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• Chat Mobility to open new store

Chat Mobility is opening a new store in Chariton.

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The Clarke bowling team was honored during its postseason banquet

Events

• Severe Weather Awareness Week

It’s that time of year again. Severe Weather Awareness Week is planned for March 24-28. For more information, see page 4.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 20, 2014

SPEAK ON

Even with search firm contract, school board wants to take lead in superintendent search

Johnston qualifies for national speech competition

By AMY HANSEN

By AMY HANSEN

Speech team

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

For Nick Johnston, communication is key.

The 15-year-old sophomore at Clarke Community High School competed in the East Iowa National Forensic League at Marshalltown High School Feb. 14-15 and received second place in international extemporaneous speaking for speech competition.

This means Johnston qualified to national competition with the National Forensic League in Overland Park, Kan., June 15-20. The name of the competition will soon be known as National Speech and Debate Organization.

At Marshalltown, Johnston also received third place in domestic extemporaneous speaking, which means he is a first alternate for national competition in that category.

What does Johnston do with extemporaneous speaking? During competition, he gets a current event question and has 30 minutes to answer it. In those 30 minutes, he prepares a five to seven minute speech that will be presented before a judge or judges.

“You have resources you have to bring in beforehand, but once you get your question, you can’t use the Internet or anything like that,” Johnston said. “You have to have all your sources beforehand — all your information.”

Johnston has other re-

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Pictured is Nick Johnston with his speech awards.

cent speech accolades. On March 6-7, he competed in the Iowa High School Forensic League — All Iowa Finals, which was held on the University of Iowa’s campus. For domestic extemporaneous speaking, Johnston received sixth place in the state and was a spontaneous speaking semifinalist.

How it all started How did Johnston get involved in this type of speech? A former Clarke student came back to the school district to judge a speech team, which was during the same time Johnston was trying to figure out what Please see JOHNSTON, Page 4

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Here’s more competition news for Clarke’s speech team: • East Iowa National Forensic League at Marshalltown Feb. 14-15 — The duo interpretation group of Cassidy Bierbrodt and Christopher Hanson placed as second alternate and Macey Snell and Drake Wedel placed as third alternate to nationals. Drew Wishon placed as third alternate in domestic extemporaneous speaking. Taylor Dahlberg and Christopher Hanson were also finalists in humorous interpretation.

• Iowa High School Forensic League at the University of Iowa March 6-7 — Qualifiers for semifinals were Ann Taylor in dramatic interpretation, Audrey Sebring in poetry and Nick Johnston and Drew Wishon in spontaneous speaking.

• Iowa High School Speech Association District Individual Contest in Winterset March 1 — Christopher Hanson, Cassidy Bierbrodt, Macey Snell, Taylor Dahlberg, Nick Johnston, Drew Wishon and Audrey Sebring all qualified to state competition in two events.

Drake Wedel, Damon Helgevold and Ann Taylor qualified in one event.

Drake Wedel, Ann Taylor and Arturo Camacho also received a “Division II” rating, not advancing to state.

Fundraising for Johnston’s trip to nationals is currently underway. Donations are welcome.

It appears Clarke Community School Board wants to take the reins in the new superintendent search — with or without the aid of search firm McPherson and Jacobson.

This was the general sentiment during a March 10 school board meeting.

Janine Nelson asked questions about the superintendent search firm McPherson and Jacobson, and what involvement they have had so far.

Gerard Linskens, school board president, said the purpose of the superintendent meeting agenda item was for the school board to review available days to have workshops and set up interviews.

“Excuse me, are we talking about including McPherson and Jacobson and setting up times with them?”

Nelson asked.

“Not at this time,” Linskens answered.

Then, Nelson inquired the reason for not including the search firm.

“There are a variety of reasons. It will be too lengthy to explain right now,” Linskens said.

Gonzales Clarke Community School District is in need of a new superintendent because current Superintendent Benita Gonzales gave her letter of resignation during a February board meeting. Gonzales’ resignation is effective June 30.

During the February board meeting, the boardroom was packed with people observing the meeting. It was also packed during the March 10 board meeting.

It’s been less than a year since the school board hired Gonzales. In April 2013, the board announced a one-year superintendent contract was awarded to Gonzales, who was the shared superintendent of Sigourney and TriCounty Community school districts.

When the school board was looking for an interim superintendent and fulltime superintendent last year, it hired the search firm McPherson and Jacobson.

Services already paid During the March 10 meeting, Nelson reminded people the school board has a contract with McPherson and Jacobson that guarantees their services for two years when searching for a superintendent.

“It would help us with our replacement,” Nelson said.

“I think it would be quite logical that we would contact them and have them involved.”

Nelson asked the board if they had contacted McPherson and Jacobson yet. Linskens said the answer was no.

“At this time, we’re getting together now and discussing the search for our workshops,” Linskens said.

“There were some concerns last year with that firm, so we may use them in some Please see SUPERINTENDENT, Page 4

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Wrapping:

Right, Todd Hiatt wraps packaged meals for Operation Feed the Hungry in the gym at Murray School District March 12. Operation Feed the Hungry was organized through a Murray FFA “Be the Seed” grant project.

The goal was to have 50,000 rice/soy meals packaged for Meals from the Heartland.

Murray students, faculty, staff and more than 100 community members helped surpass the goal, packaging 61,560 meals in two hours.

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All in this together:

Pictured to the left is a view of people working in Murray’s gymnasium for Operation Feed the Hungry March 12.

Operation Feed the Hungry was organized through a Murray FFA “Be the Seed” grant project. The goal was to have 50,000 rice/soy meals packaged for Meals from the Heartland. Murray students, faculty, staff and more than 100 community members helped surpass the goal, packaging 61,560 meals in two hours.

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FFA meals: Derek Peterson, left, and Daniel Little package

food for Operation Feed the Hungry in the gym at Murray School District March 12. Operation Feed the Hungry was organized through a Murray FFA “Be the Seed” grant project. The goal was to have 50,000 rice/soy meals packaged for Meals from the Heartland. Murray students, faculty, staff and more than 100 community members helped surpass the goal, packaging 61,560 meals in two hours.

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THURSDAY • MARCH 20, 2014

FOR THE RECORD

POLICE REPORT

SHERIFF’S REPORT

A third-degree burglary was reported 8 a.m. March 7 at 631 E. Ayers.

—————— Ronald Ellis Dohrn, 52, of Woodburn was charged with driving while barred 5:21 p.m. March 10.

—————— Jason Lee Benton, 26, of Des Moines was charged on a warrant 3:44 p.m. March 12.

—————— Raymond Mark Simeroth, 46, of Arkansas was charged with public intoxication 11:40 p.m. March 13, and public intoxication and

Leslie Merle Grant, 30, of New Virginia was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia 10:55 p.m. March 7.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff report, Grant was cited and released at the scene of the stop.

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REAL ESTATE The following real estate transactions were filed in the office of the Clarke County recorder.

The price is an estimate based on transfer stamps needed at the rate of 80-cents per $500 of transaction. If no price is listed, the transaction was less than $500 or no money was involved in the transaction at this time.

Loren M. Gaumer Estate court officer deed Jeffrey D. and Kathy A. Robbins, Murray, Block 25, Lots 10 and 7, $55,000.

G. Lynn, Marcia, Larry E. and Martha Blain warranty deed to Roger E. and Sheila Kentner, Township 72, Range 26, Section 22, $347,035.

William and Diane K. Schaefer warranty deed Angela J. Church, Township 71, Range 24, Section 11, $164,900.

Robert D. and Beverly M. Schader warranty deed to James J. and Kristi L. Shelton, Township 72, Range 25, section 16, $15,000.

Charles D. and Joanne

trespassing 1 a.m. March 15.

—————— Matthew Alan Stoll, 22, 314 S. Delaware, was charged on a warrant 1:51 a.m. March 15.

—————— Fredy Anastacib EscobarChaj, 28, 702 N. Main, Apt. 8, was charged with public intoxication 1:50 a.m. March 16.

—————— Michael Lynn Watkins, 25, 217 S. Fillmore, was charged with simple assault 3:35 p.m.

March 16.

Leader In Me” program, which has been implemented at the school.

The class then presented their “7 Habits Program.”

Each child introduced themselves, spoke loudly and clearly, shared their thoughts and showed artwork. The program concluded with the children singing the song, “The Leader In Me.” —————— Osceola Book Lover’s Club met Monday, March 10, after their winter break from December 2013.

Eleanor Gage presided with 11 members present answering the roll call, ‘If I Were President.” Several ideas were shared from the members.

Effie Crawford had the program with a book review of “A View From Here.” It was a story about a woman who finds out about her biological father after he passes away. She moves to his hometown — a new area for her where she inherits his home. She finds out about him through friends and neighbors in a friendly, caring community.

She is treated kindly by all of them and chooses to remain there.

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Monday, March 24: Baked chicken, baked potato, beets, applesauce, dinner roll Tuesday, March 25: Sloppy Joe on bun, mashed sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, M. Cox warranty deed to fruit cocktail Wednesday, March 26: Chanell S. and Douglas P. Gay, Township 72, Range 25, Section 17, $123,000.

Clarke County Sheriff, Michael R. and Rochelle M. Newberry, The Berry Tree Antique Mall and Regions Bank sheriff’s deed to AmerChildren spending time ican State Bank, Osceola at Clarke County Public Grand View Acres, Lot 17, Health office will have new Osceola Gustins Addition, resources available to help Block 1, Lots 3, 4, 5, 6 and promote a love of books and half alley, $446,311.11. learning, thanks to a new Gary G. and Helen K. Learning Center from Iowa Kimes warranty deed to Public Television.

Pamela Jean and Orval A. The Learning Center feaBlack III, Osceola, Block 3, tures a bookshelf filled with Lots 1 and 4, $47,000. age-appropriate books to Betty H. Smith Estate and foster children’s early literSandra K. Kelso court offi- acy skills, along with a flatcer deed to William R. Kel- screen television dedicated so, Osceola, Block 23, Lots 6 to Iowa Public Television’s and 7, $35,000. high-quality children’s proEdwin D. and Deloris gramming.

Robins and Edwin D. and The new IPTV LearnDeloris Robins Revocable ing Center will open as part Trust warranty deed to of Clarke County Public Kyle Robins, Township Health office’s open house 72, Range 26, Section 29, celebration. $15,000.

Members of the public are

CLUB NEWS Osceola Women’s Club met Monday, March 10, at Osceola Senior Center following lunch at the meal site.

Jeri Lytton presided with 15 members present. She accompanied the group with the singing of “In His Time.” Kay Englund gave devotions about St. Patrick’s Day and Irish blessings.

Food pantry items brought were pastas and sauces. Because of some financial concerns, a decision was made to have a “Bakeless Bake Sale” next October to help the budget.

Beth Oshel shared her “Apron” collection and information about aprons and their history. She has more than 100 aprons and they all have a story.

—————— CARSPA met 9 a.m. Monday, March 10, at Osceola Senior Center with Dotti Van Werden presiding and 16 members present.

The group had not met since October 2013. Clarke Community Elementary School Principal Randy Bolton introduced Robin Freed and her second-graders who have been learning the “Seven Steps of the

Brandon Cory Truman, 20, of Des Moines was charged with contempt of court 12:10 p.m. March 12.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff report, the date of the offense was Dec. 13, 2013.

Truman was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail.

invited to attend the launch event: • 10-11 a.m. Friday, April 4 • Clarke County Public Health office – 134 W. Jefferson St. “We’re pleased to expand these Ready for School Learning Centers to another location in Iowa,” said Terry Rinehart, director of Educational Services at Iowa Public Television. “With this Learning Center, families can spend time together reading books, watching ex-

cellent children’s programs that support early reading skills like recognizing letters and sounds, and learning additional ways to have fun together while they wait to see a health professional.”

“Clarke County Public Health office staff is very excited to partner with Iowa Public Television to encourage reading and reading readiness throughout our community,” said Sandy Eddy, RN, administrator for Clarke County Public Health. “Having a bookshelf and educational programming in our office waiting room for parents and children to use while visiting is a wonderful way to encourage early childhood reading and learning.”

The IPTV Learning Centers are part of Iowa Public Television’s Ready for School initiative which works with Iowa communities’ efforts to help strengthen the math and literacy skills of children ages 2-8.

Learn more at Iptv.org/ readyforschool.

For more information about Iowa Public Television’s educational offerings, contact Kristen Gray at (515) 725-9703 or Kristen.

Gray@iptv.org.

Information on utility, payment plans The law states if people have not broken a payment plan in the last 12 months, the utility has to give them a minimum of 12 months to pay off the past due amount.

This is a minimum 12 months, not a maximum.

The law also states the utility must take into account the household’s ability to pay. People often agree to something they can’t afford because they aren’t aware of their lawful rights to a reasonable affordable payment plan.

If you need to negotiate a payment plan and feel-

ing the utility company isn’t treating you fairly, call Iowa Utility Board’s customer service department at 1-877565-4450.

Iowa Utility Board is a state agency that has authority over all Iowa utility companies.

If you believe you might be eligible for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), there is still time to apply.

Applications are taken through April 30.

Contact: Clarke County Outreach Office at 641-3422101.

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20124 Officers: Helen Kimes, President; Dr. Jim Kimball, Vice President; Sue Wilder, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary 2014 Board of Directors: Richard M. Buesch; Doug Miller; Kevin Emanuel; Brian Evans; Bill Freeman; Dr. Jim Kimball; Helen Kimes; Amy Lampe; Ryan Lundquist; Wil Reisinger; Sue WIlder; Dave Walkup; Todd Thompson; Dr. David Hoadley Executive Director - Bill Trickey, Program Manager - Elizabeth Simpson

Board meets second Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. at 115 East Washington

“Promoting the Economic Development of Southern Iowa”

OSCEOLA MUNICIPAL WATER BOARD Ryan Rychnovsky, Chairman; MacKenzie O’Hair, Vice Chairman; Members: Alisha Crawford, Dave Neas & Susana Contreras.

Regular water board meetings the first Thursday of each month at 5:30 p.m. at 208 W. Jefferson. Special water board meetings at the Water Works Office and also online at www.osceolawaterworks.com.

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Fred Diehl, Mayor Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Glenn Schaff, Dan Hooper, Chris Dorsey, and Dave Walkup.

Regular council meetings the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 115 North Fillmore.

Special council meetings are posted on City Hall bulletin board.

OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION BOARD Meets third Monday of each month 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

Board Members: Mel Miller, Amber Abraham, Stephanie Snell, Sara Lumsden, Sarah Truitt Web Site: www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com

AIRPORT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Denis Weiser-Chairman, Lyle Persels, Ty Wheeler, Ryan Lundquist, Les Van Heeswyk Meets 2nd Tues. of each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, except July, August, Dec., 6:30 p.m.,

Clarke Central Office - 802 N. Jackson To confirm, call 641-342-4969.

