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• East Lake expansion

County to add 25-site full hook-up RV campground with a shower house. Eagle Scout projects will refurbish the basketball court and add a soccer field.

Defensive letdown sinks Clarke girls in Friday’s loss

Events

• 34th Annual Clarke County Cattlemen’s Banquet

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Starting at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21, at Clarke County Fairgrounds enjoy steak supper, entertainment by Royce Johns and belt buckle auction.

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Inauguration day

By HILARY FERRAND

Carly Fiorina; New Jersey Governor Chris Christie; former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore; former Florida Governor Jeb Bush; retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson; U.S. Senator Marco Rubio; U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Ohio Governor John Kasich.

Known for being outspoken and unpredictable, the businessman rallied support across party lines. Trump represents a break from “politics as usual,” an institution wholly supported by his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton.

Problems during the Democratic primaries didn’t help Clinton’s cause. The close contest between the Secretary of State and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders was marred by Democratic National Committee bias,

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Friday, Jan. 20, Donald John Trump will be sworn in as the 45th President of the United States.

His pathway to the presidency surprised most Americans. The 70-year-old father of five is the oldest man to take his place in the Oval Office, and he is by far the wealthiest, with an estimated net worth of $3.7 billion.

Trump rallied the blue-collar vote by promoting a vision of prosperity — creating 25 million new jobs for Americans, lowering the national debt and reducing taxes across the board.

In the 2016 Presidential race, Trump initially had little support, but went on to beat out 16 Republican

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Pictured are President-elect Donald Trump and his daughter, Ivanka.

rivals — former Texas Governor Rick Perry; Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker; Louisiana Governor Bobby

Jindal; U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham; former New York Governor George Pataki; former Arkansas Governor

Mike Huckabee; U.S. Senator Rand Paul; former U.S. Senator Rick Santorum; former business executive

In the spirit of service OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Kelsey Haltom, 9, daughter of Brian and Regina Haltom of Osceola, won first place in the seventh annual “MLK Call 2 Serve” essay contest at the city and state level. Haltom is a student in Mrs. Olson’s 4A class at Clarke Community Elementary School.

“When Mrs. Keiger and Mrs. Lampe shared that with me, they were extremely excited,” said Clarke Community Schools Super-

intendent Steve Seid during a presentation at last week’s school board meeting.

The essay contest asks children how they can live

by Martin Luther King Jr.’s example in one of the following seven ways: courage, truth, justice, compassion, dignity, humility and service.

The contest is sponsored by the Iowa Department of Human Rights’ Office on Status of African-Americans and the State of Iowa Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Planning Committee.

“She wrote about service she does,” said Haltom’s mother, Regina, which

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MLK Call 2 Serve essay custodian, in the lunchroom by watching the floor for trash or food.

Donating items is an act of service I can do in the community. I will donate at the animal shelter because the animal shelter has a lot of animals so they need a lot of food and other things for the animals.I will get food for the animals because there is a lot of animals that need a lot of food. I’ll also save up money to buy food for the animals.

I will provide service at my school and in my community by picking up trash in the cafeteria and donating food for the animal shelter. Completing these acts of service will make people in my community and school happy.

By Kelsey Haltom

Clarke student receives first place in state MLK Jr. essay contest

By HILARY FERRAND

with everything from the handling of primaries to financing skewed to support Clinton, a claim substantiated in emails released by WikiLeaks and Guccifer 2.0. Clinton retained popularity among the people, but it wasn’t enough to win the election.

Trump received 304 electoral votes to Clinton’s 227, though just 62,979,879 popular votes to Clinton’s 65,844,954. In Clarke County, Trump was the candidate of choice with 2,706 votes to Clinton’s 1,463.

Having served as the Clarke County Republican Central Committee Chairman for more than a dozen years, Ray Negler considered this one of the most polarizing elections he’s seen.

Service is work you can do in the community and in school so you can help others. It is important to complete acts of service because it can make people happy.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day of service became effective on Jan. 20, 1986. This holiday takes place on the third Monday of January every year. Service is an act of kindness that helps others.

Everybody can do service because you can do it every where. I can do an act of service anywhere.

An act of service I can complete at school is picking up trash. I can pick up trash in the lunchroom. I’m also going to pick up trash in the restroom. I’ll help Paul, the

made the essay all the more powerful.

Mrs. Olson’s fourth-grade class entered the contest as a way to pay tribute to the Civil Rights leader, as well as hone the children’s writing skills. The top three essays were sent to the high school, where Clarke teachers chose Haltom’s entry to Contributed photo go on to the state competiPictured is Kelsey Haltom, tion. essay winner.

“You’re a real leader.”

Seid told Haltom. “We ap- Jan. 16, at the State of Iowa preciate that.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Awards to first and sec- Celebration in Des Moines, ond place winners were to however, the weather was be handed out Monday, cause for delay.

Clarke County Hospital services continue to grow Addition of Orthopedic specialist latest in improvements

By HILARY FERRAND

hospital swell to 20, though most host clinical days here once or twice a month. Patients will also see an increase in the number of clinical days.

“Our allergist, who is currently half days, will be increasing his coverage later this year to full days once a month,” said Tiffany Redman, public relations specialist at Clarke County Hospital. “Our ENT, who is currently seeing patients one day a month, will start seeing patients two days a month later this year.”

A new orthopedic specialist joined the hospital in January as well. Dr. William Ralston won’t be the last to join the team in 2017.

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

A number of items were up for silent auction at the Clarke girls and boys basketball Coaches Versus Cancer event Friday night against Knoxville at the Clarke High School Gym. Among the items for bid was a signed and framed print of the poster the Clarke Lady Indians basketball team made this season.

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Family scrapping: Elli Blackford, 10, of Grimes works

on scrapbook pages Saturday evening with her grandmother, Deb May, of Osceola during the Marathon Scrap-A-Thon at Supertel Inn and Conference Center in Creston. About 30 scrapbookers participated in the marathon.

The $29 million, 63,000 square-foot hospital expansion, which concluded in May 2016, transformed Clarke County Hospital from a traditional smalltown hospital to a fully modernized medical center. The new emergency department opened in November, and 3D mammogram equipment was unveiled in January.

Opportunities for advanced care in Osceola continue to grow, including where practitioners are concerned.

“We’re doing a lot from a physician standpoint because they’re keeping busy here,” said Brian Evans at a recent meeting for the Clarke County Development Corporation.

January saw the number of specialists available at the Home

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“With the expansion we’ve had, we’re filling it up,” said Evans. “Actually, we’re looking into our old space for more practitioner space.”

Potential plans include adding more specialists and specialty projects, such as the pain management clinic discussed as of late.

“On the pain management clinic, we are doing some initial investigation and research on the opportunity of offering a pain management clinic at CCH. This is just research right now,” said Redmond, “nothing concrete.”

Evans offered a heartfelt thanks to the CCDC during the meeting as well.

“We want to recognize the Clarke County Development Corporation for their support in providing the matching grant that allowed us to afford to do our expansion project,”

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FOR THE RECORD

POLICE REPORT Jose Luis Rosales Nunez, also known as Johnathon Pojamas, 33, 516 N Fillmore St., was charged with a second-offense OWI 2:11 a.m.

Sunday, Jan. 1, at 116 E. Webster St. According to an Osceola Police report, Rosales Nunez was observed driving in the parking lot of the Broken Spoke and refused to perform field sobriety tests, refused a preliminary breath test and refused to give a sample for a chemical test.

Rosales Nunez was released on $2,000 bond.

— — — — — — Tristin Marcus Vanderflught, 18, 123 W. Grant St., was charged with public intoxication 2:20 a.m. January 5 in the 800 block of South

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Jackson Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, Vanderflught was found by friends behind Grade Lake 11 p.m. Jan. 4.

Officers were called to help him home. Vanderflught had a strong odor of alcohol on his breath and was incoherent. He was unable to perform a breath test. Vanderflught was taken to the hospital for evaluation and arrested upon release.

Vanderflught waived his right to a trial and was fined $100 plus costs, amounting to a total of $195.

— — — — — — Melissa Ann Woollums, 29, of Arispe was charged with driving while suspended 1:35 a.m. January 6 at Ariel Circle and Southwest Boule-

vard.

She was released on $300 bond.

— — — — — — Darcy Sue Gonseth, 43, 219 Warren Court, was charged with a compulsory education violation 8 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 13, at her home.

According to court Clarke County court documents, Gonseth failed to appear for a previously ordered court date Friday, Jan. 6.

Bond in the amount of $300 was posted.

— — — — — — Jennifer Marie Iwed, 29, 215 S. Fillmore St., was charged with first-degree theft 6:40 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at her home.

According to an Osceola Police report, Iwed admitted to obtaining another per-

son’s bank account number, and, between Tuesday, July 19, and Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, transferred $11,624 from the account to various store credit cards without the bank account holder’s permission.

Bond is set at $10,000.

— — — — — — An Osceola city employee reported fuel from a dump truck and a section of hose for an air compressor were stolen 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, from the city shop at 115 N. Fillmore St. Loss estimate is $215.

— — — — — — An employee of Westside Tavern, 124 S. Fillmore St., reported the receipt of a bad check.

Loss estimate is $17.75.

ACCIDENTS Casey Joseph Catron, 23, of Osceola received a verbal warning for following too closely behind another vehicle after an accident 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3.

According to an Osceola Police report, Catron, driving a 2009 Chevrolet, was headed west on Jefferson Street when he made a right

turn under the bridge and struck a 2016 Volkswagen driven by Keith Emery Adams, 70, of Osceola, stopped under the Lincoln Street underpass.

Adams said he was yielding to another vehicle traveling south under the underpass. Catron said he didn’t believe Adams should have

yielded because he thought there was enough room for two vehicles to pass by each other.

Damage estimates are $500 to each vehicle.

— — — — — — No citations were issued after an accident 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 3, at Pilot Travel Center.

According to an Osceola Police report, Bennie Hardman, 60, of Decatur, Georgia, was driving a 2011 Freightliner out of a parking stall and struck a parked 2012 Kenworth, damaging its mirror.

Damage estimate is $500 to the parked vehicle.

POLICE AND FIRE SERVICE REPORT The Osceola Police Department responded to 410 calls for service in December, a significant increase from November. Officers investigated 15 accidents, two of which involved per-

sonal injury. Officers issued 24 citations, the same as last month, 27 written warnings and 20 verbal warnings. Officers arrested 17 people on 20 charges in December. This is a slight decrease from last

month. Officers also spent nearly 9 hours in stationary patrol.

In December, the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department responded to two structure fires, two car wrecks, two

alarm calls, one trash fire, one grass fire, one vehicle fire and one hay fire. The 10 calls involved 80 man-hours.

The department also engaged in 18 hours of monthly maintenance.

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similar changes in our histo- repeatedly shown disdain ry. for the Environmental Protection Agency and its regTrump’s 100-day ulations, and he intends to plan repeal current rules limiting While most notable for his development in the energy promise to build a cement, sector. It’s unclear how this stadium-high wall along the will impact programs to imcountry’s southern border, prove water quality or polluTrump’s plans for his time tion rates in Clarke County, in office aren’t all so gran- which are some of the highdiose. According to a video est in the state. released Monday, Jan. 9, Withdrawing from the his first days in office will be Trans-Pacific Partnership — The TPP would have spent: Attacking illegal immi- created a 12-country trade gration — President Barack agreement including SouthObama signed two executive east Asia, essentially ending orders during his last term, China’s domination of the Deferred Action for Child- region. Trump has no intenhood Arrivals (DACA) and tion of going through with Deferred Action for Par- the deal. He’s also set on reents of Americans (DAPA) negotiating the North Amerwhich Trump intends to re- ican Free Trade Agreement voke immediately. In the (NAFTA), calling it the past, he’s also called for an “worst trade deal ever,” in increase in Immigration debates last year. and Customs Enforcement He also seems bent on agents and increased scruti- renegotiating trade terms ny of foreign workers. with China. While nominatReducing environmental ing pro-China Gov. Terry regulations — Trump has Branstad as ambassador to

the country, Trump’s recent meeting with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen -- a first for an American leader in 37 years – and comments regarding new trade agreements with the country make it clear China’s “preferred trade status” is up for review.

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“More people seemed to either hate Trump or like Trump,” he said, though issues like Obamacare played a major role.

“It cost me my insurance,” he said. “I was paying $200 a month. It raised it to over $800 a month. That was a big reason for me to want Obamacare gone, and Hillary wasn’t going to do it.”

After eight years under a Democrat, some think it was simply time for a party change.

“If you look at the state, a lot of our representation is swaying back to Republican,” said Osceola Mayor T h o m a s Kedley Kedley, pointing to

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Who makes America great? We do Considering his extreme statements, Trump’s views understandably make some people nervous.

“I would want all citizens to realize we’re not Democrats, we’re not Republicans,” said Kedley. “Whoever is in office, you respect the President of the United States.”

There are productive ways for people to work against policies they don’t agree with.

“Grab a clipboard, get some signatures and run for office,” said Kedley. “Go out and talk to people. Serve on a board or committee. If you’re not happy with your representation, get involved.”

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Contact the Osceola Senior Center at 641-342-6221.

Arts Council offers oil painting class The public is invited to take an oil painting class on Sunday, January 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Southwestern Community College in Osceola. Professional artist Karen Johnson will teach the three-hour class, which is sponsored by the Clarke Area Arts Council.

All materials including canvas, paint, brushes, easles and other supplies are included in the $35 class registration.

Karen Johnson‘s work is on exhibit at Lakeside Casino and Resort in Osceola in the Events Lobby and was recently featured in the Osceola Sentinel Tribune.

Contact the teacher, Karen Johnson at 641-344-6929 for additional information and registration for the

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Ice storms present special hazards, both to those who are traveling and those who stay home. Slick surfaces make trasnportation next to impossible and heavy ice is known for bringing trees and electrical wires down.

Osceola saw its fair share of stranded vehicles Sunday night, though the power stayed active for most homes.

“I got a call from one of the supervisors that law enforcement had contacted them about all the accidents,” said City Engineer Tom Andersen.

The decision was made to close Highway 152 after several cars had gotten stuck in the same area. Barriers with flashing amber lights were put in place to warn people away from the roadway while county workers went in to retrieve stranded vehicles and improve road conditions.

“We were getting the ice cleared off when one of our trucks went in the ditch,” Anderson said.

The driver’s injuries weren’t serious enough to keep him from returning to work by Tuesday morning.

Advanced warning The authorities advised everyone to stay off the roads if possible, from Sunday afternoon through Monday night.

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The first Nixle advisory was sent out by Police Chief Marty Duffus 3:22 p.m. Friday. By 4:18 p.m. Saturday, another, more serious notice was sent out. Nixle is a free service residents can subscribe to by texting the Osceola zip code, 50213, to 888777, or by signing up through email at Nixle.com.

By Monday morning, the Iowa Department of

Transportation’s website, Track-a-Plow (trackaplow. iowadot.gov) was a web of purple and red — travel not advised. Drivers said conditions on side roads were brutal, with traveling speeds capped at 15 mph, but by afternoon, most major roadways were in decent shape.

While several cars slid off the road, no serious injuries were reported.

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Florence Brammer Osceola

Florence Alta Brammer, 85, of Osceola died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2017, at Southern Hills Specialty Care in Osceola.

Memorial services were 2 p.m. Brammer Saturday, Jan. 14, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Mike Albert officiating. Interment of her cremains followed in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to her family for a tribute to be decided later. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Florence Alta Brammer, daughter of Carl McWilliams and Edith (Golden) McWilliams, was born May 2, 1931, in Woodburn. Florence received her education at Weldon High School.

On July 28, 1948, Florence

Keith Johnson Tipton

Keith Eldon Johnson, 84, of Tipton died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Wilton Nursing Home.

Funeral services were held 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, at Tipton Bible Church with interment in Red Oak Johnson Cemetery.

Visitation with family present was from 4 to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 12, at Fry Funeral Home, 220 E. Sixth St., in Tipton. A memorial fund in Keith’s honor has been established. Online condolences may be left at www. fryfuneralhome.com.

Keith, son of George and Nellie (McNichols) Johnson, was born May 13, 1932, in Osceola. He attended country schools before graduating from Osceola High School, followed by attendance at Omaha Bible Institute for two years.

married Norman G. Brammer at Osceola. She was a housewife, helped Norman on the farm and worked at Snowdons in Osceola for many years.

Florence was a member of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union and Weldon Main Streeters.

She received the Governor’s Good Neighbor Award in 1994 for all of her help and volunteering in the Weldon community.

Florence is survived by her son Carl (Janet) Brammer of Weldon; grandchildren, Rick (Peggy) Brammer of Des Moines, Randy Brammer of Osceola, Rusty Brammer of Adel, Melissa Brammer of Weldon and Tonya (Tim) Hatfield of Leon; 15 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Florence was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Brammer; daughter Connie Easton; infant granddaughter Samantha Easton; parents, Carl and Edith McWilliams; and sisters, Grace McWilliams and Lois McWilliams.

On April 19, 1959, Keith married Donna Proctor in Osceola. Keith’s employment years started when he was a young man, working on the family farm with his dad. Keith was a lineman for Clarke County Telephone before becoming owner and operator of Skelly Fuel Truck. He next worked as a bus driver and custodian for Osceola Schools. In 1967, the family moved to Tipton where he was a custodian for Tipton Community School until retiring in 1996.

