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Vol. 42, No. 4 Ida Grove, Iowa

News GLIMPSE Ida County Public Safety 2018 budget projec ons Page 2

Ida Ext. to hold radon awareness workshop Page 6

Puzzles Page 7

O-A/BC-IG, RV place at Irgens Wrestling Tourney Page 8

Area coun es receive Farm Bureau awards Page 12

Eason family awarded at Beef/pork banquet Page 13

Upcoming Events Woodbury County Ca lemen’s Associa on Banquet Saturday, January 28 Anthon Community Center

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IG council selects Whiteing to fill remaining term for mayor

In a special meeting Jan. 19, the Ida Grove City Council unanimously approved former Ida Grove ire chief Devlun Whiteing to ill the remaining term left

by Morris Hurd. The term ends on Dec. 31. He will be sworn in during the Feb. 6 meeting.

Hurd resigned on Jan. 4 following the council’s decision to not reappoint city clerk Edie Ball, who then left the meeting immediately.

Whiteing is a full-time employee at Midwest Industries as a purchasing manager and team leader for welding, drill room and the parts cage. He lives in Ida Grove with his wife, Jean.

Whiteing is excited to start working with the council. “I would like to thank the city council for trusting and believing in me. I feel very humbled to be able to serve the people of Ida Grove,” he said.

Prior to the appointment, the council tossed names around regarding possible choices for the position.

Mayor Pro Tem Paul Cates started the conversation noting, “I was probably the one who brought up Dennis Ernst. I thought he had the most experience, but I found there may be a con lict with a big employer in the community. So, I retract my statement, as I don’t think we can have that kind of con lict with a mayor.”

Other names discussed

Devlun Whiteing included Duane Swensen, Larry Albrecht and Dan Remer. All were thought to be good candidates but Albrecht noted he was not looking to do this long-term and that he would offer his time only to help the city if they needed it.

During the discussion, the council made many positive comments regarding the choice of Whiteing as mayor. “He of iciates at many sporting events. So, he deals with angry parents and con lict. And, if you ever watched him umpire kids’ games, he deals with mad parents, and he handles it well and he never gets frazzled.

He deals with people really, really well,” Goodman said.

City Councilman Doug Clough continued on those thoughts. “I reached out to members of the (continued on page 3)

U.S. 20 Corridor Associa on hears construc on update The U.S. 20 Corridor Association met at The Center in Early on Jan. 13. President Shirley Phillips called the meeting to order. Sharon Irwin welcomed those present followed by self-introductions.

The minutes of the Oct. 14 meeting were approved. Irwin presented the treasurer’s report.

The balance on hand as of Jan. 13 was $16,603. The report was accepted and iled for audit.

Irwin reported there were 81 memberships for 2016, just four less than 2015.

There was no report on the commission meeting, but the commission is working on the next ive-year program. It will be interesting to see what that is going to look like. Phillips mentioned there would be commissioners whose terms are up in April.

Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) District 3 Planner Dakin Schultz updated us on current work being done on Highway 20.

• The westbound bridge over the Little Sioux River is complete and that section was opened just before Thanksgiving. The contract has now started on the bridge for the eastbound bridge.

• Dixon Construction is working on the bridge on the Boyer River.

• The contractor is still building the bridges at the Maple River. Work is also ongoing on the bridge a little further west.

• Section 4. The westbound is inished and open. Work on the eastbound will start in spring.

There will be some detours while that work is being done.

• Section 5. The contractor is ready to do paving next spring, starting at the west end and going east.

• Section 6. The detour in Sac and Ida Counties was taken off for the winter. It will go back in place in the spring. Next winter will depend on the contractor; it will be the contractor’s call.

• The DOT will be resurfacing part of Highway 20 through Lawton this summer. This bid has already been taken.

Mark Lowe is the interim DOT director. He was appointed following the resignation of Paul Trombino.

Schultz explained the www.511ia. orgwebsite. The website gives the condition of roads in Iowa and is a good tool to have with the winter weather and during construction season. It also has a segment where you can view the snowplows moving. If there is a camera on a given plow, you can follow it on the (continued on page 2)

Extension Council: The Ida County Extension Council held its organizational meeting Jan. 18. The council includes, front from left, Kyle Rohlk of Arthur, chairman; Andrew Butcher of Holstein, vice chairman; Tammy Neubauer of Ida Grove, secretary and Val Georg of Ida Grove, treasurer. Back from left are board members Jeff Miesner of Ida Grove, Kyle McBride of Battle Creek and June Knop of Arthur. Denise VanDusen of Ida Grove and Connie Werner of Holstein are also board members. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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The Iowa School Report Card is a web-based system that evaluates and rates public schools based on their performance on a required set of measures. The system was developed to meet a state legislative requirement.

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Einspahr Furniture has been a familiar ixture in the Odebolt community for 57 years. The business began in May 1960, when Don Einspahr bought the Wardrip Furniture and Appliance Store at the corner of Second and Maple Streets. The business made its home in the three-story building for many years, where Don sold a full line of furniture, looring and appliances.

In 1972, Jerry Einspahr joined his dad, Don, in the family business.

Jerry and Don did it all; they ordered merchandise, unloaded trucks, created furniture displays, sold it and delivered it.

When merchandise came in, items were unloaded on the dock in the alley, and Jerry and Don would carry some of it to the main loor, some up 22 steps to the second loor or down 12 steps to the basement. When items were sold, they again were carried up and down the stairs, loaded onto a truck and delivered. All of this was done without an elevator.

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In November 1989, Jerry came back to town from a delivery, only

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O-A/BC-IG schools had the following ratings: Battle Creek-Ida Grove Elementary was rated commendable with 69.1 points, pro iciency at 85.5 percent, 96.9 percent attendance, 89.7 percent staff retention and 76 percent for (continued on page 2)

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Odebolt-Arthur Elementary was rated acceptable with 64.2 points, a pro iciency rating of 86.9 percent pro iciency rating, 96.7 for attendance and 84 for staff retention. There was no rating for the parent involvement teacher survey.

O-A/BC-IG Middle School is acceptable with 62.7 points, an 83.3 pro iciency rating, 96.1 for attendance, 84 percent for staff retention and results of the parent involvement teacher survey were not available.

O-A/BC-IG High School had a commendable rating with 66.6 points, an 86.7 pro iciency rating, 95 for attendance, 93 for staff retention, a 98.6 percent graduation rate and 64 percent rating for the parent involvement teacher survey.

According to the report card, Galva-Holstein Lower Elementary is not rated as all data was not available. Attendance was 97.6 percent, staff retention was 95.5 percent and parent involvement teacher survey results were 76 percent.

Galva-Holstein Upper Elementary was rated acceptable with 66.7 points, pro iciency at 91.7 percent, 99.3 percent attendance, 80 percent staff retention and 75 percent for the parent involvement teacher survey.

Schaller-Crestland Elementary was rated acceptable with 61.8

points, a pro iciency rating of 74.3 percent pro iciency rating, 96.7 for attendance, 87.5 for staff retention and 71 percent for the parent involvement teacher survey.

Ridge View Middle School is commendable with 66.8 points, an 86.2 pro iciency rating, 94.1 for attendance, 88 percent for staff retention and 58 percent for the parent involvement teacher survey.

Ridge View High School had a priority rating with 52.6 points, an 83.3 pro iciency rating, 94 for attendance, 97.2 for staff retention, a 99.2 percent graduation rate and 56 percent rating for the parent involvement teacher survey.

“The Iowa School Report Card is an effort to provide meaningful information about our schools in a way that is easy to access and understand,” Iowa Department of Education Director Ryan Wise said. “While this resource can help school improvement efforts locally and statewide, data and ratings do not tell the whole story and I encourage Iowans to connect with their community schools to learn more.”

The department irst released the Iowa School Report Card in December 2015. The new version includes: minor changes in methodology to include more schools in scores and ratings.

Two additional categories in the “Closing Achievement Gap” measure, which initially measured the progress a school made in narrowing gaps in achievement

among students with disabilities, students who are eligible for free and reduced-price meals and English Language Learners.

The two new categories include information on achievement gaps by race and ethnicity.

A summary of responses to a statewide survey of Iowa teachers on their practices and perceptions regarding parent involvement.

This summary is provided for informational purposes and is not included in school scores or ratings. A survey of Iowa parents regarding parent involvement will be distributed statewide this year.

Parent involvement eventually will become a measure on the Iowa School Report Card, as required by law.

Improvements to the Iowa School Report Card will continue, particularly after Iowa inalizes a new state plan for school accountability and support under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act, which replaced the No Child Left Behind Act. About the Iowa School Report Card: The Iowa School Report Card delivers on a component of the comprehensive education reform legislation adopted by Iowa lawmakers in 2013. The legislation, House File 215, directed the Iowa Department of Education to develop a process for evaluating the performance of each school on certain measures and to “arrive at an overall school performance grade and report card” that is posted to the department’s website.

Ida County Public Safety updated on sta s cs, 2018 budget projec ons The January 2017 meeting of the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission met Jan. 18 at the Arthur Fire Station.

During the meeting, Sheriff Wade Harriman presented his preliminary FY 2018 budget. The budget re lected thefollowingnumbersinthefollowing areas of the budget: administration— $216,054, patrol services—$733,851, communications—$290,886, investigations—$3,160, jail— $80,407 and of ice—$108,500.

The total budget request was $1,432,858 with $50,000 in anticipated revenues. The tax asking for FY 2018 would be $1,382,858, which is the number used by each taxing entity to igure their portion of the uni ied law enforcement.

Harriman gave a brief report on the activities from the sheriff’s of ice over the past month. He told the commission that his of ice logged a total of 1,404.5 hours on patrol in December and another 29.5 hours on investigations. A total of 84-hours of compensation and vacation time was used by employees during the month.

The sheriff’s of ice served a total of 33 civil processes and investigated eight motor vehicle accidents. In addition, the sheriff’s of ice issued 39 traf ic citations and 201 warning citations and made 25 arrests. There were 23 inmates booked into the county jail.

Harriman shared the numbers from 2016 in comparison with the numbers from 2015 in the following categories: calls for service—2015-

9,637 and 2016-10,675; civil processes served—2015-885 and 2016-797; citations issued—20152,686 and 2016-3,609; arrests— 2015-182 and 2016-341 and bookings into the jail—2015-199 and 2016-344.

Harriman told the commission that the numbers overall re lect the growing demand on and for law enforcement services, as well as the proactive approach to enforcement he stresses to his staff.

Harriman brie ly discussed three arrests. They included: the Dec. 3 arrest of a Granville man on charges of possession with intent to deliver more than 10-grams of methamphetamine as well as operating a motor vehicle while impaired and possession of drug paraphernalia; the Dec. 4 arrest of a Mapleton man on charges of possession of methamphetamine following an investigation that began in October in Ida Grove and a Jan. 2 arrest of a Carroll man following a short pursuit that ended in Galva on charges of operating while impaired third offense, eluding and driving on a barred license.

During the communications portion of the meeting, Harriman spoke brie ly about the state requested report that was issued on the consolidation of 911 centers in Iowa. He said this issue has to be monitored closely by local centers across the state. As he stated, any time government services are farther from the people, the less effective and accountable they become.

Nothing to report in the jail.

Under personnel, Harriman reminded commission members that Deputy Alex Ehlers would be attending K-9 school in Michigan in late February. After the ive-week training, the sheriff’s of ice will have two K-9 units on patrol. The sheriff also stated he has appointed Deputy Andrew Shillington to oversee the program.

The sheriff also brie ly discussed the issue of one of the full-time dispatchers and a workmen’s compensation issue.

Present were Supervisor Rhett Leonard, Supervisor Ray Drey, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson, Arthur Mayor Randy Fineran, Battle Creek Mayor Lloyd Holmes, Galva Mayor Stan Nading and Ida Grove Mayor protem Paul Cates.

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(continued from front page) they immediately ran a furniture liquidation sale and inished it shortly in the new year,” said Deb Einspahr.

After the sale, they bought an old trailer court on the southeast edge of town and built the new store. One of the bene its of the new store was that everything was on one level. Another plus was they no longer had to spend every Labor Day on the roof of that old downtown building, tarring all the cracks.

In June 1990, the business opened in its new location, where they continued to sell looring, bedding and a full line of

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There were a number of questions and answers concerning some of the construction work and also about areas around Moville and Lawton.

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furniture. Seeing the merchandise and its quality irst hand was always better than ordering from a catalog.”

Jerry’s wife, Deb, started working in the business part-time in 2000 and became full time when Don passed away in 2004.

“During my 45 years in the business, I have only ever had two bad checks, been bitten by one dog and remember feeling sorry for the new sofa I delivered to a hoarder’s house,” laughs Jerry. “On a more serious note, I am thankful for all our customers that realized the quality of the products we sold and those who appreciated the personal service we provided.”

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Jerry remarked, “For the last 10 years or so, Deb and I have occasionally attended the Las Vegas Furniture Market, which had several million square feet of display space. Our goal was to ind the best values in quality

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the inal 40 miles and inish date for completion of Highway 20 as a four-lane, there has been a very signi icant cost savings over what had been estimated that the completed project would cost.

On Wednesday, Jan. 12, the District 3 Of ice (Sioux City) of the DOT was awarded the Extra Mile Award from the Associated General Contractors. This was awarded to them because of the organization and work done for the completion of the inal 40 miles on Highway

20. Congratulations were given to Schultz, and he was asked to relay the congratulations to the whole team.

Meetings for 2017 were reported.

They will be held on April 7 in Correctionville, the annual meeting is July 14 in Sioux City and on Oct. 13 in Holstein.

Senator Bill Anderson reported he is on the transportation committee in the Iowa Senate this year.

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. . . IG council selects Whiteing (continued from front page) ire department. They all said he ran meetings well. He’s ef icient.

It was felt that they could trust him to the mayor position in a heartbeat.”

The council chose to make an appointment for the remainder of the term, trying to save the costs of having a special election.

However, if citizens of Ida Grove feel the choice made is not something they agree with, they can ile a petition with the city clerk’s of ice, asking for a special election.