Board Members: James Bair, Kelly Bailey, Lori Helgevold, Steve O’ Tool, Gerard Linskens, Joseph Deutsch and Dena White.

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Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 p.m.

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OBITUARIES

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Sheryll Morris New Virginia Sheryll Morris, 67, of New Virginia died March 15, 2014, at home.

Funeral services were 10:30 a.m. Morris Wednesd a y , March 19, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Osceola. The Rev. Keith Putney officiated. Interment was in New Virginia Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Morris family for a tribute to be decided at a later time.

Sheryll Ann Morris, daughter of Grace Doris (Hill) and Carl Sampson Weeks,was born April 11, 1946, in Warren County.

Sheryll graduated from Interstate 35 High School in 1964.

On April 17, 1964, Sheryll married Myron Monty Morris.

They began their married life living on a small acreage near New Virginia and remained there while raising their family.

As the boys grew older, she began working for Warren County Home Healthcare.

Michael Douglas Johns Van Wert Michael Douglas Johns, 61, of Van Wert d i e d March 9, 2014, in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Servic- Johns es were 1 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Osceola. The Rev. Max Carmichael officiated. Interment was in Van Wert Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to his family for a fitting tribute to be decided on at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Michael Douglas Johns, son of Hazel Marie (Hulett) and Jimmie Lewis Johns, was born Aug. 20, 1952, in

In 1990, Sheryll began working as a senior services clerk for Principal Financial in Des Moines. She remained there until her retirement in 2010.

Sheryll was a member of Medford Ladies Aide for many years and helped with various projects.

Sheryll is survived by her husband Monty of New Virginia; sons, Jared (Julie) Morris of Truro, Bryan (Crystal) Morris of St. Charles and Dustin (Brandi) Morris of Winterset; grandchildren, Mitchell and Riley Morris of St. Charles, Dayton and twins Denim and Dallon Morris, all of Winterset; brothers, Wayne Weeks of New Virginia, Jim (Leona) Weeks and Bill (Sharon) Weeks, all of Indianola; sisters, Shirley (Curt) Mann of New Hall and Sharon Ferguson of Altoona; sister-inlaw Janice Weeks of Des Moines; as well as numerous cousins, nephews, nieces, two aunts, other relatives and numerous friends.

Sheryll was preceded in death by her parents; sister Doris Ruth Weeks; brother Dick Weeks; sister-in-law Bonnie Weeks; brother-inlaw Dennis Ferguson; and nephews, Lanny Weeks, Lonnie Weeks and Joey Morris.

Longmont, Colo.

Mike received his education at South Harrison High School in Bethany, Mo., and later attended Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Mo., where he received his bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Michael served with the United States Marine Corps, attaining the rank of Pvt. E1.

On July 20, 1991, Mike married Glenna Marie Honn in Van Wert.

A longtime resident of Clarke and Decatur counties, Michael worked as an over-the-road truck driver and had been driving most recently for Big and Small in Osceola.

Mike is survived by his son Cody Ray Johns of Osceola, former wife Glenna Sook of Osceola, stepdaughter Kristina (Steve) Chebuhar, sister Bonnie (Phil) Fish of Cameron, Mo.; niece Katie, nephew Josh, as well as numerous cousins, other relatives and many friends.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents.

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Sherrisa Goodman Leon

Sherrisa Goodman, 35, of Leon died March 5, 2014, in rural Leon.

Slade-O’Donnell Funeral Home, Leon, is in charge of arrangements.

Sherrisa DeLea Goodman was born July 13, 1978, in Renton, Wash. Sherrisa moved to Sitka, Ala., with her family when she was 5 years old.

Sherrisa graduated as salutatorian from Sitka High School in 1997.

After her grandparents died, Sherrisa moved with her family to the farm north of Leon.

Sherrisa battled severe health problems throughout her adult life and was caregiver for her family.

Sherrisa and Michael Ray

Dale Barton Osceola Dale Barton, 90, of Osceola died M a r c h 15, 2014, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Barton Moines.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 21, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. The Rev. Dr. Al Adams will officiate. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. Open visitation will be until 8 p.m. today with family present 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Woodburn Christian Church. Online condolences may be left at www. kalefuneralhome.com.

Dale Eugene Barton, son of Helen Eulalie (Sanders) and John Dale Barton, was born Aug. 20, 1923, in Osceola.

Gene attended high school in Brighton, Colo. He left school to join the United States Army before World War II. During the war, he served in Iceland and England and was with the 5th Army from the invasion of France to the German surrender in 1945. He attained the rank of corporal.

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Matte were the parents of Shyla Allison Matte. Shyla died March 5, 2014, at the age of 3.

In 2013, Sherrisa was baptized by the Rev. Chuck DeVos at Life Point Assembly of God Church in Osceola.

Sherrisa is survived by her parents, Dennis and Terri Goodman of Leon and Alice Reisenauer of Everett, Wash.; brothers, David Goodman of Leon, Tony Anton and Cody Howard; sister Jennifer (husband Ronnie) Cole and their children Madison, Brooklyn and Casey of Osceola; grandmother Carolyn Jordan of Leon; aunt Mary Joyce Hodges of Norwalk; nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends.

Sherrisa’s fiancé, Tyler Downard, died March 5, 2014. Sherrisa was preceded in death by her grandparents, Russell and Mary Goodman.

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On Feb. 2, 1946, Dale married Joanne Eugenia Robins in Seneca, Kan. After leaving Osceola in 1948, Dale and Joanne lived in various places in Colorado, California, Arizona and New Mexico.

Dale worked as a longline truck driver for Yellow Freight for 30 years.

In 1973, the National Safety Council named Dale New Mexico Driver of the Year for more than one million miles of accident-free driving.

Gene and Joanne retired back to Osceola in 1983.

Dale is survived by his wife Joanne of Osceola; daughters, Rita Kay (Richard) Hertel of Fremont, Calif., and Elizabeth Anne Akard of Arvada, Colo.; grandchildren, R. Gene Hertel (Michelle), Renee Leslie Hertel Chua (Bryan), Christopher James Akard (Tiffany), Patrick James Akard (Sarah) and Matthew James Akard (Yari); and 13 great-grandchildren.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, sister Helen Lorene Slimmer; son James Eugene Barton, who died serving in Vietnam; aunts, Glida Kerns, Verna Westbrook, Violet McDonnell, Ruby Strohmeier and Winona Riley; and uncles, Dan, Bernard and Orville Sanders.

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daughter of Sherrisa DeLea Goodman and Michael Ray Matte, was born Sept. 21, 2010, in Des Moines.

Shyla attended Life Point Assembly of God Church with her grandparents and mother.

Shyla is survived by her grandparents, Dennis and Terri Goodman of Leon; father Mike Matte of Des Moines; grandparents, Karen and Roger Pate of Fairfield; grandparents, Gary Matte and Val of Hoosick Falls, N.Y.; grandmother Alice Reisenauer of Everett, Wash.; great-grandparents, Carolyn Jordan of Leon and Ronald and Judy Barnes of Washington; cousin Tessa Holdeman; aunts, Chelsey Holdeman and Ryan Pate; and other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Leon Shyla Allison Matte, 3, of Leon, d i e d March 5, 2014, in Leon, along with her mother. and Joint Goodman Matte funeral s e r vices for Sherrisa and Shyla were 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday, March 11, at SladeO’Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. The Rev. Chuck DeVos officiated. Burial was in Franklin Cemetery north of Leon. There is a memorial fund for Shyla and Sherrisa at Great Western Bank in Leon.

Shyla Allison Matte,

Memorial services were 2 p.m. Saturday, March 15, at Faithbridge Church in Park Rapids. The Rev. Ken Polley officiated. Jones Pearson Funeral Home, Park Rapids, Minn., was in charge of arrangements.

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Darrell W. Crabb, 78, of Park Rapids, Minn., formerly of Cooke City, Mont., died March 10, 2014, at his home.

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Buyers want energy-efficient upgrades that also offer high aesthetic appeal in addition to functionality, making features like ENERGY STAR-qualified skylights particularly pop-

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House votes to protect Iowa’s education standards, student data

By Rep. Joel Fry

House District 27 joel.fry@legis.state.ia.us

The House this week passed a bill with unanimous bipartisan support to address some of the controversy surrounding the Iowa Core and Common Core State Standards. The bill provides greater transparency and opportunities for public input on the state’s education standards, prevents standards from being implemented without the legislature first seeing the proposed changes, reiterates local control of text books and curriculum, and provides greater protection of student data. The bill passed 96-0 and has gone over to the Senate for further consideration.

Background The Common Core, a set of education standards developed at the national level, has garnered significant interest across the country over the past year.

The topic is often controversial, with concerns about nationalization of education, the privacy of student data, the cost of related assessments, and other issues are getting discussed around the country.

Iowa is certainly not immune to the discussion either. Iowa adopted the Common Core into the state’s set of education standards, the Iowa Core, in 2010. It has joined 44 other states in adopting them (Minnesota makes 45, but only adopted part of the standards). But, a number of states have put the brakes on implementation.

HF 2439 - Iowa Core Technical Clean-up, Public Input, and Student Data Privacy For the standards themselves, the bill requires that the Department of Education and the State Board of Education solicit public input and suggestions to revise or amend. There is to be

pliance standards, a data breach plan, data retention/destruction plans, and guidelines for authorizing parental access to student data.

The bill prevents the state from including biometric, health, criminal/juvenile justice records, family voting or political information, religious information in student data files.

Student data is prohibited from being shared outside the state except under certain circumstances where sharing is necessary to conduct the business of the Department of Education in carrying out its duties. The department must use only aggregate data in public reports.

Lastly, for transparency, the Department must report annually to the legislature about student data collected; changes to existing data collections required for any reason, including changes to Federal reporting requirements made by the U.S. Department of Education; and get legislative approval for any new data collection not required by the federal government and develop a detailed security plan.

The bill, in the end, largely mirrors Governor Branstad’s Executive Order 83 issued last fall. The passage of this bill sends a strong message that the Governor and the House are committed to maintaining control of our standards and student data, not allowing the federal government to interfere with Iowa’s intentions.

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JOEL FRY at least three public meetings across the state and input will be collected through the Department’s website. The goal will be to identify any opportunities to strengthen the standards with input from Iowans.

Additionally, any future changes to the Iowa Core standards cannot be implemented until the proposed changes are brought before the legislature while the legislature is in session.

The bill also reiterates that any curriculum, lesson plans, instructional methods and text books are chosen at the local level and not chosen by the state or federal government, nor prescribed by the Iowa Core standards.

Finally, the bill provides additional protections for student data collected by districts and the state Department of Education. The Department is to establish data collection, privacy, and sharing policies for student; inventory and report what student data are collected and the data’s purposes; and create a detailed data security plan that includes privacy com-

Severe Weather Awareness Week planned The National Weather Service has declared March 24-28 as Severe Weather Awareness Week.

On Wednesday, March 26, the National Weather Service will conduct a test tornado watch and test tornado warning. This is a statewide drill that will involve all media ser-

vices and emergency services.

As usual, the city of Osceola will participate in this drill by sounding the tornado sirens on that day.

The test will begin 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 26, with the weather service issuing a test tornado watch. At 10:15 a.m., the weather service will

upgrade the watch to a tornado warning. At that time, the city of Osceola will activate our tornado sirens.

Beginning 9 a.m.

Thursday, April 3, the city will begin its weekly test of the tornado sirens and continue the weekly tests through Sept. 25.

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time to purchase a weather radio for your home or camper. They are available at many retail outlets. If you already have one, this is a reminder to change the battery if yours has a battery back-up. Also, discuss with your family what to do in case of a tornado or other severe weather.

Chat Mobility opens retail location in Chariton CHARITON — Chat Mobility announces the opening of a new retail location at 113 S. Grand, Suite A, in Chariton. The new location will expand their presence and offer Chariton residents the benefit of local customer service.

With a large selection of the latest smart phones and accessories, the showroom provides consumers the opportunity to view and shop

for products that meet their needs.

“We are excited to have a local Chat Mobility representative in Chariton that can provide knowledgeable, personal service.

Christie Stout will be able to assist customers in finding a phone that meets their needs while helping them save money with Chat Mobility’s unlimited calling plans,” said Brian Spurgeon, Chat

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events of speech he wanted to get involved in.

“He suggested ‘extemp’ as a possible speech, so I thought I’d try that, and found that it was very suited to my capabilities and my abilities,” Johnston said. “I thought it worked out really well.”

What does it take to become a good extemporaneous speaker?

Johnston said a participant needs to know what he or she is talking about, have background information and prepare good presentation skills.

“It doesn’t really matter how much you know about the subject if you can’t present it to the judges and make them understand what you’re trying to say,” he said.

Topics With domestic or international speech, discussion topics can include past or future presidential elections, crises in Ukraine or Syria, European Union, international relationships and other current events.

To prepare for speech competition, Johnston said he gets a lot of articles because he is allowed to bring in resources beforehand, but, once there,

he can’t collect information. He also practices with Don May, Clarke Community High School speech and English teacher.

One thing that also helps Johnston is watching other people do extemporaneous speaking — to an extent.

He said the goal is to find your own presentation style.

“Just overall, trying to hone in that skill,” Johnston said. “Trying to get in the key presentation. How you can most effectively communicate with your judges.”

May said he’s had other students go to national speech competition, and estimated it’s once every three to four years.

Future skills While a future career is still years away, Johnston said his speaking skills will help him in almost any field.

However, he is thinking about going into law.

“I think that would definitely help if I want to be in a courtroom scenario, to be presenting to a jury or anything like that sort of nature,” Johnston said. “Even if I don’t go into that sort of field, I definitely don’t think I’ll regret having this skill, having speaking abilities.”

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particular areas, but not a full-fledged search led by them. We want to be the leader in the search.”

Nelson asked what was the point in paying for their services if the school board isn’t going to be using them?

Board members said not everything has been decided yet.

“This is where things start, at the school board here,” Linskens said. “… We didn’t want to jump the gun and contact the search firm because there were concerns brought up at that time. So, this is where we start.”

Workshops The board decided to schedule a workshop 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 17. A second workshop was scheduled for the week of April 1.

Obama announces March 31 Marketplace annual enrollment deadline will not be extended President Obama has announced after March 31 individual consumers who do not qualify for a special enrollment period will be unable to purchase health insurance coverage until the Marketplace (www.healthcare.gov) reopens on Nov. 15, 2014.

Local, independent insurance agent Ryan Biniak of RK Insurance Services LLC is recommending everyone select their plans early to avoid what is expected to be a last minute rush to enroll.

