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Large sum granted to McKinley Park project The $300,000 grant will be used to construct a proposed three-pond filtration system in the “swamp area” on the north side of Adams Street ■

By KYLE WILSON

CNA assistant managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

It’s been a battle, but Friday John Kawa of Creston had reason to celebrate as the Watershed Improvement Review Board (WIRB) voted 10-1 in favor of granting $300,000 toward the McKinley

Park Restoration project.

The money will be used to construct a proposed three-pond filtration system in the “swamp area” on the north side of Adams Street. That filtration system will reduce silt sedimentation which will result in cleaner water flowing into McKinley Lake.

“I couldn’t be happier,” said

QUICK NEWS Reminder: Snow-removal ordinance starts Friday Don’t forget Creston’s snow-removal parking ordinance goes into effect Friday. Parking is prohibitied on all odd-numbered days on the south and west sides of all streets (even numbered address) from 1 to 7 a.m.

Parking is prohibitied on all even numbered days on the north and east sides of all streets (odd numbered address) from 1 to 7 a.m.

For example — on Thursday night, park on the north or east side of the street because 1 to 7 a.m. Friday is an odd-numbered day.

The purpose of the ordinance is to facilitate snow removal. The ordinance stays in effect until March 31, 2014. Fines for the ordinance are $25 if paid within the first 30 days. After 30 days, the fine increases to $30.

Thayer election decided

Union County Supervisors decided a fiveway tie for three remaining spots on Thayer’s city council by drawing names out of an envelope. The candidates all received two write-in votes in the election Nov. 5. Merle Witt, Keith Mitchell and Les Vanderplum will now represent Thayer on the city council.

The three selected have until Friday to decline the position. If declined before Friday, supervisors will draw another name to fill the empty seat between Tony Catolona and Jack Doberthene.

In other county news: • DECAT Coordinator Jocelyn Blazek needed the approval for two contract amendments for family assistance and family team meeting facilitation.

• SICOG’s Tim Ostroski provided updates for the Bloomfield, Norwalk and Carlisle projects.

• Union County Engineer Steve Akes gave the maintenance activity report.

Kawa, president of the Park and Recreation Board Board.

“This is the fourth time we have applied for this grant. It was a well-prepared Kawa grant. We had letters of support from different entities and businesses in Creston.

Getting this grant has been a community effort.”

Jeremy Rounds — regional planner at Southern Iowa Council

of Governments (SICOG) — was a key player in the park board obtaining this grant money.

Rounds prepared the 80Rounds page grant.

“I’m just happy we won’t have to re-write the grant application next year,” Rounds laughed. “I’m glad we were able to get the money because I think it’s a great project that people in the town can be

proud of.”

Kawa said this WIRB grant will not pay for the entire filtration system project — which is estimated at $1 million — but it will allow the park board and city council to give the go ahead to begin the first phase of the project.

The first phase of the project is constructing the filtration ponds in the watershed leading to McKinley Lake. The second phase is rehabilitating the existing wetland Please see MCKINLEY PARK, Page 2

dream big, grow here grant contest

Mount Ayr business wins $5,000

By KYLE WILSON

CNA asst. managing editor kwilson@crestonnews.com

OSCEOLA — A Mount Ayr business walked away with $5,000 Tuesday evening.

Podium Ink of Mount Ayr — up against four other southwest Iowa businesses — won the pitchoff event for the Dream Big, Grow Here grant competition here at Lakeside Casino.

Podium Ink will use the money to expand in one of two areas — direct-to-garment T-shirt printing or hydrographic printing for signs and graphics.

“We are very excited, as winning this money gives fresh oxygen into plans we’ve considered developing up to this point,” said Podium Ink coowner Brad Elliot. “We were up against four other very worthy businesses who were all deserving of the prize money, too. We are happy to win and this gives us confidence to start our new ventures.”

The four other businesses Podium Ink competed against in the pitchoff were Afton Fitness Center, Upper Crust Culinary Creations of Creston, Sew and Sew of Lamoni and She-Nae’s Rescued and Renewed of Creston.

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Burton Murphy, left, and Brad Elliot are the owners of Podium Ink in Mount Ayr. Podium Ink was named the $5,000 winner for the Dream Big, Grow Here grant competition at Lakeside Casino in Osceola Tuesday night. They were up against four other southwest Iowa businesses in the pitchoff competition.

Placing second though fifth at the pitchoff, in order, were Afton Fitness Center receiving $1,000, Upper Crust ($500), She-Nae’s ($250) and Sew and Sew ($250).

Podium Ink will now advance to a state competition slated for spring 2014. They will compete against 10 other businesses across Iowa for a chance to win an additional

$10,000.

“This is our first year in this grant competition, and we have been overwhelmed and thankful for all the support,” said Podium Ink co-owner Burton Murphy. “Even last night it was great to see everyone commenting on social media. Now, we move on to the state competition. We are confident we can win that pi-

tchoff and will be prepared.

That money would mean a great deal to our company in terms of buying new equipment and possibly bringing on more employees.”

Podium Ink is a creative studio located at 105 E. Adams St. in Mount Ayr. Please see PODIUM INK, Page 2

Creston Chamber of Commerce annual meeting Honored:

These three individuals were honored at the 74th annual Creston Chamber of Commerce banquet and annual meeting Tuesday evening at Supertel Inn and Conference Center in Creston. They include, from left, Becky Riley (volunteer of the year), Denny Abel (citizen) and Levi Eblen (youth).

CNA photo by KYLE WILSON

Peggy’s recognition: Right, Peggy Van Pelt is recognized Tuesday dur-

ing the 74th annual Creston Chamber of Commerce banquet and annual meeting for serving as office manager at the Chamber for 50 years. Pictured left, Linda Hartsock — friend and former Chamber director for 16 years — told the audience Peggy “has always had a strong work ethic and heart of gold” and “is instrumental in everything good that happens in the Creston community.”

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Deaths Norma Konkler Afton

Norma Konkler, 86, of A f t o n died Nov. 12, 2013, at Afton Care Center.

Memorial services will Konkler be 2 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 14, at Pearson Family Funeral Service, 809 W. Montgomery St., Creston. The Rev. Jim Morris will officiate. Inurnment will be private at Greenlawn Cemetery. There will be no public viewing. Visitation with family present will be 1 to 2 p.m. service time Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to Creston Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E.). Online condolences may be left at www. pearsonfuneralhomes.com.

Norma Mardale Konkler, daughter of Vivian Gwendolyn (Keuter) and Elza Marion Siddens, was born Aug. 5, 1927, in Afton.

Norma graduated from Afton High School in 1945.

After graduation, she married Richard Konkler. They were married for 20 years and later divorced.

Norma met her life partner

and became the commonlaw wife of William “Bill” Burgduff.

Norma lived in Afton until moving to Creston in 1972.

Norma was a homemaker and farm wife.

Norma and Bill lived on a farm near Thayer for a short time.

Norma worked at Gits Manufacturing and several different restaurants.

Norma returned to Afton and lived at Afton Care Center for the past six years.

Norma was a member of American Legion Auxiliary for more than 30 years and volunteered many hours helping with the American Legion and V.F.W. Norma is survived by her children, Kelly Konkler of Creston, Tony (Bobbi) Konkler of Carroll, Tracy Konkler of Thayer, Leslie (Ray) Farris of New Albany, Miss., Lori Burgduff of Shenandoah, Carolyn Burgduff of Salem, Ore., and Kirby Konkler of Creston; 21 grandchildren, 37 greatgrandchildren, sister Mona (Jack) Quee of Afton and niece Beth (Bruce) Herzberg of Afton.

Norma was preceded in death by her parents, husband in 2010, daughter Darcie Konkler, nephew Lonnie Quee and ex-husband Richard Konkler.

PODIUM INK: Continued from Page 1

Podium Ink currently produces vinyl decals for application to almost any smooth clean surface. They specialize in full vehicle wraps used on delivery vans, trucks, buses, cars, storefront windows, office

interiors, off road vehicles and more.

They also have apparel and printing service including custom artwork on a variety of apparel pieces such as T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, coffee cups, full color banners, graphic wraps and more.

MCKINLEY PARK: Continued from Page 1

area “where all the cattails are now.” These two phases are expected to improve water quality to 85 percent clean by the time it reaches McKinley Lake.

The park board and city

have three years to use the $300,000 grant.

However, Kawa is hopeful both phases of the filtration system project will be completed within two years so the board can start applying for funding to dredge or begin drying out McKinley Lake.

Evaluating Your Estate Plan for farm families to be held Dec. 10 Evaluating Your Estate Plan is an all-day workshop that gives participants tools to help prepare or revise an estate plan.

Union County Extension is sponsoring the workshop for farm families in southwest Iowa 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 at Southwestern Community College. Topics include the language of estate planning, needed information, setting goals and gift, estate and inheritance taxes.

Presenters will be Melissa O’Rourke and Kelvin Leibold, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach farm

and agribusiness management specialists.

O’Rourke is an attorney who has experience in agricultural law and estate and succession planning.

Leibold has been helping farmers with management and business decisions for decades.

The cost is $50 and includes resource materials and lunch.

Advance registration by Dec. 6 is required because the program is limited to 40.

To register, call Union County Extension, 641-7828426 or email mcandrew@iastate.edu.

CNA photo by BAILEY POOLMAN

Vigil: Bill Ralston and his adopted children Isaac, 12, and Cassie, 11, of Creston have dinner before participating in a candlelight vigil in honor of Iowa adoption and National Adoption Month at Crest Baptist Church Tuesday.

Senate Democrats propose preschool expansion WASHINGTON (MCT) — Staking a major investment in early-childhood education — and in defiance of federal austerity — a group of lawmakers is proposing to offer free preschool to all 3- and 4-yearolds from low- and moderate-income families.

The bill, being introduced Wednesday, is an ambitious follow-up to President Obama’s pledge during his February State of the Union address to narrow early learning deficits, where some children enter kindergarten already reading and others unable to write their names.

The Strong Start for America’s Children Act calls for spending $34 billion in the first five years alone. Among other things, the money would pay for voluntary preschool for kids from households with up to twice the poverty level ($47,100 for a family of four), raise education requirements for preschool teachers and help boost their pay to parity with K-12 teachers.

In Washington state, some 50,000 children could potentially qualify for taxpayer-paid preschool, based on poverty estimates and census data. Currently, 20 percent of the state’s 4-year-olds and 9 percent of the 3-year-olds receive free pre-K education, either through the federally fund-

ed Head Start program for low-income families or the state-funded Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP), open to families with incomes up to 110 percent of the poverty level.

In 2012, the two programs cost an average of $6,800 per student.

Joel Ryan, executive director of Washington State Association of Head Start & ECEAP, said the legislation was notable for its scope. Rather than working with fixed block grants, states would get matching funds from the federal government to cover the cost of education for all eligible children. States also would be encouraged to expand preschool to kids from higher-income households.

“This is a pretty big deal,” Ryan said. “And it’s a very good thing.”

Studies have repeatedly found correlation between early-childhood education and later payoffs, both personal and societal, including higher wages and academic achievements and reduced costs for health-care and social services.

But Washington state

does not provide free allday school for even kindergartners. As recently as last fall, the state paid for allday kindergarten for just 22 percent of students. The share today is 44 percent, thanks to a $50 million infusion from the Legislature.

The bill makes statefunded kindergarten a condition for applying for preschool grants.

The legislation is sponsored by Sen. Tom Harkin, D-Iowa, and co-sponsored

by Sen. Patty Murray, D. Wash., and eight other Senate Democrats. Two House members, including Republican Richard Hanna, of New York, are also supporting it.

Early learning is a signature issue for Murray, a former preschool teacher.

Earlier this year, she introduced the Ready to Learn Act with similar provisions for preschool funding as the latest legislation.

Murray is co-chairing a budget conference committee with Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis. A key part of their task is to agree on spending levels for the remainder of the 2014 fiscal year, which ends next Sept. 30. They

also are seeking mutually acceptable alternatives to the sequestration, arbitrary budget cuts that are split between defense and nondefense discretionary programs.

