Creston Middle School Principal Brad Baker, left, escorts students across Lincoln Street for the first day of school today. Baker filled in as crossing guard for the morning shift. CNA photo by JAKE WADDINGHAM
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Climate change could mean more ticks, mosquitoes Poison ivy also could become even more toxic thanks to the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere ■
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This is a panoramic shot of the estimated 130 people attending the public hearing for the sale of Lincoln School property to Seldin Company Tuesday evening in the mealsite at the restored Creston Depot.
Lincoln sold
DES MOINES (AP) — Along with weather extremes including floods and drought, experts say a warmer Iowa climate also could boost the population of ticks, mosquitoes and fire ants and make poison ivy more potent. The Iowa Wildlife Federation says in a report released Tuesday
Creston City Council votes 6-1 in favor of selling Lincoln School property to Seldin Company of Omaha, Neb. Sale is contingent on company being awarded one of two grants ■
By KYLE WILSON
CNA managing editor
kwilson@crestonnews.com
Creston City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday evening in favor of selling the Lincoln School property to Seldin Company of Omaha, Neb., for $10,000. The council’s vote came after 37 people — 12 for the sale and 25 against — spoke during a two-hour public hearing in the mealsite at the restored Creston Depot. (See related story on the speakers, page 2). Council members voting for the sale were Rich Madison, Ann Levine, Randy White, Marsha Wilson, Gary Lybarger and Dave Koets. Madison — whose wife is employed at Creston’s city library — told those in attendance he does not believe Lincoln School is the proper Madison place for a new city library. “I come from being a huge
fan of the library — proud card holder, member of the Friends (of the Library), and happen to live with a woman that works at the library — which makes this interesting. But, I’m throwing myself on the sword here because I think the library needs a new direction.” Madison, ward 2 city councilman, believes the current Creston Library Board with marketing consultant Mandy Kolesik is “very enthusiastic” and will be able “to chart a new course.” Marsha Wilson, ward 4 councilwoman, voted in favor of selling to Seldin Company because of Creston’s need for housing. “As most of you know, I’m a strong supporter of increasing our housing stock. We need low-income housing all the way up to housing for executives,” Wilson said. The lone council member against the sale was Nancy Loudon (at-large). Loudon reminded the council they voted to purchase Lincoln School from Creston School District in March 2010 with the intent of converting the old school
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Library Board President Ann Coulter speaks against the sale of Lincoln School property to Seldin Company of Omaha during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
into a city library. She added she believes Creston Area Library and Cultural Center at Lincoln School is a better fit for the community and would be Loudon “better for the literacy and cultural needs of our generation.” Age restrictions Seldin Company’s plans with the property are to re-
How the council voted
Creston City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday evening in favor of selling the Lincoln School property. Council members voting to sell were Rich Madison, Ann Levine, Randy White, Marsha Wilson, Gary Lybarger and Dave Koets. The lone council member against the sale was Nancy Loudon. THURSDAY WEATHER
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the weather extremes brought on by climate change will likely alter the behavior of pests. Dr. Yogesh Shah, associate dean of the global health department at Des Moines University says every increase in temperature by a degree or two increases mosquito populations by eight to tenfold. Ticks also grow faster in humid warm weather. He says last year Iowa had a 40 percent increase in Lyme disease. Shah say poison ivy also could become even more toxic thanks to the rise in carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.
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furbish the old school into senior housing — similar to housing that exists currently at the Iowana Hotel in uptown Creston. Their site plan — provided to the city — shows a total of 16 rental units in the school building with adequate commons and fitness areas. These 16 units would be a combination of one and two bedroom apartments. “These units are specifically for the senior population and will have age and income restrictions,” said Michael Fallesen, vice president of Affordable Housing Development with Seldin Company. Please see SOLD, Page 2
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