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Prescription Drug Disposal

Cleaning out your medicine cabinet? Unwanted prescription or over-the-counter drugs may be properly disposed at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 875 State Street, Garner, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

GVAS Volunteers

Garner Volunteer Ambulance Service is currently seeking community minded individuals to join in serving the area. If interested, contact the GVAS at 641-923-2546, personal message on Facebook, or contact any current member. Multiple positions are available.

Community calendar SFriday, April 29

BrickStreet Theatre presents “Rumors,” a comedy by Neil Simon, at the GHV High School auditorium at 7 p.m.

Saturday, April 30 BrickStreet Theatre presents its second performance of “Rumors” at the GHV High School auditorium at 7 p.m.

Benefit for Don Wells, of Britt, will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 70 5th Ave. NW, Britt.

Sunday, May 1 BrickStreet Theatre presents its final performance of “Rumors” at the GHV High School auditorium at 2:30 p.m.

Monday, May 2 Hancock County Board of Supervisors meets at 9 a.m. in Board Chamber, Garner.

Britt Council meets at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Wesley Council meets.

Klemme Council meets.

Klemme Blood Drive will be held at the Klemme Community Center, 204 East Main St., from 3 to 5:30 p.m. The blood drive is being sponsored by Klemme Library Board.

Tuesday, May 3 Old/broken electronics drop off day is being held in Garner. Drop off location will be at the old Public Works garage, 990 State St. Garner American Legion Post 256 will meet at the Garner Rec Center Vets Room at 7 p.m. All members, members who wish to renew their memberships and veterans who would like to be a part of the American Legion are welcome.

Thursday, May 5 The Commission of Veteran Affairs will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the Hancock County Public Health building, 545 State St., Garner.

Britt National Day of Prayer observation will be held at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the West Hancock Ambulance meeting room.

Fri., May 6 – Sat., May 7 Garner City-Wide Garage Sales Saturday, May 7 “Walking on Water” ladies tea will be held at Garner E-Free Church at 9:30 a.m. Those interested in attending are asked to RSVP Brooke at 319-415-5634 by April 30.

Tuesday, May 10 Corwith Council meets.

Kanawha Council meets at 6 p.m.

Garner Council meets at 7 p.m. in Council Chamber, City Hall.

Wednesday, May 11 Westview Care Center in Britt is hosting its community BBQ dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. in recognition CALENDAR to page 2 April 29-May 5

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Prom 2016 at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, Saturday, April 23, was a glamorous “Red Carpet Event.” Decorations for the dance and Grand March had an Academy Awards night theme. Katelyn Bierle, McKinley Hawe, Andrew Dornbier and Katie Oetken pose with the GHV version of “Oscar.” More photos are on page 7. A slide show is on The Leader’s website: www.theleaderonline.net.

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2016 West Hancock Prom Queen Emma Chizek and Prom King Ricardo Ibarra. More photos on page 6.

GHV junior shares experience in Spain Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GARNER – When Katelyn Oetken was an eighth grader she decided that someday she would like to participate in a student exchange program to a foreign county. This past year, Katelyn, now a junior at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura, accomplished that goal.

“I have always been fascinated with how a person can speak another language or more than one language, and the way other countries live, like cultural differences,” she said.

Katelyn, the daughter of Tammi Oetken, lived and studied in Spain from August 2015 to February 2016 as a part of the Rotary International Youth Exchange program. She chose Spain because she was studying Spainish as one of her classes at GHV. Katelyn and her fellow “out bounds” (students traveling out of the U.S.) attended monthly training sessions from January through May. During the sessions they learned how to cope with homesickness and culture shock.

They also communicated with “inbounds” (students already in a foreign country) to ask about their experiences.

She also prepped by studying DuoLingo (a foreign language website) and by watching Netflix in Spanish.

“I can understand everything in

Spanish, but I still have trouble speaking it,” she said, adding that her Spanish language skills are better now than before she left.

The Spanish language as spoken in Spain is slightly different in some ways than that spoken in Mexico or other Latin American countries.

“When I speak to other Spanish speakers from Mexico or a South American country, I have slight troubles understanding them since I am so used to the Spain – Spanish accent,” she acknowledged.

Oetken’s host family was from Aranjuez, Spain, population 54,055.

Aranjuez is about an hour’s drive from Madrid. Her host father, Juan, is a teacher at Asuncion Vallecas in Madrid. Her host mother, Nuria, is a computer technologist. The couple has a 13-year-old daughter, Lucia.

Katelyn attended school at Asuncion Vallecas. Attending school in Spain was a “360 degree turn” from school in the United States. School started at 8:30 a.m. and ended at 2:30 p.m.

Students stay together in a classroom, while their teachers move from class to class.

“We had six classes a day for almost an hour each class. Everyday we had a different schedule.”

Katelyn’s Spanish peers had plenty of questions for her as well.

“I got all the stereotypical questions OETKEN to page 13

Supervisors to consider cell phone email policy Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net Hancock County Supervisors will likely be considering a policy in the future regarding accessing county emails on cells phones.

“A couple of our secondary road [employees] have government-issued cell phones. They want to get their work-related emails on them, if they can,” said Supervisor Sis Greiman.

Greiman said supervisors spoke to an internet technology consultant who said employees could be issued a

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Hancock County Attorney David Solheim will draft a policy concerning to present to supervisors.

Solheim noted that the request was made by the county engineer for some of the department employees, but the policy will apply to all county employees.

Hancock County supervisors approved the second reading and waived the third to an amendment to county zoning ordinance regarding flood plain districts. The amendment sets the effective SUPERVISORS to page 2

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West Hancock prepares for future literacy legislation Emilie Jenson

leadernews.map@gmail.com As the state legislature and Gov. Terry Branstad work to create a plan to help make all Iowa students literate by the end of third grade, the West Hancock Schools are already taking measures into their own hands to prepare.

The original legislation would have called for all students who were not proven to be at their grade level in literacy by the end of the third grade to complete a summer reading school or they would be retained and not allowed to move on to fourth grade.

The West Hancock Schools re-implemented their summer school program last year, encouraging the parents of struggling students to have their children attend. Prior to 2015, the district had discontinued their math and reading summer school program due to low attendance.

“We are making it happen,” said Superintendent Wayne Kronemann. “We used to have a summer school program, but it became more and more difficult to get parents to get their kids there. And then you have to get the teachers who are qualified; we were having LITERACY to page 2

Absentee ballots for June 7 Primary available

Michelle K. Eisenman, Hancock County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections, announces that absentee ballots for the Primary Election to be held June 7, 2016, will be available in the Hancock County Auditor’s Office beginning April 28, 2016.

The Primary Election is for the Democratic and Republican parties to nominate candidates to federal, state and county offices.

Any eligible voter may cast an absentee ballot at the Auditor’s office or may submit a written request for an absentee ballot. Requests should be sent to the Hancock County Auditor’s office, 855 State Street, P.O. Box 70, Garner, Iowa 50438. A request form is

also available at the Hancock County Auditor’s office or on Hancock County’s website www.hancockcountyia.org.

Click on Auditor’s department; then click on the link for Application for Absentee Ballot.

The signed, completed request form can be mailed or brought to the Hancock County Auditor’s office, 855 State Street, Garner, IA 50438.

Absentee ballots may also be voted in the Auditor’s office, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Anyone having questions regarding absentee voting may contact the Auditor’s Office, 641-923-3163, or by email, hanaudme@hancockcountyia.org.

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Wells benefit set for Saturday evening Emilie Jenson

leadernews.map@gmail.com The Britt Community will be coming together in a rally of support for a man who has given to the school, community and his church for many years on Saturday evening.

Don Wells, a longtime Britt resident who taught at the Britt and West Hancock High Schools for 35 years has been battling colon cancer for three years since being diagnosed in 2013.

In that three years, Don Wells has undergone multiple surgeries and treatments for his cancer, along with chemotherapy and has experienced several complications. In the past 18 months he has spent more time hospitalized than at home and been in and out of intensive care multiple times.

Wells and his wife Tudy were also involved in an auto accident while on their way to the hospital for one of Don’s surgeries, requiring Tudy Wells to be hospitalized where she underwent three back surgeries.

Most recently, Don Wells was admitted to the hospital again in Rochester last week for bleeding.

Their medical expenses have been adding up, along with having to continue to take care of the bills at home, and their family and friends say the couple has nearly exhausted all of their resources.

To help offset the Wells’ medical expenses a benefit will be held Saturday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 70 Fifth Ave. NW in Britt from 4 to 7 p.m. The evening will include a freewill offering meal of ham sandwiches, baked beans, chips and beverages along with live SUPERVISORS from page 1 date of the flood insurance rate map as Dec. 2, 2003. The original ordinance did not reference the effective date.

“The amendment is necessary to bring the local ordinance in line with Iowa DNR standards regarding floodplain management,” according to Andy Buffington, county zoning administrator. “It only needed to include the effective date of the latest Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM), December 2, 2003.”

Supervisors also approved the second reading and waived third on an ordinance establish policy for county roads and drainage structures with respect to classification, maintenance, new construction and reconstruction.

Don Wells and silent auctions and a bake sale.

Several items have been donated to the silent auction, including gift baskets donated by individuals and the West Hancock Schools, and there will be tickets to the Iowa State vs. Iowa football game in September available on the auction as well as sports memorabilia and an autographed basketball signed by the members of the state qualifying 2016 West Hancock boys basketball team. The live auction with auctioneer Tom Formanek will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Donation buckets are also set up at various businesses around Britt and there has also been a GoFundMe account set up for the couple at https:// www.gofundme.com/5ct26cjv Donations of auction items are still being accepted and can be dropped off at Bonnie’s Treasures in Britt. For more information call 843-4519.

The ordinance in its entirety, is published on page 5B of The Leader In other business, Hancock County Board Supervisors: •Awarded the contract for a drainage project construction on DD #1 &2 East Main, Lateral 6 to Rognes Brothers Excavating of Lake Mills.

Rognes Brothers had the low bid total of $51,631.

•Approved an amendment to the Cooperative Reimbursement Agreement with Floyd County and the Department of Human Services. The agreement involves seven counties, including Hancock County, and pertains to child support recovery.

•Set May 16 as the hearing date for various budget amendments for fiscal 2015-16.

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Goodell to purchase truck for street department

The council tabled action on a maintenance and repair of primary roads agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation until more information can be obtained.

The Goodell Fire Department needs to replace 16 SCBA tanks (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus) over the next three years, according to councilman Alan Pralle. The tanks cost $800 each.

The fire department will apply for various grants to aid with the purchase of the equipment.

The Goodell Community Center continues to see active use. Councilman Tom Bonjour reported May bookings for the community center including four graduation parties and two birthday parties.

Upcoming street repairs will be on West Broadway. Concrete will be used for the repair work.

Rebecca Peter

gleadernews@qwestoffice.net GOODELL – The City of Goodell will be purchasing a used 1996 International truck for the street department.

First State Bank has agreed to a loan of what money was necessary at 2.5 percent interest. The city also has an option for early payout.

The truck is a replacement for an older one.

City Clerk Janet Dietel reported that installation of new software is complete. The city also received a $1,957 grant from the Hancock County Foundation to be used toward the software purchase. The city’s portion for the software purchase was $2,177.68.

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said Kronemann. “Will we have to bus across our district? If it is required and parents can’t get their kids there and we have to run a bus route, then we have to hire a bus driver, or would transportation only be provided between towns. No one really has an answer to that yet. You have to look at how your program will be modeled.

Will it be a few hours a day, will it be all day? Will it be a couple weeks in June and August or a whole month.?

We’d have to have an administrator on duty and right now they are on 220 day contracts. If we have to provide lunch we’d need to have a cook on duty. These are all things the state did not think about. They created a mandate that created work, and they didn’t think about how much it would cost districts.

Kronemann said the district is being proactive now, working with the younger children who would be affected by 2018.

“We’ve been doing more interventions than before,” he said. “And we are working with the younger kids, they are the ones who will really be impacted when this goes into effect.”

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When it was announced in 2013 that students who are not literate by the end of third grade may be retained by 2017, West Hancock hired a staff person to specialize in working on literacy with students.

“When we found out there would be requirements, we went the extra steps,” said Kronemann. “We hired a staff member to work on literacy with the kids during the year, we let parents know there were going to be new requirements, we held a literacy night, sent letters and we will continue on with bolstering it.

While the requirement of a summer school program sounds like a simple solution, Kronemann said that he, and many Iowa school administrators have questions about how the plans would affect districts financially. With no specific plans for state funding announced, he said it could cost schools thousands of dollars.

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Superintendent’s Update

By Wayne Kronemann West Hancock Superintendent A big thank you to people like Renee Diemer, Kevin Eisenman, all the generous West Hancock (Britt, and Kanawha) residents, businesses, and alumni. Because of you we have been able to do two major projects that would we probably would not have been able to do if it weren’t for their dedication and financial contributions.

Kevin Eisenman headed up a campaign a couple years back that helped fund our new weight room. It also helped us afford to move and update our family and consumer science facilities. Kevin helped raise over $30,000 for new equipment that the kids use every day in both locations.

I would encourage you to come in and see what Kevin and your donations did for our facilities and our kids.

Renee is heading up our current fundraising campaign for our new track and football bleachers. The school board recently approved the project knowing that at least half of the mon-

ey needed for the project has been donated or fundraised. The project will consist of refurbishing the old bleachers to be more comfortable, accessible, and aesthetically pleasing. It will also include two additional bleachers on each side of the old, which will include handicap accessible ramps and seating. There will also be some small improvements made to the press box with the help of other committed donations of windows and labor.

We are still taking donations that will make this project more affordable and less burdensome for the tax payers in the long-term. If you have participated in our sports programs or have or will watch these events your donation would be greatly appreciated. We have received some very generous individual donations up to as much as $6,000, however, any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated.

I would also like to thank the school staff and board that had a part in making both of these endeavors a reality.

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Under the Golden Dome Too

By State Representative Linda Upmeyer House District 54 / Speaker of the House linda.upmeyer@legis.state.ia.us (515) 281-4618

Late nights at the Capitol filled our week as we continued to put the final pieces of the budget together. We completed a significant amount of work on a path towards adjournment.

This week, the day that the majority of Iowans (and Americans) dread the most came and went - tax day. We normally think of tax day as April 15, but this year it fell on April 18 because of a federal holiday. However, there is another day related to taxes that Iowans should be aware of, as well.

On April 14, Iowa celebrated its Tax Freedom Day that represents how many days Iowans will work just to pay their federal, state and local taxes.

Tax Freedom Day varies from state to state with Mississippi having the earliest on April 5, and Connecticut having the latest on May 21. Overall, the national Tax Freedom Day falls on April 24.

Currently, Iowa has some of the least competitive taxes in the country. According to the Tax Foundation, Iowa’s tax climate ranking is 40th out of all 50 states and Washington D.C. The ranking combines each state’s corporate, individual income, sales, unemployment insurance, and property tax rates and systems and scores states against each other. In 2015, Iowa’s tax climate was ranked 41st, so while we’ve improved since last year, more can be done to make Iowa more competitive with other states.

Iowa’s tax rates are: Income – 8.98% (top bracket), ranked as fifth highest in the country; Corporate – 12% (top bracket), ranked as the highest in the country.

House Republicans have consistently worked to give taxpayers a seat at the table and make sure they are getting a fair shake. Just this session, House Republicans championed and insisted on legislation that left $95 million in the pockets of the hardworking taxpayers by coupling with the feder-

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al tax code and enacting Section 179 depreciation. After much delay by the Senate, they finally agreed to do right by Iowa’s taxpayers and pass coupling. This decreased the tax bills of more than 177,000 Iowa taxpayers including small businesses, farmers, teachers, homeowners and students.

Over the last several sessions, House Republicans have also supported numerous efforts to reduce the tax burden on Iowa taxpayers. Under Republicans leadership in the Iowa House, the state’s property tax credits have been fully funded, something that hadn’t been done for nearly a decade.

In 2013, the legislature enacted tax reform that overhauled the state’s property tax system and created the Taxpayer Trust Fund to return unused tax dollars back to the taxpayers. House Republicans have also explored bold, innovative plans to make the state’s income tax system fairer, flatter and simpler.

The budget is tight this year, which makes opportunities for tax reform more difficult. However, House Republicans believe that a tough budget situation shouldn’t hamper a conversation on this important topic. We should always be exploring and discussing ideas for how we can shrink Iowan’s tax bills. Taxpayers know how to invest their own money, and the legislature should let them do so.

House Republicans will continue the discussion and work to find ways to take less money from Iowa taxpayers and return more to their pockets, all the while following through on the budget promises we have already made.

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

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Having utterly and completely lost the cultural battle against gay people, social conservatives have moved on to the next battle line in their never ending mission to be on the wrong side of history.

Their new target for bullying: Transgendered people.

Personally, I don’t understand trans people. I fall along the line of thinking that genders are defined by people, not the other way around. For instance, I am a male. Being male doesn’t define me. My actions and traits contribute to the greater pool of actions and traits that define what it means to be male.

But whatever. It’s easy for me to say that when I’m not an outlier. If somebody out there realizes that they have more in common with the average woman than the average man, I’m not going to lose any sleep over it.

But you know who is losing sleep?

People in North Carolina. If by “sleep” you mean “money.”

Last March, North Carolina Republicans haphazardly slapped together a bill that superseded an anti-discrimination ordinance passed in Charlotte, dictating that men and women must use the restroom that matches the gender of their birth. (The same bill also prohibited cities from raising their minimum wage above the state level. Because to the GOP, “small government” is apparently defined as “whichever level they control.”)

Response to the bill has been interesting, to say the least. Unlike the cultural battle for gay rights, economic powerhouses are jumping off the fence much faster and harder. PayPal has cancelled plans for an expansion that would have brought 400 jobs. Lionsgate pulled production of a show. Bruce Springsteen canceled a concert and several other events have been relocated.

The Center for American Progress estimates that this law has threatened more than half a billion dollars of economic activity. If this keeps up, Raul Castro is going to have to visit the U.S. to discuss lifting economic sanctions on North Carolina.

And while Target hasn’t closed any stores, they have weighed in on the matter, making it clear that transgendered people are welcome to use the bathroom that corresponds with their identity, not necessarily their biology.

Naturally, the American Family Association has called for a boycott.

Somehow I doubt their economic retaliation is going to have the same effect.

Not surprisingly, this is a situation where people clearly haven’t thought things through.

Trans people have been around for quite a while. Gender reassignment surgery is a century old and people have been dressing in drag for far longer. For all the people out there seemingly terrified of trans people, I’m curious which bathrooms they thought they were using all this time.

This one simple point pretty much undercuts any argument one might have about the issue. The whole point of Target’s statement was to reassert that their policy wasn’t changing. If you were comfortable with the thought of using a Target restroom last month, nothing has changed between then and now.

There is no army of “bathroom predators” out there just waiting for permission to put on a dress and assault women in a public restroom. We know this because transgender protections have been federal law for years and it hasn’t happened.

Oh sure, you have outliers like that guy who was arrested for lewd conduct in that airport restroom, or that other guy that got busted in a park restroom for offering $20 to perform a… wait… no, sorry. Those weren’t transgendered people. Those were Republican Congressmen.

The point is, lewd conduct is frowned on no matter which restroom you’re in. The vast majority of people, even transgendered people and Congressional Republicans, just want to do their business in peace.

For some reason, I’ve seen a lot of people worried about women being exposed to male genitals in the ladies room if we (continue to) allow trans women to use the restroom of their preference. This seems like a pretty irrational fear.

I’m not sure what it’s like on the other

side of the wall, but in my many years of using the men’s room, there’s generally very little eye contact, much less exposure of genitalia. And that is an environment where men are asked to stand next to each other and urinate in the open.

I have it on good authority that the ladies room offers considerably greater privacy. Which brings me to my next point.

How exactly do you enforce this law anyway?

It’s a bathroom, not an airport security checkpoint. Now, again, maybe things work differently in the ladies room, but I’ve never had to… flash my credentials… before lining up to use the stall.

Is North Carolina planning on implementing a statewide program of bathroom police? I don’t think they’re going to have the money for such an initiative.

Of course, the clearest evidence that North Carolina didn’t think this law through is that, in their zeal to make sure transgendered women couldn’t use the ladies room, they failed to consider the alternative.

A lot of people aren’t comfortable with the idea of sharing a restroom with somebody who was born the opposite sex. Fair enough.

So instead of putting women in a situation where they have to wonder if the blonde in the red dress washing her hands was born a man, now they get to share their restroom experience with a broad shouldered bearded man who was born a girl.

Meanwhile, the blonde in the red dress has to click her high-heels passed the line of guys relieving themselves at urinals.

Yep… that sounds like a really comfortable situation for everybody involved.

Travis Fischer is a news writer for Mid-America Publishing and doesn’t care where you go as long as you wash your hands when you’re done.

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Births Trulson family welcomes baby boy

Dan and Nicole Trulson, of Britt, are pleased to announce the birth of a son, Jackson Patrick Trulson, born on April 20. Jackson came into the world weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce.

Grandparents are John R. and Mary Coppinger of Clare, Iowa, and Pat and Deb Trulson of Britt. Great grandparents are Jim Trulson and Doris Smith, both of Britt.

Macey Pfeffer and Dalton Taft, of Klemme, are pleased to announce the birth of a son, Dylan James Taft, born on April 20. Dylan came into the world weighing 7.5 pounds.

Grandparents are Doug and Jennifer Taft of Klemme, Meghan McLaughlin of Dougherty and Brandon Pfeffer of Mason City.

Pfeffer, Taft families welcome baby boy

In a scene from the movie Grease (Sing-A-Long) (1978), Danny Zuko (John Travolta) and Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) hang out with friends at the Frosty Palace restaurant. From left (front row) Sandy, Rizzo (Stockard Channing), Frenchie (Didi Conn), Marty (Dinah Manoff), Kenickie (Jeff Conaway) and Danny; (back row) Putzie (Kelly Ward), Jan (Jamie Donnelly), Doody (Barry Pearl) and Sonny (Michael Tucci). The movie will show at the Avery Theater on May 3, at 7 p.m.

‘Grease (Sing-A-Long)’ is the Word at the Avery Theater Tues., May 3 Grease (Sing-A-Long), the 1978 film adaptation of the musical by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, and Stockard Channing as high school students at Rydell High School in the late 1950s. It will be on screen at the Avery Theater on Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. as part of its Turn-Back Tuesday offerings. My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 will not be shown on this date.

Last August, a sing-along version of “Grease” played in theaters nationwide on special dates, courtesy of Turner Classic Movies. It’s this SingA-Long version that will be shown at the Avery. Originally rated as a PG movie, it now carries a PG-13 rating.

On the first Tuesday of each month,

a classic movie is shown at 7 p.m.

In lieu of regular admission, patrons bring personal care products (soaps, shampoos, shaving items, etc.) for God’s Pantry, a Garner-based food closet. The free movie encourages patrons to support the local community through regular donations to God’s Pantry.

Writing in his June 18, 1978, New York Times movie review, journalist Vincent Canby said: “GREASE” … [is] a contemporary fantasy about a 1950’s teen-age musical—a larger, funnier, wittier and more imaginative-than-Hollywood movie with a life that is all its own. It uses the Eisenhower era — the characters, costumes, gestures and particularly, the music—to create a time

North Iowa Choral Society is proud to present its 22nd annual Spring Concert – “The British Invasion!” on Friday, April 29, at 7:30 p.m. in the North Iowa Community Auditorium on the NIACC campus. The concert is under the direction of Linda Ferjak.

North Iowa Choral Society is a select ensemble performing a wide range of music including classics, spirituals, musical theatre, jazz, swing, blues, folk, and genres in-between. This season the ensemble is enthusiastically featuring music from British composers such as John Rutter, Henry Purcell, Thomas Morley, Jule Styne, Gilbert & Sullivan, and John Lennon, to name just a few.

For this performance, both ensem-

bles will begin with a round, followed by several madrigal selections from the adult ensemble. It will also feature a mixture of large group and small group performances from the adult ensemble peppered with performances from the Children’s Choir, which the ensemble is pleased and excited once again to feature under the direction of Betsy Kirby.

Choral Society members are: Soprano I - Kayla Halfpap, Wendy Echols, Victoria Schmidt. Soprano II - Marta Eenhuis, Lori Quinlan, Darlene Schroeder.

Alto I - Mary Groh, Terri Pals, Corinne Sills, Julie Taylor. Alto II Lea Calvert, Sharon Schneider, Leslie Sloan.

Tenor I-Brad Beale, Lowell Gangs-

and place that have less to do with any real 50’s than with a kind of show business that is both timeless and old-fashioned, both sentimental and wise. The movie… is also terrific fun.

The movie also cast many actors who originally came to fame during the 1950s and 1960s in supporting roles. Eve Arden shines as Principal McGee and is supported by Dody Goodman as her secretary, Blanche.

Sid Caesar as Coach Calhoun, Alice Ghostley as Mrs. Murdock and Fannie Flagg as Nurse Wilkins are also on staff at Rydell High. Frankie Avalon makes a cameo appearance as the singing Teen Angel, while Edd “Cookie” Byrnes portrays national television personality Vince Fontaine.

Looking ahead, the June 7 movie is the 1939 classic “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Margaret Hamilton. Then on July 5, “American Graffiti,” the 1973 film that launched the movie careers of Harrison Ford, Richard Dreyfus and Ron Howard, will be shown. Again, no admission will be charged for these movies; instead, patrons are asked bring personal care and/or paper products for the local area food bank.

For the latest movie information, visit the Avery Theater’s Facebook page or its website: AveryTheater. org where patrons can download the monthly schedule and register for its newsletter to receive weekly updates by email.

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NIACC Community Education is offering “Create a Succulent Garden” on Wednesday, May 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Winding Creek Garden Center, 1275 Taylor Ave., Belmond. If you are longing for spring gardening and you want to think green, join us for a fun evening creating your own succulent container garden.

Larry Turner and staff will share facts about succulent plants and how to care for them. Bring your own container or purchase one in class. Soil will be provided, and participants will purchase the succulents they wish to plant.

Pre-register is necessary by calling North Iowa Area Community College at 1-888-466-4222 ext. 4358. The course number is 101641. If you have questions, please contact Carol Peterson, Community Education program manager, at 923-2252 or petercar@niacc.edu.

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The costs of private lessons, instruments, music, etc. is very high and the Phyllis Woiwood Scholarship could greatly aid a young person with musical talent. Applications for the scholarship are available now in the GHV principal’s office.

Anyone interested in donating to this non-profit scholarship may send your donation to the GHV High School, 605 Lyon Street, Garner, Iowa 50438. The deadline for application is June 1.

Weaver & Spinners Guild open house WATERLOO - “The Northeast Iowa Weavers and Spinners Guild will host its annual Spring Open House on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 1 from noon until 4 p.m. at 3257 W. 4th Street in Waterloo (next to the Ansborough Ave. Hy-Vee).

