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WEDNESDAY September 24, 2014

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CONRAD, IOWA 50621 - U.S.P.S. 129-760

VOLUME 133 NUMBER 19

Board gets more information on possible Wind Farm TIF

By JOHN JENSEN Mid-America Publishing GRUNDY CENTER — To TIF or not to TIF? That was the question facing the Grundy County Board of Supervisors Monday as they debated whether to create a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and in the Wellsburg Wind Farm, which is currently under construction.

Former Hardin County Supervisor Jim Johnson briefed the Board on the TIF District that his county created and bonded off of to capture the property taxes on the incremental value of a wind farm in the southern part of the county in addition to the base value.

Johnson went through the process Hardin County followed, including an obstacle it ran into when the City of Radcliffe objected to the turbines.

The county then purchased bonds for projects as they were needed, following a schedule developed by Gary Mauer, who served as engineer for both Hardin and Grundy Counties at the time.

Johnson said Hardin County also created an urban renewal area within the TIF District, allowing it to get better rates on bonds. He said the biggest advantage to purchasing bonds is that it frees up funds to be used in other parts of the county.

Following the discussion with Johnson, Supervisors discussed whether to include projects other than those initially proposed by

Mauer in the improvement plan.

Most attention was focused on whether to include improvements to the Buck Grove blacktop.

Supervisor Jim Ross renewed his question about why the County not simply collect the tax money as it comes in over the next seven years.

“Some projects can’t wait seven years,” Mauer said.

Supervisor Mark Schildroth, however, expressed concern that if the County waits until it has saved enough money for projects that other necessary projects will get pushed back.

“I think our roads need attention now or very soon,” he said.

Ross countered that he believes the County should raise taxes, instead of bond, if it needs more money for roads.

Supervisor Harlyn Riekena said the Board will make a decision on whether to create a TIF District and purchase bonds at next Monday’s meeting.

The Board also received an offer from a Grundy Center homeowner to sell his property for the proposed new annex building. Bob Cox, who lives next door to the current annex building at 706 H Avenue, told the Supervisors that he is interested in selling his current residence and moving from the property.

Supervisors ...continued on page 2

BCLUW Homecoming court 2014

BCLUW High School has announced its homecoming court for 2014. Front row (left to right): Becca Steckelberg, Mady Wall, Maddie Hogle, Shelby Trinkle and Laura Crawford. Back row (left to right): Blake Cooper, Mitch Miller, Walker Gall, Luke Asche and Chuck Neff. The homecoming parade, pep rally and coronation will be held on Thursday night at the high school. (Rob Maharry/The Record photo)

Sixty-year family legacy ends at BCLUW

Comet XC team runs for Moore

At Saturday’s home meet in Union, the BCLUW cross-country team wore throwback uniforms and honored longtime Technology Coordinator Jack Moore, who passed away unexpectedly in late July. Moore was an avid supporter of the Comet cross-country team and frequently volunteered at the home meet. (Photo submitted

by Darci Steckelberg)

Welcome home

After returning to Waterloo from the Honor Flight in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 16, Ken Hoff of Conrad poses for a photo at the reception with Roger Beeghly, Janice Beeghly and Collette Beeghly, all of Conrad. (Photo submitted by Cliff Parker)

The Record’s Index Church..............5 Classifieds........2 Legals.........3 & 6

Movies.............3 Obituaries........5 Opinion............4

By ROB MAHARRY The Record CONRAD- The Dielschneiders of Conrad have had an amazing run: during every calendar year between 1955 and 2014 (with the exception of one school year), a member of the family has attended the Beaman-Conrad/Beaman-ConradLiscomb/BCLUW schools. That streak will end at the beginning of 2015 as Derek Coulter, the son of Les and Dee (Dielschneider) Coulter, graduated in May of 2014 and is now attending Iowa State University.

In all, 25 different members of the family have gone through the twice renamed school system over the 60-year span, including the 10 children of Willard and Marlys Dielschneider, who grew

up on a farm north of Conrad: Jan Dielschneider Price (Class of 1968), Kim Dielschneider Meyer (Class of 1970), Nile Dielschneider (Class of 1971), Hal Dielschneider (Class of 1973), Vic Dielschneider (Class of 1975), Jill Dielschneider Marshall (Class of 1977), Lia Dielschneider Buursma (Class of 1977), Gae Dielschneider Richardson (Class of 1977), Dee Dielschneider Coulter (Class of 1980) and Chad Dielschneider (Class of 1982). Of that group, Nile, Hal, Gae, Chad and Dee stuck around the area and put their kids through the BCL/ BCLUW school district.

According to Dee Coulter, only one of the Dielschneider grandchildren is currently settled in Conrad as most of them have moved to other parts of Iowa along

with Oregon, Michigan, Ohio, Minnesota, Missouri, California, Texas and Illinois, and some are still attending college. She isn’t sure if another member of the family will walk through the halls of the BCLUW school system anytime soon, but she has cherished the opportunity to grow up in the area and raise her own children here.

“I like the small school system.

It’s more personal, and Conrad is just an awesome little town. It’s very progressive,” she said.

Several members of the family came together on Sunday for the 11th annual Beaman/Conrad United Methodist Church service at the barn, hosted on the farm where the 10 Dielschneider children were raised.

The Dielschneider family got together for a group photo last winter. During every calendar year between 1955 and 2014, a member of the family attended the BC/BCL/BCLUW school district. (Photo courtesy of Dee Coulter)

Comet sports Check out the highlights of last week’s sports, page 9 & 10.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

‘Good Grief Luncheon’ planned Oct. 6 Abels & French-Hand Funeral Homes announce a “Good Grief Luncheon” to be held Monday, Oct. 6 at 11:30 a.m. at Pizza Hut in Grundy Center.

The lunch is for any bereaved person who does not wish to dine alone, would like to enjoy the company of others or just needs to get out of the house. Everyone orders off the menu and pays for his/her own meal.

A member of the funeral staff will be available to dine with you, however, this is not intended to be a support group. Rather, it is a social group – a time for a relaxing lunch in the company of friends.

The November Good Grief Luncheon will be held November 3 at Corner Café, Main and Blackhawk St. in Reinbeck.

Conrad area Catholics to host welcome event

Come and give a big Conrad area welcome to Fr. Greg Bahl on Tuesday, September 30 th, at 7:00 P.M. at the home of JoAnn Klein, 32421 H Ave., Conrad. RSVP to Peg Brown at 366-2868.

Supervisors ...continued from page 1 Cox said the property was assessed last year at $56,000 and that he would be willing to accept about $52,000. He said he has not listed the home on the real estate market because it needs repairs that he does not want to do.

“I would rather sell it to you,” he said.

Cox said there is no urgent timeframe for the Board to make a decision though he would rather it be sooner than later.

IN OTHER BUSINESS, SUPERVISORS: • Approved a tax abatement for a mobile home in Conrad; • Approved a resolution waiving the right to appeal the final construction permit for SAJAK Farms; • Approved a request from the Grundy Center High School Student Senate for use of the Courthouse grounds for Homecoming activities Sunday.

Correction

A photo that ran on the lifestyles page last week incorrectly identified the upcoming BCLUW fall production as a musical, when it is in fact a play. The Record apologizes for the error.

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Absentee ballots available for Nov. 4 General Election Rhonda R. Deters, Grundy County Auditor, announced that absentee ballots will be available for the November 4 General Election on September 25.

To vote early by absentee ballot, voters may stop at the County Auditor’s Office on the 2nd floor of the Courthouse during normal business hours Monday through Friday (8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). The last day to vote by absentee ballot at the Auditor’s Office is November 3.

To vote early by mail, absentee ballot request forms are available on the Grundy County website – www. grundycounty.org. Click on “Where do I. . . .?” and then click on “Vote Absentee”. You may then complete the Official Absentee Ballot Request Form. You can also call the auditor’s office at 319-824-3122 or stop at the County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse to acquire these forms.

The completed forms should be

mailed to the Grundy County Auditor, 706 G Ave., Grundy Center, IA 50638-1496. The last day to request an absentee ballot by mail is October 31.

Absentee ballots returned by hand may be delivered to the County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse until 9 p.m. on November 4. Absentee ballots may not be turned in at the polling place except to be surrendered and voided, in which case the voter would then be able to vote at the polls.

Absentee ballots returned by mail must be postmarked by November 3 and received before noon on November 10.

Polls will be open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 pm. on General Election Day, November 4. If you have any questions, please contact the Grundy County Auditor’s Office at 319-8243122.

General Election voter information available at Libraries and City Halls Grundy County Auditor, Rhonda R. Deters, has distributed General Election voter information packets to libraries and city halls within Grundy County. The packet includes a supply of voter registration forms, absentee ballot request forms, and a flier of the Top 10 List of Important Facts and Dates for Voters.

Iowa law allows you to register to vote on Election Day at the polling place for the precinct in which you currently live. After showing proper identification, you may register and vote at the precinct the same day.

However, the “SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION” procedure may slow up the voting experience for voters choosing to wait until November 4 to register and vote at the polling site. If you have questions regarding where you vote, you may find that information on the Iowa Secretary of State’s internet website, www.sos.state.ia.us. Click on “Find My Polling Place”. By completing the requested information, your polling place location will appear. You may also call the Grundy County Auditor’s Office at 319-824-3122 for this information.

To make the voting experience easier and less time consuming on November 4, Grundy County Auditor Rhonda R. Deters recommends that you pre-register to vote. The

deadline to pre-register is Saturday, October 25, 2014, at 5:00 PM. By pre-registering, your name will appear on the election register at your polling site, and you will avoid the time consuming process required for “SAME DAY VOTER REGISTRATION”.

You can register to vote in person at the County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse. Voter registration forms are also available on the Grundy County website, www.grundycounty.org. Click on “Where do I?” and then click on “Register to Vote”. You may then complete the Official Iowa Voter Registration Form. The completed form should be delivered or mailed to the Grundy County Auditor, 706 G Ave., Grundy Center, IA 50638-1496. Mailed applications must be postmarked on or before October 20. If you are already registered to vote, there is no need to re-register to participate in this election.

Absentee ballot request forms are also available on the Grundy County website. Click on “Where do I?” and then click on “Vote Absentee”.

You may then complete the Official Absentee Ballot Request Form. You can also call the auditor’s office at 319-824-3122 or stop at the County Auditor’s Office at the Courthouse to acquire these forms.

The Marshall County Conservation Board again welcomes the 7th Cavalry to this year’s Prairie Heritage Day. The MCCB invites the public to enjoy this and other pioneer activities at the 2014 Prairie Heritage Day set for Saturday, September 27 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Grimes Farm 2359 233rd Street. The event, which is sponsored by the Marshall County Conservation Board, offers hands on pioneer fun for the whole family during Oktemberfest.

Prairie Heritage Day on September 27

The Marshall County Conservation Board will hold Prairie Heritage Day on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Grimes Farm. The event is again being held with Oktemberfest. Designed for the whole family, participants can step back in time to experience pioneer and prairie life.

Activities include candle dipping, butter making, rope making, cross cut sawing, blacksmithing, antique power, cider pressing, 7th Cavalry,

flint knapping, wood carving, and a bison chip throwing contest. New this year will be a pioneer camp and quill pen writing. Samples of fry bread will be available for pioneer prices (one cent each).

The demonstrations, along with wagon rides to the observation tower, will run continuously throughout the afternoon while the Prairie Creek String Band is scheduled at 2. and 4 p.m. and the Cornflake Cloggers at 3

p.m. Horse sketches by Ray Schult and an antique plow will be on display inside the conservation center.

