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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2016 NUMBER 43, 155TH YEAR
Christy Bates, Keokuk County Auditor Events at Sigourney Health Care October 26 Fall Soup Luncheon 12 p.m. Beals will play at 1 p.m. Public is invited to these activities.
What Cheer Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast What Cheer will be hosting its annual Hunter’s Breakfast on Saturday Oct. 29 from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Thomas Hall at the Keokuk County fairgrounds. This is a free will donation event.
Packwood Lions Pancake and French Toast Sausage Breakfast The Packwood Lions Club will host a Pancake and French Toast Sausage Breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Packwood Community Center from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Larry Wheeldon and Lonesome Country Larry Wheeldon and Lonesome Country will perform at the What Cheer Opera House on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. Call 641-203-3299 or 641-203-0222.
James Moore and Friends Jam Fall/Winter All dates will take place at Delta Neighbors Gas and Grill. Oct. 29-Halloween Party (costume contest) Nov. 12-Sports Night (wear your favorite team apparel)
Keota Volunteer Fire Department Breakfast The Keota Fireman’s Association Breakfast will be held on October 30 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. Free will donation.
Treat or Treat Around The Sigourney Square The News-Review will host their Annual Trick or Treat Around the Square in Sigourney on Monday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses that wish to be a part of the event may contact The News-Review at keokukconews@midamericapub.com or call 641-622-3310 to get on the list.
Soup Supper A soup supper will be hosted at the Sigourney Christian Church on November 2 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sponsored by CWF.
Fish Fry at Knights of Columbus Hall A Fish Fry will be served at Knights of Columbus Hall in Harper on Friday, Nov. 4 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Keswick American Legion Soup Supper The Keswick American Legion will host a Soup Supper on Saturday, Nov. 5 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Continued on page 2
In This Issue Church Calendar............. Pg. 5 Classifieds.................. Pg. 6, 7 Milestones........................... 3 Obituaries........................... 3 Opinion/Editorial............ Pg. 4 Local.......Pg. 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12,13 Records.................. Pg. 8, 9, 10 Savage Eye...................Pg. 14 Sports........... Pg.15, 16, 17, 18
Local area fire departments responded to a call for a burning building in What Cheer shortly after 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 23.
Fire consumes abandoned building in What Cheer
By CJ Eilers News Editor Local fire and emergency departments responded to a large fire engulfing an abandoned building on the corner of Barnes Street and East Broadway Street in What Cheer on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 23. What Cheer Fire requested assistance from Sigourney, Keswick, Benton Township, Delta, Keota, North Keokuk, Deep River, Barnes City Fire Departments, along with Keokuk EMS, Keokuk
County Disaster Assistance Team and Alliant Energy also on the scene. The Sheriff’s Department blocked off Barnes Street from Lacey Highway to the corner of the What Cheer Fire Station for seven hours, as crews put out the fire. After the flames were put out, the building was deemed unsafe so it was torn down by Seaton Construction. The gas and electricity were both shut off in the building. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
County towns to vote on imposing Local Option Sales and Services Tax By CJ Eilers News Editor The precincts of Harper, Keota, Keswick, Kinross, Martinsburg, Ollie and Sigourney won’t just have the presidential and local election on the ballot this year. Each community will also see a check box by the Local Option Sales and Services Tax (LOSST). LOSST was first placed on the ballot in the 2004 election, with a 1 percent sales tax increase proposed. The tax was proposed to generate more funds for precincts that vote it in. Precincts in Delta, Gibson, Hayesville, Hedrick, Thornburg, Webster and What Cheer all voted yes for LOSST. Other precincts later voted yes in the 2006 election, including the current voting communities under a 10 year sunset clause. In 2014, Delta, Gibson, Hayesville, Richalnd, South English, Webster and What Cheer imposed LOSST by election, with Hedrick, Thornburg and unincorporated voters choosing not to vote in the tax. However, in a special election in 2015, LOSST was put back on the
ballot and those communities voted to impose the tax. The election is countywide, but LOSST can only be voted upon in the incorporated areas or unincorporated areas under the sunset clause. According to the Iowa Department of Revenue, the revenue may be used “for any lawful purpose, but they may not be used for the benefits of a school district.” LOSST is not included on property taxes, but are included for groceries, hardware, restaurants, gas, convenience items and other household items. Cars and farm equipment are excluded. This tax was proposed with a sunset clause, which will end on June 30, 2017 if not voted to impose for these precincts. If LOSST is imposed, it will remain in effect for an unlimited period. It may also be repealed by election, “held in the same manner and under the same conditions as the election which approved the tax,” according to the Iowa Department of Revenue. The tax cannot be repealed until it has been in effect for one year.
Voting for LOSST will not add another 1 percent to the tax. According to the language in Sigourney’s Resolution No. 2016-08-03 the voting is “to authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Sigourney at the rate of one percent (1%).” It is an imposition, but legally the word continuation could not be used in the ballot language. “The tax is collected within the county, then sent to the state, then sent back and distributed by formula based on 75 percent population, 25 percent property value,” Joel Gabrielson, an Executive Office at the Iowa Department of Revenue said. “100 percent goes back to the county, but they distribute it based on the formula, which has been a big misconception.” For more information about LOSST and where the money goes in your community, contact your local city clerk. For questions about voting, contact the County Auditor’s Office at 641-622-2320.
Trick or Treat Around the Sigourney Square The following businesses will be taking part in The News-Reviews Trick or Treat Around the Sigourney Square on Monday, Oct 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Businesses may pick up a window flyer at The News-Review office during normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to show trick or treaters you are a part of the event. Contact The News-Review with any questions at 641-622-3110. Brother’s Market
C and A Auto Repair Cassen’s Mill Caseys Crisis Intervention Services Country and More Deerview Manor (outside of Garden Gate) Farm Bureau Financial Services Horak Insurance Jack’s Corner Drug John Wehr Law Kapple Dental Associates Keokuk County Abstract
Keokuk County Courthouse (north doors only) Keokuk County Health Center Keokuk County Medical Clinic Manor House MidwestOne Bank Pizza Ranch Powell Funeral Home Sigourney Fire Department Sigourney Health Care Center Strawbridge True Value Wolfe Vision Center
Trick or Treat around Keokuk County The following cities in Keokuk County will celebrate their trick or treat events at the following times: Ollie-Saturday, Oct 29 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Martinsburg-Sunday, Oct. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Delta-Sunday, Oct.30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Keota-Monday, Oct. 31 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Gibson-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6
p.m. to 8 p.m. Harper-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hedrick-Monday, Oct. 31 with a Parade beginning at the Fire station at 5:15 p.m., with trick or treating beginning at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Hayesville-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Keswick-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Richland-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sigourney-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. South English-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thornburg-Monday, Wesbster-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. What Cheer-Monday, Oct. 31 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Tell me about your family: I am the daughter of Marion and Reta Streigle and I was born and raised in Keokuk County. I take pride in being a life-long resident and am proud to have raised my family here as well. My husband Ted and I live on a shy eighty-acre farm a couple of miles outside of Sigourney. I am the mother of three- Eric, Chelsey and Spencer; grandmother of five; stepmother and step-grandmother. Life’s greatest gifts are family, friends and good health. How long have you been the Keokuk County Auditor: I have served as Keokuk County Auditor since November of 2000. The position has many responsibilities associated with the operation of the county and proves to be enjoyable, educational and forever changing. What accomplishments have you made: I have attained State Election Administrators Training (SEAT) certification through the Secretary of State office. The Auditor’s office staff and I have endured the transition from lever voter machines, to touch screen equipment, to the current optical scan voting equipment, all within the last ten years due to the 2006 Help Amer-
Christy Bates ica Vote Act. The Supervisors and I have worked together to maintain the integrity of the courthouse. I served as point of contact for the following major projects: new windows, roof, tuck-pointing, electrical wiring, interior painting, and floor polishing. I applied for and received grant funding towards the Courthouse generator and Medicolegal Death Investigator training twice, as well as assisted with Belva Deer trail application for grant funds. What are your plans for the future years: The future is dictated by legislature. I believe it’s a given that election laws and equipment will BATES to page 10
Board of Supervisors candidate Randy Schultz About Randy Schultz I am a lifelong resident of Keokuk County. I have been married 41 years to my wife, Deb. We have 3 children and will welcome our 6th grandchild by Thanksgiving. I worship with the Park church of Christ in Oskaloosa as I have since my youth. I grew up on a corporate farm my father managed until retirement. He taught me to value a day’s work and to be honest even when it’s the harder choice. I returned to Sigourney after attending Indian Hills Community College to be employed as a Field Engineer by Kingsberry Homes. The housing slump and beginning of the farm crisis in the early 1980’s led me to use the same skills for the Keokuk County Highway Dept. for 16 years. As an Engineering Tech, I monitored the contractors on our larger construction projects. Many of you also knew me back then as the Ariens Mower guy. Since 1999, I have worked for the IUPAT from my home office independently negotiating labor agreements and resolving disputes with many County Boards, City Councils and
Randy Schultz Boards of Education across Iowa. I am currently in my second term on the Sigourney City Council. What went into your decision to run for BOS? I have considered running for the Board of Supervisors for a long time. When I worked for the County previously, I was able to observe firsthand the decisions made both good and bad by various members of the Board. Proper management of County business requires maintaining an adequate workforce without undermining the mission. SHULTZ to page 10
Board of Supervisors candidate Michael Berg About Michael “Mick” Berg 12 years as Supervisor – lived al my life in Keokuk County and live on the farm where my great, great grandfather settled in 1847. I have farmed my entire life and live in paradise! Married to Kathleen for 51 years, have 3 children and 9 grandchildren. I want to college at the age of 40 with the interest of becoming a school counselor. In my 3rd year, I got an off to work for ISU in economic development so I jumped the college ship and worked for ISU for 7 years. I ran a retail business, feed and hardware for 17 years and loved it. I am a long time member of the Knights of Columbus. Hobbies include genealogy, poetry, history, telling stories, singing (I sometimes singe at nursing homes). Although I am frugal and believe strongly of being fiscally responsible, I believe we must help those that are down, not a hand out but a hand up, the handicapped, the aged, the children, the veterans. We also must continue to be there for those with misfortune. I am not political, I simply believe what I believe – no party
Michael Berg will govern my decision. I agree with Thomas Jefferson’s statement of “Democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those willing to work and give it to those who would not.” What went into you decision to run for re-election in 2016? The current Board compliments each other and works well together. I like doing this job, feel I’m good at it, have continued knowledge and care about people – being an Ag country, my knowledge of agriculture is a positive. BERG to page 10
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Holiday Tour of Homes
Keokuk County Public Health
The 2016 Holiday Tour of Homes, hosted by the Friends of the Sigourney Public Library, will take place on Sunday, December 4, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Keokuk County Public Health Immunization Clinic is the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free clinic for children without insurance or underinsured. Blood pressure checks are also available on a walk-in basis.
Sigourney Lions Club Bingo at Sigourney Packwoood Pancake Supper The Sigourney Lions Club will host Health Care and AsChristian Church their annual pancake supper on elecHarvest Home Supper tion night on Tuesday, Nov. 8 from 5 sisted Living Packwood Christian Church is having their annual Harvest Home Supper on Saturday Nov. 5, 2016, serving from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Free will offering accepted.
Holy Trinity Harvest Dinner Holy Trinity’s Parrish in Keota will be serving a harvest dinner on Sunday, Nov. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Mary Parish Center.
Sigourney Lighted Christmas Parade The Sigourney Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 26. If interested in being in the parade, please contact Trisha Brooks at 641541-0679.
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Bingo at Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living is Tuesdays at 2 p.m.
Manor House Sing-A-Long Sing-A-Long at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney is every Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The entire community is encouraged to attend.
What Cheer Fire & Rescue Annual Hunter’s Breakfast
Saturday, October 29 - 6 to 10 a.m.
at Thomas Hall - What Cheer Fairgrounds
Sausage, bacon, eggs, pancakes, biscuits and gravy
Food Pantry Keokuk County Community Services food referrals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Courthouse in Sigourney.
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Evelyn Mae Miller
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Evelyn Mae Miller, 89, of Hedrick, died October 20, 2016 at her home. She was born May 9, 1927 in Henry County, IA to Ed. and Bessie Black Jennings. She married Kenneth A. Miller February 27, 1950. He preceded her in death May 6, 1991. A graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School, she received her nursing degree from Burlington Hospital. As well as being a farm wife, she worked as a registered nurse in surgery at St. Joseph Hospital, for Dr. Perkins and as the Hedrick School Nurse. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Hedrick. Surviving is a son, Kris (Michele) Miller of Hedrick; a daughter, Carol Northup of Southport, NC; three grandchildren, Andrew Northup of Washington D.C., Emily Northup of Crystal Lake, IL and Kyle Miller of Hedrick. She was preceded in death by thirteen siblings, Leah Laue, Ina Coburn, Edith Bonser, Elmer Jennings, Jessie Weigert, Homer Jennings, Donald Jennings, Katherine Jennings, Melvin Jennings, Ralph Jennings, Thomas Jennings, Ruth Parker and John Jennings. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Reece Funeral Home with Dr. John Lewis officiating. Burial will be in Brooks Cemetery near Hedrick. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday with the family present from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Christian Church in Hedrick, the Hedrick Community Center for the Library or Mahaska County Hospice
Frances M. Spears
Frances M. Spears, 91, of Oskaloosa and formerly of Hedrick, died Thursday, October 20, 2016, at the MHP Hospital in Oskaloosa. She was born December 7, 1924, in the family home near Hedrick, Iowa, the daughter of Clay B. and Icel Mae Hawthorne Campbell. Frances was baptized at a young age at the Martinsburg United Methodist Church. She attended Lone Tree Country School and went on to attend Competine Township High School. While in school Frances was active in musical operettas, played forward on the basketball team and was the carnival queen her Jr. year. On January 16, 1941, she was united in marriage to Kenneth D. Spears at Lancaster, Missouri. Following their marriage, they moved to a farm east of Fremont, they later moved to a farm northeast of Martinsburg that was owned by her aunt Minnie Campbell. As most young brides did, when Kenneth joined the armed forces to help in the war effort, Frances moved in with her mother and father during his service overseas. In February of 1956, they moved north of Hedrick. Frances worked part time at Graham’s Department Store in Sigourney during the Holiday season. She also worked at the Hedrick Grocery Store from 1963-1989. She last worked part-time at Le Gift Store in Hedrick. Kenneth and Frances took great interest in the youth of rural Keokuk County. They would host high school age kids in their home so they could complete their high school careers. Frances has been keeping scrapbooks since 1938. She enjoyed collecting many items including, owl figurines, spoons, thimbles, cups, pens, keychains, and matchbooks among other things. The two of them enjoyed 29 continuous years of camping at the Iowa State Fair and 31 years camping at the Old Thrasher’s Reunion in Mt. Pleasant. They also enjoyed working at the Old Threshers on the train, in the information booth and taking bus trips. Kenneth died September 18, 2007. On June 26, 2008, Frances moved to Oskaloosa. She attended the Central United Methodist Church and Women’s Circle Christian Challenge 1. She enjoyed, flower and vegetable gardening, crocheting, going out to lunch with family and friends, cleaning, family genealogy, and attending neighborhood club. Her home was always spic and span and perfectly decorated for every holiday. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. Her family includes her two children and their spouses, Jim and Mary Spears of Hedrick and Jone and Dennis Molyneux of Rose Hill; three grandchildren, Janean (Curt) Dimmig, Annette (Joseph) Roe and Devan (Fiance B.G. DeGeest) Lamberson; 5 great grandchildren, Triston, Talon, Ty Roe, Cauyer, Tieron Lamberson. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be Monday, October 24, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. in the Fremont Funeral Chapel in Fremont with Reverend Bill Hornback officiating. Burial will be in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Ottumwa. The Fremont Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will begin Sunday after 11 a.m. in the Fremont Funeral Chapel and the family will be present from 1-3 Sunday afternoon to greet friends and relatives. Memorials may be made to the Frances Spears Memorial Fund.
Margaret Fry
Margaret Fry, 89, of Keswick, died peacefully at home on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Funeral services will begin at 10:00 am on Monday, October 24, 2016 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in What Cheer. Burial will be in the McFarlan cemetery at What Cheer. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to Keokuk County Hospice or Keswick United Methodist Church. Margaret Elizabeth Fry was born November 16, 1929 near What Cheer, Iowa the daughter of Everette and Pansy Newcomb Sparrow. She was valedictorian of Thornburg High School class of 1944. Margaret later attended AIB College before working as a secretary in Dayton, Ohio during the war effort. While serving her apprenticeship Margaret’s mother became ill. Without hesitation Margaret moved home to care for her. Then on August 12, 1951, in Sigourney, Iowa she was united in marriage to Harlan LaVerne Fry. The couple eventually settled near Keswick where they together farmed well into their golden years. Margaret was a member of the Keswick United Methodist Church, UMW, American Legion Auxiliary, Red Hats, Martha’s Circle and the Jolly Jane’s. She was also an avid Cubs and Hawkeye’s. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, David Sparrow; an infant son, Thomas Earl Fry; and her husband, Harlan LaVerne Fry. She is survived by three sons, Gary (Carol) of Northfield, IL; Dale (Holly) of Keswick; and John (Denise) of Keswick; a sister, Laurena Schrader of Perry; a sister-in-law, Laurene Chapman of Williamsburg; a brother-in-law, Zerne Fry of Harper; seven grandchildren: Amy (Peter) Meredith, Sara (Ian) Moore, Cody (Haley) Fry, Amber Fry, Joel (Amanda) Fry, Tina Fry, and Melody Fry; six great grandchildren, Kady, Addison, Ivy, Lora lee, Eliza and Piper.
