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Dinner dance set for Feb. 27 A unique brand of musical entertainment will greet guests at the Franklin County Fair Board Dinner Dance later this month.

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NEWS K-12 budget battle heats up Local school administrators are optimistic state lawmakers will reach an agreement soon on next year’s K-12 education budget.

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NEWS Murder trial set A district judge has set an August jury trial for a Hampton man accused of murder.

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LOCAL Snow, snow, go away…

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CLINTON, CRUZ WIN COUNTY CAUCUSES

Franklin County Democrats choose Clinton over Sanders

Cruz soundly defeats Trump in Franklin County

BY TRAVIS FISCHER After months of enduring phone calls, commercials and door-to-door campaign supporters, Iowans across the state gathered to fulfill their role as the first-in-thenation caucus on Monday, Feb. 1.

Arriving at the Hampton-Dumont Middle School building, Democratic caucusgoers were divided among seven precincts and asked to choose which of the three Democratic presidential candidates they would lend their support to.

At 7 p.m., the caucus began and supporters of each candidate were given the opportunity to make their case in an attempt to sway support to their side of the room before the final count.

BY NICK PEDLEY Franklin County Republicans followed other Iowa conservatives Monday night, casting a majority of votes in favor of caucus winner Ted Cruz.

The Texas senator received 35.8 percent of votes at the local level. Donald Trump received 25.3 percent of votes in Franklin County, which was good enough for second place. Overall, Cruz garnered 27.6 percent of Republican votes statewide to edge Trump by three points in the final standings.

Six hundred twenty-eight Republicans participated at 11 local precincts, which was 154 more than turnout at the 2012 caucus.

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DEMOCRATS CLINTON: 56.7% SANDERS: 42.2% O’MALLEY: 1.1%

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PAVING A PATH

New program aims to help local immigrants with From everything I’ve naturalization process heard about him, he’s

BY NICK PEDLEY The Hampton City Council last honest and carries Thursday endorsed a new outreach through on the stuff he program intended to guide legal immigrants down the path to U.S. citisays he’s going to do. zenship.

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HUD includes area watershed in $96.9 million grant

BY NICK PEDLEY A portion of Franklin County was recently included in a new grant aimed at reducing flooding problems and increasing water quality across the state.

The Middle Cedar Watershed, which includes a small segment of southeast Franklin County, was one of nine Iowa watersheds included in a $96.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The money will fund a program to help communities recover Refer to Iowa’s watershed from prior disasters and improve their ability to recoup more quickly map inside today’s paper. from future incidents.

Section A, Page 3 “We don’t know a whole lot at this point,” said Kyle Ament, project manager at the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “They’re just sort of working out the details about what projects this money will fund.”

According to the Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management’s website, the award came after a two-phase competition that saw several state and local agencies collaborate to create a program called the Iowa Watershed Approach (IWA). The IWA hopes to accomplish six goals, including: Reducing flood risk, improving water quality, increasing resilience, engaging stakeholders, improving quality of life and health, and developing a program that can be replicated throughout the Midwest and country.

According to Dennis Harper, hazard mitigation officer with Iowa Homeland Security & Emergency Management, the grant will fund projects in both rural and urban areas.

“About one-third of it will be directed towards more urban areas, with the remaining two-thirds going to rural areas,” he said. “It will address the connection between rural and urban area watersheds.”

State officials are currently planning and prioritizing projects across the state. Harper said it was too early to say whether any flood reduction projects would be completed in Franklin County.

Organizers are hoping to open the Citizenship Learning Center in La Luz Hispana later this summer. KELLY MCGOWAN/ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

The council agreed to act as the fiscal agent for a local grant application to fund the Citizenship Learning Center (CLC). The CLC would be located at La Luz Hispana and provide materials, information and assistance to anyone needing help with naturalization, which is the process of becoming a legal U.S. citizen.

CLC organizers include Berry Johnson, Frankie Aliu, Sister Carmen Hernandez and Hampton Mayor Brook Boehmler, who endorsed the CLC Jan. 25 during the council’s workshop.

“I think our community should be ready to help people that are willing to naturalize to the countr y and become citizens,” he said.

As fiscal agent, the city would essentially administer grant money if the CLC receives funding through the Franklin County Community Foundation (FCCF) this year. Group organizers applied for a $1,000 FCCF grant , but La Luz Hispana can’t administer any potential money because the center already applied for a separate FCCF grant.

The city has ser ved as a fiscal agent for other entities like the fire depar tment and librar y in the past.

According to retired deput y cit y clerk Robbi Stevens, the city signs over grant checks to the recipient immediately af ter receiving it. No city funds or bank accounts would be used for the CLC. The council voted 6-0 to act as fiscal agent for the organization.

“I think it’s a ver y for ward-thinking grant application,” said Council Member Jim Davies.

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Local superintendents hopeful for K-12 budget compromise

BY NICK PEDLEY Despite last year’s contentious fight over K-12 education funding, administrators at CAL and Hampton-Dumont are hopeful Iowa lawmakers will compromise on 2016’s bill relatively soon.

“I’m actually optimistic,” said H-D Superintendent Todd Lettow.

“It seems like there’s traction on both sides to get it done within 30 days.”

In 2015, the Legislature was forced into overtime when the House and Senate failed to pass a K-12 spending bill before May. Eventually, lawmakers agreed to increase funding by 1.25 percent with an additional $55.7 million in one-time money, but Gov. Terry Branstad vetoed the extra amount in July.

This year, Branstad proposed a

2.45 percent increase in funding for public schools. The Republican-controlled House and Democrat-controlled Senate remain split on the issue again, with the House passing a 2 percent education bill last week and Democrats advocating for a 4 percent increase. As of Monday morning, the Senate had yet to act on the House’s bill.

CAL Superintendent Steve Lane wished both chambers would agree on the governor’s proposal and move on.

“I think they would be smart to go along with his proposal because then he probably wouldn’t veto any part of it,” Lane said. “I would certainly like to see a 3 percent increase, but that’s probably pushing the envelope a bit.”

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“We’re probably going to build a budget around that 2.45 percent proposal,” he said. “My rationale is that [Branstad] vetoed the one-time funding last year because it wasn’t exactly what he wanted. It ended up being his proposal anyway.”

Both H-D and CAL are starting to plan their 2016-17 budgets. Neither Lane nor Lettow expected to reduce staff or cut student resources this year, and they also expected the tax levy to remain relatively unchanged.

“We’re pretty much bare bones with the staff that we have, so I don’t think we can reduce much anyway,” Lane said.

H-D finished the 2014-15 school year “on solid ground,” according to Lettow. The district reduced staff slightly last year, which should help the budget in 2016-17.

“That sort of sends positive ripples into the next year,” Lettow said.

“That certainly softens the blow and won’t have a compounding effect.”

The CAL and H-D school boards will plan next year’s budgets during workshops and meetings over the coming weeks. H-D held a planning workshop Monday night, where they discussed both short-term and longterm goals. Agenda items included minor facility upgrades, future staff issues and the district’s overall financial health.

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Those seeking assistance at the center would need to meet a list of requirements to be eligible for naturalization. Individuals must be 18 years old, literate in English, have a green card and meet a list of residency requirements. They also need to possess good moral character and a basic grasp of U.S. government and history, among other things.

Organizers are hoping to have the CLC operational by June 1. It would be run by local volunteers.

Laz Luz Hispana would provide the underlying expenses to support the CLC, according to its FCCF grant application. All money would be used for educational purposes.

Organizers hope the CLC “will benefit our area in many ways.”

“Naturalized citizens will have the opportunity to become active community members and not live in the shadows,” stated the grant application. “As role models, others will follow. The result will find more home owners, more taxpayers, more sharing of cultures, more military volunteers, more business owners and more community volunteers.”

Organizers also believe the CLC will benefit the county’s reputation.

“Franklin County becomes a leader by promoting a diversity initiative that ref lects a positive image,” the application stated. “Business opportunities will grow, the labor force gains new members, etc.

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“We’ll build our budget around the governor’s proposal, because I certainly don’t expect it to go much higher than that,” Lane said. “I’m

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BY MARI ANN WEARDA Guests at the 2016 Franklin County Fair Board Dinner Dance will be treated to a night of comedy and dance music later this month.

Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos and Comedy Show will provide entertainment and music for the annual event, scheduled for Feb. 27 at the convention center in Hampton. The dinner dance will also feature the 2016 Franklin County Fair Queen Trophy sponsorship auction and a raffle for prime parking spots at the fair.

Crazy Keys is based in Minneapolis and is comprised of Rob Vacanti and John Griggs.

They will provide entertainment for a stage show and music for the dance.

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a variety of various music styles, from the Big Band era to Lady Gaga.

The duo sometimes incorporates games and skits into their show, including a limbo contest, Michael Jackson dance contest, Elvis Contest, Pee Wee Herman dance and more.

Griggs discovered dueling pianos in 1993. Thinking it looked fun, he began honing his skills in hopes of becoming successful in the unique brand of entertainment. He has many years of live performance experience dating back to the 1970’s, although not

Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos and Comedy Show will entertain local residents Feb. 27 during the 2016 Franklin County Fair Board Dinner Dance. SUBMITTED PHOTO

all of it is piano.

Vacanti lives in northwest Minnesota and spends his time fishing and guiding people to trophy catches. He said it’s a lot of fun, but it gets better when his weeks include performing in Crazy Keys Dueling Pianos. He feels that fishing and music pretty much sum up everything a normal human needs in life.

The dinner dance begins with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by a beef tenderloin supper and a dance to close out the night.

Tickets can be obtained in advance for $20 at the Franklin County Convention Center and Fair Off ice, or by calling (641) 456-2049. You may also purchase them from a current a fair board member.

Tickets will be available at the door on Feb. 27 for $25.

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REPUBLICANS

Volunteers helped a surge of caucusgoers sign in and register prior to Monday’s Republican caucus held at HamptonDumont High School. NICK PEDLEY/ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

“I was really, really hoping for more,” said Karen Zander, Franklin County GOP chair. “I know there was some other activities that were taking place, but I was kind of disappointed there weren’t more people that attended.”

At Ha mpt on-D u mont H ig h School, volunteers scrambled to register caucusgoers in time for the night’s main event. Participants were packed from wall to wall in the commons area, with many voters forced to stand due to a lack of seats.

Hampton resident Pamela Shaw attended Monday’s caucus in support of Cruz. It was the first time she caucused in 20 years, she said, and was “very impressed by his Christian values.”

“From everything I’ve heard about him, he’s honest and carries through on the stuff he says he’s going to do,” she said.

Shaw decided to support Cruz two weeks ago after bouncing back and forth between him, Trump and Marco Rubio. She liked Cruz’s ideas to combat terrorism and believed his policies would protect America from foreign threats.

“If we don’t get a Republican in the

White House, I’m afraid our country will be too far gone to bring it back to where we used to be,” she said.

Hampton resident Deb Bochmann turned out to support Rubio.

She liked the Florida senator for his immigration policy proposals, support of the military and Christian values.

“I like everything he stands for,” she said. “I think he’s got a good grasp of immigration because he’s the son of immigrants. He’s going to find solutions.”

Trump also received significant support at the local level. First-time caucusgoer Nick Reynolds supported the New York real estate mogul because he was “tired of political insiders” controlling Washington.

“Trump’s the only one that’s going to bring intelligent people to the cabinet instead of paying off political favors,” Reynolds said. “I haven’t heard him talk about anything I’m opposed to.”

The Hampton man also believed Trump would help reduce America’s escalating national debt.

“I’ve seen what a mess the Democrats have made ever ything,” Reynolds said. “If we have four

more years of that, I don’t think the country can handle it. If we elect another Democrat they’ll just further Obama’s agenda.”

J.B. Sanders, of Hampton, also attended Monday’s caucus in support of Trump. He even made up his own slogan: “Vote for Trump to get over the hump.”

“He makes more sense than anyone else to me,” Sanders said, adding that he supported Trump immediately after he announced his candidacy.

Local results mirrored statewide numbers at the top. Cruz, Trump and Rubio all placed first, second and third, respectively, in Franklin County and at the state level. 2012 Iowa Caucus winner Rick Santorum, who visited Hampton three times during the campaign, received only three votes in Franklin County.

Other bottom-tier finishers included Jeb Bush, Carly Fiorina, John Kasich and Chris Christie.

Zander said the caucus went relatively smoothly and there were no problems reporting results to state officials.

“I wasn’t surprised with how it turned out here,” she said. “Overall, I’m pleased with how things went.”

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Snowstorm brings ordinance reminder

BY NICK PEDLEY Local officials reminded Hampton residents about the city’s snow ordinance during last Thursday’s council meeting.

Parked vehicles, trailers and other equipment are not allowed on city streets or alleys when the ordinance is in effect. This allows for proper snow removal, but plows may need to complete additional passes if the city receives more accumulation.

Residents should keep all vehicles off streets until the ordinance is lifted. Vehicle owners will be cited $25 per violation.

Hampton residents can park vehicles on yards while the snow ordinance is in effect. Permission from the property owner is required. All vehicles must be removed within 24 hours after the ordinance is lifted or face a $15 fine.

Additionally, all snow must be re-

moved from Hampton sidewalks 24 hours after the cessation of snowfall.

City contractors will shovel sidewalks for homeowners that don’t adhere to the ordinance. The minimum fee is $30 plus administrative costs.

“That’s a safety issue for the entire community to follow,” said Public Works Director Doug Tarr.

Residents can learn when the snow ordinance is in effect by signing up for text or email alerts through Nixle. Simply text “50441” to the number 888-777 from your cell phone to start receiving alerts.

Message and data rates may apply depending on your service provider.

If you’d like to receive email alerts instead, visit www.nixle.com and follow the registration steps.

The city will continue announcing snow ordinances and other weather-related events on its website and KLMJ Radio.

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State officials, ag lead“ Eve n i f Fr a n k l i n County doesn’t benefit This is another example of ers and conservation adwelcomed the from the grant directly, Iowa leading the way with vocates it will benefit from it inmoney and were excited directly because this will innovative projects that about future plans to imhelp water quality and prove water quality and f lood mitigation efforts bring together state, federal reduce pollution. statewide,” he said.

“This is another exand local partners. ample The grant will also of Iowa leading coincide with nutrient - Bill Northey, Sec. of Agriculture the way with innovative reduction strategies in projects that bring toIowa aimed at cutting the gether state, federal and amount of agricultural local partners to achieve runoff and other contaminents in streams, riv- important water quality improvements,” Iowa ers and lakes.

Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey said in “This recognizes the direct connection be- a statement. tween flooding, water volume, reducing nuOther Iowa watersheds selected for the trients and improving water quality,” Harper HUD grant include: Bee Branch Creek, Clear said. “These things are intricately connected.” Creek, East Nishnabotna, English River, Overall, eight states were awarded grant North Raccoon River, Upper Iowa, Upper money from HUD. Iowa has five years to im- Wapsipinicon River and the West Nishnabotna River. plement new strategies and use the funds.

Iowa was recently awarded nearly $97 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help accelerate flood reduction and water quality efforts in key watersheds over the next five years. The Middle Cedar Watershed was named to the list, which includes portions of southern Franklin and Butler counties. IOWA HOMELAND SECURITY GRAPHIC

BY NICK PEDLEY A jury will decide the fate of accused murderer Ronald Rand later this summer.

Judge James Drew set an Aug. 22 jury trial date last week for Rand, according to online cou r t record s.

The Hampton man was charged with First Degree Murder in D e c e mb e r fo r allegedly killing h is g i rlf r iend , Michelle Key, 51, Rand of Waterloo.

Online court records did not specify a location. Local district court officials said that will be determined at a later date. Rand’s arraignment and bond review hearing were held at the Cerro Gordo County Law Enforcement Center in Mason City last month.

Prosecutors say Rand, 61, shot Key to death following a domestic dispute at his Hampton home on Dec. 13. According to a criminal complaint, he admitted to the shooting when police arrived on scene.

Rand has pled not guilty to the First Degree Murder charge. He is being held at the Cerro Gordo County Jail on $1 million bond, cash or surety. He was moved there from the Hardin County Jail in late December to be closer to his attorney, Susan Flander.

Rand waived his r ight to a speedy trial during his arraignment hearing. First Degree Murder is a Class A felony punishable by life in prison.

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DEMOCRATS For Jerre Grefe, precinct captain for the Hillary Clinton campaign, the night represented the culmination of several hours of work. Along with making sure Clinton supporters were reminded to partake in the caucus, Grefe set up informative displays in the precinct room showcasing the platforms and policy positions for the candidate.

“I’ve done my homework,” sshe aid. “I try not to leave any stone unturned.”

Unlike Republicans, who hold a simple vote among their participates, Democrats designate delegates to support each candidate. Each precinct is allocated a certain number of delegates, which are divided among the candidates based on the number of supporters attending the caucus.

This creates situations where the votes of individuals in some precincts are actually worth more than others.

Hampton’s first precinct, representing the southwest portion of the city, had seven delegates, but only 12 residents showed up to decide how those delegates would be distributed.

Initially the room’s seven delegates were split, with five going to Clinton and two going to Sanders. However, after persuasive arguments were made, two of Sanders’ supporters switched sides, resulting in all seven delegates going to Clinton.

Support between Clinton and Sanders was more evenly split among the rest of the community.

Hampton’s second precinct gave five delegates each to Sanders and Clinton while the third precinct gave four delegates to Clinton and six to Sanders.

In Hampton’s fourth precinct, the initial tally had support for Clinton and Sanders split right down the middle, leaving them to fight over the 10 Martin O’Malley supporters that couldn’t muster enough numbers to get a delegate for themselves.

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At the end of the evening, the O’Malley supporters divided themselves between Sanders and Clinton, but not enough to change the end result.

Both candidates received the support of five delegates for the precinct.

The evening wasn’t a complete wash for O’Malley suppor ters though. The West Mott precinct generated one delegate for O’Malley, along with one for Sanders and three for Clinton.

An inverted battle of the sexes broke out between Clinton and Sanders supporters in the Grant Osceola precinct. When it came time to count the votes, the four men in the group directed their support to Clinton, while the ladies supported Sanders. Evenly divided, a coin had to be flipped to determine who would get the precinct’s fifth delegate. Clinton supporters won the coin toss, giving Clinton three delegates and Sanders two.

No coin toss was needed for the Geneva/Ingham/East Mott precinct.

Sanders received four delegates to Clinton’s three.

In total, Hillary Clinton received 31 delegates, Bernie Sanders received 23 and Martin O’Malley received one.

County wide, Clinton received 56.7 percent of the total delegates, with 42.2 percent going to Sanders and 1.1 percent going to O’Malley.

Across the state, the vote between Clinton and Sanders was much closer. With all but one of the state’s 1,683 precincts reporting in, Clinton held a thin lead over Sanders with Clinton receiving 700 delegate votes compared to Sanders’ 695.

O’Malley received eight votes across the state and announced the suspension of his campaign later that evening.

Proving that every vote matters, the ultimate outcome of the Democratic caucus had not yet been deter-

mined when the snow started falling on Tuesday morning.

No matter the result, the close race between Clinton and Sanders means that they will both go to the Democratic National Convention a near equal number of delegates from Iowa.

Grefe was happy with the outcome of the caucus, but acknowledged that no matter the overall result she would be happy to see any of the Democratic candidates in the White House.

“We’re confident that whatever Democratic gets in, we will support them,” she said. “We have three really good candidates.”

For first-time participant Jessica Tevalan, the caucus was an interesting experience. Though initially supportive of Clinton based on her experience and history, Tevalan sat down at the Sanders table at the start of the caucus due to his plans for immigration reform. However, the Clinton supporters in the room, who argued that Clinton would be a more pragmatic leader capable of achieving her agenda, managed to sway Tevalan back to their table.

Volunteering to be a delegate for Clinton, Tevalan, along with 54 other volunteers, will take part in the next stage of the primary process when they hold the county convention on March 12.

In the meantime, the Democratic leaders of Franklin County are happy that the evening saw a good turnout of people looking to get engaged in the political process.

“It went like it was supposed to,” said Precinct Chair Berry Johnson.

After an evening of directing people to their proper places, tallying votes and filling out paperwork, the volunteers are looking forward to two things: The county convention in March, and being able to answer their phones again.

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Killing cancer 1 penny at a time

Franklin County’s reputation as a generous community is well known throughout the area, so it’s really no surprise local fundraising efforts for cancer research earned high praise recently.

The county’s annual Relay For Life event was honored by the American Cancer Society for raising an outstanding sum in 2015. Local contributions reached $85,850, which was the sixth-highest amount for counties with populations of 10,00014,999 in the entire country. It’s an incredible accomplishment that can be attributed to Franklin County’s many volunteers and generous donors.

The acknowledgment was fantastic, but it wasn’t the only honor our county received recently for its efforts in the fight against cancer. Both West Fork and Hampton-Dumont were named Schools of Hope for their contributions to the annual Coaches vs. Cancer event. This year, the two schools joined forces to raise almost $10,000 for future cancer research. The event was made even more noteworthy when Hampton resident Heather Holm buzzed her hair to spread awareness for those battling cancer.

She raised $2,500 in the process, and her haircut proved to be one of the main highlights for those that attended Coaches vs. Cancer.

These recent accolades only complement the county’s previous charitable endeavors. Be it community projects, families in need of help or annual fundraisers like Relay For Life, Franklin County residents and businesses are always willing to break out their checkbooks and donate in droves. Local volunteers and organizers should also be commended for their efforts. Though several Iowa communities host events like Relay For Life and Coaches vs. Cancer, not many are as successful as ours.

Here’s to hoping for many more prosperous events in Franklin County. Local fundraising efforts have a lot of momentum right now, and there’s no reason to slow down. Every penny counts towards defeating this terrible disease that affects so many families each year.

Lawmakers reignite frivolous fireworks debate For the third year in a row, lawmakers have renewed debate over legalizing fireworks in Iowa. And for the the third year in a row, the proposed legislation faces long odds.

An Iowa Senate panel last week voted unanimously to resurrect a bill that would legalize the sale of fireworks across the state. The House passed a bill last year that would have done the same thing, but it failed in the Senate. Proponents claim the legislation would end decades of “head in the sand” policies banning fireworks while simultaneously generating tax revenue for the state. Conversely, opponents believe the bill would endanger public welfare by creating more accidents, fires and other issues.

Both sides have been banging the same drum for the past three years. While additional tax revenue would be a nice boost for Iowa’s budget, those in opposition of the bill have a valid counter-argument. Legalizing the sale of fireworks would no doubt make them more accessible to children, which would lead to more accidents and other mishaps. Fireworks were outlawed in Iowa seven decades ago for similar reasons – two fireworks-related incidents destroyed significant portions of downtown districts in Spencer and Remsen. There’s no need to stick our heads in the sand now when history has already taught us a lesson.

Fireworks are still dangerous, and statistics from the Consumer Product Safety Commission back it up. Nearly 10,500 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries in 2014, with around 3,675 of those injuries occurring to individuals under the age of 15. Additionally, the National Fire Protection Association estimated that 17,800 fires were started by fireworks in 2011.

Those are alarming figures that should spark concern among state lawmakers.

It’s clear these things are dangerous no matter who’s lighting them off. While Iowans can still get their pyrotechnic fix by crossing over into states like South Dakota or Missouri, current state law creates a deterant by making these explosives more difficult to obtain. Increasing access by legalizing fireworks would only exacerbate the risk of injury and fires here in the Hawkeye State, which seems like a pretty reckless thing to do.

Iowa is not ready for Medicaid transition This week, I was part of a group that submitted a letter to President Barack Obama and other federal officials about our growing, heartfelt concerns over Gov. Terry Branstad’s unilateral decision to privatize Iowa’s Medicaid program.

We appreciate the decision by federal officials in December to delay implementation of Medicaid privatization until March 1. It’s clear they recognized that the governor’s administration was trying to do too much, too fast and failing to protect Iowans.

But Iowa still isn’t ready. Since the delay by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) more than 40 days ago, we have seen no evidence that the Iowa Medicaid Enterprise and the out-of-state companies picked to help privatize Medicaid have taken the steps necessary to ensure the health and wellbeing of

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Amanda Ragan more than 560,000 Iowans.

The concerns CMS expressed about Iowa’s Medicaid privatization in December are equally valid today.

They include: · Arbitrary and unrealistic implementation timeline; · Failure to establish adequate provider networks in advance; · Disruptions of longstanding patient-provider relationships; · Diminished quality and access to health care services;

· Compromised patient care; · Inadequate communication with patients and providers.

For all these reasons, we are calling on President Obama and other key federal officials to deny Iowa’s application to establish a statewide private-managed care system for Medicaid. Instead, Iowa should continue improving patient outcomes, increasing access to care and making the existing public management of Medicaid more efficient.

• Upcoming public forum Mason City Legislative Listening Post: Feb. 6 at 10 a.m., at the Mason City Public Library, 225 2nd St. SE, Mason City.

Sen. Amanda Ragan (D-Mason City) serves Franklin, Butler and Cerro Gordo counties in Senate District 27. She can be reached at (515) 281-3371 or (641) 424-0874. Email her at amanda.ragan@legis.iowa.gov.

Putting the pieces together Some of the big pieces of this year’s session are beginning to fall into place and the Legislature is moving along efficiently. Committees and subcommittees are hard at work doing their business with the Iowans they represent in their minds.

The Capitol has been full of Iowans each week and I’ve had many opportunities to speak with people from back home in while they’re visiting Des Moines.

Last week, the House continued to move forward on an education funding proposal by passing an increased investment for our K-12 schools. The bill passed by the House provides schools with an additional $81 million in funding so they can invest in technology and curriculum needed to improve the classroom experience for students.

When you combine this with an additional $53 million in funding for the Teacher Leadership Compensation system passed as a part of education reform in 2013, 84 percent of new available revenue will be going towards education in Iowa this session.

In a budget year where revenue growth is slower than some have anticipated, House Republicans have made funding for schools our first and top priority. House Republicans have increased funding and support for schools each year since being in the majority, totaling over $500 million.

Additionally, House Republicans have been able to follow through on each year’s funding commitment to

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Linda Upmeyer schools. Past General Assemblies made an unfortunate habit of promising increases and failing to fulfill their promise, either by underfunding what was passed or even cutting money halfway through the school year. This forces school districts to shift those shortfalls to property owners by raising property taxes.

While some have claimed that Iowa will see a mass layoff of teachers as a result of House Republican’s funding proposals, any rhetoric of that nature is simply unfounded. In fact, data shows that the number of teachers in Iowa classrooms has increased steadily each year that Republicans have been in the majority, and we have almost reached the level we were at prior to the across-theboard cuts to education during the previous Democrat administration.

House Republicans are proud of the investments we have made in education and will continue to support our local schools. The education funding bill has been sent to a conference committee where a bipartisan group of House and Senate members will work towards a resolu-

tion. I’m optimistic that they will be able to find consensus quickly.

Education funding wasn’t the only important piece of legislation passed by the House last week, however. On Thursday, the House passed a strongly bipartisan bill that will save taxpayers money by coupling our tax code with the federal government. The coupling bill, as it’s called, is good for nearly all Iowa taxpayers.

It helps small businesses – the drivers of our economy – by allowing them to make investments in their businesses so that they can grow and create more jobs in our communities.

It helps teachers, who will be able to deduct out-of-pocket classroom expenses from their income tax.

It helps homeowners by treating qualifying mortgage insurance like mortgage interest, allowing them to deduct that from their income taxes.

It also helps parents and students by allowing them to deduct higher education expenses, reducing the cost of college and continuing education.

It also ensures that taxpayers are given certainty on deductions when they file their taxes. The bill now awaits action in the Senate chamber.

Please keep in touch. As legislation moves forward, feel free to send me comments, questions or feedback that you may have regarding issues before us in the House. I can be reached at linda.upmeyer@legis. iowa.gov or (515) 281-3521.

Love adds value

BY PAMELA WARWICK “How do I love thee? Let me count the ways…” said Elizabeth Barrett Browning, some 140-ish years ago.

With so many highly-anticipated events – from caucus night a n d Va l e n tine’s Day to spring 2016 and beloved community events – it all gets down to what we love.

I’m not talking about a Kim-andKanye kind of love, which seems to embody flash bulbs, fake bums and fashionable feelings that change directions with the winds of whimsy. I’m talking about the kind of love that puts its “money” where its mouth is. Love as a verb. An action word. A “value-added” kind of love.

And, by putting quotation marks around the word money, I am defining it here as anything that multiplies good intentions rooted in love – whether coinage, sweat-equity, up-cycling whatever is near and even prayer.

Let me share a few precious examples I’ve been gathering lately, like sea glass off a Lake Michigan

beach some years back.

Likely, you’ve heard of and participated in the recent Coaches vs.

Cancer fundraising event promoted by Heather Hol m. She wa s de e ply i nve st e d i n the cause, as have been others who have lost such great souls to cancer. Last fall she asked if I’d knit a specific white cap to help raise funds.

I’ve had a few friends of my own that I’ve added value (sweat equity and skills) to yarns to express my love and prayers recently. I threw in a couple more caps to add value to the funding efforts, as did Heather by pitching a challenge to go bald if the funding target was met. Love does that: It adds value to bring a cure for so many fighting the good fight against this thief.

Not long ago I read of a West Fork High School student who crocheted several beanies for the University of Iowa program for pre-mature infants. Again, her hands found a way to add value to yarn to express devotion for the care of these tiniest among our human communities.

Love finds a way.

Another individual whose love has added value to St. John’s Lutheran Church is Mike Jorgensen. I received a call from him one evening in his diligent pursuit to bless. He called to ask where our Coulter Betterment Committee had located the new lampposts that flank our Memorial Gazebo in the Coulter City Park. He was pleased by them, and intends to bless St. John’s with several to enhance security and protect all who come to cherish the value this historical church provides us.