Keith is survived by his children, Priscilla Plate of Goose Creek, South Carolina, Lois (Alun) Rees of New Paris, Indiana, Mark (Susan) Johnson of Tipton and Esther (Kevin) Klotz of Dekalb, Illinois; brother Darrell (Ann) Johnson of Litchfield, Illinois; sister Marjorie (Dale) Kruse of Osceola; grandchildren, Abigail, Anna and David Rees and Rachel Plate; aunt Jean Roth of Des Moines and special friend Alberta Thein.

Keith was preceded in death by his parents, wife and son-in-law Bill Plate.

Kenneth Johnson

son of Atlantic; mother Sue Johnson; brother Scott Johnson of Carroll and sister Cindy (Keith) Kennedy, Johnson of Phoenix, Arizona.

Ken was preceded in death by his father James Elwood Johnson and son Justin DeVore.

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Kenneth “K.C.” Johnson, 59, of Osceola died Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016.

Services will be held at a later date.

Ken was born in Des Moines and attended Clarke Community Schools.

Ken is survived by his daughter Jessica Johnson of Osceola; son Jared John-

Carla Mongar Derby

Carla Mongar, 72, of Derby died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at home.

Services were 11 a.m.

Friday, Jan. 13, at Pierschbacher Funeral Home, 9 1 4 Roland Ave., in Mongar Chariton. Visitation with family present was from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are requested to the Derby Community Center.

Carla, daughter of Oliver and Volores Kent, was born July 10, 1944, in Osceola. She attended a one-room country school until the eighth-grade, then Clarke Community School, graduating in 1962. She then attended accounting school in Omaha.

On Aug. 15, 1965, Carla married Richard Mongar.

Carla made her home in Derby. She served as Derby city clerk for more than 40 years, was a long-time member of Derby Community Center Board and

helped with fundraisers for the Derby Fire Department and Derby community. She served on the election board, was active in American Legion Auxiliary and for many years, put the flags out on the veterans’ graves at Derby Cemetery.

Carla worked at the Derby Lumberyard and Derby Restaurant until it closed in December 1999. She was currently an employee for Richard Oil in Humeston and had worked there for many years taking care of the books.

Carla is survived by her children, Teresa (Mark) Mattson, Brian Mongar, Brad (Melinda) Mongar and Brent (Jenny Baker) Mongar; grandchildren, Rebecca (Colin Flynn) Mattson, Ashley (Mike Sowers) Mattson, Ethan Mongar and Adira Mongar; great-grandson Liam Mattson; sister Lori Lockwood; nephews, Maxx and Alexx Lockwood, Scott (Lorie) Kent and Shad (Heather) Kent; niece Brandee (Rick Carter) Diaz; and many relatives and friends.

Carla was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Volores Kent, and brother Randy Kent.

Grief is in two parts.

The first is loss.

The second is the remaking of life. ~ Anne Roiphe

Photos Needed: Iowan’s killed or missing in the Korean War WATERLOO – The Grout Museum District, 503 South Street, is opening a new temporary Korean War exhibit in the summer of 2017. The exhibit will feature “Faces Of The Fallen,” a component that will honor Iowans who died in the Korean War. It will also go on to become a permanent part of the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans Museum.

High-resolution photographs of these individuals are needed to create this piece. The Grout is asking the public to help with the location of these precious, important photographs.

Photos should be scanned as .jpg at 300dpi. For instructions on how to scan and send a photo, contact 319.234.6357 or send photos directly to chris.shackelford@gmdistrict.org.

A photograph is sought for the following list of fallen Iowans from the region (listed by County):

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UIU significantly lowers in-state transfer tuition rates FAYETTE – Upper Iowa University (UIU) announced that it is significantly lowering in-state tuition rates for transfer students to its Fayette campus beginning in August 2017.

The private nonprofit college established in 1857 will provide admitted transfer students with a tuition rate of $9,600 at its Fayette campus.

UIU plans to become the most transfer friendly college in Iowa. The board of trustees voted unanimously to lower in-state tuition and fees at their most recent meeting, which means qualifying students will receive the benefits of a premier private education at a price that is comparable to a four-year public university. This new in-state transfer program also ensures that transfer students will now have access to the same kind of substantial aid that UIU freshmen benefit from to offset the cost of their education.

“The new transfer tui-

tion rate will allow students to benefit from small class sizes, direct faculty advising, flexible class schedules, and other student-centered programs that distinguish UIU from large institutions,” Vice President for Enrollment Management Kathy Franken said.

The new tuition rate will apply to transfer students who have completed at least 48 transferable credits and who have resided in Iowa or are currently attending an Iowa institution of higher education. Transfer students who do not meet this eligibility criteria are eligible to receive a UIU transfer merit scholarship or grant, in addition to other scholarships, grants or financial aid.

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do, Ohio, in 2010. Ralston served as a staff orthopedic surgeon at Womack Army Medical Center in Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, during 20062009 and served at the 86th Combat Support Hospital in Baghdad, Iraq, in 2008.

Most recently, Ralston practiced as a general orthopedic surgeon with an emphasis in sports medicine and total joint reconstruction at Sylva Orthopedic Associates, in Sylva, North Carolina.

While practicing in North Carolina, Dr. Ralston covered several area high school athletic teams, as well as served as one of the team physicians for Western North Carolina University, covering Division I football, basketball, track and soccer athletes.

Dr. Ralston will join Clarke County Hospital’s Specialty Physician team on January 17, 2017. He will provide patients with a wide range of orthopedic care including arthroscopic and joint/hip replacements.

In addition to surgery, Dr. Ralston will also have an orthopedic clinic weekly.

For questions or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ralston, please call 515.342.5353.

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around Osceola, services at the local hospital will keep improving.

Introducing Dr. Ralston Dr. William M. Ralston, a general orthopedic surgeon with experience in bone and joint care, specializes in adult joint replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, fracture care and a full range of sports medicine.

Dr. Ralston attended Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in History in 1992.

He graduated from medical school in 2001 at the University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, and completed his post-graduate training with an internship at the Medical Center of Independence.

He completed an orthopedic surgery residency at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Independence, Missouri, in 2006 and a Sports Medicine and Joint Reconstruction fellowship with Toledo Orthopedic Surgeons in Tole-

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EDITORIAL

THURSDAY • JANUARY 19, 2017

The Fry Times

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Lisa Lai Ames

A Vote for DeVos is a Vote Against Iowa Schools Betsy DeVos is a billionaire by birth and marriage; she never went to a public school, nor have her children. She has tirelessly lobbied against public education and advocated for a voucher system. We cannot risk our children’s education and future on a privatized educational system. Any privatized system’s primary goal is profit, not the wellbeing of the children, or the education of society.

Under her direction, our poorest schools would receive even fewer funds and our most at-risk children would suffer even more.

Charter schools have not been the panacea they were proclaimed to be. Accord-

ing to the Washington Post, only one in six of Pennsylvania’s charter schools achieve a “high-performing” rating based on test scores. That is unacceptable. The charter schools industry is full of fraud and corruption, taking tax dollars to enrich their administrators, pay their teachers poorly, and leave society with the proverbial “bill.”

Privatization of our educational system is not the answer. The countries with the best education in the world have strong public education systems and highly paid teachers. We need to follow their proven track record.

Finally, Iowa has fantastic public schools, with the most fair funding system in the country, guaranteeing that ALL Iowa children have a 1st class education. Iowa is leader in public education.

At the Movies ‘Rogue One,’ Rated PG-13 Review by HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

When the Star Wars franchise came under fire for having too few strong female leads, they jumped in with both feet, first with “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and now with “Rogue One.” Both are solid representations of the Star Wars legacy, offering up fast-paced action while delivering funny lines and load of character. In fact, some critics felt “The Force Awakens” was a bit too similar to the original trilogy.

Rogue One doesn’t have that problem, but it might not have the cheeky appeal fans might be expecting.

There’s no love story, either.

The leading lady and man don’t even start out all that friendly.

Fans already know “Rogue One” is the story behind the Death Star’s fatal flaw and how the plans got into the right hands. What they might not be ready for are the rich new characters we catch a glimpse of before the credits roll.

Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones) is a renegade in the Empire.

After being separated from her parents as a child, she fell in with extremists, so she knows her way around both ships and guns.

Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) is a smart and savvy pilot and rebel fighter. Paired with a reprogrammed Empire android companion, K-2SO (voiced

by Alan Tudyk), he’s willing — and able — to do whatever it takes to bring peace to the galaxy.

The film introduces an intriguing new villain in Orson Krennic (Ben Mendelsohn) and an even stranger, more unsettling, ally Saw Gerrera (Forest Whitaker). In addition, there are new weapons, new stormtroopers, new destinations and a whole lot of things die-hard fans might have trouble taking in all in one sitting. That said, “Rogue One” is probably the best new movie in the franchise since Return of the Jedi.

Rated PG-13 and running 133 minutes, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will be playing at the Lyric Theater in Osceola from Jan. 20 to Feb. 2.

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cut: The House is working to make targeted, thoughtful reductions with minimal impact on services. Finding Resolving the FY17 efficiencies and duplicaBudget tion: The House will work Due to a sluggish agricul- to identify programs that tural economy faced with are no longer necessary or commodity prices below the serve the same purpose as cost of production, which other programs in different is having a ripple effect in departments. other industries, Iowa’s revThe House budgeting enue growth is slowing. principles have kept the When the Legislature adstate in sound financial pojourned last year, the budget was balanced. However sition. We have held the an updated revenue pro- line on spending each of the jection has created a man- last six years, and we will ageable budget shortfall of continue to hold that same around $117 million. This line again this year. At a will require reductions to time when the state is experiencing revenue growth, the current state budget.

A thoughtful approach to now is not the time to tap this shortfall is necessary. the Economic Emergency or Cash Reserve funds to That means: Keeping our promise balance the budget. State to K-12 education: Since revenue continues to grow, 2011, the House has made but it’s at a slower pace education a priority by pro- than originally projected. viding schools with funding The House is committed that they can depend on. to funding the priorities of We are working to hold Iowans in a thoughtful and K-12 education harmless responsible way.

Four key areas that we from any budget reductions. No across-the-board will focus on this year are:

By Joel Fry,

House District 27 Representative

budget leadership, flexibility for schools, water quality and an environment for growth.

Budget Leadership House Republicans will continue to abide by our budget principles which have done the state well: 1 We will spend less than the state collects 2 We will not use one-time funds to pay for ongoing needs 3 We will not intentionally underfund state programs to balance the budget 4 We will return unused tax dollars to Iowa’s taxpayers Flexibility for Schools We are committed to providing flexibility to locally elected school boards by loosening funding restrictions and allowing more local decision making. Several school districts have thousands of dollars sitting in funds unused because they are limited to specific purposes.

Every school district in the state faces its own unique struggles. Schools in Leon, Des Moines, Clear

Lake, or Sioux City aren’t the same.

We will consider loosening funding strings and allow schools to spend Joel Fry money in the way that fits their individual districts best.

Water Quality Last session, the House passed a plan that would have made a significant investment in water quality projects across the state.

Once again, we will work to protect and preserve Iowa’s precious natural resources.

An Environment for Growth We are always looking for ways to leave more money in the pockets of Iowa’s hardworking taxpayers. The House will look for ways to make Iowa’s tax code simpler, fairer and more competitive as the session gets underway.

Dial in your destination Take a surprising look at one of America’s oldest telephone museums

By HILARY FERRAND OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

A little-known treasure in western Iowa, just an hour and a half northwest of here, is found in the town of Jefferson.

Jefferson shares a few similarities with Osceola.

The population is just under 5000. The Wild Rose

Across 1. Go for 5. Accomplishments 10. Be a monarch 14. Bow 15. Move, as a plant 16. Cuckoos 17. To shift things around 19. Mouth, in slang 20. Add up 21. Graveyard 23. Brews 25. Bohemian, e.g.

26. Bluish gray 29. ___ de deux 32. Appropriate 35. To make something required 38. Fla. neighbor 39. Black cat, maybe 40. “Reversal of Fortune” star 41. Connive 42. Away 43. Your parent’s parent 45. Choice 47. “Malcolm X” director 48. Become stuck in a position 49. Chicken ____ 51. Small amounts, as of cream 53. Tool for cutting down trees/ branches 57. Students 61. Shoestring 62. Math 64. Condo, e.g.

65. Chinese fruit 66. Ashcroft’s predecessor 67. Christian Science founder 68. Creates 69. Old World duck

Casino helps fuel its economy. The county seat is even home to a restored train depot listed on the National Register of Historic Places — granted, its depot is no longer active.

Travelers might have heard about the Mahanay Bell Tower, a 14-story carillon with a viewing area that allows you 360-degree views spanning out 60

miles on a clear day. That’s quite a spectacle, but it opens for tours in May. The really curious thing about Jefferson — one that can be enjoyed all year — is the phone museum found in the basement of the telephone company, Jefferson Telecom, located at 105 W. Harrison St. Open to free tours Monday through Friday, the

collection is one of the oldest in the country. Started in 1957, the museum has several pieces you won’t see anywhere else in the world. The tour guides know an endless amount on the development of the telephone as an investion, but also as it developed in rural Iowa and how it changed communities here.

11. Not yet shown 12. Pinocchio, at times 13. Catch a glimpse of 18. Heraldic color red 22. “... or ___!”

24. ______ notebooks 26. Be a busybody 27. King Julien in “Madagascar” films 28. Chief acid of vinegar

30. Agreeing (with) 31. Smoothed a wood surface 33. Beside 34. Coffee order 36. “Dear” one 37. Cooking meas.

41. Succeeds 43. Continue 44. Vinyl collectible 46. One of two equal parts

50. Church song 52. Any of the Aphid genus 53. Hint 54. Full house, e.g.

55. “Mi chiamano Mimi,” e.g.

56. Candle string 58. Any thing 59. Ancestry 60. Boat with an open hold 63. Not just “a”

Down OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

The Clarke Middle School Student Lighthouse and Leadership Council served up a meal to patrons attending Friday’s basketball games in Osceola. Pictured in front from left are Dominic Lopez, Gracie Wilborn and Cecilia Hadley. In back, teacher Danielle Woods, Breanna Selsor, Kelli McAfee, Brianna Parmer and teacher Tenya Handrock.

1. Links rental 2. Sundae topper, perhaps 3. Sean Connery, for one 4. Loom 5. Cover, in a way 6. Dusk, to Donne 7. “Beowulf,” e.g.

8. Catch some Z’s 9. Arises 10. Sharp taps

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recognized Upper Iowa University as a top choice among colleges and universities in Iowa.

“UIU’s Fayette Campus provides an exceptional education, beautiful setting, comfortable living, and safe community,” Franken said.

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fordable tuition rate should contact the UIU Office of Admissions at 563-4255281, where UIU’s helpful admissions counselors and academic advisers will answer your questions and make your transfer process easy to understand and complete. Additional information is also available at uiu.edu/TransferToFayette.

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OSCEOLA

By Rev. David Polich,

In recent times we have become inundated with talk--and examples--of our disunity as a people. This has played out in recent elections, but the disunity is more than political. Many important issues polarize us, and in other areas we are simply fragmented. We are quite familiar with expressions of frustration, anxiety, anger, fear and hatred in the media as well as in our personal encounters. It is a truism that people always need to find common ground in order to build relationships, but where is that common ground? A centuries-old example may give us hope and inspiration.

A crucial move in the ministry of Jesus was to choose twelve men to travel with him on his journey of preaching, healing and proclaiming the Reign of God. One, of course, betrayed him. We are also familiar with the struggles and failings of some of the others: Peter, who denied him three times the night before he died; “Doubting Thomas,” who would not believe he had risen unless he could put his fingers and hand into his wounds;

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, Minister Herb Carnagey, 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. www.osceolacoc.org 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, Dan Sherman, pastor, 515-962-2060. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 300 South Main St., Dr. Al Adams, pastor. Sunday10am worship & fun workshops for kids. Bible study groups: Tuesdays 2pm at the hospital cafe, 3pm at the Homestead library, and 7pm at the church; Thursdays 10am at the church; Saturdays 10am at HyVee Cafe.

Please call 641.342.2921 for more info!

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH OF SOUTHERN IOWA, Pastor Chuck Myer, meets at 410 N. Dewey Osceola. 641-342-7110. 9 a.m.

Sunday school, 10 a.m. Church Service.

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brothers James and John, who wanted to sit at Jesus’ right and left hands in his Kingdom; and so on. They were a very human bunch, and their learning curve was steep.

But another aspect of the dynamic of the Twelve is generally not recognized. Two of them, Matthew and Simon (the other Simon, not Simon Peter), came from backgrounds as hostile to one another as could be. Matthew was called away from his tax collector’s table to follow Jesus. To be a tax collector in Israel was to collaborate with the Roman Empire, who had conquered the Jews long before and kep them under their mighty thumb. A Jewish tax collector was seen as the worst of traitors, for he not only was in sympathy with the enemy but was profiting from the conquest of his own people.

