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The sun sets over frozen McKinley Lake in Creston Wednesday evening. (CNA photo by KELSEY HAUGEN)

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Farmers, legislators wary of ‘WOTUS’ rule

By IAN RICHARDSON

Currently tied up in court, the EPA and U.S. Army Corps’ rule targeting pollution of upstream waters has local farmers, legislators wary of possible consequences.

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With a rule that updates what bodies of water fall under federal protection currently sitting in court, many southwest Iowa farmers say they’re cautious of its implications should it move forward.

The 75-page Clean Water Rule is an expansion of the definition of “waters of the U.S.” in the Clean Water Act, which protects navigable waterways and their tributaries from pollution. Frequently referred to as “WOTUS,” the Clean Water Rule was released in May 2015 by the Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army

Corps of Engineers and went into effect August 28.

In October, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit issued a stay on the rule nationwide following a lawsuit by 13 states.

The stay renders the rule ineffective until further action is taken.

Mostly a technical document, the new rule targets upstream water sources that flow into the nation’s rivers, lakes, bays and coastal waters.

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But many southwest Iowa farmers say the rule also causes confusion and the potential for a hassle of governmental red tape to receive permits for farming practices on McFarlandLivingston their own land.

“Even though EPA says it’s supposed to clarify

the rule, it really muddies the water,” said Landi McFarland-Livingston, who raises purebred beef cattle at Hoover Angus north of Tingley. “It’s not clear what it will do other than force more regulation.”

On Jan. 13, Congress passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, in order to nullify the Clean Water Rule. President Barack Obama vetoed the bill Jan. 19, stating Ernst the government must “protect the waters that are vital for the health of our commu-

GRMC delivered 146 babies in 2015. Here’s how that compares to previous years.

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By BAILEY POOLMAN CNA staff reporter bpoolman@crestonnews.com

When a baby is born, one of the people sharing in the mother’s joy is the doctor who helped deliver. The obstetrical doctors at Greater Regional Medical Center (GRMC) in Creston have been building their practice for the past several years, and the success isn’t necessarily in the number of deliveries.

“Dr. (Lonny) Miller and I came three years ago, actually, and there had been a lot of turnover, so we’ve been filling up our practice,” Bolinger said Dr. Kristin Bolinger, DO. “I’ve had at least 100 OB (obstetric) patients who have gone through their prenatal care and delivered here at the hospital.”

Bolinger and Miller, MD, helped deliver the total 146 babies born at GRMC in 2015, an increase from 130 in 2012, but, according to GRMC statistics, a decrease in the last few years. However, it’s not an uncommon amount.

According to statistics compiled on the Iowa Department of Education website, between 2000 and 2012, Union County has ranged from 127 babies born within the county to 170, and the numbers increased and decreased at odd intervals.

In surrounding counties, numbers weren’t nearly as high, but fluctuated at similar rates. In Clarke County, 97 babies were born in 2000, but the number increased and decreased over the following 11 years and landed at 126 in 2012. In Adams County, 35 babies were born in 2000, and after a similar

ABOVE: Sara Jones holds her newborn, Ella Grace Simmerman, after Ella had shots last week at Greater Regional Medical Center.

Jones decided to deliver Ella, her second child, at Greater Regional. LEFT: Greater Regional Medical Center is one of the only hospitals in the southwest Iowa area that offers obstetrics. The birthing center, on the second floor, was specially designed from survey comments to accomodate families with privacy and comfort where possible.

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wave, 50 babies were born in 2012.

Care These numbers, however, don’t necessarily show the reasons why parents decide on prenatal care and delivery within the county.

“We really focus on improving patient care and really advocating for patient safety,” Miller said. “The experience that a woman can expect when she chooses Greater Regional Medical Center is that of a close, personal attention from compassionate nurses and care from a physician who’s truly interested in her

well-being and that of her newborn.”

GRMC is the only hospital in the area that provides obstetric care, since hospitals like CHI Health Mercy in Corning and Adair County Health System in Greenfield no longer offer the service. Other smalltown hospitals with obstetric services include Red Oak and Atlantic, as well as Maryville, Missouri.

“While a lot of small hospitals have gotten out of doing obstetrics, we’ve got some awareness that many people in the community just assume for the obstetrical care that they have to go

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to Des Moines or Omaha, when we offer great, quality, personalized care in a much more convenient area,” Bolinger said.

To prove its claims, GRMC recently had its obstetrics unit remodeled and technologies updated. The rooms were designed based on patient survey comments to include more privacy and comfort. Several new obstetrics providers are on staff at the hospital, and new technology is always being offered. For example, labor epidurals will be offered in the coming months.

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nities and the success of our businesses, agriculture, and energy development.”

The EPA has stated the rule will not cover any waters that weren’t covered under former rules. The rule also lists exemptions for normal agricultural practices, such as maintenance of drainage ditches, stock ponds and water-filled depressions caused by construction.

In a fact sheet released in May, the EPA says the Clean Water Rule will “provide greater clarity and certainty to farmers,” “will not create any new permitting requirements” and “will not add economic burden on agriculture.”

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Fast food workers hold events ahead of GOP debate DES MOINES (AP) — Hundreds of people calling for a higher minimum wage marched several blocks through downtown Des Moines and gathered near the venue of a Republican presidential debate.

At least 500 people joined Thursday night at a downtown square and then walked to an area to rally about a block from the Iowa Events Center, the site of the GOP debate.

The march and rally were

the latest actions taken by a group that earlier in the day included workers at fast food restaurants who walked off their jobs to demand $15-an-hour wages.

Wiley King, a Wendy’s worker, says the strike included workers from McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and Long John Silver’s. King says they hope media attention about the Iowa caucuses will help focus discussion about the needs of low-wage workers.

Branstad, Iowa House leaders differ on tax bill’s impact DES MOINES (AP) — Gov. Terry Branstad and House Republican leaders have different views on the impact of a tax bill Branstad making its way through the Iowa Legislature, a measure that would cut available state revenue by more than $95 million.

The House overwhelmingly voted 82-14 Thursday for legislation that would make retroactive tax

changes to mirror updated federal guidelines.

Iowa lawmakers have voted previously in support of such measures with little fanfare, but things are different this time around.

Branstad didn’t support the retroactive component in his latest budget proposal, recommending instead that such a tax update — also known as coupling — go into effect this year.

He also doesn’t support an accelerated depreciation option that benefits certain purchases and is backed by the business community.

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INSIDE Deaths

Gary Mitchell Corning

Gary Mitchell, 73, of Corning died Monday, Jan. 25, 2016, at his home.

Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Satur- Mitchell day, Jan. 30, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., in Corning, with the Rev. Marcia Cline officiating. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in rural Guss. Open visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Saturday, Jan. 30, with family receiving friends from 10 to 11 a.m., at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made in Gary’s name, to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Gary Alvin Mitchell, son of Alvin Lawrence and Lois Darlene (Ridnour) Mitchell, was born March 30, 1942, in Creston. Gary graduated from Corning High School with the class of 1960.

On Jan. 29, 1961, Gary married Marilyn Maxine Carson at Maple Grove United Methodist Church in Guss.

Gary worked with a carpenter and as a blacksmith in his father’s shop. He eventually moved to Corning and worked as a mechanic in both Corning and Creston. He worked as a mechanic for UPS a couple of years before starting work on a farm. He soon started his own farming operation while continuing his blacksmith

work. Gary continued his farm work until the farm crisis in the 1980s. At that time, he began working for Marlin Brown Truck and Auto Sales. Gary then worked for Van Mark in Creston where he traveled to install and repair equipment.

The family relocated to Georgia in 1986, returning to Corning in 1988. He began working for Lisle Manufacturing in Clarinda until retiring.

In retirement, he operated a dozer.

Gary is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Corning; son Galyn (Shari) Mitchell of Nodaway; daughter Gidget (Frank) Dennis of Corning; son Matt (Lori) Mitchell of Nodaway; daughter Mindy Mitchell of Nodaway and significant other Derrick Sonnenfeld of Omaha, Nebraska; grandchildren, Ashley Mitchell, Heath (Dawna) Mitchell, Maisy (Justin) Chew, Jesse (Megan) Dennis, Kayla Mitchell, Ryan Mitchell, Madison Mains and Devyn Mitchell; great-grandchildren, Guy Berryhill, Brody Chew, Jayden Dennis, Brystol Dennis, Norah Dennis and Hallea Mitchell; brothers, Lloyd (Karen) Mitchell of Stuart, Darol (Pam) Mitchell of Lenox and Joseph (Sandy) Mitchell of Ottumwa; sisters, Ronda (Terry) Plowman of Creston and Monica (Gary) Briley of Creston; brotherin-law Roger (Barb) Carson of Savannah, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Gary was preceded in death by his grandson Jeremie Mitchell in 1994; his parents; mother- and father-in-law; and one brother-in-law.

Friends of the Library now taking Valentine cookie bouquet orders Friends of the Library are now taking orders for Valentine cookie bouquets.

Proceeds will benefit the summer reading program at the library.

Orders need to be placed

by Feb. 5 at Gibson Memorial Library, 200 W. Howard St., in Creston. Cost is $10 for six cookies in a vase, $12 for six gluten-free cookies in a box and $15 for 12 cookies in a box. Creston Hy-Vee donated the cookie supplies.

