WEDNESDAY July 20, 2016
VOL. 141 NO. 29
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July Calendar
Keota VFW Auxiliary
The VFW Auxiliary meets the third Tuesday of each month, typically at the VFW building.
Free Swimming at the Keota Pool Mark your calendars for a few dates that the public will be able to swim for free at the City Pool. These swims are being put on by generous sponsors. Saturday July 23- Farmer’s Co-op and Vision Ag Thursday July 28- All day Brenneman Construction Saturday July 30- Cloudburst 9
Community Blood Drive Holy Trinity Catholic Church will be sponsoring a blood drive on Thursday, July 21, 2016 from 2:30-7 p.m. at the Parish center 109 N Lincoln St. to schedule an appointment please call Cindy Weber at 641-6362116
Vacation Bible School United Church of Faith will be hosting Vacation Bible School from 6-8 pm July 25th and 27th; August 1st and 3rd; and on August 7th there will be a closing family fun night. Registration forms can be picked up at United Church of Faith or Holy Trinity Churches. For more information contact Shannon Greiner, Crystial Wright, or Molly Sprouse.
Grace Shemanski
Your 2016 Expo Queen: Grace Shemanski Grace Shemanski is a 2016 graduate of Keota High school. Throughout school Grace was involved in sports, large group sppech as well as individual speech, drama, show choir, science fair, National Honor society, DARE role models, newspaper, yearbook, band and chorus. She is also a
volunteer and has spent much time devoting her time to her church’s kindergarten class and has fixed up a shelter in the local park as well as being involved in two mission trips. Gracec says the one thing she is passionate about when it comes to the fair is the STEM projects.
Grace is very active in promotion Women in Science. She says she has always been passionate about science, so much that he is going to be attending Simpson college to major in Forensics. She later plans to transfer to the University of Tennessee and enter the Forensic Anthropology program.
“When my name was called, I was speechless, nervous and wanted to cry”, Grace says about being named the 2016 Expo Queen. Shortly after being named queen, her duties took over and she was in charge of handing out awards at the livestock shows, figure 8 races, and many other con-
tests during the fair. The on thing that Grace wants you to know about her is that she is very welcoming and approachable, and she is there to help anyone and to listen. Grace will be representing the Keokuk County Expo at the State Fair Queen contest in August.
Treasurers Office Closed The Keokuk County Treasurers office will be closed on July 29th due to the traffic of Ragbrai 2016. We will reopen Monday August 1, 2016.
KCSD Board Meeting The Keota School Board meets the second Thursday of each month, typically at 6:30 p.m.
Keota Unlimited
Alex Holt
Alex Holt is your new Sports Editor
Keota Unlimited meets the second Monday of each month in the Libertyville Savings Bank conference room at 7 p.m.
Keokuk County Supervisors The Keokuk County Supervisors meet weekly on Mondays at 8:30 a.m. at the Keokuk County Courthouse boardroom.
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings for AA (open) are held in the Wellman Municipal Building basement every Thursday at 8 p.m. Continued on page 2
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4 3 2, 3, 5 3 5 6 2015 Expo queen Paige Baetsle crowns Grace Shamanski as the 2016 Expo Queen
This Week’s Color In The Keota Eagle Is Brought To You By
The News Review and Keota Eagle will have a fresh new face out on the field this year, and he’s a familiar one to the Sigourney and Keokuk County area. Alex Holt of Sigourney is our new Sports Editor and has already been hitting the ball pens for the end of baseball/softball season. Alex is 28 years old and the son of Steven and Carol Holt. Before moving to the area five years ago to help take care of his grandfather, Alex lived in Overland Park, KS and was born in New Orleans, LA. He studied at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa and Buena Vista University out of Storm Lake and received his history major. I want to learn about this business and get my foot in the door,” Holt said. “I always thought about going to school for journalism, to get involved
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some way in the field.” Prior to joining us at the News-Review and Keota Eagle, Alex was a substitute teacher for Sigourney, and was an assistant coach for football and basketball. Feeling his knowledge and experience would translate over to the sports journalism world. “Being a coach first, you get a sense of what sort of questions to ask and what they are willing to talk to you about,” Holt said. “I’d like to build a solid relationship with the student athletes. As a writer, I can listen to them candidly and build trust with them.” Alex lives in Sigourney with his wife Teara, son Bennett and has another son on the way. As one might guess, he is big sports fan. Alex is an avid golfer, New Orleans Saints fan, and roots for his Iowa Hawkeyes.
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MENUS & CALENDARS Church Services Bethel United Methodist Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6020 6 miles East of Sigourney on Highway 92. Website: thebethelumc.org Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Worship at 10:30 a.m. Alive at Five every first and third Sunday at 5 p.m.
Fair winners
Holy Trinity Parish
Watch for all the results in the Aug 3 News-Review fair tab.
Community
July Calendar
Alzheimer’s Support
Alzheimer’s Support Group meetings are held the first Monday of each month at the Presbyterian Church in Washington at 6:30 p.m.
Adult Coloring at Library
Adult Coloring takes place on the first Tuesday of each month at Wilson Library at 1 p.m. The library will provide coloring pages, colored pencils, and coffee.
