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Holy Spirit Parish in Creston recently received a contribution worth more than $3 million. The contribution will be split between the St. Malachy Foundation and the parish.

Pesik family leaves $3M in farmland to Holy Spirit Parish By IAN RICHARDSON CNA staff reporter

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hen 440 acres of farmland sold for more than $3 million this January, a family with a legacy of giving had made its final contribution to Holy Spirit Parish and the St. Malachy Foundation. The land, located northwest of Creston, belonged to the Pesiks, a family of nine siblings, none of whom ever married or had children. The siblings lived on the family farm and regularly volunteered at the parish and St. Malachy School. When the final sibling, Irene Pesik, died in September 2012 at age 93, the parish received two parcels of land through the family’s will. The sale, which took place Jan. 24, grossed $3,095,618. “ W e ’ v e Halbur sold other pieces of land,” said The Rev. Ken Halbur, pastor at Holy Spirit Parish. “For my time here, this is by far the biggest.” What exactly does a parish do with $3 million?

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Four of the nine Pesik siblings are pictured here: Alfred, Francis, Rosalie and Ed. The Pesik family left 440 acres of farmland to Holy Spirit Parish, and the land was recently sold for more than $3 million.

A committee representing both the parish and the St. Malachy Foundation, which provides funding to St. Malachy School, met to decide. The committee agreed to split the sale of the land equally between the two. It also decided to invest the money, with the goal of only drawing from the interest each year. “We wanted it to be a longterm legacy,” Halbur said. “We’re not going to touch the principal.” Al Pokorny, who serves

on the parish’s finance committee, said the timing on this donation meets a current need, as the parish has been running short on funding in recent years. “It came at a nice time because we have been depleting our savings,” he said. “Now the interest from this principal will surely be a welcome thing to the parish and the school.” This wasn’t the first gift of land donated by the Pesiks. In 2005, another parcel of land,

donated by Ed and Irene Pesik, financially enabled the school to finish the first phase of a building renovation project. With the proceeds, the school was able to upgrade its heating and cooling system and carry out several more remodeling tasks. The St. Malachy Foundation’s half of the current property sale tripled the foundation’s endowment, raising it from about $800,000 to about $2.4 Walsh million, said John Walsh, St. Malachy principal. Walsh said these gifts are a testimony to the deep faith of the Pesik family, their belief in the school and their desire to make it available to others. He said the Pesiks are among many who have financially supported the school over the years. “On the receiving end, we’re extremely grateful, but humbled, by the generosity of people,” he said. To commemmorate the Pesiks’ ministry to the parish, plaques of honor will be installed at both the parish and St. Malachy School in the coming weeks.

DES MOINES (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture says in a new report that the number of farms in Iowa continues to slide. In an annual report released Thursday the USDA says Iowa farms fell to 88,000 last year, 500 fewer than the year before. Most of the decrease came in the small farm category, those with annual sales between $1,000 and $10,000. The number of Iowa farms has fallen 1.2 percent since 2010, while the average farm size is up 1.2 percent in the same period, a reflection of national trends. The average farm in Iowa is 347 acres, up one acre from the year before. Iowa had 30.5 million acres in farms last year, down 100,000 acres from the year before.

Half million Walmart workers to get pay raises BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is hoping its decision to boost workers’ paychecks will help it boost its bottom line. The nation’s largest private employer announced on Thursday that it’s giving a raise to about half-million U.S. workers as part of a $1 billion investment that includes changes that Wal-Mart says are aimed at giving workers more opportunities for advancement and more consistent schedules. The changes come as the company has faced increased pressure to pay its hourly employees more. But Wal-Mart, which has been criticized for its messy stores and poor customer service, says it’s also focusing on recruiting and retaining better workers so that it can improve its business. The company has struggled with disappointing sales for most of the past two years, even though it posted better-than-expected results during the Please see WALMART, Page 2

Panel OKs bill to add fine arts to Iowa Core DES MOINES (AP) — A bill that would add fine arts to Iowa’s mandated education curriculum for K-12 students advanced through a House panel Thursday, though several education groups expressed concern over adding another requirement for school districts. An education subcommittee heard several remarks over the

bill, which would add music, theater, visual art and other fine arts to Iowa Core, the state’s academic standards since 2008. The Iowa Core sets learning goals in literacy, mathematics, science, social studies and 21st century skills. “Number one, it’s about not adding more mandates and number two, I think there’s a real question about how you’re going to assess this,”

said Emily Piper of the Iowa Association of School Boards. “Number three, we think the best approach is to infuse it into the existing curriculum through the existing standards that we have.” The issue has been around for several years as some education groups argue that fine arts is one of the first things on the chopping block when school districts must

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make budget cuts. The Iowa Alliance for Arts Education has said the legislation would help prioritize fine arts in the state. A similar bill introduced last session advanced through the Senate but did not move through the House. Rep. Greg Forristall, R-Macedonia, is co-sponsor of the bill this year. He said he’s hopeful the bill will advance out of a full committee in his

chamber. “I don’t think that we want to mandate anything that’s going to cost a lot of money,” he said. “We just want to emphasize that we believe that the fine arts are very important.” Gov. Terry Branstad proposed including fine arts in the state standards several years ago but the effort failed at the time.

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Thelma Tallmon, 93, of Longview, Wash., formerly of Creston, died Feb. 15, 2015, at Rai-Angels Adult F a m i l y Tallmon Home in Longview, Wash. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 701 Seventh St., Corning. The Rev. Chuck Spindler will officiate. Interment will be in Walnut Grove Cemetery, Corning. Visitation with family present will be 1 to 2 p.m. service time Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Humility of Mary Housing, 3805 Mississippi Ave., Davenport, IA 52807. Online condolences may be left at www.pearsonfuneralhomes.com. Thelma Faye Tallmon, daughter of Faye (Hill) and Wesley Miller, was born June 26, 1921, in Corning. Thelma graduated from Corning High School in 1938. Thelma worked as a dental assistant in Corning for several years. She then worked as a clerk in the assessor’s office of Adams County. On June 2, 1946, Thelma married Frank Lee Tallm-

Joy Miller Lenox

Celebration of Life Services for Joy Miller, age 65, of Lenox, who died Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at Miller Greater Regional Hospital in Creston will be held Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 10:30 AM at the Lenox United Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be held Friday at the Presbyterian Church in Lenox from 3 to 7 with the family greeting friends from 5 to 7 PM. Interment will be held at North Fairview Cemetery in Lenox. Memorials may be directed to the Lenox United Presbyterian Church. Memories can be shared with the family at www.ritchiefuneralhome.com under Obituaries. Arrangements were entrusted to the Ritchie Funeral Home of Lenox. Melody Joy (Rice) Miller was born July 14, 1949, in Maryville, Missouri the daughter of Lewis Rice and Daisy (Huntsman) Rice. Joy grew up attending country schools to the 8th grade, graduating from the Lenox High School with the Class of 1967. On November 23, 1969, she was united in marriage to Harlan J. Miller at the Methodist Church in Lenox, Iowa. Two children were born to bless their lives, Mike and Diana. When her children were younger, she enjoyed having a playground full of children in her back yard. Joy’s number one passion in life was being a grandma. She loved hosting Easter Egg hunts or attending any event one of her grandchildren was involved in. She loved being involved

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on at the First Presbyterian Church in Corning. After they were married, Thelma and Frank moved to the farm near Cromwell, where she was a homemaker and farm wife. After Frank’s death, Thelma moved to Oregon to live with her son John for a short time before moving to Longview, Wash. Thelma was a long-time member (50-plus years) of The Order of Eastern Star and a member of the First Christian Church in Creston. Thelma is survived by her daughter Elaine Young-Myers of Wickenburg, Ariz.; son John (Mary) Tallmon of Clatskanie, Ore.; granddaughter Doran (Noah) Malgeri of Norton, Mass.; grandsons, Brandon (Sandi) Young of Edmonds, Wash., Milan Tallmon of Clatskanie, Ore., and Ryan (Lisa) Tallmon of Portland, Ore.; granddaughter-in-law Michele Walker-Young of Maple Valley, Wash.; great-grandchildren, Noelle and Lauren Young of Edmonds, Wash., and Gabe Myers of Norton, Mass.; sisters-in-law, Irene Miller of Prescott and Bonnie Tallmon of Creston; numerous nieces and nephews; and special friends, Tom and Tracy Gray of Prescott and Jean Moore of Clarinda. Thelma was preceded in death by her husband in 2008; parents; sister Fern Marie; brother Mart Miller; and grandson Christopher Young. in her children and grandchildren’s lives. Joy was known to decorate for each holiday and looked forward to the crafting time with the grandchildren where they made Christmas ornaments. Joy also enjoyed going for walks, swinging on her front porch swing, taking photos and especially scrapbooking! She even labeled each photo individually! Joy never sat still for long, whether she was working a jigsaw puzzle, mowing the yard (frequently), tending to the flowers and the trees, or doing whatever she could to just be outside. For the past 23 years Joy has faithfully served the Lenox Community School District as Head Cook. Left to cherish the memories of a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and friend is her loving husband of 45 years, Harlan Miller of Lenox; a son, Mike Miller and wife Gentry of Lenox; a daughter, Diana David and husband Brian of Lenox; a brother, Jim Rice and wife Linda of Lenox; a sister, Bev Freshour and husband Kevin of Lenox; a brother-in-law, Allen Miller of Lenox; seven grandchildren, Grant, Bailey, Josie, Taylor, Jordan, Kaleb and Ashlee; along with many other family members and a community of friends. Preceding Joy in death are her parents, Lewis and Daisy Rice; her step-mother, Peggy Rice; four brothers-in-law, Donald Miller, Gail Miller, Dickie Miller, and Edwin Miller; and one granddaughter, Macy Miller. The legacy of your love goes on and on and on. We will forever hold your precious memory in our hearts. May you be at peace in God’s loving care.

