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The Titonka Spring Craft and Vendor Show is planned for Saturday, April 25 at the Titonka school from 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Lunch will be served by the TiHampton Chronicle tonka Community Club. Pictures with Elsa from the Disney movie “Frozen” are scheduled to be from 10 a.m.-1p.m. in the gym.

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Tasty Ten to host homemade breakfast

The North Iowa Community School entrepreneur business “Tasty Ten” will host a homemade breakfast on Friday, April 24 in the Family Consumer Science room from 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m. The cost is $5.50 per person, with a discount being offered if a “code word” is given that is announced on the school web site. Use the south steps to enter the school.

April 30 deadline for garage sale sign up

The deadline to sign up for the North Iowa Community Wide Garage Sales is set for Wednesday, April 30. The community garage sales will take place Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9.

A registration form can be found in this edition.

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Board approves sale of Thompson school building The Leader

The sale of the Thompson school building is nearly complete, after Village Vine the North Iowa School Board approved selling the building and property to Terry Durby and Mike Hauan during its monthly meeting What Cheer Paper last Tuesday.

Durby and Hauan plan to convert the school building into apartments; utilizing the space in both the newer and older portions of the building. They plan to leave the gymnasium and auditorium space as is for community use, and they’d like to include other amenities such as a fitness center and laundromat.

Their plan also calls for developing the property behind the school building for new housing, which would include homes and possibly apartments and storage.

The board approved the sale of the property to Durby and Hauan for $1, and the district will also provide $50,000 to help with building improvements at the site. North Iowa Supt. Cory Myer says that money comes from the Physical Plant and Equipment Levy, which is set aside for facilities. He says this offer of financial assistance is consistent with what the district offered when selling the Rake and Lakota school buildings.

There is a 10 day appeal period before the sale can be finalized, and that period expires this Friday.

Durby and Hauan say they’re ready to get started on renovations, as they already have subcontractors lined up and equipment standing by.

In other business, the board approved the schedule for the 2015-

16 school year. School is set to start this fall on August 23 and finish next spring on May 24. Myer says they would have liked to start school a week earlier, but changes pushed by Iowa Governor Terry Branstad mean that the state is no longer automatically granting early start waivers to school districts that request them. North Iowa requested an early start waiver in January.

One effect of the later start date is that the first semester of the coming school year will not end before Christmas break. Instead, classes will resume on January 5, and the first semester will end on January 13. Myer says the change shouldn’t be too significant, because North Iowa doesn’t conduct tests at the end of the semester. He says it will be harder to align with college schedules, however, for students who take those courses.

The board approved a change in the district’s athletic sharing agreement for bowling, as North Iowa will share with Estherville next year instead of Lake Mills. Myer says Lake Mills hasn’t had any bowlers for a few years, while Estherville does have a couple of students interested in competing in the sport. While Estherville is about 45 miles away, Myer says the town has its own bowling alley, so the students in Estherville can practice there and then travel to compete with North Iowa.

The board discussed uses for money in the Wellness Center fund, which totals about $19,500.

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Blue ribbon winners at the Region 2 Iowa Artists show in Buffalo Center include, clockwise from left: Marvella Blome, Sonja Johnson, Dean Swenson and Mike Lavelle. Not pictured are Jim Meyering and Vern Sylvara. See other photo on page 11.

Local artists take top honors at regional art show Buffalo Center played host to the Iowa Artists Region 2 art show on Saturday, April 11, where several local artists won blue ribbons. The show, which was held at the Heritage Town Center, featured about 60 pieces of artwork.

One blue ribbon was awarded for every 10 entries at the show, and five

of those winners live in Winnebago County. Winners include Dean Swenson of Buffalo Center, Marvella Blome and Sonja Johnson of Thompson, Jim Meyering of rural Woden, Vern Sylvara of Scarville, and Mike Lavelle of Algona.

Blue ribbon winners from all 12 regional art shows will advance to

the state show held May 2 in Cedar Falls. Region 2 includes Cerro Gordo, Franklin, Hancock, Humboldt, Kossuth, Pocahontas, Winnebago, Worth and Wright Counties.

The Region 2 show was judged by NIACC professor Wayne Allison, who gave an artist talk and offered critiques to the exhibitors.

Law Enforcement Center open house Saturday

Winnebago County Sheriff Dave Peterson invites the public to an open house at the Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center in Forest City this Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Coffee, cookies and juice will be served. The open house is being held in advance of a third vote on funding for a new public safety center in Winnebago County.

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TSB Bank steps up for local food pantry

Titonka Savings Bank in Thompson hosted a “Spuds and Splits” fundraiser at the Branding Iron last Wednesday, featuring baked potatoes and banana splits. The event was held to benefit the North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry, which will use the monetary donations to purchase perishable food items. The bank is also planning a bake sale on May 8 to benefit the food pantry.

North Iowa rolls out red carpet for prom

Enjoying baked potatoes during the “Spuds and Splits” fundraiser at the Branding Iron last Wednesday are, from left: Shirley Pierce, Brice Pierce, Maxine Larson and Dorothy Nolton. About 125 people came out for the meal, which will benefit the North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry.

Forty-three couples walked the red carpet last Saturday evening, April 18, at the North Iowa High School Prom Grand March. “An Evening on the Red Carpet” was this year’s theme, and the Grand March took place in the North Iowa Auditorium, followed by a dinner and dance at the Round Up Room at the Branding Iron in Thompson. After Prom followed at the Wow! Zone in Mankato, MN. Look for more photos from the Grand March on page 14.

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School funding and legalizing medical cannabis

Truth Or Consequences

I lied. I can’t even remember about what, but I was caught and my dad gave me a short lecture. It went like this: “The reason to never lie is a totally selfish one. Once you lie you may have to tell a hundred other lies in order to cover up the original lie. No one is smart enough to do that.”

When Jesus said in John 8:32, “and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free,” He was speaking of His own other worldliness. But those words ring true in all aspects of life.

If we put on a front in dealing with other people, we are enslaved to that front until we get to know each other better. We may be wasting precious time associating with people we don’t enjoy or share interests.

To speak an uncomfortable truth and end a friendship that would never get off the ground anyway, turns an unpleasant situation positive.

The principle of truth is all-encompassing. The short term pain of the truth can shorten long term pain considerably. For instance, if Lyndon B. Johnson had been a truthful president, untold lives could have been saved by an early admission of defeat in Vietnam. What Johnson knew and didn’t reveal, was exposed in a biography

by Robert Dallek in 1998. As early as 1965 LBJ said, “What the hell is Vietnam worth to me? ...What is it worth to this country?” Lyndon Johnson knew the war was futile and yet sent 30,000 Americans to their deaths.

Today we have former Senator Bob Graham. He has been fighting to have

The Alternative Fritz Groszkruger 4selfgovernment@gmail.com www.alternativebyfritz.com the whole congressional review of the 9/11 attacks made public at the request of family members of the victims.

Mr. Graham co-authored the report in 2002. The parts of the report kept secret by our government reportedly refer to involvement by our so-called ally, Saudi Arabia, in the attacks.

The Middle East is a huge mess that takes too much effort for lazy people to comprehend. The Syrian and Iranian governments are Shiite. The Saudis, ISIS and al Qaeda are Sunni.

Boundaries were drawn by England and France after WWI in order to exploit oil, ignoring different cultures and religions that would ordinarily put like-minded people together. The United States considers Saudi Arabia an ally, despite their dogmatic and cruel culture that is nearly polar opposite of what America stands for. This only hints at the complexity that makes our intrusive foreign policy look foolish.

Being an ally should be a two-way street. With the impossibility of verification of treaties, why bother with them at all? They dilute our ability to be strong militarily by making assumptions based on bad information.

Since it is impossible to know the truth about Middle Eastern politics and even our government’s relation-

ships there, I think it would be wise to take a lesson from one of the most evil presidents we’ve ever had, Lyndon Johnson. No action is better than any action when based on lies and speculation. How do we take sides in conflicts that don’t have a good side? Taking sides will always make the other side our enemy. Defending “U.S. interests” or useless allies, dilutes our ability to actually defend the United States.

If I’m labeled a “truther” for wanting to know what is in a report on the most horrific terrorist attack in American history, so be it. Our reaction to the 9/11 attacks has been way more destructive than the attacks themselves and we don’t even know the whole story. What contributions could have been made by the people our politicians sent abroad to die? What could $2 trillion have done for our country if left in the private sector instead of squandered on foreign adventurism?

Our government has not kept its story straight. The truth could have set us free of a $2 trillion debt and much death and destruction. Let’s learn from the past. The opposite of truther is liar.

Contact me at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com or visit my website at www.alternativebyfritz.com. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Geocaching

Now that spring is here and people are getting outdoors more, you might want to try a fun, family-oriented outdoor activity—geocaching! Geocaching is a relatively new activity, beginning in the year 2000. But it has taken off, and is now very popular throughout the country and, in fact, throughout the world. It continues to gain popularity for a variety of reasons, not the least of which are it’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s inexpensive. How many activities can you say that about?

Geocaching is an activity where someone hides a cache of some sort for other people to find. The cache can be very small, such as the size of an old film canister, or it can be as large as a shoebox. Inside the cache, you can find a variety of different objects.

Some smaller caches often contain only a log sheet to sign your name, while others contain many inexpensive little trinkets. When you find a geocache that someone has hidden, you sign the log, then trade an item you have for an item in the cache. Of course, the trading part is optional, and many people choose not to take or leave anything. After all, the fun and excitement of geocaching is in the search (and, hopefully, discovery)!

Geocaching first began in 2000 because that’s when the government made navigational satellites available for public use. Until that time, only the government could use those satellites, which circle the Earth at an altitude of about 12,500 miles. When the satellites finally became available for public use, though, few people had Global Positioning System units, or GPSs, to read their signals. So, to

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participate in geocaching, people had to purchase a GPS unit to receive the satellite signals. These could be purchased for as little as $100, and many people still use such units. But, now, most smartphones either have GPSs built right into them, or have GPS apps that can be downloaded. That means, nowadays, anyone with a smartphone can enjoy geocaching without spending much money at all!

Besides being inexpensive, geocaching is fun! Each cache provides its own adventure and often takes you to new places you’ve never been to before. Sometimes the search is easy, sometimes it’s quite challenging. But, it’s always fun! In fact, many families enjoy geocaching together because kids enjoy the combination of adventure and technology, and parents like the fact that they’re able to get the kids outdoors to enjoy an easy and cheap activity.

So, how do you begin geocaching?

Well, it’s very easy to get started. The “home” of geocaching is on-line at www.geocaching.com. There, you’ll find a listing of literally every geocache that’s hidden in the world! So, by creating a free account, you have access to most all of the 2.5 million geocaches that can be found around the world. You can then search an area and find out where geocaches are hidden. You can learn certain things about each cache, including how difficult it

is to find, or how tough it is to get to.

That way, you can decide for yourself how easy or difficult you want your search to be. When you decide on a particular cache to search for, you enter (or download) the cache’s coordinates into your GPS unit (or phone) and begin the search!

Once you find a cache, you sign the log, exchange trinkets (if you’d like to), and replace the cache where you found it. There are also sometimes small objects called “travel bugs” in a cache. These are not meant to be kept by the geocacher, but instead are meant to be moved from one geocache to another. Most people then go back to www.geocaching.com to log their find and/or update the status of any “travel bugs” they found. In that way, everyone is able to share their adventures with other people!

More and more studies are showing that getting outdoors is important to our physical and mental health. But, a lot of people are hesitant to head outdoors because they don’t have money for expensive outdoor equipment or the physical ability to participate in many outdoor activities. But, geocaching is a wonderful, inexpensive activity that anyone can participate in. So, now that spring is here, and we have a whole summer to look forward to, grab your GPS unit (or your phone), and head outdoors! There are plenty of adventures awaiting!

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There are two big issues still bouncing around the Capitol as the session winds down: school funding and legalizing medical cannabis.

The bill legalizing medical cannabis passed the Senate Wednesday on a 2619 vote. I received many emails, mail, calls and visits in relation to this bill. I spent much more time researching this issue than any other this year. I invited experts to the Senate to provide us information and help us understand not just the possible benefits of the derivatives of the cannabis plant, but also some information about the process the FDA uses to approve drugs for use in the U.S. I am very troubled by the way this bill circumvents the usual process which would allow doctors to prescribe the medicine and determine the dose. FDA approval also would allow the local pharmacy to distribute the products rather than having the state involved in setting up and making the rules for distribution centers around the state.

I supported two amendments that changed cannabis from a Class I to Class II controlled substance. This would make it easier to do thorough research on various derivatives and make sure we understand how people will react and what doses to use. The downside I see to going with the FDA process is it would take longer to get

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by Dennis Guth

Iowa State Senator District 4 dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov • 641-430-0424 cannabis into the hands of those who need it. That is important, yet I want to be sure we are getting the precise product to the right person with an accurate dose. I voted for one version of the bill which did nothing more than change cannabis from Class I to Class II. That version had a genuine possibility of passing in the House. It was defeated and the more complicated version was passed without my vote.

It will go to the House, where I am almost sure it will die.

All of our budgets are being held up by the Education Conference Committee not agreeing on school budgets.

The 2016 budget has increases on auto-pilot, which have to be funded.

These total $487 million plus $100 million for collective bargained salary increases. The increase in Medicare, including costs being shifted to the State from the federal government, is $209 million. There just is no more money. The schools that hurt the most are those that have declining enrollment. The only way to fix this is to create a friendly business environment in

rural areas. I had a school administrator suggest we should pass legislation that would decrease legislators’ salary by one day’s pay for every day we go past the deadline to set school budgets.

I would happily support that.