In contrast Simon is described by one word in Luke’s Gospel: “Zealot.” Historically the Zealots were nationalistic Jews who chafed under the yoke of Roman rule. Some years after the death and resurrection of Jesus they would be largely responsible for a revolution which resulted in the destruction of Jerusalem by Rome in A.D. 70. If those were his leanings,

St. Bernard Catholic Church

CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. 641-342-4778. Pastor Benjamin Stalcup, 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

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. 641-342-4389, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., Sunday worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening Bible study 6:30 p.m.

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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.

LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Palabras deVida Eterna. Rev. Carlos Tamayo.

2302 N. Main St. Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 11 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 10 a.m., Servicio. Miércoles - 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Misioneros. Viernes 6:00 p.m., Hogares. 641-414-5519 OSCEOLA FULL GOSPEL CHURCH, 700 Colorado, Osceola, IA. Pastor James R. Sheesley.

Sunday - Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. - Morning Worship, 10:45 a.m. - Evening Worship, 6 p.m.

Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch.com

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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: 9 a.m.

Worship; nursery available.

La Iglesia Metodista Unida Les Invita, Miercoles: Estudios Biblicos 5 p.m., Sabados oracion en las casas, 5 p.m., Domingo: servicio de adoracion 2 p.m., 130 W. Grant St., Pastora: Rosa Maria Rodriguez, 515-344-7221.

Osceola Veterinary Clinic Judy Little DVM Rich Caves DVM Amanda Burow DVM Amanda Emary DVM Hwy 69 North - Osceola 641-342-2159 Livestock & Horses 641-342-2150 Pets

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

OTTAWA BETHEL CHAPEL CHRISTIAN UNION CHURCH- 8 miles north of Ottawa, Dan Newell, pastor. Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. morning worship.

TRURO then he would have had nothing but hatred for Matthew. Conversely, Matthew would have distanced himself from the other man as much as possible.

Yet the record shows that both were part of the foundation of the Church. That could only be the case if they recognized a call from Jesus to a very new life. Leaving behind everything in order to follow Christ meant not only possessions, home or family but also a host of preconceptions and prejudices. They had to make a commitment to the way

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HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pastor, 641-338-2248. Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship.

LACELLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Tom C. Murr, pastor.

Sunday - 9 a.m. - worship service.

MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor, 641-449-3779, 641449-3544. Sunday - 9:00 a.m.

- Worship, 9:15 a.m. - Church School.

CHARITON ST. ANDREWS EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 1112 N. 7th St., Chariton, IA. Rev. Fred Steinbach.

641-774-4911. Evening prayer service Wednesday 5:30 p.m., Bible Study Tuesday 10:30 a.m., Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

TRURO CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, 641-765-4524. 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School -10:30 a.m.

Worship.

VAN WERT VAN WERT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Rick Hawkins, pastor. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Morning Worship Service.

9:30 a.m. - Children’s Sunday School.

VAN WERT ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH, Pastor Butch Black, Sunday - 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. - Worship.

Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. - Bible Study.

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MURRAY CHURCH OF CHRIST, 430 Third St., Murray, IA 50174, 641-447-2569. Minster - Brian McCracken. 8:30 a.m. worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 10:35 a.m. second service, W.O.W. for all ages at church building at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday MURRAY BAPTIST CHURCH, 641-447-2487. Corner of 3rd and Grant Streets. Pastor Alex Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 a.m. Sunday School. 10 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Service. 7 p.m. - Jr./Sr. High Youth Group. Wednesday 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study.

3rd Thursday each month - 7 p.m. -Ladies Missionary Group.

MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastor Brandon Campbell. Sunday Worship 8 a.m., children’s church

SMYRNA FRIENDS CHURCH, 6 miles E. & 1 mile N. of Weldon, Charlie Coffey, minister. Sunday - fellowship and coffee 10 a.m.

Church starts at 10:30 a.m. Worship.

WELDON CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Weldon, Dennis Huffman, Ed West, co-pastors. Sunday - 9 a.m. - Sunday School. 10 a.m. Church Service. CWF meets first and third Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

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

WOODBURN WOODBURN CHRISTIAN CHURCH, Willa Heaberlin Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m.

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ANNIVERSARY

The Murray Community School District Board of Directors met in open session December 15, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Dennis Jeter. Present: Andy Eckels, Jeter, Brian McCracken, Trevor Robins, John Siefkas. Also present: Supt. Miller, Principal Page, Secretary Justice.

Eckels/Robins moved to approve the agenda with the following addition to the consent agenda: Resignation submitted December 15, 1016 by Michael Peterson.

Motion carried 5-0.

Siefkas/McCracken moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes of the November 17, 2016.

2. Approve district's grant application to Clarke County Development for funding for computers, teacher training and network upgrade.

3. Accept late resignation from Michael Peterson, special ed associate.

Motion carried 5-0.

Siefkas/Robins moved to approve the 2017-18 Modified SupplementalAmount request for the district's At Risk/Dropout program. Motion carried 5-0.

McCracken moved to adopt Resolution of Support: Promise of Iowa Public Education Campaign. Ayes: McCracken, Robins, Siefkas, Eckels, Jeter. Nay: None.

The Resolution 2016-3 was adopted.

Principal report: 1. Semester tests/projects scheduled 1st week of January and secondary school MAP testing scheduled 2nd week They of JanCommunity Center. uary.

2. Elementary testing scheduled were marriedMAP in Weldon Jan. for Dec. 19-20.

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Cards may be sent 3. Student council hosting a Teacher Appreciation breakfast to them at 208 Monday, 2nd St.DecemW., ber 19.

P.O. Supt. Box Report: 112, Weldon, IA 1. Good student participation in Mus50264. tang Corral radio program.

2. Reviewed district solvency ratios.

3. Reviewed maintenance and repair cost of 1-on-1 laptops.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. The next regular meeting of the Murray Community School Board of Directors will be held January 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Murray School.

Dennis Jeter Board President better on a 4.0 scale while Elizabeth Justice Board Secretary carrying at least 12 hours of ACADEMIC HALLMARKS INC, classes. supplies................................................67.50 AGRILAND INC, fuel...........1,850.02 GrandFS,View University, AHLERS & COONEY, legal...........100.00 ALLIANT ENERGY, with an enrollment of apelectricity........................................3,267.40 proximately 2,000 students, AE DAIRY CO, supplies..............1,742.49 ARNOLD MOTOR, supplies.............70.71 is an independent, liberal BANKERS TRUST, interest.........6,082.75 BOB'S AUTO SUPPLY, supplies.....16.48 arts university affiliated with CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO INC, the supplies.................................1,514.30 Evangelical Lutheran CENTRAL COLLEGE, Church in America. scholarship.....................................2,575.00 CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC, supplies................................................96.42 CITY OF MURRAY, water/sewer........................................483.78 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO, ads........................................................62.58 DANNCO, supplies.......................2,714.40 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, supplies..............................................142.80 EKKO MARKING, supplies........1,440.00 EXPRESS SIGNS, supplies.............920.00 GRAINGER, supplies........................38.58 GRAPHIC EDGE, supplies.............727.57 GREEN HILLS AEA, fee....................6.65 HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, scholarship........................................500.00 HAYS, RICHARD, physical............138.00 HENRICHS, STEPHANIE, uniform................................................15.96 HILDRETH CO, services.................386.66 IA SCHOOL FINANCE INFO, services................................................12.00 SM-CP2546390119 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, scholarships....................................3,025.00 JURSHAK, DEB, services...............150.00 KECK INC, commodities.................111.83 KOCH BRO, supplies.........................48.43 MARTIN BRO, supplies...............6,421.42 MCCOY, RACHEL, services..........127.50 MURRAY SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND, meals.....................................738.50 NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV, scholarship............................350.00 ORIENTAL TRADING, supplies......23.98 P CARD, supplies/travel...............2,023.41 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING, supplies..............................................133.96 RANKIN COMM SYSTEMS, services..............................................240.00 RIEMAN MUSIC, supplies...............56.99 ROBINSONS, supplies......................20.96 SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIRS 8, supplies...........................................2,026.12 SMITH, CRISTY, travel....................18.25 SNYDER PLUMBING, services...........................................1,495.00 SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, scholarship................1,300.00 SPECIAL MARKETS, insurance............................................235.00 SUTTON MECHANICAL, services...........................................2,305.00 US CELLULAR, phone.....................51.08 WAYNE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, fee.........................................................25.00 ZELLMERS SOFT WATER, supplies................................................16.00

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Deemers celebrate 55 years An open house is planned in honor of Gareth and Connie Deemer on the occasion of their 55th wedding anniversary 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday January 22 at the Weldon

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Contributed photo Clarke County Board of Supervisors Pictured from left to right: Katrina Byrd, CSD for December 28, 2016 Emerson-Gridley Elementary; Sonia Rios, CSD for The Board met in regular session, at the Courthouse with the following members McKinley Elementary; Meghan Easter, CSD for Pfeifferpresent: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Burleigh Tami Krzeszewski-Conway, CSD for Larry Keller. AlsoSchool; present, Auditor Janice White.

Chairman Marvin McCann called Edison Elementary and Jamilia Gates, CSD for Wayne the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller School. made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to reorganize the Safety Committee by staggering the length of the members' terms.

All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded Black to reappoint the following members of the OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL SafetySonia Committee to staggered termsforas Tuesday, January 3, 2017 Emanuel Rios, a collaboration between follows: Russell Johnson, Jessica Conley, Regular Meeting merly of terms Osceola, was choErie’s publicmetschools & Steve Smith, exp. 12-31-17.

Tom The City Council on Tuesday,and JanAndersen, George Barber, & Scott Kent, uary 3, 2017 at 7:00Way p.m. forof a Regular sen as one of five commuthe United Erie terms exp. 12-31-2018. Stephanie Shields, scheduled meeting. The meeting was Darla Cody Keller, & Bill for Black,a called to order Emanuel

by Mayor Thomas KednityEgli,school directors County, RiosJ. will terms exp. 12-31-2019. All Ayes. ley. With the following present: Council publicby school pilot by program help families withDave children Moved Keller, seconded Black, to Members: George Fotiadis, Walkup, approve plans, specs and cost estimates for Dennis PageElementary and Doug Gay. in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Dan atHooper, McKinley Project No. STP-S-C020(111) 5E-20 City Staff present were Ty (Clarke-Decatur St). All Ayes. against Wheeler City/Administrator/Clerk, BritaJan. 10. Competing in Erie, Pennsylvania, have Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to nee Ward Accounting Manager/Assistant 200 payment other easier communiapprove of claimscandidates, Dec. 13, 2016, City Clerk access and MartytoDuffus Police - Dec 28, 2016. AllRios Ayes. started on Chief.

Also present The were: Betty Nardy, ty services. program Emanuel Alliant Energy, Util.......................4,028.06 Rod Clark, Bill Trickey, and Hilary FerAndersen, Thomas, Exp.....................50.08 ranel. places a director in public Tuesday.

Atomic Termite, Cntrl........................60.00 Motion by Fotiadis and second by school to focus on issues As one of five new CSDs Hooper B M Sales, Paper...............................123.00 to approve the agenda; roll call Ben Meadows, Equip....................1,926.43 vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, like adequate food, shelin the Erie school system, Booth Law Firm, Legal....................704.18 aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carCallison, Twp Mtg.................21.75 ter and clothing, while the she Randy, is helping create last- ried.

Canon, Maint.....................................809.21 Bill Trickey update the Council on the ing education reform that CCDC principal’s attention stays Card Service, Vest.........................1,187.32 Board meeting.

Carpenter, Uniforms.........................184.97 Mayor updates Council on the activities might one day bridge the on academic success.

Carson, Darrell, Twp Mtg..................21.75 within the City.

Cntrl Decatur Preschl, Tuition......1,417.20

by Gay andRios second by socio-economic gaps that Motion Emanuel is Hooper the Chew, Monty L., Twp Mtg................21.75 to approve the appointment of Mike Henry public education. of Kevin Co plague Hospital, Srv................................188.74 to daughter the Board of Adjustment, roll call and vote: Clarke Co PH, Srv............................100.00 Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; the community Hooper, Kathryn Emanuel, CCSB,Through Forms....................................888.64 aye; Page, aye; motionbusiness carried.

Clarke Comm Preschl, Trans........3,638.00 Motion byin Fotiadis and second Gay to education pilot program, owners Osceola.

Clarke Rec, Util................................297.93 open public hearing regarding CDBG Comm Solutions, Camera...................67.50 Housing Sustainability Program; roll call Conley, Jessica, Exp.........................113.28 vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, CR Services, Towels...........................90.99 aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carCreston Pub, Voter Notice............1,071.40 ried. Becky Nardy with SICOG presented Crystal Clear, Util...............................55.95 to Council information regarding the Decatur Co Aud, Fiscal Agent....46,822.00 housing program. There were no written Decatur Co Sheriff, Transport.......1,275.00 or verbal comments during public hearing.

DMACC, Training............................200.00 Comments were all in favor of project.

Electronic Eng, Radio Repair.......6,964.40 Motion by Gay and second by Hooper to Farm & Home Pub, Plat Books........659.75 close the public hearing.

Hiland, Milk/Juice............................280.04 Motion by Fotiadis and second by Hood, Janiece, Twp Mtg...................21.75 Walkup to approve RESOLUTION NO. Hy-Vee, Srv...................................5,407.41 2017-01 IEHA, Dues.......................................160.00 City of Osceola, Iowa AUTHORIZING I M W C A, Installment 8..............1,798.73 THE COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FIICAP, Ins....................................127,442.65 NANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMIA Health Phys, Exam......................300.00 MUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK IA Onsite Waste Water Assn, GRANT HOUSING SUSTAINABILITY Dues...................................................170.00 PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Infomax, Srv.....................................672.64 Housing and Community Development Inst of IA Certified Assr, Dues...........25.00 Act of 1974, as amended, authorizes the Intoximeters, Inc, Sup.......................414.00 Community Development Block Grant Jim's Truck Repair & Sani, Util.......110.00 Non-entitlement Program for cities and Kading Properties, Rent...................200.00 counties, except those designated as entiKent, Gregory L, Exp.........................95.27 tlement areas by the US Department of Kiel, Rick, Rent.................................200.00 Housing and Urban Development; and, Lower, Dr. Thomas J., WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has chosen Inmate Med.......................................188.00 to exercise its option to administer the Mail Srv, Postage..............................300.83 Community Development Block Grant Marion Co PH, Ismile Srv................115.75 Program for Program Year 2017; and, Marshall Co Sheriff, Srv...............2,095.99 WHEREAS, the primary goal of this proMormon Trail Preschl, Benefits....1,346.11 gram is the development of viable commuMurray Dev Corp, nities, by providing decent housing and FY 17 Contrib................................1,200.00 suitable living environment and expanding Orchard Place, CCCR&R..............1,120.81 economic opportunities, principally for Osceola Service, Transport.................15.00 persons of low and moderate income; and, Perry, Joella, Exp..............................220.95 WHEREAS, the City of Osceola has been Pitney Bowes Inc, Postage...............178.19 determined to be an eligible applicant for Polk Co Treas, Med Exam............1,685.60 Community Development Block Grant Premier Office Equip, Maint..............35.09 funds; and, WHEREAS, the City of OscePurchase Power, Postage...............3,030.00 ola has identified its priority community Rathbun Land/ Water, development needs through needs assessFY 17 Contrib...................................200.00 ments, public meetings, and public hearRinggold Co PH, Salary................1,866.99 ings, and activities eligible under the Robinson, Steven, Website...........1,250.00 guidelines of the Community DevelopRobinsons, Equip..............................888.90 ment Block Grant Program are proposed SIRWA, Water....................................38.00 to address those needs, NOW, THERESickels, Vicki, Website Builder.......119.88 FORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Osceola Solutions, Name Plates.....................184.80 City Council that the City of Osceola does SIRG, 3rd Qtr Hazmat...................1,973.27 hereby authorize and direct the Mayor to Southern Hills Apts, Rent................400.00 file or cause to be filed an application for a Staples, Paper....................................181.00 Community Development Block Grant Storey Kenworthy, W2 Forms.........154.27 (CDBG) under the State of Iowa CommuTreas St of IA, Business Cards...........56.00 nity Development Block Grant Non-entiU S Cellular, Srv...............................336.09 tlement Program; and, BE IT FURTHER Unitypoint Clinic, Inmate Med........186.00 RESOLVED, that the application shall inVillage Ltd, Training........................928.71 clude a request for $246,200 in CommuniWageworks, Monthly FSA..............194.00 ty Development Block Grant funds for Watsabaugh, Mark, Exp...................150.00 owner-occupied housing rehabilitation of West Payment Center, Updates.....1,363.00 six (6) homes; and, BE IT FURTHER REWinship, Paul E, Exp.......................203.01 SOLVED, that the funds will be limited to World Data Corp, Polk Books.........220.00 a target area. The proposed target area is YESS, Srv.........................................466.50 generally described as north of W. Ziegler Inc, Inspection...................4,545.02 McLane Street and south of the railroad Having completed agenda items and tracks west of Highway 69; and north of having no other business, Black made a East McLane Street and south of East Jefmotion to adjourn, seconded by Keller. ferson Street east of High 69 within the All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 City of Osceola, and BE IT FURTHER noon.

RESOLVED, that the City of Osceola Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman commits local financial support for the Attest: Janice White, Auditor proposed Community Development Block Grant project in the amount of $30,000 to be used for rehabilitation of homes owned OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL and occupied by the assisted homeowners.

