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ral project is estimated at around $22,000, and it was reported that the committee currently has less than $10,000 in funds on hand to be put toward it.

Potential funding sources such as the Alexander Trust Grant (which is in its final year) and the Grundy County Community Foundation Grant are still pending, and it was suggested that the city should consider contributing around $5,000 to help the committee reach its goal of $22,000. While the council members in attendance all expressed their personal support for the project, councilman Ryan Callaway wondered aloud if the city’s tax dollars should be allocated for it.

“I think it’s a great project,” he said. “Now, that being said, I don’t know how much city government should be involved in these projects.

I need to think about this, and I’m not ready to put an offer on the table.”

Fellow councilman Todd Schnathorst noted that even with $5,000 from the city, it still might not get the committee to the $22,000 mark, and he suggested that the council should table the matter until its April meeting in hopes that the committee can do some more fundraising in the meantime. The Walldogs artists group has agreed to paint the mural, and they have mentioned wanting to

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By ROB MAHARRY The Grundy Register CONRAD- At its regular meeting on Thursday evening, the Conrad city council approved its budget as presented for fiscal year 2017 and discussed a request from the Chamber-Main Street Mural Committee for city funding of the proposed project.

According to the figures provided during the meeting, the tax levy rate will increase to $11.27 per $1,000 of valuation for regular property, up four cents from $11.23 in FY2016, and the city is projected to take in $1,488,209 in revenues to go with a total of $1,492,967 in expenditures and other transfers out. The beginning cash balance for the fiscal year (which begins on July 1) is $842,022, and the projected ending balance is $837,264.

After a brief public hearing, the council voted 3-0 (Brad Murty and Diane Miller were absent) to adopt the budget.

Two representatives from the mural committee spoke to the council about progress on that project: a 16x20 foot painting originally drawn up by Shelle Jordebrek that includes odes to some of the prominent features of Conrad and the city’s agricultural roots.

They hope to have it painted on the former Friday’s Auto Repair building in time for Black Dirt Days in June. The cost for the entire mu-

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The former Friday’s Service and Repair building at the intersection of Center Street and Main in Conrad is the proposed site of a new mural that will celebrate the city’s agricultural history and landmarks. Representatives from the mural committee spoke at Thursday night’s city council meeting. (Courtesy photo)

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Bridging the gap: new clothing closet helps equip foster and adoptive families

By Michaela Kendall The Grundy Register GRUNDY COUNTY – Growing up as a foster child herself, Kristle Davis knows firsthand the need that not only foster children, but foster families, have for resources and support, particularly clothing – and this is what led her to start Kaden’s Kloset.

“Foster kids pretty much come with nothing, and that burden falls on the foster family or the adoptive family to bridge that gap and fill those needs,” Davis said. “I myself was adopted out of foster care as a teenager, and going into my adoptive parents’ home, I had two black garbage bags and that was all of my belongings.”

Davis said that from early on, she was aware of the need for more support and resources for families taking on an extra child through foster care or adoption, but it wasn’t until later on that she brought that idea to life.

“When my husband and I chose to do foster care, we found ourselves in the position so many of our friends had been in,” she said, explaining that many foster families get a child with just three hours notice, and that child often comes with nothing but the clothes on his

Kristle Davis (shown above) started Kaden’s Kloset as a way to provide resources and assistance for foster and adoptive families in Grundy County and the surrounding area. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Register photo) back.

“We got a call that we were getting a baby, even though we were planning on getting an older child,” she said. “So when this baby came into our lives, we were so happy and so excited, but then the reality set in and we realized we didn’t have anything for a baby. We

didn’t have a crib or sheets, or a high chair – we literally had nothing for this child who would be in our home.”

Davis said that she was fortunate enough to have family and friends who stepped in to bridge that needs gap, but not all foster and adoptive families have that kind of support.

Because of this, Davis decided that she needed to revisit that need and find a solution for others in the same situation. Her solution came in the form of Kaden’s Kloset.

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Local artist competes for small business development grant

By Michaela Kendall The Grundy Register REINBECK - One local artist, Julie Russell-Steuart of Caveworks Press & Studios in Reinbeck, is currently competing in the Dream Big Grow Here contest, a small business development competition in which winners are awarded $5,000 to grow their dream business. For Russell-Steuart, the dream is to move her printmaking business out of her home-shop and into her very own storefront.

Russell-Steuart, a graduate from Maryland Institute College of Art, was always interested in painting and drawing, but it wasn't until her internship after school that she was introduced to printmaking.

“I fell in love with this process,” she said. “But it wasn't until a long time later that I had the opportunity to buy a printing press - it kind of just fell in my lap.”

Since then, she has quit her job in graphic design to focus on creating her own artwork to sell.

She creates custom art prints, posters, stationary, invitations, business cards, journals and more - all using an old printing press that she keeps at her home.

Unlike printing something off of a computer, printmaking on a press is a meticulous, time consuming and detail oriented process.

On average, she said, one print takes her around five hours.

“The challenges of printing this way, you just don't think of when you can do everything on the computer,” she said. “It’s a very hand done process - it’s an art. And the complexity of it makes it take even longer.”

It begins with the prep work.

After a few hours of planning, she spends four or five hours drawing a design and carving it into a stamplike piece, which she then sets up on the printing press, which acts almost as a stamp - pressing the ink-covered carving onto the paper. For each color in the print, a separate run is required. So the more color on a print, the more runs it takes and the more time it takes as well.

Russell-Steuart said that many people don't realize just how much time goes into creating this kind of art, and one of the reasons she wants a storefront is so she can share that process with people.

“As an artist, I really like the creating part,” she said. “But I also re-

Julie Russell-Steuart of Caveworks Press & Studios hopes to win the Dream Big Grow Here grant so she can open up a shop to share her art with others. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Register photo) ally like the idea of sharing my art with other people, and sharing the process. Part of my idea for having [a storefront] is to share it and show people how things are made.”

Aside from displaying her work at her shop, she would also have her printing presses set up to show people how they operate, and to teach others how to use them through

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Representatives from My Town Pictures were in Conrad at the First Presbyterian Church on Thursday holding auditions for the yet to be named film that will be shot next month to celebrate the city’s 25th anniversary as a Main Street community. (Rob Maharry/The Grundy Register photo)

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The first workshop is a linoleum cutting workshop at the Waterloo Center For the Arts. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 16, and she will teach workshop-goers how to cut a design into linoleum before pressing it onto cardstock to create a print.

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paste paper for a journal. This workshop will be held at the Tama Civic Center on May 26, time to be determined.

The next step on Russell-Steuart’s journey will come on April 14 in Des Moines at the Dream Big Grow Here pitch-off contest.

At the event, 30 competitors from across various industries will give presentations on why their business deserves the grant. In her category alone, Russell-Steuart will be com-

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Russell-Steuart said she is hopeful to win the grant so she can get started on her dream of having her own shop. The grant, she said, will be a stepping stone to the storefront idea; boosting her business by pro-

viding a match in funds for a grant or a loan, or even going towards the first few months of rent.

For Russell-Steuart, the idea of her own shop is one that has been with her for a long time, and the Dream Big Grow Here contest is her way of finally getting a jump start on that idea.

“This is a really big dream,” she said. “It’s sort of scary, but I just think its really worthwhile.”

Grundy County audit released Auditor of State Mary Mosiman recently released an audit report on Grundy County, Iowa.

The County had local tax revenue of $21,580,738 for the year ended June 30, 2015, which included $1,473,544 in tax credits from the state. The County forwarded $15,605,685 of the local tax revenue to the townships, school districts, cities and other taxing bodies in the County.

The County retained $5,975,053 of the local tax revenue to finance County operations, an 8% increase over the prior year. Other revenues included charges for service of $1,281,239, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $4,066,097, capital grants, contributions and restricted interest of $551,903, tax increment financing of $93,002, local option sales

tax of $450,511, unrestricted investment earnings of $39,212 and other general revenues of $68,445.

Expenses for County operations for the year ended June 30, 2015 totaled $11,934,284, a 2.4% decrease from the prior year. Expenses included $5,303,717 for roads and transportation, $1,743,331 for public safety and legal services and $1,771,882 for administration.

The increase in revenues is primarily due to an increase in property valuations in the County.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the County Auditor’s Office, in the Office of Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s web site at http://auditor.iowa.gov/reports/1510-0038-B00F.pdf.

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Norma J. Heikens, 77, of Wellsburg passed away March 9, 2016, with her family by her side, at Unity Point Hospital, in Grundy Center. Funeral services were March 14 at the United Reformed Church in Wellsburg. Visitation was March 13 at the United Reformed Church in Wellsburg. Interment was at First Christian Reformed Church Cemetery, in rural Wellsburg. Memorials may be directed to Cedar Valley Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.andersonfhs.com Norma was born March 26, 1938, to Harry and Hermina (Klooster) Johnson, in Butler County.

She graduated from Wellsburg High School, in 1955. Norma was united in marriage to Donald D. Heikens on January 11, 1957, at First Christian Reformed Church, in Wellsburg. For many years she was a homemaker and engaged in farming along with her husband. Norma was a member of United Reformed Church, in Wellsburg. Family and friends were very important to her. She was known to help others often. Norma loved to travel, her bags were always packed.

Norma will be missed by her husband, Don; four children: Laura (Ron) Bates of Wellsburg, Douglas (Roxie) Heikens of Steamboat Rock, Gregory (Jolene) Heikens of Steamboat Rock, Donita (Jay) Stanley of Menomonie, WI; 11 grandchildren: Daniel (Liz Kuker) Reed, David (Kelly) Reed, Amber (Kody) Zeltinger, Michael (Ashley) Heikens, Katy (Brian York) Heikens, TaLana (Calen) Holman, Tori (TJ) Johnston, Tanner (Mallory Barrack) Heikens, Leah (Heath Brandner) Stanley, Luke Stanley, Nate Stanley; three step-grandchildren: Jennifer (Sam) Smith, DeWayne Bates, Dustin (Heather) Brown; 12 great-grandchildren; nine step-great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Donna Johnson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a great-grandson, Derick Zeltinger; and a brother, Kent Johnson.

Elton “Butch” Venenga

Elton John “Butch” Venenga, age 70, of Grundy Center passed away on March 8, 2016, at his home in Grundy Center. A funeral service was held March 11 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial was held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Grundy Center. A visitation was held one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.

Memorials may be directed to the Grundy Center Community Schools District Foundation. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Butch was born on March 21, 1945, in Eldora, to his parents Ben and Grace Venenga. He was educated in Grundy Center. Upon completion of his studies Butch worked at Midwest Equipment.

He then went on to work at Van Wechel Motors where he honed his skills as a mechanic. He then began his career with Grundy Center Schools as a bus mechanic and driver. He worked there for over 30 years and retired in 2010.

Butch was a long-time member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, where he served the church as a trustee. He often lent his time and skills behind the scenes of many events in Grundy Center. Butch enjoyed antique tractors and loved his fishing trips to Canada with his friends.

Butch is survived by his sisters LeAnn Bettenga, Doris Roberts, Marcia Stumpf, Rebecca (Eric) Jacobs; a brother Darrell (Nancy) Venenga and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Bernard and Keith and sisters Carol Holmes and DeElda Zumbrunnen.

To read a special re-run of a past Letter to the Editor in honor of Butch Venenga, check out page 5.

Aaron Buss

Aaron Dean Buss, age 38, of Waconia, Minnesota, formerly of Grundy Center, passed away March 12, 2016 in Red Wing, Minnesota. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 18 at the Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home in Grundy Center. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 19 at the Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. Burial will be held at the Bethel Reformed Church Cemetery in Aplington, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com.

Aaron was born on November 14, 1977, in Waterloo, the son of Mark Buss and Jackie (Spain) Hager. Aaron graduated from Aplington-Parkersburg High School in the class of 1996. He then went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Iowa, where he also played four years of college football.

Aaron worked for many years as an IT specialist both in Iowa and Minnesota. Aaron was united in marriage to his wife Kelly Sherburne on June 5, 1999, at the Bethel Reformed Church in Aplington. Together they welcomed two daughters into their family.

Aaron was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waconia, Minnesota and a former member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Grundy Center. He served Bethany Presbyterian Church as an Elder and helped maintain the church’s memorial garden. He also ran the Northeast Iowa Food Bank when it was stationed at the Bethany Presbyterian Church. Aaron was an avid Chicago Bears and Cubs fan. He loved to be on his boat in Minnesota and ice fishing with friends. His true joy in life came from spending time with his friends and family, especially his daughters. He loved his girls and enjoyed supporting them by attending their sporting events.

Aaron is survived by his parents Mark (Marilyn) Buss and Jackie (Bill) Hager; his grandparents John and Dixie Spain; his wife Kelly; his daughters Kennedy and Alexis; his brother Taylor (Brittany) Buss; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents Esther Spain, Alfred and Lenora Buss; his uncles Gary Buss, Benny Buss and Gary Spain and his aunts Joyce Hinders and Bonnie Walters.

Doris Marie Fistler

Doris Marie Fistler, age 94, died on March 3, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. A memorial service was held March 9 at Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church, Minneapolis, MN. Memorials may be sent to Grundy Center Community School District Foundation, 1301 12th St., Grundy Center, IA 50638, or to a charity of choice. Private family internment will be held in Iowa Falls at a later date.

She was a long-time resident of Grundy Center and moved to St. Paul, MN in October 2013.

Doris was born February 9, 1922, to Walter and Cora Reed Hobbs in rural Iowa Falls. Doris was married to Bernard Fistler on May 1, 1943, in Temple, TX. After returning to Iowa, she taught elementary school in Aplington for two years, and moved to Grundy Center in 1952. During her 33 year teaching career there, she taught 5th grade, junior high English and, after completing her Master’s degree in Library Science at University of Northern Iowa, was the director of the library and media centers for the Grundy Center Public Schools. Her interests included traveling, reading, cross-stitching and following political and international affairs. She was active in her United Methodist Church, civic and educational associations, including the Iowa Association of School Librarians, serving a term as President. Her great passion was education, being a founding Board member of the Grundy Center Community School Foundation.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Clarence, Wilbert and Raymond; and husband Bernard.

She is survived by sister Maxine Wickham; son Jack Fistler (Amy); granddaughters Whitney Murphy (Paul) and Holly Fistler (Andrew); and great-granddaughter Madeleine.

Mary Hilmo

Mary J. Hilmo, age 71, of Clinton passed away Feb. 2, 2016, at the Alverno Health Care Facility, Clinton. Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Church of the Open Door, Clinton. Visitation will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. until the service hour at the church. Burial will be at Clinton Lawn Cemetery at a later date.

The Pape Funeral Home, Clinton is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www. papefh.com.

Mary was born on June 17, 1944, in Grundy Center, the daughter of Tucker and Margaret (Martin) Teasdale. She was married to Ty Hilmo in 1963 for over 25 years, he precedes her in death. She was a bookkeeper at Climate Control, Clinton and did seasonal taxes. She was later an outpatient substance abuse counselor for the hospital and an assistant for Clinton Schools. She attended the Church of the Open Door. She dearly loved all her dogs. She enjoyed gardening, ceramics, crafts, nature, watching birds, homemaking, and spending time with her family.

Mary is survived by her four children, Keith (Annette) Kurt of Brewster, MN, Tami (Brent) Tinderholt of Clinton, Tim Hilmo of Dacula, GA, and Matt (Shannon) Hilmo of Auburn, GA; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Doris (Mervin) VanDeest of Grundy Center; a brother, Tom (Marge) Teasdale of Grundy Center; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.

Elizabeth Stanley

Elizabeth Stuart Bane Worley Stanley (Betty),74, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with the Lord in the early morning hours on Monday, March 14, 2016. Memorial gifts may be made to American Heart Association-Roanoke Chapter, 3140 Chaparrel Drive, #106, Roanoke, VA 24018 and flowers are welcome. Services will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church on Thursday, March 17. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Online condolences may be made at www.oakeys.com.

Sheriff’s office to participate in STEP program

The Grundy County Sheriff's Office will participate in a project with the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau (GTSB) which is promoting traffic safety in Grundy County.

Sheriff officers conducted a seatbelt survey this past week in the rural areas and a seatbelt useage rate of 96% was recorded for front seat occupants.

The days of Wednesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 19 will be the Iowa ‘Special Traffic Enforcement Program’ (sTEP).

Grundy County officers will be looking specifically for seat belt and child restraint violations, along with excessive speed, stop sign violations and alcohol/drug usage.

The Sheriff noted the above period includes the St. Patrick’s Day Holiday on Thursday, March 17, therefore he urges everyone to drive with care.

The sTEP (special Traffic Enforcement Programs) are funded by a grant from the Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau.

Grundy Family YMCA Notes The YMCA will be holding a Round Robin Pickleball Tournament on Saturday, April 2! Sign up for this fun Pickleball tournament on April 2 in the Upper Elementary Gymnasium. The Women’s and Men’s Doubles Round Robin tournament will start at 9 a.m. Games will be played to 11 points.

A Mixed Doubles Tournament will also be played after the first tournament finishes.

Registration is open now by contacting Kim Heinrich (641-6405077) or Roger Sternhagen (319231-1781). There is a fee for the tournament. Register by providing your name, events you want to participate in and telephone number.

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Local organizations to hold Easter Egg Hunt

GRUNDY CENTER — On Saturday, March 26, at 10 a.m., there will be a children’s Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Park.

The event will be for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and elementary children in kindergarten through fourth grade.

Children can find eggs and search for candy in areas of the park marked for their age groups. Signs will show the children where they should gather prior to the 10 a.m. start time.

Local organizations have pooled their time and money to host this annual event for children. A bad weather location has yet to be determined.

Library seeks books for book sale

GRUNDY CENTER — During normal library hours on April 16 18, the Kling Memorial Library in Grundy Center will be holding a used book sale.

The Friends of the Library are looking for donations of gently used books for the upcoming book sale.

They prefer no movies, music cd’s, puzzles, reader’s digest, text books, magazines, bibles, or moldy or torn books. The public can drop off books at the Kling Memorial Library.

Performers sought for Good Friday Community Choir

GRUNDY CENTER — For the second consecutive year, the Grundy Center Ministerial Association will have a community choir performance as part of its Good Friday Service that is planned for Friday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at the Grundy Center United Methodist Church.

Singers are currently being sought for the choir. You need not be a member of your church choir to be a part of this year’s choir. Anyone interested in singing is invited to participate.

Practices are scheduled for 6 p.m. on March 6, 13, and 20 at the United Methodist Church. You need not attend all three practices to be part of the Good Friday performance.

Those interested in participating are asked to contact Director Pam Doak at cpdoak13@gmail.com or through the church at 319-825-5408, so that enough copies of music will be available for the first practice.

City sets summer rec sign up date

GRUNDY CENTER — A summer rec sign up event for softball/ baseball, junior golf, YMCA tee ball, sports camps and Y-Kids Day Camp registration will be held at the Grundy Community Center on Monday, March 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

Softball/baseball grades 3 through 6 – fees depend on uniform needs. Junior golf, grades 4 through

8 – inquire for fees. YMCA tee ball and one week sports camps. Anyone interested in working as an umpire for softball or baseball may also sign up at this time or contact City Hall.

Citywide garage sale slated for late June

GRUNDY CENTER — The 10th annual citywide garage sale is slated for June 24-25.

The event, which is organized by the Grundy Community Preschool & Childcare Center, is a time for residents of Grundy Center, Holland, and surrounding areas to get rid of their unwanted items and make a little money in return.

There is a participation fee for each registered garage sale, which will go towards promotion. Registered garage sales will also be included on the sale map. Each sale will be allowed a brief listing of items, sale hours, sale hosts, and street address; they will also be assigned a number which will be promoted on the yard signs and on the map.

For information regarding the Grundy Center Citywide Garage Sale, or to pre-register your garage sale, please call Kim Brower at 8253565.