Farmers Market
Farmer’s Market will be held on the corner of Broadway and Fulton on Monday nights through August 29.
Betty Hammes Conkity celebrates 90th birthday Betty Jane Clubb Hammes Conkity will be turning 90 on August 4. The family will be hosting an open house on August 6 at the Saint Pe-
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Kenny Brenneman
KEOTA-Kenny Brenneman, age 86, of Keota, died Saturday, July 16, 2016, at the Keota Health Care Center. Kenny was born March 4, 1930, in Iowa City, the son of John and Floretta (Polson) Brenneman. He grew up in Wellman, moved to Keota with his family in 1941 and graduated from Keota High School. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Following his discharge Kenny farmed in the Keota area until retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Jaycees, where he served as President. He also served as President of Lagos Acres Country Club in 1973 and has been a member since 1963. Kenny was also a member of the American Legion and V.F.W., serving as Commander of both organizations. He also coached little league baseball for 13 years and was a 4-H leader for several years. Kenny enjoyed golfing, attending Hawkeye football games, his pets, scratching lottery tickets and was an avid Cubs fan. Survivors include five children: Rob (Char) Brenneman of Washington, Gene (Lisa) Brenneman of Keota, Lynn Brenneman of Keota, Christi (Mark) Beenblossom of Washington and Brenda (Terry) Dunphy of Grimes; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; sister: Ferrol (Terry) Townsend of Longmont, Colorado and special friend: Pat Thompson of Sigourney. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 2016, at Powell Funeral Home in Keota, with Rev. Charles Fladung officiating. Burial will be at Keota Cemetery with military rites by Keota V.F.W. Post #4716. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Monday, July 20, 2016, at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established for the American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society or Lagos Acres Country Club. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Keota is caring for Kenny and his family. Tributes may be made at www.powellfuneralhomes.com.
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The Keokuk County Treasurer’s Office will be CLOSED on Friday, July 29, 2016 due to the traffic of Ragbrai 2016. We will reopen on Monday, August 1, 2016.
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109 N Lincoln St. Pastor Rev. Charles Fladung 641-622-3426 Email - fladungc@diodav.org Deacon Jim Striegel – 641-634-2896 Bookkeeping – Bulletins – Secretary Kara Sobaski – 319-461-4501 Email – kmdotski@hotmail.com Parish Office Phone – 641-636-3883 Office hours are - Wednesday & Friday from 9 - 11 a.m. Bulletin deadline is Wednesday at 9 a.m. For ease in relaying messages for bulletin, send via email to: stmarysgrnyia@telecom.net. On Saturdays before the start of the 4 p.m. Mass, at either Saint Mary or Holy Trinity, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3 – 3:30 p.m.
United Church of Faith
Pastor Michael Druhl 201 North Ellis Street, PO Box 208 Keota, IA 52248-0208 (641)636-3825 keotaucf@cloudburst9.net - email www.keotaucf.org - webpage Keota UCF – facebook page Sunday Worship Service - 9 a.m. Thursday, July 21 – Communion @ KHCC @ 10 a.m. Sunday, July 24 – Lay Speaker: Lynn Brown Usher: Larry Sanders Greeters: Pat & Jay Huber & Gina & Andrea Bennett Candle Lighters: Gina & Andrea Bennett Musicians: Jane Edwards & Janie Westendorf Scholarship forms for College Sophomores thru Post Graduate are available on the stand outside of the Pastor’s office. Deadline is August 15, 2016. CYM Mission trip to Nashville, TN from July 23 to July 29. VBS will be held on Monday, July 25 & Wednesday, July 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.. Also on, Monday, August 1 & Wednesday, August 3 from 6-8 p.m. It will wrap up on Sunday, August 7.
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MONDAY, JULY 25: Revels Mobile Meatery
featuring Steak Sandwiches, Gourmet Grilled Cheese and Pork Fries! Bring your friends and neighbors and join us for some Fresh Produce, Home-Baked Goods and Crafts.