Bouquets will be delivered on Friday, Feb. 12, and Saturday, Feb. 13.

Anyone who would like to help make the bouquets may contact Kay Ritter at 641-782-7765. Plans are to work from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 9-11 at Ritter’s home, 1003 N. Chestnut St., in Creston. Delivery volunteers will begin 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12.

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vestment of our economy,” he said.

House Speaker Linda Upmeyer, R-Clear Lake, recognized the bill goes against Branstad’s wishes.

“We are critically looking at the budget,” she said. “We believe it can be done, and we’ll be sharing that with the governor and we’ll see where it goes.”

The bill now heads to the Democratic-majority Senate, where leaders have expressed reservations about its financial impact.

While the bill would bring a hit to the current fiscal year, there’s a positive in revenues for the next year. Republicans say that translates to about $85 million. However, LSA says that number is actually $10 million, and the remaining estimate comes from a separate automatic tax change that will bring in about $76 million.

Senate Majority Leader Mike Gronstal, D-Council Bluffs, wouldn’t comment on whether his caucus would support the bill. He noted Branstad’s position and questioned the purported revenue increases next fiscal year, particularly because the bill doesn’t consider any tax changes for 2016, just 2015.

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“We feel that that impact on the budget would really make it impossible for us to meet the goals that we have for education funding and elsewhere,” Branstad said Monday. Ben Hammes, a spokesman for the governor, did not respond immediately to a message Thursday about the House vote.

The nonpartisan Legislative Services Agency projects the bill would reduce available state money in the current fiscal year by more than $95 million. That cut would affect surplus dollars, which Republicans don’t use to calculate what’s newly available for spending. They contend there’s still at least $153 million in new state revenue available, and possibly more.

Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Altoona, supported the bill ahead of the floor vote. He said the legislation is critical to “small businesses, family farms, and millions of individual” state residents, who expected to have the credits when filing this tax season.

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However, organizations like the Iowa Farm Bureau disagree. According to an Iowa Farm Bureau report released in August, language in the rule would put 97 percent of Iowa under federal regulation.

Many legislators, including Ernst, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Rep. D a v i d Young, R - I o wa, call the rule a power Young grab from unelected officials in Washington. Their frustration was exacerbated by a December report from the Government Accountability Office stating the EPA broke the law with a social media push that used “covert propaganda” to win support. Whether this report leads to an investigation has yet to be seen.

“I don’t trust the EPA, period,” Young said during a stop at CHS Inc. in Cres-

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CNA photo by IAN RICHARDSON

A stream runs through a field south of Prescott. According to the Clean Water Rule, streams and wetlands form the foundation of the nation’s water resources. The expanded definition of the rule attempts to clarify which ones would fall under government protection.

ton last week. “Iowans are the best stewards of the land. It’s our livelihood. It’s our heritage. We’re going to take care of it. If someone else is going to come along and try to do that for us, or with us, well they’d better get their butt out here to Iowa to talk to us.”

Diagonal farmer Jim Werner also said Iowa farmers know what’s best.

“It’s my understanding from attending meetings and reading articles that the impending WOTUS rules will be very restrictive to agriculture,” Werner said.

“Somebody in Washington can’t tell us how to farm that well. Nobody wants clean water more than a farmer does.”

Moving forward, whatever happens in the courts,

“It’s uncomfortable if you’re in the throes of labor, having to drive an hour, compared to coming across town. (Having a baby) is a miracle, so we want to make it the best experience possible.”

“It’s uncomfortable if you’re in the throes of labor, having to drive an hour, compared to coming across town,” said Jill — Jill John John, department managdepartment manager at GRMC er. “It’s a miracle, so we want to make it the best experience possible.” provider who specializes a door, they’re in surgery, in obstetrics or women’s and they come right back Prenatal Miller and Bolinger are health, but the older a out that door and they’re both family physicians as mother is, the more likely right back in their delivery well as obstetrics physi- she is to see a specialized room.”

Miller also said at largcians, and they have built provider. er facilities, women are During these visits, bonds with their patients looked at on a labor curve, the mother and fetus are through prenatal care, dewhere if the mother isn’t looked after.

The physilivery and even after. at a certain point in her cian and mother discuss “We might have a mom that we’ve seen multiple birthing options as well, pregnancy based on the times. She’s brought her such as what kind of pain weeks she’s pregnant, the 3- and 5-year-old in for management, if any, she facility staff may push for regular visits, and she finds wants and which way she out she’s pregnant. We’ve will give birth, such as a already got that relation- Cesarean section or othership, and when it’s closer wise.

“I’ve had a patient reto when that baby’s born, cently that wanted to at we get to watch them grow Ella Grace Simmerleast labor in a water tub, up,” Bolinger said. man’s story starts at A woman generally has and we’ve been working Greater Regional Medan early pregnancy con- back and forth discussing ical Center (GRMC), firmation visit, and then what would we need to do where she was born she will see her physician to accomplish that,” Miller Nov. 20. multiple times through said. “In the end, she deAfter having her first cided not to, but she was her nine-month gestation. child at Iowa Methodist really impressed with our Starting when she’s beHospital in Des Moines, willingness to at least extween eight and 12 weeks Ella’s mother, Sara along, the mother and plore the idea and keep an Jones, decided to have her physician will visit ev- open mind.”

Ella at a closer hospital.

Pain management inery four weeks until the “I can go on and on mother is 28 weeks along. cludes IV drug adminabout how good it is Then, she will have prena- istration, which is given here,” Jones said. “I tal visits every two weeks through a catheter into the got my friend to come until she’s 36 weeks along. bloodstream, and intrathehere.”

During the last four weeks cal drug delivery, which is Jones gave birth to of pregnancy, the mother a shot in the spinal canal her son, 6-year-old Ely will see her physician once and can last between two Yoder, in Des Moines a week. and four hours. because she thought “With all those visits, we “The birthing center is Iowa Methodist would get to know our patients set up so be a good hospital with pretty well,” Miller said. it’s right Blank Children’s HosAccording to the United next door pital so close.

States Centers for Disease to the sur“My whole famiControl and Prevention, gery centhe majority of pregnant ter,” said ly’s right there, except women see an obstetric or L o u A n n my mom, so it made gynecological provider for S n o it easy,” Jones said. prenatal care, but there d g r a s s , Snodgrass “The traveling sucked are a few who don’t. More executive though.” than 20 percent of young director. “So, if we have a After having to travwomen between the ages patient that needs a C secel to doctor’s visits of 15 and 19 don’t see a tion, you just go through

Young and other legislators say they plan to continue to fight the rule in Washington.

“We’ll see what happens with the court, but regardless we want to make sure the next president takes a look at this and says this is idiotic,” Young said. “I will continue to be a voice with my colleagues here at the state and federal level to fight this.” a certain procedure, but at a smaller facility such as GRMC, there is time and patience.

“We’ve got quite a few patients who have gotten pregnant again already.

It’s just kind of fun,” Bolinger said. “Okay, well, every pregnancy is different, but we’re ready for this adventure.”

Classes on pregnancy and childbirth are available through GRMC, and so are tours and other forms of community education.

“It’s a hometown thing,” John said. “I brought Grandpa here, and he had a good experience. I’m going to have a good experience here having my baby.”

Jones: “I’ll always remember Dr. Miller.”

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throughout her first pregnancy to Des Moines, and eventually giving birth to her son while an ice storm raged outside, Jones decided to stick closer to home.

“I didn’t know this hospital was going to be as good as it was with her (Ella),” Jones said of GRMC. The 36-year-old said she enjoyed the privacy she was given in her room while she and her boyfriend Troy Simmerman spent time with their children after Dr. Lonny Miller helped with the birth.

“Six years ago, I thought that Methodist was a good hospital, great with Blank Children’s, I’d heard great things,” Jones said.

“See, I’ll never remember his (Ely’s) doctor’s name unless I go there, but I’ll always remember Dr. Miller.”

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Schedule of driver’s license examiners: Bedford: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Taylor County Courthouse, 407 Jefferson St. Corning: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adams County Courthouse.

Driving tests on Wednesday mornings by appointment.

Creston: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Union County Courthouse, 300 N. Pine St. Driving tests Wednesdays. Call 782-1710 for an appointment.

Greenfield: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., treasurer’s office, Adair County Courthouse, 400 Public Square.

Mount Ayr: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., treasurer’s office, Ringgold County Courthouse, 109 W. Madison St. Osceola: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., treasurer’s office, Clarke County Courthouse, 100 S. Main St. Winterset: Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Madison County Courthouse, 112 N. John Wayne Drive.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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Woolworth Coffee Club, 9 a.m., Hy-Vee deli.

Creston Rotary Club, noon, Greater Regional Medical Center cafeteria conference room.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

TOPS No. 1338, 5 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

Crest Area Theatre, 7 p.m. general membership meeting, Southwestern Community College Performing Arts Center Green Room.

AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting.

Southwest Iowa Dancers, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mount Ayr American Legion.

AA, 7:30 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 308 W. Union St. AA, Prescott Friday Night Group, 6 p.m., United Church (Disciples of Christ), 401 Sixth Ave., Prescott. Use east door.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 12 by 12 study, 7 to 8 p.m., United Church of Christ, 501 W. Montgomery St. Use east door.