Holland

Colfax Church sets Spring Fling date

HOLLAND — “Spring Fling” at Colfax Center Church is set for Wednesday, March 23.

All children, toddlers through 5th grade, are invited to attend. The event will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Fellowship Hall, Colfax Center Presbyterian Church, 18935 K Avenue, Holland, Iowa 50642.

A light meal will be served at 6 p.m., followed by an hour of games and prizes, a cupcake walk, egg hunt (bring your own basket), and a special Easter Devotional by Mr. Bill.

Children must be accompanied by an adult; all are invited to share in the meal.

Questions?

Contact Colfax Church at 319-824-5231.

Morrison

Pony Express to host fund raiser breakfast

MORRISON — A free-will offering breakfast hosted by the Pony Express Riders of Iowa will be held in Morrison on Saturday, March 27.

The breakfast, which will be held at the Grundy County Conservation Building (the new location) will begin at 8 a.m.

Pony Express riders will then parade through Grundy Center around 9 a.m., then Conrad at 10:30 a.m.

Volunteers will be out collecting donations to benefit Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines.

For more information, contact Chris or Emma Fleshner at 319-4155212.

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From page 1 and necessities for foster and adoptive families, sustains ongoing services for these families and equips people to engage in caring for children and families in need.

The closet provides necessities and resources for families, children, teens and new/expecting mothers, including everything from diapers to clothing to bedding to cribs and more.

The closet, which is located in the basement of the Colfax Center Presbyterian Church in rural Holland, is completely run by donations. The shelves on the walls are already stocked with clothing for children of all ages and sizes, which have come in by the bucketload, Davis said.

Davis said that they are always looking for more donations, which can be dropped off at the church, or at Twirl Boutique in Cedar Falls.

She added that they are specifically looking for new or gently used items, ideally without a lot of wear and tear.

“We want to bless these kids.

We don’t them to come in and feel like they’re getting peoples’ leftovers, we want the stuff to be in really good condition,” she said.

“We want them to go to school and feel equal to their peers because oftentimes, a foster child doesn’t get that luxury. They don’t usually have latest name brand stuff, and that’s where we want to step in and help them feel just as valuable, just as worthy, and really help them feel at one with their peers.”

Davis said that eventually, she hopes to expand Kaden’s Kloset to offer each child who goes into care in the county a special care pack.

“On their very first night, I want them to get backpack that has clean underwear, pajamas, a change of clothing for the next day, essential toiletry items, and also a blanket or a stuffed animal – some sort of a comfort item,” she said. “Because that first night in care is by far the most terrifying, and your first night with a new family you don’t know is a really scary place to be; most kids are going to that first night with only the clothes on their back.”

Davis said that they are also taking monetary donations, which would go towards stuff like diapers, wipes, new underwear, new socks and similar items. She said that this

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Council is just another way to help lighten the burden for a foster or adoptive family.

“If you can help take some of that burden off, people are more likely to get engaged and stay engaged longer,” she said. “You don’t want to burn out your foster families in the first year with all these extra needs and costs, so this is a resource to really partner with and stand behind the families that are engaged and caring for the needs of these kids.”

Davis added that the clothing closet is a way for people in the community to get involved with the cause of foster and adoptive care, without the commitment of adopting or fostering a child – something that many people are hesitant about due to the many misconceptions about foster children.

“They’re not foster kids because they’re bad kids, they’re foster kids because their families are making bad decisions right now and they just need some help, and the love and support of a family right now,” she said. “I think people often get afraid of foster care and foster children. But the reality is that they’re just kids like I was, like your own kids – they just need a little extra help.”

Davis said that when she first started putting the closet idea together, some people were skeptical that Grundy County had a need for this kind of a service, saying that there aren’t enough foster or adoptive families who would use it.

To this, she pointed out that there are more foster and adoptive families here than people might think.

“I live in rural Grundy County, and within two miles east and west of my house alone, on my road, there’s three foster families,” she said. “If you extend that two miles north and south, as well as east and west, the number jumps up to eight foster and adoptive families. And that’s just people that I know!”

Kaden’s Kloset will officially be open starting March 21, and for now, visits are made by appointment only by calling Kristle Davis at 816-8124372 or by emailing kristle@ beautyamidsttheashes.com.

Two Wolf Creek wrestlers compete at state Two members from the Wolf Creek Youth Wrestling team competed at the AAU State Tournaments. Zaden Eggers got

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sixth place as a second grader, and Kade Pekarek, a sixth grader, was a state qualifier and won a couple of matches at Des Moines.

From page 1 come to Conrad in April—though the date may be pushed back if the adequate funds have not been raised by then.

In other business, the council voted unanimously to open bids on the fire station project on April 7 at 2:00 p.m. and award the bid at its April 14 meeting. In the aftermath of the ter-

mination of the Smith Development contract with S.L. Baumeier Co., the council also voted to pay $7,005 from the retainage fund to Crop Production Services for fuel that the company supplied for the project.

As part of the consent agenda, a liquor license renewal for Hometown Foods was approved unanimously.

TENTATIVE AGENDA BCLUW COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION BCLUW HIGH SCHOOL – MEDIA CENTER MARCH 21, 2016 – 4:00 P.M. Mission Statement: BCLUW – Providing a learning environment for educational excellence and motivation to continue a lifetime of learning.

1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum 3. Approve Agenda 4. Leah Mosher – FFA Information 5. Approval of Previous Minutes: February 15, 2016 & February 22, 2016

6. Review of Monthly Financial Reports 7. Approve Accounts Payable 8. Public Hearing – 2016-2017 School Calendar as per Iowa Code 279.10(1) 9. Positive Sharing 10. Business: a. Consideration of Convection Steamer Quotes for High School Kitchen b. Personnel c. Elementary Counselor Sharing Agreement d. 2016-17 School Fees e. 2016 Summer Recreation Budget Approval f. Budget Guarantee Resolution g. Approve 2016-2017 BCLUW Tentative Budget and set Budget Hearing Date & Time h. 2016-17 BCLUW School Calendar i. Approve of Master Contract – 2016-2017 Settlement with Certified Staff and Award Certified Staff Teaching/Coaching Contracts j. Approval of Support Staff/Administrative Salaries/Contracts k. Early Graduation Request l. Commendations: 1. Qualified for State Speech Contest: Drew Carson, Alexis Dinsmore, Allison Fisher, Summer Kramer, Lauren Mosher, Ben Paper, Hannah Sams & Madison Van Cleave – Coach, Gina Dinsmore 2. All Conference Academic: Caleb Engle, Breann Lechner, Darian Webb, Austin Willett, Taylor Cizek, Anna Dinsmore, Lexi Dinsmore, Allyvia Garza, Nicole Lutes, Kaitlyn Moore, Maddy Reyes, Shay Wiegand, Jenna Willett, Jordyn Beeghly, Jay Borgman, Olivia Callaway, Kate Goecke, Hannah Sams, Sara Sharp, Claire Stufflebeam, Samantha Ubben, Skylar Veldhouse, Macy Kock, Mollee Patten, Elijah Ralston, Peytience Rice, Clay Silver, Clark Stevens 3. Winter Sportsmanship Awards: Ryland Duchane, Nicole Lutes, Hannah Sams, Clay Silver, Madison Trinkle 4. NICL All Conference Wrestling: Ian Showers, Coach: Stacy Simpson 5. District & State Wrestling Qualifier: Ian Showers 6. NICL West Girls Basketball All Conference: Olivia Callaway, Samantha Ubben & Hannah Sams, Coach: Dave Lee 7. All District and Senior All Star Game: Olivia Callaway 8. All Academic Team: Hannah Sams 9. NICL West Boys Basketball All Conference: Elijah Ralston, Coach: Luke Higgins 10. Leah Mosher – Qualified for Creed Speaking at the State FFA Contest m. Review of Policies: 704.2, 704.2R1, 704.3, 704.4, 704.5, 705.1, 705.2, 705.3, 706.1, 706.2, 707.1, 707.2, 707.3, 707.4, 707.5, 707.5R1, 708, 709, 710.1, 710.2, 710.3, 710.4, 711.1, 711.2, 711.2R1, 711.2R2 10. Discussions/Reports/Upcoming Meetings: n. HS FCS/Health Curriculum Report o. Superintendent’s Comments p. Closed Session: Superintendent Evaluation Discussion 21.5(i) q. Next Regular Board Meeting – April 11, 2016 5:30 p.m. – High School 11. Adjournment

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Mural committee seeks additional fundraising

By ROB MAHARRY The Grundy Register CONRAD- A project that has been in the works for the last few years in Conrad is coming closer to fruition, but the mural committee is still seeking to raise more funds in hopes of covering all of the costs associated with it.

A group of artists named the Walldogs has agreed to paint the mural, which originated from a design made by Shellee Jordebrek that was voted on during Black Dirt Days, and they are hoping to come to Conrad sometime in the month of April. The committee has estimated it to cost around $20,000 for the project, including all materials, housing and meals for the artists, scaffolding, cleaning, priming, sealing, painting and insurance for the personal injury and property damage, along with an additional $1,500 to $2,000 to be put toward continual maintenance and upkeep.

“The mural will be painted by a professional and the location will be on the old Friday’s building right on Main Street. We have already secured grant monies for a portion of the project and are still applying for additional state and local grants.

Now, we are beginning to look to the community for donations to get this project in motion. Murals are becoming more popular and popping up all over, especially in smaller communities in Iowa, and we are finding that grants are hard to come by in this accelerated market,” said Mary Beth Hines of the mural committee. “We couldn’t be more excited to add this attraction to our progressive c o m m u n i t y. A l o n g w i t h t h e completion of the Freedom Rock, it will definitely put Conrad on the map as something to see!“ For more information about the project, visit the Conrad ChamberMain Street office.

Liscomb council discusses sump pump runoff issues

By ROB MAHARRY The Grundy Register LISCOMB- As the Liscomb city council pondered the possibility of contracting more sewer line repairs through Central Iowa Televising at Monday night’s regular meeting, members also discussed the need to track down those who were causing excessive runoff with their sump pumps and do something to address the problem.

Councilman Jerry Gunderson said that the problem could mostly be traced to one area in the northwest part of town, where the houses were built later than in the rest of Liscomb and mostly have drain til-

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“To continually spend all of this money and not see any progress, it’s kind of like what’s next,” he said.

The council had previously discussed charging extra on water bills for those discovered to have sump pumps, and members seemed to agree that they should seek to address that problem before spending any more money on sewer line repairs that may not address the root cause of the issue.

Other major topics of discussion at the meeting included light poles, the annual citywide cleanup and the possibility of replacing a basketball goal at the city park.

BCLUW actors Jenna Willett, Allison Fisher, Jessica Popejoy-Geiken, Lexi Dinsmore, Grace Garber, and Ben Paper rehearse a revealing scene from "Ax of Murder," to be presented by the BCLUW Drama Department on March 18 and 19. Tickets may be purchased in advance at 641366-2810 or purchased at the door. This show is full of twists and turns and is sure to delight and surprise audiences; come see these talented actors!

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The luck of the Irish

Today, many of us will be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day by wearing green, sporting a shamrock, or downing a pint of green beer. These are all standard practices, but do you ever wonder why we do these things? As a huge history buff, I’m always thinking about stuff like this. Everything in the world has a fascinating and surprising backstory, including St. Patrick’s Day, and what better way to share that with you than a little St. Patrick’s Day trivia?

We’ll start off with some surprising trivia about the man himself: Did you know that despite being the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick was not Irish - and his name wasn't even Patrick?

His birth name was Maewyn Succat, and he was born in Great Britain to a Roman-British army officer.

By Michaela Kendall When Maewyn was 16-years-old, some pirates landed in South Wales and kidnapped him and several other boys. He was then sold into slavery in Ireland, where he remained for the next six years of his life. One night during his enslavement, he claimed to have a dream in which he was spoken to by God. God told him to escape Ireland on a ship, and so he did. Afterwards, he went back to Britain, then to France where he joined a monastery. Twelve years later he was appointed as Bishop, and he had another dream. In this one, he dreamed that the people of Ireland were calling him back to tell them about God. So, Maewyn (now using his Romanized name of Patricius, or Patrick) went back to Ireland to convert the Gaelic Irish, who were mostly Pagans, to Christianity. For 20 years, he converted the people of Ireland to Christianity, and although he was arrested numerous times by the Celtic Druids, he always managed to escape. In his memory, St. Patrick’s Day is now celebrated across the globe.

Now that we’ve got the basics covered, you’re probably wondering: How does the shamrock and the leprechaun play into all of this?

Well, we’ll start with the shamrock. According to legend, St. Patrick used the shamrock (the three leafed clover) to teach people about God. It’s said that he used each of the three leafs on the shamrock to represent the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit - hence why the shamrock is now a symbol of St. Patrick’s Day. As time went on, the holiday spread across the world and became less of a religious holiday, and more of a day to celebrate all things Irish - and that’s where the leprechaun comes in.

Old Irish folklore talks about the leprechaun as a mischievous little fairy that used to live on the island of Ireland before people came. They typically look like an old man, but only stand about two feet tall. In the stories, leprechauns were usually cobblers or shoe-makers, who hoarded all of their wealth in pots and stash them at the end of a rainbow. In the fairy tales, leprechauns could be found by following the sound of their hammer. Once a person encountered a leprechaun, they could demand that the leprechaun take them to his treasure, but they’re warned to never take their eyes off the fairy.

Leprechauns are often said to trick people into looking away, then disappearing without a trace. Because of the leprechaun’s association to Irish history, it has now become a symbol of Ireland that is celebrated on St. Patrick’s Day. Now that you know all about the history of St. Patrick’s Day and its symbols, here is some more fun trivia for you to exchange with your pals over a pint of green beer tonight: • The first St. Patrick’s Day Parade wasn't even in Ireland - it was in New York City in 1762. Today, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in NYC is the largest in the world, with around 3 million people lining the streets to watch the fivehour-long parade every year.

• St. Patrick’s Day is now synonymous with drinking, but until the 1960s, bars in Ireland were closed on March 17. Because Ireland is heavily Catholic and the day fell on Lent, the government forced all bars to close on that day to avoid sinful over-drinking. Luckily, this law was repealed in 1961.

• There are more Americans of Irish origin than there are Irish in Ireland.

This is a little skewed, but in 2008, 36 million Americans claimed Irish ancestry, while there were only 4 million people living in Ireland. However, not every American with Irish ancestry is fully Irish.

• Four-leaf clovers, similar to the shamrock except with an extra leaf, are a symbol of good luck in Ireland. There are 10,000 three-leaf clovers for every four-leaf clover, so your chances of finding one are probably once in a lifetime – although Ireland claims to have more four-leaf clovers than anywhere else. Talk about the luck of the Irish.

Although I wish I could celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland, drinking Guinness at a pub, I will have to settle for celebrating in Iowa with a little St. Patty’s Day trivia. But on the bright side, I’ll be taking a trip to Ireland this May, and will most certainly be celebrating a belated St. Patty’s Day with a pint at a pub.

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Extra efforts to solve bus shyness

Jeane’s first day of kindergarten was last week. For the last year, all she talked about was riding the big bus to school. A few weeks ago, an old school bus full of field workers went by our place and she was very disappointed when they didn’t stop to pick her up.

So when the big day finally came, she got scared and couldn’t do it. Even with lots of encouragement from the driver and mom and dad. Little brother Calvin was in the front seat in his underwear with half his breakfast in his hand, ready to go. She just couldn’t do it.

So I drove her to school, picked her up afterwards and went to the bus barn to talk to the bus driver. Before I could apologize for making him late for his route that morning, he suggested we give it a try again the next morning over at the neighbors so Jeane would have someone to get on the bus with.

The next thing I knew, he said, “Why don’t you let the kids on the bus (in the corner barn) and just check it out while no one is on it?” So they did.

The next thing I knew, Jeane and Calvin and I were getting a ten minute ride around town, just the three of us!

So the next morning I took Jeane to the neighbors. Morgan and Jake Eilers helped Jeane on the bus with such cat-like swiftness, I didn’t even have time to cry.

Thanks a million, Butch (Venenga).

Kelly Mackie, Grundy Center

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Compiled by Michaela Kendall

10 Years Ago This Week - 2006 Lightning has struck twice. On Saturday, March 11, the Grundy Center Spartans stormed to a second consecutive Academic Decathlon state championship in Denison. In amassing 33,163 points, the decathlon team members collected 27 individual event medals, eclipsing last year’s record total of 23.

Friday, March 3, six students attended the Young Writers’ Conference at the University of Northern Iowa. This year’s featured speakers were authors Beth Dvergsten Stevens, and Joshalyn M. Hickey, illustrator Chaveevah Banks Ferguson, and Nadene and Ken from Poetry Alive.

Brittany Deeringer is a local Grundy inventor whose invention could possibly be used by the agricultural industry. Deeringer, an eighth grader, had a problem. When she presented her livestock at shows, she wasn’t able to receive the higher rankings because the cows would be stained with mud. When.

Mrs. Francis, the middle school science teacher, presented her eighth grade class with the Invent Iowa opportunity, Brittany knew that was her chance to find the solution to her problem. She knew of a product that she wanted to enhance known as Clean Calf. Clean Calf removes mud stains from livestock.

She knows of a way to make it more animal friendly.

At the Center Theatre … “Nanny McPhee” and “Eight Below.”

Our Family Tuna … 6 oz. can for 19 cents.

Our Family soup … 3 for $1.00.

25 Years Ago This Week - 1991 The husband ‘ of a former Dike-”area resident has been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in journalism. Jerry Seper, who is married to the former Myrna Stover, was notified earlier this month of his nomination for the most prestigious prize awarded to newspaper reporters in the country. This is Mr. Seper’s fourth Pulitzer Prize nomination.

Providing health care to the citizens of Grundy county is the number; one objective of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. In order to continue to do so’, the hospital needs your help. Financing new and improved equipment, recruiting new physicians, and facility repairs are costly items that are a necessity, but are easily passed over when trying to operate within a tight budget.

That’s where the Grundy County Memorial Hospital Foundation comes into the picture.

The Two Cylinder Club Worldwide has been authorized, by Deere & Company to offer reproductions of 18 old John Deere tractor folders to members and non-members alike. The oldest folder is a 1929 black-and-white, 8-page issue featuring a John Deere Model “GP” tractor, a 2-bottom, plow, 3-bottom plow, 3-row-integral planter, and 3-row-front-mounted cultivator.

At the Center Theatre … “King Ralph.”

Pillsbury biscuits … 4 for $1.00.

Wheat cottage bread … 79 cents for a 20 oz. loaf.

50 Years Ago This Week - 1966 Radio and television personality Bill Riley of. KRNT-TV, Des Moines, will emcee a talent contest Friday, March 25, at 8 p.m. at the Grundy Center high school auditorium. The event will be sponsored by the Grundy Center Music Boosters. Outstanding acts will be selected to compete on the “State Fair Talent Search” television program seen Sundays at 6.30 p. m. on KRNTTV, Channel 8. Winners of the televised contests earn the opportunity to compete In the 1966 Iowa State Fair Talent Shows held at the fairgrounds next August in Des Moines. $2,000 In prize money will be awarded the finalists.

Grundy County Memorial Hospital’s proposed construction plans amount to a monumental bargain—nearly $1 million worth of building for only $3.10 a year. That is what the cost of the 50-bed addition and remodeling work figures out for each Grundy county resident over the next 20 years, or until 1986 when the last of the construction bonds would be paid off. Voters will go to the polls next Tuesday to decide on a $995,000 bond issue to finance the construction, which has been explained in detail in previous articles.

Grundy County and Grundy Center retail sales both jumped 10 percent during last July, August and September to reach all-time record highs, the Iowa Tax Commission reported this week. Combined sales of the county’s 320 retailers during the summer quarter of 1965 totaled $4,028,888, an increase of $402,118 over the previous record, $3,620,770, set the year before.

