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IG council interviews five candidates for administra on post

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O-A/BC-IG TAG students tour museums Pg. 7

Surviving parents’ BBQ planned near Galva Pg. 13

G-H kindergarten roundup Pg. 13

Table of Contents More of Courier’s front page .......... 2 Family & Friends.........................6-7 Sports .........................................8-9 Pathways to Better Health ........... 10 Obituaries/Church Directory ........ 11 Public Notices .............................. 12 Iowa SCENE................................ 14 Classifieds ................................... 15 Courthouse News ........................ 16 O-A/BC-IG FFA............................ 18

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First game: The youth soccer season sponsored by the Ida Grove Kiwanis is underway. The first game of the season was played on Tuesday, April 17. Games are scheduled for every Saturday through May 19. Games are held at the Kiwanis fields adjacent to the O-A/BC-IG High School. Here, players from the Ida County Courier and Horn Physicians Clinic teams work the ball towards the goal.

Ida Grove nominated for Iowa Opportunity Zones Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds and Lt. Gov. Adam Gregg, along with the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA), announced the 62 Iowa census tract nominations for Opportunity Zones designation on April 20. Rita Frahm of Galva said, “I’m thrilled to share that the application submitted by Ida County Economic Development on behalf of the City of Ida Grove, in collaboration with the Ida County Supervisors, has been selected for certi ication by the U.S. Treasury for the Opportunity Zone Program. There will be a separate announcement from the Treasury when they complete the certi ication process. This program assists with attracting investment for economic development projects in the designated census tract area. We look forward to working with the City of Ida Grove and the supervisors as this process moves forward.” Opportunity Zones is a new economic development program administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The program was established within the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income zones by providing investors with a capital gains tax deferral.

The zones are comprised of U.S. Census tracts where the poverty rate is 20 percent or greater and/or family income is less than 80 percent of the area’s median income. The governor of each state is permitted to designate 25 percent of its “low income community census tracts” (LIC) as Opportunity Zones, subject to approval from the U.S. Treasury. Iowa has 247 eligible LICs, of which a maximum of 62 can be nominated. Once designated, the tracts will be in place for 10 years. Cities, counties and communities with eligible LICs in Iowa were invited to apply in late February. A seven-member committee reviewed and scored the 108 tract applications received by the IEDA based on the communities’ past successes, unemployment rate, economic hardship and, most importantly, their vision for leveraging the program to make meaningful improvements. The list of 62 inalists was submitted by the committee to the governor’s of ice and will now be forwarded to the U.S. Treasury for review and inal certi ication. The IEDA is awaiting additional information from the U.S. Treasury on the process that will follow after the nominations achieve designation status.

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The Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission was informed K-9 Anou will be retired at the end of the month, during their meeting April 17 in Arthur. Sheriff Wade Harriman said Deputy Andrew Shillington has suggested nine-year-old Anou retire at the end of the month, due to arthritis. “I don’t think he (Deputy Shillington) will handle another dog. I have another deputy that’s expressed interest

in having a dog, but I haven’t made any irm decision,” said Harriman. According to Harriman, Deputy Alex Ehlers and K-9 Nera recently certi ied in Anamosa. They received 193.7 points of the 200 points possible and just missed being named Rookie Dog of the Year by a couple points. Harriman told the commission that the Iowa State auditor recently audited the county and made some recommendations to the sheriff’s

of ice. “The auditor said we have to publish our countywide law minutes in the Ida County Courier. We did this last month at a cost of $60. I have asked Ida County Auditor Lorna Steenbock to put a line item in our budget next year for this expense, which I estimate to be $60 to $90 a month. “They also said we weren’t reconciling our accounts at the beginning and end of the year. Our document wasn’t com(continued on page 2)

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uring its April 16 meeting, the Ida Grove City Council made plans to interview ive candidates for the post of city administrator or city clerk. Councilman Ryan Goodman reported the city had received ive applications for the job left vacant by the resignation of current City Administrator Marc Dennison. Dennison’s resignation is effective May 1. The council received three applications from the local area and two from out-of-state. The council interviewed a local candidate on Wednesday, April 18. One of the out-of-state candidates was to interview Saturday, April 21. A phone conference interview with an out-of-town candidate was held Monday, April 23. Additional interviews with local candidates are slated for Tuesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 26. It was noted some of the candidates have city administration experience and some do not. During the interview process, the council inidicated it hopes to assess the strengths of the candidates in an effort to determine the direction the council would like to take as far as the city of ice is concerned. The council is considering hiring a city administrator again or possibly returning to more of a city clerk format, whichever the council deems best for the city. Gerrod Sholty of the city crew

G-H wants discussion on WGS with SC During a special board meeting April 18 the GalvaHolstein School Board voted to send a letter to the SchallerCrestland School Board to request the two districts enter into discussion to review and possibly modify the current whole grade sharing agreement (WGS). The G-H board expressed its opinion that overall sharing between the two districts is going well, but there needs to be “intentional planning” for the future in terms of facilities and locations. Shared Superintendent Jon Wiebers noted the WGS agreement can be reviewed on an annual basis and the proposed meeting would cover language only. “The G-H board would like to have a discussion on the WGS agreement to see if anything needs to be changed,” said Wiebers. “There could be changes in the language for

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the next school year (201819), but nothing in the structure of the WGS that would modify the agreement. “There will be no changes in the grade alignment and no changes for the G-H district with grade alignment for the 2018-19 school year.” Wiebers added the S-C board has to make some decisions this summer on what to do with heating issues in the Schaller building before any grade alignment changes can take place. In other business April 18, the G-H board approved the resignation of transitional kindergarten and half time third grade teacher Brittany Eckert. The board also approved hiring Peggy Korleski as a part-time kitchen laborer at $9 per hour and Sharon Dugan as a part-time special education para-educator at $9 per hour.

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reported the early warning siren near Rohwer Street would not turn off automatically, following a recent test of the city’s sirens. Sholty noted the city’s three sirens are about 15 years old, and all radio control systems may need to be replaced, due in part to age and a change in bandwidth. Sholty said the city should have someone come in and check the radios. He said, if they need to be replaced, the radios cost about $3,500 each. The council gave the go-ahead to have the radios checked, as the sirens are vital to the safety of residents. Sholty also reported a video exam of the storm drains in the area of the Lutheran Church revealed that the city’s storm sewer and intake are not causing water drainage issues with the parking lot. He noted the problem lies in the church’s lot, where the line is in bad condition and is blocked with debris. Sholty added, water from the church lot might have created a void under a portion of the city street, which will have to be corrected, but it won’t be known if there is a void or how big it is until the church begins work on its parking lot. The 2018 council standing committee list was approved. The committees and members are (chairman is listed irst): Citizen protection—Gregor Ernst, Scott Tomlinson and Doug (continued on page 2)

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(continued from front page) patible with what they want, so Shield helped us establish a new one, which was approved by the state auditor.” The audit report also commented on segregation of duties, including how mail was picked up and delivered. Harriman noted, in small departments, it’s hard to segregate some of those duties. He has changed how the mail is picked up and distributed to meet the auditor’s recommendations. Under new business, Sheriff Harriman reported revenue for the irst three quarters of the year were $53,000. Of that, $11,655 was for inmate room and board. He said, “On March 31, we were right on track at 74.6 percent of our budget. I’ve been looking at the trouble areas this year, outside of the communications center. Areas of overrun are: motor vehicle supplies at 87.25 percent expended, mileage and subsistence at 115 percent (only budgeted $1,000), food and provisions at 91.77 percent, jail supplies at 85.43 percent, medical care at 57.25 percent (only budgeted $2,500 and have spent $3,700) and of ice IT at 91.69 percent. “All of these areas were increased in the approved FY 2019 budget; however, these are areas that are consistently a trouble spot, due to luctuations in inmate numbers; the age of our leet of vehicles and the number of court-ordered transports for mental health committals that we do on an annual basis.” Harriman continued, “We are doing pretty good for this iscal year. In my 20 years, there were three years we exceeded our expenditures. I anticipate our fund balance to be $24,000 on July 1. We are frequently told our cash reserve should be 25 percent of our budget; we’ve never been close to that in my 20 years. Over the next few months, we (the sheriff’s department and commission) need to ind a way to over budget or under spend to

build up our cash reserve to $100,000. We (my department) are doing everything we possibly can to have some more carryover.” Under personnel, Harriman reported he would be starting the process to ill the position vacated when Arlene Nollen retired Feb. 9 and the new full-time jailer position. Harriman hopes to have the new staff on duty July 1. He noted one of the dispatchers is still out on a non-work related injury. This absence, plus Nollen’s retirement, has caused extra expense in the communications budget. “We were paying Nollen and the injured person’s vacation and sick leave, while also paying someone to work their shifts,” said Harriman. Chief Deputy Fred Anderson will be spending three days for school-based threat assessment training, sponsored by the National Sheriff’s Association at their global training facility in Exeter, R.I. Harriman said, “This training goes hand in hand with involving ourselves more with our schools. The schools have asked us to come in and let them know where they are weak and how to make the schools more secure. Anderson will come back and train the rest of us.” In other business •DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) graduation at BC-IG was April 20, and G-H’s will be some time in May. •Harriman reported, last month, the vast majority of arrests were for outstanding warrants. He noted there are 100-200 warrants out there. •A 2018 Dodge Charger has been purchased for $24,000 from Stu Hansen Dodge. The car is here and will be out on the streets as soon as the radio and other equipment are installed. This is the second vehicle purchased this year. •Three military vehicles will be sold via sealed bids some time in May. The sheriff’s department has had them for 20

more about — (continued from front page) Clough. Property protection— Paul Cates, Ryan Goodman and Tomlinson. Leisure time—Ernst, Goodman and Clough. Culture— Goodman, Clough and Cates. Transportation—Tomlinson, Ernst and Cates. Also, public works and utilities—Tomlinson, Ernst and Cates. Policy and planning— Ernst, Cates and Goodman. Buildings and property—Tomlinson, Goodman and Cates. Finance—Ernst, Tomlinson and Cates. Administration—Goodman, Ernst and Clough. In other business •Clough was sworn in as councilman for Ward Two. •Mayor Devlun Whiteing noted he is in the process of developing a committee to oversee the renovation of the community hall/city hall. Whiteing said ive to six people have agreed to serve. Other interested individuals will be contacted. •Mindy Hannel asked the council to reconsider a city ban on a satellite dish in her front yard. She received a letter from the city, asking her to move the dish in her front yard. Hannel

. . . Ida Grove council noted her front yard is the only location that a signal can be picked up by the satellite. The council asked Hannel to submit a letter from her satellite television service to back up her claim before the city will consider allowing the satellite dish to remain in place. •The council gave permission to the Girl Scouts to hold their annual color run on the Pleasant Valley Trail during Heritage Days. The girls are looking to add a mud hole for runners to slide through, if they choose to do so. The mud hole would be located along the trail, possibly in the area of where the footbridge crosses the Maple River leading to Moorehead Park. •Clough noted he contacted Chelsea Gross, rec center director, to make sure the outdoor swimming pool will be open during Heritage Days. He also suggested the city pay for half of a lifeguard’s certi ication as a lifeguard if the guard works all assigned hours during the swimming season. •Clough suggested residents be given the option to round up their monthly water bill to

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years, and they will be parked at the sheriff’s of ice soon for interested bidders to look at them. •The draft policy for GPS bracelets is being reviewed by the county attorney. Harriman stressed, “We would never put someone out, with a GPS bracelet, that would put the community at risk.” Countywide fees Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing said countywide law is getting expensive for all the cities. He said he’s been looking at ways to help the cities out. “Osceola County is the only other county in the state with countywide law. As a county, they are paying 50 percent of the cost of the countywide law, plus the cost of the jail. If we break down our current costs based on population, Ida Grove is paying $188 per person, Holstein $171, Battle Creek $161, Galva $114 and Arthur $185. “I started a conversation last winter and talked with the mayors and a couple of the supervisors. I think, in the future, we should have the county pay 100 percent of the jail. The cities are taxing at our legal limit, the county isn’t and, if the back ill is taken away, it will kill small cities and counties. Ida County is 91st based on population and pays less than other counties our size,” said Whiteing. “I think Wade and his guys are great and we get great service. I don’t want to jeopardize it, but it needs to be fair for all. I love countywide law, and it’s bene icial for all,” Whiteing said. According to Whiteing, the mayors would like to discuss the percentages and jail in the next few months before budget time. He indicated the mayors are in favor of keeping the current percentages but take the jail out of their fees and have the county cover that cost. During his presentation, Whiteing also commented on various other formulas used to determine police protection.

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the next dollar with the extra money going to special projects, like the King Theatre or city hall restoration projects. •Ernst suggested extra trash barrels be placed along the Pleasant Valley Trail to encourage walkers to pick up trash on the trail. He added he would like the city to establish a clean-up day to encourage residents to clean up their yards. •Ernst and Whiteing thanked Dennison for his service to the community. Dennison has resigned his post effective May 1. •A special council meeting will be held on Monday, April 30, to go over the city’s infrastructure assessment draft report from JEO Engineering. •The city will take video of the storm drains in the area behind Sportsman’s bar to determine what may be causing water runoff to back up into the basement of the bar. •The council agreed to enter

into a contract with Northland Securities for inancial planning services the irm provides. The irm will review the city’s budget and inancial status to help city of icials better understand where the city stands, in terms of its inances, and how much debt the city could incur and still maintain a healthy inancial status. The contract price is not to exceed $5,000. •An interest rate bid of 2.26 percent from United of Iowa on a $6,012 one-year certi icate of deposit for the city’s lower garden funds was approved. First State Bank’s bid was 1.25 percent. •An estimate of $8,895 from Bresnahan Well Drilling to drill a test well in the city’s well ield north of the state maintenance shed was approved. •The council okayed the purchase of several stencils (stop bars, directional arrows, etc.) to mark the Pleasant Valley Trail.

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Kiwanis sign: Rhett Leonard, left, and Doug Schmidt replaced the faded Ida Grove Kiwanis Club signs on the welcome to Ida Grove billboards on the east and west sides of town Friday. The old Kiwanis sign, held by Leonard, was faded beyond recognition. The other community groups who have signs on the welcome to Ida Grove billboard are encouraged to check their signs and replace them if they are hard to see from the road.

Ida EMC studies evacua ons The Ida County Emergency Management Commission heard reports on exercises and vehicle replacement during its meeting April 17 in Arthur. Emergency Management Coordinator Ed Sohm reported an evacuation exercise was conducted at Horn Memorial Hospital April 13. The drill was conducted via phone and included the need to evacuate patients from Horn Memorial, Burgess in Onawa and Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City. Sohm said he’s volunteered his assistance to help nursing homes and doctor’s of ices do required training this year. According to Sohm, he may not be able to purchase a new vehicle this year. He told com-

mission members the dealerships he’s talked to couldn’t order a vehicle at this time. In other business, Sohm reported on the current EMT class and said Devlun Whiteing is teaching a haz mat class. Sohm also reviewed the inancial report. EMC members present were Arthur Mayor Gary Chase, Galva Mayor Stan Nading, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson, Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing, Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman and Supervisor Ray Drey. Battle Creek Mayor Lloyd Holmes and Supervisors Rhett Leonard and Creston Schubert were absent. The next meeting is May 15 in Battle Creek.

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he U.S. Highway 20 Corridor Association looked at ribbon cutting dates for the completion of four-lane Highway 20 April 13 at its meeting at the Lohff-Schumann Memorial Community Center in Holstein. U.S. 20 Highway 20 Corridor Association president Shirley Phillips and Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson welcomed guests. The Oct. 13 minutes were approved. Treasurer Sharon Irwin presented the treasurer’s report. The balance on hand as of April 13, is $21,219.09. A motion was approved to accept the report and ile it for audit. No members attended the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioners meeting this month as it was held in Orange City. DOT District Engineer Tony Lazarowicz reported they had taken the commissioners on part of Highway 20 and other roads that need attention. Lazarowicz updated the Association on current plans for work on the balance of Highway 20 when the weather breaks: From Moville to Minnesota Avenue, they hope to begin work next week. By the end of April, they hope to have the bridge done, with paving beginning the second week in May. There is a little bit of inish work to be done

in Section 2 at the Little Sioux River bridge area. Section 4. Correctionville to Holstein. There will be a planning meeting next week. Section 5. Holstein to Adams Avenue. Two bridges have seen work all winter. They hope to be into paving by June. Section 6. Adams Avenue to Early. Detour was to go into effect April 16. They hope to have the paving of the eastbound lanes done by July, and the detour could then be taken off. There would still be inish work to be completed. If work is completed by Oct. 27, contractors will receive their full bonuses. Holstein, Early, Rockwell City, Fort Dodge and Eagle Grove gave update of activities in their areas. Much discussion was held on planning the inal ribbon cutting/celebration. It was decided to check with the governor’s of ice for either Friday, Oct. 19, or Oct. 26. Everyone present was asked to sign up for various committees to help organize and plan to party. Zhaia Wineinger and Andrea Henry, DOT Communications and Policy Department, will work with the Association to coordinate all the plans. The next meeting will be held at the Correctionville Community Center on Friday, July 13. Sharon Ann Irwin Secretary

E9-1-1 board discusses bid for communications tower The Ida County E9-1-1 Service Board approved a PowerPhone quote for an Emergency Medical Dispatch (EMD) program during its meeting April 17 in Arthur. Ida County E9-1-1 Coordinator Ed Sohm told board members Ida County Sheriff’s Sgt. Corey Trucke has been talking about getting the EMD program for several months. Under the program, dispatchers are able to talk callers through emergency situations until help arrives. Some emergency situations include treating a wound, delivering a baby or talking a caller through CPR. The board approved the $5,217 bid from PowerPhone. Sohm said they hope to start the program by July 1. He noted there are yearly fees totaling approximately $1,000 to certify dispatchers and for software maintenance.

