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Vol. 41, No. 28 Ida Grove, Iowa

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IG Council hears concerns again on trailer court, discusses city wells ❚ by BETHANY JONES

The chambers of the Ida Grove City Council were once again a packed house on July 5 when residents brought concerns regarding the trailer park and the handling of municipal ines.

Mayor Morris Hurd opened the discussion stating, “I think those of you who are here to talk about the trailer park will ind that a lot of us are in sympathy with you.”

A main concern brought from the public was the process by which the situation was handled.

Denise Chisholm asked, “When was Russell Sandbothe served

papers? And how was it written?

Was he given 30 days to make improvements or he would be ined? When we left the meeting in April, we were under the impression that papers were going to be served.”

Councilman Scott Tomlinson responded, “My question is, if he had 30 days, on day 31 why wasn’t he ined for not having it done? My thoughts on this are if it’s on someone else’s side of town it doesn’t matter. Well, it’s on my side of town, and it does matter.

Someone dropped the ball on this.”

Councilman Ryan Goodman added, “When we left the meeting two weeks ago, the way I understood it we were going to wait to hear from the attorney about what could happen going forward. Since then, we’ve gotten communication that the magistrate most likely would not uphold the ines because the work was done.”

Following discussion, Goodman noted, “I think we note the items he did not have completed in time and we should issue ines for them because he did not meet (continued on page 3)

Ida County Fair offers exhibits, shows, activities The Ida County Fair is set for Tuesday through Monday, July 19-25.

Season tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for students and free for age seven and under. Daily admission is $10 a person. Tickets are available at Boerner and Goldsmith Law Firm and the Ida County Extension Of ice in Ida Grove.

There will be nightly drawings and you need not be present to win. Commercial vendors include: Farm Bureau Financial Services, Ida County Farm Bureau, A-La Bling, Ida County Republicans, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach-Ida County, Ida Area for Life, Jamberry Nails, Vetter Equipment, Tupperware, Avon, Ida County Democrats, Frederich Welding, Thirty One Gifts, Air Med Care Network and KCHE. Food vendors are O-A/BC-IG After Prom, Sizzlin’ J’s BBQ and Sweet Treats by Deb. Carnival rides and in latables will be available Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24.

Daily activities are as follows: Tuesday, July 19 Exhibit hall judging is at 8 a.m., open class entries may be entered from 4 to 7:15 p.m., Farm Bureau appreciation free supper is from 5 to 7 p.m., the Little Miss and Mr. Contest is at 7 p.m. and the Ida County queen and king contest begins at 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 20 Swine weigh-in is from 6-10 a.m., poultry check-in and pullorum testing is from 7 to 8 a.m., goat checkin is 7:30-8 a.m., sheep and beef weigh-in is from 8-10 a.m., open class judging is from 8 a.m. to noon, 8:30-9 a.m. is check-in at the goat barn, rabbit checkin is from 10 a.m. to noon and the horse show is at 2 p.m.

Thursday, July 21 The sheep show starts at 8 a.m., the bottle bucket calf and bucket calf plus one interviews are at 10 a.m., the rabbit show is at 1:30 p.m., the dairy and goat show is at 2 p.m., the Little Ida Farm Hands is from 2 to 6 p.m., the state fair exhibitors picture is at 4 p.m., ladies night out starts at 4 p.m. in the commercial building and the out of ield tractor pull be-

gins at 6 p.m.

Friday, July 22 The beef show and bottle bucket calf and bucket calf plus one judging start at 8 a.m., the pen of three weigh-in is from 8-10 a.m., future calf showman (grades one through three) and bottle baby calf show (youth kindergarten and under) begins at noon during the break.

Commercial exhibits open at 1 p.m., pen of three judging is at 1 p.m., the poultry show is at 2 p.m., the Little Ida Farm hands is from 2-6 p.m., the 4-H dog and pet show is at 4 p.m., the open dog and pet show is to be determined, 4-H night (share the fun, style show and 4-H awards) begins at 6 p.m., Expressive Art Face Painting is from 6 to 8 p.m., the Bill Riley Talent Show begins at 7:30 p.m. and commercial exhibits close at 8 p.m.

Saturday, July 23 The swine show starts at 7:30 a.m., the adult sand volleyball tournament begins at 8 a.m. art attack is at 10 a.m., Expressive Art Face Painting is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Little Ida Farm Hands is from noon to 6 p.m., commercial exhibits and the food cooking contest opens at 1 p.m., the mini pedal pull is at 2:30 p.m., Special K’z The Clown is from 3 to 5 p.m. with a stage show at 3:30 p.m., the Buffalo Ridge Music Festival is from 5 to 7 p.m., cow pie bingo is at 6:30 p.m., Barnes Rodeo (Bulls and Barrels and Mutton Bustin’) is at 8 p.m. Commercial exhibits close at 8 p.m.

Sunday, July 24 A worship service is at 10 a.m., overall showmanship is at noon, Little Ida Farm Hands is from noon to 3 p.m., commercial exhibits open at 1 p.m., youth sand volleyball is at 2 p.m., four wheeler Olympics are at 3 p.m., Special K’z The Clown is from 3 to 5 p.m. and commercial exhibits close at 4 p.m.

At 4:30 p.m. exhibits will be released in the 4-H building and livestock will be released at 5 p.m. The mud drags and four-wheeler races begin at 5 p.m.

The mud fun night (four wheeler, ATV and truck mud drags) start at 5 p.m.

Monday, July 25 The livestock auction begins at 9:30 a.m.

Fireworks: The highlight of Battle Creek’s annual Fourth of July celebration is the fireworks display sponsored by the Battle Creek firemen. Chris Bruning of Ida Grove, who used a drone to get above the display, provided this aerial photo of the fireworks.

Holstein Council approves resignation, hears update on maintenance building The Holstein City Council approved councilman Perry Venteicher’s resignation during its meeting July 5. Venteicher’s resignation was effective June 18.

Administrator Kay Hanson stated the council needed to decide how to ill Venteicher’s seat. There are two options—by appointment or hold a special election. After discussion, the council voted to ill the position by appointment.

Tom Grafft from I&S Group gave an update on the city maintenance building. Grafft reported the contractor stated they would pour the footings for the building July 6.

According to Grafft, the irst delay was in getting a preconstruction meeting set up. Then the contractor asked for a change order for trench footing that would save the city approximately

$4,100. The contractor did some soil testing and found wet soil and wanted a change order that would have added $30,000 to the project.

I&S Group told the contractor the wet soil was addressed in the plans and they wouldn’t approve the change order.

Grafft told the council he would be sending a irm letter to the contractor stating the city wants to see progress and demanding an updated schedule. The letter will also require a face-to-face meeting in Holstein. Grafft will have the city attorney review the letter before it’s sent. The contract states the project is to be substantially completed by July 29 with inal completion Aug. 8.

The council approved pay request number one ($50,981) to L&L Builders, a $4,888 change order for the maintenance shop

driveway as required by the Department of Transportation (increasing concrete from seven to 10 inches and changing the grade from six to one to eight to one) and a $1,666 change order for a higher ef iciency furnace.

Sundquist Engineer Joe Rueschenberg sent a memo stating the storm sewer intakes were inspected. Three intakes need some grouting completed and tracer wires and the DOT plans to install new wiring for the Highway 59/20 intersection lights.

Rueschenberg noted the eroded area where the power and gas lines were installed at Fouts First Addition has been seeded and a silt fence installed.

Councilmember Bonnie Stevenson gave a personnel (continued on page 2)

BC-IG to fill board vacancy at September election

Yellow brick road: The Blackmore family float, “Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Battle Creek,” was a crowd favorite during Battle Creek’s annual Fourth of July parade and celebration. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

The Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board will be illing a vacancy of an unexpired term for director District 3, on the special school election ballot Sept. 13.

Danika Hinkeldey currently holds the position. Hinkeldey was appointed by the BC-IG Board at a special meeting April 25. The vacancy was created when Kim Claussen moved out of director District 3. The term will run until

September 2017.

Interested persons will be required to submit a nomination petition with 29 signatures from eligible voters in the BC-IG School District and ile an af idavit of candidacy by 5 p.m., Aug. 19. As of July 6, Hinkeldey had taken out papers for the opening.

To obtain signature papers and af idavit, persons interested should contact Kathy Leonard, BC-

IG board secretary, by calling 712364-2255 or emailing kleonard@ oabcig.org. District 3 includes part of Ida Grove and the surrounding rural area. District maps are posted on the school website under District Boundaries.

Copies of the map can also be obtained by calling Leonard or stopping at the BC-IG Central Of ice, 900 John Montgomery Dr., Ida Grove.

PAGE TWO more of the Courier’s front page Nine contestants vie for 2016 Ida County Fair queen The Ida County Fair queen pageant is set for next Tuesday, July 19, 7:30 p.m., at the fairgrounds grandstand.

Nine girls will be participating in the pageant this year, with a queen, irst runner-up, Miss Personality and Miss Citizenship receiving honors. Contestants are: Grace Boyle Grace Boyle, 17, is the daughter of Marty and Martha Boyle of Holstein and will be a senior at Ridge View High School. She has participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, mock trial, band, National Honor Society, student council, dance marathon, prom committee, Spring for Scholars and Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Conference.

Outside of school, her activities include CCD, VBS, Steubenville Youth Rally, altar server, greeter at OLGC Catholic Church, 4-H, Ida County High Achievers of icer, bingo chairperson, numerous other fundraisers and civic projects throughout 4-H, bake sales and on the “Save the State” committee.

Awards she has received include: junior swine showmanship and multiple other 4-H awards, lettered in tennis, National Honor Society, honor roll, certi ied nursing assistant license and dietary aid at Good Samaritan Society.

Following high school, Boyle plans to attend a four-year college and obtain a Bachelor of Science in nursing.

Tylar Conover Tylar Conover, 18, of Holstein is the daughter of Amy and Aaron Conover. She is a graduate of Ridge View High School. During her high school years, she participated in large group speech, choir, select choir, drama, 4-H, Friends of Rachel Club and tried out for AllState choir.

Outside of school, her activities included donated books and school supplies at pageant, made care packages for elderly with LYF, donated nonperishable food items to shelters, put together lunches at food bank with LYF, community theater (was in “Mary Poppins”) and donated blood.

Awards she has received include outstanding program participation at pageant, Spirit of America Award at pageant, 2015 Holstein Lucky Riders Saddle Club queen, lettered in choir, drama and speech and Iowa Choral Directors Association Award.

Conover plans to attend Western Iowa Tech for two years, transfer to Iowa State University and double major in animal science/prevet and in biology and then attend vet school in equine care.

Grace German Grace German, 17, of Holstein is the daughter of Tom and Kristi Ger-

more about — (continued from front page) committee report. A questionnaire has been developed for employees to ill out. The committee will meet with the employees and present its recommendations at the August council meeting.

Resolution 2016-12, approving a memorandum of understanding between the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, State Accounting Enterprise and the City of Holstein, was approved for participation in the income offset

man and will be a home-schooled senior this fall. As a home-schooled student she participated in the F.O.C.U.S choir, speech, education fair and creative writing contest.

She also took guitar lessons from the Sioux City Conservatory of Music and performed in a group at the Orpheum Theater in Sioux City.

Outside of school, her activities include church praise team, praise band and youth group and participated in youth gatherings in Texas, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa.

Her volunteer work includes yard work for church members, Sunday School and VBS teacher and music leader; singing for Memorial Day and Fourth of July services and leading music for local nursing homes and assisted living homes.

She has also served as a junior delegate at county, district and state level at GOP conventions, is an active member of the Holstein Lucky Riders Saddle Club and currently is vice president of the Logan Hotshots 4-H Club.

Awards she has received through 4-H horse shows include: reserve champion showman-Iowa State Fair, reserve grand champion senior showman-Clay County Fair and grand champion senior showman-Ida County Fair. Other 4-H awards include top senior clothing and various county, district and state level awards. She has also received top senior English project and placed irst in the creative writing contest.

German is considering going to college to pursue a degree in agricultural business.

Bree Henningsen Bree Henningsen, 17, of Ida Grove is the daughter of Shannon and Barbara Henningsen and will be a senior at O-A/BC-IG High School. She has participated in volleyball, basketball, softball, FFA, speech, drama, choir and hikebike-a-thon.

Outside of school, her activities include helping at the Pheasants Forever banquet and the Ida County Cattlemen’s youth board.

Church activities include helping at suppers and breakfasts, holiday activities, usher and hospitality.

FFA activities include working at food banks, clean can cages, planted planters on Main Street and took piglets to the elementary for Charlotte’s Web. Two years ago she rewired the poultry barn for 4-H. Awards she has received include: honor roll, division II rating in group and individual speech, division II rating in choir, vice president, placed fourth and 16th as a group for livestock judging and placed 32nd individually, champion, reserve and top honors in beef, swine, poultry and dog, was Ida County Princess in 2008 and had

exhibits go to the state fair.

Henningsen’s future plans are to attend college for vet tech or ag production.

Baylee Knop Baylee Knop, 16, of Arthur is the daughter of June Krenk-Knop and Dennis Knop. She will be a senior at O-A/BC-IG High School this fall. In high school she has participated in track, volleyball, softball and FFA. Outside of school, her activities include helping with meals on wheels, food pantry, catholic ish fry, lunches after church, catechism helper, helped get letters ready for hike-bike, helped run a softball clinic for little girls and helped irstyear members show their animals.

Awards she has received are junior and beef showmanship along with many champion and reserve champion with her cattle and lettering in softball and track.

Her future plans include two years at Iowa Lakes Community College in the ag communications ield and then transfer to South Dakota State University and go in the agriculture-teaching ield.

Vandy Mosier Vandy Mosier, 17, is the daughter of Wendy and Van Mosier. She will be a senior at O-A/BC-IG High School this fall. She has participated in large group and individual speech, bowling, student council, mock trial, theatre and basketball cheerleading.

Outside of school, her activities include Sunday school teacher, volunteer reader at the nursing home, blood drive volunteer and volunteer aid at the elementary.

Awards she’s received include: chosen as a student ambassador, lettered in bowling and cheerleading, I ratings in state individual speech and state large group speech.

After graduation, she plans on attending Graceland University with a double major in criminal justice and education and a minor in history.

Marzia Shivers Marzia Shivers, 17, of Arthur is the daughter of Laura Fineran. She will be a senior at O-A/BC-IG High School this fall. In high school she has participated in bowling, speech, choir, spring and fall plays, mock trial, art club, show choir, chamber choir and All-State auditions.

Outside of school, Shivers has volunteered to help Sally Thompson teach a three-year-old in home preschool, helped with Vacation Bible study, helped with the church Christmas program, worked at the ball diamond concession stand in Arthur and helped watch children at the reading night event at the Extension of ice.

Her future plans are to get a degree in social work with a minor in psychology or nursing.

. . . Holstein Council program.

Hanson gave a farmers’ market update. The farmers’ market will be held every Thursday from 2 to 7 p.m. in the lot in front of Niemeier’s storage, next to Pronto. Vendors are wanted, including individuals, produce, crafters, organizations, clubs, churches and fund-raisers.

There is no charge to participate in the farmers’ market. Vendors are required to provide their own tables.

In conjunction with the farmers’

market, the following businesses will be open Thursday until 7 p.m.: Backdraft Bar and Grill, Caseys, Freddy’s, Holstein Super Market, Inside Scoop, Rehabd., Spirits, Stogies and Stuff and Stevenson Hardware.

For more information, call city hall at 368-4898.

In other business, the council discussed tiling Benning Drive.

Councilman James Doxtad will have an individual look at the area to get an idea what it might cost.

Claire Sohm Claire Sohm, 16, of Battle Creek is the daughter of Jenni and Ed Sohm.

She will be a junior at O-A/BC-IG High School this fall. In high school she has served as a FFA of icer and participated in student council, Key Club, quiz bowl, choir, wrestling manager, spring and fall plays, mentoring, hike-bike and TAG. Outside of school, her activities include 4-H, 4-H County Youth Council, member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and member of the Wolf Creek Saddle Club.

Awards she has received are Greenhand Degree, Chapter Degree, top ive in NIHSA two years in a row,

con irmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church and gold and silver honor rolls.

Her future plans following high school graduation are to attend Ellsworth Community College for the study of agriculture business and then attend SDSU or ISU. Macy Wunschel Macy Wunschel, 16, of Holstein is the daughter of Mike and Lena Hawthorne and Aaron Wunschel.

She will be a junior at Ridge View High School this fall. In high school she has participated in cross country, track, dance squad, choir, football and wrestling manager and sound technician for the spring play.

Outside of school, her activities include member of the Holstein United Methodist Church where she serves on the education committee, as a VBS teacher and ushers. She is a member of the Maple Huskies 4-H Club and is currently serving as vice president.

Awards she has received are cross country, track, wrestling and football manager and choir letters; in 2014-15 was one of the top 15 for cross country in the Western Valley Conference; currently queen of the Holstein Lucky Riders Saddle Club and honor roll.

Her future plans are to attend college pursuing an occupation in the medical ield.

Grace Boyle

Tylar Conover

Grace German

Bree Henningsen

Baylee Knop

Vandy Mosier

Marzia Shivers

Claire Sohm

Macy Wunschel

Grand Opening - Open House Friday, July 22 Watch next week’s paper for specials!