Mixed nuts … 69 cents for a 13 oz. can.

Apples … 49 cents per dozen.

Post Honey Combs cereal … 39 cents.

75 Years Ago This Week - 1941 The food stamp plan is being given very serious consideration in Grundy County. The Grundy board of supervisors are friendly to the plan and they will help to get it installed. A county meeting was held in Grundy Center Monday evening at which time the plan was explained and discussed. Representatives from all parts of the county attended this, meeting and they were impressed with the plan and gave it their general approval. Under the plan, those on any form of relief will get 50 percent more food products.

The seventieth anniversary of the Fredsville Lutheran church and the fortieth anniversary of the Fredsville Ladies’ Aid was observed at the Fredsville Church Sunday, March 16. Guest speakers were Rev. S. D. Rodholm of Des Moines, Rev. J. A. Hoist of, Alden, Minn., both former pastors of the Fredsville Church Rev. Jergensen of Cedar Falls of the Bethlehem Lutheran church spoke in the afternoon.

Anson Long of Whitten died very suddenly about four o’clock Sunday afternoon following a heart attack. He was 64 years old. He had been helping two other men prepare a grave at the Benson cemetery. He was suddenly stricken while In the cemetery tool shed and died almost at once.

“This Thing Called Love” starts its engagement on Sunday for three days at the Center Theatre.

Kraft cheese … 44 cents per 2 lb. box.

Ag Week and St. Patrick’s Day beef food and facts

By Lauren and Leah Mosher, Emily and Megan Pansegrau In celebration of National Ag Week, and with a bit of green for St. Patrick’s Day, the Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team shares some facts regarding the beef industry’s contributions to agriculture: U.S. Beef generated $44 billion in farm gate receipts; $5.7 billion in U.S. beef exports; produced 25.8 billion pounds; commercial slaughter was 31.9 million head (data courtesy of 2015 National Cattlemen Directions Statistics).

Here is a great St. Patrick’s Day recipe: Stuffed Green Peppers Ingredients: 6 green bell peppers, 1 lb. Ground beef, Salt and Pepper if wanted, 1/3 cup chopped onion, 14.5 oz. (1 can) whole peeled chopped tomato, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 cup uncooked rice, 1/2 cup water, 1 cup uncooked rice,10.75 oz (2 cans) condensed tomato soup, 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese, Water as needed

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DIRECTIONS: Prep: 30 min; Cook: 30 min; Ready in: 1 hour 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut the tops off the peppers, and remove the seeds. Cook peppers in broiling water for 5 min; drain. Sprinkle salt inside each pepper and set aside.

2. In a large skillet, saute beef and onions for 5 min. or until beef is browned. Drain off excess fat, and season with salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, rice, 1/2 cup of water and the Worcestershire sauce. Cover, simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Remove from heat, and stir in cheese.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, or 175 degrees Celsius.

Stuff each pepper with the beef and rice mixture, and place peppers open side up in a baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup with just enough water to made the soup a gravy consistency. Pour over the peppers.

4. Bake covered for 25 to 35 minutes, until heated through and cheese is melted and bubbly.

TIP: Aluminum foil can be used for moist food, an even cook, and to make cleaning up easier.

Submitted by: Lauren & Leah Mosher, Emily & Megan Pansegrau In celebration of National Ag Week & with a bit of green for St. Patrick’s Day, the Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team shares some facts regarding the beef industry. The U.S. provides 25% of the world’s beef, but only has 10 % of the world’s cattle. Beef also contributes to human health! A 3-ounce lean serving of beef provides half of your daily protein requirements and all of your necessary amino acids! Footballs are commonly referred to as “Pig Skins” but in reality, cattle hides are used to produce footballs with one hide producing at least 20 footballs.

Here is a great St. Patrick’s Day Beef Pot Pie recipe:

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Corned Beef Omelet Recipe Ingredients 2 green onions, sliced 2 tablespoons butter 6 eggs 1/4 cup milk 1 cup cubed cooked corned beef 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese Dash pepper TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

MAKES: 4 servings Directions In a large skillet, saute onions in butter until tender. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and milk; pour over onions. Cook over medium heat; as the eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath.

When the eggs are nearly set, sprinkle with the corned beef, cheese and pepper. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Cut into wedges. Yield: 4 servings.

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2016 Big Library Read This month, Kling Memorial Library will take part in the 2016 Big Library Read program, the world’s largest global eBook reading club through libraries and schools that connects millions of readers around the world with the same eBook at the same time. Kling Library users will be able to borrow the eBook and audiobook, American Sniper: The New York Times bestselling memoir of U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle, starting Thursday, March 17 and concluding on Thursday, March 31 by visiting bridges.lib.overdrive.com.

Big Library Read is facilitated by OverDrive, the leading platform for eBooks and audiobooks from the library.

American Sniper was the source for the blockbuster movie which was nominated for six Academy awards, including best picture. U.S. Navy Seal Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history. Kyle, who was killed tragically in 2013, writes honestly about the pain of war – including the deaths of two close SEAL teammates – and in moving first-person passages throughout, his wife, Taya, speaks openly about the strains of war on their family, as well as on Chris.

The free program runs for two weeks and to get started reading, all that is needed is a Kling Memorial Library library card. American Sniper can be read on all major computers and devices, including iPhone®, iPad®, Android™ phones and tablets, Chromebook™ and Kindle® without worrying about wait lists or holds. The eBook will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, and there are no late fees.

On April 1st, the library will host a book discussion about American Sniper for anyone who has read the book and would like to attend. Check the library calendar or Facebook page for more details.

Calendar of events Grundy Community Center Friday March 18

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room

Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m. Legion Room

Monday March 21

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Wilts Room

Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

Tuesday March 22

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. 4 p.m., Wilts Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m. Wilts Room

Wednesday March 23

Thursday March 24

• Grundy Comm. Center – Walking, 7 a.m. - 12 noon, Wilts Room

Exercise, 9 a.m., Legion Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

Lenton Lunch, Wilts Room • Grundy Comm. Center – No Walking

GNB Bank Corp, 8 a.m., Wilts Room

Congregate Meals, 11:30 a.m., Legion Room

GC Extension, 6 p.m., Wilts Room

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Palermo Clover 4-H meeting held The Palermo Clover 4-H Club met at Eileen Flater’s home on March 5 at 9 a.m. Each member present began a fair project either in photography, woodworking, jewelry or art. The upcoming Omelet Breakfast was discussed as well.

Andrea Traeger discussed principles of photography with her group of 4-H’ers and they took pictures.

The members interested in art were taught by Bruce Gordon, who helped them each begin a drawing. Chad Roegner assisted the woodworking group in making shadow boxes.

4-H’ers participating in the jewelry project were taught by Dottie McGrane how to make bracelets.

Lisa and Joseph Kanagy helped

the Clover Kids sand and stain woodblocks to begin their projects.

The Clover Kids also played an M&M straw game.

The club discussed the Omelet Breakfast to be held on Sunday, April 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. All club members were asked to sell tickets.

Volunteers to work at the breakfast and donations of supplies are needed.

Twenty-eight members, four guests, three leaders, and five parents attended the meeting. The hosts were Brooke and Carter Liston, Madison Traeger and Arianna Dirkx. The next meeting will be at 4:30 p.m. April 10 in Eileen Flater’s home. Any guests are welcome to attend.

Palm Sunday Brunch and Bake Sale MARCH 20TH

9:30 am– 12:30 pm American Lutheran Church.

The proceeds go to The All American Relay for Life Team.

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50¢ Fridays, attend a movie on Friday evening & receive your choice of a medium popcorn or any Drink for just 50¢!

Not seeing a movie? You can still pick up snacks Popcorn or Ice Cream NO WEEKEND MATINEES THIS WEEK

7:30 p.m. –

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Eddie The Eagle

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• PG-13 (Language) • 105 mins.

• Type: True Story •

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Pictured starting upper left and going clockwise, Brent Smeins, Cheryl Smeins, Gertie Eiklenborg, Madison Smeins and Braxton VanWie.

To celebrate 95th birthday Gertie Eiklenborg will celebrate her 95th birthday with a card shower and family gathering.

She was born on March 29, 1921, daughter of Chris and Anna Kruger.

She married Elmer Eiklenborg on March 15, 1946.

Her family includes Dennis

Eiklenborg of Buffalo, MN, Cheryl (Allen) Smeins and Delores Eiklenborg of Dike. She has five grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Cards maybe sent to her at PO Box 147, Dike, IA 50624

Center Theatre’s Reel-to-Reel Beginning at the Center Theatre on Friday, March 18 at 7 p.m. will be the action/suspense London Has Fallen, starring Gerard Butler, Morgan Freeman and Aaron Eckhart. This movie is rated R for violence and language, running approximately 100 minutes in length. At 7:30 will be the true story Eddie The Eagle, starring Hugh Jackman and Taron Egerton. This movie is rated PG-13 for language, running approximately 105 minutes in length. There will be no weekend matinees this week. * FRIDAYS ARE 50 cent Fridays at the Center Theatre! receive your choice of MEDIUM popcorn or any drink for just 50 cents! * London Has Fallen, a follow-up to the suspenseful action film Olympus Has Fallen, takes place after the British Prime Minister passes away and his funeral becomes a target of a terrorist organization to destroy some of the world’s most powerful leaders, devastate the British capital, and unleash a terrifying vision of the future.

The only hope of stopping it rests on the shoulders of the President of the United States (Aaron Eckhart), the Vice President (Morgan Freeman), his formidable Secret Service head (Gerard Butler), and an English MI-6 agent (Charlotte Riley) who rightly

trusts no one. London Has Fallen promises to bring action and a twisting story that will keep you in suspense!

Inspired by true events, Eddie the Eagle is a feel-good story about Michael “Eddie” Edwards (Taron Egerton), an unlikely but courageous British ski-jumper who never stopped believing in himself – even as an entire nation was counting him out.

With the help of a rebellious and charismatic coach (Hugh Jackman), Eddie takes on the establishment and wins the hearts of sports fans around the world by making an improbable and historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Winter Olympics. From producers of Kingsman: The Secret Service, Eddie the Eagle stars Taron Egerton as Eddie, the loveable underdog with a never say die attitude. This is a mustsee, inspiring and entertaining true story film!

For the most up-to-date movie information, please check out our new website at www.grundycentertheatre. com. If you are interested in gift certificates to the Center Theatre, they may be purchased at GNB bank locations during the day or at the Center Theatre during evening business hours.

Cedar Valley Hospice presents Patriotic Nights Get ready to celebrate like it’s Independence Day at our Patriotic Nights, Saluting the Mission of Cedar Valley Hospice event. WE WANT YOU to join us for our sixth-annual themed spring fundraising event on Friday, April 1, at the Park Place Event Centre in Cedar Falls.

This star spangled good time will begin at 6 p.m. with appetizers and the chance for guests to purchase raffle tickets to win a $1,000 cash prize. A silent auction will be available for those who wish to bid on dozens of silent auction items from local, regional and national donors.

An All-American meal, program and dueling pianos with Mick Staebell and Leigh Bailey will follow.

Invite your friends, family and even your Uncle Sam to eat, drink

and be patriotic at this casual evening saluting the thousands of patients, clients and families served by Cedar Valley Hospice each year. All proceeds raised at the event benefit Cedar Valley Hospice and our mission of Making Each Moment Matter through our compassionate end of life programs and services.

Reserve your seat for this red, white and blue evening of fun and fundraising by calling 319-272-2002 or register online at www.cvhospice. org. Prior to the event, raffle tickets can also be purchased on our website or at the Cedar Valley Hospice office in Waterloo, 2101 Kimball Ave., Suite 401. The winner of the raffle need not be present to win. Please make your plans and RSVP by Monday, March 21.

Kung Fu Panda 3

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Shows Fri.-Wed.: 7:30 p.m.

Matinees: Sat. 3:15 p.m., Sun. 1:30 p.m.

3D Movie Admission $4 Now with Digital and

Gladbrook Theater 319 Second St., Gladbrook 888-473-FILM • 641-473-FILM www.gladbrooktheater.com All movies subject to change without notice

Interested in starting a new business or expanding your current business into the downtown district of Grundy Center? Main Street Grundy Center is encouraging local entrepreneurs to participate in the Open 4 Business competition offered through Main Street Iowa. The contest consists of a local, regional and state competition with $28,000 as a total cash prize for the winner.

Contact Kristen Cleveland at 825-6742 or msgc@gcmuni.net for additional information and to register your business for a presentation time at the local competition to be held on Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grundy Center High School Auditorium, 1006 M Ave, Grundy Center. Please reserve your presentation time by April 13 for the local competition on April 17. Visit www.mainstreetgrundycenter.com for more details.

Paint the world purple

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Grundy County Event Leadership Committee is preparing to Paint the World Purple, starting in Grundy County. It all starts with getting you and your team registered for Relay. We would like to extend an invitation to the Grundy County Relay For Life to everyone in the area — whether you’ve participated in Relay before, or are new.

Relay For Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature event. It offers everyone opportunity to do their part in the fight against cancer.

Just sign up to make a team with your family, friends, or coworkers — then start fundraising. Throughout the night, teams camp out at the Grundy Center High School and take turns walking or running around the track — each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Throughout the night we also have meaningful ceremonies, fun games, entertainment and great food. All funds raised at Relay for Life go directly to the American Cancer Society’s life-saving cancer research, education, and patient services.

Join us for the Relay for Life on Friday, June 12 at the Grundy Center High School track from 5 to 11 p.m.

Go to www.relayforlife.org/grundycountyia or contact a committee member to get registered and answer any questions you may have. We can’t wait to see you there!

Danielle Craig (507) 438-7455 or littlemsd@hotmail.com. Todd Craig (319) 883-1917 or toddc@gcmuni. net. Karen Ehmen (319) 464-2363 or rkrehmen@msn.com

Nutrition site menu

Friday, March 18— Creole Steak; Whipped Potatoes; Mediterranean Salad; Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine; Hot Spiced Fruit Monday, March 21 — Beef Peppers, Onions, and Gravy; Baked Potato with Sour Cream; Baby Carrots; Multi-Grain Bread with Margarine; Fresh Banana Tuesday, March 22— Turkey Ham and White Beans; Herbed Green Peas; Italian Vegetable Blend; Cornbread with Margarine; Mandarin Oranges Wednesday, March 23 — Meatloaf and Onion Gravy; Whipped Potatoes; Mixed Vegetables; MultiGrain Bread with Margarine; Fresh Fruit Thursday, March 24 — Cranberry Dijon Chicken; Baked Sweet Potato; Cabbage; Multi-Grain with Margarine; Fruited Gelatin; Chocolate Milk For more information, to reserve a place or order a meal, call the Grundy Center Senior Center at (319) 824-3843.

I truly value all of my friends and family for their cards, calls, and well wishes. A special thanks to Charles Friend and Mike Schlesinger for the Times-Republican article.

Also the MidWestOne Bank for the birthday acknowledgement on their outdoor sign. May God bless all who thought of me on my 102nd birthday.

Sincerely, Robert Prosser.

Grundy Center stores to host Easter weekend open house

GRUNDY CENTER – Whether you want to spruce up your wardrobe or your home for the spring season, or simply want to visit the community’s newest businesses, the Spring Open House weekend is an opportunity to sample what Grundy Center has to offer. Shoppers can take advantage of Open House specials next weekend while hunting for special ‘Golden Eggs’ that will be hidden and may be redeemed for Chamber Bucks courtesy of the Grundy Center Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, March 24 through Saturday, March 26 are the dates set for the Spring Open House events at participating retailers. The weekend includes in-store specials, new products for spring, and the Golden Egg Hunt. In addition, Movement Dance and Fitness will hold a Cake Walk for children at its studio from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, featuring a cake walk each 15 minutes during the two-hour time frame.

Details of the weekend’s events may be found at www.grundycenter. com or the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

News from Ivester FRIENDLY FORUM Meet at the Caryl Button home at 2 pm on Saturday, March 19.

Wear green if Irish. Share something you are excited about, samples and pictures, too.

Please RSVP. YOUNG ADULTS Meet Saturday, March 19 at 6 pm at Church Fellowship Hall for board/ card games.

Bring a drink or snack and a friend. Enjoy fellowship with Rev. Paul.

PROCESSION FOR PEACE Sunday, March 20 at 3 pm gather at 25th and University at First Christian Church, Des Moines.

Peace Procession, led by a donkey, will then move to 33rd and University at Intentional Eucharist Community, where a worship service will be held. Speaker will be John Dear, a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

FOODS RESOURCE BANK Contact Lois Kruse or Lyle Neher if you are willing to volunteer or provide food for the Progressive Supper on Sunday, April 3rd.

EASTER On Sunday, March 27 the following is the schedule of events: 7:45 am Early Service at Camp Pine Lake 8:15 am Breakfast fund raiser by youth at Camp Pine Lake 9:20 am Easter egg hunt at Ivester Church 9:30 am Christian Education 10:30 am Worship 12 Noon Potluck Donations of candy can be brought to Ivester Church on Palm Sunday, March 20.

The Choice PG-13

New Pricing 12 & under $1; Ages 13-59 $3; 60 & over $1; Matinees $1

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Good Citizens Award

The Cedar Falls Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution is proud to announce that Dike New Hartford student Taylor Hedges has been nominated by Dike New Hartford school for the Good Citizen Award.

Taylor Hedges is the daughter of Sara Fails and Steve Hedges and attends Dike-New Hartford School.

She has been involved in the Student Council, Show Choir, and is a three time class 2A state volleyball champion and is active in her church's House Dollars for Scholars club. She plans to attend college.

Congratulations Taylor.

This weekend will be just a sneak preview of what the residents of Dike have to look forward to with the scheduled date of our City Wide Garage sales on April 30.

The UNI Dome will be the site for Iowa's Largest Indoor Vintage and Antique Market. The show at UNI will begin March 18 thru the 20.

Shop and check out what you just might find at a sale in town on April 30.

Also this weekend if you have been missing basketball as the DNH basketball season is over, you can tune into UNI Panther basketball on Friday evening. The Panthers will play a Texas team at 8:40 pm in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma . Dike New Hartford Panther fans just might take the 9 hour road trip to watch the live action. Go Panthers.

Will the kids and sponsors that are in New York take in an Iowa basketball game? Iowa will play Temple on Thursday.

A weekend of antiquing, basketball and recovering from Spring break.

Gov. Branstad designates March 21-25 as Severe Weather Awareness Week DES MOINES – Governor Terry E. Branstad has proclaimed March 21-25, 2016, as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Iowa.

The Iowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEMD), the National Weather Service (NWS), and Iowa’s local emergency managers have again joined together to promote severe weather awareness and family preparedness.

This is also a good time of year to review with your families and workplaces a plan for severe weather. Reviewing locations for shelter during warnings and re-unification locations for your home and work if you get separated. Also making sure you have a kit put together for severe weather and place a kit in your shelter locations.

For each day during Severe Weather Awareness Week, a different subject will be featured:

• Monday – Severe thunderstorms • Tuesday – Weather warnings • Wednesday – Tornadoes • Thursday – Family preparedness • Friday – Flash floods The annual tornado drill will take place on Wednesday, March 23, at approximately 10 a.m. Schools, businesses, state and local governments, and individuals are strongly encouraged to participate in the drill. Additional information about the tornado drill can be found on local NWS websites.

Grundy County will be participating in the Tornado Drill and outdoor warning devices will be activated for testing during this time period.

If there is bad weather on March 23rd the alternate Tornado Drill date is March 24th.

For more information on severe weather preparedness, visit www. beready.iowa.gov

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Mark your calendars for the April 13 public hearing to be held at the Dike City Hall at 6 p.m. This hearing will review an application for a State Revolving Fund loan and to make available to the public the contents of an environmental information document and the city's facility plan.