“While the website works better than when it launched, additional website delays will likely be seen as everyone tries to secure coverage these last few weeks of the open enrollment period,” Ryan said.

Applying for health insurance coverage can be confusing, but working with a local agent, such as Biniak, will not cost consumers anything and relying on their expertise when choosing the right health plan may be essential.

“We’re unfortunately hearing horror stories about individuals who simply chose the cheapest plan – not knowing that by doing so they were limiting their network, meaning the doctor they were used to seeing was no longer covered by their new plan,” Ryan said.

“Choosing the right plan comes down to more than price and we’re here to educate clients on the networks and choose the option that will work best for them in their specific

area.”

After March 31, individuals will only be able to enroll or change their health insurance coverage if they have a qualifying life event, also called a special enrollment period or SEP. Qualifying life events include: • Getting married • Having or adopting a child • Permanently moving to a new area that offers different health plan options • Losing other health coverage due to job loss, divorce, loss of Medicaid eligibility, etc.

Your local, independent health insurance agent can help you secure health insurance coverage before the March 31 deadline and answer any questions concerning qualifying life events for the special enrollment period.

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Big performances heading into March Madness A pair of former Missouri Valley Conference rivals are enjoying a wild ride heading into March Madness.

On one hand, you have the spectacular individual performance put on night in and night out by Creighton senior Doug McDermott.

On the other hand, you have Wichita State playing a textbook example of team basketball in running through the regular season and conference tournament unscathed at 34-0.

It sets up for some good storylines entering the NCAA Tournament, which begins next week.

McDermott recently became just the eighth player in NCAA history to surpass 3,000 points for his career, doing so in an 8873 win over Providence Saturday on Senior Night in Omaha.

McDermott set a new career high with 45 points on 17-of-25 shooting from the floor. In doing so, he moved into seventh place on the all-time NCAA scoring list, passing Oscar Robertson and Hersey Hawkins.

In the Big East Tournament, McDermott moved himself into fifth place all-time.

Depending on how far Creighton goes in the tournament, it’s possible McDermott could move his way up all the way to the No. 2 spot on the NCAA scoring list, behind just “Pistol” Pete Mara-

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“That’s something nobody would have dreamed would happen,” said Clarke head girls basketball coach Eric Zoske, who was on the Ames High School boys Zoske staff during McDermott’s junior and senior seasons in Ames.

“It’s great to see him explode into this national spotlight,” he said. “He’s such a great kid, too.

Does everything you ask, plus more. I’m really happy for him.”

Basketball fans in Iowa are familiar with the story — Ames High, led by Harrison Barnes and McDermott claimed backto-back state championships before Barnes left for North Carolina and McDermott moved on to Creighton.

Everyone expected big things from Barnes, but no one saw this coming from McDermott, now the frontrunner for National Player of the Year.

“Never ever ever,” Zoske said. “There was another guy on

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Shown is Creighton senior basketball player Doug McDermott (right), with Clarke head girls basketball coach Eric Zoske, who was on the Ames High School coaching staff during McDermott’s junior and senior seasons.

that basketball team you’d have thought that way before Doug.”

Zoske said in their senior season, when Ames played Waukegan (Ill.) in a nationally-televised ESPN game at Hilton Coliseum, McDermott showed nerves you wouldn’t expect from a future potential National Player of the Year.

“I asked Doug before the game how he was, and he said, ‘I just puked,’” Zoske said. “He was nervous, because he was on ESPN. That was the only time he was like that and then he went out and got a double-double.

That’s when he got jumpstarted into the national spotlight.”

The 6-8 McDermott has come a long way since not starting on Ames’ JV team as a sophomore.

“He almost got cut, but good thing he’s 6-8,” Zoske said. “He was a late bloomer. He didn’t even start his junior year. He exploded the second half of his junior year and then really turned it on his senior year.”

Zoske said one area McDermott really excelled in high school was with his footwork.

His touch around the rim was also a big asset for McDermott.

“His shot around the rim, you were shocked when he wouldn’t make it,” Zoske said.

But, he needed work on his outside shot.

And McDermott has clearly worked on that part of his game. He shot 5-of-7 from behind the arc in the win against Providence and knocked down seven 3-point- McDermott ers in the first half of Thursday’s 84-62 win over DePaul in the Big East Tournament.

“He’s still a little undersized and he’s worked on his outside game,” Zoske said. “He’s fun to watch when he doesn’t have the basketball. He explodes off screens and his post moves are phenomenal for a guy that is 6-8.

6-8 sounds pretty tall, but it’s short when you get to that level.

You’d never know that from the way he moves and positions himself without the ball.”

••• Meanwhile, Wichita State is

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Creighton’s Doug McDermott (3) works in the post against Drake’s Jordan Clarke during a game last season at Drake. McDermott recently moved into seventh place on the NCAA all-time scoring list, becoming just the eighth player to score more than 3,000 points in a career.

the first team since UNLV in 1990-91 to enter the NCAA Tournament undefeated. The Shockers enter at 34-0.

All season long, experts have doubted the Shockers. All season long, they’ve asked if the Shockers are for real.

Wichita State is destined for a No. 1 seed, but don’t tell that to certain experts, who still take it upon themselves to preach to fans that the Shockers should be a 2 seed or 3 seed.

It’s that talk that has fueled the Shockers this season. Even after rolling through the Arch Madness in St. Louis last week, the Shockers got more bulletin board material.

The MVC champion T-shirts featured a the tournament bracket on the back of the shirts.

The bracket showed Indiana State defeating Wichita State in

the championship game.

Oops.

It’s been a wild ride so far for the Shockers, including assistant coach Steve Forbes, the former Southwestern Community College coach.

It’s a ride that might not end for a few more Forbes weeks.

It’s hard to find a weakness with the Shockers. They play great team basketball, defending hard on every possession, rebounding very well and they feature a balanced scoring attack.

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Osceola Big Chief FFA ignites passion for agriculture during FFA Week This year’s FFA Week activities kept people busy.

Imagine trying to coordinate activities for teachers, students, community and then, at the last minute, need to change those plans because of the weather.

This is how numerous FFA Chapter in Southern Iowa felt during FFA Week.

In the spirit of agriculture, Osceola Big Chief FFA kept “our hand to the plow and our eye on the row.”

Twelve FFA members met at the school Monday morning, despite the fact students did not have school that day.

They worked hard popping kettle corn for the community and preparing for the

week’s activities.

Weekly activities included informational displays, leadership activities and community service projects.

On Tuesday morning, FFA members arrived early to prepare for the teacher/member breakfast.

This is one of our favorite public relations activities because the chapter gets to thank teaching staff for all they do throughout the year. The students also dressed a mannequin in official dress and had him show up in different places throughout the week. The mannequin was a great conversation starter to help people realize it was

OSCEOLA LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Jason Gibson, Youth Pastor. Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www.lifepointministries. net CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. Matt Floyd, pastor. Transportation provided by Church if needed. 641-342-4778.

Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Services. 7 p.m. - Wednesday, Bible Study & Prayer. Web site: www.calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 641-342-6181 or Sunday 9 a.m. - Sunday School, 10 a.m.

- Worship Service. Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - Youth Groups & Adult Bible Study. Sunday - 6:30 p.m. - Worship. Bible Studies are offered throughout the week. Call for schedule.

CHURCH OF CHRIST, Douglas Berry, evangelist, 3310 West McLane, 641-342-2720. Sunday 7:30 a.m.-”Search” on Channel 23 KCWI. 9:30 a.m.-Bible Classes.

10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Worship.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Worship and Bible Study.

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 641-342-6333.

Sunday - 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting. 11:20 a.m. - Sunday School and Primary. 12:10 p.m.

- Relief Society-Priesthood.

Wednesdays - 2:00-8:00 p.m. Family History Center.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Elder Tom Meyer, pastor, 342-2553.

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FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 342-6603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.

- Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Weekly small groups - call for info.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. 641-414-3740. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School.

10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study.

Wednesday evening services - 6 p.m. Point of contact — 641-4143740.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., The Rev. Dr. Al Adams, minister, Sunday - 9 a.m. Sunday school for all, 10 a.m.

- Worship, Wednesday, 5:30 p.m.

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Other school activities included a pep assembly for more than 450 students.

The chapter also paired with high school students and community members to collect canned goods for the local food pantry. On Thursday, the FFA officer team assisted the Clarke kitchen staff as they served lunch to the student body.

FFA members were able to achieve the part of the FFA motto that states, “Living to Serve.”

FFA members worked hard to raise awareness of opportunities through agriculture and FFA. Members organized and shared

presentations with middle tivities students completed thanks to the school school school students on how during FFA Week was and community with emthey could build leadership their donation of book- bracing and helps our memskills in FFA. marks to more than 700 bers cultivate their love Members made table elementary and middle of Agriculture and FFA. Thanks for helping us make tents containing facts school students. about agriculture and FFA FFA members are give FFA Week a success! with local businesses in town. Members also posted informational posters around the school sharing the vast array of opportunities in the field of agriculture.

One of the posters stated, “The organization has grown to be more than cows, plows, and sows; the modern FFA focuses on beakers, speakers, and job Contributed photo seekers.”

Jake Manternach, left, and Ashley Jackson serve lunch One of the largest ac- during FFA Week.

NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 604 Main Street, 641-449-3421, Sunday - 10 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Church.

This Lent season

By Pastor Tom Murr

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As Christians, we are in the midst of the Lent season.

Lent is different than Advent. At Advent, there is great expectation of the coming of Jesus and God’s love.

In Lent, we are drawn in to the final days of Jesus and suffering he will face in these final days. We can experience the Lent season by reading in Matthew 21: 1, Mark 1: 1, Luke 19:28, and John 12:12. (OMA will have the Cross Walk at 11:30 a.m. on Good Friday and worship on the final “Seven Words of Jesus”.)

Lent is a 40-day time for reflection and meditation. This is a time when we look at ourselves and ask the reality questions concerning our own spiritual lives. Lent has the tradition to “fast or give up something for 40-days.” I would suggest Lent could be a time to begin a new spiritual experience. In Lent, we can discover how we can be “follower of Jesus” in our lives.

I read the other day of the “Forty Martyrs.” This event happens around 320 A.D. I quote to you the event: “Would Christian soldiers obey and bow to pagan gods?

Governor Agricola spoke mildly but firmly. He had good and strong warriors before him. He needed them. They must be brought into line. “I am told you refuse to offer the sacrifice ordered by Emperor Licinius.”

One of the soldiers answered on behalf of the rest, “We will not sacrifice. To do so is to betray our holy faith.”

The Governor said, “But what about your comrades? Consider — you alone of Caesar’s troops defy him! Think of the disgrace you bring upon your legion. How can you do it?”

The soldier answered, “To disgrace the name of our Lord Soul Cafe worshipful supper.

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LIGHT OF GRACE, 400 E. Cass St., 641-745-7257, Victor Lochman, pastor, worship Sunday, 10 a.m.

IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH, 101 E. View Place, Rev. J.R. Wheeler, pastor, 641-3423121. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. God’s Service. 10:15 a.m. - Sunday School. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Elders & Deacons meeting.

OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 700 Colorado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley.

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Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch.com SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST, corner of Hwy. 69 and 152, SDA50213@yahoo.com.

Saturday - 9:30 a.m. - Sabbath School. 11:00 a.m. - Church Service.

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641-3422850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

Spanish mass on Sundays at noon. Misas espanol los domingos 12 p.m.

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Osceola, 641342-2830. Julie M. Poore, pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 8 and 10:15 a.m., Worship; 9 a.m. Sunday School. Nursery available.

HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248.

Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 11 a.m. - Sunday School.

LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor. Sunday - 11 a.m. - Morning Worship Service.

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Jesus Christ is more terrible still.”

The Governor gave the soldiers one more chance, but no soldier moved. The soldiers were beaten and thrown into jail. The Governor called on Lysias, commander of the 12th Legion, who was in no gentle mood when the 40 Christian soldiers were hauled before him a few days later. “You will obey me,” he said sternly, “or pay a sharp penalty.”

The men answered him with respectful defiance, just as they had before. Lysias had not become a commander by coddling traitors, and he did not intend to begin now. As commander, he must make these unbending men conform. But how?

Just then, a frigid gale blew across the frozen pond below and stabbed into his cheeks. It gave him an idea. “Take them down to the pond,” he ordered. Turning to the soldiers he added, “You will stand naked on the ice until you agree to sacrifice to the gods.”

The commander could hardly believe what his eyes saw next! The rebels began stripping off their own clothes and running toward the pond in the freezing March air. “We are soldiers of the Lord and fear no hardship,” shouted one. “What is our death but entrance into eternal life?”

The 40 soldiers stood tall for Jesus Christ. In our reflection, meditation and tears may we stand tall for Jesus Christ in this Lent season. Let this Lent be a time for spiritual growth in our lives.

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MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Keith Putney, pastor, 641-449-3544. Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

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CHARITON ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1112 Hillcrest Court, Chariton, IA (North on Highway 14). Rev. Sue Palmer. 641-7744911. Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

MURRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Murray, IA 50174, 641 447-2569. Minster - Brian McCracken. Activities: Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. - Worship; 6 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday - 3:30 p.m. - J.A.M. 7 p.m. - Bible Study/Youth Groups.

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MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastors Brandon Campbell, Sandy Smith.

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TRURO PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641765-4782. Sandy Smith, Pastor.

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TRURO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, Shonda Deranleau, pastor, 641-765-4524. Sunday 9:30 a.m. Sunday School -10:30 a.m.

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WELDON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Church Service.

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INTERSTATE 35 COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 405 E. NORTH STREET TRURO, IA 50257-0079 REGULAR BOARD which is made inMEETING America MINUTES using the 7:00 most corrosionP.M. High School Library steel resistant stainless February 24, 2014 available, AGENDA and you’ll also I. Call to Order - President Julie have the Brownlee called opportunity the meeting to ordertoat 7:00 p.m. one of the few conavoid II. Roll Call - Julie Brownlee, Leah cernsDanabout cable railing: Gray, Kirkpatrick, Ken Stanley, and Jenna Sandquist (Student Council Reprevisible hardware.

Ultrasentative) - present. Absent - Bryan Arzani. tec’s exclusive Invisiware III. Pledge of Allegiance hardware cable conIV. Welcomehides and recognize visitors V. Approvalinside of Agendaend - Motion to apnections posts, prove the agenda by Leah Gray, seconded soDan turnbuckles andcarried fittings by Kirkpatrick. Motion Ayes 4, Nays 0. need never detract from VI. District Priorities - President Brownlee reviewedTo the learn followingmore district your view. priorities with the board to keep in the about ascable railing and to forefront the board makes decisions that continue to move the district forward: find an Ultra-tec source 1. Articulate and support a cohesive near you, visit student-centered PK-12 www.thecavision for continuous school improvement bleconnection.com.

