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By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register GRUNDY CENTER — The Grundy County Board of Supervisors Monday approved a pair of maintenance projects for county-owned grounds and buildings. Supervisors approved a project proposed by custodian Mark Jungling to replace four sections of sidewalk on the Courthouse grounds. Jungling said the areas are crucial for safety and that some have been in place for more than 40 years. County secondary roads personnel will provide the labor for the project which will be completed before the beginning of the next fiscal year. A second project will replace two sections of roof at the County Sheriff’s office. The section above the garage door on the northeast corner of the facility will be replaced with Decra shingles and cost approximately $7,260 for materials and $2,420 for labor. A section on the northwest side of the building will be replaced with asphalt shingles at an estimated cost of $2,252 for materials and $1,900 for labor. The roof project passed unanimously while the sidewalk project passed 3-1 with Supervisor Harlyn Riekena opposed. IN OTHER BUSINESS, Supervisors approved a resolution requested by CPC Administrator Todd Rickert regarding merging Grundy County Targeted Case Management Services into CSS Integrated Care Management. The role call vote was unanimous. The County opened bids for Secondary Roads Farm-to-Market gravel resurfacing. Three bids were received, with the low bid of $103,125 coming from PCI of Reinbeck. This was nearly $9,400 below the estimated cost of the project. Two
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The Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys’ basketball team brought the big trophy home from Des Moines last Friday, winning the Class 1A state boys’ basketball championship. The Rebels (280) defeated Earlham in the semifinal round and Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto in the final. G-R won each of its games by double figures. Pictured are the Rebels with their trophy, banner and a net from the baskets. Read all about the Rebels in today’s sports section. (Patti Rust/The Grundy Register photo)
Dicks get first-hand look at one of world’s poorest nations
Pastor Phil Dicks takes a picture with seminary student Daniel and several of the children he is teaching.
By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register CAP-HAÏTIEN, Haiti — Walking down the streets of Grundy Center, it’s easy to take life for granted. There is plenty of food, clean water and a warm, dry place to sleep at night. It is not like that everywhere in the world. A local minister and his wife saw that first-hand last month when they spent nearly two weeks in the poorest nation in the northern hemisphere, Haiti. Phil Dicks, pastor at the Grundy Center United Methodist Church
and his wife Connie visited Haiti as the guests of missionary Steve Gross and his family. While there they led a retreat for missionaries and also to experience the country in anticipation of taking members of the church back later this year. Much of their time in Haiti was spent in and around Cap-Haïtien, one of the largest cities in the nation and the location of a large One Mission Society compound that features a seminary, a medical clinic, a church and a school. “They gave us an amazing opportunity,” Phil Dicks said. “We got
there and they showed us around the compound to give us an idea what that was about and then they took us to the Cowman School, which was a school for everyone in pre-K all the way through eighth grade. “We got to work for two days with the students that were there,” he said. “It gave us a wonderful opportunity to do that and then to see the integration of the missionary teachers that were there and the new integration of a number of Haitian teachers.” See DICKS page 6
What’s Happening
Wednesday, March 18 Grundy Center Lenten Lunch First Baptist Church (Hosted by Orchard Hill) 12 - 12:50 p.m.
Community Talent Show Fredsville Lutheran Church 2 p.m. Monday, March 23 Grundy County Board of Supervisors Courthouse • 9 a.m.
Friday, March 20 Pat Grassley Listening Post Fountain on Main, Reinbeck 8 a.m. Pat Grassley Listening Post Dike Community Building 9 a.m.
Pat Grassley Listening Post Kling Memorial Library Grundy Center 10:15 a.m. Story Time Kling Memorial Library 10:30 a.m.
Free Family Movie Kling Memorial Library • 1 p.m. Call Library for Details
Sunday, March 22 Valley Male Chorus First Christian Reformed Church of Wellsburg • 2 p.m.
Grundy Center Youth Rec Sign-up Grundy Community Center 5-7 p.m.
Grundy Center City Council City Hall • 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, March 24 Gospel Concert New Hartford Community Center 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 Grundy Center Lenten Lunch First Presbyterian Church 12 - 12:50 p.m. Grundy Center School Board Secondary IMC • 5 p.m.
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Captive Free in concert American Lutheran Church Grundy Center 6:15 p.m.
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GC Jazz hosts spring concert GC Jazz hosted its annual spring concert Friday. The Grundy Center Jazz Band opened the program. Their performance was followed by a glow light rendition of “Please Don’t Stop the Music” and a more traditional rendition of “Love Shack.” Several smaller groups were also featured as were solo acts by Chloe Anderson, Jacob Waltersdorf and Cayonte Guzzle. (John Jensen/The Grundy Register photo)
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Obituaries
Lois Mae Saylor
Lois Mae Saylor, 89, of Grundy Center passed away March 14, 2015, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Funeral services were held on March 18 at Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial will take place at a later date. Visitation was held March 17 from 4 - 8 P.M. at Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. Memorials may be directed to the family. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Lois Mae was born on November 23, 1925, in Grundy County, the daughter of Albert and Henrietta (Abels) Franken. She attended school and graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1943. She then attended State Teachers College and received her teaching degree. She was united in marriage to Virgil Smit in 1944. They later divorced. On January 25, 1975, she was united in married to Melvin “Pat” Saylor in Grundy Center. Lois taught school for 48 years and was a substitute teacher for many years after her retirement. Lois was a one of the first Golden Apple Award winners. Lois and Pat were caretakers of Grundy Center city parks for many years. She was an active member of the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center, she was a past member of First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center where she taught Sunday school, Bible school and was a Catechism teacher. Lois played a major role in raising her eight children. Lois was active in the Grundy County Relay for Life, the Grundy Center Education Association, Grundy County Delta Kappa Gamma and Friends of The Library. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crossword puzzles, taking daily walks and water aerobics. Lois’s true joy came from spending time with her family especially at family gatherings. Lois is survived by her children: H. Michael Saylor of Las Vegas, NV, DiAnn Gabriel of Grundy Center, Pam (Jerry) Albert of LaPorte City, Belinda (Mick) Blackburn of Marshalltown, Jeff (LeeAnn) Saylor of Benton, WI, Wendy (Ross) Lage of Wellsburg, Scott Saylor of Cedar Rapids and Becki (Rick Smith) Rathe of Grundy Center; 17 grandchildren, Joseph (Kelly) Gabriel, Nickie (Jerry) Fuller, Angie (Jim) Jackson, Tonia (Nate) Reel, Mitchell (Rebecca) Albert, Lacey (Luke) Rouse, Josh (Carrie) Blackburn, Marshall (Jessica) Blackburn, Stacy (Craig) Gunderson, Alecia (Justin) Pluess, Joe Neuroth, Brian Lage, Brett (Jessica) Lage, Emily Saylor, Alicia Saylor, Reagan Rathe and Andrew Rathe; 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Melvin, her sister Helen Heerts and son-in-law Fouad Gabriel.
Dorothy A. Schwarck
Dorothy A. Schwarck, 83, of Eldora died March 11, 2015, at Valley View Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Eldora. Funeral services were held March 16 at Whitten Community Church in Whitten with Pastor Jim Hartman officiating. Burial followed at the Eldora City Cemetery in Eldora. A visitation was held March 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Creps-Abels Funeral Home in Eldora. Online condolences may be left for the Schwarck family at: www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Dorothy A. Schwarck, daughter of Floyd and Alice (Ware) Schwarck was born September 17, 1931, at Marshalltown. She received her education in Whitten and graduated from Whitten High School. Dorothy attended Drake University where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in music education. She was a music teacher at schools in the communities of Steamboat Rock, Lu Verne, and Garner. She also taught for the Rockford, Illinois Community Schools for over 20 years until her retirement. Dorothy was very active in student activities during her teaching years, and was known for her wonderful Christmas music programs. Following her retirement from teaching, she moved to Whitten to take care of her father, due to his failing health. Dorothy enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She was an avid antique collector, loved photography, playing the piano, and writing letters to many of her family members and friends. Survivors include her brother, Chris (Ann) Schwarck of Mason City; three nephews, Daniel (Laurie) Schwarck of Riceville, Rick (Holly) Schwarck of St. Ansgar, John (Janine) Schwarck of Riceville; two nieces, Jerilyn (Peter) Booth of Sussex, WI, Michelle (Eric) Frueh of Ankeny; and many greatnieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Floyd Jerry Schwarck.
Delbert C. Kell
Delbert C. Kell, 81, of Conrad passed away March 14, 2015, at Oakview Nursing Home, in Conrad. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 18 at the Alice Church of God, in rural Conrad. Visitation was from 5 to 7 p.m., March 17 at the Conrad Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Homes, in Conrad. Interment was in at Alice cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the BCLUW Athletic Boosters Club. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com. Delbert was born on December 1, 1933, in Marshalltown, to David and Hazel (Klinefelter) Kell. Dell graduated from Grundy Center High School in 1952. After high school, he continued the family tradition of farming, later working for TSC as a store manager in Iowa and Wisconsin. He finished his working career with IDOT, retiring in 1998. Sports was Dell’s first passion. During his years living in Iowa and Wisconsin, he officiated many high school and college athletic events. He was honored in 1992 by being inducted into the Iowa Athletic Coaches Association Basketball Officials Hall of Fame. He loved watching all sports, including the Green Bay Packers and Iowa State Cyclones, and in recent years, enjoyed following the BCLUW girls softball team. Dell is survived by his children: Randy (Rose) Kell of Marshalltown, Jerry (Deb) Kell of Marshalltown, Debbi (Bob) Bernhard of South Bend, Indiana, Loni (John) Burk of Bend, Oregon, Julie (Randy) Hoeck of Ankeny, and David Kell of Seattle, Washington; 11 grandchildren; six greatgrandchildren; two nieces; a sister, Barbara (Ramsey) Madany of Phoenix, AZ; and Aunt Evelyn Klinefelter of Marshalltown.
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Dick D. Werkman
Dick D. Werkman, 76, of Wellsburg passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2015, at Grundy Care Center. A visitation was held March 13 from 5-7 pm with the funeral service on March 14. Both were held at the First Christian Reformed Church in rural Wellsburg, officiated by Pastor Tom Vos. Online condolences may be left at iowacremation.com under the “obituaries” tab. Dick was born in Grundy County to Dick and Anna Werkman on May 31, 1938. After graduating High School from Wellsburg in 1956 he served in the Army until 1958. On June 12, 1959, Dick married Mardelle Bakker. The same year he began farming which he did until 1982 when they move into the town of Wellsburg. Dick also worked for Van Deest meat market for nine years, Claus and Rollin Primus for 10 years, Cleves elevator for nine years, and he then retired. He was a volunteer fireman, a Deacon, served on the city council, golf course board, CRWRC binational board, CRWRC Disaster response and was Food Resource Bank President. Dick’s favorite pastimes’ were watching his grandkid’s ball games and his admiration for the Yankees and Cowboys. Dick was a great father, grandfather, brother and uncle who will be truly missed. He is survived by his wife Mardelle, sons: Calvin (Diane) Werkman of Wellsburg, Dean (Sharon) Werkman of Waverly, Gary (Diane) of Marion,; five grandchildren: Shaleigh of Dallas, TX, Brinkly and Levi of Marion, Clayton of Cedar Falls and Collin of Waverly; two step-grandchildren Allison and Trent of Davenport; a sister Marlys (Paul) Vogt of Grundy Center; and a brother Marvin Werkman of Holland. Dick was preceded in death by his parents Dick and Anna (Boelman) Werkman.
Buhrow signs proclamation for Youth Art Month
Grundy Center Mayor Brian Buhrow last week signed a proclamation declaring March as Youth Art Month. Pictured with Buhrow are Grundy Center art teachers Heidi Leverton and Ronda Sternhagen as well as assistant secondary principal Rollie Ackerman. (Courtesy photo)
Angeline Duhn
Angeline Murriel Harriet Duhn, 89, of Wellsburg died March 12, 2015, at her home. Funeral services were held March 18 at Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg with Pastor Mark Andersen officiating. Burial followed at West Friesland Cemetery rural Ackley. Visitation was held March 18 from 12 to 1 p.m. at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family. To view the complete obituary or to send messages of condolence, please visit www.abelsfuneralhomes.com. Angeline Murriel Harriet was born April 17, 1925, in Wellsburg, the daughter of Bert and Nancy (Janssen) Riebkes. She attended rural school in German Township known as Flowing Well School through the eighth grade. On December 11, 1943, Angeline married Harry Duhn, at the home of an Uncle and Aunt Bill Lindaman’s in Wellsburg. Her husband Harry, worked as a farm hand for ten years and then farmed on their own. In 1985 they retired and moved to Wellsburg. She was a present member of the Wellsburg Reformed Church in Wellsburg and past member of West Friesland Church, where she was a catechism teacher for 20 years and took part in the volunteer choir. She enjoyed playing cards, puzzle books, watching college sports especially Iowa and Iowa State basketball and Chicago Cubs baseball. She loved to spend time with her family and friends. Angeline is survived by children; Sheryl Van Pelt and husband Max of Marshalltown, LeAnn Brewer and husband Dennis of Colony, TX, Harold Duhn and his wife Julie of Eldora, Alan Duhn and his wife Sheila of Cambridge, Lynn Duhn and his wife Debra of Wellsburg; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and a great-grandson due in April; sisters, Kathleen Gelder, Ruth Janssen and Judy Launderville; sister-in-law Dorothy Duhn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Harry; granddaughter, Jill Brewer; great grandchildren, Conner and Jacy Grewell; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Don Murray; brothers-in-law, Robert Duhn, Henry Duhn and Leonard Gelder.
Supervisors
From page 1 other bids came in above the estimated cost. Supervisors tabled action on the bids so that County Engineer Gary Mauer can review them. Supervisors approved a bid of $404 for dust control from Jerico Services of Indianola. The bid is for two applications of 20 feet by 200 feet and would be available for both private property owners as well as county use. A second bid was submitted by Ben’s and Stevens of Oskaloosa. Auditor Rhonda Deters gave
Supervisors an update on several pieces of state legislation that could affect the county. She expressed concern over a proposal that would create runoffs if no candidate in an Iowa primary election were to receive 35 percent of the vote, noting that there would be additional cost to the county and concern over finding enough poll workers. She also spoke about a proposal to raise the amount of money that counties can bond and in building projects before needing to take the bond proposal to a public vote.
