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Ida County’s Official Newspaper

Vol. 41, No. 9 Ida Grove, Iowa

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Holstein, Schaller to feel impact of Diocese of Sioux City’s pastoral plan The Catholic Diocese of Sioux City released pastoral plans of action that redesigns parishes to better it the needs of the church and the members that it serves.

Father Brent Lingle, diocesan director of pastoral planning, held a press conference on Feb. 25 with local media and discussed the direction the church would like to be by the summer of 2017.

Currently, the diocese has six deaneries, 108 parishes, 46 clusters and 23 Catholic schools in operation. The proposed plan would reduce the deaneries to four, bring the number of parishes down to 67, the number of clusters to 31 and continue operation in all 23 schools.

The draft, which was created with the input of diocesan priests and the help of a consulting irm, TeamWorks International, calls for 40 of the 108 diocesan parishes to go to oratory status.

In the northwest area of the diocese,

this change will affect Our Lady of Good Counsel in Holstein, moving the church to oratory status, allowing parishioners to attend mass in either the Cherokee or Ida Grove churches.

In the northeast region, churches in Schaller and Charter Oak will see changes. Schaller parishioners are encouraged to merge with Storm Lake or Early.

Charter Oak parishioners are encouraged to merge to Denison or Vail.

In the southwest region, churches in Oto and Ute will move to oratory status. Those parishioners are encouraged to merge with churches in Anthon, Mapleton or Danbury.

Parishioners whose parish is merging with another are incorporated as members of the receiving parish. However, some parishioners may wish to register at a parish other than the receiving parish. (continued on page 2)

Supervisors approve higher budget for fiscal year 2017 The Ida County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on and approved the fiscal year 2017 budget Feb. 22.

Expenditures in the budget are $7,033,731, a decrease of $2,599, or .04 percent, from 2016’s budget of $7,036,330.

After transfers of $1,181,627, the total budget is $8,215,358, an increase of $66,505, or .82 percent. The total 2016 budget

after the transfer of $1,112,523 was $8,148,853.

Property taxes—general basic, general supplemental and rural basic taxes will remain steady for both city/urban residents and rural residents per $1,000 assessed valuation.

The rates for 2017 are (last year’s figures are in parentheses) $3.50 ($3.50) for city residents and $4.90 ($5.00) for rural

residents.

Major departmental increases are 100 percent for self-funding, 100 percent for confiscated property and 52.63 percent for conservation equipment.

Departments experiencing significant decreases are: 54.74 percent for public health services, 44.44 percent for courthouse maintenance and 23.44 percent for disposal grounds.

PROPOSED 2017 IDA COUNTY BUDGET Department Apiary Attorney Attorney Fine Collections Auditor Civil Service Clerk of Court Compensation Board Conservation Conservation Equipment County Projects County Supervisors Courthouse Maintenance Data Processing DHS Emergency Management Fair & 4-H General Expense General Service Juvenile Service Medical Examiner Mid Sioux Planning & Zoning Public Health Services Public Safety Public Safety Surcharge Recorder Social Service Special Investigations Township Treasurer Veteran Affairs Designated Computer Total Gen & Gen Supplies MH-DD Services Rural Basic Fund Disposal Grounds Libraries Weeds Total Rural Basic Other Funds Attorney Fines Confiscated Property Ida County Foundation Public Health Services REAP Recorder’s Management Secondary Road Self Funding Total Other Funds Total Appropriations TRANSFERS Conservation + Equipment General Basic Ida County TIF Landfill Post-Closure Secondary Road Self Funding Total Transfers Total Budget

2016 $250 $157,112 $10,000 $180,843 $701 $29,100 $100 $216,626 $19,000 $20,000 $148,400 $45,000 $85,650 $2,000 $29,213 $13,000 $192,635 $153,889 $45,500 $15,600 $5,000 $500 $206,267 $532,990 $1,000 $87,588 $9,938 $13,500 $4,298 $167,760 $26,928 $2,420,388 $249,935

Proposed FY 2017 $250 $162,639 $10,000 $185,851 $701 $25,100 $100 $218,552 $29,000 $20,000 $141,651 $25,000 $85,650 $2,000 $31,075 $13,000 $198,083 $161,919 $45,500 $15,600 $5,500 $500 $209,234 $554,871 $1,000 $92,139 $10,120 $13,500 $4,298 $172,375 $28,323 $50,000 $2,513,531 $249,935

Difference $0 $5,527 $0 $5,008 $0 -$4,000 $0 $1,926 $10,000 $0 -$6,749 -$20,000 $0 $0 $1,862 $0 $5,448 $8,030 $0 $0 $500 $0 $2,967 $21,881 $0 $4,551 $182 $0 $0 $4,615 $1,395 $50,000 $93,143 $0

% 0.00% 3.52% 0.00% 2.77% 0.00% -13.75% 0.00% 0.89% 52.63% 0.00% -4.55% -44.44% 0.00% 0.00% 6.37% 0.00% 2.83% 5.22% 0.00% 0.00% 10.00% 0.00% 1.44% 4.11% 0.00% 5.20% 1.83% 0.00% 0.00% 2.75% 5.18% 100.00% 3.85% 0.00%

$47,934 $25,000 $34,777 $107,711

$36,700 $26,000 $36,580 $99,280

-$11,234 $1,000 $1,803 -$8,431

-23.44% 4.00% 5.18% -7.83%

$4,100 $0 $10,000 $4,567 $18,739 $4,500 $4,216,390 $0 $4,258,296 $7,036,330

$4,100 $1,000 $10,000 $2,067 $19,573 $4,500 $4,076,945 $52,800 $4,170,985 $7,033,731

$0 $1,000 $0 -$2,500 $834 $0 -$139,445 $52,800 -$87,311 -$2,599

0.00% 100.00% 0.00% -54.74% 4.45% 0.00% -3.31% 100.00% -2.05% -0.04%

$13,642 $0 $170,881 $16,000 $912,000 $0 $1,112,523 $8,148,853

$11,000 $13,000 $166,000 $16,000 $953,627 $22,000 $1,181,627 $8,215,358

-$2,642 $13,000 -$4,881 $0 $41,627 $22,000 $69,104 $66,505

-19.37% 100.00% -2.86% 0.00% 4.56% 100.00% 6.21% 0.82%

Hug lady: Jean Challman of Holstein shares some thank you notes she received from Ridge View High School students recently. For many years, almost every day, Challman has gone to the Holstein school at about 7:45 a.m. to say hi to students (mostly seniors) and give them hugs. Challman said,“A lot of the students haven’t even had breakfast when I get there. They are so polite and courteous to me. I love giving them hugs and never expected to receive these beautiful thank you notes. I’m going to keep them in my car.” (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Primary election filing begins March 7 Persons interested in seeking election to one of four Ida County government seats up for election may begin iling nomination papers March 7. The iling period ends March 30. Nomination papers are available from the auditor’s of ice.

County of ices with openings this year are district one supervisor Curt Phillips of Holstein, who was sworn in Jan. 4 to complete the term left by Joe Cronin; district two

supervisor Bob Paulsrud of Danbury; auditor Lorna Steenbock of Ida Grove and sheriff Wade Harriman of Holstein.

Republican candidates for the district one supervisor seat need 13 signatures on their nomination form, while Democrats need six signatures.

Republican candidates for the district two supervisor seat need 14 signatures on their nomination

form, while Democrats need ive signatures.

Republican candidates for the auditor or sheriff’s positions need 44 signatures. Democratic candidates for both openings need 11 signatures.

The deadline to pre-register to vote in the primary election is May 27.

The primary election is June 7.

The general election is Nov. 8.

Permit to carry continue to rise Recently, Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman has provided city councils with information on the number of individuals taking permit to carry classes in Ida County.

Harriman said, “I believe the numbers of those attending permit to carry classes will continue to increase. In my opinion, the dramatic increase of those who have obtained a permit to carry is driven, at least in part, by the conversation that takes place each time an unfortunate incident that involves guns happens somewhere in the United States.

Guns are not the problem. Mentally unstable people, and those hell bent on using a gun in the commission of a crime, are the problem.”

The U.S. Constitution Bill of Rights Second Amendment protects the right of American people to keep and bear arms. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in 2013, irearms were used in 84,258 nonfatal injuries, 21,175 suicides, 11,208 deaths by homicide, 505 deaths by accidental discharge of a irearm and 281 deaths by “undetermined intent.”

According to FBI reports, there were 38 murders in Iowa in 2010; of those, 21 were by irearms, nine other weapons, four knives or cutting instruments and four by hands, feet, etc.

In 2013, Iowa Vital Statistics data recorded 6,995 individuals died due to heart disease, 6,509 from cancer, 1,892 from chronic lower respiratory disease, 1,422 from accidents, 1,409 from strokes, 747 from Alzheimer’s Disease, 761

from in luenza/pneumonia, 364 from kidney disease, 447 from suicide, 253 from irearms, 60 from homicides and 275 from drug poisoning deaths.

Ida County Civil Secretary Tracey Luke said, “From 2006-10, there were 313 new permits issued, with 1,113 renewals. (Most of the renewals would have been

the new permit holders, who renewed yearly during this time).

From 2011-15, there were 942 new permits issued and 234 renewals issued. We usually hold one or two classes per year. We had 110 persons in attendance at December’s class. I see a big lux in permits and permit-related questions during election years, after national current events (terrorists attacks, etc.) and the presidential address.”

“Our last permit to carry class Guns are not the problem. was held on Dec. 9, 2015, in Ida Mentally unstable people, Grove. We had 108 individuand those hell bent on using als attend the class, which is, far, our largest, single class a gun in the commission of a by ever. That was the only class crime, are the problem. we held in 2015. However, we are going to hold at least two — Wade Harriman (continued on page 2)

Handgun: Law enforcement officers in Ida County carry a .40 caliber Smith and Wesson handgun. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

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Silver screen spectacular: Popular movies were the highlight of the O-A/BC-IG choral reading group that performed during the high school pops concert in Ida Grove on Feb. 25. Students worked together to bring laughter to the audience through spoken word, describing popular movies through sounds and actions. The group was under the direction of Kariann Jurgenson. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

Supervisors discuss roads, approve bid lettings It was noted that road conditions are taken into account, especially with weather conditions. Equipment moving and construction will not be happening if conditions are not optimal.

Following discussion, the board approved the road agreement with Invenergy.

Dawn Mentzer, CEO from Rolling Hills Community Service Region Mental Health, was present to dicuss the budget and current projects.

Ed Sohm was present to discuss the medical examiner position for the county. He gave reports from local neighboring counties on how they have their medical examiner and budget set up.

Sohm recommended meeting with the local hospital to partner together. No action was taken on the matter.

Discussion was held about county road M31 south of Arthur to county road D54. Mouw has been researching information on how to correct the problems with the road. Mouw discussed testing a one mile strip with a technique he thinks will correct the concerns without costing as much as fully replacing the road itself. The board approved Mouw testing the area with this technique at a cost of $85,279.

Also approved were the preconstruction agreement for the Highway 20 project from Holstein to Galva, an amendment to the conditional use permit number 2-15 and the claims.

The board met with Lacie Littion from ISAC regarding health insurance. No action was taken.

The board met with Mark Fredericks from Adkins Voting Equipment, who gave a presentation on their equipment.

No action was taken.

The board acknowledged receipt of manure managmeent plans from PGA/Allan Schmidt.

The next meeting is March 7 at 9 a.m.

(continued from front page) “With oratory status, the parish itself is suppressed.

The church building becomes the oratory, a place of prayer. That means no Sunday mass and all existing programs like religious education and faith formation become part of the assuming parish,” Father Lingle explained. “The only thing that exists is the church building, which can still be used for weddings, funerals and other special events.”

It will be up to the local Catholic community to come up with a plan as to how they will take care of the oratory. In some cases, the communities may decide it is best to close the building completely.

Those decisions will be made during leadership organization during the transition.

The bishop noted the proposal outlined is not a inal edition and any changes can occur between now and the proposed summer of 2017 timeframe.

The future of the plan is broken out into changes happening slowly over the next year. Through June, the diocese will process deanery leadership team feedback, re ine the pastoral plan based on that feedback and develop parish cluster teams and begin to consult with those leaders.

From September 2016 to March 2017, the training process of facilitators will begin, along with continuing consultation with parish cluster leaders.

April to May of 2017 will show the processing of parish leadership feedback while creating a threeyear parish cluster pastoral plan. The inalization of the diocesan pastoral plan will also happen during this time.

And, in June and July 2017, inal announcements and assignments will be announced, along with the implementation of parish cluster pastoral plans.

One of the biggest driving factors behind this new plan is the lack of available priests to serve all 108 parishes. Through data collection and research, the diocese has discovered that, by 2025, only 31 priests will be available to serve as pastors. There are currently 58 priests active in the ministry.

more about — (continued from front page) classes in 2016,” said Harriman.

“I see no downside to citizens obtaining a permit to carry. In fact, as we all know, the right of the citizenry to keep and bear arms is outlined in the second amendment to our constitution. A citizen exercising their constitutional right to purchase and carry a irearm is never a bad thing. I encourage every person who is legally able to come to one of our classes, or take an on-line class, so they can obtain a permit to carry. Even if they nev-

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Bishop Walker Nickless showed concern about the declining number of active priests. “There is a real lack of available priests. My responsibility is to take care of those who still are full-time ministry, to keep them healthy, give them time for growth, holiness and not let them run themselves ragged,” said Nickless. “As bishop, I have to be a good steward of our resources, and one of the most important and valuable are our priests.”

The proposed plan limits the activity of priests to around 55 hours a week, allowing more time for prayer, re lection and spiritual health and development. It also would limit three masses per priest per weekend, not including any special events like weddings or funerals.

Many ind themselves asking why the change needs to occur. According to the pastoral plan, the why centers on the following: •Increasing diversity in the Catholic population •Increasing age of the Catholic population •Decreasing attendance in most, but not all, parishes •Decreasing enrollment in Catholic educational facilities with increasing costs and pressure on parish inances •Dramatic reduction in availability of priests at the parish level, due mostly to retirement.

The diocese hopes that the outcome of this plan creates a more healthy and vibrant diocese, with a growing attendance at new parish groupings, allowing for stronger communities and increases in participation.

Maps outlining the changes in parish formation, including which churches are included in moving to oratory status, can be found on the Courier’s website at www.idacountycourier.com.

For more information and detailed questions and answers provided by the dicoese, visit www. scdiocese.org, and click on the “Ministry 2025 Pastoral Planning” box on the right hand side of the home page.

. . . permit to carry er use the permit to legally carry a irearm, they can use their permit to purchase handguns.”

Ida County issued 240 permits in 2010, 359 permits in 2011, 120 permits in 2012, 225 permits in 2013, 87 permits in 2014 and 151 permits in 2015.

Sac County Sheriff Ken McClure said, “Sac County doesn’t sponsor any classes. There are several Iowa Law Enforcement Academy irearms instructors in the area that put the class on during their off time.”

Sac County issued 370 permits in 2010, 655 in 2011, 179 in 2012, 248 in 2013, 93 permits in 2014, 199 permits in 2015 and, as of Feb. 18, 201 permits this year.

Harriman said, “I would like to see a shooting range built in Ida County. I receive dozens of calls each month from individuals asking if there is a range here. We need a safe place for people to go who want to shoot their weapons for target practice, and to teach their children how to safely shoot guns.”

Conference board reviews Ida assessor’s 2016-17 budget The Ida County Conference Board tentatively approved a pro posed 2016-17 budget for county as sessor Joe Cronin’s office Feb. 22.

The proposed budget of $228,647 shows an increase of $5,065 from the current budget of $223,582.

The budget includes a 5 percent increase in pay for Cronin ($46,170 to $48,479) and a 5 percent increase for office manager Michelle Means ($15.05 per hour to $15.80 per hour).

Cronin is asking the board of supervisors to certify a salary for Means effective Monday, Feb. 29, which would increase her wage from $14 per hour to $15.05 per hour as a result of her successful completion of her probationary period, which will allow her to proceed on the salary scale at the same pace as

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cut back a bit on the gravel, trying to ix that situation. We found that wasn’t the right thing to do as we ended up having some wet weather the last two years. Add the wet weather with not enough gravel on the roads, along with adding dirt in from the sides as they were working on building crown, and you have yourself a perfect storm.

And, right or wrong, that is what’s happening as we are dealing with poor gravel roads.”

Leonard continued, “Normally we put on around 45,000 tons of gravel. The last year, we’ve put on close to 74,000 tons.”

Bid letting was held for future projects. PCC patching bids were received from Ten Point Construction for a total of $75,996 and from Cedar Falls Construction at $81,852. The board approved the bid from Ten Point Construction.

Bids were taken for 2016 HMA patching were received from OMG Midwest for a total of $322,316 and from Knife River for $586,686.

The board approved the bid from OMG Midwest.

Bids were taken for the Maple River bank stabilization project. Bids came in as follows: Niewohner Construction, Onawa, $96,120; Nelson and Rock Construction, Onawa, $86,254; King Construction, Wall Lake, $126,338; Krohnke Construction, Schleswig, $103,901 and LA Carlson, Merrill, $84,345. The board approved the bid from LA Carlson.

County Attorney Meghann Whitmer was present, along with Jared Noack, project manager from MidAmerican Energy, Matt Ott, right-of-way agent from MidAmerican Energy, Adam Jablonski, project manager from MidAmerican Energy and Mike Blazer, attorney from Invenergy, all present through phone conference.

Discussion was held and the board approved the decommissioning agreement.

Discussion was held on the road agreement between the county and Invenergy.

Leonard asked about road signs and if they are removed at any given point, what the timeframe is for them to be put back. It was noted that as soon as the sign is removed for means of moving equipment, or other construction needs, it will be put back immediately for the safety of drivers.

Supervisor Bob Paulsrud asked about road conditions and moving equipment. “If we get a few days of heavy rain, I’m assuming you won’t be out there the following day trying to move down those roads.”

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Road conditions were again the topic of discussion during the Feb. 22 meeting of the Ida County Board of Supervisors.

Becky Collins of Ida Grove was present to bring up concerns on Keystone Avenue, as well as multiple other county roads. “In the past 10 years, we have seen a steady decline, above and beyond the regular seasonal concerns,” stated Collins.

“I’ve taken steps to try and improve this situation. I’ve talked to Patrick, Dixie at the DOT, Dixie’s supervisor, John Jepsen, the Buena Vista County engineer, the Sac County engineer, three bus drivers, three county maintenance workers, and my husband, Dennis, has talked to Supervisor Rhett Leonard.

“I’ve also spent time online researching gravel road maintenance. Everything I’ve found is showing consistency that we should have a minimum of 25 percent crushed rock on the roads, and I’m not seeing that. We are seeing a lot of sand.”

Collins continued, “Often now, we’ve found our roads to be impassable and dangerous. The concerns are that the roads don’t have the right mix on them, the crown is not correct on the road and I feel that our road workers have not received proper education on how to maintain the road.

“I would like to see some type of plan in place that shows when and how the roads are going to be repaired.”

County engineer Patrick Mouw discussed how the department handles gravel conditions and how they are working on creating safer roads for the entire county.

“On a tonnage basis, we perform gradations. So, for each stockpile location, we have gradations.

What you are seeing is a lack of resources, a lack of availablity of aggregates.”

Leonard asked about other counties. “I’m curious as to the conditions of neighboring counties, since you’ve had discussion with the engineers.”