Guild artisans will be demonstrating on weaving looms and spinning wheels. Many hand-crafted items

will be on display as well as available for purchase. The new dye lab will be open for tours and demonstrations. Sign up for classes or inquire about membership. Weather-permitting there will be live alpaca out front.

Refreshments will be available.

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When blood donors roll up their sleeves, it only takes one hour to donate a pint of blood, which will save the lives of up to three local hospital patients.

We know you’ve got it in you! Become a hero by donating blood at Garner Community Blood Drive, Tuesday, May 17, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Garner United Methodist Church, 885 Maben Avenue. Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800-287-4903.

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The Phyllis Woiwood Scholarship will again be awarded to a graduate of Garner-Hayfield-Ventura High School for the 2016-17 school year.

Mrs. Woiwood taught music to K-6 student sin the GHV School for 24 years. The Woiwood family left an amount of money to the Music Boosters to set up a scholarship in her name.

This scholarship can be used by any GHV graduate who would be pursuing music at the college level.

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RSVP of North Central Iowa Honors Volunteers Communities throughout North Central Iowa are stronger thanks to the time and talent shared by RSVP volunteers. RSVP of North Central Iowa highlighted the work of volunteers to address problems and fulfill needs in their communities during National Volunteer Week, held April 10-16.

RSVP volunteers provide most of their service to students in elementary and middle schools across the area by tutoring and mentoring students in reading, befriending them through the Pen Pal Program, and serving as Breakfast Buddies. Volunteers also serve as advocates for long-term care facility residents throughout the area, and with the International Friends program at North Iowa Area Community College.

“Volunteering is an affordable and effective solution to meeting critical needs in our communities,” says RSVP Director Molly Anderegg. “RSVP volunteers are some of the most passionate and dedicated individuals I know and I commend them for their commitment.”

Currently, RSVP has 379 volunteers serving in Cerro Gordo, Hancock, Winnebago and Worth counties. In area schools, 200 Reading Buddy volunteers are tutoring 483 elementary students in reading and 27 Reading Coaches are mentoring 47 middle school students. In addition, 305 Pen Pal volunteers are exchanging letters with 345 fourthand-fifth grade students. Some vol-

unteers serve in more than one role.

In addition to volunteers serving in their local communities, RSVP also honors its 16 Advisory Council members. The Council helps shape and strengthen RSVP programs throughout North Central Iowa.

Advisory council members include: Brenda Hanson of Britt; Sue Bruxvoort, Marilyn Kral and Shirley Rasche of Garner.

RSVP Volunteers also include the following communities: Britt: Linda Arndorfer, Neva Beech, Myra Bowman, Judy Brumm, Imogene Burgardt, Ramona Carlson, Jan Charbonneaux, Dorothy Dallman, Lois DeLeon, Dorothy Denny, Laurie Eden, Judy Fox, Kathy Gabrielson, Marlene Gray, Brenda Hanson, JoAnn Harle, Esther Higdon, Delores Kahler, Reta Klipping, Kay Kopacek, Don Kopacek, Mary Kopacek, Beverly Nelson, Joan Nielsen, Carolyn Ostercamp, Carole Penning, Marlys Perkins, Jean Purvis, Carol Rork, Judy Schaper, Darrell Schaper ,Jean Sheets, Kathryn Smith, Shirley Tegtmeyer, Carol Thompson, Marilyn Tjaden, Barb Trulson, Elaine Weiland, Beverly Wilhite, Nancy Wilson Forest City: Judith Anderson, JoAnn Bartleson, Annette Bruns, Janice Buffington, Sue Coloff, Marlys Ebaugh, Mike Ebaugh, Ken Hansen, Joan Hansen, Sue Hoeft, Linda Holland, Carol Johnson, Barbara Johnson, Mary Lou Johnson,

Iowa’s Natural History excursion to Iowa City In June, the Hancock and Winnebago County Conservation Boards will be sponsoring a motorcoach excursion to the Iowa City area to enjoy “Iowa’s Natural History”! The trip will be held on Saturday, June 11, and will include three destinations, a picnic lunch, and an evening meal stop.

The bus will depart from Forest City and Garner early in the morning and will make its first stop at the MacBride Raptor Center where the group will enjoy a tour of the facilities and a live bird presentation about Iowa’s birds of prey. Everyone will enjoy a catered picnic lunch overlooking Coralville Lake. After lunch, participants will browse through the Coralville Visitor Center and enjoy a short film before heading to the Devonian Fossil Gorge to view ancient fossils that were unearthed by flooding in 1993 and 2008.

The trip’s final stop will be the Iowa Natural History Museum in Iowa City where people will have the opportunity to browse through three floors of displays exhibiting Iowa’s natural

history from hundreds of millions of years ago up to the present day. On the return trip, the excursion will stop at Perkins in Waterloo for dinner, returning to Garner and Forest City later that evening.

The “Iowa’s Natural History” Bus Tour will be led by Winnebago County Naturalist Lisa Ralls and Hancock County Naturalist Jason Lackore. The cost for the trip will be $65 per person and covers everything except the evening meal. Members of the Friends of Winnebago County Conservation Foundation will receive a $10 discount.

People wishing to sign up for the trip should send their checks (made out to the WCCB) and contact information to the WCCB at 34496 110th Avenue, Forest City, IA, 50436. Trip packets, including the trip itinerary, will be mailed out to all participants about a week before the trip. If anyone would like more information about the trip, they can contact Lisa Ralls at 641-565-3390 or Jason Lackore at 641-923-2720.

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Kanawha Community Calendar Wednesday, April 27, 2016 ... Clinic open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... Library open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Thursday, April 28, 2016 ... Library closed Friday, April 29, 2016 ... Clinic closed on Fridays ... Library open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 30, 2016 ... Library open 9 a.m. to Noon ... Men’s Bible Study at City Hall Community Room Sunday, May 1, 2016 ... Church Services throughout Kanawha. See the church directory each week for details.

Monday, May 2, 2016 ... Library open 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 3, 2016 ... Clinic open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... Community Blood Drive 2-6 pm, Fire Station

May 13 & 14 - Community Garage Sales May 21 - Kanawha Waste Pick Up Day

Marie Kelly, Aidan Kelly, Judy Kenyon, Carol Kleveland, Cynthia Korth, Roberta Kraft-Abrahamson, Joan Langerud, Barb Lovick, Karen Monson, Karolyn Overlie, Larry Rieffer, Mary Schaefer, Tiny Shelton, Betty Soderling, John Sporri, Shelley Turner, Daniel Williams, Liz Wilson Garner: Val Anderson, Janice Bachman, Roseann Boehnke, LaVon Brown, Sue Bruxvoort, Nora Claude, Jane Davison, Diane Deibler, Kathy Fell, Luann Gatchel-Smit, Joe Gibbs, Kathy Gibbs, Bobbie Gifford, Pat Ginapp, Janan Griggs, Connie Heinen, Patty Hestad, Dee Hollatz, Linda Hoppel, Kay Karsjens, Marilyn Kral, Marlys Luedtke, Ruth Meyering, Jo Neal, Sue Nedved, Nancy Nelson, Elaine Olson, Cynthia O’Shea, Marlene Parrott, Louise Piper, Patricia Pool, Shirley Rasche, Linda Ringham ,Karen Saeugling, Juanita Stromer, Mary Lou Tusha, Pam VanGerpen, Sheri Weaver-Isvik Klemme: Sue Kaduce, Debbie Stromer Ventura: Twyla Quinn, Janelle Renner, Connie Rosendahl Woden: Pat Ostermann If you are 55 or older and would like to volunteer, contact the RSVP office. For more information about RSVP of North Central Iowa, visit www.niacc.edu/rsvp or contact 1-888-466-4222 ext. 4256, (641) 422-4256 or rsvp@niacc.edu.

Lime Creek trails open

By Mike Webb, Lime Creek Conservation Area director Effective immediately, all designated trails at the Lime Creek Conservation Area are open to foot, horse and bicycle traffic. Seasonal reminders to Lime Creek Conservation Area patrons are that bicycle and equestrian riders are to only use designated trails (see brochures and posted maps), animal waste is to be picked up and disposed of properly, pets are to be on a six foot or shorter leash and park in proper areas.

If weather conditions warrant, trails may be closed during the season. To check status of the trails, visit the CGCCB website, Lime Creek facebook page or the local media.

For more information or for Recreational Experience Close to Home brochures outlining the LCCA trail system, contact the Cerro Gordo County Conservation office at 641-423-5309, visit the web site at www.co.cerro-gordo.ia.us, or visit the Lime Creek Nature Center, open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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After the Kanawha Public Library trustees approached the Kanawha City Council about putting cabinets in the community room to create a maker space area for special programming, the council offered the library permanent use of the north half of the room.

A maker space is a new word for an old concept - offering space and basic supplies for people to make and create their own projects. Some maker spaces are quite elaborate and include sewing machines, 3-D printers, wood-working tools and movie cameras. Others are simpler with donated supplies for knitting and crocheting, coloring and art, Lego building, and STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) kits. The variety is limited only by space and funding.

The library would also utilize this space for current and future programs such as the adult and youth book clubs, story time for young children, after school activities using board games or learning lost arts like knitting and crocheting from older persons willing to share their time and talents. Using the space for last year’s summer reading program was so helpful. The children could be split into two age groups to listen to stories and do activities that were age appropriate.

People could bring their own supplies or craft projects and enjoy spending time together doing what they love. Some people already take advantage of this space for playing cards or games. This would definitely still be available. Others have used this space for one on one or small group meetings when the library was busy or if they needed more room. Some children have even used the area for homework projects. The current library space doesn’t offer much room or privacy.

Sometimes it’s tough just to crowd the monthly adult book club around the small table.

To keep the option of having the larger space still available for small gatherings like birthday parties and graduation celebrations, the library board of trustees is looking into modifying the space with a folding wall partition that could be opened when needed. Any library cabinets or bookshelves would be locked in these instances.

Pizza Ranch. Viewing for the sale starts at 6 p.m., with a short business meeting at 7 p.m., and the auction following that.

A list of sale items is prepared two weeks before each auction and mailed to club members. Extra copies of the sale bill will be available at the auction. Non-members are welcome. For details, call Boyd LaRue, club president, at 515-460-5681.

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KLEMME - Wilbur Merle Arnold of Klemme, Iowa passed away on April 16, 2016 at the age of 101 following a brief illness.

A memorial service for family members will be held on April 30 at the Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme.

Burial will take place at his family’s plot in the Ell Township Cemetery in Klemme.

Wilbur was born on December 2, “place” 1914 and grew up on the Arnold home photo here farm near Klemme. He attended Klemme High School where he participated in basketball and he graduated with the class of 1932. Wilbur went on to enroll at Iowa State University where he attended from the fall of 1933 through the fall of 1935 and he earned a certificate for Agriculture 1914 - 2016 Studies.

Services: Wilbur enjoyed travel and photograSaturday, April 30 phy in the prime of his life. His travels Andrews Funeral Home included a trip to the 1933 Century of and Ell Township Cemetery Progress Exposition in Chicago; nuArrangements By: merous trips with family members to Andrews Funeral Home, Klemme National Parks in the Rocky Mountains, and to the west coast, during the 1940’s and 1950’s; plus annual outings with extended family to the Iowa State Fair.

Wilbur made a career of farming in partnership with his brother Roy. Together they raised crops and cattle on land some of which has been in their family since 1889. Wilbur retired and moved to a house in Klemme in 1989 where he lived with his sister Evelyn until she passed away in 2012.

After retirement Wilbur maintained his keen interest in farming and enjoyed keeping up on the lives of his extended family including nephews, nieces, and their families. Wilbur maintained his independence as much as he could and always enjoyed visits from family and friends. He spent much of his time reading, studying the bible, cooking, and caring for his pet cat Big Boy. Wilbur is survived by his brother Bruce Arnold of Goodell and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Nellie (Lau) Arnold, sister Evelyn Arnold, and brothers Curtis Arnold and Roy Arnold.

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Wednesday, April 27 ............................................2 Hour Early Dismissal Thursday, April 28 ...................................................... HS Art Show, 6 pm ............................................................9-12 Spring Program, 7 pm .............................................................. Band Extravaganza, 7 pm Friday, April 29 ..................Boys & Girls V Golf at Eagle Grove, 4:15 pm ................... Boys & Girls V Track at Hampton-Dumont, 4:30 pm ...................... Boys & Girls 7th/8th Track at North Iowa, 4:30 pm Saturday, April 30 .......................Boys V Golf at Britt Golf Course, 8 am Monday, May 2 ...............................Girls V Golf at North Union, 4:15 pm ..................Boys V Golf at Country Greens Golf Course, 4:15 pm ............... Boys & Girls V Track vs Central Springs et al, 4:30 pm Tuesday, May 3...........Girls 7th/8th Track at Belmond-Klemme, 4:30 pm ....................................Boys 7th/8th Track at Lake Mills, 4:30 pm Thursday, May 5 .................. Boys & Girls V Track at North Union, 4 pm

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Spirited bidding expected at coin club’s monthly auction Submitted by Rodger Tveiten Each meeting of the Clarion Coin Club features an 80-item live auction. Many items are silver or silver related. With silver prices at an 11 month high and now over $17 an ounce, bidding will likely be more spirited and prices higher.

The club, which has members from a wide area, will meet on Thursday, April 28, at the Clarion

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With seven different opponents on the schedule last week, the GHV golf team added four wins to their season record. The Cards have several boys competing for spots on the varsity roster, adding depth to a solid GHV lineup.

The Cardinals traveled to Gruis Golf Course on Monday to face North Iowa, Lake Mills and Algona. Algona pulled away for a 167 – 182 win over the Cards while Lake Mills and North Iowa placed third and fourth at 228 and 242 respectively. Grady Umbarger led GHV with a 43 and Matt Heinemann followed at 44. Jake Folkerts and Brandon Bell each carded 47 and Jordan Babcock finished with a non-scoring 48.

Cardinal coach Ken Krause commented, “We picked up two wins

against a loss in a good meet on Monday. All six players finished with seven strokes of each other. The boys are gaining valuable experience by playing new and different courses.”

A lack of local course knowledge led to a disappointing day at Sheffield on Tuesday. The Cardinals suffered a pair of losses after carding a team score of 184 on the challenging Ridgestone Golf Course. Hampton-Dumont won the triangular with a 173 followed by West Fork’s 181.

Grady Umbarger and Todd Finley led the way for GHV with 44’s. Matt Heinemann and Tyler Obermann completed the team total with 48’s while Brandon Bell carded a 49 and Jordan Babcock finished with a 52.

Coach Krause noted that in most cases the boys were striking the ball very

well but simply lost a few strokes due to some unwise decisions.

Bishop Garrigan is realistically the favorite to win the TOI West Division and is expecting to make a return trip to the state golf meet next month. The Golden Bears topped GHV in a dual at Spring Valley last week but the Cardinals were hoping for a different result on a neutral course on Friday. GHV fell just two strokes shy of pulling off the upset at Belmond as Garrigan carded a 169 compared to the Cardinals’ 171.

Belmond-Klemme was a distant third at 239.

Grady Umbarger finished with a oneover-par 38 to win the individual medal. Matthew Heinemann finished with a respectable 43 in spite of two double bogeys and Jordan Babcock carded a 44 even with a nine on his scorecard.

Tyler Obermann’s 46 completed the team score while Brandon Bell and Todd Finley added non-scoring 49’s.

“It was a beautiful day for golf and the guys played their best golf of the season on the tricky par-37 Belmond Country Club. This was the first time any of our guys had seen the course.

Tyler, Branon and Todd are becoming more solid all the time and when you add Alek and Jake to the mix it will become very competitive to see who will play in tournaments. The effort, time and coach-ability of the team is what high school athletics is all about. With hard work, results will follow.”

The Cardinals are 9 – 5 overall and will host Eagle Grove and North Iowa on Monday before traveling to Forest City on Friday to face the Indians and Lake Mills.

selves in trouble regularly and that led to poorer scores than normal. This is one of those times when you just shake your head, walk away and come back ready to play next time.”

The GHV girls did come back ready in Tuesday’s meet at Sheffield. The Cardinals finished the day with a pair of wins after firing a team total 211.

Hampton-Dumont placed second at the meet with a 228 and West Fork was third at 285.

Bailee Frayne’s 43 earned medalist honors and Kyleigh Slaichert was runner up with a 46. Paige Penning and Kayla Leerar completed the team total with 59 and 63 respectively while Rachel Enright and Kat Groom carded non-scoring rounds of 66 and 74.

“It was good to see Bailee and Kyleigh get back on track,” remarked Greiman. “They both left a few strokes out there, but compared to Monday’s round it was a welcome sight. Our third and fourth scores are still not where they need to be for us to make some noise in the post season.”

GHV recorded their best team score

of the season at Belmond on Friday.

The Cards finished the night with a 202, outscoring both Bishop Garrigan (240) and Belmond-Klemme (268).

Frayne finished the round with a four-over-par 41 to win the medal and Slaichert was on her heels with a 44.

Paige Penning chipped in a 57 for the Cards while Rachel Enright and Kayla Leerar both shot 60.

“Our team score was actually better than it may seem since the Belmond course is a par – 37,” noted Greiman.

“You couldn’t find a nicer day to play golf and the scores reflected that. It was important for us to play this course and learn about potential trouble spots since we’ll play the conference meet here in a couple of weeks.”

The Cardinals are now 12 – 1 on the season and will play twice this week.

On Monday GHV will host their final home meet of the season with North Iowa and Eagle Grove coming to Garner. The Cards will then travel to Forest City’s Bear Creek Golf Course on Friday to face the Indians and Lake Mills.

GHV girls driving to win With three meets on the calendar for the GHV girls’ golf team, Cardinal coach Todd Greiman was hoping to see his team bringing in some lower scores last week. After a hiccup at North Iowa on Monday, the Cards recovered by Friday to card their lowest team total of the season.

GHV traveled to Gruis Golf Course at North Iowa to face the Lady Bison along with Lake Mills and Algona. The Cardinals suffered their first loss of the season as Algona edged GHV 218 – 224. Lake Mills was third overall at 233 while North Iowa did not field a complete team.

Kyleigh Slaichert earned medalist honors with a 50 followed by Bailee Frayne’s 51. Paige Penning fired a 59 and Kayla Leerar completed the team score with a 64. Rachel Enright finished with a non-scoring 71.

Greiman commented that the high scores at the meet were puzzling. “I really can’t explain why the girls, and for that matter all of the golfers, finished with the unusually big numbers.

The temperatures were warm and there

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was some wind but not near as bad as we’ve been seeing in previous meets.

It seemed that the girls found them-

Cardinal boys outscore Humboldt 11 – 4

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Cassie Engstler golfs for West Hancock last Tuesday at Britt.

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Stephanie Melohn golfs for West Hancock at Britt on Tuesday.

GHV added a win and a loss to their boys’ soccer record last week in a couple of high-scoring matches. On Monday, the Cardinals traveled to Hudson where the Pirates handled GHV 8 – 1.

The Cards then got back into the win column on Friday with a home field 11 – 4 decision over Humboldt.

Cardinal coach Eric Williams knew Monday’s match at Hudson would be a battle considering the Pirates were not only undefeated on the season but had not even surrendered a goal. “We were coming off of wins in our last two matches and I believed that if we played the way that I knew we could we’d be competitive. “ The GHV boys showed Williams he was on the right track as the Cardinals kept Hudson out of the goal until midway through the first half. After seeing a couple of good shots miss the mark in the opening half, GHV used the wind to float a kick into the Pirate goal. Brady Hess was credited with the score that led to a 1 – 1 tie score at intermission.

“I knew they would make adjustments but believed that we could still be competitive,” remarked Williams.

“I was wrong. They were just too much. They have the perfect balance of speed, physical play, athleticism, and desire that we just don’t have yet.

We struggled to hold the ball and they scored seven times in the second half.

We left feeling really defeated but knew we had our chance. It did show our young men what a good team is

ing out during the match on Friday.

Although Humboldt scored in the first minute of play our boys never backed down. We put to use the practice of the week controlled the ball, played aggressively, won the majority of balls in the air, and worked together as a team to put 11 goals in. Most importantly the goals were the result of putting passes together and playing into open space which is something that I keep stressing. I love the fact that these young men are listening to constructive criticism, and make themselves better. You can see that every match they are getting better.”

Coach Williams is not only seeing improvement in the play of his soccer team but is also proud of the personal growth that is taking place. “Coaching these young men is a true blessing.

They are examples to all of us about how to function as a team, and that no person is more important than another.

This year we are seeing so many life lessons played out. It’s not about being the best single person, but the best teammate. At a time when I believe individuality is at its peak, these young men are going against that idea and playing as a team. We are balanced, and everyone is giving their complete effort. What more could you ask for a young man in his teenage years?”

The Cardinals are now 4 – 3 on the season and will host Webster City on Monday before Friday’s road game at Clear Lake.

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GHV’s Connor Burke takes a shot on goal during the Cards 11-4 win over Humboldt. Burke led the Cards with 3 goals in the game. really like. It allowed us to compare where we are and where we want to be. The bright spot was that we were the first team to score on them.”

Friday’s match against Humboldt was a complete turnaround from Monday. In nearly perfect weather conditions, the Cardinals gained control early on the way to the seven-point victory. Connor Burke led the way offensively with three goals while Turner Albertson, Ryan Meyers and Patrick Terhark all chipped in two scores. Jared Graham and Nick Joynt added single goals each to complete the Cardinal scoring. Brady Hess was credited with six saves in his role as goalie.

“Friday was a totally different day

than it was on Monday,” noted Williams. “We spent the previous three days working on the short comings that I saw on Monday, and spent a lot of time working on control and it seemed to pay off. With injuries in the goalie position we played Brady Hess in goal. Still only having a couple of days of practice and a game under his belt he shined bright. Our great Senior leaders of Dalton Basinger, Turner Albertson, and Colton Raw are leading our tremendous underclassmen, and leading them off the field as well. I see these three young men, encouraging the team, setting standards, and challenging the team to be respectful. You could really see all these things play-

GHV girls split soccer matches

GHV added a win and a loss to their girls’ soccer record last week after dropping a close decision to Iowa Falls/ Alden and posting a shutout over CAL. Iowa Falls has established a reputation of being a very physical team and the Cadets used that strategy on the way to a 4 – 2 decision over the Cards. GHV was in the match until the end but the

Cadets managed to score the deciding goals when it counted. Payton Bamrick and Hannah Lau recorded goals for the Cardinals while Morgan Westendorf was credited with seven saves.

Cardinal coach Josh Banse commented, “Iowa Falls is a very physical team and that is something that we usually struggle with. The girls fought hard and

proved that they can play with teams like this. The match was a lot closer than the score shows. We are still trying to find the right lineup and rotation.”

In spite of missing some regulars, the GHV girls picked up a 5 – 0 victory at CAL on Friday. There was plenty of action on the offensive side of the ball for GHV as Autumn Weaver finished the

night with 13 shots-on-goal and Payton Bamrick recorded seven. Four different girls found the net as Weaver scored two goals and Bamrick added a goal.

Also scoring for the Cards were Bretta Carolus and Brooklyn Laird. The Cardinal defense played a stellar game also as goalkeeper Deserae Clevenger needed to record only two saves.

“We were missing some key members again tonight,” remarked Banse.

“The girls played well and did a great job of filling those spots. I was happy with the play of Ashley Markla and Tehya Mitchell in our midfield. Weaver and Bamrick had a lot of shots on goal and many of them just didn’t go in. The attack by the offense was great and our

defense had a nice game as well.”

The Cardinals are now 3 – 3 overall and will travel to Aplington-Parkersburg on Tuesday before returning to their home turf on Thursday to face Humboldt. GHV will then host a soccer tournament on Saturday.

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With only two meets on the schedule last week the GHV boys’ track team was able to get a good mix of competition and workouts with the postseason rapidly approaching. The Cardinals traveled to Hampton on Monday for the Bulldog Relays and then competed in Belmond’s Bronco Relays on Tuesday.

GHV athletes brought home several medals from the Bulldog Relays on Monday. As a team the Cardinals finished fifth overall with 70.5 points.

Denver won the team title with 136 points.

Logan Dalbeck and Sam Cataldo scored first place points in the 1600-meter run and 110-meter high hurdles. Cataldo added a second place medal in the 400 hurdles while Ray Cataldo and Reece Smith finished second in the 1600-meter run and 3200-meter run respectively. The 400-meter relay foursome of Ezra Marroquin, Conner Shaw, David Cook and Sam Cataldo placed third in that race.

GHV competed with several open events at the Bronco relays but were still able to bring home plenty of hardware. Sam Cataldo was a double winner for the Cards, placing first in both the 110-meter and 400-meter hurdle events. Ray Cataldo added a gold medal in the 800-meter run while the 3200-meter relay team of Reece Smith, Ray Cataldo, Logan Dalbeck and Ezra Marroquin won that race.

Also scoring for GHV were Anyd Schreur with a second place finish in the 3200-meter run and Derek Brown placing second in the 800-meter run. The 400-meter relay team of Marroquin, Shaw, Cook and Sam Cataldo finished second in that race while Marroquin was also third in the 200-meter dash.

Cardinal coach Kelsey Steffens commented, ““It has been impressive to watch the boys compete and try new events this year. With lower numbers we have had to be creative with both relays and individual events and the boys understand the need to try new events in order to score points for the team.”

GHV will host their annual Cardinal Relays on Tuesday followed by a meet at North Union on Thursday.

Complete results from last week’s track meets follow.

Bulldog Relays Team Scores Denver 136 Aplington-Parkersburg 119.5 Roland-Story 95 Grundy Center 89.5 GHV 70.5 Belmond 50 Hampton-Dumont 48 Clarion-Goldfield 45.5 Hudson 38

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Eagle girls Bronco Relay victors; boys take silver twice

The West Hancock Track and Field teams were busy competing last week as the both teams traveled to North Union on Monday, the girls headed to GHV Tuesday, while the boys were at Belmond-Klemme. The girls then wrapped up the week in Belmond on Friday as meet champs.

Both West Hancock teams claimed second place finishes at North Union. The girls secured third in Class B at GHV, the boys second in Class B at Belmond, followed by the meet victory by the girls in Belmond.

The Eagle boys earned four first place finishes, three second and two third on their way to a second place team finish at North Union last Monday.

Sam Smith won the high jump, while West Hancock’s 4x400 (Caleb Eckels, Bennett Bruns, Nick Lemmon, Hunter Hagen), 4x800 (Glen Smith, Lemmon, Bruns, Lucas Weiland), and shuttle hurdle (J. Weiland, MaCoy Yeakel, Connor Sonius, S. Smith) all took gold.

Lemmon placed second in the high jump, as did Jordan Weiland in the shot put and the Eagle 4x100 (J. Weiland, C. Eckels, C. Francis, S. Smith).

Third went to Hunter Hagen in the 400 and the distance medley (C. Francis, Yeakel, Garcia, Lemmon).

The girls also placed second as at team after collecting seven first place finishes, one second and one third at North Union.

Kaylee Hudspeth won the 400, Emma Chizek took both the discus and shot put, while Maria Gonzalez won the high jump.