Youth invited to food packing event
Area youth (grades 7-12) are invited to participate in a food packing service event Tuesday, March 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center. Younger youth may attend with a participating adult. Pizza will be provided. Please contact your local pastor or Pastor Luther Thoresen at American Lutheran Church, 319-824-3557 if you plan to attend. (Courtesy photo)
Center Theatre membership drive to be held on March 23 The Center Theatre in Grundy Center will be conducting its 2015 Annual Membership Drive on Monday, March 23. When looking for quality entertainment in Grundy County, the Center Theatre has long been a favorite choice all ages. Established in 1986 as a nonprofit organization and governed by a volunteer board of directors, the Center Theatre has become a valued and vital component of the good life we find in small-town living. As a non-profit community theatre, the Center Theatre extends the opportunity to individuals to become a shareholder of the theatre by purchasing an annual membership, which entitles the cardholder to free admission to the movie every week. Individuals can choose a one-night membership (valid Monday evenings for regular movies), a two-night membership (valid Monday and Tuesday evenings for regular movies), or the ultimate membership (valid Monday and Tuesday evenings for regular and 3-D movies). Dona-
tions are appreciated as well. In return, the Center Theatre will use all funds to make improvements to the theatre, ensuring it remains a first-rate theatre facility with current projection and sound presentation. When not being utilized for movie presentations, the theatre strives to serve the county by opening its facility for use by various community organizations, schools, businesses and religious institutions. A Center Theatre membership means substantial admission savings to the card holder and affords patrons the chance to be involved in the betterment and continuance of the theatre, securing it as an asset in this area for the future. If you wish to receive your annual renewable 2015 membership card and are not contacted on March 23, please mail to the Center Theatre for each individual membership desired. Please list the individual’s name, address and telephone number for each membership. Membership can be renewed prior to Membership Drive.
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A Look back through The Grundy Register
Compiled by Lisa Kanagy 10 Years Ago This Week - 2005
• The Felix Grundy Festival theme is ‘2005 HomecomingThere’s no place like home’. • Members of the state champion Grundy Center High school girls’ basketball and state academic decathlon teams received special recognition Monday in Des Moines. • This month’s library exhibit was the art of the Grundy Center schools students. • DNH boys basketball earns a clean sweep over Hubbard-Radcliffe. • The AGWSR School chose four 6th grade students who exemplify the character trait of integrity from their Jan. & Feb. focus. • Center Theatre – Guess Who.
RICL opponents comment on Supervisor decision
25 Years Ago This Week - 1990
• Pictured are scenes from the ‘Ag Appreciation Trade Fair’ that was revived after a two year hiatus and 24 exhibitors were present. • Grundy Center Schools is sending three 6th graders to the ‘Invent, Iowa’ State invention convention. • Country Closet, Reinbeck, will hold their Spring open house and sale this weekend. • The DNH jazz band recently received 1st place at a jazz festival. • Kris Bauman of Dike is a member of Wartburg College’s women’s track team. • The Wellsburg library’s evening ‘Tackle Talk’ was taken quite seriously by those in attendance. • Rent a video or just 99¢ & Nintendo game for $1.99 at Family Foods. • Center Theatre–Loose Cannons
50 Years Ago This Week - 1965
• Grundy county was still digging out this week from one of the worst blizzards in modern history which virtually paralyzed the county for more than 48 hours and over 100 cars were abandoned on area highways. • A ‘stratographic test’ is being conducted to determine the makeup of subterranean rock in an area near Lincoln to assess the possibility of gas or oil existing in this area. • Grundy Center School’s third annual carnival will be held on April 2 and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. • Wayne Page of C & C Fertilizer Co. of Dike and Gilbert Michaelsen, Dike, are pictured with Merlin Olsen of the LA Rams, who now is a special representative for Arcadian Fertilizer Products. • There will be three speech students representing Wellsburg Community school at the Sate Speech Contest on Friday. • Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kruse returned home Saturday from Texas, where they spent one week at the National Grain Dealers Convention and then visited with friends. • Penneys has reduced their men’s Towncraft dress shirts for three more days-hurry in! • Coca Cola - 6 btls. for 39¢ • Theatre – The Killers.
75 Years Ago This Week - 1940
• The death of Koert Roskamp at Kanawha the past week together with a record of his life brought out the information that Mr. Roskamp was the head of one of the largest families in Iowa. With the father and mother included, the Roskamps made a family of 87. There are living nine children, 52 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. • Reinbeck and Holland to contest for most offices, Dike only town not to hold election. • There were 44 horses that went through at the Ross Long horse sale held at the Grundy Sales Pavilion and the highest price was $89. • Grading and gravel contracts will be let in April, engineer’s estimate of cost $77,000. • The congregation of the Fredsville Lutheran church held a meeting last week to appoint committees to raise funds for the remodeling of the church auditorium, bids have been submitted but not accepted as yet. • Walnut meats – 35¢ / #. • New Grundy Theatre – Too Many Husbands; Granny Get Your Gun; Jeepers Creepers; Knights of the Range and Invisible Stripes.
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As I sit at my desk this morning I am wearing green. It’s not because it’s my favorite color to wear (I prefer darker colors like black, blue and maroon), and it’s not because it’s the only color left in my closet. No, I wore green today for one reason and one reason only ... because it’s the only way I care to “celebrate” St. Patrick’s Day. I wrote a few years ago that I find St. Patrick’s Day to be the most worthless day that Americans celebrate each year. Unless you are of Irish heritage, this is one of the most meaningless “holidays” on the calendar. Most people use it as an excuse to party and perhaps drink a little green beer. I think I’ll pass on that. Something I did not know was the story about the real St. Patrick, which By JOHN JENSEN Pastor shared Sunday during church. He mentioned Sunday and again in an e-mail Tuesday morning that Patrick actually was all about living out God’s purpose in Ireland. After being captured and put into slavery, he was transferred with several thousand others to the area that was later called Ireland. When he was released, he asked to return to Ireland and to continue his work there. A true missionary at heart, St. Patrick aligned his life with the purposes of God. So maybe this St. Patrick, who we celebrate each March 17, wasn’t that bad a guy after all. Maybe there is, indeed, a reason to celebrate him. • • • Another thing sports fans are celebrating today is March Madness, a time when office productivity sometimes takes a bit of a back seat to talk about brackets, upsets and the Final Four. Though I’m not a huge college basketball fan, ever since I can remember I’ve had fun filling out my bracket and testing my luck against other sports fans ... usually with a pretty good degree of success. My theory of the brackets is not to carry the upsets too far. That No. 12
seed beating a five looks great in the first round if you get it right, and getting a few of those right is important to winning your bracket. Even more important, however, is keeping teams alive into the Sweet 16, Elite 8 and Final Four. Though there are exceptions (last year was one), it’s very difficult to win your bracket without having the right national champion. Because most people will pick Kentucky to win it all this year, I really think you’ll need three or even all four Final Four teams right to win your pool. This year should be fun because a couple of local schools seem to have a chance at reaching the Final Four. Iowa State seems to have as good a chance as anyone in the South Region and several experts have UNI as their darkhorse pick to win the East. It’s also entirely possible that Iowa and Iowa State could meet in the tournament for the first time ever. If both win their first two games (ISU will be favored in both, Iowa in one of their two), they would meet March 27 in Houston. • • • And speaking of celebrating, there was a lot of that among GladbrookReinbeck basketball fans last week, as the Rebels brought home their firstever state championship. G-R’s team had something you cannot quantify — an extreme will to win. It also seemed like the guys played really well together, which is something you don’t always see when you have a lot of talented kids on the floor together. They were fun to watch and rarely left a lot of suspense as to what the final outcome would be. For a long time I wondered what some of the kids who didn’t get all the notoriety felt like on a team like this. In the early 2000s I covered Wapsie Valley’s teams that were led by Brooks McKowen, the state’s all-time leading scorer and very likely the best basketball player I’ve covered. One night as I was walking into the gym with a parent whose son played a supporting role to McKowen I asked what his son thought of it. I had barely gotten the words out of my mouth before he said his son loved playing with Brooks and so did the rest of the team. He said the kids were having a blast. That was refreshing to hear. I also know that’s not always the case. I never know what to expect when a team we cover plays in a state tournament. As good as a team might look among local competition, it’s a lot harder to tell how they’ll fare against teams from other parts of the state. One thing that works in local schools’ favor is the North Iowa Cedar League, which is generally regarded statewide as one of the more competitive smallschool conferences. It seems like the league has contenders in nearly every sport and that nearly every school is good at something. Congratulations to the Rebels, who are not only Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s first state boys’ basketball title winner, but also the second ever in Grundy County and first since Dike won the title in 1980.
Sunshine Week advocates for more open government
By ROX LAIRD and MIKE HODGES Co-chairs, Iowa Newspaper Association Government Relations committee This is Sunshine Week, a week when many news organizations and First Amendment advocates will talk and write about open government. But this week is really about you: the people who are directly affected by the decisions of state and local government. You have a right to know how and why those decisions are made. You have a right to read government documents, such as budgets, court files and proposed legislation and ordinances. You have a right to attend meetings of government bodies, from the Iowa Legislature to your local school board, county board of supervisors and city council. That right in a democracy and an open society seems fairly obvious. Yet it was not until 1967 that the Iowa Legislature passed the Open Records Act and Open Meetings Act. Those two statutes start with the premise that all government records and all meetings of public bodies are open to the public unless explicitly exempted. The unfortunate reality is that the list of exemptions is growing, especially in the Open Records Act. It seems there are efforts in the Iowa Legislature every year to add more exceptions to the principle of openness. Opposing the proliferation of those exemptions is an annual priority in the Legislature by the Iowa Newspaper Association Board of Directors and the Government Relations Committee and the INA’s lobbyists. Those lobbying efforts are most effective when individual lawmakers hear from their local newspaper publishers and editors, and we thank them for that. But lawmakers should hear from citizens, as well. The people who have the power of the ballot box are in the ideal position to get the attention of their legislative representatives. And we know they listen to voters. We also know from experience that the vast majority of public officials
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Editor’s note: The following letter to the editor was received after the Grundy County Board of Supervisors voted against standing in opposition to construction of the Rock Island Clean Line project. To the editor, The Grundy County Supervisors were elected to act in the best interest of the citizens and resources of Grundy County. We are asking the supervisors to do this by opposing the Rock Island Clean Line (RICL) project. This project, if approved, would allow RICL (a for-profit private company) to condemn approximately 926 acres of Grundy County farmland for personal/company profits. In Grundy County, only nine out of 163 landowners have signed voluntary easements. This constitutes Grundy County landowners overwhelmingly against the project. Is the public aware that once an easement is signed, RICL, a nonutility investment firm, would be able to use eminent domain to take private property to create a totally new utility corridor through the middle of farm fields and would not use any existing right of ways to do it? This project could be the start of more to come. We are asking our elected officials that represent citizens of Grundy County to help protect our private property rights along with the agricultural productivity of Grundy County by opposing the RICL project. Thank you to Supervisors Schildroth and Bakker for opposing the RICL project. Jerry and LuAnn Jones Dike, Iowa
The Grassley Bulletin By Pat Grassley State Representative
Key House agriculture bills
On March 5th the Agriculture Committee, which I chair, passed 5 bills. That was the last date for bills first referred to the committee to be passed in order to stay alive for future floor consideration. It was the end of the first funnel week. The bills were House File 574, House File 575, House File 578, House File 583, and House File 586. HOUSE FILE 574 proposes to add another type of renewable fuels infrastructure financial assistance to facilitating the upgrading of retail motor-fuel storage and dispensing equipment necessary to dispense E15 gasoline (gasoline with a blend of 15% ethanol). Expansion of E15 gasoline use will provide another means to expand beyond the E10 blend wall in addition to growing E85 sales, which are limited by the fact that only about 10% of the U.S. motor vehicles are flex-fuel vehicle that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) allows to use E85 motor fuel. E15 on the other hand is allowed by the EPA to be used in about80% of U.S. vehicles that are 2001 models year or newer or are flex-fuel vehicles. HOUSE FILE 575 is a technical update bill for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The one notable update is that it changes the name of the 'Division of Soil Conservation' to the 'Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality'.
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The Modlin Family from New Hartford says “THANK YOU”!!! The Chad, Missy & Mitchell Modlin family, from New Hartford, would like to thank the DNH & surrounding community volunteer fire departments & EMS who were there for them in their time of need when they lost their home & pets in a devastating fire just before Christmas, 2014. Volunteers held a spaghetti luncheon, bake sale & silent auction in January just as the family’s new home construction got underway. As devastating as the fire has been, the Modlin family is overwhelmed by the generosity of complete strangers, area churches & the community! “We are so thankful for all the support & prayers we have received, says the family.” They have received a check from Thrivent Financial Co. to assist the family in their rebuilding. The family of Anabel R. Speicher would like to thank all who offered condolences at Mom’s passing. The kind thoughts and warm prayers were greatly appreciated. We want to thank the staff at Eldora Nursing & Rehab for their loving care that Mom received these last years, your care helped ease the pain of her passing. Also, a thank you to Pastor Hartman for the touching service he performed and the wonderful hospitality and lunch served at Alice Church of God. And for the help we received in the planning stages of Mom’s funeral, a heartfelt thank you to the staff at Anderson Funeral Home. May the Lord hold you in His loving arms till we meet again.
Buckington Barnstormers meeting held
The Buckington Barnstormers meeting was started at 4:15pm on March 8, 2015. The Pledge of the Allegiance was said by Jace Peterson. Roll call was What is your favorite thing thing about fair? Secretary report was a read. Jace Peterson motioned to accept the report and Phoenix Jones seconded the motion. Treasurer's report was read and Phoenix Jones motioned to accept it, while Jace Peterson seconded the motion. Old business was awards March 1st. Leave early no showing the next year. FSQA Training is March 23, 9 to 10:30, March 30 6:30 to 8:00 PM. Omelet Breakfast (Will need to be volunteering to bring items.) New Business was sign up to work and bring supplies to the Omelet Breakfast. Rabbit workshop March 28th in Waverly. Tie Dying March 26th. Pinball day March 16th. Motion to Adjourn Phoenix Jones and seconded Jace Peterson. 4H pledge was lead by Jace Peterson. Project was to make ideas for a float for fair parade. NO meeting in April. Next meeting will be potluck at the fairgrounds. We will be helping with safety day set-up. Next meeting will be on May 3.
Announce engagement
Steve and Glenda Huisman of Jewell would like to announce the engagement and up coming wedding of their son Kyle Huisman to Nicole Schmuecker, daughter of Keith and Deborah Schmuecker of Watkins. Nicole is a graduate of Kirkwood Community College and is employed by the University Iowa Hospital and Clinics. Kyle is a graduate of the University of Iowa and is employed by North Liberty Rec Center. Kyle and Nicole live in North Liberty. They are planning a May 30th wedding at Amana Colonies Golf Club. Kyle is the grandson of Vaneda Doyen of Wellsburg.