2. Engage in effective teaching and relevant learning for the 21st Built-in fire pit Century 3. Operate with fiscal integrity, effiWhile a plethora of porciency and effectiveness VII. Open Forum - ThecommerBoard heard table fire pits are comments from a parent that it is difficult to hear discussions at meetings and recially available for adding quested community involvement in the Superintendent search. Another parent expressed concerns about the timeline for the Superintendent search and concerns about board meeting minutes not being as detailed.

Boarddiscounts Comments -on Dan When you choose The Blues®, VIII. you get a Kirkpatrick will be attending the Building and wide variety of health, wellness and recreational services, Grounds Committee meeting on February 25. and access to many healthy living and travel resources.

IX. Superintendent's Report - Superintendent Dr. Craig shared the following inCall today to learn formationmore. in his report: - Upcoming Meetings: Building and Grounds Committee on February 25, Certified Staff Negotiations on February 25, Support Staff Negotiations on February 26, Heartland Administration Association on March 4, and IASB District meeting with legislators.

- Fitness Center and Renovation update: General project progress discussed.

Roger A. Archer Sharon Patterson - Assessment of Data: The district is clu, pahm, lutcf considering more effective assessment instruments to guide teachers and adminisAUTHORIZED trators to determine how students are perINDEPENDENT forming academically at the moment.

AGENTS FOR X. Road Runner Recognition- Road Runners of the week: Olivia This is a solicitation of insurance. Wellmark Medicare supplement insurance plans are not affiliated Phillips, with any government agency. To be eligible, you must reside inSydney the serviceHoward, area of theAurora plan. Alery, Kyler Kirkpatrick, Dustin George, Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa is an Independent Licensee of the Blue Cross and Blueand Jeni Smith.

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23P085-2013-IA - PBIS January Award Winners: Caleigh Jurgensen, Savannah Green, Remington Hutton, Preston Hubbard, Phillip Kunze, Colton Clausen, Lucas Borseth, Emily Dooley, Cheyenne Hiatt, Daniel Kennedy, and Garrett McFarland.

XI. Administrative/Department reports - Jeff Snider, Secondary Principal, shared information on the board report. Casey Christensen, Elementary Principal, reported that a record number of I-35 staff will be participating in the state of Iowa's HyVee Healthy Challenge. The elementary INTERSTATE 35 COMMUNITY school is in the process of evaluating and SCHOOL DISTRICT adopting a new literacy curriculum for 405 E. NORTH STREET grades K-5. Steve Kaster, Activity DirecTRURO, IA 50257-0079 tor, introduced Desman Oakley, Head REGULAR BOARD MEETING Girls' Track Coach, and Tim McKinney, MINUTES Head Boys' Track Coach. Oakley is as7:00 P.M. sisted by Anna Johnson and Shaun High School Library Lehmann.

McKinney is assisted by February 24, 2014 Dustin Patterson and Shaun Lehmann.

AGENDA I. Call to Order - President Julie Both coaches presented information reBrownlee called the meeting to order at garding their programs. Julie Brownlee and Dr. Craig thanked Oakley and McKin7:00 p.m.

II. Roll Call - Julie Brownlee, Leah ney for all their hard work and efforts.

XII. Knowledge Bowl Out-of State Gray, Dan Kirkpatrick, Ken Stanley, and Jenna Sandquist (Student Council Repre- Trip - Ms. Stephanie Good and Knowlsentative) - present. Absent - Bryan edge Bowl Team Co-Captains Josh Hughes and Riley Wearmouth were present to Arzani. request permission to attend the 2014 NaIII. Pledge of Allegiance tional Academic Championship in either IV. Welcome and recognize visitors V. Approval of Agenda - Motion to ap- Washington, D.C. (May 30-June 1, 2014) prove the agenda by Leah Gray, seconded or Chicago, IL (June 7-9, 2014). Motion

by Dan Kirkpatrick. Motion carried Ayes to approve Knowledge Bowl Team's request to participate in Chicago or Wash4, Nays 0.

VI. District Priorities - President ington by Leah Gray, seconded by Dan Brownlee reviewed the following district Kirkpatrick. Motion carried Ayes 4, Nays priorities with the board to keep in the 0.

XIII. Early Retirement Application forefront as the board makes decisions that The Early Retirement program was open continue to move the district forward: 1. Articulate and support a cohesive from December 7, 2013 to February 12, student-centered PK-12 vision for contin- 2014. The only application received was from Raeann Thomas. Motion to approve uous school improvement 2. Engage in effective teaching and rel- Raeann Thomas' Early Retirement Application by Leah Gray, seconded by Dan evant learning for the 21st Century 3. Operate with fiscal integrity, effi- Kirkpatrick. Motion carried Ayes 4, Nays 0. ciency and effectiveness XIV. Consent Agenda VII. Open Forum - The Board heard A. Approval of Past Minutes: comments from a parent that it is difficult January 27, 2014 Work Session Meetto hear discussions at meetings and requested community involvement in the ing January 27, 2014 Regular Monthly Superintendent search. Another parent expressed concerns about the timeline for the Meeting February 10, 2014 Special Meeting Superintendent search and concerns about B. Approval of Bills board meeting minutes not being as deC. Approval of Personnel tailed. * Hires-Jim Smith (Head Baseball VIII. Board Comments - Dan Kirkpatrick will be attending the Building and Coach) - Hires-Kurt Adams (Asst. Baseball Grounds Committee meeting on February Coach) 25.

- Resignation: IX. Superintendent's Report - Superin- Raeann Thomas (2nd Grade) tendent Dr. Craig shared the following inMotion to approve consent agenda by formation in his report: - Upcoming Meetings: Building and Dan Kirkpatrick, seconded by Leah Gray.

Grounds Committee on February 25, Cer- Motion carried Ayes 4, Nays 0 XV. Board Policy Review: 203.90 tified Staff Negotiations on February 25, Support Staff Negotiations on February Naming of Facilities Motion to approve the final reading of 26, Heartland Administration Association on March 4, and IASB District meeting the Naming of Facilities Policy by Leah Gray, seconded by Dan Kirkpatrick. Mowith legislators.

- Fitness Center and Renovation up- tion carried, Ayes 4, Nays 0.

XVI. Open Enrollment 2014-15-The date: General project progress discussed.

- Assessment of Data: The district is Board received the listing of new open enconsidering more effective assessment in- rollment students. I-35 has received new struments to guide teachers and adminis- requests for seven students open enrolling trators to determine how students are per- in and three students open enrolling out.

XVII. Adjournment - Leah Gray moved forming academically at the moment. to adjourn, seconded by Dan Kirkpatrick.

X. Road Runner Recognition- Road Runners of the week: Olivia Motion carried, Ayes 4, Nays 0. Meeting Phillips, Sydney Howard, Aurora Alery, was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

XVIII. Exempt Session, Chapter 21, for Kyler Kirkpatrick, Dustin George, and negotiations strategy session Jeni Smith.

Julie Brownlee, Board President - PBIS January Award Winners: Ted Bauer, Board Secretary Caleigh Jurgensen, Savannah Green, RemBOARD BILLS ington Hutton, Preston Hubbard, Phillip Kunze, Colton Clausen, Lucas Borseth, Posted – All; Processing Month 02/2014 Checking 1 Fund: 10 Emily Dooley, Cheyenne Hiatt, Daniel OPERATING FUND Kennedy, and Garrett McFarland.

XI. Administrative/Department reports ACME TOOLS - Jeff Snider, Secondary Principal, shared SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT...........749.99 information on the board report. Casey AGRILAND Christensen, Elementary Principal, report- FUEL............................................15,953.48 ed that a record number of I-35 staff will ALLIANT UTILITIES INC be participating in the state of Iowa's Hy- ELECTRICTY & GAS

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cation by Leah Gray, seconded by Dan evant learning for the 21st Century 3. Operate with fiscal integrity, effi- Kirkpatrick. Motion carried Ayes 4, Nays 0. ciency and effectiveness XIV. Consent Agenda VII. Open Forum - The Board heard A. Approval of Past Minutes: comments from a parent that it is difficult to hear discussions at meetings and reJanuary 27, 2014 Work Session Meetquested community involvement in the ing Superintendent search. Another parent exJanuary 27, 2014 Regular Monthly pressed concerns about the timeline for the Meeting February 10, 2014 Special Meeting Superintendent search and concerns about board meeting minutes not being as deB. Approval of Bills tailed.

C. Approval of Personnel VIII. Board Comments - Dan Kirk* Hires-Jim Smith (Head Baseball patrick will be attending the Building and Coach) Grounds Committee meeting on February - Hires-Kurt Adams (Asst. Baseball 25.

Coach) - Resignation: IX. Superintendent's Report - Superintendent Dr. Craig shared the following in- Raeann Thomas (2nd Grade) Motion to approve consent agenda by formation in his report: - Upcoming Meetings: Building and Dan Kirkpatrick, seconded by Leah Gray.

Grounds Committee on February 25, Cer- Motion carried Ayes 4, Nays 0 XV. Board Policy Review: 203.90 tified Staff Negotiations on February 25, Support Staff Negotiations on February Naming of Facilities Motion to approve the final reading of 26, Heartland Administration Association on March 4, and IASB District meeting the Naming of Facilities Policy by Leah Gray, seconded by Dan Kirkpatrick. Mowith legislators.

- Fitness Center and Renovation up- tion carried, Ayes 4, Nays 0.

XVI. Open Enrollment 2014-15-The date: General project progress discussed.

- Assessment of Data: The district is Board received the listing of new open enconsidering more effective assessment in- rollment students. I-35 has received new struments to guide teachers and adminis- requests for seven students open enrolling trators to determine how students are per- in and three students open enrolling out.

XVII. Adjournment - Leah Gray moved forming academically at the moment. to adjourn, seconded by Dan Kirkpatrick.

X. Road Runner Recognition- Road Runners of the week: Olivia Motion carried, Ayes 4, Nays 0. Meeting Phillips, Sydney Howard, Aurora Alery, was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

XVIII. Exempt Session, Chapter 21, for Kyler Kirkpatrick, Dustin George, and negotiations strategy session Jeni Smith.

- PBIS January Award Winners: Julie Brownlee, Board President Caleigh Jurgensen, Savannah Green, RemTed Bauer, Board Secretary BOARD BILLS ington Hutton, Preston Hubbard, Phillip Kunze, Colton Clausen, Lucas Borseth, Posted – All; Processing Month 02/2014 Emily Dooley, Cheyenne Hiatt, Daniel Checking 1 Fund: 10 Kennedy, and Garrett McFarland.

OPERATING FUND XI. Administrative/Department reports ACME TOOLS - Jeff Snider, Secondary Principal, shared SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT...........749.99 information on the board report. Casey AGRILAND Christensen, Elementary Principal, report- FUEL............................................15,953.48 ed that a record number of I-35 staff will ALLIANT UTILITIES INC be participating in the state of Iowa's Hy- ELECTRICTY & GAS Vee Healthy Challenge. The elementary USAGE........................................10,407.21 school is in the process of evaluating and AMERICAN TIME & SIGNAL adopting a new literacy curriculum for COMPANY grades K-5. Steve Kaster, Activity Direc- ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES...........1,026.23 tor, introduced Oakley,with Head BANK OF MONTREAL warmth andDesman ambiance design, and avoid tip risks Girls' Track Coach, and Tim McKinney, MISC. CHARGES.........................1,812.57 a balance of safety, nothassociated Head Boys' Track Coach. Oakley is as- BATTERIES PLUSwith portable sisted

by Anna Johnson fire and Shaun REPAIR & SUPPLIES......3,041.85 devices. ing beats aMcKinney built-in pit. TECH Lehmann. is assisted by BRASS, BART K Dustin Patterson Shaun the Lehmann.

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Julie Brownlee SUPPLIES.........................................231.94 and Craig thanked Oakley feature, and McKin- CAPITAL SANITARY living, SUPPLY, a INC. of Dr. a wood-burning For outdoor hot ney for all their hard work and efforts.

SUPPLIES.........................................888.60 orXII. theKnowledge convenience of gas, tub is INTERSTATE the pinnacle of luxuBowl Out-of State CASCIO MUSIC Trip - Ms. Stephanie Good and Knowl- BAND SUPPLIES............................192.01 ry and relaxation. In fact, when for aJoshbuiltedge Bowlyou Team opt Co-Captains Hugh- CITY OF TRURO es Riley were present & SEWER inand fire pitWearmouth the element be-to WATER 77 percent ofEXPENSES....805.70 hot tub ownrequest permission to attend the 2014 Na- CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY comes a fluidly integral ers say their hot tub is one tional Academic Championship in either GAS, DIVISION,LLC Washington, D.C. (May 30-June 1, 2014) HEATING EXPENSES..............11,004.92 part of the deck design. of the few things that truly or Chicago, IL (June 7-9, 2014). Motion CRESTON PUBLISHING to approve Knowledge Bowl Team's re- ROADRUNNER What’s more, with builttransports them away from REPORT..............188.76 quest to participate in Chicago or Wash- DEAF SERVICES UNLIMITED day-to-day stresses, acin options youseconded can tailor ington

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SUPPLIES.........................................138.91 XIV. Consent Agenda FINLEY, BOBBIE A. Approval of Past Minutes: REIMBURSEMENT..........................45.15 January 27, 2014 Work Session Meet- GLOBAL GOV ED SOLUTIONS ing SOFTWARE/MAGNETIC January 27, 2014 Regular Monthly MEDIA...........................................8,804.00 Meeting GRAY, RICKY February 10, 2014 Special Meeting REIMBURSEMENT..........................95.93 B. Approval of Bills HEARTLAND AEA XI C. Approval of Personnel SUPPLIES...........................................48.00 * Hires-Jim Smith (Head Baseball HILLYARD/DES MOINES Coach) SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT........1,985.20 - Hires-Kurt Adams (Asst. Baseball HOGLUND BUS CO. INC Coach) BUS EQUIPMENT & - Resignation: SUPPLIES......................................4,341.20 - Raeann Thomas (2nd Grade) ICSS CONFERENCE Motion to approve consent agenda by DUES & FEES....................................70.00 Dan Kirkpatrick, seconded by Leah Gray. INTERSTATE 35 LUNCH FUND Motion carried Ayes 4, Nays 0 REIMBURSEMENT........................427.56 XV. Board Policy Review: 203.90 - IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL Naming Facilities Whyof put up with propane’s sky-high BOARDS Motion to approve the final reading of DUES & FEES...............................1,035.00 prices, shortages and unpredictable the Naming of Facilities Policy by Leah IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL Gray, seconded by Dan Kirkpatrick.