Come celebrate with Marshall County Conservation Board and learn more about Iowa’s pioneers and prairie. The Grimes Farm is located at 2359 233rd Street just west of Highland Acres Road between West Lincoln Way and Iowa Avenue.

Front Row: Mollee Patten, Allison Engle, Henry Kaisand. Back Row: Mark Patten, Evan Engle, Madison Wessels, and Jade Hammers. Not pictured: Payton Pekarek

Union Whitten Hustlers 4-H Club elect officers The Union Whitten Hustlers 4-H Club met on September 10, for their regular monthly meeting. The meeting was called to order by President Mollee Patten at 7:05 p.m. 11 members and two new members answered roll call to "What is your favorite fall sport/activity." New members are Leah Pieper and Brooklyn Backoff.

Secretary, Evan Engle and Treasurer, Mark Patten gave their respective reports and both reports were approved as read.

Mollee Patten read the newsletter and there was no Old Business discussed.

In New Business, the club voted to paint windows again on the busi-

ness's in the town of Union, for National 4-H Week October 5th - 11th.

Record Books needed to be turned in to Leader Ryan Engle by Monday, September 15th. The club also decided to have the Clover Kids meet on the same night as the 4-H club.

Officer elections were held and new officers are: President- Mollee Patten, Vice President- Evan Engle, Secretaries- Payton Pekarek and Jade Hammers, Treasurer- Madison Wessels, Reporter- Allison Engle, Flag Bearer- Henry Kaisand, and Historian- Mark Patten.

The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.

Mollee Patten gave a presentation on "How to Put a Record Book Together." She also provided snacks.

Reporter: Allison Engle

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Legals

Grundy County Sheriff’s Department BRYAN STENSLAND, age 36, Traer, was arrested August 30 at 8:37 PM at T-55 and 260th Street and charged with POSSESSION OF COCAINE, POSSESSION OF MARIJUANA and POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA. Released on a promise to appear.

Arrested by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. A one vehicle accident occurred September 5 at, 2:40 AM on Hwy 20 at the 218 mile marker. CARL CORKERY, age 50, Jesup, was westbound when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Corkery’s 2005 Mercury received anestimated $3,000 damage. No summons, no injury. Investigated by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. COURTNEY KINNETZ, age 28, Marshalltown, was arrested September 6 at 8:30 PM at G Avenue and 250th Street and charged with DRIVING WHILE LICENSE BARRED. Released on a promise to appear. Arrested by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. A one vehicle accident occurred September 7 at 5:16 AM on B Avenue south of 260th Street. DANIEL WORTHINGTON, age 22, Des Moines, was southbound and fell asleep. Driver lost control and vehicle went into the east ditch, flipping onto its top. Worthington’s 2004 Ford received an estimated $3,000 damage. No summons, no injury.

Investigated by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. DIRK GELDER, age 24, Wells-

burg, was arrested September 8 at 9 AM at the Sheriff’s Office and charged with FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH IOWA SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY. Released on a promise to appear. Arrested by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. Assisted by DCI. A two vehicle accident occurred September 13 at 1:52 PM on Hwy 14 at Hwy 20. SEBRON BOVIA, age 37, Maurepas, LA, was stopped on the Hwy 20 eastbound off ramp at Hwy 14. SHIRLEY LUPKES, age 77, Parkersburg, was northbound on Hwy 14. Bovia proceeded across Hwy 14 from the stop sign and did not see Lupkes and struck Lupkes’ vehicle. Lupkes slid out of control and came to rest in the west ditch.

Bovia came to rest on the eastbound on ramp to Hwy 20. Bovia’s 2012 Ford received an estimated $500 damage. Lupkes’ 2000 Chevrolet received an estimated $9,000 damage. BOVIA was issued a citation for FAILURE TO YIELD UPON ENTERING A THROUGH HIGHWAY. No injury. Investigated by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. A one vehicle accident occurred September 17 at 4:57 AM on Hwy 20 at the 212 mile marker. CHAD DIX, age 38, Ackley, was eastbound when a deer entered the roadway and was struck. Dix’s 2006 Dodge received a estimated $10,000 damage. No summons, no injury. Investigated by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE.

Grundy County District Court Jason A. Abe, Dysart, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Brian Leonard Meyer, Aplington, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Nathan John Beving, Cedar Falls, Speeding (Road work zones, 1-10 over), $267.50; Ashley Mae Ballard, Ladora, Speeding, 55 or under zone (11-15 over), $173; Christopher S. Diaguila, Lake Villa, Ill., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Nicholas Lester Shatek, Des Moines, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Lindsay Michelle Tufts, Bondurant, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Esley Jo Henkes, Monona, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Nancy Lea Ladehoff, West Des Moines, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; David Allen Wasinger, McKinney, Texas, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $114; Michelle Lynn Danielson, Waverly, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Thomas Lewis Textor, Stout, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Kevin Michael Johnson, Iowa Falls, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Joseph H. Garlick, Caledonia, Ill., Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Bruce Raymond Hutchinson, Manchester, Speeding, over 55 zone (1-5 over), $87; Matthew Thomas Kemp, Beamn, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $114;

Cody Robert Lang, Waterloo, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Scott Bradley Niemeyer, Independence, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $114; Chong-Shing Lai, Waterloo, Speeding, over 55 zone (11-15 over), $168; Christopher Michael Randall, Grundy Center, Failure to comply with safety rules/regulations, $127.50; Sidney Dale Harberts, Grundy Center, Failure to yield half of roadway, $200; Richard Calvin Buchanan, Cedar Falls, $114; Jason Edward Miller, Ankeny, Speeding (Road work zones, 1-10 over), $262.50; Drew Emery Mills, Lakeville, Minn, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $119; Alison Margaret Hines, Cedar Falls, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Kathryn Ann Heetland, Ackley, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Adelgunde Maria Kessler, Cedar Falls, Speeding, over 55 zone (6-10 over), $114; Ruthann P. Creger, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Speeding, 55 or under zone (1-5 over), $87; Souri Mohammad, Lexington, Kent., Speeding, 55 or under zone (1-5 over), $87; Stephen Leroy Klinghammer, Reinbeck, Speeding, 55 or under zone (6-10 over), $119; Brett Gregory Wulfekuhle, Des Moines, Speeding (Road work zones, 1-10 over) $262.50

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Legal Board Packet .

2014 September Report Student Activity Fund Vendor Name Description Check Total Bank Of Montreal, Concession Supplies/Appreciation Packs/Vb Cranks..................... $384.61 Brittain, Chuck, Fb/Bb Official Assigner 20142015.................................................... $375.00 Country Cobbler, Pad & Resew Fb Markers.... $.............................................................. 22.00 Decker Sports, Fb Jerseys & Supplies............. ....................................................... $1,517.00 Hometown Foods, Concession Supplies.......... ............................................................ $23.66 Hutch Screen Printing & Embroidery, Resale Apparel............................................ $1,175.00 Hy-Vee Food Store, Groceries For Choir......... ............................................................ $53.41 Iowa Girls Coaches Association, Igca Membership 2014-2015..................................... $75.00 Iowa Sports Supply, Athletic Medals & Supplies................................................. $2,544.70 Jansen, Jim, Official............................. $65.00 Jump & Jam Cheer & Danz, Aug Cheer Camp/ Mileage............................................... $637.50 Pepsi-Cola, Concession Supplies...... $813.67 Rieman Music, Band Supplies............... $2.00 Walmart Community/Gecrb, Concession Supplies....................................................... $12.72 Fund Total:....................................... $7,701.27 Board Report September 2014 Hot Lunch Fund Vendor Name Description Check Total Anderson Erickson Dairy Co, Dairy Food Supplies.................................................. $1,690.03 Bank Of Montreal, Youth Salad Bar.. $1,896.23 Bcluw General Fund, Reimburse Book, Etc Fees.................................................... $320.00 Blue Ribbon Maintenance Supplies, Kitchen Supplies............................................... $706.16 Earthgrains Baking Co's Inc, Bread Food Supplies..................................................... $482.92 Food Resource Bank, Food Supplies-Corn On The Cob............................................... $184.00 Goodwin Tucker Group, Repairs To Conv Oven.................................................... $315.10 Martin Bros Distributing, Food, Kitchen, Ala Carte Supplies................................ $13,172.80 Nutrikids-Heartland Pmt Systems, Annual Support-Nutri-Kids Program...................... $518.00 Pepsi-Cola, Beverage Food Supplie. $1,003.74 Rapids, serving Shelf/Supplies............ $860.62 Tri-State Lock, Locks/Keys/Etc............ $108.00 Ultra-Chem Inc, Kitchen Cleaning Supplies...... ............................................................$337.68 Union Leasing Corporation, Food Supplies....... ................................................................$6.78 Fund Total:...................................... $21,602.06 Board Report September 2014

General Fund Vendor Name Description Check Total A-Kleen Inc, Custodial & Transportation Supplies....................................................... $30.00 Acme Tools, Ind Arts Supplies............... $69.00 Airgas Usa, Llc, Hs Supplies................. $38.22 Alliant Energy, Natural Gas & Electricity............ ......................................................... $8,961.94 American Business Phones, Moved & Programmed Phone ................................. $203.00 Area Education Agency 267, Print/Fold Newsletter-Mentoring Courses..................... $672.80 B & G Hvac, remove & Cap Old Water Line...... ............................................................ $158.00 Bank Of Montreal, Hs/Ms/El Supplies/Books/ Memberships/Etc.............................. $1,686.77 Barnes & Noble Inc, Professional Development Books.................................................. $298.98 Bcluw Activity, Reimburse-Show Choir Costume....................................................... $45.00 Bcluw Hot Lunch, Reimburse Registration Hot Lunch.............................................. $19,586.93 Benson, Paula, Mileage-Resolution To 3 Counties......................................................... $33.15 Bob's Farm Center, Red Diesel & Transportation Supplies..................................... $1,926.17 Borgman, Dirk, tuition Reimbursement. $150.00 Butler, David, Reimburse-Prof Dev Class & Mileage............................................. $1,186.72 Casey's General Stores Inc, Special Education Gas & Gasohol................................. $1,159.82 Central Iowa Distributing Inc,Custodial Supplies.................................................. $1,594.90 Central Iowa Water Association, Water @ Whitten......................................................... $22.20 Cessford Construction Co, Rock By Hs Gym.... .............................................................. $64.99 Chemsearch, Custodial Supplies........ $144.00 City Of Beaman, Water @ Beaman Complex... .............................................................. $21.72 City Of Conrad, Water & Sewer In Conrad........ ......................................................... $1,154.95 City Of Union, Water & Sewer @ Ms... $107.70 Conrad Auto Supply, Hs/Transportation Supplies..................................................... $526.43 Conrad Postmaster, Stamps............... $147.00 Conrad Tire & Auto Service, Special Ed Vehicle Repair............................................... $1,446.55 Continental Research Corp, Custodial Supplies..................................................... $374.68 Crosser Electric Inc, Electrical Work @ Wt Room/Shop/Sb Field........................ $1,430.85 Discount School Supply, Preschool Supplies.... ............................................................ $316.23 Fastenal Company, Custodial & Transportation Supplies............................................... $819.46 First, 2 Fll Team Registrations............. $450.00 Greater Cedar Valley Alliance Found, 7 Habits Training Materials.................................. $95.00 Hayes, Michael, Reimburse Bus Driver Class Supplies............................................... $113.34 Heart Of Iowa Communications, September Phone Service..................................... $589.88 Hoglund Bus Co Inc, Transportation Supplies...