Couple to wed Kelly andto Steve Dickman and Couple wed Keith Allen, all of Belmond are
Kelly and Steve Dickman and announcing of their Keith Allen,theallengagment of Belmond are daughter, Kaitlynn Erica Allen to announcing the engagment of their Erik Russell Freese, son of Steven daughter, Kaitlynn Erica Allen to and Freese of Grundy ErikSheila Russell Freese, son of Center. Steven Kaitlynn is a 2014 graduate of and Sheila Freese of Grundy Center. University of Northern Iowa and Kaitlynn is a 2014 graduate of Erik is a 2014 graduate Iowa of NorthUniversity of Northern and west Iowa Community College. Erik is a 2014 graduate of NorthErik is employed as aCollege. lineman for west Iowa Community Grundy Center Rural Electric Coop. Erik is employed as a lineman for A March 28, 2015 wedding is Grundy Center Rural Electric Coop. planned. A March 28, 2015 wedding is planned.
News from Ivester
Calendar Tuesdays – Women’s Prayer Group at 1 pm at church library Wednesdays – Lenten meal at 5:45 pm at church. Saturday – Friendly Forum at Gary and Caryl Button’s at 1:30 pm. Sunday – noon potluck following worship. Visitors Sunday visitors were June and Chuck Grove, and Tom Grove from South English, and baby Alexander Butler with parents, Quinton and Grace Butler, IA Falls, and Denise Hull, Danae and Keaton, Waverly. Special Music Special music was provided Sunday by Rachel Edittu, Alisa and Daniel Butler, Quinton Butler, Yolanda Butler, and Chris Tobias.
Think Spring
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Bruce & Jamie Bakker of Steamboat Rock are excited to announce the birth of their son, Logan Dennis. He was born on February 22, 2015 and weighed 6 lb. 5 oz. His maternal grandparents are Ken and Sandi Harms of Wellsburg, and the paternal grandparents are the late Willis and Eunice Bakker of Wellsburg.
Lincoln Jr. Farmers 4-H club
The March meeting of the Lincoln Jr Farmers 4-H club was held on March 8th 2015 at the DNH High School. The meeting was called to order by Rachael Pakala at 3:33 p.m. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Rachael. Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports were read. For Old Business Lori Mulder talked about the aquaponics place trip and will come up with a date. Deb Lizer talked about the workshops that are going to be held over spring break. Lori talked about the Omelet Breakfast tickets; the money and unsold tickets need to be turned into the Extension Office by April 1. Club members are to sign up to help work and to bring food items to donate. A rabbit workshop will be held in Waverly. Pinball day will be held on March 16th. You will need to check to see if you need FSQA training or testing, and if so, need to register with Andrea. Livestock weighins are listed in the 4-H newsletter. The swine one has been canceled. We haven’t heard back about Dike Sandwich Day activities. For New Business there will be no meeting on April 12. Instead we will go on a tour and that will count as a meeting. Jurane Lizer reported on County Council minutes. March 26th is a tie dye t-shirt event. Chloe moved to adjourn the meeting at 3:50 p.m. and Jurane seconded. The 4-H pledge was given. Then we made paper airplanes for an activity and had contests with them, trying to decide which design flew further. After that, Jurane led a game where members had to jump and wiggle to compete.
Nutrition site menu
Friday, March 20 — Turkey Ham with White Beans, Herbed Green Peas, Italian Vegetable Blend, Cornbread/Margarine, Mandarin Oranges Monday, March 23 — Salisbury Beef, Mushroom Gravy, Cheesy Potatoes, Cabbage, Multi Grain Bread/ Margarine, Fresh Fruit Tuesday, March 24 — Turkey Breast with Gravy, Baked Sweet Potato, Brussels Sprouts, Multi Grain Bread/Margarine, Fresh Orange Wednesday, March 25 — Oven Fried Chicken, Baked Potato, Winter Vegetable Blend, Multi Grain Bread/ Margarine, Tropical Fruit Thursday, March 26 — Roast Beef, Brown Gravy, Whipped O’Brien Potatoes, Capri Vegetable Blend, Multi Grain Bread/Margarine, Chocolate Swirl Pudding For more information, to reserve a place or order a meal, call the Grundy Center Senior Center at (319) 824-3843.
March 21st, 2015 Lincoln Amvets Hall
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Lincoln, IA
Silent Auction
Friday March 20
• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room Exercise, 9:00 a.m., Legion Room Congregate Meals, 11:30 A.M., Legion Room
Sunday March 22
•Grundy Comm. Center – Orchard Hill Church, 9:30 a.m., Wilts Room Schmitz Family, Legion Room
Monday March 23
• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room Exercise, 9:00 a.m., Legion Room Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room Summer Rec Signups, Wilts Room
Tuesday March 124
• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room Potters Hearing Aids, Office Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room GC Extension, 5 p.m., Wilts Room
Wednesday March 25
• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room GC Extension, 5 p.m., Wilts Room
Announcing Birth
Tama County Pony Express Riders 4th Annual St. Paddy’s Day Celebration
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Calendar of events Grundy Community Center
Center Theatre’s Beginning Friday, March 20 at the Center Theatre at 7 p.m. will be true story/drama Mcfarland, Usa, starring Kevin Costner, Maria Bello and Carlos Pratts. This movie is rated PG, running approximately 125 minutes in length. At 7:30 will be the comedy/drama The Duff, starring Mae Whitman and Skyler Samuels. This movie is rated PG-13 for language, running approximately 100 minutes in length. There will be no weekend matinees this weekend. *DON’T FORGET 50 cent Fridays at the Center Theatre. For a limited time, attend a movie on Friday evening and receive your choice of MEDIUM popcorn or any drink for just 50 cents! * Inspired by the 1987 true story, McFarland, USA follows novice runners from McFarland, an economically challenged town in California’s farm-rich Central Valley, as they give their all to build a cross-country team under the direction of Coach Jim White (Kevin Costner), a newcomer to their predominantly Latino high school. Coach White and the McFarland students have a lot to learn about each other but when White starts to realize the boys’ exceptional running ability, things begin to change. Soon something beyond their physical gifts becomes apparent – the power of family relationships, their unwavering commitment to one another and their incredible work ethic. With grit and determination, the unlikely band of runners eventually overcomes the odds to forge not only a championship crosscountry team but an enduring legacy as well. Along the way, Coach White realizes that his family finally found a place to call home and both he and his team achieve their own kind of American dream. Don’t miss this highly acclaimed, inspirational true story/family movie at the Center Theatre this week! In The Duff, Bianca (Mae Whitman) is a content high school senior whose world is shattered when she learns the student body knows her as ‘The DUFF’ (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) to her prettier, more popular friends (Skyler Samuels and Bianca Santos). Now, despite the words of caution from her favorite teacher (Ken Jeong), she puts aside the potential distraction of her crush, Toby (Nick Eversman), and enlists Wesley (Robbie Amell), a slick but charming jock, to help reinvent herself. To save her senior year from turning into a total disaster, Bianca must find the confidence to overthrow the school’s ruthless label maker Madison (Bella Thorne) and remind everyone that no matter what people look or act like, we are all someone’s DUFF. Based on the novel of the same name, The Duff is a movie with heart about overcoming labels and being the person you were created to be! For the most up-to-date movie information, please check out our new website at www. grundycentertheatre.com. If you are interested in gift certificates to the Center Theatre, they may be purchased at GNB bank locations during the day or at the Center Theatre during evening business hours.
Thursday, March 19, 2015
BBQ Pork Dinn er 5 -7 pm
Live Auction
5-9 pm 8 pm All proceeds benefit Easter Seals
Put your event in the Grundy Center Community Calendar! 319-824-6958 • register@gcmuni.net
Young Farmer Group financing and loan program meeting to be held on March 19 Grundy County Young Farmers meetings are a series of meetings the Grundy County Extension & Outreach office intends to host for young farmers and will focus on a variety of topics ranging from financing programs, agricultural economics, niche markets and opportunities for young farmers in the county. At the March meeting Les Coulter from GNB Bank and Rex Wangler from the Grundy County FSA office will be presenting about financing options, loan programs, loan processes and much more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to ask questions of these two experts! This meeting is open to the public
and we welcome spouses as well as farmers themselves. Meeting will be held March 19, 2015 from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at the Grundy County Extension office at 703 F Avenue, Suite 1, Grundy Center. Prospectus, new and existing farmers are welcome; meetings are intended as networking and educational opportunities. Free dinner will be provided to attendees Pre-register by calling the Grundy County Extension Office at 319824-6979. Any additional questions may be directed Shari at the Grundy County Extension Office, sellbakk@ iastate.edu
Grundy County Master Gardeners offering scholarship
The Grundy County Master Gardeners are once again offering a $500 scholarship to a graduating senior in high school at any of the schools in Grundy County. Applicant must be a resident of Grundy county who plans to enter as a full time student with a declared major in agronomy, horticulture, floriculture, landscape horticulture, nursery & garden management, greenhouse production, turf grass science & management or agriculture undeclared in a two or four year program. Applications and more information can be found at the ISU Grundy County Extension & Outreach website www.extension.iastate.edu/grundy or picked up at the Extension office at 703 F Avenue, Suite 1, Grundy Center, IA or by contacting Extension Program Director Shari Sell-Bakker at 319-824-6979 or sellbakk@iastate. edu. Applications are due to the Extension office no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2015. Master Gardeners are members of the Grundy county community who take an active interest in grow-
ing flowers, vegetables, fruits, shrubs, trees and lawns. “What really sets them apart from other home gardeners is their commitment to learning and sharing what they learn with others”, said Grundy County Extension & Outreach Program Director Shari Sell-Bakker.
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Grassley to host local listening post events
GC secondary teachers show off their artistic side
The collaborative art piece was created by the Grundy Center secondary school staff after a presentation by Ronda Sternhagen about brain research and doodling to help engage the brain in class. Each staff member doodled a 3-inch by 3-inch square that fit together with another piece. Ken Mutch donated the matting and framing of the piece, which will become part of a permanent art display within the building. Pictured are staff members, front row (left to right): Ms. Stephanie Hasken, Mr. Todd Zinkula, Mrs. Victoria Dinsdale and Mrs. Amalie Guldenpfennig. Second row (l-r): Ms. Ellen Stoner, Mrs. Chris Bangasser, Mrs. Joan Schuller, Mr. Kris Seitz, Mr. Todd Rohler, Mrs. Amber Greiman and Mrs. Heather Gutknecht. Back row (l-r): Mr. Don Osterhaus, Mr. Caleb Bonjour, Mr. Andrew VanHooreweghe, Mr. John Baade, Mr. Darrin Patterson, Mr. Frank Williams, Mrs. Vicki Murphy, Dr. Ann Lebo, Mrs. Ronda Sternhagen, Mr. Rob Gingery. (Courtesy photo)
Grundy Center Bowling Classic League Second-half Standings Tom’s Car Care 32 12 Van Wert, Inc. 25 19 B.L.O.W.F.’S* 23 21 Grandview Heights 21 23 Phelps John Deere 17 27 Crystal Bowl 14 30 * — First-half champion High individual scratch game — Bobby Ayers 220; Drew Babinat 215; Judd Lyons 213; Steve Schmitt 223; Dave Stefl 219. High individual scratch series — Bobby Ayers 604. Commercial League Second Half Roger’s Boys* 204.5 125.5 Rust Racing 198 132 3-D Construction 165 165 Crystal Bowl 155.5 174.5 Wieland & Sons 139 191 DeKalb 128 202
* —First-half champion High individual games —Curt Stahl 257; Blake Schmitt 237; Nathan Sealman 268; Eric Simon 221; Jason Appel 214; Judd Lyons 231; Danny Sents 210; Rich Riesberg 224. High individual series — Curt Stahl 680; Blake Schmitt 671; Nathan Sealman 634; Eric Simon 594; Jason Appel 583; Judd Lyons 579; Danny Sents 578; Rich Riesberg 577. Crystal Elite Second Half Lone Tree 21 19 Phelps 21 19 Subway 19.5 20.5 Eiten Farms* 18.5 21.5 High team game, handicap — Eiten Farms 897. High team series, handicap — Phelps 2,368.
High individual scratch game — Kayla Albright 196; Robbin Elsberry 171; Lauren Kopsa 169. High individual scratch series — Eunice Riesberg 539; Sheila Kelly 491; Tami Craig 478. Lucky Strikers Second Half Standings Wild Wade’s Women 25 15 Truck’s Country Foods 22 18 Miller Time 20 20 Scotty’s Saloon 20 20 Strohbehn Farms 19 21 GNB Insurance 15 25 High team handicap game — Scotty’s Saloon 836. High team handicap series — Trunck’s Country Foods 2,416. High individual game —Marcia Palmer 203. High individual series — Marcia Palmer 524.
Dicks
From page 1 The Cowman School has seen tremendous growth since the Grosses arrived, going from 27 students to 68. “Now they have a program going where they are creating teachers out of this school,” Connie Dicks said. “And they’re good teachers!” The Dicks also spent time in the villages surrounding Cap-Haïtien, some of which was with seminary student Daniel, who feeds about 100 children from his neighborhood on the weekend and teaches them. “What surprised us was when you go into the villages was that they only speak Creole,” Phil Dicks said. “How you identify people in the town, if they speak French you automatically think, ‘Well you’ve been to school because you’re educated.’ When we were in his area one of the boys came up to me and said ‘How are you?’ and we were like, ‘What? How did you know that? Where did you pick that up from?’ He told us it was because Daniel teaches us. And in Haiti if you have that kind of versatility, that just raises you up to a whole other level of who you are on an economic basis.”
Connie Dicks works with Haitian children at the Cowman School. One of the things that struck the “He was running short on food Dicks was the level of poverty. and he was concerned with that, so “There isn’t any money and there that’s something we were able to isn’t any food,” Connie said. help out with.” The average income in the nation When the Dicks return to Haiti is $150 per year. One of the things in November they do not plan to the Dicks wanted to do in Haiti was go alone. Instead they hope to take support Daniel and the children he about a dozen local people with teaches with money that they can them to meet the people of the nause for food and charcoal to cook tion and do God’s work. with.
State Rep. Pat Grassley (R, New Hartford) will host local listening posts Friday, March 20. Posts will be held at the Fountain on Main in Reinbeck at 8 a.m., the Dike Community Center at 9 a.m. and the Grundy Center Public Library at 10:15 a.m. Grassley will be taking this opportunity to listen to constituents concerns and discuss the happenings at the State House.
Grundy Center Easter Egg Hunt set for April 4
On Saturday, April 4, at 10 a.m. there will be an Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Park. The event will be for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers, and elementary children in kindergarten through fourth grade. Children can find eggs and search for candy in areas of the park marked for their age groups. Signs will show the children where they should gather prior to the 10 a.m. start.
Dike Lions to host Easter Egg Hunt
The Dike Lions will sponsor an Easter Egg hunt Saturday, April 4 at the Dike City Park at 10 a.m. Toddlers through fourth-graders grade are welcome to attend.