Tuesday, January 3, 2017 These funds are to be used for activities Regular Meeting The City Council met on Tuesday, Jan- that ensure a home meets Iowa's Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards, lead uary 3, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular safe housing regulations, or other guidescheduled meeting. The meeting was lines approved by Iowa Economic Develcalled to order by Mayor Thomas J. Kedopment Authority for this program. The ley. With the following present: Council provision of funds is subject to a successMembers: George Fotiadis, Dave Walkup, ful CDBG grant award. Roll call vote: FoDan Hooper, Dennis Page and Doug Gay. tiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; HoopCity Staff present were Ty er, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Wheeler City/Administrator/Clerk, BritaMotion by Hooper and second by nee Ward Accounting Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Marty Duffus Police Walkup to approve Resolution #2017-02 City of Osceola Resolution to Select a Chief. Also present were: Betty Nardy, Rod Clark, Bill Trickey, and Hilary Fer- Firm to Provide Technical Services for the Implementation of the CDBG Housing ranel.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Rehabilitation Program Whereas, the City Hooper to approve the agenda; roll call of Osceola is applying for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, rehabilitation of 6 (six) owner-occupied aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carhomes in a target area of the city. Whereried.

Bill Trickey update the Council on the as, the City of Osceola's project requires the procurement of a firm that provides CCDC Board meeting.

Mayor updates Council on the activities technical services to implement the rehabilitation activities with the homeowners. within the City.

Whereas, a request for proposals (RFP) Motion by Gay and second by Hooper to approve the appointment of Mike Henry was made public by advertising in the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, as outlined in to the Board of Adjustment, roll call vote: HUD procurement guidelines, and ...... one Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; firm(s) submitted complete proposals by Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. the deadline of December 27, 2016. ThereMotion by Fotiadis and second Gay to fore, let it be resolved, that the City of open public hearing regarding CDBG Osceola, upon review of the proposal(s) Housing Sustainability Program; roll call and completion of the scoring process, has vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, selected Southern Iowa Council of Govaye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carernments to provide the technical services ried. Becky Nardy with SICOG presented for this project. Be it further resolved that to Council information regarding the the City Council of Osceola, Iowa, authohousing program. There were no written rizes the mayor to enter into contract with or verbal comments during public hearing. said firm to begin technical services upon Comments were all in favor of project.

Motion by Gay and second by Hooper to successful execution of a grant award and successful negotiation of said contract. close the public hearing.

Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Motion by Fotiadis and second by Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; moWalkup to approve RESOLUTION NO. tion carried.

2017-01 Motion by Gay and second by Hooper City of Osceola, Iowa AUTHORIZING to have the Mayor and City Administrator THE COMMITMENT OF LOCAL FIbe the designator signers for the CDBG NANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE COMand to execute the AppliMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK House Program cant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report, GRANT HOUSING SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAM. WHEREAS, Title 1 of the Federal Assurances Page, and the Minority Roll call vote: Fotiadis, Housing and Community Development Impact Statement. aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Act of 1974, as amended, authorizes the Page, aye; motion carried.

Community Development Block Grant Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay Non-entitlement Program for cities and to approve the community development counties, except those designated as entiand house needs assessment; roll call vote: tlement areas by the US Department of Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Housing and Urban Development; and, Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has chosen Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to exercise its option to administer the to forgo the assistance on the ballfield Community Development Block Grant storm water drainage; roll call vote: FoProgram for Program Year 2017; and, tiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; HoopWHEREAS, the primary goal of this proer, aye; Page, abstain; motion carried. gram is the development of viable commuMotion by Walkup and second by nities, by providing decent housing and Hooper to approve the City Staff to work suitable living environment and expanding with V&K on proposal to fix the issue and economic opportunities, principally for prepare the necessary property easements;

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The family of Ross Cochran would like to thank all the staff of Clarke County Hospital, emergency personnel, nurses, activity director, doctors, environmental services staff, pharmacy director , and all the others who made his stay there comfortable and safe. Your kindness, consideration, and caring helped us through this very difficult time.

PUBLIC NOTICE The Murray Community School District Board of Directors met in open session December 15, 2016. The meeting was called to order at 6:30 pm by President Dennis Jeter. Present: Andy Eckels, Jeter, Brian McCracken, Trevor Robins, John Siefkas. Also present: Supt. Miller, Principal Page, Secretary Justice.

Eckels/Robins moved to approve the agenda with the following addition to the consent agenda: Resignation submitted December 15, 1016 by Michael Peterson.

Motion carried 5-0.

Siefkas/McCracken moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda: 1. Minutes of the November 17, 2016.

2. Approve district's grant application to Clarke County Development for funding for computers, teacher training and network upgrade.

3. Accept late resignation from Michael Peterson, special ed associate.

Motion carried 5-0.

Siefkas/Robins moved to approve the 2017-18 Modified SupplementalAmount request for the district's At Risk/Dropout program. Motion carried 5-0.

McCracken moved to adopt Resolution of Support: Promise of Iowa Public Education Campaign. Ayes: McCracken, Robins, Siefkas, Eckels, Jeter. Nay: None.

The Resolution 2016-3 was adopted.

Principal report: 1. Semester tests/projects scheduled 1st week of January and secondary school MAP testing scheduled 2nd week of January.

2. Elementary MAP testing scheduled for Dec. 19-20.

3. Student council hosting a Teacher Appreciation breakfast Monday, December 19.

Supt. Report: 1. Good student participation in Mustang Corral radio program.

2. Reviewed district solvency ratios.

3. Reviewed maintenance and repair cost of 1-on-1 laptops.

The meeting adjourned at 8:25 pm. The next regular meeting of the Murray Community School Board of Directors will be held January 19, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Murray School.

Dennis Jeter Board President Elizabeth Justice Board Secretary ACADEMIC HALLMARKS INC, supplies................................................67.50 AGRILAND FS, INC, fuel...........1,850.02 AHLERS & COONEY, legal...........100.00 ALLIANT ENERGY, electricity........................................3,267.40 AE DAIRY CO, supplies..............1,742.49 ARNOLD MOTOR, supplies.............70.71 BANKERS TRUST, interest.........6,082.75 BOB'S AUTO SUPPLY, supplies.....16.48 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY CO INC, supplies.................................1,514.30 CENTRAL COLLEGE, scholarship.....................................2,575.00 CENTRAL PLAINS ELECTRIC, supplies................................................96.42 CITY OF MURRAY, water/sewer........................................483.78 CRESTON PUBLISHING CO, ads........................................................62.58 DANNCO, supplies.......................2,714.40 ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY, supplies..............................................142.80 EKKO MARKING, supplies........1,440.00 EXPRESS SIGNS, supplies.............920.00 GRAINGER, supplies........................38.58 GRAPHIC EDGE, supplies.............727.57 GREEN HILLS AEA, fee....................6.65 HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, scholarship........................................500.00 HAYS, RICHARD, physical............138.00 HENRICHS, STEPHANIE, uniform................................................15.96 HILDRETH CO, services.................386.66 IA SCHOOL FINANCE INFO, services................................................12.00 IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, scholarships....................................3,025.00 JURSHAK, DEB, services...............150.00 KECK INC, commodities.................111.83 KOCH BRO, supplies.........................48.43 MARTIN BRO, supplies...............6,421.42 MCCOY, RACHEL, services..........127.50 MURRAY SCHOOL NUTRITION FUND, meals.....................................738.50 NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIV, scholarship............................350.00 ORIENTAL TRADING, supplies......23.98 P CARD, supplies/travel...............2,023.41 PEPSI COLA BOTTLING, supplies..............................................133.96

Clarke County Board of Supervisors December 28, 2016 The Board met in regular session, at the Courthouse with the following members present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice White. Chairman Marvin McCann called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Keller made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to reorganize the Safety Committee by staggering the length of the members' terms.

All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded Black to reappoint the following members of the Safety Committee to staggered terms as follows: Russell Johnson, Jessica Conley, & Steve Smith, terms exp. 12-31-17. Tom Andersen, George Barber, & Scott Kent, terms exp. 12-31-2018. Stephanie Shields, Darla Egli, Cody Keller, & Bill Black, terms exp. 12-31-2019. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to approve plans, specs and cost estimates for Project No. STP-S-C020(111) 5E-20 (Clarke-Decatur St). All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to approve payment of claims Dec. 13, 2016, - Dec 28, 2016. All Ayes.

Alliant Energy, Util.......................4,028.06 Andersen, Thomas, Exp.....................50.08 Atomic Termite, Cntrl........................60.00 B M Sales, Paper...............................123.00 Ben Meadows, Equip....................1,926.43 Booth Law Firm, Legal....................704.18 Callison, Randy, Twp Mtg.................21.75 Canon, Maint.....................................809.21 Card Service, Vest.........................1,187.32 Carpenter, Uniforms.........................184.97 Carson, Darrell, Twp Mtg..................21.75 Cntrl Decatur Preschl, Tuition......1,417.20 Chew, Monty L., Twp Mtg................21.75 Co Hospital, Srv................................188.74 Clarke Co PH, Srv............................100.00 CCSB, Forms....................................888.64 Clarke Comm Preschl, Trans........3,638.00 Clarke Rec, Util................................297.93 Comm Solutions, Camera...................67.50 Conley, Jessica, Exp.........................113.28 CR Services, Towels...........................90.99 Creston Pub, Voter Notice............1,071.40 Crystal Clear, Util...............................55.95 Decatur Co Aud, Fiscal Agent....46,822.00 Decatur Co Sheriff, Transport.......1,275.00 DMACC, Training............................200.00 Electronic Eng, Radio Repair.......6,964.40 Farm & Home Pub, Plat Books........659.75 Hiland, Milk/Juice............................280.04 Hood, Janiece, Twp Mtg...................21.75 Hy-Vee, Srv...................................5,407.41 IEHA, Dues.......................................160.00 I M W C A, Installment 8..............1,798.73 ICAP, Ins....................................127,442.65 IA Health Phys, Exam......................300.00 IA Onsite Waste Water Assn, Dues...................................................170.00 Infomax, Srv.....................................672.64 Inst of IA Certified Assr, Dues...........25.00 Intoximeters, Inc, Sup.......................414.00 Jim's Truck Repair & Sani, Util.......110.00 Kading Properties, Rent...................200.00 Kent, Gregory L, Exp.........................95.27 Kiel, Rick, Rent.................................200.00 Lower, Dr. Thomas J., Inmate Med.......................................188.00 Mail Srv, Postage..............................300.83 Marion Co PH, Ismile Srv................115.75 Marshall Co Sheriff, Srv...............2,095.99 Mormon Trail Preschl, Benefits....1,346.11 Murray Dev Corp, FY 17 Contrib................................1,200.00 Orchard Place, CCCR&R..............1,120.81

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tlement areas by the US Department of and house needs assessment; roll call vote: Housing and Urban Development; and, Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; WHEREAS, the State of Iowa has chosen Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to exercise its option to administer the Community Development Block Grant to forgo the assistance on the ballfield drainage; roll call vote: FoProgram for Program Year 2017;OSCEOLA and, storm water SENTINEL-TRIBUNE WHEREAS, the primary goal of this pro- tiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hoopgram is the development of viable commu- er, aye; Page, abstain; motion carried. nities, by providing decent housing and Motion by Walkup and second by suitable living environment and expanding Hooper to approve the City Staff to work economic opportunities, principally for with V&K on proposal to fix the issue and persons of low and moderate income; and, prepare the necessary property easements; WHEREAS, the City of Osceola has been roll call vote: Fotiadis, abstain; Gay, aye; determined to be an eligible applicant for Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; moCommunity Development Block Grant tion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay funds; and, WHEREAS, the City of Osceola has identified its priority community to approve Resolution 2017- 03 TO FIX A development needs through needs assess- TIME AND A DATE FOR A PUBLIC ments, public meetings, and public hear- HEARING REGARDING THE PROings, and activities eligible under the POSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY Simpson College Developin In- OFterOSCEOLA of DanCODE andOF Diane ORDIguidelines of the Community ment Block Grant Program are proposed NANCES PERTAINING TO ANIMAL held THEREcom- NEGLECT. Harper THE of Murray graduCITY COUNCIL OF to dianola, address thoseIowa needs, NOW, CITY OF OSCEOLA, IA HEREBY FORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Osceola THE mencement on December ated with a BA in criminal City Council that the City of Osceola does RESOLVES that: Section 1. A Public justice.

17, authorize 2016. and direct the Mayor to Hearing will be held as part of the regularhereby file or cause to be filed an application for a ly scheduled City Council meeting on JanThe following 17, 2017 Sulentic, at 7:00 PM todaughter discuss the Community Development graduates Block Grant uary Olivia amendment to the City of Osce(CDBG) under the State of Iowaaround Commu- proposed of Dick and Jean Sulentic were from in and nity Development Block Grant Non-enti- ola Code of Ordinances titled Animal NeThe City Clerk with is hereby of Section Truro2. graduated a Clarke County: tlement Program; and, BE IT FURTHER glect.

RESOLVED, that the application shall in- directed to give notice of the proposed BA in Spanish.

Halverson, daugh- hearing, clude Darcy a request for $246,200 in Communisetting forth the purpose, the time ty Development Block Grant funds for when and place where the hearing will be owner-occupied housing rehabilitation of held, by publication at least once and not six (6) homes; and, BE IT FURTHER RE- less than 4 nor more than 20 days before SOLVED, that the funds will be limited to the date of the hearing, in a legal newspaa target area. The proposed target area is per which has a general circulation in the generally described as north of W. City. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, McLane Street and south of the railroad aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page; aye; tracks west of Highway 69; and north of motion carried.

Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk East McLane Street and south of East Jefferson Street east of High 69 within the updated council on the status of ongoing City of Osceola, and BE IT FURTHER projects, and activities.

Fotiadis had concerns about West Lake RESOLVED, that the City of Osceola commits local financial support for the shore line. Gay had questions regarding proposed Community Development Block Fire truck purchase. Walkup brought up Grant project in the amount of $30,000 to the upcoming event for the Annual Dinner be used for rehabilitation of homes owned presented by Chamber Main Street. Hoopand occupied by the assisted homeowners. er had nothing to report. Page wanted to These funds are to be used for activities Congratulate Mayor for his baby boy.

Motion by Hooper and second by Fothat ensure a home meets Iowa's Minimum Housing Rehabilitation Standards, lead tiadis to approve the consent agenda: safe housing regulations, or other guide- Council Minutes: December 20th; Liquor Dollar General Store lines approved by Iowa Economic Devel- License: opment Authority for this program. The (BC0029832) and following claims: provision of funds is subject to a success- A-1 Window Service ful CDBG grant award. Roll call vote: Fo- Services............................................$60.00 tiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hoop- Alliant Energy Utilities...........................................$108.73 er, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Barco Mun. Products Walkup to approve Resolution #2017-02 Supplies..........................................$523.98 City of Osceola Resolution to Select a Bobs Auto Supply Firm to Provide Technical Services for the Supplies..........................................$712.32 Implementation of the CDBG Housing Centerpoint Energy Rehabilitation Program Whereas, the City Utilities........................................$1,013.65 of Osceola is applying for a Community Central Pump & Motor, Llc Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the Services..........................................$812.65 rehabilitation of 6 (six) owner-occupied Certified Power, Inc Companies homes in a target area of the city. Where- Services..........................................$146.00 as, the City of Osceola's project requires Cintas Corportation the procurement of a firm that provides Services............................................$87.31 technical services to implement the reha- Clarke County Animal Shelter bilitation activities with the homeowners. Services.......................................$2,425.00 Whereas, a request for proposals (RFP) Cole-Parmer was made public by advertising in the Supplies..........................................$228.13 Osceola Sentinel-Tribune, as outlined in Diamond Oil Co HUD procurement guidelines, and ...... one Fuel.................................................$725.00 firm(s) submitted complete proposals by Electrical Engineering the deadline of December 27, 2016. There- Services............................................$10.19 fore, let it be resolved, that the City of Electronic Engineering Osceola, upon review of the proposal(s) Services..........................................$118.80 and completion of the scoring process, has Elliott Oil Co. selected Southern Iowa Council of Gov- Fuel.................................................$105.70 ernments to provide the technical services Hard Rock Car Wash for this project. Be it further resolved that Services..........................................$120.00 the City Council of Osceola, Iowa, autho- Hawkeye Truck Equipment rizes the mayor to enter into contract with Services............................................$78.00 said firm to begin technical services upon Highway Lumber successful execution of a grant award and Supplies.......................................$2,617.09 successful negotiation of said contract. Imwca Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Dues.............................................$8,586.00 Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; mo- J P Auto Supplies..........................................$181.75 tion carried.

Motion by Gay and second by Hooper J P Auto - Waste Water to have the Mayor and City Administrator Supplies..........................................$115.23 be the designator signers for the CDBG Jackson Electric House Program and to execute the Appli- Services..........................................$899.33 cant/Recipient Disclosure/Update Report, Jim's Sanitation& Truck Repair Federal Assurances Page, and the Minority Services.....................................$29,599.00 Impact Statement. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, Keystone Laboratories, Inc aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Services.......................................$2,338.49 Lawson Products Inc. Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay Services..........................................$384.86 to approve the community development Leslie Gardens and house needs assessment; roll call vote: Services.......................................$4,269.00 Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Marc Elcock Services.......................................$3,393.00 Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay Mediacom to forgo the assistance on the ballfield Utilities.............................................$69.95 storm water drainage; roll call vote: Fo- Mutual Of Omaha Bank Atiracredit tiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hoop- Services.......................................$1,287.25 North Central Laboratories Of er, aye; Page, abstain; motion carried.