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday July 20-Baked Chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, peach straw Ban Medley, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine Friday July 22- Potato Crusted Fish Fillet, oven roasted red potatoes, green pea onion salad, fruited yogurt parfait, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine Monday July 25- Beef Round Up, chuckwagon corn, mixed green salad, strawberries, crispy rice bar Wednesday July 27- Meatloaf, red skin potatoes, zucchini tomato casserole, mandarin oranges, banana,
Harriet Harley
Harriet Harley celebrates 103rd birthday
July 20-July 27 July 20- Anthony Dale Lyle, Renee Sieren, M/M Steve Weber July 21- Pheonix Anderson, Derin Sanders, M/M Chris Button, M/M Kyle Ray July 22- Mike Geil July 23- Harrison Branstad July 24- Mike Durst, Christoph Beckerman, Riley Hahn, Jocelyn Purkeypile, Jason Sexton, Jasmine Simien, Lily Flynn, M/M Shawn Bird, M/M Chet Cave, M/M Ross Nusser July 25- Darvin Cave Jr., Marvin J. Greiner, Brandy Sieren, M/M Jason Babor, M/M David Vittetoe July 26- Michael Bennett, Eulaila Ann Bell, Spencer Ross, Emerson Sexton, Sam Sieren, Dan Striegel, M/M Adam Schmidt, M/M Caleb Lyle July 27- Lois Greiner, M/M Clay Edwards
Mrs. Harriet Harley of 2217 Meadowbrook Road, Davenport will celebrate her 103rd birthday on July 27th. Family members from around the country will be celebrating with her. And, they are encouraging friends to send cards and letters. Harriet Margaret Tinnes was born in Keokuk County near Talleyrand. She is a Keota High School graduate and earned her teaching certificate at Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa. She taught school in Washington County before marrying Charles Wilton Harley in 1936. They moved to Davenport where they owned and operated the Karmel Korn shop. A Navy wife, during World War II, she and her husband returned to Davenport where they owned and operated East Locust Hardware and Building Supply for 37 years. During her lifetime, Harriet has seen two world wars, the great depression, a scarlet flu epidemic and invention of a vaccine against polio, prohibition; women getting the vote and women sitting on the Supreme Court, Lindbergh’s historic fl ight, the dawn of the jet age and space travel, the fall of the Berlin Wall, the advent of the computer age, Y2K, and the tragedy of 9/11. Looking back over her 102 years, she notes that things were not always easy. But, she thinks she has, in many ways, lived during the best of times. She currently is enjoying quilting, reading, and spending time with her family. She had two daughters: Sandra Harley Carey (J. Ronald Carey), Canyon Lake, Texas and Linda Leanne Harley, formerly of Oak Run, Illinois. And, she has two granddaughters: Bekkie (Kevin) Huffman, Bettendorf and Debbie (Tim) Kirchberg, Columbus, Wisconsin. Mrs. Harley also has six great-grandchildren: Kisha, Kamryn, and Kelsie Huffman of Davenport and Turner, Tanner, and Trace Kirchberg of Columbus, Wisconsin.
Bill and Carolyn Toomer of Marion; Dillon, Alissa, Korrah and Lola Hammes of Coralville; Brock Baumert of Iowa City; Pearl Hammes of Cedar Falls; Justin, Jennifer and Jordan Baumert of Victor; David, Amanda, Lyla, Aidan and Wyatt Smothers of Millersburg; Marilyn Van Fleet of North English; Frances Baumert, Loretta Streigle, Ben, Missy and Korben Hammes of Sigourney; Cheryl Steffen of Ottumwa; Sue and Pat Pfannebecker, and Samantha and Bentlee Hervey of Martinsburg; Greg and Kathy Brower of Richland; Mark Baumert and Lynn Zimmerman of Ainsworth; Gwen Thyen, Tracy Baumert, Nathan Baumert, Emily Baumert, Jeremy and
Caleb Peterson all of Washington; Ethan and Kelsey Hammes of Wellman; Dennis and Judy Baumert, and Gene Baumert of Keota. Frances Baumert of Sigourney was the eldest in attendance and her great-granddaughter three month old Lola Hammes of Coralville was the youngest. A get well card was signed for Irene Baumert of Burlington. A guessing game and a beanbag game were played and everyone enjoyed playing Bingo with many prizes given. There was a surprise appearance by Vada Sue for all to see. Picture taking and visiting rounded out the day. The 2017 Baumert reunion will be held the second Sunday in July at the St. Mary’s Hall in Keota.
Goodwin Senior Dining Center Senior Dining Menu
July 21- BBQ Ribs, mac and cheese, mixed vegetables, oatmeal cake July 22- Turkey pot pie, mixed green salad, deviled eggs, apricots July 25- Scrambled eggs, sausage patty, hashbrowns, fruit cup, coffee cake July 26- Sloppy Joe, baked beans, potato chips, jello with fruit July 27- Salmon Loaf, creamed potatoes and peas, strawberries, ice cream
Keota Music Boosters Birthday Calendar
Baumert Family Reunion The descendants of the Oscar and Bessie Baumert family met for their annual reunion Sunday July 10, 2016 at Holy Trinity Parish Hall in Keota. There were 66 in attendance. Following the blessing by Gene Baumert, a bountiful cooperative dinner at 1 pm was enjoyed by all. Those in attendance were: Marjean Shipley of Carrollton, TX and Joe Brasie of Houston, TX; Joanne Riemer of Umatilla, FL: Sandra Killin of Des Moines, Dr. Paul Jr. and Julie Baumert, and Paul III (Trey) Baumert of Pleasant Hill; Jerilyn and Les Lehs, Shelly Baumert, LeAnn Williams, Breanna, Jamari, and Jasyia Williams of Cedar Rapids; Larry and Connie Baumert;
The family of Mary Lee Trier Runde would like to express our gratitude to all the family, neighbors and friends who came to the house, sent cards or brought food at the time of Mom’s death. We especially want to thank the staff at Keota Health Care Center for the wonderful care that you gave our Mother of the 4-1/2 years. You are truly amazing and were Mom‘s family too. Fr. Charles, the Choir, Powell Funeral Home,Altar and Rosary ladies, your special touches were much appreciated and didn’t go unnoticed. Such a caring community we live in.
