveling on them. In those blocks, minding speed would be more appreciated for riders and pedestrian safety.

There were other issues raised at council as well, like bicycles and scooters not stopping when approaching intersections.

We get there are a lot of hills in the community, it’s why it’s known as a hill of a town. But traversing those hills safely is something riders of bicycles of any type need to do. Just because your bicycle moves fast doesn’t mean avoiding stop signs.

The ordinance will be addressing a number of items, including education to the public on different electric bikes and what streets they may be allowed on, and which they should limit or avoid driving on. But it’s the reminders of the etiquette of bicycle riding amongst people and crowds that needs to be reminded to riders of all ages. That flying by on a bike that’s fairly silent at least needs a courtesy yell for people’s safety, and that if you’re in uptown – maybe slow the bikes down a little while traversing city sidewalks.

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School Choice: A Fundamental Freedom Zach Lahn Republican Nominee for Governor of Iowa As an educator who’s spent years building a foundation for children, I believe that school choice is a foundational freedom that Iowans should have. Parents should be able to have more say over where their Lahn kids go to school and more say over where their tax dollars are spent.

The Democrats like to frame this issue as though parental tax dollars belong to the Government–that any attempt by parents to take their kids to a better school is somehow robbing public schools.

That’s false.

Our goal as Iowans should always be to promote excellence in education, whether that’s at a public school or a pri-

vate school–It just so happens that we can do both.

The discussion around ESAs in Iowa needs to end the politics and prioritize the children. This is a distraction from the real issue, which is the decline of Iowa’s public education system that began before ESAs even existed. Attributing the failings of public education to ESAs is an attempt to divert attention from decades of decline.

As governor, I will be the number one advocate for Iowa’s public school kids. In the 90s, Iowa schools were number one in the nation, and now they are 27th overall.

Every child in this state deserves access to a world-class education, and my goal is simple: make Iowa’s public schools so strong that they can compete with any school, anywhere in the country. For too long, schools have been forced to teach to a test instead of teaching students to succeed. I will work to reduce excessive standardized testing, restore local control, and refocus education on mastery of reading, writing, math, science, and the skills

Protecting Iowa Public Schools and Tax Dollars Rob Sand Iowa State Auditor As State Auditor, I’ve been sounding the alarm on the unaccountable private school voucher program for years.

Politicians who like to lie say it’s because I’m against private schools. That’s not Sand true at all.

What I am against is waste, fraud, and abuse of Iowa tax dollars, and the private school voucher program has been the second biggest invitation to all three since it was enacted.

As it stands, the private school voucher system requires no accountability over how tax money is being spent. There are no audits to check. There are no limits on raising tuition, meaning that private schools can hike costs and make tuition as unaffordable as it was without the voucher, boosting their own bottom lines and once again blocking Iowa families from being able to afford it. There are no income limits, meaning the wealthiest Iowans are getting the same $7,500 per

kid to send them to the schools they would most likely already send them to than low income or middle-class families.

This year alone, the voucher program was estimated to cost $350 million in tax dollars. That’s money meant for our public schools being diverted to this unaccountable program. A report found that 80 percent of that money went to children that the Reynolds administration estimated would have been in private school anyway; meaning 80 percent of “school choice” funding isn’t giving a choice to anyone who didn’t already have it. As we face down a nearly $1.4 billion budget deficit, and as funding for our public schools is already not keeping up with inflation, we’re not in a position to turn a blind eye to the misuse of tax dollars.

Insiders dub this program as “school choice,” but my question is: choice for who? There’s no “choice” for the families in rural areas, many of which don’t have a single private school in their district or within a reasonable distance to shuttle kids back and forth.

There’s no “choice” for the families with students with special needs or disabilities, many of whom are turned away from private schools who cannot – or will not –

students need to thrive.

A classroom should not be a battleground for ideology. It should be a place for truth, discipline, wonder, and learning. I believe teachers should teach our children how to think, not what to think, and that political doctrine has no place in Iowa classrooms.

Our public schools need more innovation. In the schools I’ve helped start, we start apprenticeships at age 11 or 12, where you’re out in the real world getting experience. There is more to education than just taking tests, and there’s no study guide for an apprenticeship.

As public officials, we should be doing everything possible to improve education in public schools, while still providing the freedom for parents to decide where their tax dollars are going. Democrats arguing against school choice are completely ignoring the fact that our public education will still thrive, if leaders are actively advocating for it. As governor, I’ll do everything in my power to improve public education, and to make sure that kids in Iowa are receiving the best care that we can offer. Once again, we must cut out the politics and prioritize the children. serve their needs. Private schools are not mandated to take the public like public schools are.

My thought there is pretty simple: if private schools want public money, then they should have to take the public. They should be audited and have rules for how the money is spent, like public schools.

And we should put the income limits back on the program.

I support Iowa families making the decision that’s best for their kids. For some, that might mean a private school. But we shouldn’t boost those private schools at the expense of our public schools and the hundreds of thousands of students they serve.

This is personal to me. I grew up attending Iowa public schools when they were regularly ranked some of the top in the nation. Now, I’m sending my own two boys to Iowa public schools, and as a state we’ve landed somewhere in the middle of the pack.

As governor, I’d work with members of both parties to enact common-sense accountability measures to protect tax dollars. Things like annual audits, limiting tuition increases, and implementing income limits are a few steps we can take to ensure Iowa tax dollars are being spent appropriately, and that we’re protecting funding meant for our public schools to get back to those top rankings in the nation.

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Service director Jake Lindauer said that three people from each district will be appointed.

Lindauer said they will not be endorsing any particular individuals in each district, but will let voters know who has put their name in to run to be one of the trustees.

Work may be more involved for trustees during the first year, as this will be a new board getting created, but after Nathan Countryman that initial year, the meetings would become fewer, mostly Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun around when the levy rate is being considered and reviewing nathan.countryman@mvlsun.com the accomplishments of the service.

The language for the ballot has been approved by Lisbon The ballot language for the EMS district for Lisbon-Mount and Johnson county as well, with Linn County slated to Vernon Ambulance service was approved at the Aug. 3 approve the language soon.

Mount Vernon City Council meeting.

Council member Sherene Hansen Player asked if the Mount Vernon approves purchase levy rate would be set once a year. City administrator Chris of larger wood chipper Nosbisch said that would be correct, it would be billed to taxpayers once a year.

The City of Mount Vernon is using some of the savings Player asked about the variability of the $0.66 per $1,000 from the purchase of a dump truck to purchase a larger to $1 per $1,000 levy rate. Nosbisch explained that is like wood chipper for public works. any levy rate, with the trustees being able to set that between The new wood chipper will be able to tackle larger those two amounts, depending on the need to help fund the branches back at the public work site. City administrator service.

Chris Nosbisch said that as well as those larger branches, “It will always fall somewhere between that $0.66 and $1 moving some of the branches to be broken down in house per $1,000 rate,” Nosbisch said. will save the city between $30,000 to $40,000 for outsourcCouncil member Craig Engel asked about the trustees, ing the same job. and how many would represent for each of the different Council member Craig Engel asked if there was any wardistricts represented. Lisbon Mount Vernon Ambulance ranty on the machine?

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Public works director Eldon Downs said there wasn’t, but there were low number of hours on the machine. Nosbisch said the piece being a Vermeer also was a known equipment manufacturer who stands behind its products.

Rachel Street improvements completed The Rachel Street intersection improvements have officially been completed, including the installation of a new traffic light.

Council member Sherene Hansen Player asked if there was anyway to put up a sign drawing attention to the new light, as some may not be used to the third traffic light in a row in the community. Traffic at that intersection is currently lower, but that will change when Kwik Star opens in a couple of months.

Kwik Star has started putting out advertisements for positions at the store as well.

Are you ready to vote Sept. 1?

Jacob Lindauer

Johnson County Eligible Johnson County voters will cast their ballots at: Residents of Lisbon, Mount Vernon, and the surroundJohnson County Conservation Sutliff Shop ing rural townships in Linn and Johnson counties will 5438 Sutliff Road NE have an opportunity to help shape the future of local Solon, Iowa emergency medical services during a special election on Tuesday, Sept. 1.

Linn County Voters will decide whether to authorize the EMS Eligible Linn County voters may cast their ballots at districts to levy $0.667 per $1,000 of taxable, non-ag- any of the following three voting centers: ricultural property valuation. They will also be asked to Lisbon City Hall write in the names of up to three candidates to serve as 115 N. Washington Street their district’s first trustees and oversee the use of the Lisbon, Iowa new funding.

Mount Vernon City Hall If approved, the levy would provide Lisbon–Mount 213 First Street NW Vernon Ambulance Service with a reliable and consistent Mount Vernon, Iowa source of funding. The plan includes hiring full-time paramedics to supplement LMVAS’ volunteer providers Camp Tanager and help ensure that a paramedic is available and ready 1614 W. Mount Vernon Road to respond around the clock.

Mount Vernon, Iowa Station-based paramedics would be able to respond directly to life-threatening emergencies, allowing Vote early if you cannot vote on Sept. 1 advanced medical care to begin sooner while volunteers Eligible voters who cannot vote on Election Day may respond with the ambulance and additional personnel. vote early in person or request an absentee ballot through Volunteers would continue to play an essential role in the their county auditor’s office. service, supported by a more consistent staffing model.

For questions about registration, absentee voting, voter Here is what eligible voters need to know before Sept. 1. eligibility, or polling locations, contact the Linn County or Johnson County Auditor’s Office.

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Make sure your voter registration and address are Learn more before you vote current. Registration information may be checked or More information about the EMS districts, the proupdated through your county auditor’s office or online if posed levy, its estimated effect on property owners, and you have an Iowa driver’s license or nonoperator idenhow the funding would be used is available at www.lmvas. tification card. org. Select the “EMS Districts Special Election” page.

This election is an opportunity for residents to decide Know Where to Vote how emergency medical services will be supported in the Polls for this special election will be open from noon years ahead. Make a plan, know where to vote, and let your voice be heard on Sept. 1. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, September 1.

Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation matches gifts to Linn County public classrooms The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation announces it has once again partnered with DonorsChoose to match gifts to help fund public school classroom projects in Linn County, Iowa. DonorsChoose is a nonprofit organization that makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Funding is available to support classroom education projects in Linn County public schools for grades K-12 that cannot be funded through the school’s budget.

Teachers can create classroom projects at DonorsChoose.org, and donors can give any amount to the projects. The Community Foundation provides a 1:1 match for each donation to projects with a total cost of $2,000 or less. The Community Foundation has a total match of $30,000 available starting August 3, 2026.

Currently, 72 projects are posted on DonorsChoose.org by Linn County teachers seeking support for

math and reading supplies, STEM activities and games, art materials, cleaning supplies and more. Click here to view the projects and make a gift.

In previous years, the match has been used up by the end of September. In 2025, 89 teachers from 25 Linn County schools participated, and 97 projects were funded.

Teachers at public schools in Linn County can learn more about creating a project and the match here.

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Mount Vernon Class of 1956 holds reunion Along with Heritage Days in Mount Vernon, the 1956 graduation class heled their 70th class reunion. Several class members attended the All-Alumni breakfast at Mount Vernon High School on Saturday, July 11. That evening, members and spouses/guests of the class met at the home of Roger and Marilyn (class of 1958) Shnittjer for cocktails and conversation. On Sunday, July 12, a brunch

was served at the home of Leona Smith and Bill Faoro.

One half of the class of 41 students that graduated May 23, 1956, are still with us.

Many out of state members sent regrets either by phone calls or letters.

Those attending the reunion enjoyed remembering old times and thumbing through albums of pictures of past reunions.

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Members of the class of 1956 at the reunion include (front, from left) Leona Reyhons Smith, Deanne Dean Levan, Barbara Becicka Larson, Bonnie Clark Keith, Nancy Anderson Ladehoff, Shirley Pospisel Heiserman (back, from left) Kenny Kaliban, Dick Kruse, Mike Wolrab, Doug Wolrab, Roger Schnittjer, and Adolph Nezerka.

St. Luke’s awards AEDs to community organizations, shares survivor’s story Nearly 50 area organizations, including schools, churches and nonprofit agencies across Benton, Cedar, Delaware, Iowa, Johnson, Jones and Linn counties, were selected to receive automated external defibrillators (AEDs) from St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation today.