An estimate from Sabre Industries for a communications tower to be constructed at the Ida County Land ill was reviewed. The bid totaled $243,448 and included the following: tower materials, $81,952; geotechnical report, $5,343; tower foundation, $81,763; tower erection labor, $53,639; install antenna systems, $12,231; tower freight, $2,354 and anchor bolt freight, $226. Sohm recommended tabling action until the May 15 meeting as the soil borings hadn’t been completed. “I don’t want to commit until we get the soil borings as that may change the quote. I realize the steel tariff has already increased the cost $5,400 from November to April 9.” Supervisor Ray Drey stated he was speaking for Supervisor Rhett Leonard, who questioned getting a second bid.

Sohm reported there are only two manufacturers that build these towers, and they go through a state bidding process. Sohm is in the process of making sure the project is bid properly. After some discussion, the board voted to table action until the May 15 meeting. Sohm reported he would begin working on 911 signs when the weather improves, is working on updating the bylaws, will meet with Ida Grove Mayor Devlun Whiteing about taking the old courthouse generator and reviewed the third quarter inancial report. Board members present were Arthur Mayor Gary Chase, Galva Mayor Stan Nading, Holstein Mayor Connie Ludvigson and Whiteing. Battle Creek Mayor Lloyd Holmes, Leonard and Galva Township Fire Board member Craig Peterson were absent.

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O-A fifth band: The Odebolt-Arthur fifth grade band, under the direction of Neil Anders, opened the spring concert April 10 with “March Across the Seas,” “Banana Boat Song” and “Indigo Rock.” The fourth/fifth children’s choir sang two songs. The third, fourth and fifth grades presented “School Daze.” At the conclusion of the concert, fifth grade band and choir students were presented pins.

BC-IG audit released Nolte, Cornman and Johnson P.C. released an audit report on the Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District in Ida Grove. The district’s revenues totaled $10,142,909 for the year ended June 30, 2017, a 3.00 percent increase over the prior year. Revenues included $3,275,649 in local tax, $611,734 in statewide sales, services and use tax, $1,790,024 in charges for service, $899,067 in operating grants, contributions and restricted interest, $3,513,045 in unrestricted state grants, $13,311 in unrestricted investment earn-

ings and $40,079 in other general revenues. Expenses for the district operations for the year ended June 30, 2017, totaled $10,397,075, a 9.20 percent increase from the prior year. Expenses included $4,635,541 for regular instruction, $1,019,322 for other instruction and $981,932 for special instruction. A copy of the audit report is available for review in the District Secretary’s Office, the Office of Auditor of State and on the Auditor of State’s web site at https://auditor. iowa.gov/audit-reports.

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Scoreboard donation: United Bank of Iowa recently committed to donating $15,000 to cover the cost of the scoreboard, which was installed at the O-A/BC-IG softball complex in Battle Creek last season. On hand for the presentation of the first half of the donation were Wendy Lorenzen, Jean Burns and Neil Sibenaller from the Arthur, Ida Grove and Odebolt offices of United Bank of Iowa along with Larry Allen, second from left, O-A/BC-IG athletic director.

O-A/BC-IGHS to present ‘Virgil’s Family Reunion’ O-A/BC-IG High School will present “Virgil’s Family Reunion” by Eddie McPherson Saturday, April 28, at 7 p.m. in the high cafetorium. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. “Sometimes, everything that can go wrong will. It’s summer and time for backyard fun and the semi-annual Sludge family get-together. The morning of the relative disaster begins with the snooty yankee neighbor next door, Pamela Chambers, who warns the Sludges that she plans to draft a petition for eviction because the Sludge’s noxious, weed-infested landscape does not promote a safe and attractive community. Scrambling to get the plastic silverware polished and fried chicken on the grill, Eloise considers Pamela’s uppity threats empty threats until of icers show up to arrest Harley Wayne, Eloise’s husband, for trampling Pamela’s perennial garden with his four-wheeler. The barbeque heats up when Virgil and Margaret have their irst real lovers’ spat and El-

lard, Virgil’s best friend, proposes to Virgil’s sister using visual aides, and the 95-year-old matriarch of the family announces her plans to elope with her now boyfriend, Mr. Perky. The bedlam continues in this hilarious but true account of the worst family reunion in the history of the Sludge’s nutty family tree. The cast includes: Jarrett Bumann as Virgil Sludge, Lindsey Kruse as Margaret Sludge, Taylor Oldham as Mama Sludge, Truman Clark as Harley Wayne Sludge, Sydney Bauer as Bertha Mae Sludge, Elijah Gebel as Ellard, Josie Wulf as Mama Hooper, Zach Dunker as Papa Hooper, Emma Endrulat as Pamela Chambers, Sierra Rohlk as Officer Garfield, Carter Arnburg as Officer Odie, Teah Tollufsen as Moe Moe, Ashly Gunderson as Curly Sue, Corin Bower as Larry Sue, Ellie Diersen as Grandma Petunia, Kylee Dausel as Tiny, Cora Hansen as Aunt Polly, Blake Reinhart as Uncle Lester and Anna Van Dusen as Cousin Sludge.

Extension focuses on 100th year The Ida County Extension Council met for the regular meeting on April 18 via teleconference due to inclement weather. In attendance were council members June Knop, Val Georg, Connie Werner, Tammy Neubauer and Kyle Rohlk. Regional Extension Education Director Terry Janssen and Krista Lukins, of ice manager, were in attendance as well. Members absent were Jeff Miesner, Denise Van Dusen, Kyle McBride and Andrew Butcher. The consent agenda items, including the minutes of the March 14 meeting, and staff written reports were approved. The treasurer’s report and vouchers were approved. The amount spent to date since July 1, 2017, is $137,849. Operating checks and electronic fund transfers in the amount of $3,599 were approved. New business The personnel committee reported that staff reviews have been completed and went well for all employees. Council reviewed a proposal to offer a Master Gardener scholarship. The scholarships of up to $160 per student

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would be offered to those attending, with an initial reimbursement of $100 offered when students signed up for the class, with an additional $60 reimbursement available upon completion of the required 40 hours community service the irst year. Discussion was held on events to celebrate the 100year anniversary. The council approved a motion to spend up to $500 to offer a free meal, along with Farm Bureau, at the fair the night of the queen contest. Following discussion about riding helmets for the 4-H equine participants at the fair, the council voted to purchase up to 10 helmets, with a $500 limit, to loan to 4-Hers who do not have their own helmets. The helmets would remain the property of Extension and 4-Hers would not take them home. A donation to the fair board to help with the expense of the carnival for the fair this year was tabled until more information could be gathered. Council reviewed a proposal to purchase a new laptop for the County Youth Council at a

cost of $1,131. There would be a set-up fee of $100 and a possible shipping charge, in addition to that cost. Announcements Staff performance review and Extension Council relations with fair board education materials were given to council members via email. Janssen informed council there will be some changes in the future for 4-H club treasurer accounts to help with accountability, as well as 4-H youth policy. Extension Week activities being planned are a seed exchange and a food drive. One hundred year anniversary plans are currently for a free meal at the fair and a plaque presentation during the queen contest. Janssen will send council members an email regarding suggestions for a nominating committee for Extension members for election this year. Laura Johnk is looking for suggestions for 4-H Hall of Fame nominees. There will be no meeting in May. Tammy Neubauer, Secretary

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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IG Birdseye View: Birdseye view of City Park, Golf Links, and railroad tracks, east Ida Grove, IA, about 1920s.

Out of the Past Forty years ago Three old business fronts on the corner of Second and Main Street in Ida Grove started coming down to make room for a new commercial building. The old buildings used to house Pete’s Grocery Store and the Ida Grove Bakery, but have been vacant for several years. This corner, along with the old Noble Lumber Yard property, should be cleaned up in time for Ida Grove’s centennial in June. King and queen finalists have been named for the Ida Grove centennial celebration. King candidates are George Hoffman Sr., Reuben Johnson, Earl Stryker, Bill Suiter and Vierl McClow. Queen finalists are Clara Beckman, Anna Lantz, Catherine Harto, Margaret Ford and Anna Johnson. The Battle Creek School District has filled three teachings position for the 1978-79 school year. Byron Hartwig of Dunlap will teach industrial arts, replacing Gary Nystrom; Jim Klein of Remsen will replace Jim Miller as physical education instructor and Wayne Maass of Humboldt replaces John Frederick as middle school science and high school biology teacher. In addition, current staff member Steve Brown will move up to head girls’ basketball coach. Brown has been the assistant coach. Don Rice, a sophomore at Holstein High School, is one of the best drivers in Iowa and, in a couple of weeks, he’ll try to become one of the best in the nation. Rice earned the best driver distinction Saturday when he won the state driver’s excellence competition in Waterloo. Rice placed first in the driver’s excellence program, which is composed of a written test, an obstacle

course and emergency situations. The national competition will be held in Nashville, Tenn. Thirty years ago Ida County will have races for Ida County sheriff and for District I and District II supervisors’ openings this fall. Filing papers for sheriff are Don Bremer of Battle Creek, Kevin Frank of Arthur and Larry Brosamle of Holstein. Filing for the District I seat are Cliff Friedrichsen and Arnold Else Jr. Filing for the District II position are Floyd Greenwald, Dawn Petersen, Thomas Phillips Sr., Gerald Huss, Arlynn Schug, LeRoy Graham and Keith Oberreuter. The Ida Grove School Board received resignations from Superintendent Kent Schwiesow and long time music teachers Dave and Elaine Neeley and John Withhart Tuesday. Schwiesow has accepted a position at HartleyMelvin-Sanborn. Dave Neeley has accepted a position with the Creston district, while Witthart said he is going to pursue “other avenues.” The Ida Grove swimming pool committee selected an engineer and design alternates for pool improvements Thursday. The Ida Grove City Council approved the recommendations Monday. The goal is to renovate the current pool, enlarge the baby pool and add more sun deck area. Twenty years ago Law enforcement officials continued their investigation into the disappearance of Ida Grove resident Connie Ruddy with two searches. The searches included a dive Sunday at gravel pits at Eden Prairie Restoration Area east of Schaller and a ground search at a farm near Battle Creek on Monday. Janette Bohlke and Leone

Godbersen were recognized for their contributions to the Ida Grove Public Library open house Sunday. The open house commemorated the 20th anniversary of the current library building dedication. Bohlke was recognized as an active volunteer and member of the Friends of the Library. Godbersen was recognized for the generous financial support of the library through the Harold and Leone Godbersen Family Foundation. A recent report on county population estimates by the U.S. Census Bureau shows Ida County’s population has dropped an estimated 430 people or 5.1 percent from 1990 to 1997, placing it sixth among Iowa counties losing the most residents. Ida County’s population estimate in 1997 was 7,935. The 1990 census listed the county’s population at 8,365. Ten years ago The Ida Grove City Council pledged $100,000 over the next three years to proposed changes at the Ida Grove swimming pool. The slide committee has chosen a combination water slide and double tubes for the northwest corner of the pool and a small frog slide for the baby pool. The pool committee is hoping to break ground on the improvements at the end of the 2009 pool season. The Galva City Council approved selling lots in South View Addition for $1 each in Phase I or II through Dec. 31, 2008. A house must be built on the lot within one year of purchasing the lot. Odebolt Mayor Ron Rex met with a location manager for the movie “Peacock,” which will be shot in Iowa this spring. Filming in and around Odebolt will be held May 6-9.

by Chelsea Gross Recreation director The Cinco de Mayo fun run is May 5. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Participants will be walking/running on the Pleasant Valley trail in Ida Grove. There is a fee. Registration forms are available at the rec center. Save the date for our BBQ and Baseball fundraiser on Saturday, June 23. The registration deadline for youth golf forms is May 15. There will be a $5 late fee after that. No additional late registrations accepted after June 1. Our golf and hunting simulator is available for use. We ask that you be 16 to use it. Anybody under 16 must be accompanied by a parent. There is a rental fee. All fitness classes are offered with a paid membership. New—Evening water

The April 9 meeting of the Logan Hotshots 4-H club was called to order by vicepresident Trevor Bender at 5 p.m. Whitney Johnson led the pledge to the American lag. Our team building activity for the Healthy Club Challenge was learning yoga poses and then we said the 4-H Pledge while doing each pose. Bender read a few important dates to remember from the newslet-

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ter: sheep weigh-in is on April 28 from 9-11 a.m., livestock ID deadline is May 15 and dog obedience training starts May 20 at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. We then approved to donate $3 per member for the 4-Her’s for 4-H Campaign for a total donation of $108. The pledge to the 4-H lag was led by Ty Conover. Presentations were given by Nathan Yockey on “3D

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aerobics are Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Melissa Ausborn is the instructor. Pilates are held on Mondays at 8 a.m. Tabitha Bockelman is the instructor. Step aerobics are held on Wednesdays at 8 a.m. and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Water aerobics are held on Thursdays at 8:45 a.m. Bockelman is the instructor. Yoga is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. Danielle Bennett is the instructor. May 17 will be the last day until after summer. AM Mix is Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5:30 a.m. Jen Conover is the instructor. PM Mix is held on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Conover is the instructor. Rec center hours: 5 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday-Friday,

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Children’s choir: The Odebolt-Arthur fourth/fifth children’s choir sang “Dessert Alert” and “Junk Band Boogie Alert” during the elementary’s annual spring concert April 10. The program included the mini musical “School Daze” presented by the third, fourth and fifth graders; the fifth grade band and presentation of pins to fifth grade students.

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Schiernbeck will miss co-workers Wanda Schiernbeck will be retiring at the end of the current school year after working for the BC-IG school district 21 years. Positions she’s held for the district include: librarian at the Battle Creek Middle School building for ive years and administrativeassistant/accounting assistant for 16.5 years. She said, “I started in the superintendent’s of ice Jan. 1, 2002, half days and inished the school year at the middle school in Battle Creek half days. I was also shared nutrition clerk for O-A and BC-IG for the last ive years.” When asked about memorable moments, Schiernbeck said, “When BC-IG began whole grade sharing with O-A; when the consolidation vote inally passed; meeting each superintendent (I have worked for ive superintendents) and when the ECC building was demolished. Also, my husband has been ill and, in October, fell and broke his hip. Just before Christmas, the BC-IG Elementary and O-A/BC-IG High School staffs ‘passed the hat’ to help us out. I was so surprised and so touched by the kindness and generosity of my coworkers.” What will she miss the most? “The terri ic people I work with every day, and we do have some of the best.” What are the biggest changes she’s seen over the years? Schiernbeck said, “When I started, we kept written records for everything and I did a lot of correspondence for the superintendent. Now, everything is online or in the Cloud, superintendents set up meetings and do their own correspondence online or by email.” When asked what her retirement plans are, she said, “I will keep working, but only at one job. I have worked at two or three jobs most of my adult life. I want to spend more time at home with my husband and enjoying our grandkids. I want to have time to do the fun things, like washing my windows, raking my yard and gardening.”

125 South Main St., Galva 4 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily 712-282-4426 www.Sole2SoulGalva.com Chair yoga: NETA certi ied trainer Donna Mogensen Lee started a six-week chair yoga class April 12. The classes are held on Thursdays at 9 a.m. Prairie Pedlar spring program: Jane Hogue, owner of Prairie Pedlar in Odebolt, will present “Entertaining in the Garden” at The Meeting Place in Galva on Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. During the program, Hogue will demonstrate simple and creative ways to

entertain in the garden this summer. Galva city-wide garage sales: Galva is teaming up with Holstein to host city-wide garage sales the same weekend this year on May 4 and 5. If you would like to participate, contact Amy Forbes at the Ida County Courier at 364-3131 or Anne Johnson in Galva at 282-4426 by April 25 for advertising forms. Personal training: Bria Miller is offering one-on-one personal training to individuals and/or small groups of two to three people at Sole 2 Soul at

5:30 a.m., 6 a.m., 6:30 a.m. and other scheduled times by appointment. For information, call Sole 2 Soul. Yoga: An eight-week session of yoga started April 2 and runs through May 21. Barb Gebers teaches the 50-minute classes on Mondays at 6 p.m. Tabata: An eight-week Tabata session started April 3 and runs through May 22. Classes are taught by Miller on Tuesdays at 5:45 p.m. The Meeting Place is the ideal place to host your special event. Call 282-4426 for information.