Thank you and sorry for any inconvenience. Christine Edmundson, Keokuk County Treasurer
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Fun things to do with your child over the summer to support learning
Experts at the Episcopal Center for Children Offer Parents Pointers on Fun Activities for Summer WASHINGTON – Keeping elementary and middle school aged children entertained in the summertime can be fun – and promote learning too! The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization serving children with special needs ages 5-14 in the Washington, DC area, offers a list of fun things you can do with your child that reinforce learning too. “So often parents are worried about the ‘summer slip’ – and fear that their child will fall behind over the summer months,” said Dodd White, president and CEO at ECC. “You can use fun activities to help your child maintain, and even advance, his or her skills over the summer.” Read a book every day. Your child may enjoy being read to every night or want to read to you. Think about ways to mix it up. Check out new books from the public library. Borrow books from a friend. Talk with your child about the books he or she is reading. Watch a movie based on a book your child read and discuss it. Take pictures of your child reading in different places. Talk about the story with your child and ask questions. Tune up organizing skills with a sorting game. Ask your child to help sort books, kitchen items, clothing, etc. into categories. Talk about the categories. Set a timer to see how fast he or she can go. Play a game together. So often children are hungry for the time and attention of an adult. Get out a board
game. Work on counting, reading, reasoning and other skills. Hold a bake sale or have a lemonade stand. Making treats or lemonade to sell can be fun and teach your child organizing skills. He or she can make signs to promote the stand, and practice math skills while adding up the proceeds. Go on a scavenger hunt. Stage an A to Z scavenger hunt, where you have to find something that starts with every letter. This is a fun game that can be played inside or outside. Pick something. Pick fruit or vegetables at a pick-your-own farm. Learn about how it’s grown, and different ways to cook or prepare what you pick. Play counting games. Keeping busy with numbers and counting while waiting somewhere or traveling can help minds stay busy. Make a menu. Using paper and pen or crayons, help your child make a menu for a meal or snack. Use pictures and words to represent the food being served. Present the menu to the family. Do a round of beach ball math. Take a beach ball. Write a number on each section of the ball with a permanent marker. Let it dry. Throw or roll the ball to a person. The person catching the ball identifies the number closest to their body or that touched their hand as they catch the ball. Then do an activity like jumping or clapping that number of times. Throw a Frisbee or ball around.
Mark a starting point on the ground with a stick. Throw the Frisbee or ball. Mark where it lands with a stick with your child’s name on it. Using a measuring tape, measure how far the Frisbee went. Chart the distances. Play each week to see if your distances improve with practice. Become a human mirror. Stand opposite each other and pretend that your child is a mirror. She or he copies exactly what you do. Move your face only, then arms, legs, etc. Switch, now you become the mirror and your child makes the movements. Try moving slowly and then faster. Talk about your pose or what body part you are moving. About the Episcopal Center for Children The Episcopal Center for Children (Center) is a nonprofit, nondenominational school and treatment program for children contending with emotional challenges from the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Accredited by the Joint Commission, the Center serves children who are 5-14 years old in grades K-8. The goal of the Center’s treatment, therapeutic milieu, and individualized special education program is to empower each child to function productively within his or her family and community. Building on strengths within children, the Center partners with families in treatment and focuses on enabling its students to access and become their best possible selves.
Clover Kids A Column In Search Of A Name Conference About Their 4-H Exhibits
Fifty-three Washington County 4-H Clover Kids conferenced with judges about their fair projects Saturday, July 162 during the non-livestock judging day for the Washington County Fair. While 4-H’ers were getting their non-livestock exhibits judged for Family & Consumer Sciences and Science, Mechanics & Engineering, Clover Kids also had their opportunity to visit with judges. Clover Kids are youth in grades Kindergarten through 3rd grade who are involved in the 4-H program. Again this year, they had the option to visit with an adult about their fair exhibit(s). They were asked about their exhibit, what they did, and what they learned. All Clover Kids received special tiedye ribbons for their exhibits and the opportunity to display them during the week of fair. Over 120 Clover Kids’ projects will be on display in the upstairs of Dallmeyer Hall from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Monday – Thursday of the fair this week. Conferencing with an adult allows Clover Kids the opportunity to experience conference judging which is a requirement of all 4-H exhibitors. They will move up to a traditional 4-H club when they enter fourth grade. At that time, they will conference with a judge and receive ribbons and premium money. Washington County currently has over 160 Clover Kids in eight clubs. For more information about Clover Kids, contact the Washington County Extension Office, 319/653-4811, or check the web at www.extension.iastate.edu/washington.