Motion by Walkup and second by Services..........................................$187.46 Hooper to approve the City Staff to work Omar Alcrota with V&K on proposal to fix the issue and Services............................................$60.00 prepare the necessary property easements; Osceola Chamber Mainstreet roll call vote: Fotiadis, abstain; Gay, aye; Services..........................................$300.00 Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; mo- Osceola Farm & Home Supplies..........................................$533.77 tion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay Petty Cash to approve Resolution 2017- 03 TO FIX A Petty Cash.........................................$93.00 TIME AND A DATE FOR A PUBLIC Petty Cash Library HEARING REGARDING THE PRO- Petty Cash......................................$147.24 POSED AMENDMENT TO THE CITY Proctor Mechanical Corporation OF OSCEOLA CODE OF ORDI- Supplies..........................................$700.00 NANCES PERTAINING TO ANIMAL Raco Manufacturing & Engineering Co NEGLECT. THE CITY COUNCIL OF Services.......................................$2,265.00 THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IA HEREBY Robinsons Co. RESOLVES that: Section 1. A Public Supplies..........................................$141.59 Hearing will be held as part of the regular- Rotary Club Of Osceola ly scheduled City Council meeting on Jan- Services............................................$65.00 uary 17, 2017 at 7:00 PM to discuss the Short Construction, Inc proposed amendment to the City of Osce- Services.......................................$2,890.78 ola Code of Ordinances titled Animal Ne- Underground Storage Tank Section glect. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby Services..........................................$130.00 directed to give notice of the proposed United States Postal hearing, setting forth the purpose, the time Services..........................................$110.00 when and place where the hearing will be Us Cellular held, by publication at least once and not Utilities...........................................$548.90 less than 4 nor more than 20 days before Windstream the date of the hearing, in a legal newspa- Utilities...........................................$672.60 per which has a general circulation in the Ziegler Inc City. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, Services.......................................$4,932.73 aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page; aye; Grand Total................................$74,794.48 Check Number: 287162-287207 motion carried.

Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk Fund Recap: 1 General..............................$47,061.75 updated council on the status of ongoing 101 Insurance.........................$8,586.00 projects, and activities.

110 Road Use Tax.................$8,051.32 Fotiadis had concerns about West Lake 610 Waste Water...................$11,095.41 shore line. Gay had questions regarding Grand Total...........................$74,794.48 Fire truck purchase. Walkup brought up the upcoming event for the Annual Dinner Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; presented by Chamber Main Street. Hoop- Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; moer had nothing to report. Page wanted to tion carried.

There being no further business, motion Congratulate Mayor for his baby boy.

Motion by Hooper and second by Fo- by Hooper and second by Gay to adjourn tiadis to approve the consent agenda: the meeting at 7:53 PM. All voting aye, Council Minutes: December 20th; Liquor motion carried.

Thomas J. Kedley Mayor License: Dollar General Store Attest: (BC0029832) and following claims: Britanee Ward Accounting Manager/ A-1 Window Service Services............................................$60.00 Assistant City Clerk Alliant Energy Utilities...........................................$108.73 Board of Supervisors Barco Mun. Products January 3, 2017 Supplies..........................................$523.98 The Board met in regular session JanBobs Auto Supply uary 3, 2017, at the Courthouse with the Supplies..........................................$712.32 following members present: Supervisor Centerpoint Energy Marvin McCann, Supervisor Larry Keller Utilities........................................$1,013.65 and Supervisor Bill Black. Also present, Central Pump & Motor, Llc Auditor Janice White, Sheriff Elect Robert Services..........................................$812.65 Kovacevich and members of the public.

Certified Power, Inc Companies Black called the meeting to order at 9:00 Services..........................................$146.00 a.m.

Cintas Corportation Black swore in the newly elected offiServices............................................$87.31 cials - Supervisor Larry Keller, Supervisor Clarke County Animal Shelter Marvin McCann, Auditor Janice White Services.......................................$2,425.00 and Sheriff Robert Kovacevich.

Cole-Parmer Kovacevich and public left at 9:13 a.m.

Supplies..........................................$228.13 with Jessica Conley remaining.

Diamond Oil Co Keller made a motion to approve the Fuel.................................................$725.00 agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Electrical Engineering Motion by Keller, seconded by Black to Services............................................$10.19 appoint McCann Chairman for 2017. MoElectronic Engineering tion by Keller, seconded by McCann to Services..........................................$118.80 appoint Black Vice-Chairman for 2017.

Elliott Oil Co. All Ayes, carried. The Board will meet Fuel.................................................$105.70 every Monday beginning at 9:00 a.m.

Hard Rock Car Wash When there is a holiday on Monday the Services..........................................$120.00 official meeting will be held the following Hawkeye Truck Equipment Wednesday.

Services............................................$78.00 The Board resolved to pay expense Highway Lumber claims of officers, deputies and clerks atSupplies.......................................$2,617.09 tending district meetings for the year in Imwca accordance with County policy.

Dues.............................................$8,586.00 Appointments were made for the year J P Auto 2017: Crossroads Mental Health Bd: Supplies..........................................$181.75 Black, Alt, Keller; J P Auto - Waste Water 5th Judicial District Dept. of CorrecSupplies..........................................$115.23 tional Serv: McCann, Alt, Keller; Medical Jackson Electric Examiner: George Fotiadis, M.D, Deputy Services..........................................$899.33 ME, Marty Duffus; Landfill Commission: Jim's Sanitation& Truck Repair McCann, Alt, Tom Andersen; Transit AdServices.....................................$29,599.00 visory Council: Keller, Alt, Black; Murray Keystone Laboratories, Inc Economic Dev. Bd.: Black; SCICAP, Services.......................................$2,338.49 Keller, Alt, McCann; Blood borne Lawson Products Inc. Pathogen Coord: Mackenzie HickenbotServices..........................................$384.86 tom; Executive Bd for SICOG: McCann; Leslie Gardens Clarke Co. Services.......................................$4,269.00 Conservation Bd: Keller; Tourism Bd Marc Elcock for Southern Ia: Karon Dunbar; R.E.A.P. Services.......................................$3,393.00 Committee: Keller, Alt, Black; ADA CoMediacom ord: McCann; Fair Housing Coord: McUtilities.............................................$69.95 Cann; Safety Loss Control Coord: Keller; Mutual Of Omaha Bank Atiracredit Chariton Valley Trans Planning Tech Bd, Services.......................................$1,287.25 Tom Andersen; Chariton Valley Trans North Central Laboratories Of Planning Affiliation Policy Bd: McCann: Services..........................................$187.46 Supv, Keller: Transit, and Dave Walkup, Omar Alcrota Alt, Black; St Advisory Bd for Case Services............................................$60.00 Mgmt: McCann, Alt, Black; E911 ReOsceola Chamber Mainstreet

Thank you,

Dwayne Henrichs

Conservation Bd: Keller; Tourism Bd outline of where we have been, increases for Southern Ia: Karon Dunbar; R.E.A.P. that have occurred and a discussion of meCommittee: Keller, Alt, Black; ADA Co- tered sales for the upcoming year. After a ord: McCann; Fair Housing Coord: Mc- lengthy discussion regarding increased Cann; Safety Loss Control Coord: Keller; production costs, water sales, unpaid utiliOSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE Chariton Valley Trans Planning Tech Bd, ty bills and other items, board member Tom Andersen; Chariton Valley Trans Bishop motioned to approve the resolution Planning Affiliation Policy Bd: McCann: to set a time and date for a public hearing Supv, Keller: Transit, and Dave Walkup, for a possible water rate increase to be Alt, Black; St Advisory Bd for Case held on February 2, 2017. The public Mgmt: McCann, Alt, Black; E911 Re- hearing will be held at the regularly schedgional Bd: Shirley Jackson and Black; uled meeting at the Osceola Water Works Emerg Mgmt Comm: Black, Alt, Keller; located at 208 West Jefferson Street to inS.E. Iowa Hazmat Bd: McCann, Alt, Bill form the public of a possible water rate inBlack; ICAP: McCann, Alt, Black; Leon crease to be effective on March 1, 2017 Decat Gov Bd: Keller, Alt, Black; Work- and O'Hair seconded the motion. Roll call men's Comp Dr for Clarke Co: Ben Hicks, of the vote was; Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale M.D.; Clarke Co Zoning Admin: Alt, JesNays: None sica Conley; Whitebreast Watershed Bd: Absent: Castro J. B. Hamilton. Clarke Co Reservoir Motion Passed Comm: Jack Cooley, Alt, Keller; DHS Resolution 2017-02 Adv Bd: Keller and Joella Perry; Disaster Water Superintendent Brandon PatterCoord: Black; Disaster Rep: Andersen; Ia Reg Workforce Investment Bd: Black, Alt, son opened the discussion regarding the Keller; Juvenile Res Care Bd: Keller; Offc FY2017-2018 budget by presenting a draft of a three year budget proposal. The newspaper: Osceola Sent-Tribune.

Following are the holidays for 2017, for board made recommendations to staff reAfter the non-union employees: President's Day- garding reducing the budget.

Feb 20, Memorial Day- May 29; Indepen- lengthy discussion, board member Bindence Day- July 4; Labor Day- Sept 4; ning motioned to approve the resolution Veteran's Day-Nov 10; Thanksgiving- authorizing submittal of the FY 2017Nov 23 and Nov 24; Christmas- Dec 25 2018 budget as proposed to the city for fiand Dec 26; and New Year's Day- Jan 1, nal adoption by the City Council and 2018. Moved by Black, seconded by O'Hair seconded the motion. Roll call of Keller, to approve the foregoing resolu- the vote was; Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale tions. All Ayes.

Nays: None BE IT RESOLVED BY THE Board of Absent: Castro Supervisors of Clarke County, Iowa, that Motion Passed Thomas B. Andersen, the County EngiResolution 2017-03 neer of Clarke County, Iowa, be and is No action was taken regarding setting a hereby designated, authorized and empowered on behalf of the Board of Supervisors budget work session at this time.

Water Superintendent Report: Brandon of said County to execute the certification of completion of work and final accep- Patterson reported to the board Dr. James tance thereof in accordance with plans and Kimball has been appointed by Mayor specifications in connection with all Farm- Kedley to fill Laura Castro's vacancy on to-Market and federal or state aid con- the board, a main break in the 400 block of East Grant Street and a gate valve that struction projects in this county.

Moved by Larry Keller, seconded by was installed at the intersection of West Bill Black to approve the foregoing reso- Clay and North Main Street. Also discussed was a service line leak at Quality lution.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, Inn which affected multiple customers. to approve the following list of 28 resi- Continuing on, Mr. Patterson updated the dents of Clarke Co, Iowa, to be members board on the meter change out at Osceola of the Compensation Commission ap- Foods and meter testing at Pilot Travel pointed to assess damages in condemna- Center. Mr. Patterson finalized his report tion proceedings as required by section by updating the board on meetings attend6B.4 of the Code of Iowa: City or Proper- ed and concerns received from city staff ty Owners: Jim Hamilton, Merle Klein, regarding the Water Works building reDale Neas, Dennis Doran, Leslie Keller, pairs. Following Mr. Patterson's report, all of Osceola, Elvin Soll of Murray and Mr. Patterson reported to the board that he Randy Wright of Woodburn. Owner-Op- has been in discussions with SIRWA and erator of Agricultural Property; Charles there will be negotiations going forward Morgan, Linda Bachman, Terry Cum- regarding the contract they have with the mings, and Randy Brown all of Osceola; utility.

Chairman Kale presented the consent George Dutrey and Harley Pippin of Woodburn; and Bob Fluckey of Murray. agenda. Board member Binning motioned Real Estate Salespersons or Brokers: Jan- to approve the consent agenda as presentice VanWinkle, Woodburn; Betty Craig, ed and Bishop seconded the motion. The Judy Moore, Ed Buesch, Paula McClaflin consent agenda included the Aging Reall of Osceola; and Brett Smith, Murray. port, YTD Budget Report, minutes from Others with Knowledge of Property Val- the meeting held on December 1, 2016 as ues by Occupation: Randy Short, Charles well as the following Bills and Claims: Chapman, Rick Oshel, Bill Holst, Brian AFLAC Oswald, and Joe Johnston all of Osceola. PAYROLL......................................$273.68 AGSOURCE LABORATORIES All Ayes.

Whereas, Section of Senate File #373, LAB TESTING...............................$167.00 an act of the 47th General Assembly re- ALLIANT ENERGY quires the appointment by the Supervisors UTILITY......................................$6,415.25 for the County Board of Social Welfare to JEFF BLETTNER have supervision over old age pension, DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 blind pension, child welfare and relief of BUD JONES CONSTRUCTION the poor, be it resolved that the following DEPOSIT REFUND....................$1,300.00 named persons be appointed as members CARD MEMBER SERVICE of the Clarke Co Social Welfare Board to SUPPLIES.......................................$384.31 serve during the year 2017. Keller (Rep.) CASEY'S GENERAL STORES Chairman, McCann (Dem.) Vice Chair- FUEL ..............................................$582.54 man and Joella Perry (No Party) Sec. CENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to NATURAL GAS..............................$98.37 approve the foregoing resolution. All CHARLES CHAPMAN DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, CHEM-SULT INC. to set the current land acquisition price 2 CHEMICALS............................$42,792.94 ½ times the assessed valuation for the pur- CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY chase of all right-of-way and not to pay re- SERVICES........................................$87.92 imbursement for removal of fences. Also, CITY OF OSCEOLA to pay $20.00 per rod for barb wire fences MONTHLY consisting of four wires, posts to be not COLLECTIONS......................$303,109.56 more than a rod apart, and $24.00 per rod TRAVIS CLARK for woven wire fences, posts not to be DEPOSIT REFUND.........................$39.36 more than a rod apart when reinstalled. COUNTRY CONCRETE SERVICES......................................$444.50 All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to CR SERVICES adopt a "Construction Evaluation Resolu- SERVICES......................................$374.17 tion" in order to use the master matrix to D & D PEST CONTROL evaluate each application for construction SERVICES........................................$45.00 permits for animal confinement opera- LEVI DUNBAR tions. This allows the Board to submit to REIMBURSEMENT........................$11.21 the DNR, a recommendation to approve or FALLER, KINCHELOE & CO, PLC disapprove a specific application, and to SERVICES...................................$2,800.00 contest the DNR's decision regarding an FAREWAY STORES SUPPLIES.........................................$20.94 application. All Ayes.

Treasurer Lynn and Recorder Cum- MARY JO FISHER DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$104.70 mings arrived at 9:45 a.m.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, HACH COMPANY to approve, in accordance with Iowa Code LAB TESTING............................$1,329.10 331.903, Deputy appointments of the Au- SHARON HARRIMAN ditor - Dep Jessica Graves, Dep Jill Curnes DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$139.01 and Dep Rachel Perry; Deputy appoint- HIGHWAY LUMBER ment of the Recorder - Dep Kelley Luce; SUPPLIES.........................................$42.46 Deputy appointments of the Treasurer - JOSE HINJOSA First Dep Jessica Smith, Dep Nicole Smith DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 and Dep Brooke Caldwell all for one year HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO CHEMICALS..............................$1,959.60 terms ending Dec 31, 2017. All Ayes Ms. Lynn and Ms. Cummings left at IA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PAYROLL......................................$547.70 9:53 a.m.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to IA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES appoint McCann to the Clarke Co Bd of CERTIFICATE.................................$40.00 IDALS - PESTICIDE BUREAU Health, term ending Dec 31, 2019.

LICENSE..........................................$15.00 Ms. Conley left at 9:58 a.m.

Having completed agenda items and IDEAL READY MIX having no other business, Keller made a CONCRETE................................$1,096.50 motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. All IMWCA WORKMANS COMP.................$1,301.00 Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman.

PAYROLL.................................$10,794.28 Attest: Janice M. White, Auditor.

IA DEPT OF REVENUE OSCEOLA WATER BOARD SALES TAX................................$6,172.00 January 5, 2017 IA DEPT OF REVENUE (UNOFFICIAL - NOT BOARD PAYROLL...................................$2,091.00 APPROVED) IOWA ONE CALL The Osceola Water Board met for the SERVICES........................................$21.10 regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, IPERS January 5, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. This being PAYROLL...................................$6,616.47 the time and place as legally posted, the J P AUTO meeting was called to order by Chairman SERVICES........................................$43.13 Alisha Kale with the following Board MET LIFE Members present: Larry Bishop, MacKen- DENTAL INSURANCE................$376.87 zie O'Hair, and Mark Binning. Board MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY member Laura Castro was absent. Also SERVICES........................................$64.02 present were Superintendent Brandon Pat- MUNICIPAL MANAGEMENT CORP terson, Utility Office Manager Carrie Ben- SERVICES...................................$1,200.00 da and others not signed in.

MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC. Board member Binning motioned to SUPPLIES...................................$3,971.43 move agenda item # 8 before item # 6 and MUTUAL OF OMAHA Bishop seconded the motion.