Palm Sunday events planned at First Presbyterian
Special events at the 9 a.m. worship service on Palm Sunday, March 29, at First Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center will include a youth skit given by second- through fifthgraders, known as The Churchsters. They have been studying the meaning of Holy Communion throughout the year. Also, there will be a choralduo presentation with The Churchsters along with the Chancel Choir. There also will be the annual “Hosanna” procession of the palms by all youth in attendance. First Presbyterian Church is at 801 8th Street in Grundy Center. There is a handicap accessible entry just to the south of the main front steps. For more information, call 319-824-3152.
Lutheran Church to host youth, family concert
GRUNDY CENTER — Captive Free will share a youth and family night concert at American Lutheran Church in Grundy Center on
Harlyn Meester estate auction
Over 5000 Gallons of Fish Tanks
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Vehicles: 2010 Cadillac STS 4 door Sedan AWD, 302 hp, 3.6L V-6 engine, 6 sp. automatic, beautiful like-new condition, Luxury Package, 51,000 mi; 2004 Ford Thunderbird Convertible 3.9L V-8 engine, 5 sp. automatic, clean excellent condition, 72,500 mi. Antiques, Pottery, Stoneware & More! Excellent original DeLaval Cream Separator Cabinet; beautiful selection of Hull pottery including rare Bow Knot pieces; excellent variety of Roseville pottery; several Lladro figures; Hummel figurines; collection of Little Red Riding Hood; exquisite R.S. Prussia; multitude of Royal Albert England Old Country Roses China; Shawnee pig pitchers & S&P’s; WattWare small pitcher collection; FlowBlue pieces; 3-mustard band stoneware rolling pins-George Dentel, Ackley,IA. & Froemming&Haack, Fern, IA; sponge panel stoneware bowl adv. Martins, Ackley,IA; Sun Bonnet Kid’s collectibles; 1950’s John Deere lighted diamond-shaped clock; large George Strait Bud Light neon sign; asrtd.farm theme matted & framed prints; beautiful colorful etched stemware; cut glass; pattern glass; linens & quilts; marble top walnut parlor table; 10 Longaberger baskets; 40”antique church pew& more. Modern Furniture-beautiful solid oak curved glass china hutch; fancy oak china hutch; large modern Ethan Allen walnut finish china hutch; oval mahogany finish oriental style DR table & chairs; modern walnut finish queen size sleigh bed w/matching small & larger chests of drawers; leather LR recliners; curved back sofa; other furniture. Tools & Miscellaneous-residential style Craftsman rolling tool box & brand new misc. hand tools & wrenches; patio furniture; Sentry Safe; plus clean small kitchen appliances; cookware; dishes & general merchandise; & much more! Auctioneer’s Note: Harlyn was a great friend of mine & went to many of my auctions & collected superb quality items! You will not want to miss this spectacular auction!
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Wednesday, March 25 at 6:15 p.m. People of all ages are invited to an inspiring time of Christian music, games, skits and personal sharing. Persons are also welcome to a 5:30 p.m. community meal. A free-will offering will be received at these events. Captive Free, a relational music ministry team sponsored by Youth Encounter, ministers in churches, schools, assisted living homes, detention centers, and Christian youth conferences across the country. Youth Encounter is a Christian non-profit organization that partners with Christian communities to strengthen their youth ministry. Annually, Youth Encounter facilitates over 200,000 encounters with Christ all over the world and shares the Gospel with over 15,000 youth through its event ministry, service ministry, and team ministry. Go to www.youthencoutner.org to find out more about Youth Encounter and its ministries.
arts and steer roping. In addition, a chocolate buffet will feature culinary talents. The public is invited to attend. No admission or offering. For information contact the church at 319-989-2065 or Jean Loger at 319-269-3236.
Final gospel concert of season planned March 31
NEW HARTFORD — The final gospel concert for this season at the New Hartford Community Center will take place Tuesday, March 31 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and open to the public. Performing March 31 will be Travis Wilson from Waterloo, Jana Williams of Cedar Falls, and Restored which is made up of Ray and Nancy Hemmer of Cedar Falls and Naomi Probert of Independence. Refreshments will be served after the concert. Questions call Ray at 277-4848.
Grundy Center GCMH to host summer rec sign- pulmonary up set for March 23 support group
GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center youth summer rec programs will host a sign-up event Monday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Grundy Community Center. Event open for registration include softball and baseball, Junior Golf and YMCA tee ball, sports camps and Kids Day Camp. Softball and Baseball are open to students in third through sixth grades while Junior Golf is open to students in fourth- through eighthgrades. Fees vary by sport and level of competition. Anyone interested in working as an umpire for softball or baseball may also sign up at this time or may contact City Hall.
Valley Male Chorus to sing at Wellsburg Church
GRUNDY CENTER – Grundy County Memorial Hospital (GCMH) will host the Grundy Area Pulmonary Support Group on Monday, April 6 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the Education Room. Please use Entrance No. 3 on the west side of the hospital. Join us for a time to share information and experiences with others who are also on this journey. The Grundy Area Pulmonary Support Group will meet quarterly on the first Monday of the month (April, July, October, and January) in the Education Room of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 201 East J Avenue, Grundy Center. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Brandy Tripp, Cardiac Rehab Coordinator, at (319) 8245097 or Brandy.Tripp@unitypoint. org.
Grundy Center Lenten lunches to continue
WELLSBURG — The 30-member Valley Male Chorus of Rock Valley, Iowa will be presenting a sacred music concert on Sunday afternoon, March 22 at the First Christian Reformed Church of Wellsburg. This concert will begin at 2 p.m.. A freewill offering will be taken for the benefit of children and adults with disabilities who are currently receiving services at Hope Haven both locally and around the world. Everyone is invited to attend this afternoon of praise and thanksgiving. The chorus has been singing together for the past 43 years and has been representing Hope Haven for 36 years. Each member of the Valley Male Chorus volunteers his time and talents for children and adults with disabilities.
GRUNDY CENTER — Grundy Center area churches will host their annual Lenten Lunches on Wednesdays through the Lenten season from noon to 12:50 p.m. Following is the schedule of host churches for the lunches: March 18 — First Baptist (Hosted by Orchard Hill) March 25 — First Presbyterian Free-will donations will be accepted.
Fredsville Lutheran Church, located between Dike and Cedar Falls, will host a community talent show on Sunday, March 22 at 4 p.m. A variety of talents will be showcased, including performing arts, visual
This year’s event will be held April 11 in Dike. The 5K run/walk will begin at 8 a.m., with a 1K kids’ run at 9 a.m. Register online at livehealthyiowa.org.
Grundy County to host Live Iowa 5K Fredsville Church Healthy DIKE — For the second consecutive year, a Grundy County Commuto host local nity has been selected to host a Live Healthy Iowa 5K run-walk. talent show
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About Town
Easton Technical Products Dike United Methodist Church to remodel The Dike United Methodist Church will soon be under construction. The summer remodeling will take place on the interior of the church. The project will involve Sunday school rooms, nursery, food bank, choir loft and office spaces, hallway flooring and sanctuary. Pastor Dan and the congregation will see new paint, carpet, furnishings, lights and a new sound system.
New pews will be added, the present seating is 50 years old and repairing has become more difficult. The remodeling of the Sunday school rooms is necessary to acommodate the increase in attendance. In the past several years the Sunday school teachers are reporting attendance numbers going from approximately 25 students to the now 65 students. Praise the Lord.!
New business opens on Main Street
A new business has opened on Main Street in Dike. Sunrooms by Team/ Team Siding, Inc. has opened at 627 Main Street and sells custom-built sun rooms as well as windows, siding and doors. The business is open by appointment. (Diane Paige/The Grundy Register photo)
Dike UMC Holy Week Schedule All are welcome to attend Holy Week events at the Dike Methodist Church beginning April 2. Maundy Thursday Communion service is on April 2, at 7 pm and
Good Friday Service is on April 3, at 7 pm. Sunrise Service will be held on April 5 at 8 am with Sunday morning worship on April 5 at 10 am.
Meet Nathan Garbes. Nathan comes to Dike as the new plant manager of Easton Technical Products. He is a Dunkerton resident and former manager in Cedar Falls. Along with starting his new position in Dike last week, Nathan and 45 plant employees gave the Governor of Iowa, Branstad , a view of small town big businesses. Welcome Nathan Garbes.
Dates for Dike Thursday, March 19 Spring break continues Friday, March 20 First Day of Spring Spring break Sunday, March 22 Local church services Monday, March 23 Girls SC begins 6 pm DEPOT Lent Begins Tuesday, March 24 Clean up the back yard day! Wednesday, March 25 If the sun shines, we golf. Thursday, March 26 8:45am Cabaret Matinee TF Indoor meet at Wartburg
DCBA Sandwich Day March 28 The Dike Community Betterment Association will sponsor the March 28 Sandwich Day. Serving will start at 11 am until 1 pm at the Dike Community Building. Pork sandwiches, door prizes, a visit with the Easter Bunny and rides on the Wolverine Express.
Church Worship Services
Grundy Center
American Lutheran Church Luther Thoresen Pastor - www.alcgc.org 319-824-3557 8:45 a.m. Worship Service
First Christian Reformed Thomas Vos, Pastor 641-869-3305 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 7:00 p.m. Evening Worship
Liberty Baptist Church (GARBC) 705 1st Street 319-989-2141 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship 6 p.m. Evening Praise Service
Bethany Presbyterian Church Tom & Jean Bower, Pastors 319-824-5471 10:00 a.m. Worship Service
Pleasant Valley United Methodist Dot Geersema, Pastor 641-869-3637 8:45 a.m. Morning Worship
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First Baptist Church (GARBC) Nathan Barkley, Pastor 319-824-3324 www.firstbaptistgrundycenter.com 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service
Reformed Church 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study
First Presbyterian Church Rev. Mike Campbell, Pastor Rev. Sheryl Campbell, Parish Associate 319-824-3152 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Adult Study in Chapel •Teens lead worship 3rd Sun. of month United Methodist Church Phil Dicks, Pastor - 319-825-5408 9:00 a.m. - Sun. - ‘Full Charge Service’ 5:30 p.m. - Wed. - Kid & Family WOW meal & Sunday School 6:30-7p.m.-Wed. ‘Quick Charge Service’ Orchard Hill Church (Center Theatre) 319-824-3039 9:45 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Worship Service Orchard Hill - Lincoln Center Jesse Henkle, Host Pastor 319-824-6178 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
Holland Colfax Center Presbyterian Robbie Grames, Pastor 319-824-5231 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday School Pleasant Valley Reformed Church Rev. Rick Vollema 319-346-1090 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Discussion Group
WellsburG East Friesland Presbyterian Lynn Arends, Supply Pastor 641-847-2896 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Faith Presbyterian Church 641-847-3188 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Intern - Kristen Briner-Whipperman 641-869-3992 8:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service
First Presbyterian Church Kerry Carson, Pastor 641-366-2342 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship
St. Peter’s Country Church Rev. Michael McLane, Pastor 563-581-2866 8 a.m. Morning Worship
United Methodist Church Rev. Gene Kubli 641-366-2325 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Worship
Steamboat Rock Baptist Church Harrison Lippert, Pastor Bryce Roskens, Associate Pastor 641-868-2458 Starting on 1/4/15: The following services will be held at
South hardin high School in Eldora 8:45 a.m. Traditional Service 10 a.m. Fellowship Hour - No S.S. 11 a.m. Contemporary Service
dike United Methodist Church Dan Ridnouer, Pastor 319-989-2535 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Mark Decker, Pastor 319-988-3967 9:00 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School Fredsville Lutheran Church Rev. Lisa Dietrich, Pastor 319-989-2065 8:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School
area CHurCHes Holy Family Catholic Parish Rev. David Kucera 319-345-2006 Mass: 5:30 p.m., Sat. - Parkersburg 9:30 a.m., Sunday - Reinbeck Salem Church of Lincoln Rev. Barb Muhs, Pastor 641-473-2450 9:25 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Bethel Reformed Church 319-347-6219 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Sunday School Ivester Church of the Brethren Katie Thompson, Pastor 641-858-3879 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Noon potluck Reformed Church of Stout Stephen and Olga Shaffer, Pastors 319-346-1487 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:45 Sunday School
Dike Notes
Birthdays Thursday, March 19: Nancy Stage, Dave VanGundy, Jim Beninga Friday, March 20: Steve Weber, Kyle Weber, Jamie Gerstenkorn, Kirk Christensen Saturday, March 21: Katie Paar, Jenna Hensley Sunday, March 22: Laura Mesenbrink, Kody Kruger, Bev Murphy, Chad Meester, Brian Mead, Jane Campbell, Tenielle Stanbrough, Jada Oakes Monday, March 23: Tom Soska, Chuck Bakker, Jacob Beem Tuesday, March 24: Riley Ehmen, Dawn Weber Wednesday, March 25: John Hill
Sights and sounds Hammers, saws, trucks and backhoes are busy in Dike. Buildings are being built, homes are adding new rooms, roofs are being shingled and building are being demolished. Drive the streets and listen for the sounds and watch for progress in the works. What was once the old jail is
Conrad Alice Church of God Jim Hartman, Pastor 641-623-5641 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service
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United Methodist Church 641-366-2142 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship
St. John Lutheran Church Bruce Zimmerman, Pastor 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 Sunday School & Bible Class
United Reformed Church Matthew Nuiver, Pastor 641-869-3633 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 Sunday School 7 p.m. Evening Worship
Squirrels in the rural areas need company. If you live in the city of Dike and are annoyed with your back yard furry pole climbing red pet, set that live trap and I know just where the city squirrel will find a new country home. Yes I have had a request from one lonely squirrel and the home owner agreed to accept new comers. Keep in touch when your first catch enters the trap. Call 319-4152895. Transportation provided. Warm weather in March really jump starts the need to get the campers ready for the season. The ice on the Grundy County Lake has softened the last couple of days and we have watched the pallets and trees put out on the lake sink and make new homes for fish life. I took pictures of the locations of these areas just so I can avoid losing too many of my new fishing lures. March, is it to early to put the snow shovels away, to early to drain the gas from the snow blowers? Should we rake the leaves from around the rising tips of the tulips. April showers will bring May flowers. March temps have pushed up some of the early May flowers so lets hope we see rains showers and not another late snow storm. What are your spring plans? Travel, camp, fish ? Do you have special visitors, like the Iowa Governor, call so we can share your stories with the community and Grundy Register readers. To subscribe or renew you paper, call 319-989-2163 or 319-824-6958.
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now a vacant lot. The new building at the coop now has a shingled roof and families have outgrown small living quarters and new additions are making life easier. Spring is in the air and any one having to work outside is enjoying the sun.
