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Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Services & Monuments Battle Creek 608 Fourth St. 712-365-4446

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Holy Communion Sunday School & Fellowship:

10:40 am Battle Creek Presbyterian Church Everyone Welcome!

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Don’t forget to make your 2017 IRA contribution.

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DOSE GARAGE SALE: Three-day. Downtown Ida Grove.

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Thursday, March 15 9 - 11a.m. Best Western 2023 7th Ave North Clear Lake, IA 50428

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1518 3rd Ave NW Fort Dodge, IA 50501

Best Western Regency Inn 3303 South Center Street Marshalltown, IA 50158

Wednesday, March 14 9 - 11a.m. Best Western Starlite Village

Franklin County Convention Center 1008 Central Avenue West Hampton, IA 50441

2306 East Main St. Albert Lea, MN 56007

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Water’s Edge Nature Center

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Courtyard by Marriott 2405 SE Creekview Drive Ankeny, IA 50021

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Join Ida County Conservation and

March 3 @ Conservation Board Shop Choose your time when you pre-register:

214 Main St., Schleswig Sunday, March 11 10:30 am-2:00 pm

9 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

To pre-register call 712-364-3300, email idacountynaturalist@gmail.com or message us on Facebook!

Thanks to lumber donations

by Maple River Nesting Program we have materials for Wood Duck, Blue Bird and Kestrel bird houses. Build your bird house here and take it home!

The Wood Duck was hunted nearly to extinction in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Thanks to conservation eorts, there are over one million Wood Ducks living in North America.

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Wednesday: Coney Dogs/Taverns Menu items not available

Fridays through Lent: All you can eat Alaskan Pollock

GRAHAM TRAILERS HELP WANTED: Sales & Business Manager Looking for a career change that offers the possibility of future ownership? Owner of an Ida County-based dealership selling atbed and enclosed trailers, as well as agriculture-related products, is looking to slow down. We’re looking for a SALES AND BUSINESS MANAGER with industry experience. Mechanical aptitude a plus. Hourly plus commission.

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PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY A quick reference guide to area businesses and professionals • To include your ad in this directory, call (712) 364-3131

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214 Main St. • P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445-0249 Phone (712) 364-3131 • Fax (712) 364-3010 e-mail: idacourier@frontiernet.net • www.idacountycourier.com The Reminder is a free weekly shopper delivered each Tuesday to every home in Ida Grove and delivered each Wednesday to every home in Arthur, Battle Creek, Cushing, Danbury, Galva, Holstein, Kiron, Odebolt and Schleswig.

The Reminder was established in 1950.

Advertising Deadline: 3 p.m. FRIDAY; except holiday deadlines Publisher: Ryan Harvey Office Manager: Amy R. Forbes

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VISIT PROPERTIES LISTED BY

Marketing Consultant: Karla Meier

ROOFING, SIDING, WINDOWS, DECKS, FLOORING, SEAMLESS GUTTERS, NEW CONSTRUCTION & MORE!

By Appointment

Serving your Community Since 1945

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Sac City •Colburn & Son Inc. Insurance and Real Estate •United Bank of Iowa Schaller •G & T Trucking •State Bank & Agency of Schaller Vail •Blunk Ag Services Wall Lake •Bank Midwest •King Construction

PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY WHERE CUSTOMERS WILL FIND YOU! To be included, Call: 712-364-3131

Ida County Courier & Reminder

2114 Main St., P.O. Box 249, Ida Grove, IA 51445

email: idacourier@frontiernet.net

Reminder IMMEDIATE HIRE: Growing home care agency is hiring caregivers for Anthon 5-25 hours per week. Assist with housekeeping, meal preparation & errands. No experience needed. $9.75/hour. Caretech.

1-800-991-7006. 8-2t/cra* POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Horn Physicians Clinic is hiring a Full-time LPN, CertiďŹ ed Medical Assistant or Medical Assistant. Previous medical clinic experience preferred. Horn Memorial Hospital is hiring: Fulltime Radiology TechnologistCT certiďŹ cation required or obtained within one year. Fulltime RN-11-7 shift. Full-time RN-7-3 shift combination house supervisor & RN on Med-SurgPeds ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Part-time Health Unit Secretary-days every other weekend plus ďŹ ll in. Part-time Community Health RN-days, must have one year experience as med-surg RN. Health insurance beneďŹ t available for all full-time positions. Apply

by March 5 either in person or on our web site www. hornmemorialhospital.org.

Applicants are not discriminated in hiring based on race, color, national origin, age, disability or sex. Interpreter is provided at no cost. EEO. 9-1t/cra FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: One-bedroom apartment. All utilities furnished. Appliances furnished. Washer & dryer, also.

No pets. $450/month. Ph. 712371-2449.

5-tfc/cra FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two fully-furnished apartments.