Already this academic year, the sequestration has bumped 57,000 kids out of Head Start programs across the country, including 750 children in Washington.

Head Start programs and preschools funded by the state operate out of public schools, churches, childdevelopment centers and other sites.

The proposed legislation would require states to set high-quality standards for preschools, aligned with K-12 academic standards.

It also requires preschool teachers to hold bachelor’s degrees.

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Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) brown baggers, noon open meeting, St. Malachy Rectory, 407 W. Clark St. No smoking.

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Union Squares, 7:30 to 10 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 400 N. Elm St. Turkey dance. Caller: Doug McCart.

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Gunnar Michael Blum, 19, 305 New York Ave., was cited for leaving the scene of an accident 11:32 p.m. Friday after an accident near the intersection of North Walnut and East Summit streets. He was also charged with operating while intoxicated 1 a.m.

Sunday at his residence.

Alexander Robert Lawson, 20, 1501 Townline Rd., Apt. 181, a passenger in Blum’s vehicle, was charged with public intoxication 11:43 p.m. Saturday at the Union County Law Enforcement Center.

According to a Creston Police report, Blum, driving a 2001 Ford south on North Walnut, lost control and struck a 1997 Ford, owned

by William Andrew Neve, 408 N. Walnut St., parked in front of his residence. After the collision, Blum drove away from the scene.

While investigating the incident, a call came in to dispatch reporting a vehicle parked in the roadway in the 400 block of Walnut Street.

Officers investigated the scene and discovered the vehicle had been struck by another vehicle that had left the scene. Officers noticed blue paint on the vehicle matched the color of Blum’s truck, and white paint was discovered on the front bumper of

Blum’s truck that matched the vehicle that had been struck. Eye witness accounts also state a blue Ford F-150 matching Blum’s truck description left the scene after striking the parked vehicle.

Soon after, officers received a complaint of a truck driving on the railroad tracks near New York Avenue.

While on the way to the location, officers saw the vehicle pass, and proceeded after the vehicle. Blum and Lawson exited the vehicle and attempted to run away.

Lawson was taken into custody. He refused to submit to a breath test, but admitted he was intoxicated, and he had drunk six or seven beers.

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If someone you know could use a little help this Christmas, please let us know. Complete the form below and return to the address shown. If you prefer, you may hand deliver the form to the Creston News Advertiser at 503 W. Adams Street.

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OPINION Nowhere but Louisiana

BATON ROUGE, La. — I am winding my way down to the Louisiana Capitol basement, trying to find House Committee Room 6, which is as exciting as it sounds and not evident by the crowds gathering to hear me read.

Most book-loving pilgrims are upstairs, jostling for a seat in the huge but overflowing House Chamber to see hilarious best-selling author Rick Bragg, or in the Senate Chamber with Alan Robertson, oldest son of Duck Commander Phil Robertson from the television show “Duck Dynasty.”

Wouldn’t you?

As book events go, the Louisiana Book Festival is way up there.

Where else but Louisiana can you buy good jambalaya, hear rollicking live Cajun music, get the auto-

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graph of the Duck Commander’s preacher son and watch the dazzling blond wife of Blue Dog creator George Rodrigue spill the secrets behind the art, all in the shadow of Huey Long’s final resting place?

“Nowhere,” would be the answer to that.

I am on a panel with television producer Wendy Reed, also a talented new memoirist, whose book is called “An Accidental Memoir: How I Killed Someone and Other

Stories.” She goes first and reads her riveting story so well I forget to be nervous when it’s my turn.

Later we both sit at a table in a giant signing tent, next to Emilie Staat, who is working on a book about life and tango, right across from poet Carlos Colon, who is dressed as Elvis because his book is called “Haiku Elvis: A Life in 17 Syllables (or Less).”

But I can’t see Elvis for several minutes because my view is blocked by some kind of incongruous kickboxing demonstration.

Nowhere but Louisiana.

Having spent a lot of time in this, the most colorful of states, in years past, I believe it to be Sutter’s Mill for creative fodder. I’ve covered an alligator funeral in Ponchatoula, interviewed a geriatric stripper on

Bourbon Street and written about the gubernatorial election that pitted a former Klansman against the charming shyster Edwin Edwards.

The bumper stickers all read “Vote for the Crook; It’s Important.”

I can hear the subject of one recent column, Yvette Landry, belting out her original country tunes on the stage. But she’s also here to sell her first book, a spooky tale about a Catahoula Swamp tree that eats children. Talk about multitasking.

I spot legendary fiddler Joel Savoy and retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honore, who led the military response to Hurricane Katrina.

Doctors, lawyers, retired military chiefs. There are nearly 200 writers, artists and musicians, so you are forced to choose your priorities carefully.

The folks here certainly have figured out how to make a book fair sexy, not stuffy and staid, the way some can be. I suspect some come for the food alone.

And when you tire of literary posturing and book-hawking, you can ride straight to the top of Huey’s tower and get the best view of the river that rolls to the sea, depositing its alluvia and silt and creative talent at a wide and smiling mouth. *** To find out more about Rheta Grimsley Johnson and her books, visit www.rhetagrimsleyjohnsonbooks.com. (c) 2013 Rheta Grimsley Johnson Distributed by King Features Syndicate

President Obama met the oldest World War II veteran HOLLYWOOD — God bless America, and how’s everybody?

Richie Incognito showed all texts with former fellow Miami Dolphin Jonathan Martin Sunday, revealing they’re pals. They exchanged death threats and N-words in good fun. This ends the debate once and for all about whether Dolphins are as intelligent as humans.

MTVs hit reality show Sixteen and Pregnant announced a casting call for Season Five Friday just as MTV’s Teen Mom wrapped up its first season. Talk about shameless.

MTV is the first group of people to make money off pregnant teens since slavery was abolished.

Miley Cyrus smoked a joint onstage and twerked with a midget at the MTV Awards Sunday in Holland. That’s our gal. After getting Best Video she showed her patriotism by thanking U.S. veterans for their wonderful work

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in Mars Attacks and Independence Day. President Obama met the oldest World War II veteran on Veterans Day. It’s the only war my family ever won. My line of Hamiltons lost the English Civil War, we lost the American Revolution, we lost the Civil War and in the War on Drugs, I fought for Colombia.

Secretary of State John Kerry failed to get Iran to reduce its nuclear capacity Monday as war tensions heightened. He’s been to war, fought a war, denounced the war, then ran for president as a war hero. John Kerry fought in Vietnam for your right to be strange.

Letter to the editor

Hats off to the youth of today!

From Frank Gale Creston

Two years ago when I decided to retire from teaching, I debated putting my name in to sub at local schools. While thinking about it, my thoughts drifted back to the mid 80s when I used to sub, and I recalled how disrespectful and misbehaving many of the students were at that time. However, I decided to give it a try.

Wow, what a difference time makes. Over the last two years, I have subbed at Creston, East

Union and Orient-Macksburg and have found the students to be very respectful to the sub, will follow directions and usually don’t try to pull something on the sub. What I found to be a pain in the neck in the 80s has now became a joy working with the students.

Next time you talk to a school administrator, be sure to tell them what a great job their teachers have done in teaching respect for others.

And teachers, when you have conferences, be sure to let the parents know what a great job they have done raising their children.

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Why won’t Jimmy Kimmel apologize some more?

Jimmy Kimmel used to be a professional comedian.

His new job is apologizing.

A few weeks ago, the host of ABC’s late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live” aired a bit where a 6-year-old boy recommends killing everyone in China. Kimmel and the network have been apologizing ever since.

Over the weekend, protesters besieged ABC studios around the country. They want Kimmel fired or, failing that, more apologies.

The bit was part of a routine called “Kids Table,” where Kimmel talks to cute 5- and 6-year-olds, and hilarity ensues. In the offending episode, Kimmel asked the kids what to do about our debt to China, and one boy chirps, “Kill everyone in China.” Kimmel laughs and jokingly calls it “an interesting idea,” before returning to it later when, with mock seriousness, he asks the kids whether the Chinese should be allowed to live.

It doesn’t take a well-honed sense of humor to realize that “Kids Table” is a forum for kids to say laughably and harmlessly absurd things, not for the discussion of serious foreign-policy initiatives. If the boy’s proposal for a genocidal war against China as a solution to our national debt were getting a respectable hearing, he would have been invited to debate it on CNN’s “Fareed Zakaria GPS” with deadly earnest foreign-policy panjandrums like Richard Haass and Zbigniew Brzezinski.

Nonetheless, the grim gears of offense-taking began to grind. Previously, Jimmy Kimmel’s main offense against humanity had been encouraging parents to get a rise

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out of their kids by telling them that they had eaten all their Halloween candy. Now, he was guilty of incitement to mass murder.

The anti-Kimmel protesters sported signs festooned with swastikas and pictures of the comedian with a Hitler mustache, accusing him of “manipulating children” and “promoting racial genocide.”

Needless to say, if Adolf Hitler’s crime had been joking around with kids who innocently talked of killing people for laughs, he wouldn’t be known as one of world history’s greatest monsters.

The protesters still managed to extract an apology from ABC and from Kimmel on air, who said he thought “it was obvious that I didn’t agree with that statement.”

Obviousness, though, isn’t a defense. Kimmel had to apologize in public to protesters outside his Hollywood studio in a scene that bore a distant resemblance to a “struggle session” in the Cultural Revolution wherein accused enemies of the people were humiliated and engaged in coerced selfcriticism.

Kimmel said he was “very, very sorry” and bowed to the protesters, who still demanded every imaginable kind of other apology from him. No matter how sorry he said he was, they wanted him to be sorrier still. With protests demand-

ing Kimmel’s ouster continuing to roll on, ABC has apologized yet again and emphasized its promise to tighten its Standards and Practices.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry is now in on the act, calling on ABC to “face its mistakes head on.”

The Chinese government’s entry into the debate might seem opportunistic, but in fairness to Beijing, no other entity in the world has proven itself as adept at killing Chinese people en masse. The Kimmel controversy is of inherent concern since it involves its core competency.

The Kimmel kerfuffle is worthy of a Monty Python skit, but also typical of the surreal theater of offense-taking in contemporary America. Are we, in such matters, a ridiculous country? One that encourages a sense of victimhood and grievance? One that lacks any sense of proportion? Yes, yes and yes.

It would have been an invigorating blow for the culture of free speech if ABC and Kimmel had issued the following serial apologies to their tormentors: We’re sorry that you are so humorless. We’re sorry you don’t have anything better to do with your time. We’re sorry that you are cheapening every genocide in history. We’re sorry, in short, that you are whiny bullies.

If you’re so offended, please go watch Leno or Letterman.

Rich Lowry can be reached via e-mail: comments.lowry@nationalreview.com (c) 2013 by King Features Syndicate

to get louder and worse, and the price is only going to continue to increase.

Ellen Gerharz, Executive Director for Creston Chamber of Commerce, informed Council that she was very upset because of a recent statement printed in the Creston News Advertiser. The statement referred to the condition of our community and how bad it looks. She's recently received two Thank You cards from the Leadership Iowa Group that were very positive about Creston and read excerpts of them to the Council. She noted several projects the City and Chamber have worked on, such as the City obtaining abandoned, dilapidated and uninhabitable homes through the courts, had them torn down and then sold the empty lots to get them back onto the tax rolls. As well as the Chamber having a paint program for homeowners that meet the required qualifications and are able to paint their homes with paint provided through this program. She challenges anyone to go to another city of the same size and look at the many empty store fronts. She said the City of Creston is very fortunate to have the number of businesses in our uptown area.

Mayor Woods announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing for the purpose of accepting comment on making application for a Community Development Block Grant Application for the North Side Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. Andrew Collings spoke in favor of the Project. No one spoke against the Project, and there was no written correspondence for or against the Project. He then called the Public Hearing to a close.

A resolution was offered and seconded to approve making application for a Community Development Block Grant for the North Side Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project. All voted aye. Wilson was absent.

Resolution passed.