............................................................ $163.05 Hometown Foods, Tlc Planning Meeting Supplies....................................................... $12.15 Howgan Scc, Fire Alarm Repair @ Elem.......... ............................................................ $154.50 Iowa Association Of School Boards, August Background Checks.............................. $18.00 Iowa Communications Network, August Phone Service.................................................... $2.15 Iowa Falls Roofing Inc, Roof Repairs @ Ms & Hs........................................................ $688.00 Ia Pupil Trans Assn, Membership Dues 20142015.................................................... $165.00 Isbga, Membership Dues 2014-2015.. $100.00 Kapaun & Brown, Hvac Repairs @ Hs.............. .......................................................... $1,021.16 Kaplan Early Learning Company, Preschool Supplies................................................. $78.02 Katzer, Julie, Reimburse Lost Book Returned... ................................................................ $5.00 Knight's Sanitation, August Service..... $204.00 Learning A-Z, Classroom License-1 Year.......... .............................................................. $99.95 Martin Bros Distributing, Preschool Supplies.... ............................................................ $270.96 Menards, Custodial Supplies............... $152.94 Mid-America Publishing, August Publications... ............................................................ $135.75 Mid-American Research Chemical, Custodial Supplies............................................... $117.98 Mmsc Clinics, Bus Driver Physicals.... $336.50 Moler Sanitation Inc, August Service + Sb & Ba........................................................ $790.00 Mull, Eugene, Mileage To Conrad & Back......... ................................................................ $7.80 Nolte, Cornman & Johnson.40% Of Audit Fees ......................................................... $2,500.00 Paper Corporation, The .Ms/Elem Copy Paper/ Envelopes......................................... $3,704.45 Parry, Kassandra, Tuition & Materials Reimbursement........................................... $245.00 Patterson, Kelly, Mileage To M'town For Paint.. .............................................................. $19.50 Pepper & Son Inc, J.w. Vocal Textbook/Hs Supplies..................................................... $207.95 Petty, Sherry , Tuition Reimbursement.............. ......................................................... $1,125.00 Premier Office Equipment, Elem Supplies........ ............................................................ $155.00 Quality Services, Bus Repairs.......... $1,352.68 Quill Corporation, Elem & Trans Supplies/Staff Office Chairs........................................ $659.74 Racom Corporation, Radio Fro Spec Ed Bus.... ............................................................ $596.76 Sam's Club, Hs Supplies......................... $9.88 Schneider Fencing, Storm Damaged Elem Fence Repair....................................... $692.82 School Administrators Of Iowa, 2014-2015 Dues - Parker...................................... $491.00 School Bus Sales, Transportation Supplies...... ............................................................ $595.58 School Specialty Inc., Ms Supplies..... $392.88 Schumacher Elevator Company, Elevator Maintenance................................................ $340.95 Staples Advantage, Transportation Supplies..... ............................................................ $107.42 State Of Iowa - Elevator Safety, Elevator Permit & Inspection Fee................................. $175.00 Strait's Auto Body, Repair Spec Ed Vehicle....... ......................................................... $2,913.50 Strand's, Custodial Supplies................ $318.62 Supreme School Supply, Hs Supplies... $45.52 Teaching Strategies Inc, Preschool Supplies.... ............................................................ $470.25 Thomas Bus Sales, Transportation Supplies.... ............................................................ $874.31 Times Republican, Help Wanted Ad.... $133.46 Total Administrative Services Corp, Flex Plan Admin Fee Oct 2014........................... $105.00 Tri-State Lock, Custodial Supplies........ $30.00 Union Leasing Corporation, Custodial Supplies .............................................................. $33.66 United Laboratories, Custodial Supplies........... ............................................................ $236.29 Us Cellular, Cell Phone Service/New Phone..... ............................................................ $347.01 Walmart, Hs Supplies............................ $28.52 Fund Total:...................................... $69,057.04 Management Fund Conrad Independent Insurance,Builders Risk Ins-Bus Barn......................................... $680.00 Fund Total:........................................... $680.00 Perl Fund Aaa Septic Service Inc, Rental 1 Unit - Dreamland........................................................ $75.00 Bank Of Montreal, Arts & Crafts Supplies. $1.77 Walmart Community/Gecrb, Arts & Crafts Supplies......................................................... $1.02 Fund Total:............................................. $77.79 Ppel Fund Apple Computer Inc, Macbook Pros & Ipad Minis............................................... $12,780.00 Bcluw - Save Fund, Reimburse Bus Barn Contractor Fee........................................ $8,645.93 Brycon Corporation, Bus Barn Contractor Fee #2................................................... $71,297.50 De Lage Landen, Hs Copier Lease Agreement. ............................................................ $306.23 Equipment Finance, Usbancorp, Copier Lease Agreement 8/13/14-9/13/14.............. $3,835.00 Mnj Technologies Direct, Hp Chromebooks ..... ......................................................... $3,168.30 Piper Jaffray & Co, Placement Agent Fees....... ....................................................... $10,455.00 Tsp, Inc, Bus Barn Project Fees....... $1,982.45 Fund Total:.................................... $112,470.41 Save Fund Advance Garage Doors Inc, Replace Door @ Ind Arts Bldg..................................... $2,410.00 Air-Con Mechanical Corp.Repair Water Leak In Hs Gym Area.................................. $13,410.17 Crosser Electric Inc, Electric Work @ Ms Remodel................................................ $4,014.20 Hay Construction Services Inc.Ceiling Work @ Ms Remodel/Hs Ramp Entrance.... $31,080.00 Iowa Prison Industries.Cabinet & Bookcase-Ms Remodel......................................... $15,199.00 Ipearl, Macbook Pro Covers............. $2,892.95 Structural Engineers Pc.Wr Room Project Fees ......................................................... $3,525.00 Fund Total:...................................... $72,531.32

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Legal

Legal

REGULAR MEETING OF THE LISCOMB CITY COUNCIL September 8, 2014 Mayor Hank Penner opened the regular meeting of the Liscomb City council at 7:00 pm. Roll call was answered by Jerry Gunderson, Jerry McDonald, Ted Gunderson and Esther Mosher.

Dusty Brown was absent. Also present were: Darwin Bracy, maintenance; Deputy Sheriff Shaver, Shane Jacobson from CIT, 1 resident, and a member of the press.

Motion to approve the agenda was made by Mosher, seconded by J Gunderson. Motion passed with a roll call of 4 ayes.

Deputy Sheriff Shaver gave the August 2014 sheriff report. He left at 7:05 pm.

Motion to approve the minutes of August 11, 2014 council meeting was made by McDonald, seconded by T Gunderson. Motion passed with a roll call of 4 ayes.

Motion to approve financial report for August 2014 was made by T Gunderson, seconded by J Gunderson. Motion passed with roll call of 4 ayes.

Motion to approve the bill listing of $5,805.39 was made by J Gunderson, seconded by T Gunderson. Motion passed with a roll call of 4 ayes.

Bill listing was as follows: Alliant Energy, utilities............................ 840.85 Central IA Farm Store, repair.................. 43.96 CIWA, water....................................... 1,376.55 Grimes, Buck, Schoell, fee...................... 55.00 Heart of IA, phone................................. 109.61 IA One Call, fee......................................... 8.10 Janet Vry, cleaning.................................. 30.00 Jerry McDonald, supplies........................ 21.40 Keystone Lab, lab.................................... 11.00 MasterCard, supplies.............................. 97.92 Marshall Cnty Treasurer, fee................... 10.00 Mid-American Publishing, pub................. 56.47 Mid-IA Coop, fuel................................... 281.33 MMCS, training........................................ 40.00 Rhonda Guy, fee.................................... 302.00 Terry’s Cemetery, repair........................ 720.00 Terry Strang, traing.................................. 30.00 United Benefit Society, fee...................... 22.50 Darwin Bracy, wages............................. 378.33 Kristi Schiebel, wages........................... 814.46 Caleb Sheets, wages............................ 515.31 August 2014 revenues:.................. $12,668.20 General.................................................. 498.79 LOST.................................................. 2,201.47 RUT.................................................... 2,093.35 Water.................................................. 4,725.18 Sewer................................................. 3,149.41 September 2014 Billing.................... $5,805.39 General............................................... 2,908.44 Employee Benefits.................................... 0.00 Employee Benefits.................................... 0.00 LOST......................................................... 0.00 RUT........................................................... 0.00 Water.................................................. 2,302.87 Sewer.................................................... 696.24 Resident Concerns: A resident had discussed with a council member their concern with houses in disrepair and other nuisances. After discussion, a list of nuisance letters needed was compiled. The clerk will prepare the letters for Mayor Penner to sign.

Shane Jacobson from Central Iowa Televising reported on the work that has been accomplished on the sewer mains. He also reported on a couple of possible problem areas. The council advised him on a course of action. Jacobson left.

Old Business: None New Business: The council reviewed the 2014 Annual Financial Report.

Motion made by McDonald, seconded by J Gunderson to approve Resolution 14-12 Approving the 2014 City Street Report. Motion carried with roll call of 4 ayes.

Discussion was had concerning the erosion at the lagoon. The reseeding on the south side of the lagoon is growing well. There is a gully on the west side that Bracy will try a couple things with.

Discussion was had on the rules at the cemetery. Solar lights are showing up in the ground around a few tombstones. The posted rules state that items put in the ground are there for a stated time. The owners of the lights will be contacted and the mayor will mention it in his newsletter. The Liscomb Lively Laborers have asked about planting trees at the cemetery. It was decided that they can look into it and bring a plan back to the council.

Discussion was had on a DNR/Forestry grant for the Iowa River Basin. The council members agreed to support the grant. A letter will be sent supporting the grant signed by the mayor.

Committee Reports: Fire Department – Nothing to report.

Streets and Alleys – Nothing to report.

Park & Rec. & Community Building – Nothing to report.

General & Utilities – Nothing to report.

Sanitation – Nothing to report.

Public Safety - Nothing to report.

Motion made by T Gunderson, seconded by McDonald to adjourn. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 pm Mayor Hank Penner\ Attested: Kristi Schiebel, City Clerk

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: JOHN M. KAPUT TRUST To All Persons regarding John M. Kaput deceased, who died on or about the 21st day of July, 2014. You are hereby notified that Molly M. Kaput is the trustee of the John M. Kaput Trust, dated the 25th day of March, 1996. Any actionto contest the validity of the trust be brought in the District County of Grundy County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is futher given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim ot the trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested,by the later to occurr of four(4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shal be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 19th day of August, 2014.

Molly M. Kaput

942 W 18th St. S

Newton, IA 50208

James L. Goodman Attorney for Trustee Moore, McKibben, Goodman & Lorenz., LLP P.O. Box 618 Marshalltown, IA 5058 Date of second publication 24th day of September, 2014.

Legal BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on September 15, 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 Bakker and seconded by Smith to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Carried unanimously.

A discussion was held regarding creating an urban renewal area for the Wellsburg Wind Farm, implementing the collection of tax increment revenues within the urban renewal area, and bonding for improvements to roads and bridges within the urban renewal area. Gary Mauer, County Engineer, distributed a plan for proposed projects within the urban renewal area for the Wellsburg Wind Farm and estimates of expected tax increment financing revenues prepared by the County Auditor’s Office.

The board asked Mauer to invite former Hardin County Supervisor, Jim Johnson, to the next meeting to discuss the experiences of Hardin County with its wind farm.

Mauer reviewed department matters with the Board.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Schildroth to approve the election of candidates as proposed to the Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association Board of Trustees.

Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Bakker to introduce Resolution #62014/2015 as follows: BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS that the Grundy County Treasurer, pursuant to 2014 Iowa Code §445.63, abate all taxes, interest, and costs and strike from the tax books the following tax parcels: Owner: State of Iowa (Department of Transportation); Parcel Number: 871712232009; Tax Year 2013; Receipt # 034363; Original Amount $6.