Lohff-Schumann by Libby Bagenstos Recreation director Theatre arts camp: Join us June 5-8 from 9 to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. to learn acting techniques, games and participate in a performance with us. Available to students in irst through eighth grade. Registration due May 1, 20 students per session. Filmmaking camp: Join us June 12-15, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or noon to 2:30 p.m. to learn the art of ilmmaking and create your own premiere short ilm. Available to students in irst through eighth grade. Registration due May 1, 20 students per session. Monday cards: Join us every Monday from 1-3 p.m. to play euchre and 500. Prizes and a light snack are provid-

ed. Members play for free and non-members will be charged the daily admission fee. Facility fund-raiser: If you have empty pop cans you’d like to donate to a good cause, you can drop them off at Lohff-Schumann anytime. Money collected will be put towards new equipment. Birthday parties: Let LohffSchumann make your child’s birthday party a hit. The fee includes admission for your entire group, use of our gym, community room and children’s room, which now includes an eye play system and games for all ages, for three hours, a decorated sheet cake and ice cream. If interested contact Bagenstos. Personal training: Personal training is always available at your convenience with Libby,

Mel, Barb, Keely and Rayven. Stop in today and check out our specials. Fitness schedule Monday—5:45–6:30 a.m. spinning, 5:45–6:30 a.m. full body it and 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired. Tuesday—5:45–6:30 a.m. core cardio and 5:30–6:15 p.m. spinning. We d n es d a y — 5 : 4 5 – 6 : 3 0 a.m. TRX and weights and 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba. Thursday—5:45–6:30 a.m. weights and cardio, 9:45–10:30 a.m. retired but not tired and 5:30–6:15 p.m. bodyweight burner. Friday—5:45–6:30 a.m. medball and weights, 12– 12:45 p.m. TRX mix and 5:30–6:15 p.m. Zumba. Sunday—1:30–2:15 p.m. treadmill/strength.

Sandra Boynton is one of my favorite children’s book authors. She wrote “Not the Hippopotamus,” a story about an animal pack, which is comprised of all kinds of beasts. I read it so much to my daughter, Sam, that she knew just when to say, ‘Not the Hippopotamus,’ which was on every other page. I thought of Boynton’s book when my brother-in-law John Phillips told me about Jeder. For those of you who know the Phillips’ farm family, stories are plentiful during gettogethers, many embellished and some even true. I do, however, believe the story of this duck that made foster parents out of John and his brother, Andy, when both boys were middle schoolers in the late 1980s. Phillips told me he was just soaking in early summer when he heard a faint jede, jede, jede. There was a corncrib between the barn and their red shed, which produced an echo effect. He looked toward the corncrib where the jede, jede, jede emanated. He took a step, but something made him look down where a baby duck came out of its shell. The family’s German shepherd, Max, gazed at it with John and was assumed to have carried the egg to the house. “Mom said Max liked to eat eggs, and my guess is that he nipped at it and cracked it. When this happened, the duck appeared,” said Phillips. “Max knew what he should and shouldn’t do to the ducks and chickens, so he stopped there.” John and Andy agreed to name the yellow fuzz-ball Jeder after the faint peeping that caused him to be found. They fed it and watched him grow. Jeder would follow the boys around as if it was a cat or dog. When mother Edna had scraps for the cats to eat, Jeder would arrive at the same time and join in eating the left-overs. Jeder was part of a very odd animal pack. “Our Grandma Bumann enjoyed him just as much as Andy and me. She would drive up, and a number of cats and dogs would go to meet her for a handout. And, who else would show up acting like the

rest of them? Jeder. Grandma would put her hand down and just let him peck at it, and he didn’t peck hard either. I felt as close to him as my cat, Spike, and dog, Max. “If Jeder didn’t like you, he would peck you like a strong pinch. Jeder waddled around like he owned the place and assert his position by pecking those who failed to fall in line,” said Phillips. “He didn’t do that to Andy and me since we were his foster parents. Jeder was like a bottle lamb, following John and Andy around. It would lay up by the farm house door when it didn’t want to go inside. The little duck could often be found inside where he sat amongst family. “One day, Andy and I went outside and walked over to the hog shed. On our way, we noticed that our trusted companion was lying lifeless in a little pile,” said Phillips. “He didn’t move when we nudged him. I later found out he was hit by a motorcycle. I’d like to think it was an accident. Andy and I were hurt. We moved his body out of the drive and laid him in the shade by the fence near the hog yard.” Soon after, the Simonsen rendering truck came. “Growing up on a farm makes you aware to how life comes to be, what has to be done to raise animals and how life ends for some animals. It hurts more when it is a pet, but being around this fact of life helped. So, when Simonsen’s came, Andy and I asked if he took ducks. He irst loaded the pigs that he came for. We told him that it was our pet duck and somehow it died. He smiled and said, ‘Sure.’ The Simonsen man picked it up by the feet and threw it in the air toward the truck. “Jeder lew like a missile with his beak pointing forward and the feet following behind. It was like a jet lying through the air,” said Phillips. “I know it sounds like a mean ending for a pet, but it was what we knew about life for animals on the farm. “Jeder left our life as interestingly as he came into it. You don’t hear of too many people that have ducks as pets from the egg, but we did. We let this duck in the house as if he was housebroken, which he wasn’t, but this is how our family accepted him. It was just another interesting tidbit to our lives growing up on the farm.”

Ida County Kids Fest seeking support The 2018 Ida County Kids Fest will be held May 7, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at the Holstein Fire Department in Holstein. Ida County Kids Fest is a health/community fair geared toward educating community members on family and social services that are offered in the area. The focus age is zero to ive years, and every vendor booth has information as well as an activity for the children to enjoy. The event is organized by Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) and funded by Early Childhood Iowa. Many local and area sponsors are involved each year. SHIP and Early Childhood

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FAMILY & FRIENDS BC Medical Auxiliary presents dona ons to fire/ambulance The Battle Creek Medical Auxiliary held its annual meeting recently. Kevin Dausel of the Battle Creek Fire Department talked about the new equipment they have and what they do in the fire department. The Auxiliary presented the fire department a $1,000 check to use for equipment. The Auxiliary also gave the Battle Creek Ambulance $1,000 to assist them with needs. Winners of the card marathon were announced and prizes awarded. They are

as follows: euchre group one: first—Janis Boock and Pearl Schultz, second—Jeanette O’Brien and Iris Witt. Euchre group two: first— Boock and Bonnie Spotts, second—Sharon Forthum and Marlene Albers. 500 group one: first—Boock and Lois Jensen, second— O’Brien and Spotts. 500 group two: first—Phyllis Christie and Betty Petersen, second—Boock and Schultz. Election of officers was held for 2018-19 year. Of-

ficers are: president Linda Wingert, vice president Lois Jensen and secretary Maxine Burow. Twoyear board members are Georgine Krayenhagen and Jan O’Brien. The nominating committee for next year will be Ruth Shubin, Georgine Krayenhagen and Corlie Kohenkamp. Watch for the green membership flyers that will becoming in the Reminder soon. Lunch was served at the close of the meeting.

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Zoo trip: O-A/BC-IG TAG students expressing interest in career areas of design, engineering and architecture participated in an educational opportunity when they met with architect John Armknecht at the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha, Neb., April 16. Armknecht is an architect with the ASD Stanley J How Architects in Omaha. He met with the students and shared drone photos and various design plans for some of the exhibits he has been a part of since 1978. Armknecht led the group through several exhibits he was in charge of designing and shared many facts about their construction. From left to right: Brandon Schmidt, Trust Wells, Eric Sibenaller, Truman Clark, Evan Veltri and Sam Devitt.

Clausen Center reschedules Glenn Miller concert The Rosemary Clausen Center concert featuring the Glenn Miller Orchestra has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 3, at 7:30 p.m. The event was postponed from its original date because of inclement weather. “The dangerous winter travel conditions in mid April made it impossible to present the show as planned,”

said Ken Buell, the Clausen Center’s ticket manager and vice president. “When we found we had an opportunity for a makeup date, we jumped at it. We were lucky to get one.” Patrons with tickets should hold on to them, and they will be honored at the May 3 show. “We will also be announc-

ing our schedule for next season prior to the performance,” said Buell. “The 2018-19 season looks to be especially strong, with a lot of variety and star power.” For more information regarding this concert or season tickets for next year, contact Ken Buell at 712368-4849 or kenbuell@frontiernet.net.

WDWV Schedule The Willow Dale Wellness Village activity calendar for April 25-May 2 is: Wednesday, April 25: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary and communion; 10:30 a.m. Taboo; 2 p.m. to Greece with the Georgopoulos’. Thursday, April 26: 10:30 a.m. balloon toss; 2 p.m. Lutheran Church with Pastor Cormeny; 3 p.m.

social time. Friday, April 27: 10:30 a.m. local news review; 1:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, April 28: 2 p.m. games of choice. Sunday, April 29: 9:30 a.m. Catholic communion activity room; church TV—1 p.m. Lutheran and 2 p.m. Presbyterian. Monday, April 30: 10:30

a.m. discuss and recall; 2 p.m. card bingo; 4 p.m. bocce ball. Tuesday, May 1: 10:30 a.m. music in motion; 2 p.m. May Day outing; 3 p.m. Bible study with Rev. Cormeny. Wednesday, May 2: 9:30 a.m. Catholic rosary and communion; 2 p.m. Cinco de Mayo party; 6:30 p.m. American Legion bingo.

The Odebolt Specialty Care (OSC) Auxiliary met April 19 in the assisted living dining room. President Junith Comstock called the meeting to order. She thanked Renea Babcock for serving. Fourteen members and one guest, Cheryl Weber, answered roll call. Shirley Scanlan gave the secretary’s report. Renae Babcock gave the treasurer’s report. Larry Heschke was paid and $122 deposited, so far, for quilt chances. Staff reports Administrator Marissa Edgar reported she had the flyers printed for the bazaar. She said they have been painting, and the dining and living rooms are done. The walls will be decorated next. She is thinking of finding pictures of Odebolt. Activity director Crystal Hopkins reported the May calendar ready to print. Residents asked about making birdhouses. She found a man who would cut them out, and then residents could paint and put them together. She asked if the Auxiliary would be interested in paying for them. She is working on National Nursing Home Week. Jill Grote has received some inquiries about the assisted living. Shelbi Bengford reported the volunteer brunch was April 20. For the residents’ choice meal, the residents want to try Hot Pockets.

She is getting ready for the Mothers’ Brunch and ice cream social on May 18 after bingo. She needs three pans of brownies for that. Director of nurses Cheryl Weber reported education with all of the staff will be starting soon for the allelectronic system. Comstock called for old business. May 17, from 2 to 6:30 p.m., is the bazaar bake sale and chance booth. The free meal starts at 5 p.m. She passed a sheet for all to sign for working the bazaar.

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G-H Girls State: Holstein and Galva American Legion Auxiliary Posts have selected girls to attend Iowa Girls State June 17-22 at Drake University in Des Moines. From left, Mercedes Juelfs will represent the Holstein Legion Auxiliary, and Renae Wiese will represent the Galva Legion Auxiliary.

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Spring party: With winter refusing to release its grip on the area, the time was right for Ridge View Middle School in Early to hold a spring party for its students Friday, April 13. The party included a variety of activities, including volleyball, basketball, card games, a dance and snacks.

by Crystal Hopkins Activity director The Odebolt Specialty Care activity calendar for April 25May 2: Wednesday, April 25: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 2:30 p.m. Price is Right. Thursday, April 26: 10 a.m. WESCO; 2:30 p.m. Arthur Free Church. Friday, April 27: 10 a.m. art; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Saturday, April 28: 3 p.m. movie and popcorn; 7 p.m. Lawrence Welk. Sunday, April 29: 2:30 p.m. Kiron Baptist Church; 3 p.m. social. Monday, April 30: 10 a.m. current events; 2:30 p.m. nails. Tuesday, May 1: 10 a.m. music and dancing; 2:30 p.m. bingo. Wednesday, May 2: 10:15 a.m. Catholic communion; 10:30 a.m. Bible chat with Kris; 2:30 p.m. Arron Schumacher.

Arthur library announces new hours The Arthur Library announces new hours that go into effect in May. Hours are: Tuesdays—4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesdays—1 to 5 p.m., Thursdays—4:30 to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays—9 a.m. to noon.

Historical Society to meet Thursday The Ida County Historical Society will meet Thursday, April 26, at the Ida Grove Library. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Holstein Legion plans feed The Holstein American Legion is sponsoring a Rocky Mountain Oyster Feed Saturday, April 28, at 6 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Holstein. A fee will be charged at the door.

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It will be in the living room this year. Donations are welcome for the bazaar. The next meeting is also May 17, so Jeanie Kelly made a motion to have the meeting on May 24. Ellen Fineran seconded and the motion passed. Fineran made a motion to give Hopkins the money for the birdhouses. Val Nepper seconded, and the motion passed. Babcock passed out a packet of tickets for all, to sell the quilt. The next meeting is May 24, with Kelly serving.

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HMH Better Breather's Club First Thursday of the month in Conference RM 3 at 3 pm. Call Pat at HMH to become a member. HMH Diabetic Education Classes (group or individual/ new or review) Please call HMH for more information. HMH Financial Assistance Please call the Business Office.

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Battle Creek Library News by Sheila Peterson BC librarian Maybe spring is inally here. At least, we all hope it is. Many of you will soon be busy outside, but don’t forget to rest once in a while.....with a good book. Circulation for March totaled 412 items. There were nine books purchased and 12 books donated. There was one new library card issued. Please remember that library cards are issued free of charge at all Ida County libraries. Have you been in the library recently? When you stop in, you may notice that the lights are brighter than usual. The lights are brighter, thanks to an anonymous donor. What a nice difference. We are so appreciative. We are preparing for a great summer reading program in July. The theme is “Libraries Rock,” and the programs will be held at 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in July. The schedule is as follows: July 5--program by Sanford Museum and Planetarium July 12--program by Ida County Extension Service July 19--program by the naturalist from the Ida County Conservation Of ice

July 26--program by the Battle Creek Fire Department. Children may read books for prizes from the library and also from Barnes and Noble. Please look for more information in the weeks to come. Items donated to the library in the last few months were donated by Marva Benningsdorf, Barb Kadlec, Georgine Krayenhagen, Rhonda Lee, Karen Lichtenberg, Sheila Petersen, Charlie Pierce and Barb Meier. Many memorials were recently given to the library, also. New iction books for adults that have recently been added to the library shelves include: “The Road Home” by Beverly Lewis, “Beach House for Rent” by Mary Alice Monroe, “The Rising Sea” by Clive Cussler, “The Great Alone” by Kristin Hannah, “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng, “I’ve Got My Eyes On You” by Mary Higgins Clark, “Shoot First” by Stuart Woods, “The Sixth Day” by Catherine Coulter and”Red Alert” by James Patterson. Library hours are as follows: Sunday--closed, Monday--2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday--2 to 6 p.m., Wednesday--2 to 6 p.m., Thursday-2 to 7 p.m., Friday--2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday--11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please visit your library soon, where there is a wealth of information waiting for you.

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TAG trip: Thirteen O-A/BC-IG eighth grade TAG students participated in an educational field trip to Kansas City, Mo., April 5 and 6. The students were, front from left: Anna Mogensen, Alexis Ulrich and Meadow Olson. Second row: Mary Carlson and Caleigh Loger. Third row: Contessa Perales, Melissa Hewitt, Jackson Godbersen and Nainoa O’Brien. Back row: Aidan Bower, Nick Larson, Evan Van Houten and Zach Hemer.

TAG students tour museums in Kansas City, Mo. The O-A/BC-IG eighth grade Talented And Gifted (TAG) students traveled to Kansas City, Mo., for their educational ield trip on April 5 and 6. The students raised all the funds for their trip by holding a soup supper and gift basket chance booth. The students taking part in the trip were Aidan Bower, Mary Carlson, Jackson Godbersen, Zach Hemer, Melissa Hewitt, Nick Larson, Caleigh Loger, Anna Mogensen, Nainoa O’Brien, Meadow Olson, Contessa Perales, Alexis Ulrich, Evan Van Houten.