The announcement took place during a celebration marking the completion of UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital’s $25 million Nassif Heart & Vascular Center expansion. Cornell College and Lisbon Parks and Recreation Department were among the local groups to receive AEDs from St. Luke’s Health care Foundation.

The event also featured North Liberty resident Don Triggs, who survived cardiac arrest after his daughter performed CPR along Interstate 380, a police officer used an AED to restore his heartbeat, and he received treatment at St. Luke’s.

“I get goosebumps every time I tell my story,” Triggs shared. “Multiple people have told me I should not be here today. In a terrible situation, everything went exactly right.”

St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation’s Heart Saver Grant program began in 2022 as part of the hospital’s Heart and Vascular expansion project, extending the project’s impact

beyond the hospital walls by placing lifesaving AEDs into the community even before construction began. Since its launch, the Heart Saver Grant has awarded 100 AEDs to community organizations, including this year’s recipients. The grant was created to improve survival from cardiac arrest, which occurs when the heart unexpectedly stops beating.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), nearly 90 percent of people who experience cardiac arrest outside a hospital die. Immediate CPR and access to an AED can dramatically improve survival rates, making public access to defibrillators critical.

“Today’s celebration honors the generosity that strengthens our Heart & Vascular Center,” said Foundation president Melissa Winter. “For close to 50 years, friends and neighbors have helped St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation advance heart care services. Their support continues to inspire healthier, more hopeful futures – creating positive change that touches lives every day.”

St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Center expansion concluded in July with the opening of a new hybrid operating room. The project also increased capacity for heart rhythm and vascular procedures, enhanced

imaging technology and modernized patient care areas to help improve access to advanced cardiovascular care close to home.

Together, the expansion and the Heart Saver program reflect St. Luke’s continued commitment to strengthening heart care both inside the hospital and throughout the communities it serves.

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Top: UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital celebrate the conclusion of its $25 million Heart & Vascular Center expansion with a ribbon-cutting and distribution of nearly 50 AEDs through St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation’s Heart Saver AED Grant.

Above: During St. Luke’s Heart & Vascular Center ribbon-cutting, St. Luke’s Health Care Foundation President Melissa Winter (second from right) unveiled nearly 50 recipients of the Foundation’s Heart Saver AED Grant. Representatives of four receiving organizations were in attendance for the announcement – College Community School District, Ely Volunteer Fire Department, First Congregational Church of Christ-Anamosa and Stanwood Public Library.

Ribbon cutting held at Crispy Tattoos Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at Crispy Tattoos Monday, Aug. 3. Present at the ribbon cutting were Tom Wieseler (mayor of Mount Vernon), Ashley Dunford (Mount Vernon Bank and Trust), John Bardsley (City of Lisbon), Mark Binsfield (Edward Jones Investments), Georgia Bostwick, Chris Bostwick (owner of Crispy Tattoo), Alvin Bostwick, Cathy George (Chris’s wife and business manager), Jessie Thurn (Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group), Brenda Langenberg (Hills Bank and Trust), Aubryn Recalde, and Lisa White (Cornell College).

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Tuesday Morning Book Club discusses How the Word is Passed

slavery has been central in shaping our nation’s collective history, and ourselves.

“It is the story of the Monticello Plantation in Virginia, the estate where Thomas Jefferson wrote letters espousing the urgent need for liberty while enslaving more than four hundred people. It is the story of the Whitney Plantation, one of the only former plantations devoted to preserving the experience of the enslaved people whose lives and work sustained it.

“It is the story of Angola, a former plantation-turned-maximum-security prison in Louisiana that is filled with Black men who work across the 18,000-acre land for virtually no pay. And it is the story of Blandford Cemetery, the final resting place of tens of thousands of Confederate soldiers.

“A deeply researched and transporting exploration of the legacy of slavery and its imprint on centuries of American history, How the Word Is Passed illustrates how some of our country’s most essential stories are hidden in plain view— whether in places we might drive by on our way to work, holidays such as Juneteenth, or entire neighborhoods like downtown Manhattan, where the brutal history of the trade in enslaved men, women, and children has been deeply imprinted.

“Informed by scholarship and brought to life by the story of people living today, Smith’s debut work of nonfiction is a landmark of reflection and insight that offers a new understanding of the hopeful role that memory and history can play in making sense of our country and how it has come to be.”

The Tuesday Morning Book Club at Cole Library will be meeting Aug. 18 from 9:30 - 11 a.m.. The group meets in Room 108, which is the large meeting room on the First Floor of the Library.

All are welcome to attend the Book Club. If you have any questions about the group, you can email Sherene Hansen Player at Sherene1968@gmail.com At the August Meeting, the group will be reading and discussing the book How the Word Is Passed: A Reckoning with the History of Slavery Across America by Clint Smith.

Sherene Hansen Player will review the book and lead the discussion.

From the publisher comes this summary of the book: “Beginning in his hometown of New Orleans, Clint Smith leads the reader on an unforgettable tour of monuments and landmarks—those that are honest about the past and those that are not—that offer an intergenerational story of how

Southeast Linn Community Center provides school supplies for local families Southeast Linn Community Center (SELCC) held their annual school supply distribution on Thursday, Aug. 6, at the Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center from 5-7 p.m.

More than 150 students in 65 different households registered for the free supplies and backpacks in May. SELCC staff and volunteers provided supplies to everyone who was registered. The Mount Vernon Community School District’s Kids in Need program supplied pre-packed boxes for Mount Vernon elementary students. SELCC purchased pre-packed boxes for Lisbon elementary students, as well as all the other supplies for students in both districts.

In addition to school supplies and backpacks, each family was offered a large box of kid-friendly food to take home and a grocery store gift card. SELCC also provided dinner on site during the distribution.

All Lisbon and Mount Vernon students, as well as students who attend homeschool or online school in those communities, qualify for the annual program.

Southeast Linn Community Center relies upon the generosity of volunteers and donors, individuals and businesses who support their programs. If you would like to learn more and get involved, visit www.selinn.org.

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New fiction books at Cole for summer 2026 Hot summer days are the perfect days to stay inside and read a good book. At Cole Library we have purchased several new fiction titles for you to enjoy. Some authors will be familiar and some may become new favorites. You will find these titles in the Browsing Room. They are listed in no particular order: • The Private Side of Friendship – Alexander McCall Smith • The Someday Garden – Ashley Poston • The Spy Keeper of Marseille – Roseanna M. White • The Light of Stars – Jenelle Hovde • Meet Me at the Seaside Cottage – Jenny Colgan • The Shampoo Effect – Jenny Jackson • Love you More – Emily Giffin • The Subtle Pleasures of Indiscretion - Alexander McCall Smith • Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt - Ben Reeves • Country People – Daniel Mason • Villa Coco – Andrew Greer • The Typing Lady and Other Fictions – Ruth Ozeki • Ransom – Daniel Silva • Sea of Charms – Sarah Beth Durst • The Romance Revival – Christina Lauren Don’t forget if a title is checked out you can ask the circulation assistants to put it on hold for you.

Thursday, August 13: 8:00am-4pm Friday, August 14: 8:00am-4pm Saturday, August 15: 10:00-2pm Sunday, August 16: Closed Monday, August 17: 8am-8pm Tuesday, August 18: 8am-8pm Wednesday, August 19: 8am-4pm Thursday, August 20: 8am-4pm

Monday: 9:00 - 5:00 (Lunch: noon - 1:00) Tuesday: 1:00 - 5:00 Wednesday: 9:00 - 5:00 (lunch noon-1) Thursday: 1:00 - 7:00, Friday: 1:00 - 5:00 Saturday: 10:00 - 1:00, Sunday: Closed

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Top: Peggy Bock, Southeast Linn Community Center’s neighbor services coordinator, checks a bag of school supplies for a Lisbon Community School first grader. Above: Volunteer Callia McAlexander and Southeast Linn Community Center’s volunteer and activity coordinator Molly Cart are ready for the next family at the check-in table.

Right: Students select their backpacks for the upcoming school year.

SELCC holds free Community Eats! dinner Aug. 20 Southeast Linn Community Center’s next Community Eats! will be held Thursday, Aug. 20, from 5 to 7pm at SELCC. We’ll be serving smoked pulled pork sandwiches, party potatoes, baked beans, coleslaw, chips, and fresh fruit. Dine in or carry out. The free dinner is open to residents of Lisbon, Mount Vernon, and the surrounding areas. All ages are welcome, and there is no registration required.

Community Eats! is held the third Thursday of the month. Next month’s Community Eats! will be on September 17. To learn more, contact Southeast Linn Community Center at (319) 455-2844 or info@selinn.org.

Aug. 3 – Medical, 300 blk Eighth St NW, Mount Vernon Aug. 3 – Medical, 400 blk W. Main St, Lisbon Aug. 3 – Medical, 600 blk Ashton Dr NE, Mount Vernon Aug. 4 – Medical, 900 blk Willow Lane, Lisbon Aug. 4 – Alarm, 700 blk E. First St, Mount Vernon Aug. 4 – Welfare check, 900 blk Palisades Rd SW, Mount Vernon Aug. 5 – Medical, 700 blk N. Washington St, Lisbon Aug. 5 – Animal control, 1225 First Ave NW, Mount Vernon Aug. 5 – Animal control, S. Washington St, Lisbon Aug. 5 – Car unlock, 200 blk W. First St, Mount Vernon Aug. 5 – Medical, 20 blk Sumter Ave, Lisbon Aug. 5 – Medical, 300 blk W. South St, Lisbon Aug. 5 – Civil issue, 400 blk W. Main St, Lisbon Aug. 6 – Suspicious vehicle, 100 blk S. Hwy 1, Mount Vernon Aug. 6 – Agency assist- accident, Linn Co Aug. 6 – Accident, 700 blk 10th Ave SW, Mount Vernon Aug. 6 – Animal control, 500 blk Roosevelt St, Lisbon Aug. 6 – Trespassing, 1225 blk First Ave NW, Mount Vernon Aug. 6 – Juvenile issue, Seventh St SE, Mount Vernon Aug. 7 – Accident, 100 blk Second Ave NW, Mount Vernon Aug. 7 – Medical, 100 blk Eby St, Lisbon Aug. 7 – Welfare check, 300 blk W. First St, Mount Vernon Aug. 7 – Hazard, 700 blk Fourth Ave NW, Mount Vernon Aug. 7 – Suspicious person, Eighth St SW, Mount Vernon Aug. 8 – Public intoxication, 100 blk E. First St, Mount Vernon Aug. 8 – Welfare check, 200 blk E Fifth Ave, Lisbon Aug. 8 – Suspicious person, 200 blk E Fifth Ave, Mount Vernon Aug. 8 – Agency assist- accident, Cedar Co Aug. 8 – Alarm, 100 blk E. Business 30, Lisbon Aug. 9 – Medical, 200 blk N. Walnut St, Lisbon Aug. 9 – Disturbance, 700 blk Eighth St NW, Mount Vernon Aug. 10 – Alarm, 100 blk business 30, Lisbon

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Ryan Suchomel Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun The future is here for Lisbon athletics. When the Lions begin play this fall, it'll be as a member of the River Valley Conference.

And Lisbon is going from the second-biggest school in the Tri-Rivers, to the smallest school in the River Valley.

"We take pride in our programs," new Lisbon athletics director Sarah Schlabaugh said. "While we are excited, we are aware of the challenges and are ready to step up to the plate."

The why is pretty simple. Opportunity.

Lisbon was having trouble finding games at every level of the Tri-Rivers. In short, some schools just don't have enough kids out for some sports.

"Our junior high numbers and below are pretty solid and growing," said former Lisbon athletics director and boys’ basketball coach Levi Montague. "Us being consistently in 2A now, was another factor."

Many schools in the Tri-Rivers couldn't offer the opportunities for sub-varsity and junior high contests.

So a year ago, Aug. 13, 2025, Lisbon school board voted 3-2 to join the River Valley Conference.

So now the level of competition is going up.

While the top teams in both conferences win a lot, the River Valley should provide more difficult tests from top to bottom than the Tri-Rivers did.

"It is about having to be ready to go every night," Montague said. "It'll definitely be good in the long run for us."

In the short term, there might be some growing pains.

The canary in the coal mine, so to speak, might be the Lisbon volleyball program, which will be the first to play an RVC contest when they host Wilton on Sept. 3 in the Lions' Den. "Either we embrace this, and understand this is the new reality, or we'll have a series of quick nights," Lisbon volleyball coach Lance Kamaus said. "Thankfully, we have really competitive kids that are not used to losing."