G-H approves lighting project, gym floor change The Galva-Holstein School Board met in a special session on June 29 in Holstein. Heather Pribble, Grant Aschinger and Dave Kistenmacher were absent.

The board approved a $53,005 LED lighting project performed

by BLI Lighting Specialists for high school classrooms, gym and theatre with a $30,042 rebate from MidAmerican Energy and $15,612 for the elementary buildings with a $9,537 rebate from MidAmerican Energy.

Also approved was a change order for the gym loor at the high school in an amount not to exceed $19,900. This change order is re lective of underlayment systems prior to the new gym loor installation.

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. . . Ida Grove City Council (continued from front page) his deadline. Now, if a magistrate chooses to throw that out because he did the work after that, at least we’re on record for giving him the ines for the work he did not have completed. We don’t have control over whether they get thrown out in court or not. But at least it’s a irst offense, so next time he has things that need to be completed that aren’t done in time, it becomes a second offense.�

Chisholm asked again, “Was he ever served papers?�

Peter Goldsmith, city attorney responded, “He received letters, but he never got of icial court papers. To my memory, he received more than one letter.� “We were promised when we left here in April the papers would be written up in two weeks.�

Tomlinson added, “The minutes from our meeting in April note that Laurel Boerner was going to prepare the citations within two weeks. Why don’t we have a copy of that?�

It was the agreement of the council to move forward with charging the owner of the property, Russell Sandbothe, with municipal ines for being late on the timeframe he was given. They also agreed to have the buildings committee meet to discuss the property in aspect of the nuisance codes that the city has.

Goodman also said he’d like to have further communication to Sandbothe done through certi ied mail and not regular mail. “We need documentation that the letters are making it to the source.�

Prior to the council meeting, Sandbothe contacted the Ida County Courier in regard to the

trailer park. He noted the trailers he brought in are now tied down and skirting has been added.

Sandbothe added the tie downs and skirting, along with other improvements to the trailers he has made, or is going to make, meet or exceed state code and have been approved by the state ire marshal’s of ice.

Sandbothe added there are other properties in the area of his trailer court that are in disrepair that the city needs to take a look at.

Tim Teig with Snyder and Associates along with Brad Harris with Layne Christensen, reviewed the test report for locating a new well.

The indings in the report note that inding a high quality water source may not be as easy as originally thought. The current city well ield could be expanded to other properties, but that could bring other concerns. The city needs to consider the options of looking for another well to try and ind quality water or to possibly purchase a water treatment plant so that no matter what water is brought up, it can be treated and used. According to the report, a new water treatment plant is estimated to cost $1.2 million. “$1.2 million does not sound like a simple process. When you were here last, your challenge was inding a place where we could drill to ind some water. At my suggestion, I said to talk to local well driller Ron Bresnahan.

Did you even do that? I talked to him not so long ago and he said nobody had reached out to him,�

Goodman said. “We just spent $6,000 for this hydrogeological study to ind

alternative locations for water months ago,� Goodman continued. “And we have nothing now to show for it other than you saying there isn’t a place to dig so build a water treatment plant instead. After all this time, I can’t believe this is where we are at in this process.�

The council held discussion later in the meeting on the well situation.

Goodman stated, “This isn’t like the old days, like the Clampetts inding oil in their backyard. This stuff is pretty solid science and to a large degree you should be, within a high level of percentage, able to igure out where you can get water, especially in a place like Iowa. We aren’t Nevada or Texas where the aquifers are being sucked dry.�

After further discussion, the council was in agreement to get a second opinion from other irms to see what options there are to ind a quality water source for the city to build a new well.

Mark and Jerrica Brenner were present on behalf of the Ida Grove Chamber, Ida Grove Economic Development and Ida Grove Community Partners to discuss downtown beauti ication they would like to see happen. With community involvement, fundraising and grants, they would like to see the downtown cleaned up a bit with updated light ixtures, trees, benches and garbage cans.

The council agreed the project was a great idea to continue making downtown updated and improved.

The Brenners have discussed the idea with local manufacturers who may be interested in helping with the project. The council agreed that along with all of the other options of fund-raising and grants, they would give what they could

Else, Tomlinson vie for Ida Fair king contest The Ida County Fair king pageant is set for next Tuesday, July 19, at the fairgrounds grandstand.

Evan Else and Cheyenne Tomlinson are competing for the king title.

Evan Else Evan Else, 18, is the son of Stuart and Jill Else of Holstein and will be a senior at Ridge View High School this fall. During high school, he has participated in football, wrestling, golf, track and FFA. Outside of school, he has participated in numerous church, 4-H and community service events and activities. He is the current president of the Ida High Achievers 4-H Club. He is a leader in the summer lifting program.

He’s received numerous athletic awards including academic allconference in all the sports he’s participated in and academic alldistrict for football. Other awards include numerous for livestock and livestock judging and gold and state quali ier on communication projects last year.

His plans are to inish high school and move onto college at Iowa State University in the agricultural ield.

Cheyenne Tomlinson Cheyenne Tomlinson, 18, of Ida Grove is the son of Scott Tomlinson. He is a graduate of

Evan Else

Cheyenne Tomlinson

O-A/BC-IG High School.

During high school, he was involved in fall and spring plays, H.A.V.E. Club, mock trial, speech and drama.

Outside of school, his activities included Ida Grove UMC youth group, Vacation Bible School volunteer, Ida County 4-H Youth Council, youth soccer coach, track, soccer, Logan Hotshots 4-H Club, Key Club member, senior delegate for Key Club, Relay Iowa volunteer, Ida Grove Kiwanis volunteer, ISU Extension

volunteer and Ida Grove Athletic Field Sports Complex concession stand volunteer.

Awards he’s received are excellence award for art, honor roll, lettered in choir, Dollars For Scholars recipient, O-A/BC-IG Hike Bike and many participation awards.

His plans are to attend college at Iowa Central this fall and major in business administration. After he gets his degree he plans on transferring to Iowa State to major in architecture.

In Ida Grove—

Midwest corn lawsuit informational town hall MidwestCornLawsuit.com will host an informational town hall meeting at the Ida Grove Rec Center in Ida Grove Friday, July 15 at 5:30 p.m. The attorney hosting the meeting will cover the litigation against Syngenta Ag. All corn growers in the area are encouraged to attend.

In 2009 Syngenta released a new strain of corn seed into the United States market before

receiving import approval from China. Without import approval for this strain, known as Agrisure Viptera, China rejected U.S. corn shipments in 2013 and 2014 causing global collapse in U.S. corn prices. The export market disruptions with China cost U.S. farmers billions of dollars.

All U.S. corn growers, regardless of whether or not they planted Syngenta seed, were impacted

by this market disruption. In addition to individual farmers, landlords, elevators, transporters and others in the supply chain may be able to file a claim in order to be made whole by Syngenta. More than 45,000 corn farmers across the United States have already filed suit, as have large agricultural companies including Cargill and Archer Daniels Midland.

to make this project happen.

Discussion was held on the city website still under construction.

Prior to the July 18 meeting, city board members and council will be taking photos for the website at a cost of $250. They hope to launch the inished project by the end of July.

An update on the King Theatre was discussed. The board has been meeting with potential architects and hopes to have a inal decision made by the July 20 meeting. The report on asbestos indicated the roof vent has asbestos throughout so it was suggested hiring a roofer who can abate asbestos.

Other areas with asbestos are the projection room and the tile loors. City clerk Edie Ball will contact Scott Flagg with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to discuss the asbestos removal for the grant process.

The council approved the agreement with the DNR for the grant to renovate the theatre. The agreement states that asbestos inspection should occur prior to July 31 with complete asbestos abatement to happen prior to Sept. 15.

In the agreement, the city must match partial amounts of the total $72,000 grant. Funding amounts for the project are as follows: • Asbestos inspection–$1,400 DNR award • Asbestos abatement–$40,000 DNR award; $30,000 local match • Renovation–$30,600 DNR award; $30,600 local match Resolution 2016-15, authorizing issuance of a $13,300,000 revenue note for the Horn Memorial Hospital project was approved.

Also approved was the second

reading of Ordinance 551, regulation of swimming pools and wading pools. No public comments were received. The third and inal reading will be held during the July 18 meeting.

Partial payment 10 was approved for $176,797 to Godbersen-Smith Construction for the Fifth and Seventh Street bridges. The Fifth Street bridge opened to the public on July 1.

A utility permit for Schaller Telephone Company was approved to install new iber optic cable from a pole on Washington Avenue along the north side of Highway 59 and 175 to a highway crossing to GOMACO. Building permits were approved for Shelia Redenius to add windows to a current structure and an eight-foot by 16-foot storage room; for Mason and Sheryl Goodenow to replace a basement window facing north with an egress window and for Zach and Megan Montgomery to remove concrete deck and replace with a wooden deck.

Nuisance letters were sent out to four properties regarding weeds, junk items, mowing lawns and offensive odors.

A Class C Beer permit with Sunday sales was approved for Pronto.

Goldsmith noted the contract is ready for the airport lot lease and needs to be signed by the new tenant. Ball will contact the tenant to sign the contract.

City crews have picked up the new bike racks donated through the Ida Alive Pedal and Park grant. It will require cement for installation at Godbersen Park in downtown Ida Grove. The city

workers noted the sidewalk going north by the park needs to be replaced. The council noted the sidewalk should be replaced at the same time as the cement is poured for the bike rack.

Hurd checked the sidewalk conditions in Jacob’s Addition.

At the last meeting, GOMACO requested the complete removal of a section of sidewalk on their property. After research, it was noted that city ordinance states sidewalks have to be replaced.

Larry Albrecht was approved for a six-year term for the library board. Katie Sholty was approved as a lifeguard at the outdoor pool for $9.05 per hour.

In other business, the library roof has not been repaired, there is no word from Jerry Steffen on the lood map revision proposal, the council is moving towards a solution on the building downtown owned by Scott Van Dusen and the Board of Adjustment is still in need of two members.

Goodman noted he would also like to see the city go live with council meetings once the new website is up. This would give the public a way to watch the meetings without having to physically attend them.

He also discussed the phone system at city hall. Ball met with a representative from Frontier Communications. They came to city hall and gave a presentation on what could be upgraded to give the employees a system to better handle phone calls. Ball is still working on pricing other options, including adding a wireless router.

The next city council meeting is on July 18 at 6 p.m.

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

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Turn Back Time Farmers: Ida County, Iowa farmers selling corn to the town elevators, about 1918.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Ida Grove’s plans for a west access road that would tie the west end of First Street to Highways 59 and 175 hit a bump when Co-op, Inc. told city of icials they were not ready to talk about a right of way for the new road. The company does not have a clear title for the Crawford Elevator property, as the company planned to expand services at the former Crawford terminal. This new development means construction on the west access road won’t begin in fall as planned.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the inal dam in the Crawford Creek sub-watershed project. The 63-acre lake in the watershed area will be the center focus of a large recreational development to include a swimming area, ishing access and camping areas.

Thirty years ago The Western Hills Area Education board announced the approval of a school district reorganization that could affect the Battle Creek school. The plan

involves districts with less than 300 students. The plan approved by the AEA would recommend that Battle Creek consider joining the Ida Grove school district for a district of about 900 students.

Residents from near the Odebolt Cooperative Elevator in Ida Grove were again bringing complaints to the Ida Grove City Council about the noise coming from the elevator. Complaints stem from the elevator’s use of its drying apparatus both day and night and on weekends.

Citizens were directed to contact the board of directors of the elevator, as well as having council members attend a board meeting of the elevator directors.

Twenty years ago Flood and hail damages were again discussed during the Ida County Board of Supervisors meeting. Adjuster Dave Tvrdik of Travelers Insurance Company estimated the damage to the recycling building at $15,176, less the $500 deductible. Supervisors Joe Cronin and Bob Bumann recommended surveying the damage before any check would

be cashed from the insurance company.

Battle Creek celebrated the holiday with their its Fourth of July celebration. Wendell Wilcke was named grand marshal while Mayor Win Schramm was the guest of honor to start the annual parade.

Ten years ago Six area girls are in the running for the 2006 Ida County Fair Queen.

Contestants include Trisha Davis of Holstein, Patricia Galvin of Holstein, Jamee Hunt of Holstein, Bethany Wilcke of Battle Creek, Rachel Schoen of Ida Grove and Lisa Ortner of Danbury.

The Ida County Chapter of Relay for Life hosted its eighth annual fund-raiser on Saturday and Sunday at the BC-IG High School.

A total of $33,739 was raised for the American Cancer Society this year with a total of 17 teams participating. VT Industries of Holstein took the top team award, with the BC-IG staff team winning the top fund-raising team. Lewis Family Drug won the best campsite and United Bank of Iowa won the most spirit.

Battle Creek royalty: Battle Creek’s annual Fourth of July celebration included selection of royalty to reign over the event. The royalty includes, front from left, Miss Firecracker Remington Blackmore, daughter of Sean and Tamie Blackmore and Little Miss Firecracker Lily Ballard, daughter of Jamie and Noelle Ballard. Back from left, Miss Independence Alexis Tarr, daughter of Casey and Tammi Tarr and Mr. Firecracker Nikolas Segebart, son of Russ and Stacy Segebart. (Photo submitted)

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Ida Grove Rec Center

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Membership rates increased $10 July 1. We are offering a 10 percent discount for all past or present military service. You must present proof at time of sign-up.

Mark your calendars for the second annual free outdoor movie on July 17. We will be showing “Inside Out,” a Disney Pixar movie, rated PG. Get signed up for co-ed adult rec softball. The games will be all four Sundays in August. Registration forms available at the rec center.

Mark your calendars for the second annual youth triathlon, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 13.

The third annual doggie dip will be held Sunday, Aug. 28.

All fitness classes are offered with a paid membership.

Yoga is done for the summer. No step aerobics or water aerobics during the weeks of July 4 and 11.

Morning mix, lower body tone and upper body tone are done for the summer.

Zumba/pound/tabata is held Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

Adult co-ed volleyball is now playing at the fairgrounds for the summer season.

Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m.

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Saturday and 1–8 p.m. Sunday.

Lifeguard summer hours: 7–8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 3–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

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

Visit our website: www. idagroverec.org.

Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts.

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

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New licensed daycare opens in Holstein

Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily (712) 282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Albert City Threshermen program and tractor show: Join us for a one-hour program at The Meeting Place and learn more about the Albert City Threshermen on Tuesday, July 26 at 1 p.m. (see separate story).

Prior to the program, antique tractor collectors are invited to drive their tractors to Galva and display them in front of The Meeting Place. All makes and models of tractors are encouraged to participate and must be parked by 11:30 a.m.

The first 40 people to register will receive a free lunch. To register, call 282-4426 by July 19.

Program seating is limited to the first 40 individuals who register, or just come and see the tractors over your lunch hour. A free will donation will be received for the afternoon program.

Creative Spirits painting party: Mark your calendar and plan to “Paint, Sip and Create� with friends at The Meeting Place on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m.

Cooking with essential oils: Molly Stoos, RN and Annie Pierce from Homer, Neb., will be at The Meeting Place in Galva at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20 to teach the public how to cook with essential oils.

Zumba: The next eight-week session of Zumba starts on Wednesday, Aug. 10. These 50minute cardio dance classes start at 6 p.m. on Wednesday nights and are taught by Christi Ladwig.

Smoothie class: Storm Lake HyVee registered dietitian Sarah Saionz will be at The Meeting Place in Galva on Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. for a nutritious smoothie class. For information on the fee and to register by Aug. 4 call 282-4426.

Ida Alive 1K Walk: Our third annual Ida Alive community walk

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will be Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 12:15 p.m. in Galva. Please meet at the Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary building on the east edge of town by 12:10 p.m. The walk is free and open to all ages and genders and a special invitation goes out to business owners and employees.

Save the date: Ceil Triggs will be at The Meeting Place Sept.

20 at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to mod podge real garden flowers to create wall art canvases.

Save the date: Our next watercolor painting class with Marilyn Koth is Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. at The Meeting Place in Galva.

Step aerobics/yoga: AFAA certified trainer Barb Gebers is teaching a summer session. Class dates are July 11, 19 (one Tuesday night), 25 and Aug. 1. Classes are held on Mondays at 6 p.m.

The Meeting Place is an ideal location to host your special event. Call for rates and availability.

Allisa Friedrichsen of icially opened Kids Clubhouse Daycare and Preschool in Holstein June 1. Kids Clubhouse is a licensed daycare with two providers licensed for 16 kids (with no more than four under the age of two).

Hours are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The daycare serves breakfast, a mid-morning break, lunch and an afternoon snack. Daily activities include crafts, story time and music/ dance creative time.

Danielle Martin is the second provider. Neither lady is a stranger to daycare as Friedrichsen had been babysitting in her home since March and Martin had been doing daycare in her home for seven or eight years. “When I heard Connie Leuschen was retiring, that’s when I started thinking about opening a daycare center in town,� said Friedrichsen. “I knew I didn’t want a two-story house as you have to have a second set of stairs. I was looking for a single-story house with two direct exits and a good-sized yard.

Another requirement was to meet the minimum square foot per child requirement inside and outside.� “We actually have a contract that states children can’t bring anything from home to prevent

Holstein daycare: Kids Clubhouse Daycare and Preschool in Holstein opened June 1. The certified daycare with two providers is owned and operated by Allisa Friedrichsen. Danielle Martin is also a provider. (Advance photo by Deb Loger) disagreements over sharing personal toys. Each child that comes to the daycare has their own cot, blanket and pillow for nap time,� said Friedrichsen.