Collins replied, “Sac County roads are wonderful. I’m hearing this from bus drivers as well. I understand there is going to be seasonal things. I’ve seen our road be excellent for 12 years, with the exception of seasonal issues. But for the last 10 years, they have steadily declined and it’s because, I believe, that the crushed rock is not right; we should be getting 3/4 inch, and I’m not seeing that.”

Leonard discussed further about previous decisions on road conditions. “In the past, we had trouble with rumble strips. So, we

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others in the courthouse.

The proposed taxation rate per $1,000 in the new budget will increase from .42320 to .43987.

A public hearing on the proposed budget will be held Monday, March 14, at 4:45 p.m. at the courthouse.

In other business, the board accepted the resignation of Board of Review member Ber-

yl Schubert, effective Dec. 31, 2015.

Creston Schubert of Galva was appointed to the Board of Review, beginning Feb. 22, through December 31, 2020.

Dennis Collins of Ida Grove was reappointed to an additional term on the board, beginning Jan. 1, 2017, through Dec. 31, 2022. Collins’ current term expires Dec. 31, 2016.

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State parties receive large boost from caucus night registrations Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate announced that both the Republican Party of Iowa and the Iowa Democratic Party saw substantial gains in their voter registration numbers as a result of the Feb. 1 Iowa caucuses.

Additionally, Iowa gained almost 12,000 new registrations between Feb. 1 and 22, most of which are directly attributable to the caucus.

Iowans were allowed to register to vote or change party af iliation at their caucus location.

Voter registration totals on Feb. 1 were 586,835 Democrats, 615,763 Republicans and 727,112 no party.

Registration totals on Feb. 22 show 616,016 Democrats (an increase of 29,181), 637,025 Republicans (an increase of 21,262) and 679,901 no party (a decrease of 47,211).

New voter registrations from Feb. 1 to 22, report totals of 6,407 Democrats, 3,643 Republicans and 1,851 for no party, giving a

grand total of 11,974 new voter registrations in the state of Iowa.

Since participation in the Iowa caucuses require being a member of a speci ic party, there were also signi icant increases of Iowans changing their party af iliation to participate.

Between Feb. 1 and 22, 26,030 Iowans went from no party to Democrat, 20,769 went from no party to Republican, 5,709 went from Democrat to Republican and 5,080 went from Republican to Democrat. Those going from Democrat to no party were 1,032 and Iowans moving from Republican to no party were 994.

In Ida County, there are 834 active Democrats, 2,193 Republicans and 1,703 no party af liates and 11 others for a total of 4,741 active voters. There are 57 Democrats, 128 Republicans and 22 no party and four others registered but not active.

In Sac County, 1,307 Democrats, 3,107 Republicans and 2,483 no

party are active voters. There are 75 Democrats, 117 Republicans and 210 no party that have inactive registrations.

Inactive registrations include those who may not have voted in at least the last two general elections, have missing data on their registration, or simply need to update information to stay active.

While it is dif icult to tell exactly how many of these registrations took place on caucus night, the numbers show that caucus night was a driving force behind the increases and changes in voter registrations. County auditors’ of ices have up to 45 days to process registrations and it is likely that there are some registrations that have not yet been processed.

For a look at how these numbers compare to the 2008 Iowa caucuses visit http:// sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/ VRStatsArchive/2008/CoFeb08. pdf

Holstein Community Chest drive raises $9,520 in 2015 The Holstein Community Chest Drive had a successful 2015 fund drive. The board met to distribute funds to all the organizations that requested funds, plus a few other organizations.

A total of $9,520 is being distributed to the following organizations: Girl Scouts, Holstein Fire

and Ambulance, Cub Scout Pack 144, Music Parents, Boy Scout Troop 144, Holstein community Easter egg hunt, transient fund, congregate meals, CAASA, G-H After Prom, Kinderfest, G-H dance squad, Holstein Community Theatre (children’s summer theatre), G-H Scholarship Fund, Holstein

Heritage Foundation, Good Samaritan Auxiliary, Save The State Theatre and Holstein swimming pool (lifeguard certi ication).

The donations from individuals and businesses will assist these organizations to continue their activities and service to the Holstein community.

O-A/BC-IG SIAC hears updates on school board meetings, work sessions The O-A/BC-IG Citizens School Improvement Advisory Committee met Feb. 23 in the O-A Elementary School library. In attendance were Whitney Simonson, Brad Lundell, Laura Stangl, Linda Johnson, Kaylene Henningson, Mistaya Hoe ling, Terry Kenealy, Pat Miller, Paul Neumann, Doug Mogensen, Jeff Rasmussen, Travis Chizek, Julie Brown, Alan Henderson, Darcy Sibenaller and Julie Weeda.

Superintendent Kenealy called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and gave updates on board meetings and work sessions. • Petition for reorganization 1. Proposed language in the attached packet.

2. Five options for reorganized board of directors; all options include seven-member board. The options were narrowed down to three, and the board chose a compromise that includes six members coming from single-member districts with one member chosen at-large. Everyone can vote for every member. • Proposed timeline for reorganization petition and ballot issue 1. Language was approved at the

February board meeting and has been sent to the attorney.

2. The petition will have to be taken to the communities to get signatures.

3. If enough signatures are collected, the petition will be sent to Northwest AEA (AEA of larger district), which will hold a public hearing and make a decision about whether or not it should go to a ballot.

4. Special election could be held Sept. 13. • Combined Facilities study committee status 1. Has not met since December, due to scheduling con licts.

2. Scheduled to meet this month. • School inance update 1. The legislature has postponed their decision.

2. The boards will settle on a budget by April 15, regardless of legislative decision (based on estimates and assumptions). • IASB school district needs assessment 1. Rolled out on Monday, Feb. 29.

2. Survey will be done online, and invitation will be published, inviting

people to respond.

3. Window from Feb. 29 -- March 11.

4. Results will be shared with SIAC committee. • School calendar planning for 2016-17.

1. Consensus for school to start Wednesday, Aug. 24.

2. Two options being considered.

3. Biggest change is in professional development (once or twice a month, 1 p.m. dismissal, rather than every Wednesday, 2 p.m. dismissal). • Other questions, thoughts, ideas and topics – goal development process for 2016-17 1. Iowa Assessments just inished, and results will help guide us.

2. Potential for change from Iowa Assessments to Smarter Balanced Test, which offers a suite of tests that could replace other test we are currently using.

3. To view sample questions, you may visit: http://www.smarterbalanced.org/practice-test/.

The next meeting is Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. at the high school.

Northey visit: Ida County Farm Bureau hosted Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey, right, and State Senator Jason Schultz, left, on Feb. 12 at the Alan Bennett farm near Galva. Northey met with local residents and discussed Iowa’s water quality and the effort of farmers to keep the nutrients out of the water supply, along with the renewable fuel standard and the recovery from last year’s avian flu outbreak.

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RV to present ‘Donovan’s Daughters’ The Ridge View High School spring play is “Donovan’s Daughters� by Shirley McNichels. Performances will be March 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein.

The play takes place in Seattle, Wash., in 1895. There are 10 men for every woman in the territory, excellent odds for Shamus Donovan, an Irish isherman with ive daughters to marry off. Several town council members immediately fall for the younger daughters, but, unfortunately, a family tradi-

tion says the oldest must marry irst. But, the oldest is Katherine, a wildcat.

In a woman-starved town like Seattle, there has to be someone desperate enough to take on Katherine. Using William Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew� as a guide, the men give Danny O’Brien, a federal marshal, advice on how to tame the wild Katherine. Add to the mix three dim-witted lumberjacks and a botched kidnap scheme and you have the elements for one of the most energetic romances the West has ever seen.

Cast members include: Brady Meyer, Sage Bennett, Hannah Feilmeier, Destiny VanBeek, Kyra Martin, Courtney Smith, Brittney Vincent, Alex Pickhinke, Andrew Snyder, Trentin Moeller, Reuben De La O, Evan Leuschen, Kyle Schiernbeck, Bethany Kalin, Angela Conover, Braleigh Schossow, Jill Galvin, Amanda Bruns, Katrina VanNorman, Marcus Prell, Darby Baillie and Kelby Regennitter.

Student director is Sidney Johnson.

Directors are Kathy Breyfogle and Carmen Koth.

Ida Democratic Convention March 12 Ida County Democrats will meet at noon Saturday, March 12, for their county convention. The convention will be held at the Ida Grove Rec Center at 331 Barnes St. in Ida Grove. All Ida County registered Democrats are welcome to attend.

The irst order of business will be to elect two delegates for the

district and state conventions.

The district convention is Saturday, April 30, at a site to be determined. The state convention in Des Moines is Saturday, June 18.

The national convention will be held in Philadelphia, Pa., July 2528.

County Democrats will also select two people from each pre-

cinct to be on the county central committee. The inal action at the county convention will be to elect county of icers, chair, vice chair, treasurer and secretary.

For more information, questions or comments, contact Wally Johnson of Washta, county chair, at nwandjcjohnson@evertek., or call 1-712-447-6526.

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O-A/BC-IG issues invitation for survey O-A/BC-IG Superintendent Terry Kenealy on Feb. 29 issued an invitation to board members, staff, students, parents and community members to complete the School Improvement Needs Assessment Survey. The survey ends Friday, March 11.

Kenealy said, “The Odebolt-Arthur and Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School Districts Boards of Education have authorized a School Improvement Needs Assessment Survey to be conducted by the Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB). The survey is designed to assess our strengths and our areas that need

improvement, with a focus on student achievement. “We would like your opinions and judgments in response to the brief survey. All of your responses are completely anonymous. Using the survey link below, your responses will be submitted directly to the Iowa Association of School Boards School Improvement Specialists, who will compile the results into a report that will be shared with the members of the school board and, in turn, the school boards will make the results available to our entire school community for your review.� “In order to complete the sur-

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by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Save the date for Thursday, April 7, for our youth sports fundraiser/ volunteer coach appreciation night.

We will be having a pasta and salad dinner, games, silent auction and special guest speaker Aaron Thomas.

Tickets are available at the rec center. For ticket cost information, contact the rec center. All tickets sold will be put into a drawing for “one year of free registration to all rec center sports.”

Be watching. Summer ball forms will be coming home from school with the kids soon.

Our annual White Wall War Racquetball Tournament will be held on Saturday, March 19.

To celebrate heart month, there was a Couples’ Yoga class Feb. 29.

All itness classes are offered with

Out of the Past Forty years ago The Ida Grove Planning and Zoning Commission approved an application for a building permit for a new Casey’s General Store in Ida Grove. The approval was subject to provisions of highway access.

The Iowa Highway Commission and Ida Grove City Council must also approve the application.

Articles of incorporation for the Ida County Agricultural Society were renewed for another 50 years at a meeting of the Ida County Fair Board. The original incorporation came in March 1926. Laurel Boerner, assistant county attorney, prepared the new articles of incorporation. He reported just a few amendments were made in order to conform the update of Iowa laws.

Thirty years ago The Ida County Board of Supervisors adopted a $4.23 million budget for the coming iscal year.

The proposed budget decreases 3.16 percent from the current budget of $4.37 million. Prop-

erty value for rural areas will be assessed at $5.9147 per $1,000 assessed valuation, while property in towns will be assessed at $3.1647 per $1,000 valuation.

The Ida County Sanitary Land ill received a favorable report after a February inspection by the Iowa Department of Water and Waste Management. The report stated the land ill is being operated and maintained in good condition, despite recent extreme conditions.

Twenty years ago According to the Census Bureau, the population of Ida County declined slightly by 0.9 percent from 8,365 residents as of April 1990 to 8,291 residents by July 1994. The report revised the Census Bureau’s previous population estimate for Ida County of 8,290 in July 1994.

The Iowa Department of Transportation opened bids on the second phase of Ida Grove’s Pleasant Valley Trail Feb. 20. Bids were received from Alfonso Construction of Denison for $104,783 and from

Massage Therapy: Licensed therapist Danielle Nelson is offering massages at Lohff-Schumann.

To set up an appointment, contact her directly at 810-623-8029.

Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free, and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee.

Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment.

Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested,

Ann Duf ield Construction of Davenport for $193,909. GodbersenSmith Construction of Ida Grove was not allowed to bid on the project because the DOT listed the trail as a project that only minority contractors could bid on. The Ida Grove City Council rejected both bids.

Ten years ago The Battle Creek-Ida Grove girls’ basketball team celebrates its 54-42 win over Sioux Center in the regional inal. The win quali ied the Falcons for the state basketball tournament for the second time in three years. BC-IG will play Wapsie Valley in the irst round class 2A game March 7 in Des Moines.

The Iowa Department of Transportation rejected all bids for the Highway 175 rehab scheduled for this summer from Ida Grove to the Highway 71 junction ive miles east of Odebolt. All the bids exceeded the engineer’s estimate by $2 million. The project will be re-let in the fall.

To the editor: Would like to take an opportunity to express some opinions. I attended several council meetings concerning the new Cenex store. I was never against the new store, only against the removal of the boulevard. I knew when I attended the meetings it would do no good, but was compelled to have my voice heard.

What bothers me the most is people not being truthful and assuming they can do whatever they choose.

Myself and the council were told by Mr. Sexton and the contractor the new building was to start at the existing retaining wall. They missed it by a few feet. I guess when you get your permit, it doesn’t matter if you choose to make changes because nobody enforces the permit. But, you as an individual have to abide by the rules.

Mr. Sexton made the comment Ida

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Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely, Shane, Tara or Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials.

Fitness schedule Feb. 14 – March 25 Monday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Yoga (Barb); 9 – 9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Libby) Tuesday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Tabata (Mel); 5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 5:15 – 6:30 p.m.

Arms and Abs (Brandi) Wednesday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m.

Weights (Mel) Thursday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m.

HIIT (Rayven); 5:45 – 6:30 a.m.

Spinning (Barb); 9 – 9:45 a.m.

Mommy and Me (Rayven); 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. Retired but not Tired (Rayven); 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. Legs and Buns (Brandi) Friday—5:45 – 6:30 a.m. Step Aerobics (Libby).

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Grove has been good to him and he wanted to give back. But, guess who gets the privilege of tearing out the boulevard and putting in the new street? We do, the taxpayers of Ida Grove. Personally, I don’t think we are getting the better end of that deal. But, it sure will be nice for Mr. Sexton.

Our council would like to bring new business to Ida Grove, and, unfortunately, they don’t take care of what we have. I know, let’s make the town more unattractive and we will have people beating on the door to come in.

I didn’t realize that my rights as a citizen of Ida Grove were directly related to the size of my checkbook.

Politics as usual, big or small.

No bridges for years. Finally in progress, though, thank God, only took several years. Now let’s buy the theatre. Someone made the com-

ment at the meeting I believe that it could cost up to $300,000 to restore the building and get it up and running, which would then become part of our municipality. That’s a lot of money when we have other municipal endeavors that could use a little more budget to thrive.

I heard that fundraising was brought up at a meeting. Fundraising is a good thing,- if the entity has the funds and the manpower and has some assistance. I guess everyone is supposed to be a volunteer to raise funds, so we can tear out the boulevard and repave the street and buy a theatre. I didn’t realize that my hometown of Ida Grove was governed by the size of your wallet. I believe in right and wrong and ethics.

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Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday, 1–8 p.m. Sunday.

Lifeguard hours: 6:30–8:45 p.m.

Monday-Friday, 2–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday and 2 to 5 p.m. early out Wednesdays.

We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment.

Visit our website: www.idagroverec.org.

Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership.

Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts.

Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@ longlines.com.

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by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director March Madness Challenge: March 1 was the start of our 100 miles in March Madness Challenge. The challenge is free and will work like this: one mile on the treadmill or on land = one mile, two miles on the elliptical = one mile, 20 lights of the LS stairs = one mile, 5,280 feet on the ladder = one mile (you can add the feet up over the course of the month, 33 swimming laps = one mile, one Lohff-Schumann 45-minute class = one mile. If interested, contact us to sign up.

Summer Softball and Baseball Registration: Registration forms for our summer ball season for ages preschool – eighth grade are out and were due back March 1.

Mommy’s Book Club: Join us every Thursday from 9–11 a.m. to refresh your body and your mind.

We will work out, starting at 9 a.m., followed with book club discussion immediately after.

a paid membership.

Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor.

Step aerobics are Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. by certi ied instructor Tabitha Bockelman.

Water aerobics are Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor.

Morning Mix is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Lower Body Tone is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Upper Body Tone is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m.

Jen Conover is the instructor.

Zumba/Pound/Tabata is held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

Spinning is held Mondays at 5:45 p.m. and Fridays at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor.

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Zumba: Sole 2 Soul’s next eightweek session of Zumba starts Wednesday, March 16, and runs through May 4. Certi ied instructor Christi Ladwig of Ida Grove teaches the class. Classes are held on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For information on fee and to register, call 282-4426.

What’s For Supper: Jamee Dittmer will teach a meal planning class at The Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, March 15, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to create meal plans during the one-hour class and will go home with many useful ideas. For information on class cost and to register, call 282-4426 by March 8.

Easter cupcake decorating: Peg Hinkeldey, owner of White House 220 Cupcakery in Alta, will teach an Easter-themed, cupcake decorating class at The Meeting Place in Galva on Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m. Participants eight and older will learn easy decorating techniques and frost six gourmet, Easter-themed cupcakes to take home. For fee information and to register by March 10, call Soul 2 Soul.

Beginner Quilting Class: Donna Bremer of Holstein will lead a four-part beginner quilting class at The Meeting Place in Galva on

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. The irst class is March 22. For information on class fee and to register, call Sole 2 Soul.

LuLaRoe Pop Up Boutique: On Monday, April 11, from 4 to 6 p.m.

Jillian Ortner will be at The Meeting Place in Galva to showcase her LuLaRoe clothing. LuLaRoe is an American clothing company based out of California that offers a variety of clothing in sizes XXS to 3XL and a girls’ line. It is a cash-and-carry style party. Cash, checks and credit cards accepted.

Beginner Gardening class: On Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m., Verdean “Curly” Kruse of Ida Grove will teach a 90-minute beginner gardening class at The Meeting Place in Galva. Kruse is a Master Gardener who will talk about soil types, seed selection, planting times, fertilizer basics, fungicides, harvesting vegetables, storing vegetables and more. For information on the cost and to register by April 7, call 712-2824426.

Prairie Pedlar program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar in Odebolt, will talk about spring and fall lowering bulbs Monday, April 18, at 6:30 p.m. Come learn about tulips, crocus, daffodils, gladiolas, cannas, calla lilies and dahlias during the one-hour program. For information on the cost and to register, call Sole 2 Soul.

The snow date is April 19.

Save the date: The next essential oils class is Tuesday, May 10, at 6:30 p.m. The topic is springcleaning. Molly Stoos will show participants all-natural and nontoxic ways to clean your home or business using essential oils.

Save the date: The next Jennie’s Creations craft night is Monday, May 23, at 6:30 p.m. We will be doing a summer-themed craft, so mark your calendar, and watch for more information on this event.

Save the date: The next Tastefully Simple Freezer Meal workshop for summer grilling is Thursday, May 26, at 6 p.m. Watch this column for more information.

Save the date: The next American Red Cross babysitter training will be held Wednesday, June 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information to come in this column next week.

Biggest Losers’ Challenge: Sole 2 Soul’s Biggest Losers’ Challenge started Jan. 18 and ends March 14. After the Feb. 15 weigh-in, team Clone 2 Clone continues to lead the challenge.

Step/Cardio/Yoga: AFAA certi ied is teaching a 30-minute step/ cardio class, immediately followed by a 45-minute yoga class on Mondays at 6 p.m. Classes run through April 4.

The Meeting Place: The Meeting Place is the ideal location for your special event. Call Anne Johnson for rates and availability.