Documents include design and environmental information related to the proposed improvements to the City's wastewater treatment and collection system.

The purpose of the public hearing is to inform area residents of the community of Dike of the proposed action, discuss the actual cost and user fees associated with this project and address citizens’ concerns.

This meeting will take place one hour before the regular monthly meeting; always the second Wednesday of each month. Any questions may be directed to the City Clerk's Office at 319-989-2291.

Diane Paige Correspondant 319-989-2163

Music in New York The kids and sponsors boarded two buses headed to New York City. Eighty students are on the trip with 20

sponsors. The buses were expected to arrive at Central Park. Parents and fellow students at Dike and New Hartford not on the trip have the full itinerary for the six day travel. Wow! Grand Central Terminal, Radio City Music Hall, Hard Rock Café, The National September 11 Memorial Museum, a Broadway Show Aladdin, a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty, a group photo in Time Square and their performance at the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine. We pray for safe travel and security and will welcome you home with open arms on March 18. A trip and memories to last a lifetime.

Dates for Dike Thursday, March 17 Spring break HS Music Trip to NYC St Patrick's Day Open House at Spindle and Sproket Friday, March 18 Spring Break HS Music Trip Sunday March 20 Palm Sunday First Day of Spring Monday, March 21 6 pm DEPO Meeting 7 pm Board Meeting Tuesday, March 22 3 pm Track and Field Meet at Wartburg Saturday, March 26 Easter Egg Hunt at City Park 10:00

Birthdays Thursday, March 17: Marta Anderson, Mervin Meyer, Jana Middleswart, Pat Murphy Friday, March 18: Sarah Dieken, Danny Schipper Saturday, March 19: Nancy Stage, Jim Beninga, Dave VanGundy Sunday, March 20: Steve Weber Kyle Weber, Jamie Gerstenkorn, David Schreck, Kirk Christensen Monday, March 21: Katie Paar, Jenna Hensley Tuesday, March 22: Laura Mesenbrink, Kody Kruger, Beverly Murphy, Chad Meester, Jane Campbell, Jada Oakes Wednesday, March 23: Tom Soska, Chuck Bakker, Jacob Beem Thursday, March 24: Dawn Weber, Riley Ehmen

Brooke Myers Signs with Ellsworth

Brooke Myers is pictured signing with Ellsworth Community College to play softball. Brooke is the daughter of Mike and Rhonda Myers of Dike and she is excited to be able to keep playing softball after high school.

Brooke will play her senior season with DNH this summer and hopes DNH fans will follow her career in Ellsworth. Brooke has played softball for 4 years, basketball for 4 years and volleyball for 3 years. Congratulations Brooke. Pictured left to right: Nate Forsyth Ellsworth coach, seated Scott Connolly DNH head coach, Brooke, Mike and Rhonda Myers.

Egg Hunt D-NH Kindergarten Easter The Dike Lions are planning the 2016 Easter Egg Hunt for March 26 Round Up days to be held at the Dike City Park beKindergarten round up will be held at Dike and New Hartford Elementary buildings in April. Round up at Dike will be April 7 and 8, and New Hartford round up is April 8.

Appointment times and a letter explaining the two days of Round-up will be mailed to parents the week of April 4. NOTE: There will be no regular kindergarten classes held during round up days.

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ANNUAL SPRING FARM MACHINERY CONSIGNMENT

AUCTION

Saturday, March 26th * 9:30 AM Tama Co. Fairgrounds, 1217 175th St. Gladbrook, IA

We will continue to consign items all week until 5 PM on Friday.

Call 319-269-4024, 641-485-2712, or 641-750-3057.

Just a reminder this sale bill was created nearly 3 weeks before the sale.

Please go to www.auctionzip.com (ID #20368) to see many pictures as they are updated.

We will be running 2 rings starting with hayrack items at 9:30 sharp.

MACHINERY JD 630 disk 24 ft w/new drag system; MF 1560 Round Baler twine; Case IH 800 4-row wide corn planter w/monitor, dry fert & insect; Case IH 8350 12ft hay conditioner w/ new gear box; JD 7200 Max Merge 12-row 30” planter, vacuum, hyd front fold, JD 250 monitor w/gps, box ext, herbicide boxes, pt row shut offs; 3pt 6ft mower like new; Clark pull type sprayer w/boom; Ag Chem 500 gal sprayer w/45 ft boom & elect controls; Shaver front-mount post driver w/universal mounts; MF236 Quick attach loader.

TRAILERS & MISC 2006 Maclander 18 ft skid loader trailer; H&S 20ft bale feeder on wheels w/silage kit; Barge box w/gear & hoist; Lumber 2X6 12-16ft; Pick up fuel tanks & tool boxes; 8 ft utility tool box for pick up; 18.4-38 Firestone clamp-on duals; 18.4-34 axle mount duals 9 bolt hub; 18.4-38 axle mount duals 9 bolt; JD front mount fuel tanks; Metal sun roof for JD; Brand New ATV/Lawn trailers; 2010 Maxey 32 ft. GN Flatbed trailer, Used Bumper hitch car trailer, Portable Hyd lift Working Chute, New tires of various sizes for utility trailers.

This is a very early listing of what we anticipate to be a great spring auction. If you want to consign something please call us.

We can get pictures posted to the internet at any time.

Terms: We accept Credit Cards or Cash or good check w/photo ID. All announcements on day of sale take precedent over all written material. Lunch on site.

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Bernd Wittneben, owner of Bernd’s Pond, poses with one of the fairy gardening displays in his shop. Much like each pond he installs, he says that no two fairy gardens are alike; each one is as individual as the person who buys it. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Register photo)

Bernd’s Pond brings magic to gardening

By Michaela Kendall The Grundy Register WELLSBURG – March 20 marks the first official day of spring, but for residents of Wellsburg, spring comes in a different form – with the opening of Bernd’s Pond.

When the pond and garden shop reopens this April after being closed for the winter, they will have something extra special, some might even say magical, to offer – fairy gardens.

The trend of fairy gardens has been spreading across the country for the last couple of years, and now it’s come to Grundy County.

A fairy garden is similar to a miniature garden, except that it’s themed towards fairies, gnomes and other mythical creatures. Usually, the base for a fairy garden is some type of a pot or small planter, which is made to depict a miniature garden scene; usually decorated with moss or succulents. Then, the garden is decorated with miniature furniture and other items fit for a fairy.”

According to Bernd Wittneben, owner of Bernd’s Pond, fairy gardens have been around since Ancient Egyptian times. He explained that the Egyptians used to carve elaborate miniature figurines, then set them up in a scene, such as next

to a pyramid, or at a gathering for the pharaoh. Eventually, he said, the idea spread through Asia and Europe, where fairy tales were integrated into the concept.

Throughout history, fairy gardens were kept to attract and potentially please a fairy, who would instill good luck on the gardener. But even for those who don’t believe in fairies, creating and keeping a fairy garden can be a very rewarding experience, Bernd Wittneben said.

“For many people, a fairy garden reminds them of their childhood,” he said. “Especially for women, they find that it brings them back to their days of playing with a dollhouse. It’s very fun to see.”

He and Karen June, who helps out at his shop, will be holding a fairy garden workshop sometime around May, where they will teach people how to create their own fairy garden. People can bring their own supplies, or pick them out at the store during the workshop. The date and time have yet to be determined, but he says that anyone who is interested should call the shop at 641751-4172 to register.

This is just one of a few events Wittneben has planned for this spring and summer season, and he

says he’s also planning to participate in the annual Northern Iowa Pond Tour this July.

The annual Pond Tour is a two day event where visitors pay a small fee to take a driving tour around Wellsburg and visit all the beautiful ponds in town. On the second day of the event, the tour is in Cedar Falls, but Wittneben says that people interested in taking the tour only have to buy one ticket to tour both towns’ ponds.

He also added that even though Cedar Falls is a much bigger city than Wellsburg, he has been pleasantly surprised at the turnout for the Wellsburg Pond Tour in the last couple of years. Last year, in particular, he noted that they sold over 100 tickets for the Wellsburg Pond Tour, although only 40 were sold for the Cedar Falls Pond Tour.

He said he believes this is because of the small town community pride and support that comes out of Wellsburg.

“Many businesses come to town and only stay for a couple of years,” he said. “Because we’ve made a commitment to the community and we’ve stayed, you can tell that the people in Wellsburg are proud of us.”

Book Club meets at 10:00 a.m. on the first Wednesday of the month.

Our selection for April 6 is “Plainsong” by Kent Haruf.

March W.O.W. features Jill Dobel owner of Black Dog Soap Co. She will be demonstrating her soap making techniques for the group. April’s speaker will be Robyn Plocher speaking on Volunteer Mission with Voice of the Martyrs, an organization that serves the needs of persecuted Christians world-wide.

Adult coloring is still all the rage!

Join us at the library on the first and third Tuesday each month at 2:00 p.m. for Color Me Calm!

Computer classes continue for two more weeks at the library. We learned more new tricks at our Excel class this week. We still have Q&A and Windows 8.1/10 classes left in our series.

Stop in and check out the new bookshelf for the latest releases by your favorite authors.

A new record for Timothy Christian auction On Saturday, March 5, Timothy Christian held their 23rd Annual Benefit Auction and raised approximately

$47,500, a new record! Thanks to the donations from 230 area businesses and individuals, 370 items were sold to 160 generous bidders. The highlight of the day was the sale of the Napa Valley trip for $4,800. Destination experiences were the theme this year as the auction committee sought out donations from various venues in Omaha, Kansas City, Des Moines, Boone and Waterloo/Cedar Falls and put them into packages. This went over well with the bidders and is something that will be promoted at next year’s auction. The real key to the auction’s success was the incredible variety of donations. There was something for everyone and for everyone’s budget. The Timothy Christian Auction is held every year on the first Saturday in March at the Wellsburg Memorial Building. Plan now to attend next year’s event.

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Pony Express Dance and Auction on March 19

Pine Lake Saddle Club will sponsor a Pony Express dance featuring the band Route 66, and auction on Saturday, March 19, from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Steamboat Rock Schoolhouse. Cost is $10 per adult, 10 and under $2. Donations welcome. All proceeds benefit Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside.

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Pony Express Riders collecting on March 12

Pony Express Riders of Iowa will be having their annual collection points on Saturday, March 12. They will be in Steamboat Rock at 8 a.m. and in Eldora at 10 a.m. All monies collected benefit Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside. The Pony Express Dance will be held Saturday, March 19 at Steamboat Rock. See upcoming papers for more information on the dance.

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Grundy Center fifth graders kick tobacco’s butt

Jayce Fryslie, Bretton Fryslie, and Alicia Fryslie.

Kindergarteners are becoming star readers The current kindergarten class is blowing teachers away with their reading skills. The students spent two weeks reading different Dr. Seuss books to learn about rhyming and nonsense words. They also celebrated Read Across America Week, February 29th through March 4th, by having special dress up days and having guest readers come into the classroom.

The best part about that week was

the Kindergarten Read-In that was held on Thursday evening. Thirty seven families of students turned out and came together to enjoy books.

Kindergarteners stuffed their book boxes full of books they could read to their families, and also books for their guests to read to them. They kept track of the number of books read that night and all three kindergarten classrooms read a total of 302 books in 30 minutes.

By Michaela Kendall The Grundy Register GRUNDY CENTER – In honor of National Kick Butts Day, a nationwide anti-smoking initiative, the Grundy Center fifth graders took part in anti-smoking activities led by the local Youth Coalition and Grundy Center Tobacco Tacklers.

On Friday afternoon, several eighth grade members of the Grundy Center Tobacco Tacklers visited the fifth graders to teach them about the dangers of tobacco, and encourage them to get involved in anti-smoking initiatives such as the Tobacco Tacklers.

The students participated in activities that taught them how tobacco negatively impacts their daily life – from seeing a blackened smoker’s lung to painting their teeth yellow with temporary “smoker’s teeth” paint, and even inspecting a jar full of cigarette tar.

Beth Johanns, RN, BSN, of Grundy County Memorial Hospital, who partners with the Tobacco Tacklers to organize events such as this, said that with the rising popularity e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco, it’s more important than ever to educate kids early on about the dangers of tobacco.

“Prevention is huge,” she said.

“Sometimes, by the time you try to

Some of the fifth-graders inspect a model depicting a smoker’s mouth - complete with rotten, yellow teeth and cancerous tumors. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Register photo) help someone stop, it’s almost too late. Only five percent of smokers ever quit, and after multiple failed attempts, their chances of ever quitting drop significantly.”

Johanns said that the activities last

Friday were just one of a few things that the Tobacco Tacklers do to raise awareness and educate their peers.

They have also read off tobacco facts over the intercom during the morning announcements and created a vid-

eo campaign against smoking. They also regularly mentor younger students to build healthy relationships and educate them about the dangers of smoking.

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Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Mark Decker, Pastor 319-988-3967 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School GRUNDY CENTER

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American Lutheran Church Luther Thoresen, Pastor 319-824-3557 www.alcgc.org Sundays 8:45 a.m. Worship Service

Bangor Liberty Friends Church Manny Garcia, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

Bethany Presbyterian Church Al Polito, Pastor 319-824-5471 Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Service

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First Baptist Church (GARBC) Nathan Barkley, Pastor 319-824-3324 www.firstbaptistgrundycenter.com Sundays 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service 6:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Service

United Methodist Church 641-366-2142 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Morning Worship CONRAD Alice Church of God Jim Hartman, Pastor 641-623-5641 Sundays 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service CC Inc Youth Ministries Scott Hand, Youth Leader Wednesdays 3:45-5:45 p.m. 5th/6th Graders 6:30-8:30 p.m. 7-12 Grades First Presbyterian Church Kerry Carson, Pastor 641-366-2342 Sundays 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Fellowship United Methodist Church The Rev. Gene Kubli 641-366-2325 Sundays 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship DIKE Fredsville Lutheran Church The Rev. Lisa Dietrich, Pastor 319-989-2065 Sundays 8:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Traditional Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Liberty Baptist Church (GARBC) 705 1st Street 319-989-2141 Sundays 9 a.m. Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Praise Service Untied Methodist Church Dan Ridnouer, Pastor 319-989-2535 Sundays 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship Service

First Presbyterian Church The Rev. Mike Campbell, Pastor The Rev. Sheryl Campbell, Parish Assoc 319-824-3152 www.facebook.com/grundycenterfirstpres

Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m. Adult Study in Chapel

Orchard Hill Church Brian Steenhoek, Campus Pastor 319-266-9411 www.orchardhillchurch.org Sundays at Center Theatre 9:45 a.m. & 11 a.m. Worship Service 9:45 a.m. Orchard Kids for PreK thru 5th grade Sundays at Lincoln Center 9 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Adult Sunday School United Methodist Church Phil Dicks, Pastor 319-825-5408 Sundays 9 a.m. ‘Full Charge Service’ Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. Kid & Family WOW, Meal & Sunday School 6:30-7 p.m. ‘Quick Charge Service’ HOLLAND Colfax Center Presbyterian Robbie Grames, Pastor 319-824-5231 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School Pleasant Valley Reformed Church The Rev. Rick Vollema 319-346-1090 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Discussion Group IVESTER Ivester Church of the Brethren Paul Shaver, Pastor 641-858-3879 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Christian Education 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Noon Potluck

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Salem Church of Lincoln The Rev. Barb Muhs, Pastor 641-473-2450 Sundays 9:10 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service LISCOMB Bethel Grove Church Scott Hand, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship Liscomb Church of Christ Ralph Norman, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship MARSHALLTOWN Elim Lutheran Church – ECLA Sundays 8 a.m. Choir Rehearsal 9 a.m. Worship Service 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School /Adult Forum Mondays 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesdays 6:30 p.m. Confirmation Saturdays 5 p.m. Worship, Communion Evangelical Free church Bob Kosbau, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Sunday School (all ages) 10:15 a.m. Worship New Hope Christian Church Saturdays

5:30 p.m. Worship Service Sundays 9 & 10:45 a.m. Worship in Chapel (Café Style) and Auditorium Redeemer Lutheran Church Sundays 9 a.m. Divine Service 10 a.m. Visitation 10:30 a.m. Sunday School / Adult Bible Class Wednesdays 6:14 p.m. Individual Absolution 7 p.m. Responsive Prayer St. Henry Catholic Church Father Don Czapla Saturdays 5 p.m. Vigil Sundays 8 & 10:30 a.m. Mass Tuesdays 7:30 a.m. Mass Wednesdays 7:30 a.m. Mass Thursdays 8:45 a.m. School Mass Fridays 7:30 a.m. Mass St. Mary Catholic Church Father Greg Bahl Saturday Masses 4:30 p.m. in English 6:30 p.m. in Spanish Sunday Masses 9 a.m. in English 11:30 a.m. in Spanish 5:00 p.m., Mass PARKERSBURG Holy Family Catholic Parish The Rev. David Kucera 319-345-2006 Saturdays 5:30 p.m. Mass

9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Reformed Church of Stout Stephen and Olga Shaffer, Pastors 319-346-1487 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:45 a.m. Sunday School REINBECK Holy Family Catholic Parish The Rev. David Kucera 319-345-2006 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Mass UNION Calvary Baptist Church Roger Crawford, Pastor Sundays 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Church Service 6:45 p.m. AWANA 6:45 p.m. Pro-Teens Church of Christ The Rev. Rick Schill Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunda School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Wednesdays 1:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Class Union Community Church The Rev. Rick Schill Sundays 9:30 a.m. Sunday School, Morning Worship First Wednesday 7 p.m. Church Board First Thursday 1 p.m. Willing Workers WELLSBURG East Friesland Presbyterian Lynn Arends, Supply Pastor 641-847-2896 Sundays 9:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Faith Presbyterian Church 641-847-3188 Sundays 9 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Pleasant Valley Untied Methodist Dot Geersema, Pastor 641-869-3637 Sundays 8:45 a.m. Morning Worship Reformed Church Sundays 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 6:30 p.m. Evening Bible Study St. John Lutheran Church Bruce Zimmerman, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Morning Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School & Bible Class St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Victoria Shepherd, Pastor 641-869-3992 Sundays 8:15 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service St. Peter’s Country Church The Rev. Michael McLane, Pastor 563-581-2866 Sundays 8 a.m. Morning Worship Steamboat Rock Baptist Church 107 2nd St. Harrison Lippert, Pastor Bryce Roskens, Associate Pastor 641-868-2456 Sundays 8:45 a.m. Traditional Service 10 a.m. Fellowship Hour – No S.S. 11 a.m. Contemporary Service United Reformed Church 641-869-3633 Sundays 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 7 p.m. Evening Worship WHITTEN Whitten Community Church Jim Hartman, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship, Children Church 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Thursdays 7 p.m. Soul Keeping

First Christian Reformed Dan Brouwer, Interim Pastor 641-869-3305 Sundays

Space for this series of religious messages for all faiths is provided by The Grundy Register and these community-minded businesses and professional people: GRUNDY CENTER

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Engelkes-Abels Funeral Home & Monument Co. GNB Bank Grundy Center Municipal Light & Power Dept.

Grundy County Rural Electric Cooperative The Grundy Register Heartland Cooperative Richelieu Foods, Inc. Rouse Motor Co.

Doyen-Abels Funeral Home & Monument Co. The Wellsburg Herald DIKE Beninga Sanitation Dike Funeral Chapel & Monument Co. The Dike Register Ubben Building Supplies, Inc.

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G-11 Help Wanted: Joyful Noise Daycare is looking for a loving, energetic person to help in our daycare. Call Terri at 319-825-4569.

G-11 The City of Dike is now taking applications for the following positions: Pool Manager, Assistant Pool Manager, Life Guards, Ball Field Prep Person Applications are available at the City Office and will be taken until April 1, 2016.

