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The Grundy Register

2014

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Grundy Center, Iowa

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An MLB All-Star ... at 10 years old Sawyer reaches Pitch, Hit, Run national final

By JOHN JENSEN

A tornado sweeps over the south side of Reinbeck after touching down just west of town. There were no injuries in the storm. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photo)

Homes damaged in tornado near Reinbeck

By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register REINBECK — Two homes received major damage but no injuries were reported Sunday evening as a tornado touched down just outside the Reinbeck city limits.

According to the National Weather Service, the EF1 tornado formed at 7:58 p.m. 1.7 miles west northwest of Reinbeck. It touched down briefly on Highway T-55 just north of Highway 175, one mile west of the Reinbeck city limits.

The tornado damaged crops and several buildings, including a pair of homes, one of which suffered roof damage and the other which suffered structural damage.

No injuries were reported, though one handicapped individual was

transferred by Reinbeck Fire Department Ambulance from one of the damaged homes to an undamaged residence in the city limits.

Sunday’s storm is the third to cause damage in Grundy County in eight days. Last Sunday, a storm caused tornado-like damage in Morrison, just three miles from the site of Sunday’s twister, while last Monday extreme winds blew down trees and power poles in southern and central Grundy County. Both of last week’s storms also caused flash flooding, leading the Grundy County Board of Supervisors Monday to approve a disaster declaration for the county. This week’s storms were not accompanied by the heavy rain that marked last week’s events.

The Grundy Register GRUNDY CENTER — Many kids dream of playing Major League Baseball. For a Grundy Center 10-year-old, that dream will come true sooner than he ever could have imagined ... at least for a night.

Brayden Sawyer is one of just 24 boys and girls nationwide to have qualified for the national finals of the Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run contest, which will be contested at Target Field in Minneapolis the day before baseball’s midsummer classic, the All-Star Game. He survived local, regional and team rounds of competition to become one of just three finalists in his boys’ age group and the competition’s first finalist from Iowa since 2011.

“When we started this thing, none of us knew what we were getting into,” Brayden’s mom Kristy said.

“We had Pitch, Hit and Run when I was younger and it was a big thing. Then I thought it died off.” his father Kevin said. “(Kristy) got that letter and I said ‘Let’s do it.’”

Sawyer’s quest for the national competition began with a local competition in Ackley. He advanced to the sectional in Manson, where he needed a tiebreaker to take first in his age group and be eligible for a spot in the Team Competition at Target Field in Minneapolis, where only the top three individuals in each age group from a several-state region were invited to participate.

“The second one was when I got stoked,” Kevin said. “Then we get the e-mail saying your son had been invited to the team competition (several states).”

It was at the team competition where Brayden shined. He threw all six of his pitches for strikes, while neither of his competitors had more than two, and lined two of his three hitting attempts down the middle after pulling his first. The third competition is a 160-foot run, one of the areas that Brayden said he’s best at.

Though they were not told who won at the team competition, Kevin

The Grundy Register said he had a pretty good idea Brayden had done well.

“We could kind of tell who was doing what,” he said.

After that it was time to wait.

Even if he had won the Twins competition there was no guarantee he would advance to the finals, as each Major League team held a competition and only the top three scores would advance. Last Sunday the finalists were announced on the MLB Network. Brayden was one of just two from the upper Midwest.

While at the team competition, Brayden and the other participants had a chance to meet Twins first-baseman Chris Parmelee, one of

BRAYDEN SA WYER two previous Pitch, Hit and Run finalists to have made the Majors.

Kevin said Brayden has dreams of playing in the Major Leagues someday as well. He said his son spends hours each day pitching and has shown dedication to improving.

He began playing T-Ball in Grundy Center when he was four years old and still participates on the local YMCA teams. Next year Kevin said he might look into a traveling team for Brayden to play on.

“He wants to play Major League Baseball and as a father I’m going to put forth the effort to allow him to do that,” Kevin said.

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by John Jensen

Though Brayden will play in the competition finals Monday, activities will span three days. He and his dad will be the guests of Major League Baseball throughout the AllStar festivities. As a finalist, he’ll be on the field during the Home Run Derby shagging fly balls in the outfield. More activities are planned for the day of the game, and Brayden and his dad have tickets to the game Tuesday.

Brayden’s sister Jadyn competed alongside her brother at the Pitch, Hit and Run competition but did not advance to the team event.

Area thespians to perform in ‘Les Miserables’ Inside today’s The roof was ripped off a home on U Avenue (Highway T-55) by a confirmed EF-1 tornado Sunday. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photo)

What’s Happening

Friday, July 11 Felix Grundy Festival GNBee Kids’ Parade, 6 p.m.

Opening Ceremonies, 6:30 p.m.

Felix Fan Festival, 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Music from Loose Neutral, 9 p.m.

Complete schedule in special section in today’s paper

Saturday, July 12 D-NH Scrap Metal Drive Dike & New Hartford 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Felix Grundy Festival

Community Breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m.

GCHS Hall of Fame Induction, Noon

Grand Parade, 4 p.m.

Music from Arch Allies, 9 p.m.

Complete schedule in special section in today’s paper

Monday, July 14 County Board of Supervisors Grundy County Courthouse 9 a.m.

Wednesday, July 16 Grundy Center School Board School Administration Building 5 p.m.

Thursday, July 17 Grundy Center Junior Golf Classic Town and Country Golf Club See inside for details

By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register WATERLOO - As the Waterloo Community Playhouse prepares for its long-awaited performance of “Les Miserables” beginning Friday, a number of cast members with local backgrounds shared their thoughts on the upcoming performance.

No fewer than five local actors and actresses are part of the cast, including three from Grundy Center. Longtime Secondary Instructional Media Center Director Don Osterhaus and his son Adam are in the cast, as are GCHS English Teacher Amalie Guldenpfennig, AGWSR High School Spanish Teacher Kim Sittig and New Hartford’s Alta Schwab. All said they got involved with the project because they enjoy the theater, with several wanting to be part of long-time director Charles Stillwell’s final show.

“I’ve done many shows with Chuck and this is my favorite musical,” Adam Osterhaus said. “This is his last one and I haven’t done one since “Joseph and the Amaz-

Grundy Register Parades Family Fun

Grand Parade Saturday, 4 p.m.

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Laser Tag Friday, 8-11 p.m.

Felix Grundy 5K Saturday, 8 a.m.

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Pictured are local actors and actresses who will perform in the Waterloo Community Playhouse’s “Les Miserables” beginning Friday. They are (left to right): Kim Sitting, Don Osterhaus, Alta Schwab, Adam Osterhaus and Amalie Guldenpfennig. (Courtesy photo) ing Technicolor Dreamcoat” back in 2010. I thought it was worth the

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DFS Breakfast & All-School Reunion Saturday, 7 10:30 a.m.

Petting Zoo Saturday, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Hall of Fame Induction Saturday, Noon

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Felix Grundy Festival Notes New local music event planned for Friday night

Something new is planned this year as a part of the Felix Grundy Celebration Weekend. The Churches of Grundy Center will be sharing the Talents of Our Community on Friday, July 11 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Courthouse Gazebo.

A lineup of great local talent will be performing throughout the evening while surrounded by the launch events of the first night of Felix Grundy. Persons are invited to bring a lawn chair and enjoy the evening of music, song and a new Grundy tradition.

Bands, soloists, pianists, guitarists, choirs, small groups, men’s choir and more will make up the musical highlight of the evening.

Felix Grundy 5, 10K races set for July 12

The annual Felix Grundy 5k & 10k walk/run will take place on Saturday, July 12th at 8:00 a.m.

Great race features this year include wicking performance t-shirts courtesy of event sponsor Titan Machinery of Grundy Center, 5k & 10k route options, $10 Scheels gift cards for first-place finishers in each age group (male & female) and $25 Scheels gift cards for overall winners in each event.

A free Kids’ 400-meter Fun Run at 9 a.m. on the high school track.

Registrations are being taken now at the Grundy Family YMCA. Registration forms are available online at www.grundycenter.com or at the YMCA. Registration and packet pick up will take place on Saturday, July 12 from 7 to 7:45 a.m.

Call Andrew Peters with questions. 319-825-6210.

Traditional worship service to be held Sunday, 10 a.m.

The traditional Felix Grundy Community Worship Service will be held Sunday, July 13 at 10 a.m. at the Courthouse Gazebo.

The event is sponsored and presented by the churches of Grundy Center. The Theme for the Community Service will be: AMAZING. It will feature our Ecumenical Band, singing, prayers for our community and a Children’s Message that will Amaze.

Leadership will be provided by clergy and lay members of several area churches: Bethany Presbyterian, First Presbyterian, Colfax Presbyterian, Grundy Center United Methodist Church, Orchard Hill and American Lutheran Church. A special offering will be taken and used by the Grundy Center area clergy to assist lo-

cal families in need or in emergencies. In case of rain, the service will be moved to the Grundy Center United Methodist Church.

Dodge Booster Club to raise funds for GCHS German exchange program

GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center High School will host a Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser as part of the Felix Grundy Festival being held at the school on Saturday, July 12.

Between 7 a.m. and 11 a.m, the Dodge brand will make a $20 donation to Grundy Center High School for each person who takes a short test drive. Rouse Motor Company Inc. will have the new Dodge Dart, Durango, Journey and Grand Caravan at the event for participants to inspect and drive. Dealership personnel will volunteer their time to assist with the fundraising drives. Anyone age 18 or over with a valid driver’s license may drive and earn a Dodge donation for the school.

The Dodge brand has been supporting schools in the communities where the company does business for several years. Since 1993, Dodge has helped raise more than $5 million for schools across the country with test drive programs like the Dodge Booster Club Fundraiser.

Schedule change for swimming at Grundy Family Aquatic Center

The Felix Grundy Festival planning committee has announced a change in the originally printed schedule for swimming at the Grundy Family Aquatic Center.

The Center will be open to everyone from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Admission will also be charged.

Due to the printing schedule, this is listed incorrectly in the schedule that was part of the Felix Grundy Festival supplement in today’s paper.

Dollars for Scholars seeks volunteers for Felix Grundy breakfast

The Grundy Center Dollars for Scholars chapter is seeking a few volunteers to assist with Saturday’s Community Breakfast.

Shifts are available beginning at 6:15 a.m., 8 a.m., 8:15 a.m., 8:45 a.m. and 9 a.m.

To volunteer, contact Patti Rust at 824-5853.

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County offers $75,000 for Zenor, Inc. property GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to raise their offer for the Zenor, Inc. owner property at the corner of H Avenue and Seventh Street in Grundy Center to $75,000.

According to a motion by Supervisor Barb Smith, the offer includes a 10 percent non-refundable down payment that is considered full and final payment to abandon condemnation proceedings. County Auditor Rhonda Deters said the down payment includes payment for legal fees and appraisals accrued during the condemnation proceedings. Smith’s motion went on to state that the County offer is conditional upon having 60 days to conduct an asbestos evaluation.

The County would also allow 90 days for the property owner to remove contents from the building.

‘Les Miz’

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Guldenpfennig, who came to Grundy Center just a year ago and has performed with the Omaha Community Theater as well as Celebration Iowa, said Stillwell is extremely motivating.

“It’s very easy to work with him,” she said.

Schwab, a veteran of numerous shows at the Playhouse, said Stillwell allows actors and actresses to create a character the way they see it being played.

“He doesn’t try to shape you into his vision, he lets you do what you want,” she said. “He’ll just make little tweaks here and there. He’ll say tiny little things that just end up being brilliant and it comes off as making everything so much better; then he leaves the rest for you to mess with.”

Schwab, who plays Cosette, is the only player among the five who have major roles. The others play any of a number of characters, including beggars, students, an army general and an old woman. All are asked to sing in a show known worldwide for its

The motion, which came after a length executive session, passed 4-1 with Supervisor Mark Schildroth opposed. Schildroth also opposed a motion allowing Supervisor Chair Harlyn Riekena to sign the contract with the terms listed.

In other business, Supervisors approved a County Disaster Declaration in the wake of severe storms that left approximately $500,000 damage to county-owned roads and bridges, and between $60-70,000 damage to county parks. Emergency Management Director Zach Tripp said he is attempting to get Grundy County added to a state disaster proclamation that is currently for several surrounding counties, including Black Hawk and Butler.

He said 27 roads were closed in the county at one time or another during the storm.

Supervisors spent several min-

utes discussing work in the Dike Drainage District south of Highway 20. County Engineer Gary Mauer said the County has a longstanding agreement with the City of Dike that the city would purchase pipe for the project and the County would provide the labor. He said new 24-inch drainage pipe for the area would cost $17,826 while 30inch would cost $24,894. Labor would be approximately $7,800 on top of that for the 24-inch pipe and approximately $8,700 for the 30inch. Mauer added that this would be the County’s final participation in work in the drainage district.

Supervisors also approve right of way contract documents with Steve and Michelle Henze but did not act on a request from Windstreak for a utility permit, as the location is under Hardin County jurisdiction.

music.

“The music has to drive the show - if you slow it down you totally lose the momentum,” Schwab said. “You have to stay with the music, you can’t take your time doing dialog and all that stuff. There’s nothing to throw it off, and if you throw it off it’s gone.

“I love the musical aspect,” Sittig said. “Just get me on a stage making them smile … or maybe making them cry. Make them feel something and I’ve done my job.”

Don Osterhaus said he jumped when he saw the theater was doing “Les Miz.” “It’s my favorite professional theatre show that I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a fair number of shows,” he said. “It just knocked my socks off.”

Spoken to last week before a rehearsal, the local actors said things are coming together remarkably well.

“With other shows at other theaters it doesn’t necessarily come together like this,” Sittig said.

“A lot of people came in knowing the music … some people knew the

entire show,” D. Osterhaus said.

Adam Osterhaus said audiences will appreciate the set and lighting, which were still coming together last week.

“We just started working with the lights Wednesday and seeing the full stage lights and the blackouts and everything and it looks like it’s going to be really cool,” he said.

Each of the five local performers has an extensive background, with all but Guldenpfennig having performed at the Waterloo Community Playhouse previously. Among their favorites in the past are shows like “Beauty and the Beast,” “Chicago,” and “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown.” At least Schwab said she’s leaving room at the top for the upcoming show.

“Obviously this is at the top of the list,” she said.

“People won’t be disappointed.

It’s a fantastic show,” D. Osterhaus said.

“Les Miserables” opens Friday and runs through July 26. For show times, or to purchase tickets, go to http://wcpbhct.org/

Felix Grundy Festival shuttle hours to expand, feature stops at local gardens Don’t miss your chance to tour Grundy Center. Six different tour times are being offered during the Festival this year starting with Friday, July 11, at 4 p.m. The shuttle will leave from the west side of the

Courthouse Square on the hour at 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. Saturday.

This year, gardens are added to the tour Friday evening and Sat-

urday morning. On the tour you will hear about some of Grundy Center’s historical buildings and stop at the gardens of Larry & Darlene Markse on Friday and John & Mary Doak on Saturday afternoon.

Saturday afternoon tours all include a visit to the Herbert Quick School in Orion Park. Local Shuttle tour guides, C. J. Thompson, Patty Copeman, Sandy Noble and Phyllis Oglesby will provide information about the various points of interest as it traverses slowly throughout the city. When the shuttle stops at the Marske Garden, the Grundy Center Garden Club will be providing lemonade. Chapter of P.E.O. will be serving lemonade and cookies as you tour the Herbert Quick School on Saturday.

The schoolhouse will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. that day.

The Herbert Quick school house will soon be moved onto new foot-

ings and foundation approximately 20 feet east of its present location in July thanks to a grant from the

Sara Lee Trust to pay for this project. P.E.O. Chapter AR has undertaken management of the school house as its local chapter project and it will be responsible for interior upgrades, management of its collections, tours, and educational activities in an effort to promote the Herbert Quick collection and Colfax No. 9 school house and to preserve this significant part of rural and Grundy Center history.

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Planning is underway to promote and increase interest and awareness in the school and announcements of future events will be made later this summer. During the Festival, the Kling Library will offer a continuous video showing about country schools entitled ‘Country Schools – One Room, One Nation.’ Festival goers are encouraged to stop in during library hours.

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Obituaries

Barbara Joan Thuesen, age 80, of Wellsburg Barbara died July 3, 2014, at her home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be at 1 p.m., Thursday, July 10, at Colfax Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, rural Holland. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.redman-schwartz.com.

Barbara was born the daughter of Charles and Charlotte E. (Ackerly) Draper on August 12, 1933, Leon. She received her education and graduated from Leon Community High School in 1951.

On June 23, 1952, Barbara Draper was united in marriage with Paul Thuesen in Leon. After their marriage they lived in Cedar Falls for one year. They then moved to a farm near Dike. In 1980, Paul and Barbara moved to Missouri, where they lived for a few years. After leaving Missouri, Paul and Barbara lived in several communities in north central Iowa and eventually settled in Wellsburg where they lived for nine years. Barbara was actively involved with the ARC of the United States. The couple was foster parents for many years. Barbara was a member of Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland. She had a great passion for family genealogy and enjoyed traveling throughout the United States for her research and visiting friends and family. Through her experiences she published a book “The Drapers’ A Pioneer Family.”

She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Thuesen on May 30, 2014; her parents; three sisters, Doris Shepherd, Louise O’Neall and Ruby Honn; and five brothers, Vere Draper, Keith Draper, Kenneth Draper, Basil Draper and Gaylen Draper.

Barbara is survived by three sons, Randall (Conie) Thuesen of Sikeston, Missouri, Gary (Donna) Thuesen of Grundy Center, and David (Melodee) Thuesen of Waverly; two daughters, Debra (Kenneth) Eiten of Loveland, Colorado, and Melissa (Tim) England of Wellsburg; eight grandchildren, Kyle Thuesen, James (Perri Corvino) Eiten, William Eiten, Erica (Randy) Norris, April Thuesen, Randee Thuesen and Jordyn England; one greatgranddaughter, Olivia Corvino Eiten; two sisters, Shirley Collins of Las Vegas, NV, and Beverly Draper of Princeton, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

Mary Esther Croker

Mary Esther Moulton spent the first 18 years of her life in the woods and on the lakes of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. She wasn’t as ladylike as her mother would’ve wished, opting instead to be accomplished swimmer, canoeist, ice skater and skier. She, her brother and best friend, and their UP gang organized progressive dinners, swam across Lake Michigamme, had weekly bridge parties, rode sleds pulled behind Model T’s, skied the Suicide Hill jump, and crept up on Al Capone’s hideout. She graduated from the Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism in 1939 and was the first woman sports editor for the Daily Northwestern. After graduation she worked at Chicago’s WLS radio, which hosted the National Barn Dance with live broadcasts by Gene Autry and “Little Georgie Gobel”. Mary Esther ended her journalism career as editor of Collector’s News.

Mary Esther had many adventures, which included accompanying her husband, Bill, in his assignment as UPI White House Correspondent during the Truman administration. She and Bill were the founding managers of radio station KDEC in Decorah. She was a professional Girl Scout and volunteer troop leader in Dubuque, and she contributed to the development of Camp Little Cloud. She planted hundreds of trees, pitched umpteen tents, built countless campfires and taught many girls the joy of life in the outdoors. Although she probably did not invent s’mores, banana boats, or tinfoil dinners, her children and the Girl Scout leaders that she trained, credit her with the introduction. Mary Esther’s natural curiosity extended to geology, astronomy, botany, ornithology, and marine biology. She shared these interests with any child in her presence and raised her children to enjoy and respect the natural world. She hiked the Arizona wilderness into her late eighties, and was a tireless bird watcher. Her birding life list included over 300 species. She had an uncanny ability to attract goldfinches and hummingbirds to her feeders. As a lifelong learner, she loved to travel, meet new people and host foreign exchange students. Her PEO membership provided true friends wherever she moved. Mary Esther was an eternal optimist and always found something positive to say in dire circumstances. This quality was balanced with keen observations, muttered in a barely audible voice, which “called a spade a spade.”