Windschitl from the House Words From Windschitl A great deal of progress has been made over the past few weeks on a variety of issues. One of the biggest advancements at present is the transition to Medicaid managed care. The federal government (CMS) has given final approval for Iowa’s plan, and the full implementation is now scheduled for April 1.

With the decision now being final, my sincere hope is that the folks who have been trying to make this into a political issue will do as we in the House have already done: focus on how to best implement the plan.

As we move forward with full implementation, there will certainly need to be adjustments along the way. If you, a family member or a friend have any issues with this transition and need help navigating the system, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will be happy to get you in touch with the correct provider or, if need be, the governor’s office, to work through any issue and find resolution to the problem.

Unfortunately, there is still slow progress being made on some of the major issues that must be settled soon. There has been little movement on the discussion surrounding Supplemental State Aid. Although there are still ongoing discussions, the main hold up is the lack of agreement on how much money is available for next year’s budget. One of the other issues the Senate is still not acting on is the bill we in the House sent to them to couple with the federal tax code for the previous tax year (chapter 179).

This lack of action on their part is causing a great deal of consternation and grief for thousands of hard working taxpayers across Iowa.

My colleagues and I are doing all we can to try and find a way to get this bill on the governor’s desk as soon as possible. The unfortunate aspect of this is that, even if we came to agreement on this bill today, many taxpayers would still have to file amended tax returns to the state of Iowa and end up paying penalties or fees.

On a more positive note, the House took decisive action on five Pro Second Amendment bills Feb. 23. The debate happened on

the same day that many Iowans from across the state came to the Statehouse to express their support for Second Amendment Rights. It was a great experience to be able to go through the process of debating these bills on the floor of the House with advocates watching from the gallery.

The basic principle that can easily sum up all of the bills is individual responsibility. Each bill removes restrictions on Iowans and allows them to better exercise their constitutional rights.

The debate on some of the bills was rather comical at times, due to the frivolous arguments that were used by opponents of the bills. One of the most insane arguments from the opposition was that, by passing a bill to allow parents to teach their children proper handgun safety, we were somehow trying to create militias made up of toddlers.

Fortunately, anyone with two bits of common sense can see just how ridiculous that notion to be. At the end of the day, all five bills passed with wide, bipartisan support and are now in the Senate for their consideration.

The responsibility to do the right thing is now squarely on the shoulders of the Senate. Will they be responsible and act on these freedom-enhancing bills and send them down to the Governor for his approval? Time will tell.

Here is a brief explanation of the Second Amendment bills passed by the House: House File 2279- Suppressors The bill legalizes suppressors in the state of Iowa if a person qualifies under federal law. In order to possess a suppressor, a person must: • Be a resident of the United States.

• Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm.

• Pass an extensive BATFE background check.

• Pay a one-time $200 Transfer Tax fee per suppressor.

• Be at least 21 to purchase a suppressor from a dealer. Passed House 74-24.

House File 2280- Emergency Powers and Firearms Removes power from the government and leaves it with the individual Iowan. The bill prohibits the Governor or other state officials from prohibiting

the lawful possession of firearms or ammunition in a state of emergency. The state would also be prohibited from enforcing any rules that uniquely restrict firearms sales. Passed House67-31.

House File 2281- Age Restrictions- Possession of Firearms Removes power from the government’s hands and puts it where it rightly belongs, in the parents’ hands. The bill allows parents the right to teach their children how to safely handle a firearm by removing the age restriction written in Iowa code.

Firearm safety is incredibly important, and this bill will ensure parents can decide when their children should be taught proper firearm safety. This law would also allow young Iowans to compete in competitive handgun shooting programs. Passed House-62-36.

House File 2283- Carrying Firearms on an ATV or Snowmobile The bill allows a person, with a permit to carry, the option of having a loaded firearm, uncased, on their ATV or snowmobile. A person would also be able to carry a firearm on an ATV or snowmobile on their own property without a permit. Hunting from an ATV or snowmobile would still be prohibited. Passed House-78-20.

House File 2314- Firearms Permits- Privacy and Permitting Procedures This bill streamlines the renewal process for permit to carry weapons. It also ensures that the names of permit holders would be better protected and kept confidential. The bill also improves the permitting and renewal process in general and establishes a uniform permit to carry. Passed House-97-1.

Share your thoughts There are many issues of great importance being discussed this session, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and concerns. If you or a friend would like to receive this newsletter by e-mail, I would be more than happy to add you to my newsletter list. Please contact me with any questions or concerns; the district number is 712-6424334, or e-mail me at matt.windschitl@legis.iowa.gov.

Matt Windschitl Speaker Pro Tem House District 17

O-A/BC-IG’s robotics team earns state berth

by Doug Clough y brother, Jeff, was a computer geek long before the term was a popular expression. He’d use words like UNIX, Basic and Cobal as whimsically as a base poet uses rhyme. When he’d visit from his Arizona home, I’d be crass enough to ask him to use his ‘vacation’ to work on my Wi-Fi set-up or computer’s security.

For no more than a few cups of Kona coffee, he’d spread pixie dust around and – like magic – my computer worked like a charm. I am fortunate that he was as kind with his talent as I was insensitive.

It wasn’t until I saw that O-A/ BC-IG’s robotics team earned a berth to state competition that I wanted to know more about the magic that propels such creativity.

Juniors Amanda Gunderson and Trey Rohlk, along with freshman Emma Endrulat, comprise ‘Team Overload,’ a mixture of talents that has led this team through 12 competitions to this weekend’s statelevel competition in Coralville.

While some might think that this is just about design, construction, operation and application of robots, this year’s competition is about rescuing zip liners, clearing a ield of debris and climbing mountains. The scenario involves zip-liners in a dangerous 12-foot x 12-foot area with two mountains, a terrain where only the most aptly designed robot can succeed.

Team Overload has proved exceptional in this regard, each member adding to the project his or her lair for talent. “I have always liked building things,” stated Gunderson. “Even more, I like the

teamwork aspect of the competition; we all get to participate.

There have been days when the janitors have had to kick us out of the school building, because we’ve worked so late.”

Freshman Endrulat said that she was adopted by the club. “I’m social. I like going up to other teams and seeing what they’ve come up with,” said Endrulat. “I was pretty much asked to join because I like talking to and meeting new people.” Endrulat’s friendly persona allows Team Overload to form alliances with other teams; a healthy alliance means additional points beyond the available 65 that an individual team can earn.

Rohlk, like my brother, is a different cat entirely from his teammates: he’s a programmer. With these crazy zip liners, he’s had to igure out how much debris he can clear and how many zip liners he can save by writing a program that will allow their robot to operate autonomously for 30 seconds.

Autonomously? Yes… to ‘see’ objects, react to distances and act as a life-saver on its own accord. “I’ve got about 80 to 100 hours of Java code worked into this project,” said Rohlk. “I’ve made tweaks to the program throughout all the competitions. It’s pretty satisfying to see the improvements. The toughest parts have been the autonomous code changes, especially to have the robot arrive at the perfect spot to get the zip liners to safety – all on its own.”

At the end of the autonomous period, the team has two minutes when the group manually controls their robot. Endrulat starts and stops the robot with an Android smart phone, the robot’s operating platform. Rohlk uses a joystick to

move the arm to pick up the debris and zip liners. Gunderson mobilizes the unit’s wheels with another controller when the time is right.

The team has all the appearances of a well-oiled machine.

At their Feb. 13 performance at Western Iowa Technical Community College, Team Overload earned a state competition berth despite server and connection issues.

But, obstacles didn’t always have to do with programming or Wi-Fi connection. Along their route to success, the robot’s wheels needed to be changed out for ones without enough grip to climb the mountains. In addition, the robotic arm was upgraded from a single to dual pivot model to help inch its way up the mountain; this design change also gave it the ability to place two people in the rescue basket and release two zip-liners at a time.

“We’ve been fortunate to have grants to run this program,” stated robotics’ coach Susan Maass. “This year, we earned a grant of $1,500 toward the construction of the basic robot and $400 for the expensive Android platform system.

Next year, those grants are gone, and we’ll be self-sustaining.”

Maass asks that, if anyone is interested in donating to the robotics program, contact Pat Miller at the high school (364-3371).

“They engage in problem solving and computer skills,” continued Maass, “and the scenarios have made it so kids have to communicate with each other. The students get out of it what they put into it. For the four years we’ve been competing, I’ve continually been impressed with the level of energy our kids give to this learning opportunity.”

Robotics: O-A/BC-IG High School’s robotics team, “Team Overload,” earned a berth to state competition. Team members are, from left—Trey Rohlk, Emma Endrulat and Amanda Gunderson. (Photo by Doug Clough)

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FAMILY & FRIENDS BVU Student MOVE to host prom dress shop

Sixty-fifth anniversary: Herb and Joyce Kay of Holstein will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary March 8. The couple was married on March 8, 1951, in Storm Lake. Their children are: Kathy Wittrock of Cherokee, Susan (Merlin) Jensen of Ottertail, Minn., Mary (Terry) Gross of Holstein, Curt (Lana) Kay of Holstein and Jeff (Therese) Kay of Holstein. They have six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

The Buena Vista University (BVU) organization Student MOVE (Mobilizing Outreach and Volunteer Efforts) will be hosting their Glass Slipper Shop event in the Harold Walter Siebens Forum on the BVU campus.

The event is open to people from Storm Lake and surrounding communities on the following dates and times: • Friday, March 4, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 5, 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

• Friday, March 11, 3:30 – 6:30 p.m.

• Saturday, March 12, 9 a.m. – 12 noon.

The Glass Slipper Shop gives the

local community the opportunity to purchase new and gently-used prom dresses and other formal dresses at a lower cost. Dresses of various styles, sizes and colors were donated by dress shops such as Teresa’s Bridal in Algona, A Heavenly Celebration in Emmetsburg and Elegance by Sarah Ruhs in Okoboji, as well as by students, faculty and staff members.

Snacks and refreshments will be provided during the event. Dresses will be available in a variety of styles, colors and sizes, and photos of some of the dresses can be found on the Student MOVE Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ Student.MOVE. A portion of Glass Slipper Shop’s proceeds will go to

the Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault (CAASA) Storm Lake of ice to bene it those in need.

BVU’s Student MOVE organization works to improve lives, foster civic engagement and strengthen the connection between the Storm Lake and University communities. It generates opportunities for BVU students to grow and explore their hidden passions through character-building programs, such as service-learning, alternative events and student education.

For more information about the event or the Student MOVE organization, contact Nichole Wiese wiesnic@bvu.edu, or Dr. Ashley Farmer-Hanson at farmer@bvu. edu, or 712-749-2443.

CAASA Centers of Hope plans couples’ night out March 18

How much sleep is enough?

by Patti Andrews Sleeping is a basic human need, like eating, drinking and breathing. Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. Getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your physical and mental health, quality of life and safety.

The amount of sleep you need each day changes over the course of your life. Generally, per day, newborns need 16-18 hours, preschool-aged children need 11-12 hours, school-aged children need at least 10 hours, teens need nine10 hours and adults need seven to eight hours.

After several nights of losing sleep, even a loss of just one to two hours per night, your ability to function suffers as if you haven’t slept at all for a day or two. People who are sleep de icient take longer to inish tasks, have a slower reaction time and make more mistakes.

Some people nap as a way to deal with sleepiness. Naps may provide a short-term boost in alertness and performance. However, napping doesn’t provide all of the other bene its of nighttime sleep. Thus, you can’t really make up for lost sleep.

Some people sleep more on their days off or go to bed later and get up later. Sleeping more on days off might be a sign that you aren’t getting enough sleep. Although extra sleep on days off might help you feel better, it can upset your body’s sleep–wake rhythm.

Bad sleep habits and long-term sleep loss will affect your health.

If you’re worried about whether you’re getting enough sleep, try using a sleep diary for a couple of weeks. Write down how much you sleep each night, how alert and rested you feel in the morning, and how sleepy you feel during the day.

Show the results to your doctor and talk about how you can improve your sleep.

Centers Against Abuse and Sexual Assault, Centers of Hope (CAASA), announces its Country Couples’ Night Out, Friday March 18, at the Summit Church in Alta, beginning at 6 p.m.

Get on your horse and ride over for a fun night that includes supper, entertainment, fellowship and silent/live auction items.

Speaker Rev. Luke Timm from Living Faith Lutheran Church in Clive will speak about relationships, everyday life and his experiences with humor and fun upbeat activities.

The goal of the event is to raise funds for CAASA’s Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Education Training. By donating, participating or spreading awareness, you will help educate and train children, teens

and adults about the facts and information regarding child sexual abuse.

Did you know one in four girls and one in six boys will be impacted by sexual abuse by their 18th birthday? You can help change those statistics by funding CAASA’s prevention education program.

Helping CAASA purchase materials, training curriculums and travel to schools. CAASA travels and presents at schools, day-care centers, community partners and adults who work with children.

For reservations or more information, contact us by email to chelsea@caasaonline.org, or call 712-732-8120. Follow us on FACEBOOK for more updates.

Donations, reservation forms or sponsorships can be sent to CAA-

SA, P.O. Box 333, Storm Lake, Iowa, 50588.

CAASA, Centers of Hope is a nonpro it agency providing free and con idential services to victims of sexual abuse in Buena Vista, Calhoun, Carroll, Cherokee, Clay, Crawford, Dickinson, Emmet, Ida, Lyon, Monona, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth, Pocahontas, Sac, Sioux, and Woodbury Counties.

Services include a 24-hour Hope crisis line, bilingual services, crisis counseling and advocacy for adults and children, support groups for adults and children, emergency shelter, medical and legal advocacy, school outreach and violence prevention programs, community education and information programs and professional education.

Pam Tillis from Nashville to perform in Holstein Saturday Pam Tillis, one of Nashville’s brightest stars, will perform with her trio at the Rosemary Clausen Center for Performing Arts in Holstein on Saturday, March 5. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.

Tillis has long been a force in Nashville, and her dynamic career has led the way for so many other star female vocalists. Along the way, she has charted six number one hits earned 14 top 10 hits and sold more than six million albums.

Her long list of achievements includes being named the Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year, and she has won two Grammy Awards. She has even taken her talents to Broadway, when she joined the cast of the acclaimed Smokey Joe’s Cafe, and she has been a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 2000.

“We are proud to host a performer of Tillis’ stature at the Rosemary Clausen Center,” said Ken Buell of the Clausen Center management team. “We know

she will give us an unforgettable show, and she will certainly represent our commitment to bring the best possible entertainment to our community.”

For more information, contact Ken Buell by phone at 712-3684849, by email at kenbuell@frontiernet.net or regular mail at P.O. Box 524, Holstein, Iowa, 51025.

Birth Ben and Marcy Gierstorf of Jefferson are the parents of a son, Logan Benjamin, born Feb. 17, 2016, at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. Logan weighed 8 lbs., 11.5 oz.

Grandparents are Robert and Marie Baker of Ida Grove and Dennis and Judy Gierstorf of Schleswig.

Logan is welcomed home by Parker, 3, and Blake, 2.

World Day of Prayer Sacred Heart Catholic Church will host World Day of Prayer 2016 on Friday, March 4, at 2:30 p.m. All parishes of Ida Grove and Battle Creek are invited to attend.

The women of Cuba have prepared this year’s program, “Receive Children, Receive Me.” A light snack will be served in the parish hall following the service, including Cuban Tres Leches cake, coffee and refreshments.

Dance night coming March 12 The O-A/BC-IG Dance Team will present its annual dance night fund-raiser on Saturday, March 12, at the high school in Ida Grove.

Dinner and chance booth will run from 4:30-6:30 p.m., with performances at 7 p.m. The meal is $5 and includes a tavern or hot dog, chips, bar and drink. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for children.

For more information, contact Kelsie Nettles at 364-2360 or knettles@oabcig.org.

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Banquet speaker: Iowa State University Extension farm management specialist Steve Johnson was the guest speaker at the first annual Soil and Water Conservation appreciation banquet Feb. 24 in Holstein. (Photo submitted)

College News Four area students were named to the University of Iowa’s dean list for the 2015 fall semester.

Students named to the dean’s

list were Anne Hao of Battle Creek, Katherine Boyle of Holstein, Angela Livezey of Holstein and Christopher Freese of Ida Grove.

St. Paul Lutheran men are hosting an all-you-can-eat Dad’s Belgian Waf le dinner Tuesday, March 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Holstein.

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Legionnaires honored: The Battle Creek American Legion presented 70-years of continuous membership American Legion certificates to three Legion members recently. Front from left, 70-year certificates were presented to Einar H. Nielsen and B.F. “Bert” Eason Jr. at Willow Dale Wellness Village Feb. 22. Back—Legion members Win Schramm and Commander Doug Dausel. Bruce Goodenow, who resides at Spirit Lake Assisted Living, also received a 70-year certificate. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

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Battle Creek Women’s Club learns about grave monuments

Monument program: John Tietsort of Tietsort Monument and Stone presented a program about repairing and restoring monuments for the Battle Creek Women’s Club on Feb. 18 at the Battle Creek Community Building. (Photo submitted)

BC Sign Improvement Committee meets Six members of the Battle Creek Sign Improvement Committee met Feb. 19 at noon at the BC Bakery and Cafe in Battle Creek. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved.

Discussion focused on choosing between a new digital sign or moving and enhancing the current Battle Creek sign. It was the consensus of the members present to

move forward with relocating the current sign near Johnson Propane to the south side of Highway 175.

Members volunteered for various aspects of the project to determine costs and design.

The Battle Creek Women’s Club has pledged $1,000 toward signage improvement. The next meeting will be Friday, April 1, at 12:30 p.m. at BC Bakery and Cafe.

Ida Grove Knights host fish fry March 11 Knights of Columbus are hosting a fish fry March 11, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ida Grove.

Adults are $9 in advance ($10

at the door), kids are $5 in advance ($6 at the door) and kids five and under are free.

Phone 364-4418 for carryouts.

The Battle Creek Women’s Club held their monthly meeting on Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Battle Creek Community Building. President Shirley Morrice opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Club Collect. Roll call was, “How do I care for loved ones’ monuments?” and it was answered by 19 members. The secretary’s minutes were read and approved, and the treasurer’s report was presented and accepted, subject to audit.

In old business, the upcoming soup luncheon fundraiser was reviewed and updated for volunteers in various areas. Dixie Brueck gave a report on the unmarked graves’ project for Mt. Hope Cemetery. Support has been pledged from the Battle Creek Lions Club, Battle Creek City, Battle Creek Women’s Club and private donations. A look ahead was provided for the March 17 meeting.

John Tietsort of Tietsort Monument and Stone gave the program. He was introduced by program chair Lois Jensen. He gave a brief history of how he started the business and what he does to repair and restore monuments in area cemeteries. He showed examples of what has been found beneath leaning monuments.

He also assists Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in placing new monuments. He shared a brochure handout with photos of work he had completed, as well as the small marker for the unmarked graves’ project. Many questions were asked, and much information was gleaned.

The tea committee of Joan Grothe, Bonnie Spotts and Phyllis Christie, with Jean Wilcke assisting, served a cherry dessert, nuts, mints, chocolates and coffee from a Valentine-themed table.