We had hoped to get something passed to expand the rights of gun owners this year, but Senator Gronstal has made it known that will not happen. The 110-day legislative session is scheduled to end May 1 this year.

However, this year’s actual end date remains unknown.

As I consider the hopes I had for this year and the reality that is before me, I think the following is a great reminder on how to set goals: “The greater danger for most of us lies not in setting our aim too high and falling short; but in setting our aim too low and achieving our mark.” –Michelangelo If you have any questions on any issues, please feel free to contact me by phone 641-430-0424 or by email: dennis.guth@legis.iowa.gov

House debates bills I know that you are seeing and hearing a lot about the numbers we are using as we try to build a budget for everyone. Some want to use our current reserves in their budget process.

Money that is in the state’s reserve that is used in our budgeting process will appear there again next year. Money put into our budget from the reserve is one-time money. The only way that those funds will be replenished is if we have an increase in our revenue next year.

I’m not a betting man, but if I were, I would bet that the money spent from our reserve for ongoing expenses will not be replaced the following year.

The farm economy is not good. Our commodities and some of the livestock sector have decreased in value.

John Deere is laying people off. Farm equipment is not a hot topic right now.

Truck sales will probably decrease. As a result of all of these factors, the income tax and sales tax, which are the State’s source of revenue, will be decreased.

I would rather err on the side of caution than to over-spend and cause an across the board cut as happened in 2010 when the Democrat controlled state government cut the budget 10%.

An across the board cut would hurt our K-12 education considerably more than in 2010 because we will not have fixed supplemental state aid at a higher level. If we put the reserve money in the budget and it is not replenished, we will be cutting everyone’s budget another year.

Here are some of the bills the House debated and passed this week: SF 385 SF 385 allows criminal records to be expunged if the defendant was acquitted or criminal charges were dismissed. This bill applies in situations where a defendant was found not guilty, especially in cases of mistaken identity or identity theft. The purpose of this bill is to allow a person’s criminal record to be wiped clean in these circumstances so that it does not adversely affect their lives or ability to get a job.

HF 626 The first thing this bill accomplishes is to repeal the sunset on the Proper-

Capitol Highlights

By Representative Tedd Gassman Iowa House District 7 tedd.gassman@legis.iowa.gov

ty Assessment Appeal Board, making the board permanent. The PAAB is a board that businesses and individuals can use for some property tax appeals.

The second accomplishment of HF 626 is to provide for the future repeal of the State Board of Tax Review.

The State Board of Tax Review is an independent and bipartisan board that reviews final decisions issued by the director of the Iowa Department of Revenue in contested case proceedings. The board is also able to review director’s assessment of centrally assessed property where taxpayers may appeal directly to the board. According to this bill, the board will be repealed on the date it disposes of all pending cases, or by July 1, 2016. The legislature and members of the state board of tax review have found this board to be unnecessary because their reviewed cases have often proceeded to court after being reviewed.

SF 438 This bill requires the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission to conduct a study for the possible authorization of exchange wagering. Exchange wagering is defined as a form of wagering where two or more people place identically opposite bets in a given market for pari-mutuel betting in Iowa. The study will focus on the current state of pari-mutuel racing in Iowa, revenue impact, regulatory considerations and general impact of allowing exchange wagering. The IRGC must submit a report on its findings by December 1, 2015. I voted against this piece of leg-

islation because it brings forward the possibility of legalizing exchange wagering in our state. SF 438 passed by a vote of 80-15, and the study will go forward. Next year there will probably be a bill to legalize exchange wagering, and I will not be in support of such legislation. In fact, I will be a foe of any increase in gambling.

On Tuesday, April 14, Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds presented the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Governor’s Cup ROTC Award for outstanding achievement to 10 students from universities across Iowa. One recipient was Cadet Major Connor C. McGuire, Iowa State University Air Force ROTC, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Don McGuire of Algona, Iowa.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve the constituents of District 7. I am honored to serve each one of you, and appreciate any and all contacts received about legislation. My best wishes to all for a good week.

Representative Tedd Gassman Rep. Gassman is on the Environmental Protection, Labor, and Local Government Committees, and serves as the Vice Chair of the Education Committee. He also serves on the Administration and Regulation Appropriations Subcommittee. His district includes Emmet County, Winnebago County, and the northern parts of Kossuth County, including Algona. You can contact him at tedd.gassman@ legis.iowa.gov

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News from Wednesday, April 22 Heart Reach Mobile Lab Unit, Winnebago County Public Health-Forest City, call for appointment Senior Girls Literary Circle Tea, HTC-Buffalo Center, 2 p.m.

Thursday, April 23 7th/8th Track @ West Hancock, 4:30 p.m.

V Boys Track (H), 5:00 p.m.

Friday, April 24 “Tasty Ten” (Student Entrepreneur Business) Homemade Breakfast, NICS-Family Consumer Science room, 7:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m.

V Boys/Girls Golf (H), 4:15 p.m.

V Girls Track @ Estherville, 5 p.m.

Saturday, April 25 Titonka Spring Craft and Vendor Show, Titonka School, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Winnebago County Law Enforcement Center Open House, Forest City, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Open House Bridal Shower honor-

ing Elizabeth Ross, Eagle Center-Lakota, 1-3 p.m.

Sunday, April 26 Destination D.C. Breakfast Fundraiser, Rake Fire Station, 8 a.m.-12 noon Monday, April 27 North Iowa Food for Families Food Pantry open, Buffalo Plaza, 2-5 p.m.

V Girls/Boys Golf @ Bishop Garrigan, 4:15 p.m.

7th/8th Boys Track@ North Union, 4:30 p.m.

7th/8th Girls Track @ West Hancock, 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28 V Boys Track @ Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, 4:30 p.m.

V Girls Track @ Forest City @Waldorf College Track, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29 Heart Reach Mobile Lab Unit, Winnebago County Public Health-Forest City, call for appointment

North Iowa Communities List of Events

Save the Date

April 30 Farewell Party honoring Dr. Pamela Keller, MFC-Buffalo Center, 11 a.m.12 p.m.

Heartwarmer’s Quilt Guild Guest Night-Michele’s Sewing Center, Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7 p.m.

May 1 City Wide Garage Sales, Titonka, 5-8 p.m.

May 2 City Wide Garage Sales, Titonka, 8 a.m.- 12 p.m.

May 4 Chocolate, Cheese and Wine Tasting, NIB, 5:30 p.m.

May 8 & 9 Community Wide Garage Sales-Buffalo Center, Rake, Lakota and Thompson

May 9 Craft and Artisan Expo, Eagle Center-Lakota, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

June 14 BC Historical Society meeting, HTC, 4 p.m.

July 2 NIB Glow Run, Buffalo Center, TBA July 3 Firemen’s Dance, Buffalo Center, TBA July 4 Bison Firecracker Day, Buffalo Center July 25 Crazy Daze-Downtown Buffalo Center

Ross to be guest of honor

An open house bridal shower honoring Elizabeth Ross, bride-to-be of Gary Eichenberger, will be held Saturday, April 25, from 1-3 p.m. at the Eagle Center in Lakota. The couple is registered at Kohl’s, Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Open House/Come & Go

Bridal Shower honoring

Kelsie Koppen April Rake SHARE Iowa orders will be available for pick up on Saturday, April 25 from 10:00-11:00 a.m. in the Rake City Hall. Those who are unable to pick up their order during that time are encouraged to make arrangements for a friend or family member to pick up the package for them.

For questions, or for more information, contact Rake SHARE Iowa volunteer, Illa Roth, at 566-3558.

Open House Bridal Shower for

Larissa Christ & Carter Johnson Saturday, May 2 First Lutheran Church-Britt, IA Salad Luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bring your favorite recipe.

Registered at Target and Touch of Country

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Brandy Newton/ Travis Folkerts Saturday, April 25

B R I D A L RE GI ST RY

Kelsie Koppen bride-to-be of

Ben Baggenstoss

bride-to-be of Ben Baggenstoss Saturday, May 2 9:30-11:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church Lakota, IA Registered at Target, Kohl’s and Murra Hardware

TMNH We definitely can’t complain about the weather. We have been sitting outside this past week enjoying the beautiful sunshine. Over the weekend, we had Music and Motion, trivia, bowling, watched and listened to First Reformed Church, Peace and Power, Lawrence Welk and 60 Minutes.

Monday, we had our Zumba chair class, Resident Voices and a sing along. During the afternoon, Betty Coxson came in for her short story program. Thank you, Betty. Monica played Lucky Dog and Name That Memory.

Tuesday, George, Judy, Darlene and Ben came out and preformed for us. Thank you, we really enjoyed your music. During our sunshine group, we had a balloon toss. The ladies from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Titonka came and hosted our salad luncheon. Thank you for all the delicious salads. After we all rested from our big meal, we went outside and had a bean bag toss.

Wednesday morning, we had our Music and Motion exercise class, Spa Day and Pamper Me. For the

To commemorate Earth Day 2015, the Winnebago County Conservation Board will lead a Spring Hike at Thorpe Park. The hike will be held on Wednesday evening, April 22, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Thorpe Park shelter house. It will last about 45-60 minutes.

Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls will lead the hike. Along the way, she will point out natural features at the park, including various signs of spring. In the spring, many species of animals can be seen or heard at the park, including deer, turkeys, songbirds, frogs, ducks and geese. After the hike, people will be reminded of some of the easy ways they can help out the environment,

not only on Earth Day, but every day of the year.

People wishing to get outdoors and participate in this free Spring Hike should simply meet at the Thorpe Park shelter house at 6:30 p.m.

Thorpe Park is located five miles west of Forest City on “I”/345th Street. There is no need to preregister for the hike.

In case of inclement weather, the hike will have to be either postponed or canceled, and that announcement will run on KIOW Radio (FM107.3), as well as on the WCCB web site, Facebook page and Twitter feed. For more information, people can contact Lisa Ralls at 641-565-3390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb.com

Turkey hunting not allowed in Thorpe Park

The Winnebago County Conservation Board wants to remind people that Thorpe Park, located five miles east of Forest City, is closed to all turkey hunting. The adjacent Thorpe Recreation Area, as well as the Russ Wildlife Area, are open to turkey hunting, but Thorpe Park itself is not. Thorpe Park remains closed because it is widely used by the public, especially during turkey hunting season, for a variety of recreational

Thank you to everyone for your kindness, cards, food, phone calls and prayers since my surgery.

It is all greatly appreciated.

Barb Weaver Farewell Party honoring

activities such as camping, hiking, fishing, picnicking, etc.

If people have questions about the borders between these three areas, they can contact the Winnebago County Conservation Board at 641565-3390 or visit the WCCB web site at www.winnebagoccb.com.

There, people can find a map with the borders showing where turkey hunting is not allowed.

Lakota

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except holidays

Monday-Friday 8 am-12:30 pm, 1:30-4 pm Saturday 8-10:30 am

Mon-Fri 8 am-12 noon Saturday 8:30-9:30 am

Rake

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm Saturday 8:30-10:15 am

Thompson

Monday-Friday 8 am-noon Saturday 8-10:45 am

LIBRARY HOURS Buffalo Center

Sun: Closed Mon: 1-5:30 pm Tues: 9:30 am-noon; 1-5:30 pm Wed: 1-5:30 pm Thurs: 1-5:30 pm Fri: 1-5:30 pm Sat: 9:30 am-12 noon

Lakota

Sun: Closed Mon: Closed Tues: 1-4 pm, 6-8 pm Wed: 9 am-2 pm Thurs: 1-5 pm, 6-8 pm Fri: Closed Sat: 9 am-12 noon

Rake

Sun: Closed Mon: Closed Tues: 9-11:30 am, 1:30-5 pm Wed: 9-11:30 am, 1:30-6 pm Thurs: 9-11:30 am, 1:30-5 pm Fri: 9-11:30 am, 1:30-5 pm Sat: 9-10:30 am

Thompson

Sun: Closed Mon: Closed Tues: 9-11 am, 2-6 pm Wed: 2-7 pm Thurs: 2-6 pm Fri: 2-5 pm Satu: 9-11 am

Thank You

Thank you very much for attending our pancake breakfast and for your support and contributions.

Thompson Fire Department Crew

Thank You

Dr. Pamela Keller Mercy Family Clinic-Buffalo Center Thursday, April 30 • 11 a.m.-12 noon

A special thanks to the ladies of First Reformed, Bethlehem Lutheran, and community friends for hosting the shower.

Come wish Dr. Keller farewell and good luck on her new adventure at Mercy Family Clinic Lake Mills. Coffee and cake will be served.

Grace Branstad

Thank you to all who contributed toward gifts at Murra Hardware.

Your thoughtfulness means a lot to us.

Dylan Ellsworth and Audrey Risius You’re invited to celebrate Spring at

Happy Birthday

Forest Plaza Assisted Living 635 Hwy. 9 E. - Forest City

Thursday, April 16

Pie & Ice Cream Spring Social

Love, your Children, Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren!

Please join us for a good old fashioned pie & ice cream event.

Where: Forest Plaza Assisted Living When: Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Chocolate, Cheese & W ine Tasting Monday, May 4 • 5:30 pm NIB Building

$30.00

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(Tickets available at Buffalo Center Tribune)

Michele Hard will be giving sewing tips and the latest in quilting ideas.

Presented by Erica Jensen The Chocolate Season Algona, IA

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT!

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We sincerely appreciate your generous gifts to add to our home.

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rest of the day, we had trivia, played dominoes, and Monica read the Buffalo Center Tribune.

Thursday, Pastor Peake came and led our Bible study group. The lessons this week were: Acts 3:12-19, 1 John 3:1-7 and Luke 24:36b-48.