Wanting What You Can’t Quite have
Human nature is such that most of us aren’t seduced by what is completely beyond our reach, but by the thing that is just out of reach. Employees who pilfer from their companies are often just trying to live a slightly more lavish lifestyle than they can afford. We see the same thing in matters of romance. Most of us know that the beauty queen or the captain of the football team is “out of our league”?? and we don’t even try for them, but we are drawn to the attractive boy or girl who sits next to us in class and who kindly helps us with our homework, even if we know she’s not interested in us. Wanting what we can’t quite have isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s good to aim high in life, but desiring things we can’t have is also a source of considerable pain and frustration. Keeping up with the Jones’s and pining after someone who isn’t interested in you is unsatisfying in the short run and in the long run it can lead to a sense of deep disappointment and even resentment. We start to have a sense that life is unfair and we envy those who appear to have the things we want, and moreover appear to have achieved those things so effortlessly. Appearances can be deceiving, however, and you might be surprised to find that Mr. Jones down the street isn’t so happy with his big house or his beautiful wife. Strive to be content with what you have, and thank God every day for the blessings he has bestowed on you. ~ Christopher Simon ~ But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. ******************************************************************************************
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East Friesland Homecoming planned ACKLEY — An East Friesland Homecoming is planned for the 150th Anniversary of the East Friesland Presbyterian Church of rural Ackley. The event is scheduled for this fall and will include several events. The kickoff is scheduled for Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. with a concert given by Sweetwater Rival. On Sunday, Oct. 11, morning worship at 9:30 a.m. will feature a musical heritage program given by members of the congregation under the direction of Marlene Oelmann. The program will be followed by a catered meal with advance reservations (more information on advance reservations at a later date), followed by a time of reminiscing. The East Friesland 150th Timeline will also be on display. Finally, on Oct. 18, morning worship at 9:30 a.m. will be led by Commission Lay Pastor Lynn Arends with fellowship time following. The East Friesland 150th Timeline will again be on display.
Live Healthy Iowa partners with Grundy County Wellness Coalition
AMES — Live Healthy Iowa has selected 14 communities across Iowa as host sites for the 2nd annual Live Healthy Iowa 5K events. The events, scheduled for Saturday, April 11, will be held in Dike, Bondurant, Carroll, Clarion, Decorah, Fairfield, Glenwood, Hiawatha, Mount Ayr, Osage, Perry, Storm Lake, Waukee and West Liberty. Proceeds from the events will benefit local wellness efforts in these communities, as well as Adaptive Sports Iowa. “We are pleased to have the opportunity to work with these 14 local communities and co-host these events,” Live Healthy Iowa director Nicole Bruce said. “These events not only serve as a time of celebration for challenge participants, but as a way for Iowans to come together in support of local communities and their wellness efforts.” In Grundy County, the 5k event will be held at the Grundy County Lake in Dike. Registration will be available at the north shelter from 7 to 7:45 a.m. The 5K portion of the event will begin at 8 a.m. with the 1K kid’s run following at 9 a.m. The 5k route will circle around the Lake on the Phil Kruger Memorial Trail and connect to a portion of the Dike Recreation Trail. All participants will receive a Live Healthy Iowa 5K T-shirt, race number, finisher medal and the opportunity to win age-group awards. The cost for the 5K is $20 through March 30, then $25 up to race day. Adult 10 Week Wellness Challenge participants can use the discount code in their weekly email to receive a $10 discount. The 1K kid’s run for ages 12 and younger is $5 through race day. On-site registration will be available at all locations. Adult challenge participants should present their Access Card to receive the $10 discount. For local event details, or to register, visit www.livehealthyiowa. org.
Iowa’s Water & Land Legacy (IWILL)
Beenken honored for service
Grundy County Board of Supervisors chair Mark Schildroth presented a five-year service award Monday to Jeff Beenken, an employee at the secondary roads department. (Courtesy photo)
Williams honored for service
Grundy County Board of Supervisors chair Mark Schildroth presented a 35-year service award Monday to Kevin M. Williams, Conservation Board Director for Grundy County. (Courtesy photo)
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After years of talking about it, a gas tax increase was passed a few weeks ago and is already being implemented. I am like most of you – I take tax increases very seriously. And like most of you I’m sure, I hope that the revenue generated by this tax increase is used wisely. Just as Iowa’s roads and bridges are in need of repair, so are Iowa’s streams, rivers, and lakes. Many of our waterways are impaired and some cities are struggling to provide safe drinking water. In addition, almost every river in Iowa has suffered through a major flooding event in the past 10 years. This includes our own Black Hawk Creek which flows into the Cedar River. To address these water quality and flooding issues, we need to make a long term investment in watershed protection, soil & water conservation, and lake restoration. To attract business and provide recreational opportunities for our citizens, we also need to invest in parks, trails, and natural areas. Quality of life and economic development go hand and hand. Now that the gas tax issue is decided, another tax issue has moved to center stage in Des Moines. In 2010, a super majority of Iowa citizens (62.8%) voted to approve a constitutional amendment that created the Natural Resource & Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund. However, to fund this trust we must raise our sales tax by 3/8 of a penny. This concept is not new. Missouri passed this type of funding back in 1976. Minnesota also has adopted this form of providing a dedicated source of revenue. Clean water and recreational opportunities are critical to Iowa’s long term economic success. Private landowners need funding to help them hold and clean our water. We need funding to create wetlands and establish greenbelts to absorb floods, provide critical habitat and create
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nounced that Dustin Blythe has been named Director of ATandT External Affairs for Iowa and Nebraska. In this role, Blythe will manage ATandT’s legislative and community affairs activities in Iowa and Nebraska and will work closely with community leaders, legislators and other policy makers to help meet ATandT’s objective of connecting people with technology everywhere they live and work. “This is an exciting time for ATandT as we are investing heavily in our wireless broadband infrastructure in Iowa and Nebraska to deliver fast, reliable mobile Internet connections to residents at home, work and everywhere in between,” Blythe said. Blythe brings a wealth of legislative and policy experience to his new role with ATandT. He was previously president of the Iowa Taxpayers Association (ITA), Iowa’s leading nonpartisan business tax policy advocacy organization. As ITA president, Blythe provided leadership at the state capitol in Des Moines on behalf of ITA members. Blythe is an Iowa native, born and raised in Wellsburg. He received both his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Northwest Missouri State University.
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By KEVIN WILLIAMS Grundy County Conservation Director recreational opportunities. We need to make a long term investment in our natural resources. On March 2, 2015, a bill for funding the Natural Resource & Outdoor Recreation Trust Fund, Senate File 357, was introduced by Senator David Johnson (R - Osceola) & Senator Dick Dearden (D - Polk). The bill was referred to the Natural Resources and Environment Committee. The vote happened in 2010 to create an avenue of funding for conservation. It is 2015 and time to make it a reality for the benefit of soil, water, and wildlife conservation in Iowa. To learn more about the Trust Fund at the Iowa’s Water & Land Legacy (IWILL) and how you can be involved, visit www.iowaswaterandlandlegacy.org
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Stout City Council met in regularly scheduled session on Monday March 9, 2015 at 7:00 pm. in City Hall. Mayor Joe Rich called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Officials present: Shirley Rogers, J. Ross and D. Ross. Also present C. Hauser and D. Klingenborg. Absent: None Guests: Kenny DeVries, Don DeGroote, Velma Cordes and Attorney Greg Lievens Council member S. Rogers moved to approve the consent agenda, and minutes dated Feb. 9, 2015, seconded by J. Ross. Ayes: 3. Motion carried. S. Rogers moved to approve the Feb. bill list in the amount of $5932.38, seconded by J. Ross. Ayes: 3. The following claims include expenses for the City, Park and Fire Department AgSource, Feb Water Test.................... $39.00 Allied Insurance, Feb premium.......... $1014.95 Auditor of State, Annual exam fee....... $475.00 Century Link, Feb phone bill................ $115.05 CIWA, Sewer for PO, FD, Wtr and mtr read fee ........................................................... $172.26 IAS, Feb propane FD.......................... $414.99 IPERS, Feb IPERS 14.88% due......... $298.84 Jim Folkerts, Feb. snow removal 11 hrs........... ........................................................... $165.00 MidAmerican Energy, Feb Electric................... ........................................................... $460.77 MidAmerican Pub. Corp., Feb publishing......... ........................................................... $196.42 Mileage, Feb.......................................... $17.76 Payroll, Feb....................................... $2008.34 Postage, water expense........................ $34.00 State Bank, Feb loan payment............ $700.00 Total Expenses.................................. $6112.38 December receipts per fund: General $239.87, Ag levy $0.00, PO Rent $229.17, Interest $16.52, Permits $0, Road Use Tax $1340.53, LOST $1266.40, Water $2254.58 Total Revenue 5347.07 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: New Business-not necessarily in order of discussion A. Public hearing for FY16 Budget-no opposition present B. Don DeGroote to brought drawing of proposed building and possible placement for 619 2nd Street. He will be getting more bids and discuss placement and possible variance needed with neighbor. C. Attorney Greg Lievens representing Meyer/ Cordes Estate to discuss drainage issues at property. He has requested a letter outlining position the City will be taking moving forward. D. Continue discussion/changes to fence ordinance. Velma Cordes provided Council with some thoughts to consider. Council discussed and have agreed on wording. Clerk to write up and present at next meeting. E. Clerk spoke to Grundy County Highway Dept. Craig will be coming to town 3/10 to look over issues with streets and let Clerk know who will be responsible for repairs. F. Public hearing set for Monday April 6, 2015 for first reading of ORDINANCE 10.02.230-water service increase Water Clerk Report: Report for Feb 2015-No report from Clerk. Daran discussed broken pipe in park earlier in the month. All are grateful for quick fix. RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 03-09-15-01-TO APPROVE FY16 BUDGET. NO OPOSITION PRESENT. Roll call was taken, all moved to approve. Motion carried. Clerk to Certify with Grundy County Auditor RESOLUTION 03-09-15-02-TO APPROVE WAGE INCREASE FOR WATER SUPERINTENDENTS FOR FY16. Roll call was taken, all moved to approve. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 03-09-15-03-TO APPROVE WAGE INCREASE FOR CITY CLERK FOR FY16. Roll call was taken, all moved to approve. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 03-09-15-04-TO INCREASE MILEAGAE RATE PER IRS GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. NOT TO FOLLOW CHANGE ANNUALLY. All moved to approve. Motion carried. NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD MONDAY APRIL 9TH 2015 AT 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED-CHANGE MAY BE POSTED S. Rogers moved for adjournment, seconded by D. Ross. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm. Respectfully submitted, Celane Hauser, Stout City Clerk Joe Rich, Stout Mayor A regular session of the Grundy Center City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 9, 2015, in the Council Chambers by Mayor Buhrow. Present: Stefl, Miller, Kiewiet and Ammerman. Absent: Hamann. Stefl moved and Ammerman seconded the approval of the meeting agenda. Motion carried four ayes. Kiewiet moved and Stefl seconded the consent agenda consisting of: approval of the minutes of the special session held February 23, 2015; and approval of the liquor license for Stylish Living and the Community Center; and approval of February 2015 Investment and Treasurers Report; and approval of the bills list for February 2015. Motion carried four ayes. Bills Paid in February 2015: City Employees, health ins reimb.......... 563.66 30.64....................................................... 31.33 27.88 Advanced Systems, services................ 169.65 AFLAC, insurance premium ................... 83.94 Agsource Laboratories, services........ 1,404.64 Alliant Energy, utilities............................ 247.84 AXA/Equitable Financial, deferred comp (2).... .............................................................. 100.00 Bangasser, Dan, cell phone.................... 39.95 Benefit Resources of Iowa, insurance... 416.67 39.95 Black Hills Energy, utilities.................. 4,473.05 BMC Aggregates L.C., sand.................. 125.98 Boren, Kim, janitorial services............... 400.00 Boundtree Medical, meds...................... 386.93 BSN Sports,rec tshirts........................... 128.00 Campbell Supply Company...................... parts 318.41................................................ 1,000.00 330.00.............................................................. Casey’s General Store, fuel (2).......... 1,917.95 1233.28............................................................ Central Iowa Water Assn, water ...... 24,277.05 Clerk of Court, garnishment.................... 50.00 Cockrell, John, training.......................... 300.00 Cooper, Kelly, dumpster refund............... 50.00 Curren, Rod, dumpster refund................. 14.85 D.J. Gongol and Assoc, Inc, parts........... 41.78 Dearborn National, insurance.................. 90.50 Donald K Goetz Trust, BIG grant...... 20,000.00 Electric Pump, services......................... 765.60 Electric Supply of Marshalltown, parts.... 55.00 EMS eSchedule Inc, web hosting.......... 309.00 Felix Grundy Committee, donation..... 2,000.00 Fox Engineering, services.................. 1,350.00 Gibson Specialty Co, plaques................. 80.42 GNB Insurance,premium.................. 12,249.00 Grundy Center Communications, phone.314.81 Grundy Center Utilities, electric (2).... 7,343.89 Grundy Center Utilities,Insurance Dividends.... ........................................................... 2,590.67 Hach Company, parts......................... 2,365.07 Hawkeye Community College, training... 40.00 329.85................................................... 283.96 6,106.26.................................................. 62.00 100.00.............................................................. Heartland Co-op, fuel (2)....................... 493.15 Heronimus, Schmidt and Allen, services.......... 2,290.00 Highby Company, parts......................... 125.00 2,106.06................................................ 119.00 IUPAT, dues........................................... 215.80 Iowa Assoc of Municipal Utilities, dues.. 387.00 Iowa Bag and Recycling Products, garbage bags.................................................................. 3,895.73 Iowa Falls Fire Extinguisher Sales, services.... ................................................................ 68.32 John Deere Financial, parts.................. 159.33 547.07 Keystone Laboratories, Inc, testing......... 33.00