Missy Jensen and Doug Mogensen chaperoned the trip. The students researched and planned their trip. They visited the National WW1 Museum and Liberty Tower, Kauffman Stadium, NelsonAtkins Museum of Art, an Escape Room, Arrowhead Stadium, Sea Life Aquarium and Art of the Brick in Union Station. They took part in many exhibits, explorations and behind-the-scene tours. The students were challenged to use clues and codes to escape the Escape Room in 60 minutes or less.

Orphan Grain Train receives four-star ra ng Orphan Grain Train’s strong inancial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it another four-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the seventh consecutive time that Orphan Grain Train has earned this top distinction. Orphan Grain Train is also a good steward with the public’s hard-earned donations. For the last iscal year, fundraising and administrative expenses were only 1.7 percent of total contributions, meaning more than 98 percent of donations were used for mission-related expenses. “Orphan Grain Train’s exceptional four-star rating sets it apart from its peers and demonstrates its trustworthiness to the public,” according to Michael Thatcher, president and CEO of Charity Navigator. “Only a quarter of charities rated by Charity Navigator receive the distinction of our four-star rating. “This adds Orphan Grain Train to a preeminent group of charities working to overcome our world’s most pressing challenges. Based on its

four-star rating, people can trust that their donations are going to a inancially responsible and ethical charity when they decide to support Orphan Grain Train.” “It’s important our donors trust that we’re using their donations wisely to accomplish our missions to assist with natural disasters and also ship food and humanitarian aid to needy people in America and around the world,” said Grant Schmidt, Orphan Grain Train’s vice president. “Our four-star Charity Navigator rating demonstrates to our supporters our good governance and inancial accountability.” Orphan Grain Train, whose international of ice is in Norfolk, Neb., with 26 locations nationwide, is a Christian volunteer network that ships donated food, clothing, medical and other needed items to people in 67 different countries, including the U.S. For more information, go to www. ogt.org or call toll free 877371-7393. Orphan Grain Train’s rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on www.

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The Morningside Healthcare Community (Ida Grove) activity schedule for April 25-May 2 is: Wednesday, April 25: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 2:30 p.m. church with Pastor Salcido. Thursday, April 26: 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. manicures; 2 p.m. fact or fiction game. Friday, April 27: 8 a.m. devotions; 9:30 a.m. reading; 1:30 p.m. movie and popcorn. Saturday, April 28: 2:30 p.m. adult coloring. Sunday, April 29: Noon to 7 p.m. Church services on Channel 3. Monday, April 30: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:30 a.m. Old Wives’ Tales trivia; 2 p.m. doughnut making. Tuesday, May 1: 8 a.m. devotions; 10 a.m. rosary making; 2 p.m. gardening. Wednesday, May 2: 8 a.m. devotions; 10:15 a.m. current events; 11 a.m. music and motion; 2:15 p.m. church with Pastor Schroder.

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Owl exam: Mikell Brosamle’s Galva-Holstein fourth grade class recently enjoyed an owl presentation, which included dissecting owl pellets with Ida County Naturalist Danielle Bennett. Dissecting owl pellets reveals the bones and hair of mice and other small rodents that owls have eaten recently.

BVU digital media students receive na onal awards Buena Vista University’s (BVU) digital media students and organizations received 31 awards in the annual Society for Collegiate Journalists (SCJ) national media contest. In overall awards, KBVU won second place in the nation in the companion broadcast website category. The radio station went through a re-branding process in 2017-18 that led to the development of its new website, and this was the irst year KBVU was entered in this category, as a result. Additionally, The Tack Online placed third in the overall online news website excellence category. Television sports package: Second place: “BVU versus Luther Football” (Morgan McGrew; Kyle Wiebers, a senior psychology major from Holstein; An-

drew Bandstra, a senior digital media major from Des Moines; Tanner Hoops, a senior digital media major from Storm Lake; Cooper Maahs, a junior digital media major from Johnston; BVTV staff). Radio commercial, promo or PSA: Honorable mention: “Autism Speaks PSA” (Wiebers and Job Saunders, a junior music production and technology major from Aurora, Colo.). Sports news: Honorable mention: “Beaver football seniors ‘build the dam’ for their younger teammates” (Emily Kenny, a senior psychology and digital media double major from Schaller). News photography: First place: “President issues statement focused on moving forward following kneeling protest” (Kenny).

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Ida County, IA $9,000,000 General Obligation Bonds County Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2018A Northland Securities thanks the following bank for their investment support of this bond issue:

College News Morgan German of Holstein performed at the joint spring concert of Concordia’s Cantamus Women’s Choir and Concordia’s Male Chorus April 22 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Staplehurst, Neb. The program included a variety of music from spirituals to congregational singing and choral music. The ensembles consist of 45 women and 25 men.

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Wednesday, April 25, 2018

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SPORTS O-A/BC-IG co-ed track—

Falcons, Raptors earn placings

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High jump champ: O-A/BC-IG’s Sydney Durbin won the girls’ high jump competition at the O-A/BC-IG coed meet in Ida Grove Thursday with height of 5-2.

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4x800: The Ridge View boys’ 4x800 relay team of Kevin McGuire, Andres Carbajal, Jaxon Franken and Jacob Tokheim placed fourth with a time of 9:18.05 at the O-A/BC-IG coed meet in Ida Grove Thursday. Here, McGuire, left, takes off after receiving the baton from Carbajal.

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Shuttle hurdle: O-A/BC-IG’s shuttle hurdle team took first place at the O-A/BC-IG coed meet in Ida Grove Thursday with a time of 1:02.36. Here, Chase Devitt clears a hurdle during the final leg of the race. The relay also included Ryan Kolpin, Quintin Cranston and William Grote.

The Humboldt boys and Kingsley-Pierson/Woodbury Central girls won team titles at the O-A/BC-IG co-ed track and ield meet Thursday. The O-A/BC-IG girls and boys both inished second. The O-A/BC-IG JV boys placed 13th. The Ridge View girls and boys were both seventh. Thirteen boys’ teams were entered while 10 girls’ teams participated. Girls K-P/WC scored 145 team points to claim the girls’ championship. O-A/BC-IG was second with 88 points. Ridge View tallied 33 points. O-A/BC-IG “It was a cold evening, but the athletes and coaches were glad to inally get another meet in this season,” noted O-A/BC-IG coach Bob Saunders. “Even with the cold temps we had several season best performances and saw some of our younger athletes have big events at the varsity level.” Falcon placings in the top six were: First—Sydney Durbin, high jump, 5-2; 4x200 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Calli Wareham, Sydney Durbin) 1:51.40; 4x100 (Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Morgan Godbersen, Sydney Durbin) :52.19. Second—Shuttle hurdle (Ashley Lindner, Sarah Petersen, Kirsten Dausel, Lexi Neville) 1:15.91; Ashley Lindner, 100 hurdles, :17.86; Jordyn Fredericks, 200, :27.41. Third—Kirsten Dausel, high jump, 4-8; sprint medley (Jordyn Fredericks, Morgan Godbersen, Sarah Cotton, Calli Wareham) 1:58.78; Sarah Cotton, 100, :13.36; Sydney Durbin, 200, :28.37. Fourth—Bethany Rehse, discus, 95-6. Fifth—4x800 (Alyssa Mason, Nanako Sonoda, Kaitlyn Riessen, Abby Bender) 11:44.22; Morgan Godbersen, 100, :13.63. Sixth—Distance medley (Mia Mortensen, Kirsten Dausel, Nanako Sonoda, Brooklyn Hoffman) 5:13.56; Madison Schiernbeck, 1,500, 5:49.12. Ridge View Ridge View placings in the top six were: Third—Kara Richards, shot put, 33-7.5. Fourth—Sprint medley (Bailey Graff, Lexi Phillips, Haleena Malik, Kinzey Dutler) 2:03.52; 4x800 (Mikayla Kolpin, Hanna Blackmore, Paige Padavich, Erin Johnson) 11:43.25; 4x200 (Lexi Phillips, Paige Todd, Bailey Graff, Kinzey Dutler) 1:58.57; 4x400 (Madeline Else, Paige Todd, Bailey Graff, Kinzey Dutler) 4:35.65. Fifth—Paige Todd, long jump, 14-6.5; Gracie Chance, high jump, 4-6; Katlyn Wiese, 3,000, 12:00.46; distance medley (Esmeralda Najera, Gracie Chance, Mikayla Kolpin, Rachel Kenny) 5:10.04; 4x100 (Kennedy Mason, Maria Mendoza, Lexi Phillips, Kara Richard) :57.61. Sixth—Shuttle hurdle (Anya Kistenmacher, Maria Mendoza, Sarah Stamp, Hanna Blackmore) 1:28.45. Boys Humboldt nipped O-A/BCIG by ive points to claim the boys’ championship. Humboldt scored 97 points while O-A/BC-IG tallied 92. Ridge View was seventh with 40 points. O-A/BC-IG Falcon boys’ coach Travis

Chizek noted it was nice to get back on the track and compete again. “There were some really nice performances in the field events and that is a great way to start off a meet,” said Chizek. “Ryder Meek threw a new school record of 52-3 in the shot put, while Tyler Anderson set a new personal best by more than three feet throwing 48-1.5. Cooper DeJean and Caden Wareham both had great jumps in the long jump for us as well. “We saw some really nice things from DeJean in the 100 and 200, as well as Isaac Endrulat in the couple of 800s he ran. There were many people who competed hard and have improved the last couple of weeks. Hopefully we can keep improving as we head into our final couple weeks of the season.” Falcon placings in the top six were: First—Shuttle hurdle (Ryan Kolpin, Quintin Cranston, William Grote, Chase Devitt) 1:02.36; Cooper DeJean, 100, :11.51; Cooper DeJean, 200, :23.49; sprint medley (Austin Lindner, Philip Brooks, Ethan Mortensen, Isaac Endrulat) 3:51.78; Isaac Endrulat, 800, 2:06.12. Second—Ryder Meek, shot put, 52-3; Cooper DeJean, long jump, 20-5.75. Third—Sprint medley (Philip Brooks, Chase Devitt, Austin Lindner, Ethan Mortensen) 1:41.72; JV shuttle hurdle (Cam Sharkey, Caden Wareham, Cooper DeJean, Kolton Krajicek) 1:05.82. Fourth—Ryder Meek, discus, 126-11; William Grote, high jump, 5-10; Tyler Anderson, shot put, 48-1.5; 4x200 (Eli Gebel, Kolton Krajicek, Ryan Kolpin, Carson Godbersen) 1:40.10; JV 4x100 (Carson Godbersen, Kolton Krajicek, Quintin Cranston, Truman Clark) :46.68. Fifth—4x400 (Ethan Mortensen, Isaac Endrulat, Grant Conover, Philip Brooks) 3:48.91. Sixth—Ryan Kolpin, high jump 5-6; Caden Wareham, long jump, 18-9.75;

Ben Bergman, 400 hurdles, 1:02.05; 4x100 (Philip Brooks, Chase Devitt, Eli Gebel, Ryan Kolpin) :47.11. Ridge View The O-A/BC-IG coed meet was the first meet of the season for Ridge View. Coach Dale Tokheim noted it was good to get on the track and compete against other schools. “I thought we ran well considering the cold and wind,” said Tokheim. “A few of our handoffs in the sprint relays were rough so hopefully we learned a few things from our mistakes. Our 4 x 200 and 4 x 400 ran some respectable times in the weather and it being our first meet. “Andres Carbajal won the 400-meter hurdles and was out in front by himself. He was a little disappointed in his time, but running ahead of the pack and with the weather it was tough to get a great time. Kevin McGuire looked strong in his races and ran a personal record in his open 400. “Jake Mitchell looked good coming out of the blocks and had a nice :55 flat in his 400. Freshman Colton Dutler looked good in his 400’s. He competed and ran his personal record in the 4x400 with a low :56. Overall it was a goodnight for us.” Raptor placings in the top six were: First—Andres Carbajal, 400 hurdles, :59.15. Second—4x200 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Jacob Tokheim, Andres Carbajal) 1:36.43. Third—Kevin McGuire, 400, :55.09; 4x400 (Kevin McGuire, Jacob Tokheim, Jacob Mitchell, Andres Carbajal) 3:42.47. Fourth—4x800 (Andres Carbajal, Kevin McGuire, Jaxon Franken, Jacob Tokheim) 9:18.05. Fifth—Sprint medley (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Dylan Wood, Colton Dutler) 1:46.01; 4x100 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Jesse Coleman, Jacob Tokheim) :49.96. Sixth—Jesse Coleman, 100, :11.88; Kevin McGuire, 200, :24.14.

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Sprint medley: The Ridge View girls’ sprint medley relay team of Bailey Graff, Lexi Phillips, Haleena Malik and Kinzey Dutler placed fourth with a time of 2:03.52 at the O-A/BC-IG coed meet in Ida Grove Thursday. Here, Graff, right, hands the baton to Phillips.

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Raptors win three events at West Harrison The Ridge View boys won three events at the West Harrison track and ield meet Friday. The Ridge View girls did not participate in the meet. The boys won the 4x100 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Jesse Coleman, Kevin McGuire) :46.57; the 4x200 (Jacob Mitchell, Jake Kliegl, Jacob Tokheim, Kevin McGuire) 1:36.49 and Andres Carbajal, placed irst in the 400 hurdles, :57.47. As a team, Ridge View scored 71 points to place fourth out of eight teams. Missouri Valley was irst with 168 points. Ridge View’s other placings in the top six

were: Second—Sprint medley (Dylan Wood, Jake Kliegl, Jesse Coleman, Jacob Tokheim) 1:42.95; shuttle hurdle (Austin Degen, Jacob Tokheim, Jaxon Franken, Andres Carbajal) 1:05.05. Third—Jesse Coleman, 200, :24.51; 4x400 (Jacob Tokheim, Andres Carbajal, Jacob Mitchell, Kevin McGuire) 3:37.81. Fourth—Kevin McGuire, 100, :12.02; Austin Degen, 110 hurdles, :17.45. Fifth—Jaxon Franken, high jump, 5-6; Jacob Mitchell, 100, :12.10. Sixth—4x800 (Jon Madsen, Billy Fraser, Beau Blackmore, Chance Hansen) 10:43.67.

Falcon golfers win and lose at Boyer Valley The O-A/BC-IG girls won their gold match with Boyer Valley Friday, but the boys came home from Dunlap with a loss. Girls O-A/BC-IG won a triangular with Boyer Valley and River Valley. The inal scores were O-A/BC-IG, 222; Boyer Valley, 226 and River Valley, 252. O-A/BC-IG’s team score came from Lauren Schwade, 54; Corin Bower, 55; Ellie Diersen, 56 and Kelsey Dausel,

57. Anna Puck of Boyer Valley was medalist with a 48. O-A/BC-IG defeated Boyer Valley in the JV contest 232270. Carly Murphy and Liz Zobel tied for medalist with scores of 56. Boys Boyer Valley nipped the Falcons in the two-team boys matchup 178-179. O-A/BC-IG’s TY Warnke cared the runner-up medalist score of 42. Grant Kenkel

of Boyer Valley was medalist with a 40. Also scoring for the Falcons were Ethan Zobel, 45; Austin Wardrip, 46 and Blake Anderson, 46. Kaden Ladwig had a 50 and Reed Godbersen came in with a 52. O-A/BC-IG won the JV match 192-235. Jace Krayenhagen, 45; Ahren Van Dusen, 48; Gavin Parks, 49 and Owen Luft, 50, posted the Falcons team score. Troy Hilmer shot a 52 and Isaac Newquist had a 54.

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Math bee teams: O-A/BC-IG sixth grade math bee teams competed in the Northwest AEA Math Bee April 13 in Sioux City. Team A members were, front from left: Myles Beck, Mason Gunderson, Cerek Loutsch and Sadie Schirrmacher. Team B members were, back row from left: Kelton Ladwig, Ben Hofmeister, Abby Winterrowd and Isabella Parks.

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MV-A-O/CO-U girls, Westwood boys win WVC golf tournaments Western Valley Conference golf teams played the second of ive conference meets Tuesday, April 17. MV-A-O/CO-U won the girls’ tournament in Mapleton while Westwood prevailed in the boys’ tournament in Ida Grove. In girls play, O-A/BC-IG placed third and Ridge View was sixth. O-A/BC-IG placed fourth in the boys’ event and Ridge View was eighth. Boys The boys team scores from Onawa were Westwood, 170; Woodbury Central, 174; Kingsley-Pierson, 175; O-A/BCIG, 186; MV-A-O/CO-U, 195; River Valley, 205; LawtonBronson, 231 and Ridge View,

Falcons qualify for Drake Three O-A/BC-IG track and ield events quali ied for the Drake Relays in Des Moines this week. Ryder Meek quali ied in the shot put, which will be held Friday at 8:30 a.m. Sydney Durbin will compete in the high jump at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The girls’ 4x100 relay of Jordyn Fredericks, Sarah Cotton, Anna Winterrowd and Durbin also quali ied. The prelims of the 4x100 are scheduled for Friday at 5:30 p.m.