Thank you, Pastor Peake. During our sunshine group, we watched some videos on YouTube. They really enjoyed the one with the monkeys petting the puppies. If you haven’t seen this one, it’s a must watch. At bingo, we had 20 residents, and they won 15 prizes. After bingo, we played dice and read some stories from The Good Old Days.

Friday, we had our morning exercise class. The winners this week for Wii bowling were: Gene Sauer with a score of 177 and Jo Meinders with a score of 171. At our sunshine group, we had a sing along. To finish our week out, we had Happy Hour, played Scrambled Eggs and had a balloon toss.

We would like to thank James Armstrong for our bingo prizes and wine for our Happy Hour. We hope you all had a great week like we did.

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Churches

Gordon A. Benson

“Not forsaking the assembling...together BETHANY LUTHERAN CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel Wednesday, April 22: Bible Study, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Study, 3:00 p.m Sunday, April 26: Traditional Worship Service, 8:45 a.m.

Fellowship, 9:45 a.m.

Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Bible Study, 8:00 a.m.

Bible Study, 3:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------BETHLEHEM LUTHERAN CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Wednesday, April 22: Confirmation, 2:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26: Worship Service, 9:30 a.m.

Fellowship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 28: LWR Sewing, 9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Confirmation, 2:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------COMMUNITY CHAPEL Pastor Kent Hillesland Lakota, Iowa Wednesday, April 22: Prayer and Bible Study, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Choir, 5:15 p.m.

Evening, 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Prayer and Bible Study, 6:00 p.m.

-------------------------------------FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Sunday, April 26: Worship, 9:00 a.m.

--------------------------------------FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Brad DeVries Wednesday, April 22: Church Game Night, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 23: Prayer Time, 6:30 a.m.

Sunday, April 26: Church service, 9 a.m.

Fellowship, 10:15 a.m.

Adult and Child Sunday School, 10:30 a.m.

Meditations-Blue Earth Radio 1560, 12:05 p.m.

For more information about the church and our time of worship together, please visit www. firstcongobc.com --------------------------------------FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Pastor Judy Junkermeier Sunday, April 26: Sunday School, 9:00 a.m.

Worship Service, 10:00 a.m.

--------------------------------------FIRST REFORMED CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Bill Peake Wednesday, April 22: Pastor Bill is out of the study in the morning but will be available in the afternoon.

Spirit Lifter’s Devotional Bible Study, 1:00 p.m.

-Today’s lesson is drawn from Psalm 46:1-11 and is focused on “The Pause that Refreshes”.

Thursday, April 23: TMNH Bible Study in the home’s multi-purpose room, 9:30 a.m.

Friday, April 24: Pastor Bill is out of the study in the morning but will be available in the afternoon.

Sunday, April 26: Worship with live broadcast on KIOW-FM 107.3 and simulcast on WCTA Cable TV channel 2 as well as streamed live on www.kiow.com, 9:30 a.m.

This morning Joey Murra, son of Josh and Dallas Murra will receive the Sacrament of Baptism.

Throughout Eastertide, Pastor Bill is preaching about the triumphs and traumas of the early church in the

days of Jesus’ physical absence. This morning’s message is “No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”. Messages are available on the church website at www.firstreformedbc.org along with a recorded version of the Sunday message.

Fellowship Hour served in the church basement, 10:30 a.m.

All Sunday School classes meet throughout the church, 11:00 a.m.

Chancel Choir practice in the sanctuary, 11:00 a.m.

All Classes dismiss, 11:30 a.m.

Monday, April 27: Pastor Bill is out of the study in the morning but will be available in the afternoon.

Tuesday, April 28: The ecumenical text study on the revised common lectionary will NOT meet today or next week but resumes on Tuesday, May 12.

Wednesday, April 29: Pastor Bill is out of the study in the morning but will be available in the afternoon.

Spirit Lifter’s Devotional Bible Study, 1:00 p.m.

-Today’s lesson is drawn from John 20:30-31; 21:25 and is focused on “Speaking Forth God”.

--------------------------------------IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Rural Titonka Wednesday, April 22: Confirmation at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

WOW for Kids at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26: Holy Communion Noisy Offering Worship at Immanuel, 8:30 a.m.

Worship at St. John’s, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Confirmation at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

WOW for Kids at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------RAMSEY REFORMED CHURCH Titonka, Iowa Pastor Perry DeGroot Wednesday, April 22: Catechism, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 25: Community Men’s Bible Study, 6:00 a.m.

Sunday, April 26: Sunday Morning Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Coffee Fellowship, 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School and Adult Bible Study, 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Catechism, 7:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Woden, Iowa

Wednesday, April 22: Confirmation at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

WOW for Kids at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26: Holy Communion Noisy Offering Worship at Immanuel, 8:30 a.m.

Worship at St. John’s, 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Confirmation at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

WOW for Kids at St. John’s, 6:00 p.m.

----------------------------------------ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Saturday, April 25: Reconciliation, 5:45 p.m.

Mass First Communion, 6:15 p.m.

--------------------------------------ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Lakota, Iowa Pastor Lynn Noel Wednesday, April 22: Text Study, 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, April 25: Bridal Shower for Brittany Valvick Sunday, April 26: Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.

Timely Mission Worship, 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Text Study, 10:30 a.m.

--------------------------------------SOLID ROCK MINISTRIES 3024 - 360th St., Buffalo Center Pastor Van Davis Friday, April 24: Supper, 6:00 p.m.

Praise and Worship/Prayer, 7:00 p.m.

Lesson and Discussion, 7:30 p.m.

--------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Buffalo Center, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, April 22: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26: Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.

Worship Service, 10:15 a.m.

Fellowship and Coffee, 11:15 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Thompson, Iowa Pastor Deb Devine Wednesday, April 22: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00

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Sunday, April 26: Worship Service, 8:30 a.m.

Fellowship and Coffee, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Ecumenical Bible Study, 1:00 p.m.

--------------------------------------ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH Rake, Iowa Terry Mahnke, Pastor Wednesday, April 22: Bible Story Hour, 5:30 p.m.

Confirmation, 6:00 p.m.

Thursday, April 23: Guest Day, 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 26: Choir practice, 8:45 a.m.

Worship, 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday, April 29: Bible Story Hour, 5:30 p.m.

Confirmation, 6:00 p.m.

Gordon A. Benson, 85 of Buffalo Center, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at Westview Care Center in Britt. Private memorial services are being planned.

His cremains will be scattered in Michigan at a later date.

Gordon was born April 13, 1930 in New Berry, MI to John and Dorothy (Greene) Benson. On April 25, 1950 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Maki. She passed away on April 12, 2014.

He worked many years with road construction, as well as carpentry. He enjoyed playing guitar, hunting, fishing, and working on cars in his spare time.

He is survived by: his children, Richard (Amy) of Titonka; John of Mason City; Ted (Carmen) of Hamilton, MI; Frank of Titonka; Eva Douchette of Portland, ME; Jenifer Gordon of Savannah, GA; and Christine Ferrin of Hamilton, MI. Also by 16 grandchildren, many great-great-children and by a sister Judy Bridges of Michigan.

Gordon was preceded in death by: his parents; his wife; a son, Robert; and a brother, Billy.

Winter Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Buffalo Center assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences and personal emails for the family may be left at www.winterfuneralhome.com

Eleanor Roper

Eleanor Roper, 90 of Leland, died Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society in Forest City. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, April 21 at the United Methodist Church in Thompson, with Pastors Deb Devine and Wendy Johanneson officiating. Burial was at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thompson.

Eleanor was born July 17, 1924 in Albert Lea, MN to Andrew and Ruth (Wheat) Iverson. She graduated from Marshalltown High School in 1942.

While living in Marshalltown, she worked at the Ration Board and later Farm Bureau.

On April 27, 1947, she married Robert D. Roper at the United Meth The Buffalo Center Area Christian odist Church in Marshalltown. They Women’s Club will meet on Wednes- made their home near Lohrville. Elday, May 6 at First Congregational eanor worked as a bookkeeper at the Church in Buffalo Center at 9:30 a.m. Farnhamville Cooperative Elevator.

The 3 CD’s, Julie Quamme of Rake, In 1953, the Ropers moved to Audrey Kiihn of Bricelyn and Linda Hill of Kiester will provide music. Thompson to run the Oliver DealSpecial feature will be by Jan Nelson ership for five years. Eleanor was the bookkeeper. She later worked as a of Britt, who will tell about her dresses bookkeeper at Mechem Implement and as a checker at Don’s Food Center. for Haiti. Speaker for the day is Deb She was an excellent farming partner, working alongside her husband in the Pedrick of Urbandale, who will speak fields. on “Dreams Lost, Dreams Found.”

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Eleanor studied music at Drake University before marriage. She took college classes at Mankato State, MN and took private piano lessons from a visiting professor. For many years, she was a member of the Mason City Chapter of American Guild of Organists. Eleanor had been practicing for a Monday, April 27: Chicken Rice Casserole, Beets or piano recital to present to Good Samaritan residents, her friends and family.

Layered Lettuce, Hot Fruit Com- She was scheduled to perform on April 11.

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LAND TRANSFERS Alida Simmons and Matt Sandberg to Myron Teague Rev Tr, a portion of lot 4 and all of lot 1, section 27, King Township.

Donald Mathahs and Lisa Mathahs, aka Lisa Johnson to Fleener Properties LLC, lot 2, Harlsons 1st Addition, Thompson.

Dale Heitland and Carol Heitland

to Thomas Gayther and Kathie Gayther, a portion of block 3, Forest City.

Phyllis Knudtson to Phyllis Knudtson Life Estate, Philip Knudtson, Paul Knudtson and Connie Brooks, lots 16 thru 18, block 6, Rake.

Mary Thome to Melanie Nehring, lot 30, block 3, Westgate 3rd Subdivision, Forest City.

Scott Anderson and Arin Anderson to Donald Mathahs and Lisa Mathahs, lot 10 and a portion of lot 11, Harlsons 1st Addition, Thompson.

Burdette Hoeppner and Genevieve Hoeppner to Charles Silber and Emily Silber, los 1, 2, 3, 10, 11 and 12, block 98, Buffalo Center.

Proceedings: North Iowa CSD

NORTH IOWA COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 14, 2015 The North Iowa Community School Board of Education met in regular session on April 14, 2015, in the Commons. Meeting was called to order at 6:31 p.m. by Pres. Giesking with members Duve, Giesking, Holstad, Ostermann, Sachs, and Wubben answering roll call. Absent: Price. Also in attendance were Supt. Myer, Prin.

Bergeson, Prin. Schutjer, Sec. Meinders, and three guests.

Duve moved, Sachs seconded to approve the agenda. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Open Forum: None. Communications: Sec. Meinders read a thank you from the ISU Extension.

Isaiah Walk and Clayton Henn, 8th Grade Students, presented to the board on the recent Destination DC trip.

Jim Sundberg, Spanish Instructor, presented to the board regarding a potential student trip to Costa Rica in June of 2016.

Duve moved, Ostermann seconded to recess in order to hold the public hearing to sell real property. Ayes: 6. Carried. The time was 7:00 p.m. The board reconvened the regular meeting at 7:12 p.m.

Supt. Myer reviewed the following consent agenda items for: • Approval of Claims • Personnel • Resignations: Amanda Smith, Social Studies teacher and Track Coach • Contract Adjustments: Kim Ostermann; additional 10 days to summer contract • Contract Offered: Troy Kettwick, Assistant Baseball Coach • Open Enrollments • In for 2015-16: - 2 Kindergarten students from Titonka to North Iowa - Kindergarten student from Forest City to North Iowa - 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students from Forest City to North Iowa HSAP • Iowa Association for Educational Purchasing (IAEP) Participation Agreement for 20152016 • Board Policy Review 214 Series, Public Hearings as presented with changes noted • Board Policy Review 215 Series, Board of Directors Records as presented with changes noted • 2015 Summer School • 2015-16 School Calendar noting the first day of school to be at August 24th, 2015.

• 2015-16 Audit Proposals appointing Cornwell, Frideres, Maher & Associates, P.L.C. for audit services for the years ending June 30, 2015, 2016 and 2017 • Bowling Sharing Agreement with Estherville Lincoln Central CSD in 2015-16 Sachs moved, Holstad seconded to approve all items on the consent agenda. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Duve moved, Wubben seconded to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2015 and March 23, 2015 special meetings. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Duve moved, Ostermann seconded to approve the minutes of the March 26, 2015 special meeting. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Principles Bergeson, Schutjer, and Myer updated the board on their respective buildings.

Supt. Myer updated the board on a recent ministerial association meeting, superintendent evaluation process, and upcoming speakers/ presenters for students, and upcoming important event dates.

After reviewing the monthly financials reported by Sec. Meinders, Duve moved, Holstad seconded for their approval. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Old Business: None New Business: • Members reflected on Board Goal: It is the goal of the North Iowa Community School District to expect all district employees and elected officials to reflect fiscal responsibility and longterm fiscal planning.

• Board Policies in series 216, Board of Directors Member Services, were reviewed.

• Board Policies in series 217, Gifts to Board of Directors were reviewed.

• Duve moved, Wubben seconded to approve an increase of 3.88% to classified staff wages and hours for 2015-16.

Agenda suggestion for the May 11, 2015 regular meeting were discussed.

Holstad moved, Ostermann seconded to adjourn the regular meeting. Ayes: 6. Carried. The time was 8:18 p.m.