Mary Esther fostered a rich life for her children Steve Croker, Barbara Bean, and Ginny Naso, and for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mary Esther died on July 2, in Iowa City. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill in 2011, daughter Barbara in 2006, and brother Bill in 2010.

Thoughts may be shared with the family at www.lensingfuneral.com.

William Wayne “Bill” Nielsen

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William Wayne “Bill” Nielsen, 87, of Dike passed away on July 5, 2014, at the Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach, Missouri. A funeral service was held July 9 at the Fredsville Lutheran Church in rural Cedar Falls. Burial followed at the church cemetery with military honors conducted by the Dike American Legion Post No.471. Memorials may be directed to the Fredsville Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be left at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Bill was born on December 28, 192,6 in Dike to his parents Carl and Anna Nielsen. He was raised and educated in Dike, graduating from Dike High School in the Class of 1944. Bill served his country from 1944 until 1946 in the United States Army. He then went to Grandview College for two years and transferred to Buena Vista University where he earned his bachelor’s degree in education. Bill then went on to earn his masters degree in education from the University of South Dakota, Vermillion.

Bill began his career teaching at the Everly High School in Everly. He then went on to become the superintendent of the Ayrshire School District and then the Parkersburg School District until 1974. He then moved to Moravia and served as the superintendent of the Moravia School District for 18 years until his retirement in 1992. Upon his retirement he returned to farming in Dike.

Bill was united in marriage to Beverly Turnquist in Albert City in 1952.

Together they welcomed two sons into their family. He was a lifelong member of the Fredsville Lutheran Church, a member of the Dike American Legion Post No. 471 and the Dike Masonic Lodge No. 646. However, his true joy in life came from spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.

Bill is survived by his wife Beverly, of Dike; sons, Steven (Linda) Nielsen of Dike, and Robert (Alta) Nielsen of Linn Creek, MO; grandchildren Paul, Karl, Krissy, Eric and Harrison Nielsen and great-granddaughter Hayden Nielsen; brother, Harlan Nielsen of Dike; sister Joyce Goetzinger of Dike; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters.

Leland Dean Conradi

Leland Dean Conradi, 86, of Grundy Center passed away July 2, 2014, at the Unity Point Health Allen Hospital in Waterloo. A funeral service was held on July 7 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home, Grundy Center. Burial followed the funeral service at the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church Cemetery in rural Holland. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www. abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Leland was born on June 12, 1928, in rural Holland, the son of John Arthur and Anna (Meyer) Conradi. His family later relocated to Dike where Leland attended school, graduating from Dike High School with the class of 1947. From 1951 to 1953, Leland honorably served his country in the United States Army. After his discharge from the military, Leland worked for Rath Packing in Waterloo, retiring after 32 years of service.

Leland was a former member of the New Hope Fellowship Church in Holland.

He is survived by his brother Darius (Joan) Conradi of Waverly; and sister, Colleen Graham of St. Louis, MO; several nieces and nephews.

Leland was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Roland Conradi; and infant sister, Phyllis Conradi.

Farmer’s Market Notes

Shopping the Grundy Farmers Market is the perfect way to start your Felix Grundy weekend. There is a large supply of fresh produce available. Fresh herbs for your weekend use, sourdough breads and rolls, cookies, cupcakes, bars, cookies, tote bags, new jewelry to wear to all the events.

The face painter will be there this week.

Christie's Kitchen will do the cooking Thursday night if you are busy getting ready for the rest of the weekend.

See you Thursday 4:30-6:30 court house square.

Grundy Family YMCA Notes On Saturday, July 19, the YMCA will take seventh- through ninthgraders to Iowa Valley High Ropes Challenge Course for a chance to climb on their 50-foot wall, swing on their 30-foot swing, and do group challenges. We will depart the high school at 10:30 a.m. and return at 5:30 p.m. Please send a sack lunch and a snack with your child. A minimum of 10 participants is required, so be sure to register by Friday, July 11. For information on costs associated with this trip, please contact the Grundy Family YMCA. Come check out the YMCA inflatable slide on July 12 at Felix Grundy Days! Y staff and volunteers will be providing the slide from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is no charge to go down the slide! See you there.

Petersen receives 35-year service award

Chuck Bakker, Grundy County Board of Supervisor, presented Douglas D. Petersen with a 35-year service award. Petersen has served more years than any other employee in the Secondary Road Department.

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First Presbyterian Church plans Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service

GRUNDY CENTER — The First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center will host a Sunday, 9 a.m. worship service prior to the 10 a.m.

Community Worship that is part of the Felix Grundy Festival.

The additional service is for those who are uncomfortable at an outdoor worship service. Members who can are encouraged to attend the 10 a.m.

Community Worship Service at the Courthouse Gazebo.

DNH Boosters to host scrap metal drive

DIKE — The Dike-New Hartford Wolverine Booster Club will host a scrap metal drive Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the high school parking lot in Dike, as well as across the street from the New Hartford Community Building.

Cancer support group to meet August 4

GRUNDY CENTER – Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Cancer Support Group on Monday, Aug. 4 from 4:45 to 6:45 p.m. in the Education Room. The support group is for anyone with any type of cancer.

Please use Entrance No. 3 on the west side of the hospital.

Join us for a time to share information and experiences with others who are also on this journey. The Grundy Area Cancer Support Group meets quarterly on the first Monday of the month (August, November, February, and May) in the Education Room of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 201 East J Avenue, Grundy Center.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Kristi Barnett, Social Services, at (319) 824-4129.

Fair Board sets contest to win free meal

GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Fair Board and surrounding restaurants are offering Win a Meal during the week of the fair.

Local restaurants will donate free meals with a winner selected each day. Adults simply sign up at multiple boxes located in the buildings throughout the fairgrounds. The more buildings you visit and sign up in, the greater your chances for winning a free meal!

Participating restaurants include: The Slice, Morris Inn, The Shack, Carol’s Café and Lone Tree. Additional restaurants are invited to participate. If you are a Grundy County restaurant and would like to participate, please contact Jerry Schmidt at 319-269-8234.

The 2014 Fair Schedule is posted on our website at www.GrundyCountyFair.com.. Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ TheGrundyCountyFair for more details.

German Club to meet July 14

WELLSBURG — The Ostfriesen Heritage Society will meet at 7 p.m. at the Wellsburg Public Library on July 14.

The evening’s program will be presented by the students from the Grundy Center Schools that traveled to Ostfriesland, Germany in March as part of the Student Exchange Program with the Pewsum School.

Come and enjoy some German fellowship and a little Platt Duetsch speaking. Bring some goodies to share over a cup of Ostfriesen Tea.

Grundy Junior Golf Classic set for July 17

The 24th annual Grundy Center Junior Golf Classic will be held Thursday, July 17 at the Town & Country Golf Course. The tournament is open to any junior golfer ages 8-17.

Girls and boys 8 to 14 years of age will play nine holes while girls and boys 15-17 will play 18 holes.

Lunch consisting of hot dogs, chips and drink will be provided. Trophies or medals will be awarded in each division. There is a fee to participate.

Contact Rick or Lisa Schupbach at 319- 824-6325 to register for the tournament. The Deadline for entries is Friday, July 11.

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Northey comments on Iowa Crops and Weather report

Memory Lane A Look back through The Grundy Register

Compiled by Lisa Kanagy 10 Years Ago This Week - 2004 • Carolyn Gibson is the ‘Home-

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa crop progress and condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through October.

“Strong storms and wet fields continue to stress some crops and create challenges for famers needing to make hay, spray weeds or side-dress fertilizer,” Northey said.

“Fortunately, much of the crop remains in pretty good condition, but needs some warm and dry weather to help dry fields.”

The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship’s website at www.IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDA’s site at www.nass.usda.gov/ia. The report summary follows here:

town Hero’ as she has provided 46 years of child care in her home, as she says ‘it’s the kids that have kept me young’ • $99,900 new homes for sale in this beautiful county seat community that is ideal for young families with children • The Felix Grundy Festival grand marshals are the Grundy Center military veterans • The Kling Memorial Library has the artistic talents of Grundy County resident, Chuck Frietag, on display this month • Spartans win three of the four games last week over conference leaders • Center Theatre - The Stepford Wives

25 Years Ago This Week - 1989

• Don Schmidt of Marshalltown will pick up recyclable products on the first & thrid Saturdays for the month • Despite the 100º heat an estimated 5,500 persons viewed the Saturday Grand Parade during the Felix Grundy Festival with a total of 118 units to watch • Jorgensen Constructions Co., broke ground on Wednesday for the new Grundy County Law Enforcement Center building • There were 63 4-Hers from NE Iowa area to attend the Discover Iowa Trip on Wednesday • Lady Warriors post 2-3 record in competition this week • St. Peter’s United Church of Christ’s congregation of Wellsburg, gathered for the last of the Quasquicentennial celebrations on Sunday • Chuck Roast - $1.49/# • Center Theatre – Field Of Dreams

50 Years Ago This Week - 1964

• The assessed value of all properties in the school districts of Grundy county is $41.8 million • Receipts at the Rock Island Station in Grundy Center are averaging around $20,000 a month • Emil Wrage of Grundy Center is building a drive-in at Gladbrook, which will be operated by his daughter, Mrs. Ernie Maassen • Mrs. Carl (Lilliam) Moeller died last Wednesday at Allen Hospital due to cancer • There are 122 Wellsburg youth enrolled for free swim lessons at the Conrad pool • Come to Boeke’s for Fountain Treats during Wellsburg Daze • The annual Johnson reunion was held Sunday, 75 members were present • Peanut Butter- 3# jar for $1 • Center Theater – Paris When It Sizzles

75 Years Ago This Week - 1939

• If warm and dry weather continues, about all of the oats in the county will be in shocks or in bins

by Saturday • The Boelman barn was destroyed by fire last week in Pleasant Valley township • Grundy bakery to move soon into new location, owned by A. F. Neumann • Grundy county has annually held a county wide baby beef tour for 4-H members, this will be held on July 17 & 18 • Rev. Wm. Paulsen, of Salem Lutheran church, Stout, caught a 17# pike at St. Croix Lake, Minn.

• Weekend guests at the F. W. Bloxham home were Mrs. C. M. Goodyear and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice DeCair of St. Paul. The women are sisters of Mrs. Bloxham, Mrs. Goodyear remained for a longer visit • ‘Lay-Away Plan’ is announced at the Grundy Style Shop for only $1 down • Royal Anne Cherries - 10# can for 49¢ • New Grundy Theatre – The Hardys Ride High

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Reporters and photographers live for the big moment. They live for the incredible once-in-a-lifetime photo that nobody else has. I met half of that criteria Sunday night, as one of countless Reinbeck residents who caught a small tornado on either our phones or cameras.

This was a strange deal. With no watches up, we weren’t expecting storms Sunday night. I was actually monitoring the police scanner after reports of storms north of Dike, when the spotters starting talking about a funnel cloud east of Morrison heading toward Reinbeck. As the sirens blared, for the second time in as many weeks I headed downstairs to hang out with the neighbors for awhile.

As I watched the local television

By JOHN JENSEN news showing its live weather radar, it appeared the storm had passed, so I stepped outside. There the neighbors pointed to the south, where a funnel cloud was spinning like mad. It was truly a surreal feeling. I had never so much as seen a tornado, let alone had a chance to grab pictures of it. Yet there it was, in vibrant living gray.

I picked up the camera (which was, for some reason, around my neck as I headed for the basement and even had the right lens attached) and tried to shoot ... only to get ... nothing. The camera was still set for fireworks pictures from two nights before. I shook like a leaf as I fumbled first with the shooting mode (idiot mode would do), then with the shutter release (which was still set to remote). Even after what seemed like several seconds changing things around, I had plenty of time to squeeze off about 20 shots.

About 15 minutes later as I surveyed damage west of town, I met a realization. The camera was still set to manual focus, which is what I prefer for fireworks. Had the supposedly cool shots of the funnel been ruined by my forgetting to change something as simple as the focus setting? I uttered a few four-letter words under my breath and went about my business of taking pictures of the damage left behind. It was only when I got home that I knew my prized pictures were OK. I think my saving grace was that the tornado was about the same distance as the fireworks had been two nights before.

It was a year ago at the time when a young reporter at one of our sister publications, Nick Pedley of the Hampton Chronicle, got a series of active

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funnel shots north of Hampton. I told him at the time that those weren’t shots you got every day ... I’d never so much as seen a tornado before, let alone gotten printable pictures of it.

I was far, far from the only person to get decent shots. It seemed everyone I talked to after the storm had some. One of the victims west of town had a great shot, and my neighbor talked about some shots he had taken. I saw several shots on KWWL that were better than what I had, too.

But for being in town, I was happy to have gotten any.

With three damaging storms having passed through the area in eight days, I’d say we’ve had our share.

• • • A year ago at this time I wrote a column about learning how to take decent pictures of fireworks. Friday was my chance to see what I remembered, as Reinbeck held its annual pyrotechnic display.

After reviewing my notes from the year before and putting a fresh battery in the camera’s remote control, I headed to my favorite spot just north of where the display was shot. I left plenty early and found the final remaining front-row spot alongside a friendly family from the area.

It took awhile to get the equipment set correctly, as I use camera settings for fireworks that I don’t use any other time. Fireworks are one of the rare times when I use a tripod and one of the even more rare times when I use a remote shutter release. Both are essential to get decent images. I also use a full manual mode on the camera for one of the few times all year.

From there it’s simply a matter of pushing the button and occasionally adjusting the shutter speed to create the images I want. Last year’s shots set a high standard, but I think this year’s live up to it. These shots seem a bit more consistent and maybe even a little better color-wise. It looks like I used a longer shutter this year, as the trail of flame from the ground seems a bit brighter than before.

• • • Finally, I hope you find time to come down to the Felix Grundy Festival this weekend in Grundy Center. Jen, Chris, Mindy, Mary and all of the people working with them have worked hard to put together a nice festival.

I’m not much of a concert person, but I must admit being excited to see tribute band Arch Allies perform Saturday night. Look this group up on YouTube — they play awesome music from the late 70s and early 80s ... an era of some of the best rock-and-roll ever made, and they play it well.

Other things to watch for over the weekend are annual favorites like the Felix Grundy 5K/10K events, and both the Kids’ Parade and Grand Parade.

I also need to plug a couple of events for groups that I volunteer with.

Dollars for Scholars will host its annual Breakfast and All-School Reunion Saturday at the high school commons. This is our only major fund-raiser of the year, and the money we raise goes to scholarships for graduating seniors.

I’ll also be at the Operation Threshold Family Fair Saturday with our local Lions Club. There we’ll be promoting our Kidsight screening program for young kids, and also promoting membership in the club. I have an inkling we might even have a visit from our friendly club mascot Saturday morning.

And so it’s Good-bye!

By SUE ECKHOFF Grundy County Heritage Museum Several years ago, Kevin Williams asked me if I would be willing to write some articles for the local papers. I said yes, thinking that it would be one or two articles, and that it wouldn’t be that difficult. Well, after over 365 articles later I am about to give it up. I have decided I am due for some “me” time, so I’m moving on to some new adventures, traveling some, and spending time with the cutest six year old and three year old grand girls in the world!

It’s a strange feeling saying goodbye to something rather than someone, and in a way it’s more difficult because although I know some of you, the majority of people who sporadically read my articles don’t know me, nor I them. I have enjoyed this assignment immensely and will miss it, but it’s time to say good-bye.

Crop Report Above average precipitation in Iowa limited fieldwork yet again during the week ending July 6, 2014, according to the USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service. Statewide there were just 2.6 days suitable for fieldwork, the third week in a row with less than 3.0 days suitable for fieldwork.

Weed control and nitrogen sidedressing were behind due to wet conditions and the inability to get equipment through fields. Many producers reported yellowing corn and stress on soybeans due to excessive moisture.

Precipitation raised soil moisture levels marginally this week.

Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent very short, 2 percent short, 61 percent adequate, and 37 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 1 percent very short, 7 percent short, 67 percent adequate, and 25 percent surplus. Over one-quarter of the State’s topsoil remained in surplus condition, with the exception of southeast Iowa.

There were scattered reports of corn silking across Iowa. Seventysix percent of the corn crop was reported in good to excellent condition, a decrease of 3 percentage points. Twenty-one percent of the soybean acreage was blooming, 11 days ahead of the previous year but 2 days behind normal. A few farmers reported soybeans setting pods.

Decreasing 2 percentage points from the previous week, 73 percent of the soybean crop was rated in good to excellent condition. Ninety-five percent of the oat crop has headed, 2 percentage points above last year but equal to the five-year average. Thirty-one percent of the oat acreage has turned color, 10 percentage points ahead of the previous year but 15 points behind average. Seventy-three percent of the oat acreage was reported in good to excellent condition, dropping 1 percentage point from last week.

Farmers struggled to get their first cutting of alfalfa hay baled, advancing only five percentage points from last week. The first cutting of alfalfa hay was 95 percent complete, falling slightly behind both last year and average. The second cutting of alfalfa was 12 percent complete, two days ahead of last year but almost two weeks behind normal. Sixty-seven percent of all hay was rated in good to excellent condition. Pasture condition rated 74 percent good to excellent. Stress on livestock increased toward the week’s end with the high humidity and heat.

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Healthy options expand local menu choices A desire to meet changing customer needs prompted two local restaurant owners to agree to a dietitian’s assessment of their menus, which now include a variety of healthy choices for diners. The menu review was carried out at Fountain on Main in Reinbeck and Morris Inn in Morrison by Crystal Petersen, registered dietitian and head of food and nutrition services at Grundy County Memorial Hospital.

The project measures restaurant environments and compares menu choices and portions to a set of healthy standards.

“Both restaurant owners willingly embraced changes so that diners will find it easier to make healthy choices when eating out,” Petersen said.

She evaluated portion sizes and the nutritional make-up of menu items, while restaurant owners focused on adding add new healthier choices.

Morris Inn owner Tom McLean said he was eager to accept the challenge to perform a menu makeover.

“I look forward to providing what customers want, and an increasing number of customers have made a commitment to eat healthier,” he said. “We want diners to know they can enjoy dining out while sticking with their eating plan.”

Fountain on Main owner Glenda Billerbeck said both regular customers and new diners are enjoying her new menu.

“I had a couple of ladies from Boston recently. They were amazed by the salads and other fresh food choices,” she said. “Personally, I enjoy healthy eating and I appreciate the input I received from Crystal.

It gave me a reason to expand my menu choices and offer a wider variety of healthy choices.”

Billerbeck has added a variety of smoothie choices to her menu at the Fountain, in addition to the traditional ice cream treats.

Petersen emphasizes that the menu assessment did not require the restaurants to eliminate any food items from their menu, adding that the same great tasting homemade favorite are available.

“The process focused instead on featuring entrees that are lower in calories and fat, listing healthy side dishes, and offering smaller portions without a premium price,” Petersen

Area students graduates of Kirkwood

CEDAR RAPIDS - Kirkwood Community College has announced the graduating class of 2013-2014.

College faculty and administration joined friends and family in saluting the grads at commencement ceremonies at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, May 17.

Conrad: Madison Olson, Liberal Arts - AA; Logan Simpson, Liberal Arts - AS Grundy Center: Andrew Steege, Entry-Level Firefighter

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The Morris Inn also added a kid’s menu that provides fruit as the regular side for young people, rather than the traditional French fries.

“It’s amazing – most children are sticking with the fruits, rather than asking for the fries,” McLean said.

McLean has worked with his wait staff to enable them to accommodate customer’s requests for healthy entrees and sides. Other healthy dining strategies that are encouraged include splitting meals and packaging to take a portion of your meal home.

Both restaurants have included a key to indicate healthy choices on the menu.

Billerbeck said that it was nice to work with a dietitian on the menu project.

“It’s a good change,” she said.

“You see all around you that people are definitely interested in a healthier lifestyle – whether it’s walking more, working out, or eating healthier.”