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William E. (Bill) Winfrey William E. (Bill) Winfrey of Blacksburg, VA died Sunday, October 23, 2016. Born in 1931, he lived a long, good life. He had two hometowns—the one he grew up in, Sigourney, Iowa—and the one he chose to raise a family in, Blacksburg, Virginia. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pam; his three daughters, Barbara Anthony (Ken Anthony, Salem, VA), Merrie Winfrey (Christiansburg, VA), and Susan Winfrey (Christiansburg, VA); his grandson, Nick Anthony (Salem, VA); his adopted sons, Mark and Matthew Jones (Blacksburg, VA); his brother, Jack Winfrey (Sigourney, IA); his nieces, Lee Ross (Larry Ross, Sigourney, IA) and Shari Drew (Tim Drew, Braemer, MO); and his nephew, Gary Winfrey (Melissa Winfrey, Hanover, PA). Bill was a 1949 graduate of Sigourney High School in Sigourney, Iowa, where he played football and ran track. Upon graduation from Sigourney he attended Parsons College and was a member of the football team. In 1952 Bill entered the army, and served in the Korean War. Upon completion of his military obligation he earned his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa and began his teaching and coaching careers upon graduation in 1956. He also earned Master’s degrees in history from the University of Northern Colorado and in recreation administration from the University of Iowa and a PhD in Recreation Education from the University of North Texas. Bill was the Director of Parks and Recreation for the Town of Blacksburg from 1972 to 1998. There isn’t a park in Blacksburg that doesn’t have Bill’s fingerprints on it. He started Blacksburg’s 4th of July celebration. Through a partnership with Montgomery County, Bill worked to improve the ball fields and gymnasiums in Blacksburg’s schools. The recreational fields at Kipps Elementary School in Blacksburg are named for him. Bill loved football. He coached high school football for over 50 years in Iowa, Texas and Virginia. In 1966, he was the secretary of the Iowa Football Coaches Association. He coached at Blacksburg High School for 40 years. He was part of two Virginia state football championships, 1977 and 1989. He positively influenced the lives of hundreds of young men. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg, VA, 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. A memorial service will be held at Blacksburg United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 2:00 PM with a reception to follow at the church. A memorial service will be held in Sigourney, IA at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Sigourney High School, 907 East Pleasant Valley St., Sigourney, IA 52591, or to the Bill Winfrey Scholarship at Blacksburg High School, 3401 Bruin Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060.
Norman Lee Collins
Norman Lee Collins, 85, of Sigourney, died Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at the Manor House Care Center in Sigourney. He was born December 23, 1930, near Keswick, Iowa, the son of Osa Leroy and Doris Gail (Churchill) Collins. He grew up on a farm near Keswick and graduated from Keswick High School in 1949. Norman served in the US Army attached to the Air Force at Rhein Main Germany during the Korean Conflict. After his discharge he was united in Marriage to Lois Jean Utterback at the Sigourney Christian Church on March 6, 1955. They farmed north of Keswick and near Hayesville until January 1, 1975 when he became a custodian for the Sigourney Community School District retiring in July 1996. He served six years on the Sigourney Community School Board and was president when the present high school was dedicated. He was member of the Sigourney Christian Church serving on the church board, Chairman of the board, trustee, deacon, and choir. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and his brother James Collins. He is survived by his wife Lois, five children, Lyle (Donna) Collins, Oskaloosa, Ia, Keith Collins Sigourney, Ia, Karen Morris, Sigourney, Ia, Amy (Kurt) Westhoff, West Des Moines, Ia, Nancy Collins, Sigourney, Ia, six grandchildren, Lee (Melissa) Collins, Adel, Ia, Leslie (Michael) Hirons, Johnston, Ia, Nathan Morris, Sigourney, Ia, Kyle and Kara Westhoff , West Des Moines, Ia, Claire Collins, Ottumwa, Ia, four great-grandchildren, Trey, and Sierra Collins, Adel, Ia, Annabel and Jacob Hirons, Johnston, Ia, a brother Larry Collins, Keswick, Ia, and a sister Janet (Gerald) Bair, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Services October 21, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Sigourney Christian Church. Inurnment, Pleasant Grove Cemetery Sigourney, Iowa. Memorials Fund - Sigourney Athletic Improvements, Sigourney Christian Church or Hospice of Keokuk Co Foundation Arrangements - Holm Funeral Home - Sigourney, Iowa
Joyce E. Seip
Joyce E. Seip age 81, of Washington and formerly of Sigourney, died on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Pearl Valley Care Center in Washington. Joyce was born September 15, 1935, in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Alan & Phyliss (O’Hearn) Fusch. She graduated from Monmouth High School in 1953 and attended Marycrest College in Davenport. On January 26, 1957, Joyce was united in marriage to Jess W. (Sandy) Seip in Monmouth, Illinois. She worked for 10 years in the office of M. Lee McClenahan, M.D.. Joyce was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Sigourney. She enjoyed reading books. Joyce is survived by three sons: Terry (Jill Strand) Seip of Duluth, Minnesota, Cole (Joan) Seip of Sigourney and Shawn Seip of Jackson, Wyoming; five grandchildren: Whitney Dawson, Conner Dawson, Chloe Strand, Jason (Melanie) Shifflett and Jennifer (Lonnie) Bell; three great grandchildren: Jetta and Tristan Bell and Ethan Shifflett and a son-in-law Scott Dawson of California. She was preceded by her parents; daughter: Bridget Dawson and brother Robert Fusch. Memorial Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Sigourney with Fr. Charles Fladung will officiating. Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Sigourney is caring for Joyce and her family. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com
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Guailla-Herman Engagement Diana Guailla and Ben Herman, both of Chicago IL, announce their engagement. Ms. Guailla is the daughter of Jorge and Alicia Guailla of Chicago IL. She works at the Parkway Bank and is continuing accountant courses. Mr Herman is the son of Diane and Randy Glandon and Tony and Cindy Herman. He is a 2000 graduate of Sigourney Community School and is working as an Energy Consultant at Eligo Energy in Chicago. No date has yet been determined for the wedding.
Coble Reunion The annual Coble reunion was held on Sat. Sept 17 at the Sigourney Pizza Ranch. There was a good crowd that enjoyed visiting, taking pictures, and playing bingo. Those present were Ruth Coble of Dubuque, Alice Coble of Hedrick, Ron, Donna and Kenneth Coble of Keswick, Carolyn Cuver of Keyesport, IL, Geraldine, Taschner of Atkins, Connie and Larry Baumert of Marion, Shelley Baumert of Cedar Rapids, Kennie and Joanna Davis of Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Boehm of Peosta, Lorraine Kerkman of Van Horn, and Melody Caraway and Rick Shafranek of What Cheer.
Hats and More Twenty one Hats and more members gathered at the Ronnenberg in Amana for their October meeting. Table favors were little Jack O Lantern decorated containers filled with Snack Mix. Entertainment was each doing the “Check For Alzheimers.” Prize winners were Mary Jane O’Brien and Doris Lockridge. We enjoyed the unique Amana shops and some attended the Matinee at the Old Creamery Threater. This day was hosted by JoAnn Scandridge and Fran Pilkington November 10 meeting will be at the Outfield Bar and Grill in Richland at 11am hosted by Pauline Seaba and Ruth Evans.
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Oct. 27: Carol Ewing; Jason Dehne Oct. 28: Addison Mae Thomas; Channa Daniels; Donna Adams; Hattie Banks-George Oct. 29: Emma Bair; Sahara McCulley; Skyann McCulley Oct. 30: Ashley VanZee-Reif; Leland Evans; Neo McAdams Oct. 31: Doris Freeborn Nov. 1: Benjamin Boze; Carrie Striegel; Hannah Mills; Jerry Nusbaum; Kim Spain; Lonnie Stein; Luke Otte Nov. 2: Abigail Bos; Alyssa Bos; Roger Roland Nov. 3: Charley Sullivan; Corwin Hull; Tiffany Thiessen Nov. 4: Candy Kitzman; Jakeb VanPatten; Lisa Sieren; Marchita Thomas; Matt Peitzman Nov. 5 Jehna Acord; Kristin Kirby-VanZee Nov. 6: Courtney Banks; Mark Bair; Rhonda Foubert; Sharon Walters Nov. 7: Jarad Bowersox; Nicholas Banowetz Nov. 8: Heather Dennis; Quinten Dalziel; Suzette Striegel; Tina Otte Nov. 9: Addison Pearl Striegel; Declan Dennis; Stacy Hartwig Nov. 10: Bentley Dao; Jill Vick; Lori Behrens; Samantha Grubb Nov. 11: Ike Molyneux; Walt McKay Sr. Nov. 12: Chad McKain; Dennis Kerger; Marge Allgood; Nikki Sikkema; Samuel Cole Kitzman Nov. 13: Kristalynn Streigel; Virginia Striegel Nov. 14: Caleb Otte; Jimmy Gimbel; Nolan Michael Grove
Holy Trinity Harvest Dinner Holy Trinity’s Parish Center, Keota 109 North Lincoln, Keota
Sunday, November 6 Serving from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
$10 Adults • $5 (10 to 5 Years) Children
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OPINION/EDITORIAL Just reminiscing
By Hilda Souer Do you ever get an unexpected laugh when you or someone gets an unexpected laugh reading some headlines in one of your newspapers? Well I was looking through some clippings the other day and found one about headlines I’d kept several years ago, plus one about “sayings” that would be good to follow or “do as you’re told.” The following are some headlines that would be rather humorous… so, enjoy reading them: • Cold wave or heat wave linked to temperatures • Red tape holds up new bridge • Man struck by lightning faces battery charges • Chef throws his heart into helping feed needy • Prosecutor releases probe to undersheriff • Bank’s drive-in window replaced by board • Kids make nutritious snacks
Yes, the clipping had a few more headlines, but the following are some of the common sense sayings that many of us could practice some of them: It’s never a mistake…. • to say “I don’t know, if you really don’t” • to tell a man or an adult how clever or smart or interesting he (or she) is • to tell a parent something complimentary about their child • to ask advice of an expert • to take the time and trouble to put another person at ease • to inquire about grandchildren • to let the host and or hostess know that you had a fine time • to say to another adult that you value their opinion • to listen politely to a child • to tell a man how smart, clever, or interesting he is No, its never a mistake to practice any of what I’ve mentioned.
Letter to the Editor Our district is looking at proposing a General Obligation Bond for $5,500,000 to remodel our K-12 facility. We will be conducting Open Houses to allow our community members to tour the facilities to see first hand, the needs of our district. We have carefully looked at what we wanted to do to ensure we are wisely using our community’s tax dollars. We have a rich tradition of having success in the classroom and competition fields, by having the best students, staff, community members. This Legacy that our predecessors created by establishing and funding our district buildings back in the1960’s and 1970’s, now needs to be updated to meet the current necessities of students and staff. We believe between discussions with the Board of Directors, staff, students and community members, we have a common-sense approach to the bond issue. The list of projects will help to continue our Legacy here at Pekin. We are also in need of some basic infrastructure repairs to improve our classrooms with LED lighting, carpet and ceiling tiles. The following is just partial list of projects we want to accomplish: Upgrade Lagoon/ Lift Station There have been no major upgrades to this system since it was constructed in the 1960’s. Sewer Lines/ADA Rest Rooms We have clay tile that connect our sewer system to the lagoon. We are in need of replacing the tile that has deteriorated over the last 50+ years to ensure we have proper drainage. Restrooms We currently only have one bathroom that meets the American’s with Disabilities Act. This is located in the Media Center Hallway. We are in need of remodeling restrooms in the Elementary and High School to provide better facilities to our students and community members. High School Science Room We have never upgraded this room to meet the needs of our students. We are lacking proper drainage at our stations and we do not have an operational fume hood to allow the students to do more in-depth experiments. Family and Consumer Science This room also has not had an upgrade in recent years. We would like to expand the opportunities to our students by replacing outdated equipment. High School Boiler We want to replace the original boiler in the High School with a more efficient boiler that will cut our energy costs. These energy savings would reduce the burden on the General Fund. Fine Arts We want to construct more storage space for our Drama program and to improve the lights and sound system for the stage. This would include replacing the tile, light bar, speakers, curtains and a fresh coat of paint. These upgrades would support our concerts and productions performed at the high school. Locker Rooms We are in need of improving the
ventilation and showers in the high school locker rooms. We would like to install showers and lockers that are more inline with our needs of today. We would expand the high school locker rooms into the current wrestling room and the wrestling room would be moved to the where we had shop class. We will also install new showers, new fixtures and fresh coat of paint in the Middle School Locker Rooms. Lighting By replacing our current lights with LED lights that will reduce our energy bill, which impacts our General Fund. This would include classrooms and hallways throughout the buildings. Vestibules To improve our entrances to the elementary and high school buildings and provide a safe well lighted area for students to wait on parents. We will also be upgrading our security system into each of the buildings. Improve Ventilation in HS Gym Installation of a HVAC system into the gym to make it more comfortable for our community members and athletes. JR High Construction of 6 classrooms at the HS would allow the 7th, 8th and HS Art to be located in the HS building. This would reduce the congestion in the current middle school wing and provide additional space for Elementary Special Education, Title I, Elementary Art and the School Nurse. These are our major projects that the district is looking at completing. The entire list of projects can be found at Pekincsd.org under the Bond Issue link. Below is the Tax Impact Summary for the Bond Issue that would show how this would impact your property tax. For example on a $100,000 home an owner would see $78.70 annual increase or $6.56 per month at a tax rate of $1.55 per thousand of property value. We would love to come and communicate to groups or individuals about these projects and the impact on our students and community. Please give me a call at 641-224-2524 or send an email at dave.harper@pekincsd.org. You can also contact one of the building principals if you want more information. Dave Harper Superintendent
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman The beautiful harvest season continues and it was a great night for football for the ninth week. In fact, aside from one rainy night, the whole season was great. I just hope we can make it through the playoffs with decent weather. There were some huge games in our area with playoff implications. At Sigourney the Savage Cobras had to beat a good Wilton team to get in and they did just that. S-K won 35-28 in what was reported to me as a real good high school football game. The Savage Cobras move on to play Pella Christian at Pella Christian Friday night. I along with the Sigourney Community School District lost a real good friend this past week with the passing of Norman Collins. Norm was a huge Sigourney-Keota Football booster and he would have been smiling after the win Friday. I understand that the Sigourney Schools made a presentation to Norm’s family at halftime and that was most fitting. That guy bled black and gold. There will be an empty spot in the top row of the bleachers. I will be quite busy Friday night as four teams that I cover are hosting playoff games, so I am not sure of where I will be going. Pella, Pella Christian and Twin Cedars all finished unbeaten and Pleasantville will host Madrid as a pair of second seeds collide. Pella will host Oskaloosa and that is always and emotional game. Oskaloosa has come on like gang busters and they could be poised for an upset. PC is hosting Sigourney-Keota and Twin Cedars is hosting Iowa Valley. North Mahaska finished with a 15-7 win over Cardinal for its fourth win of the season and Pekin was forced to accept a forfeit from Danville. That is a miserable way to end your football season. Montezuma knocked off Lynnville-Sully to win a district title and they host BGM in the playoffs. One thing that is very noticeable about the playoffs this year is that every game is a tough game. By taking only two teams from a district instead of four eliminates some potential weak teams playing top seeds that make for some very poor first round games. Grandsons, Chris and Alec, finished their high school football careers Friday night at Iowa City West. West is a
Tales of the Ancient Sportsman By Burdell Hensley Columnist powerhouse with five D-I recruits on the team. They scored eight touchdowns against Ottumwa in the first quarter and coasted to a 63-14 win. Ottumwa’s running back got hurt last week so Alec played running back. He did get one of the Ottumwa touchdowns. On defense he was able to get an up close look at Oliver Martin, one of the country’s top recruits. Chris is still taking therapy for a cracked vertebra and a concussion. Well it is official. The Flubs are in the World Series and very few of us can remember that ever happening. Let it be known that I am rooting for the Indians. At least I can remember the last time they were in, but just barely. Bob Feller was my Iowa hero. Let’s go Wahoo! The mascot, Wahoo, proves that this is the most politically incorrect series ever and I love it. If the Flubs win this thing, Obama better call out the National Guard to protect his city. Those Flub fans may do more damage than Mrs. O’Leary’s cow. One thing for sure is that the Chicago sewer system will get flushed out real good. Tuesday night I covered the Class 2-A Regional Volleyball match between North Mahaska and Pleasantville at Pleasantville. The Warhawks won easily, although they were tested in game one. Olivia Boender had a big night hitting for NM. Thursday I hosted a tour to Johnny Clocks Museum at Lockridge and Harvestville farms near Donnellson. Both places were neat, but it was just a little chilly to eat outside at Harvestville. On the way home we stopped at Dutchman’s Store in Cantril and Milton Creamery for some cheese. Friday night I covered the Pleasantville-Central Decatur game at Pleasantville. After a sloppy first half, the Trojans got it together and pulled out a 28-14 win. Rob, Alyshia and Lil’ Bea came up this weekend to help Grandma put
up her storm windows. That is a nice job to have done. My ability to handle storm windows on a ladder is not there anymore and I need to stay away from that kind of thing. There are some advantages to growing old, but to be right honest, I would rather put up storms. It is time to see what happened in our yesterdays. 100 years ago: Oct. 30, 1916 – Oskaloosa humbles Grinnell 48-0. Bill Davis scored four TD’s Dewey Kemp added a pair and Birdie Shoemake had one. Spike Parker kicked six extra points. Nov. 3- Penn slips past Central 10-7. Utterback scored all of Penn’s points with a TD, an extra point and a field goal. Nov. 5 – Fremont routed the Ottumwa seconds 119-0. 75 years ago: Nov. 1, 1941 – New Sharon rallied to beat Hedrick 18-13. Max Ladd blocked a punt and recovered it on the Hedrick one yard line to set up the winning score by Russell Burggraaf. Paul Leatherby was outstanding for Hedrick. Nov. 1 – Fremont beat Bussey 6-0 in the mud. Keith Leazer scored the lone touchdown on a 20 yard run. Nov. 5 – Eddyville launched the basketball season with a pair of wins over Kirkville. The boys won 32-12 with Paul McDonough scoring nine points. The girls won 41-32 as freshman Agnes Tesinsky was outstanding. 50 years ago: Nov. 5, 1966 – Craig Muhl fired two TD passes to Jim Sparks and one to Mike Fuhs as Osky beat Ottumwa 21-12. Nov. 5 – Iowa Valley won the SICL title with a 30-0 win over Keota. John Romoser, Steve Hammes and Denny Lyle were credited with fine play for the Eagles. 25 years ago: Oct. 31, 1991 – Madrid held on for a 24-16 win over North Mahaska in the Class 1-A playoffs. Travis Hanselman scored both Warhawk touchdowns. Oct. 31 – A strong defensive effort gave Pella a 6-0 win over Grinnell in the Class 3-A playoffs. Jamie Malek plunged one yard for the score which was set up by a 30 yard pass from Steve Brand to Rob Burns. Oct. 31 – Sigourney-Keota advanced with a 26-0 win over Mediapolis. Chris Coffman scored twice for the Savages and Chad Menster and Matt Holt each had a TD.