The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Schildroth, Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena.

Nays – none. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Ross to accept the resignation of Don A. Buchanan from the Local Board of Health with thanks for his service to Grundy County over the past 40 years. Carried unanimously.

Mardy Holst, AHTS Architects, reviewed the matter of building a new structure for County Mental Health and Public Health Nurses with the board. The board asked Holst to prepare a site plan for a new building on the property immediately south of the Law Enforcement Center.

The Courthouse Security Plan was reviewed.

The board asked the Safety Committee to make a complete review of the plan and to present its findings to the board.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded

by Smith to adjourn. Carried unanimously.

Harlyn Riekena, Chairperson Rhonda R. Deters, County Auditor

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

The Record

Opinion

My Three Cents Worth The Kirk conundrum

Ask 10 Iowa fans about Kirk Ferentz on the street, and you’ll generally hear from at least half of them that he needs to be tarred, feathered and ridden out of Iowa City on a rail. He’s a puzzling coach for several reasons: he is apparently void of human emotion, he gets paid almost $4 million a year (the ninth highest salary in the nation) and has a career winning percentage of just .570, his offense comes straight from the 1960’s and he’s below .500 against Iowa State during his 17 years at the helm. If Ferentz is anything, though, he’s resilient, and with the calls for his firing growing louder after another loss to the Cyclones, he once again pulled off a win that just may save his job (at least until next year).

Now, let’s be clear about one thing: beating Pittsburgh is not a monumental upset. The Panthers,

By Rob Maharry however, are an ACC team and came into the contest with a 3-0 record, and any Hawkeye fans who thought we would come back to Iowa City with a win either didn’t watch our first three games or are just a lot more undyingly optimistic than I am. Sure, Iowa lost to Iowa State, but the two wins before that game were perhaps just as troubling. Against Ball State, the offense looked more hapless and anemic than any unit I’d seen since the miserable Jake Christensen era.

You know what mercifully ended the Jake Christensen era? The emergence of a long-haired, gun-slinging quarterback who would have fit in just as well on the set of “Easy Rider” as on a football field: Mr. Richard Stanzi.

As fate would have it, history may have repeated itself last Saturday as an injury to the struggling Jake Rudock paved the way for sophomore C.J. Beathard, who was aptly likened to Sunshine from the film “Remember the Titans” and the Allman Brothers after he took Rudock’s place. C.J. didn’t disappoint, either: he went 7-for-8 with 98 yards passing, and even without throwing a touchdown pass, he offered a legitimate downfield threat, something Iowa has been sorely lacking in 2014.

I have to be honest: last year, and even at the beginning of this year, I was fairly certain that Rudock was the right guy to lead the Hawkeyes. He comes across as an intelligent guy, an extremely hard worker and someone you’d want your kids to look up to. Like James Vandenberg before him, however, he seems to have regressed so severely during his second year as the starter that it’s time for a change. Rudock hasn’t been able to make big plays and is eager to find his checkdown receiver on almost every pass, and as a Chiefs fan, it reminds me way too much of watching Alex Smith on Sundays.

Of course, the opinion of an average fan such as myself doesn’t hold much weight, and the decision going forward still lies on the shoulders of the highest paid public employee in the state of Iowa. Will Kirk make the change permanently? He’s a stubborn and old-fashioned coach, and he may well go back to Rudock once he recovers from his injury, if for no other reason than that he hates admitting when he’s wrong.

Ferentz has quite the choice to make. On one hand, he’s got Jake Rudock: the minivan, the Beatle, the house in the suburbs of Des Moines, the vanilla cone and so on. And on the other, he’s got Beathard: the motorcycle, the Rolling Stone, the Bourbon Street apartment in New Orleans, the Rocky Road.

If I’ve got to win a game right now, Beathard is my quarterback. Come on Kirk, take a walk on the wild side: your job just might depend on it.

National Farm Safety and Health Week is Sept. 21 - 27 All Iowans encouraged to keep safety in mind this harvest season

DES MOINES – Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today encouraged farmers and those living in and traveling through rural Iowa to stay safe this harvest season.

Northey issued the reminder as part of National Farm Safety and Health Week which runs from September 15 to 21.

“Iowa looks to have very large crop this year, which means long days and more trips on the road. It is important everyone in rural Iowa keep safety in mind throughout the harvest season,” Northey said.

“Harvest is a great time on the farm, but it is also very busy and can be

stressful. It is important everyone working on the farm and Iowans traveling through the rural parts of our state stay alert and take the necessary time to make sure we have a successful and safe harvest season.”

Tips for farmers include using the slow moving vehicle emblem on all appropriate tractors and equipment and making sure they are in good shape and visible. Also, be aware of and avoid flowing grain suffocation hazards while unloading bins and wagons. Retrofitting older tractors with a rollover protective structure is another important safety measure.

Harvest season is also a time when those traveling through rural Iowa need to be alert to potentially slow moving equipment and should be prepared to take a little more time if necessary.

THE RECORD

Grassley Q & A:

On Safe Rx Disposal

Question: Why should Iowans be concerned about disposing of unneeded medicines?

Answer: A growing misuse of prescription pain relievers is on the rise in towns big and small in communities across America. People who abuse prescription drugs often obtain them through a friend or relative for whom the medicines were legally prescribed. While illegal drug trafficking poses significant risk to public safety and public health, a looming source for enterprising addicts actually stares us in the face every morning: our medicine cabinets. Parents and grandparents, especially, need to take precautions with unneeded prescription pain medicines being stored at home. Drug treatment professionals say getting hooked on prescription painkillers may sometimes lead to a heroin addiction, a much cheaper alternative. Disposing responsibly of unused prescription drugs is a good habit to practice that may help prevent bad ones from getting started. Even though it took four years to complete, I’m glad the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issued its final rule to implement bipartisan legislation I co-sponsored in 2010 to help prevent the diversion of opioids and other powerful pharmaceuticals for nonprescription use. My legislation amended the Controlled Substances Act to address the growing risk of users diverting prescription medicines for nonmedical use and foster more effective ways for local communities to collect and safely dispose of unneeded or expired prescription drugs. Deaths in Iowa attributed to the abuse of prescription pain medication have spiked in the last decade, rising from just eight in 2003 to 52 in 2012. Iowa public health and law enforcement authorities are at work to stop these preventable deaths from destroying even more Iowa families. As a federal policymaker, I’m working to help raise awareness about the misuse of non-prescribed pharmaceuticals, ensure proper prescribing practices among health care professionals and promote ways for safe, prompt disposal of unused prescription medicines. In May I co-chaired with Sen. Dianne Feinstein a congressional hearing to highlight the prevalence of opioid addiction. We are also leading a bipartisan effort to investigate a possible link between prescribing patterns of opioid painkillers and patient satisfactions surveys.

Question: What is National Take Back Day sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration?

Answer: The DEA is sponsoring its ninth national campaign to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way for citizens to dispose properly of prescription drugs. In just three years, the DEA, in collaboration with local authorities, has collected 3.4 million pounds of unwanted, expired, or unneeded prescription pills. On Saturday, September 27, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., local communities participating in the campaign will host collection sites in which residents and pet owners may bring their unneeded household pharmaceuticals, including animal prescription drugs, for disposal. Liquids or sharp needles are not accepted. The drop-off sites provide a free, no-questions-asked, convenient way for Iowans to prevent the possible misuse, accidental overdose or poisoning from taking place in their households. Look for the nearest location through the DEA’s website at http://www.deadiversion. usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/takeback/index.html. Or call 1-800-882-9539.

If prescription-holders are not able to participate in September’s “National Take Back Day,” it’s not too late to make a difference to keep your household safe. Other approved opportunities authorized by the DEA may include collection receptacles and mail-back packages, in addition to local take-back events. Check this link on the DEA website for proper disposal of medicines at http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov/drug_disposal/index.html.

Keep in mind that improper disposal of unused medications, such as flushing pills down the toilet or discarding them in the trash, may pose environmental hazards and risk public safety. Thanks to the expansion of safe, legal disposal methods, disposal soon should become easier than before.

Question: What do parents need to know about this issue?

Answer: First and foremost, parents need to communicate with their kids.

There seems to be a false assumption among youth that experimenting with prescription medicines isn’t harmful to their health. According to the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly five million Americans were current abusers of prescription pain relievers. And the Office of National Drug Control Policy documented in 2005 that one-third of the number of new abusers were 12-17-year olds. Parents need to understand that these statistics can hit close to home. In addition to the preventable loss of life and immeasurable heartache, the diversion of pharmaceuticals for non-medical use has resulted in increased violent crime and property crime in communities across the U.S. Be a responsible parent and good citizen. Take regular inventory of the medicine cabinet. Take advantage of safe, convenient disposal events to discard unused, expired, unneeded prescription medicines.

Unfortunately, pharmaceutical drugs have become targeted treasures for teens and adults who divert the prescription medicine for illicit use. Parents, educators, policymakers, health care professionals and law enforcement officials must work together to keep our kids, communities and environment safe.

Last week, I wrote about the Passenger Pigeon. Believed to at one time be the most numerous bird in the world, by the early 1900s this bird was gone from the wild and the world.

Attempts to save the species by breeding the surviving captive birds were not successful. The passenger pigeon was a colonial and gregarious bird and needed large numbers for optimum breeding conditions. It was not possible to reestablish the species with a few captive birds.

The small captive flocks weakened and died.

The last known individual of the passenger pigeon species was “Martha”. She died at the Cincinnati Zoological Garden at the age of 29 years and was donated to the Smithsonian Institution, where her body was mounted and placed in a display case.

Across the country and in Canada, passenger Pigeons were mounted and placed in museums. Today, the Passenger Pigeon population numbers about 1,500 specimens that inhabit those museum collections. They are all that’s left of a species once perceived as a limitless resource.

I read with interest as I was preparing these columns of work being done by The Long Foundation in a program they call Revive & Restore. They’ve named it the Great Passenger Pigeon Comeback.

It involves cloning. Specifically, de-extinction. Not just reproducing the exact replica of a cow or a pig or a dog, for instance, but the cloning of an extinct species. De-extinction pioneer Ben Novak is working at the University of California, Santa Cruz, to make this exact scenario come true. Novak’s effort is focused on acquiring genetic information from stuffed passenger pigeons and sequencing the genome of the closely related band-tailed pigeon.

So far, 32 samples have had the genetic code in their mitochondria sequenced. All of the samples come from birds killed between 1860 and 1898, I found myself pouring over more scientific papers than I have looked at since college days. I began to read about how scientists had identified the passenger pigeon’s closest living relative: Patagioenas fasciata, the band-tailed pigeon of the American west. This was the first and very important step. The short, mangled DNA fragments from the museums’ passenger pigeons don’t overlap enough for a computer to reassemble the entire strip. The modern band-tailed pigeon genome could

Conservation Comments

By KEVIN WILLIAMS Grundy County Conservation Director serve as a scaffold that would hold and bring all of that information together. Mapping passenger pigeon fragments onto the band-tailed sequence would suggest their original order.

I’ve now told you far more than I understand. But that’s OK. I drive cars and use computers that I don’t begin to understand either. There are people out there who do understand it and who understand it well.

It was interesting to learn that Novak started dreaming of this work at the age of thirteen in a science fair project. I can say with certainty that his was a more advanced work than my one and only science fair project involving growing soybeans in paper cups.

As a graduate student, Novak sent requests to 30 different museums for a toe fragment, and was rejected by all of them. His work turned to mammoths but he continued his pigeon research on the side. In 2011, Chicago’s Field Museum of Natural History offered him a sample. He sent the pigeon DNA to a Toronto lab for sequencing, using $2,500 he borrowed from a friend. Now, with help from the Long Foundation there is exciting work being done by Novak on this project.