Two-bedroom, one-bath. Call 712-371-2577. 48-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Do you like to cook? If so, Willow Dale is hiring for a PT Afternoon Cook to join their dynamic dietary department.

Come to Willow Dale in Battle Creek for an application, contact Denise or apply online at www. abcmcorp.com/employment.

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

FOR SALE BY OWNER

Doing business without advertising is like having a party and forgetting the invitation list!

You are a party of one!

Call Karla Meier at 712.364.3131 or 712.364.5100

2012 Dodge Chassis Cab w/Aluminum Flatbed 6-speed manual transmission, 6.7L cummins engine, dual rear wheels, H&S tuner, very good condition, white exterior, gooseneck hitch, two-wheel drive, gray cloth interior, power locks & windows, air conditioning, bumper hitch, 116,000 Miles.

$24,000 w/Flatbed & Tool Boxes $21,000 w/out Flatbed & Tool Boxes

Alan Wadsley: 712-660-1479

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HARVEST EQUIP. TRACTORS/LOADERS/CHAINS/WEIGHTS 2007 Case IH 245 Magnum MFD Tractor with 2480 hours, 540- IHC Model 120 balanced head mower with 7 ft sickle and cylinder; Lundell four row chopper and cylinder; Westendorf 12 ton wagon gear with 7 ft. x 12 ft. Dohrman 1000-1000 PTO standard cab. 4 remotes, electronic 3 point w/ quick stalk box and & Midwest hoist; Westendorf 12 ton wagon gear with 6 ft. x 12 ft. Heider box, hitch. 18/4 Powershift. 480/80 R46 rear drivers and duals; 420/90 Midwest hoist & sideboards; Lundell wagon gear with Heider box and hoist - antique; R30 front duals with fenders. Tires are 80%; IHC 986 tractor with Westendorf wagon gear with 6 ft. x 10 ft. Dohrman box and hoist SHOP ITEMS/MISC FARM ITEMS three point hitch, 18.4 x 38â&#x20AC;? tires; Westendorf WL 42 loader with 86 hog panels (16 ft. wide); post and wire; metal round tank; metal oblong tank; series mounts and 60â&#x20AC;? bucket; one set of 86 series tractor chains; several 3 point hitch ball carrier; single disc sections - antique; Coleman 28 gal. vertical tank; 1964? IHC 350 D Tractor (4 cylinder continental diesel engine) se- triplex wire in various length; JD Van Brunt 10 ft. drill on steel wheels (antique); 10 - 12 rial #1730 - Has the original McCormick Farmall Parts manual from ft. barn door track; dual lift machine for mounting duals; wood 6 pane barn window; Bushlows; one set of 350D tractor chains; variety of other sized trac- two steel gates (18 ft. by 50 in. and 11 1/2 ft. by 50 in.); Craftsman weed wacker and tor chains; 6 - rear wheel weights and 6 - suitcase front end weights = K NQ *

* = = U Y pickup; pickup bed mat for full size Ford pickup; drop cords in various lengths; 7 1/2 & IH mounting brackets; 18.4 x 38â&#x20AC;? duals for 1086 tractor - bolt on and 12 HP motors SHOP ITEMS/MISC FARM ITEMS PLANTING/TILLAGE 1996 John Deere Model 1760 ConserTill Flexible toolbar 8 row 38- Hammer Strap Hitch for Magnum tractor for 25 ft. disc; DeWalt 30 gallon vertical air compressor - new in 2016. There will be one more vertical compressor as

tank well; two auggers & hoppers; old transfer pump & engine; various elevator spouts; planter units. Left and right four row planter shut-off controls for 3 - wood pallets; roller section - 7 ft. - antique; various hitch pins and small amount of cab, John Deere CompuTrac 250 monitor. PTO air vacuum pump, roller chains; air hose and mounting bracket - 60 ft.; trouble light; 20 T. bottle jack & Max- Emerge 2 planter units with standard corn and small corn handle; 986OE seat (needs an armrest); small shop bench grinder; nails, bolts, nuts washers in boxes and pails; hand and power tools; extra new repair items such

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shedded.; International Model 468 front mount cultivator, shields & tractor; JD rotary 4 row hoe; salvage roof steel; hand and power tools; 200 gallon rear scratcher- all to mount on Farmall 350D tractor - purchased new alum. trail sprayer - needs repairs; aluminum topper for Ford pickup; misc items in 1964; Meridian Seed Titan II tender and hitch; Case IH RMX340 Pirelli P-235/55R17 all season tire withTIRES excellent tread; 2 - Goodyear P-205/75R14 25 ft. 10 in disc with three bar tine harrow; IHC model 37 tandem all season tires with fair tread; 3 - BF Goodrich touring tires T/A P-215/60R15 with !"" $' * + :

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MISC. MACHINERY 6 used sickles for 7 ft. mower; 200 gallon 3 point Demco sprayer and controls; Wetherell 200 gal. tank & 4 row boom for 86 series (belly boom); sprayer booms - post = ' *

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PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For conďŹ dential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-5504900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored

by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 9-1t/cra THANK YOU: A sincere â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank Youâ&#x20AC;? for all the cards sent to me for my 90th birthday.