Lisbon volleyball has dominated Tri-Rivers play in recent years and left the Tri-Rivers having won nine straight divisional titles and riding a 50-match conference winning streak.

Keeping that going might be a big ask.

"I don't know what this year will bring," Kamaus said.

"We will not be favored to do that.

"That doesn't mean the kids will roll over. And I know on the other side, they are not going to feel bad for us one bit. We'll have to get out there and make plays."

Lisbon will be part of the River Valley South, which includes Durant, Mid-Prairie, Iowa City Regina, Tipton, West Branch, West Liberty and Wilton.

Of that group, only Durant (10-16) had a sub-.500 record in volleyball last fall. Regina (30-14) and MidPrairie (30-10) made it to state, and West Liberty (25-18), Tipton (25-6) and Wilton (28-8) were close. West Branch was 18-18, and lost to Lisbon in a first-round 2A regional match, 3-1.

"Not sure there is a better 2A/3A volleyball league than the River Valley south," Kamaus said. "I'm just stating a fact."

But aside from the increase in competition across the board, the change shouldn't be too jarring.

Most of these schools are close. In fact, among the TriRivers schools, the average distance from Lisbon High School to those high schools was 44.7 miles. With the River

Whittenbaugh earns All-State Lisbon senior Ian Whittenbaugh was named to the Class 1A All-State baseball team released last week by the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Whittenbaugh was a third-team pick for the Lions.

The infielder hit .467 with a team-best 33 RBIs and four home runs. He also had six doubles and scored 30 runs.

Whittenbaugh also was 3-1 on the mound with a 3.63 ERA and 1.26 WHIP.

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And most of the River Valley schools are very familiar.

Lisbon has been scheduling non-conference games against them and have been bumping up against them in the

postseason, particularly now itself that Lisbon is finding

a 2A school more often than a 1A school.

And enrollment numbers are likely to only increase in the coming years.

five classes, we probably "On the girls’ side, with won't be 1A ever again," Montague said. "Boys might teeter back

and forth.

"So the conversation started. It makes our fit more with

the RVC than the Tri-Rivers.

"And I think Alburnett might have been an eye-opener as well. When they left, that caught some people's attention."

The Pirates, who joined the RVC last year, are a little

bigger than the Lions.

(Alburnett was in the RV South last year, but

are moving to the North Division with Maquoketa, Anamosa,

Cascade,

Monticello, Camanche, Northeast, Dyersville Beckman and Bellevue now that Lisbon is on board.)

Programs that Alburnett has been strong in, they

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continued to be strong in. They won the 2026 River Valley boys wrestling tournament.

The boys’ basketball team went 14-9 (9-5). Girls’ basketball went 14-9 (8-6). Volleyball went 4-20 (0-7).

The RVC also has more sports. Could the Lions start their own cross country program? Or boys’ and girls’ soccer teams? In both sports Lisbon athletes are shared with Mount Vernon.

"That's a relationship a lot of athletes are happy with," Montague said. "I think we appreciate what Mount Vernon does for us."

The two school shared girls’ wrestling until two years ago. They also continue to share girls’ golf.

"Lisbon has been dedicated to provide our students with endless opportunities," Schlabaugh said.

MV kicks off tennis season with a win

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The Mount Vernon girls tennis team kicked off the 202627 high school sports season last week, hosting a four-team

early-bird battle royale Thursday, Aug. 6 in Mount Vernon.

The format is unique, with Mount Vernon, Grinnell, Maquoketa­ ­ and Marion players­ matching up for 20 minutes

against a random opponent. earned by each is added together to Each point player

come up with a team score.

Mount Vernon won with 208 points, followed by Grinnell, Maquoketa and Marion.

Stella Dvorak led the Mustangs with 46 points. Following her: Emily Schnoor (32), Avery Thurn (27), Journey McCartt (26), Leah Morse (22), Anna Stephens (22), Abby Schnoor (11), Elliotte Kinion (9), Ellie Beatty (7), and Kaylee Klinsky (6).

"The girls looking to be on the varsity played great," Mount Vernon coach Brenden VanWey said. "They played a lot of tough opponents and came out on top."

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MOUNT VERNON GIRLS’ TENNIS PREVIEW Coach: Brenden VanWey (second season) 2025 record: 10-1, 4-0 WaMaC Returning letter-winners (2): Stella Dvorak, so.; Emily Schnoor, jr.

Outlook: The Mustangs had one of their best seasons in program history last year, winning 10 matches and going undefeated in WaMaC action. Unfortunately, they ran into eventual state champion Cedar Rapids Xavier in the Class 1A postseason.

Stella Dvorak returns after spending most of her freshman season at the No. 1 spot. Otherwise, it’ll be a lot of new faces for the Mustangs.

“It’ll definitely be a little bit of rebuilding,” VanWey said. “But we have a good batch coming up. I think we’ll have a good season.”

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Top left: Mount Vernon’s Kaylee Klinksy returns the ball during a varsity round robin tennis meet between the Mount Vernon Mustangs, Grinnell Tigers, Maquoketa Cardinals, and the Marion Wolves at Mount Vernon High School Tennis Courts on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Center left: Mount Vernon’s Emily Schnoor makes it to the ball during a varsity round robin tennis meet between the Mount Vernon Mustangs, Grinnell Tigers, Maquoketa Cardinals, and the Marion Wolves at Mount Vernon High School Tennis Courts on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Bottom left: Mount Vernon’s Ellie Beatty returns the ball during a varsity round robin tennis meet between the Mount Vernon Mustangs, Grinnell Tigers, Maquoketa Cardinals, and the Marion Wolves at Mount Vernon High School Tennis Courts on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Top right: Mount Vernon’s Stella Dvorak makes a serve during a varsity round robin tennis meet between the Mount Vernon Mustangs, Grinnell Tigers, Maquoketa Cardinals, and the Marion Wolves at Mount Vernon High School Tennis Courts on Thursday, Aug. 6.

Bottom right: Mount Vernon’s Journey McCartt returns the ball during a varsity round robin tennis meet between the Mount Vernon Mustangs, Grinnell Tigers, Maquoketa Cardinals, and the Marion Wolves at Mount Vernon High School Tennis Courts on Thursday, Aug. 6.

MV resident runner-up in Popdarts Championship Ryan Suchomel Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun ryan.suchomel@mvlsun.com

There is a viral clip making the rounds on social media.

It is from the Popdarts Championship last week, and featured Mount Vernon freshman Brock Slaymaker.

Slaymaker had made the finals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. He was competing against defending champion Colton Davis.

Slaymaker tossed a popdart and hit a T-Knobber. It is when a dart lands on top of another dart, more or less.

"I couldn't believe I hit it," Slaymaker said. "Everyone went crazy. It was an amazing memory."

The crowd went absolutely wild. Slaymaker was congratulated by Davis. Some guy holding a confetti cannon backwards shot it into his own chest and crumpled to the ground in pain. Chaos.

"I honestly was just confused on what was happening," Slaymaker said. "The guy was on the ground. Hurt. But the producer gave us the thumbs up. But for a second, I was kind of nervous."

Slaymaker ended up losing to Davis but won $6,000 for

finishing runner-up.

"I'm going to save a good amount, but might buy some golf clubs," Slaymaker said.

The freshman plays to participate in cross country, soccer and baseball.

He got into popdarts after his friend, Mitchell Covington, introduced him to it. Covington was at the Popdarts Championship last year, and made the trip again this time.

But he didn't earn the final spot in the Final Four, and finished seventh in the play-in round.

Also competing were their dads, Brock Slaymaker and Blake Covington, as well as Mitchell's younger brother, Mathew.

Slaymaker plans to continue to play, and hopes to get another shot at the two-time champion.

"I think I can get him if I practice a little more," Slaymaker said.

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Mitchell Covington and Rowan Slaymaker at the 2026 Popdart Championship at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla., last week. Slaymaker was the runner-up and won $6,000.

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MOUNT VERNON AND LISBON FALL SPORTS SCHEDULES LISBON FOOTBALL Friday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 28 Friday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 11 Friday, Sept. 12 Friday, Sept. 19 Friday, Oct. 2 Friday, Oct. 9 Friday, Oct. 16

host North Linn scrimmage at East Buchanan host Durant at Columbus host Cascade (Homecoming) host MFL MarMac at Northeast host Camanche at Dyersville Beckman

LISBON VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Aug. 20 Tuesday, Aug. 25 Thursday, Sept. 3 Tuesday, Sept. 8 Saturday, Sept. 12 Tuesday, Sept. 15 Saturday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Saturday, Sept. 26 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Thursday, Oct. 1 Saturday, Oct. 3 Tuesday, Oct. 6 Saturday, Oct. 10 Monday, Oct. 12 Thursday, Oct. 15 Monday, Oct. 19 Wednesday, Oct 21 Monday Oct. 26 Wednesday, Oct. 28 Nov. 2 through Nov. 5

scrimmage at Northeast host Lisbon tournament (V) host Wilton host Tipton at Crestwood High tournament host Durant host Lisbon tournament (V) at West Branch at South Tama Invite at West Liberty host Regina Catholic at Northeast tournament at Mid-Prairie at Hudson Volleyball tournament at RVC South Division tournament (Mid-Prairie) at RVC Conference tournament (Wilton) Regionals (TBD) Regionals (TBD) Regionals (TBD) Regionals (TBD) State Tournament, Xtream Arena, Coralville

MOUNT VERNON VOLLEYBALL Thursday, Aug. 20 Thursday, Aug. 27 Saturday, Aug. 29 Thursday, Sept. 3 Saturday, Sept. 5 Tuesday, Sept. 8 Tuesday, Sept. 15 Saturday, Sept. 19 Tuesday, Sept. 22 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Saturday, Oct. 3 Tuesday, Oct. 6 Saturday, Oct. 10 Thursday, Oct 15 Tuesday, Oct. 20 Thursday, Oct. 22 Tuesday, Oct. 27 Nov. 2 through Nov. 5

scrimmage at Liberty High at Bondurant quad at Central DeWitt invite at Pella Christian quad host Shirley Ryan invite (V) host Solon at West Delaware (9/10/JV/V) at Red Oak tourney (V) host Center Point Urbana at Independence at Western Dubuque invite host Marion (Senior Night) at Cedar Rapids Jefferson tourney (V) at WaMaC Tournament (Solon) Regionals Regionals Regionals State tournament Xtream Arena, Coralville

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MOUNT VERNON FOOTBALL Friday, Aug. 21 Friday, Aug. 28 Friday, Sept. 4 Friday, Sept. 11 Friday, Sept. 18 Friday, Sept. 25 Friday, Oct. 2 Friday, Oct. 9 Friday, Oct. 16 Friday, Oct. 23

at North Scott Scrimmage host Monticello at Benton host Solon at Fort Madison host Maquoketa (homecoming) at Center Point-Urbana host Central DeWitt at Dubuque Wahlert host Davenport Assumption

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Note: Varsity games follow fresh/soph except where noted. Fresh/soph starts at 5 p.m.; varsity begins at about 7:15 p.m.

MV GIRLS’ TENNIS Thursday, Aug. 13 Tuesday, Aug. 18 Thursday, Aug. 20 Saturday, Aug. 22 Monday, Aug. 24 Tuesday, Aug. 25 Thursday, Aug. 27 Monday, Sept. 7 Monday, Sept. 14 Thursday, Sept. 17

host Grinnell host Waverly Shell Rock at Marion at Pella Tennis Invite at Maquoketa host Union Community at Independence host Maquoketa at Camanche at WaMaC Conference Tennis Meet

MV-L CROSS COUNTRY Tuesday, Aug. 25 Thursday, Sept. 3 Thursday, Sept. 10 Monday, Sept. 21 Tuesday, Sept. 29 Saturday, Oct. 3 Tuesday, Oct. 6 Wednesday, Oct. 14

host Mount Vernon invite at Ames Cross Country Invite at Seminole Valley Trail (Marion) at Solon Invite at Williamsburg invite at Steve Johnson Invite at West Delaware Cross Country invite at WaMac Meet at Seminole Valley Trail (Marion)

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GOOD LUCK MOUNT VERNON AND LISBON ON YOUR FALL SPORTS SEASONS!

GOOD LUCK FOR A WINNING SEASON! GOOD LUCK ATHLETES!