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Dwight Welcher, 38, of Thayer died Feb. 19, 2015, in rural Thayer. Services will be 10:30 a.m. M o n d a y , Welcher Feb. 23, at Powers Funeral Home, junction of highways 34 and 25, Creston. The Rev. Dwayne Henrichs will officiate. Burial will be at a later date. Open visitation will be 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday with family present 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are to be determined. Online condolences may be left at www.powersfh.com. Dwight Marion Welcher, son of Naomi LaVonne (Boblett) and Delbert Ray Welcher, was born Aug. 12, 1976, in Creston. Dwight graduated from East Union High School in 1994. On May 20, 2003, Dwight

Wayne Ward Mount Ayr

Wayne Ward, 55, of Mount Ayr died Feb. 19, 2015, at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. M o n d a y , Ward Feb. 23, at the Baptist-Presbyterian Church in Mount Ayr. The Rev. Ed Shields will officiate. Open visitation will be noon to 8 p.m. Sunday with family present 2 to 4 p.m. at Watson-Armstrong Funeral Home, 205 W. Monroe St., Mount Ayr. Memorials may be given in his name to be determined later. Online condolences may be left at www.watsonarmstrongfh. com. Rodney Wayne Ward, son of Deloris Marie (Abell) and Robert Lawrence Ward, was born Dec. 28, 1959, in Mount Ayr. Wayne graduated from Mount Ayr High School in 1978.

married Karla Giles. He lived his whole life in Union County. Dwight worked for Iowa Select, Wood Link as a sawman, Bunn-O-Matic, Cardinal Glass and T&S Industries, where he built grain bins, and he also worked for Wellman’s. Dwight and Karla later divorced. Dwight is survived by his mother Naomi Welcher of Thayer; son Jaxson Welcher of Thayer; daughters, Jayden and Janessa Welcher, both of Afton; brothers, Dan (wife Judy) Welcher of Lorimor and Dwayne Welcher of Grand River; sisters, Denise (husband Robert) Rowe of Afton, Dora (husband Charlie) Atteberry of Creston, Deana Welcher (Les Vanderpluym) of Thayer and Dorothy Welcher of Afton; girlfriend Jennifer Ham of Thayer; friends, Scot Miller of Creston and Clint Snyder of Mississippi; and many nieces, nephews and other friends. Dwight was preceded in death by his father, brother Dale Welcher and grandparents. Wayne married Charlotte Lott in Mount Ayr. They later divorced. Wayne operated a delivery truck for Coca-Cola and later for Anderson Erickson. Wayne was a member of the Mount Ayr Golf and Country Club. In December 2010, Wayne shared his life with Erika Shields-Wilmes. Wayne is survived by his significant other Erika Shields-Wilmes; daughters, Natasha (Mike) Hensley of Kearney, Mo., Stacia Ward (Robert Martin) of Benton and Heather Ward of Smithville, Mo.; stepson Collier Wilmes of Mount Ayr; sister Renea Clymer of Mount Ayr; brothers, Rob (Deb) Ward of Minneapolis, Minn., Randy (Arlene) Ward of Maryville, Mo., Mack (Jeanine) Greene of Mount Ayr and Marty (Mindy) Lesan of Kellerton; grandchildren, Jaden and Jacee Hensley, Bryson, Bralyn and Bryant Martin and Brea Williams; as well as a host of family and friends. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents.

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most recent holiday season. Wal-Mart hopes that taking better care of its workers will lead to better-run stores, more satisfied customers and an increase in sales and profits. “What’s driving us is we want to create a great store experience for customers and do that by investing in our own people,” Doug McMillon, Wal-Mart’s CEO, told The Associated Press during an interview two days ahead of the wage announcement at the company’s headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. “A better store experience results in happier customers, resulting in stronger sales.” Wal-Mart’s changes indicate that it is moving beyond relying on its hallmark everyday low prices to make it stand out in an increasingly crowded and competitive retail landscape and moving toward investing in its workers. The company had previously cut back on staffing in stores two years ago in an effort to be more efficient. But the moves have backfired. Morale among workers was hurt at stores, employees weren’t able to quickly restock items on shelves and shoppers came to expect unkempt stores. Wal-Mart’s U.S. business, which accounts for 60 percent of its annual net sales of $482 billion, had declines or little growth for eight straight quarters before the latest holiday period. And an annual survey by the American Customer Satisfaction Index, which polled 70,000 customers, found that Wal-Mart’s customer satisfaction fell to the lowest level since 2007. “The stores are understaffed,” said Anthony Rodriguez, who has been pulled to do different jobs from being a bike assembler to sales floor associate at the Wal-Mart Rosemead, California, because of low staffing. “Often, there is nobody in a department. A lot of customers get upset.” McMillon, whose first job at Wal-Mart was an hourly position loading trucks during college, acknowledged that some measures the company took to cut staff and other moves to

increase productivity may have gone “too far.” But he says Wal-Mart has learned from its mistakes. “We want to make it really clear that working at WalMart is a great opportunity,” he said. “Time will tell what the significance of the decisions will be.” In focusing on investing in workers, Wal-Mart follows other big retailers that have announced plans to increase pay recently as the national debate over raising the federal minimum wage has reached a crescendo. Swedish home furnishings retailer Ikea this year gave thousands of workers at its U.S. division a 17 percent average raise to $10.76 an hour. And clothing chain Gap Inc. raised its minimum hourly wage to $9 last year and to $10 this year. But Wal-Mart’s changes are likely to have a bigger impact because it employs 1.3 million U.S. workers. Among the changes, WalMart is raising entry level wages to at least $9 an hour in April and to at least $10 an hour by February of next year. That includes the less than 6,000 workers who make the federal minimum wage. With the changes, the average full-time wage at WalMart stores will be $13 an hour, up from $12.85. For part-time workers, the hourly wage will be $10, up from $9.48. That’s below the $14.65 average that hourly retail workers in a non-supervisory role earn, according to government data that includes people who work at auto dealers and other outlets that would likely pay more than discounters like Wal-Mart. But it’s above the $9.93 average hourly pay for cashiers and low level retail sales staff, according to Hay Group’s survey of 140 retailers with annual sales of $500 million. In addition to raises, Wal-Mart is also doing things like offering handson training for new workers in areas including teamwork, merchandising, retail fundamentals and communications. It’s also rolling out a program that offers some workers fixed schedules so they can be able to choose the same hours each week. The program is being tested in Wichita, Kansas.

Senate panel OKs bill that would ban most calls in cars DES MOINES (AP) — A bill that would ban a person in Iowa from holding a cellphone and talking while driving advanced through a Senate panel Thursday, and its support from Gov. Terry Branstad indicates it may have more momentum than similar legislation that failed last session. A transportation subcommittee discussed some minor language changes to the bill before sending it to a full committee for consideration. Current Iowa law prohibits reading, writing and sending messages on an

electronic device while driving, though there’s a stipulation that an officer must be stopping a person for a different offense to enforce it. This bill would remove that circumstance. The bill’s key point is that it would prohibit people from hand-held cellphone use. It would make Iowa the 14th state prohibiting such use, according to May 2014 data from the National Conference of State Legislatures. The bill has an exemption for a person using a GPS or a device in a hands-free or voice-activated mode.

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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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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m., Union County Courthouse boardroom. 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. AA, 5:30 p.m., Crossroads Mental Health Center, 1003 Cottonwood Rd. Open meeting. Union County Genealogy Society, 6 p.m., Gibson Memorial Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. 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.

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Shannon City Breakfast Club, 9 a.m., The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. Creston Kiwanis Club, noon, The Windrow, 102 W. Taylor St. OLE Club, noon, congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot. Postscript Club, 12:30 p.m., congregate meal site, restored Creston Depot. Holy Spirit Rectory ReRun Shop, noon to 5 p.m., 107 W. Howard St. Chautauqua Circle, 1:30 p.m., hostesses Pat Butcher and Betty Wallace. Free community meal, 5 to 6 p.m., United Church of Christ (Congregational), 501 W. Montgomery St. I Think I Can Child Care Center Board of Directors, 5:30 p.m., I Think I Can Child Care Center.

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Union County Board of Supervisors, 9 a.m. Monday, Union County Courthouse boardroom. Agenda includes: 9:05 a.m. open forum; 9:10 a.m. Steve Akes, county engineer: maintenance activity report, designate county’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator, discuss various ADA requirements and final payment on east box culvert project on REA Road. —————— Greater Regional Medical Center Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. Monday, M.A.P. boardroom. Agenda includes: 6:05 p.m. Steve Reeves, medical staff report: full medical staff meeting and new medical staff applications; 6:15 p.m. public hearing for the 2015 county budget; 6:20 p.m. LouAnn Snodgrass, QI report; 6:25 p.m. Snodgrass, patient satisfaction report; 6:30 p.m. Matt McCutchan, financial report; 6:35 p.m. capital expenditure request: Mary Houghtaling, dishwasher for Crest Ridge Estates; 6:40 p.m. Monte Neitzel, administrative report; 6:45 p.m. Tracy Warner, Unity Point Health report; 6:50 p.m. board member concerns. —————— Creston Park and Recreation Board, 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, meal site, restored Creston Depot. Agenda includes: discuss preliminary plans for Ad-

Feb. 23-28 Wednesday Grain prices quoted at 10 Monday National FFA Week a.m. today: National FFA Week One hour early dismissal. • Farmers Co-op, Creston: 10 a.m. varsity boys and AD meeting at Atlantic. Corn — $3.67 Thursday girls state bowling at Plaza Soybeans — $9.55 Area Cities Lanes Week • Gavilon Grain: City Hi Lo Cond. City (Des Moines). Hi Lo Cond. CityNational FFA Hi Lo Cond. 6:30 p.m. varsity boys bas5 p.m. fifth grade band Algona 20 -4 pt sunny Davenport 34 4 cloudy Marshaltown 35 23 cloudy Corn — $3.65 Atlantic 3 pt sunny Des Moines cloudy Mason City 31 23 cloudy ketball districts29at3Atlantic. concert. Soybeans — 31 $9.70 Aubudon 29 1 pt sunny Dubuque 22 sn shower Onawa 44 28 pt sunny Tuesday 26 7 p.m. varsity boys basCedar Rapids 29 23 sn shower Farmington 34 5 cloudy Oskaloosa 37 24 cloudy National ketball districts Centerville 35 5 cloudy Fort Dodge FFA 23 Week -2 pt sunny Ottumwa 32 at 3 Abraham cloudy Clarinda 36 7 pt sunny Ft 7Madison 36girls 7 cloudy Oak (Council 40 26Bluffs). cloudy p.m. varsity basket- Red Lincoln Clarion 22 -4 pt sunny Guttenberg cloudy Center 38 22 pt sunny ball regionals 32at 0West Des Sioux Friday Clinton 26 22 sn shower Keokuk 34 28 cloudy Sioux City 47 28 pt sunny Moines National FFA Week Council Bluffs 31 7 pt sunny Lansing Valley.26 22 sn shower Spencer 37 21 cloudy ams Street bridge project; was damaged between noon LeMars Creston 31 3 pt sunny 42 25 pt sunny Waterloo 27 -3 cloudy statement letter to Iowa Tuesday and noon Thursday. Department of TransportaDamage estimate is $1,100. National Cities tion office of location and Miscellaneous City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. City Hi Lo Cond. environment; Iowa Depart- Atlanta 47 cloudy rain Phoenix 53 ptCreston sunny Friends of 71the65 Creston available at 76the Traffic stop,55 8:02 a.m., Houston Boston 17 0 sunny Los Angeles 69 53 pt sunny San Francisco 68 50 pt sunny ment of Natural Resources Thursday, Public Library will be havLibrary or contact Karen West Lincoln Chicago 21 17 sn shower Miami 75 66 pt sunny Seattle 51 39 rain floodplain development per- Street. ing a scrapbooking event Walter at ronwalter@windDallas 70 62 rain Minneapolis 29 15 sn shower St. Louis 31 27 cloudy mit; payment to Snyder and Denver 6 to211011p.m. Feb. Washington, stream.netDCor34call 641-78234 10 snow New York mst sunny 31 snow Reckless driving, 10:27 fundraiser Associates for $13,577.45; a.m., Thursday, Patriotic 27 and 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. 4357. performance review of the Parkway. Feb. 28 at the Quilts and Friends of the Library will assistant director, possible Moon Phases Index be using the money raised Disturbing the peace, Other NotionsUVCreative closed session pursuant to 10:32 a.m., Thursday, South Center, 201 N. Elm St. from this event to help supSat Sun Mon Tue Wed Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), and Maple Street. Cost is $40 for both days. plement the library’s budget 2/21 2/22 2/23 2/24 2/25 possible action; performance to 3 to purchase new Warrant, 12:41 p.m., However, if anyone wants 3 3 3 books.3 Bereview of director, possible Thursday, North Pine Street. scrapbook for only one day, cause of city budget cuts, the Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate Moderate closed session pursuant to New First Full Last the cost for Feb. 27 only is library’s budget to purchase Vandalism, 1:53 p.m., Feb 18 Feb 25 Mar 5 Mar 13 Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i), and Thursday, The UVisIndex on a teen, 0$30.is measured adult, children’s and 11 South Walnut $15 and Feb. 28 only 11 number scale, with a higher UV 0 possible action. Index showing the need for greater There will be skin door prizes, audio books has been cut by Street. protection. ©2010 American Profile Hometown Content goody Domestic dispute, 4:41 Service bags, free snacks and approximately 54 percent. Police In addition, Friends of Tara Squibbs, 30, 501 N. p.m., Thursday, Manor vendors. Lunch and dinner will be provided Feb. 28. the Library pay for sumPoplar St., was charged on Drive. Registration forms are mer reading programs, teen Traffic stop, 4:30 p.m., a Union County warrant for probation violation 12:50 Thursday, West Howard p.m. Thursday at Union Street. Animal call, 5:22 p.m., Photo Reprints County Law Enforcement Thursday, South Stone Center. www.crestonnews.com Squibbs was being held Street. Click on “Photos” to access our photo store to buy quality reprints Parking complaint, 6:32 in Ringgold County Jail for of almost any photo in this newspaper...and a lot that aren’t! Union County awaiting ap- p.m., Thursday, North Cherpearance before the magis- ry Street. trate. Fire —————— Linda Castillo, 605 S. Wal- Miscellaneous Medical, 9:27 p.m., Thursnut St., reported the northday, North Sycamore Street. east corner of her garage