Rande Giesking, President Sara Meinders, Board Secretary EOE/AA North Iowa Community School Vendor Report March 1, 2015- March 31, 2015 Vendor Name-Vendor Description Amount General Fund Access Systems Leasing-Service 937.20 AEA 267-Copies/Lamination 90.67 Alliant Energy-Utilities 9,962.85 Amazon.com-Supplies 740.33 Ames Environmental Inc.-Service 150.00 Austin Office Products-Supplies 208.00 B. C. Repair-Service 35.64 Bill’s Family Foods-Supplies 23.77 Blick Art Supplies-Supplies 1,945.26 BMO MasterCard-Supplies 147.39 Boeckholt Repair-Service 59.00 Branding Iron-Meal 166.14 Bugs N’ Stuff-Service 197.00 Casey’s-Supplies 11.99 City of Buffalo Center-Utilities 821.02 City of Thompson-Utilities 68.10 Continuum Retail Energy Services -Natural Gas 6,115.29 Culvers-Meal 16.83 DeVries Lumber Co.-Supplies 120.40 Dollar General-Supplies 8.50 ecompressedair.com-Supplies 73.81 Engel Law Office-Legal Fees 1,215.00 Free Spirit Publishing-Service 45.94 Guthrie Theatre-Tickets 351.00 H & S Autoparts-Supplies 144.00 Haan Crafts LLC-Supplies 159.90 Haddock Corporation-Supplies 218.00 Hampton Inn,-Lodging 191.63 Heartland Paper Company-Supplies 133.10 Herff Jones-Supplies 703.83 Hertz Rent a Car-Rental 152.81 Hillyard/Hutchinson-Supplies 402.00 Hilton Garden Inn-Lodging 165.90 Hoglund Bus And Truck Co.-Supplies 386.49 Holiday Inn Express-Lodging 625.94 IA Div/Criminal Investigation-Service 15.00 Iowa Association of School Boards -Registration 106.00 Iowa Association of School Business -Supplies 10.00 Iowa Public Employee-IPERS 178.65 Johnson’s Food Center-Supplies 20.42 K & H Coop Oil Co.-Fuel 3,894.99 Kabel Business Services -Flex-Employee Pd Flex Fee 3,387.30 Lakeshore Curriculum-Supplies 1,548.40 Maggie’s Sewing-Supplies 84.00 Martin Brothers-Supplies 427.53 Master, Jennifer-Mileage 201.60 McGuiness, C.H., Co.-Supplies 276.96 Mechanical Air Systems Company -Supplies 447.80 Menards-Supplies 685.37 Mercer Health & Benefits-Insurance 41,008.70 Mercy Clinics-Service 859.75 Mid-America Publishing Corporation -Advertising 581.86 Miller, Cindy-Mileage 145.30 Murra Hardware-Supplies 115.07 Nasco-Supplies 679.57 Next Generation Technologies-Supplies 282.99 North Union Community School -Tuition 1,530.25 Overstock-Supplies 302.31 Penn State Industries-Supplies 220.90 PRICE, KIMBERLY-Reimbursment 144.86 Quill-Supplies 395.99 ROCKLER-Supplies 93.05 Sam’s Club-Supplies 68.82 School Bus Sales-Supplies 55.67 Schumacher Elevator Co. -Service Contract 376.06 Shooterz-Meal 31.97

Proceedings: Rake

Minutes for Rake City Council Meeting April 13, 2015 7:00 PM Rake City Hall The Rake City Council met in regular session at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2015. Mayor Hagedorn called the regular meeting to order.

Mayor Hagedorn presided over the meeting, all council members present. Duve made a motion to approve the meeting agenda, seconded by Johnson, ayes all. Joynt made a motion to approve the minutes of March 9, 2015 meeting, seconded by Badje, ayes all. Benn made a motion to accept the March bills, motion seconded

by Duve, ayes all.

New Business: Joynt made a motion to charge a set monthly fee to the Rake Apartments of $320.00/per month for water and sewer, motion seconded by Benn. No quotes have been received yet for street and cement work.

Joynt made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Johnson, ayes all.

Melissa Duve, Deputy Clerk Attest: Louise Hagedorn, Mayor April 15, 2015 March Reciepts and Disbursements Revenue Expenses Water, Sewer, Garbage $5,930.94 $2,244.94 Library … $1,808.74 Fire Department $5,920.00 $926.51 General Government $3,705.26 $5,661.96 Totals $15,556.20 $10,642.15 $4,914.05 February Reciepts and Disbursements Revenue Expenses Water, Sewer, Garbage $6,446.69 $2,286.16 Library … $2,239.24 Fire Department … $721.89 General Government $4,172.57 $8,394.22 Totals $10,619.26 $13,641.51

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Official Proceedings: Buffalo Center CITY OF BUFFALO CENTER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES Wednesday, April 8, 2015 The Buffalo Center City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 7 pm at City Hall. Council present: West, Wubben, Schaefer, Jensvold, Paulson. Citizens present: Julie Weaver, Jenny Kramersmeier, Pat Conroy, Janet Jutting, Ron Ennen, Andrew Shaw, Mark Landheer, Harley Hassebroek, Dave Peterson. Employees present: Matthew Holmquist, Police, and Paul Jutting, Public Works.

Mayor Troy Armstrong added the following items to the agenda; Julie Weaver, Jenny Kramersmeier, Mosquito spray product, no-mow product. Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Paulson moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the agenda. All ayes, motion carried.

West moved, seconded by Jensvold, to approve the minutes from the March 10th and March 11th meetings. All ayes, motion carried.

Schaefer moved, seconded by Wubben, to approve the payment of bills listed at the end of the Council notes. All ayes, motion carried.

Dave Peterson, Winnebago County Sheriff, visited about patrol time in Buffalo Center and the options the County could offer.

Harley Hassebroek, Buffalo Township Trustee, reviewed the request for the mowing of the Olena Mound Cemetery. Schaefer moved, seconded by West, to approve the $6500 per season for mowing at the Olena Mound Cemetery.

Four ayes, Wubben, abstained. Motion carried.

Julie Weaver and Jenny Kramersmeier visited about the NIB Glow Run on July 2nd, they asked for consideration of the Main Street area to be closed from 8:30 to 10:30 pm that evening. Jensvold moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve this request. All ayes, motion carried.

Schafer moved, seconded by West, to hire Sophia Rodriguez for the Girls Little League Instructor for both PeeWees and Midgets. All ayes, motion carried.

Wubben moved, seconded by Jensvold, to hire Duane & Teresa Cooper for the Boys Midget Little League Instructor. All ayes, motion carried.

West moved, seconded by Schaefer, to seek an updated bid for materials and bids for labor replacing the shelterhouse roof with steel, with no removal of the existing asphalt shingles. All ayes, motion carried.

Paulson moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the purchase of mosquito spray for the amount of $7,000 from Momar. All ayes, motion carried.

West moved, seconded by Schaefer, to hire the following for pool personnel. All ayes, motion carried.

Assistant Manager: Missy Aukes, hourly wage $10.00 Full Time guard with WSI: Jessica Wubben, hourly wage $8.50 Part time guards: Cassidy Sachs, Natalie Sachs, Noah Paulson, Madison Stenerson, hourly wage $7.50 Substitute guard: Alex Paulson, hourly wage $7.50 Wubben moved, seconded by West, to approve the one time fee of $50 for water safety training from Ree Peterson. All ayes, motion carried. Opening date is tentatively set for May 23 and group swimming lessons tentatively June 15-26.

Schaefer moved, seconded by Wubben, to approve Resolution 6-2015 setting the public hearing date of May 13th at 7 pm at City Hall for the Budget amendment. Roll call vote: five ayes. Resolution carried.

Paulson moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the purchase of a pallet of road patch from Team Laboratory Chemical Corporation for $625. All ayes, motion carried.

Other discussions included unkempt properties, vapor barrier in the Heritage Town Center, cemetery trustee, and siren project.

Wubben moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the bid of $40 a foot from Hoffman Concrete for 193 feet of designated curb replacement. All ayes, motion carried.

Paulson moved, seconded by Schaefer, to approve the first reading of Ordinance 68 increasing the city solid waste collection rates due to the landfill rate increase. The ordinance states for each residential premise and for each dwelling unit of a multiple- family dwelling $15.00 a month for once a week service. Commercial, industrial and institutional premises – a base fee of $7.50 per month for once a week collection of one half yard of and a base fee of $15.00 per month for once a week collection of one yard of waste. The fees for additional weekly collections and/or additional volume collected shall be calculated utilizing the base fee. A fee schedule setting out such additional fees is on file in the office of the Clerk. Roll call vote: five ayes. Motion carried.

Schaefer moved, seconded by Paulson, to approve the purchase of no mow product for the amount of $5000 from Momar. All ayes, motion carried.

The Mayor announced the Treasurer’s report showed an additional $10,000 in the Heritage Town Center account, this donation was designated to go towards the note due June 1st of $12,500 and to show community support for the Heritage Town Center. Thank you to the donor, the City appreciates the generous donation.

Schaefer moved, seconded by Wubben, to adjourn the meeting. All ayes, meeting adjourned.

Revenues for March 2015: General Fund, $4,463.34; Road Use Tax, $8,246.87; Library, $94.00; Local Option Sales Tax, $6,900.13; Water Fund, $16,709.88; Sewer Fund, $6,428.05; Garbage Fund, $6,629.64; Debt Service, $1,482.49; Employee Benefit, $297.80; Interest, $3.25 Disbursements for March 2015: General Fund, $20,982.44; Road Use Tax, $9,960.77; Library Fund, $2,230.28; Employee Benefit, $1,710.36; Water Fund, $18,707.26; Sewer Fund, $5,765.36; Garbage Fund, $5,347.06 Gross Payroll, $32,141.02; city contribution, $5,047.41 Troy Armstrong, Mayor ATTEST: Deb Jensvold, City Clerk APRIL 2015 BILLS AgSource Laboratories-Service $106.00 Alliant Energy-Service $4,932.55 Anderson Sanitation-Service $1,005.00 ARAMARK-Service $103.76 Troy Armstrong-Mileage $82.23 Austin Office Products-Supplies $35.99 B.C. Post Office-Supplies $284.20 B. C. Repair-Supplies $4,411.11 B. C. Welding-Supplies $247.30 Bison Graphics-Supplies $14.00 BMC Aggregates-Supplies $971.17 Brown Supply-Supplies $1,398.65 Mel Carlson-Supplies $35.28 Casey’s General Store-Service $171.03 DeVries Lumber-Supplies $189.66 H & S Autoparts-Supplies $747.31 Hanna Instruments-Supplies $66.88 Hemphill Law Office-Service $908.46 Matthew Holmquist-Service $25.96 Iowa Dept Inspection-Service $67.50 Deb Jensvold-Service $93.99 John Deere Financial-Supplies $19.31 Johnson Food Center-Supplies $177.36 Paul Jutting-Mileage $42.55 K & H Coop Oil Co-Service $982.10 Kossuth County Auditor-Service $2,803.50 L.B. Transport-Service $1,031.45 Library-WCTA-Service $49.83 -Chase Card-Service $58.18 -Consumer Rep-Service $26.00 -Family Handiman-Service $15.00 -McNaughton-Service $236.25 -Bison Graphics-Service $38.89 -World Book-Service $48.40 David Low-Service $450.00 Mid America Publishing-Service $332.37 Murra Hardware-Supplies $119.84 NGT-Service $1,206.11 Overhead Door-Supplies $3,365.00 Radar Road Tec-Service $35.00 USA Blue Book-Supplies $170.07 Verizon Wireless-Service $145.32 WCTA-Service $420.02 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Notice of Special Election Election will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION All the qualified Electors of Winnebago regarding the Public Safety Center.

County, Iowa are hereby notified that a Special ALL POLLS IN WINNEBAGO COUNTY OPEN AT 7:00 A.M. AND WILL CLOSE AT 9:00 P.M. Polling places: Precinct Includes Polling Place Buffalo Grant Lincoln Buffalo, Grant and Lincoln Townships, Heritage Town Center,

City of Buffalo Center and City of Rake Buffalo Center Center Center Township, City of Lake Mills Helgeson Civic Center,

Lake Mills Eden Logan Norway Eden, Logan and Norway Townships, Scarville Community Center

City of Scarville Forest City Ward 1 Forest City Ward 1 Civic Auditorium,

Forest City Forest City Ward 2 Forest City Ward 2 Calvary Baptist Church,

Forest City FC3 Forest D3 Forest City Ward 3 and Rural Forest Township, American Legion Hall,

and Supervisor District 3 Forest City Forest City Ward 4 Forest City Ward 4 Immanuel Lutheran Church,

Forest City King Linden King and Linden Townships, City of Thompson Thompson Public Library Mt. Valley Forest D2 Mt. Valley Township, except parts of Titonka Savings Bank,

Sections 30 and 31 Forest City Newton Forest D1 Newton and Rural Forest Townships, Leland Community Center

and Supervisor District 1 including parts of

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Absentee Ballots are available in the County Auditor’s Office during regular business hours. [iac721-21.50(10)] “Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle.” For further information please contact the County Auditor’s office at the telephone number or E-mail address listed below.

Telephone: 1-641-585-3412 E-mail address: Karla.Weiss@winnebagocountyiowa.gov I, Karla Weiss, hereby certify that the above Sample Ballot is the Ballot on which the Electors will cast their Ballot at the Special Election to be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

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Public Hearing Tuesday, April 14, 2015 The North Iowa Community School Board of Education met for a public hearing for the sale of a parcel of real property to Terry Durby and Mike Hauan by quit claim deed consisting of the Thompson School Site and Buildings, in the Commons. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Pres. Giesking with members Duve, Giesking, Holstad, Ostermann, Sachs, and Wubben answering roll call. Absent: Price. Also in attendance were Supt. Myer, Prin. Bergeson, Prin. Schutjer, Sec. Meinders, and three guests.

Holstad moved, Sachs seconded to approve the agenda. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Public comment was encouraged. There were no written objections. There were no oral objections.

Duve moved, Holstad seconded to sell the Thompson school property to Terry Durby and Mike Hauan by Quick Claim Deed for $1.00.

