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Community Legion posts plan Veterans' Day observances Nov. 11 Legion posts in area communities have activities planned to commemorate Veterans’ Day, Friday, Nov. 11. Ida Grove Weather permitting, the Ida Grove American Legion will raise some flags around the veterans’ monument at Veterans’ Memorial Lake at Cobb Park. The BC-IG Elementary will host a program for veterans from Battle Creek and Ida Grove and students who have family members who are veterans in the school gym Friday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 a.m. Due to seating limitations, the program is not open to the public. The fifth graders will sing several patriotic songs, the veterans will introduce themselves and say where they served. The three winners of the fifth grade flag essay contest will read their essays. The Holstein American Legion is having a steak supper Nov. 11, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Veterans’ Hall in Holstein. The Ida Grove Legion is encouraging its membership to support the

steak fry. An admission fee will be charged. Golden Horizons Assisted Living in Ida Grove is having a free meal for veterans on Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Carryouts will also be available. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans at the Ida Grove Rec Center Friday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs were due Nov. 1. Galva The Galva American Legion and Galva-Holstein Elementary students will present a program

for the public at the Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School in Galva Friday, Nov. 11, at 9 a.m. Kindergarten through fifth grade students will participate in the program. The Legion’s color guard and firing squad will also participate in the program. State of Iowa Vice Commander of the American Legion Charles Brunsting will be the guest speaker. In appreciation of veterans and their guests, cinnamon rolls and coffee will served from 8 to 8:45 a.m. in the school lunchroom. Battle Creek Battle Creek’s Willow Dale Wellness Village will host a pizza buffet to honor all veterans and spouses, including widows, at Willow Dale on Friday, Nov. 11, at 11:30 a.m. Reservations are not required. The BC-IG Elementary in Ida Grove will host a program for veterans from Battle Creek and Ida Grove and students who (continued on page 2)

Ida County food bank receives largest donation to date While farmers were harvesting their crop, Mortensen Construction wind farm employees harvested many food products during a food drive competition between company departments. They wanted to give back to the community they serve. And, two trucks delivered more than 15,000 food items to the Community Basket pantry site on Oct. 31 in Ida Grove. It took many

hands to unload all of the goods. The Community Basket is in its ifth year of operation. The site pantry depends on donated food from businesses, churches, social groups and individuals. The Community Basket is run with an all-volunteer staff who give their time and labor to help local Ida County families with food needs in seven communities: Arthur, Battle Creek, Galva, Holstein, Ida Grove, Kiron and Odebolt.

The next mobile food pantry outreach will be at the Battle Creek Fire Station on Thursday, Nov. 17, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The site pantry, located behind the Horn Memorial Medical Arts building, is open the irst, second and fourth Thursday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. Just this year, Community Basket has illed more than 1,100 baskets of food to unduplicated families in Ida County.

IG Pumpkin Parade: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce held its annual Pumpkin Parade on Halloween (Oct. 31), which marked the start of trick or treating in Ida Grove. Getting in on the parade were Aaron, Lori, Jake and Alex Siebrecht, along with Owen Forbes as Darth Vader. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

Roof work begins, progress con nues on King Theatre Roof work began Nov. 1 on the King Theatre in Ida Grove, continuing with the renovation project that began last fall. TC Roofing out of Harlan expects to have the work completed by midweek, depending on weather and any unexpected construction concerns that may arise during the roof replacement. Water infiltration has been the biggest concern of the

King Theatre board, as they were unsure where the water was getting inside. One major infiltration point was the vent on the roof. The crew has since removed that vent and found more water damage than originally anticipated. However, this hasn’t slowed any progress on the roof work, according to board member Doug Clough. All of the asbestos has been

removed from inside of the theatre. The seats were removed and taken to Schau Towing and Disposal for disposal. During the Oct. 19 King Theatre board meeting, it was noted that donations have been coming in steadily throughout the process. The Ida Grove all-school alumni gave $500, United Bank of Iowa donated $10,000, Murray (continued on page 2)

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Food bank donation: On Monday, Oct. 31, members of the Community Basket food donation center received a donation of more than 15,000 items from Mortensen Construction employees. This is the largest donation the Ida County food bank has ever received. Pictured are members of Community Basket along with employees from Mortensen in front of the trailer loaded with the food bank donation. (Courier photo by Bethany Jones)

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Odebolt The Odebolt American Legion Auxiliary will host free coffee and rolls for veterans, friends and family on Friday, Nov. 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Odebolt Specialty Care. A representative from the Sac County veterans will be in attendance from 9:30 to 10 a.m. to be part of an Odebolt Auxiliary meeting. The O-A/BC-IG High School food and cuisine students are hosting a free meal for veterans at the Ida Grove Rec Center Friday, Nov. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. RSVPs were due Nov. 1. Odebolt Legion members will present a program to OdeboltArthur Elementary and O-A/BCIG Middle School students Friday, Nov. 11, at 2:30 p.m.

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Holstein Travel Center grand opening

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The Holstein Travel Center will celebrate its grand opening with a variety of specials and drawings this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 11-12. On Friday, from noon to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., patrons can register for one year of free fuel;

one year of free pizza from Godfatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; five-foot Melissa and Doug Giraffe; multiple $50 gift cards to Cenex convenience store and multiple $50 and $25 gift cards to Hardeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. On Friday, from 3 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., E-85 gas will be 85 cents

per gallon; E-30 gas $1 per gallon and E-15 gas a $1.15 per gallon. In addition, there will be multiple discounts throughout the weekend. Check this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Courier for a special insert featuring pictures of the new travel center.

Arthur council appoints Chase to unexpired term

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The Arthur City Council appointed Gary Chase to ill the unexpired term of Keith Fineran during its meeting Nov. 1. The council also approved Rebecca Barnum to the Arthur Public Library board. Mayor Randy Fineran appointed Jeff Gann as the mayor pro tem. Maintenance superintendent Paul Arbegast reported he had placed asphalt around town, pushed up the dump

numerous times to keep the leaves contained, winterized the concession stand and bathrooms, turned the recirculation pump on at the tower, set the new bike rack, took the lags down from the park, ixed the window in the maintenance shed, moved the fenders on the truck, serviced the tractor and put on the chains, started emptying the lagoon, read the meters, put up snow fence and reported two street

lights out. The council discussed the recent sidewalk project performed by the state needs to be seeded, letters will be sent to nuisance properties, no new trees are to be planted in the parking per the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s code of ordinances and sand and salt will be stored in Arbegastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s building for the winter season. There were two delinquent accounts.

Local high school students par cipate in youth straw poll More than 58,000 high school students across the state of Iowa, from more than 250 schools, participated in the Iowa youth straw poll for the 2016 general election on Nov. 1. Those students cast their votes for not just the presidential election, but also for district seats in Congress and the Senate. Results from the state-wide poll for presidential campaigns: Republican Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Donald Trump/ Michael Pence, 26,766; Democratic Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Hillary Clinton/Tim Kaine, 20,633; Constitution Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Darrell Castle/Scott Bradley, 517; Libertarian Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gary Johnson/ Bill Weld, 4,255; New Independent Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lynn Kahn/Jay Stolba, 545; Party for Socialism and

Liberationâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Gloria La Riva/Dennis Banks, 348; Iowa Green Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jill Stein/Ajamu Baraka, 2,186; Legal Marijuana Nowâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Dan Vacek/ Mark Elworth, 1,647; petition nominationâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Roque â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rockyâ&#x20AC;? De La Fuente/Michael Steinberg, 587 and petition nominationâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Evan McMullin /Nathan Johnson, 597. For U.S. Senator: Republicanâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; Charles Grassley, 29,033; Democratâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Patty Judge, 11,907; Libertianâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Charles Aldrich, 2,442; New Independent Partyâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Jim Hennager, 2,319 and petition nominationâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Michael LuickThrams, 1,159. In District 4, Republican Steve King came out on top with 9,175 over Democrat Kim Weaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3,087.

O-A/BC-IG students had their voices heard during the straw poll, voting Trump to president with 149 votes over Clintonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 33 votes. Other votes included Castle with six, Stein with nine, Vacek with four, Johnson with 11, Kahn with one vote, La Riva with two, no votes for DeLa Fuente and three votes for McMullin. In the race for Senate, Grassley was chosen, with a total of 179 over Judge with 23 votes. Aldrich received 11 votes, while Hennager received seven and Thrams received four votes. In the race for Congress, King won with 199 votes over Weaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 19 votes. Ridge View High School did not participate in the straw poll.

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. . . current sex offender registry (continued from front page) Adam Blaine Clark, 26, of 408 Park Ave., Odebolt, was convicted July 24, 2009, in Sac County of lascivious act in licting pain of a female 0-13. Kristopher Dale Grashorn, 27, of 404 E. Second St. of Holstein, was convicted Feb. 25, 2008, in Cass County of two counts of lascivious act with a female age 0-13 and two counts of lascivious acts with a female age 0-13. Melissa J. Hunt, 30, of 115 Davenport St., Holstein, was convicted Sept. 19, 2016, in Ida County of sexual abuse in the third degree with a male age 14-17. Alan Dale Klein, 42, of 4882 150th St., Cushing, was convicted April 30, 2007, in Ida County of sexual exploitation of a female minor age 0-13. Daniel C. Lindgren, 29, of 106 N. Hanover St., Schaller, was convicted Jan. 7, 2008, in Sac County of lascivious conduct with a female age 0-13 and Oct. 5, 2012 in federal/state court of receipt of child pornography. Edward J. Lock Sr., 79, of 404 Seventh St., Battle Creek, was convicted Sept. 25, 2006, in Dickinson, of lascivious acts with a female age 0-13 and lascivious acts with a female age 0-13. Chad Allan Morrow, 44, of 2133 Alpine Ave., Cushing, was convicted March 6, 1997, in Ida County of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse against a female adult (18 plus years of age) and burglary third degree (age and gender of the victim not supplied). Justin Allan Nystrom, 35, of 502 Sixth St., Battle Creek, was convicted Dec. 12, 2003, in Ida County of sexual abuse in the third degree against a female 1417 years old. Daniel Gerard Pierson, 34,

of 701 First St., Ida Grove, was convicted April 10, 1998, in Oregon of two counts sexual abuse in the irst degree with a female age 0-13 and July 7, 1999, in Oregon of attempted rape of a female age 14-17. Joshua A. Pranschke, 32, of 405 Maple St., Early, was convicted March 14, 2005, in Buena Vista County of sexual abuse in the third degree of a female age 14-17. Lowell Edward Pryor, 53, 1327 180th St., Schleswig, was convicted March 20, 2006, in Carroll County of sexual abuse in the third degree against a female 14-17. Douglas Wayne Pulse, 76, of 404 Seventh St., Battle Creek, was convicted Nov. 5, 2001 in Woodbury County of two counts of lascivious acts with a female age 0-13 and two counts of sexual abuse in the third degree of a female age 0-13. Chad Michael Reinhart, 44, 409 East First St., Odebolt, was convicted June 12, 2000, in Sac County of lascivious acts with a female child (0-13). James Edward Rigby, 51, 307 Locust St., Odebolt, was convicted Sept. 18, 2013, in Sac County of sexual exploitation of a minor (victim age and gender not supplied). Marc Alan Strackbein, 64, of 110 N. Altoona St., Holstein, was convicted Sept. 28, 2001, in Ida County of sexual exploitation of a minor (age and gender of victim not supplied) and lascivious acts with a male child age 0-13. Matthew Emil Tietsort, 31, of 5446 280th St., Battle Creek, was convicted Feb. 13, 2009, in Ida County of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse of a female age 14-17. Juan Ramon Velasquez, 64, of 504 Maple St., Schleswig, was convicted Dec. 17, 2014, in

Crawford County of assault with intent to commit sexual abuse (two counts) against a female age 0-13. Kenneth Leroy Welch, 71, of 4826 125th St., Washta, was convicted June 5, 1969, in California of indecent exposure (age and gender of victim not supplied), Aug. 15, 1969, in California of assault with intent to commit rape (age and gender of victim not supplied), Feb. 26, 1991, in Nebraska of three counts of sexual assault in the irst degree against a female age 0-13 and kidnapping in the irst degree (age and gender of victim not supplied) and Jan. 21, 2004, in North Carolina of indecent liberties with a female child 0-13. Russel Roy Wilson, 26, of 604 Third St., Battle Creek, was convicted June 7, 2004, in Woodbury County of sexual abuse second degree (two counts) of a female 0-13 and sexual abuse second degree (two counts) of a female 0-13. Tony S. Wolterman, 34, 301 First St., Early, was convicted Sept. 18, 2006, in Carroll County of indecent contact with a female age 0-13 and lascivious conduct with a minor female age 14-17. As of Oct. 17, the Iowa Sex Offender Registry website stated there were 5,297 registrants in Iowa. To view complete information on any of these individuals, visit the Iowa Sex Offender Registry at www.iowasexoffender.com. Any action taken by the public against these individuals, including vandalism of property, verbal or written threats of harm or physical assault against these persons, their family or employer, can result in your arrest and prosecution.

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Ida Grove Rec Center

Iowa Master Breeders Hatcheries: Ida Grove, on Main St., west side, about 1940s.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director Youth basketball forms were due Oct. 31. There is now a $5 late fee. No late registrations for fourth/ ifth/sixth grades accepted after Nov. 15. The Turkey Trot will be held on Thanksgiving morning. Please bring non-expired items for the food pantry as your entry fee. All itness classes are offered with a paid membership. Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor.

Water aerobics are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Toning class is Monday-Thursday at 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays are HIIT/Tabata at 5:30 p.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. AM Mix is Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor. Zumba/Pound/Tabata is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor. Spinning classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.– 6 p.m. Saturday, 1–8 p.m. Sunday.