Soup luncheon: On Feb. 21, the Battle Creek Women’s Club served more than 150 guests at their annual soup luncheon at the Battle Creek Community Building. Proceeds will go toward sign improvement for Battle Creek and the unmarked graves project at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In the photo are Pauline Hummelgard, Jean Wilcke, Sharon Forthum, Joan Grothe, Zane Dausel, Duane and Shirley Druivenga and Shirley Morrice. (Photo submitted)

All-Iowa dancers: Four Ridge View High School dancers will perform with the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team March 4 and 5 during the Girls’ State Basketball Tournament in Des Moines. From left—Tonia Anway, Afton Wulf, Keely Soellner and Lexi Phillips. Ridge View’s dance coach is Roxy Dutler. (Photo submitted)

Ridge View dancers to perform with All-Iowa Honor Dance Team Forty teams quali ied for the State Basketball Tournament after days, weeks and months of practice. Another championship caliber team that will show its talent this Friday and Saturday night has practiced for just a few hours. That team is the All-Iowa Honor Dance, which has become a tradition at the Girls’ State Basketball Tournament.

Ridge View High School dancers are Tonia Anway, daughter of Lori and Jason Donelson; Afton Wulf, daughter of Kelby and Joy Wulf; Keely Soellner, daughter of Brian and Rae Soellner and Lexi Phillips,

High school: O-A/BC-IG hosted an estimated 400 vocal students on Feb. 29 for the Western Valley Conference vocal festival. Included are 22 high school students from O-A/BC-IG. Those selected to perform are in front, from left: Derek Sharkey, Dallas Hare, Stephen Stangl, Connor Musel and Cole Veltri.

Middle row: Amanda Gunderson, Emma Endrulat, Brianna Anderson, Kirsten Dausel, Kelsey Dausel, McKinna Faulkenberry and Marzia Fineran. In back: Will Lozier, Blake Netherton and Ethan Ernst. Also selected were Tanya Burow, Aedan Hickey, Taylor Marshall, Anna Van Dusen, Ty Tollufsen, Alyssa Mason and Carrie Miller. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

VFW/Legion host pancake breakfast VFW Post 3930 and American Legion Post 645 will host a pancake breakfast Sunday, March 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Schleswig Community Hall.

Pancakes, eggs, sausage, juice and coffee will be served for a freewill offering.

Omelet brunch at Battle Creek St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek is holding a freewill donation omelet brunch, Sunday, March 6, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Proceeds will go to the LYF youth group going to the National Youth Gathering in New Orleans, La.

daughter of Curt and Kristal Phillips. Roxy Dutler is the Ridge View dance coach.

All dance teams represented are members of the Iowa State Dance Team Association, and the girls are chosen based on ability, attitude, dedication and leadership qualities. Auditions were held last fall at Ames Community Schools. After just hours of practice together, the students annually put on a show that is nationally recognized as one of the inest of its kind. Grand View University serves as the host for the Thursday and Friday rehearsals.

The pregame performance will include 50 dancers performing a patriotic salute. Lois Turnage of Pleasantville is the choreographer.

The national anthem will be sung

by Aria Jensen from Waverly-Shell Rock, and the U.S. lag bearer is Cassidy Krichau of Pleasantville.

The halftime production will perform during the 3A championship halftime Saturday evening.

The halftime group involves 224 dancers, representing 100 Iowa high schools. This year’s theme is a medley of songs with the theme of “Work.”

Both the pregame and halftime performances can be watched on local Iowa Public Television stations.

Friday coverage will begin at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday coverage will begin at 3:30 p.m.

The Iowa Girls’ High School Athletic Union salutes, for the 34th consecutive year, Kathy Enyart and the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team.

Omelet Brunch Sunday, March 6

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SPORTS Kuemper eliminates Raptors in district final Carroll Kuemper defeated Ridge View 69-52 in a boys’ class 2A district basketball inal in Denison Feb. 23.

Raptor coach Dale Tokheim noted his club was a little unsettled in the irst half.

“The effort was there, but I think we lacked intensity in the irst half,” said Tokheim. “We dug ourselves a hole because we didn’t match Kuemper’s intensity.

“And, offensively, we were cold, especially in the irst half when we didn’t make a lot of shots. We had some open shots, but maybe due to some nervousness on our part we didn’t square up to the basket and rushed our shots. There were also a couple of times where kids passed up some open shots. It was a combination of things, but most-

ly I think it was too nervous for the moment.”

Kuemper led at each quarter break on scores of 16-9, 37-20 and 50-35. Their largest lead of the game, 20 points, came late in the irst half and twice in the fourth quarter. Ridge View pulled to within 11 points, 46-35, of the Knights with 2:18 to play in the third quarter.

“In the second half we played much better and our intensity was there,” said Tokheim. “We made a run late in the third quarter when we went to a 1-3-1 half court trap, which got us some turnovers and some baskets.

“But we also missed some opportunities in the second half. We missed ive free throws in a row when we could have gotten Kue-

mper’s lead below 10 points. From that point we never got closer than 11 points the rest of the game.”

Tokheim gave credit where it was due. “Kuemper has a really good ball club and they hit some big shots when they needed to.”

The loss closed out Ridge View’s season at 18-3.

“I’m very proud of our body of work this season and of the careers turned in by the seniors,” said Tokheim. “The seniors went from just being competitive to a record of 35-7 the last two seasons. They had an undefeated conference championship and made the inals of the conference tournament two years in row.

“It’s just disappointing when you think you can make it to state and you don’t achieve that goal. One thing that sports will teach you is that things don’t always go your way. However, the kids handled themselves with class and I was happy with that.”

Quarter scores RView 9 20 35 —52 Kuemper 16 37 50 —69 Ridge View stats Field goals: 18-49, 37%. Free throws: 12-20, 60%. Scoring: Lamp, 12; Graff, 12; Wingert, 10; Currie, 6; Degen, 4; Wunschel, 3; Wandrey, 3; Else, 2. Rebounds: 18 (Graff, 6). Assists: 12 (Lamp, 4; Currie, 4). Steals: 5 ( ive players with one). Blocks: 2 (Currie, 2).

Fouls: 11

Wilcke hits solo homer

Shot: Ridge View’s Garret Lamp puts up a jump shot on Carroll Kuemper’s Matt Dentlinger during the district tournament final in Denison Feb. 16. Kuemper won the game 69-52. Kuemper advanced to state with a 56-46 win over Treynor in a substate contest Saturday.

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

The Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) softball team compiled a 4-1 record while participating in the season-opening Cowtown Classic Feb. 19 and 20 at Ft. Worth, Texas.

The Bears opened tournament play with consecutive victories over Clarendon (Texas) Community College (CCC), Vernon (Texas) Community College (VCC) and Johnson County Community College (JCCC) on Feb. 19. DMACC then split a pair of games on Feb. 20, losing to Allen County Community College (ACCC) before defeating Highland Community College (HCC).

Freshman Cheyenne Wilcke of Battle Creek hit a solo home run in DMACC’s 17-0 win over CCC.

Falcon bowlers earn awards

State swimmers: Three swimmers from Ida Grove, who swim with the Denison Stingrays swim team, qualified for the Greater Iowa Swim League State Swim Meet in Grinnell this Saturday. Competing in the state meet are, from left, Ellie McCormick, Joie Matthies and Kadon Miller. (Photo submitted)

Four O-A/BC-IG High School bowlers recently earned honors from the Iowa Bowling Coaches Association.

Senior Blake Netherton was named second team all-state in class 1A and irst team all-district.

His per game average was 189.6 pins.

Sophomore Cole Rhea and senior Kaci Phillips both earned honorable mention all district.

Senior Erin Fineran was the recipient of the class 1A girls’ service award. Each coach in the district (Iowa 1A Western District) was encouraged to nominate a bowler who has contributed service to their school and/or community.

O-A/BC-IG coach Roger Christensen nominated Fineran.

Fade away: Ridge View’s Tyler Wingert launches a fade away jumper on Carroll Kuemper’s Jared Tigges during the district tournament final in Denison Feb. 16. Kuemper won the game 69-52. The Raptors finished the season with an 18-3 record. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Football schedules O-A/BC-IG and Ridge View will continue to play each other in non-district football for the next two seasons. The match-up is part of the 2016 and 2017 football season schedule released by The Iowa High School Athletic Association Friday.

O-A/BC-IG will play Ridge View in Holstein on Friday, Sept.

2, 2016. On Sept. 1, 2017, Ridge View will travel to Ida Grove to play the Falcons.

The complete O-A/BC-IG 2016 schedule (*indicates non-district game) is Aug. 26 Westwood*; Sept. 2 at Ridge View*; Sept. 9 I-K-M-Manning; Sept. 16 at TriCenter (Neola); Sept. 23 LoganMagnolia; Sept. 30 Missouri Valley; Oct. 7 at AHSTW (Avoca); Oct. 14 Guthrie Center-AdairCasey and Oct. 21 at Treynor.

The complete Ridge View 2016 schedule (*indicates non-district game) is Aug. 26 at Alta-Aurelia*; Sept. 2 O-A/BC-IG*; Sept. 9 at North Union (Armstrong); Sept.

16 Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn; Sept. 23 at Fort Dodge St. Edmond; Sept. 30 at Sioux Central; Oct. 7 Bishop Garrigan (Algona); Oct. 14 at Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn/Remsen-Union; Oct. 21 South O’Brien (Paullina).

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE First State Bank 350.5 Barry Motor 342.5 Horn Physicians 338.5 United Bank of Iowa 320 GOMACO 316.5 Bye 132 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Laura Stevens 201 Jan Freese 178 Ronda Martin 170 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Laura Stevens 544 Ronda Martin 495 Zolene Streck 464 HIGH TEAM GAME First State Bank 639 Horn Physicians 576 United Bank of Iowa 535 HIGH TEAM SERIES First State Bank 1646 Horn Physicians 1538 Barry Motor 1519 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Farmers Coop 318 Rod’s Fertilizer 307.5 United Bank of Iowa 291 Kin Pins 260 Hanson Auto 248 Hemer’s Plumbing 231.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Danielle Nelson 254 Tracy Johnson 235 Trisha Hoffman 202 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Tracy Johnson 608 Danielle Nelson 597 Trisha Hoffman 536 HIGH TEAM GAME Kin Pins 709 Farmers Coop 660 Hemer’s Plumbing 606 HIGH TEAM SERIES Kin Pins 1964 Hanson Auto 1734 Hemer’s Plumbing 1729 CLASSIC LEAGUE Christie Real Estate 173.5 Sunset Upholstery 156 Schau Towing 141 Rupp Tire 124 Community Bank 119

Gorden’s Body Shop 96.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME RJ Brown 265 Alex Newman 258 Kevin Christie 250 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Charlie Luke 681 RJ Brown 669 Kevin Christie 668 HIGH TEAM GAME Rupp Tire 1020 Christie Real Estate 996 Sunset Upholstery 983 HIGH TEAM SERIES Rupp Tire 2890 Christie Real Estate 2844 Schau Towing 2721 COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Ida Bowl 371 Da Ham Bones 342 Byron Originals 334 RP Pork 302 Goettsch Farms 297.5 Red Power 243.5 HIGH MEN’S GAME Doug Dublinske 257 Aaron Hoffman 237 Ryan Goettsch 232 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Aaron Hoffman 697 Tristin Hayden 643 Doug Dublinske 616 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Dawn Paulsen 205 Wylene Wessel 199 Amanda Otto 166 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Dawn Paulsen 554 Nicole Mahlberg 424 Amanda Otto 423 HIGH TEAM GAME Ida Bowl 1147 Da Ham Bones 1051 Byron Originals 1046 HIGH TEAM SERIES Ida Bowl 3281 Byron Originals 3010 Da Ham Bones 2823 JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Subway 229 Willow Dale W.V. 170 Ida Bowl 163 Johnson Propane 154

United Bank of Iowa 148 Vinyl Expressions 121 HIGH BOY’S GAME Dana Wessel 193 Tyler Euchner 160 Austin Petersen 156 HIGH BOY’S SERIES Dana Wessel 532 Tyler Euchner 389 Ethan Reitz 380 HIGH GIRL’S GAME Savannah Wych 187 Caitlyn Redenius 129 Aurora Anderson 120 HIGH GIRL’S SERIES Savannah Wych 423 Caitlyn Redenius 337 Chelsea Redenius 314 HIGH TEAM GAME Vinyl Expressions 391 Subway 351 Ida Bowl 343 HIGH TEAM SERIES Vinyl Expressions 1106 Subway 1006 Ida Bowl 926 BANTAM LEAGUE North Star CCU 244.5 Tief’s Transfer 216.5 Rupp Tire Shop 204 First State Bank 141 Good Samaritan 106 HIGH BOY’S GAME Jacob Redenius 130 Landon Treiber 118 Ben Hofmeister 114 HIGH BOY’S SERIES Jacob Redenius 347 Ben Hofmeister 312 Evan Jordan 307 HIGH GIRL’S GAME Hayley Anderson 104 Julia Stephen 96 HIGH GIRL’S SERIES Julia Stephen 267 Hayley Anderson 262 HIGH TEAM GAME North Star CCU 774 North Star CCU 766 North Star CCU 719 HIGH TEAM SERIES North Star CCU 2259 Tief’s Transfer 1842 First State Bank 1703

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Extension offers program for swine producers Interested in learning more about the Food and Drug Administration’s Veterinary Feed Directive and associated guidelines? The Iowa Pork Industry Center and Iowa State University Extension

and Outreach will offer a meeting on the new guidelines and what they mean for producers, veterinarians and feed mills March 4 at 10 a.m. at the Cherokee County Extension and Outreach of ice in

Cherokee.

There is no charge, but preregister by March 3. Contact swine program specialist Dave Stender by email at dstender@iastate.edu or phone at 712-225-6196.

The Alternative

Fish ladder: South Dakota State University undergraduate student David Ahrens (standing) assists graduate student John Lorenzen of Holstein as they install a fish ladder on a culvert along Clip Up Creek northeast of Renner, S.D. These ladders allow small-bodied fish, such as minnows, to swim upstream and increase the connectivity of its habitat. (Photo submitted)

Lorenzen helps design fish ladders that reconnect stream habitat Editor’s note: The following article and picture were submitted by South Dakota State University College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences.

Managing ish populations means preserving the connectedness of their habitat—and that’s what South Dakota State University natural resource management researchers are doing.

Associate professor Katie Bertrand, associate professor Brian Graeb and graduate student John Lorenzen have designed and tested a device to help small ish overcome the challenges of moving upstream through culverts when water levels are low. The patent-pending ish ladder will help minimize the impact that roadways have on ish habitat. Lorenzen is the son of Ray and Sue Lorenzen of Holstein.

“The ladder works for nearly all small-bodied ish,” Bertrand said.

The researchers ield-tested the ladders in eastern South Dakota and the Black Hills last summer through a $112,086 state wildlife grant from the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, with partial funding through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The ish ladder project was also supported by U.S. Department of Agriculture Hatch funds through the Agricultural Experiment Station.

The culverts that allow water to low under roadways can become obstacles for small ish, according to Bertrand.

“When the water gets to the back side of the culvert, it falls off and scours out a pool on the downstream side,” she explained. The distance from the lip of the culvert to the pool below can be anywhere from a few inches to several feet.

When water levels drop during the summer months, moving upstream becomes impossible for small-bodied ish, such as minnows, darters and madtoms.

“They don’t have the physiological ability or strength to jump up that waterfall,” she said. “You’ve put a wall in their path and fragmented their habitat.” Bertrand estimated that these ish move one to two miles within a few days.

During the design phase, the researchers tested the ladder in the lab with 20 small ish species. Only those species that tended to sit on the bottom of the stream pool had dif iculty using the ladders.

Last summer, Lorenzen installed the ish ladder at 19 sites—nine in eastern South Dakota and 10 in

western South Dakota (the Black Hills, in particular).

The Black Hills National Forest is one of the most densely roaded national forests in the country, according to South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks isheries biologist Jake Davis. Fragmentation of habit for native as well as sport ish is a concern for wildlife managers.

The ladders were deployed in culverts that ranged from two to 12 feet in diameter with the drop-off distance from the culvert lip to the stream averaging 17 inches. Ladders remained in place for ive days, with the researchers collecting ish from a funnel trap just above the ladder each day.

Statewide, 23 species of small ish passed through the ladders.

The mean passage rate for ladders in eastern South Dakota was more than 28 ish per day, while West River, it was 1.22 ish per day.

Mountainous, coldwater streams, such as those in the Black Hills, tend to have fewer ish, Lorenzen

pointed out.

A maximum of nearly 740 small ish accessed the ladders in a single day, according to Lorenzen. Nearly 50 brook trout also used the ladders.

The highest usage occurred among carmine shiners, with Lorenzen recording 609 passing through the ladders in the northeastern corner of the state on the Bois De Sioux River. Listed as a species of greatest conservation need, carmine shiners are rare in eastern South Dakota, which is on the western-most part of their range, according to the South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks website.

“The ability to move at certain times of year and have speci ic habitat available impacts the basic biology of these ish,” Davis pointed out. “The ability to pass through culverts would improve isheries management by increasing the amount of habitat available to them.”

Davis envisions state wildlife agencies cooperating with other federal and nongovernment agencies to prioritize locations that would bene it certain species on speci ic watersheds.

“It could make the complete watershed available to all the ish species in it,” Davis said. As Bertrand pointed out, “It’s about reconnecting populations.”

The city of Ida Grove is currently accepting lifeguard and pool manager applications for the 2016 outdoor pool season.

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by Fritz Groszkruger Cuba Barack Obama plans a trip to Cuba March 21 and 22. Being in conservative circles more than liberal ones, I’m constantly bombarded with anti-Obama messages, as if there is some sort of sudden shift brought about by his presidency. I’m heartened by the outrage at his socialistic policies and rhetoric but saddened that we’ve come this far before the outrage became fashionable.

Socialized medicine, called Medicare and Medicaid, has made up half of our country’s healthcare expenditures since 1965. That lack of competition obviously coincides with the rise in medical costs but there was little rebuke of George Bush’s Medicare Part D escalation.

Now Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz are showing outrage at Obama’s cozying up to the Castros. They haven’t forgotten the brutal revolution that Fidel waged against dictator, Fulgencio Batista. Batista’s cronies in Florida have done well for themselves and are big donors to politicians who claim U.S. pressure will hasten the collapse of Cuba’s economy and they will rise again as a capitalistic society like we once were. It’s 50 years and counting so far. The Cuban people not only suffer under communism, they suffer from U.S. sanctions.

Rather than continuing the political blabber of how awful the

Obamas and Castros are, we need to consider the people who must live with all this grandstanding and macho nonsense. National sovereignty is a hot topic right now, but only if it is our sovereignty. People like Cruz and Rubio seem to believe our noses belong everywhere but here. If their enthusiasm for capitalism were genuine, they would introduce bills in the Senate extricating us from our own socialist programs and allow Cuba’s lawed system to fail without our help. Our attempts to install our own values and politics in other nations have only led to bloody demonstrations of our own hypocrisy. But our past example of prosperity through freedom has changed much of the world.

The issue of our relations with Cuba should boil down to trade.

Our government should be totally absent in the realm of world trade.

The Cuba issue and the Trans Paci ic Partnership make this a great time to review the bene its of trade.

Best use of labor, infrastructure, and machinery as it suits local conditions.

Increased chance of invention as competition directs resources to their best use.

Moral and intellectual gains grow organically through contact and necessity.

Common interests develop understanding of people unlike ourselves.

A commercial and moral barrier for war. As Frederic Bastiat said, “When goods don’t cross borders, armies will.”

One thing we need to recognize is what a border is. While it is unfortunate there are cruel dictators in the world, we must, as a nation, deal with the established order of foreign nations and let the locals change local politics themselves.

This is not to say Cruz and Rubio can’t buy a boat and help with the new Cuban revolution, just so they do it without lying a lag that involves the United States. Their ability to pay will determine the feasibility of the project instead of some lobbying effort for the con iscation of someone else’s money.