And in the process of this call, I learned another decades-long project of his has been joyfully realized!

With direct connections to another cherished asset in our county, an ever-so-brief history lesson is in order.

Prior to the establishment of Coulter in 1901, Danes arrived in full force in Franklin County. Soon two Danish Lutheran pastors arrived to add value to the spiritual lives and needs of these good folks. First came Rev. Niels Petersen near Dows, serving a Norwegian congregation out of the Norwegian Synod.

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It’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt.

Like much of America, I’ve been deriving amusement from the ongoing standoff between the federal government and the group of militia men holded up at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.

It’s been fun watching these guys, many of them the pure embodiment of the anti-government conspiracy-nut stereotype, ineptly stage their pseudo-revolution from the middle of nowhere. Ammon Bundy’s incoherent rambling at the FBI about the Constitution looks like something out of a satire movie. Any legitimate point he may have been trying to make is completely overshadowed by the lunacy of the situation.

This is to say nothing of the sight of a grown man angrily clearing a table full of sex toys and lubricants, gifted to the protesters by the loving citizens of the Internet.

And then there’s the nicknames.

“VanillaISIS,” “Talibundy” and “Yeehawdists” are all great, but my favorite has to be “Y’all Qaeda.”

It’s funny because they are technically terrorists. An armed group of people with an affinity for religion and beards forcefully occupying a government facility and making demands of the government? It’s a good thing that they are mostly middle-aged white guys without enough sense to bring winter gear to their occupation of an Oregon wildlife refuge in January. If they were capable of being a legitimate threat to anybody but themselves this would be an entirely different story.

For nearly a month these people have been demanding… it’s actually still kind of unclear what they want.

Other than attention, of course.

The initial premise behind the occupation was the imprisonment of a couple of convicted arsonists, but they’ve rejected any association with the militia. They also apparently want the government to give up their claim to the federally owned lands in the area. Either to start their own nation or give it to the area ranchers that just want these gun-toting extremists out of their county, I’m not entirely sure.

In either case, it’s been entertaining. Sure, it’s costing the state thousands of dollars a day, but just consider it local stimulus. And I’m certain the ordeal has disrupted the local community, but it’s probably the most interesting thing to happen in that area in a long time.

One really has to admire the restraint shown by the FBI and the State of Oregon as well. If this were a movie, some politically-minded FBI agent would have already sent in a team to take the militia by force, triggering a tragic blood bath on both sides just as the protagonist was moments away from working out a peaceful resolution.

Instead, law enforcement reaction to this incident shows that we’ve clearly learned a lot since the days of Ruby Ridge and Waco. Instead of tear gas and sniper rifles, the best strategy against this militia is to treat them like toddlers. Let them have their little tantrum until they tire themselves out and give up peacefully.

For the most part, it’s worked.

Last Tuesday, Ammon Bundy and several others were taken by surprise and arrested during a traffic stop miles away from the wildlife facility and their heavily armed friends. Most of them surrendered peacefully, but 55-year-old LaVoy Finicum apparently decided to take the hard way out.

Three weeks earlier, Finicum told an MSNBC reporter that he was willing to die rather than be put in a cell. To Finicum’s credit, he was true to his word.

Video of the incident shows Finicum crashing into a snow bank in an attempt to evade a roadblock.

Once out of his truck, he twice reaches inside his jacket before being shot by surrounding law enforcement officers.

I doubt we would have agreed on much, but from his appearances in various videos of the occupation he seemed like a decent enough person, in spite of the company he kept.

I hope Finicum believed this was a cause worth dying for, though I doubt we’d agree on that either.

At the time of writing this, it seems most of the militia have either fled or been arrested.

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The remaining occupiers, apparently believing they really are in a movie, have spent the days after Finicum’s death convinced that the FBI was moments away from coming in to kill them all. David Fry, the militia’s resident tech guy, released a video Tuesday night anticipating that it would be their last night alive.

Fry proclaimed the same thing during a multi-hour live stream on Wednesday night.

And he kept streaming on Thursday, with the day’s highlight being a rotund man armed with a large gun amping himself up for the coming battle by shouting into the camera like a professional wrestler.

The FBI didn’t come for them on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. I seriously doubt that they will come for them at all. So far, law enforcement seems content with their strategy of waiting them out.

With their leaders arrested, I doubt it will be long before the handful of remaining occupiers either do something very smart or very stupid.

In fact, I suspect this whole ordeal will be over before this column sees print.

I hope they do the smart thing and surrender. Enough is enough.

They’ve had their fun. They’ve made their point. They’ve gotten our attention.

They’ve played out the drama that will define the rest of their lives. Now it’s time to put away the toys before somebody else gets hurt.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and wonders if this is supposed to be the “well-regulated militia” that’s so necessary to our security.

Rev. A.L. Nielsen, of Cedar Falls, value to this story with a face to face came next and shortly thereafter interview! I believe Mike might be came his successor, Rev. J. Jensen glad I didn’t, given the circumstancMylund. es…)

Soon, two Lutheran congregaAgain, love became an action tions were established only four word, finding whatever was necesmiles apart. St. Pesary to bring additer’s was dubbed tional value to that I’m talking about the which he cherishes.

“West Church” and St. John’s was called And in this day and kind of love that puts age, we are all called “East Church.” Not long after, St. Pedo likewise. its “money” where its toAs ter’s burned to the we consider ground leaving only the passions before mouth is. Love as a its cemetery. us – locally and naIn 1878, “East verb. An action word. tionally – from waChurch” organized ter safety to public as St. John’s Danish education to politiEvangelical Lutheran Church, and cal decisions for government agenby 1888 the church that exists today cies that serve us all well and wisely, was built. This precious church is the we must add our own muscle and very same church attended and sup- might. We must bring our own skin ported by the Nielsen family of the into the process.

Harriman-Nielsen Historical Farm Because “love” is an action word. treasure in Hampton.

And like Elizabeth once so aptly After a long labor of love and leg said, love (vb) can be counted. Its acwork, Mike was able to declare his tions enumerated by whatever ways beloved St. John’s was finally on the our “money” can add value to those National Historic Registry! (Now entities and folks we cherish. if I hadn’t been so entirely bogged How will your love add value in down and bedridden with bronchitis the days and years ahead? Let us beand a sinus infection for close to two gin to “count” (contribute; matter) as weeks, I would have surely added benefactors, all.

If they were capable of being a legitimate threat to anybody but themselves this would be an entirely different story.

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Pomeroy man charged with incest, sexual abuse The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on Monday arrested Joshua Snyder, 34, of Pomeroy, on an outstanding warrant for three counts of Second Degree Sexual Abuse and one count of Incest.

Fran klin Count y Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier said the alleged incidents involved a minor. Snyder was transported to the Hardin County Jail Monday afternoon. He is being held on $120,000 bond, cash only.

Second Degree Sexual Abuse is a Class B Felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison. Incest is a Class D Felony punishable by up to five years in prison and $7,500 fine.

by Joyce Schomburg

Fifty Years Ago February 3, 1966 The annual meeting of the Hampton Cemetery Association will be held next Monday afternoon, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m., in the rotunda of the courthouse, and this meeting is an especially important one to everyone who has an interest bearing on the future of the cemetery are to be discussed. R.L. Saley, president of the association, urges everyone to give the matters careful consideration and to attend the meeting.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Halfwassen of Chapin drove to Ames Friday to bring their son, Mark, a student at Iowa State University, here to spend the weekend. En route home they visited and were dinner guests of Mrs. Halfwassen’s mother, Mrs. Tillie Meylink, at Rowan.

Roger Meyer, of Blue Earth, Minnesota, spent the weekend with his parents and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Meyer, and Sandra and Cheryl.

Forty Years Ago February 5, 1976 As dry as it’s been in Franklin County during January, it still hasn’t been the driest January on record.

Only three quarters of an inch of snow fell during the month – that was on Jan. 6, but back in 1933, no measurable amount of precipitation fell at all, as weather records show only a trace of snow. The .75-inch of snow for January 1976, does rank second on the all-time Franklin County list, according to the Iowa Weather Records office in Des Moines.

Mr. and Mrs. Heinie Uhlenhopp of Dumont spent the weekend with their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Uhlenhopp and daughters at Sioux City.

Hampton coach Carroll Rugland was well-rewarded for his 400th career victory Tuesday night, as the Bulldogs defeated Algona 89-47. His team members and the booster club presented him with an autographed game ball, a plaque, and a complete home stereo system. Ron Hanson, booster club president, presented the gifts to Rugland.

Thirty Years Ago February 6, 1986 Promoted to Colonel—Hampton native, Clinton D. Wolf, has been promoted to Colonel in the Iowa Army National Guard, Wolf is being congratulated by Maj. General Warren G. Lawson, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard. Also is Wolf’s wife, Doris. Wolf presently serves as Senior Staff Chaplain for the Iowa National Guard. As a civilian, he is minister of the Runnells Christian Church, and resides in rural Carlisle.

Monte DeArmoun has been named a national winner in the

U.S. Achievement Academy’s annual competition. DeArmoun was cited for his praticipation on the Dumont Community Schools’ student council. He is the son of Darl and Mona DeArmoun.

Theresa A. Barker, a senior in business administration, was among 523 students graduating from the University of Wisconsin here Dec. 21. She is a Hampton graduate.

Twenty Years Ago February 1, 1996 Franklin County continued to dig out from last Friday’s blizzard, but the effort has been hampered by an Arctic blast that sent temperatures plummeting. Hampton’ low temperature Wednesday morning was minus 21-degrees after a high on minus 8-degrees on Tuesday. Franklin County road crews spent most of the weekend and early part of the week keeping paved routes cleared of snow and blowing snow. They finally got the gravel roads Monday night and Tuesday and found some treacherous conditions. There were areas with drifts that were too large for plows, requiring the use of snowblowers. Slowly, the roads were being opened. Some rural residents, snowed in since Friday, made their first venture to town on Wednesday as the plows finally broke through drifts in their areas.

Bill and Mary Sanders of Bradford accompanied Verne and Diane Sanders to the college wrestling meet at Oskaloosa last Friday evening. Ben Sanders is in the Central College of Pella wrestling squad in which he won two match-

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This year for Coaches versus Cancer, the Hampton-Dumont schools were able to donate $4,087.23 to the American Cancer Society, which is $1,000 more than last year. Organizers thanked everyone who came out and supported the second annual Coaches versus Cancer.

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When senior Curt Brown rallied to win a 6-5 decision at the NCC meet Jan. 20, he became one of the few wrestlers to win two conference titles. Curt now has his sights set on making his third trip to the state tournament and seizing a state crown.

Ten Years Ago February 1, 2006 H-D 103 pound sophomore Jeovany Hernandez pumps his first as the Bulldog faithful roar after his pin during a dual win over St. Edmond that secured the NCC dual title.

Darwin and Marilyn Hill of Alexander recently visited with Gerritt and Gladys Koerselman, who are enjoying life in the Humboldt Care Center. Gerritt has reached his 100th year birthday.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars Jackson-Van Horn Post 5227 of Hampton presented certificates for 60-years of membership in Post 5227 to Harold Bottke, Edward Koch, Carl Richtsmeier, Donald Parks, Howard Juncker, Frances E. Wullbrandt, Stanley Nickson and Ralph Betts.

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RECORDS

FROM THE LOG HAMPTON POLICE Monday, January 25: • Officers received 16 calls for service.

Among the calls was a request for fingerprints to be taken and two reports of false 9-1-1 calls.

• 12:01 a.m.: Officers cited LaDonna Martinez, 49, of Hampton, for no driver’s license.

• 6:26 a.m.: Officers provided a lift assist in the 800 block of 5th St. SW. • 7:44 a.m.: Officers took a harassment report.

• 9:03 a.m.: Officers received a report of a subject stuck in a bathroom in the 500 block of Central Ave. W. • 9:30 a.m.: Officers took a report of a theft.

• 10:30 a.m.: Officers received a request to assist with traffic control for a funeral procession.

• 11:50 a.m.: Officers received a dog complaint near the intersection of 5th Ave. and 7th St. SW. • 12:35 p.m.: Officers received a report of smoke across the street from South Side School.

• 12:37 p.m.: Officers received a report of an abandoned vehicle in the 800 block of Central Ave. W. • 3:28 p.m.: Officers received a report of a break-in in the 400 block of 12th Ave. NW. • 4:58 p.m.: Officers received a report of a truck in the ditch on Highway 65 north.

• 6:31 p.m.: Officers arrested Martin Zaragoza, 24, of Hampton, in the 300 block of 2nd St. SE and charged him with domestic abuse assault and no driver’s license.

• 6:43 p.m.: Officers performed a welfare check in the 100 block of 4th St. NE. Tuesday, January 26: • Officers received 5 calls for service.

• 12:46 a.m.: Officers received a report of smoke in the 400 block of S. Federal St., Hampton. Deemed unfounded.

• 6:45 a.m.: Officers received an open door report in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NW. • 4:53 p.m.: Officers were called to a disturbance in the 200 block of 1st St. NW. • 7:08 p.m.: Officers assisted another agency.

• 8:05 p.m.: Officers arrested Teresa Ann Ford, of Hampton, in the 100 block of 1st St. NW, on an outstanding Franklin County warrant.

Wednesday, January 27: • Officers received 8 calls for service.

• 9:50 a.m.: Officer assisted with a school program in the 100 block of 11th Place NE. • 10:05 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with an officer in the 1400 block of 4th St. NE. • 12:15 p.m.: Officers received a report of a scam phone call.

• 1:55 p.m.: Officers were called to a minor property damage accident in the 200 block of 12th Ave. NW. • 4:04 p.m.: Officers received a report of a possible scam.

• 2:30 p.m.: Officers cited Mandie Pigman, 38, of Latimer, for failure to comply.

• 5:15 p.m.: Officers received a report of unwanted subjects in the 100 block of 1st St. NE. • 9:19 p.m.: Officers received a report of a speeding driver headed towards Hampton on Highway 3.

Thursday, January 28: • Officers received 7 calls for service.

• 3:30 a.m.: Officers assisted another department.

• 3:31 a.m.: Officers cited Rachael Foust, 37, of Hampton for no insurance for an incident on January 24.

• 10:30 a.m.: Officers received a nuisance complaint in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NW. • 10:30 a.m.: Officers received a nuisance complaint in the 100 block of 1st Ave. NW. • 11 a.m.: Officers assisted with a school program in the 500 block of 4th Ave. SE. • 5 p.m.: Officers received a bike complaint in the 10 block of Central Ave. E. • 5:16 p.m.: Officers received a report of lost articles.

Friday, January 22: • Officers received 7 calls for service.

• 12:38 a.m.: Officers received a report of a possible stolen vehicle in the 200 block of 1st St. NW. Deemed unfounded.

• 7:28 a.m.: Officers were called to an alarm in the 1200 block of Olive Ave. • 8 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with an officer.

• 10:50 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the alley in the 100 block of 1st St. NW. A vehicle driven by Brad Mulford, of Sheffield, sustained an estimated $25 in damages. A parked vehicle owned by Stephanie Burman Kloetzer, of Bradford, sustained an estimated $2,500 in damages.

• 11:32 a.m.: Officers received a report of a scam phone call in the 10 block of S. Federal St. • 5:18 p.m.: Officers assisted the Clear Lake Police Department with a request for information.

• 10:52 p.m.: Officers assisted the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office on 12th Ave. NE. Saturday, January 30: • Officers received 6 calls for service.

• 7:49 a.m.: Officers assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of 1st Ave. SW. • 9:44 a.m.: Officers were called to a two vehicle accident in the 400 block of Central Ave. E. Damages were estimated at $100 for vehicle #1 and $200 for vehicle #2.

SECTION A • HAMPTON CHRONICLE

OBITUARIES • 9:46 a.m.: Officers received a report of a lost billfold in the 500 block of Central Ave. W. • 10:54 a.m.: Officers received a report of a hit and run accident in the 100 block of 4th St. NE. Damages were estimated at $1,800.

• 11:14 a.m.: Officers received a report of a dog at large in the 100 block of 4th St. NE. • 3:12 p.m.: Officers took a nuisance complaint in the 200 block of 4th Ave. NE. Sunday, January 24: • Officers received 5 calls for service.

Among the calls were 2 false 9-1-1 calls.

• 12:27 a.m.: Officers received a weapons call in the 10 block of 2nd Ave. NW. • 6:15 p.m.: Officers arrested Adam Nalan, 28, of Hampton, for operating wile intoxicated, unsafe start from a parked position, open container, speed, and carrying a weapon while intoxicated.

• 9:16 p.m.: Officers took a report of a break-in and entry in the 900 block of 2nd St. NE.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHERIFF Monday, January 25: • Deputies received 9 calls for service.

Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call.

• 7:42 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner to the Hardin County Jail, Eldora.

• 8:20 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a false fire alarm at the CAL School, Latimer.

• 8:37 a.m.: Deputies received a 9-1-1 sign complaint near the intersection of 190th St. and Balsam Ave., Alexander.

• 9:38 a.m.: Deputies took a harassment complaint.

• 12:41 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the northbound 158 mile marker of I-35, Dows.

• 7:19 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in the 300 block of 2nd St., Hampton.

• 7:38 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 800 block of Front St., Geneva.

• 7:38 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Martin Zaragoza, 24, of Hampton, for domestic abuse assault. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

Tuesday, January 26: • Deputies received 18 calls for service.

• 2:29 a.m.: Deputies assisted a stranded motorist near the northbound 159 mile marker of I-35.

• 7:51 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 9:49 a.m.: Deputies arrested Clemente Jacob Esquivel Munoz, 54, of Hampton, on a three day mittimus for public intoxication. He was placed in a cell awaiting transportation.

• 10:55 a.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner.

• 11:10 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle stuck in the snow.

• 11:29 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a hit and run accident.

• 12:58 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel.

• 4:23 p.m.: Deputies were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of 190th St. and Highway 65, Hampton.

• 4:48 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle off the roadway.

• 4:57 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersection of 250th St. and Nettle Ave., Sheffield.

• 5:24 p.m.: Deputies received a report of an erratic driver near the northbound 167 mile marker of I-35.

• 6:26 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch near the intersection of 230th St. and Balsam Ave., Alexander.

• 6:31 p.m.: Deputies assisted a motorist near the intersection of Jonquil Ave. and Highway 3, Latimer.

• 7:15 p.m.: Deputies received a report of false pretenses in the 200 block of Cerro Gordo St., Meservey.

• 7:43 p.m.: Deputies assisted with an exchange in the 1700 block of 155th St., Hampton.

• 8:10 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Teresa Ford, 44, of Hampton, on a Franklin County warrant for a mittimus regarding a violation of a no contact order. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 9:55 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner.

• 10:54 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 1500 block of Lark Ave., Latimer.

Wednesday, January 27: • Deputies received 9 calls for service.

• 6:18 a.m.: Deputies forwarded a call to state radio.

• 7:32 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch.

• 8:15 a.m.: Deputies assisted a subject with locating an item at the Dows Rest Area.

• 8:21 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch.

• 1:05 p.m.: Deputies received a report of wire fraud.

• 1:39 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a deer caught in a fence in the 1400 block of 95th St., Hampton.

• 6:28 p.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer accident near the intersection of 170th St. and Olive Ave. • 7:30 p.m.: Deputies were called to a misc. civil matter in Geneva.

• 10:25 p.m.: Deputies were called to an alarm in the 1400 block of Lake Drive, Hampton.

Thursday, January 28: • Deputies received 13 calls for service.

Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call.

• 2:17 a.m.: Deputies assisted the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

• 3:07 a.m.: Deputies arrested Harland Lee Huff, 50, of Williams, for driving while license denied or revoked, driving while barred, and third offense operating while intoxicated.

• 8:03 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch.

• 8:13 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 300 block of S. 5th St., Sheffield.

• 10:57 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy.

• 11:35 a.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage accident near the southbound 169.5 mile marker of I-35.

• 11:56 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a semi in the ditch.

• 1:45 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a vehicle in the ditch in the 1400 block of Balsam Ave., Latimer.

• 4:02 p.m.: Deputies were called to a misc. civil matter in the 1200 block of Olive Ave. • 4:58 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a false alarm in the 1300 block of Highway 3.

• 7:06 p.m.: Deputies forwarded a call to Hardin County.

• 7:08 p.m.: Deputies performed a welfare check in the 400 block of 230th St., Alexander.

Friday, January 29: • Deputies received 15 calls for service.

Among the calls was a false 9-1-1 call.

• 12:20 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a traffic complaint.

• 9:28 a.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident.

• 8:43 a.m.: Deputies were called to a property damage accident.

• 11:26 a.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint.

• 12:38 p.m.: Deputies received a trespassing complaint on Front St. in Geneva.

• 1:06 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 1:11 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency.

• 1:52 p.m.: Deputies dispatched another agency to CAL School.

• 2:58 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint.

• 4:28 p.m.: Deputies dispatched medical personnel to the Wellness Center in Dumont.

• 5:18 p.m.: Deputies assisted other agencies.

• 7:38 p.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy at the Dows exit ramp of I-35.

• 9:38 p.m.: Deputies received an animal complaint in the 1000 block of Mallard Ave., Coulter.

• 10:52 p.m.: Deputies received a traffic complaint.

Saturday, January 30: • Deputies received 9 calls for service.

Among the calls were 3 false 9-1-1 calls.

• 5:09 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of 3rd St., Chapin.

• 7:42 a.m.: Deputies received a report of a controlled burn in the 2100 block of Balsam Ave., Meservey.

• 7:49 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 100 block of 1st St. SW, Hampton.

• 9:36 a.m.: Deputies took a report of a theft from a vehicle.

• 10:11 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 1900 block of Balsam Ave., Alexander.

• 11:18 a.m.: Subject requested to speak with a deputy in the 300 block of Walnut St., Bradford.

• 5:44 p.m.: Deputies were called to a car-deer property damage accident.

• 6:34 p.m.: Deputies received a report of suspicious activity.

Sunday, January 31: • Deputies received 8 calls for service.

Among the calls were 2 false 9-1-1 calls.

• 1:34 p.m.: Deputies arrested Jason Michael Sanders, 36, of Geneva, on a Franklin County 30 day mittimus warrant for contempt regarding nonpayment of child support. He was transported to the Hardin County Jail to be held.

• 2:23 p.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 800 block of Mallory Drive, Bradford.

• 5:28 p.m.: Deputies received a report of disorderly conduct in the 2400 block of 190th St., Hansell.

• 6:34 p.m.: Deputies assisted the Hampton Police in arresting Adam Nalan, 28, of Hampton, for operating while intoxicated, unsafe stopping and starting a vehicle, excessive speed, carrying weapons while intoxicated, and open container. He was held to appear.

• 6:57 p.m.: Deputies received a report of a traffic complaint northbound on Clay Ave., rural Dumont.

• 8:06 p.m.: Deputies transported a prisoner from Sac County.

Monday, February 1: • Deputies received 2 calls for service.

• 12:52 a.m.: Deputies booked in Joshua Snyder, 34, of Pomeroy, on a Franklin County warrant regarding three counts of second degree sexual abuse and one count of incest. He was placed in a cell and held to appear.

• 4:19 a.m.: Deputies assisted medical personnel in the 200 block of Brown St., Alexander.

BUTLER COUNTY SHERIFF Monday, January 25: • Officers assisted with 2 medical calls.

• 9:01 a.m.: Officers transported a subject.

• 10:40 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of 8th St. • 2:50 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 300 block of N. Main St. • 4:26 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 33100 block of W. Brook St. • 5:44 p.m.: Officers were called to a family domestic matter in the 18300 block of 180th St. • 6:03 p.m.: Officers were called to a personal injury accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and Jay Ave., Aplington.

Tuesday, January 26: • Officers executed a traffic stop and assisted with a medical calls.

• 11:40 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of E. Courtland St. • 3:46 p.m.: Officers took a theft report in the 100 block of Saratoga St., New Hartford.

• 5:53 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 200 block of Montrose Ave. • 6:42 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 29700 block of 290th St. • 8:26 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and W. Brook St., New Hartford.

• 8:42 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 57 and Orchid Lane, Parkersburg.

• 9:07 p.m.: Officers executed an arrest warrant in the 100 block of N. Main St., Clarksville. Officers arrested Brandon Pechal, 32, of Allison, for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was held for court.

Wednesday, January 27: • Officers executed 6 traffic stops, assisted with three medical calls, and assisted four motorists.

• 9:03 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident east of Dumont.

• 9:07 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of Highland Dr. • 9:55 a.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident east of Dumont.

• 12:53 p.m.: Officers picked up Kevin Diggans, 47, of Waterloo, was arrested in Black Hawk County on a Butler County warrant on an original charge of consumption of alcohol in a public place, third offense. He was held on a $1,500 bond.

• 4:21 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and S. Main St., Allison.

• 5:28 p.m.: Officers took a fraud report in the 700 block of Conn St. • 5:37 p.m.: Officers arrested Martin J. Reeser, 42, of Allison, and Dominic Quario, 55, of Allison, in the 400 block of Elm St., Allison. Reeser was charged with carrying a weapon. Quario was charged with disorderly conduct. Both were involved in an incident at a residence in Allison. Both were arrested and held overnight for court.

• 6:30 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 190th St. and Keystone Ave., Allison.

• 11:58 p.m.: Officers executed a traffic stop near the intersection of Highways 14 and 57, Parkersburg. Officers arrested James Smith, 49, of Ames, and charged him with operating while intoxicated and fifth degree criminal mischief. He was transported to jail and held for court.

Thursday, January 28: • Officers executed 2 traffic stops and assisted with 2 medical calls.

• 1:22 a.m.: Officers were called to an assault/fight in the 400 block of N. 4th St. • 2:32 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident in the 900 block of Parriott St., Aplington.

• 4:26 p.m.: Officers received a harassment complaint in the 400 block of 5th St. • 7:35 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 600 block of 6th St. • 10:35 p.m.: Officers arrested Christopher McClain, of Clarksville, in the 20800 block of Highway 188 on a Black Hawk County warrant. McClain was taken to the Butler County Jail where he was picked up by Black Hawk County officers.

Friday, January 29: • Officers executed a traffic stop, assisted with three medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 11:11 a.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 22400 block of Yale Ave. • 4:33 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter in the 100 block of N. Main St. • 7:41 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of Highway 3 and Quail Ave., Clarksville.

Saturday, January 30: • Officers executed 3 traffic stops, assisted with a medical call, assisted 2 motorists, and received reports of 3 controlled burns.

Lester Miller Lester Miller, 90, of Ackley, died on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, at the Grand JiVante in Ackley.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30, at the West Friesland Presbyterian Church in Ackley with burial in the church cemetery.

Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Sietsema Funeral Home in Ackley.

Joan Catherine Murphy Dockwell Joan Catherine Murphy Dockwell, 79, of Emmetsburg died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, at Lakeside Lutheran Home in Emmetsburg.

A mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Emmetsburg with Rev. Clem CurJoan Dockwell rans officiating. Visitation was held on Wednesday two hours prior to the service at Martin-Mattice Funeral Home in Emmetsburg. Interment was at the Hampton Cemetery in Hampton.

Joan was born April 16, 1938, to Hilary and Helen (Bosold) Murphy at the Spencer Hospital in Spencer.

Joan grew up in Palo Alto County, receiving her education at Cylinder Consolidated School, graduating in 1954. Following graduation, Joan attended Estherville Community College. She then began teaching fourth grade in Dows, where she remained for 18 years.

Joan was united in marriage to 1938-2016 Larry Shillington at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Emmetsburg.

Services: They made their home near Latimer.

11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 27 She was active in Farm Bureau Holy Family Catholic Church, and loved caring for her flower garEmmetsburg dens and yard. Joan was a member Burial: of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Hampton Cemetery, Hampton, where she took care of the Hampton linens for many years. After moving Arrangements by: to Emmetsburg, Joan was a member Martin-Mattice Funeral Home, of Holy Family Catholic Church.

Emmetsburg Joan is survived by her sisters, Barbara Perkins of Chillicothe, Illinois and Mary (Carroll) Christianson of Emmetsburg; several nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Luetta Klein Luetta Klein, 91, of rural Iowa Falls, died on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 at her daughter’s home in McCallsburg.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, at the St. Peter’s U.C.C., rural Geneva with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Surls Funeral Home in Iowa Falls.

Luetta Klein Luetta Matilda (Toomsen) Klein was born to Charles Toomsen and Matilda (Venenga) Toomsen on the farm south of Hampton, on March 10, 1924. She died on Friday, January 30, 2016, at her home (of the past 10 years) in McCallsburg.

She attended Maysville and Bradford schools through the eighth grade. Playing the Hawaiian guitar and piano, music came naturally to her. In her early years she played in her older brothers’ band. On December 29, 1943, she married Edward E. Klein at her parent’s home in Holland. They farmed southeast of Bradford and were involved in many Bradford activities as well as those at 1924-2016 St Peter’s Church near Geneva.

Services: Luetta especially liked to sing in 10:30 a.m., Friday, Feb. 5 the choir, teach Sunday School, and St. Petter’s U.C.C. join in all the Women’s Fellowship rural Geneva projects, and Sewing Day. In the community she was a member of Burial: The Sunshine Club, the Pleasant Hill St. Petter’s U.C.C. Cemetery (Grant Township) Cemetery Society, rural Geneva the neighborhood card club, and the Arrangements by: local Christmas cookie bakes.

Surls Funeral Home, Luetta is survived by her son, Iowa Falls Craig Klein, Sr., (Maria) of Bettendorf; and five daughters: Mary Klein, of Iowa Falls; Marlys Benck, of McCallsburg; Connie Tjelmeland, (Mark) of McCallsburg; Cathy Hughes, (Dick) of Cave Junction, Oregon; and Sue Marie Klein, of Ames; 11 grandchildren: Deirdre, Altair, Mark, Rachel, Adrianna, Craig, Jr, Melanie, John, Jim, Anna, and Sarah; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and her brother, Duane (Erna) Toomsen, of Des Moines.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; and two brothers: John Toomsen and Wilbert Toomsen: and two sisters Margaret Werkman and Bernice Sealman.