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The RN Case Manager is responsible for all home care services of patients on their caseload. We are currently looking to fill this position on a full-time basis and offering a $1,000.00 sign on bonus.

The RN Case Manager is responsible for all home care services of patients on their caseload. We are currently looking to fill this position on a full-time basis and offering a $1,000.00 sign on bonus.

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5. Must have the ability to function in a crisis situation and the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to assure that complex health care issues and peer and subordinate caregiver issues do not jeopardize the quality of patient care being delivered.

QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Current RN license from the State of Iowa.

2. Two or more years of professional nursing experience, medical – surgical, intensive care or inpatient rehabilitation experience desirable.

3. Two years of public health or home care nursing preferred.

4. Analytical skills sufficient to identify and plan for the appropriate caregiver to provide timely home care services, meeting state and federal, third party payer and professional standards.

5. Must have the ability to function in a crisis situation and the interpersonal and communication skills necessary to assure that complex health care issues and peer and subordinate caregiver issues do not jeopardize the quality of patient care being delivered.

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The RN Clinical Manager is a well-organized, caring, self-starter with the desire to be a productive part of the Management Team and also focus on providing high quality patient care within state and federal guidelines.

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The RN Clinical Manager is a well-organized, caring, self-starter with the desire to be a productive part of the Management Team and also focus on providing high quality patient care within state and federal guidelines.

The RN Clinical Manager is a full-time position and is responsible for a team of 6-9 RNs and 1 LPN. There is a $1,500.00 sign-on bonus.

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1. Licensed as a registered professional nurse within the state of Iowa and possesses a minimum of two years home health experience.

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4. Competency in the area of interpersonal communications, with excellent written and verbal skills.

5. Analytical skills sufficient to identify and plan for the appropriate support services meeting state and federal, third party payer and professional standards as well as work through any client or employee complaints or disagreements to ensure the quality of patient care is not jeopardized.

6. The ability to function calmly in a crisis situation.

1. Licensed as a registered professional nurse within the state of Iowa and possesses a minimum of two years home health experience.

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6. The ability to function calmly in a crisis situation.

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Greenbelt Homecare is located at: 2411 Edgington Ave., Eldora, IA 50627. If interested in joining our team, please bring in your resume and fill out an application at our office.

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Grundy Register NEWS News briefs Spankin’ good food: New Hartford Gladbrook gets a restaurant D-NH to host quiz www.thegrundyregister.com

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By Michaela Kendall The Grundy Register GLADBROOK – Gladbrook’s newest, and only, restaurant – Spanky’s Restaurant and Catering – is offering area locals a taste of “down home cooking done right.”

Spanky’s is owned by Mandy Boldt and her husband David, who is better known as Spanky. The two, who are both native to the Tama/ Traer area, operate an auction company called Spanky and Sons, but they also have a background in the food industry. Since 2009, Mandy has been doing catering, and she even opened up her own restaurant in Tama.

In May of last year, she and her husband decided that business at their restaurant in Tama, the Sale Barn, just wasn’t paying the bills anymore – so they decided to expand their venture into Gladbrook.

Mandy said that when they were in town last July for the county fair, some locals approached them and asked if they would consider opening up a new restaurant in Gladbrook. After the last restaurant, the Uptown Lounge and Supper Club, closed its doors two years ago, the community has been without a restaurant.

After looking at the building, they decided to take the leap.

Mandy said that it’s very much been a community ordeal; the wooden benches at the bar were made by North Tama industrial technology students, the round tables were made by the GladbrookReinbeck industrial technology students, and the wall painting was done by Gladbrook-Reinbeck art students.

S h e s a i d s h e ’s a l s o h a d community members come in and share the history of the building with her.

The restaurant, which sits at 422

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Mandy Boldt, owner of Spanky’s Restaurant and Catering in Gladbrook, poses in front of old photos of the restaurant’s previous owners - just one proud piece of history displayed in the restaurant. (Michaela Kendall/The Grundy Register photo) 2nd St., used to house a meat market on one side, and a theatre on the other side.

Mandy said that they’ve tried to incorporate some of those elements into the new restaurant; including keeping the theatre theme going by displaying the old ticket booth and movie memorabilia.

“Coming from the auction business, we understand the old and how important it can be,” Mandy said. “This town understands and respects that. The more people have come in and looked around and seen what we’ve done with the place, the more they’ve been forthcoming with stuff to share with us because they realize how serious we are about it.”

She said that they’ve had people bring in old photos to display, and even things like the original chair that sat in the ticket booth when the theatre was open.

In the first two weeks, Mandy said that they’ve been busier than she ever expected, and that they’ve received such a warm welcome

from the community.

She said that on the first Saturday, they served 160 people in six and a half hours; the next Saturday, they served 180 people in four and a half hours. She hopes that by next Saturday, they will be serving 200 people.

“Comparing service just from one Saturday to the next, we’ve improved immensely,” she said.

“We didn’t have people waiting for food as long, or waiting outside the door. I think that’s a sign that we must be taking a step in the right direction.”

Mandy said that her hope is to keep improving the restaurant on this scale, and to provide the community with something that they haven’t had for a while.

“It’s been a while since they’ve had a restaurant here that they can be proud of and want to go to,” she said. “And that’s what we want Spanky’s to be, we want it to be a place for everyone to come and enjoy, no matter where they’re from.”

day, March 24, D-NH Junior High in New Hartford will host a quiz bowl and project fair.

From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., students from grades 6-8 will showcase projects from core subjects and exploratory areas in the first annual Project Fair. Also from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., community members can enjoy a Maid Rite supper for a free will donation to the 8th grade trip.

At 6:30 p.m., the quiz bowl competition will begin. Teams of four will compete in one of three divisions; middle school (grades 6-8), high school (grades9-12), or adult.

There is a cost to enter a team, with winning teams earning cash prizes, but spectators are welcome to watch the action for free. For more information about the quiz bowl, or to register a team, contact laura.eiklenborg@dnhcsd.org or call the school at 983-2206. Deadline to register teams is Tuesday, March 22. All proceeds from the night will help fund the 8th grade trip to Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center.

Gospel Quartet to give performance NEW HARTFORD — The Sounds of Inspiration Quartet, a male, southern-gospel group from Newton, Iowa, will be performing at the New Hartford Community Center, Tuesday, March 29th.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Free ice cream sundaes and floats will be served after the concert.

Easter events

LISCOMB — The Liscomb Church of Christ will celebrate the Easter season with several upcoming events.

Candlelight Communion will begin at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24, with a song by the choir.

The Easter program and breakfast will begin at 8:45 a.m., Sunday, March 27. Youth of the church will present scripture, poems and recitations. Breakfast will follow.

The morning worship service will follow breakfast, at 10:30 a.m. and feature music by the church choir.

The public is invited to attend all of these events. For more information, contact Ralph Norman, minister, at 641-496-5424.

Steamboat Rock Pony Express to host dance and auction

STEAMBOAT ROCK — On Saturday, March 19, the Pine Lake Saddle Club will sponsor a Pony Express auction and dance featuring the band “Route 66.”

The event will take place at the Steamboat Rock Schoolhouse, beginning at 8 p.m. and ending around midnight. The cost is $10 per adult, and $2 for children 10 years old and under. Donations are welcome, and all proceeds benefit the Easter Seals and Camp Sunnyside in Des Moines.

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Easter Egg Hunt set for Ackley

ACKLEY — On Saturday, March 26, Grand JiVante in Ackley will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt.

Doors will open at 9:30 a.m. and the hunt will take place at 10 a.m.

There is no cost to attend, and refreshments will be provided.

Enter Grand JiVante through the Butler Street entrance near the Wellness Center to take part in the event.

BCLUW school audit report released

Nolte, Cornman & Johnson P.C. recently released an audit report on the BCLUW Community School District in Conrad, Iowa.

The District's revenues totaled $8,779,855 for the year ended June 30, 2015, a 3.06% increase from the prior year. Revenues included property tax of$3,034,963, statewide sales, services and use tax of$544,777, income surtax of $292,816, charges for service of $1, 179 ,988, operating grants, contributions, and restricted interest of $724,539, capital grants, contributions, and restricted interest of$38,665, unrestricted state grants of$2,903,437 unrestricted interest of$14,904 and other general revenues of$45,766.

Expenses for district operations for the year ended June 30, 2015, totaled $7,938,578 a .5% increase fromthe prior year. Expenses included $2,714,306 for regular instruction, $1,077,055 for other instruction and $824,108 for operation and maintenance of plant.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the District Secretary's Office, the Office of Auditor of State, and on the Auditor of State's web site at http://auditor.iowa.gov/ reports/index.htrnl.

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Part-time nurse 2nd shift C.N.A. full or part time

1st Shift – 8 am to 4 pm $9.25 an hour 3rd Shift – 12 am to 8 am $10.65 an hour Apply at www.manpowerjobs.com or call Manpower at 641-421-7430; Manpower is an EOE.

Call for openings or see us on our website www.parkviewreinbeck.com

Help Wanted Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck is looking for a part time Music Director. 10-15 hours a week. Call the church 319-788-6434 or email reinucc@reinbeck.net Union Congregational United Church of Christ in Reinbeck is looking for a part time tech person to run sound and video recording and projection systems, as well as social media and electronic communications chores.

Call the church 319-788-6434 or email reinucc@reinbeck.net

Grundy Only 37.75 ; 32

Electrical & Instrumentation Technician

responsible for installing/maintaining electrical systems and related instrumentation for all equipment in and around the facility. Efficient $ first run $ second consecutive run troubleshooting skills along with moderate computer skills are highly desirable. The individual must have the ability to clearly speak English, follow both written & verbal instructions, write legibly for logs and documentation, perform basic math operations, be able to use and have knowledge of related measuring devices, and distinguish color. Past experience in an industrial or manufacturing facility is preferred. Due to 24/7/365 operations, applicants must be reliable and timely in reporting to work. Work hours are generally between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with occasional callins on nights and weekends. The individual must alternate weekend on-call status with other maintenance personnel (typically every fourth weekend).

Pre-employment drug screening, physical, and background check required.

Please send resumes to Pine Lake Corn Processors 33371 170th Street Steamboat Rock, IA 50672

HVAC Technician Vacancy located at State Training School, Eldora, Iowa.

Will perform repairs/maintenance of heating and cooling systems on campus.

Qualifications/Experience: Must be certified as a Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Engineer and have 5 years of full-time experience in the installation, maintenance, repair and operation of air conditioning, ventilation, heating, boilers, refrigeration and building automated systems.

Work hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday thru Friday Annual Salary: Starting: $43,596 to max: $56,929 plus benefits Apply online at: https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/state-employment Or to obtain an application contact : Ella Dohlman Personnel Office State Training School Eldora, Iowa 50627 Phone: 641/858-5402 ext: 1118 Completed applications must be returned to the DAS/HRE Des Moines no later than March 20, 2016 To be considered, Vacancy #16928BR must be listed on the application.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

2x5 Eldora $ 73 first run

YOUTH SERVICES WORKER

Are you ready to join the enthusiastic Grundy Care Center Team in delivering Quality Care for our community? Our 40 bed, skilled nursing facility has an ADON/MDS Coordinator opportunity available, providing full time - flexible hours with competitive benefits. This professional role involves the promotion of a positive and caring approach through the coordination of MDS, assisting the DON and chairing the Interdisciplinary Care Plan Team. If you have your current RN license in good standing with the State of Iowa, are self-motivated with a focused passion for caring for the elderly, and driven to succeed, please reach out to Mike Early, NHA, at admin.grundy@trilliumhcg.com. Resume required.

2x2.5

March 17 and 24/16

2x3.5 + 17.50

68.60

Located at State Training School, Eldora, Iowa $ $ $ Eldora - 51.10 1st run consecutive = WORK SHIFT: Afternoon and evening hours per week ANNUAL SALARY: $32,219 starting - $47,091 Ad runs - Feb. 26, March 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29 max + Benefits DUTIES: Provides therapeutic $ interventions in a 35.35 week healthy and Grundy - safe environment while per providing Ad runs March 3, 10, 16, 24, 31 oversight, direction and guidance to delinquent male youth ages 12-18. $ 28 perfrom week MINIMUM Parkersburg - QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation runs - March 2, 9, 15, 23, 30 high school orAd completion of G.E.D.; Apply online at: https://das.iowa.gov/human-resources/state-employment Allison - $37.10 per week Or Contact - AdElla Dohlman runs - March 3, 10, 16, 24, 31 State Training School 3211 Edgington Avenue $ Hampton Chronicle/Bonus - 43.75 per week Eldora, Iowa 50627 AdPhone: runs -641-858-5402 March 2, 9, 15, 23, 30 Completed applications must be returned to DAS/HRE in Des Moines no later than March 03-27-16.

Vacancy #16931BR must be listed on the application to be considered.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

2x4 Eldora $ 58.40 first run

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Thursday, March 17, 2016

A regular session of the Grundy Center City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016, in the Council Chambers by Mayor ProTem Stefl. Present: Stefl, Miller, Ammerman and Kiewiet. Absent: Hamann and Buhrow.

Miller moved and Ammerman seconded the approval of the meeting agenda after striking the First Reading of Ordinance 527. Motion carried four ayes.

Kiewiet moved and Ammerman seconded the consent agenda consisting of: approval of the minutes of the special session held February 22, 2016; approval of February 2016 Treasurers Report; approval of the February 2016 bills list; and approval of liquor license for the Grundy Community Center. Motion carried four ayes.

February 2016 Claims Report, Advanced Systems Inc services..................................174.60 Advantage Administrators, Self Fund Ins........ ...........................................................1432.74 Aflac, Premiums.....................................67.62 Ag Source Laboratories, Services......1467.41 Airgas Usa, Gas...................................161.10 Alliant Utilities, Utilities.........................227.23 Arrow International Inc, Supplies..........240.03 Axa Equitable, Deferred Comp.............150.00 Daniel Bangasser, Telephone.................39.95 Black Hills Energy, Utilities............... `3576.41 Bmc Aggregates L.c., Mix.....................443.50 Kim Boren, Services.............................400.00 Bound Tree Medical Llc, Meds.............677.36 Brothers Market, Supplies.................... 111.53 Carpenter Uniform Co., Supplies.........278.98 Casey's General Store, Fuel..............1927.36 Central Iowa Water Assoc., Services .24696.00 Ia Child Support Recovery Unit, Child Support ...............................................................76.93 Clerk Of District Court, Garnishment......50.00 Dearborn National, Premiums................99.00 Dennis P Donovan Cpa, Services......3062.50 Don's Truck Sales, Supplies...................23.06 Ecolab Center, Services.........................68.14 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax.......... .........................................................14644.62 Electric Supply-Marshalltown, Supplies .52.78 Esri, Services.......................................400.00 Everst Emergency Vehicles, Supplies..323.00 Feld Fire, Services.............................1701.88 Felix Grundy Committee, Donation....2000.00 Justin Fox, Supplies...............................22.00 Fransyl Equipment Co Inc, Services....642.50 Gnb Insurance, Insurance................12139.00 Grundy Center Communications, Telephone .............................................................314.38 Grundy Center Utilities, Utilities..........8333.63 Grundy County Engineer, Supplies........94.20 Grundy County Recorder, Services........86.00 Heartland Co-Op, Fuel.........................722.89 Heronimus, Schmidt & Allen, Services .1650.00 I.u.p.a.t., Dues......................................220.86 Ia Northland Reg. Council Gov', Services....... .............................................................544.63 Iowa Association Of Municipal, Dues...581.00 Iowa Bag Recycling, Garbage Bags...4659.49 Collection Services Center, Garnishment .... .............................................................469.00 Iowa Department Of Natural, Permit....175.00 Iowa Department Of Revenue, Garnishment ...............................................................13.91 Iowa Dept Of Public Health, Fees........140.00 Iowa Municipal Finance Officer, Dues....50.00 Iowa One Call, Services.........................35.10 Iowa Prison Industries, Supplies..........450.00 Ipers, Benefits..................................10563.48 Jesco Welding & Machine, Llc,Services.104.92 John Deere Financial , Supplies ..........171.16 Mark Jungling, Reimbursement..............22.44 Karr Llc, Supplies.................................263.25 Konken Electric, Services.....................272.50 Jill Krausman, Big Grant.....................6750.00 Manly Drug Store, Meds.........................64.42 Mid American Publishing Cor, Notices.364.33 Moore Medical Llc, Supplies................103.12 Mph Industries Inc, Services................109.85 Msc 410526 - Dollar General, Supplies..18.15 Napa Auto Parts, Supplies.....................13.99 Nedland Industries Inc, Dumpsters....4936.00 Office Of Auditor Of State Of, Filing Fees....... .............................................................250.00 Phelps, Supplies...................................527.74 Physicians Claims Co, Services.........1193.38 Plunkett's Pest Control, Services...........62.50 Precision Lawn Care, Services..........2121.25 Rc Systems, Services..........................414.95 Rec Grundy County, Electric................152.29 Rouse Motor, Services.........................174.12 Scotty's Sanitation, Services............14567.67 Shield Pest Control, Services.................63.00 Spangenburg Plbg, Htg, , Services .....520.18 Star Equipment, Supplies ..................1222.81 Internal Revenue Servicem State Taxes......... ...........................................................2454.00 Superior Welding Supply Co., Gas.........40.00 Tender Lawn Care, Services..............1666.67 Tometich Engineering, Inc, Services..1600.00 Treasurer-State Of Ia, State Taxes ....3232.00 Unifirst Corporation, Services.................46.70 Us Cellular, Cell Phones.........................93.15 Utility Equipment Co., Supplies............164.00 Visa, Supplies.....................................1132.18 Von Bokern Associates Inc, Services.3025.00 Wellmark Blue Cross B S, Health Ins............. .........................................................15715.86 Windstream Iowa, Telephone.................14.60 Wrage Tim, Services............................120.00 Total Accounts Payable..................164248.98 Payroll Checks.................................42955.83 Paid Total........................................207204.81 February 2016 Expenditures per fund: General: $72555; Road Use Tax: $13511; Employee Benefits: $19197; Local Option Sales Tax Fund: $16603; TIF Fund: $1318; Community Betterment: $10531; Library Gift Trust: $399; Water Fund: $33051; Sanitary Sewer Fund: $21506; Storm Sewer: $706; Sanitation Fund: $27944; Ambulance Fund: $19264; Total: $236585.

February 2016 Revenues per fund: General : $36485; Road Use Tax: $27969; Employee Benefits: $1237; Emergency fund: $104; Local Option Sales Tax fund: $16603; TIF fund: $1318; Community Better Fund: $8301; Equipment Reserve PW: $20; Fire Equipment Reserve: $129; Library Gift Trust: $416; Debt Service: $2399; Water Fund: $45842; Sanitary Sewer Fund: $24646; Sewer Sinking fund: $3900; Storm Sewer: $4178; Sanitation Fund: $20575; Ambulance Fund: $32148; Total: $226271.

Mayor ProTem Stefl opened the public forum at 6:35 p.m. Erica Allen, Economic Vitality Chair for MSGC, presented to the Council that they are planning an “Open for Business” grant campaign. This campaign will give small businesses the opportunity to apply for and potentially compete at the state level for a grant up to $28,000. She asked if a council member would volunteer to be a judge for this local event on April 17, 2016. Council Member Stefl agreed. Lindsey Engelkes, Library Director, presented an update on library activities such as Teen Tech Week, partnering with the Police Department, All Iowa Reads programs and National Library Week is in April. Dave Maxson, local contractor, addressed the council about lots of hearsay going around about his work at “The Landmark Bistro”. Public forum closed at 6:43pm.