Lifeguard summer hours: 6:30– 8:45 p.m. Monday-Friday, 2–5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. We ask that everyone who uses the facility respect our rule about changing your shoes when you enter the building. This will help keep the building clean and help extend the lifetime of our equipment. Visit our website: www. idagroverec.org. Remember that you can use Chamber Bucks to pay for a membership. Also, GOMACO, Horn Memorial Hospital and North Star employees get special discounts. Contact Gross with any questions at 712-364-3716 or igrec@longlines.com.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Hartley Memorial Hospital reopened as scheduled Monday and a local committee is proceeding with plans to establish a tax district to provide part of the hospital’s income in the future. Preliminary plans call for the district to cover 10 townships in Ida and adjoining counties. Final plans will not include more than those 10 townships and could be based on less than 10. Two representatives of the Farm Bureau met with county board of supervisors to ask if the county would be interested in selling land in the area between Highway 175 and Moorehead Park, right along the road. Farm Bureau is thinking of putting up a new building and is searching for land. Supervisors noted before they could give approval, the okay would have to come from the county conservation board. Thirty years ago Area athletes were named to all-conference teams this week. Those participating include Jayme Bresnahan, Eric Jensen, Paul Vincent, R.J. Bumann and Butch Ehrig from Ida Grove High School; Delane Galvin, Brian Breyfogle and Mike Schmidt from Galva-Holstein High School; Terry Neville, Dave Hemer, John Healy, Troy Clouse, Jason Cowlham, Curt

Wareham, Rob Wiese and Jeff Pick from Odebolt-Arthur High School and Kerby Huss, Jary Boger, Gerald Rickabaugh, Jay Wingert, Daeon Fritz, Dave Winterrowd, Kory Schmidt and Jason Verschoor from Battle Creek High School. Forty- ive area farmers pitched in to help the Roland Jensen family to harvest more than 170 acres of corn after Jensen was killed in a farm accident on Oct. 16. The Aid Association for Lutherans furnished the noon meal and fuel for the equipment. Twenty years ago A total of 70.41 percent or 3,774, of Ida County’s 5,360 registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s general election. Numbers show the turnout was down from the 1992 general election, when nearly 82 percent of the county’s voters marched to the polls. Dave Jensen of Ida Grove was elected the new Ida County Sheriff over his challengers. Bob Paulsrud of Danbury came out on top in the District 2 supervisor’s race, while Joe Cronin was reelected to the District 1 supervisor post. Maxine Rogers of Ida Grove was reelected Ida County auditor. The Arthur City Council reviewed ire department training needs and the nitrate level in the city water

supply on Monday. The council met with ire chief Ed Skaren regarding ire ighter number one training programs. The council discussed a letter from the DNR regarding the 12.3 parts per million nitrate level in the city’s water supply. Additional information regarding nitrates and health is being collected. Ten years ago The Holstein City Council approved entering a loan agreement to purchase land for a housing development Monday. Following a public hearing, the council approved a resolution taking additional action to enter into a general obligation property acquisition loan agreement not to exceed $400,000 for the purpose of paying the cost of acquiring land for use in the development of a residential sub-division. Ida Grove City Clerk Diane Alborn announced Monday she is planning to retire from her position at the end of March after 32 years of service. Connie P leeger is interested in the opening, and the council directed Alborn to begin training P leeger and also advertise for another parttime position at city hall. Mayor Dennis Ernst also announced that Tom Peterson had resigned as city councilman and Ida County deputy. He is taking a position in Dallas County.

Arthur Halloween party: The Arthur Library hosted a Halloween party for children Oct. 29. Here, the children, along with Pat Bell, library director, enjoy a storytelling time. The party also included games and snacks. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Holiday cookie walk and vendor fair: Our annual cookie walk and vendor fair will be Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to noon at the Holstein American Legion hall. We are currently searching for vendors of all kids to participate. If interested, contact us as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Ambush basketball camp: Nov. 13, SDSU alumnus Garrett Callahan will be hosting a youth basketball camp for grades third through 12th. For information on times and costs, contact Lohff-Schumann at 3684817. Registration forms are due Nov. 10. Third through sixth basketball: Youth basketball practice will begin mid-November. Registration forms are available and due back as soon as possible. Massage therapy: Licensed therapist Danielle Nelson is offering

massages at Lohff-Schumann. To set up an appointment contact her at 810-623-8029. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provided. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes: admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal

training is always available at your convenience with Libby, Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Oct. 17-Nov. 25 Monday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Circuits (Rayven); 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45-10:30 a.m. Retired but Not Tired (Libby); 4-4:45 p.m. Weights (Rayven); 5:30-6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Tuesday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Fitness Mix (Mel) Wednesday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Spinning (Barb); 5:45-6:15 a.m. Weights (Mel); 4-4:45 p.m. Circuits (Rayven) Thursday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Fitness Mix (Rayven); 9-9:45 a.m. Mommy and Me (Libby); 9:45-10:30 a.m. Retired But Not Tired (Libby); 5:306:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday—5:45-6:30 a.m. Kickboxing and/or step aerobics (Libby)

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Sole 2 Soul

by Doug Clough In late October, I attended the concealed weapons course instructed by Ida County law enforcement of icials, Sheriff Wade Harriman and Chief Deputy Fred Anderson. Aside from hunting with Cody Fredericks (outlined in comedic detail last winter), I have little experience with irearms. Within my plethora of in-laws, there are a good many who have taken this course, speci ically in 2015, when the standing-room only crowd reached 105. Adult education opportunities are limited in our fair county, so when I see one that piques my interest, I jump at the opportunity. Besides, I always wondered what motivates people to take this course, which was offered long before Sheriff Harriman’s tenure. We’re a county that boasts of one of the highest percentages of concealed weapon permit carriers. I’ve heard tales of a former Galva mayor who had said permit and, opting out of countywide law, decided to keep his town crime-free all on his own, God bless him. This year, the concealed permit crowd totaled around 60 people. The course cost is $25 and, when completed, the certi ication – which takes only about an hour and a half – can be used to purchase the actual concealed weapons permit for an additional $50. Surely, some were there to secure their right to bear arms. Some attended because their spouses had permits and wanted to make sure they were within the scope of the law if they were in the vicinity of their spouse’s pistol. And, I suspect, that there were others there just to see why all the interest. Takeaways were plenty: Off target, off trigger. Never let the muzzle cross anything you don’t want to destroy. Treat every gun as if it’s loaded. Know your target and what’s beyond it. And, the one rule that is broken too often – handle weapons only when sober. But, beyond these learning points lies the maxim that carrying a gun is a burden. When a participant asked if a concealed permit allowed a gun owner to shoot a home intruder, I became unsettled. If the answer was yes, then it seemed too easy to pull

125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Yoga: Join us for yoga at Sole 2 Soul on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and enjoy 50 minutes of relaxation before the holidays arrive. AFAA Certified Trainer Barb Gebers will teach yoga to all ages and fitness levels. Class dates are Nov. 16 and 30. Sole to Soul gift ideas: If you are searching for the perfect gift, why not give the gift of fitness and wellness this year. Sole 2 Soul gift certificates, memberships, shirts and

sweatshirts are available for purchase. Step aerobics/yoga: An eightweek step aerobics and yoga session started Oct. 24. These 60-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certified trainer Barb Gebers. Class dates are Nov. 14, 21, 28 and Dec. 5 and 12. Permit to carry class: The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office will be offering a permit to carry class in Galva on Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. at The Meeting Place. Funky wall art canvas class: Ceil Triggs’ next Funky Wall Art canvas class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Nov.

15 at 6:30 p.m. Participants 12 and older will cut, arrange and attach materials onto an 11 X 14 canvas. Wine bottle painting class: Cassandra Vogt will be at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. to teach a wine bottle painting class. Participants 14 and older can choose to paint and decorate one to three wine bottles. For information on the cost or to sign up, call 282-4426. Registrations and payments needed by Nov. 21. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

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Backyard: Cody Fredericks of Ida Grove completed Marine basic training on Oct. 21. Attending graduation ceremonies was his mother, Mary Clough of Ida Grove. (Photo submitted) the trigger. If the answer was no, then why get a permit in the irst place? Chief Deputy Anderson’s answer resonates: when a weapon is discharged, the user’s actions will be scrutinized to make sure there was just cause. The second burden is to fully justify use of deadly force. Being able to acquire a permit emphasized that my Second Amendment right comes with accountability. One doesn’t have to look any farther than Urbandale and Des Moines to know this; both citizens and police of icers are accountable for gun use. In fact, taking this course has increased my respect for police of icers who have chosen a profession. Of icers are under microscope for their actions, and my sympathy for them is now heightened. Someday, I may choose to bear this burden and with only a fraction of the training that they endure. And, to this end, I also recognize our great country’s veterans, not

just this Friday, Nov. 11, but every day of the year. I admire the men and women who have chosen to bear this load for our freedom. Our son completed his Marine basic training on Oct. 21; he will be heading to Camp Pendleton soon to complete his Military Occupation Specialty: Infantry. On Jan. 8 of the New Year, he will take his training to a location determined by Uncle Sam. His mother, quite understandably, is worried beyond belief; a mother shares a child’s burden with a weight he will never comprehend. I now have the option to obtain a concealed weapons permit. It’s a choice I am grateful for and one that I do not take lightly – and an option, for sound reason, I may never ful ill. Most of all, it has increased my respect for law enforcement and our militia who bear arms, not out of romance or egotistic endeavors, but for care of our own backyard and abroad.

To the editor: The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. This can be a lonely time for the residents in your local care center. Please take time out of your busy schedule to visit your family member or just stop by and brighten the day for someone else. The members of Morningside Healthcare Auxiliary appreciate the community support at our fund-raisers this past year. Your generosity has made it possible to make life better in both small and big ways at Morningside. For example, this past year, we have purchased 12 new folding chairs, which are used when families come to visit and need additional

seating. We also purchased a new chair and mat for the hair salon, a gas grill and cover for summer cookouts, subscriptions to a variety of magazines as well as the Sioux City Journal and Ida County Courier. Residents enjoy our monthly bingo games and snacks. This year, we also purchased new games for activities, including Penny for Your Thoughts, Progressive Bingo, placemat weaving kits to be done with youth volunteers, also a new activity apron, an activity pillow and memory cat for those residents who need to keep their hands occupied. As in past years, the Auxiliary helped fund trips to fun places like the Omaha zoo, Lake Okoboji, West

Bend and many more. We have Diners’ Club to take care of the cost of meals while residents are out for the day. We also provide the various lower and vegetable plants and supplies for the annual gardens. To help with other activities, our purchase this year included a large whiteboard on wheels. These are just a few of the things we’ve done to improve the quality of life for those you love and care about. We couldn’t do any of this without your tremendous support. If you’d like to learn more about becoming a member of the Auxiliary or simply help out with some of the activities, contact Lisa at Morningside. Ann Sears Auxiliary member

O-A/BC-IG presents ‘Guys and Dolls’ The O-A/BC-IG ine arts department presents this year’s fall musical, “Guys and Dolls.” The show will open on Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. and have a second showing on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the high school in Ida Grove. The musical is under the direction of Kari Ann

Jurgenson with Jacob Pedersen and Ann Holst as assistant directors. Guys and Dolls takes viewers from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong.

Guys and Dolls is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are supplied by MTI. Instructions for purchasing tickets are in the November school newsletter.

Horn oﬀers diabetes health fair In celebration of National Diabetes Month, Horn Memorial Hospital (HMH) will be offering a Diabetes Health Fair on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 5–6:30 p.m. in the HMH Conference Center to learn more about this prevalent disease. The educational forum will bene it anyone with diabetes as well as those interested in learning more about diabetes.

Lee Elliott founder of the “Wonderful Life Project,” will be the keynote speaker discussing happiness, stress and diabetes. Elliott is a profound speaker who has had the opportunity to speak at several HMH staf ing engagements on the topics of both happiness and change in the workplace. The public is invited to this

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educational evening that will include information on insulin and other diabetes medications, free educational materials and glucose meter information, door prizes, healthy food samples donated by Ida Grove Food Pride, as well as displays by Lewis Family Drug, Shopko Pharmacy, Home Care Medical and several diabetes pharmaceutical companies.

Guys and Dolls: The O-A/BC-IG High School fine arts department will present the musical “Guys and Dolls” this Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. at the high school. Here, members of the mission band perform a song from the musical. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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TOYS FOR KIDS Toys donated for Toys for Kids can be dropped off on November 20 at the Community Hall OR can be delivered any time to Boerner & Goldsmith Law Firm, United Bank of Iowa, First State Bank, Food Pride or Edward Jones by December 1.

St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church Veterans’ Memorial Hall, Holstein, IA

Sunday, November 13 • 5-7 pm Pork Loin Supper with all the trimmings 5th Annual Holiday Auction: 6:30 pm Ticket Sales: $10/Adult • $10/All Carry-outs $

5/Children ages 5-12 (at door only) • (4 & under Free)

Tickets also available at the door November 13 We will be offering meal delivery to the homebound Please call the Church office 712-368-2228 if no one has contacted you. Tickets available at: Heritage Bank, NA, UBI, Community Bank, St. Paul Lutheran Church, VT Industries, Lohff-Schumann Comm. Center, Char-Mac, The Ridge, Good Samaritan Society, Stevenson Hardware.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS OSC Auxiliary plans veterans’ coﬀee Odebolt Specialty Care (OSC) Auxiliary met on Oct. 19 in the assisted living dining room with Shirley Scanlan serving. President Junith Comstock called the meeting to order and thanked Scanlan for the treats. Twelve members answered roll call. One new member was Mary Ann Thies. Scanlan gave the secretary’s report. Renae Babcock gave the treasurer’s report. One check was made out to Larry Heschke for $50. Staff reports Jill Grote reported several groups are coming this month. The veterans’ coffee will be held in the assisted living dining room Nov. 11, 9-11 a.m. On Nov. 3, there was a soup luncheon at the assisted living dining room to celebrate the home’s 51st anniversary and also the home getting the bronze award from American Health Care. The public was invited to both of these functions and encouraged to attend. The bronze award has to be applied for, and it shows goals, etc., of the home. Sonia Snyder thanked the Auxiliary for its help with activities and money for bingo and entertainment. She was at a meeting, and ours was the only home that had an auxiliary and with such great backing. Snyder reported there are a number of things on the schedule: Nov. 3—soup lun-

cheon, Nov. 11—veterans’ coffee hosted by the Legion Auxiliary in the assisted living. Halloween was Oct. 31—candy was bagged at 10:30 a.m. and trick or treating was from 4 to 5 p.m. Volunteers helped hand out candy and served popcorn, cookies and juice. Russ Brown had some change in his room when he passed away, and his family donated it to the bingo fund. It was decided to use the change for quarters for extra prizes and announce that it was from Russ. On Nov. 30, Kevin Anderson comes to play piano and sing. The public is always invited to come to these special events. Cowboy Jim comes in December and will visit the home four times next year. Old business The NACCA team had no news. Scanlan had a bill for $18 for treats for the treat basket. Ellen Fineran made a motion to pay Shirley, and Bobbie Scott seconded. The nominating committee suggested the of icers keep their jobs. Babcock, Comstock and Jeanie Kelly agreed to continue. Scanlan asked not to be reelected secretary. Ruth Wulf agreed to be secretary. Comstock reminded members dues are $1 and are due. The next meeting is Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m. in the assisted living dining room with Ellen Fineran serving.