• 3:26 p.m.: Officers were called to a fire call in the 29100 block of Grand Ave., rural Charles City.

• 5:01 p.m.: Officers received a vandalism report in the 11100 block of Grand Ave., Greene.

• 7:16 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 185th St. and Upland Ave., Clarksville.

• 10:26 p.m.: Officers were called to an assault/fight in the 200 block of N. Main St., Clarksville.

• 10:48 p.m.: Officers took a harassment report in the 400 block of 5th St., Parkersburg.

Sunday, January 31: • Officers executed 4 traffic stops, assisted with 2 medical calls, and received a report of a controlled burn.

• 4:50 a.m.: Officers received a report of a possible hazmat/natural gas leak in the 1300 block of Circle Dr., Parkersburg. All was OK.

• 1:17 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Ridge Ave. • 5:46 p.m.: Officers received a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of 170th St. and Franklin Ave. • 6:15 p.m.: Officers were called to a property damage accident near the intersection of 220th St. and Vail Ave., Shell Rock.

• 7:15 p.m.: Officers arrested Todd LaRue, 46, of Dumont, near the intersection of 180th St. and Clay Ave., rural Dumont, and charged him with driving while barred and third offense operating while intoxicated. He was held for court.

• 7:22 p.m.: Officers were called to a dog/deer/livestock matter near the intersection of Highway 3 and Glen Hall Road, Shell Rock.

• 8:52 p.m.: Officers assisted fire personnel in the 100 block of S. High St., Greene. Deemed a false alarm.

HAMPTON CHRONICLE • SECTION A

RECORDS & NEIGHBORS

Murder and mayhem in Franklin County

FRANKLIN COUNTY COURTHOUSE Marriage License Anabel Trejo, 27, Hampton to Juan Hernandez, 35, Hampton.

Justin Forster, 33, Hampton to Angela Paine, 35, Hampton.

Civil Court Curtis and Kristy Holt vs. William Allen Jr. Case dismissed with prejudice on January 22.

Discover Bank vs. Nathan Draper.

Judgment for the plaintiff on January 21 in the amount of $5,606.96 with 2.65% interest form January 21.

District Court The court handled one case of contempt. • Richard Martinez, 22, Hampton, pled guilty on January 25 to Domestic Abuse Assault First Offense (pled from Domestic Abuse Assault Display or Use of a Weapon First Offense). Martinez was sentenced to two days in jail (time served) and ordered to pay $100 in costs. • Poncho Espejo Rojas, 58, Hampton, pled guilty on January 21 to Controlled Substance Violation. Esperjo Rojas was sentenced to 10 years in prison (suspended), placed on five years probation, fined $1000 plus 35% surcharge (suspended), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $10 DARE, and $1161.50 in costs. Additional charges of Controlled Substance Violation and Possession of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine 1st Offense. • Sissie Roske, 26, Iowa Falls, pled guilty on January 25 to Possession of Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine First Offense. Roske was sentenced to seven days in jail (time served), $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, $10 DARE, and $140 in costs. Additional charges of Unlawful Possession of Prescription Drug and Controlled Substance Violation were dismissed. • Lenny Peters, 58, Garner, pled guilty on January 22 to Assault (pled from Domestic Abuse Assault 1st Offense).

Peters was sentenced to two days in jail and ordered to pay $78 in costs.

• Agustin Rivera Anariba, 25, Hampton, pled guilty on January 26 to Consumption of Alcohol in Public Place - 1st Offense. Rivera Anariba was fined $75 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs. • Austin Kerr, 18, Allison, pled guilty on January 25 to Criminal Mischief in the Fifth Degree (pled from Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree). Kerr was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge, ordered to pay $400 in restitution, and $100 in costs. • Nicholas Prause, 18, Hampton, received a deferred judgment on January 25 to Possession of a Controlled Substance - Marijuana 1st Offense). Prause was placed on one year of no supervision, assessed a $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $140 in costs.

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Did you know that heart disease is the No. 1 killer in Iowa? In 2010, the most recent year for which statistics are available, it was responsible for 25 percent of deaths in the state.

For patients who come to the FGH Emergency Department or one of the Franklin Medical Center clinics experiencing chest pain or other symptoms of heart attack, seconds count. An EKG (electrocardiogram) can be a life-saving tool.

Sensors or “electrodes� are attached to the patient’s skin and connected to a device that can detect if there is any damage to the heart. Thus, an EKG provides valuable information to help the physician make a diagnosis and get treatment underway. When needed, it is used to collaborate with specialists in another location and get a transfer arranged.

Donations to this year’s annual appeal will be used to purchase three new EKG machines: one for the FGH Emergency Department and two for the outlying clinics. In addition to offering state-of-the-art diagnostic capabilities, the new units will also be compatible with the hospital’s new electronic health record system.

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PART ONE: WHAT HAPPENED TO PETER LARSEN? Peter Larsen was from a large Danish family. He was born in Denmark and immigrated to the United States with his parents, Jens Peter Larsen and Mary Larsen in 1882 when he was eight years old.

His parents settled in Story County, Iowa. Peter worked for other established farmers and saved his money. He became known for being “careful� with his money.

At the age of 25, single, he owned livestock, had a good sized nest egg and moved to Richland Township near Thornton. In 1889 he started farming with William H. Darrow, who was 32.

Unfortunately, Darrow was the opposite of Peter Larson. Darrow was uneducated, heavy-handed, envious of others, hard to get along with and did not have a good reputation. Darrow was married in 1891, but the two young men continued to farm together, with Larsen giving Darrow the milk from 10 cows for room and board, minus calf feed.

The men were known to disagree but divided the farm work and continued their partnership.

On Aug. 27, 1891, after helping a neighbor put up hay, Peter Larsen disappeared completely and his neighbors contacted Franklin County Sheriff W.T.O. Rule. Sheriff Rule and a group of neighbors visited the farm and found blood splattered all over the barn walls and plank flooring. A search of the house revealed the sheets on Peter’s bed were bloody.

Neighbors were so upset that Darrow feared for his life and ask Sheriff Rule for protection. The sheriff placed him in protective custody, holding him temporarily at Sheffield. Sheriff Rule left officers to watch the farm and they caught Darrow’s wife attempting to make “a run for it.�

A search of the entire farm and surrounding area did not turn up Larsen’s body but did locate Larsen’s horse, which had been badly injured with a cut on its neck.

Neighbors told the sheriff that Larsen had considerable money on his person and had told them that he was afraid of Darrow.

Darrow claimed Larsen had sold him all his livestock and produced a receipt which proved to be in Darrow’s handwriting. Darrow and his wife were arrested and taken to Hampton. Darrow was charged with forgery and both he and his wife were charged with murder.

They were bound over to a grand jury, but because a body could not be located, they were released in November and moved to Clear Lake.

The mystery of what happened to Peter Larsen remains to this day. However, when Peter’s father died in 1905, he left money to all his children, including Peter, never giving up that his son would be found.

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On Monday evening, August 29, 1960, Dorothy Coon was found dead in a ditch alongside a county road in Lucas County, about 12 miles north of Chariton. Her body - clad in a dark green dress and white shoes - was discovered by a farmer mowing weeds. Her purse was found one mile away. The gravel road was a shortcut to Coonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; farm east of Chariton. Authorities said Coon had been dead two or three days before her body was found.

Preliminary reports showed no wounds on Coonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body, but authorities noted there were bruises on the throat area and fractured neck bones indicating she may have been strangled.

Officials conducted a careful search of weeds and bushes along a mile of roadside ditches near where Coonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s body was found, but the search failed to provide any significant clues to her mur-

der. Heavy rains over the weekend may have washed away or covered up footprints, tire tracks or other clues involved in her slaying.

Coons was a department store business office clerk and divorced mother of two teenage children. Coon and her ex-husband, Richard Coon, had divorced 10 years earlier after Richard left Dorothy to be with another woman. Richard Coon would not pay child support or alimony, but continued to occasionally meet up with his ex-wife in Des Moines. Richard eventually married the woman he left Dorothy to be with, and he and his new wife relocated to Albia the year before Dorothy Coonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder. Richard Coon was questioned in his ex-wifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s murder, but said he was home that evening with his new wife and her son. Polygraph test results were inconclusive.

DOROTHY RUTH COON | Age: 38 | Died: August 26, 1960 Hometown: Des Moines Body Found: North of Chariton Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

If you have any information about Dorothy Coonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unsolved murder contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010, email dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us, or contact the Des Moines Police Department Detective Bureau at (515) 2834864.

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BEATING THE BOARDS ƒ Cougars get out-rebounded but prevail over Belmond-Klemme

BY KRISTI NIXON ACKLEY – In spite of being out-rebounded by non-conference foe Belmond-Klemme, AGWSR’s girls’ basketball team found a way to win at home on Thursday, Jan. 28.

The Cougars got some key blocks and were 6-of-9 from the free throw line in the final minute to earn the 59-54 win over the visiting Broncos.

“Our rebounding, at times, is poor,” AGWSR coach Laurie Gann said. “That’s all I can say. It’s just a habit that we’ve been so bad about watching and not getting into position. Timing has not been very good, so add that B-K center (Jackee Meyer) being 6-foot, and our tallest is 5-9, that is not a good thing.

“So, to get out of here with a win with that feels pretty good.”

That is really saying something, especially since Jackee Meyer, the 6-foot center for the Broncos recorded 21 rebounds, eight on the offensive end that led to put-back scores as she had a game-high 26 points.

Meyer, only a junior, tallied her 500 th career rebound against the Cougars.

B-K’s Mackenzie Tenold also had

AGWSR’s Addison Johnson (40) goes up for a lay-up in front of Natalee Dippel of Belmond-Klemme on Thursday, Jan. 28 in the Cougars’ 59-54 non-conference win. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

Hansen earns inaugural TOI title FOREST CITY – West Fork’s Jacob Hansen won the first-ever 132-pound title in the Top of Iowa Conference held at Forest City on Saturday, Jan. 30.

Hansen (38-1) pinned Lake Mills’ Zach Johnson in 1 minute, 2 seconds to pin his way through the tournament.

It wasn’t his first conference title, however, as he won the former Corn Bowl Conference championship in both his freshman and sophomore seasons.

Teammate Justin Andersen finished runner-up at 120 pounds, losing by fall in the title match to Cael Boehmer of Lake Mills in 2:35. He owns a 25-14 record heading into Class 1A sectionals on Saturday at Hudson.

The Warhawks were 14th in the 16-team conference and were without Jarel Arbegast who is trying to heal up in time for sectionals.

Also earning places for coach Jared Arbegast’s team were Tanner Shreckengost, who was sixth at 285 pounds and Alex Bender was seventh at 220.

a double-double with 16 points and 15 rebounds as the Broncos out-rebounded AGWSR 51-29.

“That was the scary thing coming into tonight,” Gann said of B-K’s height. “That was the tallest group that we’ve played, even at the guard spot. We were concerned about that and how we would respond. I think we were a little scared and tentative at times. We were altering shots at times. But I’m proud of us, we somehow found a way to win at the end.”

And that was the Cougars’ fourth straight win as they improved to 8-7 overall. It was especially gratifying for Gann, whose team started the year 0-3.

“We’ve improved tremendously,” Gann said. “It’s been a process this year. We knew it would be with the youth that we have. We’ve still got a ways to go, but they are still building confidence and I think my goal is we keep competing and getting better and better. No matter what happens this year, we are bringing them all back except one next year.”

But the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union did AGWSR no favors. The Cougars open Class 1A regional play against Valley Lutheran with the winner going to top-ranked and unbeaten Turkey Valley, which has a bye.

“I was not happy with that draw at all because I think we should have been at the bottom of that bracket instead of the top and have to go to Turkey (Valley) the second round,”

Gann said. “But, it is what it is. Statistically, if you look at us compared to them on paper, we’re very even.

If we can master this (pointing to head) and this (pointing to heart) that night, who knows?”

Still, Gann has reason to be hopeful as her team has shown signs of resiliency.

She admitted that a few weeks ago in a game like Thursday’s against the Broncos, when they took the lead on a put-back by Tenold at the end of the third quarter, the Cougars may have folded.

“The last week and a half in games we’ve been showing signs of being better,” Gann said. “To knock free throws at the end and doing a better job of being able to adjust, mixing defenses up. Our offense has been stagnant at times, but that is a thing we’ll continue to work on.”

Meyer brought B-K to within 5452 with 1:07 left, but the Broncos were forced to foul and Mandy Willems, who had 16 points along with Alana Groninga, knocked in 4-of-6 in three straight trips to the line.

Maddie Brandt, who scored 15 points for the Cougars, added 15 points to complete a trio in double-figure scoring.

And all of this came despite the death of her grandmother, attending the funeral on Wednesday.

“We had a bad week,” Gann admitted, “not a lot of practice in with Tuesday and the weather and Wednesday we had Brandt’s grand-

West Fork individual results 113 – DNP, Tanner Braun. 120 – Championship match, Cael Boehmer (LM) pinned Justin Anderson 2:35.

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Cold-shooting H-D drops fifth straight

BY KRISTI NIXON HAMPTON – While shooting only 30 percent from the field and even worse from beyond the threepoint line, Hampton-Dumont’s boys’ basketball team found itself in an early hole it couldn’t get out of against 14-2, 9-1 (NCC) Algona in a 70-47 loss.

It was the fifth straight defeat for H-D despite another double-double for senior Coleton Barz with 15 points, 12 rebounds and 11 more points off of the bench for Logan Gooder.

“I thought in the first half all of the shots that Algona made from the three-point line in the corner were the same shots we were taking from the three-point line in the corner, they just made them and we didn’t make them,” H-D coach Heath Walton said. “I thought the shots we were taking and the shots they were taking were all very comparable.”

Spencer Clark had some of his frustrations on the offensive side in the first half spill over on the de-

Logan Gooder of HamptonDumont shoots from beyond the three-point line in the first half against Algona on Friday night.

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fensive end as he picked up his third foul with more than three and a half minutes before halftime.

“I thought the second half we improved on where we tried to pass it into the lane and try to pass it into the post, we’d struggle,” Walton said. “There were big bodies down there and we’re not post people. Midrange jump shots to three-point jump shots, we had struggles.”

While trying to pass it, Algona often stepped in front to come up with steals or passes just went off for turnovers on the home team. Algona finished with nine steals.

“I don’t know,” Walton said. “We were trying to pass it to the right spot, it’s just sometimes a second late, sometimes it’s six inches off.

Things are getting tipped, we’ve got to come to the ball and right now we’ve got to get some confidence again.”

Conversely, Algona has won its fifth straight after losing two in a row, one a non-conference tilt against Class 3A Spencer.

Justin Wykoff, who had 16 points at the half, led all scorers with 22 for Algona on 6-of-9 shooting beyond three-point range.

Facing a 34-22 deficit, H-D spent a little extra time in the locker room at half.

“We wanted to come out and try to press,” Walton explained of the extended locker room visit at the break. “We don’t normally do that, so in order to come out and be able to run a 2-2-1 and run a 1-2-1-1 we wanted to make sure we knew what we wanted to do with that.”

The closest H-D came was within 15 points at 56-41 with 6:22 to go, but after a series of misses and defensive boards on both ends of the court as well as three turnovers in a row, Algona got a three-pointer from Wykoff and back-to-back baskets from Cole Banwart and Cody Elbert that ended any further threat.

We wanted to come out and try to press. We don’t normally do that, so in order to come out and be able to run a 2-2-1 and run a 1-2-1-1 we wanted to make sure we knew what we wanted to do with that.

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West Fork Warhawks storm by Central Springs MANLY – A solid second half helped the West Fork girls’ basketball team come back from a three-point halftime deficit to defeat Central Springs, 61-51, on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Trailing 26-23 at the break, the Warhawks outscored the Panthers 38-25 in the second half to improve to 7-9 overall, 5-7 in the Top of Iowa Conference.

Coach Rodney Huber’s team was bolstered by a Kaitlyn Liekweg, who scored 17, and Cailey Weaver, who added 13 before fouling out in the victory.

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Shreckengost later pinned Brandt to go 2-1 for the night.

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West Fork 61, Central Springs 51 West Fork (7-9, 5-7) – Kaitlyn Liekweg 4-11 6-8 17, Alli Arndt 0-0 0-0 0, Cailey Weaver 5-7 3-4 13, Kennedy Maske 2-3 0-0 6, Maddison Shupe 2-7 0-0 5, Lexi Bray 4-6 0-0 8, Kalynn Washington 0-1 1-2 1, Kenna Weaver 0-2 2-2 2, Lexi Jones 1-7 2-4 4, Payton Kuhlemeier 1-2 0-0 2, Morgan Meier 1-4 1-2 3. Totals 20-50 15-24 61.

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Three-point goals – WF 6-16 (Liekweg 3-9, Maske 2-3, Shupe 1-4). Rebounds – WF 24, 9 off., 15 def (Bray 8, C. Weaver 4, Washington 3, K. Weaver 3, Liekweg 2, Jones, Kuhlemeier). Assists – WF 8 (C. Weaver 5, Maske, Bray, K. Weaver). Steals – WF 11 (Shupe 3, Liekweg 2, K. Weaver 2, Jones 2, C. Weaver, Kuhlemeier).

Blocks – WF, None. Fouls – WF 22., CS NA Fouled out – WF (C. Weaver) CS (Morgan Kelley).

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No. 7 H-D rolls by Webster City WEBSTER CITY – A 12-0 run late in the second quarter aided the Class 3A No. 7 Hampton-Dumont girls’ basketball team to a 60-41 win over the Lynx on Thursday, Jan. 28.

The game was postponed a few days because of weather, but H-D didn’t skip a beat with three different players finishing in double-figures’ scoring.

The Bulldogs were led by Callie Grover, who came off of the bench to go 3-of-4 from the field and a perfect 9-of-9 from the free throw line to score 16.

Jessica Speake added 14 and Jordan Prantner chipped in with 12 more points.

Cassy Miller and Grover each pulled down seven rebounds while Miller added a team-high five assists and tied for the team lead in steals with two.

Hampton-Dumont improved to 13-2, 9-1 in the North Central Conference.

Hampton-Dumont 60, Webster City 41 Hampton-Dumont (13-2, 9-1) – Mallory Wohlford 3-8 3-4 9, Jessica Speake 5-13 2-2 14, Cassy Miller 1-3 0-0 2, Halie Dombrowski 0-0 0-0 0, Jordan Prantner 5-15 0-0 12, Nadilee Eiklenborg 3-7 0-0 7, Callie Grover 3-4 9-9 16, Makayla Severs 0-1 0-0 0, Morgan Sietsema. Totals 20-51 14-15 60.

Webster City (5-10, 4-6) H-D 12 Webster City 11

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Three-point goals – H-D 6-19 (Speake 2-5, Prantner 2-6, Grover 1-1, Eiklenborg 1-4, Wohlford 0-3). Rebounds – H-D 27, 9 off., 18 def. (Miller 7, Grover 7, Prantner 5, Speake 3, Severs 3, Eiklenborg 2). Assists – H-D 8 (Miller 5, Speake, Prantner, Eiklenborg). Steals – H-D 8 (Speake 2, Miller 2, Grover 2, Prantner, Eiklenborg). Blocks – H-D 4 (Wohlford 3, Speake). Fouls – H-D 11, WC 14. Fouled out – None.

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SENIOR NIGHT PROVIDES GREAT MOMENTS ƒ West Fork wrestlers go 2-1 in final home duals of season

BY KRISTI NIXON ROCKWELL – Tanner Shreckengost capped his home wrestling career on Tuesday, Jan. 26 with a pair of dual wins in what he called ‘a pretty emotional night.’

The West Fork senior heavyweight nearly went perfect on the night but a late reversal and back points in the opener against Garner-Hayfield-Ventura prevented it.

Nevertheless, the Warhawks defeated Northwood-Kensett (57-18) and North Union (54-24) after opening with a 63-17 loss to the Cardinals on Senior Night.

“It’s kind of scary knowing that it’s going to be my final sport for high school,” Shreckengost said.

“It’s my final home meet. It’s emotional, yeah, for it to be over.”

Against Northwood-Kensett, Shreckengost dominated, building a 5-0 lead before pinning Marcus Brandt in 2 minutes, 17 seconds.

He also won by forfeit against North Union and holds a 23-15 record.

“Tanner Shreckengost, he’s been challenged a little bit more this year, at times responded pretty well,” West Fork coach Jared Arbegast said. “His record shows it – he’s got the best record he’s ever had in high school, senior year. So, that’s a great thing for him. He’s got a lot of heart.”

Three other seniors were honored, though one four-year wrestler for the Warhawks wasn’t able to be there for the meet at Rockwell.

“Devlynn Sasse was a four-year senior that he’s been a very good practice partner,” coach Arbegast said. “He doesn’t win a lot of varsity matches, but he always gives a good effort. I’m very sad that he wasn’t here tonight, he went home sick today. That’s too bad because he’s been here and he’s been a very good

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I expect more because I see good things in the room. But I have to be patient, they’re young, and they’re lear ning. They are doing good things, so the future looks pretty good, we just need to keep working.

“They have to keep after it in the weight room, the wrestling room, dedicate themselves in the off-season a little bit more, hopefully. It’s hard to do.”

The Warhawks have a pair of ranked wrestlers – Jacob Hansen at 132 and Jarel Arbegast at 170. Hansen went 3-0 with a forfeit while Jarel Arbegast wrestled only one match while working back from an injury.

His only match was a win by fall against Northwood-Kensett.

“As we get through the conference, we need to look at some things,” coach Arbegast said. “We need to get Jacob Hansen some good matches. Hopefully, we’ll see some good people at conference. Jarel is still questionable, he’s still kind of battling, we’ll play that touch and go.

They want to get to the state tournament and be up on that podium and they have the ability, just have to stay after it and keep getting them some quality matches.

- Jared Arbegast, WF coach “Those two have high expectations this year. They want to get to the state tournament and be up on that podium and they have the ability, just have to stay after it and keep getting them some quality matches.

Those two being in the room and being leaders is also a great thing for these young kids that we have to see there is potential if you put some work into it.”

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura 63, West Fork 17 132 – Jacob Hansen (WF) won by tech fall over Spencer Formanek 17-2; 138 – Brady Hess (GHV) won by forfeit; 145 – Anthony Serwood (GHV) pinned Michael Fjone 0:21; 152 – Colyn Schoneman (GHV) pinned Spencer Proctor 0:56; 160 – John Hulbert (GHV) won by forfeit; 170 – Conner Shaw (GHV) pinned Treven Timmerman 1:01; 182 – Cade Baker (GHV) won by forfeit; 195 – Grady Umbarger (GHV) pinned Jordan Clark 2:24; 220 – Alex Bender (WF) pinned Jon Erdman 1:26; 285 – Chase Ulven (GHV) dec. Tanner Shreckengost 6-2; 106 – Zach Eichmann (GHV) won by forfeit; 113 – Austin Case (GHV) pinned Tanner Braun 0:59; 120 – Justin Andersen (WF) won by forfeit; 126 – Jace Pringnitz (GHV) pinned Cody O’Donnell 0:35.

West Fork 57, Northwood-Kensett 18 138 – Keano Batton (N-K) won by forfeit; 145 – Samuel Kliment (N-K) pinned Michael Fjone 3:43; 152 –Logan Benjegerdes (N-K) dec. Spencer Proctor 4-3; 160 – Dawson VanRyswyk (N-K) won by forfeit; 170 – Jarel Arbegast (WF) pinned Gavin Paulsen 2:31; 182 – Treven Timmerman (WF) won by forfeit; 195 – Jordan Clark (WF) won by forfeit; 220 – Alex Bender (WF) pinned Gavin Varner 3:08; 285 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) pinned Marcus Brandt 2:17; 106 – no match; 113 – Tanner Braun (WF) won by forfeit; 120 – Justin Andersen (WF) won by forfeit; 126 – Cody O’Donnell (WF) won by forfeit; 132 – Jacob Hansen (WF) won by forfeit.

West Fork 54, North Union 24 145 – Isaac Engeman (NU) pinned Michael Fjone 2:27; 152 – Andrew Schilz (NU) pinned Spencer Proctor 3:24; 160 – Adam Brandt (NU) won by forfeit; 170 – Jarel Arbegast (WF) won by forfeit; 182 – Treven Timmerman (WF) won by forfeit; 195 – Jordan Clark (WF) won by forfeit; 220 – Alex Bender (WF) pinned Angel Martinez 0:18; 285 – Tanner Shreckengost (WF) won by forfeit; 106 – no match; 113 – Dylan Delpergang (NU) pinned Tanner Braun 2:43; 120 – Justin Andersen (WF) pinned Takota Letts 2:35; 126 – Colby McFarland (WF) won by forfeit; 132 – Cody O’Donnell (WF) won by forfeit; 138 – Jacob Hansen (WF) pinned Brady Anderson 1:38.

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kid to have on the team.”

Shreckengost added, “Sass, he’s always been competitive, he’s always wrestled, he’s always worked his heart out. Always worked hard and he’s done good.”

The other honorees included first-year JV wrestler Nick Diggins and two-year wrestler Tyson Pillard, who is out with an injury.

“Nick Diggins, his first year out, and he’s just fun to have in the room,” coach Arbegast said. “Tyson Pillard, the story of his career always seems like he’s injured. High ankle sprain, but a great kid to have around. He’s just a natural leader and encourages guys. He sticks with them.

“Good group of seniors, really, probably the best I’ve ever had. Sad to know it’s the last time seeing them wrestling (here), but they helped the program, for sure.”

Pillard said he was encouraged to come out, but injuries have ended his career.

“It’s hard, but you have to cheer on your teammates,” Pillard said of having to sit out. “My dad talked me into it and I didn’t really like it, but I got talked into it and then I started to like it because it’s more of a physical sport.”

Shreckengost added, “Nick Diggins, this is his first year wrestling, so he did really well for his first year.

Tyson wanted to wrestle, but his (injury) has been his bio for the past four years.”

Besides honoring the few seniors, the night had more than a handful of underclassmen wrestling and doing some good things for the Warhawks.

Sophomore Alex Bender was the only West Fork wrestler to compete in all three duals and earn wins. He pinned all three of his opponents – two in the first period.

“We’re gaining,” coach Arbegast said. “I was counting against Garner of the matches we actually wrestled, I think we had four opens tonight, seven of the matches we wrestled were all freshmen and sophomores.

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STORY CITY – One tied the school record for career wins, the other reached the career 100-win mark.

Hampton-Dumont senior 138-pounder Carter Barkema went 4-0 at the Roland-Story duals to earn his 141st career win to tie the record set by Bryce Schimp set in 2008.

Logan Chipp, a senior 182-pounder, also claimed career win No. 100 for the Bulldogs to highlight H-D’s 1-4 day in the dual tournament.

The lone team win for the Bulldogs was a 42-17 victory against Saydel with a lot of coach Nick Bretz’s team sitting out with injuries,

trying to rest for the post-season.

Both Chipp and Barkema’s marks came against Saydel.

H-D also wrestled Central Decatur to a 27-22 loss, Webster City won 61-15 and the host school took a 6115 victory of the Bulldogs.

A fifth team was scheduled to wrestle at the meet, OA-BCIG, but didn’t attend because of skin disease issues.

Barkema will have a tough road at the sectional tournament this Saturday at Charles City. He is ranked behind Clear Lake’s Ryan Leisure and Charles City’s Adam Staudt.

A few weeks ago, Barkema felt confident he could still get the second seed this Saturday. Either way, he will more than likely have to top the home wrestler in order to advance.

“It depends,” Barkema said.

“Some people are able to feed off their home energy, some people can’t, so I’m just going to go work my stuff and hopefully find a spot where he messes up and (play) spoiler.

“I expect to be the two seed. My coach will get it for me, I know I should get it. There is no reason why I shouldn’t be the two seed, but hey, if I get the three seed, either way.”

Roland-Story 61, H-D 15 132 – Bill Joslin (R-S) pinned Robert Alert 1:55; 138 – Carter Barkema (H-D) pinned Tyson Manzer 0:45; 145 – Will Halstead (R-S) major dec. Joe Schall 8-0; 152 – William Clark (R-S) pinned Caleb Chaney 2:44; 160 – Liam Schevermann (R-S) pinned Corbin Jobe 1:45; 170 – Nicholas Stole (R-S) won by forfeit; 182 – Logan Chipp (H-D) dec.

Sam Mathis 6-5; 195 – Tanner Stille (RS) dec. Miles Fristo 6-3; 220 – Calvin Bright (R-S) won by forfeit; 285 – Joshua Engleby (R-S) won by forfeit; 106 – Max Halstead (R-S) won by forfeit; 113 – Parker Allen (H-D) won by forfeit; 120 – Zach Anderson (R-S) pinned Jose Vallejos 1:12; 126 – Koby Hassebroeck (R-S) won by forfeit.

Williams (WC) pinned Caleb Chaney 3:44; 160 – Ryan Ferrari (WC) pinned Corbin Jobe 0:16; 170 – Caleb Olson (WC) won by forfeit; 182 – Logan Chipp (H-D) pinned Hunter Hayes 2:29; 195 – Miles Fristo (H-D) pinned Rocco Miller 3:21; 220 – Gavin Dinsdale (WC) won by forfeit; 285 – Cooper Lawson (WC) won by forfeit; 106 – Derick Khaleck (WC) won by forfeit; 113 – Drake Doolittle (WC) pinned Parker Allen 3:15; 120 – Carson Hartnett (WC) pinned Jose Vallejos 0:24; 126 – Cole Nokes (WC) won by forfeit; 132 – Cade Felts (WC) pinned Robert Alert 1:50.