Certi ication requirements include: every child must have a physical; Friedrichsen and Martin had to have physicals;

two direct exits that are marked; a smoke detector in every room occupied by children and monthly documented ire, tornado and lood drills.

Friedrichsen said, “Low income people can get assistance for daycare and we are planning to start a food program.�

King Theatre board meets architects, continues progress

Little Sparklers: Winners of the Little Sparklers contest during Battle Creek’s annual Fourth of July celebration were, from left, (with parents) Jordan Snyder, third place, son of Adam and Jodi Snyder; Piper Wallace, second place, daughter of Lee and Jess Wallace and Colt Blackmore, first place, son of Sean and Tamie Blackmore. (Photo submitted)

Ida Extension releases 4-H county fair entry numbers Ida County 4-H members are busy with animal projects, deciding which recipes to use for food projects, checking out their gardens, sewing and shopping for clothing projects or selecting the best photo for their photography exhibit. The Ida County Fair runs July 19-25.

Krista Lukins, Ida County Extension office manager, has provided preliminary entry numbers for this year’s fair. The

numbers in parentheses are last year’s preliminary totals. Beef entries total 71 (59) including pens of three 81 (72), swine entries total 237 (310), sheep entries total 80 (118), there are 13 exhibitors with 18 horses (last year the Extension office provided information that there were 246 horse show entries), goat entries total seven (12), poultry entries are 66 (zero due to avian flu), rabbits have

64 (42) entries and dogs/small pets have eight (four) entries.

There are 44 (48) entries in communications and 60 (28) entered in the clothing events.

Clothing and communication entries will be judged Wednesday, July 13 from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove.

Share the Fun will be judged Friday, July 22 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds.

Potential architects have been interviewed and one will be chosen

by July 20 so progress can continue with the King Theatre in Ida Grove.

RDG from Des Moines quoted $25,000 to get basic architectural drawings for the project. Daric O’Neal with Alley-PoynerMacchietto Architecture out of Red Oak quoted $40,000, which includes community presentations and feedback collection along with architectural drawings. The board is still awaiting quotes from Kenneth Hahn and Associates out of Omaha, Neb., and Stratus out of Kansas City.

During O’Neal’s visit, he went over ideas, not just for the physical part of the project, but also the community involvement and ways to operate the theatre.

O’Neal noted during the meeting that he grew up in a small town and he is familiar with projects like the King Theatre. He currently volunteers with the Grand Theatre in Red Oak, along with his wife, who is on its board.

He said the thing that sets them apart from RDG is they will be meeting with the public, getting them involved and hearing their thoughts and ideas for the project.

He also noted that the Riviera Theatre in Sioux City has closed its doors and it may be something for the board to look into for

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The board approved hiring Amy Holst to design a logo for the project at a cost of $200.

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Hike bike donation: Marcia Cates of United Bank of Iowa, right, presents a $65,415 check to Paul Neumann of the O-A/BC-IG Dollars for Scholars Foundation July 1. The check represents the proceeds from the annual Whitey Thompson Hike-Bike-A-Thon held in May. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s check is a record high totaling more than $8,300 over last year. The Foundation provides scholarships for O-A/BC-IG students.

The Foundation and United Bank of Iowa sponsor the hike-bike-athon. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Architect selection: The King Theatre board has been meeting with architects to begin the process of creating an idea of what the building could look like and how much the project could be to complete.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Lundell family receives 2016 Way We Live Award

Engaged: Leah Marie Feauto and Tyler Andrew Down, both of West Des Moines, announce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Mark and Kristin Feauto of Sioux City and Brian and Janet Down of Odebolt. Leah is a 2009 graduate of Bishop Heelan High School in Sioux City and a 2014 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls. She is employed as a senior analyst sales development for Nationwide Insurance Company in Des Moines. Tyler is a 2010 graduate of Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School and a 2014 graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. He is employed as a retirement plan rollover counselor for Principal Financial Group in Des Moines. The couple is planning an Oct. 1 wedding in Sioux City.

The Lundell family of Kiron will be recognized as one of six recipients of The Way We Live Award at the 2016 Iowa State Fair. The family will be honored in an award ceremony on Tuesday, Aug. 16, at 11:30 a.m. on the Christensen Farm Stage in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center.

The Way We Live Award recognizes Iowa families for their hard work and love of farming. Each family exempli ies a dedication to animal agriculture and strong farm values. Each entrant was asked to submit a short essay, describing how the occupation of farming and living on a farm has shaped their life. Six families were chosen out of 38 entries from a variety of commodities and areas in Iowa.

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father and grandfather, Brad Lundell purchased his irst farm at the age of 18.

Today, Brad and his wife, Sarah, raise corn and soybeans as well as four children who are as passionate about farming as their parents.

In 2006, they built the irst of ive hog con inements, inishing the inal one in 2016. The family ventured into the turkey industry in 2008, building a four-barn turkey site.

The Lundell family members all play an important role in the success of the farm. Brad and Sarah work closely to take care of daily chores and responsibilities and the children help any way they can with planting, harvest and livestock chores.

The farm is not the only thing

keeping the family busy. Both Brad and Sarah are involved in many community organizations, such as the Iowa Farm Bureau, Iowa Turkey Federation, Odebolt-Arthur School Board and many others.

Balancing community events and work on the farm has been important to the family.

As a recipient of the Way We Live Award, the Lundell family will receive a prize package of $250, fair admission tickets, free parking, various coupon books, a special recognition in the Paul R. Knapp Animal Learning Center on Aug. 16 as well as video and photo recognition throughout the Fair.

The Way We Live Award is sponsored by WHO NewsRadio 1040.

“Nothing Compares” to the Iowa State Fair, is set for Aug. 11-21.

College News Several area students graduated from the University of Iowa at the close of the spring 2016 semester.

Graduating were: Jatessa Schrank of Battle Creek, Doctor of Pharmacy; Taylor Radke of Galva, Bachelor of Science–computer science; Austin Graff of Holstein, Bachelor of Business Administration- inance; Megan Snyder of Odebolt, Master of Arts-rehabilitation and counselor education, and Jesse Sorensen of Odebolt, Bachelor of Science Nursing-RN. Several area students named to the University of Iowa spring 2016 dean’s list. Named to the list were Anne Hao of Battle Creek,

Katherine Boyle of Holstein, Sara Gisch of Holstein, Angela Livezey of Holstein, Christopher Freese of Ida Grove, Olivia Freese of Ida Grove and Taylor Snyder of Odebolt. Livezey was also named to the University of Iowa president’s list.

Four area students graduated from Iowa Lakes Community College in Iowa Falls. Students graduating were Tristen Goettsch of Battle Creek—magna cum laude (3.50-3.74 grade point average) with an Associate in Applied Science degree in farm equipment and diesel technology; Jared Hinkeldey of Galva with an Associate

of Applied Science degree in agriculture production technology; Zachary Collins of Ida Grove— magna cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree in farm equipment and diesel technology and Martin Knudsen of Ida Grove—magna cum laude with an Associate of Applied Science degree in farm equipment and diesel technology.

Four area students were named to the Wayne State College dean’s list for the past semester. Named to the list were Nathan Clausen and Samantha Halbur, both of Danbury, and Ryan Dougherty and Megan Wimmer, both of Mapleton.

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Kidzone fund-raiser Kidzone Child Care Center in Ida Grove will be grilling Thursday, July 21, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. during the Ida Grove Farmers’ Market in downtown Ida Grove.

The center will serve pork burgers, hot dogs, brats, chips and a drink for a free will donation.

Sac Telephone plans customer appreciation meal

Galvin performs: Vocalist Jill Galvin performed three solos at the Anthon City Band concert for the Cushing Car Show June 29.

She sang “Amazing Grace, My Chains are Gone,” “You are my All in All” and “Getting to Know You.” She will be a sophomore at Ridge View High School and is the daughter of Tom and Joyce Galvin.

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Sac County Mutual Telephone Company Board of Directors and employees are hosting an appreciation meal for its Sac County Mutual Telephone and Odebolt, Arthur and Battle Creek Cable Television customers in the Odebolt City Park Monday, July 18, from 5 to 7 p.m.

They will be serving grilled burgers and hot dogs, side dishes and drinks.

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Fifty-one Iowa 4-Hers have received 2016 state 4-H project awards. These 4-H youth are recognized as the top winners in their project areas across the state.

Sac County 4-Her Alex Pickhinke of Early received a state 4-H leadership project award. Pickhinke, 17, is the son of Tracy and Steve Pickhinke and a 2016 Ridge View High School graduate.

A 10-year member of 4-H, Pickhinke has completed projects on leadership, citizenship, communications, woodworking and food and nutrition. Pickhinke has participated in his county 4-H council, Iowa 4-H Youth Conference and National 4-H Congress.

“It has helped me to become a better citizen, a more con ident speaker and a more productive leader. And, I can’t forget all the memories and friends I’ve made along the way,” Pickhinke said.

The awards are given to youth who have exhibited mastery, leadership, communication and service in a speci ic project area. Each youth recipient also received a $100 monetary award from Glen and Mary Jo Mente of Ames and the Iowa 4-H Foundation.

The recipients of this year’s awards were recognized at the State 4-H Youth Conference during the closing ceremony at the Iowa State University campus in Ames June 30.

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Class of 1956: The Battle Creek High School class of 1956 celebrated its 60th reunion July 2. Front row from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Phyllis Wonder Sargent of Whitewood, S.D., Georgine Groth Krayenhagen of Battle Creek, Donna Albers Petersen of Anthon, Janet Schultz Gruhn of Manning and Irene Iwen Putnam Stief of Cherokee. Backâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wayne Preston of Lewis, Colo., Robert Fritz of Billings, Mont., Myrl Harrison of Sun City West, Ariz., and Carl Ulshafer of Ida Grove. (Photo submitted)

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Class of 1951: The Battle Creek High School class of 1951 celebrated its 65th reunion July 2. From leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Rebecca Spiese Schmidt of Holstein, Stanley Bush of McKinley, Texas, and Verna Morrice Maude of Rapid City, S.D. (Photo submitted)

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Class of 1961: The Battle Creek High School class of 1961 celebrated its 55th reunion July 2. From leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Corliss Hansen Wheeler of Battle Creek, Mary Alice Goodenow Egel of Pittstown, N.J., Betty Watson Meyer of Odebolt (moved to Ida Grove her Junior year) and Eleanor Vermeys Sanders of Bondurant.

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The Battle Creek alumni gathered July 2 for the annual alumni banquet at the Presbyterian Church. Punch was served while guests enjoyed a PowerPoint presentation of photos of the Battle Creek 150th celebration held in 2015. Flash drives containing photos and videos of the 150th celebration were available for purchase.

Best of Barbâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catering catered the meal to 110 guests. After the meal, master of ceremonies Kevin Huss welcomed all present, thanked the caterer and assistants and led the table prayer. The school song was led by former cheerleaders: Pat Petersen Sharp, Vicki Dudding Dausel and Margaret Dukelow Churchill, all from the class of 1971.

Keith Brown introduced the guest of honor. Lorraine Witt Davis delivered an entertaining speech that recognized her family, coaches, teammates and some humorous situations from memo-

rable times in high school. She closed by quoting from one of her favorite movies, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wizard of Oz,â&#x20AC;? saying, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no place like home.â&#x20AC;? Anniversary classes were recognized and introduced, and memories shared.

Barb Meier and Marcella Segebart announced awards. Each awardee received a Battle Creek Bomber mug. The oldest alumnus present was Iris Lochner Witt of Battle Creek, class of 1947. The alumnus traveling the farthest was Myrl Harrison, class of 1956, of Sun City West, Ariz. The alumnus who has lived in the most states, seven, was Ernie Rickabaugh, class of 1986, currently from Cutoff, La. The most recent alumnusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; retiree was Pam Rossow Myer, class of 1966, Maryville, Mo. The alumnus with the oldest car near their graduating year was Jim Modrell, class of 1976 of Moville, who owns a 1970 Mustang.

Four alumni were attending their irst ever banquet: Cindy

Beck Huato of Battle Creek, Laurence Vermeys of Des Moines, Karen Mildenstein Bliss of Broken Arrow, Okla., and Robert Fritz of Billings, Mont. The family with the most Battle Creek graduates present was the Dausel family, with four alumni in attendance.

Announcements were made during the business meeting. Merchandise with the 150th logos may still be ordered from Ann Vermeys.

There were 100 USB lash drives ordered of the Battle Creek 150th celebration. They are available at $10 each.

Johnson Propane was recognized for donating the red and black Bomber banners. Marilyn Dausel was recognized and thanked for her 14 years on the alumni board. Christi Petersen Mallow was welcomed as a new member of the alumni board. The evening closed with all present singing the reunion song.

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State 4-H: Ida County was well represented during the annual State 4-H Youth Conference on the campus of Iowa State University June 28 to 30. An estimated 1,000 teens converged on the campus for workshops, mixers, dances, a banquet and community service activities. Representing local 4-H groups included from left, Sage Bennett, Cheyenne Tomlinson, Montana Else and Anna Van Dusen. (Photo submitted)

The Odebolt Public Library added several books and DVDs to its circulation in June.

New hardcover books include: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Off The Gridâ&#x20AC;? by C.J. Box, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Christmas on My Mindâ&#x20AC;? by Janet Dailey, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Emperorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Revengeâ&#x20AC;? by Clive Cussler, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Marrying Winterborneâ&#x20AC;?

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by Linda Howard, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Cavendon Luckâ&#x20AC;? by Barbara T. Bradford, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Dishonorable Intentionsâ&#x20AC;? by Stuart Woods, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I Almost Forgot Youâ&#x20AC;? by Terry McMillan, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Gamesâ&#x20AC;? by James Patterson, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Pursuitâ&#x20AC;? by Janet Evanovich, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Vinegar Girlâ&#x20AC;? by Anne Tyler and â&#x20AC;&#x153;War Of Twoâ&#x20AC;? by John Sedgwick (biography).

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SPORTS MV-A-O keeps Falcons from advancing MV-A-O defeated O-A/BC-IG 8-1 in a irst round regional softball tournament contest in Battle Creek July 5.

The Falcons inished the 2016 season with a 5-21 record.

MV-A-O broke the game open with a six-run sixth inning.

“It was another situation of being in the game until the sixth inning and then the wheels just fell off,” noted coach Cindy Wilcke. “This has been our nemesis all season long, but that is common with a young team. Next

year we will be stronger and hopefully, we’ll be able to inish games.”

Wilcke noted her club recorded two errors, but there were several other mental mistakes that hurt the team.

“The mental errors really took us out of the game,” said Wilcke. “I have said all season that we have girls playing softball not softball players playing softball. Next year the girls will understand the game better and just by having another year of playing

time under their belts will cause those mental errors to dwindle. We will be a much stronger team next year.”

Summit Nielsen had two of the team’s ive singles. Ellie Dotzler, Baylee Knop and Kirsten Dausel each had one hit.

Dotzler pitched into the sixth inning, giving up six runs, ive earned, on seven hits, four walks and four strikeouts. Halle Hemer inished the game by allowing two earned runs on one hit, two walks and no strikeouts.

Ridge View falls to third ranked team Ridge View’s softball season came to an end July 6 when the Raptors lost to Logan-Magnolia, ranked third in the state in class 2A, in a regional tournament contest in Logan.

Ridge View inished the season with an 11-22 record overall. Coach Scott Phelps noted the Raptors will return several players next season.

“We’ll return a lot of quality young players and many of those players gained valuable experience this season as we played many tough games against quality opponents.”

Lo-Ma 2, RV 0 Lo-Ma scored one run in the second inning and one in the sixth inning to nip Ridge View.

Raptor coach Scott Phelps said both teams played well. “We were very proud of how our girls showed up and competed against another quality opponent. We just didn’t hit well enough against a quality pitcher to get the win.”

The Raptors totaled three hits.

Kaylee Blenner had a double while Kennedy Mason and Megan Wiese

both hit singles.

Senior Emily Egger threw all six innings, giving up two runs, one earned, on seven hits, one walk and two strikeouts.

Storm Lake tournament The Ridge View softball team traveled to Storm Lake July 2 to compete in the Tornado Classic Softball Tournament. Ridge View found the going tough as it went 0-3 on the day.

“The coaches were very disappointed with how inconsistent our defense was,” noted coach Scott Phelps. “We gave up many runs on our poor defense, which must improve if we want to go very far in the tournament trail. “We are having a hard time determining how we can play great defense one day and not so good the next day. We must be consistent. It is very frustrating for players and coaches, but we will continue to work hard at improving.”

In the irst game, Sioux City East defeated Ridge View 10-0 in ive innings. Taking the loss on the mound

was Emily Egger who threw four and two-third innings giving up three earned runs, on 13 hits with one walk. Kinzey Dutler who went two-for-two at the plate and Kennedy Mason hit a double.

In the second game, Sergeant Bluff-Luton beat Ridge View 12-3.