Births Nathan and Kristin Boysen of Ida Grove are the parents of a daughter, Magdalene Ann, born Oct. 9, 2016, in Sioux City. Magdalene weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. Grandparents are Jeff and Deb Kelley and Tony and Mary Boysen, all of Ida Grove. Great-grandparents are Helen Henry of Battle Creek and Alice Boysen of Danbury. Welcoming Magdalene home are Colton, 9, and Carson, 6.

Christmas preparations: Members of the Ida County Historical Society gathered at the Moorehead House Museum Oct. 30 to begin Christmas decorating. The annual historical society, “Christmas Open House,” will be Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4, from 1-4 p.m. Plans are being made to decorate inside and out, with this year’s theme, “Christmas Memories.” Members present were Fred Fletcher, Steve Wilkens, Diane Wilkens, Ray Netherton, Sharon Wellendorf, Emily Hoagland and Dale Wellendorf, photographer. (Photo submitted)

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Thanksgiving Day meal to be served in Ida Grove The Westminster Presbyterian Church in Ida Grove is offering a free Thanksgiving Day meal to anyone in the community who would otherwise be alone during the holiday. The meal will include turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, roll, an assortment of salads, varied desserts, including pies and bars, and a drink. Freewill donations are appreciated.

Deliveries will be made to shut-ins. Take-outs are not permitted. The meal will be available at noon on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24, at 321 Main St. in Ida Grove. The church has been offering the dinner to the community for 30 years. Reservations can be made by calling the church at 364-3829, Pat Bielenberg at 364-4453 or 3712748, or Mike Andrews at 3644183 or 371-2657.

James Powell and Alexandra Schreiber are the parents of a daughter, Piper Mae Powell, born Oct. 10, 2016, in Cherokee. Grandparents are Ron and Mae Belle Powell of Ida Grove and Kerwin Van Houten and Brigette Schreiber of Cherokee. Piper was welcomed home by Kyla.

Lunch: Tenants and staff of Golden Horizons Assisted Living enjoyed lunch recently at Santa Maria Winery in Carroll. (Photo submitted)

Wishing our Mom & Dad; Grammy & Grandpa a HAPPY 45TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! We love you.

The Ida County Courier prints wedding, engagement and anniversary announcements on our Friends & Family page. A wedding announcement is $5 for a photo and short description or $30 for a photo and a complete description. An engagement with a photo is $5. An anniversary on this page is $5 for a photo and short description (this will not advertise an open house or card shower). Wedding announcements and photos must be submitted no later than six months after the event.

Card Shower for Darrell & Jeanette Ehlers

50 th Wedding Anniversary Married November 12, 1966 Please send cards to: 305 Davenport St. Holstein, IA 51025

50th Anniversary CARD SHOWER

Harold & Margarett Greenwald Kidzone donation: The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 61 of Ida Grove recently donated $300 to Kidzone Daycare Center. Kidzone is currently undergoing a complete remodel of the old Baptist church located on Pin Oak Drive. Janice Nelson, vice president of the Kidzone board (left), receives the check from Auxiliary vice president Pat Conard (right). (Courier photo by Bethany Jones) Evelyn Anne Larson

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First Look. First in our Hearts.

All Veterans and spouses are invited to Willow Dale Wellness Village November 11th at 11:30 am for a pizza buffet to honor our veterans! 405 S. Clark Street Carroll, IA 712-794-5260

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Odebolt Library

Puzzle fun: The BC-IG third grade math enrichment class shared their geometric abilities with residents of Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek on Oct. 25. Tangram is an old Chinese puzzle game consisting of seven pieces (squares, triangles and parallelograms) called ‘tans’. The students demonstrated various barnyard animals and Halloween shapes as well as created some original puzzles. Here, Hailey Bender, third grade daughter of Roger and Chandra Bender, assists resident Laura Fitzpatrick and Chace Schiernbeck, son of Jason and Angela Schiernbeck, with their puzzle. (Photo submitted)

Annual Horn Auxiliary bazaar is Nov. 12 The annual Horn Memorial Hospital Auxiliary bazaar is this Saturday, Nov. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Horn Memorial Hospital’s conference room. The bazaar includes coffee from 8-10 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until the food is gone. Bev Jessen (365-4740), Becky Miller (364-4315) and Barb Kacmarynski (364-3832) are co-chairmen. The menu includes homemade chicken noodle and chili soup, sandwiches, pies and desserts. Pies and other desserts are needed along with ingredients for the soups. Cash donations are also appreciated. Synda Jepsen is chairman of the country store. The store will need

homemade candy, cookies, bars, cakes, breads, rolls, snacks, fresh canned items, handcrafted kitchen towels, potholders, hot pads, doilies, etc. To make a donation call Jepsen at 365-4974. Shari Tarr is chairman of the cookie walk. You may select two dozen cookies from the variety of homemade cookies. Homemade cookies are needed. Call Tarr at 364-2115 before 7 p.m. Jeri Skaren (364-3311) is chairman of the chance booth. Businesses, organizations and individuals are encouraged to make donations of gift, home and auto items, gift certi icates for meals and services or cash.

ton Harbor Resort and Marina, Mount Pleasant, S.C., Nov. 2. The annual conference offered a variety of educational opportunities, including topics on the economy, economic development, site preparedness, working communities, partnerships and best practices.

Attendees also participated in mobile classrooms with visits to the South Carolina Ports Authority, the Historic Charleston Foundation, including tours of historic district, and the Nathaniel Russel House and the Clemson Energy Innovation Center, including a tour of the Hunley Submarine.

Painting class: Several ndividuals from northwest Iowa spent the afternoon painting together at The Meeting Place in Galva on Oct. 18. Marilyn Koth (front row) taught her annual watercolor painting class, and each individual completed a scenic waterfall to take home. Koth talked about watercolors, painting supplies, sponges and brushes and shared painting tips. Originally from Battle Creek, Mich., Koth is an accomplished painter who volunteers her time and artistic talents teaching classes in Galva and across the United States. (Photo submitted)

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Chorus: Hawkeye Community College Chorus from Waterloo will present “A World of Music” on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Waterloo. Chorus members are, front from left: Alyssa Frost, Brenna Downes, Darian Ernst of Ida Grove, Ted Switzer, Jerrius Campbell, Abigail Bailey and Keiara Faiferlick. Back: Kaia Jones, Nia Wilder, Brody Brinker, Lincoln Weber and Jesse Royer. Not pictured: Jordan Allen. (Photo submitted)

‘A World of Music’ includes Darian Ernst The Hawkeye Community College Chorus will present “A World of Music” on Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m. in Brock Student Center on Hawkeye’s Main Campus, 1501 East Orange Rd., Waterloo. Take a trip around the world through music, including music from Africa, the West Indies and Ireland, performed by Hawkeye chorus students. Performers will be featured on ethnic percussion instruments, including conga drums, cabasa, agogo bells and bodhran drum. Songs will include: “The Banana Boat Song,” Toto’s “Africa,” “What a Wonderful World” and selections from Alan Menken’s Broadway shows, “Aladdin,” “Little Mer-

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Men and Women in Song: Seventeen O-A/BC-IG High School choir students participated in the Men and Women in Song event held at Morningside College in Sioux City on Oct. 27. (Photo submitted)

Items may be dropped off at Horn Memorial Hospital or contact Bev Jessen (365-4740), Jane O’Tool (364-2567) or Robin Thornhill (364-2813) to have items picked up. The chance booth drawings will begin at 12:30 p.m. Membership dues can be paid at the membership booth. Dues are $5 yearly. Men are encouraged to become members. Julie Phillips is chairman. If you would like to make a donation to any of the booths, contact the appropriate chairman. All items may be dropped off at Horn Memorial. All proceeds from the bazaar go toward the auxiliary’s annual donation to Horn Memorial Hospital.

Local economic developer a ends conference Local economic developer Rita Frahm, Ida County Economic Development, attended the National Association of Rural Developers (NREDA) 27th annual conference. Frahm has been a member of the NREDA for three years. More than 100 NREDA members converged at the Charles-

The Odebolt Public Library added several books to its circulation in October. New books include: “Texas Tall” by Janet Dailey, “Woman of God” by James Patterson, “Denim and Lace” by Diana Palmer, “First Star I See Tonight” by Susan E. Phillips, “Thunder and Rain” by Charles Martin, “Broken Trust” by W.E.B. Grif in, “From This Day Forward” by Lauraine Snelling and “Missing” by James Patterson. Also, “Order To Kill” by Kyles Mills, “Small Great Things” by Jodi Picoult, “Twelve Days of Christmas” by Debbie Macomber, “Two By Two” by Nicholas Sparks, “The Christmas Town” by Donna VanLeire, “Escape Clause” by John Sandford, “The Girl From Venice” by Martin C. Smith, “High Heat” by Richard Castle, “Kill or be Killed” by James Patterson and “Pharaoh” by Wilbur A. Smith. New DVDs are “Larkrise to Candleford-Season 2,” “Larkrise to Candleford-Season 3,” “Larkrise to Candleford-Season 4,” “Ghostbusters: Answer the Call” and “XMen:Apocalypse.”

maid” and “A Christmas Carol.” Members of the Hawkeye Chorus include: Kaia Jones, Nia Wilder and Jerrius Campbell, Waterloo; Jesse Royer and Abigail Bailey, Reinbeck; Keiara Faiferlick, Dysart; Jordan Allen, Victor; Darian Ernst, Ida Grove; Alyssa Frost, La Porte City; Lincoln Weber, New Hampton; Brody Brinker, Hud-

son; Ted Switzer, Grundy Center, and Brenna Downes, Zumbrota, Minn. Ticket information is available at www.hawkeyecollege.edu/go/ world-of-music. All ticket proceeds go towards ine and performing arts scholarships. For more information, call Jennifer Bates at 319-296-4464.

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Holstein Chamber Spotlight United Bank of Iowa, headquartered in Ida Grove, has grown into a regional bank with 26 locations in west central Iowa. We opened for business as Ida County State Bank in February 1932 and merged with Arthur Trust and Savings Bank in 1961. In 1996, the name was changed to United Bank of Iowa to better reflect our expansion to other counties. The Holstein office became part of the United Bank of Iowa in 2010, during a merger with American National Bank. United Bank of Iowa is unique in that we have been recognized as Iowa’s number one Ag bank, based on ag loan volume, for

the past 12 years. This success is the result of loyal customers, dedicated employees, local ownership and our commitment to agriculture and rural Iowa. By offering a wide range of deposit and loan products, we are able to help both personal and business customers succeed. We have the capacity to meet the lending needs of large agricultural and commercial businesses while maintaining the personalized service you expect from your hometown bank. United Bank of Iowa is proud to serve Holstein and takes an active role in supporting the community. We realize our

growth and success is directly related to the success of our customers and the communities we serve. Our tagline, “The Difference is Here,” means we’ll work hard to bring you that difference every day. You can count on United Bank of Iowa to stay focused on our mission of creating and maintaining personalized customer relationships delivering an outstanding banking experience for our current customers and future generations. You are invited to our annual Christmas Open House on Friday, Dec. 9 from 10 a.m. –2 p.m. at our office.