The restaurant menu assessment was a project of the Community Transformation Grant, a program of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant is administered by the Grundy County Public Health Department, and its aim is to reduce risk factors responsible for the leading causes of death and disability by creating healthier communities.

“Transforming the health of Grundy County has been a collaborative effort so all residents can be physically active, have access to healthy food and drinks, and live in tobacco-free environments,” Wendy Monaghan, RN BSN, Public Health Manager, said. “Grant money has been put to work across Grundy County the past three years to support projects that make the healthy choice the easy choice for community members. For instance, curb cuts to make walking and biking easier, new bike racks, funds to help with a Disc Golf Course, and education about tobacco-free environments has all been accomplished through the grant.”

Additional local restaurants who are interested in a menu assessment are encouraged to contact Petersen at Grundy County Memorial Hospital, phone 319-824-5421 or email crystal.petersen@unitypoint.org

Nutrition site menu

Friday, July 11 — Cowboy Spaghetti, Tossed Salad, Green Peas, Wheat Bread/Margarine, Hot Pineapple Tidbits Monday, July 14 — Turkey Breast with Gravy, Red Roasted Potatoes, String Beans with Mushrooms, Wheat Bread/Margarine, Citrus Fruit Cup Tuesday, July 15 — Meatloaf with Onion Gravy, Whipped Potatoes, Cabbage with Tomatoes, Multi Grain Bread/Margaraine, Fresh Fruit Wednesday, July 16 — Grilled Pork with Pepper Gravy, Baked Potato, Garden Vegetables, Wheat Bread, Carnival Cookie, Sour Cream, and Margarine Thursday, July 17 — Smothered Chicken, Rice Florentine, Carrots and Lima Beans, Multi Grain Bread, Cranberry Applesauce, and Margarine Each meal includes milk. All meals must be ordered by 9 a.m. the day before receiving a meal. For more information, to reserve a place or order a meal, call the Grundy Center Senior Center at (319) 824-3843.

Local students named to Central College dean's list

PELLA — The following students were named to the spring 2014 Central College dean's list: Jessica De Neui of Conrad Kaitlyn Sharp of Dike

Birth announced Grundy County Fair Douglas and Casandra Wiers are excited announce the birth of their Board announces Win daughter,to Anastasia Lynn who was born on Tuesday June 24 at Allen a Meal at the fair Hospital, Waterloo. She weighed 7 GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Fair Board and surrounding restaurants are offering Win a Meal during the week of the fair.

Local restaurants will donate free meals with a winner selected each day. Adults simply sign up at multiple boxes located in the buildings throughout the fairgrounds. The more buildings you visit and sign up in, the greater your chances for winning a free meal!

Participating restaurants include: The Slice, Morris Inn, The Shack, Carol’s Café and Lone Tree.

If you are a Grundy County restaurant and would like to participate, please contact Jerry Schmidt at 319269-8234.

The entire 2014 Fair Schedule is posted on our website at www.GrundyCountyFair.com.. Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ TheGrundyCountyFair for more details. Be sure to visit The Grundy County Fair July 23-27 and Rediscover the Fair!

Free Gardening Webinar Series “Totally Trees” begins July 15

The Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering a series of summer garden webinars to be hosted by Grundy County Extension and Outreach office in Grundy Center. As Emerald Ash Borer marches across the state, homeowners need to be prepared to recognize signs of damage, know what control options are available, and consider alternatives for replacement trees.

Summer webinar dates, topics and presenters Tuesday, July 15: “Iowa’s Unknown Treasure: The Forest Resource” – Mark Vitosh, Iowa DNR District Forester will speak on trees in communities as well as the benefits and issues of growing trees in Iowa woodlands and urban areas.

Thursday, August 14: “Tree Pests” – Donald Lewis and Mark Shour, ISU Extension Entomologists will speak on tree pests, with a focus on recent pests of trees such as the Emerald Ash Borer and the impact of these pests on the Iowa landscape.

Thursday, September 4, 2014 – “Ash Alternatives” – Jeff Illes, Extension Nursery and Landscape Specialist will speak on Ash alternatives, providing ideas of other species of trees to consider planting in the home landscape.

The sessions are open to all interested gardeners; participants are not required to have completed Master Gardener training to attend and the sessions are FREE thanks to sponsorship by the Grundy County Master Gardeners.

Local sessions will be held from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. at the Grundy County Extension Office at 703 F Avenue, Suite 1, Grundy Center, IA. Please call 319-824-6979 for more details!

German Club to meet July 14

The Ostfriesen Heritage Society will meet at 7:00 PM at the Wellsburg Public Library on July 14.

The evening’s program will be presented by the students from the Grundy Center Schools that traveled to Ostfriesland, Germany in March as part of the Student Exchange Program with the Pewsum School.

Come and enjoy some German fellowship and a little Platt Duetsch speaking. Bring some goodies to share over a cup of Ostfriesen Tea.

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South Waterloo South Waterloo Church of the Brethren has invited us to participate in a meal and welcome to Rebecca Dali from Nigeria, the wife of the Church of the Brethren President in Nigeria. Please join the group on Friday, July 11 from 5 to 7 pm at the South Waterloo Church.

Diapers for Haiti There are still some diapers to be completed before the District Conference in August. Contact person, Dorothy Sheller.

Pastors for Peace Ivester Church will host 3 representatives of Pastors for Peace on the way to Cuba. Meet at the Ivester Church for potluck at 6 pm on July 14.

A presentation of the Pastors for Peace will begin at 7 pm.

* 3:15 pm - Saturday Matinee * 1:30 pm - Sunday Matinee

Saturday July 12 Sunday

• Grundy Comm. Center – No Walking

Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

Class of ‘74, Wilts Room

Class of ‘57, Legion Room • Grundy Comm. Center – Class of ‘69, Legion Room

Class of ‘64, Wilts Room • Grundy Comm. Center – Craig Family, Legion Room

Wolthoff Family, Wilts Room

Monday July 14

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room

Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

American Legion, Legion Room

Tuesday July 15

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

Wednesday July 16

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room

Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

Thursday July 17

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 12 noon, Wilts Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

Blood Drive, 12:30-5:45 p.m., Wilts Room

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Touch a Life Golf Tournament benefits GCMH Foundation GRUNDY CENTER — Golfers in the annual Touch a Life Golf Tournament to benefit the Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) Foundation played on Saturday, June 14 at Fox Ridge Golf Club in Dike. Seventeen teams came out to Fox Ridge to

support the Foundation and enjoy 18 holes of golf.

The Championship golf team for the 2014 tournament was Chris Manatt, Brad Blough, Graham Cunninghame and Stan Kingery.

The top three teams in each of three flights received a prize. Thank you

to Lance Horbach, Tim Wrage, and Nathan and Lindsay Vogel for donating their prize money back to the GCMH Foundation. Tournament proceeds benefit the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s 2014 annual campaign.

Center Theatre’s Reel-to-Reel Held-over at the Center Theatre on Friday, July 11 at 7 p.m. will be the brand new family/adventure Earth To Echo, starring Teo Halm, Reese Hartwig and Ella Wahlestedt.

This movie is rated PG, running approximately 100 minutes in length.

At 7:30 will be the comedy/sequel 22 Jump Street, starring Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. This movie is rated R for language and sexual content, running approximately 110 minutes in length. There will be no matinees this weekend.

In the brand new PG summer family adventure Earth To Echo, Tuck, Munch and Alex are a trio of inseparable friends whose lives are about to change. Their neighborhood is being destroyed by a new construction project that is forcing their families to move away. But just two days before they must part ways, the boys begin receiving a strange series of signals on their phones.

Convinced something bigger is going on, they team up with another school friend, Emma and set out to

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• Rated PG-13 • 132 min. 7:30 – 22 Jump Street * 7:30 pm - Friday - Wednesday

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The first-place team in the Touch a Life Golf Tournament included (left to right): Graham Cunninghame, Brad Blough, Chris Manatt, and Stan Kingery.

Starting Friday, July 11 Starting - Friday July 11

X-Men – Days of future Past in 3D

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• Rated R • 110 mins.

* NO Weekend Matinees this week

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look for the source of their phone signals. What they discover is something beyond their wildest imaginations: a small alien who has become stranded on Earth. In need of their help, the four friends come together to protect the alien and help him find his way home. This journey, full of wonder and adventure, is their story, and their secret. The Center Theatre was pleased to have opened nationwide with Earth To Echo, the family film that is along the lines of E.T. so please check it out this week!

In the comedy 22 Jump Street, after making their way through high school (twice), big changes are in store for Officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) when they go deep undercover at a local college. But when Jenko meets

a kindred spirit on the football team and Schmidt infiltrates the Bohemian art major scene, they begin to question their partnership. Now they don’t have to just crack the case – they have to figure out if they can have a mature, adult friendship. If these two overgrown adolescents can grow from freshman into real men, college might be the best thing that ever happened to them.

For the most up-to-date movie information, please check out our new website at www.grundycentertheatre.com. If you are interested in gift certificates to the Center Theatre, they may be purchased at GNB bank locations during the day or at the Center Theatre during evening business hours.

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Wellsburg Herald

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"A HIDDEN TREASURE"

AGWSR FFA celebrates new business partnership

Chapter officers striving to be better

By KAYLYNNE HUTTINGER The AGWSR 2014-2015 chapter officer team attended the Chapter Officer Leadership Training, COLT, on June 11. The officers gained skills in their respective officer positions and worked to develop their leadership ability. The new officer team was installed at this year’s chapter

banquet in March. The officers are elected by a popular election following submitting an application and presenting a speech at the March meeting. Our chapter officer team’s focus for the coming year is to increase our involvement in the surrounding communities that make up AGWSR such as: Ackley, Geneva,

Wellsburg, and Steamboat Rock.

Justin Bartling was elected at this years district convention to serve as the North Central District Treasurer.

The district officers receive training at their State Leadership Conference for District Officers and then train chapter officers around the district at COLT.

Janssen Family Reunion Held

Members of the Henry V. and Henrietta Janssen family gathered for a family reunion and picnic on Saturday, June 21 at the Wellsburg City Park. There were 47 people in attendance that traveled from Ackley, Aplington, Cedar Falls, Cylinder, Des Moines, Emmetsburg, Hubbard, Marshalltown, Monroe, Prairie City, Steamboat Rock, Waverly, and Wellsburg. Cael Combs was the youngest present at 10 months old and his great-grandfather, Ralph Ward, was the oldest at 85 years of age. Family member of all ages enjoyed an afternoon of reminiscing, looking at family photos, playing games, and visiting with one another. Another reunion for June 2015 is being planned.

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Chapter President Reece Rieken and Vice President Justin Bartling put the finishing touches on the new sign that recognizes Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers and AgVantage FS as donors for the AGWSR FFA test plot, four miles West of Ackley (Dave Keninger’s farm). vative Ag Services , Wyffels- Steve Schumacher, Great Lakes- Wyatt Ziesman, Golden Harvest- Kevin Meyer, Channel- Wilbur Gronewold, Dekalb- Mike Wiarda, Legend- Kent

Horner, FS-AgVantage FS, LGRandy Rieken, Hoegemeyer- Farmers Cooperative Company, PioneerRoyce Sicard, Pioneer- Brandt Seed

Count your blessings and sharpen the chainsaws

Kenzie Huisman is congratulated by the NE District President, Tony Moelllers for presenting the winning Chapter Website at this years State Convention on April 29, 2014. The State Convention is the top level contest for the 215 chapters and 14,200 FFA members to compete at.

Prairie walk, talk Wiarda, Nederhoff, and Huisman win at Blackmun State FFA Chapter website contest Prairie, July 19

By KAYLYNNE HUTTINGER was again presented at the state conThe Cedar Prairie Group of the Sierra Club is hosting a prairie walk and talk at Blackmun Prairie on July 19, Saturday. Meet other groups at the park at approximately 3 p.m..

Bruce Stiles, Naturalist will lead the hike.

The Prairie is located on Franklin Avenue on the border of Franklin and Butler counties and is one and half miles north of Ackley. It is 3 1/2 miles west of Austinville.

Travel Highway C-65 3 1/2 miles west of Austinville to the T intersection and turn north on Franklin Avenue. Travel about one mile, Blackmun Prairie is on the east side of Franklin Ave. Park on the side of this little traveled gravel road.

It is recommended that participants wear sturdy shoes and a hat.

Legs and arms should be covered, bring insect repellent and water.

Historically, tall grass prairie covered 70-80 percent of Iowa’s landscape. Blackmun Prairie, in western Butler County, is a 175acre tract of land with 115 acres of dry hilltops and wet bottomlands.

Beaver Creek meanders through the prairie supporting diverse plant and wildlife. The park is operated by the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources and is available for prairie walks, birding and hunting.

The Cedar Prairie Group of the Sierra Club encompasses Hardin, Butler, Bremer, Black Hawk, Buchanan, Grundy and Chickasaw counties in northeast Iowa.

The event is free and the public is invited to attend. Questions call Bruce, evenings, at 319-235-9907.

By KAYLYNNE HUTTINGER This year Agro-Culture Liquid Fertilizers of St. Johns, Michigan has partnered with the AGWSR FFA Chapter and donated resources for the test plot, 4 miles West of Ackley on Highway 57. Agro-Culture Liquid has a plant in Williams, Iowa that supplied the Nitrogen the FFA side-dressed atop the test plot. This marks the first time the company has contributed to the AGWSR FFA’s annual Test Plot, which relies on donated machinery and inputs from our sponsors to maintain this unique chapter fundraiser. Another partner, AgVantage FS, donated 100 dollars per acre towards fertilizer and herbicide that the FFA utilized for this year’s crop. The test plot was planted May 10 by Reece Rieken, Levi Stockdale, and Justin Bartling using machinery donated by Ryan Rieken and Bartling Land and Livestock. The Chapter receives seed from local dealers and publishes the yield results of each donated variety.

The harvested grain is sold to enable the AGWSR FFA to finance its community involvement and leadership activities.

This years seed donors: NK-Inno-

Becca Wiarda, Cortanie Nederhoff, and Kenzie Huisman collaborated to create an all new chapter website for the AGWSR FFA Chapter. The website contains various pages such as a committee directory and a chapter roster. The website was presented at districts and received first. Weeks later the website

test and received first. At contest the website is presented by one person, in our case Kenzie Huisman, and judged based more on web content and less on how well the presenter presents. Below is the URL for the chapter website. http://www.agwsr. org/homepage

Grundy County Fair Board announces Trade Show vendors

The Grundy County Fair Board has announced over 35 vendors will be participating in the Grundy County Fair Trade Show.

The Trade Show will be held Saturday, July 26 from 10am-4pm in the Alumni Building. Businesses are invited to showcase their products large or small to the public. The Trade Show is free for vendors and spectators but space is limited. The 30 inside vendor stalls have been filled but there is still room outside the building if you’d like to participate. Please contact Karen Benson at bensonric@ aol.com or call at 319-464-2286 if you’d like an outside table.

Participating vendors include: Seamless Exterior, Rain Soft, Young Living, Avon, Change Your WaterChange Your Life, Omitrition International, Grundy Library, Westview Living, Initials, Splinda, Usborne Books for Children, Crafts by Mel, Farm Crafts, Magic Marble-Busy Boards, Midwest LowLine Association, Jamberry Nails, Devine Cre-

ation, Lia Sophia, Quick & Hand Made Florist, Home Spun Treasures, Tom Boy Tools, Wild Tree OrganicNatural Foods, Origamic Owl Design, It Works, Sideline Chic, Wendy’s Creations, Creative Blessing, Here’s What’s Popin, Tupperware, Ceramic Artist, Custom Woodworking, Artist

by Nature, Blooming Designs-Full Service Florist, Dove Designs and more!

Vendors must provide their own table, skirting, display, etc. Each vendor will have a 8ft wide x 14 ft deep spot for display. If more space is needed vendors can set up outside the Alumni Building but no cover will be provided. Vendor set up begins at 8am with the show open to the public from 10am-4pm.

The entire 2014 Fair Schedule will be released soon. Visit our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/ TheGrundyCountyFair for more details or visit our website at www.

GrundyCountyFair.com.

By KEVIN WILLIAMS Grundy County Conservation Director This week’s column topic wasn’t difficult to choose, just difficult to find the time to write. I missed last week because of a few little things. First, a tornado-like if not a full blown tornado hit Morrison on Sunday evening, June 29. Nick and I both landed in Morrison about the same time that night to assess the damage. Fortunately, the Museum complex was left untouched save for a good portion of the Elm tree that landed on the neighbor’s fence and on into the yard. The North shop building sustained a bent eave trough. Yet immediately north the Cooley building lost the roof and immediately to the south and east, the Haskovec building was half gone and the remainder skewed badly.

The half gone part of the Haskovec building wasn’t hard to find.

It was lying across the Pioneer Trail along with many, many trees and parts of trees. Monday morning found us clearing debris from the Pioneer Trail and that tree on the museum grounds. We weren’t alone in the effort. A large contingent of Morrison residents, friends, and workers made amazing progress before the storm blew into town Monday afternoon. I wrapped things up at the office and went home to find a small branch down in my yard. I went ahead and had supper before going over to Wolf Creek Park. It had received no damage from Sunday evening’s storm – I had checked it Sunday night. But the Wolf Creek was on the rise and I knew I would need to close off the road to the primitive camping area due to flooding.

I was greeted by a far different sight than I was expecting. Monday afternoon’s storm had ravaged the trees there. In my 34 years with the county, I have never seen so much damage in the park. Six big basswood and oak trees were uprooted.

I lost count (actually never attempted to count) how many trees were broken off, lost tops or major portions.

Debris on Pioneer Trail in Morrison.

Uprooted trees at Wolf Creek Recreation area.

The most amazing part of everything was that the Getting’s camping trailer which was camped at site 11 was untouched by the debris.

And one of the largest basswood trees was uprooted just a few feet from it! They weren’t around during the storm. They were fighting water issues at home at the time.

I locked the gate and Tuesday morning saw our whole crew down assessing the damage and the plan of attack. The words “war zone” were uttered more than once. The five of us armed with chainsaws, trailers, chains, and the skidloader made amazing progress that day and Wednesday. The decision was made Thursday to leave the gates locked. The other parks needed some attention before the 4th of July weekend and Wolf Creek was

not going to be fit to open.

I did not even mention the Comet Trail yet. There are portions that we haven’t even been on yet. The two miles of trail that I did walk is a mixture of washed trail surface from the flooding and a brambles of down trees and branches. The Secondary Roads Department chipper will be borrowed and our crew will be “chewing their way down the trail. Please bear with us in these efforts. Wolf C reek will be partially open this week and the Comet Trail will be a bit longer.

All in all we should count our blessings. People were uninjured and very few amenities were damaged. But hopefully you can understand why the Sunday, July 6 storms that blew through the area had me anxious.

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Cookin’ for a Cause returns to Dike

DIKE — State Bank is pleased to announce the return of their “Cookin’ for a Cause” event series aimed at helping local charities.

This year’s event in Dike will be held Friday, July 11 at the State Bank office from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Community members are encouraged to stop by to enjoy lunch with a free-will donation to the Dike-New Hartford Booster Club.

In turn, State Bank will match contributions up to $500.

“With the success of our event series thus far, we knew we had to bring it back again,” State Bank Vice-President Linda Ohrt said. “State Bank is built on a foundation of giving back to the communities that have helped us achieve success, and we’re proud to support local charities, such as the D-NH Booster Club and their efforts toward the renovation of the baseball and softball fields,” added Ohrt.

To date, the total amount contributed as a result from State Bank’s “Cookin’ for a Cause” event series is over $18,700.

“We’re excited to keep this total growing,” marketing officer Kristin Vowell said. “It has truly been a community effort and we couldn’t have done it on our own. We send special thanks out to the great com-

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Birthdays munity members who have supported events and will support our events again this year,” Vowell

added.

Along with State Bank’s upcoming event in Dike, they are also hold-

ing “Cookin’ for a Cause” events in Janesville, Ossian and Waverly this year.