In order to submit the petition, it must have 58 signatures of registered voters from the city of Ida Grove, and it must be turned in no later than 14 days after the appointment is made, which will be Feb. 2.

Budget discussions continued with the council. Higher budgets seem to be a concern for the group. “The thing that scares me is that every single budget goes from $95,000 to $106,000,” said Cates. “Everyone’s budget is going up.”

The Ida Grove Library budget came under the most heat from council members. “We had a ight a few years back with how much they asked,” said Cates. “They asked for 80 some thousand, and we only gave 70 some thousand.

And, now, we have them looking at a bottom line of $106,000, and it scares me.”

Councilman Scott Tomlinson agreed, “When they presented on Monday night, it looks they are asking for like an additional $16,000, for building project costs. What are they using it for?”

Clough responded, “I know they were talking about doing upgrades to bring the bathrooms to be ADA compliant.”

Tominlson continued, “I hate to do this again, but my argument is the same as last year. They need to do more fund-raising. One of the things I saw in the budget was money for more programs.

But, they aren’t utilizing things like the Extension Of ice for stuff like that. And, they were before, and those are all free programs that they don’t have to pay for.

“They are also looking for a 5 percent wage increase because county employees received an increase. But, the way I look at it is, just because the county got it, doesn’t mean they should get it.

The county has a little bit more money than we do.”

City Councilman Jeff Buehler discussed the timeline. “March 15 is when the budget has to be submitted to the state. So, to work backwards, what I will propose later is that we hold our budget hearing, where the public can come and discuss the budget, at our inal meeting in February, so that everything can be published according to the appropriate times.”

The council will continue with more workshops with Janon Douglas to prepare the budget in a timely fashion to present to the public by Feb. 21 at the public meeting.

The council approved 202 hours of vacation time for Ball.

The council discussed and approved the inal draft of the job description for city administrator.

The group felt changing from city clerk to city administrator would open up the job ield and allow for a stronger candidate to come to the position. The councilmen also discussed increasing the recommended wage for the position to a range between $55,000 and $75,000, depending on the candidates capabilities and skills. Ball left the position making just under $54,000.

Discussion was also held regarding the situation by Cenex.

There have been many complaints about the mud and mess on Moorehead Avenue, between Ida Liquor and Ida Grove Cenex. The council noted there isn’t anything that can be done except to add rock to the areas where it is needed, until the construction can begin to replace the concrete.

Jan. 16 meeting Members of Ida Grove City

Council met in regular session on Monday, Jan. 16. Howard Ladwig and Dennis Ernst were present to discuss the remaining mayor’s term.

Discussion was held on possiblities of those who could ill the position, including Ernst.

No action was taken. A special meeting was scheduled for Jan. 19 to make a inal decision.

Angela Scales, Ida Grove library director, and Larry Albrecht and Josh Van Houten, library board members, were present to discuss the iscal year 2017-18 budget report for the Ida Grove Public Library.

Scales noted the major increases would include pay raises for staff at the library and building materials to cover costs to repair the heating and cooling equipment, repairs to the brick sign, repainting the outside trim on the building and interior walls in the library and children’s room, and an increase in utility fees, including internet services, as funding goes down from the state.

The library does plan to apply for a grant to help cover costs to remodel the bathrooms to make them handicap accessible but would need assistance, as the grant will not cover the full amount of the project.

Scales did note that the library continues to hold fund-raisers throughout the year, including a book sale in the library lobby, two grill-outs at Food Pride and free-will donations given during programs.

Chelsea Gross, Ida Grove Rec Center director, was present to discuss the iscal year 2017-18 buget report for the rec center.

Discussion followed regarding the use of rec center employees to help cover hours at city hall.

Jennifer Conover and Whitney Francis-Simonson were approved as receptionist subs at $7.25 an hour. Dawn Schreiber was approved as interim director of the rec center while Gross is on maternity leave for eight weeks at $11 per hour.

The council also approved the request made by the rec center to be a iscal sponsor for the next Ida County Community Betterment Foundation Grant application for a handicap stair lift to the golf room.

Heather Sweeden discussed the new phone systems that were installed by Frontier Communications. They are all installed and working properly.

City Attorney Peter Goldsmith stated he still has not received a response from Verizon regarding the proposed antenna lease on the water tower. He will continue to attempt to make contact with them.

Other business • A Class B, Wine, Class C, Beer and Sunday Sales liquor license renewal was approved for Dollar General.

• The council approved a payment of $2,300 for the lood mapping railroad survey.

• Laurel Boerner and Peter Goldsmith were appointed as city attorneys. Discussion was held on city treasurer, but no action was taken.

• An update was given on the King Theatre project. A community meeting was held on Jan. 24 to meet with the architect to discuss seating options for the theatre. The group is hosting a fund-raiser through the end of January.

• A contract was approved with Janon Douglas to prepare the budget at $95 an hour.

• A wage increase for Sweeden to $17 per hour was approved, retroactive to Jan. 4.

• Discussion was held on a municipal bene its plan. No action was taken at this time and will be added as a future discussion item.

• Discussion was held on the city ordinance on dogs. Two residents were asked to be on the agenda but did not show for the meeting regarding the ordinances. The council noted they couldn’t take action or discuss without hearing the concerns from the residents.

District speech: Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School speech department participants include in front, from left: Grace Holmes, Aedan Hickey, Stephen Stangl, Courtney Peters, Carrie Miller, Vandy Mosier, Alexia Thomas and Dallas Hare. Middle row: Jarrett Bumann, Grant Conover, Corin Bower, Taylor Oldham, Peyton Miller, Kim Renze, Billie Mosier and Emma Endrulat. And in back: Liz Adams, Lindsey Kruse, Cole Rhea, Daltyn Swanger, Sydney Bauer, Josie Wulf, Teah Tollufsen, Savannah Wych, Mary Bennett, Aurora Anderson and Makenzi Devitt. Bree Henningsen, Sierra Rohlk, Sequoia Dobbs and Marzia Fineran are also members of large group speech. The group participated at the large group speech contest on Saturday, Jan. 21, in Denison. Those selected for state speech will move on to perform in Spencer on Feb. 4. (Photo submitted)

Galva council hires maintenance man, appoints councilman The Galva City Council met in special session Jan. 18.

Mayor Stan Nading reported that Jim Rasmussen accepted the maintenance position and will start on Jan. 30.

Daniel Bloyer was appointed to fill Creston Schubert’s

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The council voted to amend the zoning ordinance for Lot 1 and the north 32-feet of Lot 2, Block 13, Second Addition to the City of Galva from residential to commercial and set the public

hearing for Feb. 13 at 5 p.m.

Following discussion, the council decided the homeowner would be responsible for the meter replacement cost due to freezing.

The council reviewed the 2017-18 budget. A motion was

made and approved increasing the library allotment $1,000, for a total of $29,662, and 2 percent salary increases for city employees. All other amounts will be left the same.

In other business, the council discussed the park equipment.

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by Chelsea Gross Recreation director The spring break challenge begins Feb. 13. Get signed up at the rec center.

We will be having our annual White Wall War Racquetball Tournament on Saturday, March 18. Forms are available at the rec center.

There will be an informational lifeguard course meeting on Sunday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at the Ida Grove Rec Center.

Our irst annual Dodgeball Tournament will be Sunday, April 9.

More details to come.

Save the date for our next youth sports fund-raiser featuring special speaker, Dan Gable. The event will be held on May 9.

All itness classes are offered with a paid membership.

Yoga is held Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle

Railroad Depot: Battle Creek, IA, 1959.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Assistant state ire marshal Reynold Hentges said if the county courthouse is not brought up to comply in full with the state safety standards his of ice will use the full recourse of the law, including closing the courthouse, if necessary. Hentges said his of ice doesn’t care if the county decides to build a new structure or renovate the current building. He said if the building needs to be closed down his of ice has an obligation to do so.

Ida County’s land ill is operating in the black, but the land ill budget is having trouble maintaining equipment and putting aside reserves to buy new equipment. Town and county of icials thought they had this inancial problem solved at a meeting on Jan. 19, but the solution only lasted a day. Representatives of Ida Grove, Holstein and Battle Creek met with county of icials to consider increasing the land ill fees for town residents.

Thirty years ago The Ida Grove Heritage Days Committee met to continue planning this year’s events scheduled for June 20 and 21. Members of the business community were present to discuss the dates falling on Father’s Day weekend and that activities would

keep customers from shopping. It was noted the weekend was chosen in order to secure the carnival. After heated discussion, the group agreed to not schedule the event on Father’s Day the following year.

Holstein City Council made minor changes to employee salaries at a special meeting on Tuesday. City Clerk Dave Ehler’s yearly salary will remain at $19,200, but the council approved that he would begin receiving an additional $25 for each council meeting he attends. The deputy clerk position will remain the same at $5.25 an hour for a 40-hour week.

Twenty years ago The Battle Creek City Council discussed the sale of the Hartley Memorial Hospital building and reviewed salaries at its meeting Monday. Mayor Win Schramm informed the council that a contract for the sale of the former hospital building had been signed by Susanna Loehr of Battle Creek with March 1 possession. He also stated ISI has been noti ied of the sale. Loehr expressed interest in the building at a previous council meeting with the intent of moving into the building, putting in some type of gift or craft shop and ixing up rooms to rent out.

Exterior work on the LohffSchumann Memorial Community Centeriscompletedwiththeexception of the landscaping and some minor touch-up work. The interior walls are currently under construction as well as electrical and plumbing work.

April 1 is the target date for opening the community center.

Ten years ago Sheriff Wade Harriman proposed a $968,777 total budget, minus a projected $42,000 in revenue for a total tax asking of $926,777 during the Jan. 16 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Galva. The 2007-08 budget re lects a 3.1 percent increase over the current budget. During the E911 Service Board and Emergency Management Board meetings, Ed Sohm, director, presented revised budgets and set public hearings for Feb. 20.

Steve Core of Fagen Corporation, which is building the ethanol plant in Arthur, answered questions and gave an update on the plant to approximately 60 Arthur residents who attended a public meeting on Jan. 15. Dirt work has been going on for several weeks with actual construction to begin this week.

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 Jan. 3-Feb. 12 Monday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Yoga

(Barb); 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. Cardio and weights (Rayven); 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Tuesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m. Cardio/ ball (Mel); 9–9:45 a.m. Beginners Zumba (Araceli) Wednesday: 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Spinning (Barb); 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Weights (Mel); 9–9:45 a.m. Zumba (Araceli); 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); 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba (Araceli) Friday: 5:45–6:30 a.m.

Kickboxing (Libby); 9–9:45 a.m.

Beginners Zumba (Araceli); noon–12:45 p.m. Arms and Abs (Rayven) Sunday: 5–6 p.m. Boot Camp (Rayven)

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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.

We also offer a military discount for past or present military service.

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by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Valentine’s Burrito Party: Treat your special someone to a delicious breakfast burrito Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Burritos can be picked up at LohffSchumann or delivered anywhere within city limits from 6 to 9 a.m. If you would like to order, contact us at 368-4817 or by email at lscc@ holsteiniowa.org by Feb. 10.

St. Patrick’s 5K walk/run and after party: Our St. Patrick’s 5K will begin at 5:30 p.m. at CornerHaus 101 on Main Street in Holstein with pizza and live entertainment to follow until 10 p.m. Cash bar will also be available throughout the evening. Due to space available, the event will be limited to the irst 50 to register. This is an event you won’t want to miss. To register, contact Lohff-Schumann.

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

Bennett is the instructor. No yoga the week of Jan. 23.

Step aerobics are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. No step classes the week of Jan. 23.

Water aerobics are held Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. No water aerobics class on Jan. 26.

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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Conover is the instructor.

Zumba/Pound/Tabata are held Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 a.m. Christi Ladwig is the instructor.

Spinning classes are held every Friday at 5:30 a.m. and Saturdays at 7 a.m. Lauri Hummelgard is the

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Greetings, moviegoers. This coming weekend is our last with “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

Our last classic comedy favorite is “Airplane!” (1980). Though unabashedly juvenile and silly, “Airplane!“ is nevertheless an uproarious spoof comedy full of quotable lines and slapstick gags that endure to this day.

Show times “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” (PG-13)—Friday (Jan. 27) – 6:45 p.m. and 9:40 p.m., Saturday (Jan. 28) – 3:30 p.m., 6:45 p.m. and 9:40 p.m. and Sunday (Jan. 29) – 3:30 p.m.

“Airplane!”—Sunday (Jan. 29)

- 7 p.m., Monday (Jan. 30) – 7 p.m. and Tuesday (Jan. 31) – 7 p.m.

Announcing the State’s Classic Film theme for February: “Best Pictures.” “On The Waterfront” –

Feb. 5-7, “Casablanca” – Feb. 1214, “Amadeus” – Feb. 19-21 and “Rocky” – Feb. 26-28.

For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre.com and “Like” our Facebook Page.

Windschitl from the House

by Rep. Matt Windschitl House District 17 The pomp and circumstance of the irst week of session has come and gone, and the legislature is humming along quite nicely. We do have our work cut out for us, though, as the irst issue we have to tackle this year is reducing the current iscal year’s budget by roughly $120 million. The need for this arises, not because the legislature overspent during last year’s session, but, instead, because revenue did not come in at the expected amounts.

This is compounded by the fact that, during the last session, the majority in the Senate had the insatiable desire to spend every last dollar the state had in projected incoming revenue, which left the state with very little buffer room in the ending balance.

As the legislature crafts budgets for the coming iscal year, we base our spending levels off of the Revenue Estimating Conference’s (REC) prediction for the coming quarter. In the last two quarters of 2016, revenue did not come in as predicted and, therefore, there is not enough money in the state general fund to continue spending at the levels approved in 2016. This provides legislators with a unique challenge, as even small cuts to certain budget segments can have some dramatic impacts on programs and services. Therefore, we are taking a very close look at where cuts can be made that will diminish the impact on the daily lives of Iowans.

Once we complete our work on the current year’s budget, we will begin to focus on some of the major policy issues facing us this session, while also beginning to craft the coming year’s budget.

One of the main priorities for my colleagues and me is to set the amount of increase in school funding as quickly as possible. In years past, this has been delayed, as agreement could not be reached early on in session due to the different majorities in the House and Senate.