285 – no match; 106 – no match; 113 – Wyatt Dale (CD) dec. Parker Allen 5-0; 120 – Jose Vallejos (H-D) won by forfeit; 126 – no match; 132 – Elliot Ness (CD) pinned Robert Alert 3:36; 138 – Carter Barkema (H-D) pinned Luke Jones 0:48.

Webster City 66, H-D 18 138 – Carter Barkema (H-D) pinned Gage Sadler 2:21; 145 – Brandon Peck (WC) pinned Josh Kew 2:38; 152 – Zane

Central Decatur 27, H-D 22 145 – Chance Masters (CD) won by forfeit; 152 – Kade Kelso (CD) pinned Caleb Chaney 1:17; 160 – Kyle Potter (CD) pinned Corbin Jobe 1:39; 170 – no match; 182 – Logan Chipp (H-D) won by forfeit; 195 – no match; 220 – Miles Fristo (H-D) major dec. Trace Carson 12-4;

H-D 42, Saydel 17 160 – Dylan Coffin (S) won by tech fall over Corbin Jobe 18-3, 2:06; 170 – no match; 182 – Logan Chipp (H-D) pinned Trevor Sprague 0:35; 195 – Miles Fristo (H-D) won by forfeit; 220 – no match; 285 – Hunter Jesse (S) won by forfeit; 106 – no match; 113 – Parker Allen (HD) won by forfeit; 120 – Jose Vallejos (H-D) won by forfeit; ;126 – no match; 132 – Robert Alert (H-D) won by forfeit; 138 – Carter Barkema (H-D) pinned Oscar Ruiz 0:18; 145 – Joe Schall (H-D) won by forfeit; 152 – Devon Van Houten (S) won by forfeit.

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TURNING Cougars rip Broncos defensively

POINT: ƒ Fourth quarter start big for No. 1 West Fork rally

BY KRISTI NIXON BRITT – Even though it trailed for much of this top-five marquee meeting, West Fork remained in striking distance and a key fivepoint turnaround made all of the difference to keep the Warhawks perfect in a 65-55 win at West Hancock High School.

Trailing 44-41 to start the fourth quarter, Reese Halloran spotted up for a three-pointer from the right wing to tie it at 44 with 6 minutes, 45 seconds left. He then stole the ball from the Eagles’ Connor Sonius, who grabbed him on his way to the basket and was whistled for an intentional foul.

Halloran calmly sank both free throws in front of a student section seated directly in front of the basket on a stage full of folding chairs.

“I didn’t think they were going to call an intentional at first,” Halloran said. “I just turned toward the ref and he was signaling for it. It just pumped everyone up and then we got the two easy buckets and then the ball, too.”

Even though the Warhawks didn’t score on the extra possession, the momentum had fully swung their way.

Gunnar Myers, who posted a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds, said that the turning point was on that foul.

“The (intentional) foul really changed the tempo,” Myers said.

BY KRISTI NIXON ACKLEY – Three games without its leading scorer and rebounding and the AGWSR boys’ basketball team has responded just fine.

Ask coach Russ Banzhaf and he was particularly impressed with his team’s defense in the Cougars’ latest conquest, a 60-24 rout of non-conference opponent Belmond-Klemme on Thursday, Jan. 28.

“Defense has been the key to our success,” Banzhaf said, “and what’s been carrying us recently. Defensively, we played pretty well. We didn’t get off to a real quick start, but I thought the kids after a bit of a sluggish first half, fought back in the second half.”

Ten different players scored for the Cougars and they held B-K three-point shooting specialist Leo Nelms to none and five total points, all at the free throw line.

“That is one of the few things we had to go off of, the stats,” Banzhaf said on scouring the Broncos. “On Q u i k St at s, he was shooting 48

percent from three. We knew he was somebody to watch and 43 (freshman Cael Tenold) hurt us a little bit, he ended up with 17 as their top scorer. They’re young, they’re really young (starting two freshmen).”

And AGWSR was able to do so without its top scorer (16.2 points per game) and rebounding leader (9.8 rpg) in junior Nathan Karsjens, who sprained his ankle and had been out for three games. “(I’m) hoping to get him back the first of (this) week, maybe,” Banzhaf said of Karsjens. “It was a pretty good sprain, but we’ll try to do a few things in practice tomorrow and probably not play Saturday, but hopefully get him back for Tuesday.

“We didn’t have much choice (playing without him), but I’m happy with how we played without him. The kids have stepped up, balanced scoring. Hopefully, when he gets back, he gets back to his game and the kids keep doing what they’re doing.

Play it by ear.”

Jay Janssen and Jer Stull each scored 11 for the Cougars and had overall good balance.

“We got to work on our press, we haven’t been able to work on our press for a few weeks, so that was good,” Banzhaf said. “You never know when you’re going to need that. We were able to work on our man defense. Got a lot of guys in, so we will be better off later on.”

AGWSR held a 24-14 halftime lead and not long after the third quarter started, the Cougars had built a 35-17 advantage. With about 2 and a half minutes left, they had a continuous clock going.

“It was a good, overall game (for us),” Banzhaf said. “Everyone got a chance to play, 10 guys scored so that’s good.”

AGWSR 60 Belmond-Klemme 24 Belmo Belmond-Klemme (3-13) – Leo Nelms 0 5-6 5, Michael Jenison 0 1-2 1, Chris Aguilera 0 0-0 0, Jayden Lane 0 0-0 0 0, Dan Chapman 0 0-0 0, Cael Tenold 7 3-3 17, Keaton Buseman Ten 0 1-2 1, Colby Schumann 0 0-0 0.

Totals 7 10-14 24.

T AGWSR (9-5) – Tate HofmeisA ter 0 0-0 0, Jay Janssen 5 0-0 te 11, Mason Eilderts 2 3-3 7, 1 Dylan Dy Heetland 1 0-0 2, Brent Janssen 0 0-2 0, Travis Haupt 2 1-2 Jans 5, Jer Stull 4 0-0 11, Caleb Bartling 2 0-0 5, 5 Ethan Ubben 3 2-2 8, Austin Rekward 1 1-2 3, Tyler Rose 1 0-0 2, Rekwa Liam S Stubbe 1 2-2 4. Totals 22 9-11 60.

T Three-point goals – B-K, None. AGWSR 5 (Stull 3, J. Janssen, Bartling).

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LEFT: AGWSR’s Brent Janssen reaches in to steal the ball from a Belmond-Klemme player in the opening quarter of the Cougars’ 60-24 non-conference win over the Broncos.

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Mason Eilderts of AGWSR scores from underneath the basket in the first half of the Cougars’ 60-24 non-conference win over BelmondKlemme. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

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Callie Grover of Hampton-Dumont (44) is bumped from behind for a foul on a rebound attempt during H-D’s North Central Conference home win over Algona. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

CUTTING IT CLOSE: ƒ No. 7 H-D survive physical Algona to control NCC

BY KRISTI NIXON HAMPTON – What was once a 20-point lead for Class 3A No. 7 Hampton-Dumont’s girls’ basketball team was cut to single digits with less than a minute in this North Central Conference game.

But H-D survived the physicality and foul-calling that went against it to survive in posting a 65-55 victory and put a lock on the conference lead.

In the final two minutes of this game the two teams combined for 23 free throw attempts, Algona going 8-for-12.

“The game was a little physical,” junior forward Callie Grover said.

“We had certain calls go our way, but at the end there we had some that weren’t called our way. It was pretty physical down there. We just had to stay tough, I guess.”

H-D was 8-of-11, matching the visitors in makes down the stretch.

And, to H-D coach Miranda Valley and her team, it didn’t feel as though it was as close as single digits.

“I think it’s because of how composed the girls stay,” Valley explained. “They don’t get the panicked look. They knew they were going to step up and hit free throws.

That’s what we worked on the last three weeks. We didn’t shoot great throughout the game, but Jordan hit some, Grover hit some, Jess hit some, so no one was panicking.”

Grover added, “I thought we were up by more. When you foul and the clock stops and issue free shots then it gets closer than we thought it was.

But we pulled it out in the end there.

“We are doing well. We’ve been

playing hard lately; we’ve been in the gym, shooting free throws in the morning and making ourselves better and we’re getting ready for our regionals coming up. We’ve just got to keep playing hard.”

Hampton-Dumont received a particularly favorable regional assignment by the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union. H-D opens against 2-13 East Marshall on Saturday, Feb. 13 at Hampton and, should it win, has the winner of Gilbert (12-7) and Roland-Story (7-9), also at home on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

The regional final is at Mason City with Osage, Waterloo Columubs, Crestwood and New Hampton on the other side of the bracket.

Jessica Speake went from only scoring two points at half to leading H-D with 19.

“She picked up two quick fouls early and then didn’t have another the rest of the game,” Valley said.

“She played well.”

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Ben VanHorn of Hampton-Dumont lays-in the ball after one of his two steals on Friday night. VanHorn finished with six points. KRISTI NIXON/ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

H-D had one last scheduled regular-season home game before closing with three final road games prior to district play in Class 2A. “We’re lacking confidence a little bit,” Walton said. “We need to get confidence and keep playing.”

Algona 70, Hampton-Dumont 47

Hampton-Dumont’s Mallory Wohlford, right, fights for the tipoff with Janna Julius of Algona in Friday’s 65-55 win. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

Algona (14-2, 9-1) – Noah Arrowood 0-0 0-0 0, Nick Stein 2-2 2-2 7, Quinton Nielsen 0-1 0-0 0, Jacob Mechler 1-1 0-0 3, Matt Hamilton 0-1 0-0 0, Collin Besch 0-1 0-0 0, Jackson Helmers 6-8 0-0 14, Justin Wykoff 7-10 2-2 22, Cody Elbert 3-4 0-0 6, Landon Rash 5-13 1-3 13, Bryce Bradley 0-0 0-0 0, Riley Helmers 0-0 0-0 0, Cole Banwart 2-6 1-2 5. Totals 26-47 6-9 70.

Hampton-Dumont (5-10, 3-8) – Evan Koenen 3-6 0-0 6, Spencer Clark 1-7 0-0 3, Ben VanHorn 3-5 0-0 6, Justin Kent 0-2 0-0 0, Coleton Barz 3-11 8-10 15, Dayton Gooder 2-9 2-2 6, Max Aalbers 0-0 0-0 0, John Krull 0-3 0-0 0, Logan Gooder 4-11 2-2 11, Aidan Carr 0-0 0-0 0, Brady Ringleb 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 16-55 12-14 47.

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Three-point goals – Alg 12-21 (Wykoff 6-9, Helmers 2-4, Rash 2-5, Stein 1-1, Mechler 1-1, Besch 0-1); H-D 3-21 (L. Gooder 1-4, Clark 1-5, Barz 1-5, Koenen 0-1, Kent 0-1, D. Gooder 0-5).

Rebounds – Alg 29, 8 off., 21 def.

(Rash 8, Wykoff 6, Banwart 5, Arrowood 2, Nielsen 2, Helmers 2, Stein, Mechler, Hamilton, Elbert); H-D 21, 9 off., 21 def.

(Barz 12, D. Gooder 3, Koenen 2, L. Gooder 2, Clark, Krull). Assists – Alg 20 (Elbert 5, Rash 5, Banwart 3, Arrowood 2, Wykoff 2, Stein, Nielsen, Helmers); H-D 7 (Barz 3, D. Gooder 2, Koenen, Clark). Steals – Alg 9 (Nielsen 3, Banwart 3, Stein, Wykoff, Rash); H-D 12 (Barz 3, VanHorn 2, D. Gooder 2, Koenen, Clark, Kent, Krull, L. Gooder).

Blocks – Alg 2 (Stein, Mechler); H-D, None. Fouls – Alg 17, H-D 11. Fouled out - None.

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BY KRISTI NIXON BRITT – A 15-3 West Hancock team turned the West Fork girls’ basketball squad over way too many times for the Warhawks to be competitive in an eventual 70-37 defeat on Saturday, Jan. 30 in a cross-divisional Top of Iowa Conference game.

The Eagles, once ranked in Class 1A, aggressively pressed and went for steals in taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter and not letting up an inch.

“We had a lot of unforced errors,” West Fork coach Rodney Huber said. “That’s the part that is frustrating. We knew they were going to pressure. That is what they do - they get after it - and if you’re not tough enough with the ball and allow yourself to lose your composure and we did a little bit.

“We’ve got young girls that have not seen that kind of pressure before and some of them struggled with it, but it wasn’t anything we didn’t expect, but we just didn’t handle it very well.”

West Fork turned the ball over 21 times and West Hancock turned them into at least 15 points on the other end of the floor.

What hampered the Warhawks was the fact that starting junior

West Fork’s Lexi Bray, left, and Maddison Shupe, right, leave little room for Maria Gonzalez to drive through in defending against West Hancock on Saturday.

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guard Kaitlyn Liekweg picked up her third foul less than two minutes into the game.

“You can’t have that,” Huber said. “The second one wasn’t a very good call. I thought she had a good move, should have been called a charge. The third one, she has to be smarter than that and just know she’s got to stay away from that situation. That makes it tough, but other girls have to step up, though, and that’s the way it goes. It’s going to happen sometimes.”

Despite the fact she had three fouls early, Liekweg did not foul out.

“She played smarter in the second half,” Huber said. “That was good to see, but we’re a different team when she’s not out there. Her shooting opens the floor up for other girls bigtime, so that hurt us, but it just goes back to handling the pressure.”

West Fork is in the Class 2A Region 2 bracket opening against conference rival North Butler at Greene.

Should it get far enough, it would meet West Hancock in the regional final at Clarion.

Huber said that this kind of game could only help his team going forward.

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ST. ANSGAR – After being matched by St. Ansgar in its conference road game at St. Ansgar, the Class 1A No. 2 West Fork boys’ basketball team started to pull away in an eventual 76-56 victory to go to 17-0, 13-0 in the Top of Iowa Conference.

Four different Warhawks scored in double figures, led by Gunnar Myers’ 15 points.

Reese Halloran and Jacob Kuhlemeier each chipped in with 12 points while Travis Fekkers poured in 11.

Logan Plagge, who scored nine, led the Warhawks with eight rebounds. Halloran also finished with a team-high seven assists along with a pair of steals and the team’s only two blocked shots.

After last week, West Fork moved up from third to first in the weekly Associated Press poll.

West Fork 76, St. Ansgar 56 West Fork (17-0, 13-0) – Reese Halloran 3-6 4-6 12, Travis Fekkers 5-11 0-0 11, Rylan Fleshner 1-1 0-0 2, Thomas Nuehring 0-0 0-0 0, Zach Martinek 1-5 0-0 2, Alec Connelly 1-1 0-0 2, Jake Nierengarten 0-0 0-0 0, Preston Larson 3-6 0-0 6, Dawson Zeitler 0-0 0-0 0, Gunnar Myers 5-7 5-6 15, Logan Plagge 4-9 0-0 9, Cole Hall 2-4 1-2 5, Nathan Meinders 0-0 0-0 0, Jacob Kuhlemeier 5-6 2-4 12.

Totals 30-56 12-26 76.

St. Ansgar (6-10, 5-8) – Jarrett Woods 0-0 0-0 0, Colin Salz 1-4 0-0 3, Cole Willert 4-9 0-0 12, John Patterson 1-1 0-0 2, Jacob Hyde 7-17 0-2 19, Justin Okland 1-1 0-0 2, Jared Mayer 1-3 0-0 3, Brady Pannhoff 0-0 0-0 0, Ben Boerjan 4-11 0-0 10, Jack Koster 0-0 0-0 0, Logan Zipse 0-3 1-2 1, Ryan Petersen 0-4 0-0 0, Brady Jahr 0-0 0-0 0, Theo Baldus 0-0 0-0 0, Alex Maiers 2-4 0-0 4. Totals 21-57 1-4 56.

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Three-point goals – WF 4-17 (Halloran 2-4, Fekkers 1-3, Plagge 1-3, Larson 0-2, Myers 0-2, Martinek 0-3); SA 13-35 (Hyde 5-10, Willert 4-9, Boerjan 2-7, Mayer 1-3, Salz 1-4, Petersen 0-2). Rebounds – WF 38, 12 off., 26 def. (Plagge 8, Kuhlemeier 7, Larson 6, Myers 6, Halloran 5, Hall 5, Martinek); SA 22, 8 off., 14 def. (Hyde 4, Willert 3, Boerjan 3, Zipse 3, Petersen 3, Salz 2, Patterson). Assists – WF 20 (Halloran 7, Fekkers 3, Plagge 3, Kuhlemeier 3, Fleshner, Martinek, Larson, Myers); SA 15 (Willert 5, Hyde 4, Boerjan 2, Okland, Mayer, Zipse, Petersen). Steals – WF 10 (Larson 4, Halloran 2, Fekkers, Fleshner, Plagge, Hall); SA 12 (Salz 2, Hyde 2, Boerjan 2, Maiers 2, Willert, Patterson, Zipse, Baldus). Blocks – WF 2 (Halloran 2); SA, None. Fouls – WF 9, SA 15. Fouled out – SA (Maiers).

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The two teams were knotted at 16 after the opening quarter, but an 8-0 run in the first three minutes of the second quarter forced Algona to call time. H-D went on to increase it to a 12-0 run before Algona got its first basket on a put-back with 2:31 left until half.

Jordan Prantner finished with 17 points after scoring 10 in the first half. Cassy Miller chipped in with 11.

All of this was despite the fact that H-D didn’t shoot the ball particularly well in the first half.

“We told them to stay with it,” Valley said. “The shots they were taking were good, they just weren’t falling. They would start falling and we stuck to the game plan of attacking the basket and did a good job.

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Three-point goals – Alg 9-23 (Miller 4-7, Seely 2-6, Hjelle 1-2, Grein 1-4, Smidt 1-4); H-D 8-21 (Miller 2-3, Wohlford 2-4, Speake 2-5, Grover 1-1, Prantner 1-5, Eiklenborg 0-3). Rebounds – Alg 30, 6 off., 24 def. (Seely 6, Grein 5, McGuire 5, Smidt 4, Miller 4, Hjelle 3, Julius 2, Bleich); H-D 24, 9 off., 15 def. (Eiklenborg 8, Wohlford 7, Speake 3, Grover 3, Prantner 2, Miller). Assists – Alg 13 (Grein 5, Julius 3, Seely 3, Smidt, Miller); H-D 13 (Speake 4, Miller 4, Wohlford 3, Prantner, Grover). Steals – Alg 3 (Seely 2, Grein); H-D 10 (Miller 5, Speake 2, Prantner 2, Grover). Blocks – Alg 5 (Miller 2, Seely 2, Hjelle); H-D 3 (Wohlford 2, Severs). Fouls - Alg 19, H-D 16. Fouled out - None.

“But we also had to make sure when they made a few threes we couldn’t get down on ourselves, we had to keep fighting from down.”

A charge on Sonius turned the ball over and Jacob Kuhlemeier, who also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 11 boards, scored on a nifty spin move around the basket with West Hancock shot-blocker Seth Weiland looming.

Weiland blocked six shots, including more than a few by Kuhlemeier, but he made the necessary adjustments in the second half.

“Seth Weiland is a good defender and I knew I had to keep pump faking because he is a good shot-blocker,” Kuhlemeier said, “so I had to be patient underneath and use the rim as my protection most of the time and get the ball up there.”

Weiland is tied for the state lead with 90 blocks in 18 games this season for an average of five blocks per game.

West Hancock threatened to keep it nip-and-tuck the rest of the way, but the Warhawks knocked down their free throws, especially in the final minute.

West Fork was 20-of-31 from the free throw line, 7-of-8 in the final 1:38. Most of the misses, however, were in the second half.

Myers was 7-of-12 from the line and admitted it was hard going against the Eagles’ student section, which did its best to distract.

“It was hard to focus, but you’ve got to get used to that kind of environment because tournaments are coming up,” Myers said. “You’ve just got to get used to everything and re-focus.”

Kuhlemeier was 4-of-4 from the line.

“After every practice, we shoot 25 to 85 free throws,” Kuhlemeier said. “We take great pride in our free

West Fork’s Reese Halloran, far left, Cole Hall and Travis Fekkers pursue Dylan Eckels of West Hancock on a steal in the first half of the Warhawks 65-55 win in the Class 1A top-five game at Britt. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

throws.”

All three West Fork players as well as coach Frank Schnoes agreed this game and the hostile atmosphere was good for the team.

“It was definitely fun, though,” Halloran said. “It was a lot more fun than other games because the intensity is high and it just gets you ready for tournament games farther down the road.”

Kuhlemeier added, “It was huge.

I don’t think many people believed that we were that good of a team.

This is a good ‘W’ for us. It was a good atmosphere for us, for sure.”

Schnoes said, “We’re happy with the win. I told them this was a winwin whether we won or lost because we played a tournament-quality team. We’ve got to put this one away

and play Osage. We’ll prepare for Osage and go from there.”

As the Eagles kept attempting threes in order to keep themselves in the game, Myers kept hauling in their misses, accounting for a handful of his boards in the late going.

“Schnoes really stresses that,” Myers said. “If they are going to foul you down toward the end, you’ve really got to go up strong. They’re going to be scrappy and they were. I just had to go up there and pull them down strong.”

After this game, Halloran admitted he is a little glad that his team doesn’t have to face West Hancock again before the state tournament.

“If they get hot and can shoot,” Halloran said, “I don’t think anyone is going to beat them.”

West Fork 65, West Hancock 55 West Fork (18-0, 13-0) – Reese Halloran 2-3 5-7 10, Travis Fekkers 4-8 1-4 9, Zach Martinek 1-3 1-2 4, Preston Larson 2-3 2-2 6, Gunnar Myers 7-15 7-12 21, Logan Plagge 1-8 0-0 3, Cole Hall 0-1 0-0 0, Jacob Kuhlemeier 4-12 4-4 12. Totals 21-53 20-31 65.

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Three-point goals – WF 3-10 (Halloran 1-1, Martinek 1-2, Plagge 1-4, Larson 0-1, Myers 0-1); WH 12-33 (Sonius 5-9, Paulus 4-9, S. Weiland 3-6, B. Eisenman 0-2, Eckels 0-7). Rebounds – WF 26, 12 off., 26 def. (Myers 12, Kuhlemeier 11, Larson 6, Fekkers 3, Plagge 2, Hall 2, Halloran, Martinek); WH 29, 7 off., 22 def. (S. Weiland 8, Sonius 7, Paulus 5, Eckels 4, Team 3, Ruter 2).

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Bulldogs drop game at Webster City WEBSTER CITY – Webster City got hot from beyond the three-point line, outscoring the Hampton-Dumont boys’ basketball team 25-10 in the third quarter en route to a 63-47 win over the Bulldogs on Thursday, Jan. 28.

The game was a make-up from Tuesday, Jan. 26, when school was cancelled forcing a postponement of a few day.

The Lynx are 12-1, 8-0 North Central Conference and are receiving votes in the most recent polls, but are unranked, held Coleton Barz to 9 points, well below his season average of 16.9.

Dayton Gooder was the only H-D player to finish in double-digit scoring with 14 points.

Barz led the team with five assists, three rebounds and had the Bulldogs’ only blocked shot.

John Krull came off of the bench to lead the Bulldogs in rebounding with four as coach Heath Walton’s team was out-rebounded 22-17.

The Chamber Choir (Celeste Staudt, Melanie Van Horn, Nicole Helmers, Lauren Dohlman, Justin Bonjour, Shelby Wilson, Trevor Russell, and Daniel Novotney) perform “Danny Boy” at the 2015 West Fork Variety Show. FILE PHOTO

West Fork Community Variety Show team prepares for performance The West Fork Community Variety Show is looking for acts of all kinds – talent is optional! New this year, there will be a community choir at the show joining the community band members for the Feb. 14 performance.

The community choir will sing River in Judea and God Bless the USA. Brenda Van Horn will direct and Bev Bohach will accompany.

The community band will play Gimme Some Lovin’, Can you Feel the Love Tonight and What I like about You. Those who have questions or need a reed or instrument can contact Julie Novotney or Jason Grunklee.

Acts one and two will be separated by a drink and desert intermission.

The show will be Sunday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m., in the Rockwell gym. There is a $6 admission for people older than preschool-age, and donations will be collected.

Crazy Little Thing Called Love rehearsals are Saturday, Feb. 13 at Rockwell School – community band at 4:30 in the Rockwell band room, community choir in the band room at 5:30, Act 1 in the gym at 6 p.m., and Act 2 in the gym at 7 p.m.

If you can sing, dance, play or be funny…call Julie Novotney at 822-3499, or email julie.novotney@westforkschool.org to sign up and join!

Webster City 63, Hampton-Dumont 47 Lexi Bray of West Fork attempts to drive in during the Warhawks’ game against West Hancock on Saturday.

Bray led West Fork with 12 points. KRISTI NIXON/HAMPTON CHRONICLE

“At this point in the year when you kind of know what you are and what you’re going to be doing, playing a good team measures you and I think it’s a good thing,” Huber said.

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Three-point goals – WF 3-10 (Liekweg 3-7. Jones 0-1, Maske 0-2); SA 3-8 (Willert 1-2, Frodl 1-2, Anderson 1-4).

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Cailey Weaver scored 19 points and pulled down eight rebounds, adding three steals and two assists to lead the Warhawks in nearly all statistical categories in the 47-46 win over the Saints.

Lexi Bray added five rebounds, three steals, two assists and one two of the team’s blocked shots while Morgan Meier was solid off of the bench with a pair of steals and assists.

The win improved the Warhawks to 7-10 overall, 5-8 in the Top of Iowa Conference standings.

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Assists – H-D 9 (Barz 5, Clark 2, D. Gooder, L. Gooder); WC 18 (Al. Fuhs 6, Av. Fuhs 5, Daniels 4, Foster, Volgebacher, Richardson). Steals – H-D 4 (L. Gooder 2, Clark, Krull); WC 6 (Al. Fuhs, Daniels, McKinney, Foster, Av. Fuhs, Richardson). Blocks – H-D 1 (Barz); WC 1 (Al. Fuhs). Fouls – H-D 14, WC 9. Fouled out – None.

No. 1 West Fork tops Panthers MANLY – Class 1A No. 1 West Fork made quick work of Central Springs while on the road in a 71-36 victory on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

The Warhawks ran out to a 24-8 first quarter lead and rode a 47-12 halftime advantage en route to the easy win.

Jacob Kuhlemeier led a trio of West Fork starters in double-digit scoring, tallying 14 points. Cole Hall scored 13 and Gunnar Myers added 12.

Hall had a game-high nine rebounds while Myers was tied for the team lead in assists (four), steals (three) and blocked shots (two).

Preston Larson also had four assists, while both Logan Plagge and Jake Nierengarten came up with three more steals each and Kuhlemeier also blocked two shots.

West Fork rested Reese Halloran again, who has a leg injury that has been bothering him.

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Three-point goals – WF 2-8 (Jones 1-1, Maske 1-2, Arndt 0-1, K. Weaver 0-1, Liekweg 0-3); WH 9-24 (Hammer 5-10, E. Chizek 2-2, Gonzalez 1-2, K. Leerar 1-6, Smith 0-1, E. Leerar 0-3).

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Assists – WF 7 (Shupe 2, K. Weaver 2, Meier 2, Jones); WH 15 (K. Leerar 8, Gonzalez 3, E. Leerar 2, E. Chizek, Hudspeth). Steals – WF 10 (C. Weaver 2, K. Weaver 2, Meier 2, Liekweg, Arndt, Washington, Jones); WH 15 (E. Chizek 6, E. Leerar 2, Smith 2, Gonzalez 2, K. Leerar 2, Hammer). Blocks – WF 3 (Bray, Jones, Kuhlemeier); WH, None. Fouled out – None.

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West Hancock (15-3, 12-3) – Sydney Zamago 0-1 0-0 0, Emily Leerar 1-8 3-4 5, Brigid Smith 1-2 3-4 5, Maria Gonzalez 3-7 1-1 8, Faith Hammer 5-11 2-4 17, Emma Chizek 8-10 0-0 18, Kelly Leerar 5-16 2-3 13, Katlyn Ohrt 1-1 0-0 2, Sydney Hudspeth 0-2 0-0 0, Ryann Hagen 0-0 0-0 0, Cassie Engstler 1-1 0-0 2, Anna Chizek 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-60 11-16 70.

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Hampton-Dumont (5-9, 3-7) – Evan Koenen 1-5 0-0 2, Spencer Clark 3-6 0-1 8, Ben VanHorn 1-3 0-0 2, Coleton Barz 2-8 5-7 9, Dayton Gooder 6-12 0-1 14, John Krull 2-4 0-0 4, Logan Gooder 4-6 0-0 8, Aidan Carr 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 19-45 5-9 47.

Webster City (12-1, 8-0) – Alec Fuhs 5-6 0-0 14, Brandon Ausenhus 1-2 0-0 2, Alex Dickinson 0-0 0-0 0, Landon Daniels 4-6 0-0 12, Noah McKinney 0-2 0-0 0, Jordan Tanner 0-0 1-2 1, Connor Foster 0-1 0-0 0, Avery Fuhs 4-9 4-4 13, Zane Carter 0-1 0-0 0, Connor Shannon 0-0 0-0 0, Sean Volgebacher 4-5 0-0 8, Chris Jorgensen 0-1 0-0 0, Colt Richardson 6-8 0-0 12, Ty Eklund 0-0 0-0 0, Antonio Pinna 0-0 0-0 0, Nick Wallen 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 24-41 6-8 63.