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Horoscope Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Something unexpected will make your day suddenly go sideways. In part, this could be because you feel rebellious or independent about something. TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Today you feel a fierce loyalty to a friend or perhaps a group. If this relates to a sports group or a sports event, you will be extremely passionate in your support and your views. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A female friend or acquaintance might surprise you today by doing something that catches you off guard. Or perhaps, you will meet a female who is a real character. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) A female authority figure might surprise you today. Personal news about your private life suddenly might be made public, and that might surprise you as well. LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Unexpected opportunities to travel will drop into your lap today. Whatever happens, your window of opportunity is brief, so be prepared to act fast. VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Unexpected gifts, goodies and favors from others might bless you today. However, the reverse might happen. You suddenly might lose your share of something. Be alert. LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) A conversation with a partner or close friend will surprise you in some way today. Perhaps this person will demand something unusual. He or she might want more freedom or authority. SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) Computer crashes, canceled meetings and staff shortages are just some reasons your work day will be interrupted today. There’s nothing you can do about this. Go with the flow. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) This is a mildly accident-prone day for your kids, so be vigilant. However, it’s a sexy, exciting, romantic day as well. An unexpected flirtation might thrill you. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 to Jan. 19) Your ability to communicate to others today is great, which is a good thing, because sudden upsets at home are taking place. Do what you can to smooth over troubled waters. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20 to Feb. 18) This is a mildly accident-prone day for your sign,

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Better knowledge, products make ‘aging gracefully’ easier than ever (BPT) — Did your grandmother age gracefully? She might have thought growing older with poise meant accepting age-related changes in her skin and overall health, or that costly cosmetic surgery was the only way to look her best as she grew older. Today, better health knowledge and leading-edge products have revolutionized the concept of what it means to age gracefully. Growing older is inevitable, but looking and feeling old don’t have to be. Here are five important actions women of any age can take to ensure they stay healthy and looking good throughout their lives. • Get and stay active. Health authorities, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, recommend healthy adults get at least two hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) every week, and engage in muscle-strengthening activities at least two days a week. The benefits of exercise are many, including helping with weight control, lowering the risk of heart disease, improving cardio-vascular health and even supporting brain health. It’s never too late

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Work hard, play hard dangers On the TV show “Mad Men,” “work hard, play hard” is touted as a virtue. Yet the characters are, well, slightly mad, and become more tragic and self-destructive every season. Even though it’s just a TV drama, it tells a very real cautionary tale. Working long hours is associated with mental-health problems, occupational injuries, sleep deprivation and the risk of cardiovascular disease. And according to researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health, people who work 49-54 hours a week -- and it doesn’t matter where you live, male or female, young or old, ad exec or bus driver -- are more likely to play hard and abuse alcohol at the end of a very long day. If you work more than 55 hours, your risk more than doubles. (More than 12 percent of Americans work more than 55 hours -- we both do -- and at least 32 percent of you work 45-plus hours weekly.) So, how can a hardworking person avoid the pitfalls? Fortunately, the chain-smoking, multi-martini-lifestyle isn’t your only choice! You can opt for positive playtime at the end of a long day, whether it’s bowling or a baking class, working out at the gym or taking a walk. This smart form of behavior modification (replacing bad behavior with good) helps relieve stress and improves sleep, heart health and your love life! Then you can have a no-phone/ no-TV time with your family. And while this

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is he last season of “Mad Men,” you can make sure you have many more seasons to come. SWEET SOLUTIONS TO SUGAR ADDICTION When the Archies crooned longingly “You got me wanting you” in the song “Sugar, Sugar,” they described perfectly what it’s like to crave the sweet stuff -- and millions of you feel the same. Nearly 13 percent of North American adults’ caloric intake comes from high fructose corn syrup and sugar. That adds up to 152 POUNDS of sugars a year -- another whole person! No wonder so many people are fighting obesity, metabolic disorders, high blood pressure and heart disease. Ever since the book “Sugar Blues” came out in 1975, researchers have debated whether sugar really can trigger an addiction’s “gotta have it and have it now” response. Now it seems it really does. Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say mice will cross an electrified zone to get to sugar even when they’re completely full, and getting that sugar bomb stimulates the same brain regions that are associated with good lovin’ and bad drugs. So if you have a sweet tooth that just won’t quit, it’s time to use proven detox methods:

1. Talk to your doctor about reducing your sugar intake; set up an appointment with a nutritionist or coach who can offer you nutritional guidelines, emotional support and a plan. 2. Get a buddy to do the added sugar elimination with you! You can kvetch, offer each other support and cook healthy foods together. 3. Tell your honey you want to substitute some sweet lovin’ for sweets -that’ll make those brain circuits light up and satisfy your sweet tooth! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR In “To Have and Have Not,” Marie (Lauren Bacall) asks Harry (Humphrey Bogart), “You know how to whistle, don’t you? You just put your lips together and blow.” A career was launched, and Bogart -- and millions of other guys -were left speechless. That’s just how powerful taking a deep breath and then exhaling purposefully can be. When you breathe in, your lungs fill with oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor, along with a smidgen of argon. Oxygen passes from your lungs into your blood and (via the heart) to all the tissues in your body. Sensors in your brain, the carotid artery and the aorta detect your blood’s carbon dioxide and oxygen levels, and

adjust your breathing rate as needed. Without thinking about it, you breathe 17,00023,000 times a day! But if you become aware of your breathing (and practice deep breathing techniques), you can reduce your stress response, promote better sleep and boost your immune strength. Start by practicing this routine: Lie on your back on a firm surface. Counting to five, inhale slowly and let your torso expand and your bellybutton move away from your spine, as you fill your lungs from the bottom to the top. Then, exhale slowly, counting to seven. That’s one. Take 10 deep breaths every morning, 10 every night, or as many as you need to keep you whistling. JUST HOW EXTRA-VIRGIN IS YOUR OLIVE OIL? Olive Oyl stirred up trouble between her boyfriend, Popeye, and brutish Bluto, but she was slick enough to escape from harm’s way. Seems OO has a way of making things turn out healthier! But lately there’s been some confusion about how Miss Oyl conducts herself; seems extra-virgin olive oil might not be as pure as it claims. So how do you get the most health benefits from your EVOO and make sure you’re getting what you pay for? First, maximum health benefits from EVOO happen when you “Go to Italy ... with your mouth.” The mono- and polyunsaturated fats found in olives, olive oil, anchovies, avocados

and pine nuts (all Italian favorites), not to mention wild salmon (not so Italian), help keep your arteries clear and inflammation down to a minimum. Second, real extra-virgin can be hard to get, but it’s worth it. EVOO is cold pressed, first harvest, with only 1 percent acid content; all that preserves taste and nutrient values. Check your EVOO label to see if it carries a harvest date (two years old is max) PLUS the North American Olive Oil Association or California Olive Oil Council designation; they make sure olive oils are not adulterated or mislabeled. The International Olive Council sets standards for the rest of the world. Also, avoid oils that say “packaged in” or “distributed from” Spain, Italy, Greece. The label should indicate the origin of the oil itself. Buon appetito! A PARDON FROM JOE BEAN On the album “At Folsom Prison,” Johnny Cash sings about Joe Bean, a career criminal headed to the gallows on his birthday for a shooting he could not have committed. His mamma knew he was miles away, robbing a train, but she couldn’t get her son pardoned. Now there’s another Joe Bean in town who might just be able to get you pardoned from a run-in with a deadly skin cancer. And there’s no mistakin’ this Joe: It’s coffee. National Cancer Institute researchers recently investigated the association between coffee drinking

and the risk of developing malignant melanoma. They looked at 447,357 cancer-free, non-Hispanic whites and found that folks who downed four or more cups of caffeinated coffee per day had a 20 percent lower risk for malignant melanoma. So, for paleskinned folks anyway, coffee intake was clearly associated with a lowered risk of the most lethal form of skin cancer. (Other studies have shown that black coffee made with a paper filter reduces the risk of eight other cancers as well as diabetes, Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s disease by more than 20 percent.) It’s possible this is because coffee contains polyphenols and caffeine, which help keep the cancer-fighting powers of your immune system healthy so your DNA is protected from the sun’s ultraviolet rays. The researchers also speculate that caffeine acts as a molecular sunscreen, absorbing UV rays, preventing sun damage from the inside out. So if you’re cleared by your doc to consume caffeine, think of the good Joe Bean and drink to your health. *** Mehmet Oz, M.D. is host of “The Dr. Oz Show,” and Mike Roizen, M.D. is Chief Wellness Officer and Chair of Wellness Institute at Cleveland Clinic. To live your healthiest, tune into “The Dr. Oz Show” or visit www.sharecare.com. (c) 2015 Michael Roizen, M.D. and Mehmet Oz, M.D. Distributed by King Features Syndicate, Inc.