This year, it should be easier to come to an agreement on school funding in a more timely fashion, as the House and Senate are controlled by Republicans. Tied in with this discussion will also be a conversation on when is the appropriate time to set school funding for the subsequent school year.

Currently, statute requires that school funding be set for both of the coming years at the same time.

This can create iscal problems in the future. Trying to make a prediction on what level of school funding the state will be able to provide that far in the future is very dif icult and can lead to an over-commitment.

Another topic that is garnering a great deal of conversation and speculation is what changes might be made to our collective bargaining laws. For many years, House Republicans have tried to give the taxpayers of Iowa a more prominent seat at the negotiation table, but many of our ideas have

not come to fruition. This year, there are some very serious discussions taking place on how we best serve the taxpayers of Iowa, while still respecting the bargaining rights of the thousands of state employees in Iowa. The last thing I want to see happen is for undue burden to be put on the folks that work in our schools, cities and counties, law enforcement, road departments, prisons and every other area of state employment.

This is going to be an interesting session, to say the least. As things progress, I will do my best to use this newsletter to keep you up to speed on what is happening under the golden dome. If there is a speci ic topic that you have an interest in, please get in touch with me and I will give you the best update I can.

It is always my pleasure to see folks from back home when they come to Des Moines for one of the many different advocacy days, which take place during session.

This week, I was pleased to meet with constituents who came down for Veterans’ Day on the Hill.

Share your thoughts There are many issues of great importance being discussed this session, and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas.

If you would like to receive this newsletter by e-mail, I would be happy to add you to my newsletter list. Please contact me with any questions or concerns, the district number is 712-642-4334 or e-mail me at matt.windschitl@ legis.iowa.gov.

IG Chamber: The Ida Grove Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has selected officers for the coming year. The board includes, front from left, Lisa Witten, (secretary), Jerrica Brenner, Patti Haack (vice president) and Danika Knop. Back from left, JD Parks (treasurer), Dan Remer (president), Ryan Goodman and Grant Patera. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Letter to the Editor To the editor: $9 parking ticket = unintentional impact.

Have you ever witnessed an act of kindness or noticed an act of caring, sel lessness or subtle outreach that made a difference in someone’s day? The other day, someone took the time and a few dollars ($9 to be exact) and placed them in my friend’s parking ticket envelope on her windshield.

And, although it had small monetary value, that random act of kindness has become part of a repeated story every time someone else talks about plugging their meter or getting a parking

ticket. It represents good and a desire to help others, and it has made an unintentional positive impact on my friend and on those who hear her story.

There are several ways you can reach out and touch another’s life.

One way to become involved in impacting our world for good is to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer.

As a CASA Advocate, you would be coming alongside an abused and/or neglected child and helping them navigate through the child welfare system. First, you listen to the child, and then you visit with the many people

involved in their lives. The information you gather is used to inform judges and others about the child’s needs and what would be best for the child. Ful illing the CASA mission results in using the wisdom of a community volunteer to help promote a safe, stable and permanent home for a child.

Maybe you have $9 to pay someone’s parking ticket, or maybe you have nine hours a month to make a difference in the life of a child by becoming their CASA volunteer. Call 712-7495184 for more information or visit iamforthechildiowa.com.

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Sole 2 Soul 125 South Main St. in Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Zumba clothing: Sole 2 Soul has a limited supply of brand new Zumba brand clothing for sale. If you are interested, call 282-4426 to set up a time to view and try on clothing by mid-February.

Shaping Souls: The Shaping Souls itness and wellness challenge has started. There are 73 individuals participating in the seven-week program. The Shaping Souls program consists of daily livestreamed workouts, nutritional guidance, exercise tips, food preparation ideas and weekly motivational talks.

Freezer meal workshop: Lauri Hummelgard’s next Tastefully Simple freezer meal workshop will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m.

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Wine making class: Susan Diersen will teach a wine making 101 class at The Meeting Place on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6:30 p.m. for individuals age 21 and older. RSVP by Feb. 1 to 282-4426.

Creative Spirits paint-by-number: Creative Spirits will be hosting a paint-by-number “Paint Who You Love” class at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m.

Register and pay online to this link: https://creativespiritssiouxcity. giftedcustomart.com/event/paintwho-love-with-creative-spirits/.

Quilting class: Donna Bremer’s next four-week quilting class will begin on Thursday, March 2. Bremer will teach a spring or Easter themed quilting project. Sign up will begin in January.

Matilda Jane clothing boutique: HGTV Fixer Upper celebrity designer Joanna Gaines’ collection of children’s and women’s clothing, Matilda Jane, will be featured at a

trunk show at The Meeting Place Saturday, March 4 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Marilyn Koth spring watercolor class: Marilyn Koth’s spring watercolor painting class will be held at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, April 25 at 1 p.m.

Prairie Pedlar spring program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar in Odebolt, will be our guest speaker at The Meeting Place on Tuesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. to teach a program on creating hanging baskets with annual lowers.

Step aerobics/circuits/yoga combo class: Sole 2 Soul’s six-week session of step aerobics, circuits and yoga combo class runs through Feb. 6. The 60-minute combo classes are taught by AFAA certi ied trainer Barb Gebers. All ages and itness levels are welcome. Call 282-4426 to register.

The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event.

Call 282-4426 for information.

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FAMILY & FRIENDS Ida Extension to hold radon awareness workshop

Entertainment: Tenants and friends at Golden Horizons enjoying music provided by Wayne Miller.

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Free assistance available for health insurance enrollment A health insurance navigator is available to assist northwest Iowa residents with eligibility and enrollment issues related to the public health insurance marketplace (healthcare.gov).

Licensed navigators help people apply for coverage, compare plans, determine eligibility for cost savings and answer questions related to health insurance and expenses. They canalsoexplainconsumerprotections implemented by the Affordable Care Act, services quali ied insurance plans must cover and individuals’ rights and responsibilities in carrying health insurance.

Most questions or concerns can be

addressed by email at carrie.radloff@ ppheartland.org or by phone or text at 515-414-9166. Information is also available at the federal helpline at 1-800-318-2596, with TTY to call 1-855-889-4325 and at www. healthcare.gov. A navigator can also meet with people in person.

Enroll and pay the irst premium by the end of open enrollment on Jan. 31 to have coverage begin March 1. Special enrollment periods are available to those with major life changes, such as job loss, change in income, involuntary loss of coverage, relocation or change in family size, due to marriage, birth, adoption or death.

Many Iowans qualify for low cost coverage through Medicaid; check eligibility and apply any time at www.dhsservices.iowa.gov or call 1-855-889-7985.

An individual earning less than $16,000 per year should qualify; add about $5,600 for each additional member of the household.

Beef weigh-in for Ida Fair Ida County Extension held a weigh-in of cattle Saturday, Jan. 7, that will be shown at the Ida County Fair beef show in July. There were 57 individual and 25 pens of three cattle weighed.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated January as National Radon Action Month. What is radon? Radon is a natural radioactive gas that can cause cancer.

You can’t see, smell or taste it, but radon may be in your home.

According to the EPA, radon is the first leading cause of lung cancer in nonsmokers and the second leading cause of lung cancer in smokers.

According to the EPA, the entire state of Iowa is considered at high risk for radon gas in homes.

High levels of radon can be found in any type of home, so it is important for everyone to test their home. To get answers to your radon questions, be sure to register for the upcoming workshop on radon awareness on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 6 p.m. at the ISU Extension and Outreach Office

LifeServe bloodmobiles coming soon Ninety percent of the population will experience a need for blood at some point during their lives. Whether it’s a trauma victim, surgery patient, cancer ighter, premature baby or mother in distress after delivery, someone in the United States needs blood every two seconds.

Since there is no substitute for human blood, these patients rely on LifeServers to regularly roll up their sleeve and make a lifesaving donation. LifeServe bloodmobiles

College News

Retirement: Phyllis Schmidt, minimum data set coordinator for Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove, celebrated her retirement from the facility after 42 years of service. “It was my first and only job following nursing school,” Schmidt said. “I wouldn’t change a thing. We’ve cared for so many wonderful people over the years, and I’ve worked beside some amazing staff. I owe a huge thank you to the community and families that allowed me to care for their loved ones.” Schmidt’s co-workers held a farewell party on Jan. 12 to celebrate her retirement. (Photo submitted)

Several area students were named to the Iowa State University fall semester 2016 dean’s list. Students named to the list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.

Students named to the list were: Madison Hemer of Arthur (pre-dietetics); Jaden Uhl of Battle Creek (pre-business); Galva—Cindy Huerta (adult and family services) and Sydney Kistenmacher (public relations); Holstein—Rachel Boyle (management), Courtney Carstens (journalism and mass communication), John Kofmehl (management), Garret Lamp (advertising) and Afton Wulf (merchandising and design) and Ida Grove—Patrick Billings (elementary education), Claudia Devitt (biology), Bailey Hare (elementary education), Casey Johnson (dietetics), Casey Ludwig (landscape architecture), Tanner Thompson (agricultural studies), Kirstin Weber (agricultural studies) and Deandra Woebke (kinesiology and health).

Garrett Rohlk of Ida Grove, Kassidy Ipsen of Schleswig and Megan Morken of Holstein were named to the Buena Vista

University fall 2016 semester dean’s list. Students named to the dean’s list must have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for the semester, based on a 4.0 grade point system, and must have taken at least 12 hours of coursework.

Iowa Central Community College in Fort Dodge has released its fall 2016 semester president’s and dean’s lists. Students named on the president’s list must earn a 4.0 grade point average with a minimum of six credit hours.

Dean’s list students must earn a 3.5-3.99 grade point average with a minimum of six credit hours. Area students named on the president’s list include: Savanna Snyder of Holstein and Leah Lierman and Morgan Renze, both of Ida Grove. Students named on the dean’s list were: Jacob Husman of Galva, Marcus Prell of Holstein, Karlie Mandernach of Odebolt and Christian Jarvis of Schaller.

Jensen Boger of Ida Grove was named to the Northwestern College (Orange City) academic dean’s list for the fall 2016 semester. Boger is a junior and elementary education major.

Students named to the list have achieved a 3.50 or above grade point average while carrying a minimum of 12 graded hours.

BC Women’s Club reduces cookbook price The Battle Creek Women’s Club met at the Battle Creek Community Building on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 1:30 p.m. Members enjoyed creating a majestic bald eagle or colorful cardinal while learning more about these wonderful birds. The business meeting was held while members finished their artwork. Roll call ‘where have you seen an eagle?’ was answered by 18 members.

The secretary’s minutes from

the December meeting were read and approved. One note of correspondence was shared. The treasurer’s report was presented and accepted.

In old business, an inventory of the Battle Creek 150th cookbooks was given. After discussion, the members voted to approve the price reduction to $15. There is a limited supply of cookbooks available at First State Bank in Ida Grove and Battle Creek and

at BC Bakery and Cafe. A classified ad will be placed in the Courier and Reminder announcing the price change. Marcella Segebart was welcomed as the new club historian.

In new business, secretary Sharon Forthum reviewed the exit report from the 2016 soup luncheon. Members discussed and made plans for the Feb. 26 Soup and Sandwich Luncheon fund-raiser. Proceeds will fund

at 209½ Moorehead Ave. in Ida Grove.

The workshop will explain more about radon, how to test for radon, how to use at-home test kits, what the test data means, what level should raise concern and what remedies are available should you find radon in your home and more.

Radon test kits will be available for purchase. Spaces are limited for the workshop, so call to reserve your spot at 712-364-3003 or email kandicem@iastate.edu.

For more information on radon in the home, visit www.epa.gov/ radon/pdfs/citizensguide.pdf or the Iowa Department of Public Health website at http://idph. iowa.gov /radon.

You may also contact your local county health department or call 1-800-383-5992 for testing kits.

the pink petunias for the town planters.

The next meeting will be Feb. 16 with a program about the Ida County wind turbine project by Doug Dausel. The meeting closed with the club collect and pledge of allegiance.

Hostesses Cindy Peters, Donna Georgopoulos, Corlie Kohnekamp and Dixie Brueck served decorated cupcakes, Valentine cookies, nuts, candy and coffee.

will be out and about in the local community - book an appointment to save lives.

Ida Grove Community Blood Drive, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Holstein Community Blood Drive, Thursday, Feb. 2, 2 to 5 p.m., at Veterans’ Memorial Hall.

Schedule a blood donation appointment online at lifeservebloodcenter.org or call 800.287.4903.

Birth Jerry and Amanda Groth of Battle Creek are the parents of a son, Jace Daniel, born Dec. 22, 2016, in Sioux City. Jace weighed 7 lbs., 8 oz.

Grandparents are Marvin and Jody Meier of Herman, Neb., and Roger and Phyllis Groth of Ida Grove.

Great-grandparents are Donna Groth of Battle Creek, Evelyn Jones of Manilla and Jerry Fagerquist of Fremont, Neb. Jace is welcomed home by Jackson.

Poor boy stew event planned Poor boy stew will be served at Sacred Heart Parish Hall in Ida Grove Feb. 19 at 1 p.m. Father David Hemann will provide music entertainment during the meal. A free will donation will be taken.

Sign-up sheets are available at Sacred Heart Church in Ida Grove, St. Martin Catholic Church in Odebolt or Our Lady of Good Counsel in Holstein. Or, contact Peter Goldsmith at 712-371-2477, Tom Cooper at 712-369-9824, Tammy Lansink at 712-369-1722 or Ellen Janssen at 712-269-1276.

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RV dance receives super sweepstakes trophy The Ridge View High School dance squad earned Super Sweepstakes and awards for Technique, Choreography, High Point and Best in Class for its hoopla, novelty and prop routines at the MMA Midwest Regional 1 Dance Competition Jan. 14 in South Sioux City, Neb. The Super Sweepstakes is presented to teams that score more than 90 points per routines.

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

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OSC Auxiliary notes assisted living dining area can be rented

Karl King Honor Band: Ridge View Middle School participated in the annual Karl King Honor Band on Jan. 14. The Karl King Honor Band is in its 17th year at St. Edmond Catholic School in Fort Dodge.