Ayes: 6. Carried.

Supt. Myer reviewed proposals for sale of the Thompson property as they were presented on March 23, 2015. Open discussion was encouraged and accepted by all members.

Ostermann moved, Sachs seconded to approve a Resolution proposing that the District sell a parcel of real property to Terry Durby and Mike Hauan by quit claim deed consisting of the Thompson school site and building. In exchange for the property, the Buyer will pay the District the sum of $1.00 pursuant to the terms of a purchase agreement. Ayes: 5. Carried.

Ostermann moved, Holstad seconded to approve the escrow agreement as presented as to its general intent and authorize the Superintendent to arrange for an escrow agent and make any necessary changes to the agreement with the concurrence of the Board President as they deem necessary and further to authorize the Board President to sign the agreement in its final form. Ayes: 6. Carried.

Duve moved, Price seconded to adjourn.

Ayes: 5. Carried. The time was 7:25 p.m.

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4 medium zucchini 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 package (12 ounces) Alexia Italian Herb Corn with Sundried Tomatoes 3/4 cup cooked white basmati rice (or quinoa for added protein and fiber) 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, optional Preheat oven to 425°F. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using melon baller or spoon, scoop out zucchini flesh, leaving about 1/4-inch border.

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Hands-on: 30 minutes Total: 30 minutes Servings: 4 (1 filet and 1/2 cup peas each) 1/3 cup dry unseasoned bread crumbs 1/3 cup finely chopped almonds 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each), or any white-fleshed fish such as cod, haddock or sole 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 egg, beaten 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 package (12 ounces) Alexia Parmesan Peas Lemon wedges Combine bread crumbs, almonds and cheese in shallow dish.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 • 9

The North Iowa Class of 2019 gathers at the Iwo Jima Memorial during the Destination D.C. trip earlier this month. The students are holding an American flag that flew over the nation’s capital in the group’s honor.

Class of 2019 travels to Washington, D.C.

The Class of 2019 recently returned from the 12th annual Destination D.C. field trip. This year’s trip left on Saturday, March 28 at 2 a.m. and returned to Buffalo Center on Friday, April 3.

The first day of the trip was spent in a “classroom-on-wheels.” The students learned about a range of topics like the history of fast food restaurants, the rise of Walt Disney, and the story of the Chicago World’s Fair of 1893.

“The ride to D.C., long and packed full of information, was fun,” 8th grader Brett Walton said.

The group stopped the first night in Hudson, Ohio, for a pizza and pool party. The second day was spent learning about the Appalachian culture before arriving at the Gettysburg battlefield. Student Isaiah Walk called the Gettysburg visit an “awesome experience” and fellow classmate Joey Blocker also found it noteworthy.

“The Gettysburg battlefield, a wonderful place with a lot of history, had a lot of witness trees,” said Blocker. A witness tree is a tree that was present at the Battle of Gettysburg.

On the third day of the trip, driving in the sunshine, they pulled into downtown D.C., where they spent the next four days touring memorials, museums, and other important sites. Students bonded with people they met on the trip, booked by Legacy Tours.

“Our bus driver, Mike, quickly became loved by me and my classmates,” Ben Hassebroek said. Fellow 8th grader Paige Pike praised the onthe-bus guide for the trip, Miss Amanda Smith.

“We had an awesome social studies teacher, Miss Smith, take us as the main chaperone,” Pike said. The students were also excited for Miss Smith, who had a nice surprise on the trip.

“Miss Smith got engaged at the Jefferson Memorial,” Katelin Adams said. Miss Smith’s fiancé, Dave Wente of Waverly, Iowa, surprised her by flying out to propose at one of her favorite sites. Many of the students were eager to share the news with the rest of the middle school back in Buffalo Center.

Students truly enjoyed many of the stops on their trip, including the many memorials.

“When we were at the Iwo Jima monument, a tribute to the Marines, we got our class flag,” Madison Hassebroek explained. Natasha Droessler said the World War II Memorial was her favorite because she had a personal connection to it.

“It was a war my great-grandpa fought in,” Droessler said. McKenna Larson said she felt the Vietnam Wall was especially inspiring, and fellow 8th grader Logan Leesch said he saw an Army officer there and thanked him for his service.

Selena Sanchez said the Lincoln

Memorial was her favorite of the trip.

“It was beyond beautiful!” said Sanchez. “It got really busy. We visited him when it was sunset, and oh my, was he gorgeous. I suggest others to go if they have the chance. It’ll enlighten your life.” Leesch also said he enjoyed his trip to the Lincoln Memorial.

“We stepped on the same place Martin Luther King Jr. did when he gave his I have a Dream speech at the Lincoln Memorial,” Leesch said. Other classmates appreciated visiting the MLK memorial itself.

“The Martin Luther King Memorial, a beautiful, rather tall structure, was an amazing and inspirational place to go,” Kevin Hassebroek said.

The students also visited Arlington National Cemetery.

“My favorite place, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, was a quiet place,” Steven Rodriguez said. Steven was one of four students who participated in the wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb.

Museums, a dance on a boat, and a trip to Ford’s Theatre rounded out the usual stops.

“At the Holocaust museum, there were cattle cars used for transportation for the Jews,” said Logan Leesch.

Many students enjoyed the Air and Space Museum.

“The Air and Space Museum, an awesome place, had the coolest flight simulators ever” Trinity Landheer-Campbell said.

“Ford’s theater, the place where Lincoln got assassinated, has a museum in the basement. It shows John Wilkes Booth’s gun. Ford’s theater was a big place with an awesome play,” Joey Blocker said. Other students particularly enjoyed some of the more social parts of the trip.

“The boat dance, everyone’s favorite part of the trip, was amazing. We had a blast,” Jackson Berte said.

Along with the traditional stops, this year’s groups enjoyed a stop at the aromatic U.S. Botanical Gardens.

This year’s group also was able to sit in the House Gallery. The Capitol tour was abridged due to a massive dome reconstruction project. Students also appreciated another new highlight: seeing the president’s helicopter.

“An awesome part that we got to see was the president, Barack Obama, land in Marine One in front of the White House,” Madison Hassebroek said. Many students also appreciated the stops along the way.

“Iowa’s Largest Truck Stop, was pretty big, and the eating places they had there were really good,” Lashaya Barclay said.

Below are some of additional reflections from students: “The boat dance gave us all a new experience. We got to go on a cruise on the Potomac River, to eat and act like adults in a proper restaurant, and

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see a different view of D.C. The boat dance let all of us take a break from learning and have fun, with dancing, singing, and laughing! Miss Smith taught us dances before we left, and we did some of them on the boat dance, which made it fun! ‘The Cha Cha Slide’ was the song that everyone interacted with the most. We all were dancing with it! The whole D.C. trip was amazing, and I would go back any day. Everyone made it a fun day!”

- Katelin Adams “When we went to D.C., we had to dress up and be proper on the night we went to the play, ‘Freedom Song,’ at Ford’s Theater. We went to a restaurant, Gordon Biersch, and had cheese cake. The main dish you could pick between was Lasagna or Pecan Chicken. I had the lasagna. It was super good.” - Paige Pike “My favorite part of the trip was the dinner and dance on the riverboat Dandy. We all ate delicious, fancy food before going up to the dance floor. My dad, Steve, told all the boys they had to dance with at least one girl before we docked, and we all did. We all have tons of fun dancing together and some even got dates! (I won’t say who.)

When we docked, we all felt like the night was worth it.” - Ben Hassebroek “My favorite place in D.C., the Library of Congress, was the most beautiful building ever. It had so many beautiful paintings. The structure of the building was amazing. I want to live there.” - Layla Langfald “Our class trip to D.C. was a very memorable time. From all the different stops and exciting things we saw and learned to just getting to know each other more. We were there to witness a teacher, Ms. Smith, get engaged, which was very memorable for all of us! Many cool things happened in D.C. that we will cherish forever.

The boat dance on the Nina Dandy was a great time for our class to come together. I’ve never seen all of us students have so much fun together. The

boat dance was definitely a good way to bring us all together, and just all out have a good time. Whether we were dancing as a group, with someone else, or just standing up top looking out on the Potomac, it was an unforgettable night. The best part about that night was getting wild and crazy with my friends! I remember when ‘The Cha Cha Slide’ came on, we all shot onto the dance floor and started dancing. I couldn’t be more thankful for the group I went with! It was a great experience.” - Sadie Zittritsch The Class of 2019 thanks all the members of the community who supported their D.C. fundraisers over the past year. They’d also like to thank Brian Blodgett for his early morning technology assistance, Lisa Mathahs for tracking their fundraising throughout the year, and all the faculty at the school who taught them about the places they were going to see. They also thank the parents who led fundraisers and who chaperoned the trip.

Preparing to lay a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns are, from left: Steven Rodriguez, Faith Finer, Nick Sabin and Isaiah Walk.

North Iowa students look for familiar names on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial during their trip to Washington, D.C.

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North Iowa Betterment holds March meeting North Iowa Betterment met Monday, March 30 at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Town Center.

Attendees: Beth M, Emi W, Jo S, Pam A, Barb M, Matt D, Sara M, Jenny K, Erin H, Olivia D, Samantha B, Anna B. Treasurer’s Report: The Gala brought in $16,649, not all expenses are in yet – will have total profit from the Gala next month. The current balance in the NIB account is $24,088.95.

The report was approved with a motion from Jenny and a second from Barb.

Secretary’s Report: The report was approved with a motion from Jenny and a second from Barb.

Sara Meinders gave an update on the Youth Football. Sara and Teresa Cooper will be the coordinators for Youth Football and intend for NIB to only be the fiscal agent. They are switching to 11-man football because of numbers along with being able to keep the game closer to the area. They have sold pizzas that will be available for pick up on April 11. North Iowa is guaranteed at least one home game and will have a concessions stand of donated items.

Director’s Report: Pancake Day is set, the fireman are ready, the Grant Gleaners will be there to help, the Tribune has been contacted and the FFA will be helping. Pancake Day will be held at the fire station from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on April 4, 2015.

Beth has set office hours which are: Tuesday 10-3, Wednesday 12-5, Thursday 10-3.

Chocolate, Cheese & Wine is set for May 4 at the NIB office at 5:30 p.m.

The chocolate will be coming from Chocolate Season in Algona, and there will be a limit of 30-35 people. Tickets will be $30/person.

Beth has purchased an eight foot table with six chairs for the NIB office, and she will be painting it and reupholstering it. Beth would like to start a morning coffee once she has the table completed. Barb offered to donate the paint along with making a motion to have NIB reimburse Beth for the purchase, and the motion was passed with a second from Julie.

Brad Huntington has contacted Beth to see if NIB is willing to donate a $250 scholarship like we have in the past.

Jenny made a motion to once again donate a $250 scholarship to North Iowa High School. The motion was carried after a second from Emi. It is time to renew our domain name: northiowabetterment.com. Emi is going to talk to Brian Blodgett about price. Jenny made a motion to approve the expense at whatever deal Emi can get NIB. The motion was approved with a second from Erin.

Discussion was held regarding a fall craft show and incorporating a pumpkin patch and other activities. Dates will be looked at once the school calendar has been set along with other activity dates found out.

Crazy days has been set for July 25.

Other activities are being looked into including a BBQ Bash, a salsa contest,

Wildflower Walk planned for May 11 The spring wildflowers are in bloom, and the Winnebago County Conservation Board wants to help everyone enjoy them. The board will sponsor a Wildflower Walk at Pilot Knob State Park on Monday evening, May 11, beginning at 7:00 p.m. The leisurely walk will start at the main shelter house and will last about 45-60 minutes.

During the walk, Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls will identify the spring wildflowers blooming along the trail and will tell interesting facts about each one.

Each flower blooms at a different time, and it’s difficult to predict which flowers will be blooming on May 11, but some possible candidates are trout lilies, wild ginger, columbines, wild geraniums, and bellworts, among others.

The walk will be free and open to the public, and there is no need to register ahead of time. In case of inclement weather, the walk will have to be postponed or canceled,

and that announcement will run on KIOW Radio (FM 107.3), as well as on the WCCB web site (www.winnebagoccb.com) and on the WCCB Facebook page and Twitter feed.

For questions about the Wildflower Walk, contact Lisa Ralls at 641-5653390 or at lralls@winnebagoccb. com

Proceedings: Lakota

Unapproved Minutes for City of Lakota April 10, 2015 The City of Lakota met in regular session on Friday, April 10, 2015 at 7:00 PM at City Hall.

Mayor Doug Price called the meeting to order at 7:20 PM. Present were council members Good, Janssen, Hagedorn and Steven. Also present was City Clerk Amber Shelton, Deputy Clerk Sue Kearney, and Water Superintendent Gary Anderson. Absent: Jon Kitzinger.

Steven moved, seconded by Hagedorn, to approve the agenda with the additions of ambulance, compensation, siren testing ad, public hearing dates for CDBG and compensation. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Carried.

Good moved, seconded by Hagedorn, to approve the consent agenda. 4 ayes, 0 nays.

Carried The following reports were given: Mayor’s Report – Doug Price, Clerk’s Report – Amber Shelton, Water Report – Water Superintendent Gary Anderson, Municipal Utilities Report – Amber Shelton.

Old Business: Water/Wastewater position, Community Room, Snow Removal/Contract Compensation and Iowa Codification were discussed, no action taken.

Janssen moved, seconded by Hagedorn, to adopt Resolution 2015-04-01 – A Resolution Establishing the City of Lakota Labor and Equipment Service Charges. Roll call: Steven – aye, Good – aye, Hagedorn – aye, Janssen – aye, Kitzinger – absent. Resolution adopted.