Narcotics Anonymous (NA), 8 p.m. open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St.

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here at CHS. 6 p.m. JV boys basketball at Glenwood HS. 7:30 p.m. varsity girls basketball against Glenwood, here at CHS. 7:30 p.m. varsity boys basketball at Glenwood HS.

4 p.m. 7th boys basketball at Atlantic Washington Elementary School.

4 p.m. 8th boys basketball at Atlantic MS.

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4 p.m. MS wrestling meet against Glenwood, Harlan, here at Creston BR Jones gym.

4 p.m. 7th boys basketball at Winterset MS. 4 p.m. 8th boys basketball against Winterset, here at Creston MS. 4:30 p.m. 9th girls basketball against Glenwood, here at CHS. 5:45 p.m. 9th boys basketball at Glenwood HS. 6 p.m. JV girls basketball against Glenwood,

One hour early dismissal.

Thursday 4 p.m. MS wrestling match here at Creston BR Jones gym. (Clarinda, East Union, Interstate 35, Southwest Valley, West Central Valley, Winterset) 4 p.m. 7th girls basketball at Shenandoah MS. 4:30 p.m. 9th girls basketball against Clarinda, here at CHS. 5 p.m. JV wrestling tournament at Atlantic HS. (Clarinda, Glenwood, Harlan, Lewis Central, Red Oak, Shenandoah, Tri-Center, Council Bluffs Thomas

Creston Monday: sloppy joe, broccoli with cheese, mandarin oranges.

Tuesday: chicken strips, french fries, warm spiced peaches, bread and butter sandwich.

Wednesday: chili with crackers, baby carrots, mixed fruit, homemade cinnamon roll. One hour early out.

Thursday: chicken fajitas, soft tortilla, salsa, green pep-

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Tuesday: sloppy joe, fries, baked beans, fruit cocktail.

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Agenda includes: Regular business - sediment project, Barker Lemar update, transfer station update; new business approve 28E agreement with Clarke Co. Landfill Commission, approve FY15 audit, approve FY17 budget, landfill tree removal, YMCA Home Show - April 2, IDNR HHW grant - April 15; approve financials - fund balances, January transfer, January bank statement, claims. Next meeting March 9.

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Nuisance, 9:40 a.m., Thursday, North Division Street.

Traffic stop, 11:30 a.m., Thursday, West Howard Street.

Violation of court order, 7:36 p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Assistance, 8:48 p.m., Thursday, West Adams Street.

Missing adult, 10:51 p.m., Thursday, North Pine Street.

Vandalism, 2:43 a.m., today, North Cherry Street.

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Club news Chapter LG P.E.O.

Chapter LG P.E.O. met Jan. 19 at Homestead with Carol Harrison as hostess.

Thirteen members responded to roll call.

Julie Christensen provided the program. We celebrated our Founder’s Day, as seven teenagers, 147 years ago in Mount Pleasant, initiated the sisterhood of P.E.O. that has grown and developed until it now has over a million and a-half members. Christensen shared personal attributes of each of these young women and shared a personal recipe from each of them. She served us each a piece of Alice Bird’s Crumb Cake that she had baked.

Irene Francis read a thank you from Halcyon Looney’s family. We also participated in our ritual memorial service for our longtime devoted sister, committing her to chapter eternal.

There was a report from the committee planning our annual omelet buffet. Sisters were asked to commit a time to work on March 1 and to bring two dozen rolls or muffins. Everyone was reminded that annual dues are due now.

Our next regular meeting will be on Feb. 2 at the home of Jennifer Hoyt.

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary

Ladies Lakeshore Auxiliary met Jan. 27.

Canasta winners were Mary Kline, first; Joan Chubick, second; and Gwen Sandeman, third.

Kline won the door prize.

Kline will host cards and chatter Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Friends of the Library

Friends of the Library (FOL) met Jan. 18 at the home of Kay Ritter to begin the groundwork for the cookie bouquets. FOL members present were Emily Cook, Jessica Duncan, Connie Harden, Amanda Kissell, Kay Raymond, Theresa Stull and library director David Hargrove. The December minutes were approved as written and treasurer’s report was placed on file for audit.

Hargrove reported he attended the last city council meeting. A long-term plan is submitted every five years, and they are in the process of finalizing that plan. Bill Jamerson gives a program on Citizen Conversion Core, and Hargrove would like to bring this to Creston. Creston had a CCC camp. This will be brought to us by the library and FOL. Ann Coulter is donating a scanner in memory of her mother, and FOL will purchase a laptop so patrons can scan their own documents, which has been a frequent request.

Two bills were approved: one for the summer library program and one for scrapbooking goodie bags. The scrapbooking event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 29 and from 8:30 – 10 a.m.

Jan. 30. Sign up at the library. The Rumble Tumble Literacy Program will be held in February. Kissell and Stull will be in charge of our FOL project. The AFTERTHOUGHTS teen reading program, sponsored by FOL,

is on hold until further notice.

Order cookie bouquets at the library. After adjournment, the members prepared vases for the cookie bouquets. The next meeting will be 6 p.m. Feb. 15 at the library.

Creston Ladies Literary Circle

Creston Ladies Literary Circle met at the home of Susan Weight on Jan. 22.

Linda Hartsock, president, called the meeting to order.

Roll call was taken and minutes of the previous meeting were read by Secretary Jean E. Mark. Treasurer’s report was given by Dyan Hoffman. Midge Scurlock suggested that we all should be thinking of a memorial gift from our club to be given when the library renovation is completed. Jan Knock pointed out that our new librarian David Hargrove has started writing a community information piece on the “Letters to the Editor” page in Creston News Advertiser.

She also reported that her husband Karl contributed books to the library by Oliver Sacks, M.D., recently deceased but a highly recognized physician and best selling author. He was a professor of neurology at NYU and best known for several books of collections of neurological case histories. Jan says he has been one of her favorite authors. The books were donated in memory of Jan’s parents. Jean Ide, library board member, said gifts of books were very much appreciated by the board and community.

Marsha Fulton, program committee member, introduced Ide as the book reviewer of the day. Ide then told of her dilemma in securing a book for her review and then in a brilliant flash of imagination, and also the result of house cleaning and sorting through book shelves, she came upon the book “Miss Suzy,” by Miriam Young. It brought back fond memories to her and to her audience, of quiet and happy times spent reading to small children. The book was obtained from Parent’s Magazine Book Club back in the 1960’s. Young wrote children’s fantasy books and also books about her parents who were vaudeville performers in the 1920s.

Members present were then treated to a delightful reading about the life of Miss Suzy, the Squirrel. Before the delicious refreshments were served, Dora Coen was honored with the singing of “Happy Birthday” for a special lady and a special birthday.

Hartsock advised all to be aware that the next meeting’s destination would be changed from what is listed in the books. Hoffman will be reviewing “Go Set A Watchman,” by Harper Lee, for the meeting on Feb. 3.

Mary Circle

Mary Circle of First Christian Church met Jan. 21 at the church with Barb Lightner as hostess and eight members present.

President Fils opened the meeting with the Disciple Women’s Prayer. Joyce Burkhead read the secretary minutes from the December meeting. Barb Jennings gave the treasurer’s report.

There was no old business. New business discussed was that the kitchen needs cleaning with date set for 9 a.m. April 13. Coffee and cookies will be served Jan. 31 for business meeting after church services. Burkhead made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Rhonda Vogel gave the lesson from “Really Bad Girls of the Bible.” Refreshments were served after the discussion.

Next meeting will be Feb. 18 with Burkhead as hostess.

VFW Post 1797

VFW post 1797 met Jan. 12 at the Elks in Creston.

Twenty-five members and guests were present for dinner.

After dinner the post presented the Patriot Pen winners with checks for their essays. First place was Karly Calvin, second was Audrey Harris and third was Angelina Chuong.

Sr. Vice Commander Riley called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. with 16 members present.

The post draped the charter for comrades Ivan Graffand and Tom O’Neall. Minutes and QM reports were read and approved. Service officers reported 20 hours community service, 27 hours hospital, 11 hours Honor Guard and 22 hours Christmas basket, for a total of 79 hours. We also traveled 545 miles for veterans.

There was no old business.

In new business, Veterans on the Hill program will be 9 a.m. Jan. 20. Anyone wanting to go needs to contact The annual organizational Denny Abel. On Jan. 11, meeting of Crest Area Theatre (CAT) was held Jan. 9 at Pizza Ranch.

Four board members were present with nine CAT members and guests. New officers were elected for our 2016 season and are, Linda Huff-

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Gary O’Daniels and Betty Jungst each had hip surgery and we wish them well.

In other business, Union County Veteran’s Commission will have a planning meeting Jan. 27 with members of the Webster County Freedom Flight committee to begin plans for a freedom flight from our area.

In district and state information, Mid-Winter Conference will be Jan. 22 through 24 at Lakeside Casino in Osceola. District meeting will be Jan. 16 in Montezuma.

Meeting adjourned at 8 p.m. The next meeting will be Feb. 9 at the Elks with 6 p.m. dinner and 7 p.m. meeting. All veterans are encouraged to attend.

GRMC Auxiliary Board

GRMC Auxiliary Board met Jan. 11 with Jessica, Nancy, Ivan, Carolyn, Ann, Tammy, Martha and Rhonda in attendance.