Each year, a select group of sixth and seventh graders come together to showcase their skill as well as the legacy of great march composer and Fort Dodge resident Karl L. King. This year, students from 39 schools gathered to rehearse through the day and present an evening concert. Selected students from the Ridge View Middle School included Lakota Altena, sixth grade, clarinet; Noah Schroder, sixth grade, tuba; Morgan Todd, seventh grade, alto sax; Ian Shepherd, seventh grade, trumpet and Jake Breyfogle, sixth grade, trumpet. The Ridge View Band is under the direction of Dennis Freking. (Photo submitted)

Ida, Woodbury Coun es need foster families Currently, there is a high need for foster families in Ida and Woodbury counties. Children are placed in foster homes when they have experienced abuse, neglect or abandonment.

Sometimes, they need a safe place to stay for many months; sometimes, it may be for only a few days. Sometimes, they can be reunited with their family; other times, they may need a forever home. When you say yes to foster care, you don’t know exactly what your journey will be, but you know you will be helping children in need.

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The Odebolt Specialty Care Auxiliary meeting was called to order

by President Junith Comstock. She thanked the staff for the brunch.

Ruth Wulf presented roll call with eight members present. Comstock gave the treasurer’s report for Renae Babcock.

Administrator Nancy Snyder gave her report on some inquiries of new residents. OSC is down in nursing staff and has been given approval from the corporation agency to cover one shift to help out. One staff member is gong to school and working part-time.

Another nurse went to her hometown to work, so this contributed to the shortage.

Snyder reported the nursing home is looking for a dining room/ kitchen aide. The kitchen is shut down from 2 to 4 p.m., so there is a miscommunication for cookies set out in the afternoon. Snyder is taking care of this. The ice cream machine is out of order and is important to the residents and guests.

The compressor needs parts, as it is too costly to replace the machine. The nursing home is waiting for a bid to ix the machine.

Jill Grote reported Tammy Godbersen is the new director of nursing and was gone, attending meetings. Isaiah Salmon is the new dietary cook. He is young and eager to work. He attends school in the

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Ida SWCD scholarship available The Ida County Soil and Water Conservation District will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors who are residents of Ida County and will be pursuing a degree in any ield of agriculture or natural resources.

Application forms can be picked up at the Natural Resources Conservation Service Of ice located

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O-A/BC-IG to host financial aid night Feb. 9 at cafeteria The Odebolt-Arthur/Battle Creek-Ida Grove High School will be hosting a inancial aid night for current high school juniors and their parents on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.

This will be the only chance for the juniors and their parents to learn about iling the FAFSA for their senior year of high school.

This fall was the irst year the FAFSA was available to be iled on Oct. 1, instead of waiting until Jan. 1.

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This recent change in the FAFSA has allowed students to make better decisions about which college they are going to attend, because their inancial aid package is available to view at a much earlier date.

Topics at the event will include the inancial aid process, FAFSA application review, understanding the FAFSA results, understanding costs and comparing colleges, inancial aid options, scholarship processes and where to go for help.

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afternoon and on weekends. The assisted living numbers remain the same. There have been a lot of inquiries over the winter.

The food inspector is at OSC every quarter unless there are problems with electricity or water. The dining area in the assisted living has been used by the public and can be rented out for an event. In February, there will be bags on the residents’ doors for cards. The residents enjoy opening them on Valentine’s Day. Old business: Everyone enjoyed the Christmas party. There were gifts, food and entertainment, especially a visit from Santa. The residents enjoyed the few that got a lump of coal.

New business: Some bills were turned in for making cookies for the residents to decorate. A motion was made by Wulf to pay Shirley Scanlan and seconded by Janet Wilwerding. A motion was made

by Scanlan to pay Alice Pudenz and seconded by Wilwerding. Both motions were approved.

Quarters are needed for bingo, but the residents are happy with dimes and the snack basket. A lot of the residents enjoy the Cheetos, so we will have a snack basket twice a month.

Some new ideas are needed for entertainment. On Feb. 8, Aaron Schumacher will sing for the resi-

dents. On Feb. 14, the residents will open their cards and play bingo. The Auxiliary members take care of the entertainment for the residents, so funding is important at the spring bazaar.

The next meeting is Feb. 16 with Babcock serving. Scanlan moved, and Snyder seconded a motion, to adjourn the meeting.

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SPORTS Solon wins Irgens wrestling tourney Solon won the 26-team Herb Irgens Wrestling Invitational Saturday in Ida Grove with 255.5 points.

O-A/BC-IG was sixth with 125 points. Ridge View placed 23rd with 29 points.

O-A/BC-IG’s best individual showing came from Kurtis Krager who placed irst at 113. Ridge View’s top placing came from Evan Else who placed fourth at 285.

Solon crowned four individual champions.

Sibley-Ocheyedan, Spirit Lake Park and Sergeant Bluff-Luton each won two individual titles.

Team Scoring: Solon, 255.5; Sibley-Ocheydan, 197.5; Don Bosco, 188.5; Spirit Lake Park, 155; Sergeant Bluff-Luton 152.5; O-A/BC-IG, 125; Pocahontas Area, 90.5; Graettinger-Terrill/RuthvenAyrshire, 88.5; Emmetsburg, 70.5; Cherokee, 64; Woodbury Central, 63; Sioux Center, 62; West Lyon, 56; Okoboji, 55.5; West Fork, 51; Audubon, 50; Akron-West ield, 49; Southeast Valley, 45; Lawton-Bronson, 40; Western Christian, 39; Carroll, 34; South Central Calhoun, 30; Ridge View, 29; Exira/Elk HornKimbalton, 25; Woodbine, 22 and Kingsley-Pierson, 10.

Solon earned the irst place trophy for sportsmanship. Graettinger-Terrill/Ruthven-Ayrshire was second and Okoboji was third.

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The top two place winners at each weight class were: 106—Daniel Kimball, Don Bosco; Jake Nieman, OABCIG. 113— Kurtis Krager, OABCIG; Easton Larson, Don Bosco. 120—Bryce West, Solon; Gable Fox, Don Bosco.

126—Drew West, Solon; Logan Lutgen, Don Bosco. 132—Brayden Curry, Sergeant Bluff-Luton; Kolton Roth, Graettinger-Terrill/RuthvenAyrshire. 138—Easton Graff, Sergeant Bluff-Luton; Ben Carr, Solon. 145—Kyler Rieck, Spirit Lake Park; Austin Eilers, Lawton-Bronson. 152—Dylan Schuck, SibleyOcheyedan; John Tuttle, Spirit Lake Park. 160—John Henrich, AkronWest ield; Trevor Nelson, Solon.

170—Jarel Arbegast, West Fork; Adam Grote, OABCIG. 182—Dillon Diltz, Solon; Kyle Benson, Sergeant Bluff-Luton. 195—Hunter DeJong, Sibley-Ocheyedan; Walker Even, Don Bosco. 220—Dakoda Powell, Spirit Lake Park; Erick Olvera, Sibley-Ocheyedan. 285—Tyler Linderbaum, Solon; Matt Naig, SibleyOcheyedan.

Senior Brayden Curry of Sergeant Bluff-Luton, the 126-pound

Tyler Anderson: O-A/BC-IG’s Tyler Anderson, top, waits for the official to slap the mat in a second round 195-pound match at the Herb Irgens Wrestling Tournament. Anderson placed fourth.

(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) champion, won his fourth title at the Herb Irgens tournament.

O-A/BC-IG Junior Kurtis Krager earned O-A/BC-IG’s lone championship by winning the title at 113 pounds.

Krager, ranked ifth in the state in class 1A, ran his record to 32-2.

Krager, who won his irst Irgens title, won all four of his matches by fall in the irst period. The irst three falls came in 1:30, :40 and 1:47. In the inals, Krager pinned Easton Larson of Don Bosco in 1:18. Larson is ranked 10th in the state in class 1A. Freshman Jake Nieman (29-5), ranked ninth in the state in class 1A, made it to the inals at 106, but lost 4-3 to Daniel Kimball of Don Bosco who is ranked ifth in 1A. Senior Adam Grote (29-8) placed second at 170. In the inals he lost 9-3 to Jarel Arbegast of West Fork (Shef ield) who is ranked seventh at 170. Arbegast has ties to the local area as his father Jared Arbegast is originally from Odebolt and currently serves as head coach of the West Fork program.

In the semi inals, Grote pinned Dustin Andreasen of Audubon in 2:26. Andreasen went into the tournament ranked 10th in the state at 170.

Junior Tyler Anderson (28-6), who went into the tournament ranked ninth at 195, placed fourth at 195.

Junior Blake Anderson (29-10) inished ifth at 182 and senior Jeren McKibbin (29-12) placed sixth at 285.

Ridge View Ridge View had two placings in the tournament.

Senior Evan Else (30-8) had the best effort with a fourth place at 285. Also placing for Ridge View was Trenton Miller (23-9) who was seventh at 220.

“We had three wrestlers make it to Saturday at Herb Irgens,” noted coach Caleb Christensen.

“Andres Carbajal (138) and Trenton Miller (220) started in the consolation rounds and Evan Else (285) started the day in the championship rounds. I thought we wrestled a bit nervous on Friday night; for most of our kids this was the irst time they have competed in a tournament of this caliber.

“We had two freshmen competing in this tournament; 132 pound Dylan Wood and 182 pound Tate Phillips. Both drew tough irst round matches, but wrestled hard on Friday coming up short on making it to Saturday, but still a very valuable experience for both of them.

“One of the biggest achievements for us in the tournament was the return of Erik Major at 195 pounds. He was involved in an accident a couple of years ago making him unable to compete last season. This was his irst time back on the varsity mat since his sophomore year. His number one goal this season was to get back on the mat and he did so in the toughest tournament of the season.

“It was a good experience for our kids. We took a lot away simply by watching some great wrestling. This tournament is a great one to watch year after year and this year was no different.”

Blake Anderson: O-A/BC-IG’s Blake Anderson, left, is in control of his 182-pound second round match at the Herb Irgens Wrestling Tournament. Anderson won by fall in the first period. Anderson placed fifth at 182. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Krager: O-A/BC-IG’s Kurtis Krager, right, placed first at 113 pounds at the 26-team Herb Irgens Wrestling Tournament. Krager won all four of his matches by fall in the first period. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Else: Ridge View’s Evan Else, front, is in control of his 285-pound first round match at the Herb Irgens Wrestling Tournament. Else placed fourth at his weight class. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Nieman: O-A/BC-IG’s Jake Nieman placed second at 106 pounds at the 26-team Herb Irgens Wrestling Tournament. Nieman posted a 4-1 record.(Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

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Raptors lose to Eagles, Wildcats

Quickstep: Ridge View’s Kinzey Dutler does a quick step around a Siouxland Christian defender during the Raptors’ 65-49 win in Holstein Jan. 17. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

RV girls collect 10th win of the season The Ridge View girls’ basketball team picked up its 10th win of the season following two conference victories last week. The Raptors entered their make-up game with MV-A-O Monday, Jan. 23 with a 10-3 mark overall and 6-2 in the conference.

Ridge View 65, SC 49 Ridge View outscored Siouxland Christian 10-0 in slightly under three minutes late in the fourth quarter to preserve a conference victory in Holstein Jan. 17.

Ridge View held a 48-44 lead with 4:38 to go in the game before rattling off 10 unanswered points to build a 58-44 lead with 1:47 to play in the game. In the inal minute and a half of the game, Ridge View held off Siouxland with the help of several made free throws.

“I thought this was the best game we played all year,” noted coach Brian Bode. “We had great energy from start to end. We did a nice job of distributing the basketball and everyone was able to ind a way to contribute.

“We were also able to mix up the tempo. We were patient when we needed to be and took high percentage shoots and defensively forced them into undesirable shots.”

Bode added his club was more aggressive than Siouxland Christian, which led to the Raptors getting to the free throw line. Ridge View went to the line 43 times and made 27 shots.

Beth Pickhinke chalked up 18 points while Emerson Else added 10 points.

Quarter scores RView 17 33 43 —65 SC 13 21 33 —49 Ridge View stats Field goals: 19-37, 51%. Free

WVC hoop tournaments The Western Valley Conference basketball tournaments for girls and boys start this week.

The boys’ tournament starts Thursday, Jan. 26, and continues on Monday, Jan. 30, and Thursday, Feb. 2. The championship contest is slated for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. in Ida Grove.

The girls’ tournament starts Friday, Jan. 27, and continues on Tuesday, Jan. 31, and Friday, Feb. 3. The championship contest is slated for Saturday, Feb. 4, at 6 p.m. in Ida Grove.

Pairings weren’t available at press time, as pairings for both tournaments won’t be released until all conference games are played, which was Tuesday, Jan. 24.

throws: 27-43, 63%. Scoring: Pickhinke, 18; E. Else, 10; Todd, 9; Dutler, 8; Wagoner, 7; Johnson, 6; Richard, 5; Chance, 1; Kenny, 1. Rebounds: 36 (Pickhinke, 9; Wagoner, 8). Assists: 11 (Dutler, 3; Wagoner, 3). Steals: 12 (Dutler, 3). Blocks: 3 (Wagoner, 1; E. Else, 1; Richard, 1) Fouls: 18 Ridge View 57, WC 54 Led by a trio of players who scored in double igures Ridge View held off Woodbury Central in a tight conference contest in Moville Friday.

The home standing Wildcats took a 17-12 lead after one quarter, but Ridge View had the game knotted at 26-26 at halftime. The Raptors outscored the Wildcats 13 to 10 in the third quarter to go up 39-36 heading into the inal quarter, which proved to be a standoff as both clubs scored 18 points.

“It was just a great game to be a part of; lots of excitement both ways as each team’s largest lead was only seven points,” said Bode.

“I am so proud of the effort these girls showed and the way the girls handle themselves in different situations throughout the game. The girls are playing well together and having fun.

“Our defensive effort carried over on offense and we connected on some critical shots. I liked our shot selection and we seemed to be

much more aggressive trying to get the ball to the rim and girls going after rebounds.”

Beth Pickhinke charted 15 points for Ridge View. Harlee Wagoner added 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Kinzey Dutler chipped in with 10 points. As a team, Ridge View shot 46 percent (21-46) from the ield.