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PEPPER & SON, INC Julie Brownlee, Board President MUSIC SUPPLIES...........................163.93 Ted Bauer, Board Secretary JOSTENS DIPLOMAS & BOARD BILLS CERTIFICATES Posted – All; Processing Month 02/2014 DIPLOMAS......................................896.56 Checking 1 Fund: 10 JURGENSEN, MISTIE REIMBURSEMENT..........................21.00 OPERATING FUND KENNEDY, SAMANTHA ACME TOOLS SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT...........749.99 CONSULTANT................................840.00 LAMINATOR.COM AGRILAND FUEL............................................15,953.48 SUPPLIES...........................................60.82 LIBERTY HARDWOODS, INC ALLIANT UTILITIES INC SUPPLIES.........................................731.75 ELECTRICTY & GAS USAGE........................................10,407.21 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY AMERICAN TIME & SIGNAL ELECTRICITY & GAS USAGE......11.07 ORKIN EXTERMINATING COM. COMPANY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES...........1,026.23 PEST CONTROL...............................70.00 QUILL.COM BANK OF MONTREAL MISC. CHARGES.........................1,812.57 TEACHING SUPPLIES...................458.86 BATTERIES PLUS R AND B TIRE AND AUTO, INC TECH REPAIR & SUPPLIES......3,041.85 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SERVICES.....................................1,500.79 BRASS, BART K REPAIR SERVICE.......................1,832.22 RIEMAN MUSIC TEACHING MATERIALS.............159.00 BREEDING'S TRUE VALUE SUPPLIES.........................................231.94 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY, INC. SUPPLIES.........................................888.60 DUES & FEES....................................95.00 CASCIO INTERSTATE MUSIC SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC. BAND SUPPLIES............................192.01 SUPPLIES.........................................211.49 CITY OF TRURO SCHOOLMASTERS SAFETY WATER & SEWER EXPENSES....805.70 SUPPLIES.........................................140.30 CONSTELLATION NEWENERGY STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES STAMPED ENVELOPES............1,120.20 GAS, DIVISION,LLC HEATING EXPENSES..............11,004.92 SUNDOWN EQUIPMENT L.L.C. CRESTON PUBLISHING REPAIR & MAINTENANCE ROADRUNNER REPORT..............188.76 SERVICES........................................116.31 DEAF SERVICES UNLIMITED TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES.........................................167.94 EDUCATIONAL SERVICES....20,298.00 TRURO POST OFFICE POSTAGE...........................................58.34 DES MOINES STAMP MTG CO. STAMP................................................13.00 U S POSTAL SERVICE POSTAGE...........................................35.80 DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY SUPPLIES......................................1,003.64 VIEW PLUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. OTHER EQUIPMENT.......................75.00 EGLI FEED & SUPPLY, INC. SUPPLIES.........................................111.60 WASTE MANAGEMENT DISPOSAL........................................390.00 FAREWAY STORES GROCERIES AND SUPPLIES.......107.88 ZIMCO SUPPPLY COMPANY TURF SUPPLIES.............................706.50 FICKES, CLYDE W SUPPLIES.........................................138.91 Fund Total:.................................96,702.46 Checking 1 Fund: 22 FINLEY, BOBBIE REIMBURSEMENT..........................45.15 MANAGEMENT FUND GLOBAL GOV ED SOLUTIONS IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE/MAGNETIC UNEMPLOYMENT MEDIA...........................................8,804.00 COMPENSATION........................3,140.33 GRAY, RICKY Fund Total:...................................3,140.33 REIMBURSEMENT..........................95.93 Checking 1 Fund: 33 CAPITAL HEARTLAND AEA XI PROJECTS-LOCAL OPTION SALES SUPPLIES...........................................48.00 TAX HILLYARD/DES MOINES BANKERS LEASING COMPANY SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT........1,985.20 COPIER RENT.................................348.00 HOGLUND BUS CO. 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BUS EQUIPMENT & CONSTRUCTION SUPPLIES......................................4,341.20 SERVICES................................194,599.90 ICSS CONFERENCE KOCH BROTHERS DUES & FEES....................................70.00 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT........1,786.36 INTERSTATE 35 LUNCH FUND Fund Total:...............................196,734.26 REIMBURSEMENT........................427.56 Checking 1 Fund: 81 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND BOARDS BAILEY DIXON & COE COLLEGE DUES & FEES...............................1,035.00 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 IOWA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL DELAYNE HEBERT & AIB BUSINESS SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 DUES.....................................................0.00 ELLEN LUPKES & IOWA STATE IOWA COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY NETWORK SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 INTERNET...........................................2.75 EMILY STEWARD & AIB IOWA DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 SERVICES KATIE JACOBSON & IOWA STATE FEES..................................................350.00 UNIVERSITY IOWA STATE BAR ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 REGISTRATION.............................300.00 MEGAN ELLIS & DRAKE ITC COMMUNICATIONS UNIVERSITY EQUIPMENT................................1,358.50 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 J.W. PEPPER & SON, INC RACHAEL WIGGINS & MOUNT MUSIC SUPPLIES...........................163.93 MARTY COLLEGE JOSTENS DIPLOMAS & SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 CERTIFICATES Fund Total:...................................7,000.00 DIPLOMAS......................................896.56 Checking Account Total:........303,577.05 JURGENSEN, MISTIE Checking 2 Fund: 61 REIMBURSEMENT..........................21.00 SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND KENNEDY, SAMANTHA ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO CONSULTANT................................840.00 MILK..............................................5,044.36 LAMINATOR.COM ATLANTIC COCA-COLA BOTTLING SUPPLIES...........................................60.82 COMPANY LIBERTY HARDWOODS, INC CONCESSION DRINKS.................567.60 SUPPLIES.........................................731.75 FARNER BOCKEN CO

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CERTIFICATES Fund Total:...................................7,000.00 DIPLOMAS......................................896.56 Checking Account Total:........303,577.05 outdoor house.

With multiOutdoor kitchens JURGENSEN, MISTIE Checking 2 Fund: 61 ple levels, you can separate Grills and decks go to- SCHOOL REIMBURSEMENT..........................21.00 NUTRITION FUND KENNEDY, SAMANTHA ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRYareas, CO seating and cooking gether like cookies and MILK..............................................5,044.36 CONSULTANT................................840.00 LAMINATOR.COM COCA-COLA BOTTLING create greater privacy for cream, but to take your ATLANTIC SUPPLIES...........................................60.82 COMPANY a hot tubDRINKS.................567.60 and maximize outdoorHARDWOODS, cooking toINC the next CONCESSION LIBERTY SUPPLIES.........................................731.75 BOCKEN CO available space. level, set aside an area on FARNER MIDAMERICAN ENERGY SUPPLIES.........................................337.30 ELECTRICITY GAS USAGE......11.07 Whether your home is your deck&for an outdoor HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS ORKIN EXTERMINATING COM. TRANSACTION FEES......................98.75 modest or majestic, your kitchen.

These kitchens PEST CONTROL...............................70.00 KECK WAREHOUSE QUILL.COM COMMODITIES..............................891.79 deck can be a showcase of not only incorporate cookTEACHING SUPPLIES...................458.86 LOFFREDO style, luxury and fun - and gas or FRUIT/VEG...................................2,133.32 Ring ANDfacilities B TIRE ANDsuch AUTO,asINC REPAIR & MAINTENANCE an investment that pays off charcoal grills, burners and MENARDS SERVICES.....................................1,500.79 SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT..............15.94 RIEMAN MUSICovens, they also US inFOODS increased value and eneven pizza TEACHING MATERIALS.............159.00 FOOD/SUPPLIES.......................11,642.66 joyment. sport wet bars, sinksOF and Fund SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS Total:.................................20,731.72 IOWA Checking Account Total:..........20,731.72 DUES & FEES....................................95.00 Checking 3 Fund: 21 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC. STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND SUPPLIES.........................................211.49 ATLANTIC COCA-COLA BOTTLING SCHOOLMASTERS SAFETY COMPANY SUPPLIES.........................................140.30 CONCESSION DRINKS.................307.01 STAMP FULFILLMENT SERVICES AUGUSTINE, T.J. STAMPED ENVELOPES............1,120.20 OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 SUNDOWN EQUIPMENT L.L.C. BAILEY DIXON & COE COLLEGE REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 SERVICES........................................116.31 WhenBANK your document must get there fast, OF MONTREAL TEACHING STRATEGIES, LLC MISC. CHARGES.........................2,960.76 use the Creston News Advertiser’s FAX SUPPLIES.........................................167.94 BISHOP, LARRY TRURO POST OFFICE services.

We can FAX your document OFFICIAL.........................................150.00 POSTAGE...........................................58.34 BRANDT, MARK around the world in minutes.

U S POSTAL SERVICE OFFICIAL.........................................180.00 POSTAGE...........................................35.80 BRECHT, LEE VIEW PLUS TECHNOLOGIES, INC. REFEREE.........................................110.00 OTHER EQUIPMENT.......................75.00 BROWNLEE, JULIE WASTE MANAGEMENT REIMBURSEMENT........................261.00 DISPOSAL........................................390.00 CAITLIN WEEKS & GRACELAND ZIMCO SUPPPLY COMPANY UNIVERSITY TURF SUPPLIES.............................706.50 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 Fund Total:.................................96,702.46 CENTRAL DECATUR SCHOOLS Checking 1 Fund: 22 FEES..................................................972.00 MANAGEMENT CORKREAN, JAMES Inspired FUND by the love of home, we at Iowa Home Care, IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT OFFICIAL...........................................75.00 UNEMPLOYMENT embrace the spirit of genuineDISTRIBUTED care and helping others WEBSITE CORP in COMPENSATION........................3,140.33 OTHER TECHNICAL need by providing services that improve the quality of life Fund Total:...................................3,140.33 SERVICES........................................400.00 Checking 1 Fund: 33 CAPITAL and refresh the spirit.

DRAKE, TRENT PROJECTS-LOCAL OPTION SALES OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 TAX HomeLEASING Care Nurse: Marshalltown ECONOLODGE BANKERS COMPANY ROOMS.............................................239.37 Registered Nurses needed to provide cares to individuals COPIER RENT.................................348.00 EDWARDS, RALPH in their homes.

CPMI, INC. FEES..................................................100.00 • Superior assessment and technical skills are needed.

CONSTRUCTION ELLEN LUPKES & IOWA STATE • Must be highly organized, independent and have critical thinking SERVICES................................194,599.90 UNIVERSITY KOCH BROTHERS SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 skills.

SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT........1,786.36 ENYART, KATHY • Previous hospital, nursing home and /or home health care Fund Total:...............................196,734.26 AUDITION FEE...............................130.00 experience Checking 1 Fund: 81 is preferred.

FLAWS, JIM SCHOLARSHIP FUND OFFICIAL.........................................110.00 • MustTRUST have a valid IA nursing license and a valid IA driver’s license.

BAILEY DIXON & COE COLLEGE GOOS, NEIL SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 OFFICIAL.........................................235.00 DELAYNE & AIB GRACELAND UNIVERSITY QualityHEBERT Assurance Review Nurse: Marshalltown SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 DUES/FEES......................................200.00 Immediate opening forSTATE a Registered Nurse interested in reviewing clinical ELLEN LUPKES & IOWA HARDING, TERRY documentation for a home health agency.

UNIVERSITY REFEREE............................................75.00 SCHOLARSHIP ERIC • MustTUITION..........1,000.00 be proficient in MedicareHARTMAN, coverage guidelines.

EMILY STEWARD & AIB OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 • MustTUITION..........1,000.00 have at least two years of demonstrated experience in a SCHOLARSHIP HAUK, ANN KATIE JACOBSON & IOWA STATE home health agency or any other related regulatory agency.

SERVICES........................................245.00 UNIVERSITY HAWBAKER, TODD • Full time position with full timeOFFICIAL...........................................75.00 benefits.

SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 MEGAN ELLIS & DRAKE HUDNUT, RICHARD UNIVERSITY REFEREE.........................................110.00 Julie at 641.752.5545 or apply online at SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 IHSSA RACHAEL WIGGINS www.iowahomecare.com & MOUNT MEMBERSHIP DUES.....................591.00 MARTY COLLEGE JAYCE FINNELL & GRACELAND SCHOLARSHIP TUITION..........1,000.00 UNIVERSITY Fund Total:...................................7,000.00 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 Checking Account Total:........303,577.05 JESSISCA DEUEL & ISU Checking 2 Fund: 61 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 JOHNSON, DEWAYNE SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO MILK..............................................5,044.36 JONES, GLEN OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 ATLANTIC COCA-COLA BOTTLING JUNKER, JEFF COMPANY CONCESSION DRINKS.................567.60 OFFICAL............................................90.00 KATIE JACOBSON & IOWA STATE FARNER BOCKEN CO SUPPLIES.........................................337.30 UNIVERSITY HARRIS COMPUTER SYSTEMS SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 TRANSACTION FEES......................98.75 KEPHART'S MUSIC CENTER INC. SUPPLIES...........................................41.25 KECK WAREHOUSE COMMODITIES..............................891.79 KRYSSA BROWN & KIRKWOOD LOFFREDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRUIT/VEG...................................2,133.32 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 MENARDS LYON, JAMES SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT..............15.94 OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 US FOODS MCKINNEY, HOLLY FOOD/SUPPLIES.......................11,642.66 REIMBURSEMENT..........................10.00 Fund Total:.................................20,731.72 MEGAN ELLIS & DRAKE Checking Account Total:..........20,731.72 UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 Checking 3 Fund: 21 NEAD, KEN STUDENT ACTIVITY FUND OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 ATLANTIC COCA-COLA BOTTLING NEU, JEFF COMPANY CONCESSION DRINKS.................307.01 OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 NORTON, JAMIE AUGUSTINE, T.J. OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 PETERSON, MARK BAILEY DIXON & COE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 OFFICIAL...........................................75.00 PORTER'S PRINTS BANK OF MONTREAL MISC. CHARGES.........................2,960.76 MISC EXPENDITURES.................840.00 PRO MAXIMA BISHOP, LARRY OFFICIAL.........................................150.00 ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT................35.00 RACHAEL WIGGINS & MOUNT BRANDT, MARK OFFICIAL.........................................180.00 MARTY COLLEGE BRECHT, LEE SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 REFEREE.........................................110.00 SAM'S CLUB BROWNLEE, JULIE FOOD/SUPPLIES............................695.31 REIMBURSEMENT........................261.00 SCHOOLMASTERS SAFETY CAITLIN WEEKS & GRACELAND SUPPLIES.........................................177.36 UNIVERSITY SHELLMYER, CHAD SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 CENTRAL DECATUR SCHOOLS TISDALE, CLINTON FEES..................................................972.00 OFFICIAL...........................................85.00 CORKREAN, JAMES TRACKWRESTLING.COM OFFICIAL...........................................75.00 GENERAL SUPPLIES....................112.50 DISTRIBUTED WEBSITE CORP TRAVIS TNORNBURGH & OTHER TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF IOWA SERVICES........................................400.00 SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 DRAKE, TRENT TROPHIES PLUS OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 MEDALS..........................................342.80 ECONOLODGE TYLER BRONEMANN & IOWA ROOMS.............................................239.37 STATE UNIVERSITY EDWARDS, RALPH SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 FEES..................................................100.00 UNION STATE BANK ELLEN LUPKES & IOWA STATE MONEY FOR FFA TRIP................385.00 UNIVERSITY US FOODS SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 FOOD/SUPPLIES..............................32.16 ENYART, KATHY VOGEL, BRIAR AUDITION FEE...............................130.00 OFFICIAL...........................................70.00 FLAWS, JIM WEBER, CHRIS OFFICIAL.........................................110.00 OFFICIAL.........................................110.00 GOOS, NEIL YOUNG, JOHNATHAN OFFICIAL.........................................235.00 OFFICIAL...........................................70.00 GRACELAND UNIVERSITY Fund Total:.................................13,797.52 DUES/FEES......................................200.00 Checking Account Total:..........13,797.52 HARDING, TERRY REFEREE............................................75.00 INTERSTATE 35 COMMUNITY HARTMAN, ERIC SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 405 E. NORTH STREET HAUK, ANN TRURO, IA 50257-0079 SERVICES........................................245.00 BOARD WORK SESSION MEETING HAWBAKER, TODD MINUTES OFFICIAL...........................................75.00 5:30 P.M. HUDNUT, RICHARD High School Library REFEREE.........................................110.00 February 24, 2014 IHSSA AGENDA MEMBERSHIP DUES.....................591.00 I. Call to Order - President Julie JAYCE FINNELL & GRACELAND Brownlee called the meeting to order at UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 5:30 p.m.