The administrators report was given by CEO Monte Nietzel. Nietzel reported that GRMC is on the move figuratively and literally.

Construction will start soon to move the specialty clinic upstairs. Orthopedics and general surgery will move to the current specialty clinic space. Some business offices are moving to old surgery.

HR is scheduled to move to the 400 hall to prepare the way for an urgent care clinic in their present space.

OBGYN and ENT will join surgery in the revamped area behind the MAP information desk. Construction will start soon with a fall completion date.

Dr. Toby Marshall (OBGYN), Dr. Matt Bolinger (ENT) and Dr. Mark Preston (psychiatrist) will begin their practices at GRMC in February, March and April respectively. Joshua Holiday will begin his radiology practice here in July.

The wheels of progress are turning.

The financial report found the auxiliary in good standing. Upcoming fundraisers are Books are Fun on Feb. 16 and the $5 Jewelry Sale on March 15.

Auxiliary scholarship applications are now available to anyone starting or continuing their education in the healthcare field.

The auxiliary respectfully accepted the Mildred Franklin Memorial noting with appreciation her connection to the auxiliary.

The annual membership drive is underway. A single year is $10; $100 for a lifetime membership.

Andrea Skellenger and Jill Hoakison of the rehab department gave a presentation on the need for exposure to books, and reading to children from infancy forward. The board voted up to $1,000 to secure books for each baby born at GRMC and those children seen in rehab.

The next meeting will be Feb. 8.

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man, president; Bill Mullin, vice president; Marla Lacina, past president, Wes Ray, secretary; Jerry Huffman, treasurer and Liam Ray, Pam Hoffman and Laural Griswold, members at large. We are asking the community for suggestions of plays and musicals they would like us to produce. Please visit our Facebook page and post any suggestions.

Our next meeting will be 7:30 p.m. Feb. 8 in the Green Room at Southwestern Community College PAC. CAT seeks to provide an opportunity for creative activity and entertainment in the theatre and to serve the community by combining the talents of local artists for dramatic, cultural and artistic developments. Membership is open to all. Please visit our website at crestareatheatre. wordpress.com or our Facebook page for the location of our meetings and to view pictures of past performances.

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Creston News Advertiser | Friday, January 29, 2016

Dierks Bentley announced first for the 2016 Iowa State Fair Grandstand concert series Tickets for Dierks Bentley’s performance on Aug. 15 go on sale 10 a.m.

Saturday, Feb. 13.

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DES MOINES — Dierks Bentley is the first show announced for the 2016 Iowa State Fair Grandstand Concert Series sponsored by U.S. Cellular. Bentley will perform 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15, and tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 13.

Bentley released his self-titled debut album

in 2003, and the album’s single, “What Was I Thinkin’?” topped the country charts. His 2005 effort, Modern Day Drifter, also went platinum. Bentley became the youngest member of the Grand Ole Opry when he was inducted on Oct. 1, 2005 and that year, he won the CMA Horizon Award. Since that time, he has released four additional albums; his most recent is Riser, resulting in two number one hits, “I Hold On” and “Drunk on a Plane.”

New this year, the Iowa State Fair will be stag-

gering on-sale dates for all Grandstand shows throughout the months of February through May, instead of a one-time onsale date in April. All shows will be announced via e-newsletter, social media and news releases once they are finalized and the shows will go on sale shortly after each announce date. Also new this year, ticket prices will vary depending on location of seats in the Grandstand.

Information on individual concerts will be available at iowastatefair.org/onstage/grandstand/ as acts are announced.

Tickets will go on sale through all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. All concert events are reserved seating. Beginning July 5, the fair’s ticket office will be open 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday for walk-up orders only, assuming tickets remain; no mail, phone or fax orders. Convenience charges will apply to all tickets. Grandstand tickets do not include fair admission. Gate admission must be purchased separately.

Mediacom moves ahead with all-digital channel lineup Some customers will need digital adapters to continue receiving TV signals.

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DES MOINES – Mediacom Communications continues to upgrade its video network with an upcoming change that primarily affects the way subscribers view local broadcast television channels on analog TVs. Beginning Tuesday, March 8, analog reception will no longer be used to deliver lower-numbered channels, including local Des Moines-based television stations.

While placing an emphasis on digital and high-definition (HD) channels, Mediacom has

continued to support customers using older, non-digital TVs by also delivering analog signals for a subset of channels.

Those channels will now convert to a digital-only signal and older-model TVs will need to connect to a digital adapter for continued reception.

Mediacom is aiding this conversion by making Digital Tuner Adapters (DTAs) widely available in both standard (SD) and high-definition (HD) formats. The HD DTAs include HDMI ports, and all DTAs include remote controls.

Subscribers who already use a Mediacom DTA or a Mediacom digital converter box (cable set-top box) will not be affected, nor will viewers who connect a newer-model digital-ready

TV directly to Mediacom’s cable. But by using an adapter, Mediacom officials explain, customers can access more channels.

Adapters also make it possible for older-model TVs to receive signals for higher-numbered channels such as Iowa Public Television’s PBS Learns (Ch. 118) and PBS World (Ch. 119). For Family TV subscribers, an adapter or converter box delivers additional digital channels, including CBS Sports Network (Ch. 171), National Geographic (Ch. 208) and others.

“The net result is that customers receive more channel choices and can gain the superior quality of HD television signals when they use the HD digital adapter or converter box,”

said Steve Purcell, Mediacom’s group vice president for area operations.

Depending on the community, about 12 channels will convert to digital-only signal. In the spring of 2012, Mediacom implemented a more extensive digital upgrade affecting channels 23 and above. Since then, adapters have evolved to now include an HD version. Current customers can receive at least one DTA on a lease-free basis throughout a transition period that extends through February 2017. Beginning March 1, 2017, fees to lease the electronic device will be $1.99 per month for HD DTAs, and $0.99 per month for SD DTAs. The lease-free transition period applies to adapters ordered on or before April 30.

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Library news The following events are at the Gibson Memorial Library, located at 200 W. Howard St., in Creston.

Regular library hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed on Sunday. Check the library out on Facebook.

Adult reading program The adult winter reading program, “Cuddling Up with a Good Read,” has begun and there’s plenty of time to participate. Registration and instructions are located on the second floor.

Read or listen to what you want from our library that totals 2016 pages.

Coloring for adults Thanks to all who made our first coloring for adults event a success. We had 29 who enjoyed conversation and coloring. Our next coloring event is

“Crayons and Cocoa II” and is scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. Coloring sheets will be provided with many having a Valentine theme and a few other designs. The event is free. You may bring your own coloring supplies and coloring book if you want. If you’re on your lunch break, then bring your lunch.

No registration required. This event is for adults only – no children, please.

DNR program Hannah Kendrick from the DNR will present “Migratory Birds of Iowa” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, here at the library. Hannah will have some migratory taxidermy mounted birds for viewing and will focus on waterfowl and a few backyard birds, since they are easiest for folks to view and observe. Join us for this free event and have your questions ready for an informative and entertaining time.

College news Upper Iowa University FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University (UIU) is pleased to announce the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Isaac Sedlmayr, a conservation management major from Afton, and Christopher Roberts, a public administration major from Winterset, were among the honorees.

Founded in 1857, UIU is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs

to about 5,800 students nationally and internationally at its Fayette campus, 25 U.S. education locations, as well as locations in Malaysia and Hong Kong. UIU is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and selfpaced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high-school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit uiu.edu.

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• Get off of credit-card offer lists. You can stop credit bureaus from selling your name to lenders by going to www.optoutprescreen.com or calling 888-567-8688. Opting out should prevent the majority of offers from coming your way. Many identity theft cases can be linked to crooks stealing credit card preapprovals from mailboxes. Similarly, you can put a security freeze on credit reports, so that lenders will not be able to access credit reports and issue new credit.

Identity theft can lead to plenty of paperwork hassle and loss of funds. Preventing it from happening is easier than you might think.

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• Start using your cards again. Men and women who have been through the bad credit wringer may want to avoid swiping their credit cards ever again. But demonstrating your ability to use credit cards and pay your balances in full and on time is an essential part of rebuilding your credit.

Use your credit cards to pay small monthly bills, such as your gym membership, and pay the balance in full each month. Over time, doing so will produce a pattern that indicates you are worthy of credit and capable of handling it responsibly.

• Apply for an installment loan. Another way to demonstrate your credit worthiness to prospective lenders is to apply for and get an installment loan. If your credit mishaps are very recent, you may want to wait to apply for an installment loan until you have

started to rebound and indicate you can once again pay your bills in full and on time each month. Waiting will earn you a more borrower-friendly interest rate, and you won’t be running the risk of being denied for a loan. But it’s good to apply for an installment loan such as an auto loan because you can then use that to restore your financial reputation by making monthly payments on time.

• Make all of your payments. Once your credit has taken a hit and your score has sunk, lenders will look for any signs that you may still be a credit risk. Even as your score begins to rise once again, you must continue to make all of your payments on time. One skipped or missed payment is a big red flag to lenders, especially if borrowers have had credit troubles in the past.

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No pain on the plane Dear Heloise: I have a BAD BACK and do a lot of flying for work. I have tried several types of items to add lumbar support to the airplane seat.