“Beth and Harlee had a great game for us on both ends of the loor,” noted Bode. “When the two of them have good games together, it usually means good things for our team.

“Kennedy Mason had a career high game with nine points. Her defensive effort has always been there, so giving us another scoring threat is certainly a bonus. Emerson Else and Kinzey do a great job of forcing turnovers then pushing the ball in transition and inding the other girls to score.”

Quarter scores RView 12 26 39 —57 WC 17 26 36 —54 Ridge View stats Field goals: 21-46, 46%. Free throws: 9-22, 41%. Scoring: Pickhinke, 15; Wagoner, 12; Dutler, 10; Mason, 9; Richard, 7; Johnson, 2; E. Else, 2. Rebounds: 35 (Wagoner, 11). Assists: 17 (Dutler, 4; Pickhinke, 4; Johnson, 4). Steals: 11 (Richard, 4; E. Else, 3). Blocks: 4 (Johnson, 4) Fouls: 14

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Colin Bengford 459 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Aurora Anderson 134 Sierra Schmidt 118 Savannah Wych 113 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Aurora Anderson 354 Sierra Schmidt 313 Savannah Wych 308 HIGH TEAM GAME Pronto 615 Pronto 609 Johnson Propane 603 HIGH TEAM SERIES Pronto 1808 Johnson Propane 1724 Cenex 1190 BANTAM LEAGUE Designs by Jamee 183 Tief’s Transfer 135 Willow Dale W.V. 100 North Star C.C.U. 28 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Blaise Wilcox 94 Brody Wych 72 Chase Templeton 69 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Blaise Wilcox 269 Brody Wych 189 Chase Templeton 168 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Hayley Anderson 109 Jade Wilcox 94 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Hayley Anderson 264 Jade Wilcox 231 HIGH TEAM GAME Designs by Jamee 431 Designs by Jamee 408 Designs by Jamee 405 HIGH TEAM SERIES Designs by Jamee 1244 Willow Dale W.V. 1050

Ridge View lost two WVC boys’ basketball games last week, which lowered the team’s overall record to 5-8 and to 4-4 in the conference.

SC 63, Ridge View 40 Siouxland Christian’s explosive offense got going in the irst quarter of a 23-point conference win over Ridge View in Holstein Jan. 17.

The Eagles went on a 22 to eight run in the irst quarter and 18 to 12 in the second quarter to build a 40-20 lead at halftime.

Ridge View made some adjustments at halftime, which allowed the Raptors to slow down Siouxland. Siouxland had a 23 to 20 scoring advantage in the second half.

“We had too many turnovers and did not get back in transition defense, which led to too many easy lay-ups for them,” noted coach Dale Tokheim. “We need to recognize who wants to shoot and who wants to drive for them.

“I really liked our defensive effort in the second half. We held them to eight points in the third quarter and our one-three-one zone did a good job of slowing down their offense and stopping the drive. Plus, we got back on defense much better. Offensively, we just didn’t have the patience to move the ball around and to attack the lanes against their zone.”

Colton Wunschel was Ridge View’s leading scorer with 14 points.

“Wunschel had a nice game, but we couldn’t get anyone else going offensively and that was mainly due to Siouxland Christians tough and active defense,” noted Tokheim.

Quarter scores RView 8 20 30 —40 SC 22 40 48 —63 Ridge View stats Field goals: 13-39, 33%. Free throws: 10-13, 77%. Scoring: Wunschel, 14; Franken,9; Wingert, 8; Cuthrell, 6; Klint Blum, 3.

Rebounds: 18 (Kliegl, 4; Wunschel, 4). Assists: 9 (Tokheim, 3).

Steals: 2 (Wunschel, 1; Franken, 1). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 18 WC 61, Ridge View 43 Woodbury Central took control

Hold on: Ridge View’s Austin Degen temporarily loses the ball under pressure from a Siouxland Christian player Jan. 17. The Raptors lost the game 63-40. (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill) of its conference game with Ridge View Friday in the second quarter.

The Wildcats had a 12-10 advantage at the end of the irst quarter before stretching the lead to 33-19 at halftime. The second half was pretty even as Woodbury owned a 28-24 scoring advantage.

“We started the game off okay, but in the second quarter we panicked and didn’t take care of the ball,” noted coach Tokheim. “We also missed some open shots at the same time Woodbury got hot and we fell behind by 14 at the half. Woodbury built the lead to about 20 points late in the third quarter.

Late in the third quarter we changed things up a little defensively and went to some half-court traps and we picked up our intensity. We held them scoreless for ive minutes and got the lead down to nine with about four minutes to go in the game. Then we just couldn’t buy a basket the last three minutes of the game. We had some good looks, but had several

baskets go in and out. When they got the lead back to over 11 they pulled the ball out to use some clock and we had to foul.

“I was real happy with the effort in the second half. I thought we fought hard, but just dug ourselves too big of a hole. We don’t have any time to mope around, as we play MV-A-O on Monday (Jan. 23) and an undefeated Ar-We-Va on Tuesday (Jan. 24). We need to learn from this game and move on.”

Jacob Tokheim pumped in 11 points to lead Ridge View’s offense.

Quarter scores RView 10 19 31 —43 WC 12 33 50 —61 Ridge View stats Field goals: 16-45, 35.5%.

Free throws: 7-9, 78%. Scoring: Tokheim, 11; Miller, 8; Degen, 7; Franken, 6; Wunschel, 6; Klint Blum, 3 Wingert, 2. Rebounds: 19 (Wingert, 4; Miller, 4; Degen, 4).

Assists: 7 (Wingert, 3). Steals: 8 (Cuthrell, 3). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 12

O-A/BC-IG bowlers strike down Harlan The O-A/BC-IG girls and boys won their matches against Harlan Thursday in Ida Grove. Both teams improved to 3-2 on the season.

O-A/BC-IG has a busy nine-day stretch coming up as they have ive meets slated during that time frame.

The schedule is Jan. 26 at MMC/RU; Jan. 28 at LeMars tournament; Jan. 30 host LeMars; Feb. 2 at Harlan and Feb. 3 host Denison-Schleswig.

Girls The Falcon girls’ bowling team hosted Harlan and defeated them by a total of 2,080 to 1,942.

Allen first at Ventura archery shoot Ridge View freshman Cassie Allen was irst out of 100 girls at the Ventura archery shoot Jan.14.

She shot a 283. Allen was the only competitor from Ridge View to participate in the shoot.

Tori Hoe ling, who bowled a 160/146 for an individual medalist winning 306, led the Falcons in the individual round. Jenna Henderson bowled a 292, Kim Renze, 271, Marzia Fineran, 265 and Alexis Renze, 240 to round out the scoring. Also bowling was Sarah Cotton who inished with a two game total of 203.

The Baker Games helped O-A/BCIG to inish the strong showing with game totals of 129, 171, 134, 118 and 154.

Boys The boys’ team turned back Harlan by 50-pins. The inal was 2,4422,392.

“Overall, we did not bowl one of our better meets,” noted coach Kurt Hofmeister. “We showed signs of bowling very well for parts of the meet, we just need to bowl well for longer stretches.

Our irst individual game was pretty good, but our second individual game we had several boys struggle.”

Jarrett Bumann (363) led the Falcons in the individual round averaging a 182 for his two individual games.

Next was Darian Hannel (342) who

averaged a 171 for his two games.

Kolton Kraijcek (304) also bowled above his season average with a 152 for his two games. No one else was at or above his average. The other scores that counted in the team score were Dana Wessel (327) and Colin Bengford (275). Cole Rhea bowled a 266, but his score was not included in the team total.

“After the individual round we were ahead by eight pins,” noted Hofmeister. “We struggled in our irst Baker game and after that we were down by four pins. Fortunately, we got going in our next three Baker games and opened up about a 70-pin lead. We held on at the end to manage a 50-pin win.”

Baker scores were 136, 201, 184, 181 and 129 for an 831 total.

“It was good to see us bowl well enough in Bakers to pull out the win.

It was also good to see how the boys handled being in a very close match, knowing that every pin was important. We need to continue to get better at being more consistent,” said Hofmeister.

O-A/BC-IG grad throws life me-best at Dordt Indoor Open Odebolt-Arthur/Battle CreekIda Grove graduate Garrett Rohlk is ranked number 31 in the nation’s top 50 after a season opener at Dordt Indoor Open on Jan. 14.

Rohlk, a junior at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake,

showcased his skills with his lifetime-best toss in the weight throw with a record 52-feet, 2-inches, which took third place at the event.

Rohlk was a four-year letterwinner in track and ield for

the Falcons, capturing a conference individual title in discus as a junior before winning a district title and placing eighth at state as a senior in 2014.

Rohlk is studying physical education at BVU.

Raptor archers place fi h at Atlan c The Ridge View archery team placed ifth at a tournament in Atlantic Saturday. In the process, several individual archers quali ied for the state tournament.

Coach Justin Kinney said the ifth place showing was a “fantastic” accomplishment for his team. Valley High shot a 3,328 to place irst. The Raptors were ifth with a 3,063.

Individually, Ridge View freshman Cassie Allen placed third overall with a 282. Allen, Tristin Drey (271) and Brett Taylor (262) all shot scores making them eligible for the state tournament in March.

Kinney noted many of his archers shot personal records at the tournament.

Other Ridge View participants

and their scores were Brant Price (259), Markus Miller (257), Joanna Loera (252), Evan Cockerham (250), Aimee Kell (249), Jaden Droegmiller (249), Rayann Volkert (247), Lauren Johnson (245), Brayden Stowater (240), Cloe Droegmiller (240), Arianna Parra (228), Chase Evans (227), Cole Degen (225) and Andrew Brockman (212).

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Falcons top Westwood, end losing streak O-A/BC-IG won one of the three games they played in the last few days. The Falcons entered play this week with a 3-12 record overall and 2-6 in the conference.

D-S 71, O-A/BC-IG 24 Denison-Schleswig, a class 3A team, defeated the Falcons in Denison Saturday, Jan. 14.

Scoring was dif icult for the Falcons as the team shot 22 percent (10-46) from the ield. D-S led 25-8 after one quarter, 46-15 at halftime and 62-22 after three quarters.

O-A/BC-IG got six points from both Brandon Schwade and Devon Fritz.

Quarter scores OABCIG 8 15 22 —24 D-S 25 46 62 —71 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 10-46, 22%. Free throws: 2-4, 50%. Scoring: Schwade, 6; Fritz, 6; Ladwig, 4; Cranston, 4; Bumann, 2; Kolpin, 2. Rebounds: 17 (Cranston, 4).

Assists: 5 (Cranston, 2). Steals: 8 (Cranston, 3). Blocks: 0 Fouls: 12 O-A/BC-IG 63, Westwood 45 O-A/BC-IG snapped a six game losing streak Jan. 17 when the Falcons topped Westwood in Sloan in conference play.

The Falcons were up 22-14 after one quarter and were never threatened after that. The 14 points by Westwood in the irst quarter was their high point production for a quarter in the game.

O-A/BC-IG was up 34-20 at halftime and 50-33 after three quarters.

Coach Steve Brown pointed to defense and better shooting as the key factors in the contest.

“Westwood is a lot like us in that

they are young, but they do have more size than we do,” said Brown.

“They used their height in a highlow offense to start the game and got their irst eight points that way. We went to a zone the rest of the game and did a great job on their two big kids. We also used some full court press and were pretty successful in causing their guards some problems.”

Devon Fritz charted 14 points while Ty Warnke added 13 points.

The Falcons more than doubled their ield goal shooting percentage from the Denison-Schleswig game. Against Westwood, O-A/ BC-IG shot 46 percent from the ield.

“Offensively, we did a nice job of moving the ball and penetrating off the dribble and we just shot the ball better,” noted Brown. “You can play well, but if you are not shooting the ball well it can make you look pretty bad. We shot 46 percent from ield, which is pretty good and that was the difference in the game.”

Quarter scores OABCIG 22 34 50 —63 Westwood 14 20 33 —45 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 25-54, 46%. Free throws: 6-10, 60%. Scoring: Fritz, 14; Warnke, 13; Ladwig, 9; Bumann, 8; Cranston, 6; Conover, 5; Kolpin, 4; Ray, 4. Rebounds: 28 (Bumann, 6). Assists: 17 (Fritz, 4; Schwade, 4). Steals: 13 (Bumann, 4). Blocks: 2 (Fritz, 1; Ladwig, 1) Fouls: 16 SC 61, O-A/BC-IG 38 Siouxland Christian scored the irst 10 points of the game to set the stage for its conference victory over the Falcons in Sioux City Jan. 19.

“With the exception of the ball not going in for us in the irst quarter when they got off to a 10-0 start we did a lot of things right,” noted coach Brown. “We handled their pressure decently; we weren’t turning the ball over on the top half of their press, but when we got to the next level and tried to force some things that is when we had some turnovers.

“Siouxland is really quick in transition. We did a nice job of getting out on their shooters, but they have really good shooters who can make tough shots.”

Siouxland Christian held leads of 14-4 after one quarter; 32-16 at halftime and 52-26 after three quarters.

“In the second half we did a better job of attacking the rim and getting to the free throw line, which I think is the key to beating them,” said Brown. “While we did get to the line, it wasn’t as much as we wanted to.

“Overall, our ball movement was good; our effort was good and we fought hard. And that is what you are looking for in high school athletics.”

Devon Fritz, Landon Ray and Kaden Ladwig shared scoring honors for O-A/BC-IG with nine points each.

Quarter scores OABCIG 4 16 26 —38 SC 14 32 52 —61 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 14-45, 31%. Free throws: 7-11, 64%. Scoring: Fritz, 9; Ladwig, 9; Ray, 9; Cranston, 4; Devitt, 2; Bumann, 2; Warnke, 2; Conover, 1. Rebounds: 23 (Fritz, 5). Assists: 8 (Fritz, 2; Devitt, 2).

Steals: 4 (Four with one). Blocks: 1 (Fritz, 1) Fouls: 12

Falcon girls play well in losses The O-A/BC-IG girls’ lost two WVC games and one non-conference contest last week. The setbacks left the Falcons with a 4-12 record overall and 2-6 in the conference.