Thursday, July 10: Christine Geiken Friday, July 11: Cornelius Schmitt, Shirley Bradford, Jim Biersner Saturday, July 12: Dawn Dwyer, Jim Stanbrough Sunday, July 13: Roger Martin Tuesday, July 15: Daniel Rittgers Wednesday, July 16: Tonia Wiese

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Bethany Presbyterian Church Tom & Jean Bower, Pastors 319-824-5471 10:00 a.m. Worship Service First Baptist Church Nathan Barkley, Pastor 319-824-3324 www.firstbaptistgrundycenter.com 9:15 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service First Presbyterian Church Rev. Mike Campbell, Pastor Rev. Sheryl Campbell, Parish Associate 319-824-3152 9:00 a.m. Worship-Kids of The Kingdom 10:30 a.m. Adult Study in Chapel • Teens lead worship 3rd Sundays United Methodist Church Phil Dicks, Pastor - 319-825-5408 9:00 a.m. - Sun. - ‘Full Charge Service’ 5:30 p.m. - Wed. - Kid & Family WOW meal & Sunday School 6:30-7p.m.-Wed. ‘Quick Charge Service’ Orchard Hill Church (Center Theatre) 319-824-3039 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Orchard Hill - Lincoln Center Jesse Henkle, Host Pastor 319-824-6178 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Holland Colfax Center Presbyterian Robbie Grames, Pastor 319-824-5231 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday School Pleasant Valley Reformed Church Rev. Rick Vollema 319-346-1090 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Discussion Group

WellsburG East Friesland Presbyterian Lynn Arends, Supply Pastor 641-847-2896 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Faith Presbyterian Church 641-847-3188 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

By DIANE PAIGE

Water, Wind, Tornado The city of Dike has not escape

the water over the last several weeks but over the weekend we did escape the wind and tornadoes. The community was on alert and messages were received from spotters.

Many of the clouds were very threatening.

Our neighbors to the north, New Hartford and Parkersburg also took the warning serious but received no damage.

Our friends to the south were not as fortunate. The clouds formed into several twisters. Damage was in the rural area west and south of Reinbeck.

Our editor, John, has some great photos of the storms as he lives in the Reinbeck area.

What we like to hear is the damage can be cleaned up and building repaired or replaced and no injuries or deaths were reported.

The forecast continues to warn us so lets everyone stay tuned to weather apps and weather channels.

Dates for Dike Thursday, July 10 5:30 baseball at Jesup Saturday, July 12 baseball districts Sunday, July 13 local church services

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American Lutheran Church Luther Thoresen Pastor 319-824-3557 8:45 a.m. Worship Service www.alcgc.org

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The Dike-New Hartford Community School District is reminding parents of school registration.

A registration letter will be mailed the week of July 14 to all parents of school-age children. Parents are to return by mail the completed mandatory forms found at http://www. dnhcsd.org .

Please note that a $5 late fee per student applies after the August 8 registration deadline.

Parents of students new to the Dike-New Hartford School District who have not notified the school, should contact the superintendent's office as soon as possible either in person at 330 Main Street, Dike or by phone at Dike (319-989-2552).

The first day of school is scheduled for Wednesday, August 20.

Classes will begin at regularly scheduled times at each building with a regular dismissal time.

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First Christian Reformed Thomas Vos, Pastor 641-869-3305 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship

Liberty Baptist Church (GARBC) 705 1st Street 319-989-2141 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Praise Service

Pleasant Valley United Methodist Dot Geersema, Pastor 641-869-3637 8:45 a.m. Morning Worship

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Reformed Church 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study

United Methodist Church 641-366-2142 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship

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St. John Lutheran Church Bruce Zimmerman, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 Sunday School & Bible Class

Alice Church of God James Snare, Pastor 641-623-5641 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Intern - Kristen Briner-Whipperman 641-869-3992 8:15 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service

First Presbyterian Church Kerry Carson, Pastor 641-366-2342 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship

St. Peter’s Country Church Rev. Michael McLane, Pastor 563-581-2866 8 a.m. Morning Worship

United Methodist Church Rev. Gene Kubli 641-366-2325 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship

United Reformed Church Matthew Nuiver, Pastor 641-869-3633 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday School 7 p.m. Evening Worship Steamboat Rock Baptist Church Harrison Lippert, Pastor Bryce Roskens, Associate Pastor 641-868-2458 8:45 a.m. Traditional Service 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Contemporary Service

dike United Methodist Church Dan Ridnouer, Pastor 319-989-2535 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Mark Decker, Pastor 319-988-3967 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Fredsville Lutheran Church Rev. Lisa Dietrich, Pastor 319-989-2065 8:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

area CHurCHes Holy Family Catholic Parish Rev. David Kucera 319-345-2006 Mass: 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Parkersburg 9:30 a.m., Sunday - Reinbeck Salem Church of Lincoln Rev. Barb Muhs, Pastor 641-473-2450 9:25 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Bethel Reformed Church 319-347-6219 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Ivester Church of the Brethren Katie Thompson, Pastor 641-858-3879 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Noon potluck Reformed Church of Stout Stephen and Olga Shaffer, Pastors 319-346-1487 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:45 Sunday School

Get Off YOur HiGH HOrse

If there is any sin which religious people are particularly prone to, it is perhaps the sin of religious pride, and especially the sin of thinking that we are somehow holier than the mass of humanity. Religious people who teach, preach or write about these subjects are probably more at risk for this than the average person, since they are in some ways called upon to exhort others to act and believe piously. There are lots of dangers of being on this moral and religious high horse, not the least of which is that we have farther to fall the higher the horse. Indeed, Jesus reserved his most scathing criticisms for those high-minded teachers and Pharisees who seemed to relish the prospect of casting stones at sinners. The woes enumerated in the 23rd chapter of Matthew’s gospel and the 11th chapter of Luke’s are directed at various forms of religious sins, and we would do well to study these chapters and honestly ask ourselves which of these high horses we might be riding on, perhaps without realizing it.

- Christopher Simon

The teachers of the law and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. So you must be careful to do everything they tell you.

But do not do what they do, for they do not practice what they preach.

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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on June 30, 2014, at 9:00 A.M. Chairperson Riekena called the meeting to order with the following members present: Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, and Ross.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Bakker to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Carried unanimously.

At 9:05 A.M., the chairperson opened the public hearing regarding an amendment to the County Development/Zoning Ordinance. After hearing everyone wishing to speak in favor of or against the amendment, the chairperson closed the hearing. It was noted that no written comments had been received.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Smith to accept the first reading of Ordinance #2014-4, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2009-5 - Grundy County, Iowa, Development Ordinance, as follows: Be It Ordained By the Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa: SECTION 1. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Ordinance is to amend the Ordinance No. 2009-5 - Grundy County, Iowa, Development Ordinance. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT. Ordinance No. 2009-5 – Grundy County, Iowa, Development Ordinance is hereby amended and Section XVIII (C)(2) is deleted and replaced with the following language: “All required off-street parking areas located along a hard surface road shall be surfaced with asphalt, cement, or gravel. The top layer of gravel shall be sized no larger than ¾”. The surface shall be graded and drained so as not to cause undue hardship to neighboring properties.” SECTION 3. REPEALER. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances heretofore enacted by the Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby expressly repealed. SECTION 4. SEPARABILITY OF PROVISIONS. It is the intention of the Board of Supervisors that each section, paragraph, sentence, clause and provision of this Ordinance is separable, and if any such provision is held unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remainder of this Ordinance or any part thereof other than that affected by such decision. SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as provided by law. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes – Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena. Nays – none.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded

by Ross to suspend the rules and move Ordinance #2014-4 from first to third reading and adoption. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes – Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena.

Nays – none. Ordinance adopted.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded

by Smith to allow the amount of $55,000.00 for the purchase of right of way in the FY2014 budget for Secondary Roads to be carried over into the FY2015 budget for Secondary Roads with the intent that these funds will be used to purchase right of way for the construction of Bridge #H-10. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded

by Schildroth to approve contract and easement documents on purchasing additional right of way on Bridge #H-10 replacement, Project No. BROS-CO38(89)—8J-38, with Bernard and Elaine Schnell, Dennis and Shelley Viet, Steve and Michele Henze, and Samuel Meirick, Daniel Dall, David Dall, Bentley Dall, Sara Hansen, Douglas Dall and Bruce Dall and to authorize the chairperson to sign said documents on behalf of the Grundy County Board of Supervisors. Carried unanimously.

Gary Mauer, County Engineer, reviewed department matters with the Board.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Schildroth to approve the hiring of Kyle Wolthoff as Deputy Sheriff effective July 14, 2014. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Smith to introduce Resolution #1-2014/2015, as follows: BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors adopts the following FY2015 Personnel Policy for Non-Union Employees: 1. Employee at Will Every employee, other than those covered by a collective bargaining agreement, a specific written employment agreement or an elected official, is considered an employee at will and is subject to discharge at any time without cause. The policies set forth in this handbook are not intended to create a contract, nor are they to be construed as creating contractual obligations of any kind or a contract of employment between Grundy County and any of its employees. 2.

Employee Benefits Full-time employees are eligible for all fringe benefits, unless otherwise negotiated. Employees hired after January 1, 2006, will use their employment anniversary date to accrue leave benefits. A. Part –time Employees: Part-time employees are not eligible for any fringe benefits (such as, but not limited to, vacation pay, holiday pay, sick leave, and medical insurance), unless otherwise negotiated. Part-time employees shall be subject to the same work rules governing full-time employees.

All part-time employees shall work less than 30 hours per week or 130 hours per calendar month. Said hours of service shall include any paid leave of absence. B. New Employees: All new employees are required to pass a physical examination following their offer of employment and before starting to work for the County. All new employees must sign up for the Direct Deposit option for their payroll checks, unless the Board of Supervisors issues written approval for a variance. New employees shall be eligible for five paid working days off following a probationary period of ninety (90) days, which days shall be taken prior to their anniversary date and shall be taken in 15-minute increments.

New employees shall not be permitted to carry over these days into the second year of employment, unless otherwise negotiated. C. Sick Leave: All employees eligible for sick leave benefits will be allowed seven working days with pay during the second year of employment, and fourteen working days sick leave with pay each calendar year thereafter (sick leave will accumulate at the rate of 1.167 days per calendar month after the second year of employment.)

Maximum accumulation is 120 days. Said employees may be required to provide a doctor's certificate upon request of the official responsible for said employee in order to qualify for sick leave pay. Effective date for accumulation of sick leave is January 1, 1975, and no prior service will be used in the determination of the accumulation of said sick leave, and said service must be continuous. In case of a sickness in an employee’s immediate or greater family as described in paragraphs 2.d.1. and 2.d.2., an employee may use up to 10 days of his or her personal sick leave benefits for absences in connection with said family sickness per calendar year. All sick leave benefits shall be taken in 15-minute increments. After completion of fifteen years of service for the county, an employee that terminates employment will be paid one day for every four days of the first 100 days of earned and unused sick leave in his or her account at the time of termination of employment.

No employee shall be paid for more than onefourth of a maximum of 100 days of earned and unused sick leave. D. Funeral Leave: An employee shall be eligible for a paid leave of absence of the following duration for the following purposes upon death of the family members included below: 1. Immediate Family - In the case of a death in the employee's immediate family, defined as spouse, child or other regular member of the employee's household, the employee shall be allowed up to five (5) working days off with pay. 2. Greater Family - In the case of a death in the employee's greater family, defined as grandchild, mother, father, child’s spouse, brother and sister, the employee shall be allowed up to three (3) working days off with pay. 3. Relatives - In the case of a death in the employee's family relation, defined as father-inlaw, mother-in-law, grandparent, niece, nephew, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, the employee shall be allowed one (1) working day leave with pay. 4. Relatives - In the case of a death in the employee’s family relation, defined as aunt and uncle, the employee shall be allowed one-half (1/2) working day leave with

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pay. E. Vacation Benefits: All employees eligible for the vacation benefits will be allowed vacation with pay according to the following schedule: After one year of service, seven working days; After two years of service, fourteen working days; After ten years of service, seventeen working days; After fifteen years of service, twenty working days; After twenty years of service, twenty-three working days; After twentyfive years of service, twenty-six working days; After thirty years of service, thirty working days.

All vacation benefits shall be taken in 15-minute increments and shall be allowed at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor. An employee shall be permitted to carry over 5 working days of unused vacation time. Any vacation days earned but unused above this carry over limit shall be forfeited. F. Jury Duty: It is recognized that jury duty is a civic responsibility of each and every employee-citizen of the community. However, in the event an employee shall be called for jury duty, the County reserves the right to have the employee request to be excused from such duty in the event circumstances reasonably warrant such a demand. In the event the request by the employee is denied by the judge or in cases where the County makes no such demand, the employee shall be excused from his or her regular duty for that period of time necessary to perform the employee’s duties as a juror. During the absence, the employee shall be paid at his or her regular rate of pay for a normal work shift, less any compensation or fees earned by him or her for service as a juror. The employee shall be required to provide evidence to the County on days where compensation for service as a juror is claimed from the County, that the employee, in fact, reported for and served as a juror for all the hours during which the employee would have normally been employed and/or at work. Unless excused by the Court, an employee who shall fail to report to his or her department head as soon as reasonably practicable after being excused from service as a juror, shall forfeit the right to reimbursement by the county from all or any portion of the day on which they failed to so report. G. Medical Insurance: County officials and employees eligible for the medical insurance benefits are entitled to such medical insurance provided by the County, said coverage to be available the first day of the month following employment. Effective July 1, 2014, the nonunion employee health insurance co-pay amount will be $150.00 per month for the family plan coverage and $20.00 per month for the single plan coverage. Newly hired employees must prepay one month of the insurance co-pay during the first month of employment. H. Holiday Pay: All employees eligible for holiday pay will observe the following holidays: New Year's Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, Christmas Eve Day, and Christmas Day. Note: If any of the above holidays fall on Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Friday. If any of the above holidays fall on Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday. I. Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of Grundy County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all persons. An individual shall not be denied equal access to county employment opportunities because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. It is also the policy of Grundy County to apply affirmative action measures to correct deficiencies in the county employment system where those remedies are appropriate. This policy shall be construed broadly to effectuate its purposes. Coverage includes all aspects of employment, such as hiring, promotion, discipline, pay, benefits, training and layoff. J. Payroll Checks: Payroll checks will be issued once every two weeks.

Hourly employees will be paid for the two weeks ending seven days before pay day. Time cards must be turned in to the Auditor by noon on the Monday prior to pay day. The County Auditor is allowed five working days to complete payroll checks. K. Resignations: Two weeks written notice will be provided to the department head by an employee wishing to discontinue employment with Grundy County. Vacation earned to date of severance will be paid only when the two weeks’ notice is given. All other benefits are forfeited when the employee resigns, with the exception of the sick leave benefit outlined in item #2(c) above. L. Retirement: Effective January 2, 2007, employees retiring at age 62 may continue to be covered by group medical insurance with Grundy County until age 65. A retired employee is defined as an employee who has applied for and commenced receiving the monthly IPERS retirement allowance. Premium for this coverage shall be paid by the retiree and must be deposited in the County Auditor's Office the first day of the month that assessment is remitted to the insurance company. If the retiree fails to make timely premium deposit, all coverage will be canceled. M. Lunch Periods: A minimum one-half hour unpaid lunch period shall be allowed for all employees, unless circumstances prevent that within certain departments (i.e. Sheriff’s dispatchers who are required to work through these lunch periods).

Time schedules for said unpaid lunch periods and paid “breaks” will be established by the department head. N. Leave Policy: Grundy County will comply with the Federal Family Medical Leave Act. It is the policy of Grundy County, Iowa, that all employees shall be subject to a maximum period of time for which said employees may be granted a leave of absence. This policy applies to all employees and applies whether the absence is due to injury, illness, worker’s compensation, maternity or other type of leave of absence. The leave shall not exceed six (6) months, and shall be without compensation. FMLA leave runs concurrently with other time off granted by the County, such as but not limited to vacation leave. In the case of absence due to injury, illness or worker’s compensation, such a leave may be extended an additional six (6) months upon presentation to the Board of Supervisors of satisfactory medical evidence establishing, in the judgment of the Board, a need for continued leave of absence.

Upon the expiration of the leave or extended leave, if granted, the employee’s employment with Grundy County, Iowa, will be terminated.

O. Injury: Any job related injury must be reported to the department head immediately and to the County Auditor within twenty-four hours of the incident, as well as the necessary Workers' Compensation Injury Report filed. The Grundy County physician for on-the-job injuries and illnesses is the Staff of the Unity Point Clinic at 101 East J Ave., Suite 120, Grundy Center, Iowa. The office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday. In the event of an emergency, these designated emergency telephone numbers should be used: Grundy Center Family Practice Clinic: 319-8246945; Ambulance: 911; Fire: 911. All work related injuries and illnesses should be reported to the employee’s supervisor. The supervisor or other designated person will release the employee to seek medical treatment from the designated health care provider if the injury warrants. In the event of an emergency involving life or limb-threatening injury, dial 911 immediately for assistance. After the employee receives the necessary attention, the supervisor should follow-up on the accident. NOTE: If there is even the slightest doubt as to the wellbeing of an injured employee, the employee should be sent for medical attention. In the event of a workplace injury, the supervisor or injured worker should immediately call the IMWCA’s Company Nurse Hotline at 1-888-7700928. This call notifies the insurance carrier of the injury, plus they may give direction about treatment for the injury. Supervisors will immediately complete a detailed report of the incident and complete the Employer’s First Report of Injury form. The completed form should be delivered to the County Auditor’s Office for submission to the insurance carrier. If a serious injury or fatality occurs, it is vital that the IMWCA (Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association) Claims Department is notified within eight (8) hours. A serious injury includes

when an employee’s life is in danger, for example amputations, serious fractures, heart attacks, etc. If we experience a fatality, or if an accident occurs that involves injury to three or more persons requiring in-patient hospitalization, the industrial commissioner must be notified within eight (8) hours. Phone numbers: Industrial Commissioner 515-281-5705, IMWCA Loss Control Coordinator 515-244-7282, IMWCA Claims 800-257-2708 or 515-244-2708.

Grundy County has a policy regarding supplementing Workers Compensation time loss payment by reducing sick leave pay, vacation leave pay, or earned compensatory time entitlements.

Please refer to County Resolution #16-98/99 for details. 3. Accounts Payable Claims All accounts payable claims submitted for payment by the County must be accompanied by an invoice or necessary support documents to be authorized for payment. Mileage claims will require the employee's signature to be authorized for payment. A current certificate of insurance for the employee's personal vehicle(s) showing the limits of liability coverage must be on file with the County Auditor to qualify for the mileage reimbursement. The County Auditor is allowed three working days following Board approval of claims to complete accounts payable claims. 4. Grievance Policy a. Any employee (or group of employees) who has a complaint or grievance in any way connected with his employment, with the exception of dismissal, shall first submit the same to his immediate supervisor. b. If the complaint or grievance is not resolved to the employee's satisfaction by the immediate supervisor, the employee shall, within three working days thereafter, present the same in writing to his department head. c.

The department head shall review the matter thoroughly and shall afford the employee and the employee's supervisor an opportunity to be heard orally if either so requests. d. The department head shall make a decision on the complaint in writing within ten working days after submission of the matter to him and the employee shall immediately be provided with a copy of such written decision. e. The employee shall have the right to appeal the decision of his department head to the Grundy County Board of Supervisors within seven working days after such decision is issued. Such appeal shall be made in writing and shall be delivered to the Grundy County Auditor. f. Within seven working days after the filing of such appeal, the Board of Supervisors shall set a hearing date thereon and shall notify both the employee and the department head in writing of such date. g. The hearing before the Board of Supervisors shall be an open meeting unless the employee requests it be closed. Both parties shall be entitled to present evidence and to be represented by an attorney. h. After hearing all the evidence, the Board of Supervisors shall render their decision in writing no later than ten working days after the hearing date, and the decision of the Board of Supervisors shall be final. i.