A couple of trips ago, I had an empty 16-ounce water bottle that I decided to try putting behind my back for added lumbar support. It worked perfectly. I’ve used a water bottle like this several times now, and it really makes a huge difference.

One of the nice things about the bottle trick is that you can let air out of the bottle to adjust how much lumbar support is needed.

The reason I’m sending you this hint is that the flight attendant noticed and said that she’d never seen anyone do this, so I thought it would be helpful to others who have back problems.

I really enjoy your column.

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I filled one with hot tap water and am using it in my office chair right now. Thank you, thank you, and oh, my back

Hints from Heloise thanks you! -- Hugs, Heloise P.S.: Readers, I just got off the phone with Mitch to tell him I love this hint! He said he wanted to pass it along to help others. He did!

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What is the best way to remove these? They can be scratched off with a fingernail, but there is still a sticky substance left behind. What cleaning solution would be best? -Wanda A., Hickory, N.C. Ouch! This is why you should NOT use a rubber-backed rug on wood floors unless you move it often so it does not adhere to the wood.

Easy answer: a slightly damp (use warm tap water) microfiber cloth to clean off the tiny dots. The cloth won’t hurt the floor at all and is great for removing all kinds of “stuff” from wood, tile and painted BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker floors. -- Heloise RECYCLE PUMP BOTTLES Dear Heloise. I have arthritis in my hands and asked my hairdresser if she had empty pump containers I could have.

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Horoscope Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) This is a goofy, easygoing day.

It’s time to let all the dust settle from yesterday. (But still avoid important decisions.)

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Things are much gentler today; however, it’s a poor day to make important decisions at work. Likewise, it’s a poor day for major purchases.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) This is a fun, creative day!

Those who work in the arts, the entertainment world or the hospitality industry will be hustling! Romance will flourish.

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) This is the perfect day to mellow out at home and take it easy. Although it’s fine to putter at home, wait until tomorrow to make any purchases for your home.

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) You feel friendly and social today, which is why you will enjoy talking to others, especially siblings and relatives. Keep things light, and make no promises.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Be careful about financial matters today, because this is a poor day to spend money on anything other than food or gas. But it’s a playful, fun-loving day. Enjoy!

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) Today the Moon is in your sign, but it is like a helium balloon floating free in the sky.

Enjoy schmoozing with others, but avoid important decisions and major purchases.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) You feel quite laid-back today, which is why it’s a good day to keep a low profile and relax. This is also an excellent day to pursue meditation, yoga and quiet time just for you.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) A confidential conversation with a female friend might take place today. It’s easy for you to make contact with others. Nevertheless, postpone big decisions until tomorrow.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) When talking to authority figures today, do not volunteer for anything. And do not agree to any deadlines that are important. Just tread water and wait until tomorrow.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a lovely day to hang out with friends, especially people who are different. You might

learn something new about another culture. However, travel plans are a bit dicey.

PISCES (Feb. 19 to March 20) Even though your attention might be on financial matters and shared property, avoid making decisions in these areas today. Instead, just get information and decide tomorrow.

YOU BORN TODAY You have a strong social conscience and often speak out about inequities in society. You are a leader who likes to entertain, teach,

explain and build new things.

This year is one of growth and building. Initially, this will take place quietly beneath the surface. Wait until next year to make major changes. If you can reduce your overhead, you will strengthen your financial position.

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Special thanks to: Ted Moon Jerry Katzer Toni Poli Iowa State Savings Bank Dan Pine Beulah McDonald Dennis and Lori Gross WalMart Devon Burger Creston Vet Clinic Becky and James Hagen Dee VerHelst Mindy Gustafson In Memory of James Collins Your donations are greatly appreciated.

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Now accepting applications for the following positions: Head Sports Shooting Coach Head Volleyball Coach ________________________________________

Creston Schools Needs

Substitutes for the following areas: Teacher Bus Driver Food Service Para Educator Crossing Guard Application forms available at: Administraton Office • 801 N. Elm AA/EOE

Please visit the website for more information about the positions and the application procedure: www.swcciowa.edu/HR

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Applications from all persons are welcomed; women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are especially encouraged to apply.

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Job Description & application located at sirwa.org Resumes must be received by Feb. 6th

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For employment consideration please contact the office at 641-336-2292 or visit our office location in Clearfield for more information on our current job openings.

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We are proud to invest in you by providing nurse aide membership benefits (NAHCA), online training, LPN & RN tuition assistance, a generous anniversary bonus, & much more! Visit us on the web to learn more and apply.

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We are seeking qualified candidates for General Production Positions, Body Painter, Associate Designers (Drafters), Welder/ Fabricators.

New wage scale with opportunities for frequent increases AND Excellent Benefit package.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills.

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THE NUMBERS GAME

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Consecutive home wins by the Arizona Wildcats, a streak snapped in Thursday’s loss to Oregon.

NATIONAL DIGEST

Hawks fall COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Coming off a rare defeat and hosting the third-ranked team in the country, Maryland didn’t care much about putting on a show for the sellout crowd and a national television audience.

All that mattered was winning.

Robert Carter Jr. and Rasheed Sulaimon each scored 17 points, and No. 8 Maryland used a late charge to beat Iowa 74-68 on Thursday night, ending the Hawkeyes’ ninegame winning streak.

The Terrapins went 9 for 27 from the floor over the final 20 minutes, going 0 for 10 from beyond the arc. In the end, however, Maryland got back on track following a humbling loss at Michigan State on Saturday.

The Terrapins led 62-60 before freshman center Diamond Stone dunked off a pass from Layman with 1:24 left. After a steal on the other end by Melo Trimble, Jared Nickens made a layup for a sixpoint lead.

Maryland (18-3, 7-2 Big Ten) made the margin stand up by making eight free throws over the final 49 seconds. Trimble and Layman both scored 11 points and Stone added nine.

Peter Jok scored 14 for the Hawkeyes (16-4, 7-1), who lost for the first time since Dec. 10. Adam Woodbury had 11 points and 10 rebounds before fouling out with 2:47 left.

Iowa star Jarrod Uthoff, who entered with a Big Ten-leading 18.9 points per game average, missed all five of his field goal attempts in the first half and finished with nine points on 2-for-13 shooting.

The defeat comes in Iowa’s first game since climbing to No. 3 in the rankings, its highest position since 1987.

Streak ends TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Dillon Brooks scored 24 points and No. 23 Oregon ended Arizona’s 49-game home winning streak with an 83-75 victory over the No. 18 Wildcats on Thursday night.

Dwayne Benjamin added 15, Elgin Cook 13 and Tyler Dorsey 12 for the Ducks (17-4, 6-2 Pac-12), who entered the game tied for first in the Pac-12.

Ryan Anderson scored 22 and Gabe York 18 for the Wildcats (16-5, 4-4), who lost at home for the first time since California beat them 77-69 on Feb. 10, 2013. It was the longest active home winning streak in the country.

The Ducks outscored Arizona 19-11 over the final 6 1/2 minutes.

The Wildcats committed 19 turnovers to Oregon’s six.

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Panthers breeze past competition in final H-10 tuneup

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

It only took 36 minutes, 37 seconds for Creston/O-M to pick up a pair of 78-3 dual wins here Thursday on senior night.

The second-ranked Panthers had only 13 contested matches combined in the two duals against Southwest Iowa (Sidney) and Council Bluffs St. Albert.

All 11 victories by the Panthers in contested matches came by fall, with only two losses by decision.

Junior Trevor Marlin and seniors Wyatt Thompson and J o e y Huntington each picked up a pair of pins on the night, with Mar- Marlin lin only spending a total of 1:23 on the mat in his two matches.

Mason Kinsella filled in for Mitchel Swank at 145 pounds and recorded a pin against Southwest Iowa. Swank was out of the Panther lineup with mononucleosis. He will be out of the lineup for the Hawkeye 10 Tournament on Saturday, but Frain remained hopeful he could be cleared to compete at sectionals on Feb. 6.

Top-ranked Chase Shiltz (170) and Cody Tanner (285) also pinned their opponents against Southwest Iowa.

Cameron Leith came up bloody at the end of his match, but pinned Christian Baker of Council Bluffs St. Albert.

“It’s pretty much exactly what we thought coming in,” Creston/O-M head coach Darrell Frain said. “Got a chance to put a couple of JV guys in there and get some matches for us. It is what it is.

We worked out hard this morning, worked out again this afternoon and kind of treated it like an extended practice.”

Along the way, the Panthers wrapped up a perfect 10-0 campaign in the Hawkeye 10 Conference dual schedule.

The team can check that goal off its list.

“Some of those things you shoot for at the beginning of the year when you set goals — be undefeated,” Frain said. “The fact we did it and we knocked some good people off along the way does feel good. It’s never for sure, even if you’re expected to win.”

Thompson, Huntington, Leith, Darrian Fischer, Seth Maitlen and Zach Hoffman, along with cheerleaders Emily Riley, Micah McCutchan and

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Creston/O-M senior Cameron Leith earns back points after taking down Council Bluffs St. Albert freshman Christian Baker during their match at 160 pounds on Thursday.

Leith pinned Baker in 56 seconds.

Leslie Lepe were honored Thursday night in a senior night ceremony.

H-10 Tournament

The attention now turns to Saturday’s Hawkeye 10 Conference Tournament in Harlan, which could become a closer team race with Swank’s absence from the lineup. Wrestling begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Frain plans to drop Huntington to 145 pounds on Saturday, with junior Bro-

dy Frain moving into the lineup at 152 pounds.