Three relay teams also took the gold for West Hancock. The Eagle 4x100 (Brigid Smith, Gonzalez, Hammer, K. Hudspeth), 4x200 (B. Smith, Kelly Leerar, Gonzalez, K. Hudspeth) and 4x400 (B. Smith, Gonzalez, Sydney Hudspeth, K. Hudspeth).

The Eagle sprint medley earned second (Hammer, K. Leerar, Oberhelman, S. Burgardt) and the sprint medley third (Hagen, K. Leerar, B. Smith, S. Hudspeth).

Tuesday, the girls finished third overall with five gold and four bronze performances.

Kaylee Hudspeth won the 200, Gonzales won the high jump, as did the Eagle 4x100, 4x200 and 4x400 relay teams.

Emma Chizek placed third in both the discus and shot put, while West Hancock’s sprint and shuttle hurdle relay teams also finished third.

The boys’ second silver team finish was earned by two first, five second and three third place events at Belmond-Klemme.

C. Eckels placed second in the 100 and third in the 200. Hagen took third in the 400, while Lemmon grabbed second in the high jump.

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Emma Chizek trows the discus for West Hancock at Armstrong on Monday.

For relays, the Eagle boys earned 11 Luca Weiland 2:35.01 first in the 4x400 and 4x800, second 9 Brooklyn Buren 3:14.28 3:53.47 in shuttle hurdle, distance medley 10 Kaitlin Smith100 Hurdles: and 4x100 and third in 4x200.

6 Faith Hammer 17.78 Lastly, the girls won the Bronco 7 Sydney Burgardt 18.58 110 Hurdles: Relays at Belmond-Klemme Friday 6 Connor Sonius 18.41 with a total of 10 gold, three silver 7 Sam Smith 18.63 and two bronze showings.

1600: Emma Chizek won both the shot 5 Lucas Weiland 5:36.38 3200: put and discus, Sydney Burgardt 9 Jacob Ludlke 13:33.87 won the high jump, Kaylee Huds400 Hurdles: peth 100 and 200, and Maria Gon- 8 Gavin Becker 1:11.29 zalez in the 400 and 800. The Ea- 9 Reed Brown 1:13.06 gles also won the 4x100, 4x200, and 4 Sydney Burgardt 1:18.99 Discus: sprint medley races.

5 Jordan Weiland 106-03 Hudspeth earned second in the 9 Josh Kreitlow 98-09 400 and Sydney Burgardt third in 1 Emma Chizek 106-05 High Jump: the 400 hurdles. The Eagle 4x400 1 Sam Smith 5-11 took second and 4x800 third. In the 2 Nick Lemmon 5-06 field, Gonzalez placed second in the 1 Maria Gonzalez 5-02.50 long jump.

4 Sydney Burgardt 4-06 Long Jump: This week, the girls competed at 5 Santiago Garcia 16-05 Lake Mills on Monday and Forest 7 MaCoy Yeakel 16-04.50 City Tuesday. The boys headed to 7 Natalie Wood 13-02.25 GHV on Tuesday, while both teams 9 Jade Oberhelman 11-05 Shot Put: will wrap up the week at Hamp2 Jordan Weiland 41-01 ton-Dumont on Friday.

6 Josh Kreitlow 39-09.75 Team Results @ North Union: Boys: 1 Estherville145 2 West Hancock 94 3 Graettinger-Terril/Ruthven-Ayrshire 91 4 Emmetsburg 65 5 North Union 60 6 West Bend-Mallard 55 7 North Iowa 50.5 Girls: 1 Spirit Lake Park 159 2 West Hancock 109 3 North Iowa 89 4 North Union 76 5 Estherville 66 6 West Bend-Mallard 47 7 GTRA 36 100: 7 Nick Hunt 12.45 10 Connor Tvedt 12.69 6 Jade Oberhelman 14.41 11 Ryann Hagen 15.06 200: 5 Caleb Eckels 24.88 9 Ben Eisenman 25.99 4 Jade Oberhelman 29.17 11 Emily Leerar 31.52 400: 3 Hunter Hagen 55.76 7 Santiago Garcia 59.30 1 Kaylee Hudspeth 1:01.57 6 Ryann Hagen 1:10.43 800: 4 Glen Smith 2:15.44

1 Emma Chizek 34-03.50 4 Madison Daniels 29-05 4x100: 2 West Hancock 47.06 (J. Weiland, C. Eckels, C. Francis, S. Smith) 1 West Hancock 10.00 (Brigid Smith, Gonzalez, Hammer, K. Hudspeth 4x200: 4 West Hancock 1:40.45 (C. Francis, C. Eckels, Yeakel, Hunt) 1 West Hancock 1:49.93 (B. Smith, Kelly Leerar, Gonzalez, K. Hudspeth) 4x400: 1 West Hancock 3:48.87 (C. Eckels, Bennett Bruns, Lemmon, H. Hagen) 1 West Hancock 4:21.97 (B. Smith, Gonzalez, Sydney Hudspeth, K. Hudspeth).

4x800: 1 West Hancock 9:14.55 (G. Smith, Lemmon, Bruns, L. Weiland) Shuttle Hurdle: 1 West Hancock Boys 1:03.86 (J. Weiland, Yeakel, Sonius, S. Smith) 2 West Hancock 1:15.33 (Hammer, K. Leerar, Oberhelman, S. Burgardt) Sprint Medley: 3 West Hancock 2:02.19 (Hagen, K. Leerar, B. Smith, S. Hudspeth) Distance Medley: 3 West Hancock Boys 4:09.59 (C. Francis, Yeakel, S. Garcia, Lemmon) 7 West Hancock 5:51.08 (E. Leerar, Gabby Bell, Kaitlin Smith, Buren)

Girls @ GHV & BK – Boys @ BK Girls @ GHV: 1 Northwood-Kensett 131 2 Bishop Garrigan 111 3 West Hancock 102 4 West Fork 91 5 Newman 72 6 North Union 66 7 North Butler 56 8 North Iowa 52 9 Belmond-Klemme 35 10 Rockford 19 11 CAL 2 Boys @ BK: 1 Bishop Garrigan 150 2 West Hancock 67 3 Newman Catholic 61 4 North Iowa 51 5 CAL 34 Girls @ BK: 1 West Hancock 117 2 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 93 3 Hampton-Dumont 78 4 Lake Mills 69 5 Belmond-Klemme 33 100: 4 Jade Oberhelman 13.76 (GHV) 14 Ryann Hagen 15.07 (GHV) 2 Caleb Eckels 11.96 (BK) 1 Kaylee Hudspeth 12.88 (BK) 200: 1 Kaylee Hudspeth 26.80 (GHV) 8 Kelly Leerar 28.57 (GHV) 3 Caleb Eckels 25.08 (BK) 1 Kaylee Hudspeth 26.64 (BK) 400: 17 Kaitlin Smith 1:37.06 (GHV) 3 Hunter Hagen 59.09 (BK) 1 Maria Gonzalez 1:01.39 (BK) 2 Kaylee Hudspeth 1:02.51 (BK) 800: 6 Ryann Hagen 2:54.78 (GHV) 13 Brooklyn Buren 3:09.87 (GHV) 1 Maria Gonzalez 2:37.76 (BK) 100 Hurdles: 6 Faith Hammer 17.84 (GHV) 12 Sydney Burgardt 19.12 (GHV) 400 Hurdles: 3 Sydney Burgardt 1:16.73 1500: 11 Brooklyn Buren 6:41.08 (GHV) Discus: 3 Emma Chizek 109-04 (GHV) 6 Anna Chizek 91 (GHV) 1 Emma Chizek 101-30 (BK) High Jump: 1 Maria Gonzalez 5-03 (GHV) 4 Sydney Burgardt 4-08 (GHV) 3 Nick Lemmon 5-04 (BK) 1 Sydney Burgardt 4-10 (BK) Long Jump: 7 Natalie Wood 13-03.50 (GHV) 2 Maria Gonzalez 15-6.25 (BK) Shot Put: 3 Emma Chizek 34-08 (GHV) 8 Madison Daniels 29-11.50 (GHV) 1 Emma Chizek 34-5.50 (BK) 4x100: 1 West Hancock girls 53.56 (GHV) 2 West Hancock boys 47.83 (BK) 1 West Hancock girls 54.05 (BK) 4x200: 1 West Hancock girls 1:51.06 (GHV) 3 West Hancock boys 1:45.11 (BK) West Hancock girls 1:54.31 (BK) 4x400: 1 West Hancock girls 4:16.29 (GHV) 1 West Hancock boys 3:52.82 (BK) 2 West Hancock girls 4:17.8=87 (BK) 4x800: 1 West Hancock boys 9:00.45 (BK) 3 West Hancock girls 13:31.87 (BK) Shuttle Hurdle: 3 West Hancock girls 1:14.62 (GHV) 2 West Hancock boys 1:06.33 (BK) Sprint Medley: 3 West Hancock girls 2:03.38 (GHV) 1 West Hancock 2:02.65 (BK) Distance Medley: 4 West Hancock girls 5:02.19 (GHV) 2 West Hancock boys 4:08.47 (BK)

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GHV girls host Cardinal Relays It may have been a chilly evening but the Cardinal girls’ track team was able to put together some good performances as GHV hosted their annual Cardinal Relays on Tuesday.

On what proved to easily be the best weather of the season to date, the Cardinals traveled to Charles City on Friday to compete in the Comet Relays.

Track teams always look forward to competing in front of their home crowd and the Cardinal girls enjoyed the experience on Tuesday. The Cardinal Relays has evolved into a very competitive event as some of the top track teams in the area were among the field. The GHV girls turned in a respectable performance and finished the night with 84.5 points.

GHV was unable to win any first place medals but Jillian Heitland finished as the Cardinals’ top individual with her second place finish in the 400-meter hurdles. In relay action, the sprint medley team and the distance medley team also won second-place medals. Running on the sprint medley team were Jayden Hughes, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort and Sadie Oulman while Van Oort, Oulman, Maddie Williams and Amanda Bierle joined forces in the distance medley race.

The improved weather on Friday led to improved performances for many of the Cardinal events. Emma Whelan was the lone GHV individual earning a first place medal as she won the high jump. Three relay squads also earned first place medals as the shuttle hurdle team, the sprint medley team and the 1600-meter team all won their races. Shuttle hurdle members included Miranda Jackson, Maddie Williams, Mara Anderson and Jillian Heitland.

Jayden Hughes, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort and Sadie Oulman joined forces for the sprint medley race while Williams, Anderson, Van Oort and Heitland teamed together for the 1600-meter event. Bring-

100 meter dash Jayden Hughes 3rd 13.54 Leah Meinders 4th 13.84 200 meter dash Emma Whelan np 30.23 Trinity Smith np 31.81 400 meter run Maddie Schoneman np 1:15.61 Emma Whelan np 1:15.61 800 meter run Teak Hennings np 3:43.46 Ashley Lincicum np 3:46.49 1500 meter run Rebekah Larson np 6:08.22 Nicole Upmeyer np 6:31.40 3000 meter run Rebekah Larson 3rd 13:08.32 Nicole Upmeyer 5th 13:32.53 100 meter hurdles Jillian Heitland 5th 17.73 Mara Anderson np 18.34

Maddie Williams ing home third place medals were Jayden Hughes in the 100-meter dash and Rebekah Larson 3000-meter run.

Cardinal coach Dyan Childress commented, “Our distance medley took 10 seconds off their time with Maddie Williams anchoring with a 2:34 800. Jillian Heitand ran a personal best in the 400 hurdles and Emma Whelan recorded her personal best in the high jump! What a great meet!”

The Cardinals will be in action this week running at Forest City on Tuesday.

Cardinal Relays Team Scores Central Springs 156 Lake Mills 108 Clarion-Goldfield 105 Eagle Grove 92 GHV 84.5 Clear Lake 58 Forest City 41 Cardinal Individuals Discus Rachel Hejlik np 62’2” Megan Oetken np 57’7” High Jump Emma Whelan 3rd 4’6” Hannah Lau 7th 4’4”

Jilian Heitland Long Jump Amanda Bierle 4th 13’10.5” Shot Put Rachel Hejlik 8th 28’10.75” Sarah Weaver np 25’4” 100 meter dash Jayden Hughes np 14.26 200 meter dash Droste Hennings np 31.73 400 meter dash Maddie Schoneman np 1:17.55 Teak Hennings np 1:25.90 800 meter run Rebekah Larson np 3:03.07 Nicole Upmeyer np 3:07.67 100 meter hurdles Jillian Heitland 3rd 17.22 Miranda Jackson np 17.81 1500 meter run Hannah Whelan 3rd 6:05.14 Hannah Wellik 7th 6:19.91 3000 meter run Rebekah Larson 4th 13:09.31 Nicole Upmeyer 7th 13:38.17 400 meter hurdles Jillian Heitland 2nd 1:12.84 Mara Anderson 3rd 1:15.50 Cardinal Relays 4 x 100 m 4th 57.09 Maddie Williams, Mara Anderson, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort 4 x 200 m 8th 2:07.48 Trinit Smith, Droste Hennings, Summer Eenhuis, Emma Whelan 4 x 400 m 3rd 4:26.35 Maddie Williams, Mara Anderson, Jacki

Van Oort, Sadie Oulman 4 x 800 m 6th 12:28.95 Droste Hennings, Hannah Whelan, Hannah Hejlik, Emma Whelan Shuttle Hurdle 3rd 1:13.59 Miranda Jackson, Maddie Williams, Mara Anderson, Jillian Heitland Sprint medley 2nd 2:00.54 Jayden Hughes, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort, Sadie Oulman Distance medley 2nd 4:48.57 Jacki Van Oort, Amanda Bierle, Sadie Oulman, Maddie Williams Comet Relays Team Scores Charles City 74 St. Ansgar 71 GHV 58 North Butler 50 Newman 46 Jesup 41 Clear Lake 25 Tripoli 7 Cardinal Individuals High Jump Emma Whelan 1st 4’10” Hannah Lau 4th 4’6” Long Jump Maddie Williams np 12’7” Shot Put Rachel Hejlik 5th 30’6.25” Megan Oetken np 23’10.5” Discus Rachel Hejlik np 59’4.5” Megan Oetken np 54’5”

400 meter hurdles Jillian Heitland 2nd 1:10.64 Cardinal Relays 4 x 100 m 2nd 54.43 Jayden Hughes, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort, Sadie Oulman 4 x 200 m np 2:08.92 Summer Eenhuis, Teak Hennings, Trinity Smith, Droste Hennings 4 x 400 m 1st 4:26.38 Maddie Williams, Mara Anderson, Jacki Van Oort, Jillian Heitland Sprint Medley 1st 1:59.97 Jayden Hughes, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort, Sadie Oulman Dist medley 2nd 4:35.47 Sadie Oulman, Leah Meinders, Jacki Van Oort, Maddie Williams Shuttle Hurdle 1st 1:12.97 Miranda Jackson, Maddie Williams, Mara Anderson, Jillian Heitland

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When mowing the lawn, what is the proper mowing height?

Kentucky bluegrass lawns should be mowed at a height of 2½ to 3 inches in the spring and fall months.

Mow bluegrass lawns at a height of 3 to 3½ inches in June, July and August. A higher mowing height in summer helps to cool the crowns of the turfgrass plants, encourages deeper rooting and provides more leaf area for photosynthesis during the stressful summer months.

Mowing below the recommended range may scalp the turf and cause the turfgrass to deteriorate. Extremely low mowing heights decrease the total leaf surface area, carbohydrate reserves and root growth, creating a situation where the turfgrass plants are unable to produce enough food to meet their needs. This makes the plants more susceptible to drought, high temperature and wear injury. In addition, the bare areas created by a decrease in turfgrass density increase the likelihood of weed problems.

Mowing too high also can create problems. Mowing above the recommended range reduces tillering and causes matting of the grass. Reduced tillering results in fewer and coarser plants, while matted grass creates a micro environment that encourages disease development.

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Should I remove the grass clippings when mowing the lawn?

When the lawn is mowed properly, grass clippings do not need to be removed or bagged. Small clippings filter down into the turf and quickly decompose, returning essential plant nutrients to the soil. Lawn clippings do not significantly contribute to thatch development.

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CARDINAL Brooke Waddingham

by Alyssa McGuire Brooke Waddingham’s favorite childhood memory is Mr. Pederson’s P.E. class, especially when they went roller-skating. She also fondly recalls having a circle of friends including Lucas, Mallory, Jordan and Brianna who helped her in elementary school.

Brooke Nicole Waddingham was born on May 17, 1997. Her family includes parents Mark and Liz Waddingham, siblings Megan and Ben and six goldfish.

Among Brooke’s favorites are Full House, Christmas and birthdays, the color purple and watching her two favorite teams, the Minnesota Twins and the Iowa Hawkeyes, with her dad.

Brooke will continue to enjoy her life at home.

Betshaida Larson

by Candie Cueva She has a dog named Chloé and two sisters named Mariama and Dasi, and she can never be the president because she was born in Haiti, Betshaida Larson was born on Jan. 22, 1997, and is the daughter of Paul and Jule Larson. If Betshaida could win a lifetime supply of anything, it would be fabrics of her choice since sewing and quilting are her hobbies.

Betshaida’s favorite things include Starburst, Christmas, the color blue, strawberries, raspberry- flavored ice cream and watching men’s basketball.

Her favorite movie is Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, and her favorite high school course is FCS. She also enjoys the book A Corner of the Universe. Betshaida’s favorite quote is “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”

Betshaida’s bucket list includes petting an elephant, and she’s not sure of what her dream vacation would be because she doesn’t like to travel. If Betshaida could be any animal, she would be an elephant because they’re “pretty chill.” If Betshaida could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, she would walk in the shoes of any famous person or anyone who has a job she would never have just to know how it feels to be in that place at that time.

Nicole Vansickel is Betshaida’s role model because she has helped Betshaida grow as a person this past year, and she has also taught her a lot about people and life. Betshaida’s biggest pet peeve is when someone looks at her text message but doesn’t respond.

Betshaida has been involved in track, softball, volleyball, basketball and FCCLA. Her favorite high school memory is the only time she ever won bingo; she twisted her ankle because she got really excited when it happened. She is most proud of making it through high school without completely losing her mind.

Betshaida’s advice to underclassmen is that’s it’s okay not to fit in all the time and to sometimes go your own way. The best advice Betshaida’s gotten is to hang in there because college will be good to you. Betshaida’s dream job is working at a quilting shop in her house. She plans on attending DMAAC and is most looking forward to being on her own after high school.

Damian Swalve

by Emily Schreiber Watching a car crusher crush cars at his house is the favorite childhood memory of Damian Swalve. Damian was born Dec. 30 to Raymond and Karla Swalve and has three siblings: Amber, Jeremy and Caleb. Cats Goofy and Lucky and dogs Hope and Lily are also part of Damian’s family. Damian’s dad is his role model because, as Damian points out, he is the “best at repairing stuff.”

Among Damian’s favorites are The Magic Thief, Invader Rim, Lord of the Rings, Christmas, cheering for the Minnesota Vikings, Johnny Depp, the smell of lilac, Nike, Mat’s Place, strawberries, Jolly Ranchers, chocolate ice cream, Spotify, chorus and watching football. His favorite birthday present was his first Pokémon cards, and his favorite quote is “A smile is happiness you’ll find right under your nose.”

Taking a trip around the world is the number one thing on Damian’s bucket list, and his dream vacation is a trip to Hawaii during which he would relax on the beach and get a tan. A fun fact about Damian is that he loves animals, and drawing is one of his hobbies. He tends to tap his foot when he’s nervous, and heights are his biggest fear. People who chew with their mouth open are his biggest pet peeve.

Damian would enjoy a lifetime supply of macaroni and cheese, and if he could be any animal, he would be a cat because then he could lie in the sun all day with not a care in the world. He also thinks he would enjoy a day in Orlando Bloom’s shoes to see what celebrity life is really like. Speaking of celebrities, Ed Sheeran is the celebrity Damian thinks he most looks like.

Damian has been involved in chorus and band during high school, and his favorite high school memory is this year’s Pops Concert. He is most proud of getting a I at contest in choir. The best advice Damian has received this year is to stay positive no matter what happens, and he advises underclassmen to “Do your homework.”

Damian is most looking forward to being able to sleep in a bit longer once he graduates. His future plans are to get a job, make money and get a house. His dream job is being a painter.

Todd Finley

by Alyssa McGuire Playing chess with his dad is Todd Finley’s favorite childhood memory. Todd was born on June 30, 1998. His family includes parents Jeff and Tina Finley, sister Meg and a beagle named Daisy.

Todd’s favorites include Super Troopers, Christmas, the smell of cinnamon rolls, Reese’s Puffs, Nike, the color blue, watermelon and chocolate peanut butter ice cream. “Pain is weakness leaving the body” is Todd’s favorite quote. Todd’s role model is Arnold Schwarzenegger, and the celebrity Todd thinks he looks most like is Morgan Freeman.

Skydiving is the number one thing on Todd’s bucket list, and his dream vacation would take him to Hawaii or a private island. He would love a lifetime supply of cinnamon rolls. If he could be any animal, Todd would be a tiger.

Todd has been involved in basketball, football and golf during high school.

Receiving a football academic achievement award is the high school achievement of which Todd is most proud. The best advice that Todd has been given is do whatever you want to do, but he advises underclassmen not to take brownies out of the teachers’ workroom.

Todd’s dream job is to get paid doing nothing. Todd is planning to attend NIACC first and then Iowa State.

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Jacob Meier

by Megan Jones If Jacob Meier could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, he would choose Bill Gates’ because he is rich.

Jacob was born July 16, 1998, and his parents are Angie Meier and Gerry Meier. He has two siblings, Jennifer and Reagan. Jacob also has a parrot, a dog and a few goats.

Among Jacob’s favorites are Of Mice and Men, Thanksgiving, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ride Along 2, Kevin Hart, the smell of freshly cut grass, Forged in Fire, Jolly Ranchers, Nike, the color pink, Applebee’s, apples, cookie dough ice cream, shop class, Netflix and watching football. His favorite quote is “Pain is temporary. It may last a minute or an hour or a day or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”

A fun fact about Jacob is that he likes to make things himself. His dream vacation is to go to Six Flags, and the number one thing on Jacob’s bucket list is to own his own farm. When he gets nervous, he paces, and his biggest fear is spiders. His biggest pet peeve is being touched and poked.

If this senior could win a lifetime supply of anything, he would choose gasoline. Jacob would choose to be a dog if he could be any animal because dogs are smart.

Jacob’s biggest role model is his stepfather because he has shown Jacob what hard work can get you. His favorite childhood memory is going to his grandmother’s house and spending time with her while eating cookies.

During high school Jacob has been involved in cross-country, track and baseball. His favorite high school memory is making new friends, and the achievement Jacob is most proud of is making the honor roll. The best advice Jacob says he’s been given this year is “You’re almost done, finish strong,” and his advice to underclassmen is to get your work in on time After high school Jacob is looking forward to going to college at NIACC and following his dream of becoming a diesel technician.

Brenton Houston

by Lydia Seelhammer One fun fact about Brenton James Houston is that he loves to play chess.

Brenton was born on June 23, 1998, and is the son of Roger Frye and Dana Houston. Brenton’s siblings are two half sisters, and he has a golden retriever, Scooby.

Brenton’s favorites include the television show Judge Judy, the movie Frozen, St. Patrick’s Day, the smell of vanilla, the Pittsburgh Steelers, Starburst, the brand Levi, the color blue, Taco Tico, oranges, vanilla ice cream, Snapchatting and watching football.

His hobbies include weightlifting, chess and football. Brenton’s favorite quote is “You can’t win ‘em all.”

Brenton’s number one thing on his bucket list is to travel to Germany with his friends, and his dream vacation is a trip to California to spend time with his family. His favorite childhood memory is building Hot Wheels tracks with his father. Brenton’s biggest pet peeve is overdramatic people, and his nervous habit is biting the inside of his lip. If Brenton could win a lifetime of something, it would be $50 gift cards and not $100 gift cards because he’s realistic. Brenton’s biggest fear is not living a life worth remembering.

Brenton’s role model is Ray Cataldo because he is one “heck of a guy.” If Brenton could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, he would choose a rich guy’s because those would be some nice shoes. If Brenton could be any animal, he would be an eagle because he would be able to fly wherever.

During high school Brenton has been involved in football, theater and track.

The best advice Brenton has been given this year is “Why give up when after every obstacle you are still standing tall?” The high school achievement Brenton will be most proud of is graduating; “It was a long road, but I wouldn’t change any of it.” His advice to underclassmen is “Be involved in school; you’ll regret staying home.” His favorite high school memory is being positive, spreading the happiness one handshake and “Good seeing ya, Bud” at a time.

After high school Brenton is most looking forward to the extra eight to nine hours a day that will be freed up for whatever he wants to do. His future plans after high school are to work, save up for college and make a lot of friends.

Brenton’s dream job is a job where he gets to see his family every night and wake up excited for work.

Holden Oulman

by Olivia Buseman The best advice Holden Oulman has received this year is from High School Musical 2, and it is to “Bop to the top.” Holden’s advice to underclassmen is never to give up because Rick Astley would never give you up.

Holden Wesley Oulman was born on Dec 20, 1997, to Bill and Belinda Oulman. Holden has one sister, Sadie, and he used to have a dog named Jack.

One fun fact about Holden is that his dad never actually left him, despite what he tells everyone. Holden’s role model is Leonardo DiCaprio because he was kicked into the dust many times, but in the end, he got an Oscar.

The celebrity that Holden thinks he looks most like is Shane Dawson.

Holden’s favorites include the television show Heroes, Will Smith, movies, the smell of cherry blossoms, the color orange, Olive Garden and the book Gone. Holden’s favorite quote is from the movie Inception: “You’re waiting for a train, a train that will take you far away. You know where you hope this train will take you, but you don’ know for sure, but it doesn’t matter because we’ll be together.”

Holden’s favorite childhood memory is when he met his first friend, Theodore. Theodore was being chased by a random dog when they met. Holden’s favorite high school memory is just coming to school everyday and seeing his friends. If Holden could be an animal, he would be a white-winged dove because, as Stevie Nicks would say, “It sings a song, sounds like she’s singing.” He’d also take a lifetime supply of planes and snakes so he could listen to how much Samuel L. Jackson has had it with these snakes.

Holden has been involved in drama, speech and choir during high school.

While Holden is “looking forward” to going into debt from college, his future plans are still pending.

Autumn Weaver

by Mallory Johnson A fun fact about Autumn Weaver is that she loves all types of ice cream even though she is lactose intolerant. Autumn Gracie Mae Weaver is the daughter of Todd and Penny Weaver and has a brother, Jordan. Autumn also has a kitty, Lucy.

Autumn was born on Aug. 8, 1997.

Autumn’s favorites include the book If I Stay, the television show Pretty Little Liars, the movie High School Musical, Thanksgiving, Zac Efron, Texas A&M, chocolate, the color teal, Pancheros, raspberries, chemistry class, watching wrestling and the gift of Nike soccer cleats from her boyfriend. Autumn’s hobby is kicking a soccer ball around, and her favorite quote is by Mr. Ethan Bass: “To be above average, you have to step outside of your comfort zone.”