As an executive, Obama’s role in government doesn’t allow him to travel all over visiting with other heads of state. By doing this he legitimizes government’s intrusion in our private business and enables the cronyism that progressives mistakenly call capitalism. So on that front, Cruz and Rubio are correct. But they miss the point entirely and become just like their Democratic adversaries, complaining about how government is used, rather than whether it should be used at all.

Any opinions on this column are welcome at 4selfgovernment@ gmail.com or through a letter to the editor. The blog is updated almost daily at www.alternativebyfritz.com. Try it. You’ll like it.

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New life support training targets improved patient outcomes

Quiz bowl: The O-A/BC-IG High School quiz bowl team competed on Feb. 20. The team beat Le Mars in first round action. That match was recorded and will air on KCAU March 13 at 10:30 a.m. Following that victory, the team played Emmetsburg. Although that match was not successful, that match was also recorded and will be televised on April 17 on KCAU at 10:30 a.m. Team members include, front from left: Amelia Masters, Nathan Masters, Gable Sohm and Lindsey Kruse. In back, coach Janet Christensen, Trey Rohlk and Alexia Thomas. (Photo submitted)

St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll became the irst hospital in the state of Iowa to implement the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) Program. This program is a groundbreaking approach to maintaining high quality CPR and improving patient outcomes. St. Anthony employees are participating in this state-ofthe-art training, which is designed to help caregivers maintain and develop their lifesaving skills.

According to the American Heart Association, less than one in ive patients who experience cardiac arrest in the hospital survive. The 2013 AHA consensus statement, Strategies for Improving Survival After In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in the United States: 2013 Consensus Recommendations, highlights substantial evidence that basic and advanced life support skills decline rapidly after initial CPR training and skill performance should be assessed during the two-year certi ication with reinforcement provided as needed. The American Heart Association has designed the RQI Program to ill this training gap and help hospitals maintain competency through quality improvement.

“Research shows that life support skills can deteriorate as early

as three months after the initial training,” Karen Timm, VP of patient services said. “With the RQI training method, our staff completes the short skills sessions on a quarterly basis, which ensures their skills don’t decline.”

RQI uses a combination of online learning modules, realistic eSimulation patient cases and a mobile skills simulation station to help caregivers stay up-to-date in both basic and advanced life support.

The stations are equipped with adult and infant manikins and a tablet computer that connects to the training material. The ease of access with the mobile simulators allows staff to complete quarterly CPR skills and maintain competency in lifesaving skills.

St. Anthony has two rolling manikin workstations, allowing ease of access and regular rotation to various locations throughout the hospital.

When performing CPR on the RQI mobile station, the employee receives immediate audio and visual feedback as well as a report card, which re lects the quality of compressions and ventilations.

The feedback shows the employee whether compressions are at the correct depth and rate, and if the chest recoils appropriately. While providing ventilations, the feed-

back re lects the rate and amount of air the patient is receiving, along with the force of ventilation.

“The manikins were designed to be as life-like as possible so they give the same amount of resistance to chest compressions on a human body,” Katie Towers, RN, director of education services said. “RQI is an invaluable tool for measuring skills. Each RQI participant completes a different skill every 90 days and gains instant feedback through audio and visual coaching.

This helps the student maintain muscle memory in skill performance and is a fun, engaging exercise where students can recognize their own improvement.”

In addition to better patient outcomes, the hospital also projects a signi icant cost savings due to less classroom instruction and training costs.

“We are excited to be the irst hospital in Iowa to fully implement this new program. We are continually looking for opportunities to enhance patient care outcomes,” Timm said. “This innovative approach to improve patient outcomes is exactly what St. Anthony strives for. Simulation is the future of continuing education and helps St. Anthony to continue our mission of improving the health of people in our community.”

Healthy travel precautions As spring break nears, many Iowans are making travel preparations. The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds vacationers to make protecting their health part of their plans.

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While Zika virus is primarily a concern for pregnant women traveling to areas where Zika transmission is ongoing, locations with biting mosquitoes also carry the threat of diseases like malaria, chikungunya, dengue or

West Nile virus. When visiting these warmer areas where these mosquitoes are active, be certain to use mosquito repellant at all times and try to minimize skin exposure when possible. The CDC has speci ic, travel-related health advisories, including information about Zika virus at wwwnc.cdc. gov/travel/notices.

While this in luenza season has been relatively mild in Iowa, parts of the country are seeing higher activity levels. Arizona, for example, has been experiencing high in luenza activity. If you haven’t yet received your annual lu vac-

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Finally, always take care to remember basic hand hygiene.

Washing your hands frequently is the single, most effective way to prevent the spread of illnesses ranging from norovirus (vomiting, diarrhea) to the common cold.

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Pinball machine: O-A/BC-IG High School Talented And Gifted students guided first graders in the Odebolt-Arthur and the BC-IG elementary buildings through a STEM enrichment activity. Teachers prepared them for the project by reading the book, “Malarkey and the Big Trap.” The high school students guided the exploration of force, friction, gravity, position and motion. Teams then built, tested and modified a non-electric pinball machine. This project challenged young minds to explore a toy they constructed to develop an understanding of what it means to conduct testing in order to improve a product. Senior Dom Fritz is shown helping (from top) Damian Blackman, Addisyn Pritchard and Aaron Neumann with their machine. (Photo submitted)

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Horn Memorial Hospital emergency services play important role in community

Obituaries To keep our readers better informed, funeral information will be posted on our website (www.idacountycourier.com) within hours of receiving it at our of ice.

Robert “Bob” Diimig Oct. 11, 1925 – Feb. 20, 2016 DANBURY – Services for Robert L. “Bob” Diimig, 90, of Danbury were Feb. 24, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Danbury with the Rev. Dan Greving of iciating.

Concelebrants were the Rev. Richard Ball and Deacon Ray Rosburg.

Burial was in Danbury Catholic Cemetery with military graveside honors by American Legion Carlson-Frum Post #336 in Danbury. Armstrong Funeral Home in Danbury was in charge of arrangements.

Amy Pautsch was accompanist.

Laura Pautsch was vocalist and cantor. Pallbearers were Juston Shever, Kenneth Shever, Terry Diimig, Andy Bainbridge, Dustin Schlenger, Patrick Anderson and Leon Venteicher.

Honorary pallbearers were Ashley Schlenger , Tonya Bainbridge, Kelly Shever, Tami Shever, Mandy Diimig, Krayton Shever, Konnor Shever, Karlee Shever, Ethan Shever, Addison Shever, Tyler Diimig, Landyn Diimig, Jasmine Diimig, Justice Diimig, Ember Schlenger, Ayden Schlenger, Tinley Schlenger, Leytin Schlenger, Natalia Sergio and Paulina Amparo.

Robert died Feb. 20 at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Robert Louis Diimig was born Oct. 11, 1925, on the family farm, one of 12 children of Joseph and Gertrude (Smith) Diimig. He irst attended Gar ield #4 Country School near the home place. He graduated from Danbury Public School in 1944 and served his country in the U.S. Air Force.

On Nov. 21, 1950, Bob married Teresa Ann Jacoby, daughter of Henry and Catherine (Flammang) Jacoby, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Mapleton. They moved to the Diimig family farm, a Century Farm that has now been in the Diimig family for 136 years.

There, Bob and Teresa lovingly raised four children.

He was a devoted Catholic and member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Danbury, as well as Knights of Columbus. His work was farming, a career he truly loved.

Bob appreciated all aspects of the farm, from planting and tending

Della Jean Mau Oct. 19, 1942 – Feb. 20, 2016

to crops through harvest, raising and caring for all the livestock, and, especially, maintaining farm equipment.

Though he managed his farm with John Deere and Massey Ferguson implements, Bob loved to restore any brand on which he could get his hands. These ranged from antique tractors, pedal tractors, toy tractors and everything in between, a craft in which he became very skilled and knowledgeable. Bob also sold Crows Seed Corn for many years.

Above all, Bob and Teresa loved their grandkids and greatgrandkids. Every year, the week before school started, they would invite all grandkids who could, to stay with them on the farm for that great end-of-summer fun time, with Grandpa and Grandma. As the grandkids grew older, they still loved to go to the farm and help Grandpa.

Though help was offered, Bob was still able to shingle his house all by himself at 75, carrying the shingles to the roof. When time allowed, Bob enjoyed playing cards, especially pinochle.

Teresa died April 21, 2012.

Left to embrace their love for Bob include his four children: Gary Diimig, living on the farm at Danbury, Pat Shever and husband, Brian, of Battle Creek, Jim Diimig and America Soto of Ida Grove, and Linda Johnson and husband, Johnnie, of Cushing.

Also surviving are ive grandkids: Kenneth (Kelly) Shever of Pierson, Juston (Tami) Shever of Battle Creek, Ashley (Dustin) Schlenger of Cushing, Tonya (Andy) Bainbridge of Anthon and Terry (Mandy) Diimig of Battle Creek.

Additional survivors include 17 great-grandkids; America’s three children: Natalia, Sergio and Paulina; one brother, Paul Diimig of Chicago, Ill.; many nieces and nephews; and extended family members.

Along with his beloved wife, Teresa, Bob was preceded in death by his parents; ive sisters: Loretta C. Hanson and husband, Raymond, Marie Diimig, Wilma Diimig, Sally Dinges and husband, Paul, and Frances VanWaart and husband, Hans; and ive brothers: Al Diimig and wife, Fern, Raymond Diimig, Larry Diimig and wife, Esther, Leo Diimig and Vince Diimig.

The family is receiving condolences on line at www. armstrongfuneral.com.

ODEBOLT – Services for Della Jean Mau, 73, of Odebolt were Feb. 25, 2016, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Odebolt.

The Rev. David Lyons of iciated.

Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery u n d e r direction of Farber & Otteman Funeral Home.

She died Feb. 20 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City.

Della was born Oct. 19, 1942, to Clifford Albert and Henrietta “Etta” Josephine (Miller) Albrecht at their home in Odebolt. She was baptized and con irmed at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she remained a lifetime member. She attended school through eighth grade at Odebolt.

On Aug. 5, 1961, Della married the love of her life, Eugene Mau. This union was blessed with three children: Darla, Patrick and Marnie.

Della loved being a homemaker and caring for her family.

She loved to bake and decorate cakes for all the family celebrations and work on beautiful crafts that she shared with family and friends.

But, what gave her the most joy was spoiling her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

Survivors include her husband, Eugene Mau of Odebolt; a daughter, Darla Lawson and husband, Roger, of Missouri Valley; and a son, Patrick Mau and wife, Tamara, of Odebolt.

Alsosurvivingare12grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Dorothy Sweeden of Arthur and Lois Grote and husband, Leo, of Wall Lake; a brother, Cliffton Albrecht and wife, Carolyn, of Spencer; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family members; and many friends.

Della was preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Marnie Marie Mau; a sister, Lola Marron; a brother, Raymond Albrecht; a niece, Billie Jo Sweeden; and a grandson, Michael Dunlop.

Verona L. Steuk IDA GROVE – Services for Verona L. Steuk, 94, of Ida Grove will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, March 3, 2016, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido will of iciate. Burial will be in the Ida Grove Cemetery at Ida Grove.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m.

Wednesday, March 2, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove is in charge of arrangements.

She died Feb. 27 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

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This team approach allows several steps to be completed simultaneously, and ultimately has made the difference in consistently meeting the goal of ECG completion within 10 minutes of the patient’s arrival.

The Horn Quality staff stated, “Time is of the essence for cardiac patients and improving our ECG time is a definite benefit. The sooner a patient can be identified as having a cardiac event, the sooner necessary treatment can be provided. The improvement on this quality measure would not have been possible without the teamwork we have at Horn Memorial. Bringing together key personnel from each department to break down the process and gathering input from frontline professionals is what brought us to a successful outcome.”

Joe Nicholson, had first-hand experience of this process when he presented to the ED at Horn Memorial Hospital in July of last year.

Nicholson commented, “The emergency staff took fast and sound measures; their actions saved my life that day.”

Luckily for Nicholson, Horn Memorial Hospital was there to diagnose and stabilize him in the emergency department before transferring him to the city for more specialized care.

He further stated, “I thought my life was over at the age of 40, but upon completing cardiac rehab, I know my life has many great years to come, and I owe it to the ED and cardiac rehab staff at Horn Memorial Hospital.”

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Horn Memorial Hospital has been offering emergency services to the community for the past 50 years. The variation of services have changed over the years, but the focus remains constant, and that focus is the patient.

The accessibility of having a physician available 24/seven with highly trained support staff in the community is invaluable.

Horn Memorial is certified as a level IV Trauma Center, which means that their role is to provide evaluation, stabilization and diagnostic services prior to either admitting or transferring patients to a higher-level trauma center.

Horn staff takes this role seriously by maintaining their trauma training, and constantly evaluating areas for improvement. Once such area that was a recent focus was the “door to ECG time.”

The door to ECG time was identified as an opportunity for improvement to more consistently meet the quality measure of obtaining an electrocardiogram (ECG) within 10 minutes of the patient presenting to the emergency department (ED). An ECG is something Horn does on every patient who presents with chest pain or symptoms related to a heart attack.

After strategically evaluating the current process, the team implemented a “Cardiac Alert” overhead page that is heard throughout the hospital. The Cardiac Alert page brings together key staff from the laboratory, radiology and medical/surgical/ pediatric unit to perform specific

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cess, candidates will be contacted to schedule an audition/interview time.

Scholarship auditions and interviews will be held on Saturday, March 19 at Fisher Theater on the Iowa State University Campus in Ames. Actors will present a threeminute audition consisting of two contrasting monologues. Design/ technical students will present a portfolio of their work, including a 10-minute presentation.

The audition/interview day will also include an interview with the theatre faculty scholarship committee, an informal discussion with ISU Theatre students, and include a tour of the Fisher Theater facilities.

Questions can be addressed to Associate Professor of Theatre Brad Dell at dellbrad@iastate.edu or by calling 515-294-0184.

~ Ida Grove ~

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Chad Lierman, Pastor 312 MAIN ST. - 712-364-2412 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship

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ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Curtis Benson, Pastor 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. coffee hour 10:30 a.m. worship Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Richard Ball 513 MUELLER ST. - 12-368-4755 Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion

CROSSRIDGE EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Pastor Tyler Parson LOHFF-SCHUMANN MEMORIAL COMMUNITY CENTER 301 LOHFF-SCHUMANN DR. 712-368-6139 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. RiDGE KiDS & adult Bible study 10:30 a.m. contemporary worship

IDA GROVE

Ida Grove, Battle Creek, Danbury, Odebolt & PLUS+ Mapleton Member FDIC

Food Pride FRESH MARKET & DELI

Open 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Every Day

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Ida Grove, Iowa 51445 712-364-3365 Manufacturer of ShoreLand’r & ShoreStation

Morningside Healthcare Community “Where caring is the biggest part of care giving” Ida Grove

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FDIC Ida Grove, Arthur, Carroll, Charter Oak, Churdan, Denison, Fort Dodge, Glidden, Harlan, Kiron, Lake City, Lohrville, Odebolt, Rockwell City, Schleswig, Storm Lake

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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Help preserve the Iowa State Fairgrounds There are thousands of things to love about the Iowa State Fair.

From funnel cakes, ferris wheels, food on a stick, to premier livestock events, expansive art exhibits and the country’s largest state fair food department, the Iowa State Fair has something to offer everyone. This year, Iowans can express their love for the fair by making a donation on their Iowa Tax Return to support the Blue Ribbon Foundation’s efforts to renovate and preserve the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

The Corndog Checkoff is a simple way to support your Iowa State Fair. Every dollar donated to the Checkoff is directly allocated to capital improvements.

The Corndog Checkoff has raised more than $1.9 million and has supplemented renovation projects, including the Youth Inn and the new Ruan Plaza. In addition, funds generated by the Checkoff have helped improve the campgrounds, parking areas, sidewalks and restrooms.

The Corndog Checkoff, officially named State Fair, can be found on line 57b of Iowa Tax

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Sat., Mar. 5, Sat., Mar 19 & Sat., April 2 • 10 am

Form 1040. It’s easy to check off one dollar or more to help preserve the historic Iowa State Fairgrounds. Your gift is either deducted from your refund or added to the amount due. Contributions to the Corndog Checkoff are fully tax-deductible. “Participating in the Corndog Checkoff is an easy way Iowans can show their support for the Iowa State Fair. Dollars raised through the Corndog Checkoff are an important part of the preservation of this great institution for future generations,� said Peter Cownie, Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation executive director.

The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $115 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds. For more information on the Corndog Checkoff, contact the Blue Ribbon Foundation at 1-800-450-3732 or email bluerf@blueribbonfoundation. org.

Quimby Ag Center • Hwy 31, Quimby, IA (Next to Simonsen Mfg)

Auctioneer: Robert Wright; Wright Auctions 712-229-0401-leave message Terms: Cash or good check. Photo ID required to obtain bid number. Hay must be paid for and removed the day of sale.

We do not have a way to load or unload big bales.

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IOWA CDL-A DRIVERS: Home weekly & up to 43 CPM. Great beneďŹ ts & leasing options. Call Dart Transit today: 844-303-9913.

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FOR RENT: 28,000-bushel grain storage.

H a y e s To w n s h i p , I d a County. Ph. 712-369-1605.

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NOW HIRING: Commercial & residential roofers. Must be 18 to apply. Pre-employment drug screening required. We are an equal opportunity employer. Apply at 200 2nd St., Ida Grove, IA 51445. Ph: 712-364-2200. 50-1t/crgs NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 66 years. Ph. 712-3642822.

17-tfc/crgs WE’RE OPEN AGAIN: Two Peaz in a Pod/Alley Antiques in Odebolt, 222 South Main St. (in the alley), Odebolt. Open 1st & 3rd weekend of every month.

Friday, 10-5. Saturday, 103. Or by appointment. Ph. 712-797-0222. Lots of new & unique inventory. Furniture, antiques, primitives, collectibles, shabby chic, local crafters, man cave items, collector tractors & toys & lots more.

50-1t/crgs FOR SALE: Brand new, Bradford-built atbed. Aluminum & steel.

Call for estimate & availability. Ask for Jesse. Ph. 712-249-2936.

49-26/gs LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437; Danbury.

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PRODUCTION JOBS

Now starting at $13.05! Finish Room positions start at $14.00!

Opening for a CDL driver and machine operators for door manufacturing.

DESIGN DRAFTER SolidWorks experience needed to create mechanical drawings used to fabricate equipment. SolidWorks Composer used to retain the design information. Pay based on skill set. Need mechanical design skills.

712.364.3131

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ESTIMATOR Be part of a dynamic team that generates price bids on prospective jobs for distributor network. Work closely with inside sales to provide creative solutions that fit customer needs. Extensive training provided.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Provide administrative support for CFO and Controller. Maintain phone accounts and insurance responsibilities. Proven experience with Excel, Word, problem-solving skills, good communication and interpersonal skills needed.

GREAT BENEFIT PACKAGE! Includes company match 401(k), medical, dental, life, short-term disability insurance, paid vacation, holiday, PTO, uniform allowance, bonus program, service awards, tuition reimbursement and more.

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DOSE GARAGE SALE: 3-day. Downtown Ida Grove.

Thursday, Sept. 4, 9-5. Friday, Sept. 5, 9-5. Saturday, Sept. 6, 9-12 noon. Fall decorations, Halloween dĂŠcor, furniture, books, fabric, collectibles & more added.