So, here is Monday and I have not even begun to think about what my column is going to be about this week. The weekend was spent once again going by to fast at another fair. This is the last week of the three county fairs that I am attending, and the one thing I am disappointed in (or I should be more happy with myself about) is that I have not had a funnel cake. In fact- I made this deal with myself not to. It is no secret that I am overweight, but I am trying to be careful about what I am eating so that I can boost my metabolism up- at least I think I still have one- somewhere. I did however enjoy a nice banana smoothie today. It was just what I needed on such a hot day. And as I was driving back from Washington thinking about what my column was going to be about this week, I decided that with so much hate going around and all of the horrible crimes and killings of the world I want to focus on something that is NOT horrible and crime filled. Last week I wrote a story about Wayne and Sandy Smithart. They have got to be two of the kindest people I have ever met. Paige, their granddaughter, plays softball with my girls and they have always been
Members gather after the completion for a group photo
County Council Donates to Complete Goat Barn For 8 years the Washington County Council has hosted the Spring Preview Open Cattle Show each April as their major fundraising project. The proceeds from this event have gone to a variety of fairgrounds improvements and 4-H programs. This year money was invested to complete installation of 32 new goat pens in the goat barn and for a special recognition board on the grounds. Goat department superintendents, Duane and Vicky Fisher, played an active part in fundraising for a multi-species barn over 5 years ago. Since then project numbers have increased to
dedicate that barn only to goats. They assisted in planning, ordering and installing of pens this year with the help of their son Zane Fisher, member of Bows & Bullets 4-H Club. “This is the first year since 2007 that I am not worried where we are going to put all the goats,” said Vicky Fisher once the pens were installed. This year 128 goats are enrolled to be at the fair compared to only 45 goats eight years ago. Growing pains are a good thing and these volunteers have worked hard to make the goat department and valuable, educational and
fun project for many Washington County 4-Hers. The pens were constructed by Stan Jones of West Chester with some steal donation from Mose Levy Co. Both the goat pens and recognition board projects are complete and ready for the Washington County Fair July 17-22. For more information on youth leadership or how to get involved with county council as a member or adult volunteer, contact Amy at the Extension Office, 319-653-4811. Follow “Washington County 4-H – Iowa” for information on youth programs in Washington County and 4-H events.
Amie Van Patten at the games cheering everyone on when they are not busy helping assisting with fires. They do this on their own, with no assistance, no government backing- but out of kindness and pure compassion. So I decided that this week I want everyone reading my column to think about one compassionate and kind thing they can do. Whether it is bake the neighbor some cookies, hold the door for someone, pick some wild flowers, visit the nursing home, or volunteer at the library or simply try not to say anything negative all week. This is something I am working on as well! I have found that helping someone brings a whole new sense of self worth to yourself, so be the light in someone else’s dark day! Until next week….
This is a weekly feature highlighting some of Iowa’s unsolved homicides in the hopes that it will lead to new tips and potentially help solve cases. The project is a partnership between this newspaper and other members of the Iowa Newspaper Association.
RHONDA ANETTE KNUTSON Rhonda Knutson was killed in the early morning hours of Monday, Sept. 7, 1992 – Labor Day – while working at the Phillips 66 convenience store in Williamstown, just north of the intersection of highways 18, 63 and 346 in Chickasaw County. She was found at 4:45 a.m. by the store owner. Autopsy results determined Knutson was beaten to death and there were no signs of sexual assault. According to the Chickasaw County Sheriff ’s Office, Knutson suffered severe traumatic head injuries from a beating with a blunt object. Robbery was not considered a motive in the slaying. The investigation into her death included hundreds of interviews by deputies and agents from the Iowa Division of Criminal Investi-
gation (DCI), along with employing a private investigator and several psychics. Two truckers, whom witnesses allegedly saw in the convenience store the morning Knutson was killed, were sought for questioning, but never found. Both men were described as heavy-set Caucasians with dark hair, and between the ages of 35 and 45. Witnesses described the first suspect as having a beard and mustache, and pulling a white and silver trailer behind a conventional tractor. They described the second suspect as clean-shaven, though couldn’t link him to any specific vehicle. Authorities printed and mailed out news bulletins about the case to truck stops throughout the US in efforts to generate more leads but the case remains unsolved.
RHONDA ANETTE KNUTSON | Age: 22 | Died: Sept. 7, 1992 Location: Williamstown/ New Hampton Find out more about this and other unsolved homicides at www.IowaColdCases.org.
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Pokemon Go Raising Concerns
The sidewalk project is nearing completion on Broadway Street. This is shaping up to make the community look great!
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The Sheriff ’s news is a brief summary of the activities/ arrests/ citations from previous weeks as submitted by Keokuk County Sheriff, Casey Hinnah. Criminal Charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Arrests: On Friday, July 8, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Office arrested David Tanke, 25, Packwood, for Simple Domestic Abuse Assault, Criminal Mischief- 5th degree, and Obstruction of an Emergency Call. On Saturday, July 9, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Dylan Francis Lyle, 29, North English, for OWI-4th offense and Driving While Barred. On Friday, July 15, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Office arrested Beau Garrett Jones, 28, Ottumwa, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of a Controlled Substance and Driving While Barred. On Friday, July 15, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Office arrested
Christina Marie Jarvis-Smith, 23, Ottumwa, for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possession of Methamphetamine, and Driving under Suspension. Citations: On Wednesday, July 13, Dylan Francis Lyle of North English was cited for No Insurance. On Wednesday, July 13, Harry F Larkin was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto). On Wednesday, July 13, Jeff Kelly of Ottumwa was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto). On Thursday, July 14, Tammy Lynn Smith was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto).