Will this work be successful?

Will there in the future be a single Passenger Pigeon? More importantly, will there be a future wild population of Passenger Pigeons? That is the rest of the story.

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Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Lifestyles

Services

THIS WEEK

ALBION Albion United Methodist Church Pastor – Cheryl Ridenour Sundays 8:30 a.m. – Worship Service BANGOR Bangor Liberty Friends Church Pastor – Manny Garcia Sunday Service 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. – Worship 11 - 11:30 a.m., Sunday School BEAMAN Beaman United Methodist Church Pastor – Gene Kubli 11 a.m. – Worship Celebration CONRAD Alice Church of God Pastor – Jim Hartman Every Sunday 9:15 a.m. – Sunday School 10:30 a.m. – Worship Service Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. W.C.S.C. CC Inc Youth Ministries Youth Leader – Scott Hand Wednesdays 6:30-8:30, 7th -12th Grades Conrad United Methodist Church Pastor – Gene Kubli 9 a.m., Worship First Presbyterian Church of Conrad Pastor – Kerry Carson Wed., Sept. 24 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice 7:30 p.m., Confirmation Class Sunday, Sept. 28 9 a.m., Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m., Fellowship 7 p.m, Connect Tues., September 30 6 a.m., Promise Keepers Wed., Oct. 1 6:30 p.m., Choir Practice 6:30 p.m, High School Discipleship Group 7:30 p.m, Confirmation Class IVESTER Ivester Church of the Brethren Pastor- Katie Shaw-Thompson Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Noon potluck LISCOMB Bethel Grove Christian Church Pastor - Cynthia Moore Every Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Worship Service Liscomb Church of Christ Pastor- Ralph Norman Sundays 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service Wed., Sept. 24 3:50 p.m., No Kids Club- Early Out 7 p.m., Choir Thurs., Sept. 25 Bible Study at Bonnie Davis Sun., Oct. 5 11:30a.m., Fellowship Meal followed by Congregational Meeting 5 p.m., Generation 24:6 MARSHALLTOWN New Hope Christian Church

Saturdays 5:30 p.m. - Worship Service Sundays 9 & 10:45 a.m. - Worship in Chapel (Cafe Style) & Auditorium St. Henry Catholic Church – Marshalltown Father Don Czapla St. Mary Catholic Church Father Jim Miller Saturday Masses 4:30 p.m. - (English) 6:30 p.m. - (Spanish) Sunday Masses 9 a.m. - (English) 11:30 a.m. - (Spanish) Elim Lutheran Church – ELCA Sunday 8 a.m. - Choir Rehearsal 9 a.m. – Worship Service 10 a.m. – Fellowship 10:15 a.m. – Sunday School/ Adult Forum Wednesday 6:30 p.m. – Confirmation Saturday 5 p.m. - Worship, Communion Monday 7 p.m. - Bible Study Evangelical Free Church Pastor Bob Kosbau Sundays 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 10:15 a.m. Worship Redeemer Lutheran Church Sundays 9 a.m. - Divine Service 10 a.m. - Visitation 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Adult Bible Class Wednesday 6:15 p.m. - Individual Absolution 7 p.m. - Responsive Prayer UNION Calvary Baptist Church Pastor - Roger Crawford Sunday Services 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School 10:45 a.m. - Church Service 6:45 p.m. - AWANA 6:45 p.m. - Pro-Teens Church of Christ Rev. Rick Schill Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 10:30 a.m. - Worship Service Second Wednesday 1:30 p.m. - Women’s Bible Class Union Community Church Rev. Rick Schill Every Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School and Morning Worship First Wednesday 7 p.m. - Church Board First Thursday 1 p.m. - Willing Workers WHITTEN Whitten Community Church Pastor - Jim Hartman Every Sunday 9:15 a.m. - Worship 10:30 a.m. - Sunday School Thursday 6:30 p.m. - Prayer Meeting LINCOLN Salem Church Rev. Barb Muhs, Pastor Sun., Sept. 28 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m., Worship Service Wed. Oct. 1 7 p.m., Choir practice

GREEN PRODUCTS General Office & Plant Conrad (641) 366-2001

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BCLUW School Lunch Menu Sept. 25 - Sept. 30 Monday Tuesday

Thursday

Friday

Breakfast: sausage & toast

Breakfast: cereal & toast

Lunch: chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, frozen fruit bar, dinner roll, and milk

Lunch: shrimp mates, stir fry veggies, pasta salad, pineapple chunks, and milk

Breakfast: combo link w/ toast

Lunch: meatball sub w/ marina sauce, green beans, applesauce, granola bar, and milk

Lunch: southwest fiesta pizza, romaine salad, applesauce, and milk

Barbara Hooper

Barbara Hooper, 79, of Conrad passed away September 15, 2014, at the Iowa River Hospice Home in Marshalltown. Funeral services were September 20 at Conrad United Methodist Church in Conrad. Interment was at Conrad Cemetery. The Conrad Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Homes has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs. com.

Barb was born November 4, 1934, to Charlie and Esther Marie (Clifford) Sharp in Marshalltown. She graduated from Conrad High School in 1953 and then received her certificate in Airline Personnel Training in 1953. Barbara was united in marriage to George Hooper on August 20, 1955, in Conrad. She was employed with the Grundy County Treasurer and most recently for Jim Sharp’s livestock business from 1964 until 1975. Barbara was a member of Conrad United Methodist Church, Woman’s Bridge Marathon, and Oakwood Golf Course in Conrad where she volunteered on many committees. She was a past member of the Eastern Star and Wednesday Club. Barbara enjoyed golfing and playing bridge.

Barb will be missed by her husband of 59 years, George; two children, Beth (Dennis) McLean of Conrad, Brad (Julie) Hooper of Conrad; five grandchildren, Megan (Kyle) Bergman, Marcy (Dan) Spieker, Jake Hooper, Marcus McLean, Katie (Ryan) Rasmussen; seven great-grandchildren ;and a sister-in-law, Virginia Sharp.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles (Rosaline) Sharp and Jim Sharp; and one sister, Lois Jeanne Plaeger.

Maxine Johannsen

Maxine Johannsen passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014, at Pueblo Norte Senior Living in Scottsdale, AZ, with family at her side. A memorial service will be held on a later date at the Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook.

Maxine was born on March 2, 1919, in Marshalltown, to Henry and Helen (Vokoun) Johnson. She grew up in Marshalltown and graduated from Marshalltown High Schoo. Maxine was married to Carlton Hatcher Jr.; they later divorced. She married Lyle Johannsen in 1953, and they moved to the Johannsen family farm at Gladbrook, Iowa. She helped with the farming and raised a family. Maxine was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ.

She enjoyed her fishing trips to Lake of the Woods with her husband and friends. She loved bowling, golfing and bridge games. In 1983, she and Lyle moved to Conrad to enjoy their retirement years with the winters spent in Arizona and then Mission, Texas.

Maxine will be missed by her three children, Vicki Burkhardt (Sam LaRosa) of Alexandria, VA, Paul (Darlene) Hatcher of Mission, TX, and Julie Johannsen (Brent Jensen) of Scottsdale, AZ; her seven grandchildren Kristi Burkhardt, Ignatius Burkhardt, Heidi Burkhardt, Elizabeth (Brett) Miller, Deborah (Tim) Friday, Trevor Jensen, and Henry Jensen; and two great-grandchildren, Justin (Anna) Miller and Hannah Miller; and one sister, Wilma Perry of Alexandria, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lyle; sister Dorothy Schrafel; brother Henry Johnson; and grandchild, Patrick Burkhardt.

News from Ivester

World Communion Sunday Please join us for World Communion Sunday on October 5 at 10:30 in the sanctuary.

Global Women’s Project Steering Committee will provide leadership for worship.

Child care will be provided after the children’s story. Potluck food will NOT be needed, as the food will be provided during the Love Feast.

Wednesday

Breakfast: egg patty w/ muffin

Obituaries

The children will join us for the meal, following the foot-washing service.

Forum Congregational Forum will be held following noon potluck on November 2.

Plan to attend the keep up to date on the business of the church and calling out leadership for the work of the church.

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Breakfast: not available Lunch: not available

September News at Union Public Library We are done with our inventory.

We have pulled DVD’s, fiction and non-fiction books, children’s books and books on CD. We even have some children’s VHS. We will start our bag sale this week, 10 books for a dollar. You will find them all in the back of the library.

I bought some non-fiction DVD’s that are related to current hard to talk about topics. The titles are: Caring For a Love One With Alzheimer’s, Stop Bullying and Loving Someone With an Addiction. These are factual DVD’s and I hope helpful to families experiencing these conditions. They range from 22-55 minutes long.

I am also increasing our very popular Books-on-CD collection.

These are wonderful for traveling.

People who listen to them have shown interest in series. I have begun several and you will find them numbered just like the book series. I also bought some titles for the kids.

Back To School Weird Kids Rule by D. Gutman and Middle School Ultimate Showdown by James Patterson

are just two of them.

Children’s programing has ended so we will be starting our adult programing. Bob Johnson will be our Oct. presenter talking about the history of Union. Put Oct. 27th 5:006:00pm on your calendar, watch for more information and plan to attend.

The library has access to a research based search engine called EBSCOhost. This is a search engine that is recommended for use on all school related projects. It is much more factual than Google. We are hoping it is used by home schoolers and all public school students. You can get the password from us and use this at home on your own computers.

We hope to offer a class on its use very shortly. If you are anxious to get it started, call and we can arrange a time for one on one learning.

Don’t forget that you can borrow your auto e-books from our library for your e-reader. If you are having trouble, we are still doing one on one help classes. Just call and we can arrange a time. 486-5561.

Liscomb Church of Christ announces new youth group: “Generation 24:6” LISCOMB – A new youth fellowship group for boys and girls in 6th through 12th grade, GENERATION 24:6 (see Psalms 24:6), has been planned at the Liscomb Church of Christ. It will be something for the older youth to attend as a continuation of Kid’s Club, and will be held on Sunday afternoons from 5:30 -7 p.m. at the church.

All area youth currently in grades 6-12 are cordially invited to attend.

The first meeting is scheduled for October 5.

The time together each Sunday would be include an opening devotion, snack or light refreshments, a Bible lesson or a video presentation, a game or a craft project, and a short business meeting (to plan fundraising events or next meeting activities).

One Sunday a month there will be a special activity day where the

leaders have planned things such as bowling, swimming, eating out – (with conversation/discussion time), a movie at theater, skiing/tubing, a picnic at a campground or lake, drama group or educational field trips

The special Sunday could involve a community service project where the group might do such things as volunteer to play games with nursing home residents; volunteer at the House of Compassion; do fall yard cleanup (or snow shoveling for residents) who cannot do it themselves, and also do a Christmas project.

If this sounds like something that you would like to be a part of, or if you have further questions, please contact Chuck Friend at Box 103 in Conrad (641-366-2585), or Pastor Ralph Norman at 641-496-5418 in Liscomb.

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Classifieds

CL ASSIFIEDS SERVICES

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

TREE STUMPS REMOVED Small machine that will not track yards.

Larger machine to handle anything.

Jerry Zehr, 641-366-2242 or 641-3662241. (BW)

Help Wanted: City of Dike is accepting applications for a fulltime maintenance person. Water & Wastewater license preferred or must be willing to get licenses within three years. Electrical experience preferred. Must have Class B CDL. Must be 18-years or older.

Send resume to PO Box 160, Dike, IA 50624 or pick up an application at the City Office on 540 Main St. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m.