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Three-point goals – WF 3-12 (Fleshner 1-2, Nuehring 1-2, Martinek 1-4, Nierengarten 0-1, Plagge 0-2). Rebounds – WF 35, 11 off., 20 def (Hall 9, Myers 5, Kuhlemeier 4, Martinek 3, Plagge 3, Connelly 2, Larson 2, Meinders 2, Fleshner, Nierengarten).

Assists – WF 19 (Larson 4, Myers 4, Plagge 3, Fekkers 2, Kuhlemeier 2, Nuehring, Martinek, Nierengarten).

Steals – WF 17 (Nierengarten 3, Myers 3, Plagge 3, Fekkers 2, Kuhlemeier 2, Nuehring, Martinek, Hall, Meinders). Blocks – WF 7 (Myers 2, Kuhlemeier 2, Fleshner, Zeitler, Meinders). Fouls – WF 5, CS 10.

Fouled out – None.

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Access to food Franklin Co. 4-H Foundation meeting The annual Franklin County 4-H Foundation meeting will held at the assistance Franklin County Extension Office, 3 First Ave. NW, Hampton, at 7 p.m. on Feb. 11. The agenda includes election of officers, scholarship fund improved with Thursday, report and 4-H food stand improvements.

For more information, contact Franklin County Extension at (641) 456hotline 4811.

December Principal’s Lunch Club Eleven Hampton-Dumont Middle School students were selected for the Godfather’s Principal’s Lunch Club in December. Each student was nominated by their teachers for following B.A.R.K. expectations and being good citizens of the community and school. Members were awarded free pizzas from Godfather’s Pizza.

Members of the Godfather’s Principal’s Lunch Club include: Valeria Garcia, Abigail Sadler, Kylee Whipple, Samuel Chambers, Brandon Weatherly, Lauren Meader, Luis Flores, Donnie Tedder, Vanessa Trujillo, Connor Donaldson and Breanna Wentzel. Also pictured is middle school Principal Tony Spradlin. SUBMITTED PHOTO

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Dumont teen wins poster contest Caitlyn Freese, of Dumont, was this year’s winner of the Region 3 poster contest sponsored the Butler County Soil and Water and the Conservation Districts of Iowa. Freese received $5 at the local level for her poster and was selected for the regional contest.

She received a certificate of award and $35 cash prize courtesy of Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance Company.

This year’s poster contest theme is “We All Need Trees.”

Entry forms are at the SWCD office in Allison and have also been sent to participating libraries in Butler County. Resources are available at www.cdiowa.org, www.nacdnet. org or by calling the SWCD office in Allison at (319) 267-2756, ext. 3.

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The annual deadline for grant applications for the Barlow Family Foundation (BFF) is March 1. This is the only time this year the BFF will review regular grant applications.

Last March, the BFF granted a total of $23,500 in regular grant applications. Grant money was used for projects like city park upgrades, playground equipment, library programs, computers, food banks and historical photographs.

The BFF, which is the family-run charitable arm of the Iowa Falls State Bank, accepts grant applications from organizations within a 35-mile radius of Iowa Falls that have a 501c3 designation, preferably working in the areas of art, health and education. Organizations based in and around Hampton are encouraged to apply.

Applications are available on the BFF website (www.barlowfamilyfoundation.org) and at the Iowa Falls State Bank. Funds will be awarded in mid-March.

“I would tell anyone thinking of applying to do it, and soon,” said BFF board chair Pam Angstman.

“We are excited to learn about your projects and anxious to help you make a difference in your community.”

The March 1 deadline is for regular grant applications. The BFF Community Challenge, a two-week long matched-funds fundraising competition, has a separate grant application process that begins in August.

The BFF has given more than $1.2 million in assistance to area organizations and projects since its inception in 2006.

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The Franklin County Democrats will meet Tuesday, Feb. 9 at La Frontera Restaurant, 209 1st Street NW, Hampton. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. Arrive by 6 p.m., if you plan on eating beforehand.

The Franklin County Democrats will hold their County Convention on Saturday, March 12 at Maynes Grove Lodge, 946 Highway 65, at 9 a.m. The building will be open at 8:30 a.m.

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Hunger impacts children, working adults, seniors and persons with disabilities across Iowa. More than 389,000 Iowans are struggling with hunger. Many may be eligible for Iowa Food Assistance Program benefits, but have not applied.

Results of a study supported by the ConAgra Foods Foundation, the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and the Nielsen Company show approximately 10.8 percent, or 1,150 people, in Franklin County are at-risk for hunger.

The Iowa Food Bank Association is committed to making the Food Assistance application process easier. On Oct. 1, the Iowa Food Bank Association Hotline was established.

Those inquiring about benefits are able to speak with a specialist who can provide answers about eligibility and help with completing the lengthy application. Since the hotline’s launch, specialists have assisted completing and submitting 187 applications.

The Iowa Food Bank Association Hotline, 855-944-FOOD (3663), is staffed from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with additional assistance provided after hours on high-volume call days. The hotline is a part of the Iowa Food Bank Association Outreach program and is made possible through grant funding from the Walmart Foundation, Feeding America and the U.S. Department of Agriculture through an ongoing partnership with the Iowa Department of Human Services.

The Iowa Food ssistance Program is funded through the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Services program.

Food assistance benefits help to prevent hunger, improve nutrition and provide economic gains to farmers, food producers and grocers.

They are available to citizens and some qualified documented immigrants who meet eligibility requirements. Iowa Food Assistance benefits are utilized through an Electronic Benef it Transfer (EBT) card that looks like any other debit card.

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Full-color throughout, the Franklin County Visitor’s Guide will feature upcoming events throughout Franklin County, historical information, area attractions, community information, and much more!

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Emrey Delfina Martinez

Local students on WC Dean’s List

Emrey Delfina Martinez was born Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion. Emrey, the daughter of Skylar and Angela Martinez, of Hampton, weighed 5 pounds, 10 ounces.

She is welcomed home by her brother, Easton Jeffrey Martinez.

Grandparents are Jeff and Tammy Janssen, of Hampton, and Steve Martinez, of Hampton.

Wartburg College has recognized 489 students who were named the 2015 fall term Dean’s List. Local students are listed below.

Hampton: Kierra Green and Bailey Condon.

Geneva: Emily Brekunitch.

Sheffield: Micayla Schulz.

Students who earned a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in at least five course credits during the term were named to the list.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Probate NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501011 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOLORSE JEAN MEINTS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Dolorse Jean Meints, Deceased, who died on or about January 1, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 20th day of January 2016, the last will and testament of Dolorse Jean Meints, deceased, bearing the date of the 14th day of January, 2007, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Rebecca Keidel; John S. Lyman; and Julianne Atkinson were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 20th day of January, 2016.

Rebecca Keidel 1011 Aspen Street Wayne, NE 68787

Nola Johnson, of Charles City, formerly of Hampton, will be celebrating her 80th birthday with a card shower. A family celebration will be held at a later date. Cards may be sent to: Nola Johnson, 1723 Rotary Park Rd., Charles City, IA 50616.

Haley Hansen, of Hampton, was named to the Kirkwood Community College Dean’s List for the fall 2015 semester. Students on the Dean’s List achieved a 3.3 GPA or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours.

Hansen is studying nursing at Kirkwood.

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T he C a nd le - St ick C h a pt e r Daughters of the American Revolution met Tuesday, Jan. 12, at the United Methodist Church in Hampton with five members present. Hostesses for the day were regent Ellie Marie Senne and Louise Gilchrist.

They served a delicious lunch following the business meeting.

The program was for the chapter officers to work on the master questionnaire.

The next Candle-Stick Chapter DAR meeting will be a lunch and meeting at 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 12, at the Peppercorn Pantry located at 911 Parriott Street in Aplington. The program will be a tour of the historical home located in Parkersburg.

Let regent Ellie Marie Senne or secretary Kim Bosch know if you plan to attend. Candle-Stick Chapter DAR always welcomes guests and prospective members at the meetings.

Kim Bosch, Secretary Candle-Stick Chapter DAR

COMMUNITY NOTES

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Hampton Rotary Club meets Wednesdays at 12:05 p.m., at Godfather’s Pizza. February program: Tyler Heeren, John Trewin and Greg Dombrowski; Invocation: John Currier; Fine Master: Tom Teggatz.

The Franklin County Republican Central Committee will met at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, at Godfather’s Pizza in Hampton.

Hampton Kiwanis

• Bradford AA and Al Anon meets Sundays starting at 7 p.m., at the Bradford Methodist Church.

• AA, Old-Timers Group and Al Anon, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Franklin County Service Center.

• AA Women only, Wednesdays, 8 p.m., at the FCASC in Hampton.

Hampton Kiwanis Club meets Tuesday, Feb. 9 at Godfather’s Pizza. Nick Pedley, program; Darwin Van Horn, invocation/pledge; Steve Abbas, greeter; Kara Schermer, good news.

Hampton Lions Hampton Lions Club meets Thursday, Feb. 11 at Godfather’s Pizza. Program by Rick Grote and Merrilee Harris.

TOPS #272 TOPS #272 (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Monday, with weigh-in at 5 p.m., and the meeting at 6 p.m. Anyone interested can visit a meeting. For information, call Mary Gregory at (641) 456-2304. The meeting is at the Alcoholism Service Center at 504 2nd Ave. SE, Hampton.

Hampton Jaycees Hampton Jaycees meets first Monday of every month at 7 p.m., at Godfather’s Pizza in Hampton.

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Latimer Community Club Open meetings of the Latimer Community Club are held the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m., at the Latimer Golf Course.

Franklin County Tea Party Movement The Franklin County Tea Party Movement meets 6:30 p.m., the second Wednesday of each month in the Godfather’s Pizza meeting room in Hampton.

Share your meeting Email time, date and place of your non-church group meeting to neighbors@iowaconnect.com for inclusion here. Meetings run the prior week unless otherwise requested. Church activities go on the Religion page.

PUBLIC NOTICE Coulter City Council

John S. Lyman 307 Oak Hill Drive Hampton, IA 50441 Julianne Atkinson 2210 E 40th Street, #202 Minneapolis, MN 55407 Executors of Estate John E. Coonley, ICIS PIN No: 00007542 Attorney for Executors Coonley & Coonley 121 First Avenue NW P.O. Box 397 Hampton, IA 50441 Date of second publication 10th day of February, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3 and 10, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501001 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF THELMA LOUISE EVANS, Deceased.

To: Lauren Cobb, address unknown From: The Estate of Thelma Louise Evans, Deceased, who died on or about November 8, 2015: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 21st day of December 2015, the last will and testament of Thelma Louise Evans, deceased, bearing the date of the 14th day of February, 1985, and Codicil dated June 4, 2006 were admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dean Evans was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 7th day of January, 2016.

Dean Evans 541 Oakland Dr. Alden, IA 50006 Executor of Estate

Samantha Rose Leca and Brian Duane Mitterer, both of Hampton, are engaged. Samantha is the daughter of Henry and Linda Leca, of Hampton. Brian is the son of Bonnie Mitterer and the late Richard Mitterer, of Iowa Falls.

An Oct. 15, 2016, wedding is planned at Maynes Grove in rural Hampton.

Samantha studied for two years at North Iowa Area Community College.

Brian went to Ellsworth Community College and then Buena Vista University. He graduated from Buena Vista University with a Bachelor Degree in Business in December of 2015. He is a shift manager at McDonald’s.

DUMONT LIBRARY NOTES

BY DEB EISENTRAGER • New nonfiction “Rosemary: The Hidden Kennedy Daughter” by Kate Clifford Larson: Based on information contained in Rose Kennedy’s diaries and correspondence, as well as exclusive family interviews, the author describes the plight of a woman forgotten to history, who was intellectually disabled and kept hidden by the family after she received a lobotomy at age 23.

“Money: Master the Game: 7 Simple Steps to Financial Freedom” by Tony Robbins: Based on extensive research and one-on-one interviews with more than 50 of the most legendary financial experts in the world – from Carl Icahn and Warren Buffett to Ray Dalio and Steve Forbes – a popular motivational speaker has created a simple seven-step blueprint that anyone can use for financial freedom “Drawing for Dummies” by Brenda Hoddinott: An introductory guide to drawing teaches readers the basics, using step-by-step instructions to highlight the various techniques and media required to draw well, covering everything from perspective and shading to online drawing methods.

• New fiction “The Bitter Season” by Tami Hoag: While Nikki spends time with her family and misses more satisfying work with her former partner, Sam struggles with a rookie new partner and investigates a double homicide before unexpectedly teaming up with Nikki to stop a threat against a former foster child.

“The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend” by Katarina Bivald: A Swedish tourist opens a bookstore in Broken Wheel, Iowa, to honor her deceased pen pal and makes some

unconventional choices that threaten to bring long-hidden secrets to light as she attempts to share her love of reading with the locals.

“Preacher’s Bloodbath” by William W. Johnstone and J. A. Johnstone: When trappers in the Rockies are hunted down, murdered and then mutilated, their hearts carved out of their chests, Preacher must go up against a secret cult as old as the Aztecs to save his friends who have gone missing.

“Blue” by Danielle Steel: Surviving the crash that kills her beloved husband and preschooler son, reporter Ginny Carter becomes a human rights worker in war-torn countries to escape her own grief before meeting a remarkable homeless boy with whom she forges a healing bond.

“Scandalous Behavior” by Stuart Woods: After several tiring adventures, Stone Barrington settles in the quiet British countryside, but he is soon troubled by a mystery that involves the complex relationships of the local gentry and a tireless adversary who is constantly raising the stakes.

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 3: Lego League, 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 4: S’more Preschool Story Time, 3 p.m.

Feb. 4: Thursday Things Children’s Program, 4-4:45 p.m.

Feb. 10: Lego League, 2-4 p.m.

Feb. 11: Movie Day for Adults featuring “Dear John,” 1 p.m.; S’more Preschool Story Time, 3 p.m.; Thursday Things Children’s Program 4-4:45 p.m.

Listening Pitsor sessions joins Great for fall Western Bank planned hunting and

Michael D. Holt, ICIS PIN No: AT0003597 Attorney for Executor Barker, McNeal, Wiese & Holt 615 Railroad PO Box 634 Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Date of third publication 3rd day of February, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on January 20, 27 and February 3, 2016.

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Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

Great Western Bank recently announced the hiring of Deon Pitsor as vice president of business banking. Pitsor will be based in Clive.

Born and raised in Hampton, Pitsor e a r ne d h is Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Pitsor t h e Un ive r s it y of Iowa. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri – Kansas City.

Pitsor has an extensive background in the banking and financial services industry spanning 30 years.

Prior to joining Great Western Bank, he served as the Iowa market president for Bank of America and also SVP of commercial banking.

Pitsor is active in the community and volunteers his time with many Des Moines-area organizations. He currently sits on the board of the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity and is board treasurer. Pitsor has also been involved with the board of Children and Families of Iowa Foundation and Iowa Jobs for American Graduates.

trapping rules The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is hosting public meetings over the Iowa Communications Network on Feb. 24 from 6-9 p.m., to receive the public’s thoughts on the hunting and trapping regulations for this fall.

These meetings are part of the process for making rules in state gover n ment. At each meeting, DNR staff will facilitate a discussion about what went well last fall, what didn’t and what changes hunters and trappers would like to see for this fall.

These discussions, along with the data that the wildlife bureau collects on harvest and population numbers, will be used to develop recommendations for any rule changes this fall.

Any changes must be approved by the Natural Resource Commission and then go back to the public for further comment before taking effect next fall.

Meetings will be held in Boone, Calmar, Clinton, Council Bluffs, Creston, Johnston, Marshalltown, Ottumwa, Peosta, Sergeant Bluff, Tripoli and West Burlington. Complete ICN locations are available online at www.iowadnr.gov/hunting.

RELIGION

HAMPTON CHRONICLE • SECTION B BAPTIST

LUTHERAN

Faith Baptist Hwy. 3 E., Hampton Senior Pastor David Koenigsberg, Associate Pastor of Connecting Brad VanHorn • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 6:30 a.m. Men’s Prayer; 6 p.m. kidsLIFE, Crosswalk, CIA; 7:45 p.m. Aftershock • Thursday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Revelations Study • Sunday, Feb. 7, 8:45 a.m. Prayer; 9:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 9:50 a.m. Kingdom Kids; 10:45 a.m. Sunday School • Wednesday, Feb. 10, 6:30 a.m.

Men’s Prayer; 6 p.m. kidsLIFE, Crosswalk, CIA; 7:45 p.m. Aftershock CATHOLIC

Our Savior’s Lutheran 121 Prospect, Ackley Dan Bruhs, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Divine Service (Communion 2nd, 4th, 5th); 11 a.m. Fellowship • Tuesdays, 4 p.m. Tuesday School Nazareth Lutheran Coulter • Sunday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. Joint Worship at St. John’s; coffee to follow St. John’s Lutheran 1207 Indigo Ave., Hampton • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. Council meeting at parish hall • Sunday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. Joint Worship at Nazareth; coffee to follow • Wednesday, Feb. 10, Ash Wednesday St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran 17 2nd St. NE, Hampton Church Office Hours: 9-1 M-F • Sundays, 9 a.m. Worship Service.

• Tuesdays, Dorcas Circle meets the third Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m. at Franklin Country View • Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-noon quilting group; 10 a.m., coffee hour — everyone is welcome • Thursdays, 7 p.m. Priscilla Circle meets the third Thursday of each month St. Paul’s Lutheran 304 W. Main, Latimer Pastor Travis Berg, Pastor • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 7 a.m. Dudley’s BC; 5:30 p.m. Jr. Confirmation • Thursday, Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m. Chapel • Friday, Feb. 5, BB Wellsburg Tournament • Saturday, Feb. 6, 9 a.m. LWML • Sunday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Class and Sunday School • Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 a.m. Dudley’s BC; 12:45 p.m. Early Dismissal; 5:30 p.m. Junior Confirmation; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday with Holy Communion St. Paul’s Church 400 Larch St., Thornton Pastor Johnson • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School at UMC; 10:30 a.m. Worship at St. Paul Trinity Lutheran Church 16 12th Ave. NE, Hampton The Rev. Karl Bollhagen, Pastor Vicar Zachary Voss • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1:30 p.m.

Martha Circle; 4 p.m. Confirmation;

St. Mary’s Catholic Ackley / Rev. Anthony Kruse • Sundays, 8 a.m. Mass St. Patrick’s Catholic 1405 Federal St. N., Hampton Rev. Anthony Kruse • Saturdays, 4 p.m. Mass; 7 p.m. Mass in Spanish CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST) First Christian Church Pastor Alan Berneman 605 4th St. NE, Hampton fcchamptoniowa.org • Sunday, Feb. 7, Food Pantry Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 11:30 a.m. Pastoral Relations Meeting; 1 p.m. Worship Meeting • We d n e s d ay, Fe b. 10, A s h Wednesday; 6 p.m. Finance Meeting; 7 p.m. Board Meeting EPISCOPAL St. Matthew-by-the-Bridge Episcopal Rev. Elliot Blackburn 507 Railroad St., Iowa Falls • Sundays, 9:15 a.m. Bible Study; 10:30 a.m. Family Worship Service LATTER DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints Hampton / Miguel Sosa Garcia, Branch President • Sundays, 10 a.m. Worship Service; Spanish Activities

6 p.m. Esther Circle; 7 p.m. 100th Anniversary Meeting • Sunday, Feb. 7, Lutheran Hour Sunday; 7:30 a.m. Lutheran Hour on KLMJ; 9 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 10:15 a.m.

Bible Study, Sunday School; Worship Broadcast on KLMJ; 7:30 p.m.

Spanish Lutheran Hour on KLMJ • Monday, Feb. 8, 9 a.m. Bible Class METHODIST Ackley United Methodist Jerry Kramer, Pastor 416 Hardin St. • Wednesday, February 3, 1 p.m.

Bible Study • Thursday, February 4, 9 a.m.

AMA Meeting; 4 p.m. Bible Study at the Grand JiVante • Sunday, February 7, 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Worship Service • Wednesday, February 10, 1 p.m.

Bi-ble Study; 5:30 p.m. Lenten Meal; 6:30 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service at First Presbyterian Church First United Methodist 504 Thompson St., Sheffield Sandi Gobeli, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Worship Geneva United Methodist 603 Front St. Sue Simmons, Pastor 641-494-7223 • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Hampton United Methodist Pastor Corby Johnson 100 Central Ave. E. • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 5 p.m. Trustees meeting, Confirmation class, Kids Klub; 5:30 p.m. Choir rehearsal, Junior and Senior High youth groups; 6 p.m. Finance Committee meeting; 7 p.m. Leadership Council meeting • Thursday, Feb. 4, 5-6:30 p.m.

Community Café • Saturday, Feb. 6, 9-11 a.m. Clean Up Closet; 5 p.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion • Sunday, January 31, Souper Bowl Sunday; 9 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion; 11:15 a.m. Radio Broadcast on KLMJ; 11:30 a.m. Fellowship; 6 p.m. Men’s and Women’s Bible Study groups • Monday, Feb. 8, 6:30 p.m. God’s FLOCK • Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2 p.m. Sewing Ministry; 4 p.m. Bible Study; 5 p.m.

Boy Scouts – Wolf Den; 6 p.m. New Member Class; 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts – Bear and Tiger Den

• Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2:30 p.m.

4-H Club Meeting; 5:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service West Fork United Methodist 2200 Tulip Ave., Sheffield Sandi Gobeli, Pastor • Sundays, 10:30 a.m. Worship New Hope United Methodist Parish: Aredale, Bristow, Dumont Ann Donat, Pastor • Aredale: Sunday Worship, 8 a.m.

• Dumont: Sunday School, 8:30 a.m.; Worship, 9:30 a.m.

United Methodist Church Morgan, Lee Center, Bradford Rev. Judy Eilderts, Pastor • Sundays, 8:30 a.m. Worship (B); 9:30 a.m. Worship, (LC); 10:30 a.m.

Worship (M) • Tuesdays, 5:15-6:30 p.m. NA/ AA Bible Study; 7:30 p.m. (B) Bible Study United Methodist And Presbyterian Dows – Alexander Shawn W. Hill, Pastor • Sundays, 8:45 a.m. Alexander Methodist Worship; 9 a.m. Dows Sunday School; 10 a.m. Dows Joint Worship at Presbyterian Church on first two Sundays each month and at United Methodist Church on remaining Sundays • Thursdays, 9 a.m. Presbyterian Women NON-DENOMINATIONAL Abundant Life Chapel 202 Fairview St., Dows 515-852-4520 / Bruce Klapp, Pastor • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Nursery and Children’s Ministry available; 5:30 p.m. (3rd Sunday of each month except Feb.) Adult Bible Study with childcare available.

Food and fellowship follows.

• Wednesdays, 6:45 p.m. Adult Bible Study with Nursery, Children and Youth Ministry Church of the Living Word 420 1st Ave. NE, Hampton www.clwhampton.org 641-456-8175 • Sundays, 9 a.m. Adult Sunday School; 10 a.m. Celebration Service • Wednesdays, 5 p.m. Body by Jesus (grades PK-8); 6:30 p.m. Body by Jesus (HS) • Wee Ones Christian Preschool – MWF; Sylvie Proodian, Director, 641-456-8471

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Reformed Church Women (RCW) • Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m. Adults for Christ (adult group for ages 18+); 6 p.m. Kids for Christ (Middle School youth group); 7 p.m. RCYF (High School youth group from 8-12 grade)

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Living Well Fellowship 917 Howard St. (First Presbyterian Church), Aplington 319-247-5569 • Mondays, 7 p.m., Contemporary Worship Exploring Redemption and Healing. Come early for hot chocolate or cappuccino.

Sovereign Grace Church 109 N. Eskridge St., Dows Dows / www.sgcdows.com Doug Holmes, Pastor • Sundays, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Worship at First Presbyterian in Dows Church of Christ 22 1st St. NE, Hampton Gary Davis, Pastor • Sundays, 9 a.m. Morning Café; 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m.

Worship Gathering Sixth Street Church of Christ (Acapella) 909 6th St. SW, Hampton Jim Zacharias, Minister • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship; 4:30 p.m. Worship • Wednesdays, 4:30 p.m. Bible Study Neighborhood Bible 1570A Hwy. 65 N., Hampton Joel Anderson, Pastor 978-810-0383 • Su ndays, 9:30 a.m. Su nday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship • Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Bible Study and Prayer • Everyone Welcome, Come As You Are. Partnering with Evangelical Free Church of America.

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First Reformed 214 Brown St., Alexander Pastor Philip Arnold • Sundays, 9 a.m., Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KQCR; 9:30 a.m.

Worship; 7 p.m., Pastor Phil’s Radio Ministry on KLMJ Zion Reformed 2029 Jonquil Ave., Sheffield Rev. Arthur Zewert • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 9 a.m. A/V Deadline; 7 p.m. Hope Circle, RCYF • Thursday, Feb. 4, 9 a.m. Bulletin Deadline • Sunday, Feb. 7, Food Pantry; 9:15 a.m. Worship Service; 10:45 a.m.

Sunday School; 11:15 a.m. Sunday School; 6 p.m. Bible Study • Monday, Feb. 8, 1:30 p.m. Vespers • Tuesday, Feb. 9, 9 a.m. Sewing Group; 7 p.m. Joy Circle • Wednesday, Feb. 10, 9 a.m. A/V Deadline; 7 p.m. Deacons/Elders, RCYF; 8 p.m. Consistory SEVENTH DAY Hampton Seventh Day Adventist P.O. Box 464, Hampton Jose LaPorte, Pastor • Saturdays, 9:45 a.m. Bible Study; 11 a.m. Worship UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST First Congregational U.C.C. 22 1st. Ave. SW, Hampton Rev. Linzy Collins, Jr. • Sunday, Feb. 7, 9 a.m. Bells; 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m.

Worship Immanuel U.C.C. 204 E. South St., Latimer The Rev. Lindsey Braun, Pastor • Wednesday, Feb. 3, 3:30-5 p.m.

Confirmation; 7 p.m. PPRC • Sunday, Feb. 7, 9:15 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion • Tuesday, Feb. 9, 9:30 a.m. Clergy Cluster – Hampton; 6 p.m. Worship Committee • Wednesday, Feb. 10, 3:30-5 p.m.

Confirmation; 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service St. Peter’s U.C.C. 496 B Raven Ave., Geneva StPetersIAUCC@gmail.com Rev. John Hanna, Pastor • Sunday, Feb. 7, 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship Service with Holy Communion • Wednesday, Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Ash Wednesday Service

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE Latimer City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF LATIMER UNAPPROVED MINUTES JANUARY 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the Latimer City Council was called to order by Mayor Mark Johansen on January 13, 2016 at 6:30 pm at Latimer City Hall. Councilpersons answering roll call were: Randy DeBour, Lawrence Meyer, Landon Plagge, Shaun Koenen, and Cathy Crooks.

A motion was made by Plagge and was seconded by DeBour to approve the agenda as printed. All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

The minutes from the last regular city council meeting were approved with the correction that the "October Revenue Summary" should have been "November Revenue Summary" by a motion made by Crooks and seconded by Meyer.

All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

A motion made by Plagge and seconded by Crooks to approve the bills to be paid. All ayes, with Koenen abstaining from voting, motion passed.

Mayor Johansen presented his appointments for 2016 as follows: Manager of Water/Wastewater System - Trev Murphy Director of City Maintenance - Wayne Pralle Fire Chief - Mike Keehn City Clerk - Melissa Simmons Billing Clerk - Melissa Simmons City Treasurer - rotating basis (City Council/ Mayor) City Attorney - Art Cady, III Of¿cial Newspaper - Hampton Chronicle City of Latimer Bank Depository - First Citizens National Bank Mayor Pro-Tem - Cathy Crooks Sewer Commissioner - Shaun Koenen Water Commissioner - Landon Plagge Housing & Building Permit Coordinator & Tax Abatement - Randy DeBour Latimer 911 Representative - Mark Johansen CAL School Advisory Group - Cathy Crooks Land¿ll Commissioner - Mark Johansen; Alternate - Randy DeBour Emergency Management Agency - Mark Johansen Street Commissioner - Lawrence Meyer Latimer Community Club Representative Shaun Koenen; Alternate - Cathy Crooks Public & Private Properties & Refuse Commissioner - Landon Plagge; Alternate - Lawrence Meyer Parks & Recreation Commissioner - Cathy Crooks Latimer Community Center Board Representative - Randy DeBour; Alternative - Landon Plagge Latimer Economic Development Board - Mark Johansen Latimer Charitable Foundation Board - Lawrence Meyer Code Enforcement Coordinator - Randy DeBour Franklin County Charitable Foundation - Shaun Koenen; Alternate - Landon Plagge REAP County Committee - Mark Johansen NIACOG - Mark Johansen These were approved with a motion made by DeBour and seconded by Plagge. All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

Code violations were discussed but no action was taken as the Mayor and Plagge will be meeting with the city attorney to discuss actions that can be taken.

The commercial garbage rates were discussed and a motion was made to have the city clerk update the rates being charged so they are correct according to the City Code of Ordinances.

She will send out a letter to those affected to notify them of the changes. The motion was made

by Meyer and seconded by Crooks. All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

Wayne will be checking with some home owners to either repair or replace some water meters that are not working properly.

No action was taken on the contract with MidAmerican for changing the street lights to LED lights was discussed and more information will be gathered over the next month for further discussion at the February meeting.

A new contract from Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC for cleaning the sewer lines in the city was approved for renewal by a motion made by Plagge and was second from Koenen. All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

Plagge made a motion to let Wayne Pralle remove the shed behind old city hall on his own time and will leave enough material to ¿nish the north shop to make it heated for the garbage truck and was seconded by DeBour. After this building has been removed, it will allow for more parking for the ¿re department. All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

The City of Latimer will be taking bids for emergency water or sewer repairs for 2016. If you are interested in submitting a bid, please turn it into City Hall at PO Box 744, Latimer, IA 50452 or drop it off during business hours (8 am - 3 pm).