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A wallet was found in the Keota Municipal Cemetery and to claim it contact Keota City Hall or Police Department. The ID in the wallet is from Florida, so we are hoping they are still in the area.
Cj Eilers News Editor Pokemon Go is the hottest thing in the mobile gaming world right now, but local law enforcement has their worries about the popular app and its impact on safety. Launched on Wednesday, July 6, the game is a GPS based augmented reality app for smartphones where users collect Pokemon, fictional battling monsters based off real creatures. Pokemon Go allows players to capture, battle and train their virtual companions, who appear on their phone screen through the real world generated by GPS maps. Players have to walk certain distances to have these Pokemon appear on their screen, and can also free collect items from Pokestops, areas based off real locations like sculptures, parks, churches and government buildings. The game encourages players, most who are underage, to be active and explore their local towns to collect these Pokemon and battle at “gyms”, which again are areas virtually attached to real life locations. Though the app is drawing praise for getting children out and active, many in community are questioning the safety of the game in several facets. First, is the worry about children paying attention as the search the streets of Sigourney for rare Pokemon. Much like texting, the app requires one’s attention and players have to look at the screen to locate Pokemon avatars. Sigourney Police Chief Allan Glandon has seen kids playing the game and not watching where they
In other cities and states, several instances of players being robbed at these public spots have been reported. Because potential criminals know where the players gather, they can easily take advantage of the situation. Police are receiving complaints from residents of player also hanging around their private properties. Pokemon appear in the game and you have to be a certain distance from them, prompting players to walk around to find them. That can lead the Pokemon avatars to appear anywhere in a residential area, including these properties. While a player’s range is usually large enough to catch them, there are times when they have to get closer. “There are trespassing laws people need to aware of,” Mallary Snakenberg, Sigourney Police Adminstrator said. “If it’s a private property, you can be charged by the owner. Pokemon creatures can appear anywhere on a phone camera, Most don’t understand what’s going including your own bedroom. on and get nervous when see these been reported as of Wednesday, kids and adults hanging around.” are going. “Kids and young adults are go- July 13. Glandon would like to re- Glandon and Snakenberg both ing around the square, staring at mind everyone that there is a city- recognize the healthy benefits of their phones on bikes or on foot, wide curfew at midnight for anyone the game, and are happy to see so not paying attention to stop lights, under 18. Though he discourages many people out for the summer. signs or vehicles,” Glandon said. being out past dark to play, Glan- However, law enforcement wishes “They’re even riding and playing don stated that light, bright cloth- to make the public aware of the poon the streets, leaving them a posi- ing should be worn to alert drivers tential dangers and offer advice to tion to possibly get hurt. They are and be alert at all times. parents/guardians. simply not doing this game in a A second concern is protecting “First of all, know what your chilyounger players from potential dren are doing and where they are,” safe, responsible way.” Players remain active on the robberies and offenders. Several Glandon said. “Review basic safety square even at night, when visibili- locations, including the Memorial rules with them. For the players, ty is reduced. Coupled with the lack Fountain, post office, and several please have illumination and bright of attention the players show when churches are gathering points for clothes at night, obey traffic laws, searching the area, Glandon feels players to collect in-game items, pay attention to your surroundings, if changes aren’t made soon there plus players can “attract” Pokemon be off your phone when crossing could be problems. No injuries have to these spots using certain items. and stay out of the streets.”
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The TRLS Club met on June 13th at Lori Ann’s in Richland for their monthly meeting hosted by Janice Weber. Guests included Leiloni Watson, Charlotte Brown, and John Heisdorffer. Special member to b e Tinsley Greiner was also present with her brother Wes, who happens to be vice president. Stories included the fun time had at Keota Fun Days, which although hot, had a great turnout. We are so grateful to be a part of such a close-knit town with wonderful outgoing people. Shirley reported that grandson Sterling will be performing in Branson. MO with swing choir. I am sure there will be a road trip with friends and family to watch the performance. Deb had an interesting story regarding ketchup she shared… something about having children makes you look at the mundane things in life a little differently. Club business included transferring the massive amount of cash in our treasury to Joan as Cathy Greiner has continued to be ill. A vote was taken with complete approval from all members. Thank you Joan. Jacque shared memories of summers past with her ornery brothers and the antics she and her sister Judy put up with. It’s ok boys; they still love you, in spite of the water incident. The upcoming Clear Creek cook off is to be held on June 25th, with reports of 13 teams competing, with brisket, loins and ribs, what is not to love? We all have our favorite chefs but know the food will be great on all counts!
In honor of Deanna’s birthday, Janice made delightful cupcakes, and we all sang the birthday song. Husband John graciously offered to pay the entire bill, but members declined. Thanks for being there John! Lots of great secret sister cards, gifts, and flowers were given this year with many thanks from all members- Remember neighbors, this is a secret, so if you know who it is please do not spoil the surprise. A busy month looms ahead with camping adventures of members, at various campgrounds. Let’s hope the weather cooperates for family outings. The next meeting will be July 15 t Schmitty’s in Keota at 6:30, hosted by Joan Horning.