Emerson Else threw all seven innings and gave up seven earned runs on 14 hits while walking four and striking out three. Leading the way at the plate were Beth Pickhinke who hit a double and had two RBI and Madeline Else who went two-for-two with an RBI. In the third game, Ridge View fell to Alta-Aurelia 7-3. Katie Brinkman threw four innings, giving up six runs, one was earned. Also throwing was Beth Meyer who threw two innings giving up one unearned run.

Emily Egger who went two-forfour with an RBI and stole two bases led the offense; Kinzey Dutler went two-for-three and Kaylee Blenner and Beth Meyer both had a hit and one RBI.

Mix-up: O-A/BC-IG right fielder Rhett Ketelsen (21) and second baseman Landon Ray come close to colliding while going for a fly ball hit to just outside the infield area in a game against East Sac July 7.

Ketelsen made the catch. O-A/BC-IG lost the game 3-1. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Falcons end regular season at 13-11

Stretch: Ridge View first baseman Megan Wiese has to stretch to reach a ball thrown to her from the outfield in a game against Westwood June 30. The runners were ruled safe. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Falcons win district opener O-A/BC-IG defeated AHSTW 4-1 in a irst round district baseball tournament game in Ida Grove Saturday.

The victory advanced the Falcons to the semi inal round of the class 2A district 16 tournament where O-A/ BC-IG played Missouri Valley Tuesday, July 12 in Carroll. The winner will play the winner of the Carroll Kuemper versus East Sac game in the district inal Saturday, July 16 in Carroll at 7 p.m. The district champion will play in the substate contest in Harlan Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m.

O-A/BC-IG 4, AHSTW 1 Senior Ben Dotzler turned in another stellar performance on the mound for the Falcons, pitching a complete game, three-hitter with 14 strikeouts and one walk, allowing only one unearned run.

“What a great environment in our home park for the district opener, and what a great performance by the boys,” noted coach Dan Dotzler.

With the game scoreless entering the sixth inning, AHSTW pushed across an unearned run on a sac ly to take a 1-0 lead. The Falcons wasted no time in rallying as they scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth to take

a 4-1 lead into the inal frame.

“We were at the top of our order entering that decisive sixth inning, so I had a good feeling that the third time through we were going to get to their pitcher. We had some pretty marginal at bats the irst time through against their pitcher, who was a soft tossing lefty that seem to keep us off balance,” said Dotzler.

Miles Gebel started the rally with a walk. Rhett Ketelsen followed with a lare to right ield that fell and Gebel was able to make it safely into second base on a bang-bang play. Ben Dotzler was intentionally walked to load the bases for clean-up hitter Adam Grote.

Grote coaxed a full count walk for the game tying RBI. “Grote had a really good at bat,” stated Dotzler. “He fouled off a few close pitches and laid off the bad ones to get the walk.”

Freshman Ethan Mortensen, who was moved up to the ifth spot in the order for this game, promptly delivered a two RBI single up the middle to give the Falcons a 3-1 lead.

“Mortensen had struggled in his irst two at bats, and I told him to just relax and see the ball. Boy did he come up

big for us in that spot,” said Dotzler.

Ryder Meek followed with a ielder’s choice ground ball to second base and Grote was able to slide in safely just under the tag on the play at the plate.

“Gebel and Grote did an awesome job on the bases and their speed came in handy on those two close plays,” stated Dotzler.

AHSTW switched pitchers and snuffed out the Falcon rally, as two runners were left on. Those four runs would be plenty for the Falcon ace (Ben Dotzler, who improved to 6-1) as he took the hill and promptly inished the game off by striking out the inal three AHSTW batters after the leadoff hitter reached on an in ield error.

“Ben stepped up big for us again on the mound, he was well rested and had a very good fastball,” said coach Dotzler. “Ben retired ive of the seven leadoff hitters in the game and good things happen when you get that irst out. AHSTW had not struck out that much this year, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Ben was pretty dominant, as they simply couldn’t catch up to his fastball all game.”

O-A/BC-IG’s baseball team rounded out the regular season July 7 at 13-11. The Falcons opened district tournament play against AHSTW Saturday (see separate story).

“We have played pretty good ball down the stretch,” stated Falcon coach Dan Dotzler. “Since June 4, we are 10-6, and of the six losses two were by one run and three were by two runs. These boys have stepped up over the inal stretch and have played very competitively. I am pretty happy with where we are heading into districts.”

WVC tournament L-B 6, O-A/BC-IG 4 The Falcons dropped a Western Valley Conference Tournament Championship Series opening round game to Lawton-Bronson in Lawton July 5.

Coach Dotzler stated the story of the game can be told in one line— Falcons strand 17 base runners.

“That is not a misprint, we stranded 17 base runners,” said Dotzler. “Four times we left the bases loaded to end the inning.

We loaded the bases twice with no one out and failed to score.

It’s frustrating to be playing a top team and not come away with a few runs in those situations.”

The Falcons had four hits and walked 13 times and were hit by pitch twice. Rhett Ketelsen led the offense with two singles. Caleb Carlson and Miles Gebel had the other Falcon hits.

“Usually when you get that much traf ic on the bases, you can come away with a few more runs,” noted Dotzler. “Their starter struggled to throw strikes and sometimes when the pitcher is all over the place it is tough to get a good swing on the ball.”

On the mound, freshman Ethan Mortensen started and pitched the irst one and one-third innings.

“Mortensen pitched a very good irst inning and then struggled with his control a bit in that second inning. We had everyone fresh

so we went to the pen early,” said Dotzler.

Mortensen was charged with four runs, one was unearned. Tyler Anderson came on and inished the second and third innings, allowing two runs. Gabe Malcom pitched a scoreless fourth inning.

Ben Dotzler pitched two shutout innings while striking out three to round out the mound line.

“We generally played acceptable defense, we had a couple of lapses, but overall that is not what ultimately cost us. We simply did not execute good at bats in situations with runners on,” noted coach Dotzler.

O-A/BC-IG 8, WC 7 The Falcons bounced back to place third in the tournament when they topped Woodbury Central in the conference tournament consolation game July 6 in Lawton.

The Falcons plated three runs in a decisive sixth inning rally to take the lead 8-7. The Falcons trailed 7-5 with two outs in the sixth inning. After a two-out intentional walk to Ben Dotzler that loaded the bases, Adam Grote delivered a two run single that tied the game.

Two pitches later, Dotzler scored the go ahead run on a wild pitch.

The Wildcats didn’t go down quietly in the seventh. They led off the inning with a single and advanced the runner to second with a stolen base. After the irst out was recorded via a pop out, a Wildcat batter sent a soft liner up the middle that shortstop Ben Dotzler snagged on the run and doubled off the runner on second to end the game.

“What an exciting last couple of innings and what a nice play to end the game,” noted coach Dotzler.

Adam Grote pitched a complete game to get the win on the mound.

“Grote battled hard and came up with big outs when we needed them. We had some costly misplays behind him earlier in the game that lead directly to some

unearned runs for Woodbury Central,” said Dotzler.

Grote surrendered seven runs, three earned runs, struck out seven and walked three.

Offensively, the Falcons had six hits, two doubles by Ben Dotzler and two singles by Ethan Mortensen. Rhett Ketelsen and Adam Grote had the other two hits.

East Sac 3, O-A/BC-IG 1 The Falcons lost a low scoring non-conference game to East Sac County Thursday in Ida Grove.

“We played pretty well for the most part,” said Dotzler. “We outhit them seven to three, but couldn’t generate runs when we had opportunities. In addition to the seven hits, we had some good squared up hits that unfortunately were hit right at them.”

Dotzler added the team’s pitchers did a decent job; however, walked batters scored two of the three runs. The coach noted limiting East Sac to three runs was “very good.”

Blake Anderson started on the mound for the Falcons and pitched the irst two innings, allowing two runs and two hits. Ethan Mortensen pitched the next three innings and allowed one run and one hit, walking four and striking out three. Tyler Anderson inished up by pitching two scoreless innings and facing the minimum of six batters. The Falcons committed two errors.

“In 26 games, East Sac has been limited to three runs or less only a few times, so it was a commendable job by our pitching and defense. When you hold a good team to three runs you would like to think you are going to win. It just didn’t work out,” said coach Dotzler.

Offensively, Ben Dotzler had two hits and the Falcons’ lone RBI. Miles Gebel added two hits and scored the Falcons’ only run. Adam Grote, Ethan Mortensen and Gabe Malcom accounted for the remaining hits.

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IG junior golf tournament Results of the Ida Grove junior golf program tournament June 30 were (by age group and in order of inish): Fourteen to 15 girls—Kelsey Dausel, 52; Kirsten Dausel, 61; Kiera Ladwig, 62.

Fourteen boys—Garrett Nichols, 43; Austin Wardrip, 50; Tyler Ehrig, 53.

Twelve-13 boys—Ahren Van Dusen, 37; Jackson Godbersen, 43; George Ehrig, 47.

Eleven-13 girls—Carly Murphy,

30; Amber Hofmeister, 31; Joie Matthies, 32.

Eleven boys—Damon Dausel, 28; Connor Hoegh, 31; Evan Jordan, 45.

Ten boys—Axton Miller, 23; Ben Hofmeister, 33; Trenton Gilbert, 35.

Nine-10 girls—Avery Behrendsen, 24; Josilynn Pritchard, 27; Hayden Zimmerman, 29.

Nine boys—Gavin Remer, 16; Kaleb Taylor, 20; Patrick Ehrig, 22.

Eight boys—Jack Gilbert, 19; Kade Spotts, 22; Will Schirrmacher and Justice Wells, 23.

Eight girls—Tanna Petersen, 22; Addy Skirvin, 26; Stella Remer, 28.

Seven boys—Austin Hansen, 12; JJ Parks, 18; Sam Lansink, Lane Howard and Eidan Skirvin, 21.

Six to seven girls—Hildie Harm, 13; Addisyn Pritchard, 13; Ali Nichols, 15.

Five to six boys—Kingston Lichtenberg, 22; Sam Parks, 24; Carson Jordan, 25.

Delivery: Ridge View pitcher Peyton Boyle delivers the ball to home plate during the Raptors’ 8-4 win over Westwood in a first round conference tournament consolation bracket contest July 5. The Raptors won the game 8-4. Ridge View placed fifth in the tournament. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Raptors place fifth in WVC tournament Ridge View’s baseball team went 2-3 in a ive game stretch from July 1 to July 8. The victories came in the consolation bracket of the conference tournament played in Holstein July 5-6. Ridge View placed ifth in the tournament.

Ridge View wrapped up the regular season with an 11-16 record.

The Raptors opened class 1A district tournament play July 12 against Woodbury Central. The winner will play the winner of the Remsen St. Mary versus South O’Brien game Thursday, July 14 at 5 p.m. in Akron.

SC West 9, RV 3 SC West 8, RV 5 The Raptors lost a varsity doubleheader to Sioux City West July 1 in Sioux City.

In the 9-3 loss, Ridge View was held to three hits. Joe Kenny connected for a double and one RBI. Alex Pickhinke had a hit and an RBI. Peyton Boyle added a single and Jaxon Franken was credited with one RBI. Boyle was the pitcher of record.

Over six innings he walked no one, gave up 14 hits and struck out two batters. West had ive earned runs in the contest.

In the 8-5 setback, Ridge View fell behind 6-0 after four full innings before outscoring West 5-2 over the inal three innings.

The offense came up with six hits. Boyle had two singles and one RBI. Kyle Schiernbeck doubled for the team’s only extra base hit. Colt Wandrey singled and had one RBI. Jaxon Franken and Jake Mitchell both singled.

Alex Pickhinke pitched six innings. He gave up 11 hits and one walk while striking out three batters. West had ive earned runs.

WVC tournament RV 8, Westwood 4 Ridge View took down Westwood in a irst round conference tournament consolation bracket contest July 5.

The Raptors did most of their damage in the early innings as they scored once in the irst, twice in the second and four times in the third.

Grant Anderson led the offense with three hits, one of which was a double. He also had one RBI. Jake Mitchell tripled, singled, had two RBI and scored three times. Kyle Schiernbeck singled twice. Colt Wandrey, Joe Kenny and Jaxon Franken each had one hit. Alex Pickhinke accounted for two RBI. Peyton Boyle got the pitching win by limiting Westwood to four runs, two earned, on eight hits, a walk and ive strikeouts.

RV 11, WM 4 The Raptors topped West Monona in the tournament’s ifth place game in Holstein July 6.

Ridge View took a 7-0 lead after ive innings. West Monona came back with a four-run sixth inning to cut the lead to 7-4. Ridge View answered with four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take an 11-4 lead for good.

Alex Pickhinke was the winning pitcher, going the distance on the mound. He gave up four earned runs on eight hits, a walk and four strikeouts.

Peyton Boyle and Colt Wandrey had two hits apiece. One of Wandrey’s hits was a double. Wandrey had three RBI. Grant Anderson and Kyle Schiernbeck both hit one single and had one RBI. Jaxon Franken added a single and Joe Kenny had one RBI. Kuemper 3, Ridge View 2 Carroll Kuemper nipped the Raptors in an eight-inning contest in Holstein Friday. The game was the inal regular season contest for Ridge View.

Kuemper took a 2-1 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning. Ridge View pinch runner Jake Tokheim scored on a single by Grant Anderson to tie the game and force extra innings. Kuemper scored the winning run on a wild pitch in the top of the eighth inning. Ridge View was unable to score in the bottom of the eighth.

“This was the last regular season game for both teams. It was a good tune up for the postseason. It felt like a great postseason atmosphere,” noted Ridge View coach Shannon Tesch.

Ridge View got doubles from Colt Wandrey and Alex Pickhinke.

Two singles from Jake Mitchell and one single each from Grant Anderson and Garret Lamp.

Peyton Boyle pitched the irst ive and one third innings, giving up four hits and three walks while striking out three batters. Kuemper scored two earned runs on Boyle.

Wandrey inished out the game and was charged with the loss. He allowed one unearned run on one hit, no walks and four strikeouts.

G-H minors: The Galva-Holstein minor softball team posted a 12-3 record this season and placed first in their tournament. As a special treat, the girls were honored by the Ridge View High School team at one of high school ball games. The minor team includes (not in order in picture) Aylin Herreta, Emma Vohs, Kenzie Voge, Kendra Schossow, Addison Schmidt, Morgan Todd, Sky Henkel, Jenny Herreta, Hannah Yockey, Audrey Kalin, Daphne Conover, Mackenzie Schwery and coaches Kallie Voge, Jessie Pratt and Scott Carpenter. (Photo submitted)

BC winners: The winning team from the Battle Creek Fourth of July slow pitch softball tournament included, front from left, Paige Lansink, Claudia Devitt, Cheyenne Wilcke, Ciara Dotzler and Molly Hesnar and back from left, Justin Van Houten, Wesley Swanger, Nolan Warnke, Creighton Allen and Tyler Oberreuter. (Photo submitted)

Stolen base: Ridge View’s Jaxon Franken safely steals second base against Westwood July 5. The theft came during a first round conference tournament consolation bracket contest, which the Raptors won 8-4. Ridge View placed fifth in the tournament. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Local area fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff.

For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com.

Black Hawk Lake—Bluegill Good: Bluegill ishing is good in one to four feet of water. Use a small jig tipped with live bait, small piece of crawler or wax worms ished below a bobber.

Walleye - Fair: Anglers are picking up some walleye in deeper water near rock piles and dredge cuts. Boat anglers have recently had success ishing the rock piles off of Cottonwood Point. Try also the shore off Ice House Point, the dredge cut out from Denison

Beach and the rock piles near Gunshot Hill and in the east basin of the lake. Boat anglers are having the best luck. Also try throwing crankbaits and twisters along the weed lines.

Largemouth bass - Good: Top water, weedless baits and Texas rigs work well. Try ishing plastic worms near cover and drop offs.

Town Bay and the inlet bridge are popular spots for bass right now.

There is a 15-inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass on Black Hawk Lake.

Channel cat ish - Fair: Anglers have picked up cat ish on stink bait, leeches and worms all ished off the bottom. Anglers are having success in Town Bay. Fish are 1720 inches.

Black Hawk pits—Bluegill - Fair: Some bluegill are being picked in near shore areas with a jig ished under a bobber. If no luck near

shore, move deeper; bluegills this time of year may start to move away from spawning areas to seek deeper habitats.

Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake)—The dredge is in operation in the northeast portion of the lake. Boaters should use extreme caution in this area and must maintain a 100-foot distance from the dredge, booster pump and all dredge pipes at all times.

Storm Lake has a daily limit of three walleye and all 17 to 22-inch walleye must be released; no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day.

Walleye - Fair: Try crankbaits ished in the dredge cuts. A few have been picked up from shore with leeches and crankbaits.

Channel cat ish - Fair: Anglers are catching cat ish from shore with stink bait or cut bait ished off the bottom.

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

Velma Siebrecht May 4, 1921 – July 7, 2016

CRMC anniversary: Many changes have taken place on the campus of Cherokee Regional Medical Center (formerly known as Sioux Valley Memorial Hospital) over the past century. On Sunday, July 17 from noon to 3 p.m., the public is invited to the CRMC grounds for a 100th anniversary celebration.

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CRMC to host 100th anniversary celebration Cherokee Regional Medical Center will celebrate its 100 th anniversary Sunday, July 17, with food and fun for the whole family. The event is slated to run from noon to 3 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

“We have a fun afternoon planned. We encourage everyone to bring their family, friends and neighbors to help us celebrate this milestone event,” said Kent Lundquist, CRMC marketing and public relations manager. “We’ll be serving a cookout meal, complete with cake and ice cream and an inflatable bouncy

house, slide and obstacle course will be on hand for the kids to enjoy throughout the event.”