Individuals who believe that they have been discriminated against on the basis of disability in the admission or access to or treatment or employment in Grundy County Government programs or activities in violation of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act may file a complaint with the designated ADA Coordinator, Erika L. Allen, Grundy County Courthouse, Grundy Center, Iowa. All complaints filed under these procedures are confidential. Intimidation, reprisals and/or retaliation against any person who files a complaint under these procedures or with other enforcement agencies is prohibited. The designated ADA Coordinator will assist the complainant, upon request, in filling out the appropriate form and offer any technical assistance needed. The complaint must be filed in writing with the ADA Coordinator within 30 calendar days after the incident occurs. The ADA Coordinator will investigate the complaint and present the initial findings to the complainant no later than 15 calendar days after it is received.

Before a final determination is rendered, the complainant, if desired, will be given an opportunity to offer any additional information relative to the case. The ADA Coordinator will have 15 calendar days upon receipt of the new information to render a final determination. In the event the complaint is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction, the complainant shall be advised of the outcome and shall be given the opportunity to file with other federal and state enforcement agencies. When a "finding of fact" of discrimination is determined, corrective action will be taken immediately; and the complainant will be advised of the corrective measures taken. j. Nothing in this policy shall be construed to modify the employee at will provisions contained in Paragraph 1 hereof. 5. Grundy County’s Sexual Harassment Policy The purpose of this policy is to stress Grundy County’s strong opposition to sexual harassment, to identify complaint procedures available to employees, and to outline disciplinary penalties that may be imposed for sexually harassing conduct. Guidelines: a. It is illegal, and against Grundy County’s policy, for any worker - male or female - to harass another worker, or member of the public during a work situation, by making unwelcome and unwanted sexual advances or favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature, a condition of employment; by using a worker’s submission to or rejection of such conduct as the basis for or a factor in any employment decision affecting the individual; or by creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment by engaging in such conduct. b. The creation of an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment may include, but is not limited to, such actions as persistent comments on a worker’s sexual preferences, the display of obscene or sexually oriented photographs or drawings, or unwanted physical conduct. Conduct or actions that arise out of a personal or social relationship and that are not intended to have a discriminatory effect on employment may not be viewed as harassment. The employer will determine whether certain conduct constitutes sexual harassment, based on a review of the facts and circumstances of each situation. c. The employer will not condone any sexual harassment of employees.

If an investigation confirms sexual harassment has occurred, Grundy County will take corrective action, including such discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment, as is appropriate. d. Any employee who feels victimized by sexual harassment should immediately report the alleged harassment to his or her supervisor. If the first-line supervisor is the source of the alleged harassment, the employee should report the problem to the supervisor’s superior. Any supervisor receiving a complaint shall inform the County Attorney of such complaint. e. Grundy County’s policy is to investigate all sexual harassment complaints thoroughly and promptly, questioning all employees who may have knowledge of the alleged incident or similar problems. Both the complaints and the investigative steps and findings should be documented as thoroughly as possible. To the fullest extent practicable, Grundy County will keep sexual harassment complaints and the terms of their resolution confidential. f. Employees who are dissatisfied with an investigating manager’s resolution of a sexual harassment problem may file a complaint in accordance with Grundy County’s grievance policy. g. No employee will be subject to any form of retaliation or discipline for pursuing a sexual harassment complaint. h. An erroneous report of sexual harassment may result in disciplinary action. 6. Grundy County’s Discrimination Policy Grundy County is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment. In keeping with this commitment, we will not tolerate harassment of Grundy County employees by anyone, including any supervisor, co-worker, or member of the public during a work situation.

Discrimination because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin or other non-merit factors shall be prohibited. This applies to any member of the public or any person involved in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline or any other aspect of personnel administration. Discrimination against

any member of the public or any person in employment on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, will be prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical or mental requirements constitute a bona fide qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration. Harassment consists of unwelcome and/or unwanted conduct, whether verbal, physical, or visual, that is based on a person’s protected status, such as sex, color, race, religion, national origin, age, disability, or other protected group status. Grundy County will not tolerate harassing conduct that affects tangible job benefits, that interferes unreasonably with an individual’s work performance, or that creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment.

Employees shall not make offensive or derogatory comments either directly or indirectly to another person. Such harassment is a prohibited form of discrimination under state and federal law and is considered misconduct subject to disciplinary action by Grundy County. Sexual harassment deserves special mention, and is covered in a separate policy. All Grundy County employees are responsible for helping to assure that we avoid harassment through the following acts: a. Refraining from participation in, or encouragement of, actions that could be perceived as harassment. b. Reporting acts of harassment to a supervisor. c. Encouraging any employee, who confides that he is being harassed, to report these acts to a Supervisor.

Failure of an employee to take action to stop known harassment shall be grounds for discipline. If you feel you have experienced or witnessed harassment, you are to immediately notify your supervisor. If the first-line supervisor is the source of the harassment, the employee should report the problem to the supervisor’s superior. Any supervisor receiving a complaint of harassment or discrimination shall inform the County Attorney of such complaint. Grundy County forbids retaliation against anyone who has reported harassment. Grundy County’s policy is to investigate all such complaints thoroughly and promptly. To the fullest extent practicable, Grundy County will keep complaints and the terms of their resolution confidential. If an investigation confirms that harassment has occurred, Grundy County will take corrective action, including such discipline up to and including immediate termination of employment, as is appropriate. Employees who are dissatisfied with an investigating manager’s resolution of the alleged harassment may file a complaint in accordance with Grundy County’s grievance policy. 7. Drug Free Work Place a. No employee engaged in work for the county shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use on or in the workplace any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana or any other controlled substance as defined by federal or state law. b. Workplace is defined as the site for the performance of work done in the capacity as a county employee.

That includes a county building or county premise; a county-owned vehicle or private vehicle being used to perform county business. c. Employees shall notify their supervisor of the employee's conviction under any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace as defined above, no later than five (5) days after such conviction. d. Employees shall abide by the terms of this policy respecting a drugfree workplace. An employee who violates the terms of this policy shall successfully participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved by the Board of Supervisors. If the employee fails to successfully participate in such a program, employment may be suspended or terminated, at the discretion of the Board of Supervisors. e. Sanctions against employees, including suspension and termination shall be in accordance with prescribed county regulations and procedures. Legal Reference: Iowa Code 124, Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, 41 U.S.C. Sections 701-707, 102 Stat. Sections 4305-4308, 54 C.F.R. 4946. Related Rules and Regulations: 403.8-E. Cross References: 403.7 Chemical Dependency and 902.9 Tobacco Free Environment. 8. Conference Policy Any employee attending a conference must follow these guidelines to qualify for reimbursement of expenses: a. For out-of-state conferences only, the department head must inform the Board of his or her intention to attend the conference (or the intention to have a staff member attend), and to state the purpose and benefits that can be derived to assist in the operation of his office. b. Paid receipts must accompany the claim for reimbursement of all conference expenses.

This includes itemized receipts for meals, lodging, registration fees, and parking. Reimbursement for meals will be made at the rate of no more than $25.00 per day. No reimbursement will be made for personal expenses (i.e. phone calls, alcoholic beverages, etc.). c. Lodging claims may be paid directly to the hotel rather than reimbursement to the employee. No meals or personal expenses allowed on billing.

Also, registration fees may be paid directly to the organization sponsoring the conference, rather than reimbursement to the employee. d.

Reimbursement claims must be approved by the responsible department head. e. No reimbursement will be made for expenses of a spouse of any employee attending a conference, unless it is work related. f. For conferences held outside the State of Iowa: 1) Travel expenses, if to be allowed, must be for the most direct route and for the most economical means of travel. 2) Lodging claims shall be allowed only for the actual number of days necessary for attendance of conference, including time to and from conference. 3) No money will be advanced for lodging, travel, and meals. g. When a conference extends over a period of more than one week, biweekly payments will be made upon presentation of paid receipts. h. After claims are presented, reimbursement will be made on the next scheduled date for payment of claims. 9. County Vehicle The County vehicle will be utilized if available. County owned vehicles driven by County employees are authorized for County business only, except for commuting purposes. A sign-up sheet is available in the Office of the CPC Administrator. A current certificate of insurance for the employee's personal vehicle(s) showing the limits of liability coverage, must be on file with the County Auditor to qualify for the mileage reimbursement. a. Mileage Claims: Any employee required to use their personal vehicle to fulfill job requirements of the County will be reimbursed at the rate of $.40 per mile. Mileage claims will require the employee's signature to be authorized for payment. b. Seat Belts: All employees shall use seat belts in all county vehicles, as well as in their own vehicles, while on County business in accordance with Iowa law. 10.

Credit card policy Each department head is responsible for credit cards issued to his department. Maximum credit limit shall be $2,000 for all departments, except the IT/GIS Department which shall be a maximum credit limit of $5,000.

Credit cards are to carry no annual fees and shall be obtained from banks within the County.

Anyone charging materials or services through the credit card system is responsible to arrange for the sales tax exempt status referred to in Iowa Code Section 422.45. 11. Computer Policy The purpose of this policy is to outline Grundy County’s policy for usage of computers, the Internet and E-Mail. a. Usage: 1. Access to the Internet and E-Mail is authorized by elected officials and/or Department Heads for their employees; however, persons having access to these tools shall utilize them in a legal, professional manner. Use of the Internet or E-Mail services to obtain or send offensive or sexually explicit material is prohibited.

Employees should maintain positive work ethics that would pass public scrutiny with regard to use of the County’s electronic equipment. 2. Electronic equipment provided for the use of Grundy County employees and any work product, message or data transmitted through this equipment is the property of Grundy County. 3. The Iowa Open Records Act (Chapter 22, Code of Iowa) and the Freedom of Information Act, as interpreted by the Courts, indicate the electronic files obtained via the Internet and E-Mail communications are public records and subject

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to inspection by the public in the same manner as paper documents. 4. The use of County equipment in support of or against any ballot measure, candidate or political party is prohibited by law. 5. All out-going e-mail communications are required to include the IT/GIS Department’s recommended, and Board of Supervisors’ approved, disclaimer. b. Confidentiality: 1. All passwords shall be kept confidential and not be posted anywhere where they can be easily found. 2. Electronic equipment provided for the use of Grundy County employees and any work product, messages or data transmitted through this equipment is the property of Grundy County. 3. Information which is protected from inspection by the public is subject to inspection by the appropriate County official. 4.

It is the responsibility of employees having custody of records classified as confidential by law to appropriately protect that confidentially. c.

General Guidelines: 1. Downloading software and other materials from the Internet, E-Mail or any other source is prohibited without the consent of the IT/GIS staff. If downloading is authorized, any materials should be loaded onto an external device, which will then be checked for viruses before it is loaded onto any individual work station. Loading any software on Grundy County’s computers is prohibited without the consent of the IT/GIS staff. 2. Principles outlined in Grundy County’s Sexual Harassment and Discrimination Policies are applicable to the electronic equipment owned or leased by Grundy County. 3. Principles outlined in Grundy County’s General Employment Policy are applicable to the electronic equipment owned or leased by Grundy County. 4. Individuals utilizing the County computer system should have no expectation of privacy since all materials are subject to inspection. 5. All users of E-Mail are expected to practice appropriate use. Users will use the following E-Mail guidelines: Read and delete E-Mail on a regular basis; Use of vulgar and/or abusive language is prohibited; Always sign your name to messages; All emails shall contain the approved email disclaimer. Users will NOT: Send large number of E-Mail messages, or singularly large E-Mail messages, to a single address in order to flood someone’s mailbox or send any chain E-Mail messages; Forge E-Mail headers to obscure the true originator of the message; Send harassing, discriminatory or offensive E-Mail, either by language, size or frequency. This includes sending E-Mail messages to a person who has asked explicitly that you do not do so. All Departments or Agencies that are connected to the County’s computer network are required to follow the guidelines outlined herein. 1. Passwords will have a maximum age of 90 days, with a minimum of 8 characters. The last 6 passwords cannot be reused. After three bad attempts, you will be locked out for 6 hours unless the IT/GIS Department resets your account. 2. Each user shall log off or restart his computer at the end of his shift. If a user plans to leave his computer for more than 15 minutes, he shall lock his computer. The IT/GIS Department shall have a policy on the computer network to automatically lock computers if inactive for more than 20 minutes. 3. Internet usage shall be patrolled by the IT/GIS Department and the Department Head. d. Backup: Systems in the Courthouse are backed on a nightly basis. In order for the systems to be backed up, each user must log-out at the end of the workday. If this is not done, loss of program or data could result, without possibility of recovering lost data. Consistent abuse of this policy could result in the loss of right to utilize Grundy County’s computers and software. e. Penalties: Any violation of the Grundy County Computer, Internet and E-Mail Use Policy will subject the employee to discipline up to and including termination. The employee may be held personally responsible for any criminal or civil action brought about as a result of their activities while using their computer or using the Internet or E-Mail services.

Policy Subject to Change: The County has and reserves the right to change the contents of this policy at any time. 12. LAPTOP COMPUTER ACCEPTABLE USE POLICY Laptop computers that are purchased and/or property of Grundy County shall be used for legitimate county business. County employees are considered physical custodians of the county laptop computers and as such are fully liable for lost or stolen laptop computers. Any laptop computer that is damaged due to negligence on the part of the employee will be billed as such to the employee. Failure to follow this policy will result in not being allowed to use the laptop computer.

The intent of this policy is to ensure that USERS of laptop computers are notified of all acceptable use requirements of Grundy County and have been informed of liability if laptop computers are lost, stolen or damaged. IN EXCHANGE FOR the use of laptop computers, I understand and agree to the following: A. The “Password and Miscellaneous Policy” and the “Usage of Computers, Internet and E-Mail Policy” will be followed when using the laptop computer. B. Software packages (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) are loaded onto the laptop computer. Additional software cannot be loaded on the laptop computer without the network administrator’s consent and supervision. Any software found on the laptop computer that is not authorized will be removed immediately. C. It will be the responsibility of the user to make sure they have copies of the files, or updates on a CD, jump drive/flash drive, or on the network. The laptop computer currently is configured for either networked use or stand-alone use. The county reserves all rights to any files that are stored on the laptop computer and will remove any material which the IT/GIS Department believes are illegal, pornographic, obscene, or otherwise objectionable. D. The user assumes full responsibility and financial liability for any laptop computer and/or peripherals. This does exclude every day wear and tear, which will be determined at the sole discretion of the I.T. Committee. E. At the sole discretion of the I.T. Committee, any user who has lost, stolen, or damaged laptop computers and/or peripherals will be charged for the cost of replacement/restoration. This includes failure to return the laptop computer and/or peripherals. F. Only authorized personnel are permitted to perform installations, modifications or repairs to the laptop computer. G. Only the person whose signature is on the “Laptop Computer Custodian Agreement” is allowed to use this laptop computer for county business. No family, friends, or others may use this laptop computer at any time. H. Hardware or software problems with the laptop computer must be reported immediately to the IT/GIS Department I. Laptop computers must be made available to the IT/GIS Department on a quarterly basis for updates and maintenance. The IT/GIS Department will contact you by email when to bring the laptop computer in. RECOMMENDED STORAGE AND HANDLING: It is necessary that the following guidelines are followed when storing or traveling with the county laptop computer except those laptops in the Sheriff’s Office specifically mounted in the vehicles. Be careful not to bump or drop the laptop computer. When transporting the laptop computer, always turn it off and put it in a carrying case. Do not leave the laptop computer in an automobile or other location that is exposed to extreme temperatures or moisture. As a general rule, the laptop computer is safest at temperatures that are comfortable for you. Do not leave the laptop computer unattended in a vehicle, even for a short period of time. When traveling, make sure the laptop computer is in your possession at all times. It is necessary that the following guidelines are followed when storing or traveling with the county laptop computer including those laptops in the Sheriff’s Office specifically mounted in the vehicles: Keep all liquids away from the laptop computer. Almost any liquid spilled on the laptop computer can result in extremely expensive repairs. Keep jump drives, and the laptop computer away from magnetic fields. Magnetic fields can erase data on both jump drives and hard drives. By signing the “Laptop Computer Custodian Agreement” form, I verify that I have read and understand the Grundy County Laptop Computer Policy and agree to abide by the

policy. I agree with and am willing to follow the above. I am responsible for the laptop computer, its accessories and peripherals and I agree to reimburse Grundy County for the cost of repairing or replacing the laptop computer and/or accessories and peripherals if they are damaged, lost, or stolen while in my custodianship.

I agree that I am totally responsible for the cost of replacement if the laptop computer and any and all accessories and peripherals are not returned when requested. 13. DANGEROUS WEAPONS IN THE WORKPLACE Employees other than law enforcement are not allowed to carry dangerous weapons while working for the county, or onto county property, unless under the direction of law enforcement. This policy is to protect all employees and visitors in the Courthouse and other County property. A “dangerous weapon” is defined by Iowa Code 724, 702.7 and 723A.1 to include but is not limited to guns, knives of certain length, explosives, hazardous chemicals, etc. and any instrument or device designed primarily for use in inflicting death or injury upon a human being or animal, and which is capable of inflicting death upon a human being when used in the manner for which it was designed. Violation of this policy is grounds for disciplinary action including termination. Any deviation from this policy must be approved by the Board of Supervisors with notification of the department head. 14. VEHICLE SAFETY POLICY - County owned vehicles: Only authorized persons are to be passengers in a car operated on County business. Authorized persons include customers, vendors, fellow employees, and other county officials. Immediate family members should only be included upon prior approval of management.

County owned vehicles are provided for business related travel only. An employee’s department should know of intended travel plans by way of an itinerary or other equivalent method.

This also allows a means of contact during an emergency. Employees driving County vehicles are responsible for keeping the interior clean, reporting any vehicle problems or defects and maintaining the vehicle according to the County policy. Employees not assigned County vehicles are not allowed to use one without prior management approval. All accidents must be reported to your department supervisor and vehicle coordinator, immediately.

The accident report in the glove box should be filled out regardless of fault. Motor Vehicle Reports may be run to review the driver’s restrictions. Drivers are responsible for locking the vehicle when parking. Drinking alcohol or illegal drug use while driving or prior to driving a County owned vehicle is prohibited and can result in immediate termination. Drivers are required to inform the vehicle coordinator of any OWI tickets, suspensions or revocation of driving privileges immediately, regardless of which state they are received. Continuing to drive a County vehicle while under suspension can result in termination. 15. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY It is the policy of Grundy County to abide by all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations and to have its employees do the same. Each employee has a duty to assist in following and implementing this policy. Any alleged violation of this policy should be reported to an employee’s immediate supervisor in writing and signed by the employee. If this written report is not practical or if that action is taken and does not correct the alleged violations, the employee should prepare a written statement, signed and dated by him or her, and deliver the statement to any member of the Board of Supervisors or the County Attorney, so that an investigation may be conducted by the County Attorney or other designee selected by the Board of Supervisors. This signed written statement should include all specific information known by the complaining employee for use in the investigation. There will be no retaliation by Grundy County or any of its employees against any employee who makes a good faith report pursuant to this policy, even if an investigation shows that there has not been a violation of law, rule, or regulation. It is the responsibility of Grundy County to correct or prevent such violations of law, rules, or regulations. This is a legal obligation and a practical necessity. A violation can affect the credibility of Grundy County as an employer resulting in adverse publicity and distrust by our citizens whom we seek to serve. This policy is important to Grundy County. We encourage each employee to seek resolution of any problem through his or her supervisor but confirm that there will not be retaliation for any employee who follows this policy. This policy is intended to support and compliment the provisions of Iowa Code Section 70A.29 which creates civil penalties and remedies for prohibited reprisals by a political subdivision against an employee for a disclosure of information or a complaint to any outside person or agency. 16. COURTHOUSE CLOSURE POLICY It is the policy of Grundy County that the decision to close county offices shall be made by the Chairperson of the Board of Supervisors and the County Engineer. If a decision is made to close the county offices, the County Engineer shall notify KWWL news station of said closure.