October 1, 2014. EOE/AA

Help Wanted: Grundy Community Preschool and Child Care Center is now looking for full or part-time (including before and after school) workers in our child care center. Must be at least 16. Call 319-825-3565 for an application.

Help Wanted: Waterloo Cou-

Angie’s CleAning serviCes

available to clean offices and homes. Call 641-849-0399

FOR SALE General Store 700 guns to pick from.

We also take trade-ins.

116 E. Church St. Marshalltown 641-753-8411 (BW)

For Sale – looK! SpaciouS Three-Bedroom, Two BaThS

(16’ x 80’) On large lot at 105 Seventh Street No. 34, Grundy Center.

Lot rent $185/month. Financing available with conditions-$17,900.

LOW DOWN PAYMENT, LOW MONTHLY PAYMENTS with qualified credit. Coachlighthomes.com Dennis Payne. 319-239-1920.

MISCELLANEOUS Hinegardners apples: Pick

your own or place an order. Open daily 1-6 p.m. and weekends 7 a.m.- 6 p.m. Jonathan, Jonagold, Red and Golden Delicious apples, also squash, pumpkins, cider, honey and apple pies. Cider day will be Sunday, October 12th from 1-5 p.m.

For more information call 641-4926353, Hinegardners Orchard, Montour, 1 mile N. on Hwy. 30 on T47.

Tree ripened Apples $27/

Bushel U Pick. $14 for 1/2 Bushel.

Most varieties at AppleBerry Farm, 2402 W. Main, Marshalltown. 641752-8443. www.appleberry.com Come and Get It! FANTASTIC FALL CLOTHING! Trinkets & Togs, 1609 G Avenue, Grundy Center 319-825-8030

Wanted: 5HP. 3 Phase Electric Motor. Call 563-568-9044.

Mark IngebrItson PaIntIng • Interior Painting • Hardwood Floor Refinishing • Seal Coating of Roofs

Call – 641-373-1639

Positions AvAilAble: Quality Products is accepting appli-

cations for FULL-TIME Operators for ALL shifts. 1st Shift - 8 AM to 4 PM-$9.25. 2nd Shift - 4 PM to 12 AM-$10.00. 3rd Shift - 12 AM to 8 AM-$10.65. Excellent benefits and Overtime available. Apply in person at 1901 21st St., Eldora, 641858-5468. Post offer drug screen required. Quality Products is an EEOC employer.

Help Wanted: Phelps Imple-

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Benefits include: Insurance, 401k, Vacation, and Holiday Pay. Apply online at phelpsimp.com or send resume to 1502 G Avenue, Grundy Center, 50638

Position AvAilAble: Joyful

Noise Daycare of Grundy Center is looking for a professional to fill the position of Director. Please send cover letter and resume to First Presbyterian Church, Attn: Jessica Patrick, 801 8th St., Grundy Center, IA. 50638

Position AvAilAble: Richelieu

Foods, Inc of Grundy Center has a position available for an Hourly Administrative Assistant/Receptionist. This position is responsible for supporting the management team at the Grundy Center Plant. Requirements for position: HS Diploma with 2+ years experience in similar position, an AA degree or higher is a plus. Primary tasks: general front desk duties-answer phones, sign in visitors, manage office supplies, general mail duties, prepare Fed-Ex labels, enter all receiving into computer software, assist with various internal audits, assist controller with accounts payable, update various reports for management. Skills: strong communications, detail-oriented with ability to handle large amounts of detail data, intermediate or higher Microsoft Word and Excel skills, ERP experience a plus. Send resume, references and cover letter to: Richelieu Foods, Inc., Attn: Plant Controller, 701 A Avenue, Grundy Center, IA. 50638

Wanted: Part-time driver for harvest. Class A CDL needed.

Phone Fogt Farms, 319-345-6759

rier needs independent contractor to deliver newspapers in Grundy Center. Weekday afternoons & Sunday mornings. Earnings between $575-$600/4 weeks. NO Collecting.

Contact Kevin at 319-291-1502.

Positions

FOR RENT For rent: 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Second Story Apartment, Off Street Parking, Balcony, Non-Smoking, and Central Air Conditioning. Renter pays Electric, Gas, and Garbage pickup. Clothes Washer and Dryer available in building to use free of charge. 1st months rent ($450) and damage deposit ($450) due on signing yearly lease. Please call (319) 824-3701 to set up an appointment to see apartment and fill out application.

For rent: House at 104 Washington St., Holland. 3 BD., no pets, $500/mo. with $500 security deposit. Call 319-464-0229.

For rent: 2 bedroom house for

rent at 504 E Ave., Grundy Center. $300/month. Call 319-269-9157

For rent: House for rent, $395/ mo. No pets, no smoking in Wellsburg. Call 319-939-3498.

For Sale: Condo in Reinbeck, 2 bedroom, 1 bath, ground floor with garage. Nice condition. Call 319939-1351 after 5:30 p.m.

GaraGe Sale: 905 7th Street,

Friday, Sept. 26 & Sat., Sept. 27, from 9 am -1 pm, Everything goes and accepting best offers.

For rent: Mobile home lots for rent. Call 641-750-7074 for more info. Visit the Wolf Creek Village Facebook page for a description of the “Park” and surrounding area.

AvAilAble: The Grundy Center, Iowa Police Department (pop. 2706) is seeking candidates for the positions of part time police officers. ILEA certification preferred. Application forms may be requested at City Hall, 703 F Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638; on city website at www.grundycenter. com; cityclerk@gcmuni.net, or 319825-6118. Please send application and/or resume to Personnel Committee, City of Grundy Center, 703 F Avenue, Suite 2, Grundy Center, IA 50638.

Legal THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GRUNDY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF John M. Kaput, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR101889 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL WITHOUT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in the Estate of John M. Kaput, Deceased, who died on or about 21st day of July, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 8th day of September, 2014, the last will and testament of John M. Kaput, deceased, bearing date of the 8th day of July, 1996, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Dated this 8th day of September, 2014.

Molly M. Kaput

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Grundy Center Fall Citywide GaraGe SaleS: Grun-

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Ackley FAll citywide GArAGe SAleS: Ackley – Friday 9/26 and Saturday 9/27 – List & Map available: King’s Hometown, Casey’s & Kum & Go

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Legal THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GRUNDY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Joan Priscilla Kopsa, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR101887 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Joan Priscilla Kopsa, Deceased, who died on or about 21st day of August, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 15th day of September, 2014, the last will and testament of Joan Priscilla Kopsa, deceased, bearing date of the 20th day of March, 1992, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that David Francis Kopsa was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 22nd day of September, 2014.

David Francis Kopsa

2308 Dogwood Drive

Little Elm, Texas 75068

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James L. Goodman Attorney for estate Moore, McKibben, Goodman & Lorenz., LLP P.O. Box 618 Marshalltown, IA 5058 Date of second publication 24th day of September, 2014.

GARAGE SALE

Man’s GaraGe sale: 502 I Ave, Friday, 9/26 and Saturday 9/27 from 10am - 6pm. Lots of Tools, call 319-269-9157

Brown Bag Hawk Watch on Oct. 1

Executor of estate

Peglow, O’Hare & See, P.L.C. Attorneys for David Francis Kopsa 118 East Main Street, P.O. Box 1180 Marshalltown, IA 50158-1180 Date of second publication 1st day of October, 2014.

The Marshall County Conservation Board will host a Brown Bag Bunch Hawk Watch on Wednesday, October 1 from Noon to 1:30pm at Grammer Grove Wildlife Area, 2030 127th St, Liscomb, (6 miles NW of Albion). Mark Proescholdt, member of the Central Iowa Ornithologists, will interpret the annual hawk migration. Participants should bring a lawn chair and binoculars, and if they wish, a sack lunch. Participants should meet at the park entrance where the group will walk west to the observation area.

Unlike smaller migratory birds, hawks and eagles take the easy road south by drifting down on currents of warm air that rise from the ground.

At times, hundreds of hawks can be seen spiraling in these thermals.

The Broad-winged Hawk is one of the first to migrate while the Redtailed Hawk migration peaks in late September to mid October, but continues until early November. Many other species of hawks can also be seen during the fall migration.

The final program in the fall Brown Bag series is a field trip to Iowa Choice Harvest in Marshalltown on November 10. For more information, contact the Marshall County Conservation Board at 641752-5490.

Clover Explorers organizational meeting Oct. 18

Clover Explorers organizational meeting on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Extension office.

Children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades and their parents are invited to the organizational meeting for the Clover Explorers 4-H club.

This group is made up of children who enjoy being outdoors and trying different outdoor adventures. We are very excited to go on our planned adventures for this year such as Nature scavenger hunt and making hot chocolate, a snowman building contest, and others!

This 4-H year will offer some exciting adventures. Any youth interested in participating should plan to attend to learn about the group and what we do. Parents are asked to also attend. If you have any questions, please contact me by phone or email. 641-750-4480 or aburch@ marshalltown.k12.ia.us

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Winterize to safeguard your home from harsh weather

Colorful flowers and throw pillows can brighten a home’s interior with minimal financial investment on the part of homeowners.

Paint-free ways to brighten your home Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by pleasant temperatures and colorful fall foliage. But as vibrant as nature can be in the weeks after summer has ended, homeowners know that the shortened days of autumn mean less light inside their homes, which can become dreary even in the weeks before the arrival of winter.

Many homeowners pick up their paintbrushes in an effort to make their homes more colorful. But homeowners need not embrace their inner Picasso to brighten their homes’ interiors. The following are a handful of paint-free ways to add some splashes of color to your home this fall. * Bring nature inside. Flowers and plants can make colorful additions to a home’s interior. Flowers tend to be aromatic, which can make a stuffy house in which windows need to be kept closed a lot more pleasant. Plants and flowers also can improve indoor air quality. Several studies, including one published in the Journal for the AmericanSociety for Horticultural Science, have shown that houseplants improve indoor air quality by filtering out volatile organic compounds, or VOCs, that can be harmful to human health. That’s especially important come late fall and winter, when homeowners typically shut their windows and keep them shut until spring, making it difficult for fresh air to enter a home. * Invest in some colorful throw pillows. Natural sunlight brightens a room come spring and summer. But sunlight is increasingly scarce as fall turns into winter, and rooms that do not boast too many colorful accents can quickly grow drab as summertime sunlight dwindles. Instead of buying new furniture, invest in some colorful throw pillows to give a room a more vibrant look. Patterns can be mixed and matched to provide some contrast and transform a room from somewhere to spend time into a sight to behold. * Paper the walls. While many of today’s homeowners prefer paint to wallpaper, those who want a less permanent solution to brighten up their homes may want to consider removable wallpaper. Such paper is less expensive than traditional wallpaper, and many do-it-yourselfers find removable wallpaper is easy to both install and remove. Choose a colorful pattern that can turn an otherwise plain wall into a potent palette that adds some life to your home’s interior. Because removable wallpaper does not require a significant financial investment, you can experiment with various colors or change things up each month if you so desire. * Add some artwork. Another way to add color to the walls inside your home without dusting off your paintbrush is to hang some colorful artwork. Paintings that feature bold colors tend to draw your immediate attention when you enter a room, and that quality can make you forget the room is not benefitting from natural light. If you want to go the extra mile, find a painting that features colors which match throw pillows or other accessories in the room. This way your walls and your accessories are working in concert to make a room more colorful. * Rug it out. A patterned throw rug is another accessory that can effectively brighten a room without much effort or financial investment on the part of homeowners. When choosing a throw rug, find one that’s colorful but does not clash considerably with existing furnishings, as you don’t want the rug to draw attention for all the wrong reasons. You have more freedom with regard to rugs if you’re furnishing an empty room, as you can choose whichever rug you look and then choose additional furnishings based on the rug.