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Kent Dinner Club met Feb. 12 with 11 attending at The Windrow. Ladies Lakeshore AuxiliaThe next meeting will be 5:30 p.m. March 12 at The ry met Feb. 11. Canasta winners were Windrow. Mary Kline, first; Wanda Nash, second; and Gwen VFW Post 1797 met Feb. Sandeman, third. 10 at the Elks in Creston. Wanda Nash won the door Twenty-one members and prize. guests were present for dinBarb Veitz was hostess for ner. card and chatter Feb. 18. Commander O’Daniels Canasta winners were called the meeting to order Wanda Nash, first; Gwen at 7 p.m. with 17 members Sandeman, second; and Linpresent. da Clark, third. The Post draped the charBarb Bills won the door ter for veteran Bob Loudon. prize. Minutes and QM reports Bills will be hostess for were read and approved. cards and chatter WednesService officers report was day, Feb. 25. honor guard, three hours; community service, 62 hours; and hospital, 52 hours; for a total of 117 hours. The Post The GFWC Elzevir Readtraveled 970 miles for vetering Circle met Feb. 13 at the ans. home of Terry Ammon. In old business, six memThe meeting was called bers of Post 1797 attended the Veterans on the Hill pro- to order by President Tergram at the state capitol Jan. ry Ammon. She opened the meeting with a quote from 21. In new business, a vacancy Robert Anthony, “You can on the Union County Veter- get everything in life you ans Affairs Commission will want if you will help enough be advertised. Applicants other people get what they must be a Union County res- want.” Roll call was anident and veteran, and may swered with members tellapply at the auditor’s office. ing of current or recently A meeting concerning read books. The secretary Veterans Choice cards will read the minutes of the prebe held March 9 at SWCC. vious meeting. They were The Des Moines VA will approved as read. The treabring down a mobile medical surer’s report was also approved as read. van. Reports for volunteer The next 4th District meethours and donations have ing will be held May 2 at the been sent into GFWC. There Elks Club in Creston. In other business, Denny has been no further informaAbel gave a report on the tion from the CHS guidance state mid-winter meeting counselor regarding the scholarship. held in Osceola. All members recited Mary The meeting adjourned at Stewart’s Club Collect in 8 p.m. The next meeting will be unison. Barbara Thomsen March 10 with dinner at 6 moved to adjourn the meetp.m. and meeting at 7 p.m. at ing, seconded by Mary Burg. Creston Elks. Motion carried. All veterans are encourSusan Weight gave the

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program telling about her trip to Italy, her favorite place to visit. Her travelogue included pictures of various locations where they stayed, the many cathedrals and other points of interest in the area. They were able to drive to and experience the scenery, art, food, architecture, history and culture in the Florence and Tuscany region. The hostess served refreshments in the Valentine theme. The next meeting will be March 13 at the home of Barbara Thomsen. Angela Pullen will give the program.

DWF Executive Committee

DWF Executive Committee met 10 a.m. Feb. 5 at First Christian Church with four members present. Pat Fils, president, opened the meeting with a prayer. Twila gave the secretary’s report with no corrections. Approved. Margaret gave the treasurer’s report. She gave a report on the pie sale; $642 will be put in the scholarship fund. Thank you cards were received from Jean Ann Taylor and Penney Carson. Old business: The pie auction was discussed and decided to do it again later on as it was successful. Joyce brought the 11 dresses and shorts that have been made for the children in Africa. She is in need of some ribbon for the trim. There are more dresses and shorts to be made. New business: Margaret turned the secretary’s books over to Joyce Burkhead as she will be our new secretary. There was some discussion on what DWF could do to supplement the income for the church. Nothing was decided at this time. Committee reports: There were none. The meeting closed with

Congregate meals Creston meals Date Menu subject to change. Reservations are required the day before. Call 641-782-2447. Monday: meatloaf with gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, multigrain bread, Mandarin oranges.

Tuesday: cranberry dijon chicken, oven roasted potatoes, Brussel sprouts, multigrain bread, fresh fruit. Wednesday: Italian pork, rice florentine, broccoli and cauliflower, wheat bread, strawberry cheesecake pudding.

reciting the DWF benediction. The next meeting will be 10 a.m. March 5 at the church.

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Sherwood. President Marilyn Bohnker conducted the business meeting. Houghtaling presented the treasurer’s report. It was decided to continue support of the Freedom Quilts Project. Alpha Delta Kappa scholarship recipients will be selected before the April meeting. The next meeting will be March 9 at Van Gelder Clothing. Hostesses will be Houghtaling and Gangestad.

Chapter LG P.E.O. met Tuesday at Crestridge Estates with Jean Paul serving as hostess with Halcyon Looney. Ten members responded to roll call. Dianne Huffman gave the program. She reviewed a humorous, but informative book, “Where Did I Leave My Glasses” by Martha The weekly Kiwanis meetWeinman Lear. ing was held 12:05 p.m. TuesA memorial service was day at The Windrow with performed to remember and 24 members and one guest. celebrate the lives of Ruth York and Ardelle Smith. Carol Harrison and Looney thanked member for NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING their Valentine cookie bou- Form 631.1 BUDGET ESTIMATE quets. Mary Houghtaling, director of Crestridge EsCreston City of , Iowa tates, was introduced. She is The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at City Hall on 3/3/15 at 6 PM a member of Chapter CA in Greenfield. The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, The next regular meeting Copies City Clerk, and at the Library. 13.94612 will be 9:30 a.m. March 17 at The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 the home of Sandy Harris. At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, proposed budget. Installation of officers will any part of the641-782-2000 Lisa Williamson be conducted. Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY P.E.O.’s annual omelet 2016 2015 2014 (a) (b) (c) buffet will be March 3 at the Revenues & Other Financing Sources Taxes Levied on Property 1 2,392,365 2,469,925 2,369,974 United Methodist Church.

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Iowa Alpha Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met Feb. 9 at The Pizza Ranch. Eleven members were present. A Fraternal Education skit, “To Tell the Truth,” was conducted by Jane Eklund, vice president. Three contestants, played by Colleen Gangestad, Lois Houghtaling and Carolyn Biere, tried to convince a panel of judges they were the founder of Alpha Delta Kappa. The judges were Lori Peppmeier, Danette Lesan and Kiley

City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year Net Current Property Taxes

2 3

0 2,392,365

0 2,469,925

0 2,369,974

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

4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

0 651,442 1,020,917 42,900 77,450 1,368,156 5,865,234 2,500 208,200 0 2,194,786 13,823,950

0 665,960 950,000 44,900 74,000 1,730,024 5,645,175 4,600 416,500 0 2,881,770 14,882,854

0 725,435 1,009,722 48,767 98,285 1,935,346 4,865,448 5,680 682,767 0 1,722,929 13,464,353

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses 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 Total ALL Expenditures

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26

1,572,710 1,823,069 0 890,064 22,460 1,995,265 908,363 425,000 7,636,931 4,043,933 11,680,864

1,655,997 2,157,642 0 952,352 41,300 2,607,635 1,058,826 298,170 8,771,922 4,691,157 13,463,079

1,626,443 1,992,752 0 768,301 40,563 1,991,061 1,058,729 19,191 7,497,040 3,789,478 11,286,518

Transfers Out Total Expenditures/Transfers Out

27 28

2,194,786 13,875,650

2,881,770 16,344,849

1,722,929 13,009,447

Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out

-51,700

-1,461,995

454,906

Beginning Fund Balance July 1

8,876,038

10,338,033

9,883,127

Ending Fund Balance June 30

8,824,338

8,876,038

10,338,033

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President Jane Lowe presided. Karen Norton did the prayer, and Dennis Carter was the finemaster. The program was Caleb Hoakison, Syngenta seed manager, who gave a history of the company and talked about all the research that goes into producing the most food with the least effect on the environment. Kiwanis Pancake Day is 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 10 at the Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Tickets purchased in advance are $6 and at the door are $7. Cos for children younger than 12 is $3. Members have tickets now.

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CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following is the legal description for the Creston Community School District in Union, Adams and Ringgold Counties, State of Iowa, as of January 1, 1985, towit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 1, Township 73, Range 31, West of the Fifth P.M. in Union County, Iowa; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 73, Range 31; Thence West 1 and 1/2 miles to the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 2, Township 73, Range 31; Thence South 1 mile to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 11, Township 73, Range 31; Thence West 2 miles to the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 9, Township 73, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 9, Township 73, Range 31; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of Section 9, Township 73, Range 31; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 8, Township 73, Range 31; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 8, Township 73, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 8, Township 73, Range 31; Thence West 1 and 1/2 miles to the Northwest corner of Section 18, Township 73, Range 31; Thence South 1 and 1/2 miles to the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 19, Township 73, Range 31; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 73, Range 32; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 73, Range 32; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of Section 24, Township 73, Range 32; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 24, Township 73, Range 32; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NE 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 24, Township 73, Range 32; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 24, Township 73, Range 32; Thence West 3 and 1/4 miles to the Northwest corner of Section 21, Township 73, Range 32; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 73, Range 32; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 73, Range 32; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 73, Range 32; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of Section 28, Township 73, Range 32; Thence South 2 miles to the Southwest corner of Section 33, Township 73, Range 32; Thence East 1 mile to the Southeast corner of Section 33, Township 73, Range 32; Thence South 4 miles to the Southwest corner of Section 22, Township 72, Range 32; Thence East l and 1/2 miles to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 72, Range 32; Thence South 1/4 mile to the southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 72, Range 32; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 72, Range 32; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 27, Township 72, Range 32; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 27, Township 72, Range 32; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 27, Township 72, Range 32; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of Section 27, Township 72 , Range 32 ; Thence South l mile to the Southeast corner of Section 34, Township 72, Range 32; Thence East l and 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 1, Township 71, Range 32; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 1, Township 71, Range 32; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section l, Township 71, Range 32; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section l, Township 71, Range 32; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 71, Range 32; Thence South 3/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 12, Township 71, Range 32; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 12, Township 71, Range 32; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 12, Township 71, Range 32; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 12, Township 71, Range 32; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 12, Township 71, Range 32; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 71, Range 32; Thence South 1 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 13, Township 71, Range 32; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of Section 13, Township 71, Range 32 ; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 71, Range 32; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 19, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE ¼ SW 1/4) of Section 19, Township 71, Range 31; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4 SW 1/4) of Section 19, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW 1/4) of Section 19, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1 and 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 31; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 31;