240. West Monona didn’t have enough golfers to compete as a team. Medalist was Cole Schweitzberger of K-P with a 39. Sam Miller of Westwood was runner-up with a 39. The Falcons counted rounds from Ty Warnke, 44; Austin Wardrip, 47; Reed Godbersen, 47 and Ethan Zobel, 48. Kaden Ladwig shot a 49 and Blake Anderson had a 52. Ridge View counted scores from Zach Wood, 58; Brandt Price, 59; Brayden Stowater, 62 and Grant Schmidt, 75. Girls Team scores from the girls’ tournament were MV-A-O/ CO-U, 203; Woodbury Cen-

tral, 209; O-A/BC-IG, 214; Kingsley-Pierson, 219; West Monona, 226; Ridge View, 228; Westwood, 229; River Valley, 240 and Lawton-Bronson, 246. Haylee Halbur of MV-A-O/ CO-U was medalist with a 44 and Sallie Gallagher of Woodbury Central was runner-up with a 46. O-A/BC-IG’s scores came from Lauren Schwade, 49; Kelsey Dausel, 53; Corin Bower, 53; and Emma Endrulat, 59. Ridge View’s score came from Kennedy Mason, 55; Viv Leonard, 55; Julie Wood, 57 and Rayann Volkert, 61. Tori McDanel shot a 66.

Greetings, moviegoers. This weekend see “A Wrinkle In Time” (PG) at the Holstein State Theatre. Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for ive years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there. Joined by Meg’s classmate, Calvin O’Keefe, and guided by the three mysterious astral travelers, known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs.

“The Miracle Season” (PG) and “Love, Simon” (PG-13). For more information, visit www.holsteinstatetheatre. com and “Like” our Facebook page. Call 712-368-6226 for show times.

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Bowling Scores JUNIOR MIXED LEAGUE Johnson Propane 397.5 Pronto 373.5 United Bank of Ia. 184.5 First State Bank 167 Ida Bowl 127.5 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Dana Wessel 222 Tyler Euchner 174 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES Dana Wessel 595 Tyler Euchner 469 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Hayley Anderson 98 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Hayley Anderson 277

Evan Jordan 377 Jackson Groth 362 Ben Hofmeister 350 HIGH GIRLS’ GAME Jade Wilcox 166 Alyssa Monroe 111 HIGH GIRLS’ SERIES Jade Wilcox 400 Alyssa Monroe 260 HIGH TEAM GAME Designs by Jamee 632 North Star CCU 620 Tief’s Transfer 613 HIGH TEAM SERIES North Star CCU 1774 Tief’s Transfer 1766 Designs by Jamee 1728

HIGH TEAM GAME Johnson Propane 428 Johnson Propane 389 Johnson Propane 379 HIGH TEAM SERIES Johnson Propane 1196 BANTAM LEAGUE North Star CCU 360.5 Designs by Jamee 307 Tief’s Transfer 277.5 Good Samaritan 48 HIGH BOYS’ GAME Jackson Groth 147 Evan Jordan 141 Ben Hofmeister 135 HIGH BOYS’ SERIES

Iowa DNR fishing report The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issues a ishing report compiled from information gathered from local bait shops, angler creel surveys and county and state parks staff. Some western Iowa lakes are providing good shore ishing action. Water temperatures are in the low 40’s. For more information, contact the Black Hawk District of ice at 712-6572638 or go online at iowadnr. com. Black Hawk —Lake water temperatures are around 41 degrees. Bluegill—Fair: Use waxworms and crawlers in Town Bay. Most action has been in Town Bay and along Ice House Point, the loating dock, and from the inlet bridge.

Top mathematicians: O-A/BC-IG sixth grade math bee contestants Kelton Ladwig (left) and Mason Gunderson (right) placed in the top 25 at the Northwest AEA Math Bee in Sioux City April 13.

O-A/BC-IG Middle School had two sixth grade math teams compete in the Northwest AEA Math Bee in Sioux City April 13. Each student took ive individual tests and together completed one team test. The students competed against 32 teams from area schools. Members of Team A were: Myles Beck, Mason Gunderson, Cerek Loutsch and Sadie Schirrmacher. Members of Team B were: Kelton Ladwig, Ben Hofmeister, Abby Winterrowd and Isabella Parks. Mason Gunderson (32 points) and Kelton Ladwig (29 points) received medals for individual scores in the top 25. Kurt Hofmeister and Missy Jensen were the coaches.

Yellow perch - Slow: A few perch have been picked up from the loating dock in Town Bay and from the inlet bridge. Black crappie - Fair: Use crawlers and minnows ished from shore and from the loating dock. Walleye - Slow: Expect walleye shore ishing action to pick up as water temperatures gradually warm. Fish a minnow or leech under a bobber or throw a twister along the Ice House Point shoreline, North Shore, and East Shore near the outlet. Storm Lake (including Little Storm Lake) —Water temperature is around 40 degrees. Walleye - Fair: Throw twisters or ish minnows under a bobber from the state marina. Expect good walleye action along

the east and north shores as water temperatures continue to climb. White bass - Fair: Anglers are having luck ishing from shore on the east side and from the marina. Black crappie - Fair: Catch crappie from the marina using minnows and a twister.

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About Sexual Assault Awareness Month Since 2001, NSVRC has coordinated the national Sexual Assault Awareness Month campaign observed every April. This year’s theme is “Embrace Your Voice.” Join the campaign by accessing free resources at nsvrc.org/saam. Resources are available in Spanish at nsvrc. org/es/saam. About NSVRC The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonpro it in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence. NSVRC translates research and trends into best practices that help individuals, communities and service providers achieve real and lasting change. The center also works with the media to promote informed reporting. Every April, NSVRC leads Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a campaign to educate and engage the public in addressing this widespread issue. NSVRC is also one of the three founding organizations of Raliance, a national, collaborative initiative dedicated to ending sexual violence in one generation.

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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. Joyce M. Albers Jan. 9, 1927 – April 16, 2018

Camille J. “Cami” Bettin May 6, 2015 – April 16, 2018 HOLSTEIN – Services for Camille J. “Cami” Bettin, 2, of Holstein were April 23, 2018, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church in Holstein. Msgr. Kenneth A. Seifried of iciated. Burial will be at a later date. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died April 16, 2018, at Cherokee Regional Medical Center in Cherokee. Camille Joanne Bettin was born May 6, 2015, in Cherokee to Scott and Jessica (Lussman) Bettin. Camille, or Cami as she was nicknamed, was a heart warrior. She had many surgeries and was always beating the odds. Even through her health problems and

hospital stays, she remained a happy and stubborn little girl. She enjoyed reading books, coloring, playing games and dancing, especially to the song from Sing, “Shake it Off.” Cami loved going places and always asked to go “bye, bye.” She is survived by her parents, Scott and Jessica Bettin of Holstein; her grandparents, Mark and Darlene Lussman of Storm Lake, Pat and Angie Bettin of Leon and Mrylon Kizer of Fort Myers, Fla.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Cami was preceded in death by her grandmother, Susan Kizer. In lieu of lowers, a fund is being established to create a memorial in her honor at her cardiologist’s clinic. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

Is Chris anity really that important? by: Pastor Neil Wehmas

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C. S. Lewis in his book, “God in the Dock,” stated that, “Christianity is a statement which, if false, is of no importance and, if true, of in inite importance. The one thing it cannot be is moderately important.”1 In the ongoing Easter season, which is 50 days, not one day, it is a good statement to ponder. Now, Lewis isn’t speaking to Christianity’s historical impact. Rather, he is speaking to its philosophical signi icance. The central truth statement of the Christian faith is that Jesus of Nazareth, who was cruci ied under Pontius Pilate, rose from the dead on the third day. If Jesus did not rise from the dead, then the Christian faith is utter nonsense and pointless. Every church can close its doors, I can be looking into a different career and people can start sleeping in on Sunday mornings. Paul Meier explored this topic in his book entitled, “A Skeleton in God’s Closet.” However, in order to say that Jesus didn’t rise from the dead, one must deal with its evidence. In his 2012 book, “Did Jesus Exist?” Bart Ehrman, a skeptic of Christianity, stated: “There are several points on which virtually all scholars of antiquity agree. Jesus was a Jewish man, known to be a preacher and teacher, who was cruci ied (a Roman form of execution) in Jerusalem during the reign of the Roman emperor Tiberius, when

Pontius Pilate was the governor of Judea.” Ehrman is well aware of the references to Jesus from the likes of Josephus, Tacitus, the Talmud and other ancient non-Christian sources. So, assuming that Jesus was indeed cruci ied under Pontius Pilate on April 3, 33 AD, we look at the evidence to the resurrection. We see that he did, indeed, die on the cross. In 1986, William D. Edwards of the Mayo Clinic wrote extensively on the medical aspect of Jesus’ cruci ixion for the Journal of the American Medical Association. From it, you can read the excruciating torture that Jesus endured and see that survival was almost 0 percent. However, the earliest record we have of Jesus having been risen from the dead is taken from Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 15:1-7. Paul is telling of words that he received from someone else. Even agnostic historians acknowledge this could date as late as 35 AD or within months of the cruci ixion. The reward that the 500 people Paul mentions received for claiming Jesus rose from the dead? Torture and death. All of the Apostles, with the exception of John, died while refusing to deny that they had seen Jesus raised from the dead. No, they weren’t just saying that they believed he rose from the dead; rather they were saying they saw him physically risen from the dead. If they were lying, you’d imagine one of them would’ve admitted it in the face of unspeakable torture. One of them was even skinned alive prior to being cruci ied. There are many other argu-

ments for the resurrection. This is merely a crash course. However, the evidence is enough that even renowned former atheist, Antony Flew, admitted to its veracity (see Gary Habermas’ “Did Jesus Rise from the Dead?”). So, indeed, if it is true that, during the course of history, along with other historic events, such as the building of the pyramids, Alexander the Great’s conquests, the Crusades, the Civil War and a number 16 defeating a number one in the NCAA tournament, Jesus of Nazareth rose from the dead, then Christianity is of in inite importance. It is for this reason that Christians take their faith so seriously, because, if it is indeed true, nothing should be taken more seriously. A Christian’s life should re lect this. When I was nine years old, I saw the Twins win the World Series and it was all I talked about the next week or so. The historical fact of Jesus’ death and resurrection for a sinner like me, that I may have eternal life, is of far greater signi icance. It should be my life celebration. It should be pouring forth from my mouth with every passing day. Not because I am a pastor, but because I am a sinner, forgiven by grace of Jesus Christ. Because I am forgiven and Jesus rose from the dead in history. So, also, the day will come, that history tells of my own resurrection. I do fail to re lect the in inite importance of the Christian faith every day. For this, I pray that God grant us all the strength to do better. 1 C. S. Lewis, God in the Dock, ed. Walter Hooper (HarperOne, 1994), 102.

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HOLSTEIN – Services for Joyce M. Albers, 91, of Holstein were April 21, 2018, at United Methodist Church in Holstein with the Rev. Curtis E. Benson of iciating. Burial was in the Holstein Cemetery at Holstein. Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home in Holstein was in charge of arrangements. She died April 16, 2018, at Sunset Knoll Care and Rehab Center in Aurelia. Joyce Mae Ewoldt was born in Ida County Jan. 9, 1927, to Meta and Henry Ewoldt Jr. She was christened at her grandparents’ home in Ida Grove. Her sponsors were Mrs. Bertholdt Ludwig and Mrs. Bernice Juelfs, with Pastor John Iverson attending. Joyce was one of seven children. She graduated from Holstein High School in 1945 and married Clayton H. Albers a year later, July 17, 1946, at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in Holstein. They resided in Holstein for many years. Joyce started work at Good Samaritan SocietyHolstein in 1967 as the laundry supervisor and worked until retirement in 2008. She was a member of United Methodist Church in Holstein, where she served in the Ladies’ Circle. She was also involved in American Legion Auxiliary for many years and participated in several card clubs. Her love of

LeRoy Eugene Tillotson Aug. 29, 1954 – April 4, 2018 KIRON – Services for LeRoy Eugene Tillotson, 63, of Kiron, (formerly of Battle Creek) were April 13, 2018, at First Presbyterian Church in Battle Creek. The Rev. Kevin J. Freese of iciated. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery at Battle Creek. Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home in Battle Creek was in charge of arrangements. He died April 4, 2018, at his Kiron home. Born Aug. 29, 1954, in Battle Creek, LeRoy was the son of Clifford and Opal (Van Houten) Tillotson. He graduated from Battle Creek

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lowers and gardening, crocheting, knitting and reading was well known to her friends and family. Joyce enjoyed the tradition of annual Easter egg hunts, which were held outside or in the house during inclement weather. Family get-togethers were a highlight for her. Her grandchildren fondly remember coming to “Grandma Holstein’s” house. She is survived by her daughters: Sandra Manwarren and husband, Ron, of Spencer and Debra Weiland and husband, Allen, of Aurelia. Also surviving are her grandchildren and their families: Kelly (Linda) Manwarren and Mackenzie and Kendra of Spencer; Misty (Ethan) Small and Morgan, Rebecca and Judd of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Redge (Patty) Manwarren and Owen, Kathryn and Maverick of Spencer; Jason (Kristen) Weiland and Kacie, Madison and Cheyenne of Peterson; Nathan Weiland and Sebastian of Osage, and Dawn Weiland and Josie of Storm Lake. She is also survived by a sister, Doris Murphy of Moline, Ill., and a sister-in-law, Shirley Ewoldt of Holstein. Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clayton; a granddaughter, Jennie (Manwarren) Gordan; a brother, Donald Ewoldt of Holstein; and her sisters: Lois Ludvigson, Lenore Brosamle, Iona Gehrts and Donna Faye Mier, all of Holstein. Online condolences can be made at nicklasdjensen h.com.

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Odebolt Museum board discusses fundraisers Members of the Odebolt Historical Museum met April 19. President Stephanie Fleenor called the meeting to order with the following members in attendance: Fleenor, Jerilyn Ekstrom, Renee Babcock, Kathy Larson, Pam Hansen and Mary Schroeder. The minutes of the Dec. 12 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer’s report was presented and approved. Old business The bat exterminator was here and, hopefully, we won’t have issues in the future. The water leaking in the basement was determined to be a water leak outside the building. Bill Tysor and Dan Stickrod, City of Odebolt employees, were helpful in getting the water issue ixed. Nathan Neville looked at the water leaking issues around the windows. He caulked many areas, but what needs to be done to alleviate the problem is to have the building tuck-pointed. New business The new ceiling is in, and it looks great. The new lighting and electrical work is completed. Darin Masters and Jason Chisholm did a good job in making the remodeling project a success. Kerry Reinhart has used his carpentry skills and continued helping with many projects in the remodeling of the museum. Members are planning to host a grand re-opening during Odebolt Creek Days. More details will be discussed at the next meeting. We are so excited for the people of the Odebolt community to see the many wonderful changes at the mu-

seum. Babcock shared information about this year’s Christmas ornament. A new series of seven ornaments will start this year, featuring images of local church buildings from the past. This year’s ornament will feature St. Martin’s Catholic Church. A reminder: the museum has many past ornaments for sale for those who may want to add to their collection or to give as a special gift. Greg Neville talked to Fleenor about installing a Knox Box on the outside of our building to help in the case of a ire. A Knox Box allows faster and safer entrance to a building in the case of a ire. John Noyd, a continued supporter of the museum, has offered to pay for the installation of the Knox Box. We will contact the security company to see if the alarm system can be linked to the Knox Box. Fleenor shared a fundraiser idea that we can do in conjunction with the Odebolt Development Corporation. “Our Iowa” magazine has developed coffeetable books to be sold as fundraisers. Members agreed this would be a good idea. The museum recently pur-

chased two new mannequins. The mannequins are lighter in weight and are able to be adjusted for more poses. Several members have started the process of cleaning the upstairs. Fleenor hopes, after we get the museum back in order, we can spend time upstairs to get this area in order, also. Iowa State Bank asked if the museum would have uses for several pieces of furniture they no longer need. Babcock showed members pictures of the items. Members agreed we could use the furniture pieces, especially in the back room for meetings. Babcock will see that the furniture pieces get to the museum. Larson shared an idea of making copies of an old panoramic photo of the City of Odebolt from the past. She will look into the possibility of getting it scanned and reproduced. Members were reminded to keep track of their hours spent working in the museum. The next meeting is Tuesday, May 22, at 6:30 p.m. We welcome anyone who would like to be a part of the museum to attend our meetings. Mary Schroeder Secretary

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5/14/18 (Date)

2018

,for the purpose of amending the current budget of the city for the fiscal year ending June 30,

(year)

by changing estimates of revenue and expenditure appropriations in the following functions for the reasons given. Additional detail is available at the city clerk's office showing revenues and expenditures by fund type and by activity. Total Budget as certified or last amended

Total Budget after Current Amendment

Current Amendment

Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property

Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year

Net Current Property Taxes

Delinquent Property Taxes

TIF Revenues

Other City Taxes

Licenses & Permits

Use of Money and Property

Intergovernmental

Charges for Services

Special Assessments

Miscellaneous

Other Financing Sources

Transfers In

Total Revenues and Other Sources

105,059 0 105,059 0 0 36,192 830 9,684 47,978 196,577 0 0 0 0 396,320

23,561 23,561

105,059 0 105,059 0 0 36,192 830 9,684 47,978 196,577 0 0 23,561 0 419,881

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses

Total Gov Activities & Business Expenditures

Transfers Out

Total Expenditures/Transfers Out

56,433 37,721 2,150 42,480 26,000 37,533 0 0 202,317 202,648 404,965 0 404,965

(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out Fiscal Year

Beginning Fund Balance July 1

Ending Fund Balance June 30

Public Safety

Public Works

Health and Social Services

Culture and Recreation

Community and Economic Development

General Government

Debt Service

Capital Projects

Total Government Activities Expenditures Business Type / Enterprises

24 25

57,004

56,433 46,297 2,150 42,480 26,000 77,763 0 0 251,123 210,846 461,969 0 461,969

-8,645

-33,443

-42,088

443,076 434,431

-33,443

443,076 400,988

8,576

40,230

48,806 8,198 57,004

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over

Explanation of increases or decreases in revenue estimates, appropriations, or available cash:

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The City received $23561 for park equipment from Galva Economic Development Corporation and also spent $29643 for park equipment. Other non-budgeted expenses were re-allocation of wages; engineering fees and snow removal expenses.