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CHURCHES

St. Paul Lutheran Church L.C.M.S. 600 Fifth Avenue South Pastor: Rev. Sean Hansen www.splcmv.org; send e-mail to info@splcmv.org Sun.: 9:30 a.m. In-person worship Please refer to our website or contact the church directly for additional worship information.

First Presbyterian Church 301 1st St. N.W. www.firstpresmv.com 319-895-6060 Pastor: Rev. Lori Wunder Sun.: 9:30 a.m. in-person worship.

Online services stream beginning at 9:20 a.m. on Facebook St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Rev. Ken Glaser, Pastor Sun.: 8:30 a.m. Mass Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Justus Hallam, Bishop Meeting at: 4300 Trailridge Rd. SE, Cedar Rapids Sun.: 11:30 a.m. in person services. Also an option for digital worship services.

United Methodist Church Pastor Vicki Fisher www.umcmv.com An LGBTQ affirming congregation June worship times: 8:30 Praise, 10:15 Traditional July worship time: 9:30 All Worship August worship times: 8:30 Praise, 10:15 Traditional No Sunday School: June, July, August Follow our Facebook page.

Community Bible Church 940 W. Mount Vernon Rd. www.mvcbc.org, 895-6269 Teaching Pastor Brandon Glaza Discipleship Pastor Dennis Fulkerson Youth Pastor Lonnie Speidel Sun.: 9:30 a.m. In-Person Worship Service Wed. - 6 p.m. Encounter and Youth Group Linn Grove Presbyterian 2000 Linn Grove Rd., Mt. Vernon Sun: 9 a.m. in-person worship, also, weekly readings, prayers and sermons are posted on the church’s Facebook page.

Baha’i Faith Nina Scott, Group Secretary, 319-270-9230 CrossLife Community Church Pastor Erik Bennett Sun.: 10:30 a.m. – In-person worship service. Services also livestream on Facebook page.

LISBON Living Hope Global Methodist Church 200 E. Market St., 455-2000 livinghopegmc.org Pastor Andrew Bee

Thursday, Aug. 13

Lisbon Public Library closed during Sauerkraut Days set up Story Time, Cornell College Cole Library Browsing Room, 9:30 a.m.

Fiber Friends, Southeast Linn Community Center, 10:30 a.m.

SELCC Summer meals, SELCC in Lisbon, noon to 1 p.m.

Summer movie at Lisbon Public Library “Snow White (2025),” Lisbon Public Library, 1 p.m.

Sauerkraut Days ice cream social and fireworks, Lisbon Sports Complex, 6 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 14

Lisbon Public Library closed during Sauerkraut Days set up Bingo, Southeast Linn Community Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

Linn Lunch Bunch, Southeast Linn Community Center, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

SELCC Summer meal, First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon, noon to 1 p.m.

MVLCT presents “Defying Gravity,” First Street Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Sauerkraut Days events, Lisbon, 5 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 15

Sauerkraut Days 5K, Lisbon City Park, 8 a.m.

Sauerkraut Days activities, Lisbon, all day Rhubarb Botanicals farm store, Rhubarb Botanicals farm, 9 a.m. to noon Zine Workshop, Cornell College Cole Library Room 108, noon to 1:30 p.m.

MVLCT presents “Defying Gravity,” First Street Community Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

Bingo, Southeast Linn Community Center, 10-11:30 a.m.

Lisbon Library Accessibility Conversation, Lisbon Library, 11 a.m. (Reservations requested for count for lunch) Linn Lunch Bunch, Southeast Linn Community Center, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Services live streamed at Living Hope Global Methodist Church’s YouTube page Sundays at 9:45 a.m.

Sun.: 9:45 a.m. — In-person worship.

Seeds of Faith Lutheran Church, ELCA 798 Brenneman Lane, 455-2599 (Off Hwy. 30 on eastern edge of Lisbon) www.seedsoffaithlutheran.org/ Pastor Erika Uthe 9 a.m. — In-person worship. Services also livestream via Seeds’ Facebook Page.

BERTRAM United Methodist Church 319-365-8077 Rev. Jay Admundson, Pastor Sun.: 10:30 a.m. — In-person worship service

MARTELLE Christian Church Sun.: 10:30 a.m. — in person worship service Services also stream online at Martelle Christian Church’s YouTube page.

United Methodist Church Sun.: 10:30 a.m. Worship service.

No Sunday school.

SPRINGVILLE United Methodist Church Sun.: 9 a.m. Worship service.

Wed.: 6:30 p.m. Praise service Faith Christian Fellowship Pastor Joseph Bielema Sun.: 9:30 a.m. worship at Springville Memorial Library, in the Buresh Room (264 Broadway Street) St. Isidore Catholic Church Sat.: 6 p.m. Mass

MECHANICSVILLE Living Hope Bible Church Mechanicsville Memorial Building First Presbyterian Church 408 E. First Street.

Christian Community Church of Mechanicsville 307 East First Street 563-432-7716 Sun: Sunday School 10-11am and in-person Worship Services at 11:15am with Fellowship to follow.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church Pastor: Father James Flattery Thurs.: 8:30 a.m. — mass Sun.: 8 a.m. Mass

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Monday, Aug. 17

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SELCC Summer meals, Mount Vernon UMC, noon to 1 p.m.

Engage and Grow with Travel Iowa, Lester Buresh Family Community Wellness Center, 4:30 p.m.

Mount Vernon City Council, Mount Vernon City Hall, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Tuesday Morning Book Club, Cornell College Cole Library, 9:30 a.m.

SELCC Summer meals, SELCC in Lisbon, noon to 1 p.m.

Summer activity in Lisbon’s Heritage Hall “Bingo,” Lisbon Heritage Hall, 1-3 p.m.

Yarn Squad, Cornell College Cole Library, 6:30 p.m.

Southeast Linn Community Center board meeting, SELCC, 7 p.m.

Community of Readers book club, Cornell College Cole Library Room 310, 7:30 p.m.

Across

1 In vogue 5 Seal hunter 9 Some rudiments to be learned 13 Flex time?

14 Stern 15 Container for peaches 17 *Honeybunch 19 Group of spellers?

20 Title in “Beowulf” 21 Back-to-basics regimen 23 Grp. of peacekeepers 25 *Afternoon socials 26 Caddies, in golf slang 29 Part of a blind 30 Partner of ends 31 Some messages from a road trip, in brief 33 Scare off 37 Many a golden parachute recipient, in brief 38 Renounced … or a phonetic hint to reading the answers to the starred clues 40 Sanskrit name meaning “extraordinary” 41 Capital close to the confluence of the Red and Black rivers 43 Gaels of the N.C.A.A. 44 Battling 45 Piece of cake 47 Food processor 49 *Worms or flies, often 53 Do some laps 54 Right now 56 ___ Hamilton, author of the classic “Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes” 59 Sass 60 *___ Beach, Calif.

62 Hit 1977 musical that included Franklin D. Roosevelt as a character 63 Juniors, e.g.

64 Trails 65 “Yikes!”

66 Rowers’ workout machines, informally 67 Straddling

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1 Anatomical pouch 2 “Star Wars” planet where Luke Skywalker rides a tauntaun 3 Dinosaur named for a lizard tooth 4 Quick timeouts?

5 AAA or B.B.B. 6 Bring in 7 200 milligrams 8 Sketchy activities?

9 Kudo 10 Guys’ night out 11 Trivial objection 12 Symbol of strength and solidity 16 Tonsillectomy docs 18 French crown?

22 Wing 24 Hydrox lookalike 26 Lomond, for one 27 Old theaters 28 Show that ends in disarray?

32 Long time follower?

34 Dojo furnishing 35 It’s a long story 36 One of the six sluggers on baseball’s Murderer’s Row 38 Spent 39 “Curly W” team 42 Caucasus region 44 Padmé ___ (mother of Luke and Leia Skywalker) 46 Horned viper 48 Is underwater 49 S.E.C. football powerhouse, informally 50 United 51 Tried to hit a baseball 52 Taste 55 Double-decker checker 57 Benin neighbor 58 Door fastener 61 Jerk

Wednesday, Aug. 19

SELCC Summer meals, SELCC in Lisbon and First Presbyterian Church in Mount Vernon, noon to 1 p.m.

Lisbon Back to School night, Lisbon Schools, 4:306:30 p.m.

Lisbon Parks and Recreation back to school bash, Lisbon City Park, 5-7 p.m.

Voices United, Whitey’s Pub and Grub, 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 20

Story Time, Cornell College Cole Library Browsing Room, 9:30 a.m.

Fiber Friends, Southeast Linn Community Center, 10:30 a.m.

SELCC Summer meals, SELCC in Lisbon, noon to 1 p.m.

Summer movie at Lisbon Public Library “Lilo and Stitch (2025)” Lisbon Public Library, 1 p.m.

Washington Elementary meet teacher and popsicles on playground event, Washington Elementary, 3:30-6 p.m.

Lisbon Library Accessibility Conversation, Lisbon Library, 5:30 p.m.

Community Eats!, Southeast Linn Community Center, 5-7 p.m.

Lisbon Public Library Board meeting, Lisbon Public Library, 7 p.m.

SUDOKU To play: Complete the grid so that every row, column and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 to 9. There is no guessing or math involved, just use logic to solve.

PUZZLE SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 2

PUBLIC NOTICES

12 | THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 IowaPublicNotices.com LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWA MONDAY, JULY 27, 2026 10:00 A.M. (These are the minutes in their entirety.

Archived minutes can be found at www. linncountyiowa.gov) The Board met in session at the Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center.

Present: Chairperson Running-Marquardt, Vice Chairperson Scheetz and Supervisor Meisheid. Board members voting “AYE” unless otherwise noted.

Chairperson Running-Marquardt called the meeting to order.

Motion by Running-Marquardt, seconded by Scheetz to approve minutes of July 20 & 21, 2026 as printed.

Pramod Dwivedi, Public Health Dir., discussed a request for fiscal year 2026 carryover funds in the amount of $22,997.56 for new licensing fees and food inspection equipment for Public Health.

The Board will approve Wednesday.

Mike Tertinger, Planning & Development, discussed a Resolution Vacating a Recorded Utility Easement an existing 10’ between Lot 1 and Lot A, of Payton’s 1st Addition to Linn County, Iowa, Coggon, Iowa for purposes of constructing the Coggon Solar LLC project. This is a request from Coggon Solar, and it is allowable. They have not received any objections.

The Board will approve Wednesday.

Stephanie Lientz, Planning & Development, presented a Resolution to set a public hearing date of August 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. for an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Linn County, Iowa, by amending provisions in Chapter 107, pertaining to clarifying and/or correcting existing language in Chapter 107, Articles V, VI and VII. The changes are corrections to existing language but nothing substantial.

Motion by Running-Marquardt, seconded by Scheetz to adopt Resolution 2026-7-98 A RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL TO ADOPT AN ORDINANCE FOR CLARIFYING AND/OR CORRECTING EXISTING LANGUAGE IN CHAPTER 107, ARTICLES V, VI, AND VII WHEREAS, the Linn County Planning and Development Department presented the Linn County Board of Supervisors with a proposal to adopt an ordinance for clarifying and/or correcting existing language in Chapter 107, Articles V, VI and VII; and, WHEREAS, the Linn County Board of Supervisors hereby finds that it is desirable to hold a public hearing to consider the proposal to adopt an ordinance for clarifying and/or correcting existing language in Chapter 107, Articles V, VI and VII, and that Linn County should publish a notice thereof as required by law.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on the proposal to adopt an ordinance for clarifying and/or correcting existing language in Chapter 107, Articles V, VI and VII, on August 10, 2026 at 10:00 am in the Formal Board Room of the Linn County Public Service Center located at 935 2nd Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, at which time any interested person may provide public comment on the proposed ordinance, and after hearing any and all public comments, the Board may proceed with the approval of the proposed ordinance.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors directs the publication of a notice of public hearing in accordance with Iowa Code Section 331.305.

Paula Mitchell, ECICOG, discussed an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) contract 20-DRH-020 increasing project delivery funding by $14,114.82 for Dows Pocket Neighborhood housing project and extending the contract end date through August 31, 2026. The project has been completed and transferred to the homebuyers. Funding was exhausted in October of 2025. This amendment allows the county to be reimbursed through June when it ended.

Supervisor Running-Marquardt thanked Mitchell for all her work at ECICOG. The Board will approve Wednesday.