New Life Fellowship to host Veterans’ Dinner New Life Fellowship in Keswick would like to honor the contributions of area military veterans by inviting them and a spouse or guest to a Veteran’s Dinner on Saturday, November 12 at 5:00 p.m. The dinner will be held in the fellowship hall of the church, located just south of Keswick on Highway 22. Items on the menu are turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green
The English Valleys PTO would like to thank our Princesses/ Pirate Sponsors: White State Bank, Powell Funeral Home, Grimm Real Estate & Insurance & County Bank; Big Bear Donors: John N. Wehr Law Office, Cox Sanitation & Zebedee Corporation; Little Bear Donors: Garcia Carpet, Gary Kolosik, Elwood Law Office, English Valley Care Center, Garden Gate & English Valley Insurance, MidWestOne Bank for their donation and making this Event possible. We would also like to thank Branden Harp for bring his horse and wagon and providing rides to the children and all the volunteers who helped with the event. Thank you to all the families that attended the event!
bean casserole, cranberry sauce, dinner roll, beverage and dessert. Following dinner will be musical entertainment and a special presentation about hope for those experiencing PTSD. Special speaker will
be author and pastor, Dr. Larry Low. There is no charge for this meal, but because seating is limited, reservations are required. Those planning to attend are asked to call 641622-3216 by November 1.
Pekin Community School District would like to invite community members
We want to give the community the opportunity to get a first-hand look at what improvements have been made, as well as get a look at what the current facilities have to offer. Please join our School Administrators to see the great things happening at our school and a vision of our future.
Community Meetings
October 19, Pekin–6 p.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow October 26, Pekin–6 p.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow November 9, Pekin–8 a.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow November 12, Pekin–8 a.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow November 18, Pekin–9 a.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow December 6, Pekin–6 p.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow December 7, Pekin–6 p.m. @ HS Commons, building tours to follow
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Bethel United Methodist Church
First Presbyterian Church
Pastor Nick Needham 319-329-6070 Located 6 miles east of Sigourney on Hwy. 92 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.
The Church Of Living Water
Shane Jarr, Pastor 13 North Main St., Hedrick Sunday School -9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship -10:40 a.m.; Evening Services - 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesdays - 6 p.m.
Delta Christian Church 108 W 3rd St. Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m.
Delta United Methodist Church
Vince Homan, Pastor Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for Elementary age children is at 9:30-10:15 a.m.
English River Church of the Brethren
Diana Lovett, Pastor 29252 137th St., South English 319-667-5235 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30 a.m.
Farson Baptist Church
Jerry Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service: 10:30 a.m.
First Baptist Church
308 N. Jefferson St. Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Wed. 6:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church 215 N Jefferson St, Sigourney Rev. Jim Stout 641-622-2247 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m.
Gibson Presbyterian Church
Hans Cornelder, Pastor Worship, 10 to 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Youth Group: Second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m.
Grace Family Church
Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m. RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.
Hedrick First Christian
Pastor John Lewis 206 Park St. Hedrick Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Gathering for Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, Pastor 203 N. Spring St., Hedrick 641-653-4477 Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m.
Holy Trinity Catholic Parish
Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 109 N. Lincoln St., Keota Saturday Night Mass: 5 p.m. Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Hope Lutheran Church, LCMS Rev. Richard Meyer 315 W. Kelly Street Office: 319-668-2999
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Atwood Electric, Inc. 641-622-3626
Sunday worship at 11 a.m.; Communion: 1st and 3rd Sundays Worship at 5 p.m. on Saturday Communion the 1st and 3rd Saturday’s
Keswick and Webster
Methodist Church Circuit Pastor: Rev. Dr. Charles Klink 641-455-4284 Webster: Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Worship service: 10:30 a.m. Keswick: Sunday worship at 9:15 a.m. Communion is on the 1st Sunday of the month for both churches
Lancaster Christian Church
Dirk Alspach 22934 W. County Rd. V5G 641-224-2255 Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7-12 grade.
New Life Fellowship
Denny Eden, Pastoral Care 319-430-2677 Hwy. 22 South, Keswick 319-738-3851 Sunday Services: 10 a.m. Wednesday Teaching: 7 p.m.: Evening of Praise: every third; Saturday of the month at 7 p.m.
Ollie Baptist Church
Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting
Prairie View United Methodist Church
Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Sunday, Oct. 30 9 a.m. Sunday Worship, followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Tuesday, Nov. 1 9 a.m. Bible Study Wednesday, Nov. 2 6 p.m. Clover Kids 4-H; 7 p.m. Patriotic Panthers 4-H Sunday, Nov. 6 9 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Communion, followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School; 11:30 a.m. Chili Cookoff
Richland United Methodist Church
Tim Schoepf, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m.
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St. Joseph
Rev. David Brownfield 235 11th St. Wellman Sunday Mass at 8 a.m.
Ss. Joseph and Cabrini
Rev. Robert Striegel St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
415 E. Pleasant Valley, Sigourney Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-622-3426 Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.
What Cheer Baptist Church
Pastor DJ Danner 641-660-9948 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.; Sunday evening services, 6:30 p.m.
What Cheer United Methodist Church
Rev. Vince Homan Sunday School, 9:30; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
What Cheer Christian Church
Larry Naylor, Pastor Worship: Sundays 10:30 a.m.
What Cheer Hilltop Chapel
John and Pat DeBoef, Pastors 506 E Briney St. Phone: 641-634-2839 Sunday: 10a.m.-11:30 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Children’s Church on lower level.
David D. Welch, Pastor 308 S. Jefferson, 641-622-2151 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. Elder Gathering 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.; Board meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. CWF meet immediately following; Sisters meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Sigourney Church of Christ
Billy Claywell, Pastor 615 South Jefferson 641-622-3708, 641-622-3582 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship with Communion Service at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service at 6:30 p.m.
Sigourney United Methodist Church
Shannon Pascual, Pastor Website: sigourneyumc.com Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.
English River Church of the Brethren offering warm clothes
Soon it will be time for warmer clothes. Have your children misplaced their mittens or gloves? The English River Church of the Brethren has mittens, gloves, stocking hates, scarves and a few boots and bedroom slippers to give away on Saturday, Nov 5 from 10 a.m. to noon. The Church is located on Highway 22 between South English and Kinross (29252 137th Street, South English). If you are unable to come at that time, call 319-667-5235 and leave a message.
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319-664-3653 Every Sunday: Inspiration time, 10 a.m.; Worship, 9 a.m.; 1st Sunday of the month: Communion; 2nd Saturday of the month: Parish Council; Last Thursday of the month is the UCW meeting.
Sigourney Christian Church
Mahaska Drug
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Elementary student council visited residents at Sigourney Health Care and carved pumpkins. In the picture with the carved pumpkins are resident Harriet Denison John Berg,Chelsey Pfannebeck ,resident Evelyn Lee, Lillyann Hardwick, Ellie Ireland. Back row Dylan Renner, Rylan Voss, DJ Hammes, Dan McLaughlin. The kids shared there Halloween costumes ideas and stories with the resident and enjoyed ice cream cones and floats.
Keswick United Methodist Women Keswick United Methodist Women met on October 6 at 1:30 in the fellowship hall. Those present were Lois Axmear, Donna Coble, Mary Ann Fuller, Lucille Harper, Joann Moore, Verna Ridenour, Karen Scharper, Martha Schlicht, Janet Wade and Connie Axmear. President Joanne Moore called the meeting to order by reading a devotional from Guideposts and leading in prayer. Prayer concerns were for Margaret Fry, Gary Fowler, Imogene Homan, Pastor Sperring, Iva Glandon, the hurricane victims and the family of Cathy Burdock. The purposes were repeated and the pledges to the flag given. Janet Wade read a response moment about how the United Methodist Women began in 1869 when the women of a Methodist Episcopal Church
sent money to doctors around the world who knew of needs. The secretary’s and treasurer’s reports were given. Joanne took the love offering and the district meeting. We are to bring the World Thank Offering to the next meeting. Karen Scharper gave the lesson on “Poverty and Possiblity” based on the beatitude “Blessed are the Poor.” She read about “words to challenge us.” Martha told us about Webster’s youth’s plan to raise money to go to Appalachia next summer. We are to bring our Christmas Shoeboxes for Children to the next meeting. The lesson at the November 3rd meeting will be about the World Thank Offering, given by Judie Ulin. Refreshments will be served by Connie Axmear.
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For Sale: For Sale: Used Club Car golf carts. Don Bermel, 641-6600732. SK18tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sale on Green Mountain Grills, up to $100 off. AR15 rifles, S&W Shield. Lowest price on firearm transfers and commissions. Myles Miller Refrigeration. 641-622-2643 www. millergunsandgrills.com SK36-8 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– ASTRO BUILDINGS - Highest Quality Commercial, Suburban and Farm Structures since 1969. Custom design. Financing available! Design your building at www.AstroBuildings. com/iaclass. Call 800/822-7876 today! (INCN) –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
IF YOU HAD HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT SURGERY AND SUFFERED AN INFECTION between 2010 and the present time, you may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles H Johnson 1-800-535-5727. (INCN)
PUBLIC MEETING: 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month at the Keota City Hall. Special meetings will be posted at City Hall. Ktfn –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
For Rent: Home at 513 East South St., Sigourney. Call 641-667-3521 for information. SK42tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Apartment For Rent: Very nice. Washer and dryer furnished. No pets. Call Brian anytime, 641-5212307. SK38tfn –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
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Each prospective rental applicant 18 years of age and older must complete an application, provide photo ID, and pay a $40.00 non refundable application fee for credit, rental history, and criminal background check. No pets. No hunting of farmland. No smoking.
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PART TIME PHLEBOTOMIST Seeking a part time phlebotomist to obtain and prepare blood, urine and other specimens for analysis. Performs point-of-care laboratory tests. High School graduate or equivalent. A minimum of 1 year phlebotomy experience is required. Must be able to work independently and follow through on assignments with minimal direction. Understands that errors may have serious consequences for patients. Must maintain a valid drivers’ license. Hours will be Monday, Wednesday and Thursday; 24 hours per week.
FULL TIME PARAMEDIC Seeking a Full Time Paramedic with a minimum of two years experience. 12 hour shifts with 12 hours on-call. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa, Iowa drivers and Chauffeurs license. Must be ACLS, BLS and PALS certified. Certification PHTLS preferred. Hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision. Sign on Bonus of $4,500 for a commitment of three years OR Relocation allowance available.
FULL TIME WEEKEND PACKAGE PARAMEDIC Seeking a Full Time Weekend Package Paramedic with a minimum of two years experience. 12 hour shifts with 12 hours on-call. Provides advance emergency care in pre-hospital setting. Applicant must be certified in the State of Iowa, Iowa drivers and Chauffeurs license. Must be ACLS, BLS and PALS certified. Certification PHTLS preferred. Hospital based ambulance service experience preferred. Looking for an outgoing individual that can work without supervision. Sign on Bonus of $4,500 for a commitment of three years OR Relocation allowance available.
For more information, contact: Annette Shafranek, Human Resources/Payroll Professional (641) 622-1153 Applications may be picked up at:
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Saturday, November 12 - 10:00 A.M. 80 ACRES M/L, SECTION 21, PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, WAPELLO COUNTY, IOWA OR 1 mile South of Bladensburg, Iowa on the Competine Road to 100th Street, Then West 1 mile to 50th Avenue, then South 1/4 mile
Real Estate – 80 Acres m/l: Approximately 44 acres tillable, balance in improved pasture and timber. This property has rural water plus open-front pole barn. Highquality farmland plus pasture area. TERMS: 20% down day of sale, balance in cash upon delivery of a Warranty Deed, accompanied by Abstract of Title showing merchantable title. Real estate taxes will be pro-rated to possession date, possession given upon settlement. REAL ESTATE WILL SELL PROMPTLY AT 10:00 AM
For further particulars or an appointment to inspect the property, please call the auction company: 641-682-5465. Announcements made day of sale take precedence over any advertising.
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Board of Supervisors meeting By CJ Eilers News Editor The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors held their regular weekly meeting on Monday, Oct. 24 at 8:30 a.m. in the Keokuk County Courthouse. The Board met with Keokuk County Engineer Andrew McGuire to discuss two road items. The first was to award a contract for the bridge located from 250th Ave to 170th Street in North Plank Township, north of the Belva Deer Dam. Money for the project became available after the letting for the bridge near 150th Street in Washington Township was pushed back last month. That freed money from the fiscal year to go to the North Plank bridge project. Iowa Bridge and Culvert was awarded the contract at $48,731 by the Board’s approval. The Federal Highway Admin-
istration is requiring counties to analyze their bridges for structural capacity issues for trucks with “cheater axels” to distribute their weight more evenly. 11 bridges in the county were identified as needing new signs or rock taken off of them. According to McGuire, the county has never analyzed bridges for these vehicles before because they were not heavily used until recently. Bids were discussed to remove and clean up several trees on the courthouse lawn due to emerald ash bore damage and weather damage. Both companies showed proof of insurance. Frederick’s Tree Service and Sigourney Tree Care each turned in a bid, with Dan Appleget of Sigourney Tree Care being awarded the bid at $2,290. The Board approved the renewal of life insurance with EMC. Ron Pieracci was in attendance
Crews set up the first half of the new loan office on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
County Bank begins setting up new loan office By CJ Eilers News Editor The new County Bank loan office arrived by trailer to Sigourney on Tuesday, October 18, with a possible opening date early next year. Originally located in Williamsburg, the office is being moved to Sigourney to provide extra space for the Sigourney County Bank. A new office was opened in Williamsburg, leaving the office space unused. Crews from Cedar Rapids Home brought the office down to its future location on the corner of Shuffleton and Marion in two sections, using a crane to place the building on the foundation. The new office contains 1,800 square feet and County Bank is planning to remodel the space to create more offices, a work area and a small conference room, as well as remodel the exterior of the building. “It’s going to be a better experience for our customers and our staff to have a specific space for working with loans,” Lucas Meier, County Bank Assistant Vice President of Operations said. “We have grown, and having a repurposed office space is a great
Notice of Probate Probate No. ESPR037986 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELEANOR SOBASKI, Deceased. To all persons interested in the Estate of Eleanor Sobaski, Deceased, who died on or about October 12, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 19, 2016, the Last Will and Testament of Eleanor Sobaski, deceased, bearing the date of December 11, 2012 was admitted to probate in the above named Court and that Larry L. Sobaski, Kenneth Sobaski, Linda Weber and Laura McKillip were appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated October 19, 2016. Larry L Sobaski Kenneth Sobaski 102 Packwood Rd. 27501 Hwy. 78 Packwood, Iowa 52580 Ollie, Iowa 52576 Laura McKillip Linda Weber 2350 E. 29th St. 703 14th St. Davenport, IA 52803 Kalona, IA 52247 Executors of Estate Craig R. Foss, AT0002561 Attorney for Estate Foss, Kuiken & Cochran, P.C. P.O. Box 30 Fairfield, Iowa 52556 Date of second publication: November 2, 2016. S43-2
alternative for space. Once we complete our remodel, the office will look great.” An opening date has not been set yet, but is expected to be open in January.
Public Notice
Keokuk County Fair, What Cheer SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENSES RECEIPTS $19,963 Fair Income Non-Fair Income $87,477 County Funding $0 State Funding $10,110 Money Borrowed $0 Total Receipts $117,550 EXPENSES Fair Expenses $28,052 Non-Fair Expenses $59,162 Capitol Improvements $32,299 Payments to Debts $0 TOTAL EXPENSES $119,513 SIMPLE CASH RECONCILIATION $58,635 Beginning Cash Balance Plus Total Receipts $117,550 Less Total Expenses -$119,513 Ending Cash Balance $56,672 Less Total Indebtedness $0 Net Ending Cash Standing $0 S43
Public Notice
Notice Of Sheriff’s Levy And Sale Iowa District Court Keokuk County Court Case #EQEQ040816 Civil #16-000445 STATE OF IOWA KEOKUK COUNTY US Bank National Association VS. Stefanie Lynn Young; Spouse Of Stephanie Lynn Young; If Any; Gloria Jean Young; Spouse of Gloria Jean Young, If Any; And Parties In Possession Special Execution As a result of the judgment rendered in the above referenced court case, an execution was issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county. The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s) real estate described below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is Lot One in Block One in Shafer’s Addition to the City of Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, and the North Half of the East Sixty-Six Feet of the East-West Alley through Block One of Shafer’s Addition to the City of Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa, which abuts Lot One of unimproved Laffer Street extension located South of Ringgold Street and North of the EastWest Alley dividing Block One and Block Two of Shafer’s Addition to the City of Sigourney, Keokuk County, Iowa. Property Address: 521 Ringgold St., Sigourney, IA 52591 The described property will be offered for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: November 29, 2016; Sale Time: 10:30 A.M.; Place of Sale: Keokuk County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, 204 S. Stone St., Sigourney, IA 52591 Homestead: Defendant is advised that if the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed 40 acres), defendant must file a homestead plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after service of this notice, or the sheriff will have it platted and charge the costs to this case. This sale not subject to Redemption. Property exemption: Certain money or property may be exempt. Contact your attorney promptly to review specific provisions of the law and file appropriate notice, if acceptable. Judgment Amount: $65,780.47; Costs: $0.00; Accruing Costs: $0.00; Interest: $4,664.66; Sheriff’s Fees: Pending. Attorney: Donald J. Pavelka Jr. 421 West Broadway Ste. 4 Council Bluffs, IA 51503 402-898-7000 Date: October 11, 2016. /s/ Casey J. Hinnah Keokuk County Sheriff 42-2
Cameras capture a new case for Keokuk County
to discuss the Tyler 10 software the county is currently considering moving towards. Officials from the Auditor, Assessor and Recorder offices also were in attendance to show their support for the software. Pieracci answered concerns over necessary hardware and financial options, which included paying over the course of one to three years. According to Pieracci, 54 counties in Iowa have implemented or agreed to implement this program.