Mayor Woods announced that now is the time for a Public Hearing for the purpose of accepting comment on ORDINANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRESTON, IOWA, 1996,

BY AMENDING Contributed photo CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC Creston FFA members stand in front of Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky., while attendREGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIOing the 86th National FFA Convention. Members are, front,LATION from left, Skarda, OF Madison REGULATIONS, SUBSECTIONS 1 – 8and - PROVISIONS PERSavannah Hartman, Taylor Rice, Wyatt Thompson and Darin Hatfield, back, Tyler TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULAWaddingham, Lane Miller, John Gravlin, Chad Lamb, BrookeTIONS. Thelen, Zach Hoffman and No one spoke for or against the amendments, and there was no written corJeremy Stoll. respondence for or against the amendments. then called the Public Hearing The chapter stressed the assisting in Creston FFA’s to theHecommunity pantry for REGULAR MEETING OF THE to a close. development of its mem- success in being recognized distribution theLevine holiCRESTON CITY COUNCIL Wagner moved during seconded by to NOVEMBER 5, 2013 Establish the First Reading on ORDIbers, chapter and commu- asThe one of Iowa’s topmet 25inchapseason.

Creston City Council regular day NANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF OROF THE conducted CITY OF CREsession at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above DINANCES nity through a wide variety ters.

The chapter a date in the Council Chambers of the City STON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING of projects. During the past HallThe chapter’s Helping number of safety activities Complex with Mayor Woods presid- CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC ing.

REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIOschool year, the chapter con- Hands program provided the involving hundreds of area Roll call being taken with the following LATION OF REGULATIONS, SUBCouncil members present: Loudon, Van- youths.

SECTIONS Safety 1 – 18 -PROVISIONS ducted more than 150 ac- opportunity for FFA memprograms PERindevender, Wagner, Levine, Winborn and TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULAtivities locally, attended 15 bers to team up with special cluded its annual Bicycle White. Wilson was absent.

TIONS. Levine, Winborn, White, Loudon, Motion students was made and seconded Vandevender and Wagner and voted aye.

Willeadership workshops and needs and assistto apin Safety Program rodeo prove the agenda. All voted aye. Wilson son was absent. First Reading was estabconventions, participated in their motor and communica- where helmets were providwas absent.

Motion carried. lished.

Motion was made and seconded to apWhite moved seconded by Wagner to more than a dozen judging tive skill development. ed to participating youths. prove the consent agenda, which included Waive the Second Reading on ORDIof minutes of October 15, 2013, NANCE 14 farm - 148 INand THEHalloween CODE OF ORevents and had members approval Its Christmas holiday ac- Hunter, regular meeting; claims of $240,587.67. DINANCES OF THE CITY OF CREcompete in contests above tivities, including the CHS Safety program All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion STON, IOWA, 1996, BY presentaAMENDING carried.

CHAPTER 62 -also GENERAL TRAFFIC the local level. student body, involved purtions were given.

The During Public Forum, Kevin Downey, REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIOHelping Hands, Make chasing presents for children, assisted with 411 N. Maple, asked if Item #9 - Resolu- chapter LATION OFalso REGULATIONS, SUBtion to approve payment of $112, 613.00 SECTIONS 1 – 18 - PROVISIONS PERCreston Green and Christ- the collection of toys and elementary counselors in to Kimrey Electric for work completed on TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULAthe Creston goods.

TIONS. Levine, Winborn, White, Loudon, Airport Lighting Improve- conducting mas holiday activities have canned The canned a “Red Ribbon ments Project - was regarding the big light Vandevender and Wagner voted aye. Wilbeen identified as programs goods toys were given Drug Second SafetyReading Awarethat circlesand around at the Airport.

Mike Week” son was absent. was Taylor told him it was in regards to run- waived.

Wagner moved seconded by Levine to way lights.

Downey also mentioned he was told Establish the Second Reading on ORDIthat Willets & Woosley does their septic NANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF ORNOTICE OF MEETING OF THE dumping in Corning because it's cheaper DINANCES OF THE CITY OF CREBOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE for them to go there, than it is to do their STON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING SOUTHERN IOWA RURAL WATER dumping in Creston. He feels the City CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC ASSOCIATION, STATE OF IOWA, ON should look into this and try to keep the REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS, SUBmoney in Creston.

THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED Police Chief Ver Meer informed Coun- SECTIONS 1 – 18 - PROVISIONS PERAUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE cil that his department plans to begin pub- TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULAOF NOT TO EXCEED $21,000,000 WA- lishing the names of individuals that have TIONS. Winborn, White, Loudon, VandeTER REVENUE REFUNDING CAPI- unpaid parking tickets in Union County in vender, Wagner and Levine voted aye.

TAL LOAN NOTES, AND THE PUBLIC the newspaper and on their Face Book Wilson was absent. Second Reading was HEARING ON THE AUTHORIZATION page. If not paid after 10 days, the tickets established.

White moved seconded by Wagner to will be forwarded to the County TreasurAND ISSUANCE THEREOF PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that er's Office and be assessed to their license Waive the Third and Final Reading on or vehicle tags, so when the individual ORDINANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE the Board of Directors of the Southern Iowa Rural Water Association, State of comes in to renew their license or vehicle OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF tags, they will have to pay the assessed CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDIowa, will hold a public hearing on the 20th day of November, 2013, at 9:00 A.M., fine, or they won't be able to renew their ING CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01in the 1391 - 190th Street, Creston, Iowa license or vehicle tags.

50801, at which meeting the Board proMelvin Scadden, 411 N. Vine, asked if VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS, SUBposes to take additional action for the au- when the Council discusses anything re- SECTIONS 1 – 18 - PROVISIONS PERthorization of a Loan Agreement and the garding the Quiet Zone, including what it's TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULAissuance of not to exceed $21,000,000 costing, that it be made public so everyone TIONS. Levine, Winborn, White, Loudon, Vandevender and Wagner voted aye. WilWater Revenue Refunding Capital Loan is aware of it.

Dennis Gross, 505 W. Montgomery, son was absent. Third and Final Reading Notes, in order to provide funds to pay the costs of refunding outstanding water obli- stressed to Council that it would be best to was waived.

Wagner moved seconded by Loudon to gations of the District, including put in the Quiet Zone now because the $1,565,299 Water Revenue Capital Loan trains whistles are only going to continue Establish the Third and Final Reading on to get louder and worse, and the price is ORDINANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE Notes, Series 1981/2 (Grand River), $1,100,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan only going to continue to increase.

OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF Ellen Gerharz, Executive Director for CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDNotes, Series 1992/3 (Taylor III), $1,215,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Creston Chamber of Commerce, informed ING CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFNotes, Series 1992 (Union Co./Lorimor), Council that she was very upset because of FIC REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01$1,050,000 Water Revenue Bonds, Series a recent statement printed in the Creston VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS, SUB1992 (Ringgold Co. II), $1,975,440 Water News Advertiser. The statement referred SECTIONS 1 – 18 - PROVISIONS PERRevenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 1994 to the condition of our community and TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULA(SE Adams Co), $800,000 Water Revenue how bad it looks. She's recently received TIONS. Vandevender, Wagner, Levine, Capital Loan Notes, Series 1994 (NW De- two Thank You cards from the Leadership Winborn, White and Loudon voted aye. catur Co.), $1,675,000 Water Revenue Iowa Group that were very positive about Wilson was absent. Third and Final ReadCapital Loan Notes, Series 1995 (W. Creston and read excerpts of them to the ing was established.

Discussion was held on the safety imClarke Co), $1,174,000 Water Revenue Council. She noted several projects the City and Chamber have worked on, such provements and possible Quiet Zone at the Capital Loan Notes, Series 1995 (Adair railroad crossings located at Elm Street as the City obtaining abandoned, dilapiCo./Zion), $1,422,000 Water Revenue dated and uninhabitable homes through and New York Avenue. The Iowa DepartCapital Loan Notes, Series 1996 (Arispe), $1,050,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan the courts, had them torn down and then ment of Transportation has approved a Notes, Series 1996 (Decatur South), sold the empty lots to get them back onto 90/10 grant for the safety improvements $600,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan the tax rolls. As well as the Chamber hav- and the City of Creston has already budNotes, Series 1996 (Ringgold Co. III), ing a paint program for homeowners that geted for the required share of 10 percent, $1,325,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan meet the required qualifications and are which will be approximately $20,000 Notes, Series 1997 (Taylor IV), able to paint their homes with paint pro- $24,000. At this time, it is unknown what $9,480,000 Water Revenue Refunding vided through this program. She chal- the Burlington Northern Railroad requireCapital Loan Notes, Series 1998, lenges anyone to go to another city of the ments are going to cost, but the City hopes same size and look at the many empty to know by the end of the month. $1,500,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan A resolution was offered and seconded Notes, Series 1998 (NE Adams), $735,000 store fronts. She said the City of Creston is Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Se- very fortunate to have the number of busi- to award the contract to Godbersen-Smith Construction Co., of Ida Grove, Iowa, for ries 1999 (Taylor TV/Clarke Rural), nesses in our uptown area.

Mayor Woods announced that now is $199,991.25, for the safety improvements $1,861,400 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes, Series 2000 (NW Adams Co./Car- the time for a Public Hearing for the pur- to be made on railroad crossings located at bon/Grant), $3,202,000 Water Revenue pose of accepting comment on making ap- Elm Street and New York Avenue. All Capital Loan Notes, Series 2001 (SW plication for a Community Development voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution Madison), and obligations issued or as- Block Grant Application for the North passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded sumed for improvements to serve Afton. Side Sanitary Sewer Improvements The Notes will be payable from and se- Project. Andrew Collings spoke in favor to approve the hiring of Bryan Spencer as of the Project. No one spoke against the Equipment Operator I for the Street Decured by the Net Revenues of the Water Utility System of the Southern Iowa Rural Project, and there was no written corre- partment contingent upon his successful spondence for or against the Project. He completion of attaining CDL licensing.

Water Association.

All voted aye. Wilson was absent. ResoluAt the above meeting the Board shall then called the Public Hearing to a close. receive oral or written objections from any A resolution was offered and seconded tion passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded resident or property owner of the District, to approve making application for a Comto the above action. After all objections munity Development Block Grant for the to approve Change Order #1 to adjust estihave been received and considered, the North Side Sanitary Sewer Improvement mated plan quantities of units installed and Board will at this meeting or at any ad- Project. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. decreasing the project amount by $1,516.50 for the Creston Airport Lightjournment thereof, take additional action Resolution passed.

Mayor Woods announced that now is ing Improvements Project. All voted aye. for the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes or will abandon the time for a Public Hearing for the pur- Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.

A resolution was offered and seconded pose of accepting comment on ORDIthe proposal to issue the Notes.

This Notice is given by order of the NANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF OR- to approve payment of $112,613.00 to Board of Directors of the Southern Iowa DINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRE- Kimrey Electric for work completed on Rural Water Association, State of Iowa, as STON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING the Creston Airport Lighting Improveprovided by Sections 357A.11, 384.24A, CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC ments Project. All voted aye. Wilson was and 384.83 of the Code of Iowa, as REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIO- absent. Resolution passed.

Under Other, Councilperson Loudon LATION OF REGULATIONS, SUBamended.

SECTIONS 1 – 8 - PROVISIONS PER- encouraged all Council Members to take Dated this 20 th day of November, 2013.

Ethel Campbell TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULA- the opportunity to attend all of the upcomSecretary of the Board of Directors TIONS. No one spoke for or against the ing Municipal Leadership Academy workSouthern Iowa Rural Water Association, amendments, and there was no written cor- shops provided by the League of Cities.

Motion was made and seconded to adState of Iowa respondence for or against the amendments. He then called the Public Hearing journ the meeting. All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion carried. Council adto a close.

REGULAR MEETING OF THE Wagner moved seconded by Levine to journed at 6:31 p.m.

CRESTON CITY COUNCIL Establish the First Reading on ORDIWarren Woods, Mayor NOVEMBER 5, 2013 NANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF ORAttest: The Creston City Council met in regular DINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRELisa Williamson, City Clerk session at 6:00 o'clock p.m. on the above STON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING These are a condensed version of the date in the Council Chambers of the City CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC proceedings of the regular meeting of the Hall Complex with Mayor Woods presid- REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIO- Creston City Council. Copies of the coming.