Autumn’s favorite childhood memories are her vacations to Disney, and a fun fact is that she has been to Florida more times than her age. Autumn’s dream vacation is going to Belgium, and her nervous habit is biting her lip.

Spiders are Autumn’s biggest fear, and her biggest pet peeve is listening to other’s chew food or gum. Autumn has accomplished the number one thing on her bucket list: going to the women’s World Cup. She went to the women’s World Cup in Canada 2015, and that was her favorite birthday present.

The celebrity Autumn think she looks most like is Jodie Sweetin, Stephanie Tanner on Full House. Autumn’s role model is her uncle Andrew because he has always stayed true to himself, and when life gets tough, he says “Bring it on!” and keeps pushing forward. If Autumn could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, she would choose her brother Jordan’s because then she could live in Florida and go to the beach everyday.

Autumn’s favorite high school memory is kicking butt on the soccer field with Hannah Sokol and Payton Bamrick, and the high school achievements of which she is most proud are being selected as the band queen and being selected to sing the National Anthem at the Minnesota Twins game with Impulse and Mr. Heitland.

During high school Autumn has been involved in cross country, softball, football cheerleading, wrestling cheerleading, Student Council, volleyball, FFA, soccer, wrestling manager, choir, band, Impulse and NHS. The best advice Autumn has been given this year is “Don’t let one bad day ruin one good week,” and her advice to underclassmen is “Be who you needed when you were younger.”

After high school Autumn is most looking forward to the new adventures that her future holds, and her plans are to attend Upper Iowa University and obtain a degree in pre-medicine. Autumn’s dream job is to become a neurologist.

Devon Eckert

by Holden Oulman Devon Eckert’s favorite childhood memory is jumping out of Mrs. Hovda’s window and running away from school. His biggest fear is that he will never leave this town, which would pose a problem in that he wouldn’t be able to go on his dream vacation of traveling around the world.

Devon was born March 2, 1998. His parents are Lesa and Dennis Eckert, and he has four sisters: Tara, Brigett, Lacie and Abagail. Devon’s fury friend is his cat Bella. A hobby of Devon’s is color guard, which also happens to be an activity he has been involved in along with the play and chorus.

Devon’s dream job is owning a bakery, which would be perfect for him because he loves the smell of freshly baked bread. Devon’s other favorites include the Percy Jackson series, Christmas, Ruby Tuesday’s, lime green, apples, caramel apple suckers, mint chocolate chip ice cream and culinary arts class. Devon believes he looks like celebrity Gabriel Iglesias (Fluffy).

Devon plans on attending NIACC after high school. His advice to underclassmen is “Do your homework!”

Taryn Carolus

by Megan Jones Being kidnapped is the biggest fear of Taryn Rae Carolus. Taryn was born Jan. 23, 1998. Her parents are Dean and Val Carolus. Taryn has two brothers, Brett and Trevor, and one dog.

Among Taryn’s favorites are The Bachelor, Christmas, Elf, Twix candy bars, Nike, the color black, Buffalo Wild Wings and chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream. Her favorite high school memories are the New York trip and homecoming week of her senior year.

The number one thing on Taryn’s bucket list is to travel, and her dream vacation is to go to either Cancun or to Paris.

During high school Taryn has been involved in softball, volleyball, basketball, soccer, choir and YIELD. The best advice Taryn has received this year is not to go into things with a bad attitude, and her advice to underclassmen is to get involved.

After high school Taryn is looking forward to attending NIACC.

Brett Formanek

by Emily Schreiber Brett Formanek’s favorite childhood memory is fishing with his grandpa.

Brett was born Aug. 22, 1997, and he is the son of Tom and Brenda Formanek.

He has two sisters, Laura and Sara, and two dogs, Carson and Annie. Brett’s role model is his dad because he has taught Brett a lot in life Brett’s favorites include Fast N Loud, Need for Speed, Christmas, Vaughan Gittin, Jr., Twix candy bars, Polaris, the color green, Texas Roadhouse, strawberries, cookie dough ice cream, ag and the app Instagram.

Brett’s favorite quote is “ The higher you climb, the better the view.”

The number one thing on Brett’s bucket list is to visit Chernobyl, and his dream vacation is to go to Moab. If Brett could walk in someone else’s shoes for a day, it would be Vaughn Gittin, Jr.’s, shoes because he has an awesome life and a lot of toys. Brett’s biggest fear is snakes.

Brett has been involved in football, FFA, golf and speech, and he is looking forward to going to college and getting a job. Brett’s future plans after high school are to attend DMACC for engineering.

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West Hancock celebrates local school board leaders

West Hancock Community School District is joining other districts and communities across Iowa this May to thank our elected school board members for their commitment to public education. Iowa School Board Recognition Month honors Iowa’s volunteer school board members and recognizes that they are providing leadership through responsibilities ranging from strong financial stewardship to ensuring rich and diverse curriculum, to make sure all students are prepared for a bright future when they graduate.

West Hancock school board members are: Jay Burgardt (president), Gary

Chizek (vice-president), Ryan Johnson, Ryan Hiscocks, Todd Hammer, Leah Deutsch and Jon Harle.

“These men and women dedicate countless hours of volunteer time to provide the best possible education for our students, and we want to recognize that in this community,” said Superintendent Kronemann. “As your elected leaders, they represent you in their continuing commitment to local citizen control and decision-making for our public schools. We proudly join community members and educators in saluting these public education advocates.”

Kanawha Day of Prayer

The Kanawha churches will be sharing in a joint National Day of Prayer service Thursday May 5, 7 p.m. at the Kanawha United Methodist Church.

The community is invited and encouraged to attend for an hour of prayer for the world, our nation, state and community.

Timing key in maximizing profit of land, market investments

By Wendong Zhang and Ann Johanns, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES – It’s 1950 and you are at a crossroads. A thousand dollars is burning a hole in your pocket. The economy is booming and the stock market seems like a perfect place to invest that hardearned money. But on the way to invest you see a sign offering land for sale; that option sounds good too. The options are there. Which should you choose?

That question is the premise for an article titled ‘Comparing the stock market and Iowa land values: A question of timing” by Wendong Zhang, Iowa State University assistant professor and extension economist, and Mike Duffy, retired extension economist. The article appears in the April 2016 issue of Ag Decision Maker.

“This study was designed to provide an intuitive analysis for stakeholders who are interested in investing in farmland and determining how stable their return is,” Zhang said. “The study examines how landholdings perform in relation to other markets, in this particular case the stock market.”

Assuming all dividends from the land were invested back into more acres, the $1,000 investment made in Iowa farmland in 1950 would be worth $1,080,753 if sold today. The investment in the Standard & Poor’s index, again assuming all dividends were reinvested, would be worth $805,646.

As with anything in life, timing is ev-

erything. That same $1,000 investment made in 1980 instead of 1950 would be in favor of the S&P today. The value of that S&P investment would be $37,589 while Iowa farmland would be worth $21,224.

While the investment in land made in 1950 would pay out over $275,000 more today than an investment in the S&P, that was not always the case over the last 65 years. While farmland outpaced the market investment from 1975-85, it was the investment in stock that was more valuable over much of the last 30 years.

From 1985 until 2005, the investment in the S&P would have been more profitable had it been sold during that time. It wasn’t until the recession of the 2000s that land values climbed above that of the market.

“Timing really matters,” Zhang said.

“In previous versions of this study, we had emphasized the timing when you started the investment, this study also looks at how long that investment is

held. Even if you had invested in Iowa farmland in 1950, if you sold that investment in 2000 it would not have paid off as much because you hadn’t had the chance to enjoy the uptick in the market over the last 15 years.”

With the projected decline in farm income and stagnant commodity prices, investing in farmland right now might not provide a favorable return over the investment in the stock market, at least in the short run.

However, according to Zhang, “Farmland has consistently shown to be a strong investment. Iowa farmland increased in value in more than 80 of the last 100 years. It is a robust investment through the last century and that is why people are interested in farmland investments.”

The question as to which investment is better has no easy answer, as the article clearly shows. The better investment option is dependent upon the time of investment and when those funds are removed.

Yard and Garden: Spring planting of annual flowers and vegetables

By Richard Jauron and Greg Wallace, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach AMES, Iowa - Spring and warmer weather have arrived, and that means it’s time to think about planting annual flowers and vegetables. To get optimal performance, these plants require some careful treatment.

What is the best way to handle annual plantings? Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists can help create and cultivate an ideal group of annuals. To have additional questions answered, contact the ISU Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@ iastate.edu.

What should I look for when buying annual flower and vegetable plants?

Select short, stocky plants with dark green foliage. Avoid tall, spindly plants.

Small to medium-sized transplants become established in the garden more quickly than large ones. Short, stocky vegetable transplants often are more productive than large plants with flowers or fruits. When selecting annual flower and vegetable plants, large transplants are usually not the best choice.

Do annual flower and vegetable plants need any special care before planting?

Annual flower and vegetable plants started indoors or purchased from greenhouses should not be planted directly into the garden. The intense sun and strong winds may damage or kill the tender transplants. Plants should be “hardened” (acclimated to outdoor growing conditions) before transplanting them into the garden.

Initially place the plants in a shady, protected site. Then gradually expose the plants to longer periods of direct sun. Closely watch the plants during this period. Check on them at least once or twice a day. Thoroughly water the transplants when the soil surface be-

comes dry to the touch. Move the plants indoors if strong winds, a severe storm or an overnight frost threatens them.

Transplants should be ready to plant after six or seven days of hardening.

What is the proper way to plant annual flower and vegetable plants?

Carefully remove plants from plastic cell packs by gently squeezing the bottom on each compartment. Plants in plastic pots can be removed by tipping them on their sides and tapping the bottom of the pots.

If possible, plant annual flowers and vegetables in the garden in the evening or on a cloudy day. Planting at these times lessens transplant stress and allows the plants to recover somewhat before being exposed to the strong, mid-day sun. Place plants in the ground at the same depth or slightly deeper (no

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more than ½ inch deeper) than they were in their containers. (Tall, leggy tomato plants can be planted much deeper than previously grown as roots will develop all along the buried stems.)

Many annuals, such as petunia, snapdragon, zinnia, salvia and periwinkle, should be pinched back to encourage branching. Others, such as impatiens, are self-branching and don’t require pinching. It’s also advisable to remove flowers on blooming annuals. Blossom removal aids plant establishment. Vegetable transplants should not be pinched.

After planting, water each plant with a dilute fertilizer solution. A dilute fertilizer solution can be prepared by adding a small amount of a water soluble fertilizer to one gallon of water.

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KANAWHA’S ANNUAL SPRING

City Wide Garage Sale Friday and Saturday

May 13 & 14

City-Wide Garage Sale Ads will be placed together on a page complete with a map of the city.

THE ADS WILL APPEAR IN THE May 11 issue of The Leader & Shopper Review News.

Cost: $10 Includes: 2 FREE Garage Sale signs, inclusion in published Garage Sale page and Map, and posted in On-line Map and listing of Garage Sales.

PLUS: GARAGE SALE INSURANCE! In the event the sales are rained out, we will re-run the ad the following week for FREE.

DEADLINE: Thursday, May 6 at 5:00 pm CALL (641) 923-2684 OR Bring ad to one of our Leader offices: 49 Center St., Britt or 365 State St., Garner

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Jacob Hejlik named GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture program participant BLOOMINGTON, Ill. – Jacob Hejlik, an agricultural operations management and agricultural sales and service major at North Iowa Area Community College, is a participant in the GROWMARK Exploring Agriculture internship program. He is the son of Don and Sarah Hejlik of Britt.

As a participant in the group of Exploring Agriculture interns, Hejlik will

OETKEN from page 1 about the U.S.,” she said. “For example: Does everyone own a gun? Does the quarterback always date the head cheerleader? How do you feel about Trump running for president? Is high school really like ‘High School Musical’? Have you ever been to New York? Where is Iowa?”

She had to make some cultural adjustments.

“Spaniards eat a lot later than Americans,” she noted. “I ate lunch at 3:30 p.m. and supper at 9:30 p.m. If you show up at the time something starts, you are early.

Spaniards are late to almost everything.

They are strict with water and electricity, so I had to get used to taking shorter showers and not washing my clothes as often.”

Siesta time is 3 to 6 p.m. Stores close for people to relax and take naps. Stores open back up for the evening and close around

Now Hiring the following positions: • Mechanic - Diesel • Labor - Construction • Drivers - CDL • Batch Plant Assistant - Concrete experience We offer competitive pay and benefit package.

If interested go to yohnco.com and send application to: p_pitzenberger@mediacombb.net or fax to 641-357-6327.

Phone: 641-357-4604.

spend 10 weeks working for AgVantage FS in Garner.

Hejlik and the 22 other program participants will each meet with their company’s management staff at the end of the program to discuss their experiences and present a summary of their projects.

“The Exploring Agriculture intern program was developed to help build relationships between students and fac-

“The smell of cigarettes all the time took me a little bit to get used to,” she said.

“I was always on a bus, commuter train or Metro. There isn’t much room for vehicles, so people usually end up walking or taking public transportation.”

She couldn’t quite get used to the Spanish custom of greeting each other with a kiss on both cheeks.

Oetken had the opportunity to spend time with other exchange program students in the Madrid area.

“Hanging out with the other exchange students in Madrid was a blast. We were together every weekend, exploring Madrid and having random adventures,” she recalled.

She was shocked by the amount of litter in the city and lack of dog owners cleaning up after their pets. Other areas - Sol, Gran Vía, Callao and Atocha - cater more to tourists and are cleaner.

Katelyn was in Spain when the terrorist attack in Paris occurred on Nov. 13, 2015.

“When Paris was attacked, that was kind of scary because Paris is a 12-hour drive away,” she noted.

“I have learned a lot from going to a foreign county by myself to live there,” she remarked. “I’ve learned to take chances and always say ‘yes.’ I also learned that the USA is my home and this is where I’m happy. Of course, I will still travel, but I will be living in the USA when I am older.”

“I learned more of my strengths and weaknesses and what doesn’t make me happy and what does make me happy.”

Katelyn will graduate from GHV in 2017. “My experience has made me realize I still want to keep up with Spanish and do something with traveling,” she said.

Her future plans include attending Vanderbilt University in Nashville, and major in international studies and minoring in Spanish. She hopes to join the Air Force to become either an intelligence officer or a pilot.

ulty at the two year community college and technical school level and our FS member companies,” said Amie Hasselbring, GROWMARK university relations manager. “We are striving to pro-

vide students with hands-on agronomic experiences, allowing them to gain a strong understanding of the GROWMARK System and the agriculture industry,” she added.

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative providing agronomy, energy, facility planning, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services in more

than 40 states and Ontario, Canada.

More information is available at www. growmark.com and www.fssystem. com.

Official Proceedings: City of Garner Council

CITY OF GARNER COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS UNAPPROVED MINUTES APRIL 12, 2016 The City of Garner Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Mayor Mick called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.

ROLL CALL-Present: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Absent: none.

Motion by George Smith seconded by Lynn Smith to approve the agenda as amended, carried unanimously.

PUBLIC INPUT: none Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by George Smith to approve the Consent Agenda items as follows, carried unanimously.

• Minutes – March 22nd regular and special meetings • Liquor License renewal and ownership change – Garner Townmart • Appointment to Park & Rec Board – Don Gifford • March Treasurer, Police, PW, Water/Sewer, P&R, Utility Billing AR Audit Reports Motion by Lynn Smith, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve the claims as submitted, carried unanimously.

Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve a tree removal request from Joe & Karen Townsend at 310 Bush, carried unanimously.

Motion by George Smith, seconded by Denny Drabek to accept the high bid of $2,663 from Ryan Engebretson for the 2010 Crown Vic, carried unanimously.

Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Lynn Smith to approve street closures for Fun-n-Crazy Days on June 3rd and August 5th, carried unanimously.

Motion by George Smith, seconded by Lynn Smith to approve Resolution #2016-27 AN OFFER TO PURCHASE REAL ESTATE BY THE CITY OF GARNER FROM CHRISTOPHER & JAYME BROWN AND SHIRLEY & LINDA BROWN at 310 West 13th Street for $35,000, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve Resolution#2016-28 A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH DEAN SNYDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE GARNER PUBLIC LIBRARY ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

Motion by George Smith, seconded by Tim Schmidt to approve Resolution #2016-29 CONTRACT FOR THE HAULING OF GARBAGE/ RECYCLING with Absolute Waste Removal, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

Following further discussions regarding possible re-location of the yard waste dumpster it was decided to take no action at the time.

Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Denny Drabek to approve Resolution #2016-30 A

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. FOR INSPECTING THE INTERIOR REPAINTING OF THE NORTH WATER TOWER in the amount of $800, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Marline Lewerke to approve Resolution#2016-31 A PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. FOR THE REVIEW OF SEWER VIDEOS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF REPAIRS AND/OR REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE SECTIONS in the amount of $2,500, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

Motion by Denny Drabek, seconded by Marline Lewerke to leave the sidewalk ordinance as it currently is, carried unanimously.

Motion by Tim Schmidt, seconded by Lynn Smith to approve Resolution #2016-32 AUTHORIZING SERVICE OF CERTIFICATES OF NOTICES DIRECTING SIDEWALK REPAIR OR CONSTRUCTION UNDER THE 2016 CITY OF GARNER SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

Motion by Marline Lewerke, seconded by Denny Drabek to approve the first reading of Ordinance #413 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GARNER

BY ENACTING NEW CHARGES FOR WATER AND SANITARY SEWER SERVICE, Ayes: Denny Drabek, Marline Lewerke, Tim Schmidt, George Smith, Lynn Smith, Nays: none.

No action was taken regarding the High School Storm Water Detention due to lack of response from the school’s engineer.

CORRESPONDENCE: Mediacom press release OTHER BUSINESS: Items discussed included: • Storm water drainage around the high school • Mayor Mick reported that the city was awarded a $240,000 RISE grant for Touchstone Energy Park Meeting adjourned 8:28pm.

Kenton L. Mick, Mayor Daisy Huffman, City Clerk Claims Approved 4/12/2016 Absolute Waste-GB/RC Contract 9,136.86 ACCO-Pool Heater 27,309.62 Advanced Systems-Copier Lease 577.00 Advantage Admin-Self Ins 9,424.28 Aflac-Insurance 897.09 Ag Source Labs-Testing 1,380.60 Agvantage FS-Bulk Oil Tank Rent 1.00 Allen Hospital-Audiograms 108.00 Alliant-Utilities 10,464.51 Am Legion-Flags 165.50 Amazon.Com-Books 478.44 Avery Theather-Gift Certificates 140.00 Baker & Taylor-Books 390.74 Bankers Leasing Co -Microfilm Scanner Lease 213.98 Bill’s-Vending 334.05 BMC-Roadstone 168.50 Bomgaars-Impact Wrench & Supplies 305.95 Brodart-Library Supplies 608.40

Central Bank -Meeting Expense & Postage 414.85 Central IA Distr-Cleaning & Supplies 508.83 Central Tank-Water Tower Maint 3,700.00 Chase-Mtg/Conf Exp & Rec Program Exp 5,532.89 Comm1-Phone/Internet 984.40 D&D Sales-Silverado Decals 1,725.00 Data Tech-User Group 95.00 Electronic Eng -Silverado Radio/Light Bar 4,310.00 EMC Nat’l Life-Pr Wh 49.72 Epic Sports-Sb/Bb Pants & Jackets 2,069.38 Era-Testing Supplies 173.89 First Natl Bank-Credit Card Fees 179.09 Dan Francis-Mileage-INOA Conf 136.08 G & K Services-Rugs/Towels 73.10 Garland & Rodriguez-Legal 1,257.50 Garner Ambulance-Income Offset 655.00 Garner Chamber-Garner Bucks 50.00 Garner Greenhouse -Branching Out Grant 2,883.75 Garner Leader-Subscription 47.00 Garner Lumber & Supply-TIF Rebate 5,452.82 Garner Postmaster-Postage 405.62 Garner Utilities-Utilities 80.55 Garner VMRC-Pr Wh 325.58 GSS Print Shop-5k Shirts 811.00 Hancock Co Comm-Dispatching 1,947.00 Hancock Co Coop Oil-Fuel 1,246.70 Hancock Co Edc-Career Fair Booth 55.00 Hancock Co Recorder -Recording Mortgages 102.00 Heartland Security-Fire Alarm Batteries 70.00 Hotsy Equip-Supplies 66.00 IA Comm Assurance-Restitution-Brant 200.00 IA Dept Inspections & Appeals -Food Service License 67.50 IA Firefighters Assoc-Annual Dues -Bal Due 246.00 IA Narcotics Officers Asn -Conference-Dan 175.00 Ingram-Books 531.92 IPERS-IPERS 14,317.33 IRS-Fed/FICA Tax 14,744.10 Kramer Ace -Vacuum Cleaner & Supplies 395.61 Landgraphics-Mosquito Spraying 2,572.50 Randy Lansing-IMMIConference 213.92 Greg Leerar-Reimb Meeting Exp 867.42 Malek’s Lawn & Tree Service -Thatching Blvd 100.00 McCloskey Appliance-Refridgerator 700.00 McCubbin’s Trophies-Plaque 50.00 Metlife-Group Benfts-Ins 77.55 Ken Mick-Econ Dev Meeting 67.42 Mid-Am Publishing -Spring/Summer Brochures 1,864.31 Midwest Alarm-VMRC Alarm Service 445.68 National Public Safety-Directory 144.00 Nationwide-Def Comp NTNWD 470.00 Jim or Deb Neagle-Tourist Park Refund 90.00 NIACC-Ceu 240.00 NIACOG-HSG Tech Services 4,750.00 Noordam Holdings-Office Supplies 43.74 North IA Libraries-Subscription 300.00 Northside Automotive-Service- Explorer 52.42 Office Depot-Supplies 329.75 Olsen Repair-Service Pick Up 75.00 On-Site Info Destruction -Shredding Service 144.00

Ellen Petty-Mileage Pitney Bowes-Pur-Postage Prairie Energy Coop-Utilities Presto X-Pest Control Pro Parts-Vehicle Supplies PS Constr-475 State-Repairs Quality Pump-Pump Repair Recorded Books-E -Magazines, Zinio Consortium Shelly Reece-Refund- VMRC Reliance State Bank-Deposit Slips Ricoh-Lease/Copies Rockledge Holdings Co-Rent-April Sandry Fire Supply-Helmets Satern Builders-HSG Rehab Signs & Designs By Liz -Remove Decals- Crown Vic Smith Hardware-Supplies Sarah Swanson-Poster Board Tiny’s Plumbing -Electrical Work-Golf Course Titan-Coupler TQ Tech-Computer Support Treas, St of IA-St-Sales Tax Treas, St of IA-Wh-State Taxes Truck Equipment-Sweeper Repair USA Blue Book-Supplies Veenstra & Kimm -Intake Replacement Prjt Verizon Wireless-Phone Vision Care Direct-Ins Wh Wellmark-Insurance Kelly White-Mileage SUMMARY Revenue (March): General Lib Remodel Fund Pool Maint Fund Park Project Fund VMRC Maint Fund Ed Center Road Use Employee Benefits Local Option TIF - Kadrlik/Touchstone TIF - Hejlik CDBG Projects Rev Loan - Industry Rev Loan - Housing Rev Loan - Retail Debt Service Water Sewer Storm Sewer

Expenses: General Ed Center Road Use Employee Benefits TIF - Kadrlik/Tchstn CDBG Projects Capital Projects Water Sewer Storm Sewer

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ANNUAL SPRING

CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE RIGHT HERE IN GARNER FRIDAY & SATURDAY

MAY 6 & 7

All City-Wide Garage Sale Ads will be placed together on a page, complete with a map of the City. THE ADS WILL APPEAR IN THE MAY 4 issue of THE LEADER COST: $13 for the first 16 words, 25¢ a word thereafter.

Includes 2 FREE Garage Sale signs, inclusion in published Garage Sale page and Map, and posted in On-line Map and listing of Garage Sales.

PLUS: GARAGE SALE INSURANCE! in the event the garage sales are rained out, we will re-run the ad the following week for free.

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259.20 183.30 85.00 36.06 393.74 2,695.00 1,085.00 98.97 15.75 122.61 248.98 400.00 1,329.01 500.00 120.00 193.61 6.42 90.00 45.49 844.92 3,255.00 3,587.00 14,826.45 148.39 892.00 602.97 20.86 10,117.23 112.32 184,102.72

1,590,034.64 171.48 42.29 47.90 27.96 784.86 33,178.62 5,283.06 20,134.76 1,640.24 1,688.40 66,867.75 1,413.63 210.08 109.92 4,067.61 22,521.32 42,590.72 5,168.69 1,795,983.93

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Garner “branches out” with new trees Join the celebration GARNER - Volunteers and community leaders in Garner planted trees in their town to save energy, improve air quality, and reduce storm water runoff. The local effort is part of the statewide Trees Forever and Alliant Energy Branching Out program.

A total 60 trees were purchased from the Garner Greenhouse. Species are elm (disease resistant), honey locust, hackberry, maples, white oak, and linden.

Trees were planted at the Garner Veterans Memorial Recreation Center, Cardinal Park and the Garner Golf Course.

Eleven more will be planted next week.

“We appreciate working with Trees Forever and Alliant Energy to grow our tree canopy in Garner this year,” said local project volunteer Randy Lansing.

“With their help, we are literally planting a better environment while making Garner healthier, more vibrant and more energy efficient.”

Trees shade built surfaces such as homes, businesses, streets, sidewalks and parking lots- therefore, reducing the heat those surfaces absorb. Trees also cool the surrounding air. Both of these things keep communities cooler in the summer and reduce cooling energy needs and peak electric demand. Trees also help break up cold winter winds and reduce heating energy in the winter months.

“We are pleased to see communities applying to Branching Out, diversifying the species of trees they plant,” said Shannon Ramsay, Trees Forever Founding President. “Trees are so important for attracting business and shoppers, getting people outdoors and improving our overall health and well-being.”

Leader photo by Rebecca Peter

Garner became greener last week. Volunteers helped to plant trees at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center, Cardinal Park and the Garner Golf Course. A total 60 trees purchased from the Garner Greenhouse.

The project was funded by a grant from the Trees Forever and Alliant Energy’s Branching Out program.

Volunteers pictured are: Greg Hesler, Mike Gray, Kristen Williams, Shane Rockow, City Administrator Randy Lansing, and Councilman Tim Schmidt. Scott Campbell also assisted with planting at the golf course.

Trees Forever administers the Branching Out program throughout Iowa, providing technical and planning support to participating communities. Alliant Energy funds the overall program, and provides project grants to the communities.

This spring the Branching Out program is giving $164,256.10 in grants to assist Iowa communities and groups with 44 tree-planting projects. Garner received

$8,700 for its tree-planting project.