There will be no increase in tax levies to be paid in the current fiscal year named above related to the proposed budget amendment. Any increase in expenditures set out above will be met from the increased non-property tax revenues and cash balances not budgeted or considered in this current budget. ANITA BRANDT City Clerk/ Finance Officer Name

PUBLIC NOTICE City of Ida Grove IDA GROVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING 6:00 p.m., APRIL 2, 2018 CITY HALL Mayor Whiteing called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Council members present: Scott Tomlinson, Gregor Ernst, Ryan Goodman and Paul Cates. Motion by Council member Tomlinson, seconded by Council member Goodman to approve the agenda. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Appearances, Petitions and Communications–(Speakers, please keep comments, questions and statements to 30 seconds per item. The Council may ask follow-up questions as necessary that will take speakers past the time limit. Please be respectful of others at the meeting.) Michael Hart of Northland Public Finance discussing the city budget and other projects like the West Access plan. Mr. Hart works with cities across the state of Iowa in similar size to Ida Grove. Mr. Hart and Mrs. Kuhl stopped into the City Hall about two months ago to discuss their business and City Administrator Dennison asked for them to give a presentation at the meeting tonight. They are giving a snapshot of where the city is at. Discussion of the General Obligation debt against property taxes. The City has only two General Obligation debts. From a debt standpoint, it is very good. The City is at 10% of borrowing ability and, within 8 years, the debt will be paid off if no other debt is incurred. Northland works with TIF, bond underwriting, real estate development and service studies. Discussion of where the cash fund balance is at and some concerns. The General Fund is almost at $1,000,000 negative fund balance with the West Access fund and the sewer fund balances both negative. The City has a surplus in the water fund of $500,000 as well as a surplus in the Local Option Sales Tax. The City would be well served to have a plan in place to pay these things back. There are transfers to be made and expenses to be borrowed for. Council member Goodman discussing the inflow and outflow of the budget and negative balances that are going to be off the books. Mr. Hart says cleaning things up creates a clearer and more honest picture of the city budget. Mr. Hart is not criticizing the decisions that were made five years ago by the Council, but would like to work in combination with city staff and the auditor to make the budget clearer. Council Member Goodman discussing TIF and what the city is missing out on. Mrs. Kuhl discussing how the city is using the money it has and how it can be used better. Council member Goodman discussing the cost of going with Northland Public Financing. Mr. Hart responding they get paid when they do a bond issue. They assess what needs to be done and don’t get paid until the board approves it. For the work on the city budget, they would be paid $2,000 to $5,000 to study and give suggestions on the situation of what was done 5 years ago. Council Member Ernst discussing Northland’s ability to work with JEO and asking for an agreement to be proposed at the next city council meeting. Gerrod Sholty, Public Works Foreman, discussing the proposed street work near the Lutheran Church south parking lot. Scott Van Dusen talking about the plan to redo the parking lot. He is asking who is responsible for what and if there are holes found in and around the storm sewer. Streets Superintendent Sholty talking about taking the storm water to the street and hook in or to the west off the street. The intakes are shot, 6” clay tile tied into one another to a 12” tube that goes to Barnes Street. The street is not a curb and gutter street. The intakes are too close to the street. The church wants to get started on the project sooner rather than later. Cody Forch of JEO says the

city will need to fill the possible voids with coarser gravel. If the issues are in the city right of way, the city has the responsibility. Discussion of a possible shared responsibility for the project. The area needs a bigger pipe and new intakes. Streets Superintendent Sholty will get with Cody Forch of JEO and Scott Van Dusen of the Lutheran Church to come up with an idea for the situation. Discussion of the Gustafson Law Firm charges regarding the Forinash case. City Attorney Goldsmith will contact Gustafson Law Firm to ask what the charges are about and what was the conclusion of the case. Discussion of the Municipal Leadership Academy class in Cedar Rapids. Motion by Council Member Goodman, seconded by Council Member Tomlinson to approve the consent agenda without the Gustafson Law Firm charges and the MLA class charges pending discovery of previous payments. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Consent Agenda a. Claims List b. Financial Reports c. Minutes–City Council Meeting March 19, 2018; Steering Committee Meeting March 19, 2018; Special City Council Meeting March 22, 2018. d. Liquor License NEW BUSINESS Discussion of paying bill for the pumper truck out of the Fire Department’s depreciation account. Fire Chief Scott Van Dusen telling the City Council there was a bill of $10,430 for upgrading the pumper truck. He would like to use the $20,000 the Fire Department donated to the city to pay for the upgrades and the remaining amount to be returned to the Fire Department depreciation account. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Cates to approve the payment of the bill out of the Fire Department truck depreciation account. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of the Ida Grove Spotlight ad with the Sioux City Journal. Council member Goodman wondering if the costs of all the different ads are worthwhile. Discussion of the size of the ad. Motion by Council member Ernst, seconded by Council member Goodman to approve a 2” ad instead of a 3” ad. Motion carries 3-1, with Council members Ernst, Goodman and Cates voting in the affirmative and Council member Tomlinson voting in the negative. Discussion of 500 Burns Street nuisance. The garbage and junk in front of the residence has improved somewhat. Council members want fines for each instance from now on. No warnings anymore. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Cates to approve the nuisance civil penalty for $100 for 500 Burns. Discussion of CD bid sheet. Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden discussing the CD length. Sixty days or ninety days. Motion by Council member Ernst, seconded by Council member Tomlinson for Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden to go to the bank to populate a bid sheet for investing the city’s depreciation fund. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of City staff emails. Deputy Administrator Heather Sweeden discussing the number of emails available for use to the city via the new web site. Council member Goodman wants to use four of the five for staff or the Mayor and leave one unused. Council member Ernst would like for Heather to inquire about distribution list availability. Council member Goodman would like to know how changeable the name would be on the email addresses. Discussion of creating a Save Our

City Hall Committee to renovate City Hall/Community Hall. Mayor Whiteing discussing the meeting that was held about renovating the City/Community Hall. Talking about starting the project. Debating the number of people on the committee and who should be on the committee. The Mayor says it is a project we need to go after. The City Council is on board with starting the committee. Discussion of the outdoor lifeguard list for 2018. Motion by Council member Tomlinson, seconded by Council member Cates to approve the outdoor lifeguard list for 2018. Motion carries unanimously, 3-0 with Council member Goodman abstaining, as a relative of his is on the list. Discussion of pool prices for 2018. Rec Center Director Chelsea Gross discussing a promotional event of “Throwback Thursday” to ease the price change for people at the pool. Talking about the adult pricing going up to $5 from $4. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson to approve the pool and admission rates with adults being increased to $5. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of Dan Skirvin for the Rec Center Board. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Cates to approve the appointment of Dan Skirvin for the Rec Center Board. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of a Cinco de Mayo Fun Run on the Pleasant Valley Trail. Motion by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Ernst to approve the Cinco de Mayo Fun Run on the Pleasant Valley Trail. Motion carries unanimously, 4-0. Discussion of televising the storm water line in the alley behind the Sportsman’s Club. Cody Forch of JEO describing the situation about the storm water line and intake in the alley. Mr. Forch believes the backup is not on the city’s side, but on the private property owner. Streets Superintendent Sholty says the line is open as he was in the manhole and used a flashlight to look down the line and saw it was open. Discussion of renewing the City’s Tourism Guide Ad for Western and Central Iowa at ¼ page for $289. Debate as to whether Doug Clough created the ad last year. The Council will approve on the 16th and Doug can work on it during that time. OTHER BUSINESS •Discussion of Moorehead Avenue bridge. Calhoun-Burns did the bridge surveys and will let the city know once the process is completed. •Discussion by Rita Frahm of the initial stages of the development proposal by Jan Hewitt. •No discussion of trees and plantings policy for the City. •No discussion of a City Administrator Job Description Ordinance. •No discussion of the fireworks ordinance. •Discussion of personnel handbook changes. The personnel committee will send the handbook with the changes to all of the employees to make comments and give feedback. •City Council Member News and Notes: Deputy Administrator Sweeden discussing the heater proposal for the building at the ballfields. Council member Ernst asking if the water can be turned on next week Tuesday. Banners will be put up on the concession stand. Adjournment at 8:31 p.m., by Council member Goodman, seconded by Council member Tomlinson. Marc Dennison, City Administrator Devlun Whiteing, Mayor (Published in the Ida County Courier on Wednesday, April 25, 2018)

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Surviving parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; BBQ planned Jeff and Lisa Naslund, surviving parents of Sgt. Dillion Naslund, and Iowa Survivor Outreach Services are co-sponsoring a Surviving Parents BBQ July 18 at the Naslundsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; farm north of Galva. The event begins at 1 p.m. and will run into the evening with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Surviving parents are invited to enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening of ishing, camping, paddle boating, Sâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;mores by the camp ire, walking, games, visiting and more. The Naslunds are providing the meat and ask those attending to bring a photo of their loved one and one of their favorite dishes (with recipe card) to share. Feel free to bring lawn chairs, outdoor games and ishing poles, if you would like.

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Galva-Holstein morning kindergarten roundup: Galva-Holstein held its annual kindergarten roundup Thursday, April 19. Youngsters who will attend kindergarten next fall who attended the Thursday morning session were, front from left, Gracielyn Schaaf, Paisley Wagner, Isabella Hanson, Tori Neimeier, Alexis Ploeger, Rylin Goettsch and Mackenzie Stieneke. Back from left are, Rylan Green, Shayne Hayden, Raul Gonzalez, Joshua Rodriquez, Wesley Smith, Gabe Boogerd, Nash Boling, Tyler Georg and Lincoln Rasmus.

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Galva-Holstein afternoon kindergarten roundup: Galva-Holstein held its annual kindergarten roundup Thursday, April 19. Young learners who will attend kindergarten next fall who attended the Thursday afternoon session were, front from left, Nicole Madsen, Leah Kinney, Olivia Stevenson, Aurora Elliott, Brynn Nedved, Edyn Wittrock and Olivia Ramirez. Back from left are, Beau Butcher, Zaylias Solomon, Logan Brown, Jase Martin, Boe Otto, Brayden Bisenius, Lelund Peterson, Jonathan Castellanos and Patrick Reiss.

There is an overnight option. Five RV spaces with electricity and water, as well as open parking spaces, if you can run a generator, are available. There is also plenty of green space for those who would like to pitch a tent. Send reservations by July 18 to Mysty Stumbo, Survivor Outreach Services at 515252-4852 or 515-778-0334 or mysty.r.stumbo.ctr@mail.mil or Lisa Naslund at 515-984-0661 or lisa@operationengageamerica.org. The sponsors are looking into the possibility of providing a limited number of motel rooms for Saturday night. If you are traveling from a distance and would like to be put on the list for a possible motel room, contact Stumbo.

Northwest AEA approves re rements, hirings, board policies The Northwest Area Education Agency Board held its regular meeting on April 16, at Northwest AEA in Le Mars. The board: â&#x20AC;˘listened to a statement from Judy Turner, early childhood nurse; Sue Moran, early childhood special education teacher/ consultant and Tiffany Jund, special education strategist, on behalf of many employees thanking the board for their thoughtful consideration of the insurance options recommended by the Bene its Advisory Group and to share their personal situations. â&#x20AC;˘approved consent items: minutes from the March board meeting; minutes from the special meetings on March 15, 16, 22, 23 and 27; inancial statements from March; an agreement with the Department of Administrative Services for the Retirement Investors Club; an agreement with the Crittenton Center for student transportation and an agreement with King, Reinsch, Prosser and Co., for audit services for 2018-19. â&#x20AC;˘approved bills and claims. â&#x20AC;˘listened to presentations by students who participated in the National History Day competition hosted by Northwest AEA last month. â&#x20AC;˘viewed the new Iowa AEA website and public service announcement (PSA), as presented by Liz Determan, communications coordinator. â&#x20AC;˘heard an update from Jodi Ryan, CFO, about the bank interest rates. â&#x20AC;˘received a facilities update from Ron Derochie, maintenance supervisor, about the energy projects for 2017-18 at the Sioux City of ice. â&#x20AC;˘approved a classi ied retirements from Julie Wegner, speech language pathologist, and Frank Heeren, technician. â&#x20AC;˘approved certi ied retire-

ments from Terri Porter, speech language pathologist; Sandra Peters, special education strategist; Judy Turner, early childhood special education nurse/ consultant and Sandy Gustafson, juvenile home teacher. â&#x20AC;˘approved certi ied hirings of Andrea Scheitler, special education strategist; Rachel Burns, speech language pathologist; Sara Bradley, speech language pathologist and Melinda DeLeeuw, special education strategist. â&#x20AC;˘approved a management support retirement from Karen Hess, payroll/ inance specialist. â&#x20AC;˘approved a shared certi ied position with Prairie Lakes AEA for Mark Shea, post-secondary readiness lead. â&#x20AC;˘made a irst reading, waived a second reading and approved board policies: 200.1, 201, 202.3, 203, 204, 205 and 206. Board policy 207 was read, changes were noted and it will be revised for next monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting. â&#x20AC;˘approved the insurance options of both a traditional plan and a health savings account (HSA) for Northwest AEA employees in 2018-19. â&#x20AC;˘approved an information technology project for the Sioux City building. â&#x20AC;˘listened to Dr. Tim Grievesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; chief administrator report regarding: the Northwest Iowa Cooperative Governing Council; a legislative update and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;DataDriven Dialogueâ&#x20AC;? presentation hosted by Northwest AEA on April 19 and 20. â&#x20AC;˘moved into exempt session according to Section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. Directors Dr. Thomas Bjorge, Roger Brinkert, Glen Coble, Glenda DenHerder, Ron Jorgensen, Mike McAlpine, Creston Schubert, Trish Sutherland and Keith Zylstra participated.

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BC-IG fifth band: The Battle Creek-Ida Grove fifth grade band, under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz, showcased what theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned in band this past year during a concert April 12. The students played several songs highlighting the various techniques theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve learned.

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Soccer: The Ida Grove Kiwanis youth played their first soccer game of the season Tuesday, April 17. Here, a group of four to five-year olds work the ball down the field. Soccer games are scheduled to be played every Saturday morning through May 19 at the Kiwanis fields adjacent to O-A/BC-IG High School.