The meal will be served from noon to 1:30 p.m., while supplies last, and will feature a couple of local summertime favorites… burgers grilled by the Cherokee County Cattlemen’s Association and Dale Harvey’s legendary “homemade” ice cream.

At 2 p.m., a special 100 th anniversary program will be held inside the CRMC Wellness Center gymnasium. Several speakers, including current CRMC President and CEO Matt

Johnson will provide a brief history of the past 100 years plus provide a glimpse into the future plans of Cherokee Regional Medical Center.

“Everyone at CRMC is extremely proud that we’ve been able to provide quality, compassionate care to Cherokee and the surrounding area for the past 100 years,” said Lundquist.

“Through great leadership— both past and present, a caring staff and skilled providers, we are well positioned to continue serving as a leader in rural health well into the future.”

St. Anthony recognized by Healthgrades for outstanding patient experience St. Anthony Regional Hospital in Carroll announced the organization received the Healthgrades Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ for the second consecutive year in 2016. The hospital was identi ied as providing outstanding performance in the delivery of a positive experience for patients during their hospital stay, according to Healthgrades, the leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.

St. Anthony is one of only three hospitals in Iowa to be named among the Top 5 Percent in the Nation for Outstanding Patient Experience two years in a row (2015-16).

Prior to awarding ratings, Healthgrades evaluated 3,858 hospitals that submitted at least 100 patient experience surveys to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, covering admissions from April 2015 through March 2016 in order to identify hospital performance in patient experience.

“St. Anthony proudly accepts the Healthgrades recognition signifying our team’s commitment to patient safety and care,” said Ed Smith, St. Anthony President and

CEO. “St. Anthony is committed to providing quality care to each patient who comes through our doors. Our team’s dedication to serving others extends beyond knowledgeable and skilled care, coupling quality and compassionate care for the best possible experience.”

Healthgrades evaluated performance by applying a scoring methodology to 10 patient experience measures, using data collected from a 32question patient experience survey of the hospital’s own patients. The survey questions focus on patients’ perspectives of their care in the hospital.

Question topics range from cleanliness and noise levels in patient rooms to factors such as pain management and responsiveness to patients’ needs.

The measures also include whether a patient would recommend the hospital to friends or family.

In order to be recognized by Healthgrades, hospitals must meet eligibility requirements for consideration, which in addition to number of survey responses, includes clinical performance thresholds. Nationally, 2,965 hospitals met those requirements with 448 hospitals outperforming

their peers, based on their patients’ responses in order to achieve this distinction.

“Consumers are increasingly using patient experience and satisfaction as a measure to both evaluate hospitals and to select where they want to obtain care,” said Evan Marks, chief strategy of icer, Healthgrades.

“We commend those hospitals that have achieved the Healthgrades 2016 Outstanding Patient Experience Award for delivering superior patient care experiences during their hospital stay.”

In addition to Outstanding Patient Experience, St. Anthony was also recognized for excellence in orthopedics.

Healthgrades named the hospital a ive-star recipient for hip fracture treatment for the ifth consecutive year (2012-16). The ive-star rating indicates that St. Anthony’s clinical outcomes are statistically better than expected when treating the condition or conducting the procedure being evaluated.

For more information about Healthgrades, to download a full copy of the report or to get information about hospital and physician quality, visit: www.

Healthgrades.com/quality.

ODEBOLT – Services for Velma Siebrecht, 95, of Odebolt were July 12, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Odebolt.

The Rev. Ken Miller officiated.

Burial was in the Odebolt Cemetery at Odebolt.

ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Odebolt was in charge of arrangements.

She died July 7 at Odebolt Specialty Care in Odebolt.

Velma A. Siebrecht was born on the family farm in rural Kiron May 4, 1921. She was the third daughter of Walter and Emma (Johannsen) Schultz. She was baptized June 12, 1921, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Stockholm Township and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church at Denison in 1935.

She attended District #2 Otter Creek Country School through the eighth grade and then came home to work on the family farm.

On Dec. 27, 1940, Velma married Gayle Siebrecht in Council Bluffs.

The couple settled on a farm south of Schaller. Velma and Gayle were blessed with four children: Roger, Jeannine, Russell and Janette. The family then moved to a farm northwest of Odebolt.

Velma was a kind, devoted, stay-at-home mother and farmer’s wife. She briefly worked at the Odebolt Chronicle during the centennial, assembling cookbooks. In 1975, Velma lost her husband, Gayle, after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was a member of Odebolt United Methodist Church and

UMW. She belonged to the Birthday Club and Happy Hour Club. Velma’s hobbies were embroidery, jigsaw puzzles, baking, gardening, tending to her flowers and crossword puzzles.

She treasured looking after her grandchildren and spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her loving children: Roger (Barbara) Siebrecht of Odebolt, Jeannine (Ronald) Lange of Odebolt, Russell Siebrecht of Sac City and Janette (Tom) Down of Odebolt.

Also surviving are her grandchildren: Kirk (Lisa) Siebrecht, Scott (Karen) Siebrecht, Traci (Darrell) Bengford, JoDee (Jeff ) Sharp, Blake (Emily) Lange, Thomas (Dani) Down and Kayla (Tim) Ohrt.

Additional survivors include her great grandchildren: Cody

Siebrecht, Brandon Siebrecht, Dalin Siebrecht, Teven Siebrecht, Taylor (Amanda) Bengford, Tanner (fiancée Alison) Bengford, Dustin (fiancée Josie) Bengford, Brett Sharp, Laryn Sharp, Elsie Lange, Beckham Lange and Tommy Down.

Also surviving are her greatgreat-granddaughter, Sadie Bengford; her sisters, Ruby (Clarence) Friedrichsen and Verna (Mervin) Petersen; and her sisters-in-law, Florence Schultz and Sena Siebrecht.

Velma was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gayle Siebrecht; three sisters: Dorothy Schultz, Erma (Clarence) Bielenberg and Alice (Fred) Schramm; and two brothers: Irvin (Lavaughn) Schultz and Fred Schultz.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

HELP WANTED

Wee Wisdom Preschool at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Holstein is in need of a classroom assistant for our preschool program 5 days per week, each morning during the school year from 9-11:30 a.m.

Licensing & training requirements coincide with employment.

Contact Jim Kistenmacher at 712-368-2228 or jim.kistenmacher@gmail.com for more information

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FRIDAY, JULY 15TH - 5:30 PM Ida Grove Community Rec Center 311 Barnes St. Ida Grove, IA 51445

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The Board of Directors and Employees would like to show our appreciation for your patronage with an evening of good food and hospitality.

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

Marvin L. Brookbank Aug. 10, 1940 – July 1, 2016 IDA GROVE – Services for Marvin L. Brookbank, 75, of Ida Grove were July 5, 2016, at Christensen– Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A. Salcido of iciated.

ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

He died July 1 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

Marvin L. Brookbank was born Aug. 10, 1940, in Ida Grove to Clarence and Mae (Welding) Brookbank. He was baptized and con irmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Storm Lake. Growing up in Ida Grove, Marvin attended Ida Grove Public Schools.

On Nov. 8, 1959, Marvin married the love of his life, Judith Kay Sander, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Schleswig. To this union, three children were born: Debby, Leesa and Michael.

For 20 years, Marvin was employed as a meat cutter at various locations for Fareway grocery stores. After relocating to Gillette, Wyo., he continued cutting meat for Albertsons for 25 years.

Marvin liked river ishing, gardening and the Chicago Bears, and looking after his lawn and lowers while enjoying the great outdoors. He enjoyed camping trips, in a tent, to Deadwood and

Bryan E. Grothe April 18, 1933 – July 2, 2016

Keyhole, S.D., along with a nice, long drag and a cold beverage after a long day.

His true treasure in life was his family. Marvin adored his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His greatgrandsons (Carver, Sawyer and Leo) could always bring a chuckle or smile to his face, even during his short, courageous ight with brain and lung cancer.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 56 years, Judi (Sander) Brookbank of Ida Grove; and his children: Debby (Brent) Cooper of Grinnell, Leesa (Mike) Johnston of Eagle Grove and Michael Brookbank of Grinnell.

Also surviving are his grandchildren: Rory Johnston (Jamie Rae), Kyle Johnston (Jamie Leigh), Megan Anderson (Nate), Caleb Johnston and Jordan Johnston; and three greatgrandsons: Carver, Sawyer and Leo Johnston.

Additional survivors include two brothers: Don (Kathy) Brookbank and Darold “Cork” (Eileen) Brookbank; two sisters: Shirley ( iancé Earl Curtis) Danielson and Sharon (Charlie) Ziegmann; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Carlyle Welding and Harold Brookbank; a brother-in-law, John Danielson; and two nephews: Merritt Brookbank and Bob Danielson.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

Marie M. Marsh LITTLETON, COLO. – Inurnment for Marie M. Marsh, 87, of Littleton, Colo., will be at 12 noon, Friday, July 15, 2016, at the Ida Grove Cemetery.

Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove is in charge of arrangements.

Marie, formerly of Ida Grove, died Nov. 24, 2015, in Littleton, Colo.

Marie, along with her husband, Ed, owned and operated women’s clothing stores in northwest Iowa for over 35 years. They ran Marie’s in Ida Grove, Mapleton and Laurens. They also owned Klothes Korner in Ida Grove.

She is survived by two daughters: Deb and Don Lewis, Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Kelly Hogue, Madison, Wis. Also surviving are her grandchildren: Robert Hogue, Madison, Wis., Dawn (Greg) Becker, Highlands Ranch, Colo., Dustin (Diane) Lewis, Lenexa, Kan., and Drew (Marta) Lewis, Grants Pass, Ore.; and three great-grandsons: Paxton, Palmer and Patterson Becker, Highlands Ranch, Colo.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Marsh.

Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

BATTLE CREEK – Services for Bryan E. Grothe, 83, of Battle Creek were July 6, 2016, at First Presbyterian C h u r c h in Battle Creek.The Rev. Kevin J. Freese officiated.

Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery in Battle Creek.

Military rites were by Maple Valley Post No. 364 of American Legion in Battle Creek. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements.

He died July 2 at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Bryan was born to Herman and Bessie (Wolfgram) Grothe, April 18, 1933. Bryan’s mother died when he was three years old. He then went to live with his grandmother Wolfgram for three years and then lived with an aunt and uncle for another three years.

He went to live with Martha Siep when he was six, until he was 15 years old. Bryan then went to live with Willard and Alyce Clark and their three sons, until he entered the U.S. Navy May 28, 1951.

Bryan served his country during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged March 8, 1955. Returning home, Bryan became employed as a dragline operator for Godbersen-Smith Construction Co. On Jan. 27, 1957, Bryan married Joan Lehmann in Ida Grove. In 1958, they moved to Phoenix, Ariz., and Bryan went to TV and electronics school.

The couple moved to Pender, Neb., and owned Pender Radio and TV. They also ran Pender Lanes and Grothe-Nielsen Transfer. Bryan and Joan were blessed with a son, Scott, and a

James H. “Jim” Clausen Dec. 12, 1936 – July 4, 2016

daughter, Sandi.

In 1973, he was an independent driver to Santa Fe Springs, Calif., hauling pork and produce back to Omaha, Neb. When Bryan quit driving, he started working for the city of Battle Creek, which he did for eight years.

Bryan and Joan purchased the Ida Bowl bowling alley in Ida Grove. They owned and operated it for three years. After selling the bowling alley, to keep busy, Bryan drove truck part-time for Schau Towing and Salvage of Ida Grove.

He was very handy in the garage; he called it tinkering. He was blessed with the ability to fix or rebuild almost anything.

When Bryan was home, he liked to take the family boating and water skiing, along with fishing trips to Minnesota in the summer time.

He enjoyed a hot cup of coffee and playing cards with his buddies, especially euchre.

Bryan also was an avid bowler, who went to many tournaments.

His high series was 700. He also was known to go out and hit a couple around the green, golfing.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Joan Grothe of Battle Creek; and his children: Scott (Deb Scibior) Grothe of Boise, Idaho, and Sandi Hudson of Leawood, Kan. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Tara O’Brien, Abby Hudson, Nikolaos Hudson, Logan Scibior-Grothe and Isaac Scibior-Grothe; extended family; and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Bessie Grothe; his foster mother, Martha Siep; his foster parents, Willard and Alyce Clark; two sisters, Frances Larson and Lois Towhig; and two brothers, Milton and Dwain.

Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten. com.

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FAITH COMMUNITY CHURCH Rev. Mark Aurand 330 S. MAIN ST. - 712-364-3630 Sunday – 9:15 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. worship

ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Richard Salcido, Pastor 100 7TH ST. - 712-364-2918 Saturday – 6 p.m. worship Sunday – 8 a.m. worship 9:15 a.m. Sunday school & Bible class 10:30 a.m. worship

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SILVER CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Pastor Kristin Boysen 1906 ORCHARD AVE. - 712-282-4703 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship

ST. JOHN’S LUTHERAN CHURCH Paul Egger, Pastor 406 MONONA ST. - 712-282-4700 Sunday – 9 a.m. Bible class 10 a.m. worship

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC CHURCH Father Richard Ball 800 N. MAIN ST. - 712-364-2718 Saturday – 5 p.m. confessions; 5:30 p.m. Mass Sunday – 10 a.m. confessions; 10:30 a.m. Mass

WESTMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Shari O’Bannon, CRE 321 MAIN ST.- 712-364-3829 Sunday – 9:30 a.m. worship, then fellowship coffee

of Holstein. He was a 50-year member of Sioux City Scottish Rite and Abu Bekr Shriners in Sioux City. He served on the Holstein Cooperative Elevator board for 12 years when he was engaged in farming.

Jim really enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in their extra-curricular activities in school and 4-H. He enjoyed ishing and playing cards.

Jim and Jeanne belonged to the same 500 club for over 50 years.

His favorite time of the year was fall, when you could ind him with family and friends, tailgating before Iowa State Cyclone football home games. He didn’t miss many home games and went to several away games, including three bowl games.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 58 years, Jeanne of Holstein; and his children: James A. Clausen (Brown) of Baxter, Jerri (Jeff) Downs of Ames, Jill (Carey) Petermeier of Baxter and Joni (Charlie) Voss of Holstein.

Also surviving are his grandchildren: Danielle (Jason) Martin, Chase, Dylan, Maddy and Camden Clausen, Gavin (Katie) Downs, Alex Downs, Mackenzie Petermeier, Megan (Stephen) Van Beek, Cameron Petermeier, Jamison (Madeline) Voss and Courtnie Voss; and his greatgrandchildren: Kyra, Aiden, Vada and Jase Martin.

Additional survivors include his brother, Joe (Sharon) Clausen; a sister-in-law, Pam Clausen (Bob Kaus); an aunt, Florence Clausen (Cliff) Friedrichsen; several nieces and nephews: Bobbi Jo Clausen, Brenda (Chuck) Ortner, Nick (Amy) Clausen, Billi (Chad) Niemeier, Terry Sue (Craig) Kemerling, Justin (Steph) Clausen and Michael (Katie) Clausen; and many special great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dale Clausen; and many dear friends.

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

HOLSTEIN – Services for James H. “Jim” Clausen, 79, of Holstein were July 9, 2016, at United Methodist Church in Holstein, with the Rev. Doresa K. Collogan of iciating.

Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery at Holstein.

Masonic Alpine Lodge #471 of Holstein conducted a service and military rites were by American Legion Dessel-Schmidt Post #225 at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

He died July 4 at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove.

James Howard Clausen was born Dec. 12, 1936, on a farm three miles northwest of Holstein. He was the irst son of Raymond (Bud) Clausen and Alice (Nickelsen) Clausen. He attended country school in both Douglas and Griggs Townships before going to Holstein in the ifth grade and graduated from Holstein High School in 1955.

Jim enlisted in the U.S.N.R. in May 1955 and served active duty on the U.S.S. Des Moines for two years (1956-1957). He was honorably discharged in May 1963 as a petty of icer third class.

He married Verla Jean Frahm June 29, 1958. The couple was blessed with four children: James Alvin, Jerri Jean, Jill Marie and Joni Rae. After serving in the Navy, he farmed with his father and brothers until 1986. He ran for Ida County recorder in 1986 and was elected and served as recorder until retiring Dec. 31, 2005.

Jim was a member of the United Methodist Church in Holstein.

He was a life member and past commander of American Legion Dessel-Schmidt Post #225 at Holstein. He was also a 50-year Mason, past Master and secretary of Alpine Lodge 471 A.F. & A.M.

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Shopko Pharmacy introduces AlignMyMeds More than four billion prescriptions are illed in the United States each year. In an effort to help patients be more adherent to their medication therapy and consolidate visits for local customers, Shopkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pharmacy is introducing a new prescription synchronization program, AlignMyMeds. With this simple, convenient and free program, prescriptions are synchronized for automatic re ills each month, allowing customers to purchase all monthly prescriptions in a single visit.

Now available in all Shopko pharmacy locations, AlignMyMeds aligns with Shopkoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friendly and customer-centered approach.