Holstein spotlight: United Bank of Iowa, headquartered in Ida Grove, is in the Holstein Chamber of Commerce spotlight. The Holstein office became part of the United Bank of Iowa in 2010, during a merger with American National Bank. (Photo submitted)

Veterans' tribute: To honor area veterans, the BC Bakery and Café created a nook, “Because of the Brave,” to feature photos supplied by local families. About four years ago, Pat Shever, cook and baker at the shop, decided to establish a memory wall for veterans. Currently, more than 60 photos and their stories, starting with WW I through present day veterans, are on display for all guests to appreciate and enjoy. (Photo submitted)

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BC Medical Auxiliary releases winners’ names The Battle Creek Medical Auxiliary held its annual luncheon and card party recently. The event was termed a success due to all the donations made by the members and businesses in the area. Winners at the chance table were as follows: three dozen cookies donated by B.C. Bakery won by Marvin Streck, ire alarm donated by Battle Creek Fire Department won by Laura Stevens, gift certi icate donated by the Bread Box won by Danell Burow, two certi icates for pizza and chicken dinners from Cenex won by Janis Boock and Danell Burow, Christmas stocking donated by Phyllis Christie, Bonnie Spotts and Jean Wilcke won by Leona Kossman and Christmas cross-stitch donated by Barbara Connor won by Sandy Schreiber. Other winners were: basket of goodies donated by Marilyn Dausel won by Allen Fitch, set of toy cars donated by Vicki Dausel won by Darlene Abbe, round wall plaque donated by Vicki Dausel won by Elleen Oberreuter, cup and cards donated by Edward Jones won by Peggy Fick, gift certi icate donated by Fred’s Place won by Elleen Oberreuter, lighted snowman donated by Sharon Forthum won by Elleen Oberreuter, tiger pictured donated by Donna Georgopoulos won by Laura Stevens and Avon donated by Phyllis Groth won by Sandy Schreiber and Tupperware donated by Phyllis Groth won by Janet Neubauer. Also winning were: lower arrangement donated by Horn Memorial Gift Gallery won by Kamryn Larson, fall wall plaque donated by Horn Memorial Gift Gallery won by Deb Markert, two gift certi icates donated by the Ida Grove Bowling Alley won by Loretta Jochims and Robert Jochims, ive gift certi icates donated by Ida Grove Liquor won by Edna Mae Johannsen (two), Laura Stevens, Lois Jensen and Verna Pick; basket of miscellaneous items donated

by Jared Schmidt Insurance won by Kamryn Larson and basket of goodies donated by Jeanette Holmes won by Louetta Jochims. Additional winners were: gray blanket donated by Johnson Propane won by Leona Kossman, holiday Barbie donated by Marian Modrell won by Pat Shever, basket of hand soap and lotion donated by North Star won by Wanda Cooper, two puzzles and books donated by Georgine Krayenhagen won by Kamryn Larson, Willow Tree angel donated by Lewis Family Drug won by Deb Argo, fall bucket of goodies donated by Lin Jensen won by Kamryn Larson, Christmas plate donated by Lois Jensen won by Karla Meier, carolers candle decoration donated by Lois Jensen won by Deb Markert, trail mix donated by Malcoms won by Leona Kossman and wine purse donated by Old Town Vineyard and Winery won by Edna Phillips. Also, lighted Nativity set donated by Paladin Computer Services won by Deb Markert, certi icates for personal pan pizzas donated by Pizza Hut won by Kamryn Larson (two), Janis Boock, Dorothy Hansen and Edna Mae Johannsen, certi icates for medium single topping pizzas donated by Pronto won by Sheila Petersen, Kamryn Larson (two) and Edna Mae Johannsen, mugs and koozies donated by Remers Realty won by Lavonne Todd and Vicki Dausel and canvas wall picture donated by Rentals, Treasures and More won by Karla Meier. Also, homemade wine donated by Robert Van Houten won by Leona Kossman, Trish McCormick (three), Ruth Shubin (two), Edee Hansen, Lydia Peterson, Maggie Johnson, Donna Georgopoulos, Edna Mae Johannsen and Lorraine Bottjen, jelly also donated by Van Houten won by Maxine Burow, Marshall Lundt, Danell Burow, Pat Shever, Jean Wilcke and Kamryn Larson. Also, teddy bear donated by

Selections won by Phyllis Groth, Barbie clothes and furniture won by Lydia Petersen, Marshall Lundt and Deb Schoenfeld, gift certi icates from Subway won by Leona Kossman, Christi Mallow, Deb Argo, Elleen Oberreuter, Kamryn Larson and Robert Jochims, shampoo and conditioner donated by Tabitha’s Cutting Edge won by Robert Jochims, hair cut and spray donated by Tabitha’s Cutting Edge won by Edna Phillips, gift certi icates donated by Wilson Tax Service won by Linda Wingert and Donna Georgopoulos and popcorn popper donated by United Bank of Iowa won by Lois Jensen. Also winning were Darlene Lansink a picture of Moorehead Park and Sheryl Goodman a picture of Crawford Creek both donated by Kasey Johnk, Janet Neubauer a gift certi icated donated by Zimmy’s, a bridge card set donated by Linda Wingert won by Rita Dirksen and a basket of Gold ‘n Plum donated by Jacob Jessen Rental won by Laura Stevens. Janis Boock won the door prize donated by First State Bank. The afternoon was spent playing 500, euchre and bridge. The winners were: euchre— irst high Darlene Abbe and second high Connie Henningsen. Bridge— irst high Joan Petersen and second high Pat Menegay. 500— irst high Sandy Schreiber and second high Al Schreiber.

Greetings, movie go-ers. Coming to the State Theatre in Holstein on Friday, Nov. 11, “Keeping Up With The Joneses” (action/comedy). Our second classic in our veterans’ theme for November is “The Red Badge of Courage” (1951), starring Audie Murphy, one of the most decorated American combat soldiers in World War II. For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page. Showtimes “Keeping Up With the

Joneses”—Friday, Nov. 11, at 7 and 9:20 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 12, at 2, 4:30 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2 and 4:30 p.m. (one weekend only). A suburban couple becomes embroiled in an international espionage plot when they discover that their seemingly perfect new neighbors are government spies. Runtime: 101 minutes. Rating: PG-13. “The Red Badge of Courage”— Sunday, Nov. 13; Monday, Nov. 14, and Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m.

(one weekend only) In this ilm, based on Stephen Crane’s novel, Audie Murphy stars as a Civil War soldier who must redeem himself after an act of cowardice. When he gets his opportunity, he is no less frightened than before; he simply has learned to push on, in spite of that fear. Runtime: 69 minutes. Rating: NR. Coming soon: “Inferno,” “Trolls,” “Dr. Strange.” Classics: “Kelly’s Heroes,” “Full Metal Jacket.”

Senator Ernst to host traveling oﬀice hours in Ida, Sac coun es United States Senator Joni Ernst’s regional directors will hold traveling of ice hours in November and December across all 99 counties in Iowa. Representatives from Sen. Ernst’s of ice will be available in counties throughout the state to assist Iowans with problems or questions about

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Mid-Sioux oﬀers hea ng assistance Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc. will be taking applications through April 28, 2017, for the Low-income Home Energy Assistance Program (LiHEAP). This program is funded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Iowa Department of Human Rights/ DCAA and has been established to help qualifying low-income Iowa homeowners and renters pay for a portion of their primary heating costs. In an effort to better assist clients with their application and to eliminate waiting in line at our outreach offices, we are taking applications by appointment only again this year. Please call

Ida County at 712-364-2175 on Tuesday/Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Cherokee County at 712-225-3322 MondayWednesday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 800-859-2025 to schedule an appointment. Applicants will need to furnish a copy of their most recent heating and electric bill, original Social Security or I-94 card for each household member, and proof of all household members’ gross income for the past calendar year (Federal Income Tax Return), the past three months (13 weeks) or for the past twelve (12) months. This program is not designed to pay a household’s total energy costs. It will provide

supplemental assistance based on several factors, including household income, household size and type of heating fuel. After a household is approved for assistance, a one-time payment will be made to the primary fuel vendor. Payments will be credited on a first come/first served basis as the Iowa Department of Human Rights makes funds available. All payments are subject to availability of funds. Eligibility for participation is established according to the following federal income guidelines: Visit us on the web at www. midsioux.org; central office 1-800-859-2025/hearing impaired call 711.

income guidelines: MAXIMUM INCOME PER HOUSEHOLD HOUSEHOLD SIZE THREE MONTH INCOME ANNUAL GROSS INCOME 1 $5,198 $20,790 2 $7,009 $28,035 3 $8,820 $35,280 4 $10,631 $42,525 5 $12,443 $49,770 For families with more than five members, add $1,820 / $7,280 for each additional member.

Road less traveled: O-A/BC-IG had seven high school students participate in the 30th annual “Road Less Traveled” Oct. 27 at the ISU campus in Ames. Students participating include in front, from left, Ellie Diersen, Josie Wulf and Sarah Petersen and, in back, Jennifer Godbersen, Abby Bender, Cy the ISU mascot, Corin Bower and Kylee Weber. (Photo submitted)

Students participate in Women in Science event at ISU campus International visitors: Ida Grove’s St. Paul Lutheran Church congregation hosted a group of international guests from I.S.U. Ames, Oct. 22-23. While in local church homes and community, these visiting professors, scholars and students toured Mission Central at Mapleton, Schlessman Popcorn Seed Lab, relaxed at Lake LaJune, experienced the harvest at the Don and Susan Schultz farm near Battle Creek, visited the Old Town Vineyard and Winery of Dr. John and Lenee Sinnott and toured Ida Grove on the GOMACO trolley. Pictured at Mission Central are, left to right: Rev. Donald Winterrowd, Minoo and husband, Hadi, from Iran, Jiang, Chao, Jie Yang and Jiang, all from China. (Photo submitted)

O-A/BC-IG had seven high school students participate in the 30th annual “The Road Less Traveled” on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the ISU campus in Ames. This was a career exploration conference for girls in grades nine-10 that is sponsored by the Program for Women in Science and Engineering. The purpose of this conference is to gain an increased awareness and understanding of career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math. The yearly conference format includes career exploration workshops led by women working in science, engineering and other technical ields. This year’s students participated in the following career sessions:

• “Toxic Pasta” where they were challenged to use their engineering design skills to create a solution for saving the city of Ames from destruction • “To the Moon and Back: Rocket Fueled Future” where students became aerospace engineers and used their knowledge of math and physics to solve problems in launching a satellite into orbit • “Got Flavor,” a food science and material engineering session conducted by ACH Food Companies (Tones) that shared with students how the science and technology of spices can assist with the packing production of their company • “Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers! Aquatic Invasive Species in Iowa,”

a session on the impact of harmful species invasions on Iowa’s water quality, wildlife, recreation and economy • “What’s Up Doc?” a session to learn what clinical laboratory scientists do behind the scenes in order to help diagnose patients • “Forward Learning Experience (FLEx)” which allowed students to use technology tools such as Interactive Virtual Reality, Oculus Rift and 3D printing to blend design thinking with 21st century learning skills. Students who participated included Ellie Diersen, Josie Wulf, Sarah Petersen, Jennifer Godbersen, Abby Bender, Corin Bower and Kylee Weber.

Local area fishing report International visitors: Congregation members from St. Paul Lutheran Church of Ida Grove hosted a group of international guests from I.S.U. Ames, Oct. 22-23. From left to right: Jiang, Ellen and Carl Schable, Jiang’s son, Dean and Karen Hammer, Chao, Jie Yang, Minoo and husband, Hadi, Susan and Darrell Miller and Judy Newhouse, director of International Ministries at Memorial Lutheran Church in Ames. (Photo submitted)

Groundwater condi ons good heading into Iowa’s driest season October was the irst month since June for below normal rainfall in Iowa. Despite the drier month, stream lows remain high, and groundwater conditions are predominantly good as Iowa heads into the driest and most hydrologically stable four months of the year. Statewide average precipitation during October was about 0.6 inches less than normal. Unlike the previous four months, there were no widespread excessive rain events in Iowa. North central and northeast Iowa, which had seen exceptionally heavy rains in the previous two months, inally received a very wel-

come period of mostly dry. This was the warmest October since 2007 with temperatures averaging 4.5 degrees above normal. While a hard freeze on Oct. 13 ended the growing season for much of the northwest, there remain some areas, including the Des Moines metro area, where a freeze has yet to occur. Stream low conditions are above normal for the majority of the state. Since the last water summary update, stream low conditions across the south central portion of the state decreased to the normal condition.

The area of the state that is rated as abnormally dry continues to persist in south-central Iowa. The condition of the state is much better than it was a year ago and remains positive headed into the driest months of the year. The report is prepared by the technical staff from the Iowa DNR, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, IIHR— Hydroscience and Engineering and the U.S. Geological Survey, in collaboration with The Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Department and the National Weather Service.

Ryen named Burlsworth Trophy nominee According to Iowa State’s website, Cyclone junior wide receiver and punt returner Trever Ryen of Ida Grove has been named a 2016 Burlsworth Trophy nominee. The Burlsworth Trophy is given annually to the most outstanding football player in the country who began his career as a walk-on. The award is in honor of former Ar-

kansas walk-on and All-American offensive lineman Brandon Burlsworth. Ryen is one of 52 players on the nominee list. At ISU, Ryen has played on offense and special teams. He is ranked among the best punt returners in the country, with a season average of 17.3 yards per return, including four returns of 25

yards or more. Ryen ranks second on the team in receptions (28) and tied for third in receiving yards (303). In 2015, Ryen was one of eight players in the FBS to score a touchdown by rush, receiving and punt return. He was placed on scholarship following the third game of the 2015 season.

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys, and county and state parks staff. For more information about lakes and rivers in this area call the Black Hawk District Of ice in Lake View at 712-657-2638 or go online at iowadnr.com. Black Hawk Lake—Water temperature is in the mid 50’s. Water level is about ive inches over the crest of the spillway. Bluegill - Good: Bluegill ishing continues to be productive. Find ish in Town Bay, the loating dock, near the inlet bridge and the outlet. Use a small hook tipped with a worm suspended from a bobber ished about two feet deep near shore. Largemouth bass - Fair: Try crankbaits, plastics and spinner baits in areas with rock and structure along

Football contest Gailen Wessel of Ida Grove won the inal Courier football contest of the season. Wessel and Bruce Trulsen of Holstein both missed one game, but Wessel claimed the tiebreaker by coming closest to the total points scored (867). Wessel predicted 807 points while Trulsen predicted 774. Brian Down of Odebolt and Stan Chisholm of Ida Grove both missed two games. Down placed third in the contest on points by predicting 797 points. Chisholm predicted 777 points.

shore, such as the north side of Ice House Point. There is a 15-inch minimum length limit for largemouth bass on Black Hawk Lake. Black crappie - Fair: Fish are eight to 10 inches. Use live minnows below a bobber or a small tube jig in Town Bay, Ice House Point and near the inlet. Black Hawk pits—Black crappie - Fair: Fish minnows in areas along shore and in areas with contour and structure ive to 10 feet deep. Bluegill - Fair: Drift in deeper areas or ish near shore with a small black jig tipped with bait suspended below

a bobber. Storm Lake—There is a daily limit of three walleye at Storm Lake and all 17 to 22-inch walleye must be released and no more than one walleye longer than 22 inches may be taken per day. Walleye - Fair: Fish crankbaits, leeches or minnows and a slip bobber. Drift in the dredge cuts and ish near shore in morning and evenings to ind ish. Channel cat ish - Fair: Storm Lake has a good cat ish population; target cat ish from shore using stink bait or cut bait ished off the bottom.