The Application for Tax Abatement for Shaun Koenen's new building located at 118 West Main St was approved by a motion by DeBour and seconded by Crooks. All ayes, with Koenen abstaining from the vote, motion passed.

The Mayor and Clerk will start working on the budget for Fiscal Year 2017 the week of January 18.

Meyer made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 pm and was seconded by Koenen. All ayes, motion passed unanimously.

ATTEST: Mark Johansen, Mayor Melissa Simmons, City Clerk GENERAL Alliant Energy, City sign electricity .........$23.82 Arlo Pralle, Tree dump rent..................$150.00 Darwin Pralle, Tree dump rent .............$150.00 EFTPS, Federal, SS and Medicare taxes.......... ...........................................................$287.87 Fastenal, cutting oil..................................$4.09 Franklin County Lumber, ¿re dept supplies ....... ...........................................................$698.00 Franklin County Lumber, shop supplies ............ ...........................................................$205.61 Frontier, City Hall phone service..........$129.91 Mid-America Publishing, Hampton Chronicle .... ...........................................................$203.36 Iowa Fire¿ghters Association, Fire Assoc. Dues ...........................................................$260.00 IPERS, retirement................................$189.30 Karen Zander, Dec City Hall cleaning....$30.00 Melissa Simmons, out of pocket - Printer .......... ...........................................................$213.99 Menards, shop supplies.........................$32.48 MidAmerican Energy, electricity ..........$687.98 Mort's Water Co., Ball valve ..................$14.46 Noelck General Contracting, storage brackets .. .............................................................$13.20 Of¿ce Elements, of¿ce supplies ............$53.42 Shopko Store, of¿ce supplies ................$51.95 Wayne Pralle, phone reimbursement ....$40.00 Wayne Pralle, sale of shop tools to city ............. ...........................................................$150.00 ROAD USE TAX Display Sales, pole plates for decorations......... .............................................................$59.32 EFTPS, Federal, SS, and Medicare taxes......... ...........................................................$471.93 IPERS, retirement................................$309.35 MidAmerican Energy, electricity ..........$585.44 WATER AgSource Cooperative Services, public water testing ..................................................$23.50 EFTPS, Federal, SS, and Medicare taxes......... ...........................................................$229.57 Fahrmann Heating & Plumbing, watershed service calls ............................................$139.10 Frontier, well house pump phone service .......... .............................................................$55.78 Hampton Hardware, batteries for meter reader . .............................................................$11.98 Iowa DNR, permit renewal.....................$85.00 IPERS, retirement................................$154.07 MidAmerican Energy, electricity ..........$272.20 Franklin REC, electricity ......................$283.74 Treasurer, State of Iowa, sales tax payment ..... ...........................................................$345.00 Water Utility Sinking Savings, monthly transfer . ........................................................$3,200.00 SEWER EFTPS, Fed, SS, and Medicare taxes............... ...........................................................$229.53 Frontier, Lift station phone service.........$55.78 IPERS, retirement..................................154.06 MidAmerican, electricity.........................$76.81 Treasurer, State of Iowa, sales tax payment ..... ...........................................................$100.00 GARBAGE Dudley's Corner, diesel........................$336.34 EFTPS, Federal, SS, and Medicare taxes......... ...........................................................$200.99 Franklin County Lumber, paint for bracket......... ...............................................................$8.98 Garbage Truck Savings, monthly transfer ......... ...........................................................$750.00 Hampton Hardware, paint for dumpsters........... ...............................................................$9.38 IPERS, retirement................................$144.56 Land¿ll of North Iowa, scale tickets .....$693.16 Mason City Recycling, processing tickets ......... .............................................................$62.80 Pralle's Washcity, Garbage truck wash ............. .............................................................$14.49 Treasurer, State of Iowa, sales tax payment ..... ...........................................................$122.00 Payroll from all accounts ..................$5,190.76 DECEMBER SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS General ...........................................$21,692.42 Road Use Tax .................................$81,950.98 Employee Bene¿ts...............................$163.84 Local Option Sales Tax .....................$3,685.39 Debt Service .....................................$1,618.76 Water ................................................$2,581.92 Sewer ...............................................$1,297.56 Garbage...............................................$967.52 Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

SECTION B • HAMPTON CHRONICLE

PUBLIC NOTICE Hampton-Dumont Community School District OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS H-D BOARD OF EDUCATION UNAPPROVED MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2016 The Hampton-Dumont Board of Education met in regular session on January 18, 2016 at 6:00 P.M. with Ron Raney, Stacy Miller, Tom Brolsma, Jeff Rosenberg, Tom Birdsell, Erran Miller and Chad Hanson, Board Members. Todd Lettow, Superintendent and Lisa Lewis, Board Secretary, were present.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Chad Hanson to approve the agenda as presented. All ayes.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Jeff Rosenberg, to approve the consent agenda, along with payment of bills and transfers. All ayes.

Dennis Muyskens, CPA from Hogan Hansen, presented to the Board the ¿scal year 2015 audit.

Jen Koenen, Curriculum Director, LeAnn Braun, TAG Teacher and the Administrators were present to give an overview of our current TAG program.

Jen Koenen was present to give a Curriculum Report.

The Administrators were present to give an overview of their departments.

Stacy Miller passed along requests from parents that we consider not having a winter formal in the future, and think about the possibility of a semi formal homecoming dance instead.

The Board tabled the audit bids, requesting that the Business Of¿ce do some further reference checking before the Board makes a formal decision.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Jeff Rosenberg to raise the depository limits for all banks to $5,000,000.00. All ayes.

First Security Bank & Trust First Bank of Hampton Untied Bank & Trust Company Motion by Stacy Miller, second by Jeff Rosenberg to approve letting of bids for a new bus.

All ayes.

Motion by Tom Brolsma, second by Tom Birdsell to approve naming the Hampton Chronicle as the official newspaper for our district. All ayes.

Monday, February 1, 2016 at 5:30 PM, the Hampton-Dumont Board of Education will hold a budget workshop.

Motion by Chad Hanson, second by Tom Brolsma to approve the multi-year bus barn lease as discussed at meeting. All ayes.

The Board asked for public comment on the ¿rst and ¿nal reading of the Board Policies being reviewed. There was no public comment.

Motion by Chad Hanson, second by Tom Birdsell to approve the ¿rst and ¿nal reading of the following Board Policies: 507.2 Administration of Medication 507.2E1 Authorization-Astma or Other Airway Constricting Disease Medications or Epinephrine Auto-Injector Self-Administration Consent Form.

507.2E2 Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Medications to Students.

All ayes.

Motion by Tom Brolsma, second by Jeff Rosenberg to approve the second reading of the following Board Policies: 705.1 Purchasing-Bidding 708 Care, Maintenance, and Disposal of School District Records. All ayes.

Motion by Chad Hanson, second by Jeff Rosenberg to go into closed session under Iowa Code 21, for Administrative quarterly reviews. A roll call vote was taken, all ayes.

Motion by Erran Miller, second by Jeff Rosenberg to come out of closed session under Iowa Code 21. A roll call vote was taken, all ayes.

Motion by Jeff Rosenberg, second by Tom Birdsell to adjourn the meeting. All ayes.

GENERAL, MANAGEMENT, SAVE AND PPEL FUND CLAIMS A & M Electric, Repair Service...............$75.40 Access Inc, Purchase Service .............$513.88 Aces Empowering Technology, Tech Purchase Service ...............................................$378.00 AEA 267, Conference ............................$60.00 AEA 267, Repairs/CPI Training/Supplies/Lamination ..............................................$1,715.29 AEA 267, Technology Conference .........$10.00 Ahlers & Cooney PC, Board Legal Service ....... ...........................................................$247.00 Aplington-Parkersburg CSD, 2nd Quarter OE ... ........................................................$7,957.50 Auto Parts Whse Inc, Supplies ..............$35.42 Braun, Leann, Reimbursement................$9.55 Brent’s Ag & Auto Repair, Maint Supplies.......... ...........................................................$149.77 Brown & Saenger, Supplies ...................$42.00 Cady & Rosenberg Law Firm, P.L.C, Legal Service.......................................................$25.00 CAL CSD, 2nd Quarter OE .............$16,696.70 Christiansen, Patricia, Reimbursement .............

.............................................................$24.37 City Of Hampton, Sewer/Water ........$1,660.84 City Of Hampton, Ice Cream Treats ....$130.00 Clear Lake CSD-District Of¿ce, Shared Spanish Teacher ....................................$17,527.36 Consolidated Energy Co. LLC, Lubricants ........ ...........................................................$101.75 Continuum Energy, Natural Gas ..........$553.22 Culver-Hahn Electric Supply, Maint Supplies .... ........................................................$4,714.05 Department Of Administrative, Educational Directory ..................................................$14.25 Department Of Education, Bus Inspections....... ...........................................................$720.00 Des Moines Stamp Mfg. Co., Supplies ..$63.85 Dumont Implement Co Inc, Supplies .......$7.33 Ecolab, Perkins-Booster Heater .......$2,334.45 Ecolab, Rental Fee ................................$84.95 Ecolab, Perkins-Dishmachine...........$2,198.96 Ecolab, Perkins-Dishmachine...........$1,015.49 Fareway Stores, Supplies....................$466.23 First Bank Hampton, Business Of¿ce Supplies . .............................................................$30.00 Fisher Scienti¿c, Supplies .....................$16.20 Floyd & Leonard Auto Elec Inc, Supplies .......... ...........................................................$109.58 Follett School Solutions, Inc, Library Books ...... ........................................................$3,664.03 Franklin County Fair Assoc, Bus Barn Lease .... ........................................................$1,000.00 Goodwin Tucker, Maint Purchase Service ......... ...........................................................$275.20 Greater Franklin Co Chamber Of, Membership ........................................................$1,030.00 Gustave A. Larson Company, Ice Machine ....... ........................................................$2,041.04 Halvorson Trane, Purchase Service ....$525.00 Hampton Country Club, Country Club Dues...... ...........................................................$250.00 Hampton Hardware, Supplies..............$190.20 Hampton-Dumont Child Nutrition, Supplies ....... ...........................................................$208.30 Hampton-Dumont Child Nutrition, Payschools .. ........................................................$4,936.41 Hampton-Dumont Ins Account, Early Retirement Ins ........................................$23,772.60 Hardin County Of¿ce Supplies, Supplies........... .............................................................$55.95 Harris School Solutions, Checks .........$316.31 Heartland AEA 11, Title 1 Pd ...............$100.00 Higley Industries Inc, Supplies ............$197.68 Huling, Steve, Supply Reimb .................$39.99 Impact7g, Surveillance ........................$450.00 Iowa Communications Network, DW Telephone .................................................$496.67 Iowa Dept Of Human Services, Medicaid .......... ...........................................................$121.96 Iowa Falls Glass Inc., Supplies............$192.12 Iowa Falls-Alden Schools, 2nd Quarter OE ....... ........................................................$1,669.67 Iowa High School Music, Jazz Band Festival .... ...........................................................$140.00 Iowa Testing Programs, Telpa Assessments ..... ...........................................................$215.56 ISBGA, Supplies ..................................$100.00 John Deere Financial, Maint Supplies ...$99.69 JW Pepper & Son, Supplies ................$381.86 Kapco Kent Adhesive Products Co, Library Supplies .............................................$221.99 Kesley Electric Inc, Supplies ...............$302.37 Lehmann, Inga, Reimbursement ...........$45.00 Lewis, Lisa, Mileage ............................$331.20 Lowery Mcdonnell Company, NS White Boards ........................................................$2,789.88 Madson, Steve, Reimb ..........................$61.14 Mark’s Plumbing Parts, Maint Supplies ............. ...........................................................$146.60 Martin Bros Distributing,, Supplies ......$663.73 Mason City Community School, Educare Program ...................................................$180.00 Mid America Publishing, Board Publications ..... ...........................................................$312.07 MidAmerican Energy, Electric................$38.09 MidAmerican Energy, Gas/Electricity ....$54.01 Midwest Alarm Services, Security .......$457.92 Momar, Supplies ..................................$468.30 Mort’s Inc, Purchase Service ...............$160.00 Murphy Heating & Plumbing, Purchase Service ...........................................................$102.00 Napa Auto Parts, Supplies.....................$61.43 National Geography Bee, Geo Bee Registration .....................................................$100.00 North Butler CSD, 2nd Quarter OE ................... ......................................................$79,575.00 North Central Mechanical, Purchase Service .... ...........................................................$411.90 Of¿ce Depot Inc, Supplies ...................$114.55 Pampered Chef, The, Pampered Chef Resale .. ........................................................$1,481.62 Pampered Chef, The, Pampered Chef Resale .. ........................................................$1,364.19 Per Mar Security Service, Security ......$482.07 Postmaster, Newsletter Postage .........$348.58 Pro Repair & Performance, Repair Service ....... ...........................................................$382.00 Quill Corporation, Supplies ..................$159.84 Rainbow Feed & Garden, Supplies .....$460.11 Really Good Stuff, Supplies.................$227.54

Rieman Music, Supplies ......................$287.56 Rural School Advocates Of Iowa, Membership Dues...................................................$750.00 Scholastic Inc, Books .......................$1,516.95 School Bus Sales Co, Supplies ...........$162.60 School Check In, Supplies...................$235.00 School Speciality, Supplies..................$275.82 Schrock Concrete, Purchase Service ................ ........................................................$1,600.00 Shopko Stores Operating Co., LLC, Supplies ... .............................................................$14.34 Spradlin, Anthony, Mileage ....................$52.42 Syncb/Amazon, Supplies.......................$37.17 Syncb/Amazon, Supplies..................$2,141.70 Teacher Innovations Inc, Supplies .......$108.00 US Cellular, DW Telephone .................$177.73 US Postal Service, DW Postage .........$225.00 Visa, November Payment .................$5,242.01 Waste Management, Garbage Service ............. ........................................................$1,795.48 West Fork Comm School District, 2nd Quarter OE .................................................$12,732.00 West Music Co, Band Resale ................$25.00 Wex Bank, Fuel/Diesel .....................$4,167.16 Wikert, Wendy, Reimbursement ............$75.30 Xerox Corporation, Copier Lease .....$5,239.43 TOTAL PAID 1/18/2016................$230,522.43 HAMPTON-DUMONT CHILD NUTRITION Earthgrains Baking Co. Inc., Bread ..$1,562.10 Ems Detergent Services Co., Supplies$820.85 Fareway Stores, Food & Supplies .......$103.91 General Parts LLC, Repair Parts ........$180.78 Hampton-Dumont Activity Fund, Transfer Of Funds ...................................................$50.00 Hampton-Dumont CSD, Dec. 2015 Payroll Expense ............................................$34,539.88 Martin Bros Dist Co, Food & Supplies - HS ....... ........................................................$7,402.12 Martin Bros Dist Co, Food & Supplies - MS ...... ........................................................$5,863.89 Martin Bros Dist Co, Food & Supplies - SS ....... ........................................................$4,709.93 Mid America Publishing, Published Claims ....... .............................................................$30.24 Orkin Exterminating, Pest Control .......$199.16 Prairie Farms Dairy, Milk & Milk Products ......... ........................................................$4,299.05 Waste Management, Garbage Service ............. ...........................................................$204.00 Winsor, Amy, Lunch Refund ..................$12.90 TOTAL ............................................$59,978.81 AF BOARD BILLS Anderson, Wade, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/19/16.. .............................................................$95.00 Applegate, Ben, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/19/16.... .............................................................$95.00 Arndorfer, Mike, Fr B/BB Of¿cial, 1/11/16 .......... .............................................................$70.00 Bergman, Benjamin, JV/V Wrestling Of¿cial, 1/9/16 .................................................$180.00 Bethke, Matt, JV/V G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/4/16 ........ .............................................................$75.00 Cheap-Neckties, MS Show Choir Neckties ....... ...........................................................$195.00 Christensen, Timothy, 7th G/Bb Of¿cial, 1/15/16 .................................................$70.00 Clayton, Dan, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/19/16 ....... .............................................................$95.00 Conlon, John, Var G/B BB Of¿cial Vs St Eds, 1/8/16 ...................................................$95.00 Dahle, Anthony, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/15/16 .... .............................................................$95.00 Decker Sporting Goods, HS G/BB Net ..$14.00 Denner, Michael, JV/V Wrestling Of¿cial, 1/7/16 ...................................................$90.00 Dingman, Dan, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/15/16 ..... .............................................................$95.00 Discount Dance Supply, MS Show Choir Shoes .................................................$335.49 Eklund, Ryan, Var G/B BB Of¿cial Vs St Eds, 1/8/16 ...................................................$95.00 Fareway Stores, HS Concession Supplies ........ ...........................................................$378.93 Graphic Edge, The, MS Cheer Shirt ......$21.62 Greiman, Todd, Fr B/BB Trny Of¿cial, 1/16/16 .. .............................................................$70.00 Halsted, Tony, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/15/16 ....... .............................................................$95.00 Hampton-Dumont Child Nutrition, Student Council Breakfast ...............................$167.40 Hampton-Dumont General Fund, Employee Of¿cials ..................................................$639.05 Hansen, Christopher, 7-8th Wr Of¿cial, 1/19/16 .............................................................$70.00 Harrenstein, Brent, JV/V Wrestling Of¿cial, 1/9/16 .................................................$180.00 Hauge, Benjamin, Var G/B BB Of¿cial Vs Osage, 1/4/16 ......................................$95.00 Hewett Wholesale, HS Conc Supplies .............. ...........................................................$919.45 Hillmer, Holli, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/15/16 ......... .............................................................$75.00 Hillmer, Holli, JV G/B BB Of¿cial vs St Eds, 1/8/16 ...................................................$75.00 Hungerford, Rod, 7th B/BB Of¿cial, 1/18/16 ...... .............................................................$70.00 Hungerford, Rod, 8th B/BB Of¿cial, 1/11/16 ...... .............................................................$70.00

IGCA, Coaches Clinic Registration......$110.00 Iowa Central Community College, HS Cheer Regist/Stunt Team Entry ....................$280.00 Iowa High School Music Assn, All-State Registration Balance .....................................$32.00 ISU Bands, ISU Cyclone HS Honor Band Regist .........................................................$90.00 Johnson, Dale, 7th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/4/16$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 7th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/14/16 ......... .............................................................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 7th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/15/16 ......... .............................................................$70.00 Johnson, Dale, 8th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/12/16 ......... .............................................................$70.00 Koenen & Collins Chiropractic, HS Wr-Body Comp Tests ........................................$195.00 Lacey, Bryan, 7th B/BB Of¿cial Vs St Eds, 1/5/16 ...................................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, 8th G/BB Of¿cial Vs C.l., 1/7/16.. .............................................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, Fr B/BB Of¿cial, 1/11/16 ............. .............................................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, Fr G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/18/16 ......... .............................................................$70.00 Lacey, Bryan, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/19/16......... .............................................................$75.00 Listen Up Entertainment, Winter Formal Dj Balance ...................................................$340.00 Luckeroth, Robert, JV/V Wr Of¿cial, 1/14/16 ..... ...........................................................$110.00 Martin Bros Distributing,, Supplies ........$25.78 Mid America Publishing Corp, AF Claims .......... ...........................................................$135.00 NCIBA, NCIBA HS Honor Band Registration .... .............................................................$50.00 Nelson, Paul, 7-8th Wr Of¿cial, 1/191/16 .......... .............................................................$70.00 O’Connor, Andrew, Fr B/BB Trny Of¿cial, 1/16/16 .................................................$70.00 O’Connor, Andrew, Fr G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/18 ...... .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 7th B/BB Of¿cial Vs St Eds, 1/5/16 ...................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 7th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/4/16 ............. .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 7th B/BB Of¿cial, 1/18/16 ........... .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 7th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/14/16 ........... .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 8th B/BB Of¿cial, 1/11/16............ .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 8th G/BB Of¿cial Vs Clear Lake, 1/7/16 ...................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, 8th G/BB Of¿cial, 1/12/16 ........... .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, Fr B/BB Trny Of¿cial, 1/16/16 ..... .............................................................$70.00 Obrien, Scott, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/15/16 ........ .............................................................$75.00 Obrien, Scott, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/19/16 ........ .............................................................$75.00 Obrien, Scott, JV G/B BB Of¿cial Vs St Eds, 1/8/16 ...................................................$75.00 Pearce, Brian, JV G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/4/16.......... .............................................................$75.00 Pepsi-Cola, HS Concession Supplies ............... ........................................................$1,333.80 Pump, Marty, Fr B/BB Trny Of¿cial, 1/16/16 ...... .............................................................$70.00 Quill Corporation, MS Yearbook Supplies ......... .............................................................$37.96 Saint Edmond Schools, Karl King Registration . ...........................................................$122.50 Shafrath, Gerald, Reimb-St Championship Expenses ...................................................$8.08 Smith, Troy, Fr G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/18 .....$70.00 Stockdale, Justin, Var G/B BB Of¿cial Vs St Eds, 1/8/16 ...........................................$95.00 Thompson, Todd, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/4/16 ... .............................................................$95.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (23A-23B) St Cash, MS Dance, 12.18.15 ..........................$250.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (23C) St Cash, 9Th G/BB Trny Gate..................................$600.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (25A-25L) St Cash . ........................................................$3,800.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (26A-26H) St Cash, 1/18-23 Activities .............................$4,700.00 United Bank And Trust Co, (24A-24K) St Cash, Weekly Activities .............................$6,100.00 United Bank And Trust Co, NCIBA HS Honor Band Meals ..........................................$40.00 Vrieze, Jon, Jv/V Wr Of¿cial, 1/14 .......$110.00 Walderbach, Kurt, Var G/B BB Of¿cial, 1/4/16... .............................................................$95.00 Walsworth, MS Yrbk-2nd Dep 2016 Yrbk .......... ...........................................................$846.56 Wartburg College, Meistersinger Honor Choir Regist .................................................$180.00 Whitehill, J Scott, JV/V Wrestling Of¿cial, 1/9/16 .................................................$180.00 World Of Trophies, Trophies/Plaques ..$299.30 TOTAL ............................................$26,726.92 Shopko, Misc Expenses ......................$214.69

Iowa.

WHEREAS, by Resolution duly adopted, this Board of Supervisors did on the 25th day of January, 2016, propose to sell to R & D Peterson LLC for $1,000.00, plus incidental expenses payable at closing the following described Real Estate: A tract adjoining the former C.R.I. & P. RR in SE ¼ of Section 31-90-20 being described as: All that part of the SE ¼ of Section 31 and the SW ¼ of Sec 32 lying easterly of a line 50’ E’ly of and parallel to the centerline of the main line track, as evidence, monumented or recorded in Franklin County, all in Twp. 90 North, Range 20 W of the 5th P.M. WHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, notice of said proposal has been published in the Hampton Chronicle, a weekly newspaper of general circulation in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, said notice having been published on the 13th day of January, 2016. A public hearing on the proposal to sell Real Estate was to be held by the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County at 12 First Avenue N.W., Hampton, Iowa at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 25th day of January, 2016, and at the same time and place there was to be ¿nal action on said Resolution and, WHEREAS, the time so originally ¿xed for ¿nal action has arrived and passed and no objections have been made to the proposal, the Board of Supervisors having fully considered the same and it appearing to the Board of Supervisors that the proposed sale shall be made.

IT IS, THEREFORE, HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, Iowa, that: The Franklin County Board of Supervisors herein will transfer its interest in the real property here in above-described to R & D Peterson LLC, and that the property is sold “as is” with no warranties or guarantees. The consideration for said transfer is the payment by January 25, 2016 of $1,000.00, plus incidental expenses payable at closing.

The Chairperson and Auditor of the Franklin County Supervisors, are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this transaction.

Passed and approved this 25th day of January, 2016.

It was moved by Franklin County Board of Supervisor McVicker and seconded by Franklin County Board of Supervisor Nolte, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted. The motion was duly put to vote of the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, Iowa, the ayes and nays were called and the vote thereon was as follows: Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Resolution duly adopted.

At 10:30 AM Justin Miller, Drainage Engineer, McClure Engineering, updated the Trustees where he was in the process in looking into

annexation and reclassi¿cation in DD#48. He is waiting on the Army Corp of Engineer’s report and discussion was had regarding whether landowners sign waivers for the NRCS wetland determination.

Trustees are still trying to get a contract to do the research in DD#30; with questions to Drainage Engineer Miller.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves the Wellmark Fully Insured Renewal Policy for FY16/17 at a 6.26% increase in premium.

All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves requests from Franklin County for Legal Description Correction Quit Claim Deeds for streets in Faulkner to: David L. and Danette L. Brigance Harry L. Snelling and Tammy J Meinders IASE Cooperative Innovative Ag Services Company All ayes, motion carried.

The Board acknowledged the Environmental Health and Weed Commissioner Report from 1/3/15-1/18/16.

The Board acknowledged Manure Management Plan Renewals for: 1) Jordahl Site 0, #60952, owner Justin Jordahl, site located 508 Heather Ave, Alden, Sec 7, Lee Township; 2) Jordahl Site 3, #59751, owner Justin Jordahl, site located 424 Heather Ave, Alden, Sec 18, Lee Township; 3) Shugar Finisher Farm, #64300, owner TEDE Farms LLC, site located 1695 30th St, Ackley, Sec 34, Grant Township; 4) Plagge Site Finisher Farm, #62664, owner John Plagge, site located 1747 Grouse Ave, Latimer, Sec 7, Marion Township; 5) Elk Run Peterson Finisher Farm, #58290, owner Elk Run Farms Inc., site located 481 Killdeer Ave, Iowa Falls, Sec 14, Lee Township; 6) Mensing Finisher Farm, #63583, owner Insignia Farms LLC, site located 960 30th St, Alden, Sec 27, Lee Township; 7) Marton/Gruis Finisher Farm, #58291, owner Marton Pork Production Inc., site located 350 220th St, Alexander, Sec 21, Wisner Township; 8) Ackley Finisher Farm, #60852, owner Iowa Select Farms LLP, site located 30450 State Hwy 57, Ackley, Sec 4, Etna Township, Hardin County.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Eberling, adjourns at 12:13 PM, until February 1, 2016. All ayes. Motion carried.

ATTEST: Corey Eberling, Chairman Michelle S. Giddings, Auditor & Clerk to Board

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Board of Supervisors OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS FRANKLIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS UNAPPROVED MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2016 Be it duly noted these minutes of 1/25/16 are UNOFFICIAL minutes.

The Board of Supervisors met in regular session at 8:30AM with Board members Corey Eberling-Chairman, Gary McVicker and Michael Nolte present.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves the agenda as submitted. All ayes, motion carried.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the minutes of 1/18/16. All ayes. Motion carried.

Committee Updates: Board of Health, Community Action Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, adopts Resolution No. 2016-05. Said Resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2016-05: Establishing load limits for embargoed bridges.

WHEREAS: the Board of Supervisors is empowered under authority of Sections 321.236 Sub.(8), 321.255 and 321.471 to 321.473 to prohibit operation of vehicles or impose limitations as to the weight thereof on designated highway or highway structures under their jurisdiction, and WHEREAS: The Franklin County Engineer has caused to be completed the Structural Inventory and Appraisal of certain Franklin County bridges in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards, and it has been determined that they are inadequate for two-lane roads at allowable operating stresses.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Franklin County Board of Supervisors that vehicle and load limits be established, and that signs be erected advising of the permissible maximum weights thereof on the bridges listed, as follows: 90 19 21 02 10 00 69 A 30’ x 20’-9 precast concrete deck bridge over a small stream: 20 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 90 19 30 03 10 61 50 A 23’ x 18’ wood trestle bridge over a small stream: 30 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 90 22 36 05 10 58 35 A 25’ x 18’ timber bridge over small stream: 11 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 91 19 09 03 20 75 50 A 14’ x 20’ timber bridge over a road ditch: 16 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 91 19 13 03 20 53 50 A

23’ x 18’ timber bridge over a road ditch: 15 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 91 19 15 05 10 12 49 A 24’ x 20’-9 precast concrete deck bridge over small stream: 15 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 91 19 17 03 10 34 50 A 17’ x 20’ timber bridge over small stream: 20 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 91 21 16 02 10 00 53 A 42’-6 x 20’ P.P.C. Beam bridge over small stream: 20 Ton Load Limit All Vehicles 91 21 21 02 10 00 64 A 15’ x 18’ wood trestle bridge over a ¿eld draw: 40 Ton Load Limit All Vehicles 92 20 08 02 10 00 18 A 17 x 18 timber bridge over small stream: 23 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 92 21 01 01 10 47 00 A 50’ x 18’ wood trestle bridge over Buffalo Creek: 3 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 92 21 25 04 10 50 89 A 15’ x 16’ wood trestle bridge over a small stream: Type 4 Truck .......................................... 21 Ton Type 3S3 Truck ...................................... 31 Ton Type 3-3 Truck ....................................... 36 Ton All Vehicles 93 19 21 01 10 32 00 A 30’ x 20’-9 precast concrete deck bridge over a small stream: 10 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicles 93 19 32 04 10 25 20 A 30’ x 20’-9 precast concrete deck bridge over a small stream: 12 Ton Gross Load Limit All Vehicle 93 21 23 01 10 19 00 A 17’ x 18’ timber bridge over small stream Type 4 Truck .......................................... 20 Ton Type 3S3 Truck ...................................... 30 Ton Type 3-3 Truck ....................................... 40 Ton All Vehicle This resolution shall be in effect when the signs have been erected.

PASSED AND APPROVED this 25th day of January 2016.

Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Resolution duly adopted.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves a Franklin County Utility Permit Applica-

tion for Alliant Energy to replace single phase overhead with underground along 140th Street from Heather Avenue to east of Jonquil Avenue.