All summer clothing & shoes, ½-price. Last chance for collectibles & items in collectibles’ room, as rooms will soon be converted to Christmas through the end of the year. So, be sure & get those items before they are gone.

50-1t/crgs FOR SALE: Crushed concrete. Can deliver. Michaelsen Construction, Ida Grove. Ph. 712-364-3202 or 712-210-1749.

25-tfc/crgs HELP WANTED: Night supervisor. Apply in person at Ida Grove Food Pride.

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COLLECTIBLES-ANTIQUES-GUNS-FARM EQUIPMENT OFFERED AT PUBLIC AUCTION

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DIRECTIONS: From Ida Grove take Hwy 175 East 4 Miles then South on Orchard Avenue 2.7 Miles (Corner of 280th & Orchard) Auctioneers Note: We will be selling the Dean Miles inventory beginning at 11:00 am followed by the consigned estate furniture. This furniture is some of the nicer antique and collectibles we have sold in a long time, in good condition.

TRACTORS 2008 825 Foton Diesel Tractor S.N. T66003002, 82 HP, wide-front, front wheel assist, 540/1000 PTO, quick coupler, 16.9 x 34 rear tires, 11.2 x 24 front tires, dual hydraulics, 254 hrs. (purchased new by Dean), rear wheel wts., Koyker 310 loader w/7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bucket, loader has joystick.

JD H Tractor Gas, narrow front, 9.5 x 32 tires, w/continental belly mower SKID LOADER: 542B Bobcat Skid Loader, reconditioned, hydraulics, 25HP, 43â&#x20AC;? bucket, Good Condition FARM EQUIPMENT: International 80 3pt Snowblower, 500 Gal diesel barrel w/electric pump, 300 Gal gas barrel, 500 Gal diesel tank w/12V motor, 300 Gal plastic barrel, Winco 25,000 Watt generator w/welder & supplies, 8â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; steel barge box w/Midwest hoist, J&M gear, Running gear, WoodďŹ&#x201A;are box w/steel wheels, 3 pt hog mover, Pickup box trailer, 7â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bushhog, Bale spear, Westendorf loader, 9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; bin auger w/orbit motor, Briggs & Stratten transfer pump, Pallet forks 3 pt, 15.5 x 38â&#x20AC;? tractor chains, Reddy 110,000 BTU heater, Westendorf JD hubs, Front end pedestal for JD 4020, Ford tractor drawbar, Wood ladders, Windmill ladders, 28â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Aluminum ext ladder, Come alongs, Gear puller, Clamps, Hitch pins, Clevis, Tire irons, Cement tools, Rivet machine, 2-Moisture testers, 12 V treble light, Chain tighteners, Fence stretcher, SMV signs, Log chains, Electrical wiring, 16 ft. Hay rack Hyd jacks, Truck jacks, JD cylinder, Roller chain, Hyd hose & ďŹ ttings, Electric fence posts & wire, Manhole lids, 14-16â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Cattle panels, Large selection of hand tools, 250 Steel posts, Pick axe, Electric power tools, Wood posts, Table saw/grinder bench, Tractor wts, Snow fence, Car ramps, Tool locker, Vise, Steel bars, Drill press, Torches, Manuals, Floor jacks, Stands, Electric Motors, Block & tackle, Organizers, Scoops, Forks, Minnow trap, Cattle tagging equipment, Squirrel cage fans, Dirt scraper, Disk cultivator, Chicken brooder heaters, 3-10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x6â&#x20AC;&#x2122; doors, 2-8â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x9â&#x20AC;&#x2122; garage doors ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES Copper-clad Cookstove, Dresser, Dropleaf table, Standard oil barrels, Pump, Woven wire stretcher, DeLaval separator, McCormick/Deering mower divide, Milk & cream cans, Trunks, Cross-cut saw, Iron seat, 2 row planter, Single plow, Steel wagon wheels, Egg incubator, Rolls or planter wire & stakes, G.E. metal ice box, Old windows, 2 tine hay fork, Chicken nest, Chicken crate, Hand push mowers, Hand corn sheller, Nail kegs, Wire roller, Steel horse collars, Celluloid horse harness rings, horse drawn bobsleds, Misc horse harnesses, Collars & pads, Neck yokes, Oak caneback wheel chair, Plant stand, Oak pedestal table, Floor lamp, Singer sewing machine w/cabinet, High chair, Wood chairs, Bassinet, Drying rack, Maytag ringer/washer w/electric motor, Platform scale w/wts., Trike, Wash tubs, Assorted hubcaps, Tins, Wood boxes, Baby bed, Garden Hose, Kids banana seat bikes, Misc items too numerous to mention

Dean & Janet Miles, Owners Auctioneers Note: These antiques and collectibles are in good condition and very desirable ANTIQUES: Oak glass front book case, Ash dresser w/mirror, tear drop pulls, ornate; 3 oak bookshelves; Ornate wood table; Ash commode; Oak platform rocker w/needle point cushions; 3 oak & walnut dressers, ornate; Camel back trunk; Small wood boxes w/lids; 3 matching oak captain chairs (2 sets) GUNS: Mossberg 410 shotgun 1830-C; 20-Gauge shotgun; 2 Double barrell shotguns NR Davis & Sons & TBarker; Pellet guns; Remmington 22; 22 RiďŹ&#x201A;e; Winchester 12-Gauge shotgun Model 120, L1488748; Winchester 12-Gauge Model 1400 MKII S.N. 583190 METAL TOYS: Stucto grain co trailer; Unit model dragline; Green Giant semi tractor & trailer; Tonka truck; 3 dump trucks; Pickup truck; Cattle truck; Tonka Cargo King trailer & truck (Mound, Minn); Handmade elevator; hand-made toy wood barn COLLECTIBLES: 4 sleep-eye Minnesota pitchers (4 sizes); Silverware; Oil cans; Bottles; Pens & Pencils; Ashtrays; Metal trays; Tins; Metal toy cookstove; Marbles; Hunting knives; Lunch box; Train tracks & rail cars; Race cars & track; Sharpening stones; Qt jars w/zinc lids; Skeleton keys; Paddlocks; Crocks; Wildlife statues; Manuals; World War II-Civil War History book collection; Do-It-Yourself books; Large collection of Beer Steins-German-McCoy-Brazil-Budweiser Dog Series All Numbered-Avon

TERMS: Cash.

Jason Carlson, Owner Not responsible for accidents.

Clerk: PAC

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No mowing or snow shoveling required. Full basement.

No pets, no smoke. Quiet neighborhood. COMING SOON: The cream of the crop for apartments. Great place for a couple or a person to retire. Badger Creek Apartments. Ph. 712-3642571.

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Iowa Department of Management ASSESSING JURISDICTION:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- PROPOSED BUDGET

Fiscal Year July 1, 2016 - June 30, 2017 Ida County Assessor The Conference Board of the above-named Assessing Jurisdiction will conduct a public hearing on the proposed fiscal year budget as follows: Meeting Date: Meeting Time: Meeting Location: March 14th, 2016 4:45 pm Ida County Courthouse At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of receipts and expenditures on file with the Conference Board Clerk. Copies of the Supplemental Budget Detail (Schedule 673-A) will be furnished upon request.

Clerk's Telephone Number: Clerk's Name: PROPOSED BUDGET SUMMARY

712-364-3622 A FUND (Use Whole Dollars) 1. Assessment Expense 2. FICA 3. IPERS 4. Emergency 5. Unemployment Comp.

6. Tort Liability 7. TOTAL

B Expenditures

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FYE 6-30-2015 FYE 6-30-2016 FYE 6-30-2017 Transfers Actual Re-estimated Proposed Out 196,289 223,582 228,647 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 196,289 223,582 228,647 0 Proposed taxation rate per $1,000 valuation: $

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E F G H I Estimated Estimated Estimated Ending Fund Beginning Fund Estimated Amount Balance Balance Other Transfers To Be Raised FY 2017 FY 2017 Receipts In

By Taxation 94,545 90,450 9,416 0 223,326 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94,545 90,450 9,416 0 223,326 0.43987

Check us out ONLINE at brockauction.com SAT, MARCH 5, 2016 @ 11 AM Farm Machinery & Manure Handling Equipment 6545 T. Avenue - Holstein, IA Aaron Sokolowski Estate - Owner THUR, MARCH 10, 11 AM - 6 PM & SAT, MARCH 12, 9 AM - 1 PM TAG SALE: Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles & Much More 1506 Linden Way, Sioux City SAT, APRIL 23, 2016 @ 11 AM Vehicles, Machinery, Collectibles & Household Auction Lillian Ziems, Owner FOR SALE 2002 Mercury Sable GS 103,000 Miles - $3000 Call Brock Auction For more information

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PUBLIC NOTICE THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT L. DIIMIG, DECEASED Probate No. ESPR009197 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Robert L. Diimig, Deceased, who died on or about February 20, 2016: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on February 23, 2016, the last will and testament of Robert L. Diimig, deceased, bearing date of the August 31, 2011, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Gary L. Diimig and James L. Diimig 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 further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall ďŹ le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ďŹ led by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 23rd day of February, 2016.

Gary L. Diimig 3148 Alpine Danbury, IA 51019 and James L. Diimig 513 Hughes Lane Ida Grove, IA 51445 Executors of the estate Joseph J. Heidenreich ICIS PIN NO.: AT0003458 Attorney for the executors Dresselhuis & Heidenreich 100 N. Main P.O. Box 477 Odebolt, IA 51458 Date of second publication 9th day of March, 2016

PUBLIC NOTICE Ida County Board of Supervisors Ida Grove, Iowa February 8, 2016 The Board of Supervisors convened in adjourned session, members present Chair Rhett Leonard, Curtis Phillips and Robert Paulsrud.

Minutes of the meeting held January 28, 2016, were read and approved.

County Engineer Patrick Mouw presented a Tile Road Crossing application from Randy Dau, Sec. 10, upstream, and Craig Todd, Section 15, Douglas Township. Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign said application, Phillips seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Due to the damage and increased costs to maintain M-31, a motion by Paulsrud and seconded by Phillips to approve Resolution 1605 Ida Co. Secondary Roads 90 Day Embargo.

Motion carried, all voting Aye. Ida County Secondary Roadsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 90-Day Embargo Resolution No 16-05 WHEREAS: The Board of Supervisors is empowered, under the authority of Section 321.236(8), 321.255, and 321.473 of the Code of Iowa, to prohibit the operation of vehicles upon secondary roads or to impose restrictions as to weight of vehicles to be operated upon said secondary roads, except farm tractors as deďŹ ned in Section 321.1(7), for a total period not to exceed ninety days in any one calendar year, whenever any said highway by reason of deterioration, rain, snow, or other climatic conditions will be seriously damaged or destroyed unless the use of vehicles thereon is prohibited or the permissible weights thereof reduced, and WHEREAS: Severe spring weather conditions have caused M-31 between Hwy. 20 and Hwy. 175 to be incapable of bearing the customary trafďŹ c thereon without undue damages, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Ida County Board of Supervisors that the County Engineer be authorized to close M-31 to vehicles in excess of 6 tons gross weight, wherever the County Engineer deems it necessary and for the period of time deemed expedient (not to exceed ninety days), by erecting signs in accordance with Section 321.472.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Engineer may grant permits of exemption upon showing that there is a need to move farm produce of a type subject to rapid spoilage or loss of value to market or to move any farm feeds or fuel for home heating purposes. Passed and approved this 8th day of February, 2016. /s/Rhett Leonard, Chair Attest: /s/ Lorna Steenbock, Ida County Auditor.

Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an Ida Co. Secondary Road Permit and Agreement to perform work within Ida County Right of Way located in Silver Creek Township, Section 23 from George Franzkowiak. Paulsrud seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. A motion by Paulsrud and seconded by Phillips to approve and authorize the Chair to sign an application for underground

construction along Hwy. 20 for Schaller Telephone Company. Motion carried, all voting Aye. Paulsrud moved and Leonard seconded a motion to amend the agenda to include action with regards to a Planning and Zoning petition.

Motion carried, all voting Aye. A zoning application from Alan and Keely Goettsch for a tract of land located in the S½ of the SEÂź of Section 32/89/39, containing 2.88 acres. The request changes the classiďŹ cation from AG to Light Industrial. Leonard moved to approve and authorize the Chair to sign said request. Phillips seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. At 10:00 a.m., the Board held the ďŹ nal reading of the Amended Ordinance #27 Section 31/Wind Energy Regulations. County Attorney Meghann Whitmer and Invenergy Attorney Michael Blazer were present via phone conference. Paulsrud moved and Phillips seconded a motion to approve the ďŹ nal reading and adopt Amended Ordinance #27/ Section 31/Wind Energy Regulations. Motion carried, all voting Aye. This ordinance shall be effective after its ďŹ nal passage, approve and publication as provided by law.

ESS Representative Angie Urosevich demonstrated their voting equipment.

Paulsrud moved and Phillips seconded a motion to approve the Clerk of Court report.

A motion by Paulsrud to approve and authorize the Chair to sign the CertiďŹ cation of Cost Allocation Plan from Cost Advisory Services, Inc. for DHS Local Administrative Expenses reimbursement in the amount of $23,632. Leonard seconded the motion and it carried, all voting Aye. Leonard moved and Paulsrud seconded a motion to approve the FY-17 County Budget hearing for February 22, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Supervisorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Meeting Room. Motion carried, all voting Aye. The Board acknowledged receipt of manure management plans from Cozy Valley Farms, LLC Site 2 Ida and Site 3 Larson.

The following claims were approved:

GENERAL BASIC: Amsterdam Printing & Litho, Emp. History Forms Bomgaars, 07-022-7 Seed/Fuel/ Maintenance Buena Vista Stationery, OfďŹ ce Supplies-Recorder Carl Toben, Medical ExaminerJanuary 2016 CCDA, 2016 Membership Century Business Products Inc., Copier Maintenance City of Ida Grove, Utility 12/15/1501/18/16 Continental Alarm & Detection, Semi-Annual Inspection Cost Advisory Services Inc., FY2015 CA. for FY17 Recoveries Counsel, Copier Lease/Overage Diebold Inc., Safe Contract Edsen Electric Inc., Jail Wiring/Outdoor Security Light Fancy Threads Embroidery, Jacket/Shirts

$83.19 51.80 3.99 400.00 40.00 42.80 114.38 666.50

4125.00 252.70 278.10 280.31 395.50

Fire Proof Plus Inc., Extinguisher Inspection Frontier, 712-364-4186 ICCB/ General Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb 2016 Horn Public Health, Public Health Grant Ida County Sanitation Inc., December Garbage/Recycling Ida County Secondary Rds., Nov.-Jan. Fuels Ida County Sheriff Dept., January Services Ida Drug, Alcohol Swabs Ida Grove Food Pride, SuppliesConservation Iowa County Recordersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Assoc., CertiďŹ cation Session Iowa OfďŹ ce Supply Inc., OfďŹ ce Supplies Various Iowa State Association, Registrations LBJ Investigations, OW6804 Service Fee Long Lines Internet, InternetGeneral Lyle Schaffer, Mileage Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paint & Hardware, CO2 Alarm/Bearing/Supplies Maple River Apartments, Rent Assistance Marco Inc., Copier MaintenanceOverage Mid-America Publishing Corp., Proceedings/Notice/OfďŹ ce Supply MidAmerican Energy, Utility Moorehead/Courthouse North West REC, CCRA Budget Bill/Gen. Assistance NW Iowa Youth Emergency Services Center, Juvenile Services 11 Days OfďŹ ce Depot, Chair/Corkboard Orlan Ehler, Mileage Paige Alesch, Fuel/LodgingConference Postmaster, Stamps-Recorder Presto-X LLC, Pest Control Rhett Leonard, Non Tax Mileage 12/23-01-21 Scantron/Harland Technology Services, 2 HP Computers Selections, UPS Charges-Dec./ Paper Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, USB Cable/Supplies Storey Kenworthy - Matt Parrott, Warrants Supplyworks, Custodial Supplies Less Credit Thomson Reuters - West Payment Center, Dec./Jan. Updates Tri-Valley Advance Publishing, Notice/Proceedings/Ad Tyler Technologies Inc., 20 Licenses U S Cellular, Cell Phone Wibe & Phillips, Postage Reimbursement The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Liablity/Property Ins.

65.00 194.98 362.43 5,003.12 47.09 621.42 258.36 3.78 72.26 20.00

General Basic Total: GENERAL SUPPLEMENTAL: The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Liablity/Property Ins. General Supplemental Total:

36,348.45

43,752.54 43,752.54

GF DESIGN FOR CO. ATTORNEY/FINES: Battle Creek-Ida Grove CSD, Mentoring Program 203.56 Gf Design for Co. Attorney/Fines Total: 203.56 RURAL BASIC: Iowa Weed Commissionersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Assoc., Registration 130.00 Rural Basic Total: 130.00 RURAL BASIC LANDFILL: The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Liablity/Property Ins. 2,154.80 Rural Basic LandďŹ ll Total: 2,154.80

872.21 680.00 45.00 53.95 170.04 98.98 116.00 70.55

758.91 3,447.05 897.89

2,475.00 175.38 56.55 206.79 98.00 43.67 74.49 3,627.80 93.25 65.12 340.11 433.86

828.00 567.13 320.00 141.49 6.25 6,202.19

SECONDARY ROAD: Advanced Systems Inc., 2Printers/Toner Aramark Uniform Services, Shop Supplies Barco Municipal Products Inc., Swivel Hooks Bomgaars, Safety/Tools/Other Calhoun-Burns & Associates Inc., Bridge Inspection City of Arthur, Utility City of Battle Creek, Utility City of Holstein, Utility City Of Ida Grove, Utility OfďŹ ce/ Shop CJ Cooper & Associates Inc., Random Select Counsel, Maintenance Contract Elizabeth Hilker, Power Usage Eric Luebbert DO PC, PreEmployment Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb 2016 Hallett Materials, Ice Control Sand Hanson Auto Supply, Parts/ Filters/Batteries/Other Hultgren Implement Co., Parts/ Oil/Other Ida County Sanitation Inc., January Garbage Independent Salt Company, Hiway/Treated Bulk Integrity Freight & Logistics LLC, Ice Control Delivered Interstate Power Systems Inc., Fender/Panel Dash Iowa OfďŹ ce Supply Inc., OfďŹ ce Supplies-Engineer Iowa Prison Industries, Signs Iowa Workforce Development, Unemployment Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paint & Hardware, OfďŹ ce Supplies MBW Products LLC, 31x1/2x8 Flat Menards-Sioux City, Parts/Tools MidAmerican Energy, UtilityBldgs./Poles MidAmerican Energy, UtilityBldgs./Poles Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Tire Repair/ O-rings North West REC, Dec. 2015

1,560.00 71.12 884.12 1,293.95 1,741.60 77.78 15.25 30.66 28.44 35.00 80.18 571.83 55.00 95.70 3,585.54 901.94 1,930.34 18.56 5,581.50 3,268.96 202.41 172.75 132.44 5,364.00 16.46 38.36 338.84 6.15 1,117.87 447.95

Utility Bldgs./Poles 682.70 Odebolt Lumber, Track 24.00 Patrick Mouw, Safety Shoes 100.00 Sexton Oil Co., Gas/Diesel 13,546.60 Stan Houston Equipment Co, Titen HD Anchors 120.50 Terryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Septic & Portable Service, Portable Toilet Maintenance 125.00 The New Sioux City, Bolts 44.03 Treasurer State of Iowa, 2016 Mining License/Registration 35.00 USA Attachments, Pin-On Hyd. Thumb 6,229.00 Verizon Wireless, WirelessSurvey Equip.