D-S 54, O-A/BC-IG 46 Denison-Schleswig defeated the Falcons in a non-conference game in Denison Saturday, Jan. 14.

Falcon coach Megan Chizek noted her club got off to a slow start in the game. “We played a very solid game offensively and defensively. Unfortunately, they started out the game with a 13-point lead, which we cut into many times, but were never able to overcome.”

D-S owned a 22-9 lead at the end of the irst quarter. The Falcons pulled to within ive points, 30-25, at halftime and four points, 41-37, after three quarters.

Bethany Rehse recorded 20 points for the Falcons while Anna VanDusen added 19 points.

Quarter scores OABCIG 9 25 37 —46 D-S 22 30 41 —54 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 19-47, 40%. Free throws: 3-6, 50%. Scoring: Rehse, 20; VanDusen, 19; Weber, 5; Fredericks, 2. Rebounds: 25 (Rehse, 8; VanDusen, 6). Assists: 15 (Rehse,

6). Steals: 1 (Rehse, 1). Blocks: 3 (VanDusen, 1; Rehse, 1; Weber, 1) Fouls: 7 Westwood 80, O-A/BC-IG 37 Westwood steadily pulled away from the Falcons over the course of a conference game in Sloan Jan. 17.

The Rebels had an 18-11 lead after one quarter; 37-22 at halftime and 69-35 after three quarters.

“We started the game off very well offensively, but struggled throughout the game to break their half court press,” noted coach Megan Chizek.

Anna VanDusen scored 17 points to top the Falcons scoring effort.

Quarter scores OABCIG 11 22 35 —37 Westwood 18 37 69 —80 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 13-32, 41%. Free throws: 7-15, 47%. Scoring: VanDusen, 17; Rehse, 9; Fredericks, 4; Gunderson, 3; Buehler, 2; Weber, 2. Rebounds: 24 (VanDusen, 8; Rehse, 8). Assists: 13 (Rehse, 3; Reis, 3; VanDusen, 3). Steals: 3 (Fredericks, 2). Blocks: 1 (Rehse, 1) Fouls: 11 Siouxland 53, O-A/BC-IG 48 O-A/BC-IG Coach Megan Chizek said her team played one its best

games of the season, but came up a little short in its conference loss to Siouxland Christian in Sioux City Jan. 19.

“We played a solid game offensively and defensively throughout the game, but we struggled a bit at the free throw line, which could have made a difference at the end of the game,” said Chizek.

The Falcons shot 31.5 percent (6-19) from the line. After falling behind by 11 points in the fourth quarter, the Falcons pulled to within three points of Siouxland late in the game.

Juniors Anna VanDusen and Beth Rehse who both recorded double doubles led the Falcons. Rehse scored 18 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. VanDusen added 13 points and 12 rebounds.

Quarter scores OABCIG 13 25 36 —48 Siouxland 14 28 46 —53 O-A/BC-IG stats Field goals: 20-50, 40%. Free throws: 6-19, 31.5%. Scoring: Rehse, 18; VanDusen, 13; Peters, 6; Weber, 5; Reis, 4; Fredericks, 2; Buehler, 2. Rebounds: 40 (Rehse, 15; VanDusen, 12). Assists: 11 (Rehse, 4). Steals: 13 (Rehse, 4).

Blocks: 4 (Rehse, 2; VanDusen, 2) Fouls: 15

Little Falcon hoops: The BC-IG and Odebolt-Arthur fifth grade basketball girls played before the home crowd during a recent O-A/BC-IG varsity contest. Getting in on the black team versus the white team were, from left, Cayleigh Arnburg (13), Sadie Schumacher (4), Kenai Nielsen (1), Madison Bobzien (9) and Kiersten Baker (5). (Courier photo by Mike Thornhill)

Iowa Court of Appeals celebrates 40 years Forty years ago this month, the newly formed Iowa Court of Appeals heard oral arguments and issued opinions for the first time. The Iowa Legislature created the five-member court to ease the overcrowded Iowa Supreme Court docket. At the time, it was taking about two years for the supreme court to process appeals.

In September 1976, then Iowa Governor, Robert D. Ray, appointed the first five judges to the court: Robert G. Allbee and Leo E. Oxberger, district judges in Des Moines; Allen (Barney) L. Donielson, U.S. Attorney, Southern District of Iowa; James H. Carter, a district judge in Cedar Rapids and Bruce M. Snell Jr., an attorney from Ida Grove.

Judges Allbee, Carter and Snell went on to serve on the Iowa Supreme Court.

The current Iowa Court of Appeals judges are, Chief Judge David Danilson, Pleasant Hill; and judges Gayle Nelson Vogel, Spirit Lake; Anuradha Vaitheswaran, Des Moines; Amanda Potterfield, Tiffin; Richard H. Doyle, Des Moines; Mary Tabor, Des Moines; Michael R. Mullins, Washington; Thomas N. Bower, Cedar Falls and Christopher McDonald, Des Moines.

The court of appeals first heard oral arguments Jan. 17, 1977.

Then on Jan. 28, 1977, the court filed its first set of opinions.

In 1983, the Iowa Legislature expanded the court of appeals to six members. At that time, the court began to hear and decide

cases in three-judge panels but continued to conference all cases as a group, or en banc. In 1999, the court was again expanded to its current structure of nine judges meeting in panels of three. The conferencing of all cases en banc was discontinued except in limited circumstances.

Several more court of appeals judges moved on to the supreme court including current Iowa Supreme Court Chief Justice Mark Cady and current justices Daryl Hecht and Edward Mansfield. Other court of appeals judges appointed to the supreme court were Michael Streit and David Baker. In total, 29 judges have served on the court of appeals. The longest serving judge was former Chief Judge Rosemary Sackett who served for 28 years. A complete list of court of appeals judges is on the

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

Helen Marie Weeber July 11, 1915 – Jan. 15, 2017 IDA GROVE – Services for Helen Marie Weeber, 101, of Ida Grove were Jan. 21, 2017, at First United Methodist Church in Ida Grove. The Rev. Chad Lierman officiated. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery at Sac City. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

She died Jan. 15 at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove.

Helen was born July 11, 1915, to Reuben and Maggie (Lewis) Bruner in Sac City. She was raised and baptized in the Christian Church.

Helen and Benny married on May 19, 1940, and were blessed with two daughters, Patty and Peggy. They owned Benny’s Eat Shop in Sac City before moving to Carroll, where they purchased the City Hotel.

In 1955, they purchased the Baxter Hotel in Ida Grove, where they lived until they sold it in 1978.

They retired in Ida Grove.

Helen was active in the Methodist church, holding many offices. She was a volunteer for the Reach Out Program for many years. She loved to entertain and serve meals to her friends and family. She remained very active until her health

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started to fail. She was able to travel and spend time with many, dear friends. She had a life well lived.

Helen loved the Lord and served Him by loving and caring for others. She would want everyone with her in heaven by believing in Jesus and His gift of dying for our sins and rising again to eternity, that we, too, will have the promise of eternal life with our Triune God. Therefore, we are not mourning a death, but celebrating the victory given to Helen by the grace of our loving God. Celebrating her victory are her two daughters and a son-in-law: Patty Nelson, and Peggy and Don Wunschel.

Also surviving are her grandchildren and their families: Autumne (Phil) Ryan, MaTrasa (Bret) Maae and Benton; Matt (Chris) Wunschel and their children and grandsons: Brittany (Mark) Rogers (Colten and Gavin) and Stefan; and Donavon (Chris) and their children: Ashely, Ashton and Erica; and many nieces and nephews and their families.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Benny, and his son, Wayne; Helen and Benny’s parents; their sisters and brother and their spouses; several nieces; a nephew and a great-nephew.

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

IDA GROVE – Visitation for Jerry Steuk, 75, of Ida Grove was Jan. 23, 2017, at Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove. The Rev. Richard A.

Salcido of iciated. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Ida Grove was in charge of arrangements.

He died Jan. 19 at his Ida Grove home.

David A. German Jan. 8, 1947 – Jan. 15, 2017 NEVADA – Services for David A. German, 70, of Nevada were Jan. 20, 2017, at the family home in Nevada. Ryan Funeral Home in Nevada was in charge of arrangements.

He died at home Jan. 15.

Born Jan. 8, 1947, in Battle Creek, David Arlen German was the son of Cleo Thomas and Lillian Margaret (Jacobsen) German.

He graduated from Battle Creek High School and then attended and played football at Buena Vista College in Storm Lake. He earned his master’s degree from Eastern Kentucky College.

On April 3, 1976, David married Janet Lang in Iowa City. He was employed in various capacities.

He taught sciences at several high schools, including Cincinnati, Ohio, and Battle Creek, Iowa.

He later worked in the men’s clothing field in

Iowa City and Ames. David also worked in law enforcement, serving as chief of police in Colfax and deputy sheriff for Lucas County. In later years, he enjoyed working at Lincoln Center Hy-Vee in Ames.

David loved football and was a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers. He also enjoyed attending gun shows and spending time with his precious grandchildren and great-grandchild.

Survivors include his wife, Janet; two daughters: Jennifer (Chad) Olson of Nevada and Deb Blake of LaPorte City; 10 grandchildren; one greatgranddaughter; two brothers: Gerald German of Battle Creek and LeRoy (Judy) German of Altoona; many nieces and nephews and extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leon German.

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Edna D. “Eddy” Hansen May 11, 1916 – Jan. 18, 2017 Ida Mardell “Mardi” Kurtz July 17, 1930 – Jan. 15, 2017 CUSHING – Services for Ida Mardell “Mardi” Kurtz, 86, of Cushing were Jan. 21, 2017, at St. John Lutheran Church in Cushing with the Rev. Wayne C. Pfannkuch of iciating. Burial was in the Cushing Cemetery at Cushing. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements.

She died Jan. 15 at Good Samaritan Society-Holstein.

Mardell was born to Ole and Josie Birkley July 17, 1930, in Maskell, Neb. She was the only girl, with six brothers. She attended country school with her brothers and graduated in 1948 from Ponca High School in Ponca, Neb. Mardell attended Wayne State Teachers College and then taught for two years in a one-room schoolhouse near Jackson, Neb. On Sept. 24, 1950, Mardell married Merle Kurtz and they lived on their family farm at Cushing. They raised ive children; they also had 15 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Mardell’s commitment to her faith and her family was unwavering. Caring for all of them, she was always cooking. She prepared family meals and baked special things for each of them, which brought her great joy.

Mardell also loved to yodel, play the accordion, sing and dance a bit in her kitchen. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cushing, where she was active in Circle and choir and taught Sunday School for many years.

As her children became more independent,

Mardell also found her calling as a nurse’s aide at the Correctionville nursing home. Merle and Mardell moved from the family farm to Char Mac Assisted Living in Holstein in August 2013 and to Good Samaritan Society-Holstein in May 2016.

Mardell is survived by her husband of 67 years, Merle, and a son, Gary (Cheri) of Correctionville, Brant (Alison), Colton and Daxton; Justin (Larissa), Ryver, Reif and Ireland; and Cody (Trish), Piper, Ciara and Taryn.

Also surviving is a daughter, Nancy (Donavon) Noe of Holstein, Blake (Melissa), Cove; and Bart (Jacque), Mila, Mara and Remington.

Additional survivors include a son, Bob (Nancy) Kurtz of Correctionville, Alicia (Nathan) Drury, Nash; Tressa (Mark) Kurtz, Rogan; Ashton (Steve) Huffman, Jacob and Grant; and Sami McCrea, Tyrel McCrea.

Also surviving is a daughter, Jane (Wes) Kurtz-Teal of Sioux Falls, S.D., Kristina (Krissy) Bridges, Lacey Bridges, Lindsay (Josh) Teal-Ambrose, Magdalen.

Additional survivors include a daughter, Sherry (Paul) Kurtz-Anderson of Canton, S.D., Matthew and Nathan.

Also surviving is a brother Mike (Phyllis) Birkley, Hubbard, Neb.; two sisters-in-law: Edna Birkley of Ponca and Della Wolf of Cherokee; and several nieces and nephews.

Mardell was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Josie Birkley; and her brothers and sisters-inlaw: Lynn Birkley, Dale (Evelyn) Birkley, Ray (Joyce) Birkley, Joe (Janet) Birkley and Wally (Joy) Birkley.

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BATTLE CREEK – Services for Edna D. “Eddy” Hansen, 100, of Battle Creek will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Randy D. Cormeny will of iciate, with burial following in Mount Hope Cemetery at Battle Creek.

Visitation will be 4-6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 27, at Christensen– Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek. ChristensenVan Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek is in charge of arrangements.

She died Jan. 18 at Willow Dale Wellness Village in Battle Creek.

Edna “Eddy” Hansen, daughter of Ervin and Matilda (Brodersen) Sands, was born May 11, 1916, on a farm in rural Anthon-Oto. She grew up on the farm in Anthon-Oto and attended country school. There, she learned to speak English, as German was the primary language spoken in her home.

When Eddy was a teenager, she moved to Battle Creek to live with her grandmother, Dora Brodersen.

She worked as a housekeeper for Elmer and Nola Rickman and also as a clerk in Mr. Rickman’s drug store in Battle Creek.

On March 19, 1939, Edna married Winston W. Hansen in St. John’s Lutheran Church at Battle Creek.

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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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The couple made their home in Battle Creek and was blessed with two children, Corliss and Winston Jr. Eddy was a cook for Duke-N-Min’s Cafe, Willow Dale Care Center and the Battle Creek group home.

She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Battle Creek and, in her younger years, taught Sunday School.

She belonged to the Friendly Neighbors Club, Birthday Club and St. John’s Ladies Aid. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, gardening and canning, crafts and spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory are her children: Corliss Hansen Wheeler of Battle Creek and Winston (JoAnn) Hansen of Isanti, Minn.

Also surviving are her grandchildren: Katherine (Chad) Kaddatz, William (Kimberly) Hansen, Kristina (Neil) Graupman, Joan (Kenny) Raap, Linda (Ivan) Conley and Margaret (Mark) Glanzer; 18 greatgrandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; a sisterin-law, Ruth Sands of Redwood Falls, Minn.; beloved nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ervin and Matilda Sands; her husband, Winston W. Hansen; three brothers: Ernest Sands, Mike (Helen) Sands and Melvin Sands; a sister, Sophie Sands, and a brotherin-law, Donald Hansen.