Employees are encouraged to watch KWWL or to take advantage of the text alert system which is available through KWWL to be notified of any closures. 17. CELLULAR DEVICE POLICY Grundy County may require an employee to use his or her personal cellular device, subject to reimbursement by the County. The amount of reimbursement shall not exceed the actual cost of the cellular device plan, shall not be used as a salary diversion, and shall be calculated to include only services needed by the employee for job performance. Reimbursement for the use of an employee’s personal cellular device shall not exceed a monthly maximum rate of $30. If an employee’s position requires a need for constant communication with the individual, including after normal business hours, or the employee spends large amounts of time away from the office and access to a land line, or for the personal safety of an individual while traveling or working in remote areas, said employee may request a county-provided cellular device to be provided to him or her. If the County provides a cellular device for use by an employee, the employee shall be responsible for the care, maintenance and appropriate use of said device. All County-provided cellular devices and services shall be used for conducting legitimate County business. Departments are required to review their wireless communication plans annually to ensure cost effectiveness. In the interest of safety, employees using cellular devices (regardless if County provided) are expected to exercise appropriate care and caution if used in a moving motor vehicle. Employees are to avoid the use of cellular equipment under any circumstances where such use might create or appear to create a hazard. The following safety measures are recommended when operating a motor vehicle: Use a cellular device only when parked or have a passenger use it. No texting while driving. Never dial the phone or take notes while driving. If the cellular device rings while driving, let your voice mail take the call and listen to the message later when properly parked. Make sure the phone is easy to see and reach. If you must answer the phone, let the person you are speaking to know you are driving and suspend the call until you can pull over.

Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations on the phone or with passengers in your car. Use the cellular device to call 9-1-1 for emergency assistance. An employee’s personal charges on a county-provided cellular device shall require reimbursement. Employees shall be required to reimburse the County for any costs incurred by purchasing apps, games or ringtones. An employee’s access to a cellular device may be terminated for violations of this policy, for continued overages related to personal use, including text messaging, or for purchases of third party content such as apps, games or ringtones. An employee shall report a lost or stolen cellular device immediately so it may be turned off. Employees should use reasonable precautions to prevent loss, damage, theft or vandalism to County-provided cellular devices. A cellular device that is lost, stolen or damaged outside the normal course of busi-

www.thegrundyregister.com ness is the responsibility of the employee to which the device is assigned. Upon termination of employment, all County-provided cellular devices must be returned to the County. The telephone number and records of a County-provided cellular device are considered a public record. During paid work time, employees are expected to exercise the same discretion in using personal cellular devices as is expected for the use of any County telephones. Excessive personal calls (including text messaging) during the work day, regardless of phone used, can interfere with employee productivity and be distracting to others. Employees are expected to make personal calls during breaks when possible and to ensure that friends and family members are aware of the County’s policy. Flexibility will be provided in circumstances demanding immediate personal phone use, but this immediate need should be communicated to the employee’s supervisor. Department heads may establish cellular device use policies or work rules which are more restrictive than this policy.

Because an employee who receives his or her County email on his or her personal cellular device is receiving county data, said employee shall deliver said personal cellular device to the IT Department prior to terminating the use of said personal cellular device. The IT Department will then reset the said cellular device to factory settings. 18. The County has and reserves the right to change the contents of this policy at any time. The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena. Nays – none. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded

by Schildroth to introduce Resolution #22014/2015, as follows: WHEREAS, it is desired to make appropriations for each of the different officers and departments for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, in accordance with Section 331.434, Subsection 6 of the Code of Iowa. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1: The amounts itemized by fund and by department or office on the schedule provided to the Board of Supervisors are hereby appropriated from the resources of each fund so itemized, to the department or office listed in the first column on the same line of said schedule. Section 2: Subject to the provisions of other county procedures, regulations, and applicable state law, the appropriations authorized under Section 1 shall constitute authorization for the department or officer listed to make expenditures or incur obligations from the itemized fund, effective July 1, 2014. Section 3: In accordance with Section 331.437 of the Code of Iowa, no department or officer shall expend or contract to expend any money or incur any liability, or enter into any contract which by its terms involves the expenditure of money for any purpose in excess of amounts appropriated pursuant to this resolution. Section 4: If at any time during the 2014-2015 budget year the Auditor shall ascertain that the available resources of a fund for that year will be less than said fund’s total appropriation, she shall immediately so inform the Board and recommend appropriate corrective action. Section 5: The Auditor shall establish separate accounts for the appropriations authorized in Section 1, each of which shall indicate the amount of the appropriation, the amount charged thereto, and the unencumbered balance. The Auditor shall report the status of such accounts to the applicable departments and officers monthly during the 2014-2015 budget year. Section 6: All appropriations authorized pursuant to this resolution lapse at the close of business on June 30, 2015. The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena. Nays – none. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Smith to introduce Resolution #3-2014/2015 as follows: WHEREAS, it is desired to authorize the Auditor to periodically transfer funds during the 2014-2015 budget year; AND WHEREAS, said transfers must be in accordance with Section 331.432 of the Code of Iowa. .....................

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa, as follows: Section 1: The total maximum transfer from the Rural Services Basic Fund to the Secondary Roads Fund for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2014, shall not exceed the sum of $1,530,000. These transfers may be made by the Auditor without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors as long as they do not exceed the above amounts. Section 2: Referring to Section 1, within thirty days of being notified of the apportionment of current property taxes, state replacements of credits against levied property taxes and other state tax replacements to the Rural Services Basic Fund, the Auditor shall order a transfer from said fund to the Secondary Roads Fund. Section 3: The amount of the transfer required by Section 2 shall be equal to the apportionment made under Section 2 to the Rural Services Basic Fund, multiplied by the ratio of said fund's total maximum transfer to the Secondary Roads Fund, to the sum of said fund's total current property tax levy and total of other state tax replacements. Section 4: Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2 and 3 of this resolution, total transfers to the Secondary Roads Fund shall not exceed the amount specified in Section 1. Section 5: Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 2 and 3, the amount of any transfer shall not exceed available fund balances in the transferring fund. Section 6: The Auditor is also authorized to transfer without prior approval of the Board of Supervisors the following transfers as long as the transfer does not exceed the maximum listed below or shall not exceed available fund balance in the transferring fund: $2,600 from Rural Services Basic Fund to Rural Services Supplemental Fund. Section 7: The Auditor is directed to correct her books when operating transfers are made and to notify the Treasurer of the amounts of said transfers. The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena. Nays – none. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Ross to approve the Third Party Administration Service Agreement with Employee Benefit Systems and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Ross to approve the County Substance Abuse Prevention Services SFY 2014 Year End Report and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded

by Smith to approve the Commitment to Continue Membership in ICAP, Member Proxy, and Anniversary Information Acknowledgement and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same.

Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded

by Smith to reappoint Angie Holloway to INRCOG’s Regional Housing Council for a term ending June 30, 2016. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Smith and seconded

by Bakker to appoint Zachary Tripp as alternate with voting authority to Northeast Iowa Response Group for the year 2014. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded

by Bakker to appoint Zachary Tripp to the North Central Iowa Emergency Medical Services Board. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Smith to appoint Zachary Tripp to the County Disaster Recovery Planning Committee. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded

by Bakker to approve the applications for fireworks permits of Ronda Chesick of Conrad, Travis Ward of Conrad, Stan Neff of Beaman, L. J. and Andrea Kopsa of Beaman, Kent Nederhoff of Wellsburg, and Craig Arends of Dike.

Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Schildroth to approve payment of the following bills: (Carried unanimously.)

7A Trailer Sales, equipment..................3238.00 A-Kleen, supplies....................................101.15

Grundy FOR THE RECORD Register

ACES, services...................................20699.43 Agvantage FS, fuel..............................24205.57 Alliant Energy, service.............................720.14 Automotive Solutions, parts.....................443.95 B & B Auto, supplies..................................27.98 William Beyer, mileage..............................12.40 BMC Aggregates, rock........................26095.27 Brian Buhrow, landfill mtgs......................100.00 Calhoun-Burns, services.....................33458.48 CCMS, mtg exp.........................................30.00 Cedar Falls Utilities, service....................347.13 Central Iowa Water, service.....................387.64 Century Link, service...............................276.48 Cessford Construction, rock................13217.13 Amy Clapp, mileage................................115.52 Paul Cooley, landfill mtg............................25.00 Mary Corwin, mileage................................11.60 Co Social Serve, admin exp................50000.00 Covenant Medica, services...................6305.00 Crisis Intervention, grant.......................4000.00 Croell Redi-Mix, supplies.......................3877.00 Rhonda Deters, mileage............................24.00 Don's Truck, parts/repairs......................1959.27 Ed Stivers Ford, service............................21.00 Dale Eilderts, landfill mtg...........................25.00 Wayne Eilers, twp mtgs...........................125.00 Farmers Cooperative, supplies.............1095.00 Robin Folkerts, landfill mtg........................25.00 Folkerts Trucking, hauling...................14134.09 Frontier Landscaping, supplies ................80.00 GNB Bank, fees.........................................60.00 GC Auto Body, repairs.............................110.00 Grundy Co Auditor, reimb exp.............22216.00 Grundy Co Engineer, maint.....................936.32 Grundy Co Fairboard, grant..................1049.48 Grundy Co Health, grant.....................12655.51 Grundy County Sheriff, services..............152.13 Hardin Co Sheriff, services....................2587.50 H S & A, co atty exp..............................4138.03 Herman Hippen Jr, hauling....................3789.17 Bryon Hook, twp mtgs.............................125.00 Sara Hook, med exam exp......................156.00 Jesse Huisman, reimb exp......................115.65 IA DOT, supplies....................................1859.20 IACCVSO, dues........................................50.00 ICAP, insurance.................................210600.20 Iowa Prison Industries, supplies................38.10 Jesco Welding, parts...............................140.66 John Deere Financial, parts....................259.07 David Juchems, landfill mtgs...................100.00 Donald Kampman, reimb exp....................30.00 Vern Knaack, landfill mtgs.......................125.00 Mobile-Vision, supplies............................295.00 Lon's Plumbing, services.........................246.47 Mail Services, postage............................423.73 Manatts, supplies....................................553.55 Martin Bros, supplies.................................21.65 McNair Body Shop, service.....................150.00 Greg Melcher, landfill mtgs......................150.00 Mid American Energy, service...................25.08 Mid-America Pub, publication..................484.00 Monkeytown, supplies...........................3246.49 SD Office NACVSO, dues.........................30.00 Napa Auto Parts, parts..............................48.48 Stanley Neff, landfill mtg............................25.00 Bradley Ohrt, landfill mtgs.........................50.00 Operation Threshold, rent .........................50.00 Pitney Bowes, postage..........................9500.00 Precision Concrete, services.................6150.00 RS Bacon Veneer, TIF rebate................7326.73 Racom Corp, services.............................430.95 Radio Communications, parts.................443.63 Todd Rickert, mileage..............................103.13 Rickert Law Office, services....................125.20 Lowell Riekena, landfill mtgs...................125.00 Rouse Motor, vehicle...........................25028.00 Lori Schoolman, twp mtgs.......................125.00 Rodney See, mileage..................................7.20 Seiler Instrument, services......................993.00 James Severance, landfill mtg..................25.00 Spencer Slifer, twp mtgs..........................125.00 Spahn & Rose, supplies..........................168.09 SPC, services......................................11625.00 Taser International, supplies..................3969.00 Tyler Technologies, supplies....................590.00 US Cellular, service.................................353.32 Vanguard, services..............................53915.00 Verizon Wireless, service........................580.72 Visa, mtg exp.........................................2066.86 Michael Weidner, supplies.........................52.49 Charles Wildman, labor ............................56.00 Windstream, service..............................1496.87 Windstream, service................................394.11 Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Smith to adjourn. Carried unanimously.

Harlyn Riekena, Chairperson Rhonda R. Deters, County Auditor IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY EQUITY NO: EQCV059177 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York, as Successor Trustee for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., as Trustee for NovaStar Mortgage Funding Trust, Series 2005-2 NovaStar Home Equity Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2005-2 Plaintiff, vs.

Chad J. Winkler; Jenny L. Winkler f/k/a Jenny L. Eckhart; Parties in Possession; American Home Equity Corporation; Midland Funding, LLC, et al.

Defendants.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on April 16, 2014, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $128,675.13, with 2% per annum interest thereon from January 1, 2013, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from May 13, 2005, located in Grundy county, Iowa: Lot Six (6) in Blythe's Addition in the City of Conrad, Grundy County, Iowa, commonly known as 205 North Wihelm Street, Conrad, IA 50621 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Katie McKain, of South and Associates, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 13th day of August, 2014, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Grundy County, at the county courthouse in Grundy Center, Iowa.

If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or

services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 319-833-3332. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.

By CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Grundy County Courthouse 706 G Avenue, 2nd Floor Grundy Center, IA 50638-1499 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 28-3 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OF GRUNDY COUNTY EQUITY NO: EQCV059173 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as Trustee for Morgan Stanley ABS Captital 1 Inc. Trust 2003-NC6, Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2003-NC6 Plaintiff, vs.

Steve Kiewiet; Jenifer Kiewiet; Parties in Possession; State of Iowa, Child Support Recovery Unit; State of Iowa, Child Support Recovery Unit; Unknown spouse, if any, of Steve Kiewiet; Unknown spouse, if any, of Jenifer Kiewiet; Midland Funding, LLC; Dennis Brubaker, DDS; Mia R. Boelman; Jennifer L Kiewiet, et al.

Defendants.

You are notified that a petition has been filed in the office of this court naming you as a defendant in this action. The petition was filed on April 7, 2014, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described in this notice and judgment for the unpaid principal amount of $61,073.70, with 8.1% per annum interest thereon from March 1, 2012, together with late charges, advances and the costs of the action including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, as well as a request that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from March 13, 2003, located in Grundy county, Iowa: Lot Six (6) in Block "I" of Methfessel's Original Plat to the Town of Reinbeck, Grundy County, Iowa, commonly known as 312 Broad Street, Reinbeck, IA 50669 (the “Property”) The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be foreclosed, that a special execution issue for the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review the petition on file in the clerk's office. The Plaintiffs attorney is Douglas J. Mizer, of South and Associates, P.C.; whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway, Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.

NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWOFAMILY DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or before 30th day of July, 2014, and within a reasonable time thereafter file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Grundy County, at the county courthouse in Grundy Center, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, immediately call your District ADA Coordinator at 319-833-3332. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942.

By CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT Grundy County Courthouse 706 G Avenue, 2nd Floor Grundy Center, IA 50638-1499 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS. 26-3

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR GRUNDY COUNTY, STATE OF IOWA Docket No. (Sale No.): 14-0310(1) Court No. EQCV059163 Special Execution PLAINTIFF: EVERBANK VS. DEFENDANTS: GREG L. HINES- IN REM; KAREN R. HINES- IN REM As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate Property to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is: Lot One (1) of Shaw’s Third Addition to the Town of Conrad, Iowa.

Street Address: 317 N. Dwight St., Conrad, Iowa 50621.

The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale is October 7, 2014, at 10 a.m., at the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, 705 8th St., Grundy Center, Iowa 50638 Phone (319) 8246933 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service of this notice, or the Sheriff will have it platted and charge the costs to this case.

This sale not subject to redemption.

Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if applicable.

Judgment Amt - $92,472.06; Accruing Costs Plus; Interest - 6.875% of 92,472.06 from April 10, 2014 = $2,769.441.

Attorney is Belin McCormick PC (515) 2834624.

Date: June 18, 2014 Sheriff: Rick D. Penning Deputy: By Chief Deputy Tim Wolthoff 27-2

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Grundy County Magistrate Court Rex Alan Trepp, Reinbeck, Driving while license suspended, $397.50; Denise Marie Thompson, Woodbury, Minn., Speeding, over 55 zone (11-15 over), $168; Chad Lawrence Snider, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone (1-5 over), $110.55; Joshua Dean DeBower, Aplington, Violation financial liability coverage (accident related), $1,188; Taylor John Newman, Waterloo, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $148.50; Lowell D. Roush, Wichita, Kan., Seat belt violation, $161.25; Scott Daniel Simatovich, State Center, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $155.10; Joseph Maxwell Mattson, Des Moines, Speeding, over 55 zone (610 over), $148.50;

Joseph Maxwell Mattson, Des Moines, Operation without registration card or plate, $185.63; Devan Stuart Miranda, Iowa Falls, Possession/purchase of alcohol by person 18/19/20 (first offense), $519.75; Erik Richard Moore, Pleasant Hill, Speeding, over 55 zone (More than 20 over), $290.25; Joshua Adam Rozanske, Waterloo, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114; Raul Rodreguez-Martinez, Butler, Mo., Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 over), $168; Richard Edmund Qunell, Wayzata, Minn., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Tina Ann Amberger, Perryville, Mo., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Natja Vidall Kelly, Waterloo, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Briana Mary Rondeau, New Hartford, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114; Stephanie Jo Carson, Beaman, Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 over), $173; Derrick Chavez Turner, Waterloo, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Shawn Patrick Kelly, Chattanooga, Tenn., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Stuart William Glenn, The Colony, Texas, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Taylor Briann Kobberdahl, West Des Moines, Registration violation, $87; Jonathan Dean Elsberry, Grundy Center, Speeding, 55 and under zone (1-5 over), $87; Kevin Neal Perryman, Enid, Okla., Speeding, over 55 zone (1115 over), $173; Sheri Jo Butler, Eldora, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119;

Timothy Jay Tyler, Traer, Speeding, 55 and under zone (16-20 over), $186.50;

Ramon Ortz Chavez, Marshalltown, No valid driver’s license, $335; Tony Deangelo Jenkins, Leesburg, Ga., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Domingo Pena Castro, Eagle Grove, No valid driver’s license, $335; Domingo Pena Castro, Eagle Grove, Speeding, over 55 zone (610 over), $119; Milan Cakic, Waterloo, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114; Sandra Lynn Schwan, Edmond, Okla., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Marta Sucur, Grapevine, Texas, Speeding, over 55 zone (11-15 over), $168; Jose Israel Leiva Martinez, Steamboat Rock, No valid driver’s license, $335; Michael Jon Ryken, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Nicholas Joseph Mauer, Grundy Center, Dark window/windshield, $127.50; Cole Hoing, Dike, Speeding, 55 and under zone (1-5 over), $87; Sarah Ann McCoy, Conrad, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114; Joshua S. Dorfman, Chicago, Ill., Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114; Casey Earl Guiles, Conrad, Failure to carry registration card, $87; Anthony Leo Bradley, Grundy

Center, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114; Alejandro Jose Munozdelacruz, Clive, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114;

Megan Marie Boomgarden, Charles City, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114;

Katherine Elizaneth Davis, Clemons, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119;