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Martens, Steven, dumpster refund............ 6.25 McMartin Tire, tire repair......................... 22.00 521.29...................................................... parts 24.00..................................................... repairs 100.00 Mid-American Publishing Corp, publishing....... .............................................................. 341.40 Moore Medical, meds......................... 1,456.81 MSC-Dollar General, supplies................... 5.35 Municipal Emergency Services, supplies......... .............................................................. 165.54 NAPA Auto Parts, parts .......................... 23.63 NBS Calibrations, services.................... 164.00 Office of Vehicle Services, inspection...... 10.00 38.49................................................................ 408.08 Phelps Implement, Inc, parts................. 144.39 Physician Claims Company, services .2 ,248.71 3,709.71................................................ 305.00 ......................................................................... Precision Lawncare, services (2)....... 1,604.58 Racom, services................................. 1,200.00 RC Systems..................................... radios and parts ..................................................... 385.00 2,366.82.................................................. 44.50 40.69 REC Grundy County, utilities................. 146.30 Rouse Motor, services (2)..................... 125.96 Scotty’s Sanitation, services............. 13,977.67 Spahn and Rose Lumber Co, supplies...... 6.88 Stickley, Connie, BIG grant................. 6,727.00 Superior Welding Supply Co, supplies (2)........ 128.25................................................... 232.76 1,897.96........................................................... Tender Lawn Care, services .............. 1,666.67 1,508.87................................................ 274.90 TrueValue, parts (2)............................... 209.75 Unifirst Corporation, floor mats . ............. 43.00 Unitypoint Clinic, dues............................. 50.00 US Cellular, cell phones........................ 147.66 Utility Equipment Co, parts................. 4,852.39 Utility Service Co, pedisphere ......... 19,126.72 Van Wert, Inc, phone............................... 99.99 156.85 VISA, supplies (2).................................. 753.76 78.34 Wellmark BC/BS, insurance premiums ........... 13,823.62......................................... 18,862.56 Windstream, telephone........................... 14.60 EFTPS, payroll taxes (2).................. 13,209.44 Iowa Child Support Recovery, withholdings (3) 494.75.............................................. 21,329.52 IPERS, contributions.......................... 8,931.21 214,023.75 State of Iowa-Treasurer, income tax withholdings . ..................................... 2,153.00 4,931.60............................................. 4,731.00 Treasurer-State of Iowa, sales tax...... 3,241.00 Bangasser, Dan, cell phone.................... 39.95 Benefit Resources of Iowa, services..... 416.67 Boren, Kim, janitorial services............... 400.00 Grundy Center Communications, telephone.... .............................................................. 333.35 Grundy Center Utilities, utilities (2)..... 5,925.02 Grundy Center Utilities, half of software maintenance.......................................... 531.43 Precision Lawn Care, parks contract.. 1,681.00 Tender Lawn Care, sports complex ... 1,666.67 February 2015 Expenditures per fund: General $80,129; Road Use Tax: $8,565.57; Library Gift Trust: $2,510.53; Water Fund: $56,940.71; Sanitary Sewer Fund: $17,528.19; Storm Sewer Fund: $749.44; Sanitation Fund: $20,212.23; Ambulance Fund: $18,905.86; Police Reserve: $1,200; Community Betterment: $28,727; Total: $235,468.53. February 2015 Revenues per fund: General $19,656.91; Road Use Tax: $23,730.93; Debt Services: $921.51; TIF fund: $25.64; Special Revenues: $1,529.01; Fire Dept Gift Trust: $2.16; Library Gift Trust: $267.96; Park Board Gift Trust: $4.00; Community Center Gift Trust: $2.35, Ambulance Gift Trust: $2.70; Tree Gift: $.71; Visioning Grant: $.93; Water Fund: $47,901.91; Sanitary Sewer Fund: $16,389.80; Storm Sewer: $4,119.23; Sanitation Fund: $19,144.76; Ambulance Fund: $21,782.77; Equipment Reserve Fund: $1,592.48; Fire Equipment Reserve: $81.97; Police Reserve: $5.97; Community Betterment Fund: $8767.83; Continuing Projects: $36.93; Total: $165,968.46 Mayor Buhrow opened the public forum at 6:32 p.m. Kim Young-Kent, Iowa Head Start President, made comment about their current use of office space in the Upper Elementary Building. She said this space has been occupied since 1989 and they would be willing to contribute to the upkeep of the building. They current utilize the small offices on the second floor for staff use only. No further comments made. Mayor Buhrow opened the public hearing at 6:35pm for discussions on the Fiscal Year 2016 City of Grundy Center Budget. No comments made. Public Hearing closed at 6:36pm. .Miller moved and Stefl seconded the motion for Resolution 2015-10, a resolution approving the FY2016 City Budget with the tax levy amount of $15.60 and allow it to be certified with the County Auditor. Motion carried four ayes. Finance Committee commented that auditors are working hard on our audit; next City Council meeting will be March 23, 2015. Public Safety Committee made comment that five applications have been received for open police officer position. Public Works Committee made that the raise in gas tax will increase our revenue by $4445,000 per year; and also has received a few pool applications thus far. Stefl moved and Kiewiet seconded adjournment of the meeting. Motion carried four ayes. Brian Buhrow, Mayor Attest: Kristy Sawyer, City Clerk
CORRECTED* PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE The Grundy County Engineers Office plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2, Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities. The storm water discharge will be from construction earthwork associated with Project No. BROS-C038(89)—8J-38, located in the Southeast Quarter of Section 7 and the Northeast Quarter of Section 18 of Grant Twp. (T-88N, R-15W) along 180th St 0.4 mi west of County Rd. T55 in Grundy County, Iowa. Storm water will be discharged to the following stream(s): Black Hawk Creek. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. *Previous notice described project at 0.4mi. east of T55 but it is actually west.
PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE New Modern Concept, Inc. plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit "Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities. The storm water discharge will be from construction located in NE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Sec. 9 T89N, R17W, Grundy County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point source(s) and will be discharged to the following streams: Unnamed tributary to South Beaver Creek 582’W. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice affntent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.
THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GRUNDY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Wayne L. Blythe, Deceased. Probate No. 01381 ESPR101933 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Wayne L. Blythe, Deceased, who died on or about 10th day of December, 2014: You are hereby notified that on the 21st day of February, 2015, the last will and testament of Wayne L. Blythe, deceased, bearing date of the 2nd day of May, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Joyce M. Blythe was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the 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 4th day of March, 2015. Joyce M. Blythe P.O. Box 428 Wellsburg, IA 50680
Executor of estate
Gregory M. Lievens, ICIS PIN No: AT0004767 Attorney for Executor Shepard, Gibson and Lievens 614 11th St., P.O. Box 206 Aplington, IA 50604-0206 Date of second publication 19th day of March, 2015. 11-2
March 11, 2015 The Dike City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Soppe presiding. Council members present were: Luke Osterhaus, Nick Cleveland, Bob Haugebak, Chad Cutsforth and Rob Weissenfluh. Also present were Shane Metz, Peter Mommer, Kyle Wolthoff, Joe Becker, Zeb Stanbrough, Gary Bruns and Austin Wulf of McClure Engineering. Consent Agenda – Motion by Cleveland to approve the following in the consent agenda: Sheriff’s report, library report, approval of minutes as presented and delinquent utility accounts. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Carried. McClure Engineering discussed the flow meters that will be installed in four manholes to gather information about the flow to the lift station. Discussion about the system as it is now and why improvements are needed. Discussion about replacing the lift station, running a secondary force main to the wastewater plant and updates and additions at the wastewater plant. Discussion about the timeline for the improvements. Osterhaus introduced Resolution #311151, A RESOLUITON TO AMEND THE CURRENT CONTRACT WITH MCCLURE ENGINEERING FOR THE FLOW METERS, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by Haugebak. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Haugebak, Cleveland, Osterhaus. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #311151 duly adopted. Peter Mommer was present to discuss the depot property that his family owns. Discussion about the history of the property. The current lift station sits on part of the property. Bruce Dall has expressed interest in restoring the depot as it was years ago. He would head a committee to save the building. Mary Mommer would be willing to sell the property to the city at a discounted price of $8000 contingent on the restoration of the depot. If the city does not wish to restore the depot the price would be $15,370. Discussion about the lift station and the need to expand it. Motion by Cleveland to table until the April 8 meeting. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Carried. Superintendant’s Report – Metz discussed the service agreement that had been in place for the generator. We have owned the generator for 10 years in June and need a new service agreement. He will discuss this with the electric committee on how many years the new agreement should be and bring it back to the April meeting. Discussion about needing different pickups. There is a state auction coming up and he would like to go look at pickups. Discussion about a new locator. The old one is 20 years old. He can get one that does what is needed for $4100. Council asked him to get bids. Discussion about a mower for the fields. The city will be doing the mowing. He can get a 17’ bat wing mower for $3500. We will need a 40 hp tractor to pull it. Cutsforth stated that he will talk to the Fields Committee about this. Public Hearing – FY 2016 Budget – There were no written or oral objections from the public. Discussion about the budget. Cutsforth introduced Resolution 311152, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2015-2016 BUDGET, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by Cleveland. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Weissenfluh, Cleveland, Osterhaus, Haugebak. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #311152 duly adopted. Bills to be Allowed and Paid – Motion by Cutsforth to approve the bills. Seconded by Cleveland. All ayes. Carried. Financial Reports – Motion by Cleveland to approve the financial reports. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Carried. Mayor Comments – Discussion about the open rec board seat. March is evaluation month. Sandwich Day is March 28 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motion by Cleveland to adjourn. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Carried. Michael Soppe, Mayor ATTEST: Patti Freese City Clerk Airgas north central, supplies ............. $20.80 Airgas north central, supplies .............. $19.00 All state rental,supplies......................... $68.74 Ann hilliard, mileage............................. $10.35 Aus waterloo mc lockbox, hall supplies ......... ........................................................... $485.72 Arnold motor supply, vehicle repairs . $270.63 Baker and taylor, library books............ $737.63 Card center, electric........................... $104.93 Beninga sanitation, sanitation pick up.............. ......................................................... $2,808.93 Black hawk county landfill, non routine pick up ............................................................. $11.97 Black hills energy, heat..................... $1,570.34 Brown supply co, grader edge . .......... $279.00 Cedar vally hospice, ambulance refund .......... ........................................................... $857.50 City of dike, march utility bills........... $4,236.07 Central iowa water association, bulk water ..... ......................................................... $6,120.00 Central iowa water association, point of connection site.............................. $20,000.00 Covenant medical center, supplies . ... $345.36 Data technologies inc, user group meeting .... .............................................................. $95.00 Demco, library supplies....................... $172.39 E f t p s, fed/fica tax......................... $2,282.60 E f t p s, fed/fica tax.......................... $2,288.14 East central iowa cooperative, propane .........
............................................................ $534.48 Emergency medical products, supplies ........... ............................................................ $230.85 Fire service training bureau, training .. $70.00 Fletcher-reinhardt company, supplies .$555.55 Dearborn national life inc. Co, life insurance . ............................................................. $66.75 Grundy county sheriff, contract ...... $5,614.75 Hach company, supplies ...................... 189.79 Hawkins inc., Supplies ...................... $219.00 Ia dept of public health, registration renewal .. ............................................................ $105.00 Ia assoc of municipal utilitie, dues ... $1,804.00 Icap, insurance............................... $32,907.89 Internal revenue service, taxes........... $557.59 Csc, child support .............................. $225.68 Csc, child support................................ $225.68 Iowa prison industries, bags............. $1,414.88 Wells fargo bank - corporate,water investment ........................................................... $600.00 Wells fargo bank - corporate, sewer investment.......................................... $600.00 Ipers, ipers . .................................... $2,944.32 Johnstone supply, fan motor................ $107.65 The jones law firm, attorney fees.......... $31.50 Kwik trip inc, fuel................................. $447.74 Marco, inc., Contract .......................... $199.06 Marv’s repair, vehicle repairs . ............ $496.73 Mcclure engineering co., Wastewater engineering......................................... $759.00 Mediacom, library internet.................... $61.25 Menards, supplies.............................. $343.90 Menards, paint and supplies.............. $472.99 Metering and technology solution, meters........ ......................................................... $4,942.40 Mid-america publishing corp, publications ...... ............................................................ $266.49 Momar incorporated, supplies......... $4,434.84 Momar incorporated, supplies ........... $676.76 Municipal pipe tool co inc, jet line ....... $292.50 Nathan schmitz, training ..................... $221.22 Dike post office, utility postage ........... $154.02 Purchase power, postage ................... $500.00 Quill corporation, supplies .................. $126.36 Grundy county r.E.C., Electric charge.............. ....................................................... $38,031.82 Resco, transformer............................. $128.83 Rydell chevrolet , vehicle repair.......... $485.02 Sadler power train, vehicle repair ....... $133.18 Sales/use tax processing, February sales tax ........................................................ $1,912.00 Scot’s supply co inc, water supplies ..... $50.96 Smoke-eater publications, dues ........ $140.00 Solomon corporation, transformers .$4,565.00 Superior welding, supplies.................... $80.00 Testamerica laboratories inc , wtp testing ........................................................... $334.95 Us cellular, cell phones....................... $113.08 Utility equipment company, supplies ... $16.25 Wal-mart community brc, supplies...... $761.63 Wellmark blue cross and blue, health insurance ........................................ $2,850.70 Witham auto center, cables................. $211.58 Withholding tax process, state taxes... $766.00 Payroll checks............................... $20,102.37 Expenditures General.......................................... $53,263.73 Road use tax................................... $7,694.21 Employee benefits........................... $2,917.45 2014 Ambulance................................. $759.00 Water............................................. $41,173.47 Sewer............................................ $15,075.65 Electric........................................... $47,865.96 Sales tax.......................................... $1,912.00 Revenues Ambulance fee................................ $1,393.72 Monthly apportionment.................... $7,072.51 Garbage bags.................................. $1,631.50 Franchise fee................................... $5,459.06 Library savings................................... $495.00 Hall rent............................................... $200.00 Liquor licenses................................... $390.00 Local option tax............................... $7,384.52 Misc................................................. $2,832.22 Non routine pick up............................ $135.00 Road use tax................................. $10,602.62 Animal tags............................................. $3.00 Ub payments................................. $82,084.54 Water meters...................................... $200.00
REGULAR MEETING MARCH 12, 2015 The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 7:00 am with all members present. The claims were reviewed with Lisa Miller making the motion to pay all claims including the Long Lines invoices, seconded by Harry Dole, ayes all, carried. Manager Carson reported on the following: The Nordberg passed testing and a rural service request he received. Manager Carson updated the Board on the following: The switch should be coming next month, MCR/SPP will probably be the first of the year, and the progress of Creekside. Discussion was held on estimates for upgrading the Cable Plant and the Board felt Manager Carson should gather more information on the fiber-to-home option. Motion by Harry Dole to adjourn, seconded by Lisa Miller, ayes all, carried. OPERATION and MAINTENANCE AXA Equitable................................... $ 345.00 Dearborn National.................................. 74.50 ITRON............................................... 1,062.86 US Cellular........................................... 161.39 Wellmark BC/BS.............................. 19,753.19 City of GC........................................ 86,081.47 GCMU Comm Fund......................... 63,881.26 Gareck Getting..................................... 102.40 Semi-Monthly P/R........................... 15,394.61 Doug Curren......................................... 109.53 Randy Thompson................................... 58.56 Rhonda Cole........................................ 148.60 Lori Matejka.......................................... 193.56 Dan Oltman.......................................... 105.65 Pitney Bowes..................................... 1,200.00 Darrel Shuey........................................ 294.03 My Town Pictures.............................. 2,250.00 Black Hills Energy.................................. 39.30 Greg Cory............................................. 253.12 Des Moines Stamp................................. 64.75 Elec Supply of M’Town......................... 390.41 GCMU................................................... 271.60 GNB Bank.............................................. 53.40 Heartland Coop.................................... 402.35 IAMU..................................................... 426.86 IAMU.................................................. 3,968.00 John Deere Financial............................. 26.99 McMaster-Carr...................................... 443.30 Mid-American Publish............................ 65.02 MonkeyTown........................................ 892.54 NAPA Auto Parts................................... 138.04 Office-Petty Cash................................... 17.50 Skarshaug Testing Lab...................... 2,591.24 Spahn and Rose................................... 580.73 Terry Durin Co...................................... 985.47 True Value............................................ 186.49 US Bank Equip Finance....................... 262.39 UniFirst................................................. 249.96 VISA..................................................... 214.68 VanMeter Inc.........................................111.78 Whink Services....................................... 42.80 Wheeler World................................... 7,345.39 Semi-Monthly P/R........................... 15,600.17 COMMUNICATIONS BBC America....................................... $ 90.15 GCMU OandM Fund............................ 856.00 GCMU OandM Fund......................... 9,788.61 GLDS.................................................... 766.50 BTN................................................... 1,497.97 Fox Sports Net.................................. 3,354.35 GCMU OandM Fund......................... 2,020.83 NCTC............................................... 26,772.04 Showtime.............................................. 262.25 Windstream.......................................... 458.52 Tim and Jan Wrage.................................. 7.95 Alliance Connect............................... 4,857.91 Black Hills Energy................................ 365.35 Consortia.............................................. 850.00 CFU................................................... 5,206.00 Family Foods.......................................... 10.68 GCMU................................................... 812.18 GCMU................................................... 157.96 GNB Bank.............................................. 26.40 Grundy County Treas........................ 2,007.00 Heartland Coop...................................... 90.65 INS....................................................... 105.67 Long Lines....................................... 34,161.73 McMartin Tire.......................................... 22.00