Public Comment: Tracy Meza, 7801 Wieneke Cir., Cedar Rapids, asked the Board to please not approve the Morgan Valley Power Plant. It doesn’t belong there and if Board members haven’t driven by the location, they should. It would be a huge eye sore.

Motion by Running-Marquardt, seconded by Scheetz to approve payroll authorizations (detail is available upon request).

Adjournment at 10:12 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, TODD E. TAYLOR, Linn County Auditor By: Amanda Brown, Deputy Auditor Approved by: KIRSTEN RUNNING-MARQUARDT, Chairperson Board of Supervisors Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWA TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026 9:00 A.M. (These are the minutes in their entirety.

Archived minutes can be found at www. linncountyiowa.gov) The Board met in session at the Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center.

Present: Chairperson Running-Marquardt, Vice Chairperson Scheetz and Supervisor Meisheid. Board members voting “AYE” unless otherwise noted.

Chairperson Running-Marquardt called the meeting to order.

The Board heard updates from the following Department Heads: David Thielen, LCCS Dir. – General Assistance is already prepping homeless shelters for winter; staff has been working on grant writing; update on Juvenile Detention programs; Ryan White Program is serving an all-time high of 243 individuals; reviewed HHS agencies that received zero funding; Child & Youth Dev. enrolling for fall; working with the State and Public Health on how to move forward billing Medicaid for Home Health.

Dennis Goemaat, Conservation Dir. – Conservation Board approved work-

ing with U. of Iowa for water quality and quantity monitoring in Linn County utilizing Conservation Bonds to fund the work; joint effort with Eastern Iowa Airport also approved to create a manual for blind inlets; discussed Morgan Creek Lodge open house; Pinicon Ridge mountain bike trail update with a hopeful completion date of late August; Morgan Creek Park wetland near completion; forestry invasive species control beginning; Grant Wood Trail update; continuing to work towards cashless reserve system for 2027 campgrounds; discussed the upcoming Conservation and Board of Supervisors joint meeting on August 24th.

Supervisor Running-Marquardt appreciates the work that both Goemaat and the Conservation Board is doing. She hopes that with new leadership in Des Moines water quality and quantity issues will actually be looked at.

Dustin Peterson, Veteran Services Dir. – discussed June statistics for assisting veterans; next Cedar Valley Veterans Network career event is at 5:30 p.m. on August 5th at Big Grove Brewery in Cedar Rapids; discussed recent Reps for Vets event, with plans to continue bimonthly and the next event will be on August 12th; brief FY26 budget overview; discussed Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act; VA Deputy Secretary recently attended a local Q&A session which Peterson was invited to; attended National Hire a Veteran Day; shared an update on a previous good news story about a local veteran.

Supervisor Running-Marquardt expressed her appreciation to Peterson and his department, noting that the statistics he shared also impact the families of those numbers and can be a generational impact.

Jon Gallagher, Soil Conservation – discussed progress on current practices under construction or recently completed as well as future projects that are nearing final plan review or agreement; cover crop sign up underway for 2026 fall season; field activities continue for water sampling and future Edge of Field Batch; discussed involvement in local events, youth programs, and training sessions; multiple projects going on with other departments including Sustainability and Secondary Roads; Weed Commission duties have been very active.

Charles Struck, Asst. I.T. Dir. and Jason Siebrecht, GIS Manager – one personnel vacancy; budget ended lower than anticipated; all departments are now transitioned to Teams phones; online faxing has been working well for Public Health, hoping to introduce it to other departments next; GIS update; creating a tool for watershed usages; trying to differentiate between AI and AI assistance in GIS software; attended several software sessions surrounding potential countywide map tools.

Supervisor Running-Marquardt expressed appreciation for the work that they are both doing in capturing information and cooperating with other departments for wells and watersheds. It’s much appreciated and she feels it is foundational for generations to come. She also requests an update at some point regarding which departments have and have not participated in the recent cybersecurity trainings offered. Running-Marquardt then gave a shoutout to in-house IT staff member, Ron Jurkowski, and thanked him for his work on helping the Board with various issues.

BJ Dvorak, EMA Dir. – updating Duane Arnold emergency management plan and meeting monthly with federal, state, and local partners; assisted City of Cedar Rapids with marathon last month; assisted City of Marion with fireworks event earlier this month; assisted Buchanan County EMA with RAGBRAI last week; discussed monthly meetings related to the Airport; submitted reimbursement request to State for EMA Performance Grant; Storm Ready renewal application has been approved through 2030; working with GIS to improve damage assessment app; discussed heat relief.

Supervisor Running-Marquardt thanked Dvorak for collaborating with others throughout the county to find citizens a safe place from the heat. She also discussed the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) program sharing that they’re a volunteer team who assist with emergencies and community events. If anyone wants to sign up, they can go to the EMA website for further information.

She thanks all the current volunteers on the team.

Adjournment at 10:23 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, TODD E. TAYLOR, Linn County Auditor By: Ana Brunscheen, Executive Assistant Approved by: KIRSTEN RUNNING-MARQUARDT, Chairperson Board of Supervisors Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWA WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 2026 10:00 A.M. (These are the minutes in their entirety.

Archived minutes can be found at www. linncountyiowa.gov) The Board met in session at the Linn County Jean Oxley Public Service Center.

Present: Chairperson Running-Marquardt, Vice Chairperson Scheetz and Supervisor Meisheid. Board members voting “AYE” unless otherwise noted.

Chairperson Running-Marquardt called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Motion by Running-Marquardt, seconded by Scheetz to approve minutes of July 22, 2026 as printed.

Motion by Scheetz, seconded by Meisheid to approve accounts payable checks dated 07/29/26 #71021935 to #71021980 in the amount of $661,632.93; and ACH in the amount of $714,885.69; for a total of $1,376,518.62 and voids totaling $1,800.00.

Motion by Running-Marquardt, seconded by Scheetz to approve Consent Agenda as follows: Resolution 2026-7-99 A Resolution approving a Land Preservation Parcel Split for OLSON’S SECOND. The following description is a summary of Resolution No. 2026-7-99 as passed and approved by Linn County Board of Supervisors, effective July 29, 2026.

OLSON’S SECOND (Case # PLPS250001) to Linn County, Iowa, containing

three (3) lots, numbered lot 1, Lot A and lettered lot A has been filed for approval, a subdivision of real estate located in the NE SE of Section 35, Township 82 North, Range 08 West of the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa, described as follows: Beginning at the East Quarter Corner of Section 35, Township 82 North, Range 8 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian; thence S1°49’47”E along the east line of the Southeast Quarter of said Section 35, a distance of 1326.20 feet; thence S88°37’06’W along the south line of the Northeast Quarter of said Southeast Quarter, 1328.66 feet; thence N1°48’38’W along the west line of said Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, 1325.37 feet; thence N88°34’57”E along the north line of said Southeast Quarter, 1328.21 feet to the point of beginning.

Said parcel contains 40.43 acres, subject to easements and restrictions of record.

The full text of the Resolution may be inspected in the Linn County Auditor’s Office located at 935 Second Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday or on the Linn County website at www.linncountyiowa.gov.

Resolution 2026-7-100 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL LOCATION FOR POSTING PUBLIC NOTICES OF MEETINGS FOR GOVERNMENTAL BODIES OF LINN COUNTY, IOWA WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 21.4 requires governmental bodies to provide public notice of the time, date, and place of each meeting, including a tentative agenda, in a manner reasonably calculated to apprise the public of the meeting; and WHEREAS, effective July 1, 2026, Iowa law requires the Linn County Board of Supervisors (the “Board”) to annually designate a prominent and conspicuous location for the posting of public notices of meetings and tentative agendas; and WHEREAS, the Board desires to formally designate the official location for the posting of public notices of meetings and tentative agendas for governmental bodies of Linn County, Iowa (the “County”) in accordance with Iowa law.

BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED by the Linn County Board of Supervisors as follows: The Board designates the public notice display located in the main entrance vestibule of each Linn County building as the official physical location for the posting of public notices of meetings and tentative agendas for Linn County governmental bodies subject to Iowa Code Chapter 21.

The designated display shall be located in a place readily accessible to the public at all times, including outside normal business hours, without requiring entry into the building.

The Board declares that this designation does not replace or limit any other method of providing public notice authorized or required by law, including posting meeting notices and tentative agendas on the County’s official website or distributing them electronically.

The Board encourages all Linn County governmental bodies subject to Iowa Code Chapter 21 to post public notices of meetings and tentative agendas in the designated agenda display area, in addition to any other notice required by law.

Approve a 60-month copier lease agreement with Gordon Flesch Company in the amount of $230.80 per month for the Sheriff’s Office.

Approve and authorize Colonel Dave Beuter to electronically sign, on behalf of the Chairperson, a Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement Annual Certification Report.

Approve purchase order PO947 (replaces PO941) in the amount of $16,813.55 to HP for 13 laptops for the Facilities Department.

Approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a Linn County Children’s Mental Health Assistance Program Fiscal Year 2027 Provider Agreement between Linn County and Catholic Charities effective July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign an amendment to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) contract 20-DRH-020 increasing project delivery funding by $14,114.82 for Dows Pocket Neighborhood housing project and extending the contract end date through August 31, 2026.

Erin Foster, Mental Health Access Center Dir., presented the Mental Health Access Center Fiscal Year 2026 Quarter 4 Report including advocacy, spring outreach plan and internal QI work.

Board members expressed their sincere appreciation to Foster for all the work her and her team do along with her desire to always look for ways to improve.

Foster then explained the process for someone to utilize services at the Access Center including the billing process.

Mike Tertinger, Planning & Development, discussed a Resolution Approving the Vacation of 10’ Utility Easement between Lot 1 and Lot A, Peyton’s 1st Addition to Linn County, Iowa, Coggon, Iowa.

Supervisor Meisheid added that she spoke with Tertinger with some follow up questions. The constituent’s issues were addressed, and she has no concerns with this.

Motion by Running-Marquardt, seconded by Scheetz to adopt Resolution 2026-7-101 RESOLUTION VACATING UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED ON LOT 1, PEYTONS FIRST ADDITION TO LINN COUNTY, IOWA. On July 29, 2026, the Linn County, Iowa Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2026-7-101, effective upon adoption, entitled “A Resolution Approving the Vacation of a Recorded Utility Easement.”

Coggon Solar LLC, the owner of Lot 1 & Lot A, Peyton’s 1st Addition to Linn County, Iowa, requested the Board of Supervisors vacate the 10’ platted utility easement located on Lot 1.

Maquoketa Valley Energy Cooperative have reviewed the request to vacate the Easement and have determined they have no objections.

The Linn County Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the utility easement vacation at their scheduled meeting held on July 20, 2026.

Resolution No. 2026-7-101 approves the vacation of the 10’ utility easement

on, Peyton’s 1st Addition to Linn County, Iowa.

The full text of Resolution No. 2026-7101 may be reviewed in the Linn County Auditor’s Office located in the Jean Oxley Public Service Center at 935 Second Street SW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, during regular business hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, or on the Linn County web site at www.linncountyiowa. gov.

Public Comment: Kirsten Running-Marquardt, Supervisor, stated that she felt compelled to acknowledge the passing of a great man, Imam Tawil. He was an amazing leader for Muslim’s and the entire community. She got to see him in action standing up for what was right especially when it was hard and had the honor of meeting him at a young age and working with him as an adult. His legacy will impact their community for years to come. She sends her sincere condolences to his family and the community.

Adjournment at 10:37 a.m.