“Joey would do fine and B r o d y will compete well at 52 if we have to,” he said.

“Sometimes it’s good to Huntington have a little bit of depth.”

Top contenders who will aim to dethrone the Panthers in the team compe-

tition are Glenwood and Lewis Central.

The Panthers are ranked third in Class 2A in the tournament team rankings by The Predicament, while Glenwood is ranked eighth.

“It’s one of those deals, coming in I thought we’d be the slight favorite, but now one guys down, we’ll have to step up and see what happens,” Frain said.

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Spartans remain unbeaten in league play

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor svicker@crestonnews.com

CNA photo by SCOTT VICKER

Pictured are members of the Creston/O-M wrestling cheerleading team that won the Cheer Award at last weekend’s John J. Harris Invitational in Corning. Shown, from left, are Leah Stow, Makayla Davis, Leslie Lepe, Ellie Johnston, Emily Riley, Konnar Shepherd and Morghan Frey. A full team photo of the wrestling cheerleaders will be published in a future edition of the Creston News Advertiser.

Third-quarter drought sinks Spartan women No. 20 Iowa Central wins, 63-53

By LARRY PETERSON the Spartans missed all 10 CNA sports writer lpeterson@crestonnews.com

FORT DODGE — Southwestern led the 20thranked Iowa Central women by six points early and made a fourth-quarter run to get close before the Tritons held on for a 63-53 victory Wednesday night.

Iowa Cental ended the first half on a 27-16 run for a 32-27 halftime lead and never trailed again.

Southwestern’s deliberate offense gave Iowa Central problems in the first half.

“They tried to make us play defense for 30 seconds on every possession, which we thought they would do coming in,” Iowa Central coach Jordan O’Brien said.

“Everybody knows playing slow just isn’t what we like to do.”

Iowa Central held Southwestern without a single field goal for the first 12 minutes of the second half.

In the third quarter alone,

shot attempts from the floor.

“At one point it was 5335. They were up 18 on us, but we got it back down in the fourth and had a couple of chances to get close,” SWCC coach Addae Houston said.

Julanie Carter’s driving basket briefly sliced the deficit to 56-49 with just over two mintues left. However, it would get no closer down the strech.

Carter anchored the Spartans (7-11, 1-5 conference) with a game-high 23 points, folllowed

by LaStella Slack Carter with 17 points.

All-American Blair Silliman delivered 22 points for Iowa Central (10-4, 5-1), including six 3-pointers.

Jaci Stumpf contributed 11 points.

Southwestern has now dropped six of its last seven outings. O’Brien said the Spartans are improved from last year’s 4-26 campaign, when the Tritons rolled to victories of 82-54 and 93-68.

“They’ve gotten a lot better since last year,” O’Brien said. “This conference is so tough. You have to respect every opponent.”

“Iowa Central is pretty basic about what they do in their ofense,” Houston said. “They spread the floor and look to dribble penetrate and drive and kick.

But they are really good at doing that. We stayed in help side position and did a decent job against it, but they got away from us a little in the third quarter.”

The Spartans were shorthanded Wednesday, as Cambry Schluter suffered a sprained ankle in practice Tuesday and Demir Alford suffered an Achilles strain.

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FORT DODGE — The sixth-ranked Southwestern Community College men’s basketball team survived a late comeback attempt by Iowa Central to post a 68-66 win here Wednesday.

The Spartans remain unbeaten in ICCAC Division II play with the win, improving to 6-0 in league play and 20-3 overall, while Iowa Central dropped to 7-8 overall and 1-4 in the league.

Southwestern holds a 1.5game lead over Kirkwood for the top spot in the conference.

KeShawn Wilson hit one of his two 3-pointers for the game to put Southwestern up 60-50 with about 4:30 to go in the game.

But Iowa Central chipped into the lead with a basket and after an empty Spartan possession, a 3-pointer by Jerrod Moorer, which cut the lead to five. Moorer finished with a game-high 31 points, including 23 in the second half.

“We were up four and they had the basketball with 30 seconds left,” Southwestern head coach Todd Lorensen said. “Missed a shot, offensive rebound, missed a shot, offensive rebound and they hit a three to cut it to one with 11 seconds left.”

Jordan Johnson drew a foul and made one of two free throws to make the score 68-66.

Iowa Central’s Marcus Baldwin got off an 18-footer at the buzzer that would have tied the game.

Instead, Southwestern survived.

“That’s about as well as it can be described,” Lorensen said. “They did some things

that really bothered us. It was a lower scoring affair.

Fortunately, we had built up enough of a lead, we could struggle down the stretch with our offense and still prevail.”

Terrance Smith led Southwestern with 20 points, but only six of those came after Southwestern took a 37-31 Smith lead into the halftime break. Jok Kut added 11 points and Johnson scored nine.

“He’s (Smith) been battling a little common cold, but you could see his wind wasn’t quite what it would be,” Lorensen said. “We had to play him in shorter spurts. He hit another couple big threes in the second half. He had a couple of blocks for us that set the tone defensively.”

Southwestern does not play within the league again until Feb. 6, when the Spartans host DMACC (15-6, 2-3). The Spartans host Central College’s JV team on Tuesday.

IOWA CENTRAL (66) — Jerrod Moorer 9 6-8 31, Deon Wright 7 1-1 16, Marcus Baldwin 4 3-4 11, Tyreese Alexander 1 1-3 3, Monquavis Frazier 1 0-0 3, Marvin Joseph 1 0-0 2. Totals — 23 11-16 66. FG shooting — 23-71 (32.3 percent). 3-point goals — 9-24 (Moorer 7, Frazier 1, Wright 1). Rebounds — 46. Steals — 6.

Blocked shots — 0. Turnovers — 14. Team fouls — 18. Fouled out — none.

SOUTHWESTERN (68) — Terrance Smith 7 2-2 20, Jok Kut 5 1-2 11, Jordan Johnson 3 1-2 9, KeShawn Wilson 2 0-0 6, Sergio Antelmi 3 0-0 6, Calvin Chambers 0 4-4 4, Simon Joseph 2 0-1 4, TJ Bower 1 0-0 3, Josh Tolbert 1 0-0 3, Ahmad Newsome 1 0-1 2. Totals — 25 8-14 68. FG shooting — 24-65 (36.9 percent). 3-point goals — 10-33 (Smith 4, Johnson 2, Wilson 2, Tolbert 1, Bower 1). Rebounds — 46. Steals — 5. Blocked shots — 6. Turnovers — 18. Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — none.

ICCC — 31 66 SWCC — 37 68

The Creston Boys Youth Basketball Tournaments will be held on Saturday, March 5.

Competition will be held in third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth grades.

Players must be from the same school/town. Entry fee is $100 per team. Checks are payable to Panther Baske-

tall.

Teams are guaranteed three games within their age division. Entry forms are available at Creston High School and more information is available from Taylor Phipps at CHS, 601 W. Townline St., Creston, IA 50801, telephone 641-7822116 or by email at tphipps@ crestonschools.org.

City League Creston Park & Rec Men’s basketball Jan. 20 scores — Waigand Farms 65, Orient 58; Old Timers 48, Afton 36; CArroll Chiropractic 68, Wrecreational 48.

Jan. 24 scores — Orient 62, Afton 52; Waigand

Farms 65, Carroll Chiropractic 51; Old Timers 78, Wrecreational 46.

Standings — Old Timers 4-0, Waigand Farms 3-1, Carroll Chiropractic 2-2, Orient 2-2, Wrecreational 1-3, Afton 0-4.

Bowling league scores PINE VALLEY Astro Mixed League Jan. 17 Team Score Strikers 54 Ellis Poore 52 Odd Ducks 39 Sunday Stars 34 Rhine Body Repair 17 Survivors High team with handicap — Odd Ducks, 2334 pins.

High team scratch — Strikers, 1920 pins.

High scratch individual series — Dave Rhine 607, Kelley Fisher 490.

Series 600 and over — Dave Rhine 607.

Games 200 and over — Bob Westcott 237; Brodie Pingree 207, 217; Alex Cheers 224; Dave Rhine 246; John Coleman 202.

Games 190 and over women — Carla Millard 190.

Woodpickers League Jan. 18 Team Score Teresa’s Fine Floral 52 M&M Motors 47 Rhine Body Repair 38.5 Creston Mobile Homes 32.5 Green Valley Chemical 32 Wood Smashers 31 2 Rivers Pool 29 The Can Place 26 High team with handicap — M&M Motors, 2539 pins.

High team scratch — M&M Motors, 1945 pins.

High scratch individual series — Alma Hoepker, 470 pins.

Games 190 and over women — Alma Hoepker 212, Sue Bergstrom 203.

Classic League Jan. 19 Team Score Rhine Body Repair 45 AgriVision 37.5 Quilts 26.5 Schroeder Plumbing 11 High team scratch — Rhine Body Repair, 2437 pins.

High scratch individual series — Cody Hull, 684 pins.

Series 600 and over — Cody Hull 684, Dave Rhine 649, Jon Thomson 648, Ron Pendegraft 632, Tom Redding 610.