Kristin Cleveland, Main Street Grundy Center Director, presented to the council a request to form a task force for the former First Baptist Church project. Main Street Grundy Center along with Main Street Iowa recommends the task force to assist the city council by making preliminary recommendations regarding the building and submitting those recommendations to the council for a final vote. The term of the task force would be the decision of the council and the council would appoint members that they feel have experience and expertise best suited for the project. There are several reasons for this recommendation. The task force would: review all information, recommend the course of action regarding the building and make those recommendations to the council, which would lessen the council members’ time commitment, provide varied areas of expertise as the task force members would offer ideas

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and solutions to problems since they bring together different skills and experience, be the city’s advocates to limit the city’s financial commitments while trying to move the project forward, provide public information to provide better understanding of costs and benefits to all options, .foresee potential hurdles to implementation and build solutions into their recommendations, and .allow a more flexible schedule for meeting with Main Street Iowa rather than being limited to city council meetings.

Miller moved and Kiewiet seconded action to open the public hearing for the Fiscal Year 2017 City of Grundy Center budget. Motion carried four ayes. No comments made. Ammerman moved and Kiewiet seconded action to close the public hearing. Motion carried four ayes.

Miller moved and Kiewiet seconded action on Resolution 2016-13, a resolution approving the FY2017 City Budget and allow it to be certified with County Audit. Motion carried four ayes.

Miller moved and Ammerman seconded action to open public hearing for Ordinance 527 – Adding Chapter 144 – Building Code to the Code of Ordinances by adopting the 2015 International Building Code. Motion carried four ayes. No comments made. Miller moved and Kiewiet seconded action to close the public hearing. Motion carried four ayes.

Seth Schroeder, City Attorney, presented to the Council information on the Ordinance 527-Adding Chapter 144 – Building Code to adopt the 2015 International Building Code. Schroeder mentioned that there may be differences between this code and the current City Code of Ordinances. He suggested spend more time looking at the permits needed section and several of the appendices of the 2015 International Building Code. Schroeder also requested that an appeals board to look at any variances that may come up for added to Ordinance 527 as well.

Miller moved and Kiewiet seconded action on Resolution 2016-14, a resolution authorizing Mayor Buhrow to sign an agreement to allow a historical evaluation on 801 7th Street property.

Motion carried four ayes.

Stefl moved and Miller seconded action on Resolution 2016-15, a resolution authorizing Clerk to create a certificate of deposit with Greenbelt Bank and transfer funds from GNB Bank to Greenbelt Bank for higher interest. Motion carried three ayes and Kiewiet abstained from the vote.

Miller moved and Kiewiet seconded action on Resolution 2016-16, a resolution setting a date for public hearing on urban renewal plan amendment for March 28, 2016. Motion carried four ayes.

Miller moved and Ammerman seconded action on Resolution 2016-18, a resolution approving a 28E articles of agreement creating the Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority.

Discussion began with Public Works Director explaining this agreement would be for all counties, cities, and districts owning land along the Cedar River running from northern Iowa all the way south. Kiewiet moved and Miller then seconded action to table action on this resolution until further information such as financial responsibilities can be determined Motion carried four ayes to table Resolution 2016-18 until next meeting.

Miller moved and Stefl seconded motion on Resolution 2016-19, a resolution allowing Mayor Buhrow to sign the Plan Year Change Response Form for Wellmark. Motion carried four ayes.

Kieweit moved and Stefl seconded action to approvel Mayor Buhrow’s appointments of Chad Hamann and Tim VanWert to three year terms on the Big Committee, terms ending December 31, 2018. Motion carried four ayes.

Finance Committee made that no one has contacted the City with interest in running the Sports Complex Concession stand for this coming Spring/Summer.

Public Safety Committee made no further comment.

Public Works Committee made comment that did snow removal this past week; planning spring projects like street sweeping and hydrant flushing soon.

Kiewiet moved and Miller seconded adjournment of the meeting. Motion carried four ayes.

Next regular meeting will be Monday, March 28, 2016 at 6:30pm.

Brian Buhrow, Mayor Attest: Kristy Sawyer, City Clerk

NOTICE TO BIDDERS GRUNDY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL GRUNDY CENTER, IOWA Sealed proposals for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment for Bid Packages 1 thru 7 described herein will be received by the Grundy County Memorial Hospital (the “Hospital) and/or Construction Manager – Graham Construction until 2:00 p.m. on the 19th day of April, 2016, at Registration Staff via Entrance 1 at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital, 201 East J. Avenue, Grundy Center, Iowa (the “Hospital Campus”), attention Ryan Bingman. Sealed proposals will be opened at 2:10 p.m in the Education Room on the Hospital Campus.

The proposals will be presented to and considered by the Board of Commissioners of the Hospital at 6:30 a.m. on April 27, 2016 in the Board Room on the Hospital Campus, and such proposals received will be acted upon at such time and place or at such later time and place as may then be fixed.

DESCRIPTION: Furnish all labor, material and equipment required to accomplish the construction described in the specifications, indicated on the plans, and phased according to the schedule. The work includes, but is not limited to, Remodel of 2nd Floor for Administration & Business Offices, Remodel of 1st floor for Specialty Clinic, Remodel of Registration & Check-In, and Remodel of South Lobby Area.

Bids are for: Bid Package 1-General Construction Bid Package 2-Roofing Bid Package 3-Glazing, Storefronts, etc.

Bid Package 4-Framing, Drywall, Ceilings, Painting Bid Package 5-Elevators Bid Package 6-Mechanical and Fire Suppression Bid Package 7-Electrical Each bid package work will be under separate Prime Contractors. All bids shall be on a lump sum basis.

A prebid conference will be held April 1, 2016 at 8:00 a.m. in the Education Room on the Hospital Campus.

Bidding documents may be obtained from Rapids Reproductions, 6015 Huntington Ct. N.E., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (phone) 319-3642473, upon deposit of the sum of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00). This deposit will be refunded upon return of the bidding documents in good condition within fourteen days after receipt of bids. MBI bid cards will be accepted. Electronic drawings will also be available from Rapids Reproductions.

Bidding documents may be examined at: Graham Construction Company 858 1st Ave. NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-364-0213 Rapids Reproductions, Inc. 6015 Huntington Ct. N.E Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 319-364-2473 Grundy County Memorial Hospital 201 East J Avenue Grundy Center, IA 50638 319-824-5421 Construction Update Plan Room 221 Park Street Des Moines, IA 50309 515-288-8904

RECORDS iSqFt Online Bid Management Software BID SECURITY: All bids must be accompanied by bid security payable to the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in an amount equal to 5% of the highest total amount including Add Alternates. The bid security may be in the form of a Certified Check, Cashier’s Check or a bid bond executed by corporations authorized to contract as surety in the State of Iowa. The bid bond shall be executed by the Bidder on AIA Bond Document. Bid Security shall be in a separate envelope with the sealed bid and shall be forfeited to the Owner as liquidated damages in the event the bidder fails to enter into a contract and furnish a bond within ten days after his bid has been accepted. Security of the lowest two or more bidders may be retained until a Contract is awarded or rejection is made.

The successful Bidder will be required to furnish and pay for satisfactory Performance Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in the amount of 100% of the Contract Price. Bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the Board of Commissioners of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital.

The Notice to proceed will be issued after the Contract is signed, and the insurance certificate(s) is received by the CEO or her designee of the Grundy County Memorial Hospital. Work shall begin within ten (10) calendar days after the date set forth in the written Notice to Proceed. All work for this package shall be completed within the given schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS: The Owner reserves the right to request qualification forms before issuing documents or before Contract is awarded, and to further reject any or all proposals or to waive technicalities or irregularities and to accept any bid which will best serve the interests of the Owner. By virtue of statutory authority, a preference shall be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa.

HOLLAND CITY COUNCIL MEETING March 7, 2016 The Holland City Council met in regular session at the Holland Community Center on Monday, March 7, 2016. Mayor Borchardt called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. Council members present were Schoolman, Cox, Blythe, Hansen, Kruse Absent: None Justin Beenken and Nathan Boege were present asking the Council about starting a slow pitch softball league in Holland. Mr. Beenken and Mr. Boege stated that this would be at no cost to the City and they would not interfere with the little league games already scheduled. After discussion about some rules and guidelines that the City would enforce, Cox made a motion to approve, Hansen 2nd, all ayes motion carried.

Mike Wildung was present for water and sewer report.

The City has received six (6) applicants for the position for City Clerk. After much discussion the Council selected four (4) of the applicants for interview which will be held at the City Office on Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. to decide on the current clerk's replacement. Cox made a motion to approve, Schoolman 2nd, all ayes motion carried.

The Council received a quote from Blacktop Service to seal coat and patch approximately 10,000 square yards of streets for $2.03 per square yard plus $199.95 per ton for patch.

After discussion Schoolman made a motion to approve, Blythe 2nd, all ayes motion carried.

The Public Hearing for the FY2017 Budget is held at this meeting, no citizens present.

Councilman Cox introduced the following Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION 159 FY2017 CITY BUDGET” and moved that it be adopted.

Councilman Hansen seconded the motion to adopt and the roll being called thereon, the vote was as follows: AYES:, All NAYS: None Whereupon, the Mayor declared said Resolution duly adopted as follows: WHEREAS, the City of Holland, Iowa, is a party to one certain agreement pursuant to Iowa Code section 24:10 Cities to submit report.

Passed and approved this 7TH day of March 2016.

After discussion, Kruse made a motion to approve bills, Cox 2nd, , all ayes motion carried.

Schoolman a motion to adjourn, Hansen 2nd, all ayes motion carried.

Next meeting April, 4, 2016 at 7 P.M. Gary W. Stoehr Jr., City Clerk BILLS for PAYMENT (City of Holland) GENERAL FUND FOR Alliant Energy, Electric Bill(s)................. 438.65 Gary Stoehr Jr., Wages......................... 524.56 Scott Borchardt, Supplies........................ 26.64 Windstream, Phone bills........................ 100.67 REC, POA............................................... 14.00 Blythe Sanitation, Recycling.................. 495.00 Mid-America Publishing, Grundy paper.227.97 Mossman Roofing, Shelter House....... 2599.00 Alexandria Steinmeyer, Wages............... 75.00 Scott Borchardt, Wages........................... 86.86 Auditor of State, POA............................ 475.00 SEWER FUND Central Iowa Water, Wastewater Contract ....... .............................................................. 360.00 Alliant Energy, Sewage Plant.................. 15.18 WATER FUND Alliant Energy, Water Shed.................... 337.86 Central IA Water, POA......................... 1945.50 Cindy Cuurren, Meters............................ 75.00 PAYEE RUT OPT. TAX Alliant Energy...............451.55 NAPA...........................493.65

March 10, 2016 The Dike City Council met in special session on Tuesday, March 10, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. in the council chambers with Mayor Soppe presiding. Council members present were: Cutsforth, Kollasch, Osterhaus via phone, Haugebak via phone. Absent: Cleveland. Also present were Shane Metz.

Cutsforth introduced Resolution #3101601, A RESOLUTION FOR APPROVAL OF THE 2017 BUDGET, and moved that it be adopted.

Seconded by Kollasch. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Kollasch, Osterhaus via phone, Haugebak via phone. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #3101601 duly adopted.

Cutsforth introduced Resolution #3101602, A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TRACTOR, USING THE FUNDS FROM THE SALE OF THE BOOSTER PUMP, BEARING THE MAYOR APPROVAL, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by Kollasch.

Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Kollasch, Osterhaus via phone, Haugebak via phone. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #3101602 duly adopted.

Motion by Kollasch to adjourn. Seconded by Cutsforth. All ayes. Carried.

Michael Soppe, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Nielsen, City Clerk

Legals are your right to know!

NOTICE TO BIDDERS AND NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND LETTING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONRAD VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE STATION FOR THE CITY OF CONRAD, IOWA Sealed bids will be received by the City Clerk of Conrad, Iowa at the City Hall, 204 East Center St, Conrad, IA 50621 before 2:00 p.m. on the 7th day of April, 2016, for the construction of the Conrad Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station in and for the City of Conrad, Iowa. At the above time and place all bids received by the City will be opened and publicly read with the results being reported to the Conrad City Council at their meeting on April 14th, 2016 at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall, 204 East Center St, Conrad, IA 50621, at which time and place the Council may take action on the proposals submitted or at such time as may then be fixed.

Notice is hereby given that the City Council of Conrad, Iowa, will meet at City Hall, 204 East Center St, Conrad, IA 50621, on the 14th day of April, 2016, at 7:00 p.m., at which time and place a hearing will be held on the proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the Conrad Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station – Conrad, Iowa in and for said City. Any interested person may appear at said hearing and file objections to the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for said improvements.

The general description of types of construction and their limits for which bids will be received shall be as follow: 1. Construction of an approximately 8,225 square foot pre-engineered metal building.

2. Site grading work.

3. Seeding and fertilizing.

4. Miscellaneous work to complete project.

A more detailed description of the kinds and approximate quantities of materials and types of construction for which bids will be received are set forth in the Bidding Documents prepared

by I+S Group, of Algona, Iowa, which, together with the proposed form of contract, have heretofore been approved by the City, and are now on file for public examination in the office of the City Clerk, and are by this reference made part hereof as though fully set out and incorporated herein.

All proposals and bids in connection therewith shall be submitted to the City on or before the time herein set for letting. All proposals shall be made on official proposal forms furnished by the Architect/Engineer, and must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope and plainly identified and addressed to the City.

Each proposal shall be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, cashier's check or certified share draft in a separate sealed envelope in an amount equal to Five percent (5%) of the total amount of the proposal. The certified or cashier's check shall be drawn on a bank in Iowa or a bank chartered under the laws of the United States of America or the certified share draft shall be drawn on a credit union in Iowa or chartered under the laws of the United States and payable to the Treasurer of the City.

Said check or share draft may be cashed, or the bid bond forfeited as liquidated damages in the event the successful bidder fails or refuses to enter into a contract within ten (10) days of issuance of a Notice of Award and post bond satisfactory to the City insuring the faithful fulfillment of the contract and maintenance of said improvements as required by law. The bid bond should be executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a surety in the State of Iowa, and must not contain any conditions either in the body or as an endorsement thereon.

The successful bidder will be required to furnish a corporate surety bond in an amount equal to one hundred per cent (100%) of the contract price, said bond to be issued by a responsible surety approved by the City, and shall guarantee the faithful performance of the contract and the terms and conditions therein contained, the payment for materials used in the project and the maintenance of said improvements in good repair for not less than one (1) year from the time of acceptance of said improvements by the City.

The City reserves the right to defer acceptance of any proposal for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) calendar days from the date of receipt of bids.

The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.

Payment of the cost of said project will be made from such cash funds of the City as may be legally used for said purpose at the discretion of the City.

The Contractor will be paid ninety-five per cent (95%) of the Architect/Engineer's estimate of the value of acceptable work completed at the end of the preceding month. Final payment will be made not less than thirty-one (31) days after completion of the work and acceptance by the City, subject to the conditions and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 573 of the Code of Iowa.

No such final payment will be due until the Contractor certifies to the City that the materials, labor, and services involved in the final estimate have been paid for in accordance with the requirements stated in the specifications.

The City is exempt from paying Sales and Use Tax and will supply Contractor with an “Iowa Sales Tax Exemption Certificate” and an authorization letter to allow the Contractor to buy equipment and material for the project without paying Sales and Use tax.

The work on this project shall commence within ten (10) days after receipt by the contractor of a written notice to proceed, and shall be substantially completed by October 15, 2016, subject to any changes in the contract period as provided for in these specifications, and granted by the Council.

By virtue of statutory authority, a preference will be given to products and provisions grown and coal produced within the State of Iowa.

In accordance with Iowa statutes, a resident bidder shall be allowed a preference as against a nonresident bidder from a state or foreign country if that state or foreign country gives or requires any preference to bidders from that state or foreign country, including but not limited to any preference to bidders, the imposition of any type of labor force preference, or any other form of preferential treatment to bidders or laborers from that state or foreign country. The preference allowed shall be equal to the preference given or required by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident. In the instance of a resident labor force preference, a nonresident bidder shall apply the same resident labor force preference to a public improvement in this state as would be required in the construction of a public improvement by the state or foreign country in which the nonresident bidder is a resident.

Failure to submit a fully completed Bidder Status Form with the bid may result in the bid being deemed nonresponsive and rejected.

Plans and specifications governing the construction of the proposed improve­ments have been prepared by the Architect/Engineer.

These plans and specifications, and the proceedings of the City referring to and defining said improvements, are hereby made a part of this Notice and the proposed contract by reference, and the proposed contract shall be executed to comply therewith.

Copies of said plans and specifications and form of contract are now on file in the office of the City Clerk, for examination by bidders.

Copies may be obtained from I+S Group, 1609 US Highway 18 East, PO Box 715, Algona, IA 50511, (515) 295-2980 upon deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) which shall be refunded if plans and specifications are returned to Architect/Engineer no later than fourteen (14) days following award of project. If the plans and specifications are not returned within the allotted time and in a reusable condition, the deposit shall be forfeited.

Drawings, specifications, and other Bidding

Register

www.thegrundyregister.com

Documents may also be obtained online at www.questcdn.com. If you do not already have a free membership, you may sign up for one to gain access to the documents. The QuestCDN eBidDoc number is 4346679. There is no fee to access a pdf copy of the documents online.

Documents are viewable at both www.questcdn.com and www.is-grp.com free of charge.

Any bidder or equipment supplier whose firm or affiliate is listed in the GSA publication “List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Non-procurement Programs” will be prohibited from the bidding process. Anyone submitting a bid who is listed in this publication will be determined to be a non-responsive bidder in accordance with 40 CFR Part 31.

Published upon order of the City of Conrad, Iowa.

CITY OF CONRAD, IOWA BY /s/ Jeff Martin . Mayor ATTEST: BY /s/ Denise Hoy . City Clerk/Administrator

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR GRUNDY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE GUARDIANSHIP OF H.P.S. Probate No. GCPR102034 ORIGINAL NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS CLAIMING TO BE THE FATHER OF H.P.S.: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that there is now on file, in the office of the Clerk of the above Court, a Petition in the above-entitled action, a copy of which Petition is attached hereto.

The attorney for the Petitioner is Kevin D. Engels, of the law firm of Correll, Sheerer, Benson, Engels, Galles & Demro, P.L.C., whose address is 411 Main St., P.O. Box 842, Cedar Falls, IA 50613. That attorney’s phone number is (319)277-4102; facsimile number (319)2774124.

THIS CASE HAS BEEN FILED IN A COUNTY THAT USES ELECTRONIC FILING. FOR GENERAL RULES AND INFORMATION ON ELECTRONIC FILING, REFER TO THE IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16 PERTAINING TO THE USE OF ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. FOR COURT RULES ON PROTECTION OF PERSONAL PRIVACY IN COURT FILINGS, REFER TO DIVISION VI OF IOWA COURT RULES CHAPTER 16.

You must serve a motion or answer within 20 days after service of this Original Notice upon you and, within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer with the Clerk of Court for Grundy County at the Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center, Iowa 50638-1499. If you do not, judgement by default may be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition.

YOU ARE ADDITIONALLY NOTIFIED that a hearing on this matter is scheduled for the 18th day of April, 2016 at 10:00 o’clock a.m. at the Grundy County Courthouse, 2nd Floor, Grundy County Courthouse, 706 G Avenue, Grundy Center, IA 50638-1499.

If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to particpate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district ADA coordinator at (319) 833-3332. If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY at 1-800-7352942. Disability coordinators cannot provide legal advice.

YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT GRUNDY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Louise J. Bine, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR102035 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Louise J. Bine, Deceased, who died on or about 31st day of January, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 2nd day of March, 2016, the last will and testament of Louise J. Bine, deceased, bearing date of the 25th day of January, 2016, and First Codicil to Last Will and Testament dated Janaury 28, 2016, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Arthur W. Bine was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2016.