All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves Franklin County Utility Permit for Alliant Energy to replace single phase overhead with underground along Wright Avenue south of 190th Street. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves Franklin County Utility Permit to cross Eagle Avenue and Finch Avenue in vicinities of 140th Street along with rebuild of overhead along Finch from 140th Street to Hwy. 3. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves the recommendation of Iowa DOT Application and Agreement for use of Highway Right of Way Utilities Accommodation for Alliant Energy to cross Hwy 3 at Finch Avenue. All ayes.

Motion carried.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, approves the recommendation of Iowa DOT Application and Agreement for use of Highway Right of Way Utilities Accommodation for Alliant Energy to cross Finch Avenue within Iowa DOT controlled access area. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, approves the recommendation of Iowa DOT Application and Agreement for use of Highway Right of Way Utilities Accommodation for Alliant Energy to cross at center of Section 35, Scott Twp. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, opens at 10:00 AM a Public Hearing to open sealed bids received in the County Auditor’s of¿ce on Franklin County owned property described in 31-90-20 along RR property. All ayes. Motion carried.

Present was: Robert Peterson and Russell Peterson The Board opened the one bid received from R&D Peterson.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, closes the Public Hearing at 10:13 AM. All ayes. Motion carried.

Motion by Nolte, seconded by McVicker, adopts Resolution 2016-03. Said resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2016-03: APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA At a meeting held on the 25th day of January, 2016, the following Resolution was presented to the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, Iowa.

WHEREAS, by Resolution duly adopted, this Board of Supervisors did on the 25th day of January, 2016, propose to sell to R & D Peterson LLC for $1,000.00, plus incidental expenses payable at closing the following described Real Estate:

A tract adjoining the former C.R.I. & P. RR in SE ¼ of Section 31-90-20 being described as: All that part of the SE ¼ of Section 31 and the SW ¼ of Sec 32 lying easterly of a line 50’ E’ly of and parallel to the centerline of the main line track, as evidence, monumented or recorded in Franklin County, all in Twp. 90 North, Range 20 W of the 5th P.M. WHEREAS, pursuant to said resolution, notice of said proposal has been published in the Hampton Chronicle, a weekly newspaper of general circulation in Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa, said notice having been published on the 13th day of January, 2016. A public hearing on the proposal to sell Real Estate was to be held by the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County at 12 First Avenue N.W., Hampton, Iowa at 10:00 o’clock A.M. on the 25th day of January, 2016, and at the same time and place there was to be ¿nal action on said Resolution and, WHEREAS, the time so originally ¿xed for ¿nal action has arrived and passed and no objections have been made to the proposal, the Board of Supervisors having fully considered the same and it appearing to the Board of Supervisors that the proposed sale shall be made.

IT IS, THEREFORE, HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, Iowa, that: The Franklin County Board of Supervisors herein will transfer its interest in the real property here in above-described to R & D Peterson LLC, and that the property is sold “as is” with no warranties or guarantees. The consideration for said transfer is the payment by January 25, 2016 of $1,000.00, plus incidental expenses payable at closing.

The Chairperson and Auditor of the Franklin County Supervisors, are hereby authorized to execute any documents necessary to effectuate this transaction.

Passed and approved this 25th day of January, 2016.

It was moved by Franklin County Board of Supervisor Nolte and seconded by Franklin County Board of Supervisor McVicker, that the foregoing Resolution be adopted. The motion was duly put to vote of the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County, Iowa, the ayes and nays were called and the vote thereon was as follows: Eberling-Aye, McVicker-Aye, Nolte-Aye. Resolution duly adopted.

Motion by McVicker, seconded by Nolte, adopts Resolution 2016-04: Execute a Quit Claim Deed for said property. Said Resolution reads as follows: RESOLUTION 2016-04: RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY, IOWA At a meeting held on the 25th day of January, 2016, the following Resolution was presented to the Board of Supervisors of Franklin County,

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

HAMPTON CHRONICLE • SECTION B

PUBLIC NOTICES & NEIGHBORS

PUBLIC NOTICE Karr Properties

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate

NOTICE OF SALE The contents of Storage Unit #31 Located at: 1415 4th Street N.E., Hampton, IA 50441 And rented in the name of: Angel Ramirez Will be sold at public auction sale on: February 9, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. Contents of said unit consist in part of: personal, household, and misc.

MINIMUM BILL WILL HAVE TO BE $490.00 per unit If the tenant of the above storage unit pays the rent due before the auction, the sale will be canceled without notice.

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501007 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF KAYE L. VANNESS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Kaye L. Vanness, Deceased, who died on or about December 10, 2015: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 14th day of January 2016, the last will and testament of Kaye L. Vanness, deceased, bearing the date of the 25th day of March, 1988, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dennis D. Vanness was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 15th day of January, 2016.

Dennis D. Vanness 317 190th St. PO Box 14 Alexander, IA 50240 Executor of Estate

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Coulter City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COULTER UNAPPROVED MINUTES JANUARY 20, 2016 The Council met for a budget workshop session on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in City Hall. Mayor Mark Brown called the meeting to order at 6:35pm with council members Erickson, Lohrbach, Tilkes, Stadtlander and Paris present.

No public was in attendance. City clerk Jorges went through the proposed budget for ¿scal year 2017 line by line for the Council’s recommendations and approval. After reviewing the previous two years budget and current budget, it was decided to schedule the Public Hearing for approving the 2017 FY budget on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Tilkes made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:30pm. It was seconded

by Paris. Meeting was adjourned.

ATTEST: Mayor Mark Brown LaDonna Jorges, City Clerk Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501009 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ESTHER VIOLA KROLL, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Esther Viola Kroll, Deceased, who died on or about January 13, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 19th day of January 2016, the last will and testament of Esther Viola Kroll, deceased, bearing the date of the 25th day of February, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Margaret Ann Moore and Kathryn Kay Burman were appointed executors of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 20th day of January, 2016.

Margaret Ann Moore PO Box 97 Plymouth, IA 50464 Kathryn Kay Burman 2488 Highway 3 Dumont, IA 50625 Executors of Estate G.A. Cady III, ICIS PIN No: AT0001386 Attorney for Executors Cady & Rosenberg Law Firm, PLC 9 First Street, SW PO Box 456 Hampton, IA 50441 641-456-2555

Scott D. Brown Attorney for Executor Brown, Kinsey, Funkhouser & Lander, P.L.C. 214 North Adams, PO Box 679 Mason City, IA 50402-0679 Date of second publication 3rd day of February, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Revocable Trust NOTICE OF PUBLICATION OF REVOCABLE TRUST TO ALL PERSONS regarding REX IRVING CRAIGHTON, Deceased, who died on or about January 12, 2016.

YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that David Craighton and Lowell Craighton are the Trustees of the Rex Irving Craighton and Alice Adaline Craighton Living Trust Agreement dated the 20th day of June, 1988.

Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Franklin County, Iowa, within the later to occur of sixty days from the date of second publication of this notice, or thirty days from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent, and bene¿ciaries under the trust whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any claim not ¿led within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice if further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or to the trust are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned trustee. Creditors having claims against the trust must mail them to the trustee at the address listed below via certi¿ed mail, return receipt requested. Unless creditor claims are mailed by the later to occur of sixty days from the second publication of this notice, or thirty days from the date of mailing this notice, a claim shall be forever barred unless otherwise allowed or paid.

Dated this 22nd day of January, 2016.

Rex Irving Craighton and Alice Adaline Craighton Living Trust Agreement dated June 20, 1988 David Craighton 2152 S Nettle Avenue Shef¿eld, IA 50475 Lowell Craighton 603 6th Street, SW Hampton, IA 50441 TRUSTEES

Date of second publication 10th day of February, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3 and 10, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate

PUBLIC NOTICE Probate

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501008 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARVIN DELOS DEAM, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Marvin Delos Deam, Deceased, who died on or about January 3, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 19th day of January, 2016, the last will and testament of Marvin Delos Deam, deceased, bearing the date of the 23rd day of September, 1985, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Deone Jean Deam was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 19th day of January, 2016.

Deone Jean Deam 403 1st St. NE Hampton, IA 50441 Executor of Estate

NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS PROBATE NO. ESPR501006 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FRANKLIN COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF GLEN F. EVANS, Deceased.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Glen F. Evans, Deceased, who died on or about January 4, 2016: You are hereby noti¿ed that on the 12th day of January 2016, the last will and testament of Glen F. Evans, deceased, bearing the date of the 24th day of April, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that David Evans was appointed executor of the estate.

Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 12th day of January, 2016.

David Evans 27949 160th St. Iowa Falls, IA 50126 Executor of Estate

Randy D. Johansen, ICIS PIN No.: AT0003864 Attorney for Executor 1562 200th St. Shef¿eld, Iowa 50475

Michael D. Holt, ICIS PIN No: AT0003597 Attorney for Executor Barker, McNeal, Wiese & Holt 615 Railroad PO Box 634 Iowa Falls, IA 50126

Date of second publication 3rd day of January, 2016.

Date of second publication 3rd day of February, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

Published in the Hampton Chronicle on January 27 and February 3, 2016.

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MarketReady Workshop for small scale local food producers Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, in partnership with Healthy Harvest of North Iowa and North Iowa Area Community College, is offering a workshop to teach small-scale producers how to meet the demands of wholesale markets.

Iowa MarketReady Training is for local food producers who currently sell their products directly to consumers and are looking into

wholesale marketing to restaurants, grocery stores and institutions. It is not intended for home gardeners.

This course is taught in two parts: the first is an online pre-workshop activity that is viewed at home before attending the face-to-face workshop. At the workshop, attendees will hear from a panel of grocery produce buyers and restaurant chefs.

This one-day training workshop

will be held in Mason City on Saturday, March 5, at the North Iowa Area Community College in the Pappajohn Center room 117. The registration time for this workshop will be at 7:30 a.m., with the workshop beginning at 8 a.m.

Cost for the workshop is $20 for Healthy Harvest Buy Fresh, Buy Local members and $40 for non-members. Training materials, lunch

and refreshments will be included.

Pre-registration is required to attend the workshop and must be received no later than 10 days prior to the workshop.

For more information or to register, go to www.extension.iastate. edu/valueaddedag/content/marketready-food-safety-training. Registration deadline is Feb. 24.

PUBLIC NOTICE Dumont City Council OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF DUMONT UNAPPROVED MINUTES JANUARY 14, 2016 The Dumont City Council met in regular session Thursday, January 14, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the Dumont City Hall with Mayor Edwin L. Mouw presiding. Those present were Council Members Brenda Baldwin, Reid Menken, Jan Reysack, David Shear and Chris Showalter. Visitors in attendance were Bill and Linda Hendren and Katie Menken, President of the Library Board of Trustees.

Mayor Mouw opened the meeting with a time for public comment on non-agenda items. As no one appeared for this purpose, Mayor Mouw called this segment closed.

Showalter moved to approve the minutes from our December 9, 2015, City Council minutes as published. Shear seconded. Motion carried, ayes all.

Due to severe rust at Bill and Linda Hendren’s residence, Menken moved to forgive this month’s utility bill. Shear seconded. Roll call: Ayes-Baldwin, Menken, Shear, Showalter; Nays-none. Motion carried.

Katie Menken, President of the Library Board of Trustees, presented their proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017. Their proposal calls for an increase of $620 for ¿re panel updates and yearly maintenance fees for the new panel. The Council instructed the Clerk to include these items into the budget ¿gures.

Council member Jan Reysack arrived during Ms. Menken’s presentation.

Public Works Director, Dennis Burkett, proposed the following for inclusion in the budget for Fiscal Year 2016-2017: Replacing lights in Public Works garage adjacent to City Hall; Continuing the water main replacement project on McManus Street; and Placing a steel roof on the old building east of City Hall.

The Council instructed the Clerk to include these items into the budget ¿gures.

Council member Chris Showalter is working on obtaining a moveable radar speed sign. We will discuss this item further at our February 11, 2016 meeting.

The Council instructed the Clerk to call for an update on the removal of the old creamery building which was to be removed by October 2015.

The Council set Thursday, January 28, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. as the date and time for our budget workshop.

Showalter presented Resolution No. 2016-1 as follows: RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT WHEREAS the City of Dumont has determined that in fairness employees should be reimbursed for travel expenses when using their own personal vehicles while attending to city business, and WHEREAS the Dumont City Council has determined that a fair and practical reimbursement should be the same as the reimbursement allowed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that any City Employee or City Of¿cial of the City of Dumont attending to business by use of their personal vehicle shall submit a detailed mileage claim to the Council for reimbursement listing name, date, mileage, location, and reason for attending such business, and that the City of Dumont will reimburse aforementioned employee at the current Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowable rate, and BE IT RESOLVED that the mileage rate will be adjusted each year to coincide with the current standard Internal Revenue Service (IRS) allowable rate and moved for its passage. Shear seconded. Roll call: Ayes-Baldwin, Menken,

G. A. Cady III CADY & ROSENBERG LAW FIRM, PLC PO Box 456 Hampton, IA 50441 Attorneys for Trustees

Date of second publication 3rd day of February, 2016.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Reysack, Shear, Showalter; Nays-none. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

Baldwin presented Resolution No. 2016-2 as follows: PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF TAX REBATE TO JESSICA HAMBLY, D/B/A UNHINGED DUDU 0528411007 IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF DUMONT, IOWA WHEREAS, on April 14, 2011, the City Council of the City of Dumont, Iowa passed Resolution #2011-7 to encourage and help facilitate the growth of new business and industry within the City. The City agreed that it will issue tax rebates to any new business or industry starting in the City of Dumont, for a period of three years from the date of start of business. The tax rebate shall be 100% of the property tax revenue generated from the real property where the new business and/or industry is located, and subsequently remitted to the City of Dumont.

WHEREAS, in order to receive the tax rebate the new business was required to complete an application for issuance of tax rebate to which Jessica Hambly did complete on October 16, 2014.

WHEREAS, payment of the tax rebate as contemplated herein shall only be made after the new business and/or industry owner has completed an entire physical year of operation, and only after the City Council approves payment of said tax rebate by resolution at a meeting of the City Council following completion of the physical year by the new business and/or industry.

NOW, THEREFORE, since the new business and/or industry set forth above has indeed completed an entire physical year of operation, the City Council of the City of Dumont, Iowa, hereby approves payment of said tax rebate in the amount of 62.47 to Jessica Hambly, d/b/a Unhinged and moved for its passage. Reysack seconded. Roll call: Ayes-Baldwin, Menken, Reysack, Shear, Showalter; Nays-none. Resolution declared adopted, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

Menken moved to keep the yearly appointments the same as 2015. Showalter seconded. Roll call: Ayes-Baldwin, Menken, Reysack, Shear, Showalter; Nays-none. Motion carried.

Reysack moved to approve spending an additional $2000 on the repairs and inspection stemming from the preventative maintenance check performed in December of 2015. Baldwin seconded. Roll call: Ayes-Baldwin, Menken, Reysack, Shear, Showalter; Nays-none. Motion carried. Chris Showalter will bring quotes for an annual maintenance service contract to our Thursday, January 28, 2016, budget workshop meeting.

The Clerk was instructed to send a letter to the owner of the property at 202 Locust Street stating that the Fire Department could do a training ¿re when the house is asbestos free.

On January 15, 2016 a nuisance abatement notice was sent to the property owner at 934 Third Street.

Baldwin moved to send an abatement notice for unlicensed/junk vehicles to the property owner at 621 Main Street. Reysack seconded. Roll call: Ayes-Baldwin, Reysack, Shear, Showalter; Abstain-Menken; Nays-none. Motion carried.

The Clerk was instructed to contact the code enforcement of¿cer for the City of Hampton to see if he would be willing to serve the City of Dumont or know of someone who would.

Menken moved to pay the bills. Shear seconded. Motion carried, ayes all.

EXPENDITURES-GENERAL Baker & Taylor, books ............................288.01 Butler Co. Abstract Co., update Farmers Coop abstract ................................................191.00 Butler Co. Auditor’s Of¿ce, election expense .... ...........................................................1689.78

Butler Co. Sheriff’s Of¿ce, 3rd quarter payment ...........................................................4475.00 Counsel, maintenance contract-copier ....52.07 Debra J. Eisentrager, reimb. DVDs .........56.05 DEMCO, of¿ce/book supplies................122.52 Dumont Harken Lumber, Inc., 1 x 4’s/brushes/ spray paint .............................................85.58 Dumont Telephone Co., phone/fax/internet ....... .............................................................255.49 Gibson Specialty Co., outdoor plaque ...148.50 IPERS, IPERS .......................................724.68 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/FICA taxes ....... ...........................................................1395.47 Iowa Dept. of Revenue, state tax ..........364.00 J & C Grocery, maintenance/kid’s program supplies........................................................47.62 Mid-America Publishing Corp., legals-minutes November 12th ....................................156.56 MidAmerican Energy, utilities ..............1680.75 Miller & Miller, P.C., legal services-FCC property ..........................................................133.33 The Computer Guy, computer cleanup....60.00 U. S. Cellular, cell phone .........................62.11 General Accounts Payable ................11988.52 General Fund Salaries-Dec. 2015 .......6681.08 TOTAL ...............................................18669.60 EXPENDITURES-ROAD USE TAX Airgas USA, LLC, cylinder rental-Nov. /Dec. ..... ...............................................................52.10 Allied Manatts Group, LLC, 1” road stone/macadam stone ........................................1837.68 Auto Parts, Inc., circuit tester...................12.92 Butler Co. Engineer’s Of¿ce, diesel fuel 11-1 to 12-26 ....................................................326.25 Dumont Harken Lumber, Inc., brushes/spray paint .......................................................28.74 Dumont Implement Co., Inc., oil/paint ...207.24 Gempler’s, snow shovel/reÀective tape ...81.65 IPERS, IPERS .......................................397.05 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/FICA taxes ....... .............................................................640.32 Kwik Trip, Inc., fuel ..................................38.81 MidAmerican Energy, utilities ................143.20 Momar, Incorporated, Salt Guard ..........249.69 Iowa Dept. of Revenue, state tax ..........261.00 Road Use Tax Accounts Payable ........4276.65 Road Use Tax Salary-Dec. 2015 .........1989.57 TOTAL .................................................6266.22 EXPENDITURES-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Wellmark, insurance payroll ................1036.84 EXPENDITURES-WATER AgSource Cooperative Services, water analysis...........................................................12.50 Hawkins, chlorine/phosphate.................207.05 IPERS, IPERS .......................................605.22 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/FICA taxes ....... ...........................................................1133.02 Iowa Department of Revenue, state tax ............ .............................................................455.00 Matt Parrott/Storey Kenworthy, laser utility bills .............................................................126.43 MidAmerican Energy, utilities ..................51.19 Utility Service Co., Inc., quarterly payment-tower ........................................................3063.12 Wellmark, insurance ..............................518.42 Water Accounts Payable .....................6171.95 Water Salary-Dec. 2015 ......................2863.38 TOTAL .................................................9035.33 EXPENDITURES-SEWER AgSource Cooperative Services, wastewater analysis ................................................336.00 Dumont Harken Lumber, Inc., screws/bolts/ nuts ..........................................................8.48 Dumont Post Of¿ce, 12-31-15 billing postage ... ...............................................................99.40 Dumont Telephone Company, phone/UPS fees .............................................................117.31 Matt Parrott/Storey Kenworthy, laser utility bills .............................................................126.43 MidAmerican Energy, utilities ................689.88 SEWER ACCOUNTS PAYABLE .........1377.50 EXPENDITURES-LANDFILL/GARBAGE Butler Co. Solid Waste Comm., disposal for January 2016 .....................................2070.25

PUBLIC NOTICE Franklin County FRANKLIN COUNTY GROSS WAGE REPORT 01/01/2015 TO 12/31/2015 EMPLOYEE NAME .................GROSS WAGE Dennis R Abbas .......................................75.00 Julie K Ahrens...................................30,213.77 Jed W Allen..............................................40.00 Arne Anderson .........................................40.00 Bret A Anderson .......................................40.00 Jared J Arbegast.................................4,097.19 JoEllen K Arends ..............................32,663.49 Kenneth L Armstrong ...............................20.00 Jeffrey R Baltes ................................56,275.50 Jon F Baltes.............................................20.00 Marlyn E Balvanz.....................................40.00 Jody R Bardole .................................43,630.55 Stephen D Bardole ...........................53,081.30 Tracy L Barnhart ......................................50.00 Kevin L Barz ............................................20.00 Ronald D Becker ..............................43,520.13 Thomas E Berry................................22,720.64 Brody M Bertram ..............................36,555.50 Adam T Blau .....................................61,563.03 Nichole R Bohner .............................38,642.49 Brenda L Boyington ..........................33,104.48 Linda Brower ....................................44,197.37 Steven R Bruns .......................................50.00 Heather A Bushbaum........................45,500.00 Jerry A Butt ..............................................40.00 Don Campbell .....................................1,387.42 Dennis L Carlson .....................................80.00 Marvin L Cerwinske ..........................47,062.51 Craig J Chaney .................................42,985.91 Jack A Christiansen .................................40.00 Ashley J Claussen ............................42,679.42 Elaine R Clemens .............................41,345.34 Lori J Craighton ................................18,674.70 Thomas A Craighton .........................45,271.91 Cheryl Crandall .................................22,174.57 David J Dannen .......................................40.00 Judith A Dannen ......................................50.00 Lynn A DeSotel ........................................50.00 Brett D Dirksen ...................................1,647.60 Casey D Ditch........................................979.17 Aaron M Dodd ..................................50,393.36 Roger E Dohlman ....................................20.00 Dana R Dohrmann...................................40.00 Corey A Eberling ...............................33,843.32 Sandra K Eckhardt ...........................33,931.21 Wayne E Eckhoff .....................................40.00 Lindsey M Edwards ..........................19,997.61 Joshua K Einspahr ...........................37,224.01 Lynnette S Erickson ..........................28,433.34 Joel O Esslinger ......................................20.00 Carrie Fahrmann ..............................15,744.10 Glenn L Freie ...........................................60.00 Meghan D Freie ................................38,960.32 Travis L Gerrish ................................21,205.68 Michelle S Giddings ..........................56,508.30 Jason W Gooder...............................49,006.28 Veronica Guerrero ............................29,592.88 Jodi R Hamilton ................................38,960.32 Rodney M Hamilton ..........................41,767.25 Charles E Hamm ..............................46,559.33 Linda S Hamman ..............................50,225.08 Charlotte J Hanig ..............................12,100.07 Pamela F Harkema...........................16,368.00

Nichole M Harlan ................................3,847.52 Teresa A Harms ................................31,243.16 Alex M Hass .....................................43,777.87 Courtney A Hass ......................................54.00 M Kathy Heilskov .............................14,959.77 April Hemmes ..........................................25.00 Duane Hess .............................................40.00 Heidi M Hilton ...................................35,062.96 Michael C Hirth ........................................40.00 Darwin W Hofmeister...............................40.00 Heather L Holm ................................26,173.28 Amy M Holmgaard ............................48,032.02 Kent D Horner..........................................40.00 LuCinda L Horner .............................28,698.23 Rocco Husted ...................................42,321.48 Marvin D Janssen ....................................20.00 Gabe C Johanns...............................60,174.72 Lynn G Johnson ...............................42,197.28 Deborah Jones .................................51,904.58 Marilee J Jones ................................27,209.14 Beverly L Juhl ..........................................25.00 Deon D Juhl ......................................43,048.85 Terrell A Juhl ..........................................506.75 Earl G Kalkwarf.................................40,518.19 Steven L Kappen .....................................20.00 Michael R Keehn ..............................43,234.97 David M Kelley.......................................894.82 Michael R Keninger .................................40.00 Kyle M Kent ........................................5,137.50 Janice K Klingenberg..........................8,933.59 Robert K Kloetzer .............................43,085.34 Travis J Kloetzer ...............................43,095.97 Marilyn A Knoll ..................................25,154.08 Leslie Knowles..................................54,713.83 Bryce A Knudsen ...................................145.86 Anna C Koch ....................................22,633.35 Dwight D Koenen..............................42,589.59 Ryan S Koenen .......................................60.00 Robin J Koob ....................................10,724.19 Robert E Krause ...............................39,302.45 Dennis A Lambertsen .......................31,630.25 Richard L Larsen .....................................80.00 Linn A Larson ....................................60,079.78 Todd M Lindaman .............................41,812.12 Jennifer R Marsh ..............................32,408.95 Darryl D Mayer ........................................20.00 Robin L McKee .................................50,714.34 Gary H McVicker ..............................34,887.82 Karen A McVicker ..................................100.00 Joel D McWilliams ..............................1,958.13 Virginia M Meinberg..........................32,588.55 Pamela A Meints ......................................25.00 Shirley A Mejia ..................................16,227.40 Verlynn R Mensing ..................................20.00 Alex D Meyer ......................................4,631.25 Chelsea Meyer ...................................3,783.39 Christopher J Meyer ................................75.00 Marlan L Meyer ........................................20.00 Mavis A Meyer .........................................75.00 Cynthia A Miller .................................26,533.20 Debra A Miller ...................................32,157.40 Chad W Murray ................................54,842.18 Kathy Neubauer................................43,964.64 Michael E Nolte ................................34,598.65 Duane Norem ...................................43,328.68 Daryl W Norman .................................4,935.75 Barbara A Noss.................................22,054.73

IPERS, IPERS ...........................................5.50 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/FICA taxes ....... .................................................................5.66 Jendro Sanitation Services, Dec. 2015 pickup/ tags ....................................................1771.23 Matt Parrott/Storey Kenworthy, laser utility bills .............................................................126.44 LANDFILL/GARBAGE ACCOUNTS PAYABLE .................................................3979.08 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ........28830.54 Payroll-December 2015 .....................11534.03 TOTAL ...............................................40364.57 Ambulance Expenditures-December 2015 ........ ...........................................................1651.44 GRAND TOTAL .................................42016.01 REVENUES-DECEMBER 2015 GENERAL FUND Butler Co. Treasurer, Miscellaneous Collection . .............................................................798.00 Butler Co. Treasurer, AgLand ................105.84 Butler Co. Treasurer, general taxes .....8126.59 Butler Co. Treasurer, insurance ...........2497.68 Butler Co. Treasurer, support of public library ... .............................................................270.88 Mosquito Fund, utility billings.................648.31 Interest, savings accounts-December 2015 ...... ...............................................................15.31 Ambulance Revenue, December 2015..820.48 Library Memorial, Barkema Grant 4500.00 ......

Library Memorial, magazine sponsorships ........ ...............................................................36.95 Library Memorial, State of Iowa-Open Access .. .............................................................383.21 State of Iowa, local option ...................2563.41 Barkema Grant, Fire Department ........2700.00 State of Iowa, liquor license...................200.00 Barkema Grant, Park & Rec-track resurfacing .. ...........................................................5000.00 TOTAL ...............................................28666.66 DEBT SERVICE Butler Co. Treasurer, debt repayment ............... ...........................................................1804.71 SPECIAL REVENUE Butler Co. Treasurer, emergency levy ...270.88 Butler Co. Treasurer, employee bene¿ts ........... ...........................................................2469.61 State of Iowa, Road Use Tax ...............6873.37 TOTAL .................................................9613.86 WATER FUND Metered sales, utility billings ................4112.75 Tower maintenance, utility billings .........777.00 Penalties, utility billings..........................353.94 Meter rent, utility billings ........................230.30 Miscellaneous water, utility billings ............ -.38 Sales tax, utility billings..........................283.20 Interest, savings ...........................................01 TOTAL .................................................5756.82 SEWER FUND Metered sales, utility billings ................3818.60 Base rate, utility billings .......................2894.95 Sales tax, utility billings............................88.73 Interest, savings ........................................1.99 TOTAL .................................................6804.27 LANDFILL/GARBAGE Refuse fees, utility billings ...................4802.87 Sales tax, utility billings............................17.41 TOTAL .................................................4820.28 TOTAL ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE-DECEMBER 2015 ........................................57466.60 The Council discussed a Facebook page for the City of Dumont. Council member Menken will do the setting up with City Clerk Rhonda Schmidt as the Administrator.

As the agenda was complete, Shear moved to adjourn. Reysack seconded. Motion carried, ayes all.

ATTEST: Edwin L. Mouw, Mayor Rhonda L. Schmidt Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE Sheriff’s Levy and Sale Wayne D Oler ..........................................20.00 Ned M Parker ...................................34,556.66 Martin M Petersen ............................10,000.00 Stacey M Porter .......................................30.00 Thomas L Porter ...............................37,396.05 Julie M Pralle ....................................37,939.02 Stacey S Pratt...................................25,492.86 Merle L Rankin ........................................60.00 Travis W Rew ...................................28,157.08 Nancy L Rhodes ...............................37,957.39 Larry Richtsmeier .............................70,681.44 Vicky Riebkes ...................................33,974.18 Ricky R Rieck ...................................37,266.27 Rick A Rieken ...................................51,759.37 Wayne S Riggins ..............................42,215.51 Michael D Riles........................................20.00 Joel L Roode ......................................5,052.12 Sally L Roode ..........................................60.00 Charlotte A Ross .................................1,498.20 Jessica M Rother ..............................38,374.22 Angela Scallon.........................................50.00 William R Scallon.....................................40.00 Alvin J Schaefer.......................................60.00 Marla L Schipper ..............................19,165.72 Patricia L Schmidt ....................................52.12 Paige D Seidel ..................................28,610.31 Cynthia S Shelton .............................41,711.18 Jill S Silver ........................................42,750.94 Raymond Silver ................................43,654.76 Kyle S Simons ..................................41,556.45 Todd J Speedy ..................................42,276.40 Jennifer A Swart................................56,956.12 Wesley H Swieter ....................................40.00 Brent J Symens ................................ 86,111.74 Michael Toomsen..............................51,057.06 Robert L Trager .......................................40.00 Terry L Tull ........................................42,402.40 Isaias Uribe.........................................3,752.85 Raquel P Uribe ...................................4,999.16 Logan M VanDyke ............................34,597.82 James H Vierkant ....................................60.00 John W Waddingham .......................98,628.48 Arthur M Wall ...........................................25.00 Layne L Walvatne .............................42,942.76 James Warwick ................................41,992.10 Shelby Weichers....................................570.01 Gregory A Welsher .............................1,761.50 Jim K Wenzel...........................................40.00 Angela A Wharton ..................................158.64 Matthew J Wharton.............................6,765.05 Christa L Wiarda ...............................65,056.07 Merlyn L Wiarda ......................................40.00 LeeAnn Wickwire ................................2,386.40 Scott Wikert ......................................41,822.92 Clark A Wilkinson ..............................41,465.01 Tonia D Wilkinson .............................54,842.18 Debra J Winters ................................28,621.51 Gwana Wirtjes ..................................57,444.90 Jeanne M Wogen .............................49,932.49 Kris S Wohlford.................................21,073.47 Russell G Wood................................73,182.90 GRAND TOTAL ...........................4,546,153.79 Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3, 2016.