II. Roll Call - Julie Brownlee, Leah JESSISCA DEUEL & ISU SCHOLARSHIP TUITION.............200.00 Gray, Dan Kirkpatrick, and Ken Stanley present. Absent - Bryan Arzani.

JOHNSON, DEWAYNE III. Approval of Agenda - Motion to OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 approve the agenda by Dan Kirkpatrick, JONES, GLEN OFFICIAL...........................................90.00 seconded by Leah Gray. Motion Ayes 4, Nays 0.

JUNKER, JEFF IV. Rural Student Advocates of Iowa OFFICAL............................................90.00 Follow-up - Dr. Craig distributed a KATIE JACOBSON & IOWA STATE brochure from Rural Student Advocates of

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III. Approval of Agenda - Motion to to open a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on approve the agenda by Dan Kirkpatrick, proposed County Budget for fiscal year seconded by Leah Gray. Motion Ayes 4, 2014-15. Motion carried. Chairman McTHURSDAY • MARCH 20,the2014 Nays 0.

Cann asked public if there were any IV. Rural Student Advocates of Iowa comments or questions, and there were Follow-up - Dr. Craig distributed a none. There was no objections to the budbrochure from Rural Student Advocates of get in person or in writing. Moved by Iowa. He explained that the RSAI is re- Keller, seconded by Manley, to close the questing $1,000 dues from smaller dis- hearing. Motion Carried. Hearing closed at tricts to cover the cost of hiring a lobbyist 10:05 a.m. to advocate for the concerns that smaller Manley moved, seconded by Keller, to districts face. The Board requested that approve the 2014-15 budget and levies as Dr. Craig share additional information as follows: General Basic 5.00905, General he receives it from RSAI. Supplement 3.11941, Emergency Mgmt .

V. Math Program - To provide further 18834, County Services 1.19706, Debt follow up to the previous discussion on Service .90442, Rural Basic 4.5748, Rural the Math curriculum and programming, Supplement .41768. "Ayes", all.

Dr. Craig explained that we are looking at Mathias left at 10:10 a.m. several interventions that act as a diagnosMoved by Manley, seconded by Keller, tic vehicle and a data warehousing tool. to approve payment of claims submitted The need for current and accurate data that from February 25, thru March 10, 2014. informs instructional strategies is most "Ayes", all. valuable to improve student performance.

Ability Network, Serv......................156.00 VI. Press Box Naming - Dr. Craig stat- Agriland FS, Fuel........................13,496.23 ed that during the regular board meeting Airgas North Ctrl, Welding..............253.11 the Board will have the final reading of Alliant Energy, Elec......................6,474.42 Board Policy 203.90 for the naming of fa- Al's Trans Serv, Repairs................2,511.40 Anchor Motors, Serv .........................73.49 cilities.

VII. FY13 Annual Audit Review - Dr. Blue Tarp Fin, Tools.........................720.93 Craig informed board members that the Bob's Auto, Sup's...........................7,699.90 district had received its preliminary audit. Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Serv............62.21 The final audit will be presented when it is Brown, Janice, Exp ..............................5.80 available from our audit firm.

CMI Inc, Sup's .............................2,397.00 VIII. Future Work Session Agenda Calhoun-Burns, Repairs...................802.80 Items: Property sales in New Virginia and Canon Fin Serv, Fees........................206.26 St. Charles, budget hearing, update on Carson, Jodi, Exp ...............................15.00 high school Spanish trip, TAG update, Carson, John, Serv..............................21.00 STEM, and interest in televising school Central Ia Detention, Serv ............1,408.00 Central States, Ins .......................68,346.00 board meetings.

IX. Adjournment - Leah Gray moved to Century Link, Util...............................31.00 adjourn, seconded by Dan Kirkpatrick. Clarke Co Animal Shelter, Serv.......480.00 Motion Ayes 4, Nays 0. Meeting was ad- Clarke Co Landfill, Serv...............3,184.58 journed at 6:16 p.m.

Clarke Co Sec Road, Fuel................610.99 Clarke Electric, Util............................40.00 Julie Brownlee, Board President Ted Bauer, Board Secretary Clarks Furniture, Equip......................59.00 Comm Adult Res Envir, Serv.......2,600.00 Murray Community School District CR Services, Sup .............................199.44 Murray, IA 50174 Creston Publishing, Pub...................598.15 February 27, 2014 Datamaxx, Serv ................................628.40 The Murray Community School Board Des Moines Diesel, Repairs..........1,709.18 of Directors met In open session February Diamond Attachments, Parts.........2,718.09 27, 2014. The meeting was called to order Dist IV Treas Assn, Reg.....................15.00 at 6:30 pm by President Dennis Jeter. Eddy, Sandra, Exp ...........................105.20 Present: Aaron Peterson, Trevor Robins, Electronic Eng, Radios..................2,044.20 John Siefkas. Absent: Terri Jones. Also Excel Mechanical Co, Serv...........3,800.00 present: Supt. Miller, Principal Brown, Freightliner Des Moines, Parts........179.58 Secretary Justice.

Funshine Learning Ctr, Sup's...........120.47 Siefkas/Peterson moved to approve G & D Auto, Repairs........................160.00 agenda. Motion carried 4-0.

Galls, Sup's .......................................246.95 Peterson/Siefkas moved to approve the Gonseth, Dusty, Exp...........................26.71 following items on the consent agenda: Henderson Truck Equp, Parts..........741.25 - Minutes of the January 16, 2014 Highway Lumber, Sup's ....................15.16 meeting.

I S A C, Reg .....................................560.00 - Open enrollment request.

I S A C A, Dues................................225.00 - Jami Cosner, special education asso- Ia Dept Of Trans, Sup's....................124.95 ciate and special ed route driver.

Ia Dept Pub Health, Auto............ 1,627.50 - Renewal of the 2014-15 employee in- Ia Law Enforce Acad, Train........ 880.00 surance program.

Ia Water Mgmt Corp, Serv ..............170.00 - Resignations of Sarah Dinham and Independent Salt Co, Salt..............1,413.38 Ryan Flaherty.

Iowa Negotiation Serv, Serv............750.00 Motion carried 4-0.

J P Auto, Sup ...................................209.12 Robins/Siefkas moved to approve the Jackson, Shirley, Exp ........................63.58 bills submitted for payment. Motion car- Jordan & Sons, Training...............6,000.00 ried 4-0.

KD Tires, Serv .................................801.00 Siefkas/Peterson moved to approve the Keller, Larry, Exp ..............................54.00 proposed 2014-15 salary increases. Mo- Kirscher, Larry, Serv..........................24.00 tion carried 4-0.

Kistler, Melissa, Exp .......................107.20 Principal report: Liberty Park Comm, Rent..................50.00 - ITEDS tests were administered week Lynn, Debbie, Exp ...........................112.50 of February 24-27.

M & M Ag Serv, Feed........................25.00 - American State Bank has sponsored Manley, Myron, Exp........................146.50 financial literacy classes for students. Martin Marietta, Sand....................1,278.38 More classes will be provided at a later Matt Parrott, Sup's ...........................198.66 date.

Medicare Part A, Med...................1,231.86 - National Theatre provided education- Menards, Sup's....................................16.98 al program on financial literacy for 6-12.

Midland GIS Solutions, Maint.........500.00 - Five students advanced to large group Midwest Office Tech, Maint..............67.00 state speech contest.

Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp.......................87.75 - Individual speech contest scheduled Osceola Farm & Home, Parts...........691.48 this week.

Osceola Service, Fuel.......................110.20 - Engineering club students participat- Osceola Water Wks, Water..............579.12 ed in FTC-Iowa Championship in Iowa Peterson, Brian, Sup's.........................50.00 City. The board received a thank you letter Pett, Lavern, Serv................................21.00 from the students for supporting their pro- Pett, Mary, Serv..................................21.00 gram.

Powernet Global Comm, Util.............58.59 - FFA students met their fundraising Recorders Assoc, Reg ........................20.00 goal and will sponsor "Meals in the Heart- Robinsons, Sup's ..............................106.85 land." Students will package 10,000 meals Rolands Law Office, Serv................762.76 on March 12.

S I R W A, Util....................................33.00 Superintendent report: Schildberg Const, Rock.................6,978.48 - Construction progress - metal build- Scotwood Ind, Calcium.................2,578.00 ing has been delivered.

Smith, Steve, Exp ..............................39.85 - Estimates received for electronic Smith, Twla, Exp ...............................65.55 school sign.

Solutions, Sup's..............................3,303.45 - Obtaining estimates for scoreboards South Central Dist, Train.................125.00 for gym.

Staples Advantage, Sup's ................333.88 A bill for revisions to operational shar- Stevens, Ella, Exp ..............................31.65 ing has been introduced in the legislature.

Strauss Security Sol, Lock.................46.40 Follow up to community meeting will Torres, Maribel, Exp ..........................74.55 be held March 1, 2014 at Murray commu- Truck Equipment, Filter.....................85.54 nity center.

U S Cellular, Phone..........................823.42 The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm. The U S Postal Serv, Stamps...................691.00 next regular meeting of the Murray Com- Uline, Sup's ......................................126.84 munity School Board of Directors will be Vanguard Appraisal, Legal...........2,010.00 held March 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm at the Visa, Sup's ..........................................32.34 Murray School.

Wageworks, Serv..............................129.60 Wash & Weigh, Serv..........................60.00 IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Waste Mgmt, Shop...........................255.72 FOR CLARKE COUNTY West, Jessi, Exp .................................17.15 THE STATE OF IOWA, Ex. Rel. Windstream, Serv..........................1,573.03 MICHELLE M. RIVERA, Youth Emg Serv/Shelter, Serv ........139.95 CLARKE COUNTY ATTORNEY, Ziegler, Parts..................................1,589.39 IN THE INTEREST OF S.G., R.G., Zimco Supply, Sup's ........................780.00 and C.G. Children.

Having no other business, Keller Juvenile No. JVJV009772 moved to adjourn, seconded by Manley.

JVJV009773 "Ayes", all. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 JVJV009774 noon.

ORIGINAL NOTICE Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman TO: Jimmy Groves You are hereby notified that there is Attest: Janice M White, Auditor now on file in the office of the Clerk of CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL the above court, a Termination of Parental DISTRICT Rights Petition in the above entitled acRegular Meeting of the Board of tions, along with Orders Appointing Education Counsel-Guardian ad Litem, Notice to Administrative Conference Room Parents re Attorney fee Reimbursement March 10, 2014 and Orders for Hearing. The Petitioner is President Linskens called the regular the State of Iowa, Ex. Rel., Michelle M. meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board memRivera, Clarke County Attorney, whose bers present were Kelly Bailey, James address is Clarke County Courthouse, 100 Bair, Joe Deutsch, Lori Helgevold, Gerard S. Main Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213.

Linskens, Steve O'Tool and Dena White.

You are notified that there will be a Superintendent Benita Gonzales, Business hearing on the Termination of Parental Manager Ruth White, and several guests Rights Petitions before the Iowa District were present.

Court, Juvenile Division, in the District Helgevold and White moved to approve Courtroom of the Clarke County Court- the agenda. Motion carried (7-0). house at Osceola, Iowa, at 2:00 o'clock Deutsch and O'Tool moved to approve p.m. on the 26th day of March, 2014. the minutes from the February 24th meetYou must serve a motion or answer ing. Motion carried (6-0-1 Bailey abwith the Clerk of the Iowa District Court stained). for Clarke County at the district courtHelgevold and White moved to accept house in Osceola, Iowa. If you do not, the resignation of Steve McWilliams from judgment by default may be rendered 7th grade Boys Basketball Coach for the against you and all relief requested in said 2014-15 school year contingent upon findPetitions may be granted. ing a suitable replacement; approve the You are further advised that you have following transfers for the 2014-15 the right to be represented by legal coun- school year: Amy Walker from PK sel, and in the event you are financially ECSE teaching position to Kindergarten unable to employ such counsel, the Court teacher, Molly Fitzpatrick from 5th grade will employ one for you. teacher to elementary TAG teacher; If you require the assistance of auxilMichael Kline from At-Risk teacher to iary aids or services to participate in court because of a disability, immediately call 6th grade teacher; Brian Cole from eleyour ADA coordinator at (515) 285-3394. mentary Special Education teacher to 5th If you are hearing impaired, call Relay grade teacher; and Brenda Brammer from 2nd grade teacher to elementary TIIowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.

Linda Graves, Clerk TLE I teacher. Motion carried (7-0).