Bowling Scores WEDNESDAY NIGHT LADIES’ LEAGUE Horn Physicians 146 First State Bank 141 Barry Motor 123.5 GOMACO 110 United Bank of Iowa 92.5 Bye 35 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kathy Fritz 180 Dawn Ortner 177 Traci Cronin 166 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Dawn Ortner 475 Ronda Martin 426 Tammie Dausel 413 HIGH TEAM GAME Barry Motor 567 Horn Physicians 534 GOMACO 517 HIGH TEAM SERIES Horn Physicians 1571 GOMACO 1483 Barry Motor 1459 THURSDAY NIGHT WOMEN’S LEAGUE Landus 126.5 Kin Pins 120.5 Horn Memorial 110.5 United Bank of Iowa 106 Rod’s Fertilizer 101 Hanson Auto 83.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kristy Gilbert 204

Kay Bloyer 195 Erica Miller 193 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Kay Bloyer 511 Trisha Hoffman 497 Kristy Gilbert 494 HIGH TEAM GAME Kin Pins 698 Rod’s Fertilizer 682 Kin Pins 654 HIGH TEAM SERIES Kin Pins 1855 Horn Memorial 1847 Rod’s Fertilizer 1728 CLASSIC LEAGUE Rupp Tire 158 Sunset Upholstery 154 Community Bank 153.5 Gordon’s Body Shop 150 Schau Towing 148 Christie Real Estate 136.5 HIGH INDIVIDUAL GAME Kory Schmidt 266 Jeff Volkert 219 D.J. Newman Jr. 213 Dana Dupre 213 HIGH INDIVIDUAL SERIES Dana Dupre 613 D.J. Newman Jr. 586 Kory Schmidt 581 HIGH TEAM GAME Rupp Tire 948 Community Bank 901 Christie Real Estate 842 HIGH TEAM SERIES

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COMMERCIAL LEAGUE Byron Originals 123 RP Pork 121 Ida Bowl 102.5 Goettsch Farms 99.5 Knop Angus Farm 99 Red Power 85 HIGH MEN’S GAME Kurt Hofmeister 247 Matt Paulsen 247 Jeremy Totten 235 HIGH MEN’S SERIES Matt Paulsen 703 Kurt Hofmeister 664 Jeremy Totten 650 HIGH WOMEN’S GAME Nicole Mahlberg 180 Samantha Adams 155 Melinda Peters 150 HIGH WOMEN’S SERIES Nicole Mahlberg 481 Melinda Peters 436 Samantha Adams 415 HIGH TEAM GAME Byron Originals 1054 RP Pork 988 Red Power 854 HIGH TEAM SERIES Byron Originals 3083 RP Pork 2957 Red Power 2433

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Ida County Courier

Reflections on old-fashioned country school at 1884 Grant No. 5 schoolhouse The Ida County Historical Society sponsored the 35th oldfashioned country school days for fourth grade students Sept. 1-30. A total of 302 students and their teachers attended Grant No. 5 school in Moorehead Park near Ida Grove. Denison had seven classes, and Schleswig had third and fourth grades attend from 9-11:30 a.m. Odebolt-Arthur (one class), Schaller-Crestland (one class), Galva-Holstein (two classes) and Battle Creek-Ida Grove (three classes) attended from 9 a.m.2:30 p.m. Those teaching were: Barb Bloom of Wall Lake, Gloria Rohlfsen of Early, Wanita Wiese of Kingsley, Nancy Ploeger and Sandy Getzmeier of Schaller, Darlene Still of Galva, Deb Parker, Donna Bremer, Rochelle Luscombe and Connie An inson of Holstein, and Susan Miller, Bev Yeager and Kay Bryan of Ida Grove. The history hike leaders were Dale Wellendorf and Steve Wilkins of Ida Grove. For fourth graders, the school days recreated the school days of their grandparents, greatgrandparents and great-greatgrandparents. In 1884, country schools were built two miles apart, and all students walked to school, rode their ponies or were brought to school in wagons or buggies. Those who attended school in the 1950s may have walked, rode a bike, rode ponies or may have ridden in a wagon pulled by two ponies. The teacher rang the oldfashioned bell of 1884. Students entered the cloakroom where the coats were hung and homemade lunches in lunch pails were put on the shelves. As they came into the one-room school, they saw the teacher’s desk on a platform. The school desks are on wooden runners, and the wood-burning stove reminds the visitors of long-ago heating of the schoolroom. The teacher had many jobs. He or she was the only teacher for grades kindergarten (if they had kindergarten) through eighth grade. He or she was also the janitor, nurse, PE, art and music teacher. As there was no electricity in 1884, windows were used for light, or a lantern or candles. The one-room school did not have running water. Students may have walked a mile to bring water back to the school in a pail.

As the school is like a museum, there is an old tin cup hanging by its handle near the water crock and tin pails for water with an enameled dipper. The roller towel hanging on the back of the schoolhouse door is used for drying the students’ hands after washing their hands. As there are no bathrooms, outhouses were used. In 1892, two outhouses were mandatory after the governor signed it into law. No longer did the girls have to use one bush and the boys another. Catalogues or wrappers from peaches or other fruits were used instead of cobs or leaves, now that they had outhouses. A patriotism lesson starts the day. This is a revised lesson by Rohlfsen, who took the idea from former teacher Conley Wolterman. A mini parade is held, and a lag is folded in honor of our great country. Everyone recites the Pledge of Allegiance. Next, there is a health check. In music, the teacher and students will sing “Good Morning to You,” “America,” “Yankee Doodle” and listen to the Victrola and the record player. The McGuffey readers of 1879 are opened for reading of interesting stories. Some students sat on the long recitation bench to read the story of “The Wolf.” Ciphering (arithmetic or math) is done on small slates with slate pencils or chalk. At recess, children use the outhouses, take turns on the old fashioned teeter-totter and play “Drop the Handkerchief.” Orthography (spelling bee) is the one class the students enjoy, with winners declared to receive certi icates. The Palmer Method of Penmanship is practiced with steel-point pens dipped in ink. Geography might have been dif icult to spell for the students, but easier when the teacher gave a hint or gimmick to think of: “George Evans old grandmother rode a pig home yesterday.” The student would use the irst letter of each word and achieve the spelling of the word, geography. Before lunch, a chart is used to show how soap was made. During lunch, the teacher talks about the pictures in the room, the regulator clock, pencil boxes, old lunch pails, high-top button shoes and rules teachers had to follow in the 1800s and 1900s. After lunch, the history hike leader tells the students a little

about Ida County history in Moorehead Park, and the ways when Indians lived there in the summer time. All leave the room to walk along the “old stagecoach trail” to the stable barn and the former Stagecoach Inn, where two stagecoaches once stopped every noon. Sometimes, they walk the hill to the old cemetery. After returning to the school, the students talked about the sights of the hike or the school, or a book was read. Students received their attendance certi icates, and the school buses took the students back to their modern school of today. Comments from the thank-yous received from the students were: “I would love to go again. I loved the stuff you taught us. I was so curious about the graves. I loved the spelling bee. I loved writing on the chalkboard. I liked doing the ink pen. I loved washing our hand,s and the old fashioned soap was amazing. I had a fabulous day. Thanks for helping me understand country school. I loved the history hike and ciphering. “Also, thank you for taking the time to teach us. I would like to go back. I had an awesome time at country school. I wish I could go to country school every day. I liked penmanship and orthography. It was fun and cool. Did they have science indoors back in the days? My favorite was touring the Moorehead house, because I got to see a hole where children hid. “Things that are different are the quill pens and relying on windows for light. They had no running water. We do not have health checks. It was different because slates were used and outhouses. Thank goodness we don’t use outhouses. Things that are different are the boys got to use pocketknives to sharpen their pencils. Things that are different were no computers or electronics. Things that are like ours are the Pledge of Allegiance and schoolwork. It was the same, because we had teachers and they taught us lessons. Things that were alike, both schools had consequences for behavior. We both have recess.” Visitors are always welcome to attend country school while open. The historical society is always looking for more teachers to help. If you should know of any retired teachers, contact Deb Parker at 712-210-1809.

O-A dictionaries: Students in Brittany Liechti’s third grade class at Odebolt-Arthur Elementary show off the dictionaries they received from the Ida Grove Kiwanis Club Oct. 26. Members presenting the dictionaries were Jerilyn Ekstrom, Jeff Buehler and Cindy Raasch. (Photo submitted)

Dictionary: The Ida Grove Kiwanis club presented dictionary/reference books to members of the BC-IG third grade class and the O-A third grade class Oct. 26. In addition to a dictionary, the book includes information on a variety of topics. Here, Kiwanis members present books to BC-IG third graders. (Photo submitted)

IG Kiwanis presents dic onaries to O-A, BC-IG The Ida Grove Kiwanis club presented dictionary/reference books to members of the BC-IG third grade class and the O-A third grade class Oct. 26. In addition to a dictionary, the book includes information on the states, the countries of the world, all of the presidents and other “stuff”. Members from the club handed out the personalized dictionaries to each student.

After they were handed out, the students were challenged to ind answers to some questions that involved the use of the book. Some of the questions were: What is the irst word in your dictionary (not letter)? (abacas); what is the state bird of South Dakota? (ringneck pheasant); why did the 35th president only serve three years? (Kennedy – assassinated) and how many letters are in the longest

word in the dictionary? (1909) Members who helped distribute the dictionaries in Ida Grove are Terry Kenealy, Bruce Snell, Wade Harriman, Ryan Goodman, Joe Cutshall, Chad Lierman, Richard Salcido, Ray Netherton, Doug Schmidt, Pat Phillips and Dennis Clausen. Members who helped distribute the dictionaries in Odebolt were Jerilyn Ekstrom, Jeff Buehler and Cindy Raasch.

Average September farm crop prices

Tomahawks: Ridge View High School’s outdoor education class began learning how to throw tomahawks and knives at wood targets. Here, students try for a bull's-eye with tomahawks. (Photo submitted)

The average price received by farmers for corn during September in Iowa was $3.06 per bushel according to the latest USDA, National Agricultural Statistics Service – Agricultural Prices report. This was down $0.02 from the August price and $0.51 below September 2015. The September 2016 average price received by farmers for soy-

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Alfalfa hay prices fell $29 per ton from one year ago, to $88 and other hay prices were $14 per ton lower than last year, at $73. The September average price was $17.70 per cwt for milk, up $0.10 per cwt from the August price, but $0.10 per cwt below one year ago. Prices for replacement milk cows averaged $1,640 as of Oct. 1.

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Wednesday, November 9, 2016

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

Frank Daniel Stewart Jr. Nov. 21, 1950 – Oct. 22, 2016 BLOOMINGTON, IND. – Services for Frank Daniel Stewart Jr., 65, of Bloomington, Ind., will be at 1 p.m., Sat., Nov. 26, 2016, at St. Thomas Lutheran Church in Bloomington, Ind. Visitation will be at 12 noon. Cremation will be handled by Southern Indiana Cremation Society. Frank died peacefully at home in his favorite chair Oct. 22, 2016. He was born Nov. 21, 1950, in Ida Grove to Frank and Deloris (Rehse) Stewart. He was baptized and con irmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove. He graduated from Ida Grove High School and went to Wartburg College in Waverly, where he earned degrees in business and business administration. Frank began his career in tire sales at Firestone in Waterloo in 1973. On June 7, 1975, he married Kristine Kay (Pohlmann) Stewart at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Glenwood, Ill. They remained in Waverly until 1977, when they moved to Bloomington, Ind. Frank worked there in wholesale tire sales for BEN Tire Dist., and then opened a retail shop named Tieman and Stewart Tires, where he worked until his retirement in 2011. Frank will be remembered for his love of basketball, both as a player at Ida Grove High School and Wartburg College, and as a fan of Bobby Knight’s program at Indiana University.

Mary Katharine Foley Dec. 27, 1937 – Oct. 31, 2016

He was honored to be inducted into the Hall of Fame at Wartburg in 2005 and to become a member of a group of players honored as legends in 2008. He enjoyed spending time at the lake with family and friends and was always willing to play a game of cards. It was his sense of humor and personality that will leave the most signi icant impression on his family, friends and anyone lucky enough to make his acquaintance. Frank’s love of a good joke and his humorous personality will be greatly missed by all. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kristine Kay (Pohlmann) Stewart; and three children: James Douglas, Sarah Elizabeth and Alicia Marie ( iancé Aaron Glatt). Also surviving are his two granddaughters, Alexis Faye Nicole Stewart and Taylor Renee Flick; his mother, Deloris Ann Stewart of Ida Grove; two sisters: Susan Carol Boland (Brian) and Diane Lynn Schaul (Duane); and his father-in-law, Kenneth F. Pohlmann. Additional survivors include a brother-in-law, Luther Paul Pohlmann (Gisele); three sisters-in-Iaw: Ruth Ann Carlson (Steve), Andrea Sue Kulik (Ken) and Vicki Pohlmann; many cherished aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews; and friends. Preceding him in death were his father, Frank Daniel Stewart Sr.; his maternal grandparents, Walter and Evelyn Rehse; his paternal grandparents, Roy and Katherine Stewart; his mother-in-law, Katharine M. Pohlmann; and a brother-in-law, Karl Kenneth Pohlmann.

Anthony “Tony” P. Hahn Oct. 1, 1933 - Oct. 27, 2016 FORT BENTON, MONT. – Services for Anthony P. Hahn, 83, of Fort Benton, Mont., were Nov. 1, 2016, at Community Bible Church in Fort Benton, Mont. Benton Funeral Home in Fort Benton, Mont., was in charge of arrangements. He died Oct. 27 at Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Mont., after a lengthy illness. Tony was born Oct. 1, 1933, in Spring ield, Minn., and was the oldest of seven children born to Hubert and Rosemary (Stiehm) Hahn. He attended school at Spring ield, Minn. He began life on his own at 13, when he left home to work various jobs before joining the service. He served with the military police in the U.S. Army from May, 1953, until May, 1955. Tony and his brother, Richard, then traveled through the Dakotas down to New Mexico, working odd jobs, from building dams to being ranch hands. In 1960, Tony married the love of his life, Elaine Kaus. They made their home in Iowa and Minnesota for a short time. Following the birth of two daughters, a hunting trip west, a family vacation and a job, the family packed up and moved to Missoula, Mont., in 1967. After his retirement, Tony and Elaine enjoyed 20 years in Arizona, where they continued their adventures in the desert and to various national parks. Missing Montana, they relocated to Fort Benton, where they were residing at the time of Tony’s death.