Thursday, March 19, 2015
MonkeyTown............................................ 6.78 NCTC.................................................... 392.43 Neustar................................................. 588.63 Oak Hill Consulting............................... 756.00 Router12 Networks............................ 7,440.00 Rovi Guides.......................................... 527.77 Tulsat.................................................... 310.25 Tower Dist (WGN)................................. 229.53 Triple Play Telecom.............................. 613.72 True Value.............................................. 31.43 Van Wert Inc........................................... 45.04 Windstream............................................ 44.23 Jeff Carson, Secretary Mary Harken, Treasurer BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on March 9, 2015, at 9:00 A.M. Chairperson Schildroth called the meeting to order with the following members present: Smith, Bakker, Ross, and Riekena. Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Smith to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Carried unanimously. ENTRY RECORD OF THE HEARING AND DETERMINATION OF THE BOARD: Be it remembered this 9th day of March, 2015, the County Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa, met in session at 9:00 A.M. for the purpose of a hearing on the budget estimate as filed with this Board. There was present a quorum as required by law. Thereupon the Board investigated and found that the notice of time and place of hearing had, according to law and as directed by this Board, been published on the 19th day of February, 2015, in the Grundy Register, on the 20th day of February, 2015, in the Reinbeck Courier, and on the 18th day of February, 2015, in The Record, official newspapers published in Grundy County, and affidavits of publication thereon were on file with the County Auditor. Thereafter, the estimate was taken up and considered. Brian Feldpausch, President of the Grundy County Farm Bureau, stated that the Farm Bureau had submitted the county budget to its State Government Affairs Department which reported that there were no areas of concern. He expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Farm Bureau for the work which the Supervisors have done. No one attending the meeting desired to be heard against the budget. The chairperson closed the hearing. Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Riekena to adopt the FY2016 County Budget as presented at the hearing. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes – Smith, Ross, Riekena, and Schildroth. Nays – Bakker. The County Auditor was then directed to properly certify the budget as adopted and to file it with the records of her office as required by law. Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Smith to introduce Resolution #25-2014/2015 as follows: WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for the preparation and review of the Fiscal Year 2016 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program for the accomplishment of maintenance work and construction projects on county roads in accordance with the Code of Iowa. AND WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for approving the Fiscal Year 2016 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program. AND WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and has discussed at length with the County Engineer the proposed Fiscal Year 2016 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program. AND WHEREAS, all the requirements have been met, as set forth by the Code of Iowa, for funding the maintenance work and construction projects on the county roads in Grundy County, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2016 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program dated this date, are hereby approved and adopted by the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa. The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Smith, Bakker, Ross, Riekena, and Schildroth. Nays – none. Resolution adopted. Gary Mauer, County Engineer, reviewed department matters with the Board. Erika L. Allen, County Attorney, and Gordon Ballhagen and Reece Ragsdall, Councilmen for the City of New Hartford, met with the Board regarding drainage issues in the City of New Hartford. The City of New Hartford asks that the culvert which was constructed by Grundy County be filled in. Ballhagen also stated that there may be some issues with farm chemicals in the run-off water. Allen stated that it was imperative that there be no violation of the 1950 court decree except by mutual agreement of all parties. The Board directed Allen to write to the current landowner requesting that he reestablish the waterway on his property. Denise Ballard, Consultant, Two Rivers Insurance Services, reviewed the FY2016 Employee Health Insurance Plan with the board. Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Smith to authorize the chairperson to sign the Grundy County Premium Rate Summary showing no increase in the total annual cost. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Riekena to authorize the chairperson to sign letters regarding budget requests for FY2016. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Bakker to approve the 2015 Wellmark Rate Exhibit, Medicare Secondary Payee Form, and Employer Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Form and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Riekena and seconded by Ross to approve the renewal worksheet for fiscal year 2016 with Iowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Riekena to approve the job description for Grundy/Tama County Coordinator of Disabilities Services and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Smith and seconded by Ross to accept and order filed the Clerk of Court’s February Report. Carried unanimously. Motion was made by Riekena and seconded by Smith to accept and order filed the County Treasurer’s February 28, 2015, Investment Report. Carried unanimously. Chairperson Schildroth asked the Supervisors to review the draft of a formal objection to the proposed Rock Island Clean Line project which had been prepared for filing with the Iowa Utilities Board. Supervisor Smith stated that inasmuch as the Board had failed to approve the proclamation opposing this project which had been brought before it on December 9, 2013, she is not in favor of filing a formal objection to the said project with the Iowa Utilities Board. She also stated that the tax benefits to the county should this project be completed should be considered. Supervisor Bakker stated that acting in the best interests of the citizens of Grundy County would require the supervisors to file a formal objection to the Rock Island Clean Line project. Supervisor Riekena stated that it is not appropriate for the matter of a formal objection to be filed with the Iowa Utilities Board to come before the Board of Supervisors and that the group opposing the Rock Island Clean Line project has no basis for its claim that 90% of the citizens of Grundy County are opposed to the project. He stated that the decision as to whether or not this project should move forward rests with the Iowa Utilities Board. Supervisor Ross asked the Board to consider where the citizens of the county would be if various other utility projects, such as the natural gas pipeline, would have been formally opposed by the county. Ross believes that this project is progress and an opportunity for Grundy County and its citizens to do good for others beyond its immediate borders. Considering that farmers are required to work around other structures on a regular basis, Ross does not believe that the
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Supervisors should file a formal objection to this project with the Iowa Utilities Board. Eric Andersen responded that he is not opposed to moving electricity but that the Rock Island Clean Line project should be held to a higher standard in that it is a private venture. Ted Junker stated that an objection filed with the Iowa Utilities Board would indicate the opposition to this project by the leaders of the county. The question was called by Supervisor Riekena. Supervisor Schildroth stated this is a bad project for Grundy County. The positive tax revenue is outweighed by the negative impact on farming in the county. He stated that he believes that the use of eminent domain by a private company is wrong. Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Schildroth to approve the objection to the Rock Island Clean Line as proposed and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Schildroth requested a roll call vote. Ayes – Bakker and Schildroth. Nays – Smith, Ross, and Riekena. Motion failed. Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Schildroth to amend the objection to the Rock Island Clean Line by striking the last sentence in Item C and to authorize the chairperson to sign the same. Schildroth requested a roll call vote. Ayes – Bakker and Schildroth. Nays – Smith, Ross, and Riekena. Motion failed. Supervisor Riekena left the meeting at 10:55 a.m. Supervisor Bakker requested that the County Auditor mail a copy of the minutes of the December 9, 2013, meeting of the Board of Supervisors to the Iowa Utilities Board. Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Smith to approve payment of the following bills: (Carried unanimously.) Advanced Systems, maint..................... 208.83 Alliant Energy, service........................... 286.34 Andy's Auto Parts, part............................ 62.65 Robert Aswegan, twp mtg....................... 25.00 Automotive Service, parts..................... 214.67 Curtis Bakker, twp mtg............................ 25.00 Bob's Farm Center, fuel......................... 723.69 Bremer County Sheriff, services.............. 34.88 Lori Byers, mtg exp................................. 53.66 Calhoun-Burns, services....................... 477.60 Campbell Supply, parts............................ 57.57 Travis Case, mtg exp............................... 58.66 Cedar Falls Utilities, service.................... 47.13 Central Iowa Water, service................... 597.90 Century Link, service............................... 90.05 Amy Clapp, mileage.............................. 106.08 Compressed Air and Equip, parts.......... 240.11 Conrad Auto Supply, supplies................ 273.36 Steve Cox, mtg exp................................... 5.35 COZO, mtg exp..................................... 140.00 Crop Production, fuel......................... 15309.00 Dependable Automotive, parts.............. 258.36 Randy Dieken, twp mtg........................... 25.00 Dietrick Mobile Home, rent.................... 215.00 Dollar General, supplies.......................... 45.00 Don's Truck, parts/repairs.................... 1109.66 Droste's Auto and Glass, supplies......... 355.12 Ecolab, service........................................ 66.24 Robert Everts, twp mtg............................ 25.00 Kenneth Fogt, twp mtg............................ 25.00 Geocomm, services........................... 12231.00 Dennis Groom, tools................................ 26.00 GCMU, service...................................... 717.70 GCMU, service.................................... 2615.41 GCMH, grant..................................... 40750.00 Grundy Co Health, grant..................... 6000.00 Grundy County Sheriff, services............ 765.06 Hardin County Sheriff, services............... 67.50 Dennis Harms, twp mtg........................... 25.00 Hayzoly LLC, rent.................................. 300.00 Darwin Heltibridle, twp mtg...................... 25.00 Mark Hentges, services......................... 270.62 Bob Hogle, twp mtg................................. 25.00 Jesse Huisman, reimb exp...................... 30.00 Interstate Battery, supplies.................... 351.85 Iowa Prison Industries, supplies.............. 26.70 Iowa State Association, mtg exp........... 260.00 Iowa State Sheriffs, dues....................... 125.00 William Janssen, twp mtg........................ 25.00 Edward Juhl, twp mtg.............................. 25.00 Mark Jungling, reimb exp........................ 30.00 Jim Kadner, twp mtg................................ 25.00 Donald Kampman, reimb exp.................. 30.00 Keystone Labs, services....................... 120.00 Vern Knaack, twp mtg............................. 25.00 Konken Electric, repairs.......................... 73.68 Mail Services, postage.......................... 438.02 Mailing Services, services................... 1243.34 Jeff Martin, mileage................................. 12.00 John McCarter, services........................ 180.45 Menards, facility supplies...................... 568.30 Mid American Energy, service................. 26.92 Mid-America Pub, publication.............. 2734.94 Mid-Iowa Cooperative, fuel.................. 1856.08 Napa Auto Parts, supplies................... 1286.60 Kevin Nederhoff, twp mtg........................ 25.00 Andie Nichols, mtg exp.......................... 119.20 Ryan Petersen, twp mtg.......................... 25.00 Pictometry, services............................... 822.18 Postmaster, postage.............................. 114.80 Powerplan, parts/repairs..................... 1152.10 Premier Office, supplies........................ 109.69 Racom Corporation, service.................... 80.50 City of Reinbeck, service......................... 46.77 Todd Rickert, mtg exp............................ 134.06 Rickert and Wessel Law, services......... 372.00 Lary Riebkes, twp mtg............................. 25.00 Sadler Power Train, parts...................... 674.15 Mary Schmidt, twp mtg............................ 25.00 Scot's Supply, parts............................... 646.40 Scotty's Sanitation, service...................... 80.00 Snittjer Grain, fuel................................ 3096.29 Spahn and Rose Lumber, supplies......... 42.02 UIHC, services....................................... 700.00 Wallace Stensland, twp mtg.................... 25.00 Bradley Stevens, twp mtg........................ 25.00 Cathy Storjohann, twp mtg...................... 25.00 Strait's Auto Body, repairs....................... 55.00 Tama/Grundy Pub, publication ............... 34.07 The Schneider Corp, services............. 6625.00 Mike Thede, twp mtg............................... 25.00 Lori Tollagson, mtg exp.......................... 109.20 Treasurer of Iowa, services............... 13001.00 Triple T Meats, supplies......................... 131.67 True Value Hardware, supplies............... 97.28 US Cellular, service............................... 213.71 Unifirst Corporation, service.................. 758.34 Keith VanHauen, twp mtg........................ 25.00 Vanguard Appraisals, services ............. 605.00 Verizon Wireless, service...................... 868.00 Visa, supplies...................................... 1075.89 Von Bokern Assoc, services................ 3250.00 WBC Mechanical, repairs.................... 1202.10 Wellsburg Ag, supplies ......................... 140.00 Windstream, service.............................. 163.08 Windstream, service.............................. 399.45 Zep Sales and Service, supplies........... 823.27 Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Bakker to adjourn. Carried unanimously. Mark A. Schildroth, Chairperson Rhonda R. Deters, County Auditor
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$335,000 •
370 Acres in Jasper County 156 Acres in Jasper County 120 Pasture Acres in Jasper County 80 Acres in Hardin County 80 Acres in Grundy County 85 Acres in Grundy County 80 Acres in Franklin County
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Blueberry Streusel Cheesecake Prep time: 15 minutes | Total time: 6 hours, 45 minutes
Double Lemon Cheesecake Bars Prep time: 35 minutes | Total time: 7 hours, 15 minutes
Servings: 16 1 1/2 cups plus 3 tablespoons flour, lightly browned. divided Beat cream cheese, remaining flour, 1 1/3 cups sugar, divided remaining sugar and vanilla with mix1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon er until well blended. Add sour cream; 3/4 cup cold butter, cut up mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beat4 packages (8 ounces each) Philadel- ing on low speed after each just until phia Cream Cheese, softened blended. Pour over crust. Top with ber1 tablespoon vanilla extract ries and reserved crumb mixture. 1 cup Breakstone’s or Knudsen Bake 1 hour 25 minutes to 1 hour 30 Sour Cream minutes or until center is almost set. 4 eggs Run knife around rim of pan to loosen 2 cups fresh blueberries cake; cool before removing rim. ReHeat oven to 325°F. frigerate 4 hours. Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugNote: You can substitute cream ar and cinnamon in medium bowl. cheese with Neufchatel cheese, or Cut in butter with pastry blender or 2 fresh blueberries with 1 (16-ounce) knives until mixture resembles coarse package frozen blueberries. Garnish crumbs. Reserve 1/2 cup; press re- with additional berries or cinnamon maining onto bottom of 9-inch spring- just before serving. form pan. Bake 25 minutes or until
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3 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted 4 eggs, divided 4 packages (8 ounces each) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, softened 1 3/4 cups sugar, divided 3 tablespoons flour 1 tablespoon lemon zest 1/3 cup lemon juice (about 2 lemons), divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 cup water Heat oven to 325°F. Line 13-by-9-inch pan with parchment paper, with ends of paper extending over sides. Mix wafer crumbs and butter until blended; press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 minutes. Separate 1 egg; refrigerate yolk until ready to use. Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add egg white and remaining 3 whole eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each until just blended. Pour over crust.