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Help lp Want W nted POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Horn Physicians Clinic is hiring a Full-time Insurance Clerk, Rural Health Clinic insurance processing preferred. Horn Memorial Hospital is hiring: Fulltime RN–11-7 shift. Full-time RN-7-3 shift combination House Supervisor & RN on Med-SurgPeds floor. Part-time Health Unit Coordinator-days every other weekend plus fill-in. Fulltime Nursing Assistant–11-7 shift. Health insurance benefit available for all full-time positions. Apply by April 29 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. EOE. 16-2t/crags POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Full-time Employee Health/ Education RN to work at Horn Memorial Hospital Monday through Friday days. Benefits include health insurance & PTO. Apply by April 30 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. EOE. 17-1t/crags DRIVER: Have a CDL, driver open position to delivery of propane grill tanks. Requires a good driving record & valid driver’s license. One night overnight, four nights back to Battle Creek. Family-owned business, customer focused! Send resume to: Cylinder Express, P.O. Box 138, Battle Creek, IA 51006. 15-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Looking for full-time position. 40 hrs. a week. Health ins., uniforms, must be able to lift 50#, works well with others. Stop at 960 First St., Battle Creek, Iowa, to fill out application. 16-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Engineering Technician\Aid: Cherokee County is seeking applicants for an Engineering Technician position. •Duties include: but not limited to preliminary site survey & related design. Serves as inspector on various projects; samples & analyzes materials being used in a variety of construction & maintenance projects; checks compliance of work performed; compiles reports for management of quantity & quality of materials used on projects; performs duties related to surveying, design, drafting & planning; is familiar with GPS & robotic survey equipment. •Required to follow all safety rules & policies for Cherokee County. •Qualifications: A minimum of a two-year Associate’s Degree or Civil Engineering Technical Degree or an equivalent combination of education & experience which provides the required knowledge, skills & abilities. Required to hold a valid Iowa driver’s license & obtain CDL if required. Required to have or be able to obtain & hold the Iowa DOT certifications for inspection. Candidate must successfully pass job physical capacity profile & drug screening by a designated physician. Work reporting location is in Cherokee, Iowa. Special emphasis will be placed on drafting & surveying experience. •Starting salary: Shall be commensurate with experience. Position open until May 21, 2018. Cherokee County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications may be found online at www. Cherokeecountyiowa.com or by calling the Cherokee County Engineer’s Office at 712-225-6712. Resume & a completed application should be sent to the Cherokee County Engineer’s Office, Attention: Brandon Billings, P.E., 5074 Hwy. 3, Cherokee, Iowa, 51012; Telephone number 712-2256712. 16-2t/cra

HELP WANTED: Temporary Office Help Wanted. The Ida County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Office, located in Ida Grove, is accepting applications to fill a temporary office (Program Technician) position. Required job skills include: computer experience, ability to follow directions, pleasant personality & ability to work well with others. Interested persons can submit a resume to Leslie.Feekes@ ia.usda.gov, or an application form may be obtained at the USDA Service Center, located at 5973 Highway 175, east of Ida Grove, or by calling 712-3642126 (select option 2), MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. The deadline for filing an application is May 1, 2018. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 16-2t/cra WANTED: Energetic lawn person with a pickup. To mow large areas. Start spring early April & throughout the year. Weed whip & maintain equipment. Must be 18 or older & dependable. Badger Creek Apartments, Ida Grove. Ph. 712364-2571. 16-tfc/cra HELP WANTED: Kidzone Child Care in Ida Grove has immediate openings for childcare providers. Training provided. Also looking for parttime summer help. Contact Jayne or Sara at 712-364-2061 for more information. 16-3t/cra *IMMEDIATE HIRE*: Growing homecare agency needs Anthon caregivers to assist clients with housekeeping, meal prep. & personal care. Once a week for four hours. $10/ hr. plus hiring bonus! Caretech. 1-800-991-7006. 16-2t/cra* PART-TIME BANK TELLER: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a part-time Teller for our Ida Grove location. Must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory credit & criminal history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.bank, click on careers under the resource tab in the upper right corner & follow the instructions. Hours: MondayFriday, 9:30-3:30. EOE/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran. HELP WANTED: Full-time housekeeper & laundry person wanted. Come in person to apply at Morningside Healthcare Community in Ida Grove. Talk to Chris. No phone calls. 17-3t/cra DIESEL MECHANIC: Oberg Freight Company is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic. We offer top pay, up to $24 per hour, depending on experience, w/overtime & an excellent benefits package. Signon bonus. Qualified individuals may contact: Bill at 515-9553592, ext. 232. recruiting@ obergfreight.com. Fort Dodge, IA 50501. 17-1t/cra* HELP WANTED: Full-Time Bank Teller/ Bookkeeper: United Bank of Iowa is taking applications for a full-time teller/bookkeeper for our Ida Grove location. Must have a basic understanding of debits & credits, be able to work accurately, enjoy a customer service/sales environment & have a satisfactory credit & criminal history. Apply online at www.unitedbk.bank, click on careers under the resource tab in the upper right corner & follow the instructions. EOE/Minority/ Female/Disability/Veteran. 17-1t/cra

Wanted WORK WANTED: Carpentry work & gardens to till. Call Keith Chisholm at 712-3690302. 16-2t/cra*

Card d of Thanks nks THANK YOU: Last Sunday, on a very blustery, snowy day, the people in Ida County showed how much they support our county 4-H program. Over 300 people came to Boulders to enjoy Chris Cakes & show their pride in our 4-H youth as they enjoyed pancakes, bid on silent auction items, voted on placemat designs & watched our county 4-Hers working together. All proceeds from our pancake fundraiser are used in Ida County to fund 4-H day & summer camps & workshops, 4-H club projects, scholarships & the Focus Citizenship trip to Washington, D.C. We as a Foundation are humbled by the generous support of the following individuals/ businesses who donated to our fundraising efforts, & to those who purchased the silent auction items. You exemplify what community support truly is. Thank You: Holstein State Theatre, Rooted Boutique, Ida County Cattlemen, Cary & Victoria Conover, Spirits, Stogies & Stuff, Rehabd., Ida County Pork Producers, Ida Grove Food Pride, Jackie Meyer Cupcakes, Teresa McMillen-Tastefully Simple, Ida Co. Extension, First Coop, Vetter Equipment, Jessica Burk-Farmer’s Wife Designs, Backdraft, CornerHaus 101, Rosemary Clausen Center for the Performing Arts, Community Bank, Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home, McGuire Auction Co., Nicklas D. Jensen Funeral Home, Casey’s, Holstein Super Market, A & A Food & Fuel, Eldridge & Linda Drury & Boulders Inn & Suites. Our thanks, also, to Laura Johnk, Ida 4-H County Youth Coordinator, & the 4-H club members & leaders who worked that day. You made the county proud! What an awesome time to be involved in 4-H! Ida County 4-H Foundation 17-1t/cra THANK YOU: Thank you to everyone who remembered me on my birthday. Since it’s against the law to turn your odometer back, I’m stuck with the age I’m at! Bernard Lansink 17-1t/cra*

Garage ge Sale S le DOSE GARAGE SALE: Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, April 26, 8-5. Friday, April 27, 8-5. Come on in & see what’s new this week in household, crafts, collectibles, bedding, tools, books & misc. Due to snowstorm last time, Another Dose of Furniture Store at 200 Second Street will be open Saturday, 8-12. 17-1t/crags

THANK YOU: Your kind expression of support & sympathy offered much peace during the loss of our brother, LeRoy. Thank you to Christensen–Van Houten Funeral Homes & their staff for their guidance, compassion & attention to detail. Thank you to Rev. Kevin Freese for the thoughtful message & to the First Presbyterian Church Women for the lovely luncheon. Thank you to all who sent plants, flowers, cards & memorials, as well as those who kept us in your thoughts & prayers at this difficult time. Also, thank you to the Kiron First Responders & everyone else who helped in LeRoy’s time of need. The Family of LeRoy Tillotson, Burdette Tillotson Jeff Tillotson Tilden Tillotson 17-1t/cra

NOTICE: Before you send your old gold away to someone you don’t know, bring it into Murray Jewelers, your hometown jeweler in Ida Grove for over 70 years. Ph. 712-364-2822. 17-tfc/crags

THANK YOU: A big thank you to all my friends & family who remembered me with cards, flowers, food & visits during my stay in the Cherokee hospital & Correctionville Specialty Care. Food from neighbors since returning home has been much appreciated. It’s great to be home. Joan Croxell 17-1t/cra*

PREGNANT? NEED HELP? For confidential 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. 17-1t/cra

THANK YOU: WOW! Is all that can be said for the overwhelming generosity & support to the Ridge View After Prom! Many sincere thanks go out to all of the businesses, the volunteers, the parents & the students for their donations, hard work & dedication to help make this event a huge success. We are very fortunate to be a part of such wonderful communities! Thank you again for your support! Ridge View After Prom Committee 17-1t/cra

Even vents NOTICE: Another Dose of Stuff-Used furniture store. 200 Second St., Ida Grove. Open Saturday, April 28, 8-12 noon. Lots of furniture & misc. You need it, I probably have it. 17-1t/crags BEAN BAG TOURNAMENT: Sat., April 28, 2018. Jock’s Bar, Odebolt, Iowa. Need to be registered by 1:45 p.m. Bags fly at 2 p.m. 100% payout, based on entries. $20/team. Contact Burr at 712-269-7227 after 5 p.m. Raindate: Sunday, April 29. 16-2t/cra

FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE: Two fully-furnished apartments. Two-bedroom, one-bath. Call 712-371-2577. 48-tfc/cra FOR RENT: Single-bedroom apartments in Battle Creek & Ida Grove. Also, one-bedroom, furnished apartment in Battle Creek. Call 712-371-2367. 2-tfc/cra APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Battle Creek. One, one-bedroom furnished apt., living room, bath, kitchen. No pets. Rent by the week or month. Cheaper than motel! One, one-bedroom, living room, kitchen, bath. 2nd floor, $300 plus deposit; no pets. Call Bev 712-371-2367. 15-tfc/cra

NOTICE: For a clean & green lawn, call 712-371-2047, RJ&T Lawn & Landscaping. 1. Fertilizer & crabgrass killer. 2. Spray for dandelions & other broad leaves. 3. Thatch, mow & bag, 3” high. 4. Plug, aerate & interseed. 5. Fertilize with start fertilizer & roll. 6. Trim back bushes. 7. Watering is up to you. Thank you! Russ 15-4tcra NOTICE: We fill 33# forklift tanks and 30# camper tanks in Battle Creek at Johnson Propane Monday through Friday! 15-tfc/cra

COUNTRY COLOR BODY SHOP Ryan Van Houten Auto Body Repair/Refinishing Glass Replacement Located west end of Battle Creek. 131 S. Center Street Call for appointment 712-365-4910 ASE Certified I-car trained. 17-1t/cra NOTICE: City of Ida Grove Bid Request on Hay Cutting: Hay cutting on City of Ida Grove property is now open for bid. Areas for cutting are located at the Airport (20 acres), City Well site (2+ acres) & flood control areas (43 acres) for a total of 66 acres. Call City Hall, 712-364-2428, for information on hay location. All areas to be mowed twice. The second mowing is required even if no hay is made & must be completed by September 5th. All bales must be removed after each cutting. Sealed bids are due on or before May 18th at 5:00 p.m, & can be mailed or delivered. Bids must be addressed to & include 2018 Hay Bid on the envelope: City of Ida Grove, 2018 Hay Bid, P.O. Box 236, 403 3rd Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445. The City of Ida Grove has the right to refuse any, any part or all bids. Bid opening will be on Monday, May 21st, 2018, at 6 p.m. during the City Council meeting held at City Hall, 403 3rd Street, Ida Grove. 17-1t/cra

NOTICE: A public test of voting equipment for the Ida County June 5, 2018, Primary Election will be held Friday, April 27, 2018, at 9:00 a.m. in the Supervisors’ Office at the Ida County Courthouse. The Ida County Auditor’s will be closed on Wednesday, May 2, for training & no passport applications will be accepted. 17-1t/cra NOTICE: Accepting separate bids for mowing & trimming at the Battle Creek Shed in Battle Creek, mowing & trimming at the Arthur Shed in Arthur & mowing & trimming at the Holstein Shed in Holstein. The envelope shall be marked “sealed bid” & sent to Ida County Auditor’s Office, 401 Moorehead Street, Ida Grove, Iowa, 51445. Bids will be accepted through April 30, 2018. 17-1t/cra

For Sale FOR SALE: New, never used, 15’ batwing mower. Discounted price. Ph. 712-898-2205. 16-2t/cra* FOR SALE: Crushed concrete. Can deliver. Michaelsen Construction, Ida Grove. Ph. 712-364-3202 or 712-210-1749. 15-tfc/crags FOR SALE: Two-story house in Holstein to be moved off lot. Optional lot that it can be moved to. Separate, fourcar garage also to be moved. Ph. 712-490-3079. 16-3t/cra BAKED GOODS: It’s time to be thinking about graduation & other events. Whether it be cookies, cupcakes, cakes or any other baked goodies you may want, we have lots of ideas for that special day. Call to see what’s available! Delivery available. *Call early for graduation! This ‘n That, Judy Bubke, 712-300-6676 or 712371-3230. 15-4t/cra FOR SALE: In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. We can now order adjustable beds. Malcom’s, Ida Grove. 1-tfc/cra

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FOR RENT: Two-bedroom house in Ida Grove. Unfurnished. No pets; no smoking. Deposit required. Ph. 712-364-3541. 17-1t/cra HOLSTEIN HOUSE FOR RENT: Three-bedroom, one-bath. All appliances. Single story. One block from school. $700 per month. $600/month without yard maintenance. 404 E. Maple. Ph. 712-371-3844. 17-1t/cra*

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Quad County Corn Processors, a 35-milliongallon-per-year ethanol production facility, and the world’s largest Corn Kernel Fiber Cellulosic Ethanol Facility in Galva, Iowa, seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Staff Accountant. Responsibilities will include commodity accounting, freight coordination, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports related to commodities, and interaction with clients. The qualified candidate will possess the following characteristics: •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •Four-year degree in accounting or business •Two years of accounting experience in a manufacturing or industrial company •Microsoft Office experience •Microsoft Dynamics software experience is preferred but not required •Superb organizational skills and attention to details •Strong leadership and motivational skills •Ability to meet and establish deadlines •Flexibility to thrive in a fast-paced environment Quad County Corn Processors offers competitive wages, vacation and personal time, 401(k) with company match, health and dental insurance, wellness program, fitness center reimbursement, clothing stipend, and much more. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT: www.quad-county.com and should be emailed with resume and cover letter to: adamt@quad-county.com. For more information, contact Adam Todd: (712) 282-4628 Ext. 121. Quad County Corn Processors is an equal-opportunity employer.

Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Ida County Courier

Depu es make OWI, burglary, the arrests The Ida County Sheriff ’s Office has released information on arrests made and charges filed during the past week. On April 12, Luis Garcia-Beltran, 27, of Sioux Falls, S.D., was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. The charge was filed following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was released pending a court appearance. On April 15, Juan Palomarez, 41, of Holstein was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated second offense following a traffic stop in rural Ida County. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate. On April 15, Ethan David Juelfs, 30, of Cushing was arrested and charged with burglary in the third degree and theft in the second degree following an investigation into incidents reported in rural Ida County. He was

transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after posting $10,000 bond. On April 16, Lyle Eugene Lafave, 46, of Sioux City was arrested on an outstanding overdue 10-day mittimus. The original conviction against him was for operating while intoxicated. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he is currently being held. On April 17, Steven Johnson, 41, of Washta was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for violation of a no contact order. He was booked into the Ida County jail and released after posting $300 bond. On April 17, Lee Frank Harden, 31, of Holstein was arrested on an outstanding Ida County warrant for domestic abuse assault second offense. He was transported to the Ida County jail where he was held overnight. He was released the following day after appearing before the magistrate.