They enjoyed 56 years together. Tony enjoyed the out-of-doors. Family adventures began in 1970 on a month-long trip to Alaska in a four-door Rambler station wagon, a tent, a Coleman cooler and camp stove. His passions were hunting, ishing and motorcycling. He enjoyed tying lies, reloading bullets for hunting, wood working and leather craft. If he wasn’t outdoors, he could be found “tinkering” in his well-organized shop. Tony never met a stranger, had a trickster sense of humor, loved to laugh and tell stories, some of them being retold several times. He proudly served as a reserve deputy for the Chouteau County Sheriff’s Department for several years. He also served on the Fort Benton Search and Rescue. Above all, he was extremely proud of his family. Tony is survived by his wife, Elaine of Fort Benton, Mont.; and two daughters: Denise (Kim) Conover of Holstein and Connie Bauman of Lolo, Mont. Also surviving are his grandchildren: Eric and Kyle Conover, and Kyla, and Shelby Bauman; two great-grandchildren, Addie and Bradley Conover; a brother, Richard Hahn; a sister, Clara Friese; a brother-in-law, Robert Kaus; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. Memorials can be made to Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Mont.; or Community Bible Church or Dedman Foundation, both located in Fort Benton, Mont. Tony’s online web page at www.benton h.com is available for condolences.

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IDA GROVE – Services for Mary Katharine Foley, 78, of Ida Grove were Nov. 3, 2016, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard D. Ball of iciated. Burial will be at a later date. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements. She died Oct. 31 at her home in Ida Grove. Mary Katharine Foley, daughter of Bernard Joseph and Dorothy Beatrice (Ehrenberg) Lyman, was born Dec. 27, 1937, in Iowa City. She grew up on the family farm outside of Quimby, until she was nine, when the family relocated to Cherokee. On Aug. 30, 1954, Mary married Clare Triplett Sr. in Cherokee. The couple was blessed with four children: Marian, C.J., Tamara and Lisa. After raising her family in Cherokee, she lived in California and the Iowa Great Lakes region, residing

18.8 million veterans living in the United States Veterans’ Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the irst anniversary marking the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 for an annual observance, and Nov. 11 became a national holiday beginning in 1938. President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed legislation in 1954 to change the name to Veterans’ Day as a way to honor those who served in all American wars. The day honors military veterans with parades and speeches across the nation and a remembrance ceremony takes place at the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The United States Census Bureau has compiled some interesting numbers as they relate to veterans. • 18.8 million—The number of military veterans in the United States in 2015. 1.6 million—The number of female veterans in the United States in 2015. 78.3 percent—the percentage of non-Hispanic white veterans; 11.6 percent who are black; 6.4 percent are Hispanic; 1.5 percent are Asian; 0.7 percent are American Indian or Alaska Native; 0.2 percent are Native Hawaiian or other Paci ic Islander and 1.3 percent are some other race. (The numbers for blacks, nonHispanic whites, Asians, American Indians and Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and Other Paci ic Islanders, and Some Other Race cover only those reporting a single race.) 9.3 million—The number of veter-

BREAD OF LIFE FAITH CENTER Keith & Nancy Hair, Pastors 411 WASHINGTON AVE. - 712-364-2405 Sunday – 10 a.m. worship Wednesday – 7 p.m. worship

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

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

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veterans 25 years and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher in 2015. In comparison, 30.8 percent of nonveterans had a bachelor’s degree or higher. $38,978—The annual median income of male veterans in 2015, compared with $34,168 for male non-veterans. $32,446—The annual median income of female veterans in 2015, compared with $22,505 for female non-veterans. 7.2 million—The number of veterans 18 to 64 years old in the labor force in 2015. Of those veterans, 6.8 million were employed. 3.9 million—The number of veterans with a service-connected disability rating in 2015. Of this number, 1.2 million had a rating of 70.0 percent or higher. A “service-connected” disability is one that was a result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service. Severity of one’s disability is scaled from zero to 100 percent and eligibility for compensation depends on one’s rating. 11.5 million—The number of veterans who voted in the 2014 congressional election. In that election, 54 percent of veterans cast a ballot, compared with 41 percent of nonveterans. These rates re lect the citizen population. 405,235—The number of all U.S. employer irms that are majority owned by veterans. Veteran-owned irms comprised 7.5 percent of the nation’s 5.4 million employer businesses.

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

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ans age 65 and older in 2015. At the other end of the age spectrum, 1.6 million were younger than age 35. 6.8 million—The number of Vietnam Era veterans in 2015. Moreover, there were 5.6 million who served during the Gulf War (representing service from August 1990 to present); 930,000 who served in World War II; 1.8 million who served in the Korean War and 4.3 million who served in peacetime only. The number of living veterans in 2015 who served during three wartime periods: • 61,997 served during the Vietnam Era and both periods of the Gulf War (August 1990 to August 2001 and September 2001 or later). • 29,331 served during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam Era. The number of living veterans in 2015 who served during two wartime periods: • 1,085,142 served during both periods of the Gulf War (August 1990 to August 2001 and September 2001 or later). • 288,341 served during the Gulf War (August 1990 to August 2001) and the Vietnam Era. • 152,416 served during the Korean War and the Vietnam Era. • 65,704 served during World War II and the Korean War. Three—The number of states with 1.0 million or more veterans in 2015. These states were California (1.6 million), Texas (1.5 million) and Florida (1.5 million). 27.7 percent—The percentage of

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in Ida Grove the last three years. Mary enjoyed cooking, gardening, planning and creating, discovering the great outdoors, spending time with family, reading westerns and working crosswords and SUKDO puzzles. She will be fondly remembered as a jack of all trades, and a devoted mother and grandmother. Left to cherish her memory are her loving children: Marian Leonard of Beaverton, Ore., C.J. Triplett of Ida Grove, Tamara (Michael) Bender of Richmond Hill, Ga., and Lisa (Doug) Hopkins of Ida Grove. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; 15 greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Sessa of Des Moines and Rose Waller of Tucson, Ariz.; a special friend, Roger Schmidt of Ida Grove; numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clare Edward Triplett Sr.; three siblings: Charles Lyman, Bernard Lyman Jr. and Jean Lyman; and one great-granddaughter. Condolences may be sent online to www. christensenvanhouten.com.

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ST. PAUL EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN Matthew Martens, Interim Minister 310 E. 2ND ST. - 712-368-2228 Sunday – 8:15 a.m. worship 9:20 a.m. Sunday school 9:30 a.m. coffee hour 10:30 a.m. worship Communion on 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month OUR LADY OF GOOD COUNSEL CATHOLIC Father Richard Ball 513 MUELLER ST. - 712-368-4755 Sunday – 9 a.m. Mass

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O-A Elementary students observe Red Ribbon Week O-A Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-27. During the week, the ifth grade Talented and Gifted students planned activities for the elementary students. The second through ifth grade participated in a “Teamwork Breakout” session. The students were challenged while working together to read, code and do math

to solve clues to unlock locks. Kindergarten and irst grade were lead in team building activities. Each day the students dressed up showing their support to take a stand against drug and alcohol abuse. The ifth graders performed an original skit for preschool through ifth grade. The students were entertained

and learned important life lessons. They also held a coloring contest for preschool through ifth grade. The week ended with a H.E.R.O. assembly put on by the Hansen Family. Members of the Red Ribbon Week planning group were Will Neville, Marshall Mogensen and Kolby Wulf.

Owners of Creek Fest file for bankruptcy Jamin R Enterprise LLC, the company that owns and operates the popular Creek Fest summer concert event in Cherokee, has iled for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Iowa in Sioux City. The iling is in response to a lawsuit against the company for unpaid services. On Point Security Group from Clive iled the lawsuit after not receiving payment for security services provided during

the summer concert event this past August. According to court documents, On Point Security has a claim of $114,310 in unpaid services. More than 45 additional creditors have unsecured claims against Jamin R Enterprise LLC, with an approximate total of $1.5 million. Local manufacturer VT Industries of Holstein is listed in the court documents with a total of $989,000 for loans given to the company in 2015 and 2016. Also listed is the

Iowa Department of Revenue for a total claim of $47,330. The company will appear for court in Sioux City on Dec. 12. They are represented by Donald H. Molstad of Molstad Law Firm in Sioux City. Creek Fest was established seven years ago by Kurt and Joyce Rasmus of Cherokee. This past summer, ticket holders were entertained by superstar Kid Rock, the biggest event the festival had booked since beginning operations.

For the 21 consecutive year, Cherokee Regional Medical Center Hospice will once again have lighted Christmas trees in Cherokee, Marcus, Aurelia and Holstein during the holiday season. These trees are a special way of remembering your friends and loved ones. You may help light the trees through a tax-deductible donation of any size. The money that is raised through this holiday tradition is used to help CRMC Hospice continue to serve and provide end-oflife and bereavement care in the area. Each of the trees will glow throughout December as a remembrance of the special people in our lives who have died. There will be a tree lighting and memorial service held at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Hospice Garden (just east of the hospital). The evening will include the lighting of the tree, music, readings and a message of hope to carry us through the holiday season. The public is invited. The program’s highlight is the reading of the names, beginning with the names of deceased Hospice patients served since last year’s ceremony. In addition the community is offered the opportunity to honor loved ones by making a donation of any size to the Cherokee Regional Medical Center Hospice program. The service provides a special time of healing for those in attendance by being able to see that others have walked a similar path. This is also a way for the Hospice team to reconnect with the families of those served over the years. A reception in the CRMC first floor conference room will follow the service providing a special time of fellowship and remembering. Donation forms are available online at www.cherokeermc. org or can be picked up at the hospital and several other business locations around the area. You may also call CRMC Hospice at 225-6459 for more information. As a nonprofit provider of hospice services, CRMC Hospice appreciates your support.

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THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MARY LOU FLETCHER, DECEASED Case No. ESPR009259 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Mary Lou Fletcher, Deceased, who died on or about September 9, 2016: You are hereby notified that on October 17, 2016, the last will and testament of Mary Lou Fletcher, deceased, bearing date of December 6, 2013, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Linda Tucker was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated this 21st day of June, 2016. Linda Tucker Executor of estate 2606 Parkview Court White Bear Township, MN 55110 Peter A. Goldsmith ICIS PIN No.: AT00002823 Attorney for the executor Boerner & Goldsmith 500 Second Street Ida Grove, IA 51445 Date of second publication 9th day of November, 2016

NOTICE TO ELECTORS IN THE ODEBOLT-ARTHUR SCHOOL DISTRICT The Iowa Central Community College District Board of Directors called for a special election on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, asking the voters to consider the question of issuing bonds not to exceed $29,500,000. For this election, there will be one polling place in the Odebolt-Arthur School district, that being in the ﬁre station in Odebolt.

PUBLIC NOTICE Storm Water Discharge PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Ames Construction, Inc. will submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit #3 – Storm Water Discharge Associated with Construction Activities. The Storm Water discharge will come from an excess material disposal site. The site is located at SE¼, SE¼, Sec 35 T-89N, R-41W, Douglas Twp., in Ida County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point. Storm water will ﬂow from the site into an unnamed waterway to Bacon Creek to the Little Sioux River. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0034. The Public may review the Notice of intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2016 Mayor Randy Fineran called the Arthur City Council meeting to order with the following council members answering roll call: Billy Carnine, Jeff Gann, Kristy Rosemeyer and Chris Schuett. Guests: Gary Chase. Motion by Rosemeyer second by Gann to approve the Consent Agenda: Receipts, Expenditures and Minutes. All Ayes. Motion carried. BILLS PRESENTED: Pat Bell – wages $424.12 Baker & Taylor – books 148.70 Pat Bell – mileage Storm Lake 32.40 DEMCO – card pockets, laminating 142.18 Mid-America Publishing – Minutes & claims 194.50 Quality Truck Service – truck repair 214.57 Feld Fire – gloves 104.85 Bomgaars – gas valve & pipe, RV antifreeze & rake 197.02 WITCC – training 36.00 Lawer Fixture Co., Inc. – butane fuel 35.00 Aunt B’s – fund-raiser supplies 641.11 The Chronicle – ad for fund-raiser 42.50 Food Pride – fund-raiser 81.92 Laura Fineran – wages 37.48 Anita Brandt – wages 193.43 Paul Arbegast – wages 2,420.67 – reimburse mileage 47.15 I & S Group – operator services 525.00

WC Rural Water – monthly bill 2,054.00 – loan payment 565.89 MidAmerican Energy – utilities 771.38 Sac Co. Mutual Telephone – phone bill 166.36 Wunschel’s Service – fuel 132.85 City of Arthur/Library – water bill 19.00 Municipal Supply – water parts 364.19 Selections – Sharpie & paper 20.45 Ida County Sanitation – garbage 1,583.12 IMWCA – work. comp. 1,100.00 Mangold Environmental Testing – testing $115.00 RECEIPT SUMMARY – General – $27,952.53; Sewer – 6,181.64; Water – 3,445.26; Road Use – 1,858.46; Trust & Agency – 1,574.92; Emergency – 321.85; Local Option Tax – 1,426.43;TIF – $334.95. DISBURSEMENT SUMMARY – General – $7,770.64; Water – 3,679.33; Sewer – 184.55; Road Use – $716.24. There was no Sheriff’s Report, Fire Department Report or EMR Report. LIBRARY BOARD – COUNCIL APPROVE BOARD MEMBER – Following discussion, motion by Rosemeyer second by Gann to approve Rebecca Barnum to serve on the Arthur Public Library Board. All ayes. Motion carried. COUNCIL MEMBER RESIGNATION OPEN COUNCIL SEAT – INTENT TO APPOINT – Following discussion, motion by Schuett second by Carnine to appoint Gary Chase to ﬁll the unexpired term of Keith Fineran. All ayes. Motion carried.

MAYOR APPOINTMENT – MAYOR PRO TEM – Mayor Fineran appointed Council member Gann as Mayor pro tem. MAINTENANCE REPORT – Maintenance Superintendent Arbegast reported he had placed asphalt around town, pushed up the dump numerous times to keep the leaves contained, winterized the concession stand and bathrooms; turned the recirculation pump on at the tower; set the new bike rack; took the ﬂags down from the park; ﬁxed the window in the maintenance shed; moved the fenders on the truck; serviced the tractor and put on the chains; started emptying the lagoon; read the meters; put up snow fence and reported two street lights out. BUILDING PERMITS – none. COUNCIL CONCERNS – ·The recent sidewalk project performed by the State just needs to be seeded. ·Nuisance Properties – letters will be sent. ·Trees in Parking – no new trees are to be planted in the parking as per the City’s Code of Ordinances. ·Storing sand & salt in Arbegast’s building for the winter season. DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS – two. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Schuett second by Gann.