Respectfully submitted, TODD E. TAYLOR, Linn County Auditor By: Amanda Brown, Deputy Auditor Approved by: KIRSTEN RUNNING-MARQUARDT, Chairperson Board of Supervisors Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

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FOR 7-23-2026 THROUGH 7-29-2026 https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/413/ Accounting-Services VENDOR DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 32 GENTLE DENTAL LLC DENTAL SERVICES............................................ $742.00 ABBE CTR FOR CMH HEALTH ASSISTANCE........................................... $490.10 ACME TOOLS HAND TOOLS......... $199.00 ADCRAFT PRINTING CO INC DELAY OF INITAL APPEARANCE FORMS....... $435.00 AHLERS & COONEY PC LABOR RELATIONS........................................ $2,100.00 AIR MANAGEMENT FILTERS........ $446.70 ALL SECURE INC PANIC BUTTON & FIRE ALARM MONITORING ................. $915.00 ALL TEMP REFRIGERATION PARTS.......... .................................................. $4,522.80 ALLIANT UTILITIES UTILITIES.. $3,875.15 ALLIANT UTILITIES - ASSISTANCE GENERAL ASSISTANCE.................... $1,985.72 AMERICAN TOWER INVESTMENTS LLC TOWER RENT.......................... $11,054.23 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO FOOD & PROVISIONS............................... $80.67 ANDERSON, ALEX J TRAVEL EXPENSE..... .................................................. $1,138.44 AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENTFEES.......................................... $2,186.84 ARRO SENIOR APARTMENTS GENERAL ASSISTANCE................................. $550.00 BARNES ASSOCIATES GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $900.00 BATCHELDER, AARON FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT................................... $30.00 BAUER BUILT INC TIRE REPLACEMENT.... ..................................................... $181.28 BAXTER INDUSTRIAL PARTS & LABOR.... .................................................. $1,565.25 BITUMINOUS MATERIAL & SUPPLY DUST CONTROL MATERIAL............... $65,283.07 BOYLE, MATTHEW TRAVEL EXPENSE....... ..................................................... $506.48 BRENNAN, PATRICK GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $900.00 BS&A SOFTWARE PERMIT APPLICATION .................................................. $1,896.00 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY - CEDAR RAPIDS CLEANING SUPPLIES.. $2,797.58 CARSON, JULIE TRAVEL EXPENSE........... ....................................................... $44.00 CATERING BY LJS CATERING.... $1,593.50 CEDAR MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME COMPANY GENERAL ASSISTANCE........... .................................................. $4,000.00 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF FIBER NETWORK SHARE..................................... $68,754.57 FUEL............................................. $624.66 CEDAR RAPIDS MUNICIPAL UTILITIES ASSISTANCE GENERAL ASSISTANCE....... ..................................................... $409.16 CEDAR VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LCPH SAFE HOME PROGRAM... $4,060.77 CENTURYLINK COMMUNICATIONS LLC PHONE SERVICE........................... $139.54 CHILDREN OF PROMISE MENTORING PROGRAM BOYS AND GIRLS MENTOR-

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MOUNT VERNON-LISBON SUN | MVLSUN.COM ING PROGRAM.......................... $1,460.00 CHRISTENSEN, JONATHAN W MILEAGE... ..................................................... $197.93 CHUBB & SON PROPERTY INSURANCE.... .............................................. $487,428.00 CJ COOPER & ASSOCIATES INC DOT CLEARINGHOUSE QUERY & DRUG SCREEN.......................................... $95.00 CLOUSE, DANIEL G TRAVEL EXPENSE...... .................................................. $1,158.20 COMMUNITY AND FAMILY RESOURCES MEDICALLY MONITORED INTENSIVE INPATIENT TREATMENT................ $1,800.00 CONTINUANT INC EQUIPMENT RENTAL... .................................................. $1,995.15 CORE-MARK MIDCONTINENT INC COMMISSARY ITEMS........................ $1,679.30 CORRIDOR ENERGY COOPERATIVE UTILITIES.......................................... $1,111.29 CRESTWOOD RIDGE APARTMENTS GENERAL ASSISTANCE....................... $900.00 CUREMD.COM INC RCM SERVICES.......... ..................................................... $873.17 CUSTOM HOSE & SUPPLIES INC HOSE ASSEMBLY...................................... $36.55 DAVIS, VICKI TRAVEL EXPENSE..... $40.81 DAVISON, ROBERT W ATTORNEY FEES.... ..................................................... $442.00 DAY, KENNETH B TRAVEL EXPENSE.......... ..................................................... $248.84 DEJONG, TRACY R TRAVEL EXPENSE...... ..................................................... $219.68 DIAMOND DRUGS INC PRESCRIPTIONS.. ................................................ $12,805.03 DRIVE LINE & COMPANY, INC NEW SLID IN SANDER.............................. $11,724.00 EASTERN IOWA TIRE INC TIRES.... 205.80 EASTERN RESEARCH GROUP INC VOC ANALYSIS VIA TO-15................. $3,942.00 EDWARDS, MOLLY TRAVEL EXPENSE...... .................................................. $1,202.34 EGGLESTON CONCRETE CONTRACTORS INC PROPERTY INSURANCE..... $5,380.00 EHLER, ALVIN G TRAVEL EXPENSE.......... ....................................................... $44.00 EMC RISK SERVICES LLC WORK COMP EXPENSE................................. $26,474.84 ENFOTECH & CONSULTING INC TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND MAINTENANCE ......... ................................................ $22,980.00 EVANS, SONIA A TRAVEL EXPENSE.......... ....................................................... $20.74 FIDLAR TECHNOLOGIES INC LAND RECORDS SOFTWARE................... $5,112.50 FOUNDATION 2 INC LINN COUNTY SHELTER ........................................... $3,545.40 SAFE, EQUITABLE AND THRIVING YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES.................. $6,964.34 FOUR OAKS FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES HEALTH ASSISTANCE. $103.36 GAULE LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE.......... ..................................................... $900.00 GORDON FLESCH COMPANY INC COPIER LEASE & FEES........................... $3,306.91 GRAINGER W W INC MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES..................................... $405.75 GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY CO CLEANING SUPPLIES..................................... $153.95 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SERVICES CORP PLOTTER LEASE................. $242.50 HACAP GENERAL ASSISTANCE................. .................................................. $1,450.00 HANDS UP COMMUNICATIONS CONTRACT LABOR........................... $1,297.00 HAWKEYE ELECTRICAL CEDAR RAPIDS LIGHTING REPAIRS...................... $790.50 HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY SEMI ANNUAL FIRE SERVICE & MAINT............ $1,270.00 HOLUB & SONS LLC MOWING.................. .................................................. $1,391.48 HOPE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION INC HOPE CDA ASSISTANT PROGRAM NAVIGATOR .......... $10,285.26 HOWARD, CALEB TRAVEL EXPENSE......... ..................................................... $324.40 HRVOL, RICHARD GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $900.00 HUNTER QUALITY CONTRACTING LLC INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL................... ................................................ $19,550.00 ICEOO REGISTRATION FEE........ $1,100.00 IMON COMMUNICATIONS INTERNET SERVICE.................................... $1,581.58 INDEPENDENCE LIGHT & POWER TELECOMMUNICATIONS UTILITIES..... $113.55 INGALLS, TRACY TRAVEL EXPENSE......... ....................................................... $98.04 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTER BATTERIES.......................................... $860.86 IOWA COMMUNITIES ASSURANCE POOL TORT LIABILITY INSURANCE.. $13,035.00 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF INSPECTIONS/ APPEALS ANNUAL SAFHER INSPECTION SOFTWARE ONLINE LICENSING FEE PER

USER....................................... $17,997.56 IOWA TRAVEL INDUSTRY PARTNERS MEMBERSHIP .............................. $636.00 IOWA WORKFORCE DEV **WIRE ONLY** UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CHARGES...... .................................................. $5,916.07 JACOBSEN, COLLIN M TRAVEL EXPENSE .................................................. $1,191.90 JAMES ST LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE.... .................................................. $1,800.00 JOHNSON COUNTY - DAP DAP UTILITIES ......................................................... $2.06 KELLEY, CAROLYN A TRAVEL EXPENSE.... ..................................................... $183.46 KETELS, BRADLEY TRAVEL EXPENSE....... ....................................................... $63.75 KIESEY, MICHELLE M MED EXAM FEES.... .................................................. $4,035.48 KINDL, VICTORIA A TRAVEL EXPENSE..... ..................................................... $700.98 KIRKWOOD COMM COLLEGE HAZMAT TRAINING..................................... $204.00 KROUL FARMS LLC BUNDLES FIREWOOD .................................................. $1,600.00 L L PELLING PREMIX - HOTMIX............... .................................................. $1,190.13 PAVEMENT MARKINGS........... $49,132.97 LARKSPUR ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION LLC INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL........... .................................................. $4,000.00 LAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY L CLARK LLC ATTORNEY FEES........................... $445.40 LEMBURG, BARBARA A TRAVEL EXPENSE............................................. $44.00 LINN COOP OIL INC #395050 (ROADS MISC) FUEL............................. $11,133.93 MARGARET BOCK HOUSING GENERAL ASSISTANCE................................. $540.00 MARION IRON COMPANY REBAR............. ..................................................... $620.00 MARION MUNICIPAL WATER DEPARTMENT GENERAL ASSISTANCE...... $239.41 MARTELLE COOP TELEPHONE ASSN E911 - TWO TRUNKS INTO CENTRAL OFFICE ............................................... $63.24 MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE LINN COUNTY DERECHO ASSESSMENT............ ..................................................... $152.25 MCKESSON MEDICAL-SURGICAL GOV SOLUTIONS MEDICAL SUPPLIES.. $43.34 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER ARPA - MERCY ENHANCED INFECTION CONTROL PROJECT ............... $14,415.55 MEDICAL SERVICES....................... $72.08 MERCY SEDLACEK TREATMENT CENTER OPIOID PROGRAM ................. $50,202.78 METAL CULVERTS INC CULVERTS............ .................................................. $8,898.70 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES.......... ....................................................... $50.48 MIDWEST ALARM SERVICES FIRE ALARM MONITORING SERVICE... $566.68 MJ RESTORATION GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $900.00 MOYNA MATERIALS LLC ROCK................ .................................................. $5,379.94 MUNGAI, FRANCIS GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $350.00 MURDOCH FUNERAL HOMES MED EXAM FEES.......................................... $1,185.00 MUSOKE, BIBISHE GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................ $2,340.00 NAACP CEDAR RAPIDS BRANCH #4013 ARPA - REFUGEE & IMMIGRANT GARDEN PROJECT...................................... $389.04 NASCIMENTO COELHO, KELLY N CONFERENCE REIMBURSEMENT........ $507.94 NEAL’S WATER CONDITIONING BOTTLED WATER.......................................... $568.50 NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS HERBICIDES NRS........................................... $4,894.02 OMNIHEALING PSYCHOTHERAPY WORK COMP INVOICE............................. $400.00 ORKIN LLC PEST CONTROL......... $551.08 PARKSIDE LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE.... ..................................................... $689.65 PARSON, SUELLYN MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT................................... $49.30 PERFORMANCE FOODSERVICE LLC FOOD & PROVISIONS.......................... $5,063.39 PIPE PRO INC CONTRACT LABOR............. .................................................. $1,770.86 PITNEY BOWES INC - ACH POSTAGE........ ................................................ $50,000.00 POWERS, ANDREW D TRAVEL EXPENSE.. .................................................. $1,200.89 POWERS, SHANNON M TRAVEL EXPENSE........................................... $812.00 PRAIRIE RESERVE GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $900.00 PROFESSIONAL HEALTH SERVICES PC MED EXAM FEES....................... $1,295.00 PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SERVICES MV RENEWAL NOTICES................. $11,058.03

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ROCK STAR REAL ESTATE LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE................................. $600.00 ROTHMEYER, AARON C TRAVEL EXPENSE............................................. $44.00 RUFFRIDGE, DORIS J GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $600.00 SAFE PLACE FOUNDATION, THE GENERAL ASSISTANCE............................ $900.00 SANITY SOLUTIONS INC TECHNICAL & PHONE SERVICES........................ $124.82 SCHAUF, ANDREW A TRAVEL EXPENSE.... ..................................................... $221.84 SCROGGINS, NINA TRAVEL EXPENSE...... ....................................................... $71.74 SHAMROCK APARTMENTS GENERAL ASSISTANCE..................................... $550.00 SIEBRECHT, JASON TRAVEL EXPENSE..... ..................................................... $591.87 SPETH, NICHOLE FITNESS REIMBURSEMENT............................................ $180.00 SPRINGVILLE READY MIX CONCRETE...... ..................................................... $242.00 STEWART BAXTER FUNERAL & MEMORIAL SERVICES GENERAL ASSISTANCE...... .................................................. $2,990.98 TANAGER PLACE HEALTH ASSISTANCE.... ................................................ $10,695.49 TAYLOR CONSTRUCTION INC BRIDGE WORK.................................... $120,524.92 TAYLOR, CASEY GENERAL ASSISTANCE.. ..................................................... $604.00 THE ACADEMY FOR SCHOLASTIC & PERSONAL SUCCESS ARPA2022-220 - WE’RE NOT PLAYING ......................... $33,505.61 THE AVENUE GENERAL ASSISTANCE........ ..................................................... $900.00 THERMOSYSTEMS LLC PARTS & MAINTENANCE................................. $10,677.14 TOWER TERRACE MHC LLC GENERAL ASSISTANCE................................. $900.00 TRILIX MARKETING GROUP INC TECHNICAL SERVICES........................... $1,600.00 TRINITY SERVICES GROUP INC FOOD & PROVISIONS............................ $15,904.90 TRUCK COUNTRY REPAIRS & PARTS....... .................................................. $2,173.84 UI HOME SOLUTIONS MEDICAL SUPPLY STORE MEDICAL SUPPLIES......... $185.65 UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES....... $3,660.00 US CELLULAR MONTHLY CELL PHONE BILL........................................... $3,180.82 VANDEUSEN, GEOFFREY J TRAVEL EXPENSE........................................... $974.05 VERTIV CORPORATION ANNUAL MAINTENANCE................................. $34,291.36 WEBER STONE CO INC ROCK....... $167.42 WEBER, ALISHA MED EXAM FEES............ .................................................. $6,696.13 WEBER, KEVIN J MED EXAM FEES........... .................................................. $3,362.90 WENDLING QUARRIES INC ROCK............. .................................................. $2,492.90 WILLIAMS, ROBERT A GENERAL ASSISTANCE........................................... $550.00 WILSON, SHAYL G TRAVEL EXPENSE....... .................................................. $1,157.64