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PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE City of Keota plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities”. The storm water discharge will be from Keota Trailhead, KeWash Nature Trail located in NW 1/4 Sec. 30, T.76N, R.9W, Washington County, IA. Storm water will be discharged from two point sources and will be discharged to the following streams: Crooked Creek, Dutch Creek. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Environmental Protection Division, Henry A. Wallace Building, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday at the above address after it has been received by the Department. K29
Keokuk County Board Proceedings KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS JULY 11, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in special session, Monday, July 11, 2016 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried. Wood moved, Hadley seconded to approve the minutes of July 5, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department. The track loader and attachment is working well for pavement patching. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to award Iowa Bridge & Culvert the contract for bridge replacement project on 180th Street in the amount of $363,244.90. All ayes and motion carried. Five (5) bids were received as follows: Iowa Bridge & Culvert, L.C. - $363,244.90; Peterson Contractors Inc. - $399,784.08; Muscatine Bridge Co., Inc. - $426,889.30; Herberger Construction Co., Inc. - $429,908.00 and Cunningham-Reis Co. - $469,080.72. Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of Remote Records Access Agreement renewal between Keokuk County by Board of Supervisors, Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, Auditor, IT Director, and Keokuk County Abstract Company as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Hadley moved, Berg seconded approval of Remote Records Access Agreement renewal between Keokuk County by Board of Supervisors, Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, Auditor, IT Director, and Washington Title and Guaranty
Company as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of the 2016 listing for homestead, military and disabled veterans’ homestead tax credit applications as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Four (4) military property tax exemptions were denied and excluded from the list due to lack of recorded documentation. Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of quarterly report of fees collected by the County Auditor and Sheriff and monthly report of fees collected by the County Recorder and Clerk of Court. All ayes and motion carried. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the Personnel Report for Jodee Sellers, fulltime clerk, Treasurer’s Office with a termination/ resignation date of July 1, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Various board and committee reports were held. Wood attended sanitarian interviews for RUSS. Hadley nor Berg had meetings to attend last week. Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. The English River Watershed shared an upcoming free water nitrate sampling event to be held at the Washington NRCS Office on July 13th from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. that is open to the public. On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 9:35 a.m. The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor. SK29
The Keokuk County Expo board and local 4H groups participated in a ribbon cutting during the 40th anniversary of the Expo
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
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SICL All-Conference baseball teams announced Sigourney-Keota football players helping to Some of the younger football players helping to cleanup the community Friday July 15th, in the clean the sidewalks and buisness area on the early morning. Square.
Sigourney-Keota Football team cleans up Sigourney square Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor The Sigourney-Keota football team donated their time to help clean the Sigourney Square on Friday July 15th. They were hard at work by seven A.M. and worked for several hours sweeping the sidewalks, clearing debris from the recent storms we have had and removing trash. Coach Jared Jensen said he was very impressed with the turnout, but didn’t seem surprised with how many of his student-athletes came to help out, even though it was optional. With RAGBRAI coming through Sigourney Lucas Meier, the President of Sigourney Area Development, helped organize this cleanup and
asked Jensen for the teams involvement. Coach was more than happy and the team was too. Alec Schuster, a senior on the football team joked, “at least we get out of weights, although it’s kind of still weights, but it’s helping the community look better.” Another Senior Tanner Bos said, “It’s always nice to have the team come out and help out the community. Picking up trash, moving lumber and doing whatever they can to beautify the community.” Bos was also very impressed with the number of incoming freshman who have been going to weights thus far this summer. He went on to say he was proud to see so many helping out
Keota Baseball players played their last high school game on the field celebrating the season.
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as well. Those sentiments were echoed by Coach Jensen who was also impressed with the number of young guys who have been participating in the summer activities for the SK football program. Roughly half the kids who participated in the cleanup were from Keota, so everyone was very happy to see that. Considering they live fifteen miles away, which would have put their wakeup time in the six to six thirty region, it was very impressive to see the Keota athletes taking pride in the way Sigourney looked as well as Sigourney athletes. When I asked Lucas Meier about how this organized cleanup came to be he responded by saying, “RAGBRAI is coming through, but we have always talked about doing some projects out here to clean the square out. Because really a main street community starts from the square out and if you keep that clean and people want to have business’ here (it’s best for the community at large.)… That’s where our conversations have centered around. This is something we want to do on an annual or semi-annual basis.” Talking with Meier and Jensen and some of the young men who were out there cleaning it really gives you a sense of community pride. Coming from a bigger city such as I have you really can’t imagine how close-knit a small-town community is. It was really something special to see. It also fills one with a sense of pride in these young athletes. Maybe we can all take a page out of their playbook and take a little more pride in our community.
Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor It’s that time of year when our local baseball teams have players who are honored for their standout play and individual achievements throughout the season. The competition was tough this year for local area teams. The players who made the first, second and Honorable Mention teams should be very proud, but all the players who participated should be commended for their effort this season. There was only one player that made first team All-Conference out of the four local teams. That player was Senior Peyton Crawford who only appeared in 23 games this season due to injuries, but his numbers in those games were good enough to put him in the first team All Conference team. Crawford hit an astonishing .522 with a .633 on base percentage (OBP). Crawford also hit two homeruns and knocked in nine RBI’s. Second team All Conference had
Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor After a fantastic high school softball season in which every girl who has played should be commended on their play and effort, there are those girls who have stood out on the field. These girls have earned the distinction based on their play with post-season honors. The girls of English Valleys, Tri-County, Sigourney and Keota high school’s all had stand out performers who made either the first or second All-Conference teams as well as Honorable Mention. The girls who made first and second team All-Conference are as follows, according to school. English Valleys had two girls make the list. Senior Taylor Gerard who hit .389 with a .463 on base percentage (OBP). She made second team All Conference as an infielder. Sophomore Audrey Grove made first team All-Conference with a staggering seven homeruns to lead the Lady Bears in that category, while also batting .380 and knocking in 29 RBI’s.
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The players who were named Honorable Mention were as follows; FR Dustin Haines and JR Tanner Bos from Sigourney. Tri-County’s Honorable Mentions were SO Cameron Krumm and SR Ben Edmundson. English Valleys players who made Honorable Mention were SR Gabe Trimpe and SR Casey Blaylock. Keota’s Honorable Mention players were JR Jacob Wickencamp and SR Nate Sieren. Also, it would be a shame to not mention the Golden award winner. The Golden Award is given to a player who would have made one of the three other teams but due to injuries was unable to make the lists. Jordan Albert was this year’s Golden Award winner, and should also be congratulated on a good season. Congratulations to all the players who were honored this year and congratulations to all the baseball student athletes on a fantastic baseball season.
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two Keota ball players, and one from both English Valleys and Tri-County. Senior pitcher Zach Mousel made second team with a (5-3) record in ten total appearances pitching. He threw 53 innings and had a microscopic ERA of 1.72. Mousel struck out 39 batters and held his opponents to a .225 batting average (BA). Senior Tyler Verstrate made second team with his outfield play as well as his bat hitting .512 with a .553 OBP. Verstrate also knocked in 15 RBI’s this season. English Valleys Senior Andrew Kerkove was also honored with second team All-Conference distinctions in the outfield batting .431 with a .463 OBP. Kerkove smacked six doubles on the year as well. Senior from Tri-County Luke Bombei was named to the second team for his pitching performance throughout the season. Bombei had a (4-3) record pitching 48 and twothirds innings. Bombei’s ERA was 2.16 and he had 52 K’s.
Sigourney had four girls, three who made first team and one making second team, honored. As a pitcher Junior Kendall Streigle was named to the first team All-Conference team. Streigle was (15-9) in twenty-five starts. She had a 3.57 ERA and struck out 71 with only 25 walks in almost 150 innings pitched. Sophmore Leah Carter made first team All-Conference as a catcher. Carter hit .488 with 24 RBI’s and did good work behind the plate for Sigourney. Autumn Barthelman a Sophmore for Sigourney was also named to the first team. Barthelman hit .458 with team-high 49 hits. Barthelman also stood out at shortstop for the Lady Savages. Barthelman also had 33 steals on 33 attepts. Sigourney’s lone Senior Sierra Davis was also honored with second team All-Conference honors. Davis batted .360 with a .415 OBP and showed off her glove numerous times in the outfield. Tri-County had three girls all make
second team All-Conference. Pitcher Katlyn Little was honored going (712) in 21 starts. She also did work with her bat hitting .479 with three homeruns and a .512 OBP. Junior Nikayla Dowd was honored for her terrific play in the outfield as well as batting .316 with 24 hits. Senior Jessie Maxwel also made second team as a utility player playing whatever spot she was asked and doing a good job as a fielder. She hit .301 with a .363 OBP with 22 hits and 16 runs scored. There were also several girls who made Honorable Mention. They are as follows; English Valleys: Maleah Ackerman Fr., Sydney Olson So. Keota: Abby Schulte Sr., Grace Schemanski Sr. Sigourney: Summer Barthelman So., Madi Schauf So. Tri County: Michaela Lundy Jr., Paige Smithhart Jr. Congrats to all the girls listed on a fantastic softball season and for their achievements on the field.
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Congratulations Jackson Horras and the Grinnell Little League All Stars 11-2 Baseball District 4 Champions!
Good Luck At State!!!
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Grinnell Little League Baseball All Stars put the final chapter in their outstanding District 4 International Tournament run on Tuesday night, winning against Lynnville-Sully Little League in District play. The Grinnell All Stars will advance to the State Tournament in Urbandale next week to represent District 4 as the 2016 11-12 Little League Baseball Champions. From there, the Iowa state champions will advance to the Midwest Regional Tournament in Indianapolis, competing for the right to advance to the Little League World Series. Congratulations to Grinnell’s LL All Stars and thanks to all the 11-12 Baseball All Star teams participating in District 4: Mahaska American LL (Oskaloosa), Newton LL, Mahaska Midwest LL (Pella), PCM LL, Knoxville LL and Mahaska National LL (Eddyville. Congratulations to Jackson Horras and his teammates! Good Luck at State! Jackson is the son of David and Deven (Winn) Menninga of Grinnell and grandson of Jerome and Judy Winn of Ollie, Gordon and Sheila Horras of Keota and the son of Dan Horras of Keota.