Amie Van Patten Regional Editor Ricki Sinn of Kalona and Brian Hamston of Washington are facing several charges in Keokuk County after an investigation led to the illegal harvesting of ginseng and criminal trespassing in central Keokuk County. A central Iowa farmer became aware of individuals trespassing on his land through the use of a trail camera. After contacting the Keokuk County Sherriff Department, officer Eric Kephart was able to identify the plant as ginseng, and an investigation involving the Sherriff’s department as well as the
Iowa Department of Natural Resounces (DNR), led to Sinn and Hamston incurring two counts of trespassing pursuant to Iowa code 716.8(1) from offenses on September 17 and October 1, as well as 54 counts of violation of ginseng regulations pursuant to Iowa code 456.24(11). According to DNR officer Wes Gould, “The Ginseng charges are a different case than we normally see. Sinn claims he has been harvesting this for approximately 30 years throughout southeast Iowa. After research, it is determined that three pounds of wet root are equivalent to one pound of
dry root. These roots are then sold to markets mainly in China for around $125.00 a pound.” Although Sinn did have a license to harvest Ginseng, which can be obtained in the Manchester DNR office, both Sinn and Hamston were not following the proper protocols for harvest of the plant This license allows the harvester to harvest on their own land or on land where they are granted permission. In this case, permission was not granted, which led to trespassing charges as well. Both are scheduled to appear in court on October 31.
NOTICE OF ELECTION The 2016 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Keokuk County polling places will be as follows: Adams Precinct, Keswick Fire Station; Benton/Steady Run Precinct, Hedrick City Hall; English River/Liberty Precinct, South English Fire Station; Jackson Precinct, Ollie Community Hall; Lafayette/Clear Creek Precinct, Libertyville Savings Bank - North Entrance; East/West Lancaster Precinct, Hayesville City Hall; Prairie Precinct, Thornburg City Hall; Richland Precinct, Richland City Hall; Sigourney/Plank/Van Buren Precinct, Keokuk County Expo Hall; Sigourney 1st Ward, Keokuk County Expo Hall; Sigourney 2nd Ward, Keokuk County Expo Hall; Sigourney 3rd Ward, Keokuk County Expo Hall; Sigourney 4th Ward Keokuk County Expo Hall; Warren Precinct, Delta City Hall; What Cheer/Washington Precinct, What Cheer City Hall. Any voter who is physically unable to enter a polling place has the right to vote in the voter’s vehicle. For further information, please contact the County Auditor’s Office by telephone at (641) 622-2320 or email auditor@keokukcountyia.com Public testing of the voting equipment will be held on October 29th, 2016 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Courtroom, 3rd floor of the Keokuk County Courthouse, Sigourney, Iowa and will continue until testing is finished.
The following is a complete listing of candidates for the offices of Mayor - To Fill Vacancy, Council Member - At Large To Fill Vacancy, Township Trustees, Trustees - To Fill Vacancies, Clerk - To Fill Vacancy, and Public Measures: City of Sigourney: Mayor - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - Douglas L. Glandon; Council Member - At Large - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) Jimmy L. Morlan Adams Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Derek Hall Benton Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Donald Millikin; Trustee - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - Ivan Roquet Clear Creek Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed; Trustee - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed; Clerk - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed English River Township: Trustee (Elect One) - John Lown; Trustee - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed Jackson Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed Lafayette Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Daniel Sieren East Lancaster Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Allen R. Dobbins West Lancaster Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Richard Wilkening Liberty Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed Plank Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed Prairie Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Gary Bates Richland Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed;
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LOSST makes impact in Sigorney community
By CJ Eilers News Editor In the November election of 2006, seven Keokuk County precincts voted the Local Options Sales and Services Tax (LOSST) into effect, knowing that in 10 years they would vote again to impose the tax again at its one percent rate. Among those precincts was the city of Sigourney, who now find themselves at 10 years and preparing to cast their vote. Since 2006, nearly 1.9 million dollars has been generated through LOSST for the Sigourney community alone, as of September 30. $401,493.44 has been used for street projects such as replacing dec-
orative lights around the square and patching up streets. $137,286.66 was used to create the sports fields in north Sigourney, as well as the fencing and equipment shed. In addition to street repairs, money was also spent on sidewalk repair at $113,956.67. Rounding out the top five projects spent from LOSST is Legion Park and Pool, with restroom upgrades, bathhouse floors, the sidewalk around the pool, filter and updates to the diving board and roof. “This tax has allowed us to work on projects without having to borrow money,” City Clerk Angie Alderson said. “This has helped our streets and public
facilities like our pool remain clean and maintained. Prices have been kept down and helped make our community look great.” Another project that was possible due to funds through LOSST was the demolition of the old junior high school to make room for residencies. LOSST will be on the ballot this election, due to a sunset clause placed on the tax. If Sigourney residents were to vote to impose the tax, it would not have to be voted on again. The only exception would be a petition to return the tax to a vote. LOSST pertains to groceries, hardware, restaurants, gas and convenience items. It does not include cars or farm equipment.
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Trustee - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed; Clerk - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - James Krier Sigourney Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Keith Epperson Steady Run Township: Trustee (Elect One) - Donald Brain Van Buren Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed Warren Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed Washington Township: Trustee (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed; Clerk - To Fill Vacancy (Elect One) - No Candidate Filed City of Harper - LOSST - Public Measure A: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Harper, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017. City of Keota - LOSST - Public Measure B: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Keota, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017. City of Keswick - LOSST - Public Measure C: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Keswick, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017. City of Kinross - LOSST - Public Measure D: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Kinross, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017. City of Martinsburg - LOSST - Public Measure E: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Martinsburg, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017.
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The old junior high school building, which was torn down by funds generated from LOSST.
City of North English (pt being in Keokuk County) - LOSST Public Measure F: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of North English, that part being in Keokuk County, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017. City of Ollie - LOSST - Public Measure G: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Ollie, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017. City of Sigourney - LOSST - Public Measure H: “To authorize imposition of a local sales and services tax in the City of Sigourney, at the rate of one percent (1%) to be effective on July 1, 2017.
MENUS AND CALENDARS
Please note this is a copy of the first rotation of the ballot pursuant to Section 49.31, 2015 Code of Iowa. Sample ballots will be posted in each precinct.
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, October 26 Breakfast: Cereal bar, yogurt, fruit choice/juice Lunch: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli, pineapple, rice krispy treat
Christy Bates
Keokuk County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections
Sigourney Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, October 26: LS roast pork loin, LS brown gravy, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli cuts, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, fruit crisp, skim milk Thursday, October 27: LS beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, Harvard beets, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, apricot halves, assorted yogurt, skim milk Friday, October 28: Cook’s Choice Monday, October 31: Round up bean casserole, mixed green lettuce salad, LS dressing, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, banana, skim milk, orange juice, Halloween treat Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults.
Keota Senior Center Lunch Menu
Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, October 26: LS roast pork loin, LS brown gravy, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli cuts, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, fruit crisp, skim milk Friday, October 28: Cook’s Choice Monday, October 31: Round up bean casserole, mixed green lettuce salad, LS dressing, wheat dinner roll or bread, margarine, banana, skim milk, orange juice, Halloween treat Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults.
Sigourney CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, October 26 Breakfast: Assorted cereal, toast, peaches Lunch: Cheeseburger, bun, tator tots, baked beans, sliced tomato, orange wedges Thursday, October 27 Breakfast: Egg, cheese sausage biscuit, fruit Lunch: French toast, sausage link, tri-tator, baby carrots, applesauce Friday, October 28 Breakfast: No School Lunch: No School Monday, October 31 Breakfast: “Boo” Berry waffles, spookie sausage, ghostly grapes Lunch: Mummies, skeleton fingers, witches toes, jack-o-lantern dessert
Keota CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, October 26 Breakfast: Whole grain cereal, string cheese, apples, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: BBQ beef on a bun, sweet potatoe puffs, baked beans, orange smilies, oatmeal cookie Thursday, October 27 Breakfast: Sausage breakfast sandwich, mandarin oranges, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Stromboli, garden spinach salad, fresh carrots, fresh strawberries Friday, October 28 Breakfast: Whole grain breakfast egg wrap, graham crackers, banana, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Country style beef pattie, mashed potatoes and gravy, steamed broccoli, wheat roll and jelly (9-12), banana Monday, October 31 Breakfast: Whole grain breakfast
pizza, tropical fruit, juice choice, milk choice Lunch: Taco soup, whole grain corn tortilla chips, fresh broccoli, sliced pears, snickerdoodle
Pekin CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu
Thursday, October 27 Breakfast: Cheesy egg omelet, whole grain toast, fruit choice/juice Lunch: Mac and cheese, little smokies, baked beans, peaches, whole grain chips (9-12) Friday, October 28 Breakfast: Pancake on a stick, yogurt, fruit choice/juice Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, baby carrots, romaine lettuce, diced pears Monday, October 31 Breakfast: French toast, yogurt, fruit choice/juice Lunch: Sloppy joes on a bun, baked bugs (beans), eyeballs (grapes), severed fingers (carrots), mystery dessert
English Valleys CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, October 26 Breakfast: French toast with syrup or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Meatball sub, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, fresh banana, pears, milk Thursday, October 27 Breakfast: Bagel with toppings or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Cheese pizza, carrots, peaches, mixed fruit, milk Friday, October 28 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Corn dog, oven fries, corn, grapes, mixed fruit, milk Monday, October 31 Breakfast: Sausage egg muffin or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Orange chicken, seasoned rice, broccoli Normandy, mandarin oranges, pears, milk Tuesday, November 1 Breakfast: Breakfast wrap with salsa or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Chicken patty with bun, sweet potato fries, green beans, pears, mixed fruit, milk Wednesday, November 2 Breakfast: Pancake on a stick or whole grain cereal, fruit, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, seasoned potato chunks, fresh fruit salad, orange wedges, milk
Tri-County CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu
This menu is subject to change. Milk is served with each meal. Wednesday, October 26 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, egg omelet, orange, banana Lunch: Chili, cheese, crackers, pickle, peaches, cinnamon roll Thursday, October 27 Breakfast: Frosted flakes, doughnut, orange, nectarine Lunch: Pig in blanket, garden salad, tator tots, pineapple Friday, October 28 Breakfast: No School Lunch: No School Monday, October 31 Breakfast: Spooktacular breakfast Lunch: Trick or Treat lunch
The News-Review
10 Wednesday, October 26, 2016
BATES from page 1 continue to evolve. Replacement of voting equipment will be in the near future and we have begun the discussion regarding upgrading real estate and financial software, as well. I will continue to attend the educational trainings offered throughout the year that keep officials well informed.
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City of Sigourney approves new golf cart ride across Sigourney News Review By CJ Eilers News Editor On Wednesday, Oct. 19, the Sigourney City Council met for their bi-weekly meeting, where they discussed approving a new golf cart ride through the town on Saturday, Oct. 29. Ray’s Annual Golf Cart Across Scenic Sigourney Ride, proposed by Ray Clarahan, was planned to promote golf cart licensing. Clarahan requested the council allow non-registered golf carts and other unlicensed vehicles be allowed to
SHULTZ from page 1 No one is perfect, but patterns develop after a while. Running for this position is about me, not about anyone else. I am 61 years old. Personally, the timing is right for me to seek this position. My intention is serve 2 terms. There would have to be a very compelling reason for me to remain in office longer. Name a time you were put in a difficult situation. How did you handle it? Some of you know about the car accident my wife was in when we were in our 20’s. I was out of State working, my oldest child was 3 weeks old and construction was scheduled to begin on our first house the following week. I decided to proceed with the plan even when everything else seemed wrong side up. It was the right decision. When I was leaving employment with the Road Dept. 17 years ago and beginning work in my current position, the person whom I had worked alongside was killed. That person was to be my mentor. I made the decision to follow through and accepted a much greater challenge. It was the right thing to do. On another occasion I received a lot of positive feedback from Sigourney residents when I had voted “no” on a popular project that I believed needed more planning before proceeding, while the majority of the Council voted “yes”. The matter was misinterpreted by many of the same folks who had made comments as something that would potentially raise property taxes. That wasn’t the issue at all since the funding came from another source. Understanding where the money comes from and being proactive in its spending is the best approach. Communication is first and foremost in reaching difficult solutions. How have you involved yourself in this community over the past 5 years? First, I must say that I understand that Keokuk County is much bigger than Sigourney, however that’s where I live and answer the question accordingly. During the past 5 years, I have served as Mayor Pro Tem and continue to serve as the chair of the Public Safety Committee and participate in the committees for Sewer, and Streets and Sanitation. I am on the Fire Board for Sigourney Township. Another matter I have been working on during the past year is the perpetual care compliance issues for the Garrett Cemetery Association near Delta. What skills do you possess that make you the most qualified to run for the Board of Supervisors? I am not the incumbent for this position. Actually, that’s a good thing. Working outside of this County most of the time has allowed me to have frequent conversations with other Boards and Councils about their day-to-day problems. We all share some of the
same issues and yet many are different. Working on solutions to be in compliance with standards is what I have done throughout my working career. Those who know me well would tell you that I work hard to solve problems. Does that cause me to be the most qualified? If not, it at least brings a new perspective to the table. What are some challenges facing Keokuk County today and how do you plan to approach them? Some of the greatest challenges facing Keokuk County today come from the State or Federal Government in the form of mandates. Similarly, the citizens of Keokuk County often see things differently when it comes to what best suites their individual needs as it relates to where they reside or how they support their families. All counties are dealing with the reorganization of Health and Human Services through the State’s consolidation efforts. I have heard many concerns about who wins or loses when the change is complete. We don’t get the chance to determine such matters as this through “home rule”. Adapting to work within a system can be difficult. For example, Secondary Roads continues to face a huge challenge regarding structurally deficient bridges. The State finally passed a gas tax increase last year to bolster Road Use Funds and this year cut the IDOT budget. These are different matters, but demonstrates how challenging such matters remain when resources are determined upstream. It may be impossible to stay ahead of the bridge issue, but it is imperative to be continually working on the problem to maintain the rural road system to the best of our ability. The County Road’s maintenance shop is another item. I have visited many of the shops in other counties and will tell you that Keokuk County’s is the most outdated facility I have seen. Funds were accumulating toward a replacement some time ago and personalities got in the way of progress. Eventually it will cost the taxpayers a lot more to deal with it. Difficult decisions must be made by governing boards at spending levels that we are not always accustomed to in our personal business, but in the end, “kicking the can down the road” may not be the best value. Each issue should be weighed on its own merit if possible. As a public official, what has been your most important goal? How do you plan on achieving said goal? I believe the most important goal for any public official is to maintain integrity. That’s what I plan to do when voted into office. Keokuk County is my home and I consider this my next opportunity in public service. My only promise to the reader is that I will make every effort to do the best job possible. Greatest accomplishment while in public office?
BERG from page 1 What are some challenges Keokuk County faces today and how do you plan to approach them? Roads – continue working with Engineer Taxes - keep low, but maintain services Mental Health – stay on legislature for positive decisions Name a time you were put in a difficult situation. How did you handle said situation? Road and bridge closures – this is painful for me – we as a Board must weigh out what is best for the county and those involved. How have you involved yourself in this community over the past 5 years? Promote Belva Deer, give tours of the Courthouse, support Veterans, support Salvation Army. What skills do you possess that make you the most qualified person for this position. I bring levity to the Board and Courthouse, humor is the best medicine – dissention seldom follows me. Knowledgeable about county related business
and agricultural – understanding the needs of handicapped individuals. As a public official, what has been your most important goal? How do you plan on achieving said goal? To stay on budget, The team of Supervisors and Auditor have a good handle on fiscal responsibility. Greatest accomplishment while public office? Board decisions are not sole accomplishments. Hiring the Engineer, appointment of Recorder, hiring Assessor. Working with constituents, not against them. Making the Courthouse beautiful. If re-elected to the Board of Supervisors, what will you continue to work on during your next term? A building for Secondary Roads, the current building is crumbling and dangerous. Continue to work in every corner of our county – be there for everyone. Stay frugal, but fiscally responsible! I serve as a member of the following Boards: Mental Health, Decat, Empowerment, Criminal Justice, Workforce, SADC, Tourism, and ma currently the Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Importance of legislative oversight.
take part in the ride, as long as they stay on the proposed route. The ride would begin at the high school, go down Pleasant Valley Street towards Stuart and the hospital area, then out to Legion Park, the golf course, Copper Lantern and finally Clarahan’s residence. The ride would last from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Police Chief Allan Glandon had concerns over liability of uninsured and unlicensed vehicles on the route, stating that anyone caught driving off the route would be “fair game” for law enforcement. Assistant Police Chief Aaron
It is important to note that members of Boards and Councils work together, so I will take no individual credit for joint accomplishments. I have been involved with the huge challenge Sigourney faces to become compliant with the Clean Water Act. Choosing the best design to upgrade the sewer treatment facility is not as hard as accumulating and obtaining the funds to make it happen. However, we do have a plan that is moving forward at this time to comply with the mandate. We also made the commitment to move forward on nuisance abatement issues. This often meets resistance, but the surrounding property owners as well as the residents in general, appreciate the efforts when completed. If elected to the Board of Supervisors, what will you work towards during your first term? When I announced my candidacy for the Board of Supervisors at the County Convention earlier this year, I stated that I wasn’t running on an “issue”. There is no shortage of issues that come before any governing body. The real question is whether an individual who seeks a public office has the qualifications and experience to make balanced decisions based upon the facts and available resources. Agriculture and related industry is the backbone of our rural economy. Being a “Friend of Agriculture” is necessary without question. Being a friend to the rest of our population is important, too. Family farms allow a few of our children to remain in the area, but not enough. Many of us have exported our children to other areas for better opportunities. Economic development stands a better chance through concerted joint efforts. Offering incentives to lure business remains a viable option, but I believe it wise to consider equally the long term costs associated with such ventures. We must keep working as well to make broadband internet service readily available everywhere in the County. It has become so necessary today in effective marketing and utilization of the latest technology in all business. It’s a problem that needs to be fixed.