“By increasing the diversity of the tree populations in Iowa, we’re helping make sure the investment in these natural energy efficiency tools lasts a long time,” said Doug Kopp, President of Alliant Energy’s Iowa utility. “Iowans have made a big impact in adding trees to the state. Since we started Branching Out in 1989, we’ve partnered with communi-

ties and organizations to plant more than a million trees.”

If you would like to volunteer to help plant and care for the trees in Garner, call Randy Lansing at 641-923-2588 or Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269 x110.

For more information, call Trees Forever at 1-800-369-1269 x110, or check out alliantenergy.com/branchingout or treesforever.org.

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Sandwiches served with your choice of a fresh side salad or a cup of one of Bill’s soups

In 1955, the National Association of Conservation Districts began a national program to encourage Americans to focus on stewardship. This year, join America’s conservation districts, including Hancock Soil and Water Conservation District as they celebrate “We all Need Trees” during Soil and Water Stewardship Week.

Stewardship Week takes place from April 24 to May 1. It is one of the world’s largest conservation-related observances.

A national network of conservation districts was established in the 1930s to promote natural resource conservation on a local level. The program relies on locally-led conservation districts sharing and promoting stewardship and conservation activities.

Districts provide conservation and stewardship field days, programs, workshops and additional outreach efforts throughout their communities to educate citizens about the need to care for our resources. Many district activities extend beyond the oneweek observance to include an entire year of outreach.

Conservation practices in the United States have helped us to achieve an historic standard of living. We enjoy a wide variety of fresh, healthy food. Drinking water supplies are clean and mainly free from disease.

Lakes, rivers, and streams are much cleaner than 30 years ago. Air quality has greatly improved in the last fifty years.

The stewardship concept involves

personal and social responsibility, including a duty to learn about and improve natural resources as we use them wisely, leaving a rich legacy for future generations.

One definition of stewardship is “the individual’s responsibility to manage his life and property with proper regard to the rights of others.”

E. William Anderson suggests stewardship “is essentially a synonym for conservation.”

Stewardship Week helps to remind us all of the power each person has to conserve natural resources and improve the world. When everyone works together with his or her local conservation district, that power continuously grows. We have seen these good deeds multiply across the nation’s network of conservation districts and the results are spectacular!

Start conserving our natural resources by learning about air, water, soil, plant and wildlife resources around you. Conserve energy, recycle, don’t litter or dump household chemicals.

Stewardship week each year is always the last Sunday in April to the first Sunday in May. For information about Stewardship Week and conservation, contact the Hancock Soil and Water Conservation District at 641923-2837, ext 3.

“When the land does well for its owner, and the owner does well by his land—when both end up better by reason of their partnership—then we have conservation.” - Aldo Leopold

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Served Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. until gone.

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2 pc. Chicken Lunch (white or dark) with 2-sides Hot Homemade Soups daily Full Salad-Bar (Monday-Friday)

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Turkey Ciabatta B-L-T

Hoagie

Club Croissant

Sourdough Roast Beef

Virginia Ham Ciabatta

Smoked turkey with bacon, fresh lettuce & sweet tomato on ciabatta bread with light mayo and provalone cheese, hot off the panini grill.

Honey ham, beef bologna, hard salami, American cheese, fresh lettuce, & sweet tomato on a hoagie bun.

923-2883

COMPLETE ABSTRACT SERVICE Daniel M. Kadrlik, Mgr. 130 E. 8th St., GARNER 923-2454 (FAX) 923-3381

LAW OFFICES of EARL W. HILL

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY Listings of Professions - Services - Offices A HANDY REFERENCE FOR YOUR INFORMATION

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Dr. George Wilson, DDS Dr. Scott Wilson, DDS

Earl W. Hill & Kelsey Beenken Attorneys

35 Main Ave. S. Britt, IA 50423

Rent this spot for only $10 per week!* Call Sandy at 923-2684

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641-843-4491

WANTED:

Lawn Mowing and Light Handyman Work Call Tom at 641-860-1125

Garner Veterinary Clinic

Dr. Bruce A. Schupanitz Phone 923-2355

531 2nd St NW, Britt, IA • 641-843-5000 www.trustHCHS.com

Philip L. Garland LAWYER 200 State St., Garner Phone 923-3792

Dr. P.L. Vidal

Dentist 160 West Fourth, Garner Phone 923-2294

Virginia ham with mustard spread, baby Swiss cheese, fresh lettuce, & sweet tomato on ciabatta bread, hot off the panini grill.

Available 11 a.m. to 6 p. m.

Eat here, take home or take to work!

Open Mon.-Sat. 11 am to 6 pm Sunday 11 am to 6 pm

Hancock County Abstract Co.

Honey ham, turkey, bacon, leaf Roast beef with roasted tomalettuce, tomato, and American toes, pesto, lettuce, & provalone cheese on a Wildcheese on Wildflower Bakery flower Bakery sourdough bread; large croissant. hot off the panini grill.

641-585-5431

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday

730 W 3rd St, Garner, IA • 641-923-2651 www.trustHCHS.com

In Step Flooring Carpet, Vinyl, Ceramic, Wood, Laminate, Commercial Phone 641-762-3688 FAX 641-762-3755 204 North Main • Kanawha, IA 50447 Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am to 5 pm Saturday 9 am to 12 noon Anytime by appointment Owners: Kevin & Shery Steenblock • Mike & Sue Beukema

Rent this spot for only $10 per week!* Call Sandy at 923-2684

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POLICE DEPARTMENTS EMERGENCY......................................................911 Garner Police Dept.......................................923-3773

GARNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Lobby hours: 9-2 Monday-Friday or by appointment.

485 State St., Garner 641-923-3993

PUBLIC LIBRARIES Britt Library .................................................843-4245 Corwith Library ................................... 515-583-2536 Garner Library .............................................923-2850 Kanawha Library .........................................762-3595 Klemme Library ...........................................587-2369 LuVerne Library ................................... 515-882-3436 Meservey Library .........................................358-6274 Ventura Library ............................................829-4410 Wesley Library ..................................... 515-679-4214

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CWL MS/HS-Corwith ......................... 515-583-2304 CWL Elem-LuVerne ............................ 515-882-3357 GHV Supt. Office.........................................923-2718 GHV High School ........................................923-2632 GH Middle School .......................................923-2809 GH Elementary School ................................923-2831 GH/NIACC Ed Ctr.......................................923-2252 VGH Junior High .........................................829-4484 Ventura Elementary......................................829-4482 West Hancock-HS ........................................843-3863 West Hancock-MS .......................................762-3261 West Hancock-Elem.....................................843-3833

COUNTY OFFICES Hancock Co. Sheriff.....................................923-2621 Hancock Co. Assessor..................................923-2269 Hancock Co. Attorney..................................923-4198 Hancock Co. Auditor ...................................923-3163 Hancock Co. Treasurer.................................923-3122 Hancock Co. Recorder .................................923-2464 Hancock Co. Clerk Court.............................923-2532 Hancock Co. Pub Health ..............................923-3676

NEW HOURS DRIVERS LICENSE EXAMINERS GARNER: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; FOREST CITY: Mon.-Fri., 8-3:30; MASON CITY: Southport Mall, Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am-5 pm & Sat. 8 am-1 pm, C.G. Courthouse Mon.-Fri. 8:15 am-4:15 pm.

Corwith Farm Service

55 State St. Garner, IA 50438 641-923-3771 800-450-3771 www.garnerdental.com

P.O. Box 66, Corwith, IA 50430 Pete Wilhite, Manager Business 583-2628 Home 583-2616

Monte & Lee Hefty 1185 York Avenue 515-824-3655 Renwick, IA 50577 after hrs: 515-571-0071

Britt-843-3841

AMBULANCE SERVICE EMERGENCY......................................................911 Garner. Vol. Amb. Service ...........................923-2546

CITY HALLS Britt City Hall ..............................................843-4433 Corwith City Hall................................. 515-583-2342 Garner City Hall...........................................923-2588 Kanawha City Hall.......................................762-3595 Klemme City Hall ........................................587-2018 LuVerne City Hall ................................ 515-882-3206 Meservey City Hall ......................................358-6408 Ventura City Hall .........................................829-3861 Wesley City Hall .................................. 515-679-4292

Full Service Shop

23-1/2 Hour Towing • Commercial Accounts Lock-out Service • Repossessions New & Used Tires Car & Truck Sales - WE FINANCE

Donald W. Furman, OD • Trichelle Jackson, OD

FIRE DEPARTMENTS EMERGENCY......................................................911 Britt Fire Dept. .............................................843-4433

BRITT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 641-843-3867

M & L Enterprises

Rent this spot for only $10 per week!* Call Sandy at 923-2684

Garner-923-3737

FRIDERES REPAIR Automobile & Light Truck Repairing & Service

515-679-4211 Wesley, Iowa

Next to Pritchard’s Pro Wash 325 Hwy. 18 W. Garner, IA 50438 641-925-0960 • 1-855-925-0960 Terry Jass - Manager

Dr. Dave Gildner, PC Optometrist

Clarion 532-3630

Toll Free to Clarion: 1-888-532-3630

Belmond 444-3380

Timothy M. Anderson

165 E 4th St., Garner Phone 923-2769

Attorney-at-Law Iowa State Bank Helping people succeed!

Corwith, IA 50430 Wesley, IA 50483

EDUCATION

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West Hancock Elementary spring program

The West Hancock Elementary School third and fourth graders performed their spring program Thursday afternoon April 21. Each grade performed several selections and a combined performance with all third and fourth graders completed the afternoon concert.

Emilie Jenson | The Leader

The students of Kanawha Christian School as they finished cleaning up at the City Park.

Third graders perform a little choreography along with their music.

Emilie Jenson | The Leader

Christian Education Week The students of Kanawha Christian

School observed Christian Education Week last week with several fun activities and theme days. On Friday afternoon, to wrap up the week, students went around town in Kanawha picking up sticks and trash as a community service project and in observance of Earth Day.

Fourth grade sings their portion of the concert.

Emilie Jenson | The Leader

BeBe part partofofthe theteam teamat at ConcordCare CareCenter Center Concord

Preston Shakelton and Blake Wunder pick up some sticks in the ballpark on Main Street in Kanawha Friday afternoon.

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Health, Dental, dental, free meals, uniforms, shoes, holiday pay, scholarship, Tuition Vision, 401K,Assistance, Life. 401K, vacation, sick, funeral, personal day. Opportunity for advancement.

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Emilie Jenson | The Leader

The combined third and fourth grades sang about the importance of arts in education when they sang about STEAM- Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics.

A New Start with MyChart®

RN/LPN Full-time, 1:30p-8p RN/LPN

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Emilie Jenson | The Leader

Also being introduced is MyChart®, a secure way for patients to view their medical records, see test results, request appointments online, and more!

641-923-2677 490 West Lyon, Garner, Iowa 50438 641-923-2677

Register for a MyChart® Login Beginning May 21st!

490 West Lyon, Garner, Iowa 50438 641-923-2677

“This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number D06RH277767, the Rural Health Network Development Program for $299,937.00. This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.”

REGIONAL BUSINESS & SERVICE GUIDE 1-800-HEY-MORT

Geothermal • Heating • Air Conditioning Air Quality Control • Plumbing • Duct Cleaning

(439-6678)

1-800-579-6678

Well Systems • Water Conditioning • Backhoe Sewer Systems • Plumbing • Trenching/Horizontal Boring • Drain Line Auger & Jetting Local Authorized Kinetico Dealer

www.mortsonline.com | Kent Morton - Owner

FOR RENT: KANAWHA APTS 2BR/1BA $450 1BR/1BA $375 Updated Property, New Appliances, Onsite Laundry.

Landlord Pays Water and Sewer.

CALL AL 641-494-7965

Rudd Air Conditioning Kohler Fixtures • Water Systems Bruner Water Softeners

La-Z-Boy Dealer • Free Delivery Open Friday’s until 8 p.m. to serve you!

800-498-3413 • Eagle Grove

All Your Flooring Needs - Carpet, Vinyl, Laminate, Hardwood, Ceramic, Commercial, Etc.

Phone 641-843-3865 We keep America Running 678 3rd Ave SE • Britt, IA 50423

204 North Main, Downtown Kanawha

641-762-3688 or FAX 762-3755

641-444-4148

1-800-272-2244

Health ~ Life ~ Long Te Retirement 401K’s SEP’ • Located at 108 North Annuities Main Street, Kanawha • Life, Health, Annuities Medicare Supplements, Etc.

Marvin Stupka, Kanaw 108 N. Main • Call 641-762-3344 Suzette Assink, Kanaw P.O. Box 70 Jacque Trca, Garne Kanawha, IA Don Snyder, Forest C 641-762-3344 Doug Snyder, Forest C Email: Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Mary Eggebratten, Fores 22 Main Ave North, Britt (641) 843-3512 ssfinancial@comm1net.net Free Estimates • Quality Work Shoes & Boots for whole family • Athletic Apparel

The Cobbler Shop

Lang’s Carpet Care

Complete Shoe Repair • Zipper Repair Mon.-Fri. from 8 to 5:30 Saturdays 8 to 4

641-762-3413

Flowers & Plants For All Occasions

1265 216th Drive, Boone, IA Patsy Larson, Accountant 515-432-2138 • Palarson7@hotmail.com

We Now Accept Credit Cards Belmond, Iowa

www.christfurniture.com

641-762-3251 (Kanawha)

The Flower Cart

LARSON ACCOUNTING

Yohn Ready Mix

Mon.-Fri. 8:30 to 5:00 & Sat. 8 to 12 noon 515-824-3352 Cell 515-368-5115 515-368-0312 We’re Open Evenings by Appointment

CHRIST FURNITURE

In Step Flooring

PARTS & SERVICE

100 Main Street & Hwy. 17 in Renwick

We know what you want - Good used vehicles!

Long Arm Quilting & Handi Quilter Machine Sales

R & M PLUMBING & HEATING 641-762-3580

TRULSON AUTO

Renwick Motors / Simply Quilting

North Central Co-op

FUEL SERVICES

• Bulk Farm Fuels & Oils • 24 HOUR CARDTROL • All Major Credit Cards Accepted

122 E. 1st St., Kanawha, Iowa Call 641-762-3285

Open 9-5, Mon.-Fri.; 9-noon Saturday Call 641-843-3269 Britt, Iowa

M & L Enterprises

Car Sales and Towing Monte Hefty and Lee Hefty Business Hours: Call 515-824-3655 Evenings/Weekends: Call 515-571-0071

“Your One Stop Water Shop”

 Well Systems  Water Conditioning  Plumbing  Backhoe/Trenching  Sewer Systems Mort’s Incorporated of Latimer 1-877-667-8746

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Congregate Meals

Evangelical Free Church Britt, Iowa

Dinner served at 11:30 a.m. Each meal includes 1/3 of the required daily amounts for persons age 70+.

All meals include skim or 1% milk.

Monday, May 2 Chicken Rice Casserole, Beets, Layered Lettuce, Hot Fruit Compote, Chocolate Chip Bar, OJ Tuesday, May 3 Crab or Tuna Salad, Potato Salad, Carrot Grape Salad, Cranberry-Pear Crisp, Roll Wednesday, May 4 Shepherd’s Pie, Asparagus, Apple Raisin Salad, Royal Brownie, Bread Thursday, May 5 Baked Chicken, Baked Potato, Three Bean Salad, Peaches, Tomato Juice Friday, May 6 Roast Beef, Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots & Broccoli, Applesauce Jello, Orange Slices

Congregate Meals

at Community Center Ventura, Iowa

Meal is served at 11:45 a.m. For reservations, call (641) 829-3517 at least one day in advance. During inclement weather, closures will be announced on KIMT, KGLO & KIOW. Meals are served with milk.

Monday, May 2 Chicken Rice Casserole, Beets, Layered Lettuce, Hot Fruit Compote, Chocolate Chip Bar, OJ Tuesday, May 3 Crab or Tuna Salad, Potato Salad, Carrot Grape Salad, Cranberry-Pear Crisp, Roll Wednesday, May 4 Shepherd’s Pie, Asparagus, Apple Raisin Salad, Royal Brownie, Bread Thursday, May 5 Baked Chicken, Baked Potato, Three Bean Salad, Peaches, Tomato Juice Friday, May 6 Roast Beef, Potatoes w/Gravy, Carrots & Broccoli, Applesauce Jello, Orange Slices

Congregate Meals Kanawha, Iowa

Monday, May 2 Turkey Shortcake, Stewed Tomatoes, Banana Berry Cup, Pumpkin Bar/Frosting Tuesday, May 3 Pork Chop Stuffing Bake, Cascade Blend Vegetables, Bread, Mini Ice Cream, Drumstick Wednesday, May 4 Open Face Meatloaf Sandwich, Carrots, Oatmeal and Apple Butter Bars Thursday, May 5 Italian Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Pudding Friday, May 6 Fish & Chips, Tartar Sauce, Coleslaw, Bread, Marble Cake/Frosting

Concord’s Home Meal Delivery Menu Garner, Iowa

Menu is subject to change.

A noon meal can be delivered to your home for the cost of $5 a meal. Call 923-2677 to get signed up for Concord’s Home Delivered Meals.

Monday, May 2 Fish Filet, Fried Potatoes, Country Trio Vegetables, Cake Tuesday, May 3 BBQ Ribs, Baked Potato, Tomato-Cucumber Salad, Fruit Wednesday, May 4 Roast Pork, Baked Sweet Potato, Green and Wax Beans, Pudding Thursday, May 5 Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli, Fruit Friday, May 6 Cheeseburger (Lettuce, Tomato), Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fruit Crisp

Earth Day at GHV Elementary

Rebecca Peter | The Leader

Third graders at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura celebrated Earth Day on Friday, April. The class picked up litter at Tourist Park in Garner and on the grounds of the Veterans Memorial Recreation Center.

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West Hancock

«««NEW LISTINGS«««

CALENDAR & MENU White and Chocolate Milk available each day.

««ACREAGES««

Milk, juice, toast, and cereal offered daily for breakfast.

Lunches are served with choice of vegetable and fruit.

Monday, May 2

Lunch: May lunch menu unavailable at time of publication. Please visit the West Hancock school website for details.

4:15 pm Golf:Girls/Boys Varsity Meet GarnerHayfield-Ventura vs. North Union @ North Union Country Greens Golf Course 4:30 pm Track:Boys/Girls Varsity Meet vs. Central Springs, Lake Mills, North Iowa, North Union, West Fork @ West Hancock High School

Gorgeous 4 BR, 2 Bath Ranch on Corner Lot in Newer Neighborhood of Garner!

1,440 sq. ft. on Main Level w/ Master Suite w/ Bath, Beautiful Oak Kitchen w/ Dining, LR w/ Vaulted Ceiling, Main-Level Laundry, Part.

Fin. LL w/ FR, 4th BR & Storage & Amazing Decor throughout! Oversized 2-Att. Garage & More! PRICED TO SELL $189,900.

Beautifully Updated Ranch w/2-Att. Garage & Add. Garage on Dead-End Street in Garner! 3 BR, 2 Bath Home w/Dine-in Kitchen, Updated Flooring, Paint, Appliances & More!

Finished LL w/3 BRs (No Egress), Laundry & Family Room w/Stone Fireplace. Large Lot and Quiet Street. $139,900.

Excellent Brick Ranch Home w/6 Possible BRs & 2 Baths in Great Neighborhood Near Schools! Over 1,300 Sq. Feet w/Large Master BR, 3 other BRs on the Main Level, LR & Dinein Kitchen. Finished LL w/Large FR, Laundry, 2nd Bath & 2 More BRs (No Egress). Exterior Features 2-Att. Garage, Extra Pad for Parking, Storage Shed & Fenced Backyard w/Patio. $159,900.

NEW PRICE!

Tuesday, May 3

Lunch: TBD 4:30 pm Track:Girls 7th/8th Meet @ BelmondKlemme High School 4:30 pm Track:Boys 7th/8th Meet @ Lake Mills High School

Wednesday, May 4

Lunch: TBD

Thursday, May 5

Lunch: TBD 4 pm Track:Boys/Girls Varsity Conference COED Divisional Meet @ North Union High School

4 BR, 1.5 Bath 2-Story Home in Established Neighborhood of Garner! Approx. 1,450 Sq. Feet w/Great Open Dine-in Kitchen, Large Living Room, Main Level Laundry & Good Sized BRs. Oversized 2-Det. Garage & Mature Landscape w/Large Shade Trees. Close to Downtown & Main. Free Vinly Siding Exterior.

Great Home for the Money! $84,500.

36 Venetian Dr, Clear Lake Immaculate ranch home with 5 BR, 3 baths & over 3,000 square feet will give you plenty of room while still maintaining its cozy feel. $399,900.

Newer Ranch Home on COUNTY TAXES w/View of FC Golf Course on 1.26 Acres!

Almost 2,000 sq. ft. on the main level w/3 BRs, Master Suite w/Bath & Jacozzi Tub, LR, Dining off Beautiful Oak Kitchen w/Center Island, & FR w/Fireplace. Deck Overlooking Golf Course, Hard Surface, 3-Att. Garage & More!! Call today before it’s gone!!

3 BR, 3 Bath Ranch on Quiet Cul-de-sac Street in Garner! 1,344 sq. ft. on Main Level w/Master BR w/Bath, Open Layout w/Raised Dining Area, Large LR w/Fireplace, Appliances Included & Fin. LL w/Large FR & Wet Bar. Newer Roof, Fresh Paint throughout & 2-Det. Garage! Call today to see it!

Saturday, May 7

9 am Golf:Boys Varsity Tournament Hampton-Dumont @ Hampton Country Club

Garner-Hayfield-Ventura

Greg Schoneman Broker ALC, CCIM, CRS, GRI 923-2407

Monday, May 2

Tuesday, May 3

Well Kept Ranch Home in Klemme! 1,040 sq. ft. w/3 BRs, 2 Bath, Dine-in Kitchen & Large LR & FR in Basement. 4th BR in Basement (No Egress), Newer Furnace, WH & Softner. Large yard & Att. Garage! Excellent Home for the Price! Mid $60s.

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Wednesday, May 4

Lunch: Taco, Salsa, Lettuce & Tomato, Banana, Fruit Cup*, Refried Beans, Fruit Crisp 1 Hr. Early Dismissal/PD 11 am Char Counts Lunch @ Pizza Ranch 2:30 pm Teen Coun Mtg 7 pm Baccalaureate

Thursday, May 5

Lunch: Sub Sandwich, Mandarin Oranges, Fruit Cup*, Green Peas, Veggie Sticks & Dip Kindergarten Round-Up @ GHV 8:25 am Sr. Awards Day 2nd Grade Field Trip to Pilot Knob 4 pm B/G TIC TR@NU 5:30 pm G Soc(H)AP

Friday, May 6

Lunch: Baked Potato with Ham & Cheese, Apricot Halves, Fruit Cup*, Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Breadstick*, Graham Crackers Kindergarten Round-Up @ GHV Last Day NIACC Classes 4:30 pm JH B TR(H)Garner 6 pm LG Music @ Humb

Saturday, May 7

Charming 1.5 Story Home w/4 BRs Near Downtown Garner! 1,622 sq. ft. w/Open Kitchen, Formal Dining, Large LR, FR w/ Fireplace & Front Porch. Newer Furnace, A/C & Roof. Vinyl Siding w/Wood Shake, Deck, Fenced Yard & 2-Det. Garage. Excellent Home for the money, Asking $139,900. Call to see it today!

InvestorAlet!! Remodeled Duplex on Dead-end Street in Great Neighborhood! Each Unit is 2 BR & 1 Bath on Main Level w/Full Basements.

New Roof & North Unit has been Completely Remodeled! Live in 1 Side and Rent the Other or Just Get 2 Great Rental Units! Call for Additional Information!

Beautiful Condo near High School in Newer Neighborhood. 2 BR, 3 BA, condo with 1400 sq. ft. Eat-in Kitchen and Formal Dining area.

Main Level Laundry. Wonderful 3-season room overlooking beautiful backyard. Attached 2-car garage. Maintenance Free Exterior and this offers very comfy living. Don’t hesitate, this property won’t be available long. $169.900.

Lisa Schoneman Broker Associate, GRI 923-2229 Matt Schoneman Broker Associate 425-7673 Kyle Schoneman Associate 425-0766 Chad Schoneman Broker Associate 425-7672

Amazing 5 BR, 3 BA Ranch in Prime Location of Garner! Quality Built w/Custom Cabinets & Woodwork throughout. 2,085 sq. ft. on Main Level w/Master Suite, Kit. w/Center Island, LR w/ Firepace & Separate. Dining Area. Vaulted Ceilings, Full Fin. Basement. Huge Family Room, Storage & Access to Basement from 3-Att. Garage. Large Lot w/Beautiful Landscape, Deck & Screened Porch!

Call for your private viewing!!

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Brand New Quality Built Twin Homes In Garner!

Over 1,300 sq. feet on the Main Level that includes: Great Room, Custom Kitchen w/ GRANITE Countertops, 1/2’ Bamboo Flooring, Center Island, Main Level Laundry & Master Suite w/ Full Bath & Walkin Closet! Also Features a Full Basement w/ 2 Egress Windows set up for FR, 3rd BR, & 3rd Bath. Exterior is Maintenance Free Dutch Lap Vinyl Siding w/ Stone and 2-Att. Insulated Garage and Allowance for Deck or Patio. Amazing 5-Year Tax Abatement & More!!

Quality Built 2 BR, 2 Bath Condo w/1-Att. Garage in Good Location in Garner!

Convenient Living w/1,065 sq. ft. on the Main Level w/Master BR w/Bath, Dine-in Kitchen, Main Level Laundry & Good Sized LR. Full Basement & Deck on the back overlooking great yard! $109,900. Call today!

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Gorgeous golf course condo on #9 Fairway in Garner. Beautiful open kitchen with vaulted ceilings and eating bar. Main level laundry, skylight, large master bedroom and master bath.

NEW ROOF IN SEPT. OF 2013 and much more.

Too many extras to list them all. Don’t delay, this one is too good to last!!

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Quiet, Cozy & Convenient Condo near Downtown Garner! 3 BR, 2 Bath Unit w/Full Fin. Basement, Kitchen/Dining, LR & FR in LL. Laundry, Concrete Patio & Attached Single Garage. Within Walking Distance to Downtown.

Call today!

Well Kept 1.5 Story Home in Great Location of Garner! 4 BR, 2.5 Bath w/Full Basement, Newer Furnace & A/C, Main-Level Laundry, Dine-in Kit. & Large LR. Main. Free Steel Siding, Mature Landscape & 4-Det. Garage w/Shop. Located Near Parks, School & Rec. Center. A MUST SEE!

Gorgeous 4 BR, 3 Bath Ranch on Henschen Street Near Parks & Schools!!

ING 1,552 sq. ft.on PEND Main Level w/Large LR w/Stone Fireplace, Open Layout, Beautiful Kitchen w/Quartz Countertops & Center Island, Hardwood Floors, Master Suite w/Bath & More! Full Finished Basement w/FR, 4th BR, Bath, Rec. Room & Storage. 2-Att. Heated & Ins. Garage, Great Curb Appeal, Covered Deck & Storage Shed!