LIFE INSURANCE..........................$66.37 Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale O'REILLY AUTO PARTS Nays: None SUPPLIES.......................................$171.40 Absent: Castro OSCEOLA FARM & HOME Motion Passed SUPPLIES.......................................$709.04 Board member Binning motioned to ap- OSCEOLA WATER WORKS prove the agenda with the approved APPLY DEPOSITS........................$132.15 changes and Bishop seconded the motion.

ROBINSONS Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale SUPPLIES.........................................$95.30 Nays: None SCHILDBERG CONSTRUCSTION CO Absent: Castro ROCK..............................................$257.48 Motion Passed SHAZAM No one spoke to the board about items SERVICES........................................$25.00 not on the agenda.

SOLUTIONS Utility Office Manager Carrie Benda SUPPLIES.........................................$79.99 opened the discussion regarding the selec- SOUTH CENTRAL IA LANDFILL tion of chair and vice chair positions for SERVICES........................................$80.00 2017. After discussion was held, board SPOKE COMMUNICATIONS member Binning motioned for Alisha Kale SERVICES......................................$538.97 to be named chair and O'Hair seconded the STAR EQUIPMENT, LTD. motion.

SERVICES......................................$191.75 Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale STATE HYGENIC LABORATORY Nays: None LAB TESTING...............................$127.00 Absent: Castro STRANGE ELECTRIC & PERF Motion Passed SERVICES......................................$606.75 Board Member Binning motioned for SUPERIOR CONSTRUCTION Larry Bishop to be named vice chair and SERVICES................................$55,802.00 O'Hair seconded the motion.

TOM & JOHNS AUTO SERVICE Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale REPAIRS.....................................$1,185.29 Nays: None U.S. CELLULAR Absent: Castro COMMUNICATION.....................$295.94 Motion Passed U.S. POST OFFICE Water Superintendent Brandon Patter- POSTAGE....................................$1,479.69 son opened the discussion regarding leak UNITED HEALTH CARE detection survey with the presentation of HEALTH INSURANCE...........$13,565.22 two contract requests received and ex- W.H. SUTTON MECHANICAL plained to the board that these leak sur- SERVICES......................................$237.50 veys are very important to the utility and WILD BLUE one leak found pays for the entire service. COMMUNICATION.......................$85.90 After discussion, board member Binning WINDSTREAM motioned to approve the three year con- COMMUNICATION.....................$630.74 tract with Municipal Management Corp. TOTAL....................................$504,083.87 with a total contract price of $2,400 and as Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale stated if no leaks are found, the Water Nays: None Works utility will receive a price reducAbsent: Castro tion to $1,500. Bishop seconded the moMotion Passed tion. Roll call of the vote was; Utility Office Manager Carrie Benda reAyes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale ported on the financial audit completion, Nays: None audit feedback of Water Works practices, Absent: Castro receipt of Lakeside's certification of 2016 Motion Passed employment and Osceola Chamber Main Resolution 2017-01 Street's annual dinner.

Water Superintendent Brandon PatterBoard members had nothing to report. son opened the discussion regarding a waThere being no further business to dister rate increase for 2017 by presenting an cuss, board member Bishop motioned and outline of where we have been, increases O'Hair seconded adjournment at 8:08 p.m. that have occurred and a discussion of meAyes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale tered sales for the upcoming year. After a Nays: None lengthy discussion regarding increased Absent: Castro production costs, water sales, unpaid utiliMotion Passed ty bills and other items, board member Alisha Kale, Chairman Bishop motioned to approve the resolution Attest: to set a time and date for a public hearing Carrie Benda, Utility Office Manager for a possible water rate increase to be held on February 2, 2017. The public hearing will be held at the regularly sched-

THE Fareway, Food...................................206.71 SCHOLASTIC READING CLUBS FIELD TRIP......................................210.00 SUPPLIES.........................................289.50 Hansens M & M Srv, Map.................23.25 Henry M Adkins, Maint................7,080.00 SCHOOL HEALTH CORP HATTEL, CARSON OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 HEALTH SUPPLIES....................1,692.23 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp.........61.83 HENRICHS, LORI Lumber, Sup.....................235.10 SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC THURSDAY •Highway JANUARY 19, 2017 OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 SUPPLIES.........................................107.64 Spring, Parts............................71.64 Husky IMWCA, Work Comp...................2,864.27 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC HERITAGE INTERIORS LLC FLOORING.................................48,151.37 SUPPLIES.........................................342.00 IA DNR, Wells...............................2,795.00 IA Outdoors, 3 Yr Sub........................21.00 SIMPSON COLLEGE BANDS HESTERBERG, JAMIE SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 REGISTRATION...............................38.50 IA St Assn Assr's, Dues....................325.00 HIGHWAY LUMBER IACCBE/Bob Etzel-Treasurer, SINGLEY, KAY REPAIR SUPPLIES.............................4.59 SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 Conf...................................................115.00 Inland Truck Parts, Parts..................408.74 SMART APPLE MEDIA HILLYARD SUPPLIES......................................2,335.19 SUPPLIES.........................................154.65 J & K Repair, HOOVER, CHARLENE 20-5 Oil Change Sher.......................54.19 SOLUTIONS REIMBURSEMENT..........................18.02 SUPPLIES.........................................120.46 J P Auto, Supplies - Cons..............1,802.81 Jackson, Shirley A., Exp....................30.24 SOMETHING UNIQUE HULSE, JOHN (BILL) OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 SUPPLIES......................................1,732.77 JC Supply Prod, Chemicals..............547.75 HY-VEE KD Tires, Repairs...............................65.00 SOUTHERN IA TROLLEY SUPPLIES......................................1,105.80 TRANSPORTATION FEES..............40.00 Kistler, Melissa, Exp........................170.06 Lawson Products, Sup...................2,188.10 SPORTS PAGE TEAM IA ASSC OF SCHOOL BOARDS SUPPLIES, DUES, & FEES..............60.00 SUPPLIES......................................8,804.33 Linn Co PH, Radon Test Kits..........150.00 Locke, Tim, Exp.................................15.00 SUBWAY IA GIRLS COACHES ASSC REGISTRATION FEE.......................95.00 SUPPLIES...........................................50.00 M & M Ag, Sup................................222.20 IA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH ASSN Martin Marietta, Ice Control.........1,012.46 SUPPLYWORKS DUES & FEES..................................108.00 SUPPLIES......................................1,008.75 McVey, Phil, Well............................390.62 Mediacom, Util.................................310.56 TECHNO PLY, LTD IA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP............................2,500.00 LUNCH SUPPLIES......................1,175.88 Menards, Sup......................................70.06 IDEAL READY MIX Midwest Office Tech, Maint............448.60 THEATRICAL SHOP BUS BARN RENT...........................700.00 RENTAL.............................................40.00 Midwest Wheel Co, Parts.................742.57 Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp.......................70.13 INLAND TRUCK PARTS THOMAS BUS SALES REPAIR PARTS.................................62.76 REPAIR PARTS.................................58.97 Mount Ayr News, Wells...................195.50 Nissen, Brian, Exp..............................15.00 J P AUTO SUPPLY TOMLINSEN JR, MICHAEL REPAIR PARTS...............................669.27 OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 Northland Prod Co, Oil.................1,552.94 JAYMAR BUSINESS FORMS O'Halloran, Parts...............................429.48 TRAVIS MECHANICAL & Osc Farm & Home, Sup...................857.75 OFFICE SUPPLIES.........................180.56 CONTROLS BUILDING REPAIRS..................6,263.07 Osc Water Works, Util.....................713.68 JOHNSTON COMM SCHOOLS Parrish Kruidenier, Etal, Srv............228.00 ENTRY FEE.....................................100.00 TULL, TRAVIS JONES CONSTRUCTION, BUD OFFICIAL...........................................50.00 Powernet Global, Util.........................16.84 Purchase Power, Postage....................77.78 SERVICE.......................................1,132.00 U S CELLULAR KD TIRES, LLC CELLULAR PHONES.......................92.52 Roberts, Karen, Exp..............................3.60 Robinsons, Key.................................144.46 VEHICLE MAINT.............................40.00 UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IA KECK INC. REGISTRATION FEE.....................150.00 Rueter's, Filters.................................366.50 FOOD SUPPLIES............................198.50 VANWALL POWERSPORTS Rychnovsky Lawn Inc, Srv................75.00 PARTS.................................................26.73 SIRWA, Util......................................178.70 LAWLER, MICHAEL Schildberg, Rock.........................18,457.56 OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 VILLAGE LTD, THE PRESCHOOL FEES...................11,559.82 Scotwood Inc, Ice Control............3,332.50 LINCOLN H S DEBATE ENTRY FEE.......................................45.00 WADDLE, BETH Sec of St, Notary Renew....................30.00 LOFFREDO FRESH PRODUCE SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 Severns, Leann, Exp.........................197.47 Shred-It, Shred....................................78.68 LUNCH SUPPLIES.........................798.17 WASTE MANAGEMENT MADISON NATL LIFE INSURANCE GARBAGE PICKUP.....................1,351.08 Smith, Steve, Exp................................90.65 Smith, Twyla, Exp..............................17.33 WAYNE COMMUNITY SCH CO INSURANCE FEES......................1,767.10 ENTRY FEE.....................................105.00 Solutions, Sup................................1,027.03 MARTIN BROTHERS DISTRIBUTING Staples, Sup.......................................406.36 WEBSTER CITY COMMUNITY SCH SUPPLIES...................................18,135.45 ENTRY FEE.......................................80.00 Stephens-Peck, Title Books...............90.00 Storey Kenworthy, 1099 Forms.........47.40 WELLMARK BC-BS MATHESON TRI-GAS INC TANK RENTAL.................................44.02 INSURANCE FEES....................85,010.44 Tom & John's, Auto Repair..............826.22 MAY, CARLA Top Notch, Srv....................................28.00 WILSON LANGUAGE TRAINING OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 SUPPLIES.........................................324.00 Torres, Maribel, Exp...........................91.01 U S Cellular, Util..............................656.89 WINDSTREAM MCCOY, RACHEL ACCOMPANIST..............................253.00 TELEPHONE................................1,454.75 U S Postal Service, Fees.....................66.00 Verizon, Air Cards............................240.06 WINTERSET COMM SCH MCGRAW-HILL EDUCATION, LLC SUPPLIES.........................................414.24 ENTRY FEE.......................................90.00 Waste Mgmt, Garbage......................536.45 Werner, Jeff, Exp................................96.99 MICKELSON, LINDSAY WOODWARD-GRANGER CSD SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 TUITION........................................7,883.07 West Bend Mutual, Official Ins....1,251.00 Wilders Truck Service, Parts..............92.91 MID-IOWA SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT WORDWARE, INC. CONSORTIUM SUPPLIES.........................................193.29 Windstream, Util - Dhs.................2,261.37 REGISTRATION...............................40.00 WORKPLACEPRO.COM Ziegler Inc, Parts............................1,951.97 Having completed agenda items and SUPPLIES.........................................159.95 MIDWEST WHEEL CO TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES...239.95 299,540.70 having no other business, Black made a motion to adjourn, seconded by McCann.

MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ENTRY FEES.....................................56.00 All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 Clarke County Board of Supervisors MISSOURI TURF PAINT & FIELD noon.

January 9, 2017 GRAPHICS The Board met in regular session, at the Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Attest: Janice White, Auditor SUPPLIES.........................................274.95 Courthouse with the following members MOUNT AYR COMM SCH present: Marvin McCann and Bill Black.

ENTRY FEES...................................110.00 Larry Keller was absent. Also present, MYERS, KELLY RESOLUTION NO. 2017 -02 Auditor Janice White and Treasurer DebREIMBURSEMENT..........................28.55 bie Lynn. Chairman McCann called the TO SET A TIME AND DATE FOR A N2Y meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Black made PUBLIC HEARING FOR A WATER SUPPLIES.........................................648.00 a motion to approve the agenda, seconded RATE INCREASE. NASCO THE WATER BOARD OF

by McCann. All Ayes.

SUPPLES..........................................535.74 Moved by Black, seconded by McCann, TRUSTEES OF THE CITY OF OSCEONATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE per recommendation of Treasurer Lynn, in LA, IA HERE BY RESOLVES THAT; SCHOOLS PROGRAM Section 1: A Public Hearing will be accordance with IA Code 445.16, to apSUPPLIES......................................1,555.50 prove abatement of penalty and costs on held on February 2, 2016 as part of the NATIONAL STUDENT regularly scheduled meeting to be held on Parcel 03984 for tax yrs "07"-"13". Tax CLEARINGHOUSE payer agrees to make monthly payments Thursday, February 2, 2016 at 5:30 P.M. SUBSCRIPTION..............................425.00 beginning Jan 2017 with total expected to at the Osceola Water Works located at 208 NATL FFA ORGANIZATION West Jefferson St., Osceola, lA 50213 to be paid within 1 year. All Ayes.

RESALE SUPPLIES........................523.00 inform the public on the proposed water Ms. Lynn left at 9:10 a.m.

NODAWAY VALLEY OF Moved by McCann, seconded by Black, rate increase to be effective on March 1, GREENFIELD in accordance with IA Code 331.903, to 2017.

ENTRY FEE.......................................85.00 approve the Sheriff's appointment of LuSection 2: The Water Utility Office NORTHWEST MISSOURI ST cas Darby as Chief Deputy for 4yr term Manager is hereby directed to give notice UNIVERSITY of the proposed hearing, setting forth the ending Dec 31, 2020. All Ayes.

SCHOLARSHIP...............................300.00 Recorder Peggy Cummings arrived at purpose, the time when and the place O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL where the hearing will be held, by publica9:10 a.m.

REPAIR PARTS...............................314.80 Moved by Black, seconded by McCann tion at least once and not less than four nor O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE to approve salary increase of $.50 per hr more than 20 days before the date of hearSUPPLIES...........................................47.49 for PT Recorder Clerk Joleen Louder to ing, in the Osceola Sentinel Tribune which OFFERMAN, PAT is a legal newspaper that has a general cir$13.50 per hr eff Jan 11, 2017. All Ayes.

SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 Moved by Black, seconded by McCann culation in the city.

OGDEN COMM SCH Passed and adopted this 5th day of Janto accept the resignation of Marla Shifflett ENTRY FEE.....................................100.00 as Recorder's rep on the Comp Board and uary, 2017.

OLSON, MATHEW appoint Bill Kerns to finish the term end- Alisha Kale, Chairperson OFFICIAL.........................................110.00 ing Jun 2019. All Ayes.

ATTEST: OMNI CHEER Carrie Benda, Utility Office Manager Ms. Cummings left at 9:20 a.m.

SUPPLIES.........................................565.69 Moved by McCann, seconded by Black, OSCEOLA FARM & HOME to approve appointment of Marcia Lange REPAIR SUPPLIES.........................101.94 as Fremont Twp Clerk to fill the vacancy THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT OSCEOLA WATER WORKS of term ending Dec 31, 2018. All Ayes.

CLARKE COUNTY WATER & SEWER......................1,710.53 Moved by Black, seconded by McCann, IN THE MATTER OF P C M COMM SCH to approve payment of claims Dec 29, THE ESTATE OF ENTRY FEE.....................................120.00 2016, - Jan 9, 2017. All Ayes.

KIRK DOUGLAS SANDERSON, PAPE, DEAN A-1 Window, Srv................................21.00 Deceased OFFICIAL.........................................110.00 Agriland FS, Fuel........................20,586.95 Probate No. ESPR010055 PEREZ ACOSTA, MARIA Akers, Brian, Exp................................15.00 NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF REIMBURSEMENT..........................10.16 Alliant, Util....................................5,882.24 ADMINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO PITNEY BOWES INC Barker, Amy, Exp...............................15.00 CREDITORS SUPPLIES/LEASE...........................247.98 Barton, Keri, Exp................................84.19 To All Persons Interested in the Estate POWELL, DAVID Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Exp.............97.12 of KIRK DOUGLAS SANDERSON, DeSPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., ceased, who died on or about December PRO-ED Inspect............................................4,347.90 SUPPLIES.........................................879.84 Card Service, Sup.............................612.64 26, 2016: You are hereby notified that on the 6th QUALITY GLASS CO Carquest, Parts..................................688.36 EXTERIOR DOORS...................15,459.00 Carson, Jodi, Exp................................15.00 day of January, 2017, the undersigned was appointed Administrator of the Estate.

QUILL CORP. Central Salt, Salt............................5,633.13 Notice is hereby given that all persons SUPPLIES.........................................208.07 Central States, Ins......................108,219.80 indebted to the estate are requested to REINDL, CHRIS Century Link, Util...............................28.56 OFFICIAL.........................................140.00 Co Hospital, Ambulance..................250.00 make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims REINDL, TYLER Co Landfill, Per Capita..................3,184.58 OFFICIAL.........................................130.00 Co Secondary Road, Fuel.................369.09 against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as RIEMAN MUSIC CO, FRANK Clarke Rec, Util................................106.47 provided by law, duly authenticated, for BAND REPAIRS Comm Solutions, Srv.......................210.00 allowance, and unless so filed by the later & SUPPLIES.................................1,328.46 Contech Eng Solutions, Pipe........4,445.28 to occur four months from the second pubROBINSONS TRUE VALUE CR Services, Sup..............................899.48 GENERAL SUPPLIES......................61.15 Crossroads Hlth, Srv.........................672.80 lication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unRYCHNOVSKY LAWN INC Darby, Lucas, Exp..............................15.00 SERVICE..........................................350.00 Dworkin, James, Arbitration.........1,787.68 less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred.