Arthur W. Bine Oakview Estates, 110 South Alice #201

Conrad, IA 50621

Executor of estate

Heronimus, Schmidt, Allen, Schroeder & Geer Attorneys for executor 630 G Avenue, Box 365 Grundy Center, IA 50638 Date of second publication 17th day of March, 2016.

March 10, 2016 The Dike City Council met for public hearing on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:30 regarding the fiscal year 2017 budget with Mayor Mike Soppe presiding. Council member present were: Chad Cutsforth, Nick Cleveland, Sam Kollasch and Luke Osterhaus by phone. Absent: Bob Haugebak. Also present were: Shane Metz, Ann Hilliard and Joe Becker.

A motion was made by Cutsforth to table the hearing until Thursday, March 10, 2016 at 7:15 p.m. due to questions concerning some missing information in the budget. Seconded by Cleveland. All Ayes. Carried Michael Soppe, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Nielsen, City Clerk

March 10, 2016 The Dike City Council met for public hearing on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 6:00 regarding sewer rate increase with Mayor Mike Soppe presiding. Council member present were: Chad Cutsforth, Nick Cleveland, Sam Kollasch and Luke Osterhaus by phone. Absent: Bob Haugebak. Also present were: Shane Metz, Ann Hilliard and Joe Becker.

A Motion by Cutsforth to increase sewer rates as the following $10 minimum 0 – 2000 gallons, $4.60 for 1000 gallon thereafter and new line item will appear on bills for the wastewater treatment plant project $3.00 per 1000 gallons in addition to the regular sewer charges. Seconded by Cleveland. All Ayes. Carried.

Michael Soppe, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Nielsen, City Clerk

The Wellsburg City Council met in regular session March 7, 2016with Mayor Nederhoff presiding and Council Members Van Heiden, Werkman, Hippen, and Eilderts present. Absent: Meyer.

Van Heiden moved to approve the minutes of the February regular meeting. Eilderts seconded the motion. All ayes, carried.

Werkman moved to approve the Treasurer’s Report for February. Hippen seconded the motion. All ayes, carried. .Hippen moved to approve the following bills for payment. Werkman seconded the motion. All ayes, carried.

Alliant Energy, Gas & Electric............$4,347.84 Blythe Sanitation, January Garbage..$4,025.36 Card Services, Supplies & CPO Class.$205.93 Casey's General Store, Ice & Gasohol.$150.16 Eftps, Fed/Fica Tax........................... $2,407.60 Green Belt Bank & Trust, Copier Lease.$50.18 ­Grundy County Sheriff, Contract.......$3,350.75 Ipers, pension................................... $1,539.09 Janssen, Marvin, Refund..................... $702.37 John Deere Financial, Parts...................$33.54 Treasurer State Of Iowa, Sales Tax...$3,135.36 Wellsburg Post Office, Postage............$154.00 Windstream, Phone Service................ $466.24 Payroll Checks..................................$7,760.38 A T Plumbing, Sewer Line Van Buren.$2,216.22 Unifirst Co., Rug, Mops & Shop Towels.$131.85 Andy's Auto, Parts & Supplies............. $562.38 Blythe Sanitation, Garbage................... $45.00 Brown Supply, Cross Links.................. $224.52 Bruening Rock Products, Road Stone..$339.02 Carte Graph, Maintenance Contract.$1,870.00 Central Iowa Distributing, Car Wash....$120.00 CIWA, Jan & Feb Water Usage........ $8,908.20 Ed Feld Equipment, Repair & Helmets.............. ..........................................................$9,396.97 Grundy Register, Notices & Minutes....$229.98 Hippen Trucking, Rock Hauling............$206.21 IA Dept. of Public Health, Pool Registration...... ...............................................................$70.00 Iowa Radiant, Light Bulbs & Ups..........$132.77 Murphy Tractor, Loader Repair.............$962.18 N E Iowa Inspections, Pool Inspection.$283.50 Office Depot, File Folders...................... $17.12 Auditor Of State, Annual Audit Fee....$1,200.00 Ryken Engineering, contract.............$2,651.25 Snittjer Grain, Gasohol & Diesel...........$823.01 Test America, Sewer Testing............... $558.60 U S Cellular, Cellphone Service............ $79.96 APPROVED BY LIBRARY BOARD: Unifirst Corporation, Rug........................$12.45 American Patchwork Quilting, Magazine.$24.97 Card Services, Dvds, Computers, Supp............ ..........................................................$2,294.34 Carnegie-Evans Public Library, Books...$20.00 Country Woman, Magazine................... $14.98 CVD Publishing, Advertising.................. $82.10 Jill Dobel, Wow Speaker Mileage.......... $60.00 Follett Software Co. License Support.$1,029.00 Fons & Porters, Love Of Quilting Mag....$20.97 Hecht & Jimenez, Copier Maintenance.$598.95 Ingram Library Services, Books...........$685.60 Iowa Library Association, Dues..............$50.00 Karen Mennenga, Mileage.................... $59.40 Midwest Living, Magazine....................... $5.99 Quiltmaker, Magazine............................ $17.97 February receipts by fund as follows: General Fund, 6,676.53; Road Use Tax Fund, 7,307.58; Capital Projects Fund, 257.73; Water Fund, 10,837.16; Sewer Fund, 11,241.11; Garbage Fund, 3,937.25; Library Fund, 17.66; Debt Service, 217.88; Special Fund, 4,264.94 and TIF Fund, 0.00.

Karen Mennenga presented the Library report Nathan Vogel presented the Public Works report.

Greg Winger presented the Fire Department report.

Wendy Lage presented the Clerk’s report. .At 8:20 p.m. this being the time and place specified for taking action on the proposal to enter into a General Obligation Public Works Building Loan Agreement and borrow money thereunder in a principal amount not to exceed $250,000 the City Clerk announced that no petition had been filed asking that the proposal be submitted to the registered voters of the City, and that the City Council may proceed with the authorization of the loan agreement. Whereupon, the Mayor called for any written or oral objections, and there being none, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:21 p.m.

After due consideration and discussing, Council Member Hippen introduced the Resolution 032016-1and moved its adoption, seconded by Council Member Werkman. The Mayor put the question upon the adoption of said resolution, and the roll being called the following Council Members voted aye: Eilderts, Hippen, Werkman, and Van Heiden. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

At 8:22 p.m. this being the time and place specified for a public hearing on the Proposed FY 2017 budget the Mayor declared the public hearing open. Whereupon, the Mayor called for any written or oral objections, and there being none, the Mayor closed the public hearing at 8:24.

Van Heiden moved to approve Resolution 032016-2 a resolution approving the FY 2017 Budget. Eilderts seconded the motion. Roll call of votes. Ayes: Eilderts, Hippen, Werkman, and Van Heiden. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Van Heiden moved to adjourn the meeting.

Werkman seconded the motion. All ayes, carried.

Wendy Lage, City Clerk

IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR GRUNDY COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARILEE M. NIEDERMANN, Deceased.

PROBATE NO. ESPR102033 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENTOF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Marilee M. Niedermann, deceased, who died on or about February 8, 2016: You are hereby notified that on February 29, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Marilee M. Niedermann, deceased, bearing date of the 4th day of January, 1983, was admitted to probate in the above-named court and that Connie S. Walkup and Steven W. Niedermann were appointed Co-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 file them with the clerk of the above-named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this Notice or one month from the date of mailing (unless otherwise allowed or paid), a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 3rd day of March, 2016.

Connie S. Walkup, Co-Executor 4613 Indian Lodge Drive Georgetown, TX 78633 Steven W. Niedermann, Co-Executor 1912 Gethmann Lane Marshalltown, IA 50158 PEGLOW, O'HARE & SEE, P.L.C. Attorneys for Amy Jo Stone 118 East Main Street; P.O. Box 1180 Marshalltown, Iowa 50158-1180 Date of second publication 17th day of March, 2016.

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Grundy

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS PROCEEDINGS The Grundy County Board of Supervisors met in regular session on March 7, 2016, at 9:00 A.M. Chairperson Smith called the meeting to order with the following members present: Bakker, Ross, Riekena, and Schildroth.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Ross to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Carried unanimously.

ENTRY RECORD OF THE HEARING AND DETERMINATION OF THE BOARD: Be it remembered this 7th day of March, 2016, the County Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa, met in session at 9:00 A.M. for the purpose of a hearing on the budget estimate as filed with this Board. There was present a quorum as required by law. Thereupon the Board investigated and found that the notice of time and place of hearing had, according to law and as directed by this Board, been published on the 18th day of February, 2016, in the Grundy Register and on the 19th day of February, 2016, in the Reinbeck Courier, official newspapers published in Grundy County, and affidavits of publication thereon were on file with the County Auditor. Thereafter, the estimate was taken up and considered.

Brian Feldpausch, President of the Grundy County Farm Bureau, stated that the Farm Bureau had submitted the county budget to its State Government Affairs Department which reported that there were no areas of concern. He expressed his appreciation on behalf of the Farm Bureau for the work which the Supervisors have done. No one attending the meeting desired to be heard against the budget. The County Auditor reported that no written comments had been received. The chairperson closed the hearing.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Ross to introduce Resolution #38-2015/2016 as follows: WHEREAS, the Grundy County Compensation Board meets annually to recommend a compensation schedule for elected officials for the fiscal year immediately following, in accordance with Iowa Code Chapters 331.905 and 331.907, and WHEREAS, the Grundy County Compensation Board met on January 8, 2016, and made the following salary recommendations for the following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016: Elected Official Current Salary Proposed Increase Recommended Salary Auditor $54,186.86 $1,897.14 $56,084.00 County Attorney $58,026.95 $2,032.05 $60,059.00 Recorder $54,186.86 $1,897.14 $56,084.00 Sheriff $76,533.66 $2,678.34 $79,212.00 Supervisors $24,424.90 $855.10 $25,280.00 Treasurer $54,186.86 $1,897.14 $56,084.00 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Grundy County Board of Supervisors approves the following salary adjustments for the following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016: Elected Official Approved Salary Approved Increase Auditor $55,733.03 $1,546.17 County Attorney $59,683.07 $1,656.12 Recorder $55,733.03 $1,546.17 Sheriff $78,716.51 $2,182.85 Supervisors $25,121.81 $696.91 Treasurer $55,733.03 $1,546.17 The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Bakker, Ross, Riekena, Schildroth, and Smith.

Nays – None. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded by Riekena to adopt the FY2017 County Budget as presented at the hearing. Roll call vote was as follows: Ayes – Bakker, Ross, Riekena, Schildroth, and Smith. Nays – None. The County Auditor was then directed to properly certify the budget as adopted and to file it with the records of her office as required by law.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded by Bakker to introduce Resolution #39-2015/2016 as follows: WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for the preparation and review of the Fiscal Year 2017 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program for the accomplishment of maintenance work and construction projects on county roads in accordance with the Code of Iowa. AND WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors is responsible for approving the Fiscal Year 2017 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program. AND WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors has reviewed and has discussed at length with the County Engineer the proposed Fiscal Year 2017 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program. AND WHEREAS, all the requirements have been met, as set forth by the Code of Iowa, for funding the maintenance work and construction projects on the county roads in Grundy County, Iowa. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Fiscal Year 2017 Secondary Road Budget and the Secondary Road Construction Program dated this date, are hereby approved and adopted by the Honorable Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa. The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Bakker, Ross, Riekena, Schildroth, and Smith. Nays – none. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Schildroth to introduce Resolution #40-2015/2016 as follows: Unforeseen circumstances have arisen since adoption of the original approved Secondary Road Construction Program (Program), and previous revisions, requiring changes to the sequence, funding, and timing of the proposed work plan. The Board of Supervisors of Grundy County, Iowa, in accordance with Iowa Code Section 309.22, initiates and recommends modification of the following project(s) in the accomplishment year, for approval by the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT), per Iowa Code Section 309.23 and Iowa DOT Instructional Memorandum 2.050. The following PRE-EXISTING Accomplishment Year projects shall be MODIFIED as follows: Project Number BROS-CO38(102)—8J-38, Local ID J-13, TPMS #15438; Project Location R Ave: Over Munns Creek 0.05 mi. north of IA 175, Description of Work Bridge Replacement 80’ CCSB, Section-Township-Range W¼ Sec. 14-87-16; AADT 60, Length 0.1 mi., FHWA #164171; Type Work 320 Bridges, Fund basis BROS; Modification applied Increased funding to cover construction costs; Accomplishment year ($1000’s of dollars) Previous amount 0 BROS, 15 Local, 0 day labor; New Amount 280 BROS, 70 Local, 5 day labor; Net change +280 BROS, +55 Local, +5 day labor. The vote on the resolution was as follows: Ayes – Bakker, Ross, Riekena, Schildroth, and Smith. Nays – None. Resolution adopted.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Riekena to approve 2016 low quote from Jerico Services of Indianola, Iowa, for providing two applications of calcium chloride dust control 20 ft. by 400 ft. for Grundy County rural residents in the amount of $408.00 including tax. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Schildroth to approve Utility Permit Application No. 3-7-16 to Windstream Communications of Newton, Iowa, to place copper cable from Hwy. 14 easterly approximately 839 ft. in Section 6, Township 87 North, Range 16 West along south side of 225th Street and to authorize the chairperson to sign said application. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Ross and seconded by Bakker to approve Utility Permit Application No. 3-0716a to REC of Grundy Center, Iowa, on re-spanning overhead lines at 160th Street and C Avenue and to authorize the chairperson to sign said application. Carried unanimously.

Steve Cox, Assistant County Engineer, reviewed department matters with the Board.

Motion was made by Riekena and seconded by Ross to authorize the chairperson to sign letters regarding budget requests for FY2017. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Bakker and seconded by Ross to accept and order filed the Clerk of Court’s February Report. Carried unanimously.

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded by Bakker to approve payment of the following bills: (Carried unanimously.)

ACES, services...................................... 844.26 Ahlers & Cooney, services...................... 409.50 Alliant Energy, service............................ 432.11 Andy's Auto Parts, supplies...................... 44.45 Automotive Service, parts/repair............ 238.73 Barco Products, supplies...................... 2402.25 Byron Beninga, twp mtg........................... 25.00 Butler Co Auditor, reimb exp................. 1890.12 Calhoun-Burns, services...................... 9051.87 Campbell Supply, parts........................... 119.98 Cedar Falls Utilities, service..................... 47.13 Central Iowa Distrib, supplies................. 145.82 Central Iowa Water, service.................... 597.90 Century Link, service................................ 88.69 Christie Door, repairs.............................. 260.00 Conrad Auto Supply, supplies................. 283.23 Rhonda Deters, mileage........................... 67.60 Diamond Oil, fuel.................................. 9503.85 City of Dike, amb subsidy..................... 3132.00 Dollar General, supplies......................... 104.10 Don's Truck Sales, parts....................... 1285.39 Engelkes-Abels, services..................... 1000.00 Force America, parts............................ 2063.77 Gillund Enterprises, parts....................... 204.96 GCMU, service....................................... 608.34 GCMU, service..................................... 2482.38 GCMH, grant...................................... 40750.00 Grundy Co IT Dept, supplies.................... 24.00 Grundy Co Health, grant...................... 6000.00 Sidney Hayes, twp mtg............................. 25.00 Heart of Iowa Comm, service................... 36.68 Bob Hogle, twp mtg.................................. 25.00 Hoien Enterprises, repairs...................... 122.50 David Hommel, twp mtg........................... 25.00 Brad Hooper, twp mtg............................... 25.00 Jesse Huisman, reimb exp....................... 30.00 Iowa DOT, services.............................. 1805.63 ICIT, mtg exp.......................................... 500.00 Iliowa Culvert, supplies ...................... 32785.60 INRCOG, services.................................. 643.76 Iowa Chapter of APCO, dues................... 75.00 Iowa Chapter of Nena, mtg exp................ 75.00 Iowa Diesel, parts/repairs..................... 1443.27 Iowa State Assoc, mtg exp..................... 150.00 Jesco Welding & Machine, parts.............. 42.00 Mark Jungling, reimb exp......................... 30.00 Jim Kadner, twp mtg................................. 25.00

Donald Kampman, reimb exp................. 102.40 Karen's Print-Rite, supplies...................... 84.00 Rodney Kendrick, twp mtg....................... 25.00 Jon Keninger, twp mtg.............................. 25.00 Dennis Kiewiet, twp mtg........................... 25.00 Konken Electric, repairs......................... 170.61 L J Kopsa, twp mtg................................... 25.00 Lon's Plumbing/Heating, repairs............. 465.63 Mail Services, supplies........................... 451.01 McMartin Tire, repairs............................. 100.00 Greg Melcher, twp mtg............................. 25.00 Mid American Energy, service.................. 28.14 Mid-America Pub, publications............... 608.41 Mid-Iowa Cooperative, fuel................... 2332.35 Monkeytown, supplies.............................. 95.64 Napa Auto Part, supplies...................... 1537.08 Stanley Neff, twp mtg............................... 25.00 Lyle Neher, twp mtg.................................. 25.00 NE District ISAA, mtg exp...................... 350.00 Northland Products, supplies................. 110.95 Gary Peters, twp mtg................................ 25.00 Powerplan, parts.................................. 4927.18 Premier Office, supplies........................... 17.05 Racom Corporation, maint................. 39074.36 City of Reinbeck, service.......................... 47.65 Sadler Power Train, parts..................... 8259.41 Mary Schmidt, twp mtg........................... 125.00 Scot's Supply, parts................................ 578.78 James Severance, twp mtg...................... 25.00 Snittjer Grain, fuel................................. 2728.05 Jay Spieker, twp mtg................................ 25.00 Bradley Stevens, twp mtg......................... 25.00 David Strickler, twp mtg............................ 25.00 Terracon Consultants, services............ 3415.00 Treasurer of Iowa, services................ 13027.00 Triple T Meats, supplies.......................... 121.66 Ubben Building Supplies, parts.................. 6.87 Unifirst Corporation, supplies................... 97.72 Vanguard Appraisals, services............. 3105.00 Verizon Wireless, service....................... 845.03 Visa, mtg exp.......................................... 468.55 Von Bokern Assoc, services................... 900.00 Warner Plastics & Liners, parts.............. 780.00 City of Wellsburg, amb subsidy............ 2360.00 Whink Services, services....................... 917.57 Windstream, service............................... 141.63 Windstream, service............................... 395.75

Motion was made by Schildroth and seconded by Ross to adjourn. Carried unanimously.

Barbara L. Smith, Chairperson Rhonda R. Deters, County Auditor

GRUNDY COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION Minutes of the meeting held on Thursday, January 14, 2016 Location: Grundy County Courthouse Members Present: Melcher, Pres., Smith, Secretary, Riekena, Juchems, Ross, Ohrt, Folkerts, Neff and Knaack Additional attendee: Schoolman The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6:33 PM. The minutes of the December meeting were read and approved on a motion by Juchems, seconded by Knaack.

The Commissioners approved payment of the bills totaling $6211.30 for the Citizen’s Convenience Center and $538.16 for the Landfill on a motion by Juchems, seconded by Knaack.

Business Items: Schoolman reported that the tires have been picked up. Traffic has been slow. The methane and leachate readings were taken today.

In consultation with Phelps Implement, Schoolman has found a quick attach fork for the tractor at a price of around $1500 that would serve the need for picking up large and unwieldy items that need to be placed in a roll off. The item will be on the Feb. agenda for possible action and the funds can be taken from the Landfill ClosureFund.

Business items:

1) On a motion by Juchems, second by Ohrt the following officers were elected for the 20162017 year: Melcher, Chm; Ross, Vice Chm., Smith Secretary 2) On a motion by Ohrt, seconded by Juchems, the Commissioners voted to approve the HLW Engineering service agreement for the 2016-2017 year.