LATION OF REGULATIONS, SUB- plete version may be obtained at the Roll call being taken with the following SECTIONS 1 – 18 -PROVISIONS PER- Clerk's office during normal office hours.

Council members present: Loudon, Van- TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULAFUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIdevender, Wagner, Levine, Winborn and TIONS. Levine, Winborn, White, Loudon, OD ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2013 White. Wilson was absent.

Vandevender and Wagner voted aye. WilREVENUES, BY FUND Motion was made and seconded to ap- son was absent. First Reading was estab10/1/13 – 10/31/13 prove the agenda. All voted aye. Wilson lished.

GENERAL FUND....................833,636.70 was absent. Motion carried.

White moved seconded by Wagner to Motion was made and seconded to ap- Waive the Second Reading on ORDI- COMMUNITY CENTER.............7,186.95 ROAD USE TAX........................83,852.84 prove the consent agenda, which included NANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF OR- PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.....150,360.54 approval of minutes of October 15, 2013, DINANCES OF THE CITY OF CREFIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT. .72,025.20 regular meeting; claims of $240,587.67. STON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING EMERGENCY............................17,969.01 All voted aye. Wilson was absent. Motion CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC LOST-PROP TAX RELIEF carried.

REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIO- (50%)............................................36,886.66 During Public Forum, Kevin Downey, LATION OF REGULATIONS, SUB- LOST-STR/SWR/RPR/RPLC 411 N. Maple, asked if Item #9 - Resolu- SECTIONS 1 – 18 - PROVISIONS PER(50%)............................................36,886.66 tion to approve payment of $112, 613.00 TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIF-JAMES SBDV (75%)........150,602.24 to Kimrey Electric for work completed on TIONS. Levine, Winborn, White, Loudon, the Creston Airport Lighting Improve- Vandevender and Wagner voted aye. Wil- TIF-JAMES SBDV (25%-LMI).50,200.75 TIF-ASST. LIVING......................5,175.09 ments Project - was regarding the big light son was absent. Second Reading was TIF-HWY 34 that circles around at the Airport. Mike waived.

IMPROVEMENTS...................107,751.16 Taylor told him it was in regards to runWagner moved seconded by Levine to RESTRICTED GIFTSway lights.

Establish the Second Reading on ORDI- MCKINLEY PARK.........................521.02 Downey also mentioned he was told NANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODE OF OR- RESTRICTED GIFTSthat Willets & Woosley does their septic DINANCES OF THE CITY OF CRE- LIBRARY......................................1,781.41 dumping in Corning because it's cheaper STON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMENDING for them to go there, than it is to do their CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAFFIC CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE................................................440.00 dumping in Creston. He feels the City REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01-VIOshould look into this and try to keep the LATION OF REGULATIONS, SUB- SEWER OPERATING................67,387.01 SEWER DEBT SERVICE..........35,520.24 money in Creston.

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ORDINANCE 14 - 148 IN THE CODECreston SERVICE..........................................546.16 News Advertiser OF ORDINANCES OF THE Wednesday, CITY OF CARPENTER UNIFORM CO November 13, 2013 CRESTON, IOWA, 1996, BY AMEND- SUPPLIES......................................1,441.88 ING CHAPTER 62 - GENERAL TRAF- CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC FIC REGULATIONS, SECTION 62.01- SERVICE............................................45.00 VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS, SUB- CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR SECTIONS 1 – 18 - PROVISIONS PER- SERVICE..........................................460.00 TAINING TO TRAFFIC REGULA- CLAPSADDLE-GARBER ASSOCIAT TIONS. Vandevender, Wagner, Levine, SERVICE.......................................4,715.60 Winborn, White and Loudon voted aye. CLEAN BURN OF IOWA Wilson was absent. Third and Final Read- SERVICE............................................66.54 ing was established.

COPS PLUS Discussion was held on the safety im- SUPPLIES.........................................128.36 provements and possible Quiet Zone at the COPY SYSTEMS INC railroad crossings located at Elm Street SERVICE............................................24.72 and New York Avenue. The Iowa Depart- *CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS ment of Transportation has approved a WATER.......................................38,672.54 90/10 grant for the safety improvements CRESTON PROF FIREFIGHTERS and the City of Creston has already bud- SUPPLIES.........................................200.00 geted forprogram the required share 10 percent, CLINIC PC and caness for ofthe stu- CRESTON FutureVETeducation which will be approximately $20,000 - SERVICES........................................639.83 dents. $24,000. At this time, it is unknown what DENNY'S reer exploration also was a HYDRAULIC SHOP the Burlington Northern Railroad require- SUPPLIES...........................................80.00 Members attending were key component of the conments are going to cost, but the City hopes DIGITAL FORMAT COMPUTER.. .SERto knowinvolved by the end ofin the several month.

VICES..................................................52.49 also navention.

Students attending A resolution was offered and seconded EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION to award the contract to Godbersen-Smith tional leadership workshops SERVICES.....................................1,030.59 visited hundreds of exhibiConstruction Co., of Ida Grove, Iowa, for ECHO GROUP INC that provided opportunitors that provided informa$199,991.25, for the safety improvements SUPPLIES.........................................143.30 to be made on railroad crossings located at ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC ties for personal growth and tion about educational and Elm Street and New York Avenue. All SERVICES........................................475.00 voted aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution *ELECTRONIC leadership development.

FEDERAL TAX career possibilities held at passed.

TAX..............................................15,892.27 participants the concurrent AConvention resolution was offered and seconded ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO National to approve the hiring of Bryan Spencer as SUPPLIES......................................1,156.72 also had the opportunity to FFA Alumni Convention Equipment Operator I for the Street De- ENERGYFICIENT SYSTEMS partment to contingent his successful listen Rick upon Pintino, head SUPPLIES.........................................674.62 and National Agricultural completion of attaining CDL licensing. ENVIRONMENTAL EXPRESS coach the Louisville and SUPPLIES...........................................71.15 Career Show.

All voted for aye. Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.national champions. F&M BODY SHOP INC recent In addition to convenA resolution was offered and seconded SUPPLIES...........................................39.89 to approve Change Order #1 the to adjust esti- FARM HOME SUPPLY INC.................

Hamilton brought mestion & highlights, members mated plan quantities of units installed and SUPPLIES.........................................272.98 sage of holding yourself to a also embarked on agriculdecreasing the project amount by FASTENAL $1,516.50Day for the Creston Airport Light- SUPPLIES...........................................30.16 “One Contract.” turally-related tours of Claiing Improvements Project. All voted aye. FRY & ASSOCIATES INC Wilson was absent. Resolution passed.the SUPPLIES...................................15,595.00 Members also had borne Horse Farms, KenA resolution was offered and seconded GALE CENGAGE LEARNING opportunity Joshto BOOKS.............................................596.99 tucky Horse Park, Churchill to approve paymenttoof hear $112,613.00 Kimrey Electric for work completed on GRAPEVINE STAFFING Sundquist, a motivational Downs (home of the Kenthe Creston Airport Lighting Improve- SERVICES..........................................90.00 ments Project.

All voted aye. Wilsonskiwas GREATER REG MEDICAL speaker and Paralympic tucky Derby) and CNTR My Old absent. Resolution passed.

SERVICES..........................................73.00 ing champion.

Kentucky Home.

Under Other, Councilperson Loudon GRIMES ASPHALT & PAVING CO encouraged all Council Members to take SUPPLIES......................................1,899.46 the opportunity to attend all of the upcom- GUARANTY ABSTRACT CO ing Municipal Leadership Academy work- SERVICES........................................145.00 shops provided by the League of Cities.

HAWKINS INC. Motion was made and seconded to ad- SUPPLIES......................................1,149.00 journ the meeting. All voted aye. Wilson HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO was absent. Motion carried.

Council ad- SERVICES........................................183.94 Extension and Outreach journed at 6:31 p.m.

HOLIDAY INN DES MOINES Warren Woods, Mayor HOTEL..............................................103.04 Attest: HOMESTEAD OF CRESTON, LLC Lisa City Clerk ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT th ForWilliamson, Farm Families These are a condensed version of the GRANT........................................10,349.00 proceedings of the regular meeting of the ILLOWA COMMUNICATIONS 9:30 a.m.

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Creston City Council. Copies of the com- SERVICES........................................235.00 Community College plete version may be obtained at theSouthwestern INGRAM Center - Room 180 Clerk's office during normal office hours. Instructional BOOKS..........................................1,760.62 FUND REPORT FOR CLAIM PERIIOWA ASSOC OF MUNICIPAL 1501 West Townline Street, Creston, Iowa 50801 OD ENDING NOVEMBER 5, 2013 UTILITIES For more information and to register, call the 2013 WORKSHOP...........................145.00 REVENUES, BY FUND Union County at 641-782-8426.

IOWAExtension DEPT OFOffice AGRICULTURE 10/1/13 – 10/31/13 $50/person, lunch included RENEWAL.....................15.00 GENERAL FUND....................833,636.70 LISCENSE OFregister REVENUE COMMUNITY CENTER.............7,186.95 *IOWA Space isDEPT limited, early!

ROAD USE TAX........................83,852.84 TAX................................................6,231.00 Featured Speakers Include: IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIO PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.....150,360.54 Topics Covered...

SUPPLIES.........................................419.00 FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT. • Language of Estate Planning .72,025.20 Melissa O’Rourke IOWA LAW EMERGENCY............................17,969.01 • Property Ownership B.S., M.A., J.D.,ENFORCEMENT Farm & Agribusiness ACADEMY LOST-PROP TAX RELIEF Management Specialist for Iowa State • Use of Business Entities MMPI TESTING..............................180.00 (50%)............................................36,886.66 University Extension Outreach • Transferring Decision Making Control IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES LOST-STR/SWR/RPR/RPLC • Gift, Estate & Inheritance Taxes 2013 WORKSHOP.............................70.00 (50%)............................................36,886.66 Kelvin Leibold • CalculatingSBDV Retirement Costs IOWA PEACE OFFICERS TIF-JAMES (75%)........150,602.24 B.S., M.A., Farm & Agribusiness • Setting Goals ASSOCIATION TIF-JAMES SBDV (25%-LMI).50,200.75 Management Specialist for Iowa State MEMBERSHIP DUES.......................30.00 TIF-ASST. • Steps for LIVING......................5,175.09 Implementing Your Estate Plan University Extension Outreach JONES, MICHELLE TIF-HWY 34 IMPROVEMENTS...................107,751.16 REIMBURSEMENT........................154.23 K & J HARDWARE INC RESTRICTED GIFTSMCKINLEY PARK.........................521.02 SUPPLIES.........................................152.97 KENYON & NIELSEN PC-ATTYS RESTRICTED GIFTSLIBRARY......................................1,781.41 SERVICES........................................560.00 KENYON, TIM CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE................................................440.00 SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION..............20.00 SEWER OPERATING................67,387.01 KING'S POINTE CONFERENCE SEWER DEBT SERVICE..........35,520.24 CENTER SEWER PLANT RPLCMNT.......4,442.72 HOTEL..............................................123.20 SEWER STORMWATER............4,442.72 KONE INC (DES MOINES) ANIMAL SHELTER-AGENCY.....245.26 SERVICES........................................202.59 TOTAL...................................1,667,314.18 KRANTZ PLUMBING & HEATING SERVICES........................................182.18 CLAIMS BY VENDOR: LEON J DOROTHY ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES INC SERVICE..........................................829.86 SERVICES..........................................62.00 LIBBY, DAVE ADVANCED AG LLC SUPPLIES.........................................678.24 REIMBURSEMENT........................500.00 LYNCH DALLAS, P.C...............................