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16204700100000 CITY OF ARTHUR BOX 102 ARTHUR, IA 51431 , IOWA ALL FUNDS

Item description

Governmental

Proprietary

(a)

(b)

Total actual

Budget

(c)

(d)

Revenues and Other Financing Sources Taxes levied on property

54,272

52,036

Less: Uncollected property taxes-levy year Net current property taxes

0 54,272

0 52,036

Other city taxes

8,593

8,967 19,959

18,360

Licenses and permits

720

700

Use of money and property

941

1,200

Intergovernmental

49,963

458,802

508,765

35,635

Charges for fees and service

24,777

80,901

105,678

106,632

Special assessments

320

21,663

9,153

30,816

1,500

0 179,609

21,120 569,976

21,120 749,585

8,967 235,596

Public safety

61,737

54,201

Public works

61,640

46,400

250

19,432

20,566

Miscellaneous Other financing sources Total revenues and other sources Expenditures and Other Financing Uses

Health and social services Culture and recreation Community and economic development

2,710

250

51,072

34,300

6,791

6,790

0 203,632

0 0

0 203,632

0 162,757

Business type activities Total ALL expenditures

0 203,632

320,380 320,380

320,380 524,012

73,500 236,257

Other financing uses, including transfers out Total ALL expenditures/And other financing uses

21,120 224,752

0 320,380

21,120 545,132

8,967 245,224

-45,143

249,596

204,453

-9,628

292,299 247,156

8,939 258,535

301,238 505,691

222,991 213,363

General government Debt service Capital projects Total governmental activities expenditures

Excess revenues and other sources over (under) Expenditures/And other financing uses Beginning fund balance July 1, 2015 Ending fund balance June 30, 2016 Note - These balances do not include held in Pension Trust Funds;

held in non-budgeted internal service funds;

held in Private Purpose Trust Funds and

held in agency funds which were not budgeted and are not available for city operations. Indebtedness at June 30, 2016 General obligation debt Revenue debt

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NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION TO: JEFFREY J. GOODWIN, 407 TAYLOR ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445 - OWNER JEFFREY J. GOODWIN, 1739 S. PECAN CIR., MESA, AZ 85202 - OWNER. JEFFREY J. GOODWIN, 19801 E. THORNTON RD., QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 - OWNER. MELANIE GOODWIN, 407 TAYLOR ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445 - SPOUSE. MELANIE GOODWIN, 1739 S. PECAN CIR., MESA, AZ 85202 - SPOUSE. MELANIE GOODWIN, 19801 E. THORNTON RD., QUEEN CREEK, AZ 85142 SPOUSE. PERSON IN POSSESSION, 407 TAYLOR ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445 - PERSON IN POSSESSION. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, P.O. BOX 10471. DES MOINES, IA 50306 - STATE TAX LIENS. CITY OF IDA GROVE. c/o CITY CLERK, 403 THIRD ST., IDA GROVE, IA 51445 - CITY LIMITS. ANY OTHER UNKNOWN PERSONS WITH INTEREST. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION In accordance with Iowa Code Section 447.9, you are hereby notiﬁed that: 1. The property described in paragraph 2 of this Notice was sold at tax sale on the 16TH day of June, 2014. The purchaser at tax sale was MIDWEST MANAGEMENT/BMO HARRIS. 2. The legal description of the property sold is: Lot 11, Block 13, City of Ida Grove, Iowa, a/k/a PARCEL # 18-08-1311. 3. That your right of redemption as set forth in the Iowa Code will expire unless redemption of the property is made within 90 days from the date of completed service of this Notice. 4. If the right of redemption is allowed to expire, a tax deed will be issued by the Treasurer of IDA County. By Samantha Ott, agent for MIDWEST MANAGEMENT/ BMO HARRIS. IDA 2010420

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OCTOBER 27, 2016 The Galva City Council met in regular session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Schossow and Schubert by phone. Guests: none. Motion by Freese, second by Schossow, approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried. ACCEPT RESIGNATION OF MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL – Following the reading of the resignation letter from Maintenance Superintendent Beckman, motion by Freese, second by Schossow, to accept the letter. All ayes. Motion carried. It was decided to run an ad to seek applicants to ﬁll the vacant position. SNOW FENCE – The council discussed putting snow fence in South View Addition to alleviate drifting of snow along 6th Street. IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: •The broken fence at the burn site, due to someone hauling full trees to the site. •Pump for the sewer plant. There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Schossow. Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

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Planning committee: O-A Elementary celebrated Red Ribbon Week Oct. 24-27. The fifth grade Talented and Gifted students planned a variety of fun activities for the elementary students. Members of the planning group were from left, Will Neville, Marshall Mogensen and Kolby Wulf. (Photo submitted)

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Coloring contest: O-A Elementary Red Ribbon Week coloring contest winners were front from left, Mahaela Spetman, Brooklyn Wulf, Brynn Lindskoog, Jake Larson, Addison Mohr and back from left, Wyatt Bengford, Keagan Boyle, Jacob Solorzano, Shelby Banghart and Devin Gann. The overall preschool through second grade winner was Brynn Lindskoog and the overall third through fifth grade winner was Jake Larson. (Photo submitted)

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Costume contest winners: This year’s winners of the Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce costume contest during the annual Pumpkin Parade are from left to right, Quintin Samway, funniest costume; Jake Siebrecht, with his mom, Lori, for scariest costume, and Eske Ricklefs, with his mom, Marie, for cutest costume. Each winner received $5 in Ida Grove Chamber Bucks. (Courier photo by Amy Forbes)

American FFA degree: Harrison Gebers of Holstein was awarded the American FFA degree at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 22 during a ceremony at Lucas Oil Stadium. The American Degree’s Golden Key is the highest honor awarded to FFA members and is the culmination of years of work, projects and service in agriculture. Gebers is a 2015 graduate of Ridge View High School and was active in his chapter holding multiple offices and received runner up for Ag/Diesel Mechanics Proficiency at the 2016 Iowa FFA convention. He is the first Ridge View student to receive the award. Harrison is pictured with his parents, Gary and Barb Gebers and advisor Clay Drenth in Indianapolis. (Photo submitted)

BC-IG Halloween: BC-IG Elementary students held their annual Halloween parties Oct. 31. The event included an assembly in the gym where the students, dressed in their costumes, paraded around the gym. Parties and games in the various classrooms followed the assembly. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

FFA trip: Four members of the Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove Future Farmers of America (FFA) traveled to Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo., to tour the College of Agriculture as well as competing in the livestock and horse judging CDE contests. From left, Claire Sohm, Skylar Reis, Elliott Bengford and Ty Tollufsen. (Photo submitted)

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Lined up: Holstein’s annual Pumpkin Parade Oct. 31 drew several youngsters to the downtown area to receive treats from businesses. Here, there is a line up of children waiting to receive a treat from Back Draft Bar and Grill. The Holstein Chamber of Commerce sponsored the parade. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, Oct. 27 Of icers received 35 calls for service. Among the calls were 13 traf ic stops, two alarm tests and two calls to talk to an of icer. 6:19 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Marshall Avenue 7:45 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 9:45 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 175 10:18 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue– call cancelled 10:39 a.m.: Emergency transport 10:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 10:51 a.m.: Accident reported in the 200 block of First Street, damages only 11:20 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Timber Avenue 11:32 a.m.: Structure ire reported in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 12:33 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 900 block of Main Street 1:12 p.m.: Report of property found, recovered, returned 2:05 p.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of First Avenue 2:11 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 5600 block of Highway 175 3:01 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Altona Street 3:06 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 3:08 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Davenport Street 4:35 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking vehicle 10:19 p.m.: Welfare check requested Friday, Oct. 28 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were 10 traf ic stops, three abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer. 4:46 a.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on Highway 175 7:25 a.m.: Traf ic control 9:03 a.m.: Welfare check 9:18 a.m.: Emergency transport 9:26 a.m.: Accident reported on Highway 20, damages only 9:34 a.m.: Reckless driving reported on Highway 20 10:06 a.m.: Animal complaint from Second Street 11:08 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort requested for funeral 11:08 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 11:24 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Altona Street 11:52 a.m.: Property reported recovered/found 2:34 p.m.: Warrant check in the 100 block of Davenport Street 3:51 p.m.: Sex offenses reported from the 100 block of Green Street 4:08 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Burns Street 4:38 p.m.: Assistance requested in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 5:03 p.m.: Report of reckless driving–speeding in the 5200 block of 240th Street 5:51 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Jasper

Avenue 7:26 p.m.: Accident reported in the 6000 block of Highway 175 with animal involvement 7:41 p.m.: Report of harassment/ threats in the 1100 block of Fifth Street 8:11 p.m.: Assault in progress reported on Burns Street 9:34 p.m.: Call regarding disabled vehicle, call cancelled 10:12 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of La Casa Court 10:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Highway 20 Saturday, Oct. 29 Of icers received 16 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and three calls to talk to an of icer. 7:51 a.m.: Traf ic control/ escort requested 10:48 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 59 11:05 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Main Street 1:31 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 3:56 p.m.: Warrant check in the 500 block of Circle Drive 4:20 p.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 7:46 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Fifth Street 9:04 p.m.: Jail activity Sunday, Oct. 30 Of icers received 15 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one call to talk to an of icer. 2:25 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 4:27 p.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting from the 200 block of Second Street, call cancelled 5:35 p.m.: Civil dispute reported, non-family in the 500 block of Burns Street 5:54 p.m.: Report of reckless driving–speeding on the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 9:24 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Morningside Healthcare Community for fall 10:58 p.m.: Emergency transport Monday, Oct. 31 Of icers received 21 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops, two 911 wrong numbers, one 911 transfer and one abandoned 911 call. 8:53 a.m.: Alarm call to the 1000 block of Industrial Park 1:07 p.m.: Assistance with urinalysis testing 1:25 p.m.: Jail activity 1:33 p.m.: Alarm test 2:07 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Buena Vista Street 4:26 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 8:06 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 700 block of Fifth Street 8:29 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Highway 20 9:09 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Tuesday, Nov. 1 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were 14

traf ic stops, one alarm call, two abandoned 911 calls and one 911 transfer. 7:50 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 300 block of Sixth Street for fall 8:55 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 700 block of Second Street 9:08 a.m.: Criminal mischief reported on Highway 20 9:30 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Court Street 9:34 a.m.: Civil paper service on Moorehead Street 9:38 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Second Street 9:42 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Taylor Street 10:45 a.m.: Assisted motorist in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 10:56 a.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting from the 600 block of Highway 175 12:27 p.m.: Road closure noti ication from the Ida County Engineer’s of ice on Brady Avenue near 180th Street 1:20 p.m.: Accident reported on Dodge Avenue near 150th Street, damages only 3:26 p.m.: Civil paper service on Court Street 4:16 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:25 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 4:58 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:12 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of Cleveland Street 6:39 p.m.: Accident reported in the 500 block of Hughes Lane, damages only 10:47 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 1900 block of Eagle Avenue Wednesday, Nov. 2 Of icers received 37 calls for service. Among the calls were 19 traf ic stops, two abandoned 911 calls and one alarm call. 12:21 a.m.: Report of suspicious person/activity on Highway 59 2:05 a.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:39 a.m.: Domestic disturbance reported in the 5400 block of Highway 20 6:19 a.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on Highway 59 near 210th Street 6:45 a.m.: Warrant served in the 400 block of Moorehead Street, arrest made 8:21 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 500 block of Main Street for fall 11:01 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Highway 59 12:30 p.m.: Sex offender registry 2:20 p.m.: Jail activity 3:53 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:30 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:24 p.m.: Accident reported on Highway 175, animal involvement 8:18 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported on Elm Street 8:52 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 9:32 p.m.: Animal complaint reported in the 500 block of Maple Street

Test plot: Members of the agricultural classes at Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove were able to watch as members of the O-A/BC-IG FFA harvested the FFA test plot. (Photo submitted)

Oﬀicers inves gate several accidents The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on 12 accidents reported during October and one from July’s report. All information is taken from the investigating officer’s report. On Oct. 27 at 10:51 a.m., Anthony Marvin Peterson, 51, of Truesdale was fueling up at the First Cooperative Association gas pumps in Holstein. Peterson proceeded east after fueling up and struck the gas pump and post with the trailer unit. He left the scene of the accident and was later stopped by Woodbury County deputies before returning to the scene. He said he didn’t know he hit the pump. There was $1,500 to Peterson’s trailer and $5,000 to the gas pump. On Oct. 26 at 12:55 p.m., Joshua Lee Sundt, 21, of Cherokee struck a legally parked car in the Holstein Travel Center parking lot and left the scene. A witness saw the accident and wrote down the license plate number. Sundt was stopped by Cherokee County deputies. He was charged with leaving the scene of the accident. There was $500 damage to the legally parked 2001 Chevrolet pickup and $800 damage to Sundt’s 1990 Pontiac Bonneville. On Oct. 24 at 5:05 p.m. Trevor Warren Hanna, 23, of Spencer and Samantha Kay Sholty, 21, of Ida Grove were at the fourway stop in Galva following the Highway 20 detour. Sholty was behind the semi driven by Hanna. Hanna went to back up because another semi was trying to turn at the four-way stop and couldn’t make the corner and backed into Sholty’s vehicle. The semi left the scene and Sholty followed it and got it stopped at 200th Street and Armstrong Avenue in Sac County. There was no damage listed to Hanna’s 2014 Peterbilt truck and trailer. There was $3,500 damage to Sholty’s 2011 GMC Acadia. On Oct. 22 at 6:51 a.m., Steven Craig Korner, 57, of Ida Grove was northbound on Quail Avenue, attempted to make a right turn onto 300th Street and came into contact with a vehicle