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

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UNITED METHODIST Dori Collogan, Pastor 208 S. KIEL ST. - 712-368-2678 Sunday – 9 a.m. worship 10:10 a.m. Sunday school & fellowship FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH Chris Schroder, Pastor 113 N. MAIN ST. - 712-368-2850 Sunday – 9 a.m. Adult Bible study, Sunday school; 9:45 a.m. fellowship 10:15 a.m. worship with Communion

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Outstanding County award: Kyle Bennett of Galva, left, Ida County Farm Bureau’s president, accepts the Outstanding County Award at the Iowa Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. Craig Hill, Iowa Farm Bureau president, congratulated and presented Bennett with the award.

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Horn Memorial Hospital welcomes Sarah R. Lundin, DO, OB-GYN to the listing of specialty clinic providers serving patients in Ida Grove. Dr. Lundin began her OB-GYN practice at the Crawford County Memorial Hospital Medical Clinic in May 2016. Prior to this, Dr. Lundin was in practice with Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs.

Dr. Lundin earned her Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Nebraska Omaha. She is a 2010 graduate of Des Moines University Medical School with a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree. Dr. Lundin completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Aultman Hospital in Canton, Ohio, and University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, Neb. During her residency, she received clinical and surgical experience in general gynecology and obstetrics, as well as urogynecology, reproductive endocrinology, high

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Outstanding County award: Matt Raasch of Odebolt, right, Sac County Farm Bureau’s president, accepts the Outstanding County Award at the Iowa Farm Bureau’s annual meeting. Joe Heinrich, Iowa Farm Bureau vice president, congratulated and presented Raasch with the award. (Photo submitted)

Area coun es receive Farm Bureau awards Ida County Farm Bureau and Sac County Farm Bureau were honored with the designation of Outstanding County Farm Bureau at the annual state Farm Bureau meeting. The recognition program distinguishes county Farm Bureaus for outstanding program achievements and provides incentive to expand or improve current programs.

Accepting the awards were Ida

County Farm Bureau President Kyle Bennett of Galva and Sac County Farm Bureau President Matt Raasch of Odebolt.

The Outstanding County Farm Bureau designation also represents countless hours of volunteerism by individuals who work tirelessly to promote and protect agriculture and the farmers and ranchers who also work tirelessly to feed a hungry world.

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Horn Memorial welcomes Dr. Sarah Lundin to the listing of specialty clinic providers serving patients in Ida Grove. Dr. Lundin has been with the Crawford County Medical Clinic since May of 2016 and joins Dr. Karl Hasik in providing OB/GYN services at Horn Memorial Hospital on Wednesdays. Drs. Lundin and Hasik will rotate their schedules every other week to better serve patients at Horn Memorial Hospital.

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I also have experience with laparoscopic procedures, Essure and Novasure.� Dr. Lundin’s OB services include vaginal and cesarean deliveries at Crawford County Memorial Hospital. “I grew up in the Irwin and Manilla areas. I have missed the rural environment and amazing people who live here. The women of this area deserve the very best care, and Dr. Hasik and I will provide them with nothing less,�

Dr. Lundin said.

Sarah joins CCMH provider, Dr. Karl Hasik, MD, OB-GYN, in providing obstetric and gynecological services in the outpatient clinic on Wednesdays at Horn Memorial Hospital. They will rotate their schedules every other week to better serve patients.

To schedule a Wednesday appointment with Drs. Lundin or Hasik, call Horn Memorial Hospital at 712-364-3311.

Candidates must possess a proven managerial, interpersonal and leadership skills to direct a community-focused team. Must live in (or have plan for relocating to) Ida Grove. Candidates must live our motto ‘Living Forward, Giving Back.’

TRUST NOTICE IN THE MATTER OF THE LOLA M. VAN HOUTEN REVOCABLE TRUST DATED OCTOBER 12, 2012 To all persons regarding Lola M. Van Houten Revocable Trust dated October 12, 2012, deceased, who died on or about the 5th day of January, 2017. You are hereby notiďŹ ed that Marc C. Van Houten and Kerwin D. Van Houten will serve as the Co-Trustees of the Lola M. Van Houten Revocable Trust dated October 12, 2012.

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

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

Dated this 17th day of January, 2017.

LOLA M. VAN HOUTEN REVOCABLE TRUST DATED OCTOBER 12, 2012 Marc C. Van Houten, Co-Trustee 4560 230th Street Battle Creek, IA 51006 Kerwin D. Van Houten, Co-Trustee 318 W. View Drive Cherokee, IA 51012 Travis J. Schroeder, Attorney for Co-Trustees Simmons Perrine Moyer Bergman PLC 115 3rd St. SE, Ste. 1200 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Date of second publication: First day of February, 2017

To: FELIX ADOLFO DELCID LOPEZ You are hereby notiďŹ ed that a trial is scheduled in the Termination of Parental Rights proceedings, Case Number JVJV001183, JVJV001184 & JVJV001185, involving A.D., C.D. and J.D. Trial will be held on February 28, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Ida County Courthouse. You are further notiďŹ ed that failure to be present for the hearings may result in your rights being affected.

This case has been ďŹ led in a County that uses electronic ďŹ ling. You must register through the Iowa Judicial Brand website at http://www. iowacourts.state.ia.us/EďŹ le and obtain a log in and password for the purpose of ďŹ ling and viewing documents on your case and of receiving service and notices from the Court.

Published by: Meghann Cosgrove Whitmer Ida County Attorney 401 Moorehead Street Ida Grove, Iowa 51445

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva JANUARY 18, 2017 The Galva City Council met in special session on the above date with Mayor Nading presiding. Council members present: Freese, Goettsch by phone, Schossow and Wiese.

Guests: Daniel Bloyer.

Motion by Wiese, second by Schossow approving the agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

REZONING – LOT 1 & N 32’ LOT 2, BLOCK 13, 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF GALVA – Following discussion, motion by Schossow second by Goettsch to amend the zoning ordinance for this parcel of land from residential to commercial and set the public hearing for February 13, 2017, at 5 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

MAINTENANCE POSITION – Mayor Nading reported to the council that Jim Rasmussen has accepted the maintenance position and will start on January 30, 2017.

APPOINT VACANT COUNCIL SEAT – Following discussion, motion by Freese second

by Wiese to appoint Daniel Bloyer to the unexpired seat of Creston Schubert. All ayes. Motion carried.

METER REPLACEMENT COST – Following discussion, it was decided the homeowner would be responsible for the meter replacement cost, due to freezing.

2017/2018 BUDGET – The council looked over the 2017/2018 budget. A motion was made by Goettsch, second by Freese to only increase the library allotment $1,000 for a total of $29,662 and raises for the city employees at 2%. All other amounts will be left the same. All ayes. Motion carried.

IN OTHER BUSINESS, THE COUNCIL DISCUSSED: • Park Equipment There being no further business, the council adjourned upon motion by Wiese.

Mayor Stan Nading ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt, IACMC/MMC

PUBLIC NOTICE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR IDA COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROGER CARSTENS, Deceased Case No. ESPR009279 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF Roger Carstens, Deceased, who died on or about December 21, 2016: You are hereby notiďŹ ed that on January 5, 2017, the last will and testament of Roger Carstens, deceased, bearing date of November 25, 2014, was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Rory Carstens 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 ďŹ le them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so ďŹ led 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 January 9, 2017.

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PUBLIC NOTICE City of Galva NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE CHANGING A BOUNDARY WHEREBY PROPERTY NOW ZONED IN THE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT BE ZONED COMMERCIAL BUSINESS Notice is hereby given that the City of Galva will amend Zoning Ordinance 83 to rezone from Residential to Commercial the following described real estate: Lot 1 I& N32’ Lot 2 Block 13 2nd Addition to the City of Galva And that the Zoning Map be adjusted accordingly.

You are further advised that a Public Hearing on this proposed rezoning will be held on February 13, 2017, at 5 p.m. at Galva City Hall, 116 S. Main Street, Galva, IA 51020, and that at said Public Hearing all interested parties and citizens shall have the opportunity to be heard.

Said Notice of Public Hearing is being given pursuant to Section 414.4 of the Iowa Code.

Dated this 18th day of January, 2017.

CITY OF GALVA City Clerk/Treasurer Anita Brandt.

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Bert Eason family accepts special award at beef/pork banquet The Ida County Cattlemen and Ida County Pork Producers held their yearly joint banquet Jan. 14 at the American Legion Hall in Holstein.

Those attending enjoyed a prime rib dinner catered by Backdraft Bar and Grill in Holstein. The Ridge View FFA helped serve the meal.

Don Friedrichsen presented the Pitching In Award to Brenda Cronin of Holstein.

Braden Else and Peyton Boyle received the 2016 Beef Scholarship Award and checks from scholarship chairman Brian Christiansen.

Roger Bumann presented Braden Else with the 2016 Pork Scholarship Award and check.

A special recognition award was given to the family of the late B.F.

Eason Jr. of Battle Creek. President Andrew Butcher read the following history of Eason’s contributions to the Beef Industry of Iowa. “This year, the Ida County Cattlemen would like to present a special recognition of B.F. Eason Jr. of Battle Creek for his dedication to the beef industry. Although Bert passed away this fall, we felt that he was very deserving of this award. “Bert F. Eason was born and raised in Scranton on a diversi ied crop and livestock farm. He graduated from Scranton High School in 1940. After graduation, he enrolled at Iowa State College. He was very active in college by being a member of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity, meats judging team, livestock judging team, dairy

judging team and Block and Bridle and was even on the wrestling team his freshman year. During his years at Iowa State, he also served our country in WWII. He received his animal husbandry degree in 1949. “After graduation, he served as a vocational ag teacher for four years, a livestock buyer in Danbury for two years and a feed salesman for Walnut Grove for many years. In 1957, he purchased his irst farm on Battle Hill east of Battle Creek, where his son, Terry, currently lives. “For the remainder of his career, he was a farmer and a true cattleman that was determined to make a positive impact in the beef industry.

During these years, he typically fed 600 head of cattle and operated a

Special recognition award: A special recognition award was given to the family of the late B.F. Eason Jr. of Battle Creek during the Ida County Cattlemen/Ida County Pork Producers annual banquet Jan. 14 in Holstein. (Photo submitted)

Trophy buyers: Trophies for the 2017 Ida County Fair were auctioned off during the annual Ida County Cattlemen/Ida County Pork Producers banquet Jan. 14 in Holstein. Buyers of the trophies included, front from left: Craig Ehlers—Craig’s Ag Service, purchased the champion purchased steer and champion barrow trophies and a beef backer award; Brian Rink—Smithfield Foods of Denison, purchased the reserve champion barrow trophy; Martha Boyle—McGuire Auction, purchased the champion derby pig trophy and Owen Bolte—United Bank of Iowa, purchased the champion home raised steer and grand champion yearly pen of three trophies. Second row: Jeff Cronin—Cronin Trucking and Spirit, Stogies and Stuff, purchased the champion yearly pen of three trophy; Allen Fitch—First State Bank, co-purchased the grand champion steer trophy; Duane Pearson—Heritage Bank, purchased a beef backer award; Tom Todd—Community Bank, purchased the champion calf heifer pen of three trophy; Tom Pauley—Denison Livestock, co-purchased the grand champion steer trophy; Linda Lansink copurchased the champion breeding gilt trophy; Jordan Bremer, Tiefenthaler Quality Meats, purchased the reserve champion derby pig; John Lansink co-purchased the champion breeding gilt and Stuart Else purchased a beef backer award. Nathan Vohs purchased a beef backer award and First Cooperative Association purchased the champion calf steer pen of three trophy. Beef backer awards support the cattlemen’s scholarship fund. (Photo submitted)

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Pitching In Award: Brenda Cronin of Holstein, left, accepted the Pitching In Award from Don Friedrichsen during the annual Ida County Cattlemen/Ida County Pork Producers Banquet Jan. 14 in Holstein. (Photo submitted)

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While serving on the board, he increased Ida Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s membership from 100 to 400 members. He then took his dedication to a new level by serving as the chairman for the Iowa Beef Producers Association (197173), which is now known as the Iowa Cattlemenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As if that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough, Mr. Eason, along with ive other Iowa Beef Producers in 1971, formed a new charter known as the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC), where he also served as the irst chairman. At the time, the IBIC was developed to act as the promotional wing to the Iowa Beef Producers. Today, many years later, this mission still stands. â&#x20AC;&#x153;After these accomplishments, he was inducted into the Animal Science Hall of Fame in 1971, which is a prestigious award at Iowa State University. For those of you familiar with Kildee Hall, you can ind his picture displayed there. We also want to give recognition to his wife, Rosemary, of 66 years. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been said that behind any good man stands a great wife. This couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be truer about Rosemary. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While Bert was out promoting the beef industry around the state, it was Rosemary that ensured the livestock were fed, their six children went to school, housework was one job and managed to work a full-time job as a registered nurse at Horn Memorial Hospital. Would everyone please join me in a round of applause honoring Rosemary and all our farm wives for all that they do to support their husbands and families in our livestock industries? â&#x20AC;&#x153;In summary, B.F. Eason Jr. dedicated his life to promoting quality â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Iowa Corn Fed Beefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and will be remembered as a real cattleman.

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Thursday, Jan. 12 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were two traf ic stops, two 911 wrong number calls, one 911 transfer and two calls for jail activity 8:17 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Taylor Street 9:37 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Industrial Park 10:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5900 block of Highway 175 12:10 p.m.: Medical assistance requested for fall in the 100 block of King Street 1:37 p.m.: Emergency transport 2:53 p.m.: Accident reported on Brady Avenue, damages only 6:25 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 6:29 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Taylor Street 6:54 p.m.: Emergency transport 9:07 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 2600 block of Dodge Avenue 9:28 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 5800 block of 230th Street 9:44 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 6300 block of 190th Street Friday, Jan. 13 Of icers received 32 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer and one call for jail activity.