Kephart expressed concerns over drinking and driving, plus liability with unlicensed vehicles as well. The council voted four to one to approve the ride. Under public safety, the council approved a 28E/28D Agreement with the Southeast Iowa Inter-Agency Drug Task Force, which will provide resources to drug enforcement expertise, investigation and prosecuting services. The Board of Supervisors approved a similar agreement on Monday, October 17. The council approved the
Sigourney Police Department’s application for the Keokuk County Community Endowment Grant. If the department receives the grant, they will be using it for a laptop system in one of the police vehicles. Keokuk County Health Center (KCHC) has offered to buy the retired Ford Crown Vic police cars and wish to use them for transporting mental health patients. The transport cage, WatchGuard video system and console would remain for use by KCHC, offering $2,000 for each. The council approved the purchase.
What Cheer City Council Minutes City Council Minutes Regular Meeting Tuesday October 11th 2016 The What Cheer City Council met in regular session at City Hall, Tuesday October 11th 2016. Mayor Mike Danner called the meeting to order at 7:pm. Council Members answering roll call were: Merrill D. Decker (Rabbi), Austin Tuttle, Max Gragg Jr and Jeff Ferns. Chris Terrell was absent. Also present was Kenny Logemann, Brandon Bell, Vicky Hartwig, Darrell Wilkening and City Clerk Melanie Vermillion. Decker made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to approve a beer permit submitted from Casey’s General Store, Ferns seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to postpone the November council meeting until the 15th of November because of the election that will be held on the second Tuesday of the month. Ferns seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Gragg made a motion to set a public hearing on the sale of two city owned properties, 303 W. Johnston and 409 W. Porter. The public hearing will be held November 15th at 7:10pm. Sealed bids on the properties will be accepted until Monday November 14th 12pm, minimum bid being $500.00. Ferns seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Ferns made a motion to purchase new tires for the city’s back hoe. Decker seconded the
motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Public hearing on the condemnation and abatement was cancelled due to inspector’s illness. Decker made a motion to reschedule the public hearings for November 15th at 7:20 pm. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to close the regular meeting at 7:15 and open the public hearing on the sale of an alley. Ferns seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Gragg made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:17 and reopen the regular meeting. Tuttle seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to vacate and sell the alley to Brandon Bell for $200.00 plus recording fees and legal fees. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to purchase a new fire hydrant to replace a broken one, the replacement cost will be from $1900.00$2100.00. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Ferns made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:25 pm, Decker seconded the motion. Mike Danner, Mayor Melanie Vermillion, City Clerk BILLS PRESENTED AT OCTOBER 11TH, 2016 MEETING WHAT CHEER FIRE DEPT $390.18 AFLAC 36.66 941 TAX 3278.70 IPERS 1677.99 IOWA WORKFORCE 223.56
STATE OF IOWA ~ WITHHOLDING STATE OF IOWA ~ SALES TAX PLOWTEC WALMART AFLAC RIDGEWAY 3E BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY OGDEN OIL MUNICIPAL SUPPLY KEYSTONE LAB WAPELLO RURAL WATER MID AMERICA PUBLISHING DUSTIN HITE ALLIANT ENERGY SDE TIRE & SERVICE BERNIE AULWES WINDSTREAM WASTE MANAGEMENT CITY OF WHAT CHEER AUGUST 2016 GENERAL FUND ROAD FUND DEBT SERVICE TRUST & AG GARBAGE FUND WATER FUND SEWER FUND LOCAL OP SALES TAX LIBRARY TOTAL
RECEIPTS
$6273.36 $8834.50 $3313.34 $1640.27 $4420.00 $8414.19 $4996.64 $4058.20 $1303.31 $43253.81
1483.00 1976.00 350.00 4.96 36.66 86.17 888.45 50.43 373.65 108.50 359.06 3669.15 319.09 150.00 3392.69 620.00 420.00 261.50 5023.95
DISBURSMENTS
$6179.65 $4217.36 $0.00 $2035.18 $5028.95 $8463.06 $4999.25
$7800.00 $1177.47 $39900.92 S43
Delta City Council Minutes DELTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. DELTA CITY HALL The Delta City Council met in regular session on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at the Delta City Hall. Mayor Votroubek called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Councilmembers answering roll call were as follows: Walker, Todd Fisher, Barb Fisher and Whitmore. Absent: Rostami. Others present for the meeting were Mark Skinner, Kaleigh Robertson and the City Clerk. Upon motion by Todd Fisher and second by Barb Fisher, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Roll Call Vote: Walker, aye; Todd Fisher, aye; Barb Fisher, aye; Whitmore, aye. Old/New Business: Mark Skinner discussed with the Council his concern over junk and abandoned vehicles and the accumulation of junk and debris on properties in town. Mark asked for copies of the Ordinances which govern these nuisances. The Council asked the Clerk to provide Mark with the requested Ordinance copies and invited Mark to come back to a meeting after he had read over the Ordinances. The Council, Mayor and Clerk went over the recent IDNR Water Supply Sanitary Survey Inspection Report. There were no significant deficiencies identified during the inspection. However, it was highly recommended that the City adopt a backflow prevention plan or document a change of the City’s policy for future bulk water load out (or sale). After some discussion, Todd Fisher made a motion, that from the date of this meeting (1012-16) the City of Delta will not sell or provide bulk water to anyone. Whitmore seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Walker, aye; Todd Fisher, aye; Barb Fisher, aye; Whitmore, aye. Mo-
tion passed. The Mayor and Councilmember, Todd Fisher, will be flushing hydrants this fall with the help of the Volunteer Fire Department. The Clerk reported that the 2014 Keokuk County Community Endowment Fund grant money ($3000.00) has been used for the demo of the house at 308 N. Old Highway. The paperwork has been finalized and will be sent to the KCCEF Foundation as required, along with copies of the invoices, bills and before and after photos of the lot. Total cost of the project which includes: legal fees, lien search, taxes, demo and dirt work and landfill costs were $7168.00. The grant allocation covered $3000.00 of the total cost. The Maintenance/Mayor Report was given and discussed. Outstanding utility accounts were discussed, also the need for a fuel tank for the Chevy truck for diesel fuel this winter. The Clerk asked that the November 9th Council meeting be changed to Thursday, November 10th to allow for a day between the general election and the regular monthly meeting. (There is quite a bit of rearranging of the furniture for the election which is held at City Hall.) The Council agreed to allow the extra day. At the end of the meeting, Dawn Whitmore, addressed the Council and gave her resignation from the City Council because she is relocating to Sigourney. There being no further business to discuss at this time, upon motion by Todd Fisher and second by Barb Fisher, the meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. All ayes. Next regular Council meeting will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, 2016 at the Delta City Hall at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Rudy Votroubek Attest: Alice Robertson, City Clerk
SEPTEMBER 2016 DISBURSEMENTS US Cellular 125.97 Windstream 113.09 Atwood Electric 67.50 Menard’s, Ottumwa 89.89 Douds Stone, rock 238.38 Cassens, pramitol 206.00 H&M Farm Store, supplies 94.02 Belzer Equipment, mower payment #2 1065.83 Ben Hanson, dirt work at lagoon 50.00 IPERS 598.53 Mid-America Pubs 250.73 Key Co-op, summer full 437.65 Alliant 1608.57 DJ Davis Trucking 117.72 Ogden Oil, diesel 163.19 Scott’s Truck Shop, inspection of dump truck 100.00 Waste Management 2172.13 Wellmark, insurance 2406.90 Praxair, tank rent 79.75 Neighbor’s, gas 142.12 Gary Van Patten, house demo 800.00 Dustin Hite, attorney 45.00 WRWA, usage 1484.65 Dave Prell, locates 200.00 Sigourney Post Office, stamps 243.00 Keystone, testing 218.43 TOTAL 13119.05 SEPTEMBER 2016 RECEIPTS General Fund 1559.48 Local Option Sales Tax Fund 1886.47 Road Use Fund 3098.82 Trust & Agency Fund 787.43 Water Fund 6323.54 Sewer Fund 2483.48 Garbage Fund 1885.54 TOTAL 18024.76 S43
Keokuk County Health Center 1st Quarter Fiscal Year 2017 Disbursements Keokuk County Health Center Register of Disbursements 1st Quarter - Fiscal Year 2017 ABILITY NETWORK INC. 1,706.00 ACUTE CARE INC 43,502.40 AGRILAND FS, INC 53 2,094.59 AIR SAFE, LLC 834.00 AIRGAS USA, LLC 5,048.68 ALAN ADAMS PHOTOGRAPHY 276.00 ALERE NORTH AMERICA 5,731.92 ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT 596.70 ALIMED, INC. 627.31 ALLIANT UTILITIES 34,493.93 AMBASSADOR COMPANY 239.00 AMERICAN ASSOC OF CARDIOVASCULAR 270.00 AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE 13,281.08 AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES 2,000.00 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO 312.45 ARJOHUNTLEIGH INC. 632.01 ATWOOD ELECTRIC, INC. 15,240.86 BAIRD HOLM LLP 476.00 BANKCARD CENTER 24,215.84 BARRON MOTOR SUPPLY 28.50 BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORP. 4,543.17 BIORAD LABORATORIES 5,862.95 BLOOMFIELD ANESTHETISTS PLLC 5,859.00 BOENDER, MICHELLE 25.00 BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION 789.94 BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC 1,501.70 BRACCO DIAGNOSTICS INC 330.00 BRIGGS CORPORATION 45.74 BUG MAN PEST CONTROL 150.00 CARE FUSION SOLUTIONS 2,176.00 CASEY THOMPSON 350.00 CATHERINE ANN DROST 2,960.34 CENTER POINT ENERGY SVCS INS (CONTINUUM) 1,974.92 CENTRAL RESTAURANT PRODUCTS 236.70 CENTURION MEDICAL PRODUCTS 1,731.77 CHANNING L. BETE CO., INC. 954.19 CHTS 410.04 CIGNA 14,977.64 CITY OF SIGOURNEY 4,234.31 CLEMONS INC OF OSKALOOSA 106.79 CLINICAL OUTREACH SERVICES 1,203.93 COBB OIL CO, INC. 602.38 COLLABORATIVE LABORATY SERVICES LLC 21,215.17 COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING CO 640.00 COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE 17.00 COUNTRY MAGAZINE 12.98 COVENANT MEDICAL CENTER 60.00 COX SANITATION & RECYCLING 800.00 DAVIS COUNY HOSPITAL 120.00 DEERY BROTHERS FORD 4,106.76 DEJONG LAWN & LANDSCAPE 310.00 DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF IOWA 13,426.37 DENMAN & COMPANY, LLP 25,120.00 DESIGN HOUSE PLUS LLC 10,982.42 DOCUFORMS 657.17 DOLLAR GENERAL CORP 352.90 DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP 11,138.32 DR PEPPER SNAPPLE GROUP 115.20 DR. DALE VANDERBROEK, DO 2,743.00 DR. JEFFREY M HARTUNG, MD 17,125.00
DR. JESSICA R WEBB, DO 4,320.00 DR. MATTHEW A GRITTERS, MD 10,250.00 DR. RYAN THORESON, DO 9,000.00 DR. STEPHEN A BARNES, DO 16,000.00 DR. TIMOTHY C DYKSTRA, MD 4,250.00 EBSCO RECEPTION ROOM SUBSCRIPTION SVCS 253.66 ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CO 704.20 EMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS INC 722.16 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS 1,282.00 FARM & HOME PUBLISHERS 514.60 FARM PLAN/JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL 134.09 FOSTER COACH SALES, INC 290.55 FREDRIKSON & BYRON, PA 15,321.00 G L BERG ENTERTAINMENT 400.00 GALL’S INC 91.45 GE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL SERVICES 15,752.84 GENESIS HEALTH SYSTEM 40.00 GLAXO SMITH KLINE 3,608.62 GLOBAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC 2,399.21 G-MAC DOOR & HARDWARE 4,580.50 GOOD HOUSEKEEPING 10.00 GRAINGER 1,328.08 GREENLEYS CORP 790.67 GREINER PLUMBING 297.75 H & M FARM AND HOME 901.81 HANSON DIRECTORY SERVICE 694.80 HEALING ARTS 520.00 HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS 457.76 HEALTH ENTERPRISES 9,287.00 HEALTHLAND CPSI 47,554.71 HEARTLAND SHREDDING INC. 315.00 HENRY SCHEIN, INC. 4,826.60 HMS HEALTH LLC 2,085.00 HOBART SALES & SERVICE 93.11 HUMANA HEALTH CARE PLANS 163.70 ID VILLE 140.50 IEMSA 250.00 INDIAN HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 50.00 IOWA ASSOC OF ACTIVITY PROFESSIONAL 175.00 IOWA COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK 3,183.94 IOWA CRYOGENICS 220.00 IOWA E-HEALTH 5,000.00 IOWA FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY 599.95 IOWA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION 15.00 IOWA PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT SOCIETY 150.00 IOWA RHTP 2,100.00 IOWA SHRM STATE COUNCIL 480.00 IOWA TELECOM/WINDSTREAM 7,127.03 J C’S JOHNS 207.58 J.J. KELLER AND ASSOCIATES 124.31 JACK’S CORNER DRUG LLC 259.99 K & L FOODS 1,492.08 KAY L GRAHAM 3,479.72 KBOE RADIO 1,978.80 KCI USA 2,352.66 KCII 464.10 KEITH O MILLER 3,506.15 KELDERMAN MANUFACTURING INC 1,708.18 KELTEK INCORPORATED 143.64 KEM MEDICAL PRODUCTS CORP. 268.00 KEOKUK COUNTY EXPO 100.00 KEOKUK COUNTY SHERIFF 1,758.35 KEPHART, AMBER 200.00
KIRKWOOD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 280.00 KOCH BROTHERS 2,175.10 LABORATORY SUPPLY CO.,INC 1,694.22 LARUE DISTRIBUTING INC 334.30 LEAF 216.98 LIBERTY NATIONAL LIFE INS CO 4,196.75 LISCO 864.87 LITURGICAL PUBLICATIONS 360.00 LOKTRONICS SECURITY CORP. 183.50 MDM 994.00 MAGIC CLEAN 450.00 MAHASKA HEALTH PARTNERSHIP 150.00 MANAGER PLUS 459.00 MARK L. KEDZIOR, LLC 120.00 MARKETLAB 260.55 MARTIN BROS. DISTRIBUTING CO., INC. 12,073.85 MCKESSON DRUG CO 86,576.50 MCKESSON GENERAL MEDICAL CORPORATIO 64,490.07 MEDIACOM MIDWEST 1,168.32 MEDIBADGE/KIDS LOVE STICKERS 80.75 MEDIVATORS INC. 209.48 MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, INC 1,046.39 MENARD’S OF IOWA CITY 149.00 MENARD’S OF OTTUMWA 1,335.83 MERCEDES MEDICAL, INC. 334.35 MERCY IOWA CITY 80.00 METALCRAFT INC. 314.07 MICHELLE MURRAY 130.00 MIDLAND COMMUNICATIONS 3,894.09 MISC ON MAIN 139.47 MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REG. BLOOD CTR. 1,825.00 NATIONAL UNION 4,065.00 NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE 2,268.75 NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE CO 3,979.63 NOGG CHEMICAL/SUPPLY WORKS 8,619.82 NUANCE COMMUNICATIONS, INC. 842.64 NUTZ GRAPHICS & SIGN LLC 900.00 O’KEEFE ELEVATOR COMPANY, INC. 816.72 ONR NATION SPEECH PATHOLOGY, INC. 12,490.84 OTTUMWA COURIER 175.90 OUR TOWN PUBLICATIONS LLC 285.00 PATTERSON MEDICAL 552.87 PENGUIN MANAGEMENT INC. 1,147.00 PETTY CASH 186.31 PHILIPS LIFELINE 2,285.93 PHYSICIAN MANAGEMENT SERVICE OF IOWA 10,203.75 PIGOTT INC. 2,466.50 PITNEY BOWES 307.56 PREMIER MEDICAL REPAIR INC. 54.96 PRESS GANEY ASSOCIATES INC 1,135.20 PUSH PEDAL PULL 195.00 QUILL CORPORATION 7,283.92 RACOM CORP 2,601.55 READER’S DIGEST LARGE PRINT 29.96 ROSS CHEMICAL SYSTEMS INC 2,089.65 SADLER SIGN AND DESIGN 256.00 SCHROEDER FRAME & ALIGNMENT 450.00 SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION INC 108.61 SCRUBS AND BEYOND 1,167.18 SECRETARY OF STATE 30.00 SHARED MEDICAL SERVICES INC. 4,485.00 SIEMENS HEALTHCARE DIAGNOSTICS 19,957.93 SIGOURNEY AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP. 500.00
450.00 SIGOURNEY ATHLETICS SIGOURNEY AUTO CENTER 268.75 SIGOURNEY NEWS-REVIEW 2,089.96 SIGOURNEY SCHOOLS 195.00 SIGOURNEY SHOCKERS 10U 50.00 SIGOURNEY TV & APPLIANCE 98.00 SMILEMAKERS 302.68 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 854.67 SOCIETY OF EMERGENCY MED PHYSICIAN ASST 295.00 SOURCE ONE TECHNOLOGIES 115.39 STANDARD LIFE INSURANCE CO 789.91 STAPLES CONTRACT & COMMERCIAL INC. 14,077.88 STATE FIRE MARSHAL DIVISION 62.50 STERICYCLE INC 7,022.12 STRYKER MEDICAL 5,765.10 SYNCSTREAM SOLUTIONS 1,000.00 THE COMPLIANCE TEAM 309.31 THE DES MOINES REGISTER 153.92 THE GARDEN GATE 193.50 THE INLINE GROUP 2,700.00 THE LUMBER CO. 183.30 THERACOM DIRECT 3,024.36 THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC LLC 1,558.42 THOMAS H. HOSKINS 6,398.50 TIGER DIRECT.COM 5,220.20 TREMMEL BACKHOE SERVICE 4,764.75 TRINITY STERILE 73.00 TRUE VALUE 630.67 U OF I CLINICAL STAFF OFFICE 450.00 U S CELLULAR 3,859.28 UNIFORM ADVANTAGE 1,618.17 UNITED HEALTH CARE 535.90 UNITED HEALTHCARE SERVICES, INC. 535.90 UNITED HEARTLAND 18,426.00 UNITED STATES TREASURY 43.68 UNIV. OF IOWA COMMUNITY MEDICAL SVCS, I 6,947.00 UPS 115.28 US POST OFFICE--GIBSON 15.31 US POST OFFICE--HEDRICK 225.81 US POST OFFICE--HEDRICK 113.17 US POST OFFICE--KEOTA 476.60 US POST OFFICE--KESWICK 129.90 US POST OFFICE--NORTH ENGLISH 378.58 US POST OFFICE--PACKWOOD 125.13 US POST OFFICE--RICHLAND 240.59 US POST OFFICE--SIGOURNEY 3,373.02 US POST OFFICE--SOUTH ENGLISH 208.91 US POST OFFICE--THORNBURG 13.73 US POST OFFICE--WHAT CHEER 244.28 USBANK 271.92 VAN ROEKEL APPLIANCE SALES & SERVICE 749.00 VISION SERVICE PLAN 3,379.50 WALKER DRIVE THRU 46.00 WELLMARK HEALTH PLAN OF IOWA, INC 217,769.98 WINGER CONTRACTING CO 8,411.24 WPS GOV’T HEALTH ADMINISTRATORS 105.18 ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, LLC 220.00 ZMOLEK, ELIZABETH FAYE 65.00 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 2,380.14 Total Disbursements 1,116,998.63 SK43
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Madeline Krych, Prevention Specialist from St. Luke’s Hospital, speaks with a third grade class about considered a “Good Touch.”