40.01 Vetter Equipment, Stihl Bar 74.94 Virginia Lab Supply, Air Meter Case 266.79 Ziegler Inc., Parts/Blades 10,965.87 Powerplan, Clamp/Freight 69.28 Quality Truck Service LLC, Parts/ Service 1,544.83 The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Liablity/Property Ins 35,851.09 Secondary Road Total: 99,384.34 REAP: Kristen Haynes, Program Expense 27.80 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Program Expense/Supplies 21.94 Reap Total: 49.74 SHERIFFâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S K-9 FUND: Bomgaars, 07-056-6 Dog Food 42.99 Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s K-9 Fund Total: 42.99 IDA COUNTY SELF FUNDING: BeneďŹ ts Inc., Self-Fund Prem.Feb./Cobra Notices 404.00 Ida County Self Funding Total: 404.00 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: Bomgaars, Shop Supplies 67.17 Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb. 2016 6.06 Iowa OfďŹ ce Supply Inc., OfďŹ ce Supplies 43.06 Paladin Computer Services, Docking Station 110.00 Pronto, Fuel - Emgy. Mgmt.

124.86 Emergency Management Total: 351.15 E911 SURCHARGE AGENCY FUND: Alpha Wireless Comm. Co., Mag. Mount Antenna 54.78 Centurylink, 712 233-0022 Lines Expense 284.88 Edward J. Sohm, Antenna Connectors 20.96 Frontier, 515-197-4293-030502-7 E911 56.06 Frontier Comm. of Iowa (213), Lines Expense 521.14 Hanson Auto Supply, Flashlights 19.98 Ida County Secondary Rds., Anchor Posts 108.45 The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Liablity/Property Ins. 196.75 E911 Surcharge Agency Fund Total: 1263.00 PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCY: Caseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store Inc., Fuel #12504 776.21 Crime Prevention Special Projects Fund, 2016 Testing Fee 100.00 Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb 2016 226.66

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5030 Wiper Blade 15.99 Horn Memorial Hospital, ER Bill 471.00 Ida Grove Cenex/HASH Inc., Fuel-Sheriff 1,234.27 Ida Grove Food Pride, Prisoner Meals/Supplies 1,188.65 Iowa D.A.R.E. Assn., 2016 Dues X 2 100.00 Iowa OfďŹ ce Supply Inc., OfďŹ ce Supplies 149.14 Iowa Police Chiefs Assoc., LECC Registration 125.00 Iowa Prison Industries, Car Detail 93.40 Jackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Uniforms & Equipment, Uniform 75.94 Lewis Family Drug LLC, Prisoner Rx 29.85 Lifeloc Technologies, 3-Portable Breath Testers 813.14 Long Lines Internet, InternetSheriff 7.50 Lovett Enterprises Inc., March Storage 55.00 Marco Inc., Copier Lease 150.15 Michael Baker PhD, Evaluation 47-4 115.00 Mile 2 Tire & Lube, Vehicle Maintenance-Sheriff 838.50 Pronto, Fuel-Sheriff 623.44 Secretary of State, Notary Renewal 30.00 Selections, Parchment Paper 19.99 Shopko Stores Operating Co. LLC, Batteries/Car Wax 21.98 Sirchie Fingerprint Laboratories, Test Kits 214.49 Solutions Inc., OfďŹ ce Std. 2016 (3) 1,378.22 The Hoffman Agency, K9 Insurance 560.00 U S Cellular, Air Cards 427.91 USPCA Region 21, Registration 75.00 Visa, Internet/UPS/Fuel 342.87 Vollmar Motors Inc., Vehicle Maintenance 160.16 The Hoffman Agency, 2016 Liablity/Property Ins. 13,822.94 Public Safety Agency Total: 24,242.40 COUNTY ASSESSOR: Anne M. Andresen, Wages 96.00 Frontier, Phone Chgs. Feb. 2016 20.20 ISAA, 2016 Ann. Dues 325.00 Joe Cronin, January 2016 Mileage 70.28 Long Lines Internet, InternetAssessor 7.50 Marva Bennigsdorf, December Mileage 50.00 Michelle Means, RegistrationDept. of Revenue 75.00 Paladin Computer Services, 2 Dell Monitors/Cables 382.00 County Assessor Total: 1,025.98 COUNTY TOTAL: $209,352.95 There being no further business, the Board adjourned to meet again at 9:00 a.m., Monday, February 22, 2016, or on call of the Chair.

Lorna Steenbock Auditor

Rhett A. Leonard Chair

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Iowa resident tests positive for Zika virus

Graffiti wall: Sufana Huq (left), Flint Hills Resources (FHR) Arthur and Theresia Buchholz, FHR Ames, demonstrate the glowing â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graffitiâ&#x20AC;? wall experiment during the Girls in Science Festival at the Science Center of Iowa (SCI) in Des Moines. Flint Hills Resources partners with SCI to support the Girls in Science Initiative, which strives to educate and encourage students, especially young women, to learn more about, and potentially pursue, careers in STEM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; science, technology, engineering and math â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fields. (Photo submitted)

Area girls participate in Girls in Science event Recently, the annual Girls in Science event welcomed hundreds of local girls interested in STEM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; science, technology, engineering and math. The event, sponsored

by Flint Hills Resources â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a local ethanol plant committed to promoting science and engineering to

students across Iowa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; empowers young women to pursue careers in these ields in order to develop a diverse workforce for the 21st century.

The Girls in Science event was held at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines.

Interactive experiments: Kim Spurling-Morales, Flint Hills Resources (FHR) Arthur, and her daughter, Jenny (standing left), and other FHR volunteers demonstrated fun and interactive experiments helping to connect students with STEM concepts during the Girls in Science Festival recently at the Science Center of Iowa in Des Moines. (Photo submitted)

LifeServe Blood Center implements precautions LifeServe Blood Center is taking precautionary steps to ensure the safety of the local blood supply in light of the recent Zika virus outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released guidance earlier this month, urging blood donors who have recently traveled to Zika-affected countries to wait four weeks before donating blood.

LifeServe Blood Center has implemented donor screening and deferral procedures for the Zika virus. Blood donors are now noti ied at the time of registration that their recent travel may impact their eligibility to donate blood, due to the Zika virus. Donors who have who have returned in the last 28 days from Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, South America, Samoa, Cape

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The safety of the local blood supply is of utmost concern for LifeServe Blood Center; however, the implications of the Zika virus may have a negative effect on the local blood supply as more donors may be deferred for traveling in Zika endemic regions. With spring break and the potential for increased travel just weeks away, LifeServe Blood Center is urging donors who have not and do not plan to travel to Zika-affected areas to schedule a blood donation appointment. For further information, or to schedule a blood donation appointment, visit www. lifeservebloodcenter.org, or call 800-287-4903.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced an Iowa resident, who recently traveled to countries where Zika virus transmission is ongoing, has tested positive for the virus.

Following approval of Zika testing by IDPH, health care providers send specimens to the State Hygienic Laboratory, which then routes them to the CDC for analysis. The older adult (61 to 80 years of age) female has a travel history to Central America. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The general public is not at risk of contracting this virus, because the mosquitoes that transmit Zika are not established in Iowa,â&#x20AC;? said IDPH Medical Director, Dr. Patricia Quinlisk. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, Iowans traveling to areas where there is ongoing Zika virus transmission should take care to protect themselves from mosquito bites.â&#x20AC;?

The CDC is currently advising pregnant women to delay travel to foreign countries where Zika is being transmitted. There have been reports of a serious birth defect of the brain called microcephaly (meaning small head) and other poor pregnancy outcomes in babies of mothers who were infected with Zika virus while pregnant. Women who are trying to become pregnant should talk to their doctor about their plans to become pregnant and the risk of Zika virus infection. The CDC is currently recommending that, if your male sexual partner has traveled to or lives in an area with active Zika virus transmission, you should abstain from sex or use condoms the right way every time you have vaginal, anal and oral sex for the duration of the pregnancy.

The CDC is investigating a possible link between Zika virus infection and Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a rare neurological condition, which causes varying degrees of paralysis; in addition, mosquitoes in areas where Zika transmission is ongoing may also carry diseases like dengue or chikungunya. Therefore, any traveler (males, females and children) visiting areas with ongoing Zika transmission should carefully follow steps to avoid mosquito bites: â&#x20AC;˘ Wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants â&#x20AC;˘ Using EPA-registered insect repellents â&#x20AC;˘ Using permethrin-treated clothing â&#x20AC;˘ Staying and sleeping in screened-in or air-conditioned rooms â&#x20AC;˘ Avoid or limit outdoor activities during peak mosquito times.

The Zika virus illness is usually mild, with symptoms lasting for several days to a week, and hospitalizations are rare. Most people exposed to Zika virus wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t develop any symptoms at all. There are currently no vaccine or treatment for the virus.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Feb. 18 Officers received 34 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 for traffic stops and one request for vacation watch.

12:50 a.m.: Assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street 1:08 a.m.: Welfare check requested 3:02 a.m.: Parking complaint 6:29 a.m.: Assistance requested in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street for sick/unknown 8:30 a.m.: Request for traffic control/escort for funeral 9:35 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 9:53 a.m.: Assistance with unlocking a vehicle 10:45 a.m.: Assistance with unlocking a vehicle 1:31 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 600 block of Morningside Street, report of sick/unknown 2:05 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 2:13 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 3:27 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Barnes Street 4:12 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 4:58 p.m.: Assisted with nonmedical transport 5:02 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Avenue 5:23 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street

5:41 p.m.: Assistance requested at the Battle Creek Public Library, report of sick/unknown 6:50 p.m.: Warrant served in the 100 block of Main Street 7:09 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Kiel Street 7:29 p.m.: Assistance given to Buena Vista County 9:49 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 10:23 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity on Keystone Avenue Friday, Feb. 19 Officers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 for traffic stops, two parking complaints and one abandoned 911 call.

2:29 a.m.: Assistance requested on German Avenue 3:44 a.m.: Report of an open door/window on Second Street 4:47 a.m.: Emergency medical transport requested 9:22 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 10 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 10:15 a.m.: Call to talk to an officer 10:33 a.m.: Assisted with emergency medical transport 10:51 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Brady Avenue 1:14 p.m.: Welfare check requested 2:52 p.m.: Animal complaint on Kiel Street 2:58 p.m.: Warrant served in

the 400 block of Maple Street 3:17 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 3:42 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 3:46 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 4:16 p.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding on Highway 20 4:42 p.m.: Extra watch requested 5:59 p.m.: Animal complaint on Highway 175 6:10 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 8 p.m.: Assistance requested Saturday, Feb. 20 Officers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were 14 for traffic stops.

4:42 a.m.: Warrant served on Highway 175 5:46 a.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 7:42 a.m.: Assistance given to Woodbury County 9:25 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 9:27 a.m.: Assisted with urinalysis testing 10:04 a.m.: Assistance requested 12:43 p.m.: Report of person with breathing problems in the 500 block of Sunset Street 2:57 p.m.: Report of vandalism on Lubeck Street 4:18 p.m.: Animal complaint on Elm Street 7:18 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block

of Altona Street 7:39 p.m.: Accident involving an animal on Highway 175 8:29 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Main Street 9:51 p.m.: Warrant served Sunday, Feb. 21 Officers received 27 calls for service. Among the calls were 16 for traffic stops and one abandoned 911 call.

12:48 a.m.: Warrant served 12:55 a.m.: Animal complaint on Maple Street 1:38 a.m.: Health and safety check requested 8:59 a.m.: Report of fall/injurytraumatic in the 1600 block of Faith Avenue 11:50 a.m.: Noise complaint in the 300 block of Burns Street 6:25 p.m.: Report of stalking in the 200 block of Elm Street 7:49 p.m.: Assisted with emergency medical transport 9:01 p.m.: Noise complaint in the 300 block of Burns Street 10:32 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity on Maple Street 11:29 p.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity Monday, Feb. 22 Officers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were 12 for traffic stops.

12:32 a.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity 3:41 a.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity on Fifth Street 5:48 a.m.: Weather warning issued by National Weather Service in Sioux Falls

8:27 a.m.: Report of fall/ injury-traumatic in the 300 block of Sixth Street 8:42 a.m.: Report of child abuse/neglect 8:55 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Main Street 10:13 a.m.: Disorderly conduct, assistance given on Fifth Street 10:25 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on German Avenue 12:57 p.m.: Assistance requested 1:23 p.m.: Non-medical transport 1:30 p.m.: Assisted with medical emergency transport 4:31 p.m.: Info/data requested 4:57 p.m.: Accident reported, unknown injuries on Highway 59 near 330th Street 6:01 p.m.: Accident reported, unknown injuries on Highway 59 near 140th Street 7:57 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 11:12 p.m.: Warrant served in the 100 block of Main Street Tuesday, Feb. 23 Officers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were six for traffic stops.

9:26 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 600 block of Elm Street 9:30 a.m.: Report of abandoned vehicle 9:48 a.m.: Civil paper servie in the 500 block of Burns Street 9:51 a.m.: Report of breathing problems

10:07 a.m.: Welfare check requested 10:25 a.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 10:52 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 11:29 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Mueller Street 12:05 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 4:27 p.m.: Alarm triggered for structure fire in the 500 block of Second Street 6:01 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Quimby Street 6:04 p.m.: Warrant served on Highway 175 6:18 p.m.: Assistance requested 6:15 p.m.: Warrant served on Valley View Drive 7:56 p.m.: Warrant served on Highway 175 8:12 p.m.: Call to talk to an officer 8:35 p.m.: Report of fall/ injury-traumatic on Moorehead Avenue 8:56 p.m.: Assistance requested 9:02 p.m.: Emergency medical transport assistance 9:54 p.m.: Assisted with emergency medical transport 9:58 p.m.: Assisted with emergency medical transport 11 p.m.: Report of breathing problems in the 600 block of Morningside Street

Iowans encouraged to get the blues Friday, March 4 is National Dress in Blue Day, a day to raise public awareness and educate people about colon cancer and how they can reduce their risk of the disease.

This year, Governor Terry Branstad will sign a proclamation, designating March as Colon Cancer Awareness Month on National Dress in Blue Day. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH), colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in Iowa, and the most preventable.

Because colorectal cancer often has no symptoms until it’s at an advanced stage, preventive screening is critical. “We know colorectal cancer screenings (colonoscopies and take-home stool tests) are not something people like to think or talk about,” said Jeanna Jones of the IDPH Colorectal Cancer Program.

“When it comes to excuses not to get screened, we’ve heard them all;

however, the fact remains that these screenings save lives.” Common excuses for putting off colorectal cancer screenings include: “I heard the prep is really bad” – The day before the colonoscopy, you will be given medication that will clean out your colon. This means you’ll have frequent, watery diarrhea for several hours. Pleasant? Not really. But, not much worse than what you’ve gone through if you ever have had a stomach bug that caused diarrhea.

“It sounds embarrassing.” – Yes, it does sound embarrassing. But, you’ll be asleep most of the time. You won’t remember a thing.

“I don’t have any symptoms” – Colorectal polyps and colorectal cancer don’t always cause symptoms, especially at irst. Someone could have polyps or colorectal cancer and not know it. That’s why screening is so important. When caught in the

early stages, colorectal cancer is 90 percent treatable.

According to the American Cancer Society, a regular colorectal cancer screening test (colonoscopy or takehome stool test) should begin at age 50; however, you should talk with your doctor about screening before age 50 if you have a personal or family history of colon cancer, are AfricanAmerican or have been diagnosed with Crohn’s or in lammatory bowel disease. There are screening options, so talk to your doctor about which screening test is right for you.

IDPH is part of a national effort to raise colorectal cancer screening rates. The project goal is to increase Iowa’s colorectal cancer screening rate among people ages 50 to 75 years from 71 to 80 percent by 2018.

To learn more about colorectal cancer and how IDPH is working to increase screening rates, visit https://idph. iowa.gov/igs/public.

100 cans: The BC-IG kindergarten and first grade classrooms collected cans for the 100th day of school for the local food pantry. All of the classes collected cans for a total of more than 500 cans. Kris Gunderson and Phil Sykes came and talked to the students about the food pantry and picked the cans up. Front row, from left: Sam Lansink, Avery Mason, Eidan Skirvin, Will Godbersen, Ashlynn Renze, Macy VanWyhe, Isabella Mumm, Quinlan Halle and Kendra Corbin. Back row: Jenessa Kolar, Gunderson and Sykes. (Photo submitted) 30x40x10 GARAGE

Sac Cattlemen seek nominations for best burger Sac County Cattlemen’s Association is asking everyone in the surrounding area to help nominate “The Bowling Alley” in Odebolt as your favorite burger for the Iowa’s Best Burger contest, sponsored by the Iowa Beef Industry Council and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association.

“Iowa’s restaurants are a valuable partner to the beef industry, and they do a tremendous job of preparing and serving our beef products in delicious and creative ways,” says Kevin Carstensen of Odebolt. “Although

burgers are often standard fare, we know from experience that the winners of this state contest serve outstanding burgers. We are excited to be asking for everyone’s vote to have The Bowling Alley in the Top 10 in the state.”

In order to recognize these great burgers, the Sac County Cattlemen’s Association is asking consumers to nominate the “Sluggo” burger. The Sluggo burger is a half-pound, Black Angus burger beef patty, set on top of a bun, ketchup, mustard, pickles, onion, tomato and coleslaw. The burger

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is then topped with cheddar cheese and pecan-smoked bacon.

This nomination can be made by mail, text or online.

Burger lovers can ind a link to the online nomination form at the Iowa Beef Industry Council Facebook page, or by texting BEEF to 313131. One nomination online or one text message per person.

A text message may be sent up to ive times from one cell phone voting for other family members.

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The nomination period ends March 9. The top 10 restaurants with the most votes are eligible for the title of Iowa’s Best Burger.

An anonymous panel of judges will visit each of the top 10 restaurants to determine the state winner. The 2016 Best Burger in Iowa will be announced on May 2 and will kick-off May Beef Month.

In 2015, more than 4,000 nominations for 286 restaurants were received in the contest.

Please take the time today to vote for “The Bowling Alley.”

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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CLASSIFIEDS Deadline for Classified ads - Friday 5 pm

Help lp W Want nted HELP WANTED: Class A CDL company drivers wanted: SIGN-ON BONUS, UP TO $6,000 for the next five drivers hired!

Earn up to $60,000 annually! Home weekly! Contact us today! HEWITT TRUCKING www.hewitttrucking. com. 877-439-4881.

8-4tBB* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Farmco Supply Co., Chokio, Minn., has 14 positions with three-mo. experience required for swine production, grinding & mixing feeds, clean & sanitize pens with power washer, artificial insemination of sows, document breeding & farrowing cards, assist with farrowing, castrating, vaccinating, clipping teeth & tails, notching ears; repairs & maintenance to building & equip.; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing & daily trans. provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; minimum wage rate of $12.02/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights and weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/15/16–1/1/17.

Apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with Job Order 8645201 or call 515281-9336.

9-1t* HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Schaefer Farms, Hancock, Minn., has three positions with three-mo. experience for moving of snow, picking rocks, field maintenance, remove weeds from bean crops, operating equipment for cultivating, tilling, fertilizing & planting of crops, operate equipment for harvesting & storing crops, such as corn, beets, soybeans & edible beans, filling tote bags of edible beans, loading trucks; repairs & maintenance to building & equip.; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing & daily trans. provided for employees who can’t return home daily; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; minimum wage rate of $12.02/hr., increase based on experience, may work nights & weekends; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 4/1/16–12/1/16.

Apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with Job Order 8610716 or call 515281-9336.