Games 200 and over — Fred Franklin 227; Jon Thomson 268; Ron Pendegraft 212, 216, 203; Tom Redding 216, 202; Dave Rhine 233, 212, 204; Rusty Zimmerman 224; Cody Hull 223, 207, 254; Marvin McFarland 231; Cory Forcht 200.

Union League Jan. 21 Team Score The Lobby 8 Hi-Crest Auto 6 Rhine Body Repair 6 Super Wash 4 Webb Roofing 4

Frey Construction 2 Mid State Surveying 2 High team with handicap — The Lobby, 3254 pins.

High team scratch — The Lobby, 2900 pins.

High scratch individual series — Fred Franklin, 663 pins.

Series 600 and over — Casey Willets 627, Ron Pendegraft 628, Chris Downing 609, Fred Franklin 663, Steve Jones 601, Harold Holliday 602, Glenn Orr 626, Warren Hudson 601.

Games 200 and over — Greg Hull 208; Nate Studer 219; Todd Downing 201; Dave Rhine 221; Casey Willets 219, 227; Greg Fogle 216; Dana Frey 211; Ron Pendegraft 211, 203, 214; Chris Downing 218; Doug Minnick 212; Fred Franklin 212, 290; Steve Jones 202, 222; Harold Holliday 219; Denny Green 200; Zeke Craig 233; Bob Westcott 203, 210; Glenn Orr 207, 207, 212; Cody Downing 256; Scott McKinney 202, 223; Warren Hudson 211, 214; Mark Crawford 220; Dan Hudson 205.

Eagles Mixed League Jan. 17 High team with handicap — Why Knots, 2506 pins.

High team scratch — Why Knots, 2110 pins.

High scratch individual series — Stacey Tame, 675 pins.

Series 600 and over — Stacey Tame 675, Greg Hull 630.

Games 200 and over — Chris Bird 248; Greg Fogle 211; Greg Hull 204, 205, 221; Dan Fulton 211.

Women high series 500 and over — Rhonda Davis 520, Kim Whittington 555.

Games 190 and over women — Rhonda Davis 198; Kim Whittington 201, 199.

Eagles Mixed League Jan. 24 Team Score The Replacements 19 The Mixers 17 Sidetracked 15 Just For Fun 14 Why Knots 13 Dazed & Confused 9 Cheers 7 High team with handicap — Just For Fun, 2470 pins.

High team scratch — Why Knots, 2017 pins.

High scratch individual series — Stacey Tame, 634 pins.

Series 600 and over — Stacey Tame 634, Dan Fulton 623, Ben Moffitt 621.

Games 200 and over — Dan Fulton 211, 218; Ben Moffitt 214, 215; Ron Simmons 215; Greg Fogle 200; Stacey Tame 234, 221.

Games 190 and over women — Rachel Wardlow 200.

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Area girls basketball Bedford 73, Mt. Ayr 64 BEDFORD — Mount Ayr led 50-49 entering the fourth quarter, but Bedford girls finished on a 24-14 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Raiderettes, 73-64.

Kelcie Shields finished with 32 points, seven rebounds and four blocked shots in the loss for Mount Shields Ayr (9-6).

Megan Warin added 14 points, five rebounds and four assists.

Blair Glendenning had a team-high six assists and three steals.

Callie Calfee scored 29 points with six assists for Bedford (13-3). Fallyn Beemer added 21 points, five rebounds and three of the Bulldogs’ 13 steals.

“We knew going into this game that Bedford is a

tough place to play,” Mount Ayr coach Thad Streit said.

“They shot extremely well from 3-range and Calfee and Beemer were hard to guard.

They were on fire. I am proud of our effort tonight.

Our girls played hard.”

Nodaway Valley 60, Southwest Valley 21 GREENFIELD — Southwest Valley struggled through a poor shooting night in a 60-21 loss to Nodaway Valley Tuesday night.

Miah Hummel was 6-6 at the free throw line for the Timberwolves and Danica Sunderman also had six points for Southwest Valley (5-8 overall, 5-6 Pride of Iowa).

Paige McElfish had 21 points, four assists, seven rebounds and seven steals for Nodaway Valley ( 1 2 - 4 , McElfish

9-3). Jodi Baudler and Josie Clarke each had nine points.

Scoring seven e3each were Brianna Lilley and Jessica Nelson.

Clarke hauled in 11 rebounds and six blocked shots. Nelson collected four steals.

Nodaway Valley shot 53 percent from the field (2649) compared to Southwest Valley’s 9.4 percent (5-53).

“We came out slow, made too many mistakes and shot poorly,” said Southwest Valley coach Allen Naugle.

“They put a lot of pressure on us and we were not able to make plays. Our girls worked hard.”

Nodaway Valley coach Tom Thompson said defensive pressure set the tone.

“We got off to a good start, running the floor and attacking the basket to get out to an early lead,” Thompson said. “Good defensive rotation allowed us to trap the ball and get easy baskets in the first half. Great balance and good bench play also contributed.”

Mormon Trail 56, Murray 47 MORAVIA — Murray was unable to come back from an 18-6 deficit in the first quarter in a 56-47 Bluegrass Conference Tournament quarterfinals loss to Mormon Trail Tuesday night.

Murray outscored the Saints 41-38 after the first period.

“We got off to another horrendous start,” Murray coach Jerry Shields. “In this four-game funk that we are in right now, we have been falling behind badly, and trying to fight our way back.

Right now we are our own worst enemies.”

Katelyn Dent scored 20 points for Mormon Trail (11-6). Payton Gwinn added 12.

Madison Gonseth and Bre Klein each had 12 points for Murray. Gonseth had seven rebounds and three assists.

Klein finished with five rebounds and six steals.

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Saturday, especially Cambry since she just sprained the ankle,” Houston said.

“Demir is day-to-day.”

The Spartans play at Southeastern in Keokuk at 1 p.m. Saturday.

IOWA CENTRAL (63) — Jaci Stumpf 4 3-4 11, Blair Silliman 7 2-4 22, Jazzmine Royster 3 0-0 7, Tiana Mericle 3 3-4 9, Ashley Altman 2 0-0 4, Tangy Wiseman 0 1-2 1, Megan Kortan 1 4-4 7, Michaela Graffunder 1

0-0 2. Totals — 21 13-18 63. FG shooting — 21-54 (38.8 percent).

3-point goals — 8-20 (Silliman 6, Royster 1, Kortan 1). Rebounds — 26 Turnovers — 11. Team fouls — 14. Fouled out — None.

SOUTHWESTERN (53) — Julanie Carter 9 2-2 23, Khadijah Wilson 1 2-2 4, Olivia Reifert 0 1-2 1, LaStella Slack 7 3-5 17, Sabrina Fountain 3 2-2 8. Totals — 20 10-13 53. FG shooting — 20-57 (35 percent). 3-point goals — 3-7 (J. Carter 3). Rebounds — 36 (Reifert 14, Slack 8, Fountain 7, J. Carter 5). Assists — 10 (Wilson 3, M. Carter 3). Steals — 6 (Fountain 3). Blocked shots — 1 (Wilson 1).

Turnovers — 20. Team fouls — 18. Fouled out — None.

ICCC — 19 32 47 63 SWCC — 17 27 35 53

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Mount Ayr beat Creston in a closely-contested boys game Tuesday, 28-24.

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Kaden Briggs scored five points for Creston and Grand Anderson had nine for Mount Ayr.

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Mount Ayr B (28) — Grant Anderson 9, Josh Cowley 7.

Creston B (24) — Kaden Briggs 5, Britain Miller 4, Evan Bruce 3, Daniel Merritt 3, Dustin Baker 3, Brayden Fitzgerald 2, Brodie Wallace 2, Keagan Trembley.

Regular Session January 18, 2016 Contributed photo

by SHANTELLE RICE The Union County Board of Supervisorsthis met inseason Regular Session on Monday, Members of the Creston seventh-grade boys basketball team are, from left January 18, 2016. The meeting was called in front, Max Johns, Dustin Baker, Brandon Berry, Zander Nichols-Williams, to order at 9:00 AM with the Britain following members present: Brance Ron Riley,Baker, Dennis Wallace, Creston broke away from Miller and Kaden Briggs. Second row, Daniel Merritt, Brodie Brown, and Lois Monday.

Colby Burg, Evan Bruce and Cole Strider.

Back row, Clayton Stafford, Keagan Smith, AGENDA: Motion by Brown and secan 8-8 tie in the third quarter Cael Kralik, Keagan Trembley, Logan Osterhaut and James Kunz. pictured, onded byNot Monday to approve Brayden the Agenda. in a 13-8 victory over Mount Fitzgerald, head coach Mike McCabe and assistant coach Jim All Hyde. voting aye, motion carried.

MINUTES: Motion by Monday and Ayr in a seventh-grade B seconded by Riley to approve the minutes girls game Tuesday.

January 11,2,2016.

All voting aye, 3, Luther Adair 2, Katie lected three steals. with a nice effort,” said from motion carried.1. Steals — Morgan Buchanan Karly Calvin and PayOPEN FORUM: No one spoke open Four players scored two Creston coach Larry Peter- Buxton 3, Caitlyn Gist 2,inKaci ton Luther each scored five points each for Mount Ayr. son. “It was a good experi- forum.