Resolution 2015-04-02 – A Resolution Approving the Transfer of Funds from Prior Years was discussed, no action was taken.

Ordinance No. 90 – An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lakota, Iowa, 1996, by Amending Provisions Pertaining to Garbage Rates was discussed. Item will be on May agenda with Resolution 2015-05-01 – A Resolution Setting Individual Commercial, Industrial and Institutional Premises Garbage Rates. A public hearing will be held Monday, May 4 at 7 PM in City Hall for Ordinance No. 90.

Janssen moved, seconded by Good, to hire Zach Meinders as baseball coach and to hire Rachel Boekelman and Jenna Koppen as head and assistant softball coach positions. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Carried.

Compensation was discussed. Ordinance No. 91 will be on the May agenda; Public Hearing will be held May 4 at 7 PM in City Hall.

New Business: Steven moved, seconded by Janssen, to accept the resignation of Amber Shelton as City Clerk with the understanding she will be helping with training in May. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Carried.

Steven moved, seconded by Janssen, to offer the City Clerk position to Pamela Robb with a 60 day probation. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Carried.

Janssen moved, seconded by Steven, to approve Road Runners request to close Brewer Street from 3rd Street west to the alley on May 29, July 10, July 25 and September 12 and to transfer their liquor license to the Eagle Center on June 6, August 15 and August 29. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Carried.

Good moved, seconded by Hagedorn, to approve Mark and Linda Derifield’s petition to waive the garbage collection fees. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Carried.

Price Trucking was discussed; the split water service was combined.

Tax Liens for unpaid utilities and further ac-

tions were discussed and a reconciliation plan was implemented.

A public hearing on the CDBG funding for the wastewater project will be held May 4 at 7 PM in City Hall.

Hagedorn moved, seconded by Good, to adjourn the meeting. 4 ayes, 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 PM Amber Shelton, City Clerk ATTEST: Mayor Doug Price RECEIPTS March 2015 General Fund $10,107.90 Road Use Tax $1,797.45 Local Option Sales Tax $2,168.84 Property Tax $688.85 Interest $4.14 TOTAL $14,078.33 DISBURSEMENTS April 2015 General Fund $29,258.38 Road Use Tax Fund $975.76 Water Utility Fund $1,541.36 TOTAL $31,775.50 MARCH BILLS Vendor-Description Amount Alliant Energy $2,187.10 -City Hall $445.55 -Fire Station $339.05 -Pump Station $471.45 -Shelterhouse $16.39 -Ball Field $16.39 -Museum $21.57 -Maintenance Shed $350.08 -Hwy Sign $16.39 -Street Lights $510.23 Anderson, Gary -Mileage Reimbursement $195.82 Anderson Sanitation -2015 1st Qtr Residential $1,860.00 $74.06 Bison Graphics-Printing Enventis-Internet/Phone $77.58 -City Hall $56.51 -Library $21.07 H&H Auto Parts-Motor Operations $41.94 Hawkins, Inc -Water Chemical/Supplies $458.09 Iowa League of Cities -Clerk training $20.00 IAMU-Water Dues $416.00 IPERS-February contribution $466.24 K&H Cooperative-Propane $940.56 Kossuth County Treasurer -Property Tax $68.00 Janssen, Royce -Mileage Reimbursement $134.55 Lakota Agency-Insurance $19,725.00 Lakota Construction-CDBG Funds for Wastewater Project $2,744.00 Mid-America Publishing -Publications $235.77 Murra Hardware-Motor Operations $57.12 Neumann, Crysti -Budget Preparation $423.10 NIACOG-2015 Assocation Dues $15.00 Office of Auditor of State -Periodic Examination Fee $475.00 Pete’s Plumbing -Building Maintenance $98.58 Reutzel Excavating Inc -Water Main Repairs $495.25 Shelton, Amber-LOIS update $20.00 US Dept of Treasurty -February contribution $546.74 Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

along with a street dance. Anna will help Beth with looking into the BBQ Bash idea.

Committee Breakdown Erin gave an update on the Gala – they served 128 and heard a great response from it. Expenses are still coming in, and she will have final numbers next meeting.

Pam is working on a couple of grants for NIB – both for the tennis court resurfacing. She will be submitting an application to WCCF, along with the US Tennis Association.

Jenny updated the committee on the Bison Firecracker 5K Run/Walk, which will be a glow run this year held on July 2. The route will start and finish on Main Street by the NIB office, Bison Graphics is working on the t-shirt design and advertising for the event will start very soon.

Other Discussion The planters and benches can come out. Barb will contact Mr. Meyer to see if the FFA would help again.

Table tents need to be updated. They will be done quarterly going forward.

Beth will work with Olivia at the Tribune and Al and Jo at Bison Graphics to have new ones printed.

Beth will be gone from April 1-about April 13. Alyssa Thompson has agreed to help out and cover the office during office hours.

Meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. with a motion from Jenny and a second from Barb.

Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune

Ladies third with three wins

The North Iowa Lady Bison opened the track season at Clarion last Tuesday, Apr. 14, in the Cowgirl Relays.

North Iowa took third place out of seven teams at the meet, while posting wins in the discus, 4x800 and 4x400.

West Hancock won the meet with a score of 342, followed by West Fork 284, North Iowa 268, Eagle Grove 251, Fort Dodge St. Edmond 248, Belmond-Klemme 145 and CAL 47.

Freshman Kenzie Bengtson won the discus in her first ever high school meet with a throw of 103’7.5”. Other first place finishes went to the 4x800 and 4x400 relay teams consisting of Rachel Schutter, Madi Blodgett, Bengtson and Brooke Hovland.

“It was a very positive meet both on and off the track to start the season with,” said North Iowa Head Coach Jonathan Potter. “The girls competed well and supported each other extremely well the entire night. Being short-handed for the meet impacted our flexibility and final point total, but getting times and distances posted gives us an idea of where we are at and, just as importantly, where and what we need to do to improve.”

Field Events Shot Put: Lucy Hughes [33’0”/3rd]. Discus: Kenzie Bengtson [103’7.5”/1st], Cassidy Sachs [85’11.5”/3rd]. Long Jump: Tiarra Jensvold [13’0.25”/3rd].

Individual Events 3000m: Christa Miller

[13:33.46/6th]. 100m Hurdles: Rachel Hassebroek [18.26/2nd], Sydney Main [19.99/5th]. 800m: Brooke Hovland [2:40.79/4th]. 400m Hurdles: Rachel Schutter [1:16.38/2nd], Samantha Sevley [1:29.03/6th]. 1500m: Christa Miller [6:03.74/4th], Kayla Limberg [6:24.71/5th].

Relay Events 4x800: R. Schutter, Blodgett, Bengtson, Hovland [11:01.16/1st]. Shuttle Hurdle: Hassebroek, Main, Richter, R. Schutter [1:16.98/2nd]. Distance Medley: T. Jensvold, Baumann, Sevley, Limberg [5:23.66/5th]. 4x200: Richter, Blodgett, T. Jensvold, Baumann [2:05.18/6th]. Sprint Medley: Richter, Main, Hassebroek, Blodgett [2:08.24/4th]. 4x100: Richter, Main, Hassebroek, Jensvold [58.14/5th].

children to find.

It was National Library Week last week. The Librarian and Assistant Librarian, Jean Breckunitch and Sharon Hippen, hosted the open house on Thursday afternoon, April 13. They were assisted by several of the Library Board. Many of the elementary grades and their teachers enjoyed the orange juice and cookies after listening to stories read by different volunteers.

30 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, April 18, 1985 The Tribune area received seven inches of snow during the month of March, according to John Plaisier, federal weather bureau official for precipitation.

The Ladies Literary Circle hosted a salad luncheon for the BCR senior girls and their mothers, April 9, in the First Congregational Church.

There were 24 members and 33 guests in attendance. President Harriet Kiewiet gave the welcome and Mary Ruth Smith gave the invocation. Alma Tjaden gave a brief history of the local club. Ten of the senior girls modeled gowns. Seven wore their mother’s wedding gowns, one wore the gown of her host mother, one wore a gown worn by her aunt, and one modeled a prom gown.

40 Years Ago Tribune Files of

Thursday, April 17, 1975 Winners at Buffalo Lanes this year in participation in the Youth Bowling League was the “Super 3”. They are: Jean Balvance, Bart Winter, and Scott Armstrong.

Mrs. Cliff Thompson has hand sewn many quilts as a hobby. One of her quilts will be on display in the library open house. She has made 75 quilts given to family members and friends.

50 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, April 22, 1965 For Top Prices: Call 2-1911. Elmer Leibrand, Livestock Buyer for Wilson and Co. The Parent Teachers Association met and elected new officer. They will have Alfred Heitland as President, Mrs. Al Dudding, Vice-President, Mrs. Luverne Risius, Secretary, and Mrs. Robert Froehle, Treasurer.

60 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, April 21, 1955 The Bison track men won over the Algona team here with 85 points to their 30 points in fifteen events.

Two busloads of 56 seniors accompanied by Supt. Irving Larson and Mark Speed traveled to Minneapolis and St. Paul for an interesting day last Friday. They toured many places there in the daytime and attended the “Ice Follies” in the evening.

Rebekah Jensvold, left, and Cassidy Sachs cross the finish line during the 100 meter dash last Thursday in Buffalo Center.

4x400: R. Schutter, Blodgett, Bengtson, Hovland [4:32.49/1st].

Way back when 10 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, April 21, 2005 Car wash, anyone? Buffalo Center’s newest business, the Bison Laserwash, was going up in a hurry the latter part of last week. Workmen for 1st Construction, Inc. were on the site along Highway 9 East, where they began vertical erection of the 36’x48’ building after the footings and concrete floor base had been poured earlier and were sufficiently hardened to permit further construction.

Nine year old Ryan Schiefelbein, son of Greg and Donna Schiefelbein of rural Elmore, MN has been crowned as 2005 Shrine Bowl King.

Ryan, a fourth grader at North Iowa Elementary School in Buffalo Center, was born with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, club feet, hip out of socket and other minor complications. Ryan’s parents learned about the Shriners through the occupational therapists working with Ryan and at the age of 10 months, he made his first visit to the Shriner Hospital.

20 Years Ago Tribune Files of Thursday, April 20, 1995 Saturday morning, April 15, was the day for the egg hunt at the Timely Mission Nursing Home. 1,080 eggs had been decorated by the staff of the home and then hidden for the

Ashley Baumann touches down in the long jump during last week’s Lady Bison Relays.

Brooke Hovland sets out on the final leg of the 4x800 relay after taking the baton from Kenzie Bengtson last Thursday at the Lady Bison Relays.

Official Proceedings: Winnebago County Supervisors

WINNEBAGO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 7, 2015 The Winnebago County Board of Supervisors met in session at 9:00 A.M. April 7, 2015 adjourned from March 31, 2015.

Present: Supervisors Jensvold and Durby Absent: Supervisor Stensrud On a motion by Jensvold and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the minutes for the March 31, 2015 Board Meeting and approve the agenda for April 7, 2015. All voted aye. Motion carried.

Julie Swenson, Treasurer discussed Chad Nordskog inquiring about purchasing some abandoned railroad property from Chicago Railroad and if the Supervisors would forgive the back taxes on the property. The Supervisors stated they would consider it if the property was put back on the tax rolls. However, more information needed to be obtained before a decision will be made.

The following claims were approved and ordered to be paid: Advanced Door Systems-Services 50.00 AH Hermel Co-Supplies 203.98 Ahlers & Cooney PC-Services 48.00 Alliant Energy-Utilities 77.73 Almelien, Jodi-Mileage 157.87 Aramark-Services 11.76 Aschenbrenner, Beth-Services 70.00 Austin Office Products-Supplies 291.63 Bills Family Foods-Supplies 128.82 Black Hills Energy-Utilities 1,733.11 Bomgaars-Supplies 1,627.08 Buffalo Center Public Library -1/2 Allocation 9,000.00 Cataldo Schott Funeral Home -Services 1,000.00 Cavalier Coaches Inc-Services 1,195.00 CDW Government-Services 1,102.03 Cerro Gordo Co Sheriff-Inmate Housing 250.00 City Of Forest City-Utilities 3,050.90 Clinton County Auditor-Services 538.04 Clouse, Beth-Mileage 299.11 Coffman, Thomas-Mileage 147.66 Des Moines Stamp Mfg Co-Supplies 34.70 Deyta LLC-Services 90.00 Durby, Terrell-Mileage 423.19 Edwards, Amanda-Services 29.50 Farber & Otteman-Services 2,200.00 Fardal, Deb-Services 96.00 Farmers Coop Assn-Fuel 295.41 Fiala Office Products -Maintenance Contract 50.00 Fisher, Jane-Mileage 310.30 Forest City Ford-Services 517.26