Bake 40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours. Mix cornstarch and remaining sugar in medium saucepan; gradually stir in water and remaining lemon juice until blended. Bring just to boil on medium heat, stirring constantly; cook and stir until clear and thickened. Lightly beat reserved egg yolk in small bowl with fork until blended; stir in 2 tablespoons of hot cornstarch mixture. Return to remaining cornstarch mixture in saucepan; stir until blended. Cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool slightly. Spoon lemon glaze over cheesecake. Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm. Use parchment handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve. Note: This lemon glaze can be prepared ahead of time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 8 hours before spooning over individual slices of cheesecake. Garnish with 1/2 cup blueberries, lemon peel and fresh mint leaves. Recipes/photos courtesy of Philadelphia Cream Cheese
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Rebels cap dream season with state tournament sweep By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register DES MOINES — Sometimes dreams can come true. Friday the Gladbrook-Reinbeck boys’ basketball team capped a dream season with a dominating defensive effort in a 64-52 victory over thirdranked Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto in the Class 1A state final at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines. The state title is the first for the Rebels in their first state tournament appearance. G-R finished as the state’s only undefeated team after two others that entered the state tourney undefeated (Danville and Iowa City West) failed to reach their respective state finals. “It’s a big shocking," Rebel junior Colton Dinsdale said. "I knew we were good, but I never thought we were this good. "It’s awesome," he continued.. "Coming from a small town and winning a state title is a big thing for us, especially being the first in G-R history it’s amazing." Sophomore Joe Smoldt, the alltournament team captain, said there is no better feeling in the world. “It’s a privilege to come down here but we wanted to do other stuff down here, not just get down here,” he said. “We wanted to try and win a state championship. For some people its only a once-in-alifetime thing and we wanted to take advantage of it and try and get this state title.” Rebel coach Scott Kiburis talked about the importance of the title to a school district that has been fractured by the need to close an attendance center due to declining enrollment. "I hope it brought the groups
together," he said. "They love their sports, they love the Rebels and they support us regardless of where the game’s being played. As you could see, there were so many people in the stands — we came in during the 4A game and we were, ‘Gosh, there’s nobody here compared to the people we have.' It’s so important to small towns to see their kids, their friends play on the big scale. For their people of Gladbrook and Reinbeck it’s very important to them." The Rebels won with an efficient offense and a stifling defense. They held MVAO to 40 percent shooting, including just 2-for-20 from behind the 3-point arc. The G-R offense, meanwhile hit 20-of-33 shots (61 percent), including 7-for-13 from behind the arc. “We had hands in their face a lot of the time yet they were still knocking shots down,” MVAO coach Brian Brown said. “I don’t think our defense was bad on them, but to their credit they just made huge plays all night long. And then if you go out there and get them tight, they have the ability to put the ball on the floor and drive around you. They did that all night.” Senior Camden Kickbush led the way for the Rebels, hitting 6-of-7 from the field, including 4-of-5 from 3-point land. "Camden Kickbush, he’s got so much confidence in himself and he knocked down some big shots," Kiburis said. "When we were struggling a little bit trying to get into offense he came down and hit some big shots. And we had Joe Smoldt, Luke Holman hitting shots and Colton Dinsdale ... Colton Dinsdale proved to me the other day
that I can keep him in the game to shoot free throws, usually we sub him out, and then he goes down and hits a three, too, when he was uncovered. He’s a defensive player and he stepped up." Smoldt, who led the tournament with 61 points, did not score in the first half before finishing with 10 while Dinsdale matched his season high with nine points and Holman scored six off the bench. Defensively Kiburis said the Rebels were focusing their outside defense on senior Shawn Flanigan, who hit the game-winning shot the night before in a semifinal victory over Danville. Most of MVAO's points came in the paint, with senior center Korey Kuhlman scoring a game-high 26 points for the Rams. THE FIRST 10 MINUTES of the game were back-and-forth with four ties and seven lead changes. MVAO built its largest lead of the game, 21-18, on a tip-in with 5 miinutes, 34 seconds left in the half, only to see the Rebels tie the score moments later on a Kickbush pullup 3-pointer. Twenty seconds later the Rebels had the ball again and were looking for the lead as Smoldt drove to the basket. The sophomore was fouled hard and lay on the floor for several minutes as trainers attended to him. That appeared to swing the momentum, as G-R came back with 11 straight points after the stoppage. “We were very motivated by that,” Dinsdale said. “It’s kind of like a boxing match — they throw punches and we’ve got to throw a punch right back. (The hard foul) See REBELS page 15
Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s Zach Pierce (left) and Cameron Clark celebrate after the Rebels clinched their firstever state basketball championship. G-R downed Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto 64-52 in the Class 1A final. (Patti Rust/The Grundy Register photos)
Rebel sophomore Joe Smoldt recovered from a first-half injury to claim captain honors on the Class 1A alltournament team. Smoldt led all classes with 61 points on the week.
All-Tournament selections in Class 1A included, left to right: Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s Joe Smoldt, Maple Valley-Antho-Oto’s Derrik Kerns and Korey Kuhlmann, Gladbrook-Reinbeck’s Camden Kickbush and Earlham’s Canyon Hopkins. Not pictured is Danville’s Connor Hoelzen.
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Scenes from the Boys State Basketball Tournament
Colton Dinsdale dives on the floor for a loose ball during the state final against Maple Valley-Antho-Oto.
Cameron Clark, above and below, was one of four Rebels to average more than 10 points per game at the state tournament.
Camden Kickbush had a huge state final, hitting 6-of-7 shots and scoring 20 points.
Camden Kickbush
Zach Pierce scored 33 points in the state tournament and dished out eight assists, including five in the state final.
Joe Smoldt
Zach Pierce
Three Rebels named to INA All-State Team
Joe Smoldt was effective inside and outside and earned all-tournament captain honors.
By JOHN JENSEN The Grundy Register DES MOINES — The GladbrookReinbeck boys’ basketball team reaped more spoils of their first-ever state championship Tuesday, with three of its five starters being named to the Iowa Newspaper Association All-State teams. Rebel guards Joe Smoldt and Camden Kickbush were named to the all-state first team while center Zach Pierce was a second-team allstate selection. Smoldt and Kickbush were the heart of a Rebel team that was the only one in the state to finish undefeated this year. Smoldt was the team’s top scorer with 18 points per game while Kickbush was just behind him with 17 points as well as a team-high 5.3 assists per contest. Smoldt added 5.1 assists per game while leading the team with 74 steals and ranking third on the squad with four rebounds per contest. Kickbush added a team-high 72 3-pointers and collected 40 steals despite missing the season’s first six games while recovering from a football-related injury.
Pierce, the Rebels top scorer the past two seasons, saw fewer chances down low this season yet was just as effective. He shot a career-best 57 percent from the field while averaging 13.6 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds per game. He also led the team with 23 blocked shots and recorded a career-high 67 assists, including five in the state final. Other North Iowa Cedar League players honored on the all-state teams included Aplington-Parkersburg’s Ross Cooper on the Class 2A first team and South Hardin’s Eric Mulder on the Class 2A second team. Daniel Tillo, a 6-5 senior forward from Sioux City North was named Mr. Basketball after leading North to three consecutive state tournament appearances and finishing his high school career with 2,016 points, joining former Mason City and University of Iowa star Jeff Horner in becoming the second athlete from a Class 4A school to crack the 2,000-point club. This season Tillo averaged 24.5 points per game while leading his team to the state tournament, where it lost to top-ranked Iowa City West in the first round.
Iowa Newspaper Association All-State Boys’ Basketball Class 1A First Team — Front line: Ethan Steinbronn, West Central (Maynard); Korey Kuhlmann, Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto; Canyon Hopkins, Earlham. Back court: Camden Kickbush, Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Joe Smoldt, Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Jackson Lamb, Nodaway Valley. Utility: Dallas Jalas, South O’Brien; Mason Speer, Danville. Class 1A Second Team — Front line: Blake Hallweg, Holy Trinity Catholic; Connor Hoelzen, Danville; Bradley Fisher, Ankeny Christian. Back court: Garrett Saunders, Van Buren; Connor Sonius, West Hancock; Derrik Kerns, Maple ValleyAnthon-Oto. Utility: Zach Pierce, Gladbrook-Reinbeck; Eli Gingerich, Iowa Mennonite. Class 1A Third Team — Front line: Justin Jacobi, Belle Plaine; Steven Horan, Heartland Christian; Nic Lutmer, Central Lyon. Back court: Christian Reischauer, Colo-Nesco; Andy Geelan, Graetttinger-Terril/ Ruthven-Ayshire; Paul Kaufmann, North Tama. Utility: Jacob Taylor, Diagonal; Austin Stoelk, Ar-We-Va.
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Rebels From page 13 kind of made us mad a little bit, but we just needed to score more points and that just lifted us up to go get the gold.” “The kids don’t like to see one of their friends, their teammate, go down - they thought he was pretty hurt,” Kiburis said. Smoldt spent just two minutes on the bench recovering from the injury. "My team’s got my back - I love those guys," Smoldt said. "It was tough going down but a state championship, I’m not going to miss that so I just had to recover and come back in the second half and play as well as I could." The Rebels led 32-23 at halftime and led by double digits through most of the second half. "We showed composure when they put pressure on us at the end and we knocked down our free throws to secure the victory," Kiburis saidl "Winning by 14, 15, 16 points, that was kind of the fashion, the style we had most of the year so it was actually nice to show everybody that’s how well we can play." MVAO 15 8 10 19 – 52 G-R 16 16 16 16 – 64 Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto (52) – Austin Hazard 1 0-0 2; Derrik Kerns 5 1-2 11; Shawn Flanigan 5 1-2 13; Korey Kuhlman 12 2-3 26; Andrew O’Neal 0 0-0 0; Jual DelaGarza 0 0-0 0; Conor Collins 0 0-0 0. Totals 23 4-8 52. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (64) – Camden Kickbush 6 4-4 20; Colton Dinsdale 2 4-6 9; Joe Smoldt 3 3-5 10; Zach Pierce 4 2-2 10; Cameron Clark 4 1-2 9; Luke Holman 1 3-4 6. Totals 20 17-22 64. 3-point goals: MVAO 2 (Flanigan 2), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 7 (Kickbush 4, Dinsdale, Smoldt, Holman). Rebounds: MVAO 29 (Kuhlman 9), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 23 (Clark 7). Assists: MVAO 9 (Kerns 4), GladbrookReinbeck 12 (Pierce 5, Kickbush 4). Steals: MVAO 3 (Three tied 1), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2 (Dinsdale 2). Blocks: MVAO 1 (Flanigan), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 0. Fouled out: MVAO 1 (Kerns), GladbrookReinbeck 1 (Pierce). Total fouls: MVAO 20, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 13.
Semifinals Gladbrook-Reinbeck 60, Earlham 45 The Rebels earned their state finals berth with a hard-fought victory over Earlham. G-R trailed only briefly in the first four minutes of the game but was unable to extend its lead to more than seven points until the second half. The Rebels led 27-20 at halftime and extended their lead to 37-26 with 2 minutes, 20 seconds left in the third quarter. Earlham trimmed the Rebel lead to six, 4539, with 3:30 left in the game before a Kickbush layup pushed the lead back to eight and appeared to swing the momentum. G-R proceeded to hit 11 straight free throws down the stretch as the Cardinals were forced to foul as they attempted to rally. Four Rebels scored in double digits, led by Smoldt’s 20 and Pierce’s 14. Kickbush added 13 points and Cameron Clark scored 10. Unlike the game before, when the Rebels hit 11 3-pointers, G-R was not seeing its outside shots fall against Earlham. Instead, Smoldt
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and Kickbush were effective going off the dribble and penetrating to the basket while finding Pierce and Clark open on the inside. Though Pierce was regularly harassed by Earlham all-state big man Canyon Hopkins and went just 2-of-6 from the floor, he hit 10-of-13 from the free-throw line to aid the Rebels’ cause. Alan Schmidt led Earlham with 17 points while Hopkins scored 14 and pulled down a game-high eight rebounds. Earlham went on to win the consolation game Friday over Danville and placed third in the tournament. Earlham 8 12 8 17 – 45 G-R 12 15 11 22 – 60 Earlham (45) – Andy Algreen 0 2-2 2; Alan Schmidt 5 5-6 17; AJ Leporte 1 2-2 4; Canyon Hopkins 7 0-0 14; Zach Schreck 1 2-2 4; Dan Schmidt 1 2-2 4; Derek Hensley 0 0-0 0; Drew Williamson 0 0-0 0. Totals 15 13-14 45. Gladbrook-Reinbeck (60) – Camden Kickbush 5 2-3 13; Colton Dinsdale 0 3-4 3; Joe Smoldt 7 4-4 20; Zach Pierce 2 10-13 14; Cameron Clark 5 0-1 10; Matt Roeding 0 0-0 0; Luke Holman 0 0-0 0. Totals 19 19-25 60. 3-point goals: Earlham 2 (Schmidt 2), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 3 (Smoldt 2, Kickbush). Rebounds: Earlham 28 (Hopkins 8), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 31 (Pierce 7, Smoldt 6). Assists: Earlham 8 (Algreen 3), Gladbrook-Reinbeck 8 (Kickbush 3, Pierce 3). Steals: Earlham 3 (Schmidt 2), GladbrookReinbeck 7 (Dinsdale 3). Blocks: Earlham 0, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 2 (Pierce 2). Fouled out: None. Total fouls: Earlham 17, Gladbrook-Reinbeck 12.
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