Customers enroll and select a monthly pick up date that is convenient for them, based on a personalized plan created by their Shopko pharmacist who manages the process of synchronizing all re ills to one day. Patients receive

a noti ication reminder when re ills are ready. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As with all of our upgrades and features, we try to focus on our customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s valuable time,â&#x20AC;? said Peter McMahon, CEO of Shopko. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no reason that any of our customers should have to stop into our pharmacy more than once a month for their medications.

Thus, we created AlignMyMeds to ensure our costumers only have to think about re ills once a month, are more likely to take their medications as prescribed and can spend the rest of their time doing what they enjoy.â&#x20AC;?

The AlignMyMeds program also provides medication management that includes meeting with a local Shopko pharmacy team to discuss medication and other additional supplies Shopko offers to make each customerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life easier. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We pride ourselves on providing a pharmacy experience not found in many stores,â&#x20AC;?

said McMahon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Many of our pharmacists have served the communities in which our stores are located for years â&#x20AC;&#x201C; bringing a level of personalized service in line with our pharmacy slogan â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;one patient at a time.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;?

Coming soon to Shopko pharmacy is a new, free HIGI health station-a quick and easy way for customers to â&#x20AC;&#x153;know their numbersâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to measure and track their health vitals. This in-store and online platform allows customers to have a free health screen that tracks blood pressure, pulse, weight, body composition and BMI. Customers that create an account with the program are able to track their health stats over time, providing critical early warning or offering essential peace of mind to Shopko pharmacy patients.

Shopko provides the stuff that counts. Follow Shopko at Facebook.com/Shopko.

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Albert City Threshermen program Have you ever wanted to know more about the Albert City Threshermen and their annual collectorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; show that happens every summer in mid-August?

The Albert City Threshermen are dedicated to the preservation and display of agricultural and pioneer equipment.

Their members promote and encourage interest in farming, family operations, antique equipment and much more. They will be celebrating their 46th year together on Aug. 12-14 in Albert City.

If you would like to learn more about the Albert City Threshermen, join fellow farmers and agriculture enthusiasts at The

Meeting Place in Galva on Tuesday, July 26, at 1 p.m. for an afternoon of reminiscing. Connie Reinert will present a 60-minute slide show program, share numerous stories about the Threshermen and answer audience questions.

Prior to the 1 p.m. program start, antique tractor collectors are invited to drive their tractors to Galva and display them in front of The Meeting Place. All makes and models of tractors are encouraged to participate in the Show & Shine, and tractors must be parked and in place by 11:30 am.

The irst 40 people to register for the program will receive a

ticket for a free lunch courtesy of McGuire Auction Company of Holstein and beverage from United Bank of Iowa-Galva. The lunch menu will consist of a Sizzlinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; J BBQ pork loin sandwich, bag of chips, cookie and a drink.

To register, call Anne Johnson at 712-282-4426 by July 19. Seating for the program is limited to the irst 40 individuals who register, so call today and reserve a chair.

If you cannot attend the Albert City Threshermenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s program, feel free to come view the tractors and visit with their owners over the noon hour. A free will donation will be received for the afternoon program.

Identifying ticks first step in preventing Lyme disease With warm temperatures and sunny skies painting an inviting picture, people across Iowa will spend time outside this summer and fall enjoying the natural wonders this state offers. While experiencing Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great outdoors people will come in contact with something less warm and fuzzy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ticks.

Ticks are active from March through November, the same months that host the most outdoor activities.

Understanding the different types of ticks that are found in the state and how to remove ticks if they become attached to a human or domestic animal is the focus of a new Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication titled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ticks and Tickborne Diseases in Iowaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (PM 2036). â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ticks are something we all encounter when we are outdoors,â&#x20AC;? said Laura Jesse, director and extension entomologist with the Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic at Iowa State University. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Most of us arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pleased to ind a tick on us or our pets, and having information on the type of tick and how to remove it is important. There are many urban myths around ticks and being able to provide real science to the topic is helpful.â&#x20AC;?

The blacklegged or deer tick, the American dog or wood tick and the lone star tick are the three most common species found in Iowa. While

each species of tick has a range where it is most common, all three species can be found across the state.

Ticks have become infamous as carriers of Lyme disease, an illness that can be transmitted from other infected mammals to humans through ticks. Ticks feed on the blood of smaller animals like rodents and birds as they move from their nymph stage into adulthood. When adult ticks latch onto humans they can then transmit the Lyme disease if they are infected. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is important to be aware of the symptoms of Lyme disease,â&#x20AC;?

Jesse said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The best way to prevent infection is to locate and remove ticks immediately. Be sure to check yourself and children after returning indoors from areas likely infested with ticks (wooded or brushy areas and areas with long grass). Additionally, talk to a veterinarian about pets because there are many tick treatments that are effective for summer-long tick control for dogs and cats.â&#x20AC;?

The main outward sign of Lyme disease is a bullâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-eye-shaped skin rash at the site of the bite. Other symptoms include arthritis, facial paralysis, neurological and cardiac problems, general malaise and fatigue. The disease has also been reported in dogs, cats, horses, cattle and sheep.

Preventing tick bites can be done by

wearing long-sleeved shirts and long pants and tucking pants into socks; wearing light-colored clothing to see ticks easier; using tick-speci ic EPAapproved repellant and manually checking for ticks after being outside.

If a tick does bite and attach itself, it should be removed by using tweezers to grasp the tickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mouthparts where they enter the skin. Pull the tick away from the skin and thoroughly clean and disinfect the site of the bite. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People worry about leaving parts of the mouth still attached when removing ticks and so try various ineffective methods to get ticks to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;back outâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; of the skin,â&#x20AC;? Jesse said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Things like using Vaseline or alcohol on a tick can irritate the tick and possibly cause it regurgitate into you with the Lyme disease causing organism. Pulling it out quickly and cleanly is the best way to prevent regurgitation. If the mouthparts get left in the skin your body will treat it like any foreign body (for example splinters) and work to get rid of it.â&#x20AC;?

The publication is authored by Jesse; Donald Lewis, professor and extension entomologist at Iowa State University; and Ken Holscher, associate professor of entomology at Iowa State University.

H. Joel Hutcheson and James W. Mertins, entomologists with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, also contributed to the publication.

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove CITY OF IDA GROVE CITY HALL JULY 5, 2016 Mayor Hurd called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council Members present: Paul Cates, Scott Tomlinson, Ryan Goodman, Doug Clough and Jeff Buehler.

Motion by Council Member Clough to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Tomlinson. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve Resolution 2016-15 authorizing the issuance of $13,300,000.00 notes for the Horn Memorial Hospital building addition, second by Council Member Tomlinson. Motion approved with Goodman, Tomlinson, Clough and Cates voting yes. Council Member Buehler abstained as his employer is a lender on a note.

Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the consent agenda consisting of the claims list, City Clerkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report, ďŹ nancial reports,

the June 20th Minutes, and a Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales for Pronto, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the second reading of Ordinance 551 on the regulation of swimming pools and wading pools, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Goodman to approve the DNR Derelict Building Grant Program Agreement for the King Theatre renovation, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Buehler to approve payment of Partial Payment #10 to Godbersen Smith Construction for $178,797.34, second by Council Member Cates. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concurrence with the IDOT permit for ANC to proceed with placing ďŹ ber

connection to GOMACO, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Clough to approve Larry Albrecht to another six-year term on the Library Board, second by Council Member Goodman. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Clough to approve Katie Sholty as a Lifeguard at $9.05 per hour, second by Council Member Tomlinson.

Council Member Goodman recommends contacting Ed Sohm, Emergency Management, to see if emergency alerts could be included on the website.

Motion by Council Member Cates to adjourn, second by Council Member Clough. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m. /s/ Morris C. Hurd, Mayor Attest: /s/ Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

Cushing fun: Cushing held an Old Fashioned Wednesday Night June 29. Around 145 cars and trucks and 35 tractors cruised into Cushing for an evening of viewing vehicles, food and music.

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Old Fashioned Wednesday Night The Cushing Betterment Club sponsored Old Fashioned Wednesday Night â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Cruise into Cushing on June 29. After a rainy and cloudy morning, the skies cleared for the evening.

Blessed with good weather, the cars, trucks and tractors started cruising into Cushing. Around 145 cars and trucks and 35 tractors came cruising to Cushing.

What an evening for everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; walking main street viewing the vehicles, listening to the Anthon

City Band play music and of course, eating hot dogs, chips and everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favorite homemade pie and ice cream.

The Club estimates more than 900 people came to Cushing, which more than triples the population.

With all the activity and beautiful weather, no one was in a hurry to leave. Past Cushing residents also enjoyed the opportunity to come home and visit with friends and relatives.

Old Fashioned Wednesday Night

is an event to promote the Cushing community and to entertain young and old. The evening is a free-will donation. Through the generosity of those that come and the donations of food and time, the Cushing Betterment Club has donated thousands of dollars back to the community.

Members of the planning committee are taking notes and already talking about next yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, which will be June 28, 2017.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove NOTICE REGARDING MEETING OF IDA GROVE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Ida Grove Planning and Zoning Commission has received from the City of Ida Grove for review and recommendation, a Petition for Annexation requesting that certain property be annexed into the City of Ida Grove, consisting of approximately 73 acres located in the S½ NWŸ; N½ SWŸ; SWŸ NEŸ and NWŸ SEŸ of Section 15, Township 87 North, Range 40, West of the 5th P.M., Ida County, Iowa.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that a hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding this proposed annexation has been set for July 18, 2016, at 5:15 p.m. at the City Council Chambers in Ida Grove, Iowa.

You are notiďŹ ed that you may appear at the time and place of hearing to voice any objections or favorable comments that you have regarding the annexation and that unless you appear at the time and place of hearing, the Planning and Zoning Commission may take action to recommend the annexation to the City Council.

OF THIS NOTICE, TAKE DUE REGARD AND GOVERN YOURSELF ACCORDINGLY. Edie Ball

PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR MONONA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MORRIS R. SATTER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR009219 NOTICE OF PROOF OF WILL WITHOUT PRESENT ADMINISTRATION To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Morris R. Satter, Deceased, who died on or about April 23rd, 2016: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on July 7, 2016, the last will and testament of Morris R. Satter, deceased, bearing date of July 16, 2010, was admitted to probate in the above named court and there will be no present administration of the estate.

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

Dated this 7th day of July, 2016.

Bonnie Satter, Petitioner 801 Benning Dr., #104 Holstein, IA 51025 Michael Paul Jensen ICIS PIN No.: AT0003886 Attorney for the Petitioner 710 Iowa Avenue Onawa, IA 51040 Date of second publication 20th day of July, 2016

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TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: James M. Young Revocable Trust, To all persons regarding James M. Young, deceased, who died on or about the 23rd day of November, 2015.

You are hereby notiďŹ ed that Carolyn M. Young is the trustee of the James M. Young Revocable Trust, dated the 13th day of July, 2004.

Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not ďŹ led within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certiďŹ ed mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisďŹ ed.

Dated this 27th day of July, 2016.

James M. Young Revocable Trust Carolyn M. Young 1033 190th Street Galva, IA 51020 Kevin Murray ICIS PIN #: AT0005554 Attorney for Trustee Kevin L. Murray P.C. 114 N. 6th Street P.O. Box 159 Sac City, IA 50583 Date of second publication: 13th day of July, 2016

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE TRUST: Ralph H. Radke and Selma Radke Trust To all persons regarding Selma Radke, deceased, who died on or about December 29, 2015.

You are hereby notiďŹ ed that Jacquelyn Franz and David Radke are the trustees of the Ralph H. Radke and Selma Radke Trust, dated July 8, 1994, as amended on November 16, 2004, and January 17, 2012.

Any action to contest the validity of the trust must be brought in the District Court of Ida County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice to all heirs of the decedent settlor and the spouse of the decedent settlor whose identities are reasonably ascertainable.

Any suit not ďŹ led within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that any person or entity possessing a claim against the trust must mail proof of the claim to the trustee at the address listed below via certiďŹ ed mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months from the second publication of this notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this notice if required or the claim shall be forever barred unless paid or otherwise satisďŹ ed.

Dated on July 1, 2016.

Ralph H. Radke and Selma Radke Trust Jacquelyn Franz P.O. Box 419 Schaller, IA 51053 David Radke 1851 Armstrong Ave. Galva, IA 51020 Bruce Becker Becker & Brotherson Law OfďŹ ce P.O. Box 38 Sac City, IA 50583 Date of second publication: 20th day of July, 2016

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Bridge opening: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting July 1 for the opening of the Fifth Street bridge in Ida Grove.

Members of the chamber, Ida Grove councilmen, Mayor Morris Hurd and members of the community gathered to open the bridge to the public. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

Choosing the correct type of vaccine to use on beef and dairy cattle is extremely important to the long-term health of a herd.

Guidelines for choosing the correct vaccination program and a timeline for giving those vaccines are laid out in a new Iowa State University Extension and Outreach publication titled ‘Beef and Dairy Cattle Vaccination Programs’ (IBC 111).

The publication is authored

by Grant Dewell, associate professor in beef production and extension beef veterinarian, and Patrick Gorden, senior clinician in veterinary diagnostics and production animal medicine at Iowa State. It can be accessed online at the ISU Extension and

Outreach Store.

Vaccine plans change throughout the life of the cow and greatly depend on their purpose. A vaccination program for a dairy cow can be much different than one for a pastured beef cow. Different types of vaccines are also available, with antiserums and modified live viral vaccines two of the most common.

The new publication highlights several common diseases that require vaccinations and provides guidelines for vaccinating members of the herd.

The type of vaccines that should be given before a calf is weaned, prior to breeding and before calving, are also addressed.

World’s largest popcorn ball moved to museum Hundreds of volunteers pitched in June 18 to make the world’s largest popcorn ball, weighing in at 9,370 pounds-almost ive tons of sweet, sticky popcorn-at the Noble Popcorn Plant in Sac City.

Since that time, the ball has been under wraps (hidden under a tarp to protect it from the weather) as its permanent home was being built at the Sac City Museum complex on Main Street.

The ball was too big to it into any available building.

On July 1, the monster was moved to the museum site at 13th and Main Street.

This monster popcorn ball

follows three other “record holders” for Sac City: 2,225-pound ball built in 1995, a 3,100-pound ball in 2004 and a 5,000-pound ball in 2009. The group plans to raise money to spray the ball with a polyurethane to preserve it. (The 2009 record was beaten by the Indiana State Fair with a 6,500-pound ball in 2013.)

Maneuvering something this big wasn’t easy-it took extended forks on huge forklifts and payloaders to pick up the ball and balance it carefully to move it to the site where it will be on display for all to see. Besides the weight of the popcorn ball, the mold and pallet

weigh another two tons.

The balancing act was performed by Steve Engel of Engel Agri Sales, with assistance from the Sac County Secondary Roads.

The ball sits in a special mold created by Lundell Plastics in Odebolt, and they both sit upon a pallet designed by EVAPCO Iowa. Noble Popcorn, Snappy Popcorn and JM Swank donated the ingredients for the ball. Many other businesses and individuals donated products and helped raise money for the building to house Sac County’s newest attraction.

BC Women’s Club: The Battle Creek Women’s Club sponsored a float during the Fourth of July celebration. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Food insecurity rate remains stagnant When you look at the agriculturally abundant state of Iowa, an empty pantry seems unrealistic. The reality is, one in five children from the second-leading food producing state go to sleep hungry.

According to the recently released Map the Meal Gap report conducted by Feeding America, there are nearly 400,000 Iowans who are food insecure and lack access to enough food to live healthy, active lives.

Out of the food insecure Iowans, 17.8 percent are children. These statistics have not changed over the past three years and the Food Bank of Iowa aims to change that.

In Ida County, nearly 880 people are food insecure. While in Sac County, more than 1,090 people struggle with access to enough food to live healthy,

active lives.

With their vision of creating a hunger-free state, the Food Bank of Iowa has instated direct service programs including the Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals to children during the summer when school-based meals are not available, and Mobile Food Pantries, a farmer’s market style distribution that serves as an access point for food in rural communities. These programs and many others all require the help and support of volunteers.

The Food Bank of Iowa relies heavily on volunteers to successfully distribute food to thousands of people across the state. Last year, more than 11 million pounds of food was distributed to food insecure adults, teens and children but as the Map the Meal Gap report

indicates, there is more work to be done.

There are many ways for volunteers to get involved in the mission to end hunger in Iowa.

Special events, food drive sorting, donations and starting a Mobile Food Pantry are just few of the volunteer options available.

Iowa counties in greatest need include Buena Vista, Calhoun, Clay, Dallas, Dickinson, Emmet, Franklin, Guthrie, Hamilton, Humboldt, Kossuth, Lucas, Madison, O’Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Pocahontas, Sac, Warren, Worth and Wright.

If you are interested in becoming a Mobile Food Pantry partner, please contact Lauryn Kappel, Food Bank of Iowa volunteer coordinator, at lkappel@ foodbankiowa.org or 515-5640330. For those in need of food, please visit foodbankiowa.org.

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, June 30 Of icers received 38 calls for service. Among the calls were one traf ic stop, one alarm test and four calls to talk to an of icer.