EICHER, NICHOLAS.................... 14687.39 ENGEL, CRAIG..................................... 330 FEDDERSEN, AYLINN........................ 4061 FEDDERSEN, DONALD................ 81953.34 FELDERMANN, PAYTON............... 4046.51 FLACK, CLAYTON.......................... 9746.63 FLAVIN, CHRISTINE...................... 1959.36 FORD, AMY................................... 77947.8 FOREST, KATEY.......................... 53722.54 FRANKFURT, DAVID............................. 176 FRANKFURT, JEFFREY................ 14721.96 GEHRKE, ELENA........................... 2210.59 GEHRKE, TODD........................... 97564.73 GOODLOVE, NATHAN................. 19811.07 GOODLOVE, WILLIAM.................. 4440.75 GUTIERREZ, ESTEBAN............... 81986.42 HAMM, ELLIOT............................. 2818.28 HAND, THOMAS........................... 1186.37 HANDLIN, ELINOR............................... 130 HAUGSE, ROBERT............................... 510 HAWKER, EMMY.......................... 1623.58 HENDRICKSON, AUBREY.................... 325 HINRICHS, OLIVER..................... 12125.47 HINRICHS, POLLY........................ 5672.57 HOFFMAN-CASSELL, MERIDITH............... ................................................... 72497.82 HOOK, RYAN................................. 2798.81 HOPP, LINDY.............................. 14930.65 HUFENDICK, BRIELLE................... 1172.78 HYDE, WYATT................................. 182.83 JACOBS, REESE.............................. 195.84 JASPERS, JACKSON..................... 3890.26 JASPERS, JENA.............................. 623.08 JENNISON, JOE............................ 21682.9 JOHNSON II, PRESTON....................... 276 JOHNSON, CYRUS........................ 4532.36 JONES, AIDA................................... 814.44 JONES, HANNAH.......................... 3795.91 JOSEPH, KELLY................................... 550 KARKOW, JULIA........................... 2332.63 KARWAL-CLARK, KRISTINE......... 3927.04 KEEGAN, TIMOTHY.............................. 900 KELLEY, RODNEY........................... 798.24 KRAPFL, MAE................................. 5998.5 KROB, LEWIS............................... 4976.44 KROB, MARK.................................. 507.14 KUKER, CHANNING...................... 1185.13 LEWIS, ISAIAH............................. 1486.39 LINK, CHARLES................................... 625 LYNCH, JEROD.................................... 710 LYNCH, LORI....................................... 435 LYNNER, BRYNN........................... 4627.11 LYNNER, CHLOE............................. 6106.4 MACKE, NICHOLAS......................... 3638.5 MALLIE, ALINA............................. 3303.86 MARKEGARD, DANE.......................... 1150 MARSHALL, EVERETT.................. 1596.08 MARSHALL, LYDIA......................... 2173.3 McDERMOTT, CHARLOTTE............. 266.52 McNULTY, DELANEY....................... 571.44 McNULTY, SEAN........................... 5654.25 MOEL, STEVEN........................... 90799.25 MOELLERING, MAXTON............... 6906.38 MOELLERING, SPENCER.............. 1234.75 MOLLENHAUER, AVA................... 1616.26 MORILLO, JANISSA...................... 1537.17 NELSON, CARLOS.......................... 205.37

WITT, JERRY W TRAVEL EXPENSE........... ..................................................... $160.40 XCESSORIES SQUARED DEVELOPMENT & MFG INC SIGN POSTS.............. $667.00 YOUTH SHELTER CARE OF NCI LINN COUNTY SHELTER JUNE 2026.. $1,862.80 ZAHN-HOUSER MD, ARLEEN A MED EXAM FEES................................ $2,405.00 TOTAL................................. $1,376,518.62 Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

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2025 WAGES Employee Name......................Gross Wage ALLEN, CASEY.............................. 1094.83 ANDRESEN, MARK.............................. 360 ANDREWS, CHRISTIAN.............. 23102.79 AXTELL, JORDAN......................... 2256.51 BARRETT, ZACHARY..................... 1473.54 BARTELT, CALEB........................... 4307.06 BARTELT, MATTHEW.................... 7166.25 BEATTY, ELLIE.............................. 2800.71 BEE, ASA....................................... 4151.81 BISHOP, JISEOB.............................. 665.39 BISHOP, YEONGHO....................... 3995.06 BLINKS, JASON............................ 88415.3 BOCK, ABIGAIL............................... 733.88 BOCK, HAILEY.............................. 3569.97 BOEHLER, COLIN.......................... 8392.04 BOETTCHER, UWEN..................... 4513.15 BOOTS, RILEY................................ 268.52 BOOTS, SARAH........................... 63352.97 BOREN, ALEXIS.............................. 944.32 BOREN, DEREK............................. 8789.36 BOREN, LORI............................ 100307.98 BOREN, MADELINE....................... 2311.67 BOREN, NICHOLAS.............................. 600 BOREN, SEAN...................................... 510 BRADBURY, LEIGH..................... 59342.42 BRAY, MICHAEL............................ 1468.22 BRUS, ROBERT........................................ 1 BURNETT, DUSTIN........................ 46136.4 BUSER, ROBERT............................. 728.51 BUSTER, JACOB........................... 8419.36 CANNON, JACOB.......................... 5145.62 CARLSON, CHRISTOPHER........... 1431.88 CARNES, MELISSA......................... 2315.1 CART, TIERRYN................................ 631.7 CARTER-SHOOK, ASHLYNN....... 12676.57 CASEY, JAYDEN................................... 600 CIARI, MASON................................ 838.54 CONNELLY, BRYCE....................... 7973.44 CONS, MATTHEW.................................. 50 CORDES, ERIN.............................. 7957.57 CROCK, RYAN............................. 66637.35 DAKE, ADAM........................................ 890 DASKALOS CORCORAN, DIANA....... 20.64 DAUBS, DANIEL........................ 100197.15 DAVIS, AYLA................................. 2399.37 DENES, JOEL.............................. 69130.95 DENES, MARIN............................. 2816.47 DEWELL, MARSHA..................... 97321.73 DEWITTE, JAYNE........................ 64335.96 DIETRICH, SEAN.................................. 625 DOWNS, ELDON......................... 94041.02 DYE, DANIEL................................. 2804.59 DYE, ELEANOR............................. 4297.43

NICHOLAS, AUSTYN..................... 1195.41 NOSBISCH, CHRISTOPHER...... 141350.77 NOSBISCH, LISA.................................. 440 NOSBISCH, TRISTIN................... 25455.76 OATES, AUSTIN.............................. 432.38 O’CONNOR, BRIDGET................... 1674.68 O’CONNOR, CAIT.......................... 3647.89 O’CONNOR, QUINLAN..................... 970.73 O’CONNOR, SEAMUS................... 4002.69 OSBORN, BRAYDON....................... 722.94 OSBORN, EMMY............................. 138.06 PANOS, JOSIE................................ 962.45 PANOS, TYLER............................. 8683.42 PITLIK, ANDREW................................. 870 PLOTZ, ETHAN............................ 15255.79 PLOTZ, MATTHEW...................... 88351.11 PURINGTON, MARCIA................ 12952.81 PYATT, BRYCE............................... 1007.59 QUEHL-ENGEL, CATHERINE......... 3357.35 RAASCH, PRESTON...................... 1474.31 REEVE, MICHAEL........................ 21096.82 REEVE, SHELLEY............................ 947.17 RIPKE, SUSAN............................ 16306.48 ROBERTS-MAURICE, SUSAN....... 2590.56 ROBINSON, JOSIE........................ 1214.77.

RODMAN, SKYLER....................... 6644.89 ROELLE, MONET...................................... 1 ROGERS, LEON............................. 2479.69 ROOD, BRADEN.......................... 13308.71 ROOD, CHESTER.......................... 3675.05 ROSE, SCOTT...................................... 330 RUSHFORD, OWEN..................... 14874.49 SAFO, ZION................................... 2058.23 SALIER, JASON................................... 830 SANTIS, CHRISTOPHER...................... 910 SCHNEIDER, CHRISTOPHER........ 2501.44 SCHNOOR, ALLISON...................... 745.56 SEE, JACOB................................ 54861.11 SEE, SUSAN.................................. 2714.47 SEITER, TED............................... 60933.49 SHANNON, DOUGLAS............... 101649.25 SHANNON, DOUGLAS.......................... 600 SIDERS, MATTHEW...................... 86109.2 SIELER, HAILEY............................ 4226.67 SIGGINS, BRANDON............................ 976 SIMMONS, JACK............................ 708.87 SKEFFINGTON, KALEB........................... 60 SMYTH, DEAN............................ 75671.25 SNYDER, MELINDA...................... 2098.38 SOTO, BLAKE.................................. 392.28 STANERSON, ETHAN...................... 446.09 STEELE, KEVIN............................... 4656.4 STEINE, HOLDEN.......................... 3323.58 STEWART, CHARLIE..................... 1254.68 STONE, ETHAN............................. 2596.28 STUDT, ROBERT................................ 1065 STUDT, SARA................................ 4764.04 SUTTON, ROBERT............................. 1470 SWARTZENDRUBER, GARET.......... 1609.5 SWARTZENDRUBER, LAUREN..... 3284.49 TEAGUE, CONNOR........................ 1709.63 TEAGUE, MEGAN.......................... 1802.97 THUERAUF, CLAIRE........................... 1741 THURN, JESSICA........................ 65499.89 TISCHER, JENNIFER....................... 566.54 TRENDE, MADISON...................... 3139.13 TUERLER, PAUL.................................. 315

THURSDAY, AUGUST 13, 2026 | 13 VAUGHN, AUDREY........................ 2721.62 VAUGHN, CAL...................................... 676 VAUGHN, CAL............................. 20317.29 VAUGHN, MANDY........................... 2096.6 VIG, RENEE................................... 4409.24 VIG, RYAN................................... 10916.57 VOLKOV, ALEKSEY..................... 95036.55 WEAVER, CARLY............................. 804.48 WEAVER, CLIFF................................... 510 WEAVER, TODD................................. 1430 WEBER, PETER................................. 67.14 WEDDINGTON, COLE.................... 1242.99 WEST, ROMAN..................................... 615 WEST, STEPHANIE............................... 315 WHEAT, OWEN.............................. 4125.56 WHITEHEAD, KATHERINE............. 5131.09 WHITMAN, TASHA........................ 66602.4 WIESELER, THOMAS......................... 6000 WILLIAMS, AMARA.................... 14436.17 WINKLER, JOELYNN..................... 2125.16 WINKLER, JONATHAN.................. 1546.64 WISCHMEYER, KIRK.................... 2289.38 WISCHMEYER, LUCY................... 2311.93 YOCUM, LARRY............................ 7005.29 ZARIFKAR, MEHRDAD.................. 1030.71 Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

NOTICE OF PROBATE

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR LINN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BRIAN LEE MOHR, DECEASED CASE NO. ESPR049316 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Brian Lee Mohr, Deceased, who died on or about July 7, 2026: You are hereby notified that on July 21, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of Brian Lee Mohr, deceased, bearing date of June 4, 2026, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Loren F. Mohr and Arlan C. Mohr have been appointed Executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a

Linn County Conservation opens online camping reservations for 2027

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Cash or check payments end after 2026 season

Wanted

gov/Conservation for more camping details, which includes a direct link to MyCountyParks.com: the reservation page utilized by Linn County Conservation and numerous other Iowa county Conservation departAll Linn County Conservation campgrounds are ment campgrounds. transitioning to a fully online reservation system for 2027. These include the popular campgrounds at PiniOther key facts con Ridge, Wanatee, Morgan Creek, and Buffalo Creek Parks. 2026 will mark the end of first-come, first• Refunds are not issued for cancellation of served camping areas where payment has been made campsites. When campsites are reserved, they are by cash or check. Campgrounds can now be reserved unavailable to others. The policy helps keep campsites for the 2027 season within one year in advance from available to those who plan ahead while discouraging the date of booking. Modern campsites with water, speculative booking. There are options to change an electricity, and sewer (where applicable) are open existing camping reservation with two weeks advanced April 15 – Oct.15. notice.