‘Safe Touch’ hits on child abuse prevention at EV Elementary By CJ Eilers News Editor Madeline Krych, a Prevention Specialist from St. Lukes in Cedar Rapids visited with students at English Valleys Elementary to speak about sexual abuse and how to recognize it in everyday life. Krych spoke to pre-school, first grade, third grade and fifth grade, each with an age appropriate presentation about touching and what constitutes as good, bad or “secret” touches. Good touches are identified as high fives and family hugs, bad touches as hitting or anything that leaves significant bruises for a while, and secret touches as touching of the privates. “It’s a system that kids understand and can relate problems to,” Krych said. “Sexual abuse is always a problem in communities, but kids are more likely to bring up these topics if they feel they have an open window to.” In each classroom, Krych not only took questions and had students identify what they should do in a situation, she also had students watch a video to showcase demonstrations. She then discussed those situations in great detail and always made sure the kids knew to talk to an adult in each situation. Kids were encouraged to talk to their
Pekin 2017 seniors served drinks and helped run the Pekin Community Scholarship Fund Auction on Saturday, Oct. 22.
Bill Rex, aka “Merford”, takes over the auction at his own slower, hiliarious pace during the Pekin Community Scholarship Fund Auction on Saturday, Oct. 22.
$5,300 raised for students at Pekin Community Scholarship Fund Auction
parents, teachers, guidance counselor, or a police officer if an adult makes them uncomfortable. “Students can see the gray area in situations and don’t report abuse to an adult,” Krych said. “We want to teach to have courage and not be afraid of telling someone, even if they feel they shouldn’t.” Kryach also recognizes that situations might prove awkward for kids and even parents to discuss, but encourages parents to always listen to their kids and look for trouble signs. “Prevention is a great way to solve a problem before it happens,” Krych said. “Reassure them that none of this is their fault and take the situation seriously.”
By CJ Eilers, News Editor Community members, parents, teachers and Pekin administrators enjoyed a dinner and auction in the Pekin High School Commons on Saturday, Oct. 22 to raise $5,300 for graduating seniors through the Pekin Community Scholarship Fund Auction. Created in 2002, the auction has raised more than $160,000 dollars for 495 seniors as they move on to college after graduation. The Ruritans and Rising Ruritans provided the meal this year for attendees, with Pekin 2017 seniors serving meals to approximately 80 guests. Just as the meals were wrapping up, Bo Northrup, President of the Pe-
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kin Community Scholarship Fund, thanked guests for attending and invited everyone to participate in a silent auction along the east wall of the room. Greg Millikin of Auction Associates took the stage to begin the auction, only to be briefly interrupted by a odd couple dressed in colorful clothes and jewelry: Merford and Airhead. In reality, Merford and Airhead are Bill and Wanda Rex, who are retired teachers that have attended and entertained at the auction for years. The two humorously helped with the auctioning by interacting with guests, including a kiss or two and plenty of hugs. Items auctioned off included gift cards for various local businesses, gift baskets, desert items, home décor, a
paintball gun, etc. Seniors also helped display the items and point out bids. Ryan Millikin and Zach Conger volunteered to take a turn each with the auctioning as well. With the conclusion of the main auction, the silent auction was closed and the centerpieces at each table, provided by the Horticulture Department, were auctioned away. All these items sold totaled to the $5,300 to be given to seniors participating in the program. Students provided their services that night to earn points towards their school scholarship, as they can also earn points by filling out the applications, helping in the community, and raising their GPA. 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction and dinner went to the scholarship fund.
IHCC to hold Bond Referendum at Career Academy
With Indian Hills Community College poised to ask residents in the college’s 10-county region to vote on a bond referendum in December, IHCC President Dr. Marlene Sprouse will be traveling around the region over the next month to explain the reason for the vote and how it will affect Indian Hills students. Dr. Sprouse will make a brief pre-
sentation and answer questions at the Keokuk County Service Center in Sigourney on Thursday, Oct. 27. The event will be held at 1:00 p.m. in the Service Center which is located at Sigourney High School. The IHCC president will unveil plans and maps for the proposed renovations at the Centerville Campus – including a new academic building
and learning center there – as well as the improvements that will be made to the IHCC North Workforce and Ottumwa Campuses should the bond referendum be successful. Indian Hills undertook a master facilities planning process to identify student needs for instructional, training and learning spaces on all three campuses. If the referendum is
approved, the bond funds would address the needs identified in that plan and support arts and sciences studies, career and technical training and an overall student college experience. Voters in the Indian Hills region will go to the polls on Dec. 6, when they will be asked to vote on a $36 million referendum.
Abbey Danowsky
Danowsky Selected to Iowa All-Star Shrine Bowl Cheer Team Abbey Danowsky, a senior, was selected to represent Sigourney High School as a member of the Annual All-Star Shrine Bowl Cheerleader Team. Danowsky was nominated by Sigourney High School Cheer Coach Brandy Stangl, and attended tryouts Oct. 15 in Altoona. Danowsky will be one of 60 Iowa cheerleaders to participate in the Shrine Bowl July 29, 2017at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls. During the last week of July, she will attend camp to learn dances and cheers, and will participate in activities hosted by the Shriners. The Iowa Shrine Bowl is a fundraising organization and all profits from the operation are sent to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. The Shrine Bowl, which began in 1974, has raised more than $2.6 million to support 18 orthopedic hospitals, 3 burn centers, and 1 hospital which treats all types of needs in North America. One hundred percent of the profits from the Shrine Bowl game are distributed to the Shriner’s Hospitals for Children. In her role as a Shrine Bowl Cheerleader, Danowsky will be responsible for raising funds to help support the mission of the Shrine Bowl. Abbey is the daughter of Rick and Beth Danowsky of Sigourney.
HE SAYS “KEEP IN TOUCH.” HE MEANS IT. Every county. Every year. Iowans get Chuck Grassley’s ear. He listens. That’s why he meets with Iowans in Keokuk County— and every county, at least once—every year.
Grassley listened in Keokuk County: June 2016: Town Meeting in Sigourney April 2015: Q&A with students at Keota High School March 2014: Tour and Q&A with employees at Sigourney Tractor April 2013: Town Meeting in Hedrick February 2012: Town Meeting in Sigourney April 2011: Town Meeting in Sigourney
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Sigourney students visit News-Review
Shettler selected for All-State Choir
Rylie Shettler, a junior at Sigourney High School, was selected for All-State Choir as a Soprano 2 after auditioning at Washington High School on Saturday, Oct. 22. This was the second time Shettler has auditioned for the ensemble, having previously tried out as a freshman in 2014. She will participate in the All-State Music Festival on Friday, Nov. 19 at Hilton Coliseum in Ames.
Keokuk County retired school personnel The Keokuk County Retired School Personnel met on Wednesday, October 19, at Hope Lutheran Church in Sigourney at 11:30 A.M. A delicious lunch was served by the church ladies. President Craig Downing thanked the cooks for the wonderful meal. The program was Mike Younghans, an expert on Racing Pigeons. He has worked with pigeons for 34 years. He starts training pigeons when they are three months old. At five months old, he starts racing the pigeons. Pigeons can fly over 600 miles in a day, the distance from Thornburg, Iowa, to Fort Worth, Texas. They can fly an average of 50 miles per hour. Mike brought 17-18 birds with him to the meeting. He took one around the room to all the members present to see how the pigeons are banded on their legs and where computer chips are inserted. That way the birds can be tracked. He owns 300 birds that he has bred himself. Mike released the birds to the air before leaving the meeting. They would return to their home in Thornburg. Mr. Downing called the Business Meeting to order at 12:40 P.M. Mary Williams, Secretary, read the minutes. Lois Romine moved and Becky Morris seconded to approve the minutes. Minutes were approved as read. Linda Fritchen gave the Treasurer’s Report. The Doris Conner Estate gave $330.00 to the organization to be used for scholarships. Keokuk County Retired School Personnel award a scholarship annually to a student majoring in education. Sharon Stout moved and Lois Batchelder seconded to approve the Treasurer’s Report. Motion passed. Under Committee Reports, Lois Romine encouraged all members to record volunteer hours. Bill Thomasson, the speaker at the September meeting, sent a thank you to the group for letting him talk about the SEDNA Warehouse where he raises shrimp. 40 members were present for the meeting. Sigourney hosts the District Meeting on May 10, 2017. It will be held at Hope Lutheran Church. We will provide entertainment and hosting for the meeting. The ladies of the church will provide the meal. Linda Crouse won a free meal for the March, 2017, meeting. Bill Anderson is researching the Manhattan Bridge. He welcomes any input anyone has about it. He writes articles for the Neighbor’s Magazine. If anyone has topics they would like him to write about, let him know and he will be happy to do it. Meeting adjourned at 1:00 P.M. Mary Williams, Secretary
Sigourney students from Mrs. Lowsma’s Communication Class visited The News-Review office on Friday, October 21, to hear our staff talk about the process that goes on in creating a weekly paper. Regional Sports Editor Alex Holt talked with students first about photography and how to write strong stories. Editors CJ Eilers and Amie Van Patten discussed how to develop a story and where to find ideas specific to audiences. Students paired off for a editing exercise and were shown simple photo editing skills they can use in the classroom or at home.
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Will Magill and Matt Michel partnered Regional Sports Editor and Regional Manager Amber Kephart speak with student during up to tackle a copy editing exercise. their visit to The News-Review on Friday, Oct 21.
My hero always beats me by a second Amie Van Patten Regional Editor As the IMT Des Moines marathon took place on Sunday, October 16, Preston McNurlen could be seen and heard whooping and hollering as the wind blew against his face. Preston, a junior at Sigourney High School, has cerebral palsy. While in the same grade as his sister Madi, it can be said that she may be one of his biggest fans, attending every event to cheer him on from the sidelines, along with parents Jake and Sonia McNurlen. Preston’s love for running began four years ago. While Jenny Thompson was working at the Sigourney schools and son Casey Thompson started getting more involved in physical fitness with the opening of Fountain Fitness, Jenny introduced Casey to Preston, knowing that the two could share this common interest. “The McNurlen family is the true definition of family. They are just as invested in Casey and his family as Casey is his. When Casey had approached me about wanting to team up with someone who was not able to enjoy physical activity on his/her own and could benefit from the companionship, I instantly thought of Preston. Casey is such a selfless person, always wanting to help others and the McNurlen family is exactly the same way. They are a very loving, selfless family and I knew that Preston and Casey would benefit from one another. They are the perfect fit ”, Jenny said. From that day, the bond has grown and you can find the two running the streets of Sigourney. Casey said over the course of the last five years, they have traveled over 100 miles together. Most would say that Casey is an inspiration to Preston, but Casey will tell you that Preston is the true inspiration. “He pushes me to be a better person. He is the reason that I do what I do. Atmospherically, he just makes the world a better place. He always beats me by a second”, says Casey about Preston. From the first run that the two were in together on July 3, 2013, Preston has always been in positive spirits by pulling Casey along and building momentum. While Casey takes the hills, Preston pulls Casey along to keep him going. Preston endures all of the same conditions; including weather,
Several of Rebecca Shaw’s art students worked on the backdrop for a week. From left to right: Erica Bethune, Madysen Leonard, Heather Cline and Madi McNurlen.
Sigourney students create backdrop for News-Review Costume Contest Art students from Rebecca Shaw’s class at Sigourney High School created a starry, spooky backdrop for The News-Review’s Spooktacular Costume Contest to take place on Monday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Erica Bethune, Heather Cline, Madysen Leonard and Madi McNurlen used a queen-size bed sheet and paints to create this wonderful backdrop and presented it to News Editor CJ Eilers on Friday.
Preston McNurlen with his sister and mother as well as running coach. climate, mud, debris and other elements that the runners experience. The one thing that Preston enjoys the most is the company along the trail, especially that of an attractive female opponent. “In a marathon you will love and hate yourself within 5 minutes of each other...over and over again...but you keep pushing...you keep digging... you define yourself with each foot forward...and all the while helping someone else fulfill their dream with each step. Today we honored fallen officers and tried to send a message that we are all in this together...black, white, people of all races and disabilities alike. We live in a crazy world... but we can make it better with each
day and act of kindness. Challenge yourself to step out of your comfort zone...help someone else with each opportunity and live life to the fullest no matter what obstacle you encounter. Never take more than you give and above all...NEVER GIVE UP!” Casey said following the IMT marathon. Preston has competed in over eight races to date from the Fourth of July runs to other various races around the area. He works very hard to be prepared for race days. This is the longest route that Preston has been on to date, but Casey hopes that the Iron Man is in their future, as the story of the two has just begun.
Princess - Pirate Day at EV Elementary
The English Valleys PTO held a Pirate/Princess Event at the EV Elementary on Saturday October 15, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Three princesses and one pirate attended the event from Prestigious Princess Parties from West Branch, IA. Brandon Harp from Ladora brought his horses and wagon and provided rides to the children and their families. This was a special event for the community and surrounding communities to bring their children to. Activities for the children included decorating goodies they received (princess crown and wand, or pirate sward, hat and eye patch),
To enter into our contest, stop into The News-Review during Trick or Treat Around the Sigourney Square between 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. to have your picture taken and entered. Winners will be featured in the November 9 issue of The News-Review. Prizes presented for Best Homemade Costume, Best Group Costume, Scariest Costume, Most Adorable Costume and Best Overall Costume. This competition is open to all ages.
decorating two cookies and having a refreshment, finger nails painted, hair braided, glitter tattoos, alliga-
tor ring toss, bag toss and corn treasure hunt. The princesses and pirate took pictures with the children, played musical chair, read them books, road the wagon ride with children, had sword fights and visited with the children around the gym while doing activities. This event was a fundraiser for the EV PTO Organization. This organization benefits children who attend the English Valleys Elementary School by paying for field trips, providing supplies to class rooms, providing a summer reading insensitive program for the children and much more.
Leader Meredith Holm with new officers Hope de Reginer, Audra Weber, Ellie Berg and Autumn Belvel.
Stick-to-it 4-H Club elects news officers Submitted by Autumn Belvel, Acting Recorder The Stick-to-It 4-H club met on October 12th 2016 at the Iowa State Extension Office. President Audra Weber called the meeting to order, for the last time as acting president. The Pledge of allegiance was said. We discussed what was to be done with the money donated by the cupcakes at the Keokuk County Expo. We talked about 4-H awards night in December. We welcomed new members and elected and installed new officer and new positions with in the club. Old Officers and positions President: Audra Weber Vice President: Hope de Regnier Secretary: Tanner Halleran Treasurer: Collin Svenby Recorder: Josie Tremmel New officers and positions President: Collin Svenby Vice President: Hope de Regnier Secretary: Audra Weber Treasure: Ellie Berg Recorder: Autumn Belvel We added a new office of Photog-
Audra Weber handing over the presidency to Collin Svenby. raphy/Historian. Which is Jessica Goll with Hannah Alderson shadowing her. The meeting was adjourned and the 4-H pledge was said.
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An early advertisement for the “new” Kite-Shapped Mile Track in Hedrick, October 4 through 6 1892.