Merle Kurtz WORLD DAY OF PRAYER: Friday, March 2.

United Methodist Women, IG Methodist Church, 1:30 p.m. Open to the public. Focus is country of Suriname.

FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Nice, corner-lot home. Fourbedroom. Refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer included. Twocar garage. Available now. Ph. 712-369-9856.

FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress?

Stop in at Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality.

Malcomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Ida Grove. 1-tfc

Arthur ethanol plant is now

Hiring!

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FOR RENT: Arthur apartments. One- & twobedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211.

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

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

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Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Reminder

WALKING WAREHOUSE CLEARANCE SALE March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd

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We have FISH for Lent!

February 26-March 2 Meals:

701 E. 2nd St. Ida Grove, Iowa

Soups:

•Chicken Noodle •Veggie Beef •Soup, ½ Sandwich, Chips •Minestrone

•Meatloaf •Potatoes •Veggie

Dessert: German Chocolate Cake

Dessert: Moon Pie

712-364-3311

•Chicken Noodle •Veggie Beef •Soup, ½ Sandwich, Chips •Bean

www.hornmemorialhospital.org

119 Main St., Battle Creek, IA • 712-365-4410 Open Monday - Friday • 7 am - 2 pm Party Room Available for Small Meetings, Cards or just a Few Friends for Coffee

610 Lake Ave., Storm Lake 732-2776

Looking for a Summer Job? The City of Ida Grove is now taking applications for the outdoor pool.

Applications may be picked up at City Hall, 403 Third St., and must be returned

by March 16. The City of Ida Grove is an EOE. If you have questions, please contact Chelsea at the Rec Center: 712-364-3716.

The Ida Soil & Water Conservation District/ Natural Resources Conservation Service Invites you to a

Farmer Appreciation Day •Please join us for refreshments •Ask about our cost share programs •Visit with staff and commissioners •Sign up for the program with Pat, Christine or Mary at Farm Service Agency.

Meals:

Soups:

•Tuna Veggie Bake •Salad

OR MORE

All Fall and Winter Items

March 5-9

Clinics

Programs

Cardiac–CVA–Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Cardiac–Mercy–Mar. 26 Dermatology-Mar. 2, 16 Ear, Nose & Throat–Mar. 8 Nephrology–Mar. 6 OB/GYN: Eastman–Mar. 13, 27 OB/GYN: Hasik–Mar. 7, 21 Oncology–Mar. 15 Ophthalmology–Mar. 7 Ortho-Mar. 5, 7, 12, 19, 21, 26, 28 Podiatry-Williams-Mar. 5, 14, 19, 21, 28 Surgery-Mar. 13, 20, 27 Urology–Mar. 8, 22 Wound Care–Mar. 6, 20

Senior Health Insurance Information Program Please call HMH to schedule an appointment.

TIP

For anybody interested in taking the lifeguarding class, there will be an informational meeting on Sunday, April 15 at 6:30 pm.

Did you know that you can receive direct access to therapy services at Horn Memorial Hospital?

That's right, you can choose to bypass your provider and call the therapy department directly to schedule your appointment! This convenience can save you both money and time in your recovery. *EXCLUSIONS: This does not apply to Medicare and Medicaid programs.* To schedule your appointment today, call 712-364-7240.

We are also looking for Baseball & Softball Umpires for the summer. There will be a FREE umpire workshop at the IG Rec Center on Sunday, March 18 at 5:00 pm.

Please contact Chelsea at the Rec Center if you are interested.

Tuesday, March 6, 2018 • 9 am-3 pm

County Lamination Ida Courier & Reminder available

HMH Financial Assistance Please call the Business Office Foot Care Clinics Mar. 7: Holstein Methodist Church Mar. 21: IG Westminster Presbyterian Church Immunization Clinic Mar. 13: 2-5 p.m.

Mar. 14: 9 a.m.-Noon & 2-5 p.m.

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HMH Diabetic Education Classes (group or individual/ new or review) Please call HMH for more information

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Celebrating 45 years serving the BEST pizza TO CELEBRATE, WE’RE BRINGING BACK THE ORIGINAL MENU AND PRICES FOR DINE-IN ORDERS FEB. 27-MARCH 1 9” SMALL

12” MEDIUM

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SALADS One trip to the Sa lad Bar 99c

30c Coffee 15c

175 HIGHWAY 59

IDA GROVE, IA

PH. 364-3233

Original pricing is only valid for dine-in only during the promotion dates.

We reserve the right to replace menu items based on today’s offered products.

FROSTY BOT T LES OF BEER All Bottles of Beer 1.00

French Romano Italian 1000 Island

Ida Grove Pizza Hut ribbon cutting circa 1987.