O'Tool and Bair moved to approve

by Bobbie Fuller, designee Rachel Glenn, Corrective Reading AsClerk of the Iowa District Court sessment, Instructional Leadership/Lit. for Clarke County Clarke County Courthouse Coaching, Reading in Content Areas, 100 S. Main Street Reading & Writing: Elementary, ElemenOsceola, Iowa 50213 tary Practicum, 4 hours each; Professional Date of second publication: Mar. 13, 2014 Applications in Service Learning, 1 hour, through Grand Canyon University; and Date of third publication: Mar. 20, 2014 Angela Halsband, Emily Lampe, Jamie Porter, Amy Tharp - Intro to Choice Clarke County Board of Supervisors Therapy, Classroom Management, Intro to March 10, 2014 The Supervisors met in regular session Differentiation, Differentiated Instruction in the Courthouse with the following Strategies, Motivation and Learning, Makmembers present: Marvin McCann, Larry ing Learning Meaningful, Differentiated Keller and Myron Manley. Also present, Assessment Strategies, Teaching in the InAuditor Janice White and Sheriff Bill clusive Classroom, Gaining Parental SupKerns. Chairman McCann called the meet- port, Creating A Professional Portfolio 3 ing to order at 9:00 a.m. Manley moved to hours each, through Graceland University. approve the agenda, seconded by Keller. Motion carried (7-0).

Helgevold and Deutsch moved to ap"Ayes", all.

Mike Stanfill with Teamsters, Jailer prove Rachel Glenn to obtain a Master's Don Clark and Utilityman #5 Dennis Degree in “Curriculum & Instruction: EmStearns arrived at 9:05 a.m. phasis on Elementary Reading” with an anticipated graduation date of April 2014 Sheriff Kerns left at 9:05 a.m.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, and use it for advancement on the salary to approve and renew two year Participa- schedule. Motion carried (7-0). tion Agreements for the County's health O'Tool and Bair moved to approve insurance with Central States Health and payment of bills. Motion carried (7-0).

Welfare Fund. "Ayes", all.

O'Tool and Bailey moved to approve fiStanfill, Clark and Stearns left at 9:20 nancial reports. Motion carried (7-0). a.m.

Jill Kiger, Elementary Principal; Jeff Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, Sogard, Middle School Principal; Kim to approve letter of termination of current Antisdel, High School Principal; and contracts with Crossroads Mental Health James Bair, board member reporting from Services, due to changes in the Legislation the maintenance committee, each reported regarding the way mental health services to the board. are to be provided. "Ayes", all.

Helgevold and Deutsch moved to apMoved by Manley, seconded by Keller, prove the 2014-15 school calendar which to approve increasing departmental appro- is based on 1080 hours not 180 school priations to 100% for fiscal year 2013-14. days. Motion carried (7-0).

"Ayes", all.

Employees and board members from Emergency Mgmt/Envir Services Di- The Village were present to ask the school board to continue funding to The Village rector Allan Mathias arrived at 10:00 a.m.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, to allow 3 year olds to remain in the 4 year to open a public hearing at 10:00 a.m. on old preschool program classrooms through proposed County Budget for fiscal year the middle of May. Elisabeth Reynoldson 2014-15. Motion carried. Chairman Mc- spoke on behalf of The Village in regard Cann asked the public if there were any to the agreement between The Village and comments or questions, and there were the school district. none. There was no objections to the budO'Tool and White moved to approve the get in person or in writing. Moved by contract with Teen Driver, Inc. to provide

old preschool program classrooms through the middle of May. Elisabeth Reynoldson spoke on behalf of The Village in regard to the agreement between The Village and the school district.

O'Tool and White moved to approve the contract with Teen Driver, Inc. to provide driver's education for our district. Motion carried (7-0).

Open enrollment applications have been approved for: Lisa Cram from Clarke to Clayton Ridge; Keira and Carmen McLain from Clarke to CAM; Kelsey, Caleb, and Luke Stover from Clarke to Dallas Center Grimes; Hannah Webb from Clarke to I35; and Jerrod, Kortni, and Hooter Silliman from Clarke to Murray all for 201415.

Bair and Bailey moved to approve the tentative agreement with CCESA for the 2014-15 school year for a 56¢ per hour increase ($1.96 per day for drivers) for a 3.862% total increase and various language changes made in Article XVII Hours and Rates of Pay. Motion carried (7-0).

Helgevold and O'Tool moved to approve the UNI cooperative agreement for pre-service clinical placement in 2014-15.

Motion carried (7-0).

Bailey and White moved to approve the Simpson College contract for 2014-15 for student teaching and practicum experience. Motion carried (7-0).

Helgevold and O'Tool moved to approve the 28E Agreement for student(s) wishing to attend Central Academy in Des Moines. Motion carried (7-0).

Bair and Deutsch moved to approve $4,000 - $5,000 to support Generation Next Program for student leadership training. Motion carried (7-0).

Bailey and White moved to allow Kathy Simmerman, Food Service Director, to travel to Boston, Massachusetts, for the School Nutrition Association national conference in July. Motion carried (7-0).

Helgevold and Deutsch moved approval of McKinstry to evaluate PVC pipe issues at the elementary, pipes over the gym at the high school, and wiring projects in classrooms. Motion carried (7-0).

Janene Nelson spoke to the board about the involvement of the search firm in the process to hire a new superintendent. The board set a workshop for March 17th at 6:30 p.m. to determine the process to be used and tentatively set the first week of April to review applications.

First Reading/Review of Board Policies: 100 Legal Status of the School District, 101 Educational Philosophy of the School District, 102 Equal Educational Opportunity, 102.E1 Notice of Discrimination, 102.E2 Grievance Form for Complaints of Discrimination or Non-Compliance with Federal or State Regulations Requiring Non-Discrimination, 102.E3 Grievance Documentation, 102.E4 Section 504 Student and Parental Rights, 102.R1 Grievance Procedure, 103 Long-Range Needs Assessment, 103.R1 Long-Range Needs Assessment, 104 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Policy, 104.E1 AntiBullying/Harassment Complaint Form, 104.E2 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Witness Disclosure Form, 104.E3 Disposition of Anti-Bullying/Harassment Complainant Form, 104.R1 Anti-Bullying/Harassment Investigation Procedures.

Superintendent Gonzales reported on the IASB ABLE II workshop on April 9th in Osceola; the possibility of a welding program; legislative luncheons attended; and that RFP's have been sent to several firms for a facilities analysis.

Items to consider for the next board agenda include: The Village, second reading on policies.

Bair and Helgevold moved the Board adjourn to exempt session at 8:13 p.m. as permitted in Iowa Code to discuss negotiations strategy. Roll Call vote showed Bailey, Bair, Deutsch, Helgevold, Linskens, O'Tool and White voting aye. There were no nay votes.

The Board returned to open session at 8:30 p.m.

A workshop is scheduled for Monday, March 17th to work on the process for hiring a Superintendent, and the next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 24, 2014.

The Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m. following a motion by O'Tool and Helgevold.

Gerard Linskens, President Ruth White, Board Secretary The Board of Directors of Clarke Community School District approved the following claims on March 10, 2014.

ADVANTAGE ADMINISTRATORS ADMINISTRAVIE FEE....................25.00 AHLERS & COONEY, P.C. LEGAL SERVICES......................1,034.00 ALLIANT ENERGY UTILITIES........................................309.58 AMERICA'S BEST WATER TREATERS SERVICE..........................................236.00 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY DAIRY SUPPLIES.......................6,142.90 ANTISDEL, KIM REIMBURSEMENT..........................47.40 AREA EDUCATION AGENCY 267 SUPPLIES...........................................41.38 ASCD IOWA DUES / FEES....................................250.00 ATLANTIC BOTTLING CO RESALE POP...................................382.95 AUTO-JET MUFFLER CORP SUPPLIES.........................................107.10 BOB'S AUTO SUPPLY REPAIR PARTS.................................20.24 BOB'S CUSTOM TROPHIES SUPPLIES.........................................481.00 BRUNING, BUNNY SERVICE............................................90.00 BYTE SPEED LLC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES...........109.00 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO INC CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES................804.86 CARDMEMBER SERVICE SUPPLIES/SERVICE...................4,097.89 CENTRAL DECATUR COMM SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION.............17,658.48 CINTAS CORP LAUNDRY SERVICE.....................126.32 CLARKE CO SECONDARY ROAD DEPT GAS & DIESEL..........................13,416.01 CLARKE ELECTRIC COOP UTILITIES........................................521.63 COMBINED SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY CONSULTING FEE.....................9,600.00 COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS SERVICE..........................................670.00 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP SUPPLIES.........................................358.29 COOK, ERICA REIMBURSEMENT..........................13.00 CRESTON PUBLISHING PUBLICATIONS.............................381.54 DANIELS FILTER SERVICE INC SUPPLIES.........................................355.90 DES MOINES PERFORMING ARTS ADMISSION....................................137.00 DES MOINES PUBLIC SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION.............16,637.44 DIEHL, LESLIE SERVICE..........................................100.00 DOMINA, JILL REIMBURSEMENT..........................28.04 EARTHGRAINS CO BAKERY..........................................520.50 EAST IA NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE ENTRY FEE.....................................510.00 EAST SIDE AUTO TOWING FEE....................................80.00 FAREWAY FOOD & SUPPLIES........................386.97 FARNER-BOCKEN RESALE SUPPLIES........................704.85 FLOWERS & MORE SUPPLIES...........................................70.40 FROST, KEVIN OFFICIAL.........................................160.00 GRACELAND UNIV AMERICORPS AGREEMENT FEE......................1,350.00 GRAINGER SUPPLIES...........................................11.17 GRAPHIC EDGE, THE ATHLETIC SUPPLIES................3,423.19 GREEN HILLS AEA SUPPLIES AND SERVICE.........2,543.71 HARTMAN, ERIC OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 HIGHWAY LUMBER REPAIR SUPPLIES.........................232.67 HOOVER, CHARLENE REIMBURSEMENT..........................30.80 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS SUPPLY..............................................63.00 HY-VEE SUPPLIES.........................................280.26 IA ASSC OF SCHOOL BOARDS DUES, & FEES.................................275.00 IA ASSC OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICALS DUES & FEES..................................178.00 IA BRAILLE SCH EQUIPMENT...................................133.15 IA FFA FOUNDATION, INC FEES..................................................140.00

IA ASSC OF SCHOOL BUSINESS OFFICALS DUES & FEES..................................178.00 IA BRAILLE SCH EQUIPMENT...................................133.15 IA FFA FOUNDATION, INC FEES..................................................140.00 IA H S MUSIC ASSOCIATION DUES & FEES..................................806.00 IA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSN DUES & FEES..................................355.00 IA WRESTLING COACHES & OFFICIALS ASSOC MEMBERSHIP/PARKING PASS.................................................144.00 IDEAL READY MIX BUS BARN RENT...........................700.00 INDIANOLA COMM SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION...............4,865.40 INLAND TRUCK PARTS REPAIR PARTS...............................252.12 INTERSTATE 35 COMM SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION..................936.54 IOWA FCCLA DUES & FEES..................................130.00 IOWA SCHOOL NURSE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION FEES...................145.00 IRESQ REPAIR.............................................255.00 J P AUTO SUPPLY REPAIR PARTS...............................227.11 JOHNSTON COMM SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION...............1,772.76 JONES CONSTRUCTION, BUD SNOW REMOVAL.......................4,704.00 JUNKER, JEFF OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 KECK INC. FOOD SUPPLIES.........................1,624.11 KURT, AVORY REIMBURSEMENT..........................16.48 LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY PENNIES FOR PATIENTS.........4,234.47 LOFFREDO FRESH PRODUCE INC LUNCH SUPPLIES......................1,420.01 MADISON NATL LIFE INS INSURANCE FEES......................1,489.74 MATHESON TRI-GAS INC TANK RENTAL.................................34.30 MCCOY, RACHEL ACCOMPANIST..............................451.00 MCCOY, SIMON SOLO FESTIVAL JUDGE..............140.00 MCGRAW-HILL SUPPLIES......................................4,259.97 MIDWEST WHEEL CO SUPPLIES...........................................16.39 MURR, TOMMY REIMBURSEMENT............................5.60 NATL FFA ORGANIZATION RESALE SUPPLIES..........................83.00 NESWOLD, ROBERT OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 NON-PROFIT SERVICES FUNDRAISER SUPPLIES..............975.34 NORSOLV SYSTEMS DRUM RENTAL................................86.00 O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL REPAIR PARTS.................................37.52 OSCEOLA FARM & HOME SUPPLIES.........................................206.54 OSCEOLA WATER WORKS WATER & SEWER......................1,507.97 PALMER HAMILTON EQUIPMENT................................4,926.48 PLEASANT VALLEY HIGH SCH FEES..................................................230.00 PORTERS PRINTS SUPPLIES......................................1,690.90 POSITIVE PROMOTIONS SUPPLIES.........................................567.91 PRUFROCK PRESS SUPPLIES...........................................27.90 QUILL CORP. OFFICE SUPPLIES/ EQUIPMENT...................................187.99 RICOH USA, INC COPIER FEES...............................1,709.34 RIEMAN MUSIC CO, FRANK BAND REPAIRS & SUPPLIES......584.79 ROBINSONS TRUE VALUE GENERAL SUPPLIES....................252.55 RODRIGUEZ, ISMAEL LUNCH REFUND................................7.35 RYCHNOVSKY LAWN INC PEST CONTROL.............................350.00 SAMUEL FRENCH, INC. ROYALTY FEES.............................250.00 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS BOOK FAIR.....................................999.38 SCIENCE CENTER OF IOWA FIELD TRIP FEES........................1,258.50 SIMMERMAN, KATHERINE REIMBURSEMENT........................126.00 SOLUTIONS SUPPLIES.........................................131.92 SOUTHEAST POLK COMM SCH OPEN ENROLL TUITION..........1,500.25 SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY TRANSPORTATION FEES............120.45 SOUTHERN IOWA COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN DONATION........................................77.00 STORM LAKE COMMUNITY SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION...............7,369.92 SULLIVAN, JACOB SPEAKER FEE.................................444.80 THUNDER & LIGHTNING INC PROM DJ.......................................1,399.95 TONEY, GERALD REIMBURSEMENT..........................15.00 TRAVIS MECHANICAL & CONTROLS BUILDING REPAIRS................27,813.10 U S CELLULAR CELLULAR PHONES.......................96.97 U S FOODS INC HOT LUNCH SUPPLIES...........15,572.24 VERWERS, JOSHUA REIMBURSEMENT..........................30.00 VILLAGE LTD, THE PRESCHOOL FEES...................34,242.32 WALSH DOOR & HARDWARE SUPPLIES......................................1,099.99 WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE PICKUP.....................2,338.39 WAVERLY-SHELL ROCK COMM SCH SPECIAL ED TUITION...............9,244.00 WELLMARK BC & BS INSURANCE FEES....................82,333.02 WHITE'S WOODWORKING SUPPLIES.........................................330.28 WILLIAM V MACGILL SUPPLIES.........................................228.40 WINDSTREAM TELEPHONE EXP.......................1,559.20 WINTERSET COMM SCH OPEN ENROLL TUITION..........3,000.50 WOODWARD-GRANGER CSD SPECIAL ED TUITION...............4,817.28 WORKPLACEPRO.COM SUPPLIES.........................................213.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURES.......324,605.06

West $2,579.18 to $38,750; Custodian Russell Johnson $2,500 to $35,000; Custodian George Norris $1.00 to $14.00/hr; OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE part-time Custodian Shirley Snell $.15 to $11.85/hr; Gen Relief/Veterans Affairs Director Joella Perry, $.21 to $20.30/hr; County Attorney Secretary Jeannie Robbins $2,000 to $41,040.40; part-time NOTICE OF FORFEITURE Recorder Clerk Linda Williamson $.80 to OF REAL ESTATE CONTRACT $12.00/hr; Drivers License Examiner JesTO: Centro Evangelistico Monte Sinai sica Smith $.40 to $16.50/hr; Co-Jailer (Mount Sinai Evangelistic Center) RoberAdmin Benjamin Todd Savely $.48 to to Mendez and Olivia M. Mendez $15.99/hr; Co-Jailer Admin Cheri Pettit You and each of you are hereby noti$.48 to $15.99/hr; Sheriff Assistant Amy fied: Barker $.72 to $13.81/hr, with dispatch (1) The written contract dated July 21, hours at dispatcher rate, and Sheriff Clerk 2010, and executed by Ernest J. Patterson Jodi Carson $2,000 to $32,000. "Ayes", and Nancy J. Patterson as vendors, and all.