The Linn County Conservation Board approved the • Registered campers are allowed to stay in any park change for a fully online system earlier this year, fol- for 14 days out of any 21-day period. There are no lowing extensive study by staff of the evolving camping long-term camping sites. Linn County Conservation trends and preferences. 74 campsites have currently campgrounds are intended for short-term recrebeen using Linn County’s reservation system (through ational camping, and these limits promote fair access MyCountyParks.com). Over 300 campsites including while allowing more families and outdoor enthusiprimitive and group camps will now be included with asts to enjoy the parks and the outdoor experiences the system. they provide.

“Online reservations allow all campers to book a site in advance or on the same day with real-time availability ensuring that a reserved campsite will be waiting when they arrive,” said Dennis Goemaat, Linn County Conservation Executive Director. “This provides a simpler, cashless process that brings our campgrounds in line with today’s camping experiences offered at many public and private campgrounds across Iowa and the country.”

Linn County Conservation online reservations for camping provides current campsite availability, giving campers greater confidence as they plan their trips.

It also makes it possible to reserve a site remotely, eliminating the need to drive out with a camping unit just to secure a spot. In addition, the process removes cash handling and partial payments, reducing returned (bad) checks and checking errors while creating a fully cashless, more efficient experience for both campers and Linn County staff.

Reservation process Visit the Camping webpage at LinnCountyIowa.

claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated July 29, 2026.

Loren F. Mohr, Executor of Estate 1504 Snaggy Ridge RD Tipton, IA 52772 Arlan C. Mohr, Executor of Estate 1609 290TH ST Tipton, IA 52772 Christopher L. Surls, ICIS#: AT0007796 Attorney for Executors Dendinger Law Firm, PLC P.O. Box 390 Tipton, IA 52772 Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COUR FOR LINN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES LYNN KENNEDY, Deceased CASE NO. ESPR049332 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of James Lynn Kennedy, Deceased, who died on or about July 26, 2026: You are hereby notified that on July 29, 2026, the Last Will and Testament of James Lynn Kennedy, deceased, bearing date of September 23, 2015, was admitted to probate in the above- named court and that Catherine Lawson Kennedy was appointed Executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated July 30, 2026.

Catherine Lawson Kennedy, Executor of Estate 410 1st St SW Mount Vernon, IA 52314 Guy P Booth, ICIS#: AT0001014 Attorney for Executor Guy P. Booth Law Office 425 2nd St SE, Suite 1010 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Published in the Sun August 13, 2026.

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Welcoming flowers

Sidewalk Sales

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Photo by John Charlson | Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

For the past several years, flowers have been sprouting out of the ground between the sidewalk along Highway 1 in the Machele Pelkey residence, a sight that many have noted have been one of the welcoming sights along Hwy. 1

Saturday, Aug. 8, was a bustling time in uptown Mount Vernon, as sidewalk sales were underway at a number of area businesses, including Bauman’s (pictured above). It was the last weekend for the focused shopping events in uptown retailers for the Mount Vernon-Lisbon Community Development Group’s passports of savings.

A few businesses in uptown had internet access limited Friday when a garbage truck took down a internet service fiber line.

‘Beauty through Sound’ Kenneth Tse (on saxophone) and Casey Dierlam Tse (on piano) played “Beauty Through Sound,” a benefit concert for the IOWind Alliance. Funds raised helped with IOWind Alliance’s event, Windfest, to be held at the University of Northern Iowa in September of this year.

Pieces played included “Italian Concerto” by J.S. Bach, “Sonata for alto saxophone” by John Cheetham, “Gratitude (from Solace)” by Joe Love, “Malambo” by Miguel del Aguila, and “West Side Story” medley. Guest artist Mike Livingston performed with the group on the medley from “New Cinema Paradiso” by Ennio Moricone.

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Great Jones County Fair results The Great Jones County Fair was held July 21 through July 26. Several members of the Be Originals 4-H Club participated in the fair, and earned ribbons or placement in different categories.

Abby Bock- Reserve Champion Junior Dairy Goat; Champion Junior Dairy Goat, Supreme Champion Senior Goat; Champion Master Showmanship in Poultry; Purple Ribbon and Reserve Champion in Senior Dog Handling; Considered for State for her Photo of her Dog’s Paw Closeup; Purple Ribbon in the Senior Division of the Pet Show for her Cat Lucas Curtis- Considered for State for his Reflection of Trees on Water Photo Payton Curtis- Considered for State for her photo of Locks; Considered for State for her photo of the Black and White Eiffel Tower; State Fair Selection for her Reflection of Church in Water photo; Purple Ribbon in her Cherry Tomatoes; Considered for State on her communications presentation on hyperextension; State Fair Selection for her Peyote Liclac Stitched Bracelet; State Fair Selection for her cross-stitched frame of trees; State Fair Selection for her three-piece pottery set; State Fair Selection for her hol-

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iday garland; State Fair Consideration for her blue strapless dress and red clutch; Considered for State on her Thrifty Meal challenge of Biscuits & Gravy Cael Dains- Purple Ribbon for his Purebred Duroc Breeding Gilt Kinlee Dains- Purple Ribbon and Reserve Champion Junior Dog Rally; Reserve Champion Beginner Dog Obedience Hayden Davis- State Fair Selection for refinishing a tall Bedroom Dresser Emma Dietsch- State Fair Selection for her Working Exhibit in Seed Germination; Purple Ribbon and Reserve Grand Champion for her Horticulture Cut Flowers; Purple Ribbon for her Horticulture Cut Flowers for Sunflower; Considered for state for her Wooden Hanging Porch Swing Sam Dietsch- Outstanding Junior for his 4-H is Cool because of Tools Poster; Outstanding Junior for his Painted Basketball Court Outside of his Home Reese Gaede- Considered for State for her Crochet Octopus Zoey Goodman- Considered for State for her Horticulture and Plant Science Presentation on Maple Trees in Iowa Claire Light- Considered for State for her Wooden Box Shelf Gabe Resor- Purple Ribbon for his Vegetable Plate of 3 Hot Peppers; Purple Ribbon for his Herb Evaluation Report Riley Resor- State Fair Selection for his Landscaping Flower Bed and Courtyard Design Caleb Ross- Considered for State for his Husband holding Wife Photo Kohl Rummells- Best of Show for All Other Animals

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with his Dog Aubrey Sporrer- Considered for State for her First Aid Babysitting Kit and Accessories Annika Stensland- Purple Ribbon for her Lightweight Purchased Market Barrow Ella Stensland- Purple Ribbon for her Commercial Lightweight Breeding Gilt Lauren Stolte- Purple Ribbon for her Purchased Lightweight Market Gilt Saige Stout- Reserve Junior Poultry Showmanship; First place in 20$ Clothing Challenge with her Thrifted Romper and Jean Jacket Brant Von Behren- Purple Ribbon for his Lightweight Derby Barrow; Purple Ribbon for his Home-Raised Middleweight Market Barrow Natalie Von Behren- Purple Ribbon and Champion Derby Carcass Barrow; Considered for State for her Tea Ring Pastry Heidi Von Behren- State Fair Selection for her Share the Fun Singing; Considered for State for her Rolled Paper American Flag; Purple Ribbon for her Home-Farrowed Lightweight Market Barrow; Reserve Champion Derby Carcass Barrow; Third Place for Swine Junior Showmanship Korbin Walton- Purple Ribbon for his Ayrshire Senior Calf; Reserve Champion Junior Ayrshire Calf; Reserve; Reserve Champion in Intermediate Showmanship Piper Walton- Purple Ribbon and first place Junior Jersey Calf; First place Dairy Junior Brown Swiss Calf; Reserve Champion for Dairy Junior Showmanship Presley Whitman- State Fair Selection for her Texas Roadhouse Rolls Contributed photos

Top row left to right: Korbin Walton earned a purple ribbon for his Ayrshire senior calf.

Riley Resor’s landscaping flower bed and courtyard design were STEM award winners advancing to state.

Kohl Rummells won best in show for all other animals with his dog. Natalie Von Behren was a purple ribbon winner for her derby champion carcass barrow.

Bottom row left to right: Hayden Davis was a state fair selection for refinishing a tall dresser.

Saige Stout was a state fair selection for the $20 Outfit challenge.

Presley Whitman earned a purple ribbon for her Texas Roadhouse dinner rolls.

Payton Curtis’ demo and presentation were state fair bound selections from the Great Jones County Fair.

Local youth selected for the 2026 Governor’s Charity Steer Show Another year of the Iowa State Fair is just around the corner, and the excitement for this year’s Governor’s Charity Steer Show is mounting. This event, hosted by Gov. Kim Reynolds and coordinated by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) and the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC), highlights the compassionate nature of Iowa’s cattle producers, as all proceeds from the event go to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa.

Kennedy Jarr of Cedar Rapids has been selected to join the Governor’s Charity Steer Show lineup of exceptional youth to show her steer at the Aug. 15 event at this year’s Iowa State Fair. Each steer is exhibited by a youth representative and a guest celebrity chosen by the steer’s sponsor.

Twenty-five steers will be shown this year, with Gov. Kim Reynolds showing for a final time as the governor of Iowa.

“The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show highlights the good nature of the beef cattle industry and brings together a valuable collaboration between producers, industry supporters, youth, and community namesakes for an important cause,” said Jenna Bailey, ICA member services and Governor’s Charity Steer Show co-chair. “It is an honor to serve the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, which provides a crucial service to families in need. The youth participants of the Governor’s Charity Steer Show showcase

the giving nature of our industry and offer a local connection to support this meaningful event.”

The Iowa Governor’s Charity Steer Show has been held since 1983 and has raised over $6 million since its inception.

Last year, the show raised more than $569,000, setting yet another new record for money raised. Funds are raised through online donations, sponsorships, and an auction of steers following the show.

All money raised benefits the three independent Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa, located in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Sioux City. These three houses have served over 55,000 families from all 50 states and many foreign countries. Families from all 99 counties in Iowa have benefited from the Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa, too.

“The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Iowa is a worthwhile charity and great partner,” said Casey Anderson, IBIC director of industry relations and Governor’s Charity Steer Show co-chair. “The houses provide a home away from home for families of seriously ill or hospitalized children. It isn’t hard to imagine the burden lifted during an already difficult time, knowing you have a place to stay near your child, thanks to Ronald McDonald Houses.”

The first step to show success is securing the steer, and we thank Kennedy for stepping up to support this great cause.

Kennedy is the daughter of Aaron and Rachel Jarr. She will be going into fifth grade at Mount Vernon schools this fall.

She has been showing cattle for five years. Kennedy enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and golf. She is also on the swim team. Kennedy and her steer, Panda, are sponsored by the Davis County Beef Promoters. They will be joined in the ring by celebrity showman Sarah Jelken, senior vice president and managing director at Cargill.

If you are interested in supporting Kennedy Jarr, please consider donating online or attending the show/auction.

The Governor’s Charity Steer Show is being held in Pioneer

Kennedy Jarr and her steer, Panada.

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Pavilion at the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 4:30 p.m. Then join us for the live auction following the show.

For additional information about the Governor’s Charity Steer Show or to donate, visit www.iowagovernorscharitysteershow.com

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