4:38 a.m.: Weather watch/ warning issued by National Weather Service for Ida County 7:22 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 800 block of Benning Drive 7:26 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle in the 100 block of Kiel Street 8:05 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1900 block of Quail Avenue 11:13 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 12:43 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from the 1300 block of Alpine Avenue 1:12 p.m.: Accident reported on Highway 20, damages only 2:42 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 3:30 p.m.: Medical assistance needed for mental health concerns in the 200 block of Main Street 4:48 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 700 block of Main Street 6:21 p.m.: Emergency transport 6:51 p.m.: Assistance requested on Highway 175 6:52 p.m.: Warrant served in the 900 block of Second Street 7:07 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 7:24 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 7:50 p.m.: Civil paper service in the in the 300 block of Railroad Street 7:54 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 800 block of Byron Godbersen Drive for fall 7:56 p.m.: Civil paper service in the in the 200 block of Hanover Street 8:13 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Pioneer Avenue 8:19 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Buena Vista Street 8:27 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of West County Road 8:31 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 9:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in

the 1900 block of Quail Avenue 9:13 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of First Street 9:17 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of West County Road 9:22 p.m.: Emergency transport 10 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 10:10 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 10:13 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 10:27 p.m.: Warrant served, arrest made in the 5800 block of 320th Street 11:03 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue Friday, July 1 Of icers received 28 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer, one 911 wrong number and one transferred 911 call.

12:04 a.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:25 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 4:36 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 7:49 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 8:10 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 9:51 a.m.: Welfare check 10:13 a.m.: Vacation watch 11:27 a.m.: Alarm tested 11:31 a.m.: Welfare check 1:02 p.m.: Report of reckless driving/speeding on 160th Street 2:04 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 2:47 p.m.: Vacation watch 5:23 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 6:30 p.m.: Civil dispute reported on Dodge Avenue 7:34 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 59 8:10 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Taylor Street, arrest made 8:54 p.m.: Accident reported on Second Street, damages only 11:49 p.m.: Suspicious person reported in the 5200 block of 205th

Street Saturday, July 2 Of icers received 36 calls for service. Among the calls were 13 traf ic stops, two alarm tests and one jail activity.

1 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 1:31 a.m.: Attempt to contact/ locate/welfare check 1:50 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 4:14 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of First Avenue 5:14 a.m.: Animal complaint from the 500 block of Third Street 7:09 a.m.: Emergency transport 9:09 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Fourth Street 10:23 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Market Avenue 11:11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Davenport Street 11:33 a.m.: Complaint of ireworks from the 400 block of Harrison Street 11:34 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Hanover Street 12:56 p.m.: Extra attention requested 1:09 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 5000 block of 330th Street 2:09 p.m: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of Cleveland Street 5:53 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Minnesota Street 7:41 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street 9:31 p.m.: Report of open door/ window in the 500 block of Maple Street 11:23 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Second Street 11:58 p.m.: Emergency transport Sunday, July 3 Of icers received 29 calls for service. Among the calls were 19 traf ic stops and one call for extra attention.

1:41 a.m.: Assistance requested 1:51 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 200 block of Second Street

8:43 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of Maple Street 11:22 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Keystone Avenue 7:18 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 9:37 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from the 700 block of Main Street 10:23 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from Iowa Street 10:59 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175 near German Avenue 11:19 p.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on Alpine Avenue Monday, July 4 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were 11 traf ic stops and one 911 transferred call.

12:43 a.m.: Fireworks complaint from the 200 block of Lena Street 1:54 a.m.: Medical assistance requested for breathing problems in the 300 block of Fourth Street 2:48 a.m.: Emergency transport 9 a.m.: Traf ic control requested 2:24 p.m.: Reckless driving/ speeding reported on Taylor Street 2:58 p.m.: Animal complaint from the 600 block of Chestnut Street 7:36 p.m.: Fireworks complaint on Main Street 10:18 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from the 400 block of Harrison Street 10:30 p.m.: Emergency transport 10:44 p.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 175 11:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Dodge Avenue 11:24 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from the 300 block of Burns Street Tuesday, July 5 Of icers received 39 calls for service. Among the calls were 18 traf ic stops and one abandoned 911 call.

6:50 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 300 block of Court Street for breathing problems 8 a.m.: Report of road closure on Highway 20 near Indian Avenue 9:26 a.m.: Report of criminal mischief in the 5100 block of 265th

Avenue 11:15 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Second Street 3:25 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Main Street 3:28 p.m.: Non-medical transport 5:40 p.m.: Warrant served in the 500 block of Circle Drive 6:34 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from Maple Street 9:09 p.m.: Fireworks complaint from the 200 block of Hanover Street 11:04 p.m.: Severe weather warning issued for Ida County from National Weather Service 11:06 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires in the 100 block of Green Street 11:11 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires on Quimby and Sixth Streets 11:12 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires on Quimby and Fifth Streets 11:14 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires in the 1000 block of Sixth Street 11:35 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires in the 100 block of Second Street 11:40 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires in the 500 block of Main Street 11:41 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires on Maple and First Streets 11:43 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires in the 700 block of First Street 11:48 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires on Moorehead Street 11:49 p.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires on Rohwer Street Wednesday, July 6 Of icers received 53 calls for service. Among the calls were 19 traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer and one vacation watch requested.

12:16 a.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires on Second Avenue and East Street 12:18 p.m.: Health and safety check requested 12:56 a.m.: Report of open door/ window on First Street

3:41 a.m.: Assistance requested on Court Street 3:58 a.m.: Structure ire reported in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:31 a.m.: Report of downed sign/trees/wires in the 400 block of Burns Street 7:40 a.m.: Report of illegal dumping/littering on Highway 20 near Jasper Avenue 8:31 a.m.: Brush/grass/ ield ire reported on Eagle Avenue near 170th Street 8:40 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Eagle Avenue 9:22 a.m.: Accident reported on Highway 20, damages only 9:27 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 9:47 a.m.: Report of fraud from 1100 block of Valley View Drive 10:05 a.m.: Report of fraud from the 500 block of Lamp Kastner Drive 10:09 a.m.: Report of fraud from the 600 block of Walnut Street 10:24 a.m.: Abandoned vehicle in the 100 block of Main Street 11:03 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Drive 11:18 a.m.: Report of fraud from the 400 block of Burns Street 11:26 a.m.: Report of fraud from the 700 block of Ellen Street 11:28 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Park Street 11:46 a.m.: Report of trespassing, call cancelled 12:18 p.m.: Assistance requested on Highway 175 1 p.m.: Report of reckless driving/speeding on Fifth Street 1:10 p.m.: Accident with injuries reported on Kiel Street, arrest made 1:25 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 2:29 p.m.: Report of fraud from the 4900 block of 110th Street 2:33 p.m.: Report of fraud from the 500 block of Dawn Street 6:40 p.m.: Assisted with urinalysis testing 7:07 p.m.: Assisted with urinalysis testing 10:04 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Main Street 10:21 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 175

Highway 20 road closures Construction work for the Highway 20 expansion project requires the closure of M25, north of Highway 20, which began July 11.

The roadway will remain closed until Sept. 1.

Construction work for the Highway 20 reconstruction project requires the closure of L25/Minnesota Avenue beginning Monday, July 18, weather permitting.

The roadway will remain closed until Oct. 28, according to the Iowa Department of Transportation’s Sioux City construction office.

Storm damage: A severe thunderstorm moved through Ida County on July 5, causing damage throughout the area and causing hundreds to be without electricity until the early morning of July 6.

Laci Pierson and Tim Pickle of Ida Grove saw first hand how strong the storm was when a huge part of their tree fell directly onto their vehicle. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

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HELP WANTED: Maintenance This position is responsible for routine maintenance tasks, fabrication, preventative maintenance tasks, and equipment repair during downtime situations. This position is responsible for adjusting equipment, performing work order sheets, and calibrating equipment. Must be able to read and understand manuals, must have basic math skills, execute and document work completed, and have strong written and oral communication skills.

Must be able to lift, bend, and squat on a continuous basis. Must be able to work independently and be mechanically inclined. Typical hours at 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $11.50 per hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become long-term Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get a foot in the door with a great company! Pre-employment, post-offer drug screen required.

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

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Help lp W Want nted SPIRITS, STOGIES & STUFF: Part-time help wanted in Holstein.

Three-four days a week. Contact Brenda at 712-368-2213. 27-2t/cra DRIVERS: $2K sign-on!! Great pay/benefits!

Vacation, 401K, newer tractors! OTR. Paper logs! CDL-A. universetruck. com. 866-958-7825.

26-4t/cra* HELP WANTED: Looking for carpentry construction worker. Experience a plus, but willing to train. Ph. 712-369-0681.

13-tfc HELP WANTED: PT dietary position at Golden Horizons of Ida Grove. Average 1520 hours per week on the afternoon shift, including every other weekend.

Does require working some holidays.

Previous kitchen experience helpful but not required. Call & speak with Kris or Angie, or stop in to see us.

712-364-4128.

26-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Galva-Holstein School District has an opening for a secondary aide/ paraprofessional for the 2016-17 year. This position has a nine-month contract. Ridge View HS is located in Holstein. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 22, 2016. Apply to: Brett Warnke, HS Principal, 519 E. Maple, Holstein, IA, 51025. Ph. 1-712-3684353.

27-2t/cra HELP WANTED AT SUPER 8: Full or part-time front desk/ housekeeper help. Hours vary. Stop out & pick up application. Ask for Denise or Katrina. Ida Grove. Ph. 712-364-3988.

27-2t/cra HELP WANTED: North Star Community Credit Union is currently accepting applications for a full-time teller at its Ida Grove location. We are seeking an individual with excellent communication & organizational skills. Applications are available at the Ida Grove office.

Please submit application or résumé to 216 Moorehead Ave, Ida Grove, IA, 51445. We are an equal opportunity employer.

28-2t/cra HELP WANTED: The G-H Transition Alliance Program is searching for a candidate with a strong desire to work collaboratively with high school students, their parents, schools, Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services’ (IVRS) staff & local businesses to develop employability skills in high school students. Interested candidates should possess positive interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently using problem-solving skills to address unique transition issues for high school students.

Interested candidates will serve the school districts of: Odebolt-Arthur/ Battle Creek-Ida Grove & Ridge View. Students are found eligible for the program via an application process with IVRS. A background in job coaching, education and/or social work are preferable but not required. Application deadline is July 15. Interested parties should send a letter of application, résumé & three letters of recommendation to: Cindy Dittmer, Ridge View CSD, 519 E. Maple, Holstein, IA 51025.27-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Full-Time ED Tech/EMT for the day shift. AEMT or Paramedic certification preferred but not necessary. PartTime Dietary Cook to work a variety of shifts. Apply by July 18 to www. hornmemorialhospital.org. EEO. 28-1t/cra

HELP WANTED: Temporary Farm Labor: Calamity Knoll Farm, Raymond, Minn., has three positions with three-mo. experience for operating large farm equipment & machinery to harvest corn & soybeans, transport crops to storage, cleaning & maintaining storage grain bins; repairs & maintenance to building & equip.; must be able to lift 75 pounds; must able to obtain driver’s license within 30 days; once hired, workers may be required to take random drug tests at no cost to worker; testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment; tools, equipment, housing & daily trans. provided at no cost to employee; trans. & subsistence expenses reimb.; minimum wage rate of $12.02/hr., may increase based on experience, may work nights & weekends & requested to work on Sabbath; three-fourths work period guaranteed from 7/23/16–12/15/16.

Apply at nearest IA Workforce Office with Job Order 8876554 or call 515281-9336.

28-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: PART-TIME HOUSEKEEPER & LAUNDRY PERSON WANTED. Come in person to apply at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Talk to Chris. No phone calls.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY: The BC-IG Community School District has the following vacancy for the 2016-2017 school year, beginning August 2016. COOK: Have the physical capability to do the lifting required in the preparation, serving & cleaning up of meals as directed by the Food Service Director, have a basic knowledge of food preparation & enjoy working with children & adults. Hours 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., M-F. 0-A/BC-IG High School in Ida Grove. Support staff application is available on the school website under Careers or at the district office in Ida Grove. Please return letter of interest & completed application to Principal Patrick Miller, 900 John Montgomery Drive, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Position will remain open until filled. 0-A & BCIG Community School Districts are Equal Opportunity providers & employers.

28-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: The Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools has an immediate opening for a custodian to perform cleaning duties. Evening hours (approx. 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.), Monday-Friday.

This will be a year-round position & duties will include, but not be limited to: •General cleaning of school classrooms & areas. Ability to recognize what needs to be cleaned & have the initiative to do it. •Physically able to lift & carry 50 lbs. •Move furniture within building as required for various cleaning activities & as directed by the principal or maintenance director. Benefits include single health insurance paid, IPERS, paid personal, vacation, sick & emergency leave. If interested, please submit SUPPORT STAFF APPLICATION found under Careers Link on the school website at www. oabcig.org. or pick up at school office in Odebolt. Email completed application to Kathy Leonard, Board Secretary, at kleonard@oabcig.org or mail to: Odebolt-Arthur Schools, 600 South Maple Street, Odebolt, Iowa, 51458. For questions, contact Terry Kenealy, superintendent, tkenealy@oabcig.org or call 712668-2289.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: The family of Leon O. Petersen wishes to thank everyone for the many prayers, hugs, cards, memorials, flowers, plants & food given at the loss of our husband/ father/grandfather. We appreciate the many prayers said the last months of his life. Thanks to HMH, Home Health Care & Hospice for their loving care. Thanks to Pastors Salcido & Winterrowd for their visits & words of comfort for all of us. We especially thank the ladies/men of St. Paul Lutheran for organizing & serving the funeral lunch. THANKS for: the funeral service, the music, the beautiful solos & comforting words of Salvation through Jesus Christ, knowing that he is now resting in our Savior’s arms. The impressive service by the McNamara Post #61 at the cemetery. To Josh & Christie & the staff of Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Homes, which was done with much compassion & kindness.

Many thanks to all who helped us, in so many ways, in our loss. The support, love & caring shown us was overwhelming. God’s blessings to all!

Joan Petersen David, Karen, Lexie & Sarah Nick Chris, Kim & Katie 28-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to the local school students, teachers & school administrators for writing letters to the troops again this year. The care packages have been assembled & are being shipped overseas. Thanks again.

Doug Schmidt 28-1t/cra

For or SSale le LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES: Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience.

Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury.

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FOR SALE: Net wrapped alfalfa orchard grass hay. Reasonably priced. Terry Eason, Battle Creek. Ph. 712-365-2560.

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FOR SALE: Crushed concrete. Can deliver.

Michaelsen Construction, Ida Grove.

Ph. 712-364-3202 or 712-210-1749.

13-tfc/crgs FREE: Six kitchen cabinets. Various sizes.

Ph. 712-364-3073.

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Livesto Live tock BULLS FOR SALE: Limousin & Maine X Angus Bulls.

Black & Polled. Performance bred.

Reasonably priced. Semen checked, poured, fly tagged & delivered. Call Terry Eason at 712-365-2560. Battle Creek.

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THANK YOU: Our hearts are full of gratitude to family members, friends & neighbors for the acts of kindness & sympathy given to our family during the illness & passing of a wonderful husband, father, grandpa & great-grandpa, Marvin Brookbank. We want to express special appreciation to Dr. Veltri & staff for their compassion, HMH & Horn Hospice for the exceptional care they gave, Christie & Josh Van Houten, ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home & staff for their professional guidance in making arrangements & Rev. Salcido for his words of comfort.

God bless you all.

Judi Brookbank Debby & Brent Cooper & Family Leesa & Mike Johnston & Family Michael Brookbank 28-1t/cra*

Reall Estate Re HOUSE FOR SALE: Four-bedroom in Kanawha. Asking $39k. WILL SELL ON CONTRACT! Ph. 641-420-8752.

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HOUSE FOR SALE: By owner. Located in Ida Grove.

Three-bedroom, one-bathroom ranch with attached garage. Asking $60,000. 504 Kolb Lane. Call 712371-9110.

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HOME FOR SALE: By owner. 1011 S. Main St., Ida Grove, IA. Walk-out ranch. 2,500 sq. ft. Fivebedroom, three-bath. Covered front porch, fireplace, large back patio with deck. Two-car attached garage with large storage room under. Call for details: 712-371-3756. Great family home in a great location. 28-2t/cra

Pets NOTICE: 8th Street Grooming & Boarding.

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

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Motor Vehi Vehicles les FOR SALE: 2010 Ford Explorer 4x4 Eddie Bauer Edition bank-owned vehicle.

117,000 miles. Six-cylinder, heated leather seats, power fold 3rd row seat. To view, contact Brian Renze at brenze@unitedbk.com or call 712369-1734 or 712-364-3393. Sealed bids can be sent to Brian Renze at United Bank of Iowa, 501 2nd St., Ida Grove. Deadline to submit bids are July 29.

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

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

32-tfc NOTICE: Spring has sprung, & so may your allergies. Call today so we can give your immune system a natural boost.

Ida Family Chiropractic, 712-3642508.