Roberto Mendez as vendees, recorded the Lynn, West and Mathias left at 9:35 21st day of July, 2010, in the office of the a.m.

Clarke County Recorder, recorded as docTreasurer Lynn arrived at 10:00 a.m. ument reference number Book 2010D Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, Page 776, for the sale of the following deper recommendation of Lynn and in ac- scribed real estate: cordance with Iowa Code 445.16, to apThe West half (W1/2) of Lot Three (3) prove abatement for the following parcel, Block Sixteen (16) in the Original Town due to it being impractical to collect the of Osceola, Iowa. amounts due through the tax sale and perVendee assigned and transferred all of sonal judgment process, Parcel 12857, his right, title, and interest in the above amount of $426.00. "Ayes", all. Lynn left listed contract to Centro Evangelistico at 10:08 a.m.

Monte Sinai (Mount Sinai Evangelistic Having no other business, Keller Center) dated January 28, 2011, filed Janmoved to adjourn, seconded by Manley. uary 28, 2011, and recorded in Book 2011 "Ayes", all. Meeting adjourned 12:05 p.m. at Page 544.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman has not been complied with in the folAttest: Janice M White, Auditor lowing particulars: (a) Failure to make monthly payments for February 2014 & March 2014 $1,000.00 Total $1,000.00 (2) The contract shall stand forfeited Murray Community School unless the parties in default, within 30 March 6, 2014 The Murray Community School Board days after the completed service of this of Directors met in open session on March notice, shall perform the terms and condi6, 2014. The meeting was called to order tions in default, and in addition pay the at 6:00 pm by President Dennis Jeter. reasonable costs of serving this notice.

(3) The amount of attorney fees Present: Dennis Jeter, Terri Jones, Aaron Peterson, Trevor Robins, John Siefkas. claimed by the Vendors pursuant to SecAbsent: None. Also present: Supt. Miller tion 656.7 of the Code of Iowa is $50.00 (not to exceed $50.00). Payment of the atand Secretary Justice.

Jones/Robins moved to approve the torney fees is not required to comply with this notice in order to prevent forfeiture. agenda as posted. Motion carried 5-0.

Ernest J. Patterson, Vendor Peterson/Jones moved to enter into Nancy J. Patterson, Vendor closed session as provided in Section 21.5 (or Successors in Interest) (1)(e) of the Code of Iowa to conduct a By: Unes J. Booth, Attorney hearing to determine whether to suspend ICIS PIN No: AT0001015 or expel a student, and as provided in SecAddress: 122 W Jefferson St. tion 21.5 (1)(a) to review or discuss Osceola, IA 50213 records which are required or authorized to be kept confidential. Ayes: Siefkas, Chapter 656. The Iowa Code NOTE: If the Fair Debt Collection Jeter, Jones, Peterson, Robins. Motion carPractices Act, 15 u.s.c. § § 1692 et seq., ried 5-0.

The following members entered into applies to this communication, attach closed session at 6:03 pm and returned to Form No. 172, Notice of Validation of open session at 6:25 pm: Jeter, Jones, Pe- Debt. terson, Robins, Siefkas, Supt. Miller, SecIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT retary Justice.

FOR CLARKE COUNTY Siefkas/Robins moved to expel Student THE STATE OF IOWA, Ex. Rel. A for one year effective from March 7, MICHELLE M. RIVERA, 2014 to March 6, 2015. Ayes: Jeter, Jones, CLARKE COUNTY ATTORNEY, Peterson, Robins, Siefkas. Motion carried IN THE INTEREST OF F.M., 5-0.

A Child.

The meeting adjourned at 6:27 pm. The Juvenile No. JVJV009775 next regular meeting of the Murray ComORIGINAL NOTICE munity School Board of Directors will be TO: Richard McNeeley held March 13, 2014 at 6:30 pm in the You are hereby notified that there is Murray School Elementary Library. now on file in the office of the Clerk of Dennis Jeter, Board President the above court, a Termination of Parental Elizabeth Justice, Board Secretary Rights Petition in the above entitled acAgriland FS, supplies..................15,452.20 tion, along with an Order Appointing Alliant Energy, utilities.................7,213.12 Counsel-Guardian ad Litem, Notice to Arnold Motor Supply, supplies.......810.67 Parents re Attorney fee Reimbursement Blue Ribbon Maint, supplies...........269.37 and Order for Hearing. The Petitioner is Bluegrass Conference, gate/fees......564.80 the State of Iowa, Ex. Rel., Michelle M. Brummel, Wolfgang, repairs............660.00 Rivera, Clarke County Attorney, whose Cam CSD, tuition..........................1,500.25 address is Clarke County Courthouse, 100 Capital Sanitary Supplies, supplies .839.65 S. Main Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213.

Cerebral Group LLC, You are notified that there will be a construction...............................341,390.58 hearing on the Termination of Parental City of Murray, utilities...................489.20 Rights Petition before the Iowa District Civic Center of DM, tickets.............106.00 Court, Juvenile Division, in the District Clarke CSD, sub associate.................70.67 Courtroom of the Clarke County CourtCreston Publish, ad/minutes...............69.96 house at Osceola, Iowa, at 2:00 o'clock D&D Pest Control, service...............240.00 p.m. on the 26th day of March, 2014.

Dannco, supplies.................................61.35 You must serve a motion or answer DM Register, subscription.................52.50 with the Clerk of the Iowa District Court Design Alliance, architect.............4,630.49 for Clarke County at the district courtDramatic Publish, books/fees..........371.43 house in Osceola, Iowa. If you do not, East Union CSD, tuition/travel.....1,760.77 judgment by default may be rendered Echo Electric, supplies.......................14.37 against you and all relief requested in said Employers Mutual, deductible......1,000.00 Petition may be granted.

Fareway Stores, supplies....................67.47 You are further advised that you have Flowers n More, supplies................109.95 the right to be represented by legal counFollett Ed Services, supplies............315.11 sel, and in the event you are financially G&D, parts........................................252.00 unable to employ such counsel, the Court Graceland Univ AmeriCorps, will employ one for you. fees..................................................2,000.00 If you require the assistance of auxilGrainger. Supplies............................240.48 iary aids or services to participate in court Herff Jones, supplies........................431.14 because of a disability, immediately call Heritage Food Ser Equip, supplies....39.67 your ADA coordinator at (515) 285-3394.

Hildreth Co, repairs.......................1,566.54 If you are hearing impaired, call Relay Hy-Vee 1473, supplies.....................619.03 Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.

IA Assn of Ag Educators, fees.........375.00 Linda Graves, Clerk Interstate Power Systems, repairs .2,487.31

by Bobbie Fuller, designee Ia Assn of School Bds, fees.............400.00 Clerk of the Iowa District Court Ia Division of Criminal Invest, fees...84.00 for Clarke County Ia FFA Assn, fees/supplies...............800.00 Clarke County Courthouse Ia Fire Equip, supplies......................196.35 100 S. Main Street Ia Football Coaches, fees...................30.00 Osceola, Iowa 50213 IA Girls HS Athletic Union, gate .3,306.00 Date of second publication: Mar. 13, 2014 IA HS Speech Assn, fees..................360.00 Date of third publication: Mar. 20, 2014 Ia Prison Industries, supplies.............24.95 Ia Tech & Ed Connection, fees..........95.00 THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT JMC Computer, fees......................3,105.33 CLARKE COUNTY Jones School Supply, supplies...........96.81 IN THE MATTER OF Kramer, Jared, official........................65.00 THE ESTATE OF Learning A-Z, supplies.....................284.85 Dorthy M. Bowlsby, Deceased.

Lego Education, supplies.................101.56 Probate No. ESPR009895 M&M Ag, supplies...........................271.84 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT Martin Bros, supplies..................10,021.71 OF ADMINISTRATOR McCoy, Rachel, accompanist.............74.75 AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS Miller, Alan, travel/phone................385.95 To All Persons Interested in the Estate Miller, Susannah, supplies...............461.48 of Dorthy M. Bowlsby, Deceased, who Murray Sch Nutrition Fd, meals......292.50 died on or about February 11, 2014: NAEYC, fees....................................300.00 You are hereby notified that on the Napa-Creston, repairs.......................139.98 13th day of March, 2014, the undersigned Nat'l FFA Org, fees/supplies............473.50 was appointed administrator of the estate.

Neff Co, supplies................................50.00 Notice is hereby given that all persons O'Halloran Intern'l, repairs.................69.40 indebted to the estate are requested to Osceola F&H, supplies.......................17.28 make immediate payment to the underPartners for Profit, supplies..........1,352.90 signed, and creditors having claims Pepsi Cola, supplies..........................888.59 against the estate shall file them with the Postmaster, postage..........................490.00 clerk of the above named district court, as Potter, Steve, supplies...........................0.00 provided by law, duly authenticated, for Quality Glass Co, repairs.................188.75 allowance, and unless so filed by the later Rieman Music, supplies.....................44.51 to occur of four months from the second Roberts Dairy, supplies.................1,871.68 publication of this notice or one month School Bus Sales, parts....................339.90 from the date of the mailing of this notice School Specialty Inc, supplies...........48.60 (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim Sinclair Fleet Track, supplies...........137.30 is thereafter forever barred.

Snyder Plumbing, service.............1,680.28 Dated this 5th day of March, 2014.

SC Comm Inc, phone.........................35.59 Jerry C. Bowlsby Southwestern Comm College, fees..200.00 Administrator of the Estate Staples Adv, supplies.......................221.71 101 6th Ave S. Sutton Mechanical, repairs...........1,461.69 Hospers, IA 51238 Thomas Bus Sales, parts...................185.12 Richard J. Murphy, Trophies Plus, supplies....................350.48 ICIS PIN Number: AT0005571 US Cellular, phones..........................292.70 Attorney for the Administrator Univ of Iowa.....................................250.00 116 W. Jefferson St. PO Box 338, VISA, supplies/equip....................8,619.67 Osceola, IA 50213 Wal-Mart, supplies...........................315.38 Date of second publication: March 27, Zellmers Soft Water, supplies............28.00 2014

PUBLIC NOTICES

Clarke County Board of Supervisors March 3, 2014 The Supervisors met in regular session in the Courthouse with the following members present: Marvin McCann, Larry Keller and Myron Manley. Also present, Auditor Janice White. Chairman McCann called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

Keller moved to approve the agenda, seconded by Manley. "Ayes", all.

Moved by Manley, seconded by Keller, to approve the Creston Amateur Radio Club s usage of the VHF antenna, co lax, and wire on top of the Courthouse, for an amateur radio repeater. "Ayes", all.

Treasurer Debbie Lynn, Secondary Road Office Manager Cindy West, and Emergency Mgmt/Envir Service Director Allan Mathias arrived at 9:30 a.m.

The County Compensation Board recommended that all elected officials receive a 4% increase and the Board Chairperson receive $1,000.00, for fiscal year 2014-15.

Moved by Manley to reduce the Comp Board s recommendation by 25%. Due to the lack of a second, the motion was dropped. Moved by Keller, seconded by McCann, to approve a 3.5% salary increase for elected officials and the Board Chairperson receive $1,000.00. Salaries as follows: Treasurer $50,146.58; Sheriff $64,170.10; Attorney $94,182.99; Auditor $50,146.58; Recorder $48,404.67; Supervisor $26,028.70; and Supervisor Chairperson $27,028.70. "Ayes", McCann and Keller. "Nays", Manley. Motion carried.

Moved by Keller, seconded by McCann, to approve salaries for the following deputies; Dep Sheriff Rob Kovacevich $54,544.59; Dep Auditors NevaLee McDowell $42,624.59, Jessica Graves $40,117.26 and Kelley Luce $37,609.93; Dep Treasurers Marcia Lange $42,624.59, Nancy Woods $42,624.59 and Nicole Smith $37,609.93; Dep Recorder Karen Bowen $41,143.97. "Ayes", McCann and Keller. "Nays", Manley. Motion carried.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Manley, to approve the following salary increases: Engineer Thomas Andersen $4,137.16 to $71,500; Road Maint Supervisor Mark Wasabaugh $2,000 to $52,000; Survey Party Chief Rick Kloppenburg $1.30 to $23.00/hr; Sec Rd Office Manager Cindy West $2,579.18 to $38,750; Custodian Russell Johnson $2,500 to $35,000; Custodian George Norris $1.00 to $14.00/hr; part-time Custodian Shirley Snell $.15 to $11.85/hr; Gen Relief/Veterans Affairs Director Joella Perry, $.21 to $20.30/hr; County Attorney Secretary Jeannie Rob-

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SEASONAL HELP NEEDED OSCEOLA WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT/AIRPORT The City of Osceola is now taking applications for summer help at the Wastewater treatment plant and Osceola Municipal Airport. Work will consist of primarily mowing and grounds maintenance.

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