Public notice BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GREEN HILLS AEA IN THE MATTER OF THE REORGANIZATION OF THE CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PRESCOTT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT DECISION After proper notice to the public and pursuant to the provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 275, the Board of Directors of Green Hills AEA held a hearing on February 10, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Prescott Community School Building located at 813 1st Street in Prescott, Iowa. A quorum of the Board of Directors of Green Hills AEA was present for the hearing. At the hearing, the Board received evidence and arguments concerning the reorganization of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District into a new school district to be known as the Creston Community School District. The Board then deliberated and made its decision as set out below. There were no objections filed as to the affidavit of registered voters, and, as provided by Iowa Code Section 275.13, the affidavit was taken as true. Considering the information contained in the affidavit of registered voters, the Board finds that the Petition for Reorganization was signed by the required number of eligible electors. The Board has determined that the petition conforms to the plan for reorganization adopted by the Board of Directors of Green Hills AEA. The Board received documentary evidence and oral testimony from the petitioners, from an objector, and from an interested citizen. The Board also considered information provided by the Administrator of Green Hills AEA. There were two objections regarding the Petition for Reorganization which were timely filed and which pertained to the reorganization process itself: Mike Bagby and Susan Bagby; Todd James and Katie James. One of these objections opposed any reorganization election: Mike Bagby and Susan Bagby. The other objection sought the formation of a dissolution commission: Todd James and Katie James. There were two objections regarding the Petition for Reorganization which were not timely filed and which pertained to the reorganization process itself: Hester Beard and Grace Glassinger. Both of these objections opposed any reorganization election. There were nine objections regarding the Petition for Reorganization which were timely filed and which sought a boundary line change: Mike Bagby and Susan Bagby (two separate objections); Craig Christensen; Enid Grundman; Todd James and Katie James; Leo Kaetzel and Thelma Kaetzel; Nancy Morris; Philip Morris and LeAnn Morris, and Dennis Stormer and Carolyn Stormer. There were two objections regarding the Petition for Reorganization which were not timely filed and which sought a boundary line change: Hester Beard and Grace Glassinger. The Board determined that there were four objections which were not filed by 12 o'clock noon on February 3, 2015 as required by the notice of this proceeding: Hester Beard (two objections) and Grace Glassinger (two objections). The Board found that all of these objections were not timely, and they were denied. The Board considered the two objections regarding the Petition for Reorganization which were timely filed and which pertained to the reorganization process itself. The Board denied these objections. The Board considered the nine objections regarding the Petition for Reorganization which were timely filed and which sought a boundary line change. The Board denied all of the objections, except the objection filed by Dennis Stormer and Carolyn Stormer. The Board approved the objection filed by Dennis Stormer and Carolyn Stormer. The Board reviewed the proposed method of selection of the initial board of directors, the proposed method of election of school directors, and the population information provided by the petitioners. Based upon the population information and the information provided by the petitioners at the hearing, the Board approved the proposed method of selection of the initial board contained in paragraph 5 of the Petition and the method of election of school directors contained in paragraph 4 of the Petition. If the proposition of reorganization is passed, then the number of directors of the newly formed school district will be five (5) and the directors will initially be selected as follows: four (4) directors of the Creston Community School District Board of Directors will be designated by the Creston Board to be retained, and one (1) director of the Prescott Community School District Board of Directors will be designated by the Prescott Board to be retained. This method of selection is in accordance with Iowa Code Section 275.41. Thereafter, board members shall be elected as provided by Iowa Code Section 275.12(2) (a) with all directors being elected at large from the entire district, and all voted on by electors of the entire school district. Based upon the evidence and testimony received and arguments presented by all interested parties, and having due regard for the welfare of adjoining districts, the Board finds that the Petition for the Reorganization of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District filed with the Administrator of Green Hills AEA on December 8, 2014, should be, and is hereby, approved, that the objections to the Petition which were not timely filed be denied, that the objections to the Petition which were timely filed and which pertained to the reorganization process itself be denied, that the objection filed by Dennis Stormer and Carolyn Stormer which sought a boundary line change be approved, that all of the remaining objections to the Petition which were timely filed and which sought a boundary line change be denied, that the name of the new school district shall be the Creston Community School District, that the proposed method of election of school directors as forth in the Petition be approved, that the boundaries of the proposed school district shall include all of the territory now comprising the Creston Community School District and all of the territory now comprising the Prescott Community School District, except that property which was the subject of the objection filed by Dennis Stormer and Carolyn Stormer, that the boundaries shall be fixed as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached to this Order, and that the assets and liabilities of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District shall be merged. In accordance with the Petition, the existing debt service levy for payment of principal and interest on outstanding general obligation bonds of the historical Creston Community School District will remain with the territory of the historical Creston Community School District, including any refunding or reissuance of the outstanding general obligation bonds. The Petition for the Reorganization of the Creston Community School District and the Prescott Community School District is on file with the Administrator of Green Hills AEA, 24997 Highway 92, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51502, and may be inspected by any interested party during regular business hours. Julie Wilken, President Board of Directors Green Hills AEA Date: February 10, 2015 EXHIBIT "A" CRESTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The following is the legal description for the Creston Community School District in Union, Adams and Ringgold Counties, State of Iowa, as of January 1, 1985, towit: Commencing at the Northeast corner of Section 1, Township 73, Range 31, West of the Fifth P.M. in Union County, Iowa; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 1, Township 73, Range 31;

Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 31; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ SE 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest, Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 7l, Range 31; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Southwest corner of Section 21, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast

tion 20, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW ¼ SW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest, Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 7l, Range 31; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Southwest corner of Section 21, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 29, Township 71, Range 31; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (NW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 2 9 , Township 7l., Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 29, Township 71, Range 31; Thence West 1 and 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 30, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Range 31; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 3/8 miles to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4SE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Range 31; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4SE 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 5/8 miles to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SE 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 31, Township 71, Rang e 31; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4 ) of Section 32, Township 71, Range 31; Thence North 3/4 miles to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 32, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 32, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 32, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 33, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 33, Township 71, Range 31; Thence West 3/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 32, Township 71, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SW 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 32, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 2 miles to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NW 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 3, Township 70, Range 31; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 3, Township 70, Range 31; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 3, Township 70, Range 31; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 3, Township 70, Range 31; Thence East 2 miles to the Southeast corner of Section 36, Township 71, Range 31; Thence North l mile to the Northeast corner of Section 36, Township 71, Range 31; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 30, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 30, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 30, Township 71, Range 30; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 30, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1/8 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (NW 1/4SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 29, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North l/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 29, Township 71, Range 30; Thence West 1/8 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 29, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of Section 29, Township 71, Range 30; Thence West 1 mile to the Southwest corner of Section 19, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1 mile to the Northwest corner of Section 19, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 19, Township 71, Range 30; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (SW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 20, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 71, Range 30; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4NW 1/4) of Section 21, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 3/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4NE 1/4) of Section 21, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1 and 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 16, Township 71, Range 30; Thence West 3/4 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 9, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 9, Township 71, Range 30; Thence West 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 9, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 9, Township 71, Range 30; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 8, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 8, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East l/2 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 8, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1 mile to the Northwest corner of Section 4, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 2 and 1/2 miles to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 35, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northeast

of Section 8, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East l/2 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 8, Township 71, Range 30; Thence North 1 mile to the Northwest corner of Section 4, Township 71, Range 30; Thence East 2 and 1/2 miles to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 35, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 35, Township 72, Range 30; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 35, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of Section 35, Township 72, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of the Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 1/4 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter (SE 1/4SW 1/4) of Section 26, Township 72, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4SE 1/4) of Section 26, Township 72, Range 30; Thence South 1/4 mile to the Southeast corner of Section 26, Township 72, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 36, Township 72, Range 30; Thence South 1/2 mile to the Southeast corner of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section 36, Township 72, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section 36, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 2 miles to the Southeast corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 72, Range 30; Thence West 1/2 mile to the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 1/2 mile to the Northwest corner of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section 24, Township 72, Range 30; Thence East 1/2 mile to the Northeast corner of Section 24, Township 72, Range 30; Thence North 9 miles to the Northeast corner of Section 1, Township 73, Range 30; Thence West 6 miles to the Northeast corner of Section 1, Township 73, Range 31, the point of beginning. Description of the Prescott Community School District Colony - Township 73 - Range 32 Sections 5, 6, 7, 8, 17, 18, 19, 20, 29, 30, 31, 32 SW 1/4 of section 21 Carl - Township 73 - Rage 33 Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 NW 1/4 of section 9 N 1/2 of SW 1/4 of section 9 E 1/2 of section 9 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 E 1/2 of section 16 E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of section 20 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28 E 1/2 of section 29 E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of section 32 SE 1/4 of section 32 33, 34, 35, 36 Prescott - Township 72 - Range 33 Sections 1, 2, 3, 4 SE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of section 5 NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of section 5 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 NE 1/4 of NE 1/4 of section 19 All of section 20 except S 1/2 of NW 1/4 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35, 36 All N of RR - N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of section 27 All N of RR - section 28 Mercer - Township 71 - Range 33 NE 1/4 of section 2 E 1/2 of SE 1/4 of section 2 E 1/2 of NW 1/4 of section 2 Section 1 N 1/2 of section 12 E 1/2 of NE 1/4 of section 11 Grant - Township 72 - Range 32 N 1/2 of section 6 NW 1/4 of section 5 Union - Township 72 - Range 32 Sections 31, 32, 33 Sections 34 except East 1/2 of SE 1/4 W 1/2 of section 27 and NE 1/4 of section 27 Section 28, 29, 30, 19, 20, 21, 16, 17, 18 7, 8, 9, 4, 5, 6 N 1/2 of NW 1/4 of section 26 EXCEPTING: The Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of the Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of Section Five (5), Township Seventy-Two (72), Range Thirty-Three (33), Adams County, Iowa; The Southeast Quarter (SE 1/4) of the Northeast Quarter (NE 1/4) of Section Five (5), Township Seventy-Two (72), Range Thirty-Three (33), Adams County, Iowa; The Southwest Quarter (SW 1/4) of the Northwest Quarter (NW 1/4) of Section Four (4), Township Seventy-Two (72), Range Thirty-Three (33), Adams County, Iowa. Orient-Macksburg Community School District Board of Directors Regular Meeting February 9, 2015- 6:30pm The Board of Education of OrientMacksburg Community School District met in regular session at 6:30pm on Monday, February 9, 2015, in Superintendent's Office. Members present were Wendi Eslinger, Tricia Gardner, Randy Hensley, Eldon Ray and Doug White. Also present were Superintendent Clark Wicks, Principal Teresa Thompson, Secretary Julie Frederick, Kelli Goodale and Jerry Weis. President Ray called meeting to order at 6:32pm. Motion by Hensley, second by Gardner, to approve the Agenda with the deletion of Item E- "Budget Guarantee Resolution". Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Gardner, second by Eslinger, to approve minutes of Board of Directors Regular Meeting of January 12. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by White, second by Hensley, to approve Invoices, Summary of Bills and Financial Report. Motion carried unanimously. Action Items: Motion by Hensley, second by Eslinger, to approve the Class of 2015 Senior Trip Itinerary to Kansas City, Missouri, Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9, which includes a one-night stay at the Great Wolf Lodge and a visit to Worlds of Fun on Saturday returning back to the school Saturday night and to also approve an additional fundraiser for the Class of 2015 which will be a fun run and/or walk to be held around Easter time. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Eslinger, second by Gardner, to approve resignation of Katie Geidel as Assistant Track Coach. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Eslinger, second by Gardner, to approve first reading of Board Policies 307-400, 401-401.2, 401.3401.6, 401.7-401.18, 402-402.3E1, 402.3E2-402.6 and 403-403.3E1 as written and waive second reading with the exception of policy 403.1. Change wording to read "The cost of bus driver renewal physicals will be paid by the school district up to a maximum of a DOT physical" instead of " up to a maximum of $100.00". Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Eslinger, second by White, to approve three open enrollments out to Winterset and one open enrollment in from Prescott. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Hensley, second by Eslinger, to approve purchase of two vehicles, a van and a five-passenger sedan, from Orient Express & Automotive in Orient with mileage on each vehicle not to exceed 50,000 and at a cost not to exceed $25,000 for both vehicles with designated committee of board members Doug White and Randy Hensley making final decision. To be funded by sales tax revenue. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by White, second by Gardner, to approve, with regret, the immediate reduction of classified staff for FY15 in order to begin corrective action plan reported to SBRC (School Budget Review Committee) indicating a reduction in force of staff members in order to maintain sustainability at Orient-Macksburg. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Eslinger, second by Hensley, to approve hire of Lorraine Blobaum as bus driver. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Eslinger, second by White, to adjourn meeting at 9:00pm. Motion carried unanimously. Eldon Ray, Board President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING INVOICES 2015 GENERAL