3) On a motion by Juchems, seconded by Knaack, the Commissioners voted to approve the 2017 budget as presented. The budget was worked on by Smith, Ross and Deputy Auditor Greiner. The budget is identical to last year except for any changes that will be made to salaries and insurance.

4) On a motion by Juchems, seconded by Ross the Commissioners voted to retain the services of UniFirst to change out office entry rugs on a monthly basis.

5) On a motion by Smith, seconded by Juchems, the Commissioners voted to allow Schoolman to obtain a credit card for use in the purchase of incidentals needed at the Landfill/ CCC. There will be a $2000 limit with no fees.

Other County departments have a credit card for similar types of purchases.

The meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM on a motion by Knaack seconded by Juchems.

Respectfully submitted by Barbara Smith, Secretary Greg Melcher, Chairman

RECORDS Conrad City Council Proceedings The Conrad City Council met in regular session on 03/10/16 in Council Chambers. Officials present were Council Members Peg Brown, Ryan Callaway, and Todd Schnathorst. Absent: Brad Murty and Diane Miller. Also in attendance: Angie Martin, Gary Stattler, Diane McLeland, Denise Hoy - City Administrator/Clerk, Lee Gallentine – Ryken Engineering and a member of the press. Mayor Jeff Martin called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm and opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. The agenda was approved as presented.

Council member Callaway moved, second by Brown, to approve the following consent items: Minutes from the 02/11/16 council meeting; February 2016 clerk’s financial reports; Payment of claims totaling $90,509.26; Liquor License permit renewal for Hometown Foods.

Ayes: 3.

The following claims include expenses for the City, Park Board, Library, Museum, Fire Department and B-CERT. Advantage Admin, benefits.................. 598.34 Alliant, utilities................................... 6,662.36 Allison Public Lib, book......................... 25.99 American Legion, flags.......................... 55.00 Auditor of State, filing fee.................... 175.00 Bank of America, fuel/supply............... 538.89 Bankers Leasing, copier lease............ 115.00 Better Homes, periodical......................... 5.99 Birdwatching, periodical........................ 28.95 Casey’s, fuel........................................ 108.44 Christie Door, shop door................... 1,144.27 CIWA, water..................................... 8,657.88 Conrad Auto, misc................................. 30.32 Conrad Hardware, supply...................... 84.87 Crop Production, fuel/trucking.......... 1,193.94 Dave Juchems, mileage........................ 16.74 First National Bank, library supply....... 214.93 Getz Fire Equipment, service.............. 643.10 Grundy Co. Sheriff, contract............. 5,783.17 Heart of Iowa, phone/internet.............. 356.08 Ingram, books & supply.................... 1,212.40 IRS, taxes......................................... 5,539.94 ICAP, insurance.............................. 29,807.98 IA Public Health, pool lic........................ 70.00 IMA, dues.............................................. 40.00 Iowa Wholesale, supply....................... 149.96 IPERS, benefit.................................. 2,687.70 Library Petty Cash............................... 121.74 Menard’s, building material.................. 246.49 Mid-America, publishing...................... 202.04 Mike Walton, window clean................... 75.00 Moler Sanitation, services................... 204.50 National Geographic, periodical............ 39.00 Premier Office, contract......................... 75.05 State of Iowa, tax.............................. 2,723.00 Steve’s Plumbing, labor....................... 154.88 Test America, lab................................. 306.60 That Place, annual meeting................. 398.85 The Book Farm, books........................ 460.63 Time, periodical..................................... 10.00 US Postmaster, mail UB...................... 141.40 Verizon, cell phone.............................. 117.27 Wolf Creek Childcare, LOST............ 4,813.90 Payroll, 02/12/16 to 03/10/16......... 14,428.76 Water Dep refund.................................. 26.25 Totals Claims ............................... $90,509.26 February 2016 expenses per fund: General $21,881; Road Use Tax $8,255; Employee Benefit $2,235 LOSST $5,693; Fire Station Fund $6,200; Water $15,852; Sewer $24,433. Total $83,549.

February 2016 receipts per fund: General $8,483; RUT $11,452; Employee Benefits $186; Local Option $6,698; TIF $545, Debt Service $125; Water $1,555; Sewer $1,473; Sewer Sinking $16,334; Storm Water Utility $144. Total $46,995.

Council acknowledge a letter from Marjorie Higgins reminding council that the flag pole at the old library building was given to the fire department by her mother. She requests that the pole be moved to the new fire station, which council agreed to do. Correspondence from Central Iowa Health Care was also received and acknowledged.

Mayor Martin opened a public hearing on the FY2017 Budget. The following announcements were made. FY2017 tax levy will be $11.27, total revenues $1,488,209, total expenditures $1,492,967, and the ending fund balance is projected to be $837,264. With no written or oral comments made, the hearing was closed at 7:04 PM. Upon closing the public hearing council member Callaway moved, Brown seconded, to adopt resolution 2016.3-1 approving the FY 2017 Budget and authorizing the City Clerk to file as required. Ayes: Brown, Schnathorst, Callaway.

Angie Martin, Gary Stattler and Diane McLeland presented council with information on the Mural Project. They shared the budget, fundraising efforts, and grants they have applied for.

They requested a $5,000 donation from council; however, council tabled the discussion until the April meeting.

Council member Brown moved, second by Callaway, to adopt resolution 2016.3-2 approving a public hearing and setting bid letting dates for the new fire station for April 14, 2016. Ayes: Callaway, Schnathorst, Brown.

Council received one claim for unpaid settlement on the Baumeier Contract. Upon consideration, council member Schnathorst moved, second by Callaway, to pay $7,005.13 – the balance of the retainage – to Bob’s Farm Center and Crop Production Services, jointly, against the claim submitted. Ayes: 3.

With no further business evident, meeting was adjourned at 7:27 PM. Jeff Martin, Mayor ATTEST: Denise L. Hoy, Clerk/Administrator

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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS The Stout City Council met in regularly scheduled session on Monday March 7, 2016 at 7:00 pm. in City Hall. Mayor Joe Rich called meeting to order at 7:06 pm. Officials present: Mayor Joe Rich, B. Engel, J. Odell and D. Ross. Also present C. Hauser and D. Klingenborg Absent: None Guests: John Ross and Kenny DeVries Council member D. Ross moved to approve the consent agenda, and minutes dated February 8, 2016, seconded by J. Odell. Ayes: 3. Motion carried. B. Engel moved to approve the February bill list in the amount of $5119.93, seconded

by J. Odell. Ayes: 3. Motion carried.

The following claims include expenses for the City, Park and Fire Department AgSource, Feb Water Tests..................$39.00 Allied Insurance, Feb premium pd......$854.98 Century Link, Feb phone bill...............$116.78 CIWA., Sewer for PO, FD, Wtr and mtr read fee ...........................................................$172.26 IAS, Feb propane FD.........................$146.89 IPERS, Feb IPERS 14.88% due........$277.86 Konken Electric, Pump house and City hall.... ...........................................................$229.77 MidAmerican Energy, Feb Electric.....$468.89 MidAmerican Pub. Corp., Feb publishing........ ...........................................................$193.40 Mileage, Feb mileage...........................$17.76 Payroll, Feb......................................$1867.34 Postmaster, postage.............................$35.00 State Bank, Loan payment.................$700.00 Total Expenses.................................$5119.93 February receipts per fund: General $15.97, Ag levy $0.00, PO Rent $229.17, Interest $22.23, Road Use Tax $1579.95, LOST $1195.46 and Water utility $3620.59 Total Revenue 6663.37 MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMENTS: New Business-not necessarily in order of discussion A. Discuss Stout City Summer Fest. Just starting to think about prep and possible theme for Festival. B. Engel will gather more info and discuss at April Council meeting B. Due to errors on Budget worksheet an extension has been requested. Hearing to be held at April meeting to approve FY17 budget.

C. Clerk to call Unggoy and discuss the possibility of someone coming to next meeting to discuss internet options for the city and residents New Business: None Water Clerk Report: Report for February 2016None. Water Superintendent report-None RESOLUTIONS: RESOLUTION 03.07.16.01-Adjusting FY17 mileage rate per IRS guidelines from .575 to .540 until March of 2017. B. Engel moved to approve new rate, seconded by J. Odell, third

by D. Ross. Ayes: 3. Motion carried ORDINANCE: None NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING TO BE HELD MONDAY APRIL 4, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED-CHANGE MAY BE POSTED B. Engel moved for adjournment, seconded by D. Ross. Meeting adjourned at 7:50 pm.

Respectfully submitted, Celane Hauser, Stout City Clerk Joe Rich, Stout Mayor March 10, 2016 The Dike City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Mike Soppe presiding. Council member present were: Chad Cutsforth, Nick Cleveland, Sam Kollasch and Luke Osterhaus by phone.

Absent: Bob Haugebak. Also present were: Shane Metz, Ann Hilliard, Shane Metz Jr., Zeb Stanbrough, Kyle Wolthoff and Joe Becker.

Consent Agenda – Motion by Cleveland to approve the following in the consent agenda: Sheriff’s Report, Library Report, Approval of Minutes as Presented and Delinquent Utility Accounts. Seconded by Cutsforth. All Ayes.

Carried.

Superintendents Report – Shane spoke about the electrical emergency they had a few weekends ago, they had to fix a transformer on U Lane. He also spoke about electrical meters for residential homes in Dike have all been changed over to ERT meters. It will be easier for meter readings. He also spoke about purchasing a fuel pump so they can separate city

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fuel and fire department fuel usage.

Watermelon Day Fireworks – Osterhaus updated the city on a possible venue change for DCBA fireworks during Watermelon Day. The new proposed venue will be out at the Dike Lake, they are currently working with the county to see if this is a possible option. The fireworks will take place on Saturday, August 13, 2016.

Safety Advocate – Osterhaus would like to pass his assignment of safety advocate to Cleveland since he would be better fit for this position.

Cleveland would like to be the new safety advocate.

TIF report – Cutsforth introduced RESOLUTION #030916, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE URBAN RENEWAL REPORT FOR THE STATE, moved that it be adopted.

Seconded by Kollasch. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Cutsforth, Cleveland, Kollasch and Osterhaus.

Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared RESOLUTION #030916 duly adopted.

Bills to Allowed and Paid – Motion by Cleveland to allow the bill to be paid. Seconded by Cutsforth. All Ayes. Carried.

Claims Report Vendor Reference Amount Airgas Usa,Llc, Gloves ............................86.16 Alliant Energy, Streetlights/Siren ...........286.05 Ann Hilliard, Mileage To Bank.....................9.72 Arnold Motor Supply, Oilfilter/Equipment.136.99 Baker & Taylor, Books ........................1,332.91 Card Center, Tire Repair/Training ..........207.38 Beninga Sanitation, Garbage/Recycling............ ............................................................4,330.28 Bill Dunkelberger, Mailbox Repair.................35 Black Hawk Rental, Oil Stihl.......................22.5 Black Hills/Iowa Gas Utility, Gas Bill....1,281.05 Bmc Aggregates L C, Sand For Waterleak ....... .................................................................361.7 Centurylink, Phone Bill...........................689.26 Chosen Valley Testing, Drilling/Sampling.......... ............................................................4,500.00 City Of Dike, Electric Bill......................3,710.00 Central Iowa Water Association, Bulk Water .... ............................................................6,964.56 Covenant Medical Center, Drugs For Ambulance.......................................................488.96 Craig’s Vac Shop, Library Vac Repair........60.5 D A Davidson, Electric Revenue Help.........500 Dearborn National Life Insuran, Life Insurance ...............................................................200.25 Dike Nh Community School, Yearbook Order ......................................................................50 Iowa Dnr, Wastewater Test Heerkes.............30 East Central Iowa Cooperative, Propane For Wwp........................................................233.62 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax............ ............................................................2,155.99 Internal Revenue Service, Fed/Fica Tax............ ............................................................2,131.07 Grainger, Service Kit..............................172.75 Grundy County Sheriff, Sheriff Contract ........... ............................................................5,783.17 Grundy Register, Renewal Of Subscription...47 High Gravity Hosting Llc, Website Hosting ...60 Shane Metz, Hsa- City Contr..................116.67 Robert Heerkes, Hsa- City Contr............233.33 Shane Metz Jr,Hsa- City Contr...............233.33 Lindsay Nielsen, Hsa- City Contr...........233.33 Ia Dept Of Public Health, Pool/Waterslide Registration........................................................105 Ia Assoc Of Municipal Utilitie, 2015 Energy Conference....................................................90 Icap, Property Insurance...................34,236.42 Ia Municipal Finance Officers, Dues .............50 Iowa One Call, Locates................................7.3 Wells Fargo Bank N.a., Sewer Investment........ ............................................................1,200.00 Ipers, Ipers..........................................4,171.71 Koch Brothers, Book/Contract................175.69 Marco, Inc., Copier Agreement...............193.75 Marv’s Repair, Fire Dept Vehicle Repair.178.24 Mcclure Engineering Co., Design/Legal/Soilboring/Srf ..........................................31,746.00 Mediacom, Internet Bill.............................61.25 Menards, Wedge/Timberjack/Batteries..129.11 Metering & Technology Solution, Meter For New Building Coop..............................2,574.66 Mid-America Publishing Corp, Mtg Minutes/..... ...............................................................398.65 Nathan Schmitz, Training/Lodging.........277.17 North East Ia Regional League, Dues ..........15 Physician’s Claims Company, Ambulance Billing...........................................................252.01 Peter Nielsen, Conference Phone..........209.39 Dike Post Office, Utility Bills...................163.45

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Primary Systems, Security System Library ...... ............................................................2,175.00 Quill Corporation, Office Supplies..........143.97 Quill Corporation, Office Supplies..........186.96 Grundy County R.e.c., Electric Bill....41,875.39 Schimberg Co, Valve At Boosterpump...149.28 Scot’s Supply Co Inc, Snowplow Parts/Ww Booster...................................................232.57 Ia Dept Of Revenue, State Tax ...........1,061.00 Superior Welding, Oxygen......................107.62 Testamerica Laboratories Inc, Wwtp Testing .................................................................449.4 Ubben Building Supplies, Shop Supplies/ Screws......................................................30.56 Us Cellular, Cellphone Bill........................84.84 Wal-Mart Community Brc, Books/Cleaningsupp/Laminator.......................................390.16 Waterloo Oil Co Inc, Diesel....................730.25 Wellmark Blue Cross And Blue, Health Insurance Payment.....................................3,754.36 Total Accounts Payable...................164,289.69 Payroll Checks..................................14,608.46 Paid Total.........................................178,898.15 Report Total.....................................178,898.15 City Clerk Comments – The State Auditors will be here March 28, 2016 and will examine fiscal years 2014 and 2015. They will be here possibly two weeks. Lindsay would like to attend IMFOA conference/training in Des Moines on April 20 – 21. Motion by Cutsforth to allow Lindsay to attend the IMFOA conference. Seconded by Cleveland. All Ayes. Carried.

Mayors Comments – Thank you to the Fields to Fields team on a great fundraiser and thank you to all who attended. We can’t wait to see spring work on the new fields. The Mayor will be holding city employee evaluations on Friday, March 25, 2016 in the morning.

Motion by Cleveland to adjourn. Seconded by Cutsforth. All Ayes. Carried Michael Soppe, Mayor ATTEST: Lindsay Nielsen, City Clerk

Grundy County Sheriff’s Department A one vehicle accident occurred February 19 at 9:30 PM on Hwy 20 at the 218 mile marker. AMANDA SNELL, age 35, Webster City, was westbound when a small animal entered the roadway and was struck.

Snell’s 2013 Chevrolet received an estimated $2,500 damage. No summons, no injury. Investigated by GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. DALE MASON, age 23, Ft Dodge, was arrested February 23 at 4:00 PM by Hardin County authorities on a Grundy County warrant charging him with PROBATION VIOLATION. Released on a promise to appear.

LUCAS O’REAR, age 27, Reinbeck, was arrested February 27 at 10:33 PM in Grundy Center and charged with OWI 1st. Released on a promise to appear. Arrested

by GRUNDY CENTER PD and GRUNDY COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE. KELLY MARR, age 43, Hudson, was arrested February 28 at 12:30 PM on Hwy 20 at the 220 mile marker and charged with OWI 1st.

Posted bond and released. Arrested

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Smoldt, Neuroth Small Town Location earn all-state honors The 2016 BCLUW boys’ track and field team. Front row (left to right): DJ Crompton, Garrett Ferneau, Nick Mills, Ted Switzer, Austin Willett.

Second row: Grant Baker, Neil Cashin, Mason Dhyne, Caleb Engle, Michael Engle, Zach Gould, Ryan Oberbeck, Ian Showers, Clay Silver, Storm Wiseman and Chase Luethje. Third row: Troy Dolphin, Kristian Ferneau, Alec Giesking, Blake Mann, Logan Mann, Sabastian Oberbeck, Gage Petty, Greg Schmitt, Conner Thompson and Talon Hala. Fourth row: Andrew Clemons, Jack Garber, Garrett Hauersperger, Phaelan Lewis, Neifer Ralston, Caleb Silver, Charlie Synder, Coby Willett. Not pictured: Colton Kruse, Nathan Hurlbert, Gavin Lewis, Drew Carson and Ben Paper. (Scott Bierle/Eldora Newspapers photo)

Comet boys to field young track team in 2016 Penick, he has numbers—a total of 38 athletes came out this spring, including 11 sophomores.

Besides Willett, Dolphin and Kruse, other top returnees include junior long distance runners Grant Baker and Ian Showers, both of whom qualified for state in crosscountry last fall, middle distance junior Clay Silver and sophomores Conner Thompson and Greg Schmitt. Plenty of newcomers will also enter the fold— sophomore twin brothers Blake and Logan Mann and freshmen Jack Garber (the younger brother of the aforementioned state champion), Neifer Ralston, Caleb Silver and

Coby Willett could all be key contributors in their first seasons as Comets.

While Showers and Baker should be near locks to fill the long distance slots for BCLUW, the rest of the lineup remains largely a mystery thus far. Penick said he will do plenty of shuffling with the relays and hopes that some sprinters step up throughout the season and take on leadership roles.

In sizing up the now-six team NICL West, Penick predicts that the combined Gladbrook-Reinbeck/ Grundy Center squad will be a force to be reckoned with as well as East Marshall and AGWSR. He’s

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“We’re going to be top six,” he said. “I think the goals early on for these guys are to realize that maybe they can be really good before they’re done at BCLUW, and I think there are kids here who can be really good.”

The Comets opened their season on Tuesday at the Wartburg Co-Ed before returning to Waverly next Tuesday for the NICL Indoor. Their first outdoor meet is scheduled for Tuesday, March 29 at LeGrand.

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By ROB MAHARRY The Grundy Register CONRAD- There’s a saying that BCLUW boys track and field coach Les Penick has become known for: tradition never graduates. Though the longest tenured coach in the NICL will enter this season with some uncertainty and without a host of returning experience, he’s confident that his group can still become something special as the year goes on.

“A lot of question marks,” he said in an interview on Thursday.

“Just to start the season (at Tuesday’s Wartburg Co-Ed Meet), we’re going to have six different guys running 800’s and six different guys running 400’s.”

Most notably gone from last year’s squad are state champion 110-meter high hurdler Will Garber, Luke Asche (who qualified for state in the shuttle hurdle relay and the 400-meter lows) and Ty Runge, who was also a member of the shuttle hurdle team. Senior Austin Willett, who made state with the shuttle hurdle squad, is expected to be back after missing all of wrestling season with a torn ACL that he suffered during football, as are sophomore Troy Dolphin and senior Colton Kruse, who were part of a 4x100 meter relay team that was disqualified at state last season.

In the absence of those three seniors along with Blake Cooper and Dominick Gunderson, there will be plenty of shoes to fill for the Comets in 2016. Thankfully for

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