LIFE THROUGH A LENS
A Historical Perspective
Hedrick–Plains, Trains and Kite Tracks
By CJ Eilers News Editor This is the tenth installment of our weekly look at the various towns in Keokuk County and the surrounding areas. We will look at the unique history of the towns, as well as compare and contrast the then and now for each town. This will be a collaborative effort from all of us here at The News-Review and Keota Eagle. We hope it will provide a great insight into the towns that make up our communities. According to the “History of Keokuk County,” prior to 1882, the only stopping place or hotel between Burlington and Oskaloosa was Waugh’s Point in what would be Benton Township. William Waugh Senior owned a significant portion of land in the area, including a section of land destined to be part of several railroads. In the spring of 1882, J.T Brooks, a cashier for the Union Bank in Sigourney, and W.H. Young, Keokuk County treasurer, purchased 120 acres of land from Waugh. They knew the railroad was coming through the vicinity, and wanted first claim to the profitable business that came with the arrival of a track. The land was quickly transformed into blocks and even had a post office by the end of the year. Mail was received through Martinsburg prior to an establishment of a post office. The town of Hedrick was named after John Morrow Hedrick, a wellknown businessman, former teacher and military man that rose through the ranks to Brigadier General. Born in Indiana in 1832, Hedrick and his father moved to Wapello County in 1846. Receiving his education at home through teachers and his father, Hedrick first began his career as a rural teacher, helping his father in the fields when not educating area children. He joined the service in September of 1861 as a first lieutenant of Company D, the 15th Iowa Infantry. During his military service, Hedrick was captured by Southern troops and later severely injured in the hip and arm at a battle in Atlanta in 1864. After being released from the service in 1866, Hedrick was chosen as editor of the Ottumwa Courier and postmaster of Ottumwa. He would also work as a supervisor of internal revenue for Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, Colorado and the Dakotas, and was also instrumental in bringing the railroad to Ottumwa. Hedrick passed away on
The Union Depot was moved in 1974 and is still a fixture in Hedrick. It also serves as a real-estate auction house. October 3, 1886, having been affected crew members. The depot was built by partial paralysis. with two brick platforms, each nearWhen Brooks and Young bought ly a city block wide. Passenger trains land near what would be a railroad from Ottumwa, Burlington and varline, they had expectations for a single ious other locations stopped in Hedline. Little did they know, three lines rick. On one particular day in 1904, would make their way into Hedrick. fifty trains passed through the town. The Burlington and Western Rail- The Chicago, Burlington and Pacific road began construction of track from built their right of way in Hedrick, Winfield to Oskaloosa in 1882, with followed by the Chicago, Milwaukee The Chicago, Burlington and Pacific and St. Paul Railroad. The latter built building a line from Oskaloosa to the a crossing over the former’s track, Mississippi River. While the two rail- though it lead to no issue. roads didn’t have the same goals, the Not all passengers were just passroads were surveyed to operate paral- ing through Hedrick between 1892 lel of each other, leading to confronta- through 1900. On March 1892, southtions between crews and violent alter- east of the depot, 80 acres of land cations. Crews ripped out each other’s were secured for a kite-shaped mile lines and chained cars to the tracks track for horse races. The driveways to sabotage one another as they built measured out at 70 feet wide, with their lines towards Hedrick and Os- the track tiled and ditched to prevent kaloosa. Right of way was constantly water from destroying the surface of argued, until the matter was settled in the track. According to the “Histocourt. A right of way was established ry of Keokuk County”, this was the at the Skunk River, allowing both rail- first track of its pattern to be built in ways to continue to Hedrick. the Mississippi Valley. Thousands of Two depots were established in the spectators arrived in Hedrick by train early days of the railroad: Union De- to fill a “mammoth” amphitheater pot and the Burlington and Western just above the loop. So many spectaDepot in the north. The Union De- tors came that hotels in the area could pot, which burnt down in 1902 be- not accommodate all of them. Many fore being rebuilt, established itself as had to stay at private residencies one of the busiest depots in the area; during their stay in Hedrick. opened 24 hours and employing three Early August proved to be a suctelegraphers with sixteen telegraphs, cessful time for races. Races were also a freight help, a clerk, and 11 section held in October, but were not as prof-
Hedrick in its heyday, July 1902. itable and attendance was lower. 1900 proved to be the most successful year in terms of attendance and the purse offered $14,600. Despite being financially secure, owner and secretary A.M. Utterback announced that the track would be closed in late August of that same year. The horse sheds were torn down and the lumber was sold at a private sale. The only reason given was that the ownership wished to get out of the racing business. The railroad remained prominent for decades to come after the removal of the kite-shaped track. Even by 1929, railroads were still prosperous and numerous through Hedrick. In the next year, railroad crews were reduced, eventually leading to only one person operating the Union Depot. Soon, railroads bought out one another to remain in the game, but by 1971 the Union Depot was closed down and no trains came through. Among the earliest school in Benton Township was Stone School, built in 1864. Other country schools included the Akerman School, No. 6 Prairie School built in 1876 and the No. 7 School in 1912. In the 1888, a Professor W.O. Mullin proposed the idea of the Hedrick Normal School and Commercial Institute, which held its first class on September 2 of 1890. Among curriculum taught was painting, music, and German.
The school continued until 1897. One of the first district schools in the area was erected in 1883, but quickly proved too small for the community. A new school was built in 1903 at Second and Prairie Streets. The building burned down in 1918, leading to the creation of a third and ultimately final building for Hedrick. The school had its highest enrollment with 313 students in 1922, the same year that school buses were first introduced in the district. Hedrick High School would remain in Hedrick for decades, having a parking lot and garage added in 1950. The 1933 Hedrick boys basketball team participated in the State Basketball tournament, where they lost to Eldora in overtime 29-27 in the first round. The team would be recognized in 1985 during the halftime of boys basketball game 52 years later, according to an article published in the Hedrick Journal. Ironically, that basketball team in 1985 would also go on to State, where they defeated Buffalo Center-Rake 59-58, also in overtime. The 1985 team would then lose to Dayton in the semi-finals 62-42. These would be the only boy’s basketball teams from Hedrick to make it to State. In 1991, the school district was closed by the state Board of Education for violating a number of state
standards, including instructors teaching subjects not approved by the state, inadequate high school offerings and lack of required board policies, all according to multiple articles written by the Ottumwa Courier and Sigourney News Review. Hedrick High School graduated its last class in 1991, consisting of 17 students. Residents were reported as being furious that their school was shut down, and unsuccessfully attempted to create a new school in town. While some students transferred to Ottumwa Schools, most transferred to Pekin, where several elementary teachers found jobs at the expanding elementary school. What remains of the old high school is their gym, renamed the Carl Craft Civic Center. In the 1950s, the gym was considered state of the art and had well kept locker rooms. Over time, the gym fell into disrepair, with only the gym floor standing the test of time. In the summer of 2004, renovations began to restore the gym for community event use. Today, Carl Craft Civic Center hosts many of town’s biggest events, including BBQ Days events, Bras For A Cause, and other productions. Be sure to follow us next week when we have our eleventh installment of this series on Keota.
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Heap of the week By Micheal Johnson This week Bailey Tinnes’ car will be featured as the “Heap of the Week.” She drives a 2002 Oldsmobile Alero. She received her car from her step dad, who bought it from his cousin for one hundred dollars. When Bailey was asked what she likes and dislikes about her car, she responded with, “I like my car because it gets me from point A to point B, but I dislike the fact that is doesn’t
starts sometimes.” Bailey said her car does not have a name. Bailey plans to get a new car when she has saved up enough money. A funny story about her car that she shared was all the graffiti inside on the seats. Her and her friends decided to “decorate” the car one day with permanent marker. Bailey tends to hit opossum with her car, but one time when she was with a friend, she hit two opossums on the way home from Ollie.
by Lindsey Wheeldon Halloween is fast approaching, and it is usually a fun and spooky time for everyone. There have been sightings of clowns in various places. Sightings have spread across more than 20 states and in some cases they have led to police investigations. This phenomenon is being fueled by social media, especially Twitter. There are Twitter profiles that are just dedicated to clown
sightings and where they appear. Dressing up as a clown to scare people may seem like a joke, but it is no laughing matter. A result of these clown sightings, people in the United States have been arrested and letters have been released to concerning parents from schools. Maybe this clown phenomena will die down before all of the trick or treating begins. Have a happy and safe Halloween!
Mysterious Clown Sightings
The Marching Savages.
Marching Band Seniors by Heather Cline As the Sigourney 2016 marching band season comes to an end, we always have to remember the seniors. Many of them started band in the 5th grade. Through the years, they have made their path. Now they are about to finish their senior year.I
asked Sarina Gretter to share some of their memories. Sarina Gretter said, “I remember playing the drum when we performed our “Cold Play” routine in my freshman year because I loved those songs. I didn’t know how to read the drill so I stayed on the right side of Ashley Shadley the
whole time. I also remember getting Drum Major and just how excited I was.” Gretter continued, “I’m going to miss everything about marching band. I love the fun atmosphere. I love watching the band march with their plumes. I’m going to miss conducting. I’m definitely going to miss
the awesome group of kids and Mrs. Meier. I love this group of seniors that I’m going to graduate with.” Seniors - Tanner Bos, Sarina Gretter, Allison Schroeber, Tyler Crawford Collin Svenby, Eric Meiners, Lindsey Wheeldon, Savannah Atwood, Abbey Danowsky, Kelsey Runnells
Mrs. Shannon Greiner, teacher at Sigourney Jr./Sr. High School.
Speakers
Basketball Cheerleading Candidates: back row l/r Maddi McNurlen, Lannie Palmer, Autumn Reed, Bree Atwood, Nicole Gokey. Front row l/r- Brooke Donald, Bailey Redlinger, Alex Gann, Noel Garringer, Abbey Danowsky.
CHEERING SAVAGES
by Lannie Palmer Fall has arrived and brought with it Halloween and the end of the football season. As the season wraps up, basketball and wrestling cheerleading tryouts begin. Practice for basketball cheerleading started on October 10th, and every morning at 6, eleven people met in the gym. One of those people is
Brandy Stangl, the cheerleading coach. Along with basketball cheerleading, she’s also the football cheerleading coach. On the morning of October 14th, tryouts began. The ten cheerleader hopefuls were split into two groups of three and one group of four. The groups each had to do the fight song, a chant, and a cheer. After that, individ-
ual tryouts began. Going by alphabetical order, each person was required to do the cheer and chant that was taught to them along with the fight song and a kick or a jump. The people who tried out are as follows: Abbey Danowsky, senior; Madi McNurlen, junior; Lannie Palmer, junior; Autumn Reed, sophomore; Alex Gann,
sophomore; Bailey Redlinger, sophomore; Brooke Donald, sophomore; Bree Atwood, sophomore; Nichole Gokey, freshman; and Noel Garringer, freshman. The people who made it onto the cheer squad are as follows: Abbey Danowsky, Alex Gann, Bailey Redlinger, Brooke Donald, Bree Atwood, and Noel Garringer.
By C.J. Witkowski This year things are changing at Sigourney High School. Mrs. Greiner said, “The Teacher Leadership Committee has decided that we need something to open up the students eyes to career opportunities in Sigourney and the surrounding area.” In order to do this, the school is bringing in guest speakers. Two guest speakers have already visited the school. Dave Harper, superintendent of Sigourney Schools, and Norman Atwood co-owner of Atwood Electric gave the students ideas about career options and what employers are looking for
in employees. The next speaker to talk to the students will be Sue Clarahan on November 1st. She will talk about nutrition and eating disorders. On December 14th there will be someone discussing 21st century skills with students. All of these assemblies take place from 3:00 to 3:30 during Savage Success. The school will continue to have guest speakers twice a month for the rest of the year. If you would like to speak or know someone who would like to speak please contact Shannon Greiner at the high school or email her at shannon.greiner@ sigourneyschools.com.
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EV’s Thomas Glandon ran well at the State-qualifying meet in Cedar Rapids.
The Pekin Panther boys and girls teams’ celebrating their victories, now they prepare for the State meet next Saturday.
Pekin boys and girls cross country run away with State-qualifying meet in Cedar Rapids Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor CEDAR RAPIDS- The Pekin Panthers boys and girls varsity cross country squads shined in the State qualifying meet in Noelridge Park in Cedar Rapids on Thursday, Oct. 20. Both the boys and the girls came away with State qualifying titles in this one finishing first in both. The boys topped Calamus-Wheatland by nearly a minute and a half. Bellevue was the other team from this meet on the boys side to qualify for State. Pekin boys finished with a time of 1:24:51, which is an average of 16:58. The girls finished above Marquette Catholic and North Linn with a total time of 1:44:00, which was an average of 20:48. They topped Marquette Catholic by 36 seconds. The boys were led once again by
their dynamic duo of Ryan Millikin and Malcolm Myers. Millikin took first overall with a time of 16:19. Myers took second place, as the teammates have been back and forth all season long, with a time 16:31. Colton Glosser took 11th with a time of 17:12, followed by Isaiah Wittrock with a time of 17:23, finishing in 16th place. Sam Roth was right behind in 17th with a time of 17:24. Cameron Little finished 34th with a time of 18:04, and he was followed by Nate Kielkopf who came in 42nd with a time of 18:14. The Panther boys are set to make a serious run at the State title in 1A cross country this Saturday in Fort Dodge. They are primed and poised for a big meet and look to continue their excellent success this season. The Panther girls were equally as
dominant on their side with a lot of success this season. That continued on Thursday as Shea Dahlstrom who came in second overall, clocking in with a time of 20:04, led the Panthers. She ran a terrific race and was once again dominant helping Pekin edge past the competition. Remi Duwa finished in 12th place with a time of 20:49, and she was followed by Emily Linder who came in 13th with a time of 20:52. Zoey Wright brought home 16th with a time of 21:00. Kelly Myers came in 20th coming in with a time of 21:14. Huter Lock was impressive as well for the Panthers contributing with a 34th place finish, clocking in at 22:15. Pekin also got another big contribution from Mackenzie Martin, who came in 39th place with a time of 22:32.
EV’s cross country season comes to an end at Noelridge Park State qualifying meet
Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor CEDAR RAPIDS- The EV boys cross country team finished 20th as a team in the State qualifying meet on Thursday, Oct. 20. The girls did not place. Individually, there were some definite bright spots, but as a team they just were unable to keep up with the likes of Pekin and others. They did top Waco on the boys’ side, which is a good stepping-stone. Jacob Glandon was the highest finishing boys runner with a 32nd place finish and a time of 17:54. Glandon has been a steady contributor all season and as consistently been the boys’ top runner. Thomas Glandon ran a 19:57 finishing 101st. Sage Coffman, Tanner Mihal and Keaton Annis followed him shortly after. Brooke Coffman was the highest finishing girls runner with a time of 23:18 good enough to finish 49th. Isabella Fisher took 67th with a time of 25:12. Hannah Post also ran well enough to place for EV. It was a good season for the Bears as they continued to make strides and get better all season long. They will look to build off this success next year and the years to come.
Paige Thompson from Sigourney finished good at Ackeny on Thursday (Photo by Jolie Crawford).
Tyler Crawford ended his Savage cross country career on a high note and gave it everything he had on Thursday.
Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor ANKENY- It was a hard fought effort by the Sigourney boys cross country team to qualify for State, but they fell just short of finishing in the top three at number five. It goes without saying that it was an extremely valiant effort. The girls took 12th overall in the State qualifying cross country meet held in Ankeny on Thursday, Oct. 20. The boys were led once again by senior Tyler Crawford who finished in 17th place, clocking in with a time of 17:52. Tyler has been the epitome of Sigourney cross country for the past few seasons and was magnificent this year as well. He has been a hard working young man, who has improved as a runner through the years and was the undisputed team leader this season as a senior for the Savages. Another senior, Will Flanegin will also be missed next year as he has been a steady contributor and leader for this cross country program. Will finished in 38th with a time of 18:55, finishing his career at Sigourney on a high note. Will finishes a strong senior campaign on a very high note at Ankeny. Tommy Stout finished in 27th with a time of 18:30. Tommy will look to help be a leader on next years Savage cross country squad. Tristan Bell is another runner who will look to step into a leadership role next season as he finished in 47th with a time of 19:17. Dawson Webster, who along
with Paul Montgomery have been the top freshman on this years team, finished the race in 49th with a time of 19:23. Paul Montgomery was right behind Webster with a time of 19:25 good enough for 50th place. Nick Ives will also be back next year, and look to help fill the void left from this years senior boys. Ives finished in 73rd with a time of 20:22. The girls also will be saying goodbye to several senior runner contributors. Megan Montgomery took 72nd with a time of 27:11, Jetta Bell came in 79th with a time of 28:27 and Sarina Gretter finished 81st with a time of 28:35. These three have made vast improvements all season and throughout their careers at Sigourney. Their contributions will be greatly missed on the Savage cross country squad next season. Summer Barthelman was the top finishing Savage girls runner finishing in 21st place with a time of 22:59. Barthelman was followed by Paige Thompson who came in 41st, clocking in at 24:06. Lainey Graff had another strong finish coming in 58th with a time of 25:07, and Bree Atwood came in 87th for the Savages. The girls total time was 2:07:51, which was good enough to garner 12th place and end another impressive cross country girls campaign. The boys total time was 1:33:59, which kept them out of the State meet by 3 minutes and 16 seconds.
Sigourney’s strong cross country season comes to an end with good finish at State qualifying meet
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Trojans win seventh game of the year in Regional match at Twin Cedars Alexander Holt EV’s Audrey Grove with a hit as teamates Mallory hester, Maddy Shaw, Sydney olson and Maleah Ackerman look on.
EV wins in stunning comeback fashion at home against Keota Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NORTH ENGLISH- English Valleys won its second game of the season and did so in dramatic fashion on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at home. They avenged their loss in Keota just last week and came from behind in this one to do so. The Bears lost the first two sets and found their season hanging in the balance, but were able to fight back to win three straight sets with their backs against the wall and extend their season a little longer with the tremendous victory. The Bears had 34 total kills as a team. They also had 23 assists and nine total blocks. They ended the match outscoring Keota 65- 38 in the final three sets. They were outscored 50-35 in the first two sets, so they were able to play their best volleyball when it mattered most in this match.
Maleah Ackerman had three kills, one assist, four digs and a block in this one. Elle Ayers had four kills and two digs, while Morgan Bruns had five kills and five digs. Audrey Grove had seven kills and two digs as well as three blocks for the Bears Tuesday. Mallory Hester had 12 assists and six digs. Freshman Emma McCombs had eight assists and 12 digs. Sydney Olson ended the night with nine kills and 22 digs, and Mykayla Russel added eight digs. Maddy Shaw had 15 digs on the night, and Aly Warwisk had four kills to go with five total blocks. As you can see the Bears got help from a lot of contributors on the evening, as this was a true definition of a team win. They will play at New London on Monday, Oct. 24.
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EV’s volleyball season ends at New London on Monday night Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NEW LONDON- EV played very hard on Monday, Oct. 24 at New London, and even though the scores may not reflect it, they hung tough throughout. EV even led at several different times in the first and second sets before dropping each. They would run out of steam though in the final set falling 0-3 on the night. EV got contributions from just about everybody once again Monday. Sydney Olson had 6 kills, and 28 digs and was 8 for 8 serving with 1 ace. Audrey Grove had 5 kills, 3 solo blocks and 2 block assists and was 7 for 7 serving. Morgan Bruns had 3 kills. Aly Warwick had 2 kills and 2 solo as well as 2 block assists. Alexis Berstler led the team with 6 assists and Mallory Hester had 5. Alexis
was 7 for 7 serving and Mallory was 9 for 9 with 2 aces. Maddy Shaw had 11 digs and was 9 for 10 serving with 3 aces. Lexie Miller had 10 digs and was 4 for 4 serving. Mykayla Russell had 5 digs for the Bears. Although the final record doesn’t show it, this team made vast strides during the course of the season and played well as a team for much of the year. Head coach Becky Becker had the following to say about her group of girls; “I was extremely proud of how intense we came out tonight. We were the team with nothing to lose and we played hard every point. Of course there were some miscues, but this game is too fast to worry about that. We did a great job playing in the moment and bouncing back. New London had to earn every one of their points tonight.”