Albildtrup 2, Luther 2, Adair 2, UNION COUNTY FAIR BOARD: points for Creston. Calvin Richards 2, Jordan Scherer dis1, Brad VanGelder and Ben Adamson “The girls trailed 4-3 at ence for both teams.”

Buchanan 1. also had four rebounds and half and 6-3 later in the third Creston B (13) — Karly cussed the FY17 Funding Request.

COMPENSATION RECMount Ayr B (8)BOARD — Channler KyLee Richards grabbed period, and came on strong Calvin 5, Payton Luther 5, OMMENDATION: Tom Hartsock and Henle 2, Olivia West 2, Hallee KyLee Richards 2, Katie Adair 1. Jim Norman presented the compensation Stewart 2, Stephanie Post 2. three. Morgan Buxton colRebounds — Calvin 4, Richards board s recommendation for FY17 raises for the elected officials as follows: 3% for the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Board of Supervisors and a $4,000 wage adjustment for the County Attorney, and a $2,000 wage adjustment for the County Sheriff.

CONNECTIONS (AREA AGENCY the CRP Bogenschutz suggested available for landowners to bid land ON AGING): with Barb Morrison, CEO;visand CONT. FROM | 2S Kelly Butts-Elston, Associate Director; www.iowadnr.gov/crp. back into the general CRP that landowners should vis- it discussed the FY17 Funding Request.

Meetings will be held in since June 2013. Landown- it with one of the DNR’s Or, TAXvisit SALE the ASSIGNMENT: Motion local USDA

by Monday and seconded by Brown to apBoone, Calmar, Clinton, ers have until February 26 private lands staff to ex- office.

Pheasants Forever prove the Assigned County Held Tax Sale Council Bluffs, Creston, to make an offer.

Certificate #A130005 (30020-Parcelhave staffTrust,available plore all potential options. also LLC in the 00001350) to Bluebird Johnston, Marshalltown, amount of $70.00 as recommended by assist Iowa landowners To contact a DNR wild- to “Whether the goal is Union County Treasurer Kelly Busch. All Ottumwa, Peosta, Sergeant the CRP iowapf.net/ to bring back pheasants, life biologist or forester to with voting aye, motion carried.

Bluff, Tripoli and West TAX COMPROMISE: Motion by plant woodland for long- receive technical help or Staff.aspx Brown and seconded by Riley to approve Burlington. tax compromise of taxes for parcel term profit or improving learn more about options the 08022-00208300 for year(s) 2008-2013 in Complete ICN locawater quality, the general the amount of $92 owned by John Schacht tions are available online for an abandoned mobile home that sets on a leased land. All voting aye, motion carat www.iowadnr.gov/hunt- Conservation Reserve Proried. gram is great for landowning END OF MONTH REPORT: Motion ers and farmers who want

by Monday and seconded by Brown to accept the end of month report as presented to protect environmentally

by Union County Treasurer Kelly Busch.

Regular Session DES MOINES – Late All voting aye, motion carried.

January 18, 2016 sensitive land,” said Chuck ENGINEER: County Engineer, Steve The Union County Board of Superviin December the U.S. DeGipp, director of the Iowa sors met in Regular Session on Monday, Akes, presented and discussed the weekly partment of Agriculture 18, 2016. The meeting was called maintenance activity report and discussed Department of Natural Re- January to order at 9:00 AM with the following the Real Estate Acquisition Resolution for announced the 49th genermembers present: Ron Riley, Dennis 2016. Project Agreement: Motion by sources.

Brown, and Lois Monday.

Monday and seconded by Brown for the al signup for the popular This sign-up is expected AGENDA: Motion by Brown and sec- Chair to sign the Federal Bridge project Conservation Reserve Proby Monday to approve the Agenda. agreement between Union County and the to be very competitive and onded Iowa Department of Transportation for the All voting aye, motion carried. gram (CRP).

MINUTES: Motion by Monday and bridge replacement on Primrose Drive in Iowa landowners will have seconded by Riley to approve the minutes Pleasant Township with a preliminary estiMore than 800 contracts to make the best offers pos- from January 11, 2016. All voting aye, mated total cost of $590,000. All voting encompassing nearly 22,000 aye, motion carried. carried. sible to be accepted, said motion HANDWRITTEN CLAIM: Motion OPEN FORUM: No one spoke in open acres of general CRP exby Monday and seconded by Brown to apTodd Bogenschutz Upland forum. pire in Iowa this fall and UNION COUNTY FAIR BOARD: prove handwritten claim #126174 to Game Biologist for the Brad VanGelder and Ben Adamson dis- SICOG (Southern Iowa Council of Govthis is the first opportunity ernment) for the Pass Thru Grant Project cussed the FY17 Funding Request.

Iowa DNR. COMPENSATION BOARD REC- in the amount of $252,154. All voting OMMENDATION: Tom Hartsock and aye, motion carried.

CIVIL SERVICE BOARD APJim Norman presented the compensation board s recommendation for FY17 raises POINTMENT: Motion by Brown and for the elected officials as follows: 3% for seconded by Monday to appoint Mel the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, McKie to the Civil Service Board. All Treasurer, and Board of Supervisors and a voting aye, motion carried.

Recessed for lunch @ 12:15 PM $4,000 wage adjustment for the County Attorney, and a $2,000 wage adjustment Reconvened @ 1:00 PM for the County Sheriff.

ELECTED OFFICIALS / DEPARTCONNECTIONS (AREA AGENCY MENT HEAD MEETING: The followON AGING): Barb Morrison, CEO; and ing were present at the Elected Officials / Kelly Butts-Elston, Associate Director; Department Head meeting: County Engineer Steve Akes, County Recorder Paula discussed the FY17 Funding Request.

TAX SALE ASSIGNMENT: Motion White, EMA Director JoAnn Duckworth,

by Monday and seconded by Brown to ap- County Sheriff Rick Piel, County Attorprove the Assigned County Held Tax Sale ney Tim Kenyon, County Treasurer Kelly Certificate #A130005 (30020-Parcel- Busch, Custodian Paul Boden, County As00001350) to Bluebird Trust, LLC in the sessor Theresa Pudenz, and County Audiamount of $70.00 as recommended by tor Sandy Hysell. Topics discussed inUnion County Treasurer Kelly Busch. All cluded the current mileage rate, the possibility of switching to a PTO (paid time voting aye, motion carried.

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TAX COMPROMISE: Motion by off) system, Union County Health InsurBrown and seconded by Riley to approve ance, and the FY17 budget.

ADJOURNMENT: There being no FREE “Your Complete Home Furnishings Store” Mike the tax compromise of taxes for parcel business, the meeting was adCoen 08022-00208300 for year(s) 2008-2013 in further Delivery journed at 2:25 PM. the amount of $92 owned by John Schacht —Owner— in our ATTEST: SANDY HYSELL, for an abandoned mobile home that sets on Area AUDITOR a leased land. All voting aye, motion carBY: LOIS MONDAY, CHAIRMAN ried.

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and Glenwood is probably the next best. Hopefully we can step up and get them both.”

Several weight classes will feature stiff competition. Among them are 195 pounds, which includes third-ranked Maitlen, sixth-ranked Zach Haggstrom of G l e n wood and Atlantic’s D r a k e R o l l er; 170 pounds with top- Shiltz ranked Shiltz and second-ranked Anthony Sherry of Glenwood.

One of the biggest keys for the Panthers will be keeping wrestlers alive on the backside of the brackets.

“That’s exactly how it will be. If we get beat, we have to battle for third and get as many team points as we can,” Frain said. “That’s kind of how we did it last year. Go with the same plan and hopefully we can do it.”

Southwest Iowa 30, Council Bluffs St. Albert 18 Creston/O-M 78, Southwest Iowa 3 120 — Kelby Luther (COM) won by forfeit; 126 — Christian Brumbaugh (SWI) dec. Austin Nguyen (COM), 9-5; 132 — Trevor Marlin (COM) pinned Mister McNaughton (SWI), :28; 138 — Wyatt Thompson (COM) pinned Cory Myers (SWI), 1:38; 145 — Mason Kinsella (COM) pinned Calder Rasco (SWI), :23; 152 — Joey Huntington (COM)

pinned Dalton Erickson (SWI), 1:07; 160 — Cameron Leith (COM) won by forfeit.

170 — Chase Shiltz (COM) pinned Triston Miller (SWI), :45; 182 — Jackson Mikkelsen (COM) won by forfeit; 195 — Seth Maitlen (COM) won by forfeit; 220 — Kadon Hulett (COM) won by forfeit; 285 — Cody Tanner (COM) pinned Brayden Daigh (SWI), :11; 106 — Cade Vicker (COM) won by forfeit; 113 — Jacob Goodson (COM) won by forfeit.

Creston/O-M 78, Council Bluffs St. Albert 3 126 — Carson Wheat (COM) won by forfeit; 132 — Trevor Marlin (COM) pinned Charlie Doll (SA), :55; 138 — Wyatt Thompson (COM) pinned Greg Crawley (SA), :20; 145 — Jackson Dunning (SA) dec.

Mason Kinsella (COM), 10-3; 152 — Joey Huntington (COM) pinned Tony Lincoln (SA), 2:13; 160 — Cameron Leith (COM) pinned Christian Baker (SA), :56; 170 — Chase Shiltz (COM) won by forfeit.

182 — Jackson Mikkelsen (COM) won by forfeit; 195 —

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