mously. Motion by Eslinger, second by Hens-Creston News Advertiser ley, to approve hire of LorraineFriday, February 20, 2015 Blobaum as bus driver. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Eslinger, second by White, to adjourn meeting at 9:00pm. Motion carried unanimously. Eldon Ray, Board President Julie Frederick, Board Secretary FEBRUARY BOARD MEETING INVOICES 2015 GENERAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING PrePaid BEFORE THE CRESTON CMS Band Activity Fee Solo Entry Fees...........................$32.00 PLANNING AND ZONING Davis, Shirley COMMISSION Refund Dr Ed Fee.......................$27.50 To Whom It May Concern: Farmers & Merchants You are hereby notified that the CreChange for Book Fair..................$50.00 ston Veterinary Clinic Professional Postmaster Corporation have requested rezoning Stamps.......................................$196.00 from R-1 Single Family to C-2 Light School Nutrition Association Commercial, the following properties, Directors Meeting Regist............$50.00 to-wit: JANUARY 2015 A tract of land in the East Half of the Access Southwest Quarter (E 1/2 SW 1/4 ) of Office Supplies...........................$74.49 Section Thirty-six (36), Township SevAccess enty-three (73) North, Range ThirtyCopier.......................................$793.59 one (31) West of the 5th P. M., in Agriland FS Union County, Iowa, described as folFuel........................................$2,546.11 lows: Beginning at a point on the SecAnderson Erickson Dairy tion and Township line between SecMilk........................................$1,324.91 tion 1, Township 72 North, Range 31 Blobaum, Lorraine and Section 36, Township 73 North, Bus Driver Physical....................$75.00 Range 31, Iowa (being the center line Byers Lock Shop of Townline Street in Creston, Iowa) Keys............................................$26.25 which is Five Hundred Twenty-four City of Orient and Seven Tenths (524.7) feet West of Utilities..................................$3,635.75 the Quarter Corner between said SecContinuum Retail Energy tions and is also Ten (10) feet East of Utilities..................................$7,042.38 the center line of Sycamore Street in Creston Community School Creston, produced from the South on to 2nd QT Open Enrollment.....$36,726.00 said Section and Township Line, Creston Community School THENCE: North, vertical to said SecConcurrent Enrollment..............$685.24 tion and Township Line, Two Hundred Creston Community School Three (203) feet, thence East parallel Oil for buses................................$45.05 with said Section and Township Line, Creston Publishing Co One Hundred Seventy (170) feet; Publishing.................................$121.31 thence South vertical to said Section Creston True Value and Township Line, Two Hundred Supplies.......................................$46.03 Three (203) feet; thence West along Fareway said Section and Township Line One Food for Kitchen.........................$29.44 Hundred Seventy (170) feet to the place Farmers & Merchant Bank of beginning, which tract, except as to Postage Petty Cash......................$31.36 the part in Townline Street, has been Glen's Regrigeration marked by driving iron stakes at each Cleaned Ice Machine.................$105.00 corner of said tract along the North line Gratham Sanitation of Townline Street and at each corner Trash Removal..........................$350.00 along the North line of the tract herein Green Hills AEA described, which said iron stakes are Printing.......................................$17.07 made a monument of this description. Green Valley More commonly known as 509 W Pest Control................................$71.00 Townline, Creston, Union County, Hansen, Ed Iowa. Refund Fitness card....................$25.00 You are further notified that the CreHillyard ston Planning and Zoning Commission Supplies.....................................$150.05 will hold a public hearing regarding Keck this request at 5:30 p.m. on the 10th Commodities.............................$683.32 day of March, 2015, at the Council Martin Brothers Chambers, Creston City Hall/Restored Food.......................................$5,009.49 Depot, 116 West Adams Street, CreMeyer Lab ston, Iowa. Kitchen Supplies.......................$177.25 You are further notified that you may Napa appear at the above time and place, eiOil & filters.................................$47.89 ther in person or by a duly authorized Quilts & other Notions agent or attorney, to make any comSewing Machines(perkins).....$1,398.00 ments you may wish concerning the SIRWA proposed re-zoning request. If you are water..........................................$130.50 unable to attend in person, written comSWCC ments will be received by the Planning Bus Driver Training....................$85.00 and Zoning Commission at the time of TASC the meeting and will be made part of Flex plan...................................$121.00 the public hearing in this matter. Thompson, Samantha THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE Refund Gas for BB trip...............$28.00 OF THE CRESTON PLANNING AND Tyco ZONING COMMISSION AND YOU Security.....................................$482.89 SHOULD GOVERN YOURSELF ACUniversity of Minnesota CORDINGLY. Radon Class Training................$275.00 Respectfully submitted, Visa Kevin W. Kruse Professional Development..........$38.14 Zoning Administrator Walmart Maintenance .............................$188.11 Zelmer Soft Water...................................$66.00 PPEL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Access Systems BEFORE THE CRESTON Copier.......................................$793.59 PLANNING AND ZONING Infrastructure Technology COMMISSION Technology..........................$12,132.00 To Whom It May Concern: iResQ You are hereby notified that Jeremy Technology............................$1,142.00 Ide has requested rezoning from I-2 School Tech Supply Heavy Industrial to C-1 Commercial, Technology............................$1,280.00 the following properties, to-wit: Sales Tax Parcel L, NE 1/4, NW 1/4, Section 7, Akins Township72, Range 30 Improvements.............................$42.93 More commonly known as 903 E LuAmerica's Best Water Treat cas Street, Creston, Union County, Quartely billing.........................$500.00 Iowa. Creston School You are further notified that the CreBus Part.......................................$43.15 ston Planning and Zoning Commission Excel Mechanical will hold a public hearing regarding Maintenance...........................$2,939.10 this request at 5:30 p.m. on the 10th Hillyard day of March, 2015, at the Council Equipment.................................$504.16 Chambers, Creston City Hall/Restored NAPA Depot, 116 West Adams Street, CreBus Parts...................................$277.78 ston, Iowa. JANUARY Clearing Account You are further notified that you may Adair County Extension appear at the above time and place, eiFFA SOFA donation...................$50.00 ther in person or by a duly authorized BEC Foods agent or attorney, to make any comMS Fundraiser...........................$179.50 ments you may wish concerning the Blue Grass Conference proposed re-zoning request. If you are 80% gate fees for game.............$375.20 unable to attend in person, written comBrandt, Tony ments will be received by the Planning Official 01/23/2015.....................$85.00 and Zoning Commission at the time of Busch, Scott the meeting and will be made part of Official 01/16/2015.....................$50.00 the public hearing in this matter. Clay Ewell Education Service THIS IS AN OFFICIAL NOTICE FFA AET Subscription.............$150.00 OF THE CRESTON PLANNING AND Des Moines Performing Arts ZONING COMMISSION AND YOU Tickets for performances.............$44.00 SHOULD GOVERN YOURSELF ACEggleston, Steve CORDINGLY. Official 01/16/2015.....................$85.00 Respectfully submitted, Fareway Kevin W. Kruse Jr Class Concessions.................$347.44 Zoning Administrator Four Season Fund Raising FFA Fruit...............................$9,551.19 HyVee FCCLA Groceries.....................$302.34 HyVee THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FCCLA Groceries.......................$49.11 UNION COUNTY IHSSA IN THE MATTER OF District Contest Fee.....................$54.00 THE ESTATE OF IHSSA Betty Davenport, Deceased. State Contest Fee.........................$23.00 Probate No. ESPR015719 Martin Brothers NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, FFA food.....................................$94.34 OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, Martin Brothers AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jr Class Concessions...................$49.88 To All Persons Interested in the EsMcCann, Steve Official 01/26/2015.....................$65.00 tate of Betty Davenport, Deceased, who died on or about February 8, 2015: McCone Foods You are hereby notified that on the FFA Popcorn.............................$891.00 17th day of February, 2015 the last will Monaghan, Al and testament of Betty Davenport, deOfficial 01/16/2015.....................$50.00 ceased, bearing date of the 27th day of Orient Express Gaterade for BB..........................$40.00 April, 1993 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that DouOrient Express Jr Class Concessions...................$56.70 glas Dean Davenport and Holly Marie Little was appointed executor of the esOrient Express Jr Class Concessions.................$331.38 tate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of Pepsi-Cola Jr Class Concessions.................$670.34 said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second Pace, Rick Official 01/23/2015.....................$85.00 publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice Scaletta, Fred Official 01/16/2015.....................$85.00 to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reaShantz, Steve Official 01/16/2015.....................$65.00 sonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Stumps Notice is further given that all perProm Decorations......................$215.90 sons indebted to the estate are requested Tri-Center Schools to make immediate payment to the unBattle of Books Registraton........$40.00 dersigned, and creditors having claims Visa against the estate shall file them with FCCLA/Speech/Ele/MS............$596.95 the clerk of the above named district Walmart JR Class/ FFA...........................$461.58 court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so Wright, Tom Official 01/23/2015.....................$85.00 filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of Yontz, Mark Official 01/16/2015.....................$85.00 this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. NOTICE OF INTENT AND Dated this 13th day of February, 2015 PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE Douglas Dean Davenport The City of Creston will file an appli306 N. Walnut cation with the USDA Rural DevelopCreston, IA 50801 ment for financial assistance to purHolly Marie Little chase a new fire truck that will replace 5605 S. 139th Cir. an existing unreliable vehicle. A public Omaha, NE 68137 meeting for comments will be held at or Executors of estate after 6:00 PM on March 3, 2015 at City Hall in Creston, Iowa 50801, to discuss Todd G Nielsen the proposed project and to provide the ICIS PIN No: AT0005759 opportunity for public comment. Attorney for executor Please contact City of Creston Fire Kenyon & Nielsen, P.C. Chief Todd Jackson, 641.782.5610, or 211 North Maple Street, grant writer, Jeremy Rounds at Creston, IA 50801 641.782.8491 if you have any ques- Date of second publication: February 27, 2015 tions.

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DES MOINES — The Creston/Orient-Macksburg wrestling team responded from a near tragic loss of a team member Wednesday to perform with a winning edge Thursday in the first round of the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament. Seven of the eight Creston/O-M qualifiers advanced to today’s action at Wells Fargo Arena — including six in the quarterfinals — as only one team in Class 2A outscored the Panthers.

After first-round and firstround consolation matches Thursday, Creston/O-M was sitting in second place with 19 points, topped only by Mediapolis with 21. The rest of the top five was Crestwood (16.5), Davenport Assumption (16) and Union, LaPorte City (15). Class 3A quarterfinals were scheduled at 9 a.m. today and expected to last about 60 to 90 minutes, with 2A quarterfinals to follow, then 3A second-round consolations and 2A second-round consolations. Representing the Panthers today in the 2A quarterfinals were Spencer Wray

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(138 pounds), Joey Huntington (145), Chase Shiltz (160), Seth Maitlen (195), Kadon Hulett (220) and Jake Gutschenritter (285). Winning a wrestleback match at 132 pounds to stay in contention in the consolation bracket was 132-pounder Wyatt Thompson, who knocked off fourth-ranked Austin Staudt of Charles City, 4-3. Eliminated in two losses Thursday was sophomore 120-pounder Trevor Marlin.

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Top-ranked Dusten Reed of Bedford/Lenox works on top during a 5-0 decision over Drew Davis of Independence at 132 pounds in Class 2A Thursday.

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Wyatt Thompson (right) of Creston/O-M tries to maintain control of fourth-ranked Austin Staudt of Charles City during a 4-3 victory in the consolation first round at 132 pounds Thursday.