Call today before it’s gone!

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Ringgold Co. 120 A.: Nice Laying Farm on Blacktop between Mount Ayr & Lamoni. Excellent Investment Property!!

Ringgold Co. 1,183 A.: Tremendous Hunting Property wCombination of CRP, Pasture, Grassland, Draws & Heavy Timber.

ING ENDIncome!

Excellent Hunting AreaP w/Great $3,000/acre.

Ringgold Co. 250 A.: Excellent Farm to Build a Cabin or Great Hunting Property! Lots of Income G CRP & Crop Acres w/ INfrom ENDMany Balance in Timbered P Draws.

Large Deer on Property!

Great Return on Investment! $2,600/acre.

Ringgold/Harrison Co. 320 A.: Great Border farm w/80 Acres in Iowa & 240 Acres in Missouri. Combination of Pasture & DINGin Area w/Great Quality CRP w/Balance in Timber.

PENLocated Deer Management from neighbors. Hunt Iowa or Missouri w/a Rifle! $2,500/acre.

Mercer Co. 177 A.(MO): Nice Laying Farm on Hard Surface Road w/100 A. in Crop & Remainder in Timber! Excellent Hunting Farm FULL OF DEER & TURKEY!! Buy your tag over the counter & Hunt w/a Rifle while getting a good return on investment!! $2,775/acre.

Mercer Co. 73 A. (MO): True Hunter’s Getaway!! 45 Acres Tillable w/Remainder in Timbered Draws & 2 Ponds!! On Hard Surface w/Mobile Home & Rural Water! Lots of Deer & Turkey & Income from Crop Ground! $2,500/acre.

Decatur Co. 160 A.: Rolling Farm in Great Hunting Area w/ Timber & Water for Deer & Turkey & 85 Tillable Acres providing Great INcome w/$170/acre Leaseback in Place. Investment Opportunity w/Hunting!!! $2,950/acre.

Mercer Co. 205 A.: AMAZING DEER HUNTING PRPERTY IN NORTHERN MISSOURI Some Food Plots in Place, Cedar Thickets, Excellnt Bedding Areas w/Great Funnels, RURAL WATER, & Approx. 100 Tillable Acres w/Leaseback @ $170/ acre for Great Income! Gorgeous Property!!! $2,950/acre.

Adams & Taylor Co., IA: 180 A. Highly Tillable. Excellent Quality Farm in Strong Area. Great Investment. $1,260,000.

Wayne Co. 280 A.: Great Combination Farm w/lots of Income & Potential for Deer & Turkey. Great Access on North & East w/ Hard Surface on East Side. Possible Lease Back @ $235/acre on 220 Tillable Acres for Great Return on Investment! $1,250,000.

MercerCo. 38A.: Rolling Farm in Great Deer HuntingArea w/26.2 AcresTillable Leased for 2015 @ $175/acre & Balance inTimber & Draws w/Great Habitat for Deer & Turkey. Excellent Starter Farm w/Income! BUY YOUR RIFLE & BOW TAGS OVER THE COUNTER! Beautiful Farm in N. Missouri! $105,450.

Wayne Co. 120 A.: Gently Rolling Farm w/92 Tillable Acres in Current Lease for 2015. Very Strong Farming Area w/Nice Laying Crop Acres & Balance in Timbered Draws ofering Great Habitat for Deer & Turkey w/Plenty of Income from the Crop Lease. $474,000.

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All meals include Milk. *9-12 Menu Only

Lunch: Chicken Broccoli Bowl, Strawberry Cup, Fruit Cup*, Tossed Salad & Dressing, Dinner Roll* Money due for JH Colorathon 7 pm Vocal Con/Awards

Quality Built 2-Story Home w/Amazing Landscaped Yard w/Beautiful View of Western Sunsets over the Softball Fields in Mason City! 4 BR, 2.5 Baths, Large Dine-in Kitchen, Formal Dining, LR w/Fireplace, Full Finished Basement, Master Suite w/Deck & Master Bath, Storage Shed, Oversized 2-Att. Garage & More!! Call today to see it yourself!!

««« FARMLAND «««

CALENDAR & MENU Lunch: Hamburger on Bun, Applesauce, Fruit Cup*, Carrots, Broccoli Salad 1st Day of BB 7:30 am Cheerleading Prac 2 pm Old Creamery Theater - Performance 4:15 pm G/B Golf@NU w/WH 4:30 pm B/G TR (H) 4:30 pm TrapSh @ Ventura 7 pm GHV JH Variety Show

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April is National Volunteer Month. Concord Care Center, Garner, recently showed their appreciation for their volunteer’s dedication and service to Concord’s Meal Delivery program.From left to right: Joe Gibbs, Don Stubbs, Sharon Jass, Jim Jass and Bob Kral. Not pictured: Shawn Huinker, Darrell Goff and Merikay Mestad, who are also volunteer drivers. This program continues in Garner because of the amazing volunteers. If you are interested in the meal delivery program or volunteering to deliver meals in Garner, Call Concord Care Center at (641) 923-2677 for details. And remember to thank a volunteer this month!

Nancy Wilson earns certificate from Consumer Credit School BRITT – Nancy Wilson of Farmers Trust & Savings Bank in Britt successfully completed the Iowa Bankers Association Consumer Credit School, February 29- March 4 in Ankeny, Iowa.

The school is an intense one-week program sponsored by the Iowa Bankers Association. The purpose of the IBA Consumer Credit School is to prepare consumer credit personnel who want to broaden their consumer credit knowledge or who have not been exposed to formal consumer credit education, to serve effectively and profitably as consumer credit officers.

This is accomplished by developing a better understanding of the consumer credit function, deepening the comprehension of the managerial aspects of consumer credit operations and developing and refining the administrative and human relations skills necessary to meet the credit needs of their customers.

Wilson has been with Farmers Trust & Savings Bank since 1992. She started as a Teller, and then moved to Loan Assistant. In 2005, she graduated from NIACC with a degree in business. In

Nancy Wilson 2015, Wilson became a Consumer Loan Officer, and she also manages the operations for the Britt office.

“Not only do I love working for FTSB and with my co-workers, but we have great customers and it is a privilege to serve them with their banking needs.” said Wilson. “Living in a small community like ours, it is nice to get to know customers on a more personal level.”

641-357-2111

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Congratulations to Kristen Schmitt, high school special education teacher, the Employee of the Month for April at Garner-Hayfield-Ventura. GHV Board of Education President Larry Costello recently presented Schmitt a plaque in recognition of her dedication to the district and students.

ith enough community support, The Leader will print the senior portraits again in color in our Class of 2016 Senior Tab! This souvenir edition will have all the information about the classes and will be kept for years! To make this possible each senior needs to be sponsored by a business.

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2016 Graduation Sponsor Pricing 1 senior = $30 2 seniors = $50 ($25 each) 3 seniors = $70 ($23.33 each) 4 seniors = $90 ($22.50 each) 5 seniors = $100 (20.00 each) 6 seniors = $115 ($18.33 each) $17.50 each additional after 6

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BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH (GARBC)

480 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3110 Pastor Greg Baum Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Church 6 p.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday, May 4 6 p.m. AWANAS Club

HOLMES BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Zach Fischer Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship

4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 5:30 p.m. Mass at Duncan Tuesday, May 3 4:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Forest City 5:30 p.m. Mass at Forest City Wednesday, May 4 5 p.m. Reconciliation at Britt 5:30 p.m. Mass at Britt

ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH

403 East St. S. Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4279 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8 a.m. Mass Saturdays 5 p.m. Mass Sundays 8:30 a.m. Mass Church of Christ

Catholic

ARCHANGELS CATHOLIC CLUSTER ST. BONIFACE CATHOLIC CHURCH 660 Bush, Garner Phone 923-2329

ST. WENCESLAUS CATHOLIC CHURCH Duncan

ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH 139 3rd St. SE, Britt

ST. JAMES CATHOLIC CHURCH

906 West O St. Forest City Fr. James Dubert, Pastor–923-2329 Fr. Paul E. Lippstock, Sacramental Priest Thursday, April 28 8 a.m. Mass at Garner 8:40 a.m. Reconciliation at Garner 9 p.m. Last Mass for the session at Waldorf Friday, April 29 7:30 a.m. Mass at Britt Saturday, April 30 2 p.m. Reconciliation at Forest City 3 p.m. Reconciliation at Duncan 4 p.m. Mass at Duncan 8:30 p.m. Reconciliation at Garner Sunday, May 1 7:15 a.m. Reconciliation at Britt 8 a.m. Mass at Britt 10 a.m. Mass at Garner 10:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City Monday, May 2 7:30 a.m. Mass at Forest City

SMITH’S

IMMANUEL REFORMED UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST

North Fourth & Elder, Klemme Phone 587-2462 Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Coffee Fellowship Wednesday, May 4 5 p.m. Noah’s Ark Church School 6 p.m. Confirmation *Dorcas 1st Wednesday each month. *Women’s Fellowship 2nd Wednesday.

Evangelical Free

BRITT EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

810 Second Ave SW, Britt, 50423 Stan Johnson, Senior Pastor Matthew Krause, Associate Pastor Phone 843-3861 Sundays 9 a.m. Services 10:30 a.m. Sunday School

GARNER EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

580 Hwy 18 E. Garner, 50438 Phone 923-6092 www.garnerefree.org Haddon Anderson, Pastor Thursday, April 28 1 p.m. Moms in Prayer International Sunday, May 1 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 376 State Street Garner, IA 50438 Ph. 641-923-2227

10 a.m. Worship Service Tuesday, May 3 7 a.m. Classical Conversations 6:30 p.m. Williams Small Group

WESLEY COMMUNITY CHURCH

502 Read St. W. Wesley, 50483 Phone 515-679-4460 Jason Boomgarden, Pastor Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 6 p.m. Evening Service, 1st, 3rd Sunday Lutheran

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

1985 290th St. Miller Garner, 50438 Handicap Accessible Phone 927-4413 Rose Visser, Lay Minister Thursday, April 28 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Office Hours (FLC) Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship 11:30 a.m. Fellowship Tuesday, May 3 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Office Hours (OSL) Wednesday, May 4 3 p.m. Confirmation (FLC)

FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH

70 5th Ave, NW, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3172 Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Sunday School/Confirmation 10 a.m. Worship Service 7 p.m. AA Meeting Monday, May 2 Pastor’s Sabbath Tuesday, May 3 12-1 p.m. Community Prayer Wednesday, May 4 10:30 a.m. Text Study 6 p.m. Confirmation

KANAWHA LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Pastors Geoff & Char White Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Worship

REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

Douglas S. Hayes, AAMS Financial Advisor

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Redeemer Preschool & Day Care 301 S. Main Ventura The Rev. Jesse A. Burns Pastor’s Study: 641-829-3650 Office: 641-829-3615 Office email: rlc1946@cletel.net Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Divine Service 10:45 a.m. Sunday School /Bible Study

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NORTH CENTRAL COOPERATIVE Call 800-272-2244

Clarion 515-532-2881 Kanawha 641-762-3251

Holmes 515-532-3111 Woden 641-926-5301

Hutchins 641-843-3828

Tom Burk (641) 495-6258

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HANCOCK CO. CO-OP OIL Gas • Diesel • Propane • Tires Call Toll Free 800-924-2667

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Phone 843-3523 Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Worship

2405 260th St. Garner Phone 829-4493 Sunday, May 1 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship Service

ST. JOHN LUTHERAN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH CHURCH 214 Clinton St. Box 217

PO Box 212, 517 SE Elm St. Corwith, 50430 Barbara Chapman, Pastor Sundays 9:30 a.m. Worship

Corwith, 50430 The Rev. Beatrice Kinzler Sunday, May 1 10 a.m. Worship Service Food Pantry by Appt.

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National Day of Prayer event in Britt

The 2016 Britt National Day of Prayer observation will be held on Thursday, May 5 at 12 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the West Hancock Ambulance Meeting room, one block west of the corner of Main Ave. and Center St. West.

This year’s theme is “Wake Up America”. All the churches in Britt are working together to make this event possible. Everyone is welcome to attend one or both times.

ST. OLAF LUTHERAN CHURCH (ELCA)

Pastor James Harbaugh Sunday, May 1 8:30 a.m. Worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH (LCMS)

and Little Lambs Preschool 810 State Street, Garner Phone 923-2261 The Rev. Scott A. Kozisek 641-923-2261 Office: stpauloffice@comm1net.net Preschool: stpaulpreschool@comm1net.net Treasurer: stpaultreasurer@comm1net.net Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-noon & 1-4 p.m.

Thursday, April 28 7 p.m. Al-Anon Sunday, May 1 8 a.m. St. Paul Bell Choir 9 a.m. Worship/Communion 10 a.m. Fellowship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Bible 101 10:15 a.m. Adult Bible Study 11:30 a.m. M & M Mini Golf & Meal Monday, May 2 Little Lambs May Day Party 9 a.m. Hope Circle–Fellowship Hall 5:30 p.m. Deacons

200 State Street PO Box 143 Garner, IA 50438 Bus. 641-923-3295 Toll-free 800-542-6933

190 State St., Box 169 • Garner, IA 50438 Phone: 641-923-3741 Fax: 641-923-2812

First Citizens Bank

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INSURANCE & FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS

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North Iowa Grain Equipment Highway 18 • Garner, IA Phone 923-2862

Ollenburg Motors Inc.

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Methodist

ST. JOHN UNITED METHODIST EVANGELICAL CHURCH 707 4th St. SW, Britt LUTHERAN CHURCH

LAW OFFICES OF EARL W. HILL 35 Main Ave. S., Britt Earl W. Hill & Kelsey Beenken, Attorneys 641-843-4491

Tuesday, May 3 1:30 p.m. Prairie View Service 7 p.m. AA Wednesday, May 4 5:15 p.m. CE Meal 5:45 p.m. CE Classes 7 p.m. Worship/Communion 7 p.m. 2016 GHV Baccalaureate

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EWING FUNERAL HOMES Kanawha: 641-762-3211 Britt: 641-843-3839 Clarion 515-532-2233

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Kanawha Made Wines Short Stay Suites Upstairs David & Nancy Litch 641-762-3406

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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

885 Maben, Garner Phone 923-2191 Pastor Paul Evans Thursday, April 28 9:30 a.m. Bible Study at Prairie View 4-6 p.m. God’s Pantry 4-7 p.m. Comfort Quilters Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m. Worship/Communion/ Graduation Recognition Sunday Hospitality & Fellowship to follow worship Monday, May 2 9-11 a.m. God’s Pantry 1 p.m. Quilters 5:30 p.m. Sarah Circle Meeting 6 p.m. UMM Meeting Tuesday, May 3 1-4 p.m. Comfort Quilters 1:45 p.m. Concord Bingo (Esther Circle) Wednesday, May 4 1 p.m. Quilters 7 p.m. Choir Practice

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

201 Willow St. Goodell Phone 641-495-6102 Pastor Michael Shaffer Sunday, May 1 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Worship Service

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Kanawha The Rev. Mark Heath Sunday, May 1 9 a.m. Worship Tuesday, May 3 6:30 p.m. Bible Study

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Klemme Phone 641-587-2540 Pastor Michael Shaffer Sunday, May 1 9:15 a.m. Worship Tuesday, May 3 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Sewer & Needlers 5:30 p.m. Church School

Wednesdays 7 a.m. Prayer Breakfast

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Sundays 10 a.m. Worship Service 11:15 a.m. Sunday School

Non-denominational

OPEN ARMS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY CHURCH

Meets at Garner Ed. Center 325 W. 8th Street Church Office: 425 State Street, Garner Phone 641-425-4095 Email: oacmcatlive.com Pastor Keith Hood Thursday, April 28 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Jr./Sr. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Praise and Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship and Coffee Monday, May 2 9:30 a.m. Bible Study Tuesday, May 3 7-9 p.m. Pastor’s Office Hours Wednesday, May 4 5 p.m. 1st Year Confirmation Class Presbyterian

UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

475 Maben Ave. Garner Phone 923-2274 Thursday, April 28 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Sunday, May 1 8:30 a.m. Adult Study 9 a.m. Youth Study 9:15 a.m. Choir 10 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Fellowship Monday, May 2 Pastor Justin at Continuing Ed Tuesday, May 3 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office Wednesday, May 4 2-5 p.m. Pastor Justin in Office 3:30 p.m. Cross Kids Reformed

BRITT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 569 Main Ave. N, Britt, 50423 Phone 843-3308 Pastor Joel De Boer

KANAWHA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Second Service Wednesday, May 4 9:15 a.m. Coffee Break Bible Study 5:30 p.m. Games & Good News

PEACE REFORMED CHURCH

3 mi. S. Hwy 69, Garner, 50438 Phone 923-3060 Mark Larson, Pastor Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship Service

WRIGHT CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Sunday, May 1 9:30 a.m. Worship 11 a.m. Sunday School 5 p.m. Evening Worship Service

ZION EVANGELICAL & REFORMED CHURCH

760 W. 8th, Garner Phone 923-3152 Brian Lund, Pastor Thursday, April 28 7:30 a.m. Prayer Breakfast at Concord Care Sunday, May 1 9:15 a.m., Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Worship/Communion – New Life Presentations Tuesday, May 3 9 a.m. Prayer Group 7:30 p.m. Women’s Bible Study – Friendship Room Wednesday, May 4 2:45 p.m. Confirmation

This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between this newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association.

Marvin Brandland Marvin Brandland and his wife, Ethel, had spent the evening of Oct. 30, 1982, handing out candy to trick-or-treaters when another person knocked on their Fort Dodge home’s door.

Someone wearing a pillow case with holes cut out for eyes stood outside.

“Trick-or-Treat. Give me your money or I’ll shoot,” the trick-or-treater said. The couple thought the act was a joke until the hooded man pulled out a gun and ordered the couple to the basement where they kept a safe. Few knew the safe existed — mainly just family members.

Mr. Brandland, refusing to go along further with what he felt was a prank, reached for the gun. The trick-or-treater shot him in the throat. The shooter then tore off the pillow

case and threw it down before fleeing from the couple’s home.

Brandland’s family is certain they know who the shooter is — an acquaintance of the family. They say he bragged about it to them after the killing. Ethel Brandland reportedly told police the shooter had blondish hair and blue eyes, was about 5 feet 8 inches tall, and between 16 and 20 years old. Police confirmed that this individual is the prime suspect, but that there just wasn’t enough evidence to make an arrest.

A key piece of evidence — the pillow case — had been left behind at the scene. The pillow case was submitted for DNA testing in 2010 but there wasn’t enough DNA material to make a match.

MARVIN BRANDLAND | Age: 69 | Died: October 30, 1982 Location: Fort Dodge Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.

*Send upates for church calendars by Fridays at noon. Email sharonbates. map@gmail.com or bring a copy to the Garner or Britt office. Schedules are printed one week in advance.

If you have any information about Marvin

Brandland’s unsolved murder, please contact the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation at (515) 725-6010, e-mail dciinfo@dps.state.ia.us, or contact the Fort Dodge Police Department at 515-573-1426.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

306 3rd St. LuVerne, 50560 Phone 515-882-3509 Sundays 9 a.m. Worship 10 a.m. Sunday School

Hancock County Abstract Co.

COMPLETE ABSTRACT SERVICE Daniel M. Kadrlik, Mgr. 130 E. 8th St., GARNER 923-2454 (FAX) 923-3381

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Philip L. Garland LAWYER 200 State St., Garner Phone 923-3792

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POLICE DEPARTMENTS EMERGENCY......................................................911 Garner Police Dept.......................................923-3773

GARNER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Lobby hours: 9-2 Monday-Friday or by appointment.

485 State St., Garner 641-923-3993

PUBLIC LIBRARIES Britt Library .................................................843-4245 Corwith Library ................................... 515-583-2536 Garner Library .............................................923-2850 Kanawha Library .........................................762-3595 Klemme Library ...........................................587-2369 LuVerne Library ................................... 515-882-3436 Meservey Library .........................................358-6274 Ventura Library ............................................829-4410 Wesley Library ..................................... 515-679-4214

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS CWL MS/HS-Corwith ......................... 515-583-2304 CWL Elem-LuVerne ............................ 515-882-3357 GHV Supt. Office.........................................923-2718 GHV High School ........................................923-2632 GH Middle School .......................................923-2809 GH Elementary School ................................923-2831 GH/NIACC Ed Ctr.......................................923-2252 VGH Junior High .........................................829-4484 Ventura Elementary......................................829-4482 West Hancock-HS ........................................843-3863 West Hancock-MS .......................................762-3261 West Hancock-Elem.....................................843-3833

COUNTY OFFICES Hancock Co. Sheriff.....................................923-2621 Hancock Co. Assessor..................................923-2269 Hancock Co. Attorney..................................923-4198 Hancock Co. Auditor ...................................923-3163 Hancock Co. Treasurer.................................923-3122 Hancock Co. Recorder .................................923-2464 Hancock Co. Clerk Court.............................923-2532 Hancock Co. Pub Health ..............................923-3676

NEW HOURS DRIVERS LICENSE EXAMINERS GARNER: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; FOREST CITY: Mon.-Fri., 8-3:30; MASON CITY: Southport Mall, Tues.-Fri. 8:30 am-5 pm & Sat. 8 am-1 pm, C.G. Courthouse Mon.-Fri. 8:15 am-4:15 pm.

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P.O. Box 66, Corwith, IA 50430 Pete Wilhite, Manager Business 583-2628 Home 583-2616

Monte & Lee Hefty 1185 York Avenue 515-824-3655 Renwick, IA 50577 after hrs: 515-571-0071

Britt-843-3841

AMBULANCE SERVICE EMERGENCY......................................................911 Garner. Vol. Amb. Service ...........................923-2546

CITY HALLS Britt City Hall ..............................................843-4433 Corwith City Hall................................. 515-583-2342 Garner City Hall...........................................923-2588 Kanawha City Hall.......................................762-3595 Klemme City Hall ........................................587-2018 LuVerne City Hall ................................ 515-882-3206 Meservey City Hall ......................................358-6408 Ventura City Hall .........................................829-3861 Wesley City Hall .................................. 515-679-4292

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Donald W. Furman, OD • Trichelle Jackson, OD

FIRE DEPARTMENTS EMERGENCY......................................................911 Britt Fire Dept. .............................................843-4433

BRITT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 641-843-3867

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HANCOCK COUNTY RECORDS

SMALL CLAIMS Johnson Chemicals Co vs. James Dreier, Klemme. Judgment for the plaintiff on April 14 in the amount of $1,024.90 with 2.66% interest from February 20.

LVNV Funding LLC vs. Ryan Halfpop, Goodell. Judgment for the plaintiff on April 14 in the amount of $1,338.07 with 2.66% interest from April 14.

Hancock County Coop Oil vs.

Chad Bonner, Britt. Judgment for the plaintiff on April 14 in the amount of $568.55 with 2.66% interest from April 14.

Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA HANCOCK COUNTY BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. VS GORDON HEGINGER, SPOUSE OF GORDON HEGINGER, IF ANY, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, SECRETARY OT HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION Iowa Disrict Court Hancock County Case# EQCV019431 Civil# 16-000212 Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court of the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is LOT ONE (1), BLOCK NINE (9), KANAWHA, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA Property Address: 231 EAST 3RD STREET, KANAWHA, IA 50447 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 06/01/2016 Sale Time 10:00 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption.

Judgment Amount $39,373.09 Costs $5,975.27 Accuring Costs PLUS Interest $852.32 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney: RYAN C HOLTGRAVES 1350 NW 138TH ST, STE 100 CLIVE, IA 50325 (515) 222-9400 Date: 04/11/2016 Scott E. Dodd Hancock County Sheriff Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 20, and April 27, 2016

Public Notice

Public Hearing Notice NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON OFFER TO BUY Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the City of Corwith, Iowa will meet in the Council Chambers of City Hall in Corwith, Iowa on the 10th day of May, 2016 at 6:00 pm at which time the City Council will consider an Offer to Buy City –owned EMS vehicle. The vehicle is a 1988, white Ford Diesel Model E350 with 85,836 miles. Buyer purchases the vehicle with no warranty or to be known - as is.

The proposed purchase price is the cash sum of $500.00. Those persons being for or against the Offer to Buy may meet with the City Council at said time and place or file written objections or recommendations with the Corwith City Clerk prior to the time of said hearing.

The City Council will, at said time and place act upon said Offer to Buy and any other proposals made before or at said public hearing and may approve a proposal at that time, or reject all proposals.

Published by the authority of the City Council of the City of Corwith, Iowa.

Donna Hilbert City Clerk City of Corwith, Iowa Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

MAGISTRATE COURT No Driver’s License: Abigail Theresa Werstein, Britt; Onalberto Pinede, Clarion, $330; Marcos Aguilar, Minneapolis, MN, $335.

No Insurance: Teanna Kathleen Corcoran, Mason City, $440; Jeffrey Lynn Marchant, Klemme; Ashley Dawn Henken, Woden, $402.50; Colleen Faye Marie Z. Aurea, Forest City; Eric Benjamin Goeders, Mallard, $397.50.

No Registration: Theron Michael Retttig, Spencer, $140; Ashley Dawn Henken, Woden, $132.50; Nicholas Newell Brown, Britt, $127.50.

Driving While Suspended: Gregorio Rodriguez, Jr., Belmond; Carrie Ann Anderson, Buffalo Center, $397.50.

Unlawful Passing of a School Bus: Dwight Allen Anderson, Garner, $397.50.

Failure to Display Registration Plate: Aunastashya Sue Beebe, Forest City, $90.

Speeding (20+ over): Alexa Ann Book, Forest City, $222.

Speeding (16-20 over): James Edward McFall, Rowan; Jeffrey Lawrence Bendlin, Spencer, $181.50.

Speeding (6-10 over): Casey James

Sheriff Sale NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S LEVY AND SALE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IN AND FOR HANCOCK COUNTY STATE OF IOWA HANCOCK COUNTY DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE OF THE HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED TRUST SERIES INABS 2005-D, HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE LOAN ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES INABS 2005-D UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED DEC 1, 2005 VS WAYNE LANDHEER Iowa Disrict Court Hancock County Case# EQCV019391 Civil# 16-000132 Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court of the Sheriff of this county.

The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) Real Estate described below to satisfy judgment. The Property to be sold is LOTS SIX (6) AND SEVEN (7), BLOCK ONE (1), HANSON AND SEVERIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO KANAWHA. AND LOTS THREE (3), FOUR (4) AND FIVE (5) IN BLOCK ONE (1) IN HANSON AND SEVERIN’S ADDITION TO KANAWHA, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA. OTHERWISE DESCRIBED AS: LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, AND 7, BLOCK 1, HANSON AND SEVERIN’S FIRST ADDITION TO KANAWHA, HANCOCK COUNTY, IOWA, COMMONLY KNOWN AS 315 EAST 3RD STREET, KANAWHA, IA 50447 (THE “PROPERTY”).

Property Address: 315 EAST 3RD STREET, KANAWHA, IA 50447 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Sale Date 06/01/2016 Sale Time 10:30 Place of Sale HANCOCK COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 855 STATE ST, GARNER, IA 50438 This sale not subject to Redemption.