Homes tend to darken as late fall turns into winter. But homeowners can brighten their homes in various ways, even if they prefer not to paint.

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Autumn is a beautiful time of year marked by welcoming cooler temperatures and the natural beauty of leaves changing colors. Autumn also has a tendency to fly by, as if the powerful weather of winter simply cannot wait to make its presence felt.

With such a seemingly short time between the end of summer and the dawn of winter, homeowners know they don’t have too many weekends in between to prepare their homes for the potentially harsh months ahead. But such preparation, often referred to as “winterizing,” can make a home more comfortable when the mercury dips below freezing, while saving homeowners substantial amounts of money along the way. * Clean the gutters. Leaves falling in fall can be a beautiful sight to behold, but many of those leaves are likely finding their way into your gutters, where they can lodge and cause a host of problems down the road. If the leaves and additional debris, such as twigs and dirt, that pile up in your gutters are not cleared out before the first winter storm, the results can be costly and even catastrophic.

Winter rain and snowfall needs a place to go upon hitting your roof, and gutters facilitate the travel of such precipitation from your roof into street-level drainage systems.

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up there, especially those who recall feeling cold inside their homes last winter, which is often a telltale sign of improper insulation in a home. A good rule of thumb when determining if your attic needs more insulation is to look for the ceiling joists. If you can see the joists, then you need more insulation. * Address leaky windows and doors. Sometimes attic insulation is not the culprit when it comes to a cold home. Oftentimes, leaky windows and doors are the real bad guys in a drafty home. Fall is a great time to inspect for leaky windows and doors, as the wind outside can serve as your partner. When the wind outside is blowing, take a tour of your home’s windows and doorways, standing next to them to determine if there any holes or leaks that are letting outdoor air inside. If you notice any leaks beneath exterior doors, install some door sweeps to keep outdoor air where it belongs. Leaks around windows can be snuffed out with caulk or weather stripping. * Test the furnace. Homeowners typically do not devote much thought to their furnaces in spring, summer and fall. But with winter on the horizon, fall is the time to test the furnace to make sure it’s ready for the months ahead. Expect a somewhat foul yet brief odor to appear when starting the furnace. That odor should dissipate shortly, but if it does not go away, then your furnace is likely in need of repair. But even if the smell does not stick around, you might want to have the furnace cleaned by a professional anyway.

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Comets cruise past AGWSR

By ROB MAHARRY The Record CONRAD- The BCLUW volleyball team remained undefeated in conference matches with a three set victory over AGWSR on Tuesday, September 16, winning 25-13, 25-18 and 25-23.

Senior Nicole Montgomery led the Comet offense with 11 kills, and she added five digs and two blocks.

Haley Veldhouse (nine kills, seven digs) and Olivia Callaway (eight kills, six digs, two blocks, three aces) were also key offensive contributors, and Mallory Vawter led the team with 11 digs. Setter Bobbi Paper notched 26 assists during the match. As a team, BCLUW served at a .918 efficiency rate (67-for-73) with 10 aces.

Sophomore Alana Groninga paced the Cougars with five kills, and four different AGWSR players (Mel Morones, Reagan Rathje, Becca Wiarda and Abbie Young) re-

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District All Pt. Games Diff.

Hudson 2-0 3-1 +2 Dike-New Hartford 1-0 3-1 + 13 South Winneshiek 1-0 4-0 + 13 Sumner-Fred’burg 1-1 3-1 +5 Jesup 1-1 2-2 Clayton Ridge 0-2 2-2 -7 MFL/MarMac 0-2 2-2 - 13 September 19 games Dike-New Hartford 35, Clayton Ridge 0 Hudson 40, Jesup 34 (OT) South Winneshiek 18, New Hampton 7 (ND) Sumner-Fredericksburg 42, MFL/MarMac 19 September 26 Dike-New Hartford at Hudson MFL/MarMac at Jesup South Winneshiek at Sumner-Fredericksburg Beckman Catholic at Clayton Ridge (ND)

corded at least 10 digs. Wiarda and Young tied for the team lead with seven assists.

With the win, BCLUW improved to 6-4 overall and 3-0 in the NICL West, and AGWSR fell to 0-10 overall and 0-3 in conference play. Both teams were back in action at the G-R Invitational in Reinbeck on Saturday morning.

Box Score BCLUW 25 25 25 AGWSR 13 18 23 Kills: BCLUW 38 (Nicole Montgomery 11, Haley Veldhouse 9), AGWSR 18 (Alana Groninga 5, three tied with 3). Assists: BCLUW 34 (Bobbi Paper 26, Nicole Lutes 4), AGWSR 17 (Becca Wiarda 7, Abbie Young 7). Digs: BCLUW 42 (Mallory Vawter 11, Two tied with 7), AGWSR 76 (Reagan Rathe 13, Young 12). Blocks*: BCLUW 8 (Three tied with 2), AGWSR 4 (Maddie Brandt 2).

Serving: BCLUW 67-73, 10 aces (Veldhouse 13-13, Paper 14-15); AGWSR 52-55, 3 aces (Wiarda 13-13, Mel Morones 13-14).

Attack efficiency: BCLUW .116, AGWSR .000 *-- Blocks include solos and assists.

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NICL West Conf. All

Matches Matches BCLUW 3-0 10-4 Grundy Center 3-0 14-3 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2-1 8-5 Aplington-Parkersburg 1-2 10-9 East Marshall 1-2 4-6 South Hardin 1-2 5-9 West Marshall 1-2 4-15 AGWSR 0-3 2-12 September 16 West Division matches BCLUW 3, AGWSR 0 Grundy Center 3, Aplington-Parkersburg 0 East Marshall 3, West Marshall 1 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 3, South Hardin 0 September 20 Matches Local scores only Benton Community Tournament Grundy Center 2, Benton Community 0 Grundy Center 2, Cascade Western Dubuque 0 Grundy Center 2, North Linn 0

Durant-Bennett 2, Grundy Center 0 Union Community 2, Grundy Center 0 Gladbrook-Reinbeck Tournament AGWSR 2, North Butler 0 AGWSR 2, GMG 0 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2, AGWSR 1 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2, GMG 0 Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2, North Butler 0 BCLUW 2, AGWSR 0 BCLUW 2, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 0 NICL East Conf. All

Matches Matches Dike-New Hartford 3-0 13-2 Union Community 3-0 14-3 Sumner-Fredericksburg 2-1 14-1 Wapsie Valley 2-1 12-4 Denver 1-2 16-5 Jesup 1-2 10-6 Columbus Catholic 0-3 5-9 Hudson 0-3 11-8 September 16 matches Dike-New Hartford 3, Hudson 0 Sumner-Fredericksburg 3, Columbus Cath. 1 Union Community 3, Denver 2 Wapsie Valley 3, Jesup 0 September 18 matches Sumner-Fredericksburg 3, Edgewood-Colesburg 0 September 20 matches Local matches only Dike-New Hartford 2, Cedar Falls 0 Dike-New Hartford 2, Iowa City High 0 Dike-New Hartford 2, Janesville 0 Sumner-Fredericksburg 2, Dike-New Hartford 1

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Class 2A Volleyball Rankings (Records through Sept. 17) Dike-New Hartford Western Christian Unity Christian Eddyville-BlakesburgFremont Grundy Center South Central Calhoun Sumner-Fredericksburg Wapsie Valley West Branch Treynor Lake Mills North Cedar Durant Denver Earlham

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By ROB MAHARRY The Record TRAER- BCLUW could only manage to turn five North Tama turnovers into 12 points, and the Redhawks pulled off a surprising, come from behind 14-12 district win on Friday night at their homecoming game in Traer.

“We were put in position to make plays, and we didn’t. I’m going to be very honest about that,” BCLUW coach Anthony Jahr said. “On the road, for another team’s homecoming, that’s what you have to do. You have to make plays, and they just made more plays than we did.”

The first quarter was a sloppy one as North Tama quarterback Cael Kopriva committed the first turnover of the night after marching his team into the red zone with about six minutes remaining before the Comets gave the ball back to the Redhawks on a fumbled snap. BCLUW got another break, however, when running back Kelon Hansen fumbled on the ensuing North Tama drive, and sophomore Brandon Roche grabbed his second recovery of the night at the Comets’ five yard line.

With almost the entire field in front of them, the Comet offense failed to get anything going, and a punt from the back of the end zone allowed North Tama to start its drive inside of the red zone. The Redhawks lost 11 yards when Kopriva’s errant option pitch sailed backwards, and on a fourth and 21 play, BCLUW defensive back Will Garber intercepted a Kopriva pass near the goal line, found a seam and ran all the way back for a 99-yard touchdown to give the Comets a 6-0 lead.

As time expired in the first, cornerback Ty Runge tipped and then intercepted another pass from Kopriva. On the very next play, Runge took a jet sweep handoff from quarterback Mitch Miller and scampered 58 yards down to the Redhawk 19 yard line. Running back Luke Asche then ran within a yard of the goal line and finished the four play, 73 yard drive with a touchdown two plays later. After the two-point conversion failed, the Comets held a 12-0 advantage with just under 11 minutes remaining in the second quarter.

North Tama got back into the red zone on its next drive but once again failed to turn the opportunity into points after incomplete passes on third and fourth downs. The Redhawks finally capitalized, however, when BCLUW unsuccessfully attempted a fake punt pass from its own 20-yard line and gave them the ball in another prime scoring position. Hansen ran for 14 yards down to the three on second down, and bruising back Brody Hulme punched in North Tama’s first touchdown of the day from a yard out on the fourth play of the drive.

Neither team scored for the reaining three and a half minutes of the first half, and the Comets entered the intermission with a 12-7 lead.

Both offenses went three and out to start the third quarter before the Redhawks put together the 61-yard drive that would ultimately culminate with the score that decided the game. Kopriva hit Riley Rohach for a 32-yard connection on the only big

BCLUW’s Brandon Roche (bottom) trips up North Tama running back Brody Hulme on Friday night as Blake Cooper (left) and Ty Runge (right) surround him. The Redhawks defeated the Comets 14-12. (Rob Maharry/The Record photo)

passing play of the night for either team, moving North Tama down to the BCLUW 29-yard line. Facing third and five at the Comet 23, Hansen barreled up the middle for 17 yards, and after an illegal formation penalty on the Redhawks, the senior running back scored the go-ahead 11 yard touchdown on a handoff to the right, giving North Tama a 1412 lead.

Asche put the Comets in position to retake the lead when he ran for 42 yards down to Redhawks’ one-yard line, but the North Tama defense buckled down with its back against the wall. On third and goal, Miller was sacked, and a fourth down pass to Clay Silver fell incomplete, ending the drive. The Redhawks regained possession with 1:45 in the third quarter and held the ball for nearly six minutes before Miller nabbed Kopriva’s third interception of the day on an attempted screen pass and breathed new life into his team’s hopes for a win.

A late hit on Asche moved the ball to the North Tama 40-yard line, but the Comets relinquished possession on yet another fumble with seven minutes to go. The Redhawks kept the ball for the remainder of the contest and eventually took a knee at the BCLUW five-yard line to run out the clock.

The two teams combined for seven turnovers and just three completed passes on the night. Miller went 0-for-6, and Kopriva finished 3-for-11 with 51 yards and three interceptions.

“Mitch is our guy, and I trust him 100 percent. We’re just going to continue to build on it. It’s more just that Mitch hasn’t gotten a lot of varsity reps,” Jahr said.