DES MOINES — Two area wrestlers stayed unbeaten Thursday at the State Wrestling Tournament, but it took one of them nearly the maximum amount of overtime to do it. Topranked Mount A y r heavyweight Joe Ricker moved to 47-0 Ricker

for the season with a 3-2 ultimate tiebreaker win over fourth-ranked Tim Butcher of Manson-Northwest Webster. Also, No. 1-ranked Dusten Reed of Bedford/ Lenox went about a workmanlike 5-0 decision over unranked Drew Davis of Independence in the Class 2A 132-pound class. Reed improved to 48-0 and meets No. 5 Stuart Schafer of Davenport Assumption (34-7) in today’s quarterfinals. For Ricker, the road was tougher against Butcher. Both of them managed to score an escape during reg-

ulation, and neither could break the tie during the first one-minute sudden victory period. In the first 30-second tiebreaker, Butcher escaped to take a 2-1 lead. If he rode out Ricker for 30 seconds in the next one, the No. 1 wrestler would be knocked out of the championship bracket. Ricker escaped to force the ultimate 30-second tiebreaker where the winner either escapes or rides out his opponent. By the criteria of scoring first in the match, Ricker Please see AREA, page 3S

BRAGGING RIGHTS NIGHT Turnovers hamper Lenox in loss to Bedford By SCOTT VICKER

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MOUNT AYR — Lenox answered Bedford’s first punch here Thursday, but a six-minute stretch in the second and third quarters sank Lenox in a 68-54 loss in a Class 1A District 12 quarterfinal. Bedford completed a season sweep of the three games between the two Taylor County rivals and advances to Tuesday’s district semifinal game in Mount Ayr against top-seeded Earlham. Earlham defeated East Union 69-28 in Afton on Thursday. Bedford grabbed an early 7-2 lead, but Lenox battled back to within 15-11 at the end of the quarter. A Dawson Tullberg steal and layup eventually knotted the score at 17-17 in the second quarter, and later, Frank Martinez’s steal,

layup and free throw cut Bedford’s lead to 23-20. But Lenox senior Caleb Lange picked up his second and third fouls within a span of 12 seconds, and Bedford went on an 8-0 run to take a 31-20 lead with 2:25 left in the half. The Bulldogs started the second half on a 12-4 run, taking a 45-28 lead. “We had probably three minutes in the second quarter and three minutes in the third quarter where we let their pressure defense bother us,” Lenox head coach Jesse Cox said. “We had some turnovers. That was pretty much the game. You look at the shot chart, they had probably 15 to 20 more field goal attempts than we did and that was off our turnovers.” Lenox was able to handle Bedford’s fullcourt press. Most of the turnovers came within the halfcourt offense.

Martinez led the Tigers with 21 points, w h i l e Lange netted 12. Tullberg finished with eight p o i n t s Martinez and Sam Donaldson scored six points. After trailing 54-34 at the end of the third quarter, Lenox fought back to within 11 points late at 65-54 in the fourth quarter, but ran out of time to complete the comeback. “We just turned it over in the halfcourt a little too much,” Cox said. “When a team pressures you like that, you need to get your timing down and execute your offense, and we didn’t do that. We basically

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Mount Ayr junior Kyle Dolecheck (23) rises for a jumper over Diagonal senior Blake Butler (35) during the first half of Diagonal’s 61-45 win over the Raiders Thursday. Dolecheck scored eight points, while Butler finished with 15.

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Lenox junior Carson Cline dribbles past Bedford defender Deiontae Moss during the first half of Lenox’s 68-54 loss to the Bulldogs Thursday night in Mount Ayr. Cline scored two points in the loss.

MOUNT AYR — This past fall, Blake Butler, Levi Jarred and Jacob Taylor all played a part in leading Mount Ayr to its first trip to the UNI-Dome in the state football playoffs. Thursday, all three played a part in eliminating Mount Ayr from the Class 1A District 12 basketball tournament, as Diagonal stormed out of the gates in a 61-45 win. Diagonal and Mount Ayr have a sharing agreement for multiple sports, including football. Students from the two schools also share

some of the same classes. “It was definitely mixed emotions all week,” Taylor, a junior guard for Diagonal, said. “After battling for three months with them in football season, you’ve got to have their back out there, they have yours. You get really close to them. Then you find out you have to play against them and one of your seasons has to be over. It’s a tough thing to deal with, but we had to play and win.”

Hot start After the two teams spent the first couple of minutes of the game feeling each other out, Diagonal got things rolling.

The Maroons started the game on a 15-0 run, before Lincoln Martin finally ended the Mount Ayr dry spell with a jumper from the corner off an offensive rebound in the final minute of the quarter. Jarred scored seven points in the run for the Maroons, while Gerad Naill also drilled a 3-pointer. “We were fired up. They were ready to go,” Diagonal head coach Matt Warren said about his team. “I was a little worried, to be honest, about some nerves, just with who we were playing and Please see DIAGONAL, page 2S

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going to school part-time with them. I’m just so proud. They came out ready to play.” Mount Ayr head coach Bret Ruggles burned through two timeouts during the first quarter, trying to stop some of Diagonal’s momentum. “You could tell Diagonal came out with a lot of energy,” Ruggles said. “We thought they would. We knew they were going to shoot the ball from outside. We were in our manto-man, trying to take that away. And unfortunately, they hit a lot of shots.” Back-to-back 3-pointers by Jarred and Butler midway through the second quarter ran the Diagonal lead to 24-8. The Maroons ended the first half with a lead of 36-17. The lead grew to as much as 23 in the second half, on a Kade Means bucket and Butler drive. Means came up big for the Maroons, leading the way with 20 points, including 10-of-12 shooting from the free throw Means line. Many of his free throw opportunities came

Area boys basketball Nodaway Valley 75, eight points with eight as- son Gosssists. Tanner Armstrong man each after pulling down an offen- so hard on that jump shot. Glidden-Ralston 42 and Sam Marnin each s c o r e d sive rebound. “I think he had seven or eight (offensive) rebounds,” Warren said. “Those are just huge. Those are devastating. When you’re trying to hold the lead, that just frustrates the other team. That’s huge for momentum. That was probably what won us the game was the offensive rebounds.” Butler added 15 points, while Jarred netted 13 and Taylor scored eight. Naill finished with five points. On the other side, Nick Wurster and Martin scored 10 points apiece for M o u n t Ayr, while C a l e b S c h n o o r Martin and Kyle Dolecheck each finished with eight points. “Tough night. We missed a lot of shots that first quarter,” Ruggles said. “Didn’t seem like we ever got going offensively. We got a lot of weird shots. Just a real tough night.” Martin, Riley Weehler, Connor Giles and Jake Ricker played their final game as Raiders. “There’s nobody who put more time into this gym than Riley Weehler,” Ruggles said. “He has worked

Lincoln Martin played outstanding tonight. Connor and Jake, they’re two great kids. You love their attitude, love their effort every night. They’re going to be tough to replace.” Mount Ayr ends its season with a record of 11-10. Diagonal improved to 17-5 and advances to Tuesday’s district semifinal in Mount Ayr against a Murray team that defeated the Maroons 45-42 back on Dec. 5. Murray knocked off Mormon Trail 59-47 on Thursday in Afton. “We’ve been wanting another shot at those guys,” Warren said. “I think it’s been awhile since Diagonal has beaten Murray. They’re a great tradition, so the guys are really looking forward to it. That’s what makes this win even sweeter, is hopefully we can avenge one of our losses.”

DIAGONAL (61) — Kade Means 5 10-12 20, Blake Butler 4 5-7 15, Levi Jarred 5 0-0 13, Jacob Taylor 4 0-0 8, Gerad Naill 2 0-0 5. Totals — 20 15-19 61. 3-point goals — 6 (Jarred 3, Butler 2, Naill 1). Team fouls — 8. Fouled out — none. MOUNT AYR (45) — Nick Wurster 4 0-0 10, Lincoln Martin 5 0-0 10, Caleb Schnoor 3 1-3 8, Kyle Dolecheck 4 0-0 8, Riley Weehler 2 0-0 5, Connor Giles 1 0-0 2, Rhett Murphy 1 0-2 2. Totals — 20 1-5 45. 3-point goals — 4 (Wurster 2, Schnoor 1, Weehler 1). Team fouls — 17. Fouled out — none. Diagonal — 15 36 47 61 Mount Ayr — 2 17 30 45

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played pickup ball — one on one and hit the open guy.” Another key to the game was getting to the foul line. Bedford shot 18-of-30 from the free throw line, compared to Lenox’s 4-4. Lange and Martinez played their final game for the Tigers as seniors. After missing the first half of the season with a fractured wrist suffered in football season, Lange came back to average 20.3 points per game for the

Tigers. “After Spencer (Brown) went down, they were our two leading scorers,” Cox said. “They just did a great job. Caleb started every game for his career, m i n u s the ones he was out (with injury). But from the time Lange he was a freshman

until tonight, he started every game. And played darn near every minute. Frank has been there, same thing. He’s been a varsity fouryear letterman, too.” Lenox ends the season with a mark of 12-10, while Bedford improved to 15-6.

LENOX (54) — Frank Martinez 21, Caleb Lange 12, Dawson Tullberg 8, Sam Donaldson 6, Kaleb Anderson 3, Carson Cline 2, Leevi Marshall 2. BEDFORD (68) — Colt Scott 26, Deiontae Moss 16, Noah Thornton 16, Justin Folkerts 10 Lenox — 11 24 34 54 Bedford — 15 33 54 68

Prep scoreboard BOYS BASKETBALL Class 1A districts Quarterfinals District 11 Colo-Nesco 74 Colfax-Mingo 44 Pleasantville 71 Iowa Christian Academy 59 Grand View Christian 66 Martensdale-St. Marys 42 Van Meter 68 Ankeny Christian Academy 51 District 12 Earlham 69 East Union 28 Bedford 68 Lenox 54 Murray 59 Mormon Trail 47 Diagonal 61 Mount Ayr 45 District 10 Sigourney 85 Wayne, Corydon 56 Twin Cedars 71 Keota 66 (OT) Moulton-Udell 65 Seymour 63 Lynville-Sully 54 North

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GREENFIELD — One game after hitting a school-record 17 3-pointers against Carroll Kuemper Catholic, the Nodaway Valley Wolverines stayed hot from behind the arc in a 75-42 win over Glidden-Ralston here Thursday in a Class 1A District 13 quarterfinal. The Wolverines shot 12of-29 (41.4 percent) from behind the 3-point arc and held Glidden-Ralston without a 3-pointer for the game. “We had one of our best inside-outside games of the season,” Nodaway Valley head coach Darrell Burmeister said. Jackson Lamb recorded a double-double with 29 points and 11 rebounds to go with four a s s i s t s . Lamb Nathan Andrews finished with 17 points and eight boards. Nate Venteicher dropped in nine points with five rebounds and four assists. David Schweitzer scored

scored six points in the post, with Armstrong grabbing four rebounds. Nodaway Valley improved to 16-6 for the season with the win and advances to Tuesday’s Class 1A District 13 semifinal in Guthrie Center against Griswold (10-11), which was a 53-40 winner over Exira/EHK Thursday. Paton-Churdan and Adair-Casey meet in the first game of Tuesday’s doubleheader in Guthrie Center at 6:30 p.m., with Nodaway Valley vs. Griswold to follow at 8 p.m.

Earlham 69, East Union 28 AFTON — Earlham pulled away from East Union early here Thursday night in a Class 1A District 12 quarterfinal, posting a 69-28 win. The win advances the top-seeded Cardinals to Tuesday’s semifinal matchup in Mount Ayr against Bedford. Earlham improved to 20-2 for the season, as East Union finishes its season with a mark of 4-18. Senior Alan Schmidt led Earlham with 21 points. Cole Campbell and Ma-

s e v e n points to lead East Union. C a s e y W a l t e r Campbell finished with six points. Gabe Nixon and Tyler Kelley scored four points apiece.

Murray 59, Mormon Trail 47 AFTON — Murray senior Trey McHenry scored 17 points to lead Murray to a 59-47 win over Mormon Trail here Thursday in a Class 1A District 12 quarterfinal. Braydon Held added 16 points, w h i l e Kenny Boles finished in double figures with 10 p o i n t s . Held Fisher Decker pitched in eight points. Thane Simmons scored five points and Jack Jones added three points. Murray improved to 17-5 with the win and advances to Tuesday’s semifinal matchup with Diagonal at 8 p.m. in Mount Ayr.