SCHOLASTIC INC. Electronic Eng, Lease....................1,399.00 Dated this 6th day of January, 2017 SUPPLIES...........................................96.00 Excel, Repair..................................2,779.50 Amanda Rochelle Reimers, Petitioner SCHOLASTIC READING CLUBS Fareway, Food...................................206.71 1161 Viking Road, SUPPLIES.........................................289.50 Hansens M & M Srv, Map.................23.25 Story City, IA 50248 SCHOOL HEALTH CORP Henry M Adkins, Maint................7,080.00 Tonita M. Helton, Esq. HEALTH SUPPLIES....................1,692.23 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp.........61.83 Helton Law Offices, PLLC SCHOOL NURSE SUPPLY INC Highway Lumber, Sup.....................235.10 SUPPLIES.........................................107.64 Husky Spring, Parts............................71.64 501 NW Church Street Leon, IA 50144 SCHOOL SPECIALTY INC IMWCA, Work Comp...................2,864.27 SUPPLIES.........................................342.00 IA DNR, Wells...............................2,795.00 641-446-8664 Date of second publication: January 26, SIMPSON COLLEGE BANDS IA Outdoors, 3 Yr Sub........................21.00 REGISTRATION...............................38.50 IA St Assn Assr's, Dues....................325.00 2017 SINGLEY, KAY Murray Regular Council Meeting: IACCBE/Bob Etzel-Treasurer, SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 Conf...................................................115.00 January 9, 2017 SMART APPLE MEDIA PM Inland Truck Parts,7:00 Parts..................408.74 SUPPLIES.........................................154.65 J & K Repair, Murray City Hall SOLUTIONS Mayor Pro Tem Jeannie Crees called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Present Jeff Robbins, Lois Hamilton, Ken Harrison. Absent 20-5 Oil Change Sher.......................54.19 SUPPLIES.........................................120.46 J P Auto, Supplies - Cons..............1,802.81 Dean Robins and Mayor Kristi Frederick.

SOMETHING UNIQUE Exp....................30.24 Jackson, Shirley Motion by K Harrison seconded by J Robbins to approve theA., agenda.

All yes, motion carried.

SUPPLIES......................................1,732.77 JCapprove Supply Prod, Chemicals..............547.75 Motion by JIARobbins seconded by J Crees to the building permit submitted by the Murray School District. All yes, motion SOUTHERN TROLLEY KD Tires, Repairs...............................65.00 carried.

TRANSPORTATION FEES..............40.00 Kistler, Melissa, Exp........................170.06 MotionPAGE

by J Crees seconded by L Hamilton to approve the Murray water distribution project contract amendment with JEO. All yes, TEAM SPORTS Lawson Products, Sup...................2,188.10 motion approved.

SUPPLIES......................................8,804.33 LinntoCoapprove PH, Radon Test Kits..........150.00 Motion by K Harrison seconded by J Robbins the Murray Storm Water contract with JEO. J Robbins, L Hamilton, K SUBWAY Locke, Tim, Exp.................................15.00 Harrison yes; J Crees no; motion carried.

SUPPLIES...........................................50.00 M & M Ag, Sup................................222.20 SUPPLYWORKS Motion by K Harrison seconded by L Hamilton to appoint Simmons as city clerk per ordinance requirements. All yes, motion Martin Marietta,Denise Ice Control.........1,012.46 SUPPLIES......................................1,008.75 McVey, Phil, Well............................390.62 carried.

TECHNO PLY, LTD Motion by J Crees seconded by K Harrison to approve the consent agenda. All yes, motion carried.

Mediacom, Util.................................310.56 LUNCH MotionSUPPLIES......................1,175.88

by K Harrison seconded by J Crees to adjournSup......................................70.06 the meeting at 8:15 PM. All yes. motion carried.

Menards, THEATRICAL SHOP MINUTES ARE NOT COUNCIL APPROVED Midwest Office Tech, Maint............448.60 RENTAL.............................................40.00 Midwest Wheel Co, Parts.................742.57 BUS SALES THOMAS CRESTON PUBLISHING CO EFTPS Jennifer, Exp.......................70.13 MEMBERSHIP DUES .....................225 Mitchell, REPAIR PARTS.................................58.97 Mount JEO PUBLICATIONS............................383.6 FED/FICA TAXWells...................195.50 ........................1,420.48 Ayr News, MICHAEL TOMLINSEN AGRILAND JR, FS INC STATEBrian, WITHHOLDING WATER SYSTEM Nissen, Exp..............................15.00 OFFICIAL.........................................100.00 Northland Prod Co, Oil.................1,552.94 GAS/DIESEL .............................1,313.73 STATE TAXES..................................166 DESIGN ....................................11,839.50 TRAVIS MECHANICAL & O'Halloran, Parts...............................429.48 OSCEOLA FARM & HOME SNYDER PLUMBING INC VISA CONTROLS Osc Farm & Home, Sup...................857.75 WINTERIZE HORSE ARENA/ UPDATE WIX WEBSITE ............237.6 SUPPLIES ......................................379.09 BUILDING REPAIRS..................6,263.07 Osc Water Works, Util.....................713.68 TULL, TRAVIS CLARKE COUNTY FARM&HOME PUBLISHERS PARK..............................................261.39 Parrish Kruidenier, Etal,RESERVOIR Srv............228.00 OFFICIAL...........................................50.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT DEC-LOCAL ..........17,353.69 PLAT BOOK .....................................44.7 Powernet Global,OPTION Util.........................16.84 U S CELLULAR WASTE FEE ..............................6,205.73 SIRWA Power, Postage....................77.78 HOPKINS & HUEBNER, P.C Purchase CELLULAR PHONES.......................92.52 Roberts, Karen, Exp..............................3.60 WATER.......................................4,848.00 LEGAL................................................604 SCC NETWORKS UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IA Robinsons, Key.................................144.46 PHONE/INTERNET ...................156.68 AG SOURCE GIS BENEFITS REGISTRATION FEE.....................150.00 Rueter's, Filters.................................366.50 TESTING ............................................377 LIFE INSURANCE .......................80.22 RICOH/RENT VANWALL POWERSPORTS Rychnovsky Lawn Inc, Srv................75.00 PARTS.................................................26.73 RENTAL FEE....................................100 MURRAY POST OFFICE WILDER’S TRUCK SERVICE SIRWA, Util......................................178.70 VILLAGE LTD, THE CLARKE COUNTY LANDFILL STAMPS ...........................................292.2 3 PIPE” ...............................................7.46 Schildberg, Rock.........................18,457.56 PRESCHOOL FEES...................11,559.82 Scotwood Inc, Ice Control............3,332.50 RICOH/COPIES BELL BOOKS PER CAPITA FEE.......................739.17 WADDLE, BETH Sec of St, ..........................................118.12 Notary Renew....................30.00 WALMART COPIES 150TH/BOOKS...........................3,000.00 SPEECH OFFICIAL........................110.00 Severns, Leann, Exp.........................197.47 BADGER METER-PORTAL JETCO LIBRARY ......................................256.42 WASTE MANAGEMENT Shred-It, Shred....................................78.68 GARBAGE PICKUP.....................1,351.08 Smith, IPERS METER PORTAL ........................307.94 CALIBRATE FLOW METER ....457.9 Steve, Exp................................90.65 WAYNE COMMUNITY SCH IPERS .............................................964.38 IOWATwyla, RURAL WATER CLAIMS TOTAL ....................52,140.00 Smith, Exp..............................17.33 ENTRY FEE.....................................105.00 Solutions, Sup................................1,027.03 WEBSTER CITY COMMUNITY SCH REVENUE & Expense REPORT Staples, Sup.......................................406.36 ENTRY FEE.......................................80.00 Stephens-Peck, CALENDAR Title 11/2016, FICSAL 5/2017 Books...............90.00 WELLMARK BC-BS .....................................................................................MTD ..............................YTD ....................................................................................

Storey Kenworthy, 1099 Forms.........47.40 INSURANCE FEES....................85,010.44 ACCOUNT TITLE ...................................................BALANCE BALANCE .......................BUDGET ................... DIFFERENCE Tom & John's, ...................

Auto Repair..............826.22 WILSON LANGUAGE TRAINING Top Notch, Srv....................................28.00 GENERAL TOTAL .....................................................14,443.17 ...................... 96,348.55 ..................... 179,187.00 ............................82,838.45 SUPPLIES.........................................324.00 Torres, Maribel, Exp...........................91.01 WINDSTREAM ROAD USE TOTAL......................................................6,990.49 ...................... 50,064.25 ..................... 101,000.00 ............................50,935.75 U S Cellular, Util..............................656.89 TELEPHONE................................1,454.75 U S Postal Service, Fees.....................66.00 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL...................................3,513.16 ...................... 25,597.93 ....................... 47,391.00 ............................21,793.07 COMM SCH WINTERSET Verizon, Air Cards............................240.06 EMERGENCY TOTAL......................................................18.89 ........................... 114.45 ......................... 2,932.00 ..............................2,817.55 ENTRY FEE.......................................90.00 Waste Mgmt, Garbage......................536.45 CSD WOODWARD-GRANGER LOCAL OPTION TOTAL .........................................11,291.41 ...................... 71,305.09 ..................... 135,000.00 ............................63,694.91 Werner, Jeff, Exp................................96.99 TUITION........................................7,883.07 West Bend Mutual, Official Ins....1,251.00 SESQUICENTENNIAL TOTAL .....................................175.00 ........................ 5,996.00 ......................... 6,000.00 .....................................4.00 WORDWARE, INC. Wilders Truck Service, Parts..............92.91 SUPPLIES.........................................193.29 MURRAY REC COMPLEX TOTAL ...........................1,000.00 ........................

3,990.80 ................................. .00 ............................ 3,990.80Windstream, Util - Dhs.................2,261.37 WORKPLACEPRO.COM Ziegler Inc, Parts............................1,951.97 WATER TOTAL ........................................................14,670.96 ...................... 90,015.67 ..................... 185,200.00 ............................95,184.33 SUPPLIES.........................................159.95 Having completed agenda items......................... and METER TOTAL ...............................................................750.00 ........................

3,000.19 3,751.00 .................................750.81 299,540.70 having no other business, Black made a WATER DISTRIBUTION TOTAL ........................................00 .....................

43,350.00 ..................... 180,000.00 .........................136,650.00 motion to adjourn, seconded

by McCann. adjourned at .......................

12:00 All Ayes. Meeting SEWER TOTAL ............................................................7,228.52 ......................

42,563.12 92,780.00 ............................50,216.88 noon.

GARBAGE TOTAL ......................................................8,504.24 ......................

49,492.91 ....................... 96,813.22 ............................47,320.31 Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman White, Auditor Janice 10,350.00 STORM WATER TOTAL ......................................................00Attest: ...................... ..................... 180,000.00 ..........................169,650.00 TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND ..................................68,585.84 .................... 492.188.96 .................. 1,210,054.22 ..........................717,865.26

PUBLIC NOTICES CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Administrative Conference Room January 9, 2017 President White called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were James Bair, Brian Crawford, Joe Deutsch, Gerard Linskens, and Dena White. Bert Houge arrived at 6:34 p.m.

Lori Helgevold was absent. Superintendent Steve Seid, Business Manager Ruth White, and three guests were present.

Linskens and Crawford moved approval of the agenda. Motion carried (5-0).

Kelsey Haltom was spotlighted for 1st place in Des Moines on the MLK Service Essay contest.

Crawford and Deutsch moved to approve the Consent Items. Motion carried (6-0).

Board minutes: December 12, 2016 Personnel: Hire: Alyssa Gates, Teacher; Ashley Vanderflught, Associate; Ana Sanchez, Interpreter Transfer: Rusty Bonjour, custodian Advanced coursework approval: Rachel Graham and Chanell Gay Payment of bills Financial reports Jean Bahls, Curriculum Director had a written report to the board.

Following discussion the regular board meeting date schedule will continue to be followed and the activities director will be asked to avoid scheduling if possible on board meeting dates.

Bair and Crawford moved to approve the middle school principal job description as presented. Motion carried (6-0).

Open enrollment for Brentli Dommer from Clarke to Chariton was approved.

Houge and Bair moved to accept the financial audit for FY'16. Motion carried (6-0).

Bair and Linskens moved to accept the proposal from Electronic Sound Company for $42,492.00 to install a sound system in the high school gym. Motion carried (60).

Houge and Deutsch moved to approve the Promise of Iowa Public Education Resolution from the Iowa Association of School Boards. Motion carried (6-0).

First reading on Board Policy's 505.3, Student Honors & Awards; 903.6 Restrictions Regarding Persons Required to Register on the Sex Offender Registry.

Superintendent Seid reported on increasing third grade to 6 sections and reduce 2nd grade to 5 sections in 2017-18; update on phase 1 construction near completion; facility tours; and facility upgrades in the buildings during winter break.

There were no items suggested to consider for the next board agenda.

Crawford and Bair moved to hold a closed session for mid-year review as provided in section 21.5(1)i of the Iowa Code to evaluate the professional competence of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Roll call vote showed Bair, Crawford, Deutsch, Houge, Linskens and White voting aye. There were no nay votes. The board went into closed session at 7:35 p.m.

The board returned to open session at 8:14 p.m.

The Board adjourned at 8:15 p.m. following a motion by Crawford and Houge.

Next board meeting is scheduled for January 23, 2017.

These minutes are as recorded by the board secretary and subject to approval at the next regular board meeting.

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SPORTS

CLARKE GIRLS BASKETBALL Defensive letdown costs Lady Indians in Friday home loss

By RYAN KRONBERG

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa.com

OSCEOLA — Clarke girls basketball coach Eric Zoske and his staff have been making defense a focal point this season.

But the Lady Indians’ struggles to come up with key stops have been costly at times.

Knoxville’s offense found ways to score against the Clarke defense in the fourth quarter to earn a 61-49 win Friday in South Central Conference play.

“That was one of the poorest defensive efforts we’ve had all season,” Zoske said. “We can score, do all these things, but if we don’t defend anyone it doesn’t matter.”

The Panthers outscored the Lady Indians 22-11 in the fourth.

Clarke’s defense did play well early in establishing a 13-8 lead after eight minutes.

It struggled the rest of the way.

“Until they understand what they’re doing, it doesn’t matter who we play or what the letter says across the opponents chest,” Zoske said. “We’re not going to win any games playing defense like that.”

Vanessa Bakley led Clarke with 14 points. Des Stubbe added 12 points, while Sydnee Redman contributed nine points.

Clarke (4-9) is at Albia Friday.

MURRAY — It wasn’t the sharpest performance the Murray boys basketball team has had this season.

Friday’s effort against Iowa Christian was enough for the Mustangs to leave with their perfect record in tact.

In the process, it set up a showdown Tuesday between two of the top 10 teams in Class 1A. Murray moved to 12-0 with a 59-42 win over Iowa Christian Academy in Bluegrass Conference play at Jerry Brown Gym Friday.

“It’s nice to be 12-0,” said Murray coach Darin Wookey. “I wish we would’ve played a little better.”

The Mustangs were a bit leg weary Friday after Thursday’s 77-25 trouncing of East Union.

It showed in the opening half as Murray could not

pull away. The Mustangs led 14-8 after one quarter and 24-21 at halftime.

“We were flat-footed,” Wookey said.

Murray was also hampered by foul trouble to Bryce Keller and Thane Simmons on the inside.

“Those two have to stay out of foul trouble,” Wookey said. “That makes a big difference in how we play.”

Murray finally took control in the third quarter.

The Mustangs outscored the Blazers 17-5.

Keller scored 17 efficient points. He was 6-of-9 from the floor and 5-of-6 at the free throw line, while also nabbing seven rebounds and three assists. Kenny Boles had 13 points, six assists and three steals. Jack Jones scored 11 points and grabbed seven rebounds.

Thane Simmons had eight points and eight rebounds.

MURRAY — Murray put together a solid effort from start to finish Friday in a 74-25 route of Iowa Christian in Bluegrass Conference girls basketball.

Lady Mustang coach Jerry Shields was much more satisfied with his team’s effort Friday than he was in Thursday’s 46-27 win over East Union at Jerry Brown Gym. Murray raced out to a 20-1 lead after the first quarter.

“We were a completely different team,” said Shields. “Coming out of the gate, we were a lot different.

The attitudes, the kids were pumped up. It was a lot bet-

ter aspect to the game. We were ready to play.”

The Lady Mustang defense took charge early.

“Our defense did a really good job,” Shields said.

The Lady Mustangs led 38-12 at halftime and 56-18 after three quarters.

Murray’s offense was crisp throughout.

“We passed the ball a lot better,” Shields said. “A lot of it was not standing around on offense. Our kids have started to move a lot more.”

Shields played all 12 regularly, with 10 reaching the scoring column.

“It was nice to get everybody in the game,” Shields said. “We got a lot of people

I-35 boys rally past Central Decatur

By RYAN KRONBERG

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

TRURO — Interstate 35’s boys basketball team needed a boost in the second half of Saturday’s Pride of Iowa Conference game with rival Central Decatur.

The Roadrunners found one from senior Brennan McCuddin.