Depu es make alcohol, warrant arrests The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on six arrests made during the past week. On Oct. 29, Nathan Steven Stoll, 19, of Denison was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated irst offense following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On Oct. 29, Ryan John Jacobson,

26, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated. He was booked into the Ida County jail and later released after posting $300 bond. On Oct. 29, Richard Melvin Schwery, 35, of Battle Creek was arrested and charged with driving while his license was barred following a traf ic stop in Battle Creek. He was transported to

the Ida County jail and later released after posting $2,000 bond. On Oct. 30, Jason Oliver, 19, of Correctionville was arrested following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County on an outstanding Woodbury County warrant for probation violation. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day into the custody of the Woodbury County Sheriff’s Of ice. Also, charged with minor in

possession of alcohol during the traf ic stop was Adam Mathew Meza, 19, of Correctionville. He was released pending a court appearance. On Oct. 30, Amber Catherine Sturtevant,30,ofDenisonwasarrested and charged with operating while intoxicated second offense following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

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driven by Denise Fae Schreiber, 57, of Ida Grove. Korner was cited for failure to provide financial liability. There was $2,000 damage to Korner’s 1996 Chevrolet pickup and $10,000 damage to Schreiber’s 2014 Buick. On Oct. 19 at 12:52 p.m., Charles Alan Ballew, 34, of Ellijay, Ga., was westbound on 270th Street and making a left turn onto German Avenue. Ballew was driving the tractor and Kelly Baxter was steering the trailer on the over-size load. The controls for steering the trailer quit and Baxter attempted to contact Ballew to stop. The trailer continued and entered the ditch causing the trailer and tractor to turn onto their sides. Iowa Department of Transportation – Motor Vehicle Enforcement was dispatched to the scene for an inspection. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources was notified due to some oil and diesel lost in the ditch. There was $1.2 million damage to the 2006 Kenworth tractor and trailer. On Oct. 17 at 5:26 p.m., Alexandra Jewel Mankle, 19, of Milford and Brenda Oliver, 16, of Correctionville were involved in an accident at the intersection of Highways 59 and 20 near Holstein. Mankle was eastbound on Highway 20 and Oliver was southbound on Highway 59. According to the report, Oliver failed to yield to Mankle upon entering the roadway. There was $500 damage to Mankle’s 2007 Ford and $500 damage to Oliver’s 2012 Toyota. On Oct. 17 at 5:55 a.m., Daniel Lee Lutz, 42, of Schleswig hit a deer on Highway 59 near 320th Street. There was $3,500 damage to his 2011 Ford Fusion. On Oct. 15 at 6:40 a.m., Timothy John McGrady, 61, of Galva hit a deer on M25. There was $1,500 damage to his 2005 Chrysler 300M. On Oct. 13 at 10:21 a.m., Michael Leonard Cowart, 68, of Ida Grove and Darrell Lee Godbersen, 60, of Odebolt were involved in an accident at the intersection of

Father Dailey Drive and Highway 175 in Ida Grove. According to the report, Cowart was southbound on Father Dailey drive sitting at the stop sign, attempted to make a left turn and collided with the Godbersen vehicle. There was $3,500 damage to Cowart’s 2003 Mercury and $2,000 damage to Godbersen’s 1994 International dump truck. On Oct. 6 at 2:25 a.m., Ricee Jo Hoaglund, 32, of Ida Grove was northbound on Main Street in Ida Grove, looked down to put out a cigarette and struck a legally parked Jeep causing her vehicle to roll and end up on its top. There was $8,000 damage to Hoaglund’s 2009 Ford Focus and $5,000 damage to the 2010 Jeep. On Oct. 4 at 8:47 a.m., Robert Eugene Thompson, 53, of Arthur and Brandon James Smith, 37, of Arthur were involved in an accident at the intersection of Highway 175 and Orchard Avenue. According to the report, Thompson was westbound on Highway 175, stopped to make a left turn and was rear-ended by the Smith vehicle. There was $1,500 damage to Thompson’s 2012 Ford van and $6,000 damage to Smith’s 2008 Toyota. On Oct. 3 at 9:57 a.m., Dennis Patrick Collins, 62, of Ida Grove and Dean Martin Larson, 73, of Ida Grove were both parked in parking spaces near Moorehead Avenue and Ash Drive in Ida Grove. Larson backed from his space and was stopped ready to move forward when Collins backed from his space and the vehicles collided. There was $250 damage to Collins’ 2014 Toyota pickup and $500 damage to Larson’s 2002 Buick. On July 23 at 5:11 p.m., Jeremy Michael Parks, 43, of Ida Grove was eastbound on Highway 175, lost control of his vehicle, entered the ditch and went airborne before flipping at least twice and coming to rest on the top of the vehicle. There was $5,000 damage to his 2017 Jeep. The Ida Grove Ambulance transported him to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove for treatment of injuries.

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Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: A big THANK YOU to all the members of the Auxiliary & to the businesses & others who donated items for the chance table & to all those who came for lunch & to play cards. Without all of you, the event could not be a success. We appreciate all your support. BC Medical Auxiliary Board 45-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you to the Ida Grove Fire Department for the script money I won at the dance. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m thankful for volunteers like you! Carolyn Bieschke 45-1t/cra* THANK YOU: Thank you to First State Bank for the wonderful dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 2. Ron Riessen 45-1t/cra* THANK YOU: I would like to thank the Holstein Ambulance staff, the Cherokee paramedics, Lisa Ducommun & the St. Lukeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff for their ďŹ ne care during my recent medical emergency. We are so lucky to live in a community where people care. I would also like to thank everyone for their visits, both in the hospital & when I returned home. A special thanks to Pastor Chris for his visits & prayers, also. The food that was brought to our home for four weeks after returning home was so wonderful. The visits, the ďŹ&#x201A;owers, the prayers, the cards, the phone calls, the texts & all of the support & love from this wonderful community of Holstein & surrounding area has just been unbelievable. I am so proud to call Holstein my home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Lois Todd 45-1t/cra

THANK YOU: The family of Patricia Johnson would like to thank everyone for the love & support shown to us at the time of our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s passing. We were touched by the personal visits, beautiful plants, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, decorations & cards. Thank you to ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home for doing such a wonderful job & allowing us to celebrate & honor our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life in a way we know she would of loved. Thank you to Pastor Chad for his long time support & friendship, & for delivering such a lovely service. Also, a big Thank You to the ladies of the United Methodist Women for providing the delicious luncheon. Our mom will be missed by all of her family, neighbors & friends forever, but we know she will live on in our hearts forever. Warm regards, Darrel & Maggie Johnson & Family Darwin & Carol Johnson & Family Deb & Daryl Reeves & Family 45-1t/cra*

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BC-IG board: Members of the 2016-17 Battle Creek-Ida Grove School Board include, front from left— Superintendent Terry Kenealy, president Stephanie Konradi, vice president Tony Bennett and board secretary Kathy Leonard. Back—Myra Meek, Ryan Goodman, Crystal Endrulat, Jeff Rasmussen and Danika Hinkeldey. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

O-A board: Members of the 2016-17 Odebolt-Arthur School Board are, front from left—Superintendent Terry Kenealy, vice president Stacy Raasch, president Joey Hoefling and board secretary Kathy Leonard. Back—Brad Lundell, Pat Hoefling and Ryan Schroeder. (Courier photo by Deb Loger)

Quilting class: Fourteen women from across northwest Iowa participated in a beginner quilting class at The Meeting Place in Galva. The sewers met for two hours each Thursday evening for four weeks, learned different sewing and quilting techniques and completed a 12x36-inch seasonal table runner on Sept. 29 to take home. Donna Bremer of Holstein taught the quilting class. Linda Hinkeldey also participated in the class. (Photo submitted)

Room upgrades: Over the summer, the O-A/BC-IG High School art room received new upgrades. There are nine new top-of-the-line art tables that seat two students with stools, a new marker board, bulletin board and projector. (Photo submitted)

Silver Choir: Members of the O-A/BC-IG High School Silver Choir recently performed for residents of Golden Horizons assisted living in Ida Grove. (Photo submitted)

Orpheum visit: The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove sixth grade students visited the Orpheum Theatre in Sioux City on Oct. 13. The students were shown an educational program with guest directors showcasing different musical styles and direction. (Photo submitted)

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers City of Galva, quit claim deed to Buse Rentals, part of the former First Street right-of-way lying north of and adjacent to Lot 3, Block 3, Original Town of Galva. Tyler and Whitney Vohs, warranty deed to KVH, Inc., the south 130 feet of the east half of Lot 4, Block 3, Schmidtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Addition, Holstein. Jennifer and Jay Smith, warranty deed to Michael Johnson and Nancy Johnson, Lot 1, Block 1, O.L.G.C. Addition, Holstein. Estate of Joan Grothe, court of icer deed to Pam Jensen, Lot 12, Block 40, irst subdivision of the Seventh Addition, Battle Creek. Clint and Angela Corderman, warranty deed to Patrick and Marsha Samway, Lots 17, 18, 19 and 20, Block 1, Grand View Addition, Ida Grove. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov. Traf ic charges Speeding Arthur Contreras Jr., Moreno Valley, Calif.; Milton Kafoglis, Crestline, Ohio; Sarabeth Long, Portland, Ore.; John Keim II, Odebolt; Casey Born, Kennewick,

Wash.; Dean Malo, Storm Lake; Mikhail Bobarikin, Broken Arrow, Okla.; Alexandra Lynch, Holstein. Other Michelle Evans, Ida Grove, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. William Blunk, Kiron, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Tasha McDonald, Schaller, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Carrie Pauley, Onawa, driving while license under suspension (two charges). Criminal Gary Pollard, Galva, assault with intent to commit sexual abuse, two years prison with special sentence provision of 10 years in prison, $250 civil penalty, sex offender program, $625 ine suspended. Gary Pollard, Galva, domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury, ive years prison concurrent with sex abuse charge, $750 ine suspended. Juan Herrera-Benitez, Galva, domestic abuse assault causing bodily injury or mental illness, 50 days in jail, $315 ine suspended. Juan Herrera-Benitez, Galva, fourth degree criminal mischief, 50 days in jail concurrent with domestic abuse charge, $315 ine suspended. Jason Engelking, Ida Grove, trespass, $65. Richard Bauer, Onawa, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;failure to pay ine, 10 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by paying ine as ordered. Jeffrey Kitto, Omaha, Neb., operate vehicle without owners consent, two years prison

suspended, two years probation, $625. Jeremy Boger, Battle Creek, possession of a controlled substanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;third or subsequent offense, ive years prison suspended, three years probation, $750. Angela Allbright, Ida Grove, possession of a controlled substanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;second offense, 90 days in jail with 80 days suspended, one year unsupervised probation, $625 ine suspended. Levi Sickels, Ida Grove, false 911 call, $200. Miguel Lopez, Correctionville, possession of marijuana, 10 days in jail with eight days suspended, one year unsupervised probation, $315. OWI Levi Sickels, Ida Grove, violation of probation, deferred OWI judgment revoked. Judgments and Liens Against Travis Burnham, in favor of Cach, LLC. Against Tristin Hayden in favor of Krista Hayden. Against Eric Mau, in favor of Hauge Associates. Against Rachel Stieneke, in favor of Capital One Bank. Against Charles Ware, in favor of Melissa Grundy. Against Charles Ware, in favor of Sioux City Child Support Recovery Unit. Against Penny Wayland, in favor of Hauge Associates. Dissolution of Marriage Krista Hayden and Tristin Hayden, decree or inal support.

Sac County depu es inves gate three accidents Sac County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of icials investigated a single vehicle accident that occurred on private property on Oct. 27. The Sac County 911 Center received a phone call around 3:03 p.m. The caller reported he was transporting a friend to Loring Hospital in Sac City by private car after he wrecked a motorcycle while riding through a bean ield at 3161 Rolland Ave. Donald Phillips, 68, of rural Lake View was operating a 1994 Yamaha 5XC when he went over a ield drive and crashed. Phillips was airlifted from Loring Hospital to a Sioux City hospital with serious injuries. On Oct. 30, at 8:35 a.m., Sac County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of icials responded to a twovehicle accident three miles east of

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Odebolt on Highway 175. Gary Bauer, 64, of Clear Lake was operating a 2007 Peterbuilt semi hauling a tanker trailer and was westbound on Highway 175. Christen Zimbelman, 54, of Odebolt was eastbound on Highway 175 in a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix when she crossed the centerline. Bauer attempted evasive action but both units collided and came to rest in the south ditch. Zimbelman was transported to Loring Hospital and then airlifted to a Sioux City hospital. Bauer was not injured in the accident. Responding to the accident were ambulances from Odebolt and Lake View as well as ire departments from Odebolt, Lake View and Early. On Nov. 1 at 6:30 a.m., the Sac

County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice investigated a two-vehicle injury accident at the intersections of Highway 175 and M-35 about two-miles west of Odebolt. Helen Hamaj, 52, of Odebolt was traveling west driving a 2003 Honda Accord. Jamie Perry, 36, of Hillsboro, Ore., was traveling south on M-35 in a 2016 Chevy Silverado. Perry failed to stop for the stop sign and struck the Hamaj car. The Lake View Ambulance transported Hamaj to Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove with non-life threatening injuries. Perry was charged with failure to obey a stop sign. Odebolt Fire/Rescue also responded and assisted at the scene.

Bus evacuation: Some Iowa State Patrol troopers visited the Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary School in Galva to talk about school bus procedures/safety. Third graders discussed bus safety with the state troopers. (Photo submitted)

Tietsort pleads not guilty to sexual exploita on John Tietsort, 33, of Battle Creek pled not guilty to two counts of sexual exploitation of a student by a school employee in Ida County District Court Oct. 3. Tietsort also pled not guilty to three counts of lascivious acts with a minor. On Aug. 23, Tietsort was arrested following an investigation by the Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice and Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation. The investigation revealed that Tietsort, while acting as a long-term substitute

teacher, allegedly had repeated sexual contact with an OdeboltArthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove and a Maple Valley-Anthon-Oto

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