Forest City Public Library -1/2 Allocation 9,000.00 FSU Center For Prevention-Supplies 356.00 G & H Motor Parts-Supplies 88.71 Gardiner Thomsen, CPA’s-Services 7,000.00 Globe Gazette Circulation Dept -Subscription 41.00 GRP & Associates-Services 40.00 Hansons-Supplies 147.27 Heartland Power-Utilities 567.48 Heartland Security Svcs LLC-Services 360.00 Hilton Garden Inn-Education 266.56 Holland Contracting Inc-Repairs 68,270.40 IEDA Foundation-Advertising 1,750.00 Iowa Law Enforcement Academy -Education 535.00 Iowa Sportsmans Atlas-Advertising 575.00 ISAC-Education 50.00 ISAC Group Unemployment Fund -Services 107.65 ISACA-Membership Dues 225.00 IT Savvy LLC-Supplies 320.00 Jensen, Bobbie-Mileage 328.49 Kaisers Auto Repair-Services 66.00 Kensett Water Works-Utilities 33.35 Kvale, Ron-Mileage 143.38 Lake Mills Graphic Inc-Advertising 1,544.67 Lake Mills Lumber Co-Supplies 78.00 Lake Mills PT-Services 478.35 Lake Mills Public Library -1/2 Allocation 9,000.00 Lillquist, Steven-Reimbursement 15.00 Malek, Laura-Mileage 283.94 Marco Inc-Services 139.31 McColloch, Suzanne -Phone Reimbursement 75.00 Medline Industries Inc-Supplies 377.55 Melby, Ruth-Mileage 10.70 Mid-America Publishing Corp -Advertising 3,060.94 National Eagle Center-Admission Fees 198.00 Next Generation Technologies -Services 1,890.28 NG-911-Services 314.99 NIACC-Education 65.00 Nicholson, Teresa -Phone Reimbursement 399.56 North Iowa Media Group-Advertising 3,641.38 Northwood Anchor-Subscription 38.00 Office Depot-Supplies 160.07 Plunketts Inc-Services 345.84 Professional Developers Of IA -Education 165.00 Radar Road Tec-Services 280.00 Rake Public Library-1/2 Allocation 9,000.00 Rice, Allison-Mileage 124.51 Rippentrop, Dolores-Mileage 256.12

Rogstad, Jeremy-Well Repairs 300.00 Rosen Family Farm Partnership -Well Repairs 600.00 Schnebly’s 66-Fuel 36.60 Schneider Corporation-Services 2,025.00 Schriever, Rhonda-Mileage 325.14 Schwartz, Robert-Phone Reimbursement 65.00 Shaffer, Jayne-Mileage 117.04 Singelstad Hardware-Supplies 72.40 Skellenger, Willemina-Mileage 224.17 Soto, Veronica-Mileage 235.08 Sprecher, Wayne-Rent 450.00 Staples Credit Plan-Supplies 7.33 State Forest Nursery-Trees 135.00 Steffenson, Cindy-Mileage 491.23 Stenzel, Karen-Mileage 148.59 Streichers-Supplies 456.00 Super 8 Motel-Services 180.00 Teaching Strategies Inc-Supplies 643.66 Thompson Public Library -1/2 Allocation 9,000.00 Treasurer State Of Iowa-Services 46.00 Tyler Technologies-Services 44,542.25 Vanguard Appraisals Inc-Services 935.00 Veenstra & Kimm Inc-Services 8,371.36 Verizon Wireless-Telephone 986.22 Visa-Supplies 193.79 Visit Mason City-Advertising 500.00 Waste Mgmt Of WI-MN-Services 200.67 Webspec Design-Services 65.00 Weidner, AIA, Rick-Services 11,748.32 Winnebago Co Fair Assn-Transfer 10,459.31 Winnebago Co Public Health-Services 15.00 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Telephone 3,708.45 Alliant Energy-Utilities 217.94 106.91 Bomgaars-Parts Calhoun-Burns And Assoc Inc-Services 983.20 City Of Forest City-Utilities 332.53 City Of Lake Mills-Utilities 526.57 City Of Thompson-Utilities 106.41 Electronic Engineering Co-Pager Rental 395.55 Fastenal-Supplies 571.01 Graves Construction Inc -Bridge Replacement 8,315.17 Johnson, Mark-Reimbursement 65.00 K & N Excavating & Drainage -Supplies 1,726.67 Morton Salt Inc-Ice Control Salt 29,721.55 Nuss Trucks-Parts 86.62 Petroblend Corp-Supplies 216.54 Reisetter, Douglas-Reimbursement 65.00 Verizon Wireless-Services 40.01 Voyager Fleet Systems Inc-Fuel 938.14 Wagner Tire-Repair 60.00 Waste Mgmt Of WI-MN-Services 219.39 Winnebago Coop Telecom-Services 396.17 Winnebago Industries-Supplies 65.79

On a motion by Durby and seconded by Jensvold the Supervisors moved to approve a salary increase for Carolyn Flo in the Recorders office. All voted aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Jensvold and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the Recorder’s quarterly report. All voted aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Durby and seconded by Jensvold the Supervisors moved to approve the Sheriff’s quarterly report. All voted aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Jensvold and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the Auditor’s quarterly report. All voted aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Durby and seconded by Jensvold the Supervisors moved to approve the following Auditor’s Transfers: #3583 for $342,613.00 from Rural Basic to Secondary Roads, #3584 for $10,459.31 from Rural Basic to Winnebago County Fair, and #3585 for $11,336.83 from General Basic to Secondary Roads. All voted aye. Motion carried.

On a motion by Durby and seconded by Jensvold the Supervisors moved to approve the insurance renewal with the partial self-fund to equal a 6% increase. All voted aye. Motion carried.

The Supervisors discussed the survey from Dickinson County regarding local control of the Master Matrix.

On a motion by Jensvold and seconded by Durby the Supervisors moved to approve the contract with Veenstra & Kimm for DD 6 Lat 1.

All voted aye. Motion carried.

Scott Meinders, Engineer discussed the continuing bridge work and hauling gravel.

On a motion by Durby and seconded by Jensvold the Supervisors moved to approve sending out postcards and putting mailers in the Forest City Summit, Lake Mills Graphic and the Buffalo Center Tribune. All voted aye. Motion carried.

The Supervisors also discussed the Facebook and Twitter pages, the Election on May 5, 2015, the open house at the Law Enforcement Center on April 25, 2015 and the meeting at the RoundUp Room on April 30, 2015.

The session was adjourned until 9:00 A.M. April 14, 2015.

Terry Durby, Chairperson Attest: Karla Weiss, County Auditor Published in the Buffalo Center Tribune on Wednesday, April 22, 2015

SPORTS

Buffalo Center (Iowa) Tribune

Bison take third at Lake Mills

The North Iowa boys’ track and field team headed to Lake Mills last Thursday, Apr. 16, where they competed in the Bulldog Invitational. The Bison came in third place, as they picked up wins in three events.

Spencer Armstrong won both the 100 meter and 200 meter dashes, and he also helped the 4x100 team including Logan Eichenberger, Austin Haisman and Jacob Koppen to a first place finish.

Bishop Garrigan prevailed in the team standings with 161 points, followed

by Northwood-Kensett 139, North Iowa 93, Newman 53, Osage JV 45, Rockford 42 and CAL 16.

“It was perfect weather for the boys to compete in. While our overall number of competitors impacted our final team total, we came out of the meet with a reasonable third place,” said Bison Head Coach Jonathan Potter.

“Spencer Armstrong had a strong outing with two individual first places.

Alex Paulson led the throws again with two second places tosses. Overall, it was a positive second meet for the boys.”

Field Events Shot Put: Alex Paulson [41’9.25/2nd], Hunter Gelhaus [40’0”/5th]. Discus: Alex Paulson [126’0”/2nd], Noah Paulson [100’7”/5th].

Individual Events 3200m: Connor Smith [10:41.35/2nd]. 100m: Spencer Armstrong [11.64/1st], Logan Eichenberger [12.22/3rd]. 1600m: Connor Smith [5:04.69/2nd], Sam Hassebroek [5:17.47/5th]. 200m: Spencer Armstrong [23.95/1st]. 400m Hurdles: Austin Haisman [1:06.44/6th]. 800m: Connor Smith [2:13.20/3rd].

Relay Events 4x800: Hassebroek, Jensen, Weaver, N. Beenken [9:56.68/3rd]. 4x100: Eichenberger, Haisman, Koppen, Armstrong [47.12/1st]. 4x400: Eichenberger, Haisman, Hassebroek, Jensen [4:01.88/4th].

Resources available on no-till and strip-till practices Farmers in Iowa continue to expand usage of no-till or strip-till to limit runoff, improve water quality and reduce production costs.

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey recently shared a list of recommendations and resources that are valuable for experienced no-/ strip-tillers and those new to the practice.

“No-till and strip-till are great ways to preserve our valuable soil resources and help protect water quality, but managing that residue during spring planting can create challenges,” said Northey. “Fortunately there’s a wealth of resources available from equipment manufacturers, university research and extension, and other farmers that are committed to advancing conservation farming that improves water quality while maintaining crop pro-

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Many of the resources below are beneficial regardless of tillage system, but can be even more critical in high residue operations.

The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, in conjunction with Iowa Learning Farms and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, have put together information to help farmers. The factsheet has information on planter settings, fertilizer considerations, weed control and other considerations to help farmers successfully use no-till and strip-till in their operation. The information can be found at www. cleanwateriowa.org/nostrip-till.

Iowa Learning Farms also has a YouTube video on planter settings for no-till operations at www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KAf-wf6WZ8#t=26. Additional videos on other aspects of planter settings are available through their YouTube channel, which can be found at www.youtube. com/channel/UCsQIxjljgWdg59nSrual_4A. Finally, work with the manufacturer of your planter or strip-till bar as they would also have addition information that would help with proper calibration and settings for efficient use of your specific planter and planter attachments.

“With tight margins, variable spring weather, and a late harvest in 2014 impacting usual field work, no-till or strip-till may be an option for farmers interested in reducing costs, at the same time reducing surface runoff, erosion, and improving soil health. Adding cover crops in the fall adds an additional layer of protection from what Mother Nature dishes out, particularly reducing nitrogen losses,” said Northey.

Wednesday, April 22, 2015 • 11

Golfers earn medals in opening week

Golf season is underway at North Iowa High School, as the golfers had a busy first week last week with three meets.

The teams traveled to Forest City on Monday, Apr. 13, where they faced Forest City and Belmond-Klemme at Bear Creek Golf Course. Belmond won the boys’ meet with 205 points, followed by Forest City 207 and North Iowa 220.

Colton Skarpohl-Ost led North Iowa with a score of 52. Forest City’s Andrew Rust was medalist with a 46.

On the girls’ side, North Iowa finished in the middle of the pack for second place. Belmond won with a 233, followed by North Iowa with 248 and Forest City with 261. Sydney Giesking had North Iowa’s low score with a 54, while Forest City’s Summer Wilson was medalist with a 53.

Boys @ Forest City North Iowa: Colton Skarpohl-Ost 52, Cam Hepperly 54, Garrett Walsh 55, Taylor Ostermann 59, Jordan Boekelman 70, Austin Paden 75.

Forest City: Andrew Rust 46 (medalist), Jacob Wilson 48, Nathan Theel 54, Jason Mielke 59, Mitch Solberg 64, Justin Kuhn 66.

Belmond-Klemme: Wesley Buntenbach 47 (runner-up), Riley Kindwall 50, Jeremy Nash 53, Court Christianson 55, Keaton Buseman 62, Joe Roberts 65.

Girls @ Forest City North Iowa: Sydney Giesking 54, Chelsey Roth 61, Ivey Greensky 62, Dani Yegge 71.

Forest City: Summer Wilson 53 (medalist), Emily Banken 65, Payton Skjeie 68, Sevanah Thomas 75, Emily Sichanthongthip 75.

Belmond-Klemme: Kaitlyn Peterson 54, Jane Roberts 56, Mallory Sopher 58, Ashyn Buseman 65, Maddie Mason 69, Alyssa Berhow 86.

North Iowa golfers picked up two medals the following day, Tuesday, Apr. 14 at Northwood. The North

BOARD from page 1 electricity in the building or replacing equipment. The board talked about coming up with a rotation plan for replacing equipment.

The board discussed summer projects at the school, including new carpet for the high school office, a new, single level floor for the band room, and adding a conference table to the high school media center.

The board approved a 3.88% increase in wages for classified staff for the 2015-16 school year.

Iowa boys won their meet against Northwood-Kensett 189-194, and Taylor Ostermann was meet medalist with the low score of 40. Cam Hepperly took the runner-up spot with a 44.

Sydney Giesking was medalist for the girls with a score of 50, while the Lady Bison came in behind Northwood-Kensett in the team totals, 239-255.

Boys @ Northwood North Iowa: Taylor Ostermann 40 (medalist), Cam Hepperly 44 (runner-up), Colton Skarpohl-Ost 51, Garrett Walsh 54, Austin Paden 56, Jordan Boekelman 65.

Northwood-Kensett: Trace Carman 47, Coleby Bratrud 48, Trevor Varner 48, Hayden Halbach 51, Kyle Stumo 53, Kole Parks 70.

Girls @ Northwood North Iowa: Sydney Giesking 50 (medalist), Ivey Greensky 65, Dani Yegge 67, Chelsey Roth 73, Jenna Berschman 76.

Northwood-Kensett: Erika Heideman 58 (runner-up), Sam Butler 58, Jocelyn Kluender 58, Katie Schiltz 65, Aliyah Creger 66, Mirana Stambaugh 68.

North Iowa hosted Eagle Grove at Gruis Recreation Area on Friday, April 17, as Eagle Grove won both the boys’ and girls’ portions of the meet. On the boys’ side, the Eagles outscored the Bison 172-178, but Ostermann took medalist honors with his low score of 38.

In the girls’ meet, Eagle Grove won 226-247, with Giesking shooting the low score for North Iowa of 57.

Boys @ Gruis North Iowa: Taylor Ostermann 38 (medalist), Cam Hepperly 46, Colton Skarpohl-Ost 46, Austin Paden 48, Garrett Walsh 61, Damon Olson 71. JV: Jordan Boekelman 57.

Eagle Grove: Jacob Grandgeorge 39 (runner-up), Brian Yackle 42, Nate Kastler 43, Jarded Beecher 48,

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Raechelle Sabin

By Chelsey Roth At every football and basketball game you can see Raechelle Marie Sabin on the sidelines cheering. Sabin also competes in competition cheerleading with her team. The first year they competed, they came back with a second place in their routine. Besides cheering Sabin is also involved in band and dance squad.