AKIN BUILDING CENTER SUPPLIES.........................................461.74 SERVICES........................................214.50 *MASPORT INCORPORATED ALLIANT ENERGY-INT PWR&LGH SERVICES...................................20,607.20 SUPPLIES......................................3,120.00 MATT PARROTT & SONS CO AMAZON/GE MONEY BANK SUPPLIES...........................................32.95 SUPPLIES...........................................83.06 MCI AMERICAN CONCRETE PRODUCTS SUPPLIES......................................5,198.62 TELEPHONE......................................66.56 MICROMARKETING LLC ARAMARK UNIFORM LAUNDRY SERVICE.......................56.97 BOOKS.............................................369.93 MOVIE LICENSING USA B M SALES TOWELS...........................................138.00 MOVIE LICENSE............................195.00 MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL CO BARKER IMPLEMENT & MOTOR CO SERVICE..........................................546.16 SUPPLIES.........................................532.14 NAPA CARPENTER UNIFORM CO SUPPLIES......................................1,441.88 SUPPLIES.........................................551.29 NEWTEK TECHNOLOGY SERVICES CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC SERVICE............................................45.00 SERVICES..........................................50.85 NORSOLV SYSTEMS ENVIRONMEN CENTRAL PUMP & MOTOR SERVICE..........................................460.00 SERVICES........................................110.95 NORTH IOWA K-9 CLAPSADDLE-GARBER ASSOCIAT SERVICE.......................................4,715.60 RECERTIFICATION.......................150.00 OFFICE DEPOT CLEAN BURN OF IOWA SERVICE............................................66.54 SUPPLIES.........................................199.17 OFFICE MACHINES COPS PLUS SUPPLIES.........................................128.36 SUPPLIES.........................................268.55 PAYROLL -GROSS INCLUDING COPY SYSTEMS INC SERVICE............................................24.72 BENEFITS...................................97,447.78 PERPETUA TECHNOLOGIES LLC......... *CRESTON CITY WATER WORKS WATER.......................................38,672.54 SOFTWARE.....................................399.00 PETTY CASH – FIRE.......................25.27 CRESTON PROF FIREFIGHTERS SUPPLIES.........................................200.00 PETTY CASH – POLICE................170.24 PETTY CASH – SANITATION.......71.11 CRESTON VET CLINIC PC SERVICES........................................639.83 PETTY CASH – STREET...............136.88 PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FINANC DENNY'S HYDRAULIC SHOP SUPPLIES...........................................80.00 SERVICES........................................207.00 DIGITAL FORMAT COMPUTER.. .SER- POKORNEY BP VICES..................................................52.49 SERVICES..........................................56.00 SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCTION CO EBSCO SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES.....................................1,030.59 SUPPLIES......................................1,626.22 ECHO GROUP INC SCHOLASTIC INC SUPPLIES.........................................143.30 BOOKS.............................................860.00 ED M FELD EQUIP CO INC SERVICE TECHS INC SERVICES........................................475.00 SUPPLIES.........................................578.39 *ELECTRONIC FEDERAL TAX SHRED-IT USA - DES MOINES TAX..............................................15,892.27 SERVICES..........................................56.00 ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT CO SIRWA SUPPLIES......................................1,156.72 WATER.............................................984.40 ENERGYFICIENT SYSTEMS SOUTHERN HILLS VET SVC INC SUPPLIES.........................................674.62 SERVICES........................................655.88 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPRESS SOUTHWEST IOWA RURAL ELECT SUPPLIES...........................................71.15 ELECTRIC..........................................39.00 F&M BODY SHOP INC STALKER CHEVROLET SUPPLIES...........................................39.89 SERVICES.....................................1,810.85 FARM & HOME SUPPLY INC................. TAYLOR, MICHAEL SUPPLIES.........................................272.98 REIMBURSEMENT..........................72.88 FASTENAL *TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLIES...........................................30.16 SERVICES FRY & ASSOCIATES INC FLEX.................................................906.26 SUPPLIES...................................15,595.00 TRANS-IOWA EQUIPMENT, INC. GALE CENGAGE LEARNING SERVICES........................................507.00 BOOKS.............................................596.99 TREAT AMERICA FOOD SERVICE GRAPEVINE STAFFING SERVICES.....................................1,216.46 SERVICES..........................................90.00 *TRISTAR BENEFIT GREATER REG MEDICAL CNTR ADMINISTRATORS SERVICES..........................................73.00 INSURANCE...............................52,219.55 GRIMES ASPHALT & PAVING CO UNION CO AUDITOR SUPPLIES......................................1,899.46 LEC BILLING SEPT'13...............5,622.70 GUARANTY ABSTRACT CO UNION CO PUBLIC FUNDING CO SERVICES........................................145.00 ECONOMIC HAWKINS INC. DEVELOPMENT .......................10,000.00 SUPPLIES......................................1,149.00 *UNION CO RECORDER HEARTLAND TIRE & AUTO FEES....................................................77.50 SERVICES........................................183.94 UPS HOLIDAY INN DES MOINES POSTAGE...........................................76.44 HOTEL..............................................103.04 USPS HOMESTEAD OF CRESTON, LLC POSTAGE...........................................66.00 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT VEENSTRA & KIMM INC GRANT........................................10,349.00 SERVICES.....................................6,990.00 ILLOWA COMMUNICATIONS VERIZON WIRELESS SERVICES........................................235.00 TELEPHONE......................................80.14 INGRAM W REEVES AND ASSOCIATES BOOKS..........................................1,760.62 SERVICES........................................765.47 IOWA ASSOC OF MUNICIPAL WAL-MART COMMUNITY UTILITIES SUPPLIES.........................................338.35 2013 WORKSHOP...........................145.00 WALKER COEN LORENTZEN IOWA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE ARCHITECTS LISCENSE RENEWAL.....................15.00 PROF SVCS-DEPOT....................1,774.42 *IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE WEST AVIATION INC TAX................................................6,231.00 PER FBO CONTRACT................1,354.17 IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATIO WINDSTREAM SUPPLIES.........................................419.00 TELEPHONE................................1,857.58 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT TOTAL...................................$331,051.54 ACADEMY *MANUAL CHECKS MMPI TESTING..............................180.00 GENERAL FUND....................195,560.29 IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES ROAD USE TAX........................24,151.10 2013 WORKSHOP.............................70.00 PAYROLL TAX BENEFIT.......54,044.26 IOWA PEACE OFFICERS FIRE/POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION (XS)................................................8,464.82 MEMBERSHIP DUES.......................30.00 POLICE FORFEITURE.....................28.99 JONES, MICHELLE RESTRICTED GIFTS-MCKNLY REIMBURSEMENT........................154.23 PARK...........................................16,513.40 K & J HARDWARE INC RESTRICTED GIFTSSUPPLIES.........................................152.97 LIBRARY......................................2,681.59 KENYON & NIELSEN PC-ATTYS SEWER OPERATING FUND.. .28,177.05 SERVICES........................................560.00 ANIMAL SHELTER AGENCY .1,430.04 KENYON, TIM TOTAL...................................$331,051.54 SUCCESSFUL ADOPTION..............20.00 KING'S POINTE CONFERENCE CENTER

‘Ignite’ marks the 86th National FFA Convention Lane Miller, Jeremy Stoll, Tyler Waddingham, John Gravlin, Darin Hatfield, Chad Lamb, Wyatt Thompson, Zach Hoffman, Taylor Rice, Madison Skarda, Brooke Thelen and Savannah Hartman know firsthand why “Ignite” was the theme for the 86th National FFA Convention in Louisville, Ky. The convention’s theme symbolized the agricultural education organization’s mission to spark the passion and purpose to prepare students for success throughout their lives. More than 60,000 FFA members, advisers, supporters and guests were in attendance at the annual convention held Oct. 29– Nov. 2.

The Creston FFA Chapter continues to earn national recognition for its efforts in promoting and working toward the development of its members, chapter and community by developing individual and cooperative activities that enhanced its members’ life skills; promoting its ability to develop a positive image and interaction with support groups through cooperative and organized activities; and its developed community partnership in improving economic, environmental and human resources.

Public notice THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF BERNADINE B. STALKER, Deceased Probate No. ESPR015615 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of BERNADINE B. STALKER, Deceased, who died on or about October 26, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 7 th day of November, 2013, the last will and testament of BERNADINE B. STALKER, deceased, bearing date of the 15th day of January, 2001 * Codicil dated March 22, 2013 modifies Article VI was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Dorothy McIntire was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2013. *Designate Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Dorothy Mclntire Executor of estate 2073 Hi & Dry Creston, IA 50801 Arnold O. Kenyon III ICIS PIN No: AT0004182 Attorney for executor KENYON & NIELSEN, P.C. 211 N. Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: Nov. 20, 2013

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT UNION COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DONALD M. SHAWLER, Deceased Probate No: ESPR015612 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of DONALD M. SHAWLER, Deceased, who died on or about October 3, 2013: You are hereby notified that on the 1st day of November 2013, the last will and testament of DONALD M. SHAWLER, deceased, bearing date of the 6 th day of December, 1971 * First Codicil to Last Will & Testament of Donald M. Shawler, dated July 7, 1988 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Patricia E. Iiams was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

Dated this 7th day of November, 2013. *Designate Codicil(s) if any, with date(s) Patricia E. Iiams Executor of estate 1205 NW 70th Avenue Ankeny, IA 50023 Arnold O. Kenyon III ICIS PIN No AT0004182 Attorney for executor Kenyon & Nielsen, P.C. 211 N. Maple Street, Creston, IA 50801 Date of second publication: Nov. 20, 2013 NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOUTHERN IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION, STATE OF IOWA, ON THE MATTER OF THE PROPOSED

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Holiday meals start early Dear Heloise: Starting in early fall, I begin buying a few extra items each time I GROCERY-SHOP. I buy an extra bag of sugar or flour.

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Or should I say “cook.” This is the good way to not bust the budget! — Heloise TACO SEASONING Dear Heloise: You once shared a recipe for taco seasoning. I loved that recipe, but somehow lost it. Could you please reprint it? — K.S. in Nebraska Sure I can! One nice bonus is this is VERY cheap to make, so why not mix up a big batch and save a bundle of money?

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When mixing your own seasonings, make sure to store in an airtight, sealed container (away from heat and light) to maintain freshness. Save your old spice jars, wash and dry well, and use them. Just add a label. — Heloise BAG BOWL Dear Heloise: Many people who have watched me do this think it’s a great hint. When eating chips directly out of the bag (like potato, tortilla, pita, etc.), I open the bag and roll the top under the bottom to form a “bowl” out of the bag.

As I eat the chips, I continue to roll the bag under from the bottom. — Matt G., via email BEETLE BAILEY® by Greg & Mort Walker SERVING DISHES Dear Heloise: We love our dishes for individual ears of corn on the cob, but I’ve found them useful in many other ways. They are perfect to use as a serving dish for asparagus, hot dogs, brats or even broccoli spears. At parties, they can be used to serve pretzel rods, licorice strips or candy sticks. — Tina C., via email (c)2013 by King Features Syndicate Inc. BLONDIE® by Dean Young

Horoscope Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013 ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Something unexpected might catch you off guard today, especially related to bosses, parents and VIPs. Possibly an authority figure will flirt with you. Expect the unexpected.

TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Wonderful travel opportunities might fall into your lap today.

Or similar opportunities related to publishing, the media and higher education might please you. Act fast if you want them.

GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Gifts, goodies and favors from others can come your way today. Because this window of opportunity is brief, act quickly if you want to accept something. “Thank you!”

CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t be impatient with loved ones today. Your desire for excitement and something different could make you start an argument. Or perhaps you want to get something off your chest?

LEO (July 23 to Aug. 22) Something delightful might happen at work today. You might get a raise or praise.

Possibly a work-related romance will begin.

VIRGO (Aug. 23 to Sept. 22) Surprise flirtations and unexpected invitations might make your day. Artists could make a breakthrough in a project.

Something unexpected will occur, but it will likely please you.

LIBRA (Sept. 23 to Oct. 22) You might buy unusual art, especially something modern for your home today. Or perhaps you will get a high-tech toy for the family. Something will shake up your home routine.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23 to Nov. 21) This is an exciting day, because you might hear unusual news or meet someone who is different, or you could have a strange experience. Whatever happens will be stimulating.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22 to Dec. 21) You might get a raise today or find a new job. You might buy yourself a gift or someone might give you one.

Something pleasing will make you feel richer.