Jasey Noelle Roberts, Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Edward Dale Simon, Mason City, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Steven Darrell Hatcher, Charles City, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Shaw Reh, Waterloo, Speeding, over 55 zone (16-20 over), $186.50; Shaw Reh, Waterloo, Violation of instructional permit limitation, $132.50; Kolt William King, Algona, Failure to maintain registration plate, $92; Gary Frederick Mauer, Oskaloosa, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119 Alixis Daly Singh, Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Angela C. Lefler, Omaha, Neb., Speeding, $244.20; Angela C. Lefler, Omaha, Neb., No valid driver’s license, $511.50; Tyler James Jackson, Reinbeck, Speeding, $155.10; Brett Oliver Rosedale, Albion, Speeding, 55 and under zone (16-20 over), $186.50; Trenton Michael Boomgarden, Cedar Falls, Careless driving, $138.38; Rex Alan Trepp, Reinbeck, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Michael Dean Lerch, Waterloo, Failure to comply with safety rules/ regulations (4 counts), $161.25 per count; Jody John Weig, Marshalltown, Failure to comply with safety rules/ regulations, $161.25; Holly Ann Koenen, Aplington, Dark window/windshield, $127.50; Michael L. Johnson, Grayslake, Ill., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Brad William Metcalf, Waterloo, Speeding, over 55 zone (1-5 over), $87; Chelsea Jay Cleff, Urbandale, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $148.50; Curtis Blake Kelderman, Des Moines, Speeding, over 55 zone (610 over), $148.50; Delwyn Tjepkes, Hudson, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Jeffrey David Rash, Grundy Center, Speeding, over 55 zone (610 over), $119; Domenique Tyrone Woolery, Des Moines, Speeding, over 55 zone (610 over), $114; Matthew A. Brice, Eldora, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Taylor Samuel Case, Conrad, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Cody Brian Emery, Ottumwa, Speeding, 55 and under zone (1-5 over), $87; Kevan Paul Bergman, Austin, Texas, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Dustin Bean McCullick, Gay Mills, Wis., Seat belt violation, $132.50; Mathan Douglas Schmitz, Jesup, Speeding, 55 and under zone (More than 20 over), $247.25; Christopher M. Beck, San Diego, Calif., Speeding, over 55 zone (More than 20 over), $227; Jacob Robert Ray Bruch, New Hartford, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Kevin Arthur Wolff, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Erin Elizabeth Smid, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Solomon K. Phillips, Cincinnati, Ohio, Speeding, over 55 zone (11-15 over), $173; Alexander Benet Freund, Grundy Center, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119;

Danuiel Eugene Eslick, Parkersburg, Seat belt violation,

$127.50; David Martin McBurney, Palo, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Madiha Ahsan, Cedar Falls, Failure to display registration plate, $87; David G. Roth, Sussex, Wis., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Carmen L. Starr, Wellsburg, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Jacob Robert Ray Bruch, New Hartford, Speeding, 55 and under zone (More than 20 over), $222; Chelsey Rae Engel, Grundy Center, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Joseph Carl Gage, Janesville, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Christine Ann George, Yorkville, Ill., Operating motor vehicle with expired license, $132.50; Christine Ann George, Yorkville, Ill., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Sherry Kay Goetzl, Urbandale, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Armando Hernandez, Marshalltown, Failure to provide proof of financial liability coverage, $402.50; Brian Ledtje, Stout, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Connor Michael Way McCleeary, New Hartford, Seat belt violation, $132.50; Tony Aaron Nikkel, Boone, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Rochelle Lynn Penwell, New Hartford, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Stacy Lynn Reisinger Thran, Grundy Center, Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 over), $173; Grant Leo Smith, Cedar Falls, Speeding, 55 and under zone (11-15 over), $173; Stephanie Michelle Stolzman, Conrad, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Joseph David Wagner, Union, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Katie Jo Weber, Evansdale, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Thomas Wesley Weissenfluh, Reinbeck, Failure to obey stop sign and yield right of way, $200; Gabriel Lee Wyckoff, Cedar Falls, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Troy Steven Calease, Eldora, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Jennifer Rose Thompson, Aplington, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Edin Hadzic, Des Moines, Dark window/windshield, $127.50;

Chelsea Michele Erickson, West Union, Operation without registration, $127.50; Joseph Michael Warnell, Reinbeck, Speeding, 55 and under zone (More than 20 over), $227; Jacob R. Rosendale, Normal, Ill., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Carrie Kathryn Grassley, New Hartford, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $114;

Shannon Dianne Napier, Coralville, Speeding, over 55 zone (1-5 over), $87; Douglas Wayne Brandt, Dumont, Maximum gross weight violation (2 counts), $164.55; Jefrey Lee Jeske, Eldora, Driving or towing unsafe vehicle, $195; Merle James Patterson, Eldora, Failure to display reflective plate on slow moving vehicle, $100.50; James L. Reed, Justice, Ill., Maximum hours of service violation, $127.50; Eric D. Minteer, Eldora, Maximum gross weight violation, $89.70; Eric D. Minteer, Eldora, Failure to comply with safety rules/regulations, $127.50; David J. Stein, Roseelle, Ill., Speeding, over 55 zone (11-15 over), $168; Jared M. Mills, Ackley, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119; Kenneth Jerome Schall, Norwalk, Speeding, over 55 zone (11-15 over), $173; Brett William Ingebritson, Marshalltown, Speeding, 55 and under zone (6-10 over), $119;

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Marilyn Diehl Davis**** in Memory of Kenneth Buskohl* Myron and Jeanette Diehl Dixie Mcmartin Phillips***in Tribute Gary Connell**** in Memory of to Sasha Brower and Joe Thielen Jordan Phillips Sharon Bakker-Colton** in Memory of Donavan Bakker, class of ‘54 Class of 1972 Marcia Heronimus**** Duane & Bev Dirks****in Tribute to Ron Voss** Hilgarde Dirks Linda Mackie***

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Class of 1974

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HELP WANTED: US Feeds is looking for someone to fill our NIGHT WAREHOUSE POSITION. If you are a hard worker and would enjoy working in a production facility, this could be a great opportunity for you.

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Pitching IP H R ER BB K Mathews (L, 4-10) 4 10 9 5 1 1 Luhring 1 1 2 1 2 0

Grundy Center 700 000 1 – 8 G-R 000 310 0 – 4 Grundy Center AB R H RBI Kayla Mathews, p 4 0 0 0 Jessica Ackerson, cf 3 1 1 0 Josie McMartin, 3b 3 1 0 0 Jill Itzen, 1b 3 1 0 0 Alyssa Mathews, ss 3 2 2 1 Jessika Van Deest, 2b 4 1 1 2 Cearra Aguon, c 3 0 0 0 Landry Luhring, lf 3 1 0 0 Harper Wells, rf 4 0 1 1 Courtney Cooper, cr 0 1 0 0 Stolen bases – K. Mathews 1, Wells 1. Triples – A. Mathews.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K Mathews (W, 4-9) 7 7 4 2 3 4 Grundy Center East Marshall

000 000 0 – 0 211 320 0 – 9

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Grundy Center AB R H RBI Kayla Mathews, lf 3 0 0 0 Jessica Ackerson, cf 3 0 0 0 Josie McMartin, 3b 3 0 0 0 Jill Itzen, 1b 3 0 0 0 Alyssa Mathews, ss 2 0 0 0 Jessika Van Deest, 2b 3 0 0 0 Cearra Aguon, c 2 0 0 0 Landry Luhring, p 2 0 0 0 Harper Wells, rf 2 0 0 0 Courtney Cooper, cr 0 0 0 0 Candice Meyer, pr 0 0 0 0 Stephanie Wallen, rf 0 0 0 0 Pitching IP H R ER BB K Luhring (L, 0-12) 6 9 9 7 7 1 Grundy Center 301 000 0 – 4 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 120 202 0 – 7 Grundy Center AB R H RBI Kayla Mathews, lf 4 1 0 0 Jessica Ackerson, cf 3 2 1 0 Josie McMartin, 3b 2 1 0 0 Jill Itzen, 1b 3 0 2 2 Alyssa Mathews, ss 3 0 0 0 Jessika Van Deest, 2b 2 0 0 0

Landry Luhring, p 3 0 0 0 Cearra Aguon, c 3 0 0 0 Harper Wells, rf 3 0 0 0 Courtney Cooper, ph 0 0 0 0 Stolen bases – K. Mathews 1, Ackerson 1, Itzen 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K Luhring (L, 0-11) 6 5 7 6 11 4

Grundy Center 000 0 – 0 West Marshall 400 1 – 15 Grundy Center AB R H RBI Kayla Mathews, p 2 0 0 0 Jessica Ackerson, cf 2 0 1 0 Josie McMartin, 3b 2 0 0 0 Jill Itzen, 1b 2 0 0 0 Alyssa Mathews, ss 2 0 1 0 Jessika Van Deest, 2b 2 0 0 0 Harper Wells, rf 2 0 0 0 Cearra Aguon, c 1 0 1 0 Landry Luhring, lf 1 0 1 0 Courtney Cooper, cr 0 0 0 0 Pitching IP H R ER BB K Mathews (L, 3-8) 4 10 15 8 4 1

Cougars suffer through tough week ACKLEY – AGWSR struggled against two of the top teams in the North Iowa Cedar League West Division last week, dropping a pair of games to West Marshall and a single game against East Marshall.

The Cougars (7-18 overall, 5-15 NICL West) play their final full week of the season this week, having hosted a doubleheader against South Tama Monday and a single game against BCLUW Thursday while playing a single game at North Butler Wednesday. They open tournament play next Tuesday against NashuaPlainfield in Janesville.

West Marshall 11-18, AGWSR 2-6 West Marshall scored runs in 10 of the evening’s 13 innings while dominating the Cougars.

The Trojans (15-11) jumped ahead early with a three-run first inning in the opener and never looked back. They led by as many as 11 runs before the Cougars plated a pair in the bottom of the seventh.

Reece Rieken had a pair of hits, including a double, for AGWSR while Sully Hofmeister and Brandon Johnson drove runs home. Jake Willems took the loss on the hill, striking out five in six innings of work.

The Cougars jumped ahead early in the nightcap, getting home runs from Cody Williams and Derek Schipper in the first two innings while building a 6-2 lead. West Marshall tied the game in the third inning and pulled away with 12 runs

over the final three frames of a runrule shortened game.

Williams and Hofmeister had two hits each to pace the Cougar offense while Jake Bartling took the loss on the hill.

Hofmeister.

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Williams

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East Marshall 14, AGWSR 4 West Marshall 11, AGWSR 2 West Marshall 302 040 2 – 11 First-place East Marshall scored AGWSR 000 000 2 – 2 10 runs in the first three innings while AGWSR AB R H RBI handing AGWSR its fifth straight Sully Hofmeister, ss 2 0 1 1 loss and eighth in nine games.

Reece Rieken, c 4 0 2 0 Cody Willisms, cf 3 0 0 0 The Cougars scored a run in the Tate Hofmeister, cr 0 0 0 0 first to take a brief lead, but soon Travis Pfaltzgraff, cf 0 0 0 0 found themselves staring down the Derek Schipper, 1b 3 0 0 0 barrel of a 6-1 deficit. They came Trevor Bakker, rf 3 0 0 0 Dylan Heetland, 2b 3 1 1 0 back with a pair in the third inning Michael Young, dh 3 0 0 0 only to see the Mustangs plate four Jake Willms, p 0 0 0 0 in the bottom to take complete Brandon Johnson, 3b 3 1 1 1 control.

Evan Janssen, lf 3 0 0 0 Totals 27 2 5 2 AGWSR had just four hits in the Doubles – Rieken, Johnson. Stolen base – game, one of which was a Schipper Heetland. double. Dylan Heetland took the loss Pitching IP R ER H BB K on the hill, striking out four.

Willems, L (1-4) 6 9 9 8 3 5 AGWSR 102 10 – 4 S. Hofmeister 1 2 2 3 2 1 East Marshall 154 04 – 14 Two outs when game-terminating run West Marshall 18, AGWSR 6 scored.

West Marshall 114 237 – 18 AGWSR AB R H RBI AGWSR 420 000 – 6 Sully Hofmeister, ss 2 2 1 0 AGWSR AB R H RBI Dylan Heetland, p 3 0 0 0 Sully Hofmeister, ss 4 1 2 0 Cody Willisms, cf 2 1 1 1 Dylan Heetland, rf 2 1 0 1 Derek Schipper, 1b 3 0 1 2 Cody Willisms, cf 3 2 2 1 Travis Pfaltzgraff, rf 0 0 0 0 Derek Schipper, dh 3 2 1 1 Reece Rieken, dh 2 0 0 0 Caleb Bartling, p 0 0 0 0 Tate Hofmeister, 2b 2 1 1 0 Trevor Bakker, p 0 0 0 0 Michael Young, c 2 0 0 0 Travis Pfaltzgraff, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Michael Young, c 4 0 0 1 Caleb Bartling, cr 0 Brandon Johnson, 3b 2 0 0 0 Tate Hofmeister, 2b 3 0 0 0 Evan Janssen, lf 2 0 0 0 Jer Stull, 1b 3 0 0 1 Totals 20 4 4 3 Brandon Johnson, 3b 2 0 0 0 Double – Schipper. Stolen bases – T. Evan Janssen, lf 3 0 1 1 Hofmeister, Bartling.

Totals 27 6 6 6 Pitching IP R ER H BB K Double – Hofmeister. Home runs – Heetland, L (3-5) 4 2/3 14 2 12 6 4 Williams (1), Schipper (2). Stolen base – S.

By PATTI RUST Sports Correspondent GLADBROOK – The GladbrookReinbeck softball team wrapped up the regular season with one win and two losses in three NICL-West contests this past week.

On Thursday the Rebels hosted South Hardin at Gladbrook where the Tigers jumped out to an early lead, 3-0 in the second inning and 4-0 by the fourth. The Rebels were able to bring only one run home in the bottom of the seventh, allowing South Hardin the win, 4-1.

G-R fell to Grundy Center at Gladbrook on Wednesday 8-4, after having beat the Spartans 7-4 in a comeback win at Grundy Center on Tuesday. At Gladbrook the Spartans jumped out to a sizable lead, scoring seven runs in the first inning. While the Rebels put up four runs midway through the game, they were never able to recoup the deficit, and the Spartans went on to take the win by three. Kay Thompson was relieved on the mound by Madison White early in the first inning, and White went on to strike out six and walk one in just over six innings of pitching. White batted 2-for-2, brought in two runs, and scored once to lead the

Rebel offense. Hanna Christopher and Nicole Adair both hit twice in four at bats.

The Spartans led 4-3 going into the fourth inning on Tuesday, but the Rebels rallied for two runs in both the fourth and the sixth to take the lead and the win by three. Sasha Nagle and Megan Swanson both went 2-for-3 at the plate. White struck out five and walked one to take the win for the Rebels.

The Rebels (2-26, 2-19) were scheduled to play at Hudson on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. in the first round of the Class 2A Region 6 postseason bracket. The winner will move on to face BCLUW at Conrad on Wednesday, July 9, also at 7:00 p.m.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck 000 000 1 – 1 South Hardin 030 100 0 – 4 Gladbrook-Reinbeck AB R H RBI Nicole Adair, cf 4 0 2 0 Lauren Gauthier, 2b 2 0 0 0 Sasha Nagle, 1b 3 0 1 0 Hanna Christopher, 3b 3 0 0 0 Madison White, p 2 0 0 Hayley Weber, ss 3 0 0 0 Katy Thompson, lf 3 1 1 0 Jordan LaBarge, c 3 0 0 0 Amber Berendes, dh 3 0 2 1 Sadie Cahalan, rf 0 0 0 0 Megan Swanson, cr 0 0 0 0 Stolen bases – Adair 3, Gauthier 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K

GC to host annual football camps GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy Center football program is once again holding its annual high school football camp on Aug. 4 – 8 from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Camp forms can be picked up in the secondary office or by e-mailing Coach Thoren for an electronic version (bthoren@spartanpride.net).

Students entering seventh and eighth grade will also have an opportunity to get a start on the season, Aug. 11-14 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the elementary playground. These forms were passed out prior to school getting out for summer break, but can also be picked up in the high school office. This form is also available electronically from Coach Thoren.

Also this year, the football pro-

gram will be hosting an elementary football camp to athletes entering grades 3-6. This will take place Aug. 2-4 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the football practice field (south of the administration building). These forms can be requested via e-mail to Coach Thoren or can also be picked up in the secondary office.

The deadline for all the registrations listed above is Friday July 18.

Please direct any questions to GCHS Head Football Coach Brent Thoren, (319) 824-6114. Completed camp forms with payment can be dropped off at the Grundy Center secondary office in Coach Thoren’s mailbox or can be mailed directly to Coach Thoren.

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Gladbrook-Reinbeck 000 310 0 – 4 Grundy Center 700 000 1 – 8 G-R AB R H RBI Katy Thompson, p 4 0 1 1 Lauren Gauthier, 2b 4 0 1 0 Amber Berendes, dh 4 0 1 0 Hanna Christopher, 1b 4 1 2 0 Jordan LaBarge, c 1 0 0 0 Nicole Adair, cf 4 0 2 1 Hayley Weber, ss 2 1 0 0 Megan Swanson, 3b 3 1 0 0 Tessa Sienknecht, rf 0 0 0 0 Madison White, p 2 1 2 2 Sadie Cahalan, lf 0 0 0 0 Alex Thede, cr 0 0 0 0 Stolen bases – Christopher 1. Doubles – White 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K Thompson (L, 1-7) 0 1/3 2 7 7 4 0 White 6 2/3 3 1 1 1 6 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 120 202 0 – 7 Grundy Center 301 000 0 – 4 G-R AB R H RBI Katy Thompson, cf 0 2 0 0 Lauren Gauthier, 2b 3 0 0 0 Hayley Weber, ss 3 1 0 1 Sasha Nagle, 1b 3 1 2 0 Jordan LaBarge, c 1 0 0 0 Madison White, p 3 0 1 0 Amber Berendes, dh 1 1 0 1 Megan Swanson, 3b 3 1 2 1 Tessa Sienknecht, rf 4 0 1 1 Sadie Cahalan, lf 0 0 0 0 Alex Thede, cr 0 1 0 0 Stolen bases – Thompson 2, Berendes 2, Weber 1, Nagle 1. Doubles – White 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K White (W, 1-18) 7 5 4 2 2 5

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Wolverines wrap up successful regular season

DIKE – The Dike-New Hartford softball team wrapped up its best softball regular season in recent memory last week with a pair of victories in North Iowa Cedar League East Division play.

The Wolverines (11-15 overall, 9-10 NICL East) topped Wapsie Valley 3-2 Tuesday and edged Union 6-5 Thursday. Their games against Hudson and Grundy Center were rained out and will not be made up.

D-NH carried a three-game winning streak into postseason play Tuesday when it hosted Grundy Center.

Dike-New Hartford 3, Wapsie Valley 2 The Wolverines scored a run in the ninth inning to edge upsetminded Wapsie Valley.

The Warriors led 2-0 after 4 1/2 innings when the Wolverines pushed two runs across to tie the game. It remained 2-2 until the ninth.

D-NH out-hit Wapsie Valley 8-3, with Maddie Demro and Haley O’Connor pickng up a pair of hits each, including an extra-base hit.

Hannah Dove scored the pitching win in relief of starter Brynn

Harberts, throwing 4 1/3 innings of hitless softball.

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Rebels get early ending win over South Hardin

From page 14 on in relief to cool the suddenly hot Wapsie Valley bats and preserve the win.

Gabe Eiklenborg picked up the win for the Wolverines, striking out three in five and two-thirds innings of work. He also had a pair of hits to pace the offense. The Wolverines stole 14 bases in the game, including three each by Parker, Eiklenborg and Connor Neuroth.

Wapsie Valley 100 1 06 0 – 8 Dike-New Hartford 300 264 x – 15 Dike-NH AB R H RBI Carson Parker, cf 2 3 1 1 Gabe Eiklenborg, p 4 1 2 2 Jake Sonnenberg, 2b 3 2 0 0 Byron Fritch, c 3 0 1 2 Ben Cuvelier, lf 4 1 1 2 Connor McCleeary, 3b 4 1 1 0 Connor Neuroth, ss 3 3 1 1 Trent Johnson, dh 3 2 0 1 Ty Sohn, 1b 0 0 0 0 Jacob Moore, rf 4 1 1 2 Dillan Cummings, cr 0 1 0 0 Totals 30 15 8 11 Double – McCleeary. Stolen bases – Parker 3, Eiklenborg 3, Neuroth 3, Cummings 2, McCleeary, Johnson, Moore.