“Going to state basketball was by far my favorite memory. Cheering as a freshman was sweet,” said Sabin. Sabin said she loved cheering for a big crowd at state basketball.

During high school she enjoyed anatomy with Mr. Hemiller because she likes to learn about the human body.

She also enjoyed sociology with Mr. Potter because it was a fun class.

High school has helped her become responsible. She advises underclassmen to care about their academics because if they don’t, work will pile up on their senior year. The hardest part about graduating for Sabin will be losing the routine she has had for the last 12 years, she said. She will miss seeing everyone she sees every day.

Sabin lives outside of Buffalo Center with her parents, Tanya and Kelly

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Sabin, and her four siblings. Sabin plans to attend South Central College in Mankato next year to study nursing.

She has been working at the Timely Mission Nursing Home in Buffalo Center for two years now. She has also worked with her cousin Dalton Cooper.

“I look up to my mom the most, because she is the reason why I wanted to be a nurse,” Sabin said. She is excited to learn what she is going to do for the rest of her life, and meeting new people next year.

Alyssa Swearingen

By Trace Locke Lately, Alyssa Swearingen has been in the senior hallway painting a section of the wall above the lockers dedicated to this year’s graduating class.

Her design includes bright colors in a chevron pattern overlaid with a big “class of 15.”

“Art is my favorite class, it’s just enjoyable to sit down and make something original,” Swearingen said.

During her junior year, Swearingen took two of her pieces of her artwork to an art show at Waldorf College.

Even though she didn’t place, she was very happy to be able to show her art work.

Swearingen is also involved in football cheerleading, basketball cheerleading, and competition cheerleading; fall play, speech, FCCLA, flag corps, and trap shooting. Her freshman year she competed at state with her competition cheerleading team.

The team ended up taking home second place that year.

After high school Alyssa plans to attend South Dakota State University to study nursing.

“I’m really excited to graduate and move to South Dakota and start a new journey in life,” she said. Swearingen currently works at Timely Mission Nursing Home as a CNA. After getting her degree, she may move back to the area. The daughter of Jay and Darcy Swearingen, she currently lives in Thompson.

“I plan on finding a job in the North Iowa area and continuing living in a small town,” Swearingen said.

uate,” Paden said. He said he is ready to embark on a new adventure and experience the college life.

“There have been so many memories in high school. I just can’t pick one that is better than all of the others,” Paden said.

By Taylor Ostermann Madison Blodgett has excelled through her four years of high school.

She has been involved in cross country, track, FCCLA, national honor society, band, flag corps, fall play, chorus, musical, dance squad, and big buddies. Blodgett is a two-time state track participant and one-time state cross country runner.

“Some of my proudest moments all revolve around state track and cross country. I had always dreamed of making it to state track ever since I went to go watch in 4th grade,” Blodgett said.

On her trip there, she enjoyed running with some of the best in the state after all the hard work she put in.

“Fulfilling those goals and running with the best makes me proud of myself and all my hard work,” she said.

The daughter of Brian and Christina Blodgett, Madison Emily Blodgett is the oldest of four siblings, along with Thomas, Amelia, and Norah Blodgett.

She plans on attending the University of Iowa to study physics and astronomy. She has had many memories from her time at NI. “All the little things add up,” she said. Outside of school she enjoys being with friends, making trips to Starbucks, watching Netflix and shopping.

Her free time includes running, eating, and being with friends and family. She has moved multiple times in town, but has never left North Iowa School.

“My favorite teacher is Mr. Potter,

who is also my coach,” she said. She has learned a lot from him and enjoys all his classes. She has found some positives and negatives to graduating.

“I’m ready to start this exciting new chapter to try something new, but I’m going to miss high school. It has been a good four years and it’s sad to leave it all behind,” she said. She’ll miss her family, friends and teachers greatly.

“I’m excited and ready for the adventure, but sad to go,” said Blodgett.

Her favorite moment her senior year is starting dance squad and doing something positive. She enjoyed seeing people get involved.

“It was great to see students who are not normally outspoken to go out there and dance their hearts out. It was great to see all the smiles in the crowd and on the dancers’ faces,” Blodgett said.

Nicole Roney

on studying there for two years, majoring in agronomy and also minoring in ag business and also ag production.

“I have always enjoyed being around farming, and cannot wait to have a job ag related,” said Mathahs.

“In 5-6 years, I see myself pursuing my schooling and having a career in the field of agronomy, but also beginning my career for the enjoyment of farming,” said Mathahs. Being a farmer is something that Mathahs always saw himself doing and now it’s finally time to pursue the dream.

Tiah Weringa

By Trace Locke Tiah Weringa, the daughter of Dan and Hohni, grew up outside of Buffalo Center. Weringa moved to the North Iowa School District her fourth grade year from Blue Earth, Minn. Since she moved here she has made a lot of friends and was involved with competition cheerleading.

“A memory that I will always cherish is when I participated in state competition cheer,” Weringa said. “My cheer team was like my second family.” Weringa’s favorite teacher was Mr. Hemiller.

“Any class with him was fun,” she said. This fall she plans to attend South Central College in Mankato, Minn. She plans on majoring in nursing. Weringa enjoys hanging out with her friends and family, but that’s when

By Chris Lawson Austin Paden is a very involved student with a bright future ahead of him.

“I plan to attend the University of Iowa for a degree in Biomedical Engineering,” Paden said. Paden has put a lot of his time toward preparing himself for this task.

“My favorite class right now would be anatomy because it’s very interesting and it’s relevant to my future study plans,” Paden said. “My favorite teacher would be Mr. Potter because he’s awesome.” Paden is a very involved student. He participates in football, basketball, golf, student council, quiz bowl, FCCLA, and National Honor Society, just to name a few.

“I like to watch movies, read books, play sports, and just spend time with my friends,” Paden said. Over the summer Paden works with his father and at the Thompson Pool.

“I would say that I’m ready to grad-

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Josh Mathahs

By Colton Skarpohl-Ost Joshua Lynn Mathahs is a senior at North Iowa Community School.

“High school is something that I won’t forget; it was something that has prepared me for life ahead,” said Mathahs. While a student at North Iowa, Mathahs has been involved in football, basketball, and track, and is also the president of the Bison FFA. When not in school, Mathahs loves to spend time outdoors hunting, fishing, and hanging out at the farm.

Mathahs enjoys nights in the field harvesting crops.

“There is just something about a calm night in the fall with all the harvesting underway,” said Mathahs.

This is why Mathahs spends so much time out on the farm.

“High school has taught me more than I ever thought possible,” Mathahs said. “While in school, I have learned many things and even taken on many challenges; high school has taught me to become a responsible adult and how to manage my time.”

Though high school is winding to an end, Mathahs has plans to continue his education at DMACC. Mathahs plans

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she isn’t working as a CNA at Timely Mission Nursing Home. She said she enjoys being in the outdoors and going hunting with her dad and brother.

By Chelsey Roth Senior Nicole Ellen Roney will especially miss the people after she graduates.

“The most I will miss about high school is knowing that my friends will be gone and the closeness with being with one of my younger sisters,” she said.

Besides being active in past musicals and choir, one of Roney’s favorite memories was from the dance squad, which organized a flash mob-style dance during the Feb. 10 basketball game. She was at practice, and when she went to do her stunt, she fell in front of everyone. She said she will never forget her sister dying of laughter. She was happy it was practice and not the actual performance.

While Roney is in school, she looks forward to government and woodshop class every day. Roney said government is never boring because Mr. Potter always has a sense of humor when they are in a lecture. She likes woodshop because it’s more of a hands-on class.

“My future plans are to be a certified CNA and go to college at La James in Mason City for massage therapy,” Roney said. If she could relive any moment in high school, it would be getting accepted to college because she said she knew she was about to accomplish a new goal.

Roney loves to write poetry when she has free time. She also works an average of 23 hours a week at Home-

Dakota Brass

By Chris Lawson Dakota Brass plans to attend college for one of two things, either ag business or early childhood education.

Right now he plans to attend college at Iowa Lakes.

Brass is definitely a small town guy.

He likes to go fishing, play games, and especially enjoys fixing up vehicles. Brass is involved in FFA, and has been involved in fall play, musical, choir, and band. He played a member of President Roosevelt’s cabinet, and the laundry delivery man Bundles in the musical “Annie.”

“My favorite memory in school would probably be state solo ensemble when I first picked up my Scottish accent,” Brass said. He enjoys this school and all of the memories he has made while attending North Iowa.

“I’m not ready for graduation, I love it here and I don’t want to leave,” he said. Brass has many different jobs.

He works at the Branding Iron in Thompson, and Hometown Market as well. Brass is also a member of the volunteer Fire Dept. in Thompson.

“My favorite memory outside of school would be the first time I drove a fire truck, because there’s just something about being behind the wheel of a fire truck that slows down time,” he said.

“My favorite class would be history because Mr. Potter makes all of his classes fun, but my favorite teacher would have to be Mrs. Cook, though, because I’ve had her for the longest time,” Brass said.

Makeila Shortenhaus

By Kayla Stelter This year Makeila Shortenhaus played the role of Annie, her second major part in a musical. Last year, she played Fiona in “Shrek.” Shortenhaus has been involved in the musicals all throughout her high school career.

The cast party of “Annie” was one of her favorite memories from high school. They sang karaoke with the strobe lights on in the auditorium of the high school.

“It was like our own little concert,” Shortenhaus said.

In addition to being involved in musicals, she has been involved in fall play, quiz bowl, FFA, speech, and track. She hopes to be able to run in the next week or so, after having mono the week of the play. Shortenhaus’s favorite class is World Literature with Mrs. DeBoer.

“You do a lot of reading in World Literature, and I love reading!” Shortenhaus said. Mr. Potter is her favorite teacher.

“He makes classes fun, respects the kids and treats us like adults, helps seniors prepare for the adult world,” Shortenhaus said.

Shortenhaus lives in the community of Buffalo Center and lives with her parents Steve and Martha Shortenhaus and her sister Esther. Her older sister Kelly is attending Ellsworth Community College. Makeila plans on attending Dordt College in Souix City, and majoring in either education or business.

“I appreciate the community and what it has to offer and kids having so many opportunities, helping them out in the long run,” Shortenhaus said.

Megan Moklestad

By Taylor Ostermann Megan Moklestad has been actively involved in her high school career.

Moklestad has been involved in 4H, spring musical, band, FFA, student council, speech, National Honor Society, chorus, church choir, and Big Buddies.

“It was really exciting being the FFA President,” she said. Moklestad enjoys working on her family farm and showing cows and pigs. She also enjoys trail riding her horses. She likes being with friends and hanging out, along with reading and watching Netflix.

She was also the boys’ football and basketball managers.

The daughter of Dave and Nancy Moklestad, Megan Elizabeth Moklestad plans on attending Iowa State University and majoring in Ag Business with a minor in Animal Science, as well. She is ready to start college.

“I’m ready to start the next chapter of my life and see what the future holds for me,” she said. She currently works

at home helping with pigs and cattle in her free time. She said her favorite memory of her senior year was “going to McDonald’s as a senior class.”

Speech, animal science, and sociology have been her favorite classes.

“I have enjoyed working with all of the teachers at North Iowa. All of them have been good to me. I’ve learned something from each and every one of them,” she said.

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town Market in Thompson. She has advice for underclassmen too.

“Stay positive, set goals, and stick to them, and stay away from drama as much as possible,” Roney said.

“High school has prepared me for life after school because it made me more responsible and it will be less complicated,” Roney said. She said she is ready to graduate – but then she isn’t ready – because she could never picture her high school career ending this fast. She is excited to accomplish a new goal in life, though. Roney is the daughter of Betsi Grant and Jamey Roney. She lives in the community of Thompson.

“I look up to my mother because no matter what she goes through, she is always positive, smiles, and has taught me to dance in the rain when life hits the rough bumps,” Roney said.

By Andy Evans Kyle Hevey called was born in Wareham, Mass., but lived in East Freetown, Mass., for the majority of his life, and that’s where he called home until he and his mom moved to Rake at the end of his sixth grade year. Hevey has been concentrating on alternative school for the past year and a half and has taken many classes.

“I enjoy the freedom of doing whatever I want on any given day,” Hevey said. “I could do less; I could do more.

I could study English for three weeks, and then move onto completing my math courses. Also, everything is selfpaced. I could take an hour going over a 10 minute lecture if I needed to, or I could just watch it once and move on. Really, the only downside would be keeping my motivation to log in and complete some work when I miss school. Alternative school has definitely been the only thing that has kept me into school, considering all the days I miss, and I love it.” Hevey also enjoys reading tech news and magazines while learning about all the latest

and greatest things.

“Along with that I enjoy building computers and fixing them. I also enjoy getting outside, and fishing, hunting, hiking, bicycling, or working outside,” he said.

Hevey will be attending ISU during the fall to study management information systems and hopes to see himself owning a house with all his student debts paid off while managing a business someday.

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Fifth graders have dinner at the ‘White House’

Students exhibit artwork at Waldorf

A number of artists at North Iowa High School will have works on display this week at Waldorf College in Forest City. The art exhibit is coordinated by Waldorf and Forest City High School, and the artwork will be displayed at the Waldorf library.

The public is invited to an open house this Wednesday evening at the Waldorf College library from 6-8 p.m. to see the artwork.

North Iowa students with works on display include: Jenna Berschman, Makeila Shortenhaus, Jade Fardal, Nick Price, Rachel Hassebroek, Mariah Richter, Sydney Giesking, Kendall Melz, Danica Voortmann, Molli Joens, Lexis-Julsrud-Wertjes, Rudy Sanchez, Chelsey Roth, Noah Melz, Christa Miller, Will Roeder, Austin Haisman and Cam Hepperly.

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