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE STATE OF IOWA IOWA DISTRICT COURT COURT CASE EQCV501298 FRANKLIN COUNTY SPECIAL EXECUTION Nationwide Advantage Mortgage Company fka Nationwide Home Mortgage Company, Plaintiff vs.

Sanders Wayne Whitley, aka Sanders W. Whitley, and Maryee Helen Whitley a/k/a Maryee H. Whitley, husband and wife, Citi¿nancial, Inc., and any and all unknown parties in possession of the real estate located at 2245 175th Street, Hampton, Iowa — IN REM, Defendant As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendants’ Real Estate to satisfy the judgment. The property to be sold is described below: A tract in the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section Fifteen (15), Township Ninety-two (92) North, Range Nineteen (19) West of the 5th P.M. Franklin County, Iowa, described as follows, to-wit: Beginning at the Center of said Section 15, thence due West 577.3 feet to a Fenceline extended from the South, which is the point of beginning; thence due West 445.82 feet to a Fenceline extended from the South; thence South 2° 08’ West along the Fenceline 345.95 feet to the Corner Post; thence South 88° 42’ East along a Fence and Fenceline extended 454.32 feet to an Iron Pin; thence North 0° 48’ East along a Fenceline 344.74 feet to the North line of the SW 1/4 of said Section 15, which is the point of beginning, containing 3.6 acres, Local Address: 2245 175th Street, Hampton, Iowa 50441 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: 3-09-16 Time of Sale: 10:00 a.m.

Place of Sale: Front door of Sheriff’s of¿ce in Hampton, Iowa Redemption: None Judgment Amount: $16,992.00 Costs: $3,041.49 Accruing Costs: PLUS Interest: 4.375% from 12-23-15 = $158.86 + $416.51 = $575.37 Attorney: David Elkin 315 East Fifth St., Suite 5 Des Moines, IA 50309 515-244-3188 Date: 01-26-2016 Sheriff Larry Richtsmeier Franklin County, Iowa Civil Clerk: /s/Heidi Hilton Published in the Hampton Chronicle on February 3 and 10, 2016.

6 â&#x20AC;˘ SECTION B â&#x20AC;˘ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ HAMPTON CHRONICLE

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Submit your ad online at www.hamptonchronicle.com, email classiÂżeds.map@gmail.com or call 641-456-2585, Ext. 114 toll free 1-800-558-1244

THIS PUBLICATION DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ACCEPT advertising which is deceptive, fraudulent or which might otherwise violate the law or accepted standards of taste.

However, this publication does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy of any advertisement, nor the quality of the goods or services advertised. Readers are cautioned to thoroughly investigate all claims made in any advertisements, and to use good judgment and reasonable care, particularly when dealing with persons unknown to you who ask for money in advance of delivery of the goods or services advertised.

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

HELP WANTED

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Good for crafts or lining shelves.

Available at the Hampton Chronicle, 9__________________________ â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2nd St. NW, Hampton. ctf

Apartment for rent at Windsor Theatre. Call Jim at 641-425-4707 for more information. ___________________________c5

For Rent: Newly remodeled 4-5 bedroom house. $720, includes water. No pets. No smoking.

Available March 1. Call 641-4308844 for showing. __________________________ ctf

For Rent: Professional ofÂżce space conveniently located on Hwy 65. Call 456-4106 for more information. ctf __________________________

LAW ENFORCEMENT: Hampton Police Department is accepting applications for the position of fulltime police officer in Hampton, Iowa, population 4500. Must meet ILEA requirements. Academy certification preferred. Bilingual (spanish) a plus. Background checks required. Email application, (see City of Hampton site at www. hamptonia.us - documents, general application) resume and cover letter before 5 p.m. on Feb. 8, 2016 to schaefer.hpd@gmail.com or mail to: Hampton Police Dept., 17 2nd St. NW, Hampton, IA 50441, Attn: Chief of Police. EOE. ___________________________c5

For Sale: 3 bedroom manufactured home, $10,000. Located at Hampton Estates Manufactured Home Community.

641-580-0004. __________________________ ctf

2 bedroom upstairs apartment with refrigerator, stove, washer and dryer.

Quiet, secure area. $450 plus deposit.

Ph.: 641-420-5416. Available now. ___________________________c5 2 bedroom ranch-style house. 608 7th Ave. NE, Hampton. No smoking.

No pets. $700/mo. 641-456-2027. _________________________c5pd

Three bedroom apartment in Hampton with garage. $575/mo. $500 deposit. Water, garbage and heat furnished. Tenant pays electric.

Security system in place. No pets.

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Seeking Social Services Leader Licensed Nurse Preferred Full-Time, Salaried, with %HQHÂżWV DQG *UHDW $WPRVSKHUH Ennis Corporation is looking for experienced Regional Reefer Drivers. Come join our Team.

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For more information or application call 1-800-247-4804 or Apply online at enniscorp.com

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Centrum Valley Farms is accepting applications for the West and East Complex; full-time and part-time employment opportunities available.

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WAREHOUSE LABOR

An OEM tire and wheel distributing company is looking for warehouse laborers: Job Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Manually unload and load tires from trucks. â&#x20AC;˘ Verify materials against receiving documents. â&#x20AC;˘ Perform duties as assigned by supervisor. â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in keeping warehouse neat and orderly. â&#x20AC;˘ Be responsible and punctual.

Have reliable transportation.

Qualifications: â&#x20AC;˘ Employer prefers at least 1 year warehouse experience. â&#x20AC;˘ Work in a fast paced environment. â&#x20AC;˘ No felonies within the last ten years. â&#x20AC;˘ Must pass drug test. â&#x20AC;˘ Work an 8-10 hour shift, occasional Saturdays. â&#x20AC;˘ Continuous lifting, from 19-100 lbs. â&#x20AC;˘ Fork lift experience, a plus.

Applicants can apply in person at 1280A Olive Ave., Hampton, IA Fax resumes to Human Resources at 903-572-1297 or email hr@taskmasterproducts.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

JOIN OUR TEAM

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Become a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Trusted Healthcare Partner for Lifeâ&#x20AC;? with Franklin General Hospital!

Large one bedroom apartment in Hampton with garage. $475/mo. $500 deposit. Water, garbage and heat furnished. Tenant pays electric.

Security system in place. No pets.

641-580-0004. __________________________ ctf

HELP WANTED JOIN OUR TEAM. Now hiring semi & gravel truck drivers. Must have a current Class A CDL and DOT physical. 1 yr. of driving experience preferred. Home most nights and weekends. Paid holidays and vacations. Competitive wages.

Bonuses. Health Ins. BeneÂżts. Call Todd 515-689-8473 or Melanie 641648-3959. __________________________ ctf

A local company is looking to Âżll a part-time office position. The position will focus on data entry.

Please send resumes to HW, P.O. Box 29, Hampton, IA 50441. ___________________________c5

HELP WANTED Global Fabrication - Hampton, Iowa Now hiring experienced welders, machine operators and a CNC SURJUDPPHU :H RIIHU FRPSHWLWLYH SD\ YDFDWLRQ DQG EHQHÂżWV including health, dental and retirement. Applications can be SLFNHG XS DW RXU RIÂżFH Global Fabrication, Inc. 1220 Imperial Road Hampton, IA 50441

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JOIN OUR 5-STAR RATED TEAM OF EMPLOYEES! ____________________________ â&#x20AC;˘ FULL-TIME EVENING CHARGE NURSE

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Open Position Class A CDL Driver Centrum Valley Farms is seeking a full-time CDL driver for the Wright County area. Candidate will be responsible for the transportation of eggs from Centrum Valley Farms processing facilities to the dedicated shipyard. Driver must have a valid Class A driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. This is a full-time hourly position, experienced drivers starting at $20+ an hour.

Please apply at: 100 Central Ave East; Clarion, IA 50525 M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm For questions call: (515) 532-2240

Are you looking for a great supportive team to work with? Franklin General Hospital may be the place you are looking for. Our goal as health professionals is to ensure a positive environment for our community.

TECHNICIAN

Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) or a Medical Lab Technician (MLT): Join our Laboratory team! This is a full-time position with daytime hours, Saturday morning shift and includes call with evening, night, weekend and holiday rotation. Must have graduated from an accredited program.

This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

$28,000

â&#x20AC;˘ All necessary training DQG FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQV ENTRY-LEVEL â&#x20AC;˘ Base salary starting at $28,000 with BASE SALARY potential for quarterly bonuses â&#x20AC;˘ All technicians earn $31,000 after AFTER 1 YEAR only one year â&#x20AC;˘ Eligibility to apply for the Manager In Training program after six months employment â&#x20AC;˘ )XOO EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV KHDOWK GHQWDO YLVLRQ (k), Flex spending â&#x20AC;˘ Paid holidays, sick days and vacation â&#x20AC;˘ Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days â&#x20AC;˘ Get hired and refer a friend â&#x20AC;&#x201D; we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

$31,000

Apply online at

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Dietary Aide: Part-time, rotating days and evenings till 7:30pm, works every other weekend and holiday. Needs to have previous food service experience cooking, healthcare experience preferred but not required. The right person will be flexible, dependable and have positive behaviors.

Housekeeper: Part-time 24 hours a week. We are looking for motivated, detailoriented individual for our housekeeping department. Day hours and alternating weekends and holidays.

Med/Surg C.N.A.: Part-time, 12 hr shifts, alternating weekends and holidays.

Certified Nurse Aide certification required.

Med/Surg RN: Full-time, 36 hrs a week, 12 hr shifts, 7pm to 7am, works every third weekend, Iowa Nursing license, ACLS, BLS. Radiologic Technologist: Part-time position, working 24 hours a week and earn benefits! We offer the opportunity to stay current in a variety of radiology services. Call is one night a week, every 4th weekend call rotation and alternating holiday call. Must have current Iowa State Permit to practice with intentions to become ARRT certified in radiology. New grads welcome to apply!

Med Surg RN Nurse Lead: Great opportunity for a nurse seeking a new challenge! Full-time, 36 hours a week, 12 hour shifts. Will work primarily M-F. Must have proven critical thinking skills and will act as a clinical resource to others in the department and for staffing changes. Current Iowa RN license, TNCC, PALS and ACLS required.

Med/Surg/ED Nurse Manager: Full-time. Med/Surg/ED department is in a 25bed critical access hospital. This manager is responsible for the organization, management and direction of nursing care services for the following units: medical/surgical, swing bed and emergency room. Assists the CNO in planning, directing and evaluating nursing care and integrating other patient care service lines with nursing services. Will serve as a role model for nursing performance and behaviors. The right candidate will be proficient with computer skills, have experience directing and maintaining a department budget, be well-versed in critical access regulations and be able to build strong relationships with coworkers. Prior Med/Surg and ER experience a must. Iowa RN nursing license and BSN degree is required.

Franklin General Hospital offers an excellent benefit package including IPERS, Health and Dental Insurance, Paid Time Off, Life Insurance, flexible spending accounts and a FREE single membership to the Franklin Wellness Center.

If interested, fill out an application at the hospital or print an application online at www.franklingeneral.com and send it to:

HUMAN RESOURCES, FRANKLIN GENERAL HOSPITAL

www.centrumvalleyfarms.com Equal Opportunity Employer

MEDICAL HELP WANTED ASSISTED LIVING CNA/CMA/LPN: Part Time position in Clarion Assisted Living. 20- 25 hours a week. Position will require flexibility and includes every other weekend, holidays and some evening shifts. Ideal candidate must enjoy working with the elderly. Candidate must be Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant or a License Practical Nurse (universal worker).

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH MEDICAL SECRETARY: Full-time position in Clarion Specialty Clinic assisting with pre-authorizations; working closely with area employers and their employees, case managers, and insurance carriers; scanning, filing, and sending paperwork; answering phones; and scheduling multiple Specialty Clinic providersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; appointments. Requires excellent communication and phone skills, computer skills, and ability to multi-task in fast paced environment. Regular hours are 8:30am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00pm, MonFri in Clarion, but may be asked to assist in any Iowa Specialty Hospital location.

METABOLIC AND BARIATRIC SURGERY CLINICAL REVIEWER (MBSCR): Full-time position in West Des Moines office. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm but will require some flexibility.

Responsibilities: collect and submit accurate, complete, and timely data to the MBSAQIP data registry platform. Candidate must have clinical knowledge and understanding of patient care. Candidate must have computer knowledge and have ability to learn and utilize new software and web applications for data entry and report generations. Requires current license in the state of Iowa as CMA, LPN, or RN. NURSE PRACTITIONER: Nurse Practitioner to work in our Clarion Specialty Clinic within the Occupational Health department. This position is the primary provider for Occupational Health, with training and oversight from Certified Occ Med Physician. Normal clinic hours are 8:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00pm, Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday in Clarion as well as Mason City area, but may be asked to assist in any Iowa Specialty Hospital location. Certified DOT Medical Examiner desired, but may obtain post-hire. Position includes but is not limited to, performing DOT physicals, post-offer physicals, respirator clearance exams, work injuries, on-site safety visits and physicals, and covering acute visits as needed. Requires excellent communication and organization skills, as well as current Iowa Nurse Practitioner license.

LICENSED INDEPENDENT SOCIAL WORKER: Full-time position available. Position will provide services in an integrated clinic setting within the Family Practice Clinic. Position includes 1 week of Emergency Call rotation every 6 weeks. Schedule will need to be flexible and includes scheduled clinic days at both the Clarion and Belmond locations.

Clinic hours will be Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm. Requirements: Hold a current license in the State of Iowa as an LISW. Training in EMDR and PCIT preferred.

Positions offer outstanding wages & fringe benefits. Please stop by and pick up an application, apply on-line at www.iowaspecialtyhospital.com or contact the Human Resources Department at 515-602-9801 to receive an application by mail. All positions are subject to criminal/dependent adult abuse background checks, pre-employment physical and drug testing.

1720 Central Avenue East - Hampton, IA 50441 Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

Franklin General Hospital recognizes the National Career Readiness Certificate.

For information on how to obtain the NCRC, contact IowaWORKS at (641)422-1524 x44521 EOE

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HAMPTON CHRONICLE â&#x20AC;˘ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016 â&#x20AC;˘ SECTION B â&#x20AC;˘ 7

HELP WANTED

WANTED

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CORRESPONDENTS are being sought by the Hampton Chronicle.

You can report on your town's local happenings and news.

Correspondents are needed for Hampton, Chapin, Sheffield, Bristow, and Bradford. Call Hampton Chronicle, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 456-2585 or 1-800-558-1244, and ask for Joyce. __________________________ ctf

Want statewide coverage with your classified? The Chronicle can do it for you for one price. Ask our sales reps. Contact the Hampton Chronicle, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 456-2585 or 1-800-558-1244. __________________________ ctf

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WANTED Wanted to buy: Paying $100 each for Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hybrids License Plate Toppers. From Conrad, Iowa. Also buying Clarkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tin signs or sacks.

Bryan Paul, PO Box 76, Lakota, Iowa 50451.

Phone 515-538-0187. _________________________c9pd Wanted: Old seed corn signs, sacks, license plate toppers, Farmerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hybrids, Tomahawk, Mallard, Pioneer, Blackhawk, or other Iowa seed corn company items. Also buying: old feed signs; old tractor catalogs, brochures, manuals or signs; oil, gas or soda pop signs; and old gas pump globes or old gas pumps. Good condition. Bryan Paul, Thompson, Iowa.

515-538-0187. ________________________c12pd

SERVICES LETTERHEAD, ENVELOPES, BUSINESS CARDS, brochures, multi-part forms and other printing available at Mid America Publishing, 9 2nd St. NW, Hampton, 456-2585 or 1-800-558-1244. Free estimates available. __________________________ ctf Ronâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s RooÂżng â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Insured, bonded, commercial, residential. Specializing in shingles, rubber membrane, metal coating and seamless gutters. 641456-4670, Hampton. __________________________ ctf Hadwiger Roofing and Seamless Gutters, shingles, Ă&#x20AC;at roofs, shakes and steel. Free estimates. 641-6489661 or 1-800-748-3883. __________________________ ctf Interior painting, wall papering, wood Âżnishing. Sandy Aaron, 641456-3125. __________________________ ctf

DONALDSON APPRAISAL SERVICES Call me directly or refer me to your local lender for a home or acreage appraisal.

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641-456-3883 - 515 CENTRAL AVE. WEST - HAMPTON 109 N. Lincoln, SHEFFIELD $57,500 â&#x20AC;&#x153;PRICE REDUCED!!!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ 3 bedrooms; 1 bath; detached 3 car garage â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious rooms and some hardwood floors â&#x20AC;˘ Formal dining room and enclosed front porch â&#x20AC;˘ Vintage character throughout this home! â&#x20AC;˘ Close to swimming pool and sports fields

1581 Mallard Ave., HAMPTON $134,900 â&#x20AC;˘ Approximately 3.5 acres, subject to survey â&#x20AC;˘ 4 bedrooms; 1Âź bath; large rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Lots of original vintage features â&#x20AC;˘ Shed for parking and storage â&#x20AC;˘ Located close to Beeds Lake!

326 1st Street, DUMONT - $119,900

â&#x20AC;˘ 3 Bedrooms, one non-conforming; 3 baths; main floor laundry â&#x20AC;˘ Updated kitchen, quality cabinets, corian counters, newer appliances â&#x20AC;˘ Lower level family room with fireplace; office; kitchenette â&#x20AC;˘ Newer windows and roof; 2 car, heated garage â&#x20AC;˘ Spacious deck; chain link fence; playhouse; storage building

121 Wilshire Circle, HAMPTON $124,900

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COLLINS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The family of Mike Collins would like to express a sincere thank you to Sietsema-Vogel Funeral Home. Greg and his staff took care of our familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs and wishes. We are eternally grateful. Darwin and Jeanette Collins and Family __________________________________________________________ c5 THIELEN â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thank you for the cards, telephone calls, Ă&#x20AC;owers, gifts, visits, hugs, suppers and best wishes I received for my 90th birthday. Thank you Pastor Berg for the prayer at church. Thank you Becky for spending the day with me. May the Lord bless you all as he has blessed me. Bertha Thielen ________________________________________________________ c5pd

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CUSTOMER SERVICE $450 PT to $750 FT WEEKLY TO START

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We train. Applicants must be over 18, professional in appearance and possess good communication skills.

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FRANKLIN COUNTY FARMLAND FOR CASH RENT 156.5 tillable acres Section 1 Ross Twp. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 68.8 acres Section 21 West Fork Twp. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 87.7 acres East and Southeast of Sheffield

OAKBROOK APARTMENTS AVAILABLE NOW: 1 & 2 BR APTS. 504 S. 4th St., Rockwell

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712-297-0058

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FOR RENT Lantern Park Apartments

FOR SALE: 123 FEDERAL N, HAMPTON

RENTAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE Featuring, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments with water, sewer, and trash removal furnished. Laundry facilities and off-street parking available. Must meet income and occupancy guidelines. Applications are available 24 hours a day at: 202 12th Ave. NE, Hampton, Iowa 50441 Phone: 641-456-3395 â&#x20AC;˘ 641-398-2524 TT: 1-800-735-2942 Voice 1-800-735-2943

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. www.keyway management.com

Here is your opportunity to own a good office building in downtown Hampton. Good office buildings donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come up for sale often and the cost to build new is prohibitive.

It has 2300 SF on the ground level and 800 SF nicely finished in the basement. The floor plan consists of the following: office 10x15, office 11x11, office 12x14, common work area 12x28, reception/clerical 23x26, media area 10x11,Bsmt conference Rm 14x20, Bsmt kitchen 10x16, two half baths, good storage; Brick exterior, rubber membrane roof; GFA heat and central AC; well maintained; good condition throughout. Call Jennings Real Estate for a showing 641 648 4246.

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2016

Northey releases water quality initiative report

New FGH trustee sworn in Franklin General Hospital Board President John Trewin, left, recently administered the oath of office to new hospital trustee John Lyman, of Hampton. Lyman will fill the seat left vacant by the recent resignation of April Hemmes. The ceremony took place during the board’s regular meeting on Jan. 25. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Family Medicine Specialist alist Hannah Lokenvitz, P.A.-C. -C. Specializing in Family Medicine including preventative medicine, immunizations, physicals, acutes and more.

Available: Monday, Wednesday – Friday Call (641) 812-1094 for an appointment today.

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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey last week highlighted the Iowa Water Quality Initiative 2016 Legislative Report during his presentation to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee.

“We continue to see engagement and investment in water quality efforts and it is exciting to see the progress that is being made,” he said. “Thanks to the support we have received from the governor and Legislature, the Iowa Water Quality Initiative continues to expand and work with additional farmers. This report provides an update on the initiative to legislators and outlines our request for the next fiscal year.”

The eight-page report provides an update on the $3.5 million made available for statewide cost share for water quality practices and on the 29 demonstration projects that were operating across the state last year to help implement and demonstrate water quality practices. The report also gives and update on tracking/ accountability and efforts by the Iowa Nutrient Research Center at Iowa State University. The Iowa DNR also provided an update on the efforts of point sources that is included in the report.

During the hearing, Northey also highlighted the $10 million request for the Water Quality Initiative would allow the department to continue offering cost share statewide to farmers trying new water quality practices, expand work in targeted watersheds to achieve measurable water quality improvements and continue to develop new programs to help engage all Iowans in water quality efforts. The department received $9.6 million for the current fiscal year for the Water Quality Initiative.

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Workshop to address strengths, constraints of farmland drainage Sub-surface drainage is an important part of agriculture in Iowa, and a day-long workshop on March 11 will focus on topics of interest that have emerged around farmland drainage.

The Farmland Drainage Workshop will be held in Osage from 8:15 a.m.-4:15 p.m., at the V.F.W. Post.

The morning session will focus on sub-surface drainage design concepts, wetland determinations, the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy and the long-term benefits of tiling.

The afternoon session will include discussions on economics, nutrient cycling in soils, controlled drainage, bioreactors, saturated buffers and managing drainage water quality with wetlands. Legal issues related to tiling and Iowa drainage laws will also be covered.

The workshop will also instruct attendees about environmental impacts and new technologies that may

be useful in minimizing negative environmental impacts.

Speakers include Kelvin Leibold, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach; Matt Helmers, professor and extension agricultural engineer in the Iowa State Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering; Mike Castellano, Iowa State University associate professor in agronomy; Jamie Benning, water quality program manager at ISU Extension and Outreach and John Baker, administrator with the Beginning Famer Center at Iowa State University. USDA-NRCS drainage specialist Jim Gertsma and Chris Hay, senior environmental scientist with the Iowa Soybean Association, will also speak at this event.

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Iowa Farm Bureau of Mitchell County, Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Soybean Checkoff, the United States Department

Borcherdings meet Sen. Joni Ernst Brian Borcherding, of Frankin County Farm Bureau, Hampton, and his daugther, Ellie, posed for a photo with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst at a Farm Bureau legislative meeting at Butler County Farm Bureau on Saturday, Jan. 23. Ernst signed a children’s book for Ellie.

Ernst discussed Country of Origin labeling, Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS), biotech labeling and the TransPacific Partnership agreement at the meeting. MIRA SCHMITT-CASH/MID-AMERICA PUBLISHING

Regional pork conference set for Feb. 24 The Iowa Pork Producers Association has teamed up with the Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach swine specialists to host regional conferences Feb. 22-25.

All sessions are hosted from 1-4:30 p.m. Regionally, a conference will be held Feb. 24 at the Borlaug Learning Center in Nashua.

Conferences are free for those who pre-register or $5 at the door. Individuals can pre-register by calling

IPPA at (800) 372-7675 or sending an e-mail to bnelson@iowapork.org.

This year’s conferences will highlight the follow presentations: “Positioning Your Operation for Future Success,” by Mark Greenwood, senior vice president, AgStar Financial Services; “Understanding Seneca Valley Virus,” by Dr. Chris Rademacher, Extension swine veterinarian, Iowa State University; “Practical PRRS Management Strategies,” by Dr. Daniel Linhares,

Public Health Clinics

Wednesday, February 10 Simply fill out the form below and bring it along with the photo of your Valentine and $15 to THE HAMPTON CHRONICLE 9 2nd Street N.W. Hampton or mail the form, photo and $15 to Hampton Chronicle, P.O. Box 29, Hampton, IA 50441 Digital photos will be accepted. Email to piacarmona.map@gmail.com with credit card payment: MasterCard or Visa (Subject: “My Little Valentine”)

Payment must accompany photo.

Deadline is Thursday, February 4, 5 p.m.

Photos may be picked up after Valentine’s Day through February or include a self-addressed, stamped envelope for mailing.

Kids 12 A drawing will be held & Under from all submissions, Son of I n with the winner receiving CoFull Andy & Lynnette Richardson lor a $50 Chamber Bucks.

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The following clinics have been scheduled for Franklin County Public Health. ƈ Wednesday, Feb. 3 1-3 p.m., Foot Clinic, Senior Center, 456-5191 ƈ Wednesday, Feb. 3 2:30-4 p.m., Immunization Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, 456-5820 ƈ Thursday, Feb. 4 9-11 a.m., Foot Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, 456-5820 ƈ Friday, Feb. 5 8:30-9:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, walk-in ƈ Friday, Feb. 5 8:30-10 a.m., Foot Clinic, St. Mary’s Church, 456-5820 ƈ Wednesday, Feb. 10 10-11 a.m., Blood Pressure and Medical Minute, Senior Center, walk-in ƈ Thursday, Feb. 11 8:30-10 a.m., Foot Clinic, St. Mary’s Church, 456-5820 ƈ Friday, Feb. 12 8:30-9:30 a.m., Blood Pressure Clinic, Franklin County Public Health, walk-in

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of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and various industry partners are sponsoring the program.

Industry representatives from Prinsco, ADS-Hancor, Midwest Plastic Products and Agri-Drain will be available during the workshop to answer any questions. The workshop qualifies for Certified Crop Advisor credits, which have been applied for.

Registration is $50 before March 7 and $60 after that date. Workshop materials, morning refreshments and lunch are included. Participants can register by downloading and completing the form located at www.extension.iastate.edu/mitchell and making payment to Mitchell County Extension. For more information, download the workshop brochure or call ISU Extension and Outreach in Mitchell County at (641) 732-5574.

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assistant professor, Iowa State University; and “Applied Antibiotic Use Considerations,” by Iowa State University Extension swine specialists.

ISU swine specialists also will offer free PQA Plus training prior to each conference. Training will be hosted from 9:30 a.m.-noon at each conference location. Contact IPPA (800) 372-7675 or bnelson@ iowapork.org for more information or to pre-register.

Area fishing report for north central Iowa The Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ weekly fishing report is compiled with information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and state park staff. For current information, contact the Clear Lake Fish and Wildlife office at (641) 357-3517.

Beeds Lake: Anglers caught bluegills, crappies and yellows on Beeds this past week. Fishing activity has been around 6-12 shacks.

Lake Smith: Anglers are having fair success on bluegills and crappies.

Lake Catherine: Bluegill, fair.

Not many fisherman, but those who have been out have caught some 8-9 inch bluegills.

Clear Lake: The lake has about around 15 inches of ice on both the little and main lakes. There is a little bit of current flowing into the little lake from Ventura Marsh, so anglers should be aware of possible thin ice on the south side of the little lake.

Yellow bass, good. Action is good if you move often if not catching fish; fish 8-12 feet of water on the little lake and move until you find schools. Anglers will catch a few different year classes, but are catching 8.5-9.4 inch fish consistently. The action has been good near the west aerator to Baptist camp.

Walleye, fair. An occasional walleye is being caught near the aerator or west to Baptist camp. Use jigging spoons, small lipless cranks or 1/8 oz. jigs with minnows.

Crappie, good. Crappie have been caught mixed in with some of the yellow bass catches in 8-12 feet of water, but the better locations are in the deeper 15-24 feet holes during early morning (7-9 a.m.) or evening (3-8 p.m.). There’s a good numbers of 10-12 inch fish.

Yellow perch, fair. Occasional larger perch (9.5-10 inches) have been caught on the little lake.

Lake Cornelia: No reports this week but anglers were previously catching five-inch yellow bass, six-inch crappies, six-inch perch and small bluegills.

Blue Pit: Approximately 1,400 trout (rainbow and brook) were stocked on Jan. 16.

Rainbow trout, fair. Some anglers reported doing well this last week right off the east shoreline.

The trout seem to move in groups, so you may need to move up and down the shoreline to find them.

Limit is five trout per trout stamp.

Bluebill Lake: There is 14 inches of ice on the lake.

Yellow perch, good. Some perch and bluegill are being caught on wax worms and spikes adjacent to the submerged brush piles.

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