From the Ida County Sheriff ’s Log Thursday, April 12 Of icers received 20 calls for service. Among the calls were eight traf ic stops, two Advanced Life Support (ALS) transfers, one 911 wrong number, one abandoned 911 call and one call to talk to an of icer. 12:10 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 600 block of Third Street 12:16 p.m.: Harassment/ threats in the 800 block of Badger Creek Drive 12:31 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 700 block of First Street 1:41 p.m.: Assistance at Second Street/Kiel Street 2:48 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 800 block of Highway 175 4:50 p.m.: Info/data in the 6000 block of 159th Street 5:50 p.m.: Breathing problems in the 100 block of Maple Street Friday, April 13 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, four calls to talk to an of icer, two ALS transfers and one abandoned 911 call. 2:34 a.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 5:16 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 6000 block of 159th Street 7:42 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 200 block of Jasper Avenue 10:14 a.m.: Motorist assist at Kofmehl Drive/Main Street 12:01 p.m.: Assist outside agency in the 500 block of Willow Street 12:07 p.m.: Urinalysis at the courthouse 1:01 p.m.: Medical assistance needed in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 1:29 p.m.: Jail activity 2:19 p.m.: Committal in the 200 block of Second Street 3:33 p.m.: Info/data in the 700 block of Second Street 3:54 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 4:45 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity at the courthouse 5:02 p.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 1200 block of German Avenue 9:48 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Second Street Saturday, April 14 Of icers received 19 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, one abandoned 911 call, one 911 transfer and one call to talk to an of icer. 3:12 a.m.: Info/data in the 400 block of Highway 175 3:42 a.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 900 block of Highway 175 10:23 a.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 12:44 p.m.: Hit and run in the 300 block of Main Street 1:54 p.m.: Motorist assist in the 2000 block of Indorf Avenue 3:21 p.m.: Structure ire in the 6300 block of Y Avenue 4:26 p.m.: Hit and run in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 7:30 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 800 block of Kastner Drive 8:34 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 200 block of Moorehead Avenue 8:43 p.m.: Alarm in the 600 block of Highway 175 8:57 p.m.: Child abuse/ne-

glect in the 200 block of Second Avenue 10:39 p.m.: Accident, property damage only, at 110th Street/ Highway 59 Sunday, April 15 Of icers received 26 calls for service. Among the calls were seven parking complaints, four traf ic stops and one Basic Life Support (BLS) transfer. 12:59 a.m.: Fight in progress in the 600 block of Second Street 1:37 a.m.: Liquor laws in the 600 block of Second Street 8:46 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Monona Street 9 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Washington Street 9:26 a.m.: Civil paper service in the 300 block of Second Street 10:25 a.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 700 block of Second Street 11:25 a.m.: Vehicle unlock in the 600 block of Second Street 12:18 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 2700 block of Highway 59 1:41 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 5900 block of 260th Street 1:49 p.m.: Civil paper service in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 5:29 p.m.: Road hazard in the 6000 block of Highway 175 7:52 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Fairlane Street 10:10 p.m.: Motorist assist at 300th Street/Highway 59 10:30 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse Monday, April 16 Of icers received 25 calls for service. Among the calls were four traf ic stops, two calls to talk to an of icer, two ALS transfers, one BLS transfer, one 911 wrong number and one 911 transfer. 12:18 a.m.: Unresponsive/not breathing in the 100 block of Lubeck Street 4:50 a.m.: Motorist assist at Buchanan Avenue/Highway 20 9:54 a.m.: Drug offenses in the 5900 block of Highway 175 10:23 a.m.: Vandalism in the 2500 block of Highway 59 1:24 p.m.: Warrant check in the 3000 block of Alpine Avenue 2:16 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 900 block of First Street 4:42 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 800 block of Third Street 4:58 p.m.: No driver’s license at Harold Godbersen Drive/ Highway 175 5:19 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 5:57 p.m.: Animal complaint at Sixth Street/Riverview Lane 7:04 p.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 7:18 p.m.: Sick/ lu-like symptoms in the 600 block of Morningside Street 11:21 p.m.: Motorist assist at 280th Street/Jasper Avenue Tuesday, April 17 Of icers received 22 calls for service. Among the calls were ive traf ic stops, three calls to talk to an of icer, two BLS transfers and one abandoned 911 call. 5:42 a.m.: Jail activity 7:36 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 5900 block of Highway 175 9:04 a.m.: Controlled burn at 140th Street/Eagle Avenue

1:24 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 2:46 p.m.: Accident, property damage only in the 5400 block of 140th Street 5:36 p.m.: Animal complaint at Sixth Street/Riverview Lane 6:49 p.m.: Warrant check in the 1500 block of Dodge Avenue 6:59 p.m.: Suspicious person/ activity in the 700 block of Main Street 7:21 p.m.: Warrant at the courthouse 11:32 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 200 block of Woodbury Street 11:37 p.m.: Motorist assist at Second Street/Court Street Wednesday, April 18 Of icers received 30 calls for service. Among the calls were three 911 transfers, three calls to talk to an of icer, one 911 wrong number and one ALS transfer. 4:15 a.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 5:04 a.m.: Accident, property damage only at 290th Street/ Highway 175 6:51 a.m.: Motorist assist at 220th Street/Highway 59 7:19 a.m.: Motorist assist at 140th Street/Highway 59 8:12 a.m.: Info/data at the courthouse 8:28 a.m.: Motorist assist in the 2300 block of Highway 59 9:17 a.m.: Info/data in the 700 block of Second Street 9:37 a.m.: Motorist assist at Hillside Way/Highway 175 11:30 a.m.: Assistance in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 11:32 a.m.: Controlled burn in the 2700 block of Dodge Avenue 11:44 a.m.: Drug offenses in the 300 block of Fourth Avenue 12:07 p.m.: Fraud/scam in the 2100 block of Brady Avenue 12:16 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Hughes Lane 12:46 p.m.: Traf ic control/ escort in the 200 block of Kiel Street 12:47 p.m.: Non-medical transport in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 12:59 p.m.: Fall/back injury in the 100 block of Cleveland Street 1:12 p.m.: Controlled burn in the 2900 block of Dodge Avenue 1:55 p.m.: Motorist assist at 170th Street/Highway 59. 2:24 p.m.: Suspicious person/activity in the 400 block of Moorehead Street 2:50 p.m.: Assistance in the 200 block of Second Street 3:15 p.m.: Animal complaint in the 500 block of Dawn Street 7:51 p.m.: Committal in the 700 block of Second Street.

Machine shed fire

The Galva Fire Department was called to a machine shed ire April 14, 3:21 p.m. at Dana Evans’ farm at 6336 Y Ave., rural Aurelia. Galva Fire Chief Randy Vogt said the cause was electrical. The building and its contents were totaled. Eleven members of the Holstein Fire Department provided mutual aid. The departments were at the scene two hours.

Courthouse Report Real Estate Transfers Estate of Diane Schrieber, court of icer deed to Ricky and Joleen Anderson, west 90 feet of lot 3, Block 29 and the east 60 feet of the north half of Lot 4, Block 29, Fourth Addition, Battle Creek. Michael and Patricia Manthorne, quit claim deed to Michael and Patricia Manthorne trust, S ½ SW ¼, Section 29, T-87-N, R-41-W, Ida County. Connie Henningsen, real estate contract to Brandy Williams, Lot 11, Block 1, Norton’s Addition, Holstein. Clerk of Court Due to a change in procedures at the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice, information is only provided electronically. The following information is from data iled by the Ida County Clerk of Court of ice. Traf ic and other charges might include charges that were dismissed. For more information on speci ic cases contact the clerk of court or visit www.iowacourts.gov.

Traf ic charges Speeding Jasper Raia, Denison; Alexander Mangmoradeth, Storm Lake; Sarah Brown, Storm Lake; Cameron Sexton, Danbury; Michelle Shumansky, Sioux City; Amber Dalen, Sioux Falls, S.D.; Michael Brooks, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Tyler Guthmiller, Yankton, S.D.; Stephen Peterson, Ida Grove. Other Thomas Horstman, Quimby, no valid driver’s license. Thomas Horstman, Quimby, seat belt. Denver Lee, Ida Grove, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Kary Reis, Ida Grove, failure to provide proof of inancial liability. Quest Hack, Battle Creek, careless driving. Yefri Puas, Clarion, expired license. Dana Wessel, Ida Grove, seat belt. Criminal Odyssei Wildridge, Mara-

thon, domestic abuse assault—impeding low of air/ blood, two years prison suspended, two years probation, $625 ine suspended. Dylan Richards, Ida Grove, possession of drug paraphernalia, $200. Beth Schauer, Ida Grove, possession of drug paraphernalia, $100. Judgments and Liens Against Angela and John Scales, in favor of Hauge Associates. Against Leisha Kragel, in favor of Randall Kragel.

Vandalism reported The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice has released information on one property crime reported during the past week. On April 16, the City of Ida Grove reported $500 damage to eight red globes/light covers and a specialty light.

Sheriﬀ ’s oﬀ ice releases March stats The Ida County Sheriff’s Of ice released March statistics at the April 17 Ida County Public Safety and Communications Commission meeting in Arthur. In March, deputies logged 18,932 miles. Hours by district were: Ida Grove—362.5, Holstein—190, Battle Creek—148.5, Galva—94, Arthur—119, rural—221 and out-of-county transports—28. Deputies served 60 civil papers, spent a total of 20 hours on special investigations, 74 hours in the of ice, two hours were spent in court, 36 hours of comp time were used and there were 18 hours of sick leave used. In March, 19 males and ive females were booked into the Ida County Jail for 22 misdemeanors and two felonies. This compares to 28 (25 males and three females) booked into the jail in March 2017 for ive felonies and 23 misdemeanors. A total of 141 citations were issued as follows: Holstein—four, Ida Grove—21 and rural area—116. This compares to 156 citations issued in March 2017. Calls for service in March were up in 2018 when compared to 2017. There were 787 complaints in March 2018 compared to 731 in February 2017. Total complaints called in two or more times were: Arthur—A total of 13 calls with three for civil processes and two for traf ic stops. Battle Creek—There was a total of 33 calls with four each for medical-falls and traf ic stops; three each for animals, civil processes and suspicious situations and two each for medical assistance, medical falls and talk to an of icer. Galva—A total of 23 calls with ive for civil processes; four for suspicious situations and two each for 911 wrong numbers, unlock doors and vandalism. Holstein—There was a total 80 calls with 12

for traf ic stops; seven for parking; six each for talk to an of icer and civil processes; four each for 911 abandoned calls and harassment; three each for medical unconscious, suspicious situations, unlock doors and warrant checks and two each for search warrants, noise, fraud, domestic disputes, animals and 911 wrong numbers. Ida Grove—A total of 203 calls with 25 for traf ic stops; 19 for civil processes; 12 for suspicious situations; 11 for unlock doors; 10 for talk to an of icer; seven for advanced life support transports to Sioux City, six for basic life support transfers to Sioux City and ive each for property damage accidents and intelligence. Also, four each for 911 abandoned calls, assistance, ire department alarms, medical breathing, noise, traf ic control and warrant checks; three each for warrants, threats, thefts, reckless driving, parking, medical sick, harassment and assist other agencies and two each for basic life support transfers to Omaha, civil disputes, hit and run property damage, medical assistance, medical unconscious, medical unknown, mental, tests and welfare checks. Rural—There were a total of 435 calls with 161 for traf ic stops; 27 for phone calls 20 for 911 transfers; 18 for 911 abandoned calls and warrants; 16 for civil processes; 12 for talk to an of icer; 11 for suspicious situations; 10 for reckless driving; nine for property damage accidents; eight for intelligence; seven each for 911 wrong numbers, animals and ire department controlled burns and six each for assist other agencies and health and safety checks. Also, ive for animal property damage accidents; four each for medical falls, road hazards and unlock doors; three each for unknown accidents, tests, thefts and welfare checks and two each for alarms, committals, jail, medical sick, property found, and transports.

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Freddy Fish program: Odebolt-Arthur first graders in Diane Schulte’s class learned about water pollution April 19. Sac County Naturalist Megan Cook told students Earth Day (April 22) is her favorite day. Cook and the students did an experiment showing what water pollution looks like. Students started with Freddy the Fish in clean water. Then they added, dirt, cow poop (raisins), salt and trash. Cook then added dish soap and oil. Left, front to back: Chanel Schulte and Cole Carstensen. Right, from front to back: Bailey Blume, Cook and Logan Boyle.

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‘School Daze’: Odebolt-Arthur Elementary presented its spring concert April 10 in Bart Ogden Gymnasium. Students in third, fourth and fifth grade presented “School Daze,” under the direction of Linda Johnson. Other groups performing were the fifth grade band and fourth/fifth children’s choir. At the conclusion of the program, band director Neil Anders and Johnson presented band/choir participation pins to fifth grade students.

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Star Greenhands: Two Star Greenhand awards were presented at the annual O-A/BC-IG FFA banquet April 13. From left, Amber Hoeﬂing, FFA Advisor Tessa Mittag and Bella Raasch.

The O-A/BC-IG FFA banquet was held April 13 at the O-A/ BC-IG High School. This year, 117 guests attended along with 47 O-A/BC-IG FFA members. The program started at 6:30 p.m. with a meal served by the Smokin’ Hereford BBQ from Storm Lake. Many accomplishments and awards were given and recognized for FFA members and community members that served/represented the O-A/ BC-IG Chapter this school year. Award winners were: Honorary FFA Degree: Susie Maass. Greenhand Degrees: Branden Wingert, Halle Hemer, Tallon Johnson, Madison Lansink, Mallory Neville, Carli Ullrich, Jayden Thomson, Jersey Bender, Kylee Dausel, Kolton Knop, Graci Nettles, Bella Raasch—Star Greenhand Award, Kaleb Verschoor, Amber Hoe ling—Star Greenhand Award, Dallas McKibbin, Carly Murphy, Eric Siebenaller, Ahren Van Dusen, JT Sholty, Melissa Brannan, Blake Reinhart and Lauren Lansink. Chapter Degrees: Corin Bower, Kacie Mandernach, Greysene Hoe ling, Jerod Peterson, Nathan Benner, Will Grote, Ty Harrison, Jarrett Hewitt, Kollin Knudsen, Hunter Maass, Taylor Oldham, Stephanie Rigby, Sierra Rohlk, Garrisen Uhl, Derrick Behrends-

en, Lexi Neville, Kaitlyn Riessen, Hannah Roeder, Kylee Weber, Krystal Bettin, Beth Rehse, Jordyn Fredericks and Bailey Cobb. Chapter Academic Achievement Awards: Katie Knudsen - Iowa FFA Association Academic Achievement Award, Bailey Ullrich - Iowa FFA Association Academic Achievement Award, Daltyn Swanger - Iowa FFA Association Academic Achievement Award, Claire Sohm - Iowa FFA Association Academic Achievement Award, Anna Van Dusen - Iowa FFA Association Academic Achievement Award, Calli Wareham - Iowa FFA Association Academic Achievement Award, Quintin Cranston, Bailey Cobb, Corin Bower, Taylor Oldham, Kylee Weber, Sierra Rohlk, Hunter Maass, Halle Hemer, Ty Harrison, Kollin Knudsen, Stephanie Rigby, Amber Hoe ling, Eric Sibenaller, Kylee Dausel and Jersey Bender. Scholarships: FFA members receiving $100 O-A/BCIG FFA Scholarships include: Ty Tollufsen, Katie Knudsen, Kurtis Krager, Claire Sohm, Jordyn Fredericks, Bailey Ullrich, Ethan Zobel, Calli Wareham, Zane Dausel and Trayton Oberreuter. Anna Van Dusen received the $250 FFA scholarship, Daltyn Swanger received the $500 FFA scholarship and Michael Streed

received the $750 FFA Scholarship. Fruit sales awards (listed irst through ifth): Daltyn Swanger, Melissa Brannan, Jerod Peterson, Ahren Van Dusen and Hannah Roeder DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award: Michael Streed Star Chapter Farmer: Kurtis Krager Retiring of icer team: President Daltyn Swanger, vice

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Star Chapter farmer: Kurtis Krager received the Star Chapter Farmer Award at the annual O-A/BC-IG FFA banquet April 13.

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Soils contestants: Garrisen Uhl and Corin Bower were recognized at the O-A/BC-IG FFA banquet April 13 for participating in the soils evaluation contest in September.

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Retiring officers: The 2017-18 O-A/BC-IG FFA officer team was recognized at the 2018 O-A/BC-IG FFA banquet April 13. From left: Dakota Powell, Ty Tollufsen, Michael Streed, Corin Bower, Kurtis Krager and Daltyn Swanger.

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O-A/BC-IG FFA: The 2017-18 O-A/BC-IG FFA Chapter members are, front from left: Tess Mittag (advisor), Ty Tollufsen (reporter), Corin Bower (secretary), Daltyn Swanger (president), Kurtis Krager (vice president), Michael Streed (treasurer) and Dakota Powell (sentinel). Second row: Trayton Oberreuter, Patrick Brodersen, Zane Dausel, Katie Knudsen, Jordyn Fredericks, Beth Rehse, Bailey Ullrich and Madison Lansink.Third row: Jarrett Hewitt, Kollin Knudsen, Dylan Hemer,Tiffanie Rigby, Dalton Williamson, Bailey Cobb and Jacob Cowlham. Fourth row: Nathan Benner, Stephanie Rigby, Krystal Bettin, Halle Hemer, Tallon Johnson, Kade Hare, Hunter Maass and Kylee Weber. Fifth row: Kaleb Verschoor, JT Sholty, Ty Harrison, Sierra Rohlk, Lexi Neville, Greysenne Hoeﬂing, Taylor Oldham, Kacie Mandernach and Mallory Neville. Sixth row: Ahren Van Dusen, Lauren Lansink, Jayden Thomson, Graci Nettles, Bella Raasch, Carly Murphy, Jersey Bender, Kylee Dausel, Melissa Brannan, Amber Hoeﬂing and Carli Ullrich. Missing: Claire Sohm, Ethan Zobel, Jordyn Hedberg, Calli Wareham, Anna Van Dusen, Ethan Uhl, William Grote, Quintin Cranston, Kaitlyn Riessen, Garrisen Uhl, Branden Wingert, Derrick Behrendsen, Hannah Roeder, Jerod Peterson, Dallas McKibbin, Eric Sibenaller, Blake Reinhart and Kolton Knop.

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