Judgment Amount $34,140.48 Costs $16,025.47 Accuring Costs PLUS Interest $16,404.27 Sheriff’s Fees Pending Attorney: EMILY BARTEKOSKE 1245 JORDAN CREEK PARKWAY, STE 120 WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266 (515) 223-7325 Date: 04/22/2016 Scott E. Dodd Hancock County Sheriff Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, and May 4, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT CITY BUDGET Form 653.C1 The City Council of will meet at at

Corwith

7:15pm (hour)

in HANCOCK Corwith Counicl Room 5/10/16 on (Date)

County, Iowa

,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,

2016 (year)

by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following programs for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity.

Total Budget as certified or last amended

Current Amendment

Total Budget after Current Amendment

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Taxes TIF Revenues Other City Taxes Licenses & Permits Use of Money and Property Intergovernmental Charges for Services Special Assessments Miscellaneous Other Financing Sources Tranfers In Total Revenues and Other Sources

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

70,920 0 70,920 0 104,158 25,680 1,215 1,435 66,218 506,845 0 10,300 16,740 108,138 911,649

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12,293 3,640 0 47,107 0 0 63,040

70,920 0 70,920 0 104,158 25,680 1,215 1,435 78,511 510,485 0 57,407 16,740 108,138 974,689

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Public Safety Public Works Health and Social Services Culture and Recreation Community and Economic Development General Government Debt Service Capital Projects Total Government Activities Expenditures

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

29,231 31,004 0 49,129 91,239 63,517 29,648 6,200 299,968

0 14,000 0 6,540 3,461 0 0 49,700 73,701

29,231 45,004 0 55,669 94,700 63,517 29,648 55,900 373,669

Business Type / Enterprises Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures

25 26

477,077 777,045

21,800 95,501

498,877 872,546

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out for Fiscal Year

27 28

108,138 885,183

0 95,501

108,138 980,684

29

26,466

-32,461

-5,995

Beginning Fund Balance July 1 Ending Fund Balance June 30

30 31

516,052 542,518

0 -32,461

516,052 510,057

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash: Due to increase cost of needed repairs and the development of the new fire station.

There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. This will provide for a balanced budget.

Donna Hilbert - City Clerk City Clerk/Finance Officer

Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Smith, Klemme; Melissa Kathleen Watson, Belmond; Jesus Adam Castorena, Thompson; Brad Alan Willard, Thor; Tiffany Sue Stuflick, Britt; Angela Marie Jefson, Forest City; Linda Kay Thrasher, Orono, MN; Sidney A. Milligan, Algona; Melvin L. R. Armstrong, Corwith, $114; Nicholas Paul Wilson, Clare, $120.

Speeding (1-5 over): Nicole Kathleen Thoe, Ventura; David Lee Dewaard, Forest City; Brandon Lee Shahan, Forest City; Gary Lee Fairchild, Boone; Bruce Julius Hanson, Wesley, $87.

Speeding: Daniel Christopher Wagner, Adams, MN, $92.

Failure to Yield: William Albert Haines, Jr., Garner, $200; Joshua Anthony Holland, Waterloo, $210.

Dog Running at Large: Kyla Renee Juniper, Crystal Lake, $147.75.

Seatbelt Violation: Michael Lee Cooper, Ventura, $127.50.

Safety Violation: Ryan Robert Woebbeking, Gladbrook, $127.50.

Littering on Pubic Waters: Laura Kay Marcum, Kanawha, $93.75.

Failure to use Child Restraint Device: Daniel D. Wolf, Klemme, $195.

DISTRICT COURT Kevin Lee Jennings, 48, St. Joseph, pled guilty To “Theft In The Fifth Degree,” a simple misdemeanor stemming from an investigation by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office on October 2, 2012. The court sentenced Jennings to pay a fine of $65.00, plus court costs, surcharges, victim restitution, and attorney fees.

Timothy Lee Monson, 34, Britt, pled guilty to “Driving While Barred,” an aggravated misdemeanor stemming from a traffic stop by the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office on October 29, 2015. The court sentenced Monson to serve fourteen days in jail and pay a fine of $625.00, plus court costs, surcharges, and attorney fees.

Mark Douglas Kuester, 48, Forest City, pled guilty to Count I “Public Intoxication - First Offense,” a simple misdemeanor, and Count II “Carrying A Concealed Weapon,” a serious misdemeanor, stemming from an incident investigated by the Forest City Police Department on Dec. 31, 2015. The court sentenced Kuester to serve three days in jail for Count I and seven days in jail for Count II, to be served consecutively, and pay a fine of $315.00, plus court costs, surcharges, and attorney fees.

Jeanine Patricia Fox, 37, Garner, was sentenced on the charge of “Fraudu-

lent Practice In The Second Degree (Unemployment Benefits Fraud),” a class D felony stemming from an investigation by the Iowa Workforce Development in August 2014. The court sentenced Fox to serve up to five years in prison and pay a fine of $750.00, plus court costs, surcharges, restitution to the state, and attorney fees. The court suspended the prison sentence and placed Fox on probation for five years under supervision by the Department of Correctional Services.

ARRAIGNMENTS The court arraigned the following persons: Rachel Bendickson, 35, Mason City, “Theft In The Fourth Degree,” a serious misdemeanor; Maggie Mae Moyer, 32, Mason City, “Forgery,” a class D felony; Maggie Mae Moyer, 32, Mason City, “Theft In The Second Degree,” a class D felony and “Fraudulent Use Of A Credit Card,” a class D felony.

GARNER POLICE DEPARTMENT Traffic Stops/Accidents – 4, Motorist Assists – 0, Citizen Contact –7, Business Contact – 1, Business Contact (Funeral) - 0, Government Contact – 0, Government Contact (ambulance) – 2, Investigation – 3, Disturbance – 0, Other – 0.

April 15 3:35 a.m., 300 Blk E 12th St., report of suspicious activity.

11 a.m., 700 Blk Seymour Ave., citizen complaint.

11:50 a.m., 300 Blk State St., investigation, burglary/breaking & entering.

April 16 11:40 p.m., 300 Blk E 12th St., ambulance assist.

April 17 11:24 a.m., 200 Blk E 8th St., traffic accident; Caden Vitek, Garner, cited for failure to prove security; Dan Davis, Garner, cited for leaving the scene of personal injury accident.

3:58 p.m., W 11th St./Front St., traffic accident.

April 18 6:36 a.m., 700 Blk W Lyon St., ambulance assist.

8:13 a.m., E 5th St./Grove Ave., traffic accident; Austin Loers, Garner, cited for failure to yield right of way.

7:19 p.m., 1100 Blk Seymour Ave., investigation; Dennis Martin, 43, Garner, arrested and charged with public intoxication.

April 19 5:43 a.m., Garner, harassment.

1:58 p.m., Hwy 18, Garner, investigation; driving while intoxicated.

April 20 11:50 a.m., 600 Blk Hwy 18 W, traffic accident, non-reportable.

HANCOCK COUNTY SHERIFF April 14 4:43 a.m., 320th St./Hwy 69, anima calls.

6:23 a.m., Hwy 18/Palm Ave., traffic stop, citation issued.

6:26 a.m., 1300 Blk Hwy 18, accident/deer or other animal.

April 15 2:04 a.m., Garner City Limits, animal calls.

10:17 a.m., 160th St./Hill Ave., traffic stop, citation issued.

10:25 a.m., 250th St./James Ave., illegal dumping/littering.

11:34 a.m., 300th St./Hwy 69, stalled/ stuck/abandoned.

1:03 p.m., 2100 Blk 310th St., vandalism.

1:13 p.m., Grant Ave./Hwy 18, accident, no injuries.

April 16 12:26 a.m., 2nd St./Farman St., arrest.

10:42 a.m., 200 Blk W 2nd St., burglary.

4:32 p.m., 200 Blk E Main St., accident, no injuries.

4:43 p.m., 335th St./Oak Ave., accident with injuries.

9:44 p.m., 400 Blk 6th Ave. SE, disturbance/dispute.

April 17 12:46 a.m., 110th St./Sage Ave., grass/field/brush fire.

11:07 a.m., Hwy 18/Nash Ave., traffic stop, citation issued.

3:58 p.m., W 11th St./Front St., accident with injuries.

10:16 p.m., W Hwy 18/Hwy 69, grass/field/brush fire.

April 18 1:53 a.m., 220th Ave./360th St., canine assist.

9:05 a.m., 100 Blk 2nd Place N, trespassing.

9:55 a.m., 170th St./Vail Ave., stalled/ stuck/abandoned.

11:37 a.m., Hwy 18/Welch Ave., traffic stop, citation issued.

April 20 6:44 p.m., 500 Blk Standring St., stalled/stuck/abandoned.

11:09 p.m., 100 Blk Howard Ave., disturbance/dispute.

PROPERTY TRANSFERS WD – Scott M. Paulson, Kathy J. Paulson to Rick E. Caldwell, Cathy A. Caldwell; NW SE T97N, R23W, Section 17 as desc. 4-6.

QUIT – Ryan Hanig, Ryan J. Hanig, Briana L. Hanig, Briana Hanig, Ryan Hanig Contracting Inc. to Brad M. L. Sifert, Jaclyn A. Sifert; Britt 22 2226-Sunset Ridge First Subdivision, Lot 18 as desc. 4-6.

QUIT – City of Britt to Brad Sifert, Jaclyn Sifert; Britt 22 2226-Sunset Ridge First Subdivision, Lot 18 as desc. 4-6.

WD – Thomas Boehnke, Janet Boehnke to Robert Black; NE T96N, R23W, Section 13 as desc. 4-7.

WD – David E. Johnson, Joyce V. Johnson to Thomasa A. Gunn, Dianne K. Gunn; Kanawha 26 2610-Grand View Addition, Lots 3 & 4, Blk 8 as desc. 4-7.

CO DEED – Ilo Hatten EST, David L. Hatten EX, Thomas E. Hatten EX to Thomas E. Hatten LE, David L. Hatten, Susan J. Fisher, Linda L. Chapman, Shannon Chapman, Christopher T. Lampe, Kathryn Ann Galloway, Elizabeth Chapman; T96N, R25W, Section 19 as desc. 4-8.

CONTRACT – Lloyd L. Bier, Janice E. Bier to Mathew R. Greiman, Jamie Greiman; Garner 21 2104-Driving Park Addition, Lots 5 & 6, Blk 3 as desc. 4-11.

WD – Bettie J. Vega to Pedro Berber Cano; Britt 22 2204-Anderson’s Addition, Lots 5 & 6, Blk 16 as desc. 4-11.

TRANSFER – Farmers Cooperative Co., West Central Cooperative to Landus Cooperative; T96N, R25W, Section 31 as desc. 4-11.

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Proceedings: West Hancock Community Schools

WEST HANCOCK BOARD OF DIRECTORS April 18, 2016 REGULAR MEETING The West Hancock Community School Board of Directors met in regular session in the West Hancock Board Room. Burgardt called the meeting to order 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Hiscocks, Burgardt, Hammer, Harle, Deutsch, Chizek and Johnson. Absent: Others present: Supt. Kronemann, Bus. Mgr. Buns, and Prin. DeHart; Prin. Peterson, Stacey Goepel, Allison Ullman- Britt News Tribune, HS government students, and staff.

Motion by Chizek, seconded by Harle, to approve the items listed under the consent agenda 2.0. Carried: 7-0.

Administrator/Directors reports were given.

Motion by Hammer, seconded by Hiscocks, to accept the resignation of Troy Hobscheidt from all duties, with the exception of Driver’s Education, at the end of this contract year. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Deutsch, seconded by Chizek, to accept the resignation of Bridget Farley, parttime MS art teacher. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Hiscocks, seconded by Deutsch, to accept the resignation of Chelsea Knights as Elementary Sp. Ed. teacher. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Deutsch, seconded by Harle, to accept the resignation of Pam Aitchison as Elem.

Comp Coord At the end of the current school year. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Hiscocks, seconded by Deutsch, to approve Jeremy Barnes as HS asst. baseball coach. Carried: 7-0.

Motion by Hammer, seconded by Chizek, to approve Travis Lenz as the head softball coach for this year (summer 16). Carried: 7-0 Motion by Hammer, seconded by Johnson, to approve Ethan Weiss as the HS asst. softball coach for this year (summer 16). Carried: 7-0 Motion by Hammer, seconded by Harle, to approve Ryan Wagner as the HS Business Teacher. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Chizek, seconded by Hiscocks, to approve Paul Sonius and Troy Hobscheidt for driver’s education this year for $200 per student that completes the program. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Johnson, seconded by Chizek, to approve Francesca Taylor as the new Librarian/ Reading Interventionist for the district. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Chizek. seconded by Johnson, to approve Ethan Weiss as the .9 FTE Sp. Ed. teacher in the 7/8 grade. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Chizek, seconded by Harle, to approve the purchase of a 2016 Ford Fusion from Pritchard Auto. Carried. 7-0 Motion by Johnson, seconded by Chizek, to approve the purchase of carpet from Hillegas Carpet minus the extra room charge. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Deutsch, seconded by Harle< to approve the roofing bid from Allweather Roof (Tremco) for WHMS at a cost of $80,400.00.

Carried : 7-0 Motion by Johnson, seconded by Deutsch, to approve the bid from CID for two floor scrubbers for the Maint department. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Deutsch, seconded by Harle, to approve the bid for the bleacher system at the football and track complex at a cost of $128,895 from Seating and Athletic Facility Enterprises with additional cost of ground work and cement Carried: 7-0 Motion by Hammer, seconded by Harle, to approve the bid form Mason City Glass to replace the doors at the MS. Carried: 7-0 First reading of the 700 series board policies.

Motion by Hiscocks, seconded by Johnson, to end the sharing agreement with GHV for cross country. Carried: 7-0

Motion by Johnson, seconded by Deutsch, to approve the Teacher Leadership and Compensation (TLC) MOU that will be an addendum to the master contract. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Harle, seconded by Johnson, to accept the bid from Central Lock for the front door security system for the MS. Carried: 7-0 Motion by Deutsch, seconded by Johnson, to adjourn at 9:45 p.m. Carried: 7-0 Jay Burgardt, Board President Mona Buns, Board Secretary APRIL 2016 INVOICES OPERATING FUND Advantage Administrators-Flex Fee 85.80 AEA 267-Supplies 22.19 -Absence Reports 37.50 -Absence Reports 37.50 -Absence Reports 37.50 Ag. Max Partner, L.C., MaxYield -Gas Units 358.21 685.75 -Diesel Units 1096.04 2,391.35 Anderson-Erickson-Milk 52.70 Bell Piano Service-Piano Tuning 90.00 Benitez, Yuri-Ell Service 70.00 Britt Food Center-FCS Class 386.11 Britt Lumber Company, Inc.-Supplies 167.00 -Supplies 13.00 Buns, Mona-Meals 20.61 -Postage 3.72 Card Center-Trees 903.20 City of Britt-Water/Sewer 18.86 -Water/Sewer 572.82 City of Kanawha-Water/Sewer 30.84 -Water/Sewer 247.89 Clarion-Goldfield Comm School -Open Enrollment 22,281.00 Clayton Ridge CSD-Open Enrollment 1,591.50 Communications 1 Network-Phone 514.17 Constellation-New Energy-Nat Gas 596.91 Corvus Industries, LTD/BR Bleachers -Bleacher Inspection 297.00 Earthgrains Co-Suppies 35.68 Engel Law Office-Legal 90.00 Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Comm. School -Open Enrollment 27,055.50 General Binding Corporation -Laminator 1,460.00 Godfather’s Exterminating-Service 150.00 Harrison Truck Centers-Labor 453.10 -Supplies 56.25 -Parts 90.07 Healthworks-Drug Testing 110.00 IASBO-Conference 178.00 Industrial Arts Supply Co.-Supplies 239.06 Interstate Motor Trucks-Supplies 16.28 Iowa Assoc. of School Boards -Orientation 150.00 -Convention 555.00 Iowa High School Music Association -Large Group Registration 85.00 -Large Group Registration 110.00 Iowa Pupil Transp. Assoc.-Registration 100.00 Iowa Testing Programs-Assessments 2,508.94 Janitor’s Closet, LTD.-Supplies 117.18 Jass, Nancy-Supplies 60.71 Jones Machinery Company-Supplies 46.55 Kanawha Equipment-Supplies 26.73 Kronemann, Wayne-Travel Exp 22.95 Martin Bros. Distributing Co-Supplies 158.54 Mason City Community School -At Risk Service 252.00 McNeese Tire L.C.-Supplies 2,217.58 Mechanical Air Systems Co.-Service 276.25 -Service 1,018.75 Media Salad-Mo Website 100.00 Mid-America Publishing Corp -Publication 327.78 Midwest Alarm Services-Service 700.00 Next Generation Technology-Tech 4,085.00 North Central Coop-Gas Units 29.42 67.64 -Diesel Units 316.91 696.88 North Iowa Media Group-Publications 356.81 Plumb Supply-Supplies 623.91 Pritchard Auto Company-Service 224.77

Rayhons, Sandy-Mileage 206.82 -Cell 20.00 Riekens Plumbing & Heating-Supplies 16.70 Staples Advantage-Supplies 173.58 Swenson’s Hardware-Supplies 124.56 -Supplies 93.89 -Postage 14.40 -Supplies 1,829.24 Tech Leaders LLC-Prof Dev 75.00 Terhark, Karie-Cell 20.00 Mileage 200.34 Thomas Bus Sales of Iowa-Parts 182.31 Trulson Auto Parts-Supplies 144.53 -Supplies 126.77 Verbrugge, Ruth-Travel Expense 5.87 -ITASCA Book 83.25 -Reimb 11.95 Waste Mgmt of Northern Iowa -Garbage 1,419.25 -Garbage 78.06 Watkins, Jeff-Physical 50.00 West Hancock School -Nutrition-Pest Control 75.00 Fund Total 80,929.35 Checking Account Total 80,929.35 DEBT SERVICES FUND Bankers Trust Company-Interest 27,040.00 -Principal 670,000.00 -Service on Bond 250.00 -Funds on Deposit (150,011.65) Fund Total 547,278.35 Checking Account Total 547,278.35 ACTIVITY AEA 267-Speech Showcase 57.00 -Speech Certificates 19.32 Anderson-Erickson-Ice Cream 51.12 ASPI Solutions, Inc-Quick Stats 75.00 Athiletico Management, LLC -Athletic Training Feb 510.00 Britt Food Center-Conference 37.10 -Bottled Water 23.94 -Soda Lock In 52.53 -Drama 39.02 -St. Council 52.23 -Weightlifting 382.48 EdTech Team Inc-Supplies 236.00 Engstler, Cassie-Laptop Charger 40.00 Flower Cart-Flowes Valentine 30.00 Forest City Comm. School Dist -Track Wrestling Clocks 3,277.50 Fowdy, Karen-TIC Consultant 300.00 Gast, Kristi-Novel Adv. Prizes 15.26 Gifts Sew Sweet-Play T-shirts 127.38 -State BB Shirts 5,379.50 -State BB Shirts 58.00 -Uniform Coats/Boys Track 2,340.00 -Golf Polo Uniform 560.70 Gretillat, Elizabeth -Decorations Speech Showcase 207.90 Hauge, Paul-Concessions 270.35 -Grilling 189.18 -Track Conc 124.50 Hendrickson, Lisa-TIC Consultant 300.00 Herff Jones-Caps/Gowns/Tassels 930.50 Hewett Wholesale Inc -Concess Supplies 503.12 ICCA-Membership 40.00 Iowa High School Athletic Association -Additional Sristbands 150.00 Iowa High School Speech Assoc -Speech Entry 22.00 -Speech Awards 279.00 J.W. Pepper & Son Inc.-MS Choir 35.98 Lids Golf-Trophies for G BB 164.98 Martin Bros. Distributing Co.-Conc 316.92 North Iowa Golf-Golf Balls 228.00 Peterson, Brian -Boys BB Season Trophies 100.09 Quality Inn & Suites Event Center -Hotel Room 820.96 -Hotel Room 2,441.60 Rieman Music-Band Resale 61.00 -Band Repair 24.27 River City Honor Band-Honor Band Fee 90.00

107.20 Sanger, Mark-Swrestling Awards Stumps-Prom 557.66 Swenson’s Hardware-Supplies 67.49 Titanium Lunchbox-Speech Showcase 520.00 Trophies Plus-Track Medals 1,011.02 West Hancock General Fund 279.00 -Trans, Reimb Wilson, Kevin-Trophies for G BB 114.35 Fund Total 23,621.15 Checking Account Total 23,621.15 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND 2,072.54 Anderson-Erickson-Milk Britt Food Center-Food 127.02 Earthgrains Co-Bread 624.87 Eliason, Ally-Thermometers 113.32 Godfather’s Exterminating 135.00 -Service-March Keck, Inc.-Commodities 815.28 Martin Bros. Distributing Co.-Food 7,037.78 -Supplies 594.52 Fund Total 11,520.33 Checking Account Total 11,520.33 APRIL 2016 INVOICES OPERATING FUND 15,549.07 Alliant Energy-Elect -Elect 222.41 Card Center-NASSP 191.22 Gourley, Sharon-MS S Concert 75.00 Iowa School Counselors Association 25.00 -Welp Conference -Welp Conference 75.00 ISEBA-Insurance 2,965.51 -Early Retirees 2,965.51 VISA-Travel 1,746.24 -Conference Fee 150.00 -Supplies 29.91 -Web Name 14.99 West Hancock-Cash-Postage 47.76 Fund Total 24,057.62 Checking Account Total 24,057.62 ACTIVITY 14.50 AEA 267-Matt Bee Registration Boyens, Janet-Judge 75.00 Central College-Entry Fee 100.00 Clarion-Goldfield Comm School 160.00 -Entry Fee Coralville Mariott Hotel-Hotel 346.08 Dave & Buster’s-Meal Deposit 398.97 Dehrkoop, Michael-Official 95.00 Eagle Grove Community Schools 90.00 -Entry Fee Grabinoski, Joel-Starter-Track 150.00 ICCA-Sp. Olympics 80.00 Iowa High School Athletic Association 4,490.00 -State Presale Tickets -State Semi Boys BB Tickets 3,960.00 Iowa High School Golf Coaches Assoc.

45.00 -Membership Iowa High School Music Association 120.00 -Solo/Ens Reg Iowa High School Speech Assoc 88.00 -State Entry -State Entry 11.00 Kuehner, Leon-Clinician 75.00 Lang, Holly-Dave & Busters 492.41 -Doorley Zoo Adm 264.00 -Pizza for St. Council 183.08 Old Creamery Theatre 350.00 -Chronicles Production Peterson, Brian-Meals State BB 270.00 -Meals 360.00 Sanger, Linda-Meals 200.00 Side Track Lanes-Elem A/R 332.50 Spinning Wheels-A/R Skating 220.00 Sterling Hotel and Suites 450.00 -Rooms Reimb by Parents Stittsworth, Mike-Judge 75.00 Titanium Lunchbox-Pizza 12.99 -Officials Pizza 234.29 Fund Total 13,742.82 Checking Account Total 13,742.82 Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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MARRIAGE LICENSE Jeffrey Hamilton, 46, Clarion to Sue Draheim, 47, Clarion.

DISTRICT COURTS The court handed one probation revocation.

Chad Buseman, 41, Belmond, pled guilty on April 15 to Domestic Abuse Assault Third or Subsequent Offense.

Buseman was sentenced to five years in prison, fined $750 plus 35% surcharge and $235 in costs. An additional charge of Willful Injury Causing Bodily Injury was dismissed.

Buseman also pled guilty to Theft in the Third Degree and was sentenced to two years in prison, fined $625 plus 35% surcharge, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative and $200 in costs. An additional charge of Burglary in the Third Degree was dismissed.

Buseman also pled guilty on April 15 to Domestic Abuse Assault Third or Subsequent Offense and was sentenced to five years in prison, fined $750 plus 35% surcharge and $2,658.22 in costs.

Buseman also pled guilty on April 15 to two counts of Violation of No Contract/Protective Order and was sentenced to 30 days in prison.

Jeffrey Stark, 64, Clarion, pled guilty on April 14 to Theft in the Fifth

Degree. Stark was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $75 in costs.

Jaylee Smith, 18, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on April 14 to Disorderly Conduct Loud or Raucous Noise. Smith was fined $65 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Michael Giese, 43, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on April 13 to Disorderly Conduct - Abusive Epithet/Threatening Gesture (pled from Domestic Abuse Assault First Offense). Giese was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge and $146 in costs.

Patricia Capsel, 46, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on April 14 to Interference With Official Acts. Capsel was fined $250 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Jack Taylor, 28, Eagle Grove, pled guilty on April 14 to Disorderly Conduct. Taylor was fined $100 plus 35% surcharge and $60 in costs.

Garrett Juelsgaard, 28, Galt, received a deferred judgment on April 15 to Possession of a Controlled Substance Marijuana First Offense. Juelsgaard was placed on one year probation, assessed a $315 civil penalty, $125 Law Enforcement Initiative, and $140 in costs.

TRAFFIC COURT Speeding 55 or under zone (1 thru 5 over): Renee Stahl, Belmond; Michael Trenary, Fort Dodge; Speeding 55 or under zone (6 thru 10 over): Gregg Bacon, Clear Lake; Christopher Alvarado, Belmond; Stephen Underwood, Tonganoxie, KS; Speeding 55 or under zone (11 thru 15 over): Antonio Lopez Alvarez, Clarion; Brayden Lyman, Eagle Grove; Speeding over 55 zone (1 thru 5 over): Donovan Hinda, Mid, TX; Victoria Shevchenko, Ramsey, MN; Speeding over 55 zone (6 thru 10 over): Anthony Walker, Des Moines;

Proceedings

HANCOCK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS April 11, 2016 Garner, Iowa The Hancock County, Iowa, Board of Supervisors met in adjourned session on the above captioned date pursuant to adjournment with Supervisors Ron Sweers and Jerry J. Tlach present. Supervisor Florence (Sis) Greiman arrived at 8:48 a.m. Absent: none.

The minutes of April 4, 2016 meeting were read and approved.

On motion by Supervisor Tlach, seconded by Supervisor Greiman and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: First reading amending Article 17, Section 3 of Ordinance number 3 Zoning Ordinance and set the second reading of amending Article 17, Section 3 of Ordinance number 3 Zoning Ordinance for April 18, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Set the date and time for opening of bids for Drainage District No. 65 for June 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. and set the date and time for hearing on proposed plans and specifications, form of contract, and estimate of cost for Drainage District No. 65 for June 13, 2016 at 9:00 a.m. Allowance and disallowance of various Business Property Tax Credit applications as recommended by Hancock County Assessor. Amendment to agreement with Tyler Technologies, Inc. for Version X tax software, Eagle Recorder software, and Tyler Content Manager.