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FOOD

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amily schedules can get hectic, but it doesn’t have to be hard to make time for a great family dinner. Whether it’s a hearty dish of Bolognese or lighter vegetarian fare, quality ingredients and easy recipes can help you get a great dish on the table in no time.

The whole family will love the Latin-inspired flavors found in Chorizo Bolognese. Ground beef, chorizo, sliced olives and adobo seasoning are cooked in tomato sauce and poured over pasta. Look for canned tomatoes and sauces, like those from Hunt’s®, which are 100 percent natural and free from artificial preservatives. Hunt’s uses hot water to peel their tomatoes with FlashSteam® instead of being peeled with harsh chemicals like other leading brands.

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Another crowd pleaser is Easy Chicken Parmesan. Start by combining grated Kraft® Parmesan cheese with diced tomatoes flavored with basil, garlic and oregano. Coat each chicken breast with the delectable sauce and place it in the oven. While it bakes for 30 minutes, you can help the kids with their homework or enjoy a little time to yourself.

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Easy Chicken Parmesan Servings: 6 Prep time: 10 minutes Total time: 45 minutes 1 (15-ounce) can Hunt’s Tomato Sauce 1 (14.5-ounce) can Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic and Oregano, undrained 6 tablespoons Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese, divided 6 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 pounds) 3/4 pound spaghetti, uncooked 1 1/2 cups Kraft Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Heat oven to 375°F. Pour tomato sauce and undrained tomatoes into 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Stir in 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) Parmesan. Add chicken; turn to coat evenly both sides of each breast with sauce. Cover.

Bake 30 minutes or until chicken is done (165°F). Meanwhile, cook spaghetti as directed on package, omitting salt.

Top chicken with remaining cheeses; bake, uncovered, 5 minutes or until mozzarella is melted. Drain spaghetti. Serve topped with chicken and sauce.

Vegetarian Lasagna Skillet Servings: 6 Prep time: 30 minutes Total time: 30 minutes 8 ounces dry bowtie (farfalle) pasta, uncooked 2 tablespoons Pure Wesson Canola Oil 2 cups quartered, sliced zucchini 1 (15-ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained, rinsed 1 (16-ounce) jar light Alfredo pasta sauce 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt 2 (14.5-ounce) cans Hunt’s Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, drained well 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt.

Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat.

Add zucchini; cook 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beans, Alfredo sauce and garlic salt to skillet; heat until hot and bubbly.

Add cooked pasta to skillet; stir to combine.

Add drained tomatoes; toss to combine. Top with cheese.

Reduce heat; cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle with Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese.

S’moreS cookie This cookie has a graham cracker base with a chocolate chip cookie sprinkled with chocolate and marshmallows topping it. The crunch of the graham cracker with the gooey cookie is the perfect combination. Now you can have S’mores anytime and not wait for summer. Smakelijk eten!

S’moreS cookie 11 Tbsps. unsalted butter, softened 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp. sea salt 1 tsp. cinnamon 2 1/2 cups flour 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows 3 regular sized Hershey’s bars, broken into marked pieces 1-2 packages graham crackers, broken into squares In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt and cinnamon to combine. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter with white and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.

Add the flour mixture to the butter mixer and combine on low speed.

Fold in the chocolate chips and marshmallows. Chill dough in refrigerator for 1 hour. (I did one batch right away and another after chilling for an hour and found there was no difference.)

Preheat the oven to 375°. Line baking pans with parchment paper. I used one 11x17 pan and one 9x13 pan but you can really use any sized pans you want.

Lay out graham crackers side by side on the pans as close as possible (they should be touching). I used 16 graham cracker squares on one pan and 10 squares on another. You may have to add or remove graham crackers according to how much dough you have. If you want your cookies thicker you will use more dough and less graham crackers.

Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough in the middle of each graham cracker. Press down slightly with fingertips or bottom of glass.

Bake for 5 minutes then remove from oven to press Hershey’s bar pieces on to the top. You can place as many pieces or as little as you want depending how much chocolate flavor you want.

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The Numbers Game

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The number of consecutive regular season neutral court wins for Duke, a streak snapped Tuesday in a 94-83 loss to Kansas in Chicago.

National Digest

Jayhawks win CHICAGO — Andrew Wiggins and the fifthranked Kansas Jayhawks scored 15 of the game’s final 19 points to beat the fourth-ranked Duke Blue Devils by a 94-83 margin in a battle between two of the winningest programs in college basketball.

The much-anticipated showdown between Wiggins and Duke forward Jabari Parker highlighted the second game of the Champions Classic. Both players entered the season as the two top prospects in the nation.

Wiggins ended with 22 points and 10 rebounds, while Parker tallied 27 points and nine boards.

Perry Ellis had 24 points and seven rebounds for the Jayhawks (2-0), who went 27-of-35 from the foul line. Wayne Selden, Jr. and Frank Mason each added 15 points.

Amile Jefferson finished with 17 points for the Blue Devils (1-1), who fell to 7-3 all-time against Kansas. Rasheed Sulaimon and Rodney Hood tallied 13 and 11 points, respectively.

No. 1 vs. No. 2 CHICAGO — The much-hyped and topranked Kentucky Wildcats were humbled 78-74

by No. 2 Michigan State in the Champions Classic on Tuesday night.

Julius Randle nearly pulled off a comeback single-handedly, scoring 23 of his 27 points in the second half. But the young Wildcats couldn’t overcome their sloppiness (17 turnovers), defensive lapses or struggles at the foul line, where they made only 20 of 36 attempts.

“You got guys crying in there, which is a good thing,” coach John Calipari said. “I want it to hurt like that. I knew this would get their attention.

The biggest thing is if you don’t do this together, you won’t win. You’ll never be a special team.”

This was the earliest 1 vs. 2 match-up, and first since Feb. 23, 2008, when Tennessee beat topranked Memphis. The Tigers coach then? None other than Calipari.

This game had even more hype, mostly because of the Kiddie Cats.

The last time Calipari had a roster this star-studded, the Wildcats won a national title. And this group might be even more impressive. Six were McDonald’s All-Americans, and all are considered lottery picks in next summer’s NBA draft, with Randle a possibility for the overall No. 1.

SPORTS

Frain, Haley earn first-team all-district honors

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Creston/Orient-Macksburg seniors Trevor Frain and Nathan Haley earned Class 3A District 1 first team honors. The all-district team was released Tuesday.

Frain was a unanimous selection to the first team as a linebacker after leading the district in total tackles with Frain 146. He ranked second in the district with 14 solo tackles for loss and added one sack and one fumble recovery.

Haley, meanwhile, earned first team honors on the offensive line after playing an important role for the Panthers as center. Haley was one of the anchors of the offensive line for a Panther team that rushed for 1,788 yards this season.

Six Panther players earned second team honors — three each on the offensive and defensive sides of the ball.

Offensively, Brandon

Phipps made the second team at quarterback, Adam Baker at running back and Maxx Walters at wide receiver.

Phipps finished fourth in the district in passing with 1,215 yards, while throwing 13 touchdowns compared to just four interceptions. He led the district in quarterback rating with a mark of 142.4.

Baker ranked second in District 1 in rushing with 1,159 yards and scored s e v e n touchdowns as the pri- Baker mary back in a powerful rushing attack for the Panthers.

Walters finished fifth in the district in receiving with 457 yards on 27 catches for a 16.9 yard per catch average.

He caught five touchdowns from Phipps during the season.

Defensively, Cory Rathe was a second-teamer on the defensive line, Gavin Leith made the second team as a linebacker and Conner Pals made it as a defensive back.

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Creston/Orient-Macksburg senior center Nate Haley (64) blocks a Harlan defender during a loss to the Cyclones this fall. Haley was one of two Panther players to be named to the Class 3A District 1 first team all-district.

Rathe finished third on the team in total tackles with 67, including three solo tackles for loss and eight assisted tackles for a loss.

Rathe led the team with two fumble recoveries. Leith ranked second on the team with 71 total tackles, including two solo tackles for a

loss. Leith also recorded one interception and one fumble Please see PANTHERS, page 10A

Five Wolverines on all-district first team Shantz named Coach of the Year

By SCOTT VICKER

CNA sports editor • svicker@crestonnews.com

Nodaway Valley, after finishing the season 5-5 overall and 4-2 in Class 1A District 8, placed five players on the all-district first team, which was released last week.

And, after entering the season with a lack of depth, head coach Steve Shantz was named the district’s Coach of the Year a f t e r leading the Wolverines to a 4-2 record and Shantz second place tie in the district. Nodaway Valley suited just 20 players for its playoff loss at Ogden.

Six Nodaway Valley

players were named to the Academic All-District team.

Earning first-team alldistrict honors as offensive players for the Wolverines were running back Zach Brewer and offensive linemen Michael Stender and Caleb Mueller. Named to the first team as defensive players were Jaydn Erlandson as a defensive lineman and Zach Plymesser as a punter.

Brewer ranks seventh in Class 1A in rushing yards this season with 1 , 4 7 4 yards and second in r u s h i n g Brewer touchdowns with 27, despite missing the first game of the season against Mount Ayr. A large part of Brewer’s

success was the play of the offensive line, w h i c h was anchored by S t e n d e r , Stender a threeyear starter, and Mueller.

Erlandson finished fourth on the team in tackles with 55 total tackles, including 10 solo tackles for loss and two solo sacks. Plymesser averaged 36.2 yards per punt on 35 punts throughout the season. He had a long of 58 yards.

Five more Wolverine players were named to the district’s second team. Offensively, seniors Baley Shantz (receiver) and TJ Bower (kick returner) made the second team, along with defensive players Tanner Armstrong and Mason Clarke as defensive linemen and Jackson Lamb as a de-

fensive back.

Shantz ranked second on the team in receptions (20) and yards (314) and caught one touchdown pass. Bower, who led the team in receptions and receiving yardage, averaged 27.3 yards per kickoff return, and had a 91yard return touchdown.

Armstrong recorded 53 total tackles, including nine solo tackles for loss, while Clarke finished with 42 total tackles. Lamb recorded 44 total tackles and finished with two interceptions in his sophomore season.

Sophomore Brennen Weiland earned honorable mention as a linebacker, while senior offensive lineman Colton Garside and freshman fullback Josh Allsup also earned honorable mention.

Earning academic honors for Nodaway Valley were Ryan Jensen, Lamb, Sam Marnin, Jacob Baudler, Clarke and Mueller.

In other District 8 awards, Tri-Center running back Ben Wellman was named the Offensive Player of the Year, Dane Livengood of Treynor was named Defensive Player of the Year and Panorama’s Andy Bruemmer was named Assistant Coach of the Year.

Class 1A District 8 First team offense — Steven Humphrey, Missouri Valley, Sr., QB; Zach Brewer, Nodaway Valley, Sr., RB; Mason Beezley, St. Albert, Sr., RB; Ben Wellman, Tri-Center, Sr., RB; Chase Hennen, Panorama, Sr., RB/WR; Gage Bowman, St. Albert, Sr., WR; Clayton Scott, West Central Valley, Sr., WR; Michael Stender, Nodaway Valley, Sr., OL; Caleb Mueller, Nodaway Valley, Sr., OL; Mitchell McNeil, Panorama, Sr., OL; Trey Bowman, St. Albert, Sr., OL; Jonas Possner, Panorama, Jr., K; Ryan Hansen, St. Albert, Sr., KR. First team defense — Garrett Johnston, Panorama, Sr., DL; Jaydn Erlandson, Nodaway Valley, Sr., DL; John McGinn, St. Albert, Sr., DL; Collin Alfers, Tri-Center, Sr., DL; Gavin Richey, Panorama, Jr., LB; Dane Livengood, Treynor, Sr., LB;

Please see WOLVERINES, page 10A

Bowe arrested RIVERSIDE, Mo. — Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dwayne Bowe was arrested outside Kansas City over the weekend on charges of speeding and possessing marijuana, throwing his status for a pivotal AFC West showdown against the Denver Broncos into question.

Bowe was pulled over for going about 48 mph in a 35 mph zone, police in suburban Riverside said Tuesday. Police said an officer smelled “a strong odor of marijuana from inside of the vehicle,” and asked Bowe and two passengers to get out of the car.