Hulme led all rushers with 17 carries for 99 yards and a score, and Asche paced the Comets on the ground with 12 carries for 66 yards and a touchdown. Senior linebacker Blake Cooper was all over the field for BCLUW with an impressive 16.5

total tackles.

With the loss, the Comets fell to 2-2 overall and 0-2 in district play, and the Redhawks improved to 2-2 overall and 1-1 in the district.

BCLUW will host undefeated AGWSR on Friday night for its homecoming game in Conrad.

“We’ve got to go back to the drawing board,” Jahr said. “We need to just reevaluate every player that’s at a position. We cannot win the turnover battle by two or three and not win a football game.”

Box Score BCLUW North Tama

6 6 0 0 - 12 0 7 7 0 - 14 First Quarter BCLUW- Garber 99 INT return (Kick blocked) Second Quarter BCLUW- Asche 1 run (Run failed) NT- Hulme 1 run (Stuart kick) Third Quarter NT- Hansen 11 run (Stuart kick) Team totals BCLUW NT

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27-122 59-217 0 51 0-6-0 3-11-3 122 268 2-2 3-2 5-39.6 2-43.0 7-73 11-75 Individuals Rushing- BCLUW: Luke Asche 12-66, 1 TD; Ty Runge 2-55; Mitch Miller 13-1. NT: Brody Hulme 17-99, 1 TD; Kelon Hansen 2277, 1 TD. Passing- BCLUW: Miller 0 for 6, 0 yards; NT: Cael Kopriva 3 for 11, 51 yards, 3 INTs. Receiving- BCLUW: None. NT: Riley Rohach 2-36; Caden Stuart 1-15.

Tackles (Solos-Assists)- BCLUW: Blake Cooper 12-9; Brandon Roche 5-2; Switzer 2-1; Runge 4-2; Bo Ambler 4-2; Miller 4-1; Caleb Engle 4-0; Clay Silver 3-2; Asche 3-1; Austin Strachota 2-0; Ted Switzer 2-0; Will Garber 1-0; Austin Willett 1-0. NT: Tony Weber 6-6; Kyle Isenhower 5-4; Rohach 2-4; Kaufmann 2-1; Hansen 1-2; Stuart 1-1; Colton See 1-1; Parker Lunde 0-3; Hulme 1-1; Shawn Eisele 0-2; Kopriva 0-1.

Fumble Recoveries- BCLUW: Roche 2; NT: Noah Kaufmann 1, Tony Weber 1.

Interceptions- BCLUW: Miller 1, Garber 1, Runge 1.

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Comets take first at G-R tournament

By ROB MAHARRY The Record REINBECK- BCLUW extended its overall winning streak to eight matches and captured the championship at the Gladbrook-Reinbeck tournament on Saturday morning in Reinbeck with four straight set wins.

The Comets opened with a 2118, 21-11 straight sets win over AGWSR, whom they had defeated in a conference match last Tuesday. Hannah Sams led the team with six kills, and Nicole Montgomery had seven digs to pace BCLUW. Bobbi Paper dished out 14 assists, and the Comets served a perfect 41-for-41 with an ace.

In their second match, the Comets defeated GMG in straight sets, 21-6 and 21-17. Sams and Haley Veldhouse recorded five kills apiece, and Sams landed four aces on 10-for-10 serving. Paper led the team with 12 assists.

G-R gave BCLUW a stiff challenge in the first set of the matchup between the two teams as the Comets won just 22-20, but BCLUW bounced back and won an easy 2111 second set to improve to 3-0 on the day. Montgomery led the way with seven kills and three aces, and Mallory Vawter’s seven digs were a team high. Paper notched 18 assists

for the Comets.

BCLUW wrapped up the day with a 21-14, 21-13 win over North Butler as every Comet who played recorded at least one kill. Vawter again led her team with seven digs, and Montgomery added six more.

Paper notched seven assists.

With the wins, the Comets improved to 10-4 overall and 3-0 in conference matches. They were back in Reinbeck on Tuesday night to face the Rebels before taking a week off in preparation for next Tuesday’s home matchup against East Marshall.

Box Scores BCLUW 21 21 AGWSR 18 11 Kills: BCLUW 20 (Hannah Sams 6, Olivia Callaway 4), AGWSR 16 (Alana Groninga 7, two tied with 3). Assists: BCLUW 17 (Bobbi Paper 14), AGWSR 14 (Abbie Young 8, Becca Wiarda 4). Digs: BCLUW 20 (Nicole Montgomery 7, Mallory Vawter 6), AGWSR 25 (Mel Morones 7, two tied with 5).

Blocks*: BCLUW 4 (Sams 2), AGWSR 5 (Cortanie Nederhoff 3, Megan Marlette 2).

Serving: BCLUW 41-41, 1 ace (Montgomery 17-17, Sams 7-7); AGWSR 29-30, 2 aces (Young 8-8, Rathe 7-7).

Attack efficiency: BCLUW .182, AGWSR .200 BCLUW 21 21 GMG 6 17 Kills: BCLUW 19 (Sams 5, Veldhouse 5), GMG 4 (Blaire Sonderleiter 2). Assists:

BCLUW 16 (Bobbi Paper 12), GMG 2 (Katie Airey 2). Digs: BCLUW 5 (Callaway 2, Veldhouse 2), GMG 15 (Madi Larson 5, two tied with 4). Blocks*: BCLUW 2 (Lutes 1, Sams 1), GMG 0. Serving: BCLUW 40-41, 9 aces (Montgomery 12-12, Sams 10-10); GMG 22-24, 2 aces (Kendall Chandler 9-11, Josie Claassen 5-5).

Attack efficiency: BCLUW .154, GMG .800 BCLUW 22 21 G-R 20 11 Kills: BCLUW 14 (Montgomery 7, Callaway 6), G-R 12 (Hayley Weber 5, two tied with 2). Assists: BCLUW 21 (Paper 18), G-R 10 (Jenny Schildroth 10). Digs: BCLUW 26 (Vawter 7, Veldhouse 6), G-R 19 (Sydney Brown 6, Bailea Evenson 5). Blocks*: BCLUW 3 (Three tied with 1), G-R 2 (two tied with 1). Serving: BCLUW 38-42, 7 aces (Lutes 10-10, Vawter 8-8); G-R 29-32, 2 aces (Shelton Hatch 9-10, Schildroth 5-5).

Attack efficiency: BCLUW .179, G-R .102 BCLUW 21 21 North Butler 14 13 Kills: BCLUW 20 (Three tied with 4), NB 8 (Kayla Siemens 4, Haley Landers 3). Assists: BCLUW 13 (Paper 7, Lutes 3), NB 7 (Katelyn Shultz 7). Digs: BCLUW 21 (Vawter 7, Montgomery 6), NB 22 (Jenny Rottler 4, Siemens 4). Blocks*: BCLUW 1 (Sams 1), NB 3 (Landers 2). Serving: BCLUW 39-42, 5 aces (Veldhouse 11-12, Montgomery 9-9); NB 20-25, 3 aces (Landers 5-5, Makayla Hauser 4-4).

Attack efficiency: BCLUW .200, NB .000 *-- Blocks include solos and assists.

Nicole Montgomery (left) and Olivia Callaway (right) reach for a ball during the Gladbrook-Reinbeck tournament on Saturday. The Comets went 4-0 and won the tournament. (John Jensen/Mid-America Publishing photo)

BCLUW’s Devon Crompton leads a pack of runners during the Comet Invitational in Union on Saturday. He finished 44th. (Rob Maharry/The Record photo)

Comet harriers improve at home meet By: Rob Maharry The Record UNION- It may not have shown up in the final statistics as a huge improvement, but BCLUW cross-country coach Donna Fiscus is excited about the strides that her teams made on Saturday at the Comet Invitational in Union.

“We had huge competition today. We knew as a team, it was going to be tough,” she said.

“I don’t even like to look at that because we’re looking at our overall progress and how we’re competing with ourselves, and we’re improving so much.”

The girls finished seventh out of eight teams as senior Becca Steckelberg ran a season best 16:49 and medaled after coming in 10 th place. Junior Amelia Tonner came in 19 th with a time of 17:39, and Jorie Oaks emerged to finish third among the Comets with a 38th place time of 19:36. Milena Ralston (42 nd, 19:45), Jenna Willett (47 th, 20:07), Samantha Schleisman (48th, 20:12) and Claire Stufflebeam (51st, 20:40) filled out the remaining spots for BCLUW, which scored a total of 156 points. Grinnell won the girls’ team title with 53 points, and Benton Community freshman Sophia Gilbert was the overall champion with a time of 15:13.

On the boys’ side, senior Tanner Teske once again anchored the Comets with a 17th place finish, passing several runners late for a time of 19:08, and sophomore Grant Baker was the next BCLUW runner to cross the line, finishing 39th with a time of 20:58. Devon Crompton (44 th , 22:01), Orion Gunderson (49th, 23:35), Clark Stevens (50th, 23:43) and Dominick Gunderson (53rd, 23:43) rounded out the varsity lineup for BCLUW. The Comets scored a total of 199 points and finished eighth out of eight teams.

Grinnell won the team title with 26 points, and Grinnell’s Jackson Schulte won the individual title in a time of 17:09.

“We still have to get out better in the start of the race,” Fiscus said.

“We’re back there, and then we’re playing catch up.”

BCLUW will have a break during homecoming week before returning to action on Monday at the Nevada Invitational.

Girls' Results Team scores — 1) Grinnell 53; 2) South Hardin 72; 3) Benton Community 89; 4) Hudson 108; 5) East Marshall 117; 6) IF-A/AGWSR 125; 7) BCLUW 156; 8) South Tama 171.

Top individuals — 1) Sophia Gilbert, Benton Community 15:13; 2) Sarah Frischmeyer, Grinnell 15:50; 3) Haley Fye, East Marshall 16:00; 4) Miquela Teske, South Hardin 16:09; 5) Jessica Lippert, IF-A/ AGWSR 16:16; 6) Bailee Kriegel, Grinnell 16:22; 7) Claire Damon, SH 16:23; 8) Amanda Cartney, Hudson 16:36; 9) Lydia Rose, SH 16:42; 10) Becca Steckelberg, BCLUW 16:49.

BCLUW individuals — 10) Becca Steckelberg 16:49 19) Amelia Tonner 17:39; 38) Jorie Oaks 19:36; 42) Milena Ralston 19:45; 47) Jenna Willett 20:07; 48) Samantha Schleisman 20:12; 41) Claire Stufflebeam

20:40.

Boys' Results Team scores — 1) Grinnell 26; 2) East Marshall 45; 3) Benton Community 106; 4) IF-A/AGWSR 118; 5) Hudson 122; 6) South Tama 142; 7) South Hardin 192; 8) BCLUW 199.

Top individuals — 1) Jackson Schulte, Grinnell 17:09; 2) Thomas Clower, Grinnell 17:23; 3) Lucas Scherf, Grinnell 17:26; 4) Nick Meling, EM 17:35; 5) Blake Keller, South Tama 17:41; 6) Caleb Benzing, EM 18:06; 7) Sam Benzing, EM 18:10; 8) Josh Benzing, EM 18:16; 9) Jacob Staroska, Grinnell 18:16; 10) Carson Wright, Hudson 18:35.

BCLUW individuals — 17) Tanner Teske 19:08; 39) Grant Baker 20:58; 44) Devon Crompton 22:01; 49) Orion Gunderson 23:35; 50) Clark Stevens 23:43; 53) Dominick Gunderson 25:13.

Junior Amelia Tonner of BCLUW strides toward the finish line at the Comet Invitational on Saturday. She finished 19th with a time of 17:39.

(Rob Maharry/The Record photo)

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