Iowa halts two-game skid, routs Rutgers, 81-47 By CODY GOODWIN Associated Press

IOWA CITY (AP) — Iowa coach Fran McCaffery felt good about his team’s chances when Adam Woodbury, his 7-foot-1 center who has long been criticized, dunked twice in the first five minutes of action on Thursday. The junior’s inept ability to dunk has been a point of frustration for Iowa fans since he first set foot on campus. But for one night, Woodbury and Company gave those fans no reason to be upset after the Hawkeyes clobbered Rutgers, 81-47. Jarrod Uthoff led all scor-

ers with 14 points on 5-of-9 shooting. Aaron White added another 13 with eight boards. Rutgers had just two players score in double figures — Myles Mack had 11 and D.J. Foreman scored 10. “This is a confidence booster,” Uthoff said. “Rutgers isn’t bad. For us to beat them like that says something. We kind of got them sideways, and it snowballed from there.” The win snaps a two-game losing streak for Iowa (16-10, 7-6 Big Ten), and is just the third win for the Hawkeyes in their last eight games. McCaffery and his team have a favorable schedule down the stretch. Just two of their final

five opponents have a winning conference record. The Scarlett Knights (1017, 2-12) never really competed in what became their 10th-straight loss, a streak that started immediately after they upset No. 4 Wisconsin, 67-62, at home in Piscataway. Iowa led 42-24 at half, thanks largely to a 19-4 run in the first 10 minutes. The lead only got bigger as the game wore on. “With a team like (Rutgers), you kind of have to set the tempo early,” Woodbury said. “We tried to maintain that throughout the game. I thought we did a good job of that. We came out strong in both halves.”

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got to choose his position and he went down. Eight seconds into the period, Ricker escaped for the 3-2 win. “We always choose down in the second period if we get choice, for that reason,” Ricker said, alluding to his escape to post a 1-0 lead in the match. “If it goes into the seventh period like that, I’m pretty confident I can get out from under anyone. It’s hard to ride a big guy for 30 seconds.” The heavyweight from Maryville, Mo., and Creston/O-M’s Jake Gutschenritter are the only other wrestlers to push Ricker the full distance in a match this season. Co-coach John Ford said it was a good experience for his talented senior. “He’s got his shape back better than when he had mono at Christmas,” Ford said. “Now he knows he can go the distance, too. That helps with his confidence.” Ricker was matched up this afternoon with unranked Houston Coleman of Sibley-Ocheyedan (39-8), who advanced by injury default. Ricker is the only area wrestler advancing to the quarterfinals in Class 1A. Ben Freese of Nodaway Valley went 1-1 to stay in contention in the consolation bracket at 120 pounds. He won 12-5 after getting

pinned by undefeated sophomore Bryce West of Highland, ranked second. Brogan Kinyon of East Union was beaten by unranked Jordan Woodward of Lisbon (30-20) in the first round, 8-5. Woodward took a 6-1 lead on two takedowns and a reversal. Kinyon closed with a 4-2 third period, but fell short. “He got nerved up,” said Eagle coach Steve Kinyon. “This second match that he wrestled, if he did that the first time, we’re still wrestling.” Kinyon was eliminated in a hard-fought match with ninth-ranked Riley Wohlers of Logan-Magnolia, who led 7-3 before earning the fall in 3:42. Kinyon ends his senior season at 35-14. Mike Ward was declared ineligible earlier this week and was unable to compete as scheduled at 195 pounds for East Union. In Class 2A, Reed’s Bedford/Lenox teammate Jared Hensley improved to 44-2 with a 17-7 major decision over seventh-ranked Travis Pulse of Davenport Assumption. The fifth-ranked Hensley moved into today’s quarterfinals at 113 pounds against No. 4 Derek Holschlag, who won 13-4 over No. 10 Spencer Johnson of Southwest Valley. Class 2A First Round 113 — Jared Hensley (Bedford/ Lenox) major dec. Travis Pulse (Davenport Assumption), 17-7. 132 — Dusten Reed (Bedford/

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Brogan Kinyon of East Union works to counter a move on top by Jordan Woodward of Lisbon in the first round Thursday at 170 pounds in Class 1A. Woodward won an 8-5 decision and Kinyon was later eliminated in a consolation loss to Riley Wohlers of Logan-Magnolia. Lenox) dec. Drew Davis (Independence), 5-0. 160 — Colton Ranney (Central Decatur) major dec. Joe Argo (Davenport Assumption), 12-0. 182 — Trenton Wells (Central Decatur) dec. Trevor Rommann (Center Point-Urbana), 9-2. 220 — Kelly Pierce (Gilbert) pinned Trace Carson (Central Decatur), :33.

First round consolation 220 — Travis McMillian (Oelwein) dec. Trace Carson (Central Decatur), 5-4. Class 1A First round 120 — Bryce West (Highland) pinned Ben Freese (Nodaway Valley), :36. 126 — Jacob Hansen (West Fork) major dec. Austin Pontier

(Interstate 35), 14-0. 160 — Cody Kingery (Underwood) dec. Sal Arzani (Interstate 35), 8-4. 170 — Jordan Woodward (Lisbon) dec. Brogan Kinyon (East Union), 8-5. 285 — Joe Ricker (Mount Ayr) dec. Tim Butcher (MansonNorthwest Webster), 3-2 (4TB). First round consolation

120 — Ben Freese (Nodaway Valley) dec. Alex Hanna (EddyvilleBlakesburg-Fremont), 12-5. 126 — Christian Polley (TriCenter) major dec. Austin Pontier (Interstate 35), 13-2. 160 — Sal Arzani (Interstate 35) dec. Bryce Oveson (Wilton), 5-3. 170 — Riley Wohlers (LoganMagnolia) pinned Brogan Kinyon (East Union), 3:42.

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some encouraging news Thursday about teammate Tayler Pettit, who was qualified for the state tourney at 170 pounds before suffering a near-fatal seizure during the Pettit State Dual Tournament Wednesday. His condition at Mercy Medical Center was upgraded from critical to serious, and he was conscious and spoke with Panther coaches Thursday morning. Coach Darrell Frain relayed the news to his wrestlers before Thursday’s session. “The coaches went in today and visited Tayler and he was as good as could be expected,” Frain said. “We had nothing but positive things going. We came out relaxed, and maybe that was part of it. The guys realized that the wrestling part is minor in comparison to something like that. Everybody handled it well. I know things can change quickly on the second day, but I really like where we’re at.” Frain said a test was scheduled on Pettit for 1 p.m. today to further investigate the cause of the seizure that required defibrillators to revive him after he collapsed on a mat after the team’s second dual of the day. By Wednesday night he was breathing on his own. Atlantic’s Drake Roller, by finishing third at the Atlantic district tournament, took Pettit’s place Thursday and lost twice at 170 pounds.

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Class 2A First round 120 — Freddie Seeley (Webster City) pinned Trevor Marlin (C/O-M), 3:16. 132 — Chase Lienhard (Crestwood) dec. Wyatt Thompson (C/O-M), 3-1. 138 — Spencer Wray (C/OM) major dec. Austin Moen (Saydel), 10-1. 145 — Joey Huntington (C/OM) dec. Zack Konz (Boyden Hull/ Rock Valley), 9-5. 160 — Chase Shiltz (C/OM) major dec. Trevor Nelson (Solon), 14-3. 195 — Seth Maitlen (C/O-M) dec. Zach Lamphere (Oelwein), 5-1. 220 — Kadon Hulett (C/O-M) pinned Zach Ostendorf (ADM), 1:13. 285 — Jake Gutschenritter (C/O-M) pinned Colten Smolders (Sioux Central), 3:52. First-round consolation 120 — Connor Murphy (Clear Creek-Amana) pinned Trevor Marlin (C/O-M), :13. 132 — Wyatt Thompson (C/OM) dec. Austin Staudt (Charles City), 4-3.

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Eighth-ranked Spencer Wray of Crest/O-M (top) earns back points during a 10-1 major decision over seventh-ranked Austin Moen of Saydel Thursday at the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament.

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Shiltz cruises Top-ranked Panther 160-pound sophomore Chase Shiltz (28-0) easily passed his first test in a 14-3 major decision over unranked Trevor Nelson of Solon. His quarterfinal match is a rematch of a 10-6 victory from Wednesday’s state duals as he meets No. 5 Trevor McLaughlin of Union. McLaughlin beat No. 10 Josh Strohman of Algona, 13-0. Even though Marlin lost twice, Frain was pleased he got a taste of state tournament wrestling. “I asked him what he thought this year would be for him, and he said he honestly thought he’d be a fulltime JV wrestler this year,” Frain said. “I told him, isn’t it great that you’re here!” Also scheduled tonight are the semifinals and thirdround consolation matches at 7:30 p.m. Saturday’s final consola-

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One of the key first-round matches for Creston/O-M Thursday was a battle of ranked wrestlers at 195 pounds. Panther junior Seth Maitlen, ranked seventh, dominated No. 3 - r a n k e d Maitlen Zach Lamphere of Oelwein, 5-1. “He was beating on the guy and controlled the pace,” Frain said. “He dictated what was going to take place right from the beginning.” Today Maitlen (37-7) was scheduled to face unranked Nick Jacobs of Charles City (27-15), who upset eighthranked Bryce Esmoil of West Liberty Thursday, 4-3. Panthers who were rookies in state tournament wrestling came through with big victories Thursday. Hulett, a sophomore who improved to 40-8, pinned Zach Ostendorf of ADM in 1:13. Today, Hulett meets No. 10 Alex Paulsen of Forest City (27-7), who pinned No. 4 Tyler Johansen of North Fayette Valley. Eighth-ranked Spencer

Wray improved to 28-2 at 138 pounds by posting a major decision over No. 7 Austin Oen of Saydel, 101. Wray held just a 2-1 lead after two periods, but ran away with an 8-0 third period. “I’m not going to lie, I was nervous before I went out there,” Wray said about his state tourney debut. “But that’s why we work out early and work those nerves out, get a sweat up and shake your body out. I go hard right through the match and don’t stop. In the third period I always push hard.” Wray was matched up today with No. 10 Pierce Gelhaus (40-6), who scored an 8-0 major decision over Ryan Muller of Mount Vernon. Heavyweight Jake Gutschenritter had a larger opponent in Sioux Center’s Colten Smolders, but used quickness for an escape and takedown in the second period Gutschenritter that led to a pin in 3:52. “I just moved my feet and tried to be quicker than him,” Gutschenritter said. “There were definitely some nerves before going out there, with a crowd like that. But it was nice to redeem myself after yesterday’s match when I got pinned in the duals.” The win propelled Gutschenritter into a showdown with top-ranked Logan Linderbaum of Solon (49-2) in the quarterfinals. Linderbaum edged eighthranked Ethan Lape of North Fayette Valley, 2-1. Joey Huntington gradually built his lead in a 9-5 decision over Zack Konz of Boyden Hull/Rock Valley on Thursday. Huntington (42-7) meets third-ranked Tyler Thomas of Crestwood (41-2) in the quarterfinals.

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Joey Huntington of Creston/O-M tries for a takedown in a 9-5 decision over Zack Konz of Boyden-Hull/Rock Valley Thursday in the Class 2A State Wrestling Tournament. More than 13,000 southern Iowans make us a part of their lives each weekday!

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