CNA photos by SCOTT VICKER

Practice: Above left, Creston sophomore Taylor Briley (left) rises for a shot over junior Natalie Mostek during practice on Tuesday. At right, Creston

sophomore Camryn Somers (right) defends freshman Lexie Little in a one-on-one drill. Girls basketball practices began Monday in preparation of the season opener on Nov. 25 at Mount Ayr.

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Sports briefs

NFL standings All times CST AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct N. Englad 7 2 0 .778 N.Y. Jets 5 4 0 .556 Miami 4 5 0 .444 Buffalo 3 7 0 .300 South W L T Pct Indianapolis 6 3 0 .667 Tennessee 4 5 0 .444 Houston 2 7 0 .222 Jacksonville 1 8 0 .111 North W L T Pct Cincinnati 6 4 0 .600 Cleveland 4 5 0 .444 Baltimore 4 5 0 .444 Pittsburgh 3 6 0 .333 West W L T Pct Kansas City 9 0 0 1.000 Denver 8 1 0 .889 San Diego 4 5 0 .444 Oakland 3 6 0 .333 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct Dallas 5 5 0 .500 Philadelphia 5 5 0 .500 N.Y. Giants 3 6 0 .333

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Thursday, Nov. 14 Indianapolis at Tennessee, 7:25 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 17 Baltimore at Chicago, noon Oakland at Houston, noon N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, noon Atlanta at Tampa Bay, noon Detroit at Pittsburgh, noon Washington at Philadelphia, noon Cleveland at Cincinnati, noon Arizona at Jacksonville, noon San Diego at Miami, 3:05 p.m.

Minnesota at Seattle, 3:25 p.m.

San Francisco at New Orleans, 3:25 p.m.

Green Bay at N.Y. Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Kansas City at Denver, 7:30 p.m.

Open: Dallas, St. Louis Monday, Nov. 18 New England at Carolina, 7:40 p.m.

Takeaways from Iowa-UNO

By SCOTT DOCHTERMAN The Gazette

Iowa won its second game this season with a surprisingly hard-fought 83-75 win against Nebraska-Omaha. Here are three takeaways from the game: 1. It’s too early to panic.

Iowa delivered an uninspired effort against a betterthan-expected squad. UNO crashed the boards for nine offensive rebounds in the first half and scored on seven of those possessions, totaling 15 second-chance points. On many of those second possessions, Iowa’s defensive effort waned. But the Hawkeyes recovered in the second half to outscore the Mavericks by 15 points and win by eight.

Iowa also committed 12 turnovers in the first half,

which led to 16 UNO points.

The Mavericks scored on a couple of slop shots (banks and fadeaways), but they still were the aggressor and led 4336 at halftime.

“You normally are not down seven,” Iowa Coach Fran McCaffery said. “Normally, you’re down 17. So they hit a a 3 late. They banked a couple of 3s in. We gave them some loose ball recovered that they laid in. Those kinds of plays, you know, demoralize a team when you’re trying to come back.

“So for us, I thought, while it was disappointing that it happened, I felt really good about our toughness to overcome it, because when it keeps happening you feel like, ‘OK, this just isn’t our day.’”

When the Hawkeyes needed to turn it on, they did in the second half. They were able

to do it with multiple parts, often with reserves at key junctures. Forwards Jarrod Uthoff and Zach McCabe, along with point guard Anthony Clemmons, came off the bench to play key roles in igniting a comeback.

“It shows we’ve got great character,” Iowa junior Aaron White said. “The guys that finished the game weren’t the same five who started the game. It shows we’ve got a deep team. Anthony came in and played phenomenal. Jarrod played well. Zach played well.”

McCaffery is known for his red-faced sideline rants, but he doesn’t get enough credit for knowing what his team needs in order to compete.

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Playoff telecasts All state football playoff semifinal and championship games will be televised on a statewide network beginning Thursday.

Also, all broadcasts can be seen on www.ihssn.com at no charge.

In central Iowa, all semifinal games are available on KDMI, digital channel 19.1, channel 19 on both Direc TV and Dish TV, and channel 20 on KDMI. The semifinal schedule Thursday includes EightMan games at 9:06 a.m. and 12:06 p.m.; and Class 3A games at 5:30 and 8:21 p.m.

Semifinal games Friday are Class A at 10:06 a.m. and 1:06 p.m.; and Class 4A games at 4:06 p.m. and 7:06 p.m.

Semifinal action Saturday includes Class 1A games at 10:06 a.m. and

Drake package DES MOINES — Mediacom announced today that it will televise 11 Drake University basketball games featuring both the men’s and women’s teams in a series that includes in-state rivalries with Iowa, Iowa State, and UNI, as well as competition with Missouri Valley Conference (MVC) opponents.

The first broadcast on MC22 was Tuesday when the Drake men hosted Iowa Wesleyan College.

The next televised contest for the men’s team features Drake and the University of Iowa when they

meet at Wells Fargo Arena Dec. 7 to play in the Big Four Classic.

Mediacom will televise six additional men’s games when the Bulldogs host New Mexico State on Dec. 14, followed by conference opponents in January and February. (MC22 TV schedule below.)

Television coverage of the Drake women’s team begins Sunday, Nov. 24, when the Bulldogs host the Iowa State Cyclones.

Two other in-state matchups will be televised with the Drake women travel to Iowa City on Dec. 21 to face the Hawkeyes (4 p.m.); and when they host Northern Iowa at the Knapp Center later in the season on March 2.

In total, Mediacom’s Drake 2013-2014 basketball coverage will include eight men’s games and three women’s games. The live game coverage will reach Mediacom viewers in more than 300 Iowa communities, as well as customers in adjacent states.

Drake University basketball games will be replayed following original air dates. In addition to coverage on MC22, viewers with digital cable service can watch the action anytime using the OnDemand channel and its local programming link. For a complete list of MC22 programs visit www.MC22. net.

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1:06 p.m.; and Class 2A games at 4:06 p.m, and 7:06 p.m.

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Volleyball TV Iowa high school state volleyball championship matches will be televised on Mediacom’s MC 22 Friday, with replays following at various times during the weekend.

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PANTHERS: Continued from page 8A

recovery.

Pals recorded 33 total tackles during the season and finished with two interceptions.

Earning honorable mention for the Panthers were senior tight end Levi Eblen and junior defensive lineman Jordan Thompson.

Class 3A District 1 All-District teams (* — unanimous) First team offense — Austin Simmons, Jr., Lewis Central, QB; Corey Bertini, Sr., Glenwood, QB; Grant Goeden, Sr., ADM,

RB; Nate Gettys, Sr., Harlan, RB; Jesse Bennett, Sr., ADM, OL; Chase Carrick, Jr., Perry, OL; Nathan Haley, Sr., Creston/O-M, OL; Nate Cave, Sr., Harlan, OL; Nick Klein, Sr., Harlan, OL; Tate Jensen, Sr., ADM, WR; Jake Rogers, Sr., Lewis Central, WR; Trey Lansman*, Sr., Harlan, TE; Will Whiton, Jr., Perry, Utility.

First team defense — Isaac Norton, Sr., ADM, DL; Chris Thomas*, Jr., Lewis Central, DL; Shawn Schaben*, Sr., Harlan, DL; Cale Stork, Sr., Harlan, DL; Trevor Frain*, Sr., Creston/O-M, LB; Michael Lansing, Sr., Perry, LB; Ethan Ruby, Sr., Lewis Central, LB; Jeramiah Bieker, Sr., Harlan, LB; Spencer Smith*, Sr., Glenwood, DB; Connor Clayton*, Sr., Harlan, DB; Seth Stetzel, Sr., Perry, DB; Derek

Leinen, Sr., Harlan, DB; Darold Baker, Sr., ADM, Utility.

Second team offense — Adam Juhl, Sr., Harlan, QB; Brandon Phipps, Sr., Creston/O-M, QB; Logan Steffens, Sr., Atlantic, RB; Adam Baker, Sr., Creston/ O-M, RB; Skyler Svoboda, Sr., Atlantic, OL; Tyler Christensen, Sr., Atlantic, OL; Jacob Cook, Sr., Lewis Central, OL; Jacob Barents, Sr., Lewis Central, OL; Justin Pachl, Sr., Glenwood, OL; Ben Daniels, Sr., Perry, WR; Maxx Walters, Sr., Creston/O-M, WR; Matt Brinkman, So., Lewis Central, TE. Second team defense — Nick Podhajsky, Jr., Atlantic, DL; Cory Rathe, Jr., Creston/O-M, DL; Mason Brinkman, Sr., Lewis Central, DL; Gabe Scarborough, Sr., Glenwood, DL; Zach

Ostendorf, Jr., ADM, LB; Gavin Leith, Sr., Creston/O-M, LB; Gavin Kruse, Sr., Glenwood, LB; Conner Pals, Jr., Creston/O-M, DB; Nic Wilhim, Jr., Perry, DB; Conner Hanafan, Jr., Lewis Central, DB; Lincoln Rodenburg, Sr., Lewis Central, DB. Honorable mention ADM — Johnathan Reel, WR; Nathan Heath, DL. Atlantic — Jez Phippen, DL; Jacob Johnson, OL. Creston/O-M — Levi Eblen, TE; Jordan Thompson, DL. Glenwood — Drayton Slaughter, OL; Dru LIttle, DL; Gage Shatava, WR. Harlan — Luke Hall, WR; Michael Sorfondon, LB. Lewis Central — Phil Gilman, DL; Ryan Scheidle, LB. Perry — Jorge Soto, OL; Blake Jans, LB.

Allsup, Nodaway Valley, Fr., FB; Colton Garside, Nodaway Valley, Sr., OL; Skylar Wasson, Panorama, Sr., DL; Marcus Boldy, Panorama, Jr., OL; Eric Fisher, Panorama, Sr., OL; Alex Whye, St. Albert, Sr., OL/ DL; Matt Weihs, St. Albert, Jr., OL/DL; Glen (John) Bertleson, St. Albert, So., RB/LB; Matt Deitchler, Treynor, So., TE/LB; Kyle Young, Treynor, So., RB/ DB; Sam Sutherland, Treynor, Sr., RB/LB; Ethen Christensen, Tri-Center, Sr., DL;Ty Jarrett, Tri-Center, Sr., TE; Austin Hoke, Tri-Center Sr., DB; Chris Irlmeier, West Central Valley, Jr., LB; Austin Cook, West Central Valley, Sr., OL; Grant Dudley, West Central Valley, Sr., DL. Academic All-District Missouri Valley — Jared Meier, Collin Leapley, Daniel Love, Reid Kirlin, Monty Veatch, Harrison Kersey, Logan King, Justin Miller, Garrett Mace, Seth

Jimmerson, Cody Weiskircher, Marshal Stirtz.

Nodaway Valley — Ryan Jensen, Jackson Lamb, Sam Marnin, Jacob Baudler, Mason Clarke, Caleb Mueller.

Panorama — Garret Johnston, Jonas Possner, Luke Webner, Brody Stogdill, Zacary Stetzel, Ethan Laughery, Marcus Boldy, Aaron Kling, Reid Cobb.

St. Albert — Eric Johnson, Travis Miller, Jon Meyerring, Mason Beezley, John McGinn, Thomas Bolgar, Trey Bowman.

Treynor — Keagan Hedrick, Jakob Honig, Nathan Hill, Dane Livengood, Luke Schnepel, Michael Wesley, Kyle Young.

Tri-Center — Austin Hoke, Ben Wellman, Adam McDermott, Ty Jarrett, Nick Schnitker, Brandon Jensen, Jonathan Bladt.

West Central Valley — Tanner Hotze, Tim Draper, John Askren, Truman Wiles.