On motion by Supervisor Greiman, seconded

by Supervisor Tlach and carried unanimously, the Board gave approval to the following: First reading of Ordinance number 29 Area Service Road Classification and set the second reading of Ordinance number 29 Area Service Road Classification for April 18, 2016 at 9:15 a.m.

Tentatively approved Engineer Kent L. Rode’s report for Drainage District No. 105 and set the date and time for a formal hearing with the landowners to be held June 13, 2016 at 9:15 a.m. Quarterly report of the Hancock County Recorder for the period ending March 31, 2016.

Hiring of Linda Juhl, fulltime in the Treasurer’s office, at $13.00 per hour effective May 16, 2016.

No further business to come before the Board, motion made to adjourn at 12:53 p.m. by Supervisor Tlach and carried. All Supervisors present voting, “Aye,” session to adjourn and will meet again on April 18, 2016.

ATTEST: Michelle K. Eisenman, Auditor Ron Sweers, Chair Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

COUNTY NAME: Hancock

Public Notice

AMENDMENT TO HANCOCK COUNTY ORDINANCE NUMBER THREE (3) ZONING ORDINANCE WHEREAS federal regulations require Hancock County’s ordinance concerning flood plain districts to reference the effective date of the flood insurance rate map (FIRM); and WHEREAS the provisions concerning flood plain districts set forth in Article XVII, Section III of Ordinance Number 3 do not reference the effective date of the flood insurance rate map; and WHEREAS the effective date of the flood insurance rate map is December 2, 2003; THEREFORE Article XVII, Section III of Ordinance Number 3 shall be amended as follows: 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOOD PLAIN (OVERLAY) DISTRICT. The areas within the jurisdiction of Hancock County having special flood hazards are designated as a Flood Plain (Overlay) District and shall be subject to the standards of the Flood Plain (Overlay) District as well as those for the underlying zoning district. District boundaries shall be as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Hancock County, effective December 2, 2003.

Adopted and passed by the Hancock County Board of Supervisors on this 18th day of April, 2016.

Signed: Ron Sweers Chairman, Hancock County Board of Supervisors Attest: Michelle Eisenman Hancock County Auditor Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AMENDMENT OF CURRENT COUNTY BUDGET

CO NO: 41

The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the current County budget as follows: Meeting Date: May 16, 2016

Meeting Time: 10:00 AM

Meeting Location: Hancock Cty Board of Supervisor's Room, Garner

At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, the proposed amendment. An approved budget amendment is required in order to permit increases in any class of expenditures as last certified or last amended.

County Telephone No.: 641-923-3163

For Fiscal Year Ending:

Iowa Department of Management Form 653 A-R Sheet 1 of 2 (Publish) (revised 05/01/14)

REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES Taxes Levied on Property Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year Less: Credits to Taxpayers Net Current Property Taxes Delinquent Property Tax Revenue Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues Intergovernmental Licenses & Permits Charges for Service Use of Money & Property Miscellaneous Subtotal Revenues Other Financing Sources: General Long-Term Debt Proceeds Operating Transfers In Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales Total Revenues & Other Sources EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES Operating: Public Safety & Legal Services Physical Health & Social Services Mental Health, ID & DD County Environment & Education Roads & Transportation Government Services to Residents Administration Nonprogram Current Debt Service Capital Projects Subtotal Expenditures Other Financing Uses: Operating Transfers Out Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow Total Expenditures & Other Uses Excess of Revenues & Other Sources over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) Fund Balance - Nonspendable Fund Balance - Restricted Fund Balance - Committed Fund Balance - Assigned Fund Balance - Unassigned Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30,

Total Budget as Certified or Last Amended 1 5,280,949 2 3 147,000 4 5,133,949 5 1,400 6 30,000 7 508,448 8 3,940,480 9 17,275 10 359,873 11 207,606 12 260,750 13 10,459,781 14 15 16 17

12,629,781

18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

1,958,787 365,105 441,962 613,999 5,270,300 483,446 1,108,020 16,000 555,000 10,812,619

29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40

6/30/2016

Proposed Current Amendment

Total Budget After Current Amendment

0

5,280,949 0 147,000 5,133,949 1,400 30,000 508,448 3,940,480 17,275 359,873 207,606 260,750 10,459,781

0

0 2,170,000 0 12,629,781

0

2,170,000

41,694

0 1,991,687 336,480 458,631 613,999 5,273,300 501,196 1,108,020 16,000 555,000 10,854,313

41,694

2,170,000 0 13,024,313

32,900 (28,625) 16,669 3,000 17,750

2,170,000 12,982,619 (352,838) 4,498,642

(41,694)

30,000 2,828,767 165,000 1,122,037 4,145,804

(41,694) (41,694)

Explanation of changes: Increase in rural recycling expenses, medical examiner expenses, data processing expenses, and housing inmate out of county

(394,532) 4,498,642 0 30,000 2,828,767 165,000 0 1,080,343 4,104,110

Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Eian Cummins, Ames; Speeding over 55 zone (16 thru 20 over): Saeid Nadimi, Minneapolis, MN; Excessive Speed 6 thru 10: Francisco Gutierrez Gonzalez; Eagle Grove; Janice Watne, Galt; Steven Davis, Algona; Steven Davis; Jacquelyn Reichter, Goldfield; Speeding: Duane Durbin, Pekin, IL; Stop Required: Nicole Smith, Belmond; No Valid Drivers License: Casey Thus, Eagle Grove; Alfonso Ruiz, Eagle Grove; Jessica Redondo, Clarion; Francisco Gutierrez, Eagle Grove; Fidencio Perez-Lopez, Dows; Malinalli Ixkik Ordonez Tev, Belmond; Driving While License Under Suspension: Angel Ramirez, Clarion; Jennifer Schness, Clarion; Martin Martinez, Dows; Timothy Johnson, Eagle Grove; Daniel Reyes, Webster City, Bruce Churchwell III, Klemme; Operation of Motor Vehicle With Expired License:

Operation Without Registration: Jared Oberender, Roland; Steven Davis, Algona; Financial Liability Coverage Violation: Raymond Domingo, Clarion; Steven Davis, Algona; Unlawful Use of License: Timothy Johnson, Eagle Grove; Failure To Comply With Safety Regulations: Dale Calkins, Des Moines; Improper Use of Handicapped Parking Space: Ricardo Gaytan, Eagle Grove;

Purchase Alcohol By Person 18/19/20 First Offense: Erick Moreno, Belmond; Violation of Gradulated License Condition: SMALL CLAIMS LVNV Funding LLC vs. Jason Marvets, Eagle Grove. Judgment for the plaintiff on April 14 in the amount of $2.54% interest from March 10.

Hauge Associates vs. Carrie Christopher, Eagle Grove. Case dismissed

without prejudice on April 14.

PROPERTY TRANSFER Warranty Deed: Nicholas and Stacy German to Edward Mullenax; Clar Sturgeon’s Addn Blk 2 Lot 1; 16-716.

Warranty Deed: Bernard and Linda Bickford to James and Katelyn Alesch; EG Miller & Odenheimer’s Addn Blk 1 Lot 2, EG Miller & Odenheimer’s Addn Blk 1 Lot 3 N 10’; Alesch 00008138001116812; 16-731.

Warranty Deed: Kevin and Sherry Ellis to Kevin and Sherry Ellis; 34-9123 SE; 16-734.

Quit Claim Deed: Vern Krull and Linda Gilbranson to Linda Gilbranson; EG Hewett’s Park Addn Blk 5 Lot 1 S 30’ EG Hewett’s Park Addn Blk 5 Alley Lying Between Lot 1 & 2; 16-735.

Warranty Deed: Justin and Elizabeth Helmers to K&K Construction; 3491-26 NE Outlot 3 Exc Fulfillment of Modification of Contract; 16-736.

Warranty Deed: Paul and Jackie

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Campbell to Robert and Sandy Campbell; 4-90-25 SW Parcel B; 16-740.

Warranty Deed: Wells Fargo Bank to Secretary of Housing and Urban Development: EG First Railway Addn Blk 38 Lot 1 Except S 44’; EG First Railway Addn Blk 38 Lot 2 Except S 44’ of E 14’; Monson, Terry. WD 000008152001123913; 16-744.

Warranty Deed: Kelly and Curt Jorgensen and Kelly Loux to Kelly and Curt Jorgensen; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 12; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 13; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 4; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 15; 16-846.

Warranty Deed: Eagle Grove Community Development Corporation to Kelly and Curt Jorgensen; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 9; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 10; EG Wright’s 2nd Addn Blk H Lot 11; 16747.

Warranty Deed: Vincent and Maryls Tookey to Vincent Tookey; 6-90-25 NW Tract; 16-742.

2015 Water Quality Report for Klemme Water Works 2015 WATER QUALITY REPORT FOR KLEMME WATER WORKS This report contains important information regarding the water quality in our water system. The source of our water is groundwater. Our water quality testing shows the following results: CONTAMINANT Lead (ppb) Copper (ppm)

MCL - (MCLG)

Type

Compliance Value & (Range)

Date

Yes/No

AL=15 (0)

90th

ND

2015

No

AL=1.3 (1.3)

90th

0.12 (ND-0.14)

2015

No

12/31/2015

No

Water additive used to control microbes

08/05/2015

No

Erosion of natural deposits

950 - DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MRDL = 4.0 RAA 1.0 (1.01 - 1.03) Chlorine (ppm) (MRDLG = 4.0) 01 - S/EP FROM WELL #1 (1937) - TREATED WATER Combined Radium 5 (0) SGL 1.3 (pCi/L) Fluoride (ppm)

4 (4)

SGL

0.85

06/13/2013

No

Sodium (ppm)

N/A (N/A)

SGL

42

06/13/2013

No

10 (10)

SGL

0.625

2015

No

Nitrate [as N] (ppm)

Note: Contaminants with dates indicate results from the most recent testing done in accordance with regulations.

DEFINITIONS • Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) -- The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology.

• Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) -- the level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety.

• ppb -- parts per billion • ppm - parts per million • pCi/L -- picocuries per liter • N/A -- Not applicable • ND -- Not detected • RAA -- Running Annual Average

• LRAA -- Locational Running Annual Average • Treatment Technique (TT) -- A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.

• Action Level (AL) -- The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow.

• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) -- The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants.

• Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) -- The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.

Source Corrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits; Leaching from wood preservatives

Water additive which promotes strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories Erosion of natural deposits; Added to water during treatment process Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits • SGL -- Single Sample Result • TCT -- Total Coliform Rule GENERAL INFORMATION Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that water posed a health risk. More information about contaminants or potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other immune system disorders,

some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/CDC guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791).

If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. KLEMME WATER WORKS is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested.

Information on lead in drinking water, testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (800-426-4791) or at http://www. pa.gov/safewater/lead.

OTHER VIOLATIONS In August 2015 we failed to monitor for Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Adverse health effects, if any, are not known. Monitoring procedures have been corrected to avoid future violations.

In August 2015 we failed to monitor for Total THM. Adverse health effects, if any, are not known. Monitoring procedures have been corrected to avoid future violations.

CONTACT INFORMATION For questions regarding this information or how you can get involved in decisions regarding the water system, please contact KLEMME WATER WORKS at 641-587-2660.

Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Proceedings: Hancock County Ordinance No. 29

HANCOCK COUNTY Ordinance No. 29 Area Service Road Classification An Ordinance to establish a policy for Hancock County roads and drainage structure in respect to classification, maintenance, new construction, and reconstruction.

Be it ordained by the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County: Section 1 - Purpose The purpose of this policy is to classify all county roads as a part of the county infrastructure highway system as to provide for levels of maintenance effort and restricted access, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 309.57; to set road and bridge standards for secondary roads; and to provide procedures for the upgrading of non-surfaced area service roads.

Section 2 - Definitions For use in this policy, certain items or words used herein shall be interpreted or defined as follows: 1. “Farm-to-Market” roads shall mean those county jurisdiction intracounty and intercounty roads designated by the Farm-to-Market Review Board which serve principal traffic generated areas and connect such areas to other Farm-to-Market roads and primary roads as classified in Iowa Code Section 306. Farm-toMarket roads include those secondary roads which are federal aid eligible.

2. “Area Service System” shall include those secondary roads that are not part of the Farmto-Market road system. a. “Class A” roads shall mean an Area Service road with a maintained surface. b. “Class B” roads shall be all non-surfaced area service roads with a reduced level of maintenance from Farm-to-Market or Area Service Class A roads. c. “Class C” roads shall be area service roads with a reduced level of maintenance from Farm-to-Market or Area Service Class A & B roads and have a restricted access. Area Service Class C roads shall not mean what is construed in the normal sense as a driveway or private lane to a farm building or dwelling.

3. “Board” shall mean the Board of Supervisors of Hancock County 4. “Engineer” shall mean the County Engineer of Hancock County 5. “County” shall be Hancock County Section 3 - Road and Bridge Standards Hancock County road and bride standards for new or complete reconstruction projects shall be according to the current Iowa Department of Transportation Instructional Memorandum 3.210. I.M. 3.210 sets minimum design criteria and Hancock County hereby sets their own standards for the following design elements: Paved Routes 1. New Pavements a. New pavements shall be constructed with a minimum of 22’ wide pavement and granular shoulders. Intersections with non-paved roads shall have pavement extended back on the intersecting road to the right of way line. b. Paved shoulders and edge line rumble strips shall be constructed if crash data warrants based on accepted HSIP and TSIP cost/ benefit analysis. c. Rumble strips shall be installed on all approach stop situations. d. Concrete pavement will be the first choice for pavement provided clear zone and shoulder widths can be maintained by design requirements.

2. Reconstruction of Pavement a. Paved roads shall be reconstructed with a 22’ wide pavement or to the previous pavement width, whichever is greater with granular shoulders. b. Rumble strips shall be installed on all approach stop situations. c. Choice of pavement type shall be based on current existing conditions and geometry.

Unpaved Routes 1. Gravel Roads a. New construction of a gravel road shall

have a 28’ finished top, including shoulders. b. Granular surfacing on new construction shall be applied at a rate of 1,500 tons per mile. c. Reconstruction of a gravel road shall be to the previous width prior to reconstruction.

2. Class B & C Roads a. Class B and C roads will be built to the minimums as outlined by the Iowa Code.

Bridges & Drainage Structures 1. Paved Routes a. Bridges on paved routes shall be built with a minimum width of 30’. Wider structures will be installed when there are issues relating to oversized vehicles, pedestrian facilities, biking usage, or other issues where the additional width is felt to be warranted. b. Culverts under paved roads shall be concrete. c. Pipe culverts larger than 54” in diameter may be substituted with reinforced concrete box culverts. d. Design for drainage structures will be governed by accepted hydraulic design standards. Input from the IDNR, Corp of Engineers, Iowa DOT, NRCS, or USGS may impact the size and type of the structure to be placed. e. Water and livestock will use separate structures whenever possible.

2. Unpaved Routes a. Bridges will normally be a minimum of 24’ on gravel roads except if the gravel route is a Farm-to-Market Routes then bridge width shall be a minimum of 30’. Dead end roads may be narrower at the discretion of the County Engineer. b. Culverts may be metal or concrete. Pipe culverts larger than 54” in diameter may be substituted with reinforced concrete box culverts. c. Design for drainage structures will be governed by accepted hydraulic design standards. Input from the IDNR, Corp of Engineers, Iowa DOT, NRCS, or USGS may impact the size and type of the structure to be placed. d. Water and livestock will use separate structures whenever possible.

3. Class B & C Roads a. Class B and C roads will be built to the minimums as outlined by the Iowa Code 4. Entrance Bridges a. Any NBIS structure that are fully or partially in the road right-of-way that serve as an entrance to private property from the public roadway shall be considered the jurisdiction and responsibility of the County.

Section 4 - Area Service “Class A” Roads Class A roads shall be surfaced roads and shall be maintained in conformance with applicable State statutes.

Section 5 - Area Service “Class B” Roads The Board is empowered under authority of Iowa Code Section 309.57 to classify secondary roads on the Area Service System in the County as Area Service “B” roads so as to provide for a reduced level of maintenance effort on roads so designated.

1. How Established: The Board shall, by resolution, declare its intention to establish an Area Service “B” road in the County after consultation with the County Engineer.

2. Notice of Action: Before the Board may take action to establish an Area Service “B” road, a notice of the proposed action, including the location of the Area Service “B” road and the time and place of the meeting at which the Board proposes to take action shall be published as provided in Iowa Code Section 331.305.

3. Board Action: At the meeting, the Board shall receive oral and written objections from any resident or property owner of the County.

After all objections have been received and considered, the Board, at that meeting or a date to which it is adjourned, after consultation with the County Engineer, may by resolution establish the proposed Area Service “B” road.

4. Reclassification: A road with an Area Service “B” classification shall retain the classification until such time as a request for reclassification is submitted to the Board. The Board may

add or delete any road from the Area Service “B” classification by following the preceding procedure.

5. Maintenance Policy: Only the minimum effort, expense and attention will be provided to keep Area Service “B” roads open to traffic. For various maintenance activities, the minimum maintenance on Area Service “B” roads shall be as follows: a. Blading or dragging will not be performed on a regular basis. b. Snow and ice removal will not be performed. Sanding and salting will not be performed. c. Bridges and culverts on Area Service “B” roads may not be maintained to carry legal loads but will be posted as appropriate to advise of any load limitations. Upon failure or loss, the replacement structure will be appropriate for the traffic thereon. d. Mowing or spraying weeds, cutting brush and tree removal may not be performed on a regular basis. Adequate sight distances may not be maintained. e. Granular surfacing will not be applied on a regular basis but may be applied at the discretion of the County. f. Shoulders will not be maintained. g. A crown will not be maintained. h. There will be no road repairs done on a regular basis. i. Uniform width for the traveled portion of the road will not be maintained. j. Regular inspections will not be conducted. k. Except for load limit posting for bridges, signing shall not be continued or provided. Area Service “B” roads shall have signs conforming to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and maintained by the County at all access points to Area Service “B” roads from other public roads, to warn the public they are entering a section of road which has a lesser level of maintenance effort that other public roads.

Section 6 - Area Service “Class C” Roads The Board is empowered under authority of Iowa Code Section 309.57 to classify secondary roads on the Area Service System in the County as Area Service “C” roads so as to provide for a reduced level of maintenance effort and restricted access on roads so designated.

1. How Established: Roads may only be classified as Area Service “C” by resolution of the Board. The resolution shall specify the level of maintenance effort and the persons who will have access rights to the road. The resolution shall only allow access to the road to the owner, lessee, or person in lawful possession of any adjoining land or agent or employee of the owner, lessee, or a person in lawful possession, to the agent or employee of any public utility, or to any peace officer, magistrate, or public employee whose duty it is to supervise the use or perform maintenance of the road.

2. Notice of Action: Before the Board may take action to establish an Area Service “C” road, a notice of the proposed action, including the location of the Area Service “C” road and the time and place of the meeting at which the Board proposes to take action shall be published as provided in Iowa Code Section 331.305.

3. Board Action: At the meeting, the Board shall receive oral or written comments from any resident or property owner of the County. After all comments have been received and considered, the Board, at that meeting or a date to which it is adjourned, may take action after consultation with the County Engineer.

4. Reclassification: A road with an Area Service “C” classification shall retain the classification until such time as a petition for reclassification is submitted to the Board. The petition shall be signed by one or more adjoining landowners. The Board shall approve or deny the request for reclassification within 60 days of receipt of the petition.

5. Access: Access to any Area Service “C” road shall be restricted by means of a gate or

other barrier, as determined by the County Engineer. A gate may be purchased, installed and maintained by the adjoining landowners.

6. Signs: Area Service “C” road shall have signs conforming to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The signs shall be installed and maintained by the County at all access points to the Area Service “C” road from other public roads to warn the public that access in limited.

7. Trespass: Entering an Area Service “C” road without justification after being notified or requested to abstain from entering or to remove or vacate the road by any person lawfully allowed access shall be a trespass as defined by Iowa Code Section 716.7.

Section 7 - Power of the Board All jurisdiction and control over Farm-to-Market roads and Area Service roads shall rest with the Board, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 309.57.

Section 8 - Exemption from Liability As provided in Iowa Code Section 309.57, the County and officers, agents and employees of the County are not liable for injury to any person or for damage to any vehicle or equipment which occurs proximately as a result of the maintenance of a road which is classified as Area Service “B” or “C”, if the road has been maintained to the level of maintenance effort described in the chapter or in the establishing resolution.

Section 9 - Additions to Area Service System It shall be the policy of the Board not to accept any additional roads or streets into the County Highway System.

Section 10 - Reclassification to Area Service “Class A” The Board may consider reclassifying as Area Service “Class B” or “Class C” road to Area Service “Class A” classification. All Area Service Class B or Class C roads to be improved, must be improved full length and must connect to a present Class A or FM roads at each end of the road to be improved. It is the policy of the County not to improve dead end roads.

1. The Board may, upon petition by property owner(s) who occupy land adjacent to the Area Service “B” road and in consultation with the Engineer, determine to re-establish a roadway as an Area Service System Level A road.

A property owner who occupies land adjacent to an Area Service “B” or “C” shall make such petition to the Engineer upon forms or format determined by the Engineer. Upon receipt of such application, the Engineer shall prepare an estimate of the costs to upgrade the road to the minimum standards as detailed in Section 3. The Engineer shall provide such cost estimate, together with a recommendation either in support of or against such petition to the Board, and a copy to the applicant. The Board, in its sole discretion, may determine to grant the application or deny application. In the event the Board grants the petition, the applicant shall pay all actual costs of upgrading the roadway.

Upon the road improvements being satisfactorily made to bring the road up to Area Service “A” standards, the Board will reclassify the road.

Section 11 - Repealer All ordinances and resolutions, or parts thereof, in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 12 - Severability Clause If any section, provision, or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.

Adopted and passed by the Hancock County Board of Supervisors on this 18th day of April, 2016.

Signed: Ron Sweers, Chairman, Hancock County Board of Supervisors Attest: Michelle Eisenman Hancock County Auditor Published in The Leader on Wednesday, April 27, 2016

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Brandt Stump Removal Service, insured, free estimates, 515-9282427.

Malek’s Lawn & Tree Service: Thatcherizing, rolling, mowing, garden tilling. Tree trimming and cutting. Stump removal and crane service. Odd jobs. 641-923-2374

NOW TAKING Applications at Garner Village Apartments Garner 2-3 Bedroom Centrally located washer & dryer. Rental Assistance Available.

Phone 641-923-2898, (TT): 1-800-735-2942, (VOICE): 1-800-735-2943.

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CONSTRUCTION, LLC. •Concrete •Roofing •Siding •Windows •Doors •Wood floors

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FOR SALE - Two yearling black angus bulls for sale, call 641590-1079.

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Hancock County Engineer’s Office is looking for a full-time Chief Highway Technician (Engineering Technician) position. The individual will be involved in the planning, surveying, design and inspection of various highway projects. Applicants should have positive, hard-working attitude, willing to learn and work in a challenging environment. The applicant will be required to hold a valid Iowa driver’s license and obtain Iowa DOT Certifications for inspection duties. Associates Degree and AutoCAD software experience is a plus. Starting pay is $20.86/hr. Normal working hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30 to 4:00. Hancock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Engineer’s Office for Application and Job Description at 855 State Street, Garner, Iowa 50438 641-923-2243, or email hanengom@hancockcountyia.org Application Deadline: Friday, May 6th at noon

Hancock County Engineer’s Office has openings for summer help. The individual will be involved in roadside mowing and other light road worker duties. Applicants should have a positive, hard-working attitude, and willing to learn and work in a challenging environment. The applicant will be required to hold a valid Iowa driver’s license and a minimum of 18 years of age. Starting pay is $10.00/hr. Normal working hours are Monday thru Thursday 6:00 to 4:30. Hancock County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Listings of Professions - Services - Offices

Skilled Care Center “24 Hour Nursing Care” 641-762-3302 Kanawha, Iowa MOFFITT DENTAL CENTER Michael Moffitt, DDS 422 W Broadway, Eagle Grove Call 515-448-4852

New Patients Welcome • Emergencies Seen Promptly Insurance Accepted

Drs. Tesene, Maurer & Maurer, DDS, PC Family Dentistry

Roy Tesene, DDS Amy Maurer, DDS Matt Maurer, DDS

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Ewing Funeral Homes Kanawha 641-762-3211 Britt 641-843-3839 Clarion 515-532-2233

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Klemme 641-587-2340

Precision Manure Application Inc. is looking for tractor tank operators and Class A CDL drivers for this upcoming spring application season. If interested call Adam Jackson 1-515-321-8021 or Cory Jackson 1-641-373-2886.

Company Drivers Wanted: Oberg Freight Company - GOOD STEADY FREIGHT - EXCELLENT HOME TIME - CONSISTENT REGIONAL MILES - NO TOUCH VAN FREIGHT - ASK US ABOUT OUR SIGN ON BONUS - CONTACT: Oberg Freight Company Fort Dodge, IA 1-800739-5220 Ext 2. www.obergfreight.com Class A CDL Company Drivers Wanted: Only 4 positions left!

SIGN-ON BONUS UP TO $6,000 and earn up tp $60,000 annually, with benefits. Home weekly. Contact us today! HEWITT TRUCKING www.hewitttrucking.com 1-877-439-4881.

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City of Kanawha

Public Library ..............641-762-3595 City Clerk .....................641-762-3632 Police Department........641-762-3272 KANAWHA CITY COUNCIL Mayor - Terry Johnson Council Members: Raylin Bassett, Judy VanderPloeg Sherrie Johnson, Nancy Litch, and Christa Hanson City Clerk - Sharon Grimm

City of Klemme

Klemme Library ...........641-587-2369 Klemme City Clerk ......641-587-2018 KLEMME CITY COUNCIL Mayor - Ken Blank Council Members: David Abele, Douglass Taft, Morris Crotty, Kody Trampel, and David Welsch City Clerk - Colleen Rout RENNER & BIRCHEM, PC

Certified Public Accountants • Accounting Services • Tax Services • Financial Planning • Auditing 641-843-3729 Britt, Iowa

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Full-Time Med Surg/ER Nurse

3-12 hr night shifts/week. RN required- Experience preferred. Every 3rd weekend and every 3rd holiday rotation. Must have excellent computer, communication and service excellence skills.

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SOW FARM TECHNICIAN

108 N. Main St., Kanawha, IA • 641-762-3696

FAMILY EYE CARE CENTER

Dr. Don Furman, Optometrist 45 State Street 90 Main Ave. Garner Britt 641-923-3737 641-843-3841 www.familiyeyecc.com SIEGRIST & JONES, PC Attorneys 94 Main Ave. N, Britt Iowa 641-843-4451 or 800-943-4451

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS: • All necessary training and certifications • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year ENTRY-LEVEL • Eligibility to apply for the Manager BASE SALARY In Training program after six months employment • Full benefits: health, dental, vision, AFTER 1 YEAR 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

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Douglas S. Hayes Financial Advisor

200 State Street PO Box 143 Garner IA 50438

This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

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EARL W. HILL, Attorney 35 Main Ave. S., Britt Earl W. Hill & Kelsey Beenken Attorneys 641-843-4491

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.