7:45 a.m.: Controlled burn reported in the 1200 block of First Street 8:06 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Circle Drive 8:14 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 8:26 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 900 block of Second Street 8:28 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of Hanover Street 8:32 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Keystone Avenue 8:33 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Eagle Avenue 8:40 a.m.: Accident reported in the 900 block of John A. Montgomery Drive, damages only 9:51 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 6300 block of 190th Street 10:58 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 11:09 a.m.: Emergency transport 1:47 p.m.: Emergency transport 2:49 p.m.: Report of identity theft from the 600 block of Forrest Avenue 2:59 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue for breathing problems 3:33 p.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 100 block of First Avenue for fall 4:19 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 5:44 p.m.: Request for assistance from outside agency, call cancelled 6:11 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 6:26 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Second Street 6:41 p.m.: Warrant check in the 2200 block of Alpine Avenue 7:07 p.m.: Warrant check in the 400 block of Mueller Street 10:02 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of Burns Street 11:36 p.m.: Report of driving with no license, licenese suspended, citation issued Saturday, Jan. 14 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops and one call to talk to an of icer.

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4:14 a.m.: Parking complaint from the 100 block of Hamburg Street 8:19 a.m.: Report of disabled vehicle in the 700 block of Second Street 8:49 a.m.: Warrant served at the Ida County Courthouse, arrest made 10:22 a.m.: Parking complaint in the 100 block of Maple Street 10:46 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Circle Drive 11 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 900 block of Second Street 11:07 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 500 block of Main Street 11:09 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 11:18 a.m.: Report of reckless driving, speeding in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 11:19 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Iowa Street 11:48 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of First Street 12:52 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Alpine Avenue 1:53 p.m.: Non-emergency transport 4:41 p.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 5:12 p.m.: Welfare check requested 6:30 p.m.: Accident reported with animal involvement on German Avenue 9:50 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 1100 block of Fifth Street Sunday, Jan. 15 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were six traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer, one 911 transfer and one call for jail activity.

12:15 a.m.: Assistance requested on Quail Avenue 2:37 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 175 2:41 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue for heart/chest pain 10:21 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of Elm Street 10:36 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 700 block of First Street 10:44 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 1000 block of Valley View Drive 11:21 a.m.: Fraud reported from the 400 block of Main Street 11:31 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 400 block of Elm Street for fall 1:29 p.m.: Emergency transport 1:32 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 4:43 p.m.: Animal complaint on West Street 6:28 p.m.: Report of vandalism in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 6:52 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 7:43 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Third Avenue 10:19 p.m.: Welfare check requested Monday, Jan. 16 Of icers received 11 calls for service. Among the calls were one abandoned 911 call and one welfare check.

3:04 a.m.: Accident with injuries reported on Highway 31

by Woodbury County 8:25 a.m.: Sex offender registry check in the 700 block of Elm Street 11:45 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 5200 block of 205th Street 1:57 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 400 block of Hamburg Street 5:59 p.m.: Domestic distrubance reported in the 700 block of Main Street 7:24 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Orchard Avenue

7:37 p.m.: Report of theft/ shoplifting from the 5200 block of 205th Street 8:11 p.m.: Assisted motorist on Jasper Avenue 8:19 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer Tuesday, Jan. 17 Of icers received 24 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops and two calls to talk to an of icer.

12:08 a.m.: Emergency transport 4:10 a.m.: Assisted motorist on Highway 20 8:29 a.m.: Assisted with unlocking a vehicle 9:26 a.m.: Controlled burn reported on Faith Avenue 9:27 a.m.: Medical assistance requested in the 600 block of Walnut Street for chest/heart pain 10:02 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 5900 block of Highway 175 10:06 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 100 block of Highway 175 11:03 a.m.: Emergency transport 11:22 a.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 12:01 p.m.: Report of abandoned vehicle in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 12:51 p.m.: Assisted outside agency 2:20 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 100 block of Third Street 3:31 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 800 block of Seventh Street 3:53 p.m.: Report of an abandoned vehicle in the 700 block of Kastner Drive 6:44 p.m.: Report of fraud/ scam reported from the 2300 block of Alpine Avenue 8:21 p.m.: Road hazard reported on Quail Avenue 9:37 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of Burns Street Wednesday, Jan. 18 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops, one 911 transfer and one abandoned 911 call.

12:40 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 600 block of Burns Street 7:32 a.m.: Assisted outside agency 8:16 a.m.: Accident reported, damages only, in the 100 block of Second Street 8:29 a.m.: Report of fraud/ scam from the 4900 block of 300th Street 9:59 a.m.: Welfare check requested 1:10 p.m: Structure ire reported at the 1000 block of Industrial Park 2:43 p.m.: Medical assistance requested at Golden Horizons 2:52 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 400 block of Second Street 3:05 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 4800 block of 230th Street 4:49 p.m.: Report of theft from the 1100 block of Fifth Street 6:41 p.m.: Call to talk to an of icer 11:52 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity reported in the 700 block Second Street.

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on several arrests made during the past week.

On Jan. 12, Sara Ranae Clousing, 35, of Ida Grove was arrested on an outstanding warrant from Cherokee County. She was taken into custody by the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice and later released into the custody of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Of ice.

On Jan. 12, Andrea Mae Beerman, 31, of Mapleton was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for probation violation. She was transported to the Ida County jail where she was held overnight. She was released the following day after posting $5,000 bond.

On Jan. 13, Todd Arnold Hummel, 46, of Cushing was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant

The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released statistics for December at the Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Arthur Jan. 18.

Deputies logged 18,400 miles in December. Patrol hours by district were: Ida Grove—382.5, Holstein—263, Battle Creek— 115, Galva—152, Arthur—116, rural—376 and other—nine.

A total of 29.5 hours were spent on special investigations, 44 hours were spent in the of ice, one hour was spent in court, 72.5 compensation hours were used and 11.5 vacation hours were used.

Deputies assisted one citizen and 11 motorists, investigated eight accidents, served 33 civil papers, found one open door and conducted 1,101 premise checks.

Property lost through theft/ burglary or criminal mischief totaled $872.

In December, 17 males and six females were booked into the Ida County Jail for three felonies and 20 misdemeanors. This compares to 14 (11 males and three females) inmates booked into the jail in December 2015 for one felony and 13 misdemeanors.

A total of 201 citations were issued as follows: Arthur—four, Battle Creek—six, Galva—two, Holstein—six, Ida Grove—13 and rural—170. This compares to

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mals, medical-sick and unlocking doors; six each for medical-falls and suspicious situations and ive each for alarm testing, fraud and medical-transfers.

Also, four each for property damage accidents and assistance; three each for assisting other agencies, extra patrols, reckless driving, warrants and welfare checks and two each for alarms, parking, found property, thefts and vacation.

Rural—A total of 447 calls with 181 for traf ic stops; 28 for phone; 23 for jail; 19 for motorist assistance; 15 each for 911 transfers, suspicious situations and warrants; 14 for animals; 13 for talk to an of icer; 12 for abandoned 911 calls; 11 for ire department controlled burns; eight each for reckless driving and transports and seven each for jail booking/ prints and assistance.

Also, ive for property damage accidents; four each for health and safety checks, Sex Offender Registry checks, unlocking doors and weather; three each for 911 wrong numbers, assisting another agency, attempts to locate, civil processes, medical-falls and road hazards and two each for personal injury accidents, animalrelated accidents, fraud, medicalbreathing, suspended/revoked/ denied licenses, vacation and warrant checks.

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292 citations issued in December 2015.

Calls for service in December were down in 2016 when compared to 2015. There were 739 calls for service in December compared to 904 in December 2015.

The total number of complaints called in 2016 totaled 10,675, up 1,035 calls from 2015’s 9,640.

Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 10 calls with four for traf ic stops.

Battle Creek—A total of 34 calls with ive for medical-breathing; four for traf ic stops; three for animals and two each for civil processes, medical-falls, medicalsick and talk to an of icer.

Galva—A total of seven calls with six for traf ic stops.

Holstein—A total of 69 calls with 11 for traf ic stops; eight for civil processes; six each for medical-sick and traf ic control; ive for suspicious situations; four for parking and two each for motor vehicle assistance, property damage accidents, animals, medicalbreathing, reckless driving, talk to an of icer, warrants and welfare checks.

Ida Grove—There were 172 calls for service with 29 for emergency transfers; 24 for traf ic stops; 12 for talk to an of icer; eight for civil processes; seven each for ani-

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On Jan. 15, Tenna Marie Remmick, 49, of Arthur was arrested 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.

On Jan. 19, Ivan Antonio Cervantes, 30, of Denison was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana third offense and possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges were iled following a traf ic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. Cervantes also has multiple felony warrants from Cass County.

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for contempt of court. The original conviction against him was for burglary in the third degree. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released after posting $300 bond.

On Jan. 14, Matthew James Williams, 23, of Paullina was arrested on an outstanding Clay County warrant for probation violation. He was taken into custody by the Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice and later released into the custody of the Clay County Sheriff.

On Jan. 15, Daniel Allan Brotherson, 50, of Odebolt was arrested and charged with interference with of icial acts.

The charge was iled following an incident that occurred in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail and later released

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Card of Thanks THANK YOU: The family of Lois Klotz offers sincere thanks for the outpouring of love & support we have received from relatives, friends & neighbors & her “extended families” at the Ridge & Char-Mac. Special thanks to Pastor Dori for her prayers & special tribute she delivered at Lois’s funeral service. Additional thanks to the United Methodist Church members who brought food & served the lunch & the Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home. Every supportive word & act of kindness have brought us comfort & have been deeply appreciated.

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NOTICE OF VACANCY: Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District has a vacancy for an Elementary School Preschool associate, start date February 8, 2017. Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the BC-IG Elementary School in Ida Grove. Those qualified & interested in this position should submit a completed BC-IG application & letter of interest to the building principal, Mr. Alan Henderson, c/o BC-IG Elementary School, 403 Barnes Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445.

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Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers James and Yvonne McBride, warranty deed to Paul and Jill Meyers, NW Âź NW Âź SE Âź, Section 8, T-86-N, R-41-W, Ida County.

Estate of Jeffrey Kolb, court officer deed to Curtis and Nancy Rupert trust, SE Âź, Section 16, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Betty Kolb, warranty deed to Curtis and Nancy Rupert trust, SE Âź, Section 16, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Christy Nicolaisen, Misty Bausch quit, James Nicolaisen, Sherry Worthington quit claim deed to Gary and Meridith Brummer, S ½ SW Ÿ, Section 2, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Rodney Nicolaisen, warranty deed to Gary and Meridith Brummer, S ½ SW Ÿ, Section 2, T-88-N, R-40-W, Ida County.

Richard and Elizabeth DuBord, warranty deed to Randal Ruba and Patty Williams, Lot 7 and the N ž of Lot 8, Block 6, Galva.

TKI Inc., warranty deed to T. Schroeder Real Estate, LLC., Lots 1 and 2 and the north 17 feet of Lot 13 and all of Lots 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18, Block 1, Arthur.

Maurice and Connie Siebrecht, warranty deed to Maurice and Connie Siebrecht, W ½ SW Ÿ and the SW Ÿ NW Ÿ, Section 22, T-87-N, R-39-W, with exception, Ida County.

Bobbie Lucas and Todd Kahler, warranty deed to Justin Thompson, Lot 8, Block 1, Davis Addition, Galva.

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

The following information is from data filed by the Ida County Clerk of Court office. Traffic and

other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on specific cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traffic charges Speeding Todd Reker, Omaha, Neb.; David Bodensteiner, Denver, Colo.; Douglas Zahnley, Cushing; Matthew Nelson, Moville; Tyler Foust, Eagle Grove; Matthew Robins, Hinton; David Henry, Brookfield, Wis.; James Nieland, North Wilkesboro, N.C.; Jose Frias, Westminster, Calif.; Dennis Fredericks, Ida Grove; Blanca Ramirez, Kiron; Rudolph Jordan Jr., Bolingbrook, Ill. Other Jeffrey Hill, Correctionville, registration violation.

Bryan VanSickler, Ida Grove, failure to comply with safety rules.

Ethan Bruning, Holstein, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Ethan Bruning, Holstein, failure to maintain control.

Ethan Bruning, Holstein, failure to use headlamps when required.

Alexander Dice, McCook Lake, S.D., failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Sheila Corbin, Kingsley, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Rodney Holmes II, Jamaica, failure to provide proof of financial liability.

Rodney Holmes II, Jamaica, driving while license under suspension.

Hilary Stowe, Battle Creek, unlawful passing of a school bus.

Shane Schimmer, Ida Grove, no valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license Brian Addison, Grand Island, Neb., registration violation.

Criminal Alisha Hinrickson, Manilla, possession of a controlled substanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;methamphetamine, dismissed.

Alisha Hinrickson, Manilla, unlawful possession of a prescription drug, dismissed.

Zachery Peterson, Clarinda, violation of probation (second degree theft), probation revoked, five-year prison term imposed.

Ashlee Launderville, Manilla, unlawful possession of a prescription drug, dismissed.

Ashlee Launderville, Manilla, possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed.

Richard Putt, Early, possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed.

Gary Tift Sr., Ida Grove, contemptâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;resist order or process of magistrate court, 30 days in jail, may purge jail sentence by following order of magistrate.

Dawn Young, Ida Grove, dog license required, $65.

Dawn Young, Ida Grove, allow animal to run at large, $65.

Dawn Young, Ida Grove, allow animal to run at large, $65.

Judgments and Liens Against Linus Hammer, in favor of Ally Financial.

Against Edward Taylor/Taylor Transit, in favor of Ida Grove Cenex.

Impersona on fraud reported The Ida County Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week.

On Jan. 13, Michael Lantz of Ida Grove reported an impersonation fraud case valued at $1,921.

BC fire officers: The Battle Creek Fire Department recently elected officers for 2017. Officers are, front from leftâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Craig Young-assistant chief, Deron Schmidt, chief and Kevin Dausel, captain. Backâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Henry Reitz, secretary; Tom Peterson, safety officer; Jordan Alm, treasurer and D.J. Meek, training officer and foreman. (Photo submitted)

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