McCuddin scored 16 points in the second half as the Roadrunners edged the Cardinals 56-53 in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game in Truro.

McCuddin made his shots from a variety of areas in helping the Roadrunners overcome a 33-25 halftime deficit.

“We had a senior step up,” said Interstate 35 coach Nate Rankin.

Behind McCuddin and Richie Griglione, the

Roadrunners had turned the deficit into a one-point lead, 45-44, after three.

It was McCuddin leading the surge.

“Brennan said we’re not going to lose,” Rankin said. “Hats off to him. He’s a great senior.”

The Roadrunners effectively controlled Cardinal star Carter Boothe in the second half. Boothe was held to two points after scoring 12 in the first half.

The Cardinals couldn’t make enough shots to stay ahead.

“We missed some wideopen shots,” said Central Decatur coach Zach Clark.

“We’ve got to make those shots. We didn’t get it done.

Grant Atwood added 10 points for Central Decatur.

UP NEXT — Interstate 35 hosted Chariton Tuesday. The Roadrunners are at Bedford Friday.

Central Decatur (9-3) is at Nodaway Valley Friday.

Clarke bowlers rule at home tournament OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa.com

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Clarke sophomore Des Stubbe goes up for a shot during Friday’s game against Knoxville in Osceola.

Dustin Teas added eight points and four steals.

Mustangs trounce Eagles MURRAY — Boles was on pace to break the school single-game scoring record at halftime here Thursday, but the story of the game ended up being the Mustangs’ defense.

Boles scored 27 points as the Mustangs took a 3716 halftime lead over East Union on the way to a 77-25 victory.

Boles finished with 29 points as Murray concentrated more on its inside strength in the second half.

At halftime, Boles appeared to be a threat to Murray’s individual game record of 48 points by Bill Sheesley in the late 1950s.

But, 6-7 Simmons and 6-5 Keller were effective inside in the second half, finishing with 14 and 10 points, re-

spectively, and a combined nine rebounds.

“Bryce had to sit on the bench quite a bit with fouls in the first half and it took him awhile to get going,” Wookey said. “In the second half we started trying to go inside to Thane and Bryce a little more, and we took off the press where Kenny gets a lot of steals and layups.”

Jones, a strong rebounding guard for the Mustangs, had a good overall game with six points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals.

East Union led 8-7 in the early going before having problems with Murray’s 1-31 pressure defense alignment. The Eagles had 11 turnovers in the first half, with many resulting in fast break layups by Boles at the top of the press. For the game, Murray collected 18 steals.

Lady Mustangs earn pair of home victories STAFF REPORT

CLARKE BOWLING

By RYAN KRONBERG

Mustang boys still perfect after two home wins STAFF REPORT

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

needed playing time.”

Katie Otto led the way with a game-high 14 points, along with six rebounds. Bre Klein had 13 points and six rebounds. Zadie Hatfield added 11 points, six assists and five steals. Ally Waske chipped in eight points and seven rebounds.

“It was very, very balanced,” Shields said.

Murray (10-3) entertains Grand View Christian (103) Tuesday in Bluegrass Conference play.

“Grand View will be really, really tough,” Shields said.

Murray 46, East Union 27

A low-scoring first half turned into an easy win for the Murray Lady Mustangs, who won at home 47-26 Thursday.

Bre Klein and Katie Otto combined for 29 points.

Shields wanted to see more from his varsity group.

“Got off to a very slow start this evening,” Shields said. “It was a good thing that some of the JV girls decided to show up and step in as they increased the lead at the four-minute mark in the first half with an 18-8 run into the third quarter.

Our starters were not doing a very good job and the JV girls came in and played very good.”

CD girls roll past I-35

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

TRURO — Interstate 35’s girls basketball team started out well early in Saturday’s Pride of Iowa Conference tilt with Central Decatur.

The Class 2A fourthranked Cardinals dominated over the final three and a half quarters in cruising to a 62-33 win in the annual Coaches vs. Cancer game.

At one point early on, the Roadrunners led 4-0.

“We came out early and set the pace we wanted,” said Interstate 35 coach Jamie Smith.

Central Decatur’s defense sparked its offense as the Cardinals took over the game. The Cardinal defense gave the Roadrunners fits trying to advance past Central Decatur did what it has done all season long in leading to a 13-0 mark.

“Everybody kept plugging away,” said Central Decatur coach Curtis Boothe. “Alli (Masters) controls the pace for us.

She’s really good up at the top. Emma (Atwood) and Lily (Simon) on the wings, Raegan (Boothe) and Jentri (Hullinger) do a great job coming up and taking away some of the longer passes.”

The Cardinals’ defense flustered the Roadrunners into a poor shooting game.

Interstate 35 was held to 13of-51 shooting.

“We didn’t hit shots,” Smith said. “Once they get going, we were fighting it on the other end. We started losing a little confidence on the shooting side of things.

It’s a bad combination.”

Central Decatur lived up to its top-five ranking.

“They’re very good,” Smith said. “They might be one of the top two teams in the state.”

OSCEOLA — Clarke’s girls and boys bowling teams delivered at the right time at one of the most important regular season tournaments the Indians and Lady Indians have.

Clarke swept the top spots at the fifth-annual Kenny Brammer Invitational on Jan. 9 in Osceola.

On the girls side, LeeAnn Helgevold was the top bowler with a two-game series of 407. Kacie Shieler was second with a 365 and Landi Helgevold was third with a 353.

On the boys side, Clarke’s Andy McKnight was tops with a two-game series of 428. Brock Bucy was second with a 419 and T.J. Woods was third with a 384.

“We had the best performance as a whole that we have had all season,” said Helgevold Clarke coach Dale Helgevold. “Both teams had their highest scores of the season. We came out in the first individual game firing on all cylinders and jumped out to a pretty substantial lead. The second game the scores were down a little but nothing to be too overly concerned with.”

Winning this tournament added special meaning to the program in memory of a dear friend to high school bowling in southern Iowa, as well as the Helgevold family.

“Kenny was very instrumental in getting high school bowling going in this part of the state,” coach Helgevold said.

“After Kenny’s passing, we only thought it would be fitting to have a tournament in his honor involving schools that he directly impacted. Kenny had a huge impact on my own kids’ lives and in their bowling careers.”

Clarke boys hoops drop pair

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

OSCEOLA — Clarke fell behind early and couldn’t quite catch up in a 69-58 loss to Knoxville Friday.

The Panthers edged ahead 19-12 after one quarter. Knoxville led 23-20 at halftime.

The Panthers’ lead grew to 44-36 after three quarters.

Knoxville held Clarke to 19-of-42 shooting.

Grant Wishon led the Indians with 14 points, along with nine rebounds and four blocked shots. Bran-

dyne Olin had 12 points and 10 rebounds. Cobey Robins added 11 points, while Troy Morgan chipped in nine points.

On Tuesday, Jan. 10, the Indians fell at Chariton 6045.

Chariton led 16-11 after one quarter, but Clarke tied it at 22-22 at halftime.

The Chargers took control in the third, outscoring the Indians 23-12, then pulled away in the fourth.

Robins led the Indians with 22 points, along with five rebounds and three steals. Wishon had 12 points, six rebounds and five blocked shots.

Wrestling roundup: Bairs lead Clarke Saturday

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

ADEL — Nathan Bair’s fourth-place finish led the Clarke wrestling team Saturday at the ADM Tiger Invitational.

Bair placed fourth in a tough 182-pound weight class.

Jonathan Bair was fifth at 152, while Riley Domina was fifth at 126.

The Indians placed 10th.

Class 2A fourth-ranked Atlantic was the champion.

Roadrunners fourth at Centerville CENTERVILLE — Brayden Egli and Zac Willey led the Interstate 35 wrestling team at Saturday’s Centerville Big Red Wrestling Invite.

Willey placed second at 132 pounds, while Egli was second at 138 pounds.

Dante Arzani placed third at 182.

The Roadrunners placed fourth as a team. Creston/ Orient-Macksburg was the champion.

Roadrunners split with Wolverines

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

TRURO — Solid offensive nights from Gracey Griglione and Slye Richardson, along with some stout defense helped the Interstate 35 girls basketball team to a 57-39 Pride of Iowa Conference win over Nodaway Valley Thursday.

Griglione and Richardson each had 19 points.

Richardson chipped in nine points from 3-point range, giving the Roadrunners the outside presence they needed.

“Slye hit some threes and Gracey did a great job on the boards,” said Interstate 35 coach Jamie Smith.

Interstate 35’s defense held Nodaway Valley’s duo of Paige McElfish and Josie Clarke well below their season scoring averages. McElfish had six, while Clarke had eight.

“Defense set the tone for us,” Smith said. “Those two (Clarke and McElfish) are

two all-conference players, good scorers and we did a good job on them,” Smith said.

Boys fall in close game TRURO — After a tough loss Tuesday to Martensdale-St. Marys, Interstate 35’s boys basketball team had a much more solid outing Thursday against Nodaway Valley.

The Roadrunners couldn’t quite pull it off, falling 74-72.

Interstate 35 led early in the fourth quarter, but couldn’t fend off Nodaway Valley late.

“We fought our butts off,” said Interstate 35 coach Nate Rankin. “We put ourselves in position to win. If we get to overtime, we win it.”

Richie Griglione led the Roadrunners with 21 points.

Chris Godfrey had 14 points, while Brennan McCuddin added 13 points.

Interstate 35 led 20-14 after one quarter, but fell behind 36-33 at halftime. The Roadrunners led 54-53 after three quarters.

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100 S. Main St Osceola, IA 50213

“Clarke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer�

Deadline for applications will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.

(as needed, exible schedule)

Valley of the Moon Commercial Poults, Inc.

CNA

certiďŹ cation preferred Interested candidates can submit resumes to hrinfo@hci-vns.org or visit our career site at www.hciextracareservices.org EOE

OTR Truck Driver Deliver live day old poults, maintain electronic logs.

Competitive Pay, Good benefits, CDL Class A driver’s license required.

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IMMEDIATE OPENINGS RN/LPN • CNA & HHA’s

Apply in person @ 210 Leisure Drive, Osceola, IA Please call Craig @ 641-342-1717 with questions.

An Equal Opportunity Employer SM-CP2546190201

Nurse Force is accepting FT & PT applications for all day, evening and week-end shifts for private duty home care cases in the Winterset and Des Moines areas. Competitive wages. Flexible schedules.

Friendly work environments. BeneďŹ ts for FT.

HELP WANTED: Osceola Travel Plaza is now accepting applications for the following position:

FULL TIME GRAVE SHIFT

Nurse Force 2900 Westown Parkway, # 200 West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-224-4566 Apply on-line at www.nurseforce.com

Duties will include customer service, stocking, cleaning and checking in vendors.

Must be exible and willing to work weekends and holidays.

See Brenda Applications are available at 105 Ariel Circle, Osceola, Iowa 50213 Elliott Oil Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

SOW FARM TECHNICIAN This full-time position is responsible for the daily care of all animals at the worksite. Each technician is a vital member of a team of 10-12 people all dedicated to providing excellent animal care.

This entry level opportunity provides hands-on experience in many of the following areas: animal movements, breeding and gestation, farrowing, piglet care, recordkeeping and farm maintenance.

The ideal candidate will have a desire to work with pigs, a willingness to learn, a high level of dependability and a solid work history.

THIS POSITION OFFERS:

Hilltop Gardens Call 641-768-2276 Please leave message

Check out the classifieds section in the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune!

641-342-2131

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We can help!

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• • Base salary starting at $28,000 with potential for quarterly bonuses • All technicians earn $31,000 after only one year • Opportunity to advance career through Production ENTRY-LEVEL Leadership Program BASE SALARY •

vision, 401(k), Flex spending • Paid holidays, sick days AFTER 1 YEAR and vacation • Adventureland and Iowa State Fair Family Days • Get hired and refer a friend — we have a $1,560 Employee Referral Bonus!

$28,000

A career where you make a difference!

IT Clinical Analyst I Serves as a secondary onsite clinical application support resource for facility. Assists IT Clinical Analyst II with implementation, training and support of all clinical applications.

Primary responsibilities include providing first level support and subject matter expertise on hospital’s electronic medical record software, ambulatory electronic medical record software, and related applications. Assist IT Clinical Analyst II with creation of, and may conduct routine training courses on core clinical applications. Participate in new module/ application testing and implementation for the facility. Provides project support for IT Clinical Analyst II as needed.

Part-Time We provide a competitive and comprehensive compensation package including PTO (Paid Time Off ), IPERS (Iowa Public Employees Retirement System), reduced price meals and snacks, and a free on-site fitness facility for employees and their spouses.

$31,000

Apply online at

apply.iowaselect.com or give Allyson a call at 641-316-3251 today!

Apply online at www.madisonhealth.com 300 W. Hutchings St., Winterset, Iowa 50273 Madison County Health Care System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Iowa Select Farms is an equal opportunity employer.

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OST photo by HILARY FERRAND

Pictured is the new small animal building at the Clarke County Fairgrounds.

New at the fairgrounds

By HILARY FERRAND OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa. com

OST photo by HILARY FERRAND

Out of Shear Loyalty: “I’d like to thank my customers for making this possible,” said Shear Loyalty owner, Cassidy Neese, at the new business’s ribbon-cutting Friday. “It’s been a long seven years.”

Auction:

Joni Griglione looks at the custom made end tables that were on display during the annual Coaches Versus Cancer event at Interstate 35 High School in Truro Saturday.

The two tables were auctioned off in between the girls and boys basketball games between longtime rivals Central Decatur and Interstate 35.

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Attendees to this year’s Clarke County Fair will notice one big difference right away. Thanks to a matching grant from the Clarke County Development Corporation, the Fair Board was able to build a structure for showing small animals.

“We’ve used tents in the past,” said Fair Board Treasurer Paula Hein. “The numbers are growing so they need a new building of their own.”

Exhibits will include rab-

bits and poultry. Chickens were banned two years ago because of avian flu concerns, but they were back in full force last year with 58 entries. The open-air building cost $54,000 to construct. While the board holds a soup supper each year to help with the costs of the fair, those funds weren’t used to help with construction.

“We belong to the association of fairs,” said Hein.

“By following their guidelines we get funding to help with the improvement of infrastructure.”

The rest came from a grant through the CCDC.

BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY CLARKE COUNTY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 115 EAST WASHINGTON STREET • 641-342-2944

2016 Officers: Dr. Jim Kimball, President; Sue Wilder, Vice President; Kevin Emanuel, Treasurer; Ryan Lundquist, Secretary 2016 Board of Directors: Richard M. Buesch; Doug Miller; Kevin Emanuel; Brian Evans; Jason Gibbs; Dr. Jim Kimball; Helen Kimes; Amy Lampe; Ryan Lundquist; Sue WIlder; Dave Walkup; Todd Thompson; Dr. David Hoadley Executive Director - Bill Trickey, Program Manager - Elizabeth Simpson

Contributed photo

Recognition where it’s due: The Clarke Community Development Corporation board was recognized by the Clarke

County Hospital Foundation for its help in the hospital’s 2016 expansion. Pictured are Dr. David Hoadley, Doug Miller, Jason Gibbs, Todd Thompson, Kevin Emanuel, Dave Walkup, Dr. Jim Kimball, Helen Kimes, Brian Evans, Amy Lampe, Rick Buesch and Ed Huenemann.

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on 4 lines of service

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

Chair: Alisha Kale Vice Chair: Larry Bishop Members: Laura Castro, Alisha Kale, MacKenzie O’Hair, Larry Bishop, Mark Binning

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

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Thomas Kedley, Mayor Council Members: Dr. George Fotiadis, Dennis Page, Dan Hooper, Douglas Gay, 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 fourth Wednesday of each month 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers

Board Members: Eric Zoske, Ryan Sweeney, Jorge Avalos, Lindsay Diehl, Mel Miller Web Site: www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com

AIRPORT MANAGEMENT COMMISSION Denis Weiser-Chairman, Ryan Lundquist, Les Van Heeswyk, Phil Higgins, and Ty Wheeler Meets 2nd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Osceola Municipal Airport

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CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION

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

Chat Mobility iPhone 7 – 32 Gb $28/mo + Handset Protection: FREE =

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You save $1,170 over 24-months

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

Board Members: James Bair, Brian Crawford, Lori Helgevold, Bert Houge, Gerard Linskens, Joseph Deutsch and Dena White.

Indianola Memorial Works LARGE DISPLAY OF QUALITY MEMORIALS Hwy. 65 & 69 • Indianola

Martin and Tanya Hall, Owners Call Toll Free — 1-800-525-3349

Hunsicker & Associates • Home • Health • Life • Disability • Auto • Farm • SR-22 filings • Boats • RVs • Business • Group Life & Health • Long-term Nursing Care

315 W. McLane St. • Osceola • 641-342-2478

Osceola Eagles Aerie 3495 2329 N. Main • 641-342-6266 Robert J Clark, President

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

Open to Public Friday & Saturday • Darts • Pool Tables • Open 7 days a week

Osceola’s Only Certified Assisted Living

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•Month-to-month Leasings (short or long term) •Laundry/Housekeeping Services •Trained Employees on Staff 24/7

•Wireless Emergency Call System •All Personal Cares •Medication Management

334 N. West View Dr. Osceola, IA 50213 641-342-1036

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