9-1t* HELP WANTED: American Security LLC is looking for qualified candidates for a parttime security officer in Arthur. Must have good driving, be able to work evenings & weekends. Pay starts at $12.25 per hour. Apply online. www. americansecurityllc.com.

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HELP WANTED: Workers needed for assembly at Midwest Industries. Must work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Post-offer, preemployment drug screen required.

Apply: Employment Connections, 122 E. State Hwy. 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445. Phone: 712-364-3365, ext. 337.

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WANTED: Looking for an exciting & rewarding career? Battle Creek Community Ambulance is looking for volunteers in the Battle Creek area to fill paid, volunteer positions, from drivers to EMTs, for day or evening & weekend shifts. Training provided. Must pass background check. For details, call 712-365-4840.

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BANK TELLER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a full-time teller for our drive-up location in Ida Grove.

Must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory credit & criminal history.

Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, click on Careers in the upper right corner & follow the instructions.

Application deadline is Thursday, March 10, 2016. EOE/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Thank you to all our family & friends for the gifts & cards on our 50th anniversary.

Ken & Anne Thornhill 9-1t* THANK YOU: Thank you to my family & friends for remembering me on my 80th birthday. I appreciated all the cards, phone calls & flowers I received.

Shirley Druivenga 9-1t*

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THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone who remembered me on my 80th birthday.

I appreciated all of the cards, balloons, flowers, gifts & telephone calls that I received. Thanks, also, to my family for the nice dinner & fun birthday coffee with my family & friends. God bless all of you for your kindness.

Sheila Rohlk

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For Sale BANK BOOKKEEPER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a full-time bookkeeper for our bank in Ida Grove. Must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory background check, including credit history.

Apply online at www.unitedbk.com, click on the Careers located in the upper right corner & follow the instructions. Application deadline is Thursday, March 10, 2016. EOE/ Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran.

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HELP WANTED: Full-time Health Information Clerk needed at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Duties include scanning, filing, faxing & record retrieval. Prefer candidate to have medical office assistant education or experience, good computer & organizational skills & ability to work with public. Apply online at www. hornmemorialhospital.org by March 14. EEO. 9-2t HELP WANTED: Willow Dale Wellness Village has openings for a full-time RN/LPN for our afternoon shift. This position includes a great benefit package.

We also have positions for part-time CNAs on various shifts. Starting wages are based on experience; some benefits are available. Apply in person at Willow Dale in Battle Creek or online at www.abcmcorp. com. EOE. 9-1t/crgs WANTED: Part-time Christian education coordinator, 10-20 hrs./week with seasonal fluctuation. Will coordinate & facilitate education classes & activities for youth of all ages.

See www.uccschleswig.org for full job description. Send résumé to Schleswig United Church of Christ, P.O. Box 10, Schleswig, IA 51461, attn.: CE position. Applications will be taken until position is filled.

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BIDS WANTED: Schleswig Community School is now accepting sealed bids on materials in the old high school gym. Dumbbells– variety from 3 to 70 lbs. Basketball hoops/backboards & supports– two glass backboards, two metal backboards. Fair Play scoreboard.

Wall mats. File cabinets. Sealed bids should be sent to Supt. Brian Johnson, P.O. Box 250, Schleswig, IA 51461. Bids will be opened at 12 p.m. on Friday, March 11th. Bid winners responsible for removal; all items must be removed by Monday, March 21st. All items may be viewed in person by appointment: 712-676-3313 or brianjohnson@ schleswig.k12.ia.us. Bid sheets may be accessed at brianjohnson@ schleswig.k12.ia.us. All other items, including the floor, will be bid at a later date. **Schleswig Community School reserves the right to reject any or all bids.** 8-2t

Wanted WANTED: Looking for a couch in fairly good condition. No plaid or floral. Prefer brown, three-cushion. Willing to pay around $100. Also, would like it delivered. Also, a TV stand. Ph. 712300-6652.

9-1t* WANTED TO BUY: Paying $100 each for Clarke’s Hybrids’ license plate toppers. From Conrad, Iowa. Also buying Clarke’s tin signs, sacks. Bryan Paul, P.O. Box 76, Lakota, Iowa 50451. Phone 515-538-0187.

5-6t*BB WANTED: Old seed corn signs, sacks, license plate toppers, Farmer’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; & old gas pump globes or old gas pumps. Good condition.

Bryan Paul, Lakota, Iowa. 515-5380187.

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HOUSE FOR RENT: Taking applications for small, two-bedroom, one-bath, one-car detached garage home in Galva.

Appliances included. Close to school. $450 per month. References & deposit required. Call 712-7901887 or 712-592-9735.

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APT. FOR RENT: in Ida Grove. Duplex: kitchen/ dining & living room on main floor.

Second story: two bedrooms & bath. ½-basement shower, & washer & dryer hookups. Ph. 712-364-3523 or 712-371-2577.

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FOR SALE: 2005 Odyssey pontoon. 18-ft., 9-passenger, Evinrude 2006 50HP Minn Kota trolling motor. 2005 ShoreLand’r trailer. Ph. 712-3654864.

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Pets NOTICE: 8th Street Grooming & Boarding.

Grooming available for small & medium-sized breeds. Boarding available for all sizes of well behaved, housebroke family dogs. Open Mon., Tues., & Fri. by appointment for grooming. Ph. 712-342-9012. Becky Pigott, 703 8th St., Correctionville, IA 51016.

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Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: 3-day. Downtown Ida Grove.

Thursday, March 3, 8-5. Friday, March 4, 8-5. Saturday, March 5, 8-12. Just in: fireplace, antique chest of drawers with “hankie” drawers on top, salon stools, canning table-nice, large wicker basket end table, plus I’ve added to collectibles, books, movies, toys, household, crafts, bedding, tools & a whole lot more.

Last week of ½-price clothing.

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Job Openings

Forr Rent FOR RENT IN ARTHUR: One unit of brick duplex. Twobedroom, two-bath on main floor.

Fully-finished basement. Lots of room. Attached double garage.

Electric heat & central air. Ph. 712275-4450.

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HAY FOR SALE: Net wrapped. Alfalfa orchard grass & oat hay. Terry Eason, Battle Creek.

Ph. 712-365-2560.

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Tool Room Attendant nd

2 Shift job. Data entry, record keeping, parts inventory control, dispatch, monitor radio. Need accuracy, good computer skills, organized work habits. $14.11 to start.

Office Positions Accounts Receivable Clerk performs a variety of accounting and bookkeeping duties. Customer Service positions in Estimating and Project Coordinating areas.

Production Jobs 1st & 2nd Shift Openings Build Wood Doors in a Highly Automated Facility!!

Machine Operators, Wood Finishers, Inspection needed.

Learn to build a beautiful product.

Growing Company!!!

For More Information, come to the Human Resources Office | 1000 Industrial Park | Holstein | IA Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

www.vtindustries.com EOE M/F

NOTICE: It’s flu season. Call today so we can give your immune system a natural boost. Ida Family Chiropractic, 712364-2508.

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NOTICE: Gorden’s Body Shop has moved to a new location, 103 E. St. Hwy. 175, Ida Grove (next to Ida Grove Homes). Ph. 712-364-2662. 9-2t

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For confidential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-550-4900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864.

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NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 67 years. Ph. 712-364-2822.

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COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek.

131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained.

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MICHAELSEN CONSTRUCTION: Now installing farm drainage tile using GPS technology. For all your tiling needs, contact Scott at 712210-1749 or 712-364-3202, Ida Grove.

8-tfc/crgs NOTICE: Get your propane forklift tank or camper tank filled at Johnson Propane, 960 First St., Battle Creek.

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Come Join our Production Team!

These positions require the ability to read blue-prints and measure accurately as well as understand spoken and written instructions in English. Must be a detail oriented person who can lift up to 25 lbs on a regular basis throughout the day. Must be able to work independently.

Typical hours are 6 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Pay starts at $10.50 an hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become longterm Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get your foot in the door with a great company!

Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required.

Apply at: Employment Connections 122 E. State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

712-364-3365, Ext. 337 For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at Midwest Industries.

IMMEDIATE OPENING Bilingual English/Spanish Administrative Assistant Responsible for assisting and supporting the Human Resources Manager in Ida Grove. This includes but is not limited to benefits administration, payroll, recruiting, policy implementation, reporting of information, employee relations, interviewing and orientation for employees.

Individual will also be responsible for preparing reports, correspondence, manuals, spreadsheets and all other communications utilizing a broad range of computer applications. Experience in Microsoft Excel and Word preferred. Wage dependent upon experience.

Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required.

Apply at: Employment Connections 122 E. State Hwy 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445

712-364-3365, Ext. 337 For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our office located at Midwest Industries.

Odebolt Specialty Care Is Now Hiring Come join our team at Odebolt Specialty Care!

Now hiring: •Full-time/Part-time RNs •Full-time/Part-time CNAs •Full-time/Part-time Environmental Aide

New starting wage plus experience increase, nurse aide membership (NAHCA), RN/LPN tuition assistance, generous anniversary bonus, benefits & much more.

Apply online or in person!

Odebolt Specialty Care •Nancy Snyder, Administrator •Jill Grote, Business Office Mgr. (712) 668-4867 jgrote@careinitiatives.org www.careinitiatives.org AA/EOE Disability & Vets Not for Profit

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Wednesday, March 2, 2016

Ida County Courier

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers David and Constance Skibsted, quit claim deed to David Skibsted trust, a one-eighth interest in NE ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

David and Constance Skibsted, quit claim deed to Constance Skibsted trust, a one-eighth interest in NE ¼, Section 22, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Rex and Barbara Hargroves, quit claim deed to Randall and Sandra Hargroves, the E ½ of Lot 2 and a parcel of land in Lot 3, Block 13 and Lot 1, Block 14, Second Addition, Holstein.

Ida Grove Kiwanis Charitable Foundation Inc., warranty deed to Jennifer Bainbridge, Lot 8, Block 8, Ida Grove.

Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, court of icer deed to Paul and Debra Medema, Lot 1, Block 2, Schmidt’s First Addition, Ida Grove.

Beth Hueschen, warranty deed to Scott Sterler, Lot 1 and the south 35 feet of Lot 2, Block 2, O’Brien Addition, Holstein.

Estate of Dorothy Jess, court of icer deed to James Hess, Joel Hess and Judith Hess, a one-half interest in the following property south of Iowa Highway 175: NE ¼, Section 20, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County.

Geraldine Schrader trust, trustee warranty deed to Lori Schrader-Bachar, N ½ SW ¼ and the SE ¼, Section 24, T-86-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

John Schrader trust, trustee warranty deed to Lori SchraderBachar, NE ¼, Section 26, T-86-N, R-41-W and the SW ¼, Section 33, T-86-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Kyle and Jennifer Schimmer, warranty deed to State of Iowa, a parcel of land in the SW ¼ SE ¼ and in part of the SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 34, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Don and Linda Friedrichsen, quit claim deed to State of Iowa, a parcel of land in the part of the SW ¼ SE ¼ and in part of SE ¼ SE ¼, Section 34, T-89-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Deborah McKinnie trust and Deborah and Ralph McKinnie, warranty deed to George Witters, a 136/320th interest in the E ½, Section 27, T-88-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County.

Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, court of icer deed to Jan Wunschel and Linda Kepford, NW ¼ and the W ½ NE ¼, Section 32, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County.

Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, court of icer deed to Dale Schumacher, SW ¼, Section 10, T86-

-N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida County.

Estate of Jimmy Schumacher, court of icer deed to Neil Schumacher, SW ¼, Section 28, T87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County.

Mason and Diane Fleenor, quit claim deed to Mason and Diane Fleenor Family trust, E ½ SW ¼ and the W ½ SE ¼, Section 29, T-87-N, R-40-W; NW ¼, Section 13, T-86-N, R-41-W; W ½ NW ¼, Section 33, T-87-N, R-40-W; a tract of land in the SE ¼ SW ¼, Section 23, T-87-N, R-40-W, within city limits of Ida Grove, with exception; S ½ SW ¼, Section 4 and the W ½ NW ¼, Section 9 and the N ½ SW ¼, Section 9, T-86-N, R-40-W; a 50 percent interest in the S ½ NE ¼ and Lot G of the auditor’s plat of NE ¼ NE ¼, Section 26, T-89-N, R-39-W, with exceptions; NW ¼ SW ¼, Section 2, T-86-N, R-40-W; a 50 percent interest in SW ¼ and the W ½ SE ¼, Section 2, T-86-N, R-40-W and a one-half interest in the SW ¼, Section 14, T-86-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

BDF Land Company, warranty deed to State of Iowa, a parcel of land in part of the NE ¼ NWfr ¼ and in part of the NW ¼ NWfr ¼, Section 4, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

BDF Land Company, warranty deed to State of Iowa, a parcel of land in part of the NW ¼ NWfr ¼ and the NE ¼ NWfr ¼, Section 2, T-88-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

State of Iowa by condemnation proceedings acquires part of the NE ¼ NWfr ¼, Section 1, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County, from Lorna Heinse Conservatorship and Sally and George Fosha.

Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically.

The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www. iowacourts.gov.

Traf ic charges Speeding Thomas Mohr, Galva; Jeremy Krenz, Fort Dodge; Jeffrey Boger, Battle Creek; Brice Gorden, Battle Creek; Elvin Becerra, Sioux City; Sayda Mendez, Omaha, Neb.; William McDaniel, Enterprise, Ore.; Lonnie Evans, Fort Dodge; Ashley Cox, Chicago, Ill.; Edvinas Jocionis, Orlando, Fla.; Humberto Medina, Storm Lake; Jake Schaben, Dunlap; Steven Bankey, Dakota Dunes, S.D.; Michael Nacional, Storm Lake.

Other Gerrid Humpal, Arthur, driving while license under suspension.

Susan Knaack, Cushing, expired license.

Jeremy Krenz, Fort Dodge, no valid driver’s license.

Gregory King, Ida Grove, registration violation.

Jason Sholty, Bayard, failure to obey traf ic control device.

Sayda Mendez, Omaha, Neb., expired license.

Mercedes Bainbridge, Ida Grove, operation without registration card or plate.

Jamie Redenius, Kiron, seat belt.

Courtney Peters, Odebolt, registration violation.

Humberto Medina, Storm Lake, prohibited use of light restricting device.

Criminal Dustin Swanson, Ida Grove, control of a irearm by a felon, ive years in prison (concurrent with possession of a controlled substance charge), $750 ine suspended.

Dustin Swanson, Ida Grove, possession of a controlled substance, ive years in prison (concurrent with irearm charge), $625 ine suspended.

Vicki Gekas, Omaha, Neb., contempt—failure to pay ine (controlled substance violation), 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered.

Mark Maguire, Battle Creek, assault, two days in jail.

Jason Jensen, Ida Grove, third degree harassment, two days in jail, $65 ine suspended.

Jason Jensen, Battle Creek, assault on a person in certain occupations, 30 days in jail, $315 ine suspended.

Rosanna Hinojosa, Schleswig, possession of drug paraphernalia, $65.

Rosanna Hinojosa, Schleswig, possession of a controlled substance, deferred judgment, $315 civil penalty.

Kyle Kraft, Moorland, driving while license denied or revoked, $1,000.

OWI Scott Jensen, West Des Moines, second OWI, seven days in jail, $1,875.

Anthony Sullivan, Battle Creek, OWI, deferred judgment, two years unsupervised probation.

Judgments and Liens Against Christopher Ernst, in favor of Jessica Ernst.

Against Donna Mau, in favor of Timothy Anderson.

Against Melissa and Scott Schwade, in favor of H&R Accounts.

Internal revenue offers free tax software options The Internal Revenue Service and Free File Alliance announced the launch of Free File with many changes and updates for 2016, including more free state tax return options and easier Form W-2 imports.

For 2016, there are 13 brandname tax software providers making their federal tax return products available for free. Taxpayers whose adjusted gross income was $62,000 or less during 2015 are eligible for at least one, if not more, of the 13 tax software products. The income limitation is $2,000 higher than last year.

For taxpayers who earned more than $62,000, there’s Free File Fillable Forms, the electronic version of IRS paper forms.

Additionally, new for this year, several software providers also are offering the easy importation of Form W-2 information which can help reduce errors.

More than 70 percent of all taxpayers — 100 million people — are eligible for the software products. Each of the 13 companies has its own special offers, generally based on age, income or state residency. Taxpayers can review each company offer or they can use

a “Help Me” tool that will ind the software for which they are eligible, including which companies offer a free state return.

Free File also can help taxpayers with the new health care requirements. Just like last iling season, almost everyone will need to do something when iling a tax return this year. For each month in 2015, taxpayers and everyone on their return must report health care coverage, or claim an exemption from coverage or make a shared responsibility payment with their tax return.

Most people will simply have to check a box to report health care coverage for the entire year.

If a taxpayer or anyone on their return purchased coverage from the Health Insurance Marketplace, they may be eligible for the premium tax credit. If they opted for any advance payments of the premium tax credit to help with their monthly insurance premium payments, they must ile a tax return, even if they were not required to ile. Taxpayers must reconcile their advance payments with the amount they were due.

Taxpayers have the option to prepare their return at any time and schedule a tax payment as late

as the tax deadline, which, for 2016, is April 18. Taxpayers who cannot meet the April 18 tax iling deadline can also use Free File to ile a sixmonth extension.

Remember, the fastest way to get your refund is through e- ile and direct deposit. Direct deposit is fast, safe and easy. Just have your routing number and account number handy.

Nine out of 10 taxpayers will receive their refunds within 21 days.

For 2016, Free File can also help taxpayers with new, free, retirement savings account from the Treasury Department. Taxpayers who have a myRA account may use Free File to deposit their tax refund or a portion of their refund into their myRA account. Just follow your software product’s instructions.

To access these forms, and much more, go online to www.irs.gov/ iling.

Ridge View drummer: Ridge View held its annual Parade of Bands Concert Thursday. Here, Reuben De La O plays the drums during the high school band’s performance of “Live and Let Die.” The concert also included performances by the combined seventh and eighth grade band and the sixth grade band.

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Deputies make OWI, warrant, drug paraphernalia arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on nine arrests made during the past week.

On Feb. 14, Tyler Michael Kasdorf, 22, of South Sioux City, Neb., was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated first offense and driving on a suspended license following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $1,000 bond.

On Feb. 19, Jeremy John Boger, 34, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree; theft in the fifth degree and possession of a controlled substance third offense. The charges were filed following an investigation into an incident that occurred in Battle Creek on Sept. 2, 2015. Boger was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held until Feb. 22. He was released after posting $10,000 bond.

On Feb. 20, Seth Jon Reese Pingel, 20, of Schleswig was ar-

rested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for possession of alcohol. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held on a $300 bond.

On Feb. 20, Tyler Joseph Newman, 20, of Ida Grove, was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated first offense following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Feb. 20, Jose Antonio Zamago, 44, of Britt was arrested and charged with interference with official acts following an incident that occurred in Ida Grove. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day into the custody of the Crawford County Sheriff ’s Office on an outstanding warrant.

On Feb. 21, David Wayne Sch-

ram, 59, of Salix was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated second offense following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Feb. 23, Dillon Osborn, 19, and Troy Joseph Gordon, 20, both of Battle Creek were arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia after deputies executed a search warrant at their apartment in Battle Creek.

Both were transported to the Ida County jail where they were held overnight. Both were released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

On Feb. 23, Christopher John Payne, 30, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Cherokee County for a driving offense. He was taken into custody by Ida County deputies and later released into the custody of the Cherokee County Sheriff ’s Office.

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