13-tfc NOTICE: We have A.O. Smith water heaters on hand, gas & electric. Install a gas water heater today & save big dollars starting today. Call Propane Hank at 712-365-4740. 28-tfc/cra

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

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

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Even vents FARMERS’ MARKET: PAT SIEBRECHT & GENEVIEVE VOSS will be at the FARMERS’ MARKET this week. Pat sells painted wine glasses & cards, Genevieve offers jewelry & home decor. IDA GROVE REC CENTER is grilling at Godbersen Park. So, come to downtown Ida Grove from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday night to shop for produce, organic meats & produce, wine, baked goods, eggs, honey, handmade soaps & lotions & knitted items at the market. Also, get fresh flowers from Faith Johnson & donate to the King Theatre Project.28-1t/cra SAVE THE DATE: Thurs., July 21, 9 a.m. Chamber Coffee at Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home, Ida Grove. Come support our local businesses. Coffee & cookies provided. Everyone welcome.

28-1t/cra GRILLING: PEO Chapter CB will be grilling at Ida Grove Food Pride Friday, July 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Pork tenderloin sandwich, chips & drink, $5. Extra sandwich, $2. Sandwich only, $3.

(Fund-raiser for scholarships) .

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Wanted WANTED: Place to park a camper until October.

Would like to have electricity to keep frig going. Willing to pay for electricity.

Call 712-364-3062-home or 712-3691375-cell. Mike & Michelle Porter.

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LET US BRING THE STORE TO YOUR DOOR: Whether you’re designing a whole new look or changing one window treatment there is just one place to find everything you need to give your home that special window treatment.

Bobbe’s Decor, Odebolt. Ph. (712) 668-4277.

28-1t SMALL ENGINE REPAIR: In Ida Grove. Mowers, chainsaws, etc. Motorcycles, ATVs, UTVs, snowmobiles, golf carts, any 2- or 4-cycle engine, from cleaning to complete rebuilds. 830-491-2521.

28-1t/cra* NOTICE: J&L&T Construction. For all your construction needs. For a FREE estimate, call Josh at 712-883-2380 or Tom at 712-223-1507.

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Forr Rent FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Single-bedroom apartment.

No smoking. No pets. Ph. 712-3642434.

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FOR RENT: Two-bedroom apartment in Clear Lake. Handicapped accessible.

Rental assistance & utility allowance available. On-site laundry. No pets.

Ph. 877-935-9340.

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FOR RENT: Two-bedroom, two-bath house in Holstein. One-car garage. All appliances included. Ph. 712-3699856.

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FOR RENT: Newly-remodeled acreage on L-67.

Rent $500/month. No pets. Security deposit required. Now available.

Please call 712-284-1907.

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Home Sweet Home!

Somerset Apartments in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 55 years of age or older or persons with a disability. Utilities included and rent is based on 30% of gross annual income. Laundry room and off street parking available.

Please call 877.521.8750 or visit oakleafpm.com Equal Housing Opportunity

Ida Grove Apartments Built In 1996-97

Upstairs and ground floor units, 2-bedroom apartments, 940 sq. ft., laundry hookups, all electric, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher & central air

Sunset St., Ida Grove

712-364-2571

HELP WANTED: Paint Team

HELP WANTED: Production

Industrial painters needed in our powder coat paint department. This position requires the ability to hang parts on an overhead conveyor. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs on a consistent basis throughout the work day.

Must be able to understand spoken instructions in English. Typical hours at 5:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $10.50 per hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become longterm Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get a foot in the door with a great company! Pre-employment, post-offer drug screen required.

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

Typical hours at 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Pay starts at $10.50 per hour. These are trial hire positions with the potential to become long-term Midwest Industries employees! Now’s your chance to get a foot in the door with a great company! Pre-employment, post-offer drug screen required.

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

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

712-364-4896

712-364-4896

For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our o ce located at Midwest Industries.

For this and other excellent opportunities with Midwest Industries, check out our website at www.ecijobs.com or stop by our o ce located at Midwest Industries.

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Battle Creek Fourth: A wide variety of activities were available during Battle Creek’ annual Fourth of July celebration July 2-4. Clockwise from center top—Grand marshals Colleen and Keith Brown; children playing on the inflatables; Abu Bekr Shrine Rat Patrol amazed the crowd; winners of the frog jumping contest were from left Sylvia Forbes (0-6), Ashley Hansen (seven to 12) and Courtney Stevens (13 and over); one of the favorite inflatables involved jumping from spot to spot without falling; children playing laser tag, several cars were entered in Sunday’s car show and 20 individuals took part in the Presbyterian Church 5K. (Courier photos)

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The Alternative

by Fritz Groszkruger The failed hog plant project Hogs paid for our farm. I remember hearing them called “the mortgage-lifter.” Now I know why.

They also provided our kids with responsibilities, something my aunt from California says is lacking in urban environments. Looking back, I wouldn’t have changed a thing in the way we raised pigs, or kids.

When we had 200 market-ready pigs in open lots, they smelled as bad as 10 times that many if they had been in a controlled environment. The work was hard and dirty. Luckily for us, our farm was not a place to envy, so nobody tried to sic the government on us.

The failed attempt by Prestage Farms to build a packing plant in Mason City mimics how we now seek an authority to command what we want, rather than inding a way to acquire it ourselves. We look at terrorism or drug abuse and think we can have a higher authority simply whisk them away with force. We view everything like the symptom is the disease. Such shortsightedness doesn’t make things better. Does anyone really think these two wars have cured the problems they address?

The war on the new way to raise hogs didn’t cure the problem either.

As we drive around the country, we pass con inements that we thank God are not near our home. But, occasionally, we don’t notice any smell at all. Pit additives and other technologies have made it possible for good-hearted neighbors to have little impact on the ones around them.

But, the laws were not written to solve a property right’s issue any more than the war on terror or war on drugs were meant to eliminate terrorism or drug abuse. The laws are enabling devices for people who are well connected to the politicians who write them. They give them license to infringe on the rights of others legally, by having regulations supersede the right to control our own property.

Law, in general, has gravitated to a regulatory nightmare from a place where it was once intended to protect a person’s right to private property. Make no mistake; a cookout in the yard accompanied by a neighbor’s hog smell is a matter of trespassing. But, when the shortsighted activist organizations lobbied to address the hog smell issue, they accepted the law-asregulation model as if there was a set distance where the smell goes away.

I can’t imagine they thought there would be a predetermined distance that would work for every situation.

They compromised in order to gain anything they could, because they knew they could never beat the people who didn’t care about their stinky barbecue.

An aspect seldom mentioned regarding the Prestage plant is the government (taxpayer) incentives offered. Property tax rebates of $11.2 million and state tax credits of $15 million would have been money out of our pockets eventually. But, the unseen effect would have been the distortion of a free market by such transfers.

More than $26 million would have been made unavailable to entrepreneurs in other sectors and if Prestage needed that to build such a facility, doesn’t that shed some doubt on the viability of

the plant? Whatever happened to business decisions based purely on supply and demand?

Ken Kehrli, a recognized expert in the hog business, suspects we are looking at “a train wreck” when the additional eight to nine million head come to market are required to keep the ive planned additional plants operating in our area.

Iowa State University economist David Swenson said the Mason City plant would do little to improve workers’ earnings. That sets me to wondering: Will government somehow step in to circumvent the law of supply and demand with an additional 2,000 jobs in a town the size of Mason City? This kind of thinking should alert us to the fallibility of government involvement in business.

It is not true that nothing would happen without top-down control.

There would be less mal-investment and more capital available for genuinely viable business ventures.

We have stagnant wages and the lowest labor force participation rate since the late 1970s. This has not happened through lack of government control.

Lack of incentives doomed the Prestage plant, not the lack of approval of the project itself. With little mention of this in the media, it shows a sad acceptance of incentive practices as being the order of the day. We may have avoided a bubble on a smaller scale than the housing bubble; therefore, an inevitable bust. The “kooks,” as Ron Prestage called them, may have unintentionally saved this area from a 2,000-person economic problem.

Any additions or corrections are welcome through a letter to this paper or an email to4selfgovernment@gmail. com. Spring work has made the blog a little sparse, but there is something new occasionally: www. alternativebyfritz.com.

IG Legion officers: The Ida Grove American Legion Post has selected officers for the coming year. The officers are, front from left, Dale Ullrich, service officer; Orlan Ehler, chaplain; Ranea Rehse, first vice commander; Steve Wilkins, commander; Gene Schneider, second vice commander and Kenny Streck, finance officer. Back from left, Stan Chisholm, sergeant at arms; Jack Rupp, executive board; Tom Swenson, executive board and Don Murray, executive board. Tom Odgaard and Sam Sears also serve on the executive board. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Words can really hurt you.

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Legion auxiliary: The Ida Grove American Legion Auxiliary recently elected officers for the coming year. The officers are, front from left, Patty Conard, vice president; Deloris Shaw, president; Marlene Schneider, chaplain and Dolores Williams, secretary and back from left, Dorla Schuett, executive board; Ruby Rupp, treasurer and Conley Wolterman, historian. Delores Borchers serves at sergeant at arms.

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Ida County Courier

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Debbie and Richard Hall and Bobbie Pruiksma, warranty deed to the City of Arthur, a two-thirds interest in 6.32 acres in the E ½ NW ¼, Section 23, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Robert Johnson trust, trustee warranty deed to the City of Arthur, a one-third interest in 6.32 acres in the E ½ NW ¼, Section 23, T-87-N, R-39-W, Ida County.

Nicholas and Lori Hamann, warranty deed to Thomas and Melanie Hickey, Lot 1, the north half of Lot 2 and the north 15 feet of the south half of Lot 2, Block 14, Ida Grove.

City of Holstein, quit claim deed to Matthew and Amanda Nobles, Lot 11, Block 1, East Ridge Addition, Holstein.

Ruth Janssen Estate, court of icer deed to Trudene Wittmaack, Marsha Schultz and Mark Janssen, a one-half interest in the W ½ NW ¼, Section 35, T-86-N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida County.

Trudene and James Wittmaack, Mark and Ellen Janssen and Marsha and Craig Schultz, warranty deed to MTM, LLC., S ½ SE ¼, Section 27, T-86-N, R-40-W, Carroll County; NE ¼ NE ¼, Section 34, T-86-N, R-40-W, Ida County and the W ½ NW ¼, Section 35, T-86-N, R-40-W, with exception, Ida County.

Gaylen Reitz, warranty deed to Dale Jr. and Tracey Newman, two parcels of land in part of the NE ¼ SW ¼, Section 14, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Conservatorship of Diane Reitz, court of icer deed to two parcels of land in part of the NE ¼ SW ¼, Section 14, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Gail and Mary Gebers, Carmen and Steve Koth and Gary and Barb Gebers, warranty deed to Tyler Albers, the south 55 feet of Lot 4, Block 1, Schmidt’s First Addition, Holstein.

Dale Jr. and Tracey Newman, warranty deed to 2W2J, LLC., two parcels of land in part of the NE ¼ SW ¼, Section 14, T-87-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Jeffrey and Kristina Mason, quit claim deed to Jeffrey and Kristina Mason, Lot 16 and the north half of Lot 15, Block 1, Holstein Town and Lot Improvement Company’s First Addition, Holstein.

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

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

Traf ic charges Speeding Soren Rundquist, Ames; Ivan Carrillo, Hidalgo, Texas; Caleb Weidenfeller, Paton; Kiana Phelps, Kingsley; Scott Erlenborn, Hudson, Wis.; Sarah Frohling, Cherokee; Jorge Lupian,

Denison; Randal Stoelk, Carroll; Ronald Irlmeier, Manning; Linda Fickbohm, Bronson; Ryan Anderson, Winnetka, Ill.; Casey Cooke, Moville; Peggy Flammang, Danbury; Jacob Mosier, Sergeant Bluff; Bree Henningsen, Ida Grove; Renae Blume, Storm Lake; Brittany Myre, Iowa City; Samantha Niel, Coralville.

Other James Irby, Carbondale, Ill., passing contrary to highway markings.

Christopher Reed, Ida Grove, seat belt.

Joshua Fowler, Holstein, windshield/window requirement.

Mary Sorensen, Ruthven, failure to provide proof of inancial liability.

Jacob Schwaller, Holstein, failure to carry registration card.

Joshua Metheny, Griswold, seat belt.

Tracy Heath, Anthon, open container (driver).

Tyson Thoreson, Holstein, operating without registration card or plate.

Jay Smith, Holstein, dark windows.

Criminal Jeremy Yohe, Cherokee, possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed by court.

Kenneth Joens, Galva, drive while license denied or revoked, $1,000.

Judgments and Liens Against Todd Lewis, in favor of Eliza Lewis.

Sixteen accidents reported last month The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on 16 accidents investigated during June. All accident information is taken from the investigating of icer’s report.

On June 1 at 4:52 p.m., Jenna Lynn Henderson, 16, of Ida Grove was involved in an accident on Park Lane in Ida Grove. There was $1,000 damage to her 2001 Dodge pickup.

On June 3 at 6:39 p.m., Judith Kay Andresen, 68, of Ida Grove attempted to back out of a driveway into an alley and struck the corner of a garage.

There was $958 damage to her 2010 Dodge van and $400 damage to Kathy Schwanz’s garage.

On June 4 at 9:45 a.m., Bryan Paul Shever, 59, of Cushing was southbound on Keystone Avenue when he collided with Stanley Dean Buman, 54, of Carroll who was westbound on 260th Street. There was $2,500 damage to Shever’s 1999 Ford Mustang and $3,000 to Buman’s 2014 Chevrolet Traverse.

On June 4 at 1:45 p.m., Roger Lynn Phillips, 39, of Correctionville hit a deer on Highway 175. There was $6,500 damage to his 2013 Ford pickup.

On June 4 at 9:30 p.m., Dennis Lee Kohn, 64, of Holstein struck a deer on Highway 59 near 190th Street. There was $5,000 damage to his 1998 Cadillac.

On June 5 at 1:04 a.m., an unknown vehicle struck a 2000 Nissan sedan legally parked on First Street in Ida Grove.

On June 6 at 11:53 a.m., Kelsey Marie Sippel, 18, of Galva was southbound on Market Avenue near 220th Street lost control of her vehicle when she dropped a cigarette. There was $5,000 damage to her 2002 Oldsmobile Aurora.

On June 12 at 10 a.m., Frieda Alice Vohs, 91, of Holstein was attempting

to park in the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church parking lot in Holstein and ran into the fence.

There was $500 damage to her 2008 Chevrolet and $500 damage to the church’s fence.

On June 13 at 11:26 a.m., Anna Marie Lorenzen, 67, of Holstein backed out of a private driveway on South Hamburg Street in Holstein and hit a legally parked car. There was $500 damage to Lorenzen’s 2006 Chevrolet EQX and $500 damage to a 1997 Chrysler van.

On June 13 at 1:22 p.m., Alvin Reitz, 77, of Ida Grove was backing out of a parking space in front of Lewis Family Drug in Ida Grove when Andrea Lynn Taylor, 38, of Galva backed out of the blocked pharmacy driveway at the same time and the vehicles collided.

There was $300 damage each to Reitz’s 2003 Chevrolet pickup and Taylor’s 2002 Dodge pickup.

On June 14 at 5:35 p.m., Leon Lloyd Neville, 54, of Ida Grove noti ied the sheriff’s of ice that an unknown vehicle struck his vehicle on Moorehead Street/Fourth Street.

Neville had no idea what time or where the accident happened. There was $2,000 damage to Neville’s 2000 Ford van.

On June 14 at 9:56 p.m., Marc Alan Hamann, 60, of Holstein struck a deer on Highway 175. There was $1,000 damage to his 2013 Dodge pickup.

On June 15 at 8:57 a.m., Donavon Lee Davenport, 61, of Ida Grove was backing from a parking space in Ida Grove and struck an eastbound vehicle driven by Gleneva Grace Lorenzen, 79, of Arthur. There was $500 damage to Davenport’s 2008 pickup and $1,000 damage to Lorenzen’s 2011 Cadillac.

On June 15 at 5:17 p.m., Tara Lyn Redenius, 36, of Kiron backed up on South Street in Holstein and struck

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a legally parked vehicle. There was $500 damage to Redenius’ 2012 Chevrolet and $500 damage to a 2009 Pontiac.

On June 17 at 10:45 a.m., Rita Pormena Amera Othow, 31, of Moville was eastbound on Highway 20 following another vehicle. The other vehicle slowed down and caused Othow to swerve to avoid a collision. Othow lost control of her vehicle, entered the ditch and overturned one time coming to rest on its wheels. There was $10,000 damage to her 2005 Toyota.

On June 22 at 4:30 a.m., Jacob Michael Peters, 21, of Arthur struck a legally parked vehicle on King Street in Ida Grove. There was $3,000 damage to Peters’ 2008 Pontiac and $800 damage to a 2003 Dodge pickup.

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The charges were filed following a traffic stop in Ida Grove. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $2,600 bond.

On July 5, 2016 the sheriff ’s office filed charges of possession of drug paraphernalia against Miguel Angel Lopez, 21, of Fort Dodge. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in Holstein.

Deputies also seized a small bag of a green plant-like substance believed to be marijuana. The substance has been sent in for testing and additional charges are pending on the outcome of that test.

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On July 1, Alan Gabriel Spencer, 39, of Castana was arrested on an overdue outstanding 10-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held.

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On June 30, Eric S. Vohs, 39, of Holstein was arrested and charged with eight counts of harassment, indecent exposure and stalking following an investigation into a citizen complaint. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $2,000 bond.

On June 30, Quinlan Delane Bengford, 18, of Ida Grove was arrested and charged with sexual abuse in the third degree

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