Regional Sports Editor TWIN CEDARS- The Tri-County Trojans extended their season on Tuesday, Oct. 18 against Twin Cedars on the road. They swept Twin Cedars 3-0, getting contributions from everyone to get a great team victory. They continue to improve on last years mark and play well under first year coach Sydney Davis. The first set was close until Tri-County was able to pull away at the end, then set two was a Trojan blowout by double digits, before a close decisive third set that sealed the victory for the Trojans. As a team, Tri-County accumulated 23 kills as well as 48 digs and 11 blocks. Nikayla Dowd had six kills and 12 digs on the night. Myrissa Garber added three kills, 13 assists and seven digs. Katlyn Little added 12 digs to go with a block and a kill. Michaela Lundy had ten kills and six blocks on the evening, and Kearstan Schmidt added three kills, one dig and two blocks.
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Sigourney’s volleyball season ends at home against Pekin Monday Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SIGOURNEY- The Savages fought hard against Pekin on Monday, Oct. 24, but they ultimately fell to the Panthers 3-1 in their Regional second round game. The first set Sigourney fell by five in a hard fought battle. The second set saw Sigourney lose by double digits 2512. Down 2-0 the Savages didn’t give up. They dominated the third set 25-8 extending the match. The Savages fell 25-21 in a fourth set that saw them down at one point 10-0. They came back to make it a very competitive set and almost forced a decisive fifth set. The Savages were led by Leah Carter with 8 kills, 21 assists and was 11-12 serving. Anna Ohland had 12 kills in her final game, as she is the lone senior on the Savage volleyball squad. She also contributed 11 digs for Sigourney. Sloane Magill had eight kills, one ace and 17 digs. Autum Barthelman had four kills and 11 digs. Brooke Wacheter added four kills, two aces and 17 digs. Coach Chris Carter was very happy with her young team, and very optimistic about the team’s future; “ I give Pekin girls credit tonight, they were ready to play and did what they had to win. We were flat from the beginning and did not adjust on
Sydney Striegle with the bump as Anna Ohland, Leah Carter, Sloane Magill and Autum barthelman look on. defense or offense. In each game we get better, and will be competitive lost we had to dig our way out of a next year. The girls learned a lot this hole and try to come back, and that year and we are better athletes bewas difficult to do. I was proud of cause of it. We only lose one senior how we came out in game 3 and got and she played a big role late in our a big win, we also didn’t give up in season, we will have to find a hitter game 4 when we were down 0-10. to replace her. Otherwise we return Our girls just need to learn how to everyone.” Coach Carter about her win and play consistently. Volleyball team this season. Sigourney made is a game of momentum and men- drastic improvement as the season tal toughness. We are a young team, went on and finishes on a strong and had a slow start to our season, note as a team playing well down but we fought through a lot of ad- the stretch, although it didn’t always versity and improved by leaps and translate to wins, they still made imbounds. We just didn’t show it to- provements as a team later into the night. Macie Gambell played a good, season. They return so much talent smart, game tonight.” Said Coach that you can’t help but think there Carter after the game Monday. will be big things to come in the fu“We will continue to work hard, ture for this group of girls.
Pekin’s season stays alive with Regional second round victory over Sigourney Monday Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SIGOURNEY- The Panthers kept their season alive with a big win on the road at Sigourney on Monday, Oct. 24. Both teams started the night competing very well. Pekin pulled away towards the end of the first set, and then jumped out to a big lead in the second set. “We let up the intensity in the second a little but still finished with a 2512 win. Sigourney came out in the third set with passion and purpose, waxing us 8-25.” Said Pekin head coach ken Hutchinson about the first couple sets against Sigourney on Monday night. At that point Pekin stepped up and began the fourth set with a 9-0 run. Hutchinson on the fourth and final
The Panthers celebrate a point on Monday at Sigourney. set; “We weren’t going to allow our levels to drop the rest of the night like we did in the third set. We gave them their first six points in the third off of silly errors, but once we refocused
in the fourth set with more accurate passing and solid hitting/serving, we had our confidence back.” Sigourney pulled close down the stretch thanks to some solid hit-
ting on their part and timid hitting on Pekin’s part. Coach Hutchinson continued about the end of the game; “I thought we stopped swinging aggressively down the stretch of the fourth set. We didn’t want to make hitting errors so we started doing a lot of pushing, which turned into swings on their end.” Finally we started swinging again. Confident swings coupled with a few wellplaced serves allowed us to come away with the win.” The win now makes Pekin 12-17 on the season. They will now play Thursday, Oct. 27 at Mediapolis where they hope to continue to keep their season alive. They continue to play hard and fight hard this season and have done a terrific job moving forward in the Regional round.
Iowa Valley ends Trojan’s season Monday night Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor MARENGO- Tri-County’s season came to an end in the second round of Regionals on Monday, Oct. 24 at Iowa Valley. The Trojans fell in straight sets, but overall fought hard as they have all season long. Tri-County finishes 7-21 on the year, a five game improvement from last year’s squad. They lose a lot of senior talent next season, but with younger contributors stepping up to play key positions this season, they will have a lot of talent returning next season. Head coach Sydney Davis was very pleased with her team in Monday’s game, saying the following regarding their performance; “Tonight we ended the season with a loss against Iowa Valley in the second round of regionals. I was proud of how my
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The Tri-County volleyball team exits the court for the final time this season. team fought the whole night and didn’t give up. Iowa Valley has a very good program and a very tough team, and our defense just couldn’t keep up.” Michaela Lundy ended the night
with 4 kills and 1 block. Katlyn Little ended the night with 2 kills, 2 blocks, and 7 digs, while Nikayla Dowd added 3 kills. Emma Miover ended the night with 11 digs while Myrissa Garber added 7 assists.
“I was very proud how our season went. Not only did we improve our record, but also we improved as a team. The girls did a great job adjusting to my coaching theories and worked hard all season. The seniors will definitely be missed next year, leaving us with tons of shoes to fill. I want to wish them luck in the future. This team made my first year of coaching very memorable and a great learning experience.” Said Coach Sydney Davis about the Trojan volleyball squad this season. It was a nice step in the right direction for the Tri-County volleyball program, and the girls should also be proud of their success this season compared to year’s past. Davis and her team will look to continue to improve next year, building off of the amount of wins and close contests this season for the Trojans.
Panthers volleyball season continues with win at Cardinal Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor ELDON- The Panthers put together their best team performance in quite a while on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at Cardinal, Eldon winning 3-0. They accumulated 29 team kills, 54 digs, ten blocks and seven aces. The Panthers improved to 11-17 on the season. This was the Panthers first Regional matchup. “We communicated and played with a winning mindset last night. We have had matches this year where it seems like we’re just going through the motions. We seemed to pass, set and hit with a purpose; as well as communicate our offense almost every swing. It was fun to watch. We have to clean up our serve receive passing for Monday against Sigourney, but if we communicate and play with this kind of energy, I
think it’ll be a fun night for the Panthers!” Said Pekin head coach Ken Hutchinson regarding his team’s performance on Tuesday. Haley Gambell led Pekin with 11 kills, 11 assists, 14 digs and a block. Maci Gambell had eight kills, 12 digs and two blocks. Whitney Johnson had 20 digs, two aces and a kill. Ellie Ledger had five kills, four
blocks and a dig. Faith Oostra added four kills as well, for the Panthers. They will look to continue their success next week at Sigourney in a rivalry matchup that will determine how one of these schools seasons will end. Should be an exciting match with a lot at stake for both teams.
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Football
Noah Boender, Sigourney-Keota
Noah had a tremendous game Friday for SK helping his team improve to 8-1 on the season and clinch a birth in the 1A state playoff bracket. Boender had five total tackles, two for loss including a sack. He also had his first career interception, which he took back for a touchdown in a spectacular interception return. Noah has been a terrific force up front on both sides of the ball on the offensive and defensive line. His improved play from a year ago has helped propel the season that the Cobras are having. Boender is the teams leading tackler with 44 on the season. He also now has three sacks on the year and 11 tackles for Noah Boender of Sigourloss. Boender also had a fumble re- ney-Keota. covery last week, giving him two now on the season. Congrats Noah on an excellent senior season as the SK Cobras look to continue their success this season against Pella Christian this upcoming Friday.
Volleyball
Sydney Olson, English Valleys
Sydney had a terrific match on Thursday against Keota to help her team keep their volleyball season alive. She had magnificent success serving going 26 for 26 with two aces. Olson also added nine kills and 22 digs. EV as a team had 106 digs in the five-set match against Keota. Sydney’s attack ability as well as her success serving the ball played huge factors in her teams ability to get the win at home. EV won the match 3-2 coming behind from a 0-2 hole to win three straight sets and take the match. Olson and the Bears played New London this Sydney Olson of EV. Monday.
Cross Country
Jacob Glandon, English Valleys
EV finishes season with 60-6 loss against Springville Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor NORTH ENGLISH- The EV Bears season came to a finish on Friday, Oct. 21 at home against a tough Springville opponent. The Bears once again were stymied on offense and susceptible to the big play defensively time and time again. The Bears season ends without a win as their record falls to 0-9 on the season. EV struggled on both sides of the ball this season and were outscored by 457 points this season by their opponents. The Bears were shut out in four games this season left with zero points on the board. It was a definite learning experience for the Bears as players such as Sam Kingland, Caleb Peach, Jacon Walsh, Cael Hester, John Fisher, Daniel Tapken and Seth Thompson will be back next season amongst others and now have, and for the freshman moving forward a years worth of game-experience. That is a key thing to build success around. This week went much the same as really all but the first game of the season for the Bears against Tri-County, as their defense held the Trojans in week one to 12 total points in a 12-8 loss to start the year. Springville scored early and often to really put the Bears away early on in the first quarter and seemingly zapping the life out of the Bears. Losing seniors such as Jeff Montgomery, who finished the game as EV’s leading rusher with 12 carries for 38 yards and the lone touchdown, will be hard to overcome as Coach Gerard and his staff look to continue to rebuild the EV football program into a contender in 8-man football. They also lose Wyatt Olson, who had five tackles Friday, and all season was a key player on both sides of the ball for EV. Also, they will miss Ambrose Coffman and Andrew Fisher, who
Jacob ran well all season long and was consistently one of the top boys runners for English Valleys. Jacob came in 32nd at the State-qualifying meet this past Thursday with a time of 17:54. Glandon has improved all season long as a runner and has been a real team leader for the Bears both on and off the running course. He should be really proud of his season and his ability to compete in each and every meet, making a good name for himself and his school. Glandon’s success at the State- qualifying meet in Cedar Rapids was really a microJacob Glandon from EV. cosm of his season as a whole.
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the next two season for the Bears. Caleb Peach will look to step into a bigger role running the football next year as will Jacob Walsh presumably. Peach made his presence felt on defense in this one with 6.5 tackles includeing one tackle for loss. Look for Daniel Tapken and Seth Thompson to also be key contributors next season for EV. It is difficult when the final prod-
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had five tackles including one for a loss in the game.. They also will be without Will Tapken and Chad Owens, two key defensive and offensive starters as well. Sam Kingland was 7/18 passing with 57 yards and an interception. He has looked pretty good throwing the ball at times this year, and will look to continue to progress as a passer and develop as a runner over
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Another big night running the football for Avery Moore as he follows blocks from Ben Appleget and Cooper Greiner.
A host of Cobras force a Wilton fumble here in the second quarter.
Carson Crawford diving in for a first quarter touchdown against Wilton, one of three touchdowns on the night for Crawford.
Sigourney-Keota clinches State playoff birth edging out Wilton 35-28 Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor SIGOURNEY- The Cobras were explosive running the football once again on Friday, but the highlight of the night went to the defense who forced six turnovers against Wilton on Friday, Oct. 21. It was a back and forth matchup that saw the defense make several decisive turnovers that resulted in, or led to SK points. The game began on a somewhat ominous note with Wilton’s Evan Reifert taking the opening kickoff for a 90 yard touchdown, putting the Beavers up 6-0 less than 20 seconds into the game. The Cobras put together a quick dive capped off by a Carson Crawford four-yard touchdown plunge. Then with just over a minute to play in the first quarter a Jerome Mays pass was intercepted by Noah Boender, who rumbled ahead like a locomotive into the end zone, putting SK up 14-6. SK struck again with a little over 8:30 left in the second quarter when Avery Moore ran in a 14-yard touchdown putting SK up 21-6. Mays struck for Wilton from 25 yards out, and with the 2-point conversion made the score 21-14 with a little over eight minutes left until halftime. Then, nothing from both offenses’, and the defenses’ for both teams took over for a good portion of this game.
The Cobras put together a beautiful drive which was capped off by a seven-yard Carson Crawford touchdown run, making it a 28-14 SK lead. After a Jerome Mays 55-yard touchdown run, SK put together another nice drive off of a Wilton turnover. Crawford struck for his third touchdown of the night, this time from 31 yards out. The score was 35-21 and less than 30 seconds later Wilton struck again with a Reifert 59 yard touchdown reception from Mays, making it a 35-28 score with 9:30 left in the game. Then the SK defense took control again and shut down the big plays from Wilton. They forced several more fumbles in this time span and late in the game Noah Reeves had a big late-game interception to help seal the deal. Alec Schuster had several fumble recoveries and was in on many plays defensively, Boender and Cooper Greiner were forces on the line that kept Jerome Mays on the run for much of the night. Boender finished with five total tackles as well as one sack and two tackles for loss. Boender had the interception for a touchdown in this game, which was a huge momentum shifter early on in this game. Cooper Greiner also had a sack in this one to go with three total tackles. Alec Schuster had four tackles and
SK’s Copper Greiner (64) and Alec Schuster (63) were dominant defensively leading to six forced turnovers Friday night. at least one fumble recovery, possibly two. As a team, SK had 421 total yards, all of which were on the ground. Avery Moore had 23 carries for 172 yards and a touchdown in the game. Carson Crawford had 25 rushes for 128 yards and three big
touchdowns. Luke Greiner topped off the three-headed monster at SK with another 100-yard night with 121 on the ground in 21 carries. The offensive line was magnificent once again for the Cobras with a tremendous effort by the guys up front. SK doubled Wilton in total plays ran and once again dominated the time of possession in yet another contest. There were a lot of penalties in this
one. At one point five straight holding calls were flagged against SK, which was met with understandable frustration from the home crowd. SK was penalized ten times for a total of 80 yards, while Wilton also was penalized quite a bit with seven for 75 yards. This was a sloppy game both ways, but the turnovers were the definite x-factor in this game. “It was a huge reason why we won the game. We have caused 28 turnovers on the year. Any time you can cause that many turnovers throughout the year and 6 in any game, you are playing very well on defense. A lot of times it comes down to your kids being in the right spot at the right time. We have that coupled with kids hitting hard and causing the ball to pop out,” said head coach Jared Jensen about his defense in the game and all season. SK now prepare for Pella Christian in what will be an away game at PC on this upcoming Friday, Oct. 28. PC is 9-0 and has a dynamic weapon at quarterback, and weapons throughout on the outside at wide receiver and running back. “We are going to have to out score PC, put long drives together, eat clock and continue to win the turnover battle. PC is only giving up 8.9 points per contest this season. Defensively we are going to have to continue to force turnovers, limit their big plays forcing them to sustain drives.” Said Jensen about the matchup against PC this Friday. Cooper Greiner said he was excited
about the chance to top undefeated Pella Christian, as did Alec Schuster. Both showing the confidence that this whole team has exuded all season long. They have entered every game with the mind set that they are the more dominant team and that has trickled from their head coach on down and you can really see that when talking with a kid like Luke Greiner, who said, “Anybody can beat anyone on any given day”, when asked about undefeated PC. Schuster said; “I don’t ever look up teams or rosters before we play them. I just go into it with the idea that I’m going to go out and do my job and… Pella Christian is going to see that they are I guess the second best team in 1A after we win Friday.” Schuster saying he didn’t know PC was undefeated before seeing the matchup against them announced on Saturday morning. SK is primed and pumped to make a statement in highly competitive 1A playoff field that sees four undefeated teams and 15 teams with a 7-2 record or better in the field. SK will have to slow down a high-flying Pella-Christian football team that looks to throw more often than run. SK will attack with their playmakers from the running back and quarterback positions in Greiner, Moore and Crawford. It should be a terrific game this Friday in Pella as the Cobras look to continue on the road to the Dome.
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Alexander Holt Regional Sports Editor MCCALLSBURG- The Tri-County Trojans season ended on Friday, Oct. 21 at Colo-Nesco with a 76-0 loss. There were some positive that the Trojans took away from even a loss as lopsided as this one was. Younger players like Dillon Ehret, Tegon Fogle, Brayden Monroe and Austin Purdy all contributed and gained more experience in this game as they have all season long. Seniors such as Walter McKay, Lane Williams, Clay Harper, and Zachery Bolinger will be missed by the Trojans next season, but the emergence of several younger players named before has been a sign of hopefully good things to come for Tri-County’s future. The contribution from their se-
nior class has been tremendous and it will be a shame to see those players go as they have made great contributions all season long. Although McKay ended up with only ten rushing yards Friday he finished the season with 870 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns. He also added 50 yards receiving and 320 kick off return and 189 punt return yards along with one kick return touchdown and one punt return touchdown, giving him ten total touchdowns on the season and well over 1,000 total yards. Lane Williams ended the season with 300 yards passing with four touchdowns and six interceptions; he also caught a touchdown pass this season. Tegon Fogle had nearly 375 yards receiving and five touchdowns to go with
nearly 500 return/ rushing yards putting him close to 1,00 yards total on the season as a freshman. This year was about a strong senior heavy class that helped keep them in several games, and a group of young players who were able to help contribute and help the Trojans stay competitive at times this year. There were also several matchups against really strong 8-man teams that kept Tri-County from doing what they wanted to on offense and defense such as Colo-Nesco. Tri-County ends the season 1-9 with nine straight loses after a season-opening win. They will look to build off of their ability to score points at times this season and continue to develop their younger student-athletes into higher-level contributors next season.