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Eiklenborg, W (2-1) 5 2/3 8 4 12 4 3 Parker, S (2) 1 1/3 0 0 1 1 2

G-R Softball goes 1-2 to end regular season

Thursday, July 10, 2014

Union 2, Dike-New Hartford 1 Union cooled the Wolverines’ hot bats, holding them to six hits in a hard-fought 2-1 victory.

Each team scored a run in the first inning and Union scored the game’s only other run of the game in the third. The contest matched each team’s lowest scoring game of the season.

Ben Cuvelier had a pair of hits for D-NH while Jake Sonnenberg was the hard-luck loser, allowing only a pair of unearned runs while holding the Knights to six hits.

Union 101 000 0 – 2 Dike-New Hartford 100 000 0 – 1 Dike-NH AB R H RBI Carson Parker, c 3 1 0 0 Gabe Eiklenborg, cf 3 0 1 0 Jake Sonnenberg, p 3 0 1 1 Byron Fritch, ss 3 0 0 0 Ben Cuvelier, lf 3 0 2 0 Connor McCleeary, 3b 3 0 1 0 Connor Neuroth, 2b 3 0 0 0 Jacob Moore, rf 2 0 0 0 Alex Anderson, dh 3 0 1 0 Ty Sohn, 1b 0 0 0 0 Clayton Mapel, pr 0 0 0 0 Totals 26 1 6 1 Doubles – Sonnenberg, Cuvelier, McCleeary.

Stolen bases – Parker, Mapel.

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Sonnenberg, L (4-2) 7 2 0 6 0 2

Wapsie Valley 000 110 000 – 2 Dike-New Hartford 000 020 001 – 3 Dike-New Hartford AB R H RBI Mariah Danger, lf 4 0 1 1 Katie Nielsen, c 3 0 0 0 Maddie Demro, 3b 4 0 2 0 Haley O’Connor, cf 4 0 2 1 Madison Dove, dh 4 0 1 0 Samantha Meyer, 1b 4 0 0 0 Tessa Dall, rf 4 0 1 0 Kelsey Latwesen, 2b 2 1 0 0 Brynn Harberts, p 1 0 0 0 Madison Lavenz, ss 0 0 0 0 Taylor Ahrenholz 0 0 0 0 Hannah Dove, p 2 0 1 1 Haileigh Durnon, pr 0 0 0 0 Livy Eiklenborg, pr 0 0 0 0 Alayna Kollasch, pr 0 1 0 0 Haylee Luna, pr 0 1 0 0 M. Showmaker, pr 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 3 8 3 Doubles - O’Connor, H. Dove. Triple – Demro. Stolen bases – Danger, Latwesen, Ahrenholz, Eiklenborg, Shoemaker.

Pitching IP R ER H BB K Harberts 4 2/3 2 1 3 1 1 Dove, W (8-6) 4 1/3 0 0 0 1 3

Dike-New Hartford 6, Union 5 The Wolverines came from behind for the second straight game, erasing a four-run deficit to pick up the win over Union.

The Knights scored two in the first and fifth innings to jump ahead

By PATTI RUST Sports Correspondent REINBECK – The GladbrookReinbeck baseball team picked up a big NICL-West win over South Hardin on their home field Thursday night, after dropping a non-conference game with PCM, Monroe on Wednesday. The Rebels currently sit second in the conference standings behind leader East Marshall.

G-R pounded out 14 hits and scored as many runs, including an eight-run second inning, on the way to a 14-2 win over South Hardin Thursday. Rebel pitcher Cameron Murphy limited the Tigers to a single hit while sitting down eight batters and walking two. Murphy also led the Rebel offense, going 3-for3 at the plate. Bryce Ehlers, Logan Flamme, and Josh Cooley all hit twice in three at bats and brought in three runs. Phillip Zimmerman and Jeff Tscherter both went 2-for-3 at the plate and scored twice.

On the road against PCM, Monroe the Rebels managed just one run in the first inning. The Mustangs matched that and scored one each in the second and fourth frames to take the win 3-1. Cooley batted 2-for-2 for the Rebels. Camden Kickbush scored G-R’s only run and threw two strikeouts and walked one on the mound.

The Rebels (16-7, 12-4) were scheduled to play at East Marshall on Monday, host makeup games

4-0. D-NH rallied with a pair in the fifth and three in the sixth to tie it entering the final frame.

The Wolverines won despite being out-hit 11-8. Mariah Danger had a pair of hits for the winners.

Dove picked up the win in relief for the second straight game after Harbert did not allow an earned run through the first four frames.

Union 200 021 0 – 5 Dike-New Hartford 000 023 1 – 6 Dike-New Hartford AB R H RBI Mariah Danger, lf 4 1 2 2 Katie Nielsen, c 4 0 1 0 Maddie Demro, 3b 3 0 1 1 Haley O’Connor, cf 2 1 1 0 Madison Dove, dh 3 1 1 2 Samantha Meyer, 1b 2 0 1 0 Tessa Dall, rf 2 0 1 0 Brooke Myers, ss 2 1 0 0

Kelsey Latwesen, 2b 2 0 0 0 Brynn Harberts, p 0 0 0 0 Hannah Dove, p 0 0 0 0 Livy Eiklenborg, pr 0 1 0 0 Alayna Kollasch, pr 0 1 0 0 Haylee Luna, pr 0 0 0 0 Totals 24 6 8 5 Double – Nielsen. Triple – M. Dove.

Stolen bases – Danger 2, O’Connor, Meyer, Kollasch.

Pitching IP R ER H BB K Harberts 4 3 0 8 1 2 Dove (W, 9-6) 3 2 2 3 0 0

with Grundy Center on Tuesday, and close out the regular season at Belmond on Wednesday and West Marshall on Thursday.

The Rebels will open postseason play against Northeast Hamilton at Grundy Center on Tuesday, July 15 at 5:00 p.m.

Gladbrook-Reinbeck 182 30 – 14 South Hardin 200 00 – 2 Grundy Center AB R H RBI Camden Kickbush, ss 3 3 0 2 Cameron Murphy, p 3 0 3 1 Bryce Ehlers, c 3 0 2 3 Phillip Zimmerman, cf 3 2 2 1 Logan Flamme, 2b 3 1 2 3 Joe Smoldt, dh 2 1 0 0 Josh Cooley, 3b 3 1 2 3 Jeff Tscherter, rf 3 2 2 0 Brady Kuehl, 1b 2 1 1 1 Marco Barron, lf 0 0 0 0 Colton Dinsdale, cr 0 1 0 0 Zach Pierce, 1b 0 2 0 0 Stolen Bases – Tscherter 1. Home runs – Cooley 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K Murphy (W, 4-2) 5 1 2 2 2 8 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 100 000 0 – 1 PCM, Monroe 110 100 0 – 3 Grundy Center AB R H RBI Camden Kickbush, p 4 1 0 0 Cameron Murphy, ss 3 0 1 0 Bryce Ehlers, c 3 0 1 1 Phillip Zimmerman, cf 3 0 0 0 Logan Flamme, 2b 3 0 0 0 Joe Smoldt, dh 3 0 1 0 Josh Cooley, 3b 2 0 2 0 Jeff Tscherter, rf 3 0 0 0 Brady Kuehl, 1b 2 0 0 0 Marco Barron, lf 0 0 0 0 Colton Dinsdale, pr 0 0 0 0 Pitching IP H R ER BB K Kickbush (L, 5-2) 6 4 3 1 1 2

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Wolverines East Marshall edges Cougars, takes West Division softball title keep NICL East title hopes alive DIKE – The Dike-New Hartford baseball team kept its hopes of a North Iowa Cedar League East Division title alive last week with three wins in four games against conference foes.

The Wolverines (18-8 overall, 13-5 in the NICL East) swept a doubleheader against Hudson and downed Wapsie Valley in a highscoring affair before suffering a tough 2-1 loss to Union Thursday.

They played a doubleheader at Wapsie Valley Monday and were at Don Bosco in non-conference play Tuesday. They wrap up the regular season at Jesup Thursday. Wins in all three league games would assure D-NH of at least a tie atop the final league standings.

Dike-New Hartford 10-16, Hudson 6-1 The Wolverines slugged 23 hits, including their first two home runs of the season, in a key conference doubleheader sweep at Hudson last Tuesday.

They fell behind 4-1 after two innings of the opener before scoring two in the third and one in the fourth to tie the game 4-4. Hudson regained the lead with a single run in the fifth before D-NH erupted for six in the sixth inning to take command.

Bryron Fritch had a big game at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a homer and four RBIs to help his own pitching cause. He threw the complete game, striking out three while scattering 11 hits. Connor McCleeary also ripped a home run while Carson Parker also had two hits.

The nightcap was never a contest as the Wolverines ripped 15 hits in the 16-1 victory. They scored the only runs they would need with three in the first inning and added tallies every other time they came to the dish.

Fritch had another huge game at the plate, going 5-for-5 with five RBIs and three runs scored. Parker added three hits and was also the winning pitcher, striking out 11 while improving to 6-2 on the year.

Dike-New Hartford 10, Hudson 6 Dike-New Hartford 012 106 0 – 10 Hudson 040 010 1 – 6 Dike-NH AB R H RBI Carson Parker, c 4 2 2 0 Gabe Eiklenborg, cf 3 2 1 1 Jake Sonnenberg, 2b 4 1 0 1 Byron Fritch, p 3 2 2 4 Ben Cuvelier, lf 4 0 1 1 Connor McCleeary, 3b 4 1 1 1 Ty Sohn, 1b 4 0 0 0 Connor Neuroth, ss 3 1 1 1 Jacob Moore, rf 3 1 1 0 Dilan Cummings, cr 0 0 0 0 Totals 32 10 9 9 Home runs – Fritch (1), McCleeary (1).

LEGRAND – East Marshall clinched its third North Iowa Cedar League West Division title in four years Thursday while ending AGWSR’s hopes of a repeat atop the conference standings.

The Mustangs used a four-run sixth inning to top the Cougars with a 5-1 victory in LeGrand.

The Cougars (24-6-1 overall, 19-2 in the West Division) also topped South Tama 10-1 last week and wrapped up their regular season Monday with a pair of victories over West Marshall. They host CAL, Latimer in a second-round Class 1A regional game Wednesday in Ackley.

AGWSR 10, South Tama 1 Ashley Sicard and Alexa Johnson had three hits each as the Cougars out-slugged South Tama.

AGWSR led 3-0 after four innings before opening things up with a three-run fifth and a four-run sixth inning.

Sicard ripped her 12th home run of the season while picking up her 22nd pitching victory of the season.

She struck out eight while scattering five hits. Johnson went 3-for-3 at the plate with three runs scored.

AGWSR South Tama AGWSR Madison Fryslie, rf Olivia Ingledue, cf

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Ashley Sicard, p Morgan Rose, 1b Megan Marlette, dh Alexa Johnson, lf Jami Johnson, c Maddie Deters, 3b Morgan Kappel, ss Abbie Young, 2b Rachel Frazier, pr Alana Groninga, cr Anna Jaspers, cr Addi Johnson, ph Totals

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36 10 13 7 Double – Sicard. Home run – Sicard (12).

Stolen bases – Fryslie, Groninga, Jaspers.

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East Marshall 5, AGWSR 1 East Marshall broke open a tie game with five sixth-inning runs on its way to the conference-clinching victory.

The game was tied 1-1 after each team scored in the first inning.

The Cougars managed just five hits against the Class 3A No. 2 ranked Mustangs, including a pair

by Sicard. The junior right-hander struck out five and held the hardhitting Mustangs to just five hits, though two of them were doubles in the critical sixth inning.

The win was the 24th straight for East Marshall, with its last loss having come to to AGWSR June 2.

The Cougars lost for just the third time in 17 games.

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Dike-New Hartford 16, Hudson 1 Dike-New Hartford 321 136 – 16 Hudson 001 000 – 1 Dike-NH AB R H RBI Carson Parker, p 5 2 3 1 Gabe Eiklenborg, cf 4 3 1 1 Jake Sonnenberg, 2b 4 2 1 1 Byron Fritch, c 5 3 5 5 Ben Cuvelier, lf 4 2 2 1 Connor McCleeary, 3b 4 1 2 3 Connor Neuroth, ss 4 1 0 1 Ty Sohn, 1b 3 1 1 0 Jacob Moore, rf 3 0 0 0 Alex Anderson, ph 1 0 0 0 Dilan Cummings, cr 0 0 0 0 Trent Johnson, ph 1 1 0 0 Totals 38 16 15 13 Double – McCleeary. Stolen bases – Cumming 3, Eiklenborg 2, McCleeary 2, Parker, Sonnenberg.

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Dike-New Hartford 15, Wapsie Valley 8 The Wolverines plated 15 runs on just eight hits, taking advantage of nine Wapsie Valley walks and several other miscues.

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AGWSR East Marshall AGWSR Madison Fryslie, rf Olivia Ingledue, cf Ashley Sicard, p

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Morgan Rose, 1b Megan Marlette, dh Jami Johnson, c Alexa Johnson, lf Maddie Deters, 3b Abbie Young, 2b

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Spartans fall to conference leaders

By PATTI RUST Sports Correspondent GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy Center baseball team completed four conference games last week, falling to top NICL-West contenders East Marshall and South Tama Wednesday and Thursday, after splitting games at BCLUW Tuesday.

On senior night at the George Wilhem Sports complex Thursday, Spartan baseball seniors Jordan Clapp and Bryce Moats were honored just before the start of their final regular season home game. As the game unfolded, Grundy Center struggled offensively at the hands of South Tama’s Colson Frankes, who struck out 10, walked none, and allowed just one Spartan hit to lead the Trojans to a 5-0 win.

At East Marshall Wednesday, the Spartans again managed just a single hit and were unable to bring in any runs against the NICL-West leading Mustangs, taking a 10-0 loss on the road at Gilman.

Earlier in the week Grundy Center split a pair of games, both decided by a single run, with BCLUW. Down 5-2 going into the fourth inning the Spartans put together back to back 3-run innings to just two more runs by the Comets to pull ahead 8-7 and pick up a win. Jordan Clapp went 2-for-4 at the plate, connected for his fifth home run of

the season, knocked in three runs, and scored twice himself to lead the Spartans to the win. Braidan Buhrow went 3-for-4 with two RBIs and Garret Weldon hit twice in as many at bats. Austin Burroughs picked up the win on the mound, striking out four and walking three. In the other game Bryce Moats hit 2-for-2 and scored both Spartan runs in a 3-2 loss to the Comets. Buhrow connected for two hits in three opportunities at the plate, and Jared Clapp stroked two hits in four chances.

Grundy Center (8-12, 8-5) was scheduled to close out regular season play on the road with games at West Marshall on Monday, Reinbeck on Tuesday, and Eldora on Thursday.

The Spartans will open postseason play against BCLUW in round one of the Class 1A District 5 bracket at Grundy Center on Tuesday, July 15 at 7:00 p.m.

Grundy Center 000 000 0 – 0 South Tama 100 112 0 – 5 Complete stats were not available.

Grundy Center 000 000 0 – 0 East Marshall 420 022 0 – 10 Complete stats were not available.

Grundy Center 200 330 0 – 8 BCLUW 032 200 0 – 7 Grundy Center Bryce Moats, cf Grant Weldon, 3b Jordan Clapp, ss Jared Clapp, c Austin Burroughs, p Braidan Buhrow, 1b

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Stolen bases – Cuvelier 3, Eiklenborg, Neuroth, Cummings.

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AGWSR’s Ashley Sicard crosses home plate following a home run earlier this season. The junior leads Class 1A with 13 round trippers this season. (Patti Rust/The Grundy Register photo)

Grundy Center senior Jordan Clapp beats the throw to first in the final regular season home baseball game against South Tama Thursday night. (Patti Rust/The Grundy Register photo) Jared Krausman lf 4 0 1 0 Jake Bangasser, rf 4 1 1 0 Garrett Weldon, 2b 2 2 1 0 Stolen Bases – Jordan Clapp 2, Moats 1, Jared Clapp 1. Home runs – Jordan Clapp 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K Burroughs (W?-?) 5 10 7 7 3 4 Moats 0 2/3 0 0 0 1 1

Grundy Center 001 000 1 – 2 BCLUW 001 010 1 – 3 Grundy Center AB R H RBI Bryce Moats, cf 2 2 2 0 Grant Weldon, 3b 4 0 1 0 Jordan Clapp, ss 4 0 1 0 Jared Clapp, c 4 0 2 0 Austin Burroughs, p 3 0 0 0

Braidan Buhrow, 1b 3 0 2 0 Jared Krausman, lf 4 0 1 0 Sawyer Bowen, rf 3 0 0 0 Garrett Weldon, 2b 1 0 0 0 Stolen Bases – Moats 1, Jordan Clapp 1. Doubles – Moats 1.

Pitching IP H R ER BB K Weldon (W, 2-1) 7 9 3 2 1 0

Spartan softball completes conference play after rainouts

By PATTI RUST Sports Correspondent GRUNDY CENTER – The Grundy Center softball team spent the week making up rainouts, fielding five games in three days to complete the regular season and conference play by the end of last week.

The Spartans fell to South Tama, East Marshall, and West Marshall, and split games with GladbrookReinbeck.

Seniors Jessica Ackerson and Jessika Van Deest were honored before the start of their final home game in a Spartan uniform Thursday night against South Tama. South Tama pounded out 10 hits and brought in 11 runs to take the win in five innings. Cearra Aguon and Harper Wells collected the only Spartan hits.

“We never got the bats going,” Spartan head coach Jeff Mathews said. “They hit the ball and made things happen all night.”

At Le Grand on Wednesday, East Marshall pitcher Mariah Fritz completely shut down the Grundy Center bats, pitching a no-hitter with 14 strikeouts and one walk to secure a

9-0 Mustang win.

“Fritz was really tough,” Coach Mathews said, “She moved the ball all over and hit her spots. They are the best team in the conference.

They have tough hitters up and down the line-up and two pitchers that are very good.”

Following the game at Le Grand, the Grundy Center players jumped back on the bus and headed to Gladbrook for a makeup game against G-R. The Spartans started strong, taking advantage of walks and Rebel errors to plate seven runs in the opening inning. Gladbrook-Reinbeck rallied for three runs in the fourth and one in the fifth to cut the lead to three, 7-4. One more Spartan run in the final inning earned Grundy Center the win, 8-4. Alyssa Mathews went 2-for-3 at the plate, batted one run in, and scored twice. She also made a game ending over the shoulder catch that saved two runs and stopped a Rebel rally. Kayla Mathews struck out four and walked three to pick up her fourth pitching win of the season.

West Marshall connected for 10

hits one their way to a 15-0 win over the Spartans in four innings in the first of two games at Grundy Center Tuesday night. The Spartans again struggled at the plate, collecting just four hits.

“I think we came out flat from not having any games or practice for almost a week due to the weather and West Marshall came out very aggressive,” Mathews said. “They took the lead early and we never really challenged them.”

In the night cap against G-R, Grundy Center held a slight lead early and held off a third inning Rebel

rally with bases loaded, but the Rebels pulled ahead 5-4 in the fourth and spread it to 7-4 in the sixth to take the win by three. Jill Itzen led the Spartan offense with a 2-for-3 performance at the plate and two runs batted in. Jessica Ackerson scored twice.

Grundy Center (4-22, 4-17) was scheduled to play Dike-New Hartford in the first round of postseason play at Dike on Tuesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m. The winner of Tuesday’s game will move on to the second round of the Class 2A Region 3 bracket to play North Butler at Al-

lison on Wednesday, July 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Grundy Center 000 00 – 0 South Tama 006 32 –11 Grundy Center AB R Kayla Mathews, p 2 0 Jessica Ackerson, cf 2 0 Josie McMartin, 3b 2 0 Jill Itzen, 1b 2 0 Alyssa Mathews, ss 2 0 Jessika Van Deest, 2b 2 0 Cearra Aguon, c 1 0 Landry Luhring, lf 2 0 Harper Wells, rf 2 0 Courtney Cooper, cr 0 0 Stolen bases – Luhring 1, Wells 1.

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