WOLVERINES: Continued from page 8A Michael Wesley, Treynor, Sr., LB; Michael Fisher, Treynor, Sr., LB; Eric Johnson, St. Albert, Sr., DB; Rob Irlmeier, West Central Valley, Sr., DB; John Meyerring, St. Albert, Jr., Kickoff; Zach Plymesser, Nodaway Valley, Sr., P; Gabe Richey, Panorama, So., PR. Second team offense — Trey Robinson, Treynor, Jr., QB; Bryce Kearns, West Central Valley, Jr., QB; Alex Llanes, Panorama, Sr., RB; Nick Schnitker, Tri-Center, Jr., WR; Tyler Larcheck, St. Albert, Sr., WR; Baley Shantz, Nodaway Valley, Sr., WR; Wilson Solorzano, Panorama, Jr., OL; Sean Oniell, St. Albert, Sr., OL; Zach Saylor, Treynor, Sr., OL; Brady Flemming, Tri-Center, Sr., OL; John Meyerring, St. Albert, Jr., K; TJ Bower, Nodaway Valley, Sr., KR.

Second team defense — Tanner Armstrong, Nodaway Valley, Jr., DL; Mason Clarke, Nodaway Valley, Sr., DL; Jackson Scott-Brown, St. Albert, Jr., DL; Justin Butcher, St. Albert, Sr., DL; Joe Eicholt, St. Albert, Sr., DL; Zane Harvey, Missouri Valley, Jr., LB; Gabe Richey, Panorama, So., DB; Luke Webner, Panorama, Jr., DB; Justin Miller, Missouri Valley, So., DB; Jackson Lamb, Nodaway Valley, So., DB; Trevor Calfee, Treynor, Sr., DB; Alex Coover, West Central Valley, Jr., DB; Jonas Possner, Panorama, Jr., Kickoff; Brandon Huebner, Tri-Center, Fr., P; Steven Humphrey, Missouri Valley, Sr., PR. Honorable mention — Jake Brandt, Missouri Valley, Sr., DL; J.R. Olson, Missouri Valley, Sr., OL; Justin Chapin, Missouri Valley, Sr., OL; Brennen Weiland, Nodaway Valley, So., LB; Josh

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the locker room at halftime, he simply had a conversation with his players.

“He knew how we were,” McCabe said. “We knew what we needed to do; that was the thing. He calmly came in and told us that you’ve just got to be smart, play our game and limit our turnovers. Play our offense and just be the aggressor.”

2. Concern is legitimate.

Iowa continues to whiff from 3-point range. The Hawkeyes hit 3 of 14 3-pointers and are 7-of-26 so far this season. The team ranked 11th in Big Ten 3-point percentage last year and lost its top outside shooter Josh Oglesby to a broken foot. Freshman Peter Jok is a solid 3-point shooter, but he has hit just 2-of-8 so far.

Iowa did knock down two 3-pointers when it mattered: one by McCabe to bring Iowa within one point and the game’s most crucial shot from Clemmons to give Iowa its first lead in more than 25 minutes. Perimeter improvement is possible, but based off last year’s numbers, it’s a leap of faith to believe Iowa is capable of consistently making 35 percent from beyond the arc.

The Hawkeyes struggled with UNO’s quickness and penetration, which they need to get figured out pronto.

Maybe it was just a lack of

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Under general supervision, performs professional nursing services utilizing the nursing process including, but not limited to: assessing needs; developing and implementing nursing care plans, evaluating patient response to treatment, documenting patient interactions in accordance with professional nursing standards and Hospital policies, Full Time - 36 hours per week and providing direction for non-professional care givers. We provide Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO, IPERS and on-site fitness facility.

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MCHCS HWRegistered Nurse 3x4.75 11/12 The Shopper; 11/13 The Madisonian Tim L

Join our Health Care Team RN House Supervisor Supervises daily operations of the med/surg unit and emergency room. Assumes accountability for ensuring the delivery of safe, high quality, cost effective services consistent with the needs of the Hospital within budgetary guidelines. Reviews all admissions for appropriateness of the medical setting, medical necessity of extended stays, and medical professional services.

Full Time - 36 necessity hours per of week Maintains awareness applicable laws and/or regulations affecting Apply of online at www.madisonhealth.com areas of responsibility, and assures compliance. Promotes a positive, 300image W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273a healthy professional both internally and externally.

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Certification in trauma nurse core course required within one year of employment. Certified emergency nurse encouraged.

Full Time – 72 hours per pay period Night Shift Position – 12 hour shifts Rotating Weekends and Holidays We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO, IPERS and on-site fitness facility.

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JOB FAIR Saturday, Nov. 16th Interviews being conducted from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Michael Foods, Inc. in Lenox, Iowa, has immediate opportunities for employment on 1st, 2nd & 3rd shifts Michael Foods is a diversified food processor and distributor with businesses in egg products, refrigerated grocery products and refrigerated potato products.

Previous experience in food manufacturing is not required.

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Contact Raedene Dillinger 515-468-3708 for info.

Auction conducted by: West & Frey Auctioneers LLC, Creston, iowa & Creston Livestock Auction services Darwin West 641-344-1958; Todd Crill 712-621-1453; Tom Frey 641-344-5082 sale clerks: June West, Leisa Frey. Ringman: Vern Blazek.

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How do you even begin to say thank you enough to our wonderful family, friends and neighbors for all of their help and support at our house fire on November 2nd. It certainly pays to live in such a community where everyone cares. We have had so many offers for a place to stay, food, money donations, hard work and moral support. It is impossible to mention everyone, but be assured we have not and will not forget what everyone has done for us. A special thanks has to go to our family for all of their help and hard work. So far, they have not put us out on the curb. If they do, we may take some of you up on your offer.

We would also like to thank the Afton Volunteer Fire Department. They are the best trained professional department anywhere. Thanks to the Creston Fire Department for coming with the equipment and manpower to help fight the fire. Also, thanks to the paramedics who came to look after Lucille and I and our well-being.

We will never be able to thank everyone enough.

Ron and Lucille Jones - Afton

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LAND AUCTION

MARJORIE CAROL FOY CONSERVATORSHIP 80 acres in Ringgold County

Land Location: East side of 200th Avenue, Shannon City, IA General Description: 80 acres more or less.

Legal Description: The West Half of the Northwest Quarter (W1/2NW1/4) in Section Eleven (11), Township Seventy (70) North, Range Thirty (30), West of the 5th P.M., in Ringgold County, Iowa, or as per abstract.

• Available to farm March 1, 2014 • CSR: NW1/4NW1/4 is 38.24 and SW1/4NW1/4 is 34.39 • Net Taxes: $336.00 and $378.00 TERMS: Cash, Ten percent (10%) down payment after conservatorship acceptance of bid with balance due at closing on or before December 23, 2013. Sale is not subject to buyer obtaining financing.

METHOd OF SALE: Sealed bids will be received until 4 p.m. November 18, 2013, at Mullin, Mullin & Harvey, 109 W. Montgomery Street, Creston, Iowa. Those submitting highest sealed bids will be invited to a private auction on November 25, at the office of Mullin, Mullin & Harvey, at which time the successful buyer will sign a real estate contract containing the full terms of sale. Ten (10%) percent of the purchase price shall be paid upon execution of the contract and the balance of the purchase price will be due before December 23, 1013, upon presentation of abstract showing marketable title and delivery of Court Officer Deed.

SELLERS RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY AND ALL BIDS. * Announcements on the day of sale shall take precedence over any written advertising material.

• This sale is subject to the approval of the Iowa District Court for Ringgold County.

• This sale is subject to a water easement with Michael L. Foy. For more particulars contact Michael Foy. • Buyers shall do their own research as to farming practices and tillable acres available. Sellers make no warranty as to ground quality and productivity.

For bid forms, proposed contract and additional information on the real estate, contact: Mullin, Mullin & Harvey, Loretta L. Harvey, Attorney at Law, 109 W. Montgomery Street, P.O. Box 85, Creston, Iowa 50801; phone (641) 782-7051; fax (641) 782-7053.

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GAULE EXTERIoRS Steel and vinyl siding, replacement windows and seamless guttering. Quality craftsmanship, over a decade of professional service in Southwest Iowa. 641-782-0905.

Specializing in sewer, water & tile lines! New construction and repairs, wESTMAN wINDowS. ReplaceCreston & Afton areas. Tom McGuire ment windows tilt for easy cleaning and rebates bays, bows, sliders, etc.

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Commercial lock service and ShARP’S SELF-SToRAGE Boats, trailer sales. hwy 34 East, in records, inventory, furniture.

Creston 641-782-5155 You store it, lock it, take the key. Industrial Park, Creston, Plumber 641-782-6227.

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Free estimates, licensed, insured, 641-202-1048. Accept Visa & Mastercard.

Tree Service MINERS TREE SERvICE. Tree Removal, Trimming, Stump Grinding, fully insured. Free estimates.

Justin Miner, 712-621-4847.

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Creston News Advertiser Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Fewer traffic deaths on Iowa roads so far this year AMES (MCT) – Iowa roadways continue to be safer places to drive.

Motorists traversing highways in Iowa are on track to post another year of belowaverage traffic deaths, possibly the lowest toll since 1943.

With seven weeks remaining in 2013, the number of people killed in traffic mishaps stood at 266 Tuesday, said Steve Gent, director of the Iowa Department of Transportation’s office of traffic and safety. That’s 40 below last year’s pace when the death count ended at 365 for 2012.

A total of 360 people died on Iowa roadways in 2011.

“It is definitely a good trend line,” said Gent, who noted yearly traffic fatalities have stayed before 400 since 2008.

However, he added that if the death toll finished below the 304 fatalities in 1943, it still would mean that one out of every 10,000 residents would die in traffic accidents this year.

Gent said state officials are

working to change the safety culture on Iowa roadways with a goal of no traffic-related deaths. The effort is an attempt to counter an attitude where Americans apparently have come to accept that tens of thousands of motorists die on roadways each year.

Gent said there are positive trends with seat-belt usage at a high rate of compliance and drunken-driving incidents declining. Also, improvements have been made whereby cars and roadways are safer and Iowans are traveling fewer miles – due in part to higher gasoline prices and economic bumps.

The most troubling development is the rise of distracted driving despite legislative efforts to curb activities such as texting with the proliferation of electronic gadgets and mobile phones, he said.

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Gov. Branstad ‘absolutely’ wants to regulate e-cigarette DES MOINES (MCT) — Gov. Terry Branstad, who made Terrace Hill and the governor’s office smokefree the day he took office, is open to regulating electronic cigarettes in much the same way as the traditional variety.

Iowa law prohibits smoking in workplaces other than on casino floors, but electronic cigarettes – ecigarettes – are not covered by the five-year-old Iowa Smoke-free Air Act. Branstad wouldn’t commit to any specific regulation of ecigarettes, which are batteryoperated products that heat liquid nicotine derived from tobacco plants into a vapor that the user inhales. However, during a visit to Timberline Manufacturing in Marion Tuesday, he said he is “absolutely interested” in looking at

proposals by Attorney General Tom Miller to regulate e-cigarettes.

Last week, Miller called on state lawmakers to ban sales of e-cigarettes to minors, add e-cigarettes to products covered by the state’s Smoke-free Air Act and tax them more than the standard state sales tax rate.

In addition to looking at Miller’s proposal, Branstad wants to look at what other states have done before deciding the appropriate course of action.

He compared e-cigarettes to synthetic drugs created to circumvent state and federal drug laws.

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Iowa Community Foundations celebrate This week, local community foundations will join more than 750 community foundations across America for the 24th Annual Community Foundation Week to tell the stories of lives changed, jobs created and communities transformed through philanthropy’s partnership with private and public community leaders and organizations.

This year, Iowa’s community foundations have several reasons to celebrate.

Iowa has two legislated programs focused on increasing philanthropic activity to enhance the quality of life for Iowans.

Both programs, the Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program and County Endowment Fund Program, are

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Leaders from the Iowa Council of Foundations and Iowa community foundations, including Diane Bear, SCICF President and CEO, third from left, commemorate the recent expansion of the Endow Iowa Tax Credit program with Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

implemented through local community foundations.

South Central Iowa Community Foundation (SCICF) serves Clarke, Decatur, Lu-

cas, Ringgold and Union counties and supports affiliate counties: Adams, Appanoose and Wayne.

SCICF’s total assets are

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more than $13 million, and the annual grants awarded and educational scholarships funded exceeded $1 million last year.

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