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• Holiday Brilliance

Holiday Brilliance is scheduled tonight in downtown Osceola with events starting at 5 p.m. Throughout the evening there will be a holiday retail open house, chili cook-off competition, Christmas program with the elementary choir and Santa with his “Santa House.”

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Perfect presents Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas helps community during this year’s holiday season

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor • ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

To give is to receive.

That’s an important message from Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas program — the greatest gift is to give to those in need.

“We’re very, very fortunate to live in this county. I always say that,” said Dianne Riley with Toys for Christmas.

Toys for Christmas first began in 1969 by Larry Van Werden, a local attorney who realized there were children who would not be having any Christmas presents.

Since then, volunteers have organized and made the program an annual activity. Families who might need help with Christmas are identified by local organizations working together to have one program countywide. The program has no administrative costs.

Giving back Riley said letters with applications were sent out to families that might be in need this holiday season. Families may decide if they wish to participate. Children in the family need to be less than 16 years old.

Each child will receive two items of clothing and two toys. Each family will receive a ham from Osceola Foods.

There will also be food vouchers for families.

So far, there have been 100 applicants, but that number could rise to 150.

“We’re very, very fortunate to live in this county. I always say that.”

— Dianne Riley

Clarke County Toys for Christmas

Churches, organizations and individuals donate cash or new toys and clothes for the program. They also adopt families and purchase the gifts for the children.

“More folks have asked to adopt families this year, which is good,” Riley said.

How to help If people want to donate to Toys for Christmas, they may donate cash, new toys and new items of clothing.

Donations may be brought to the community center, which is located in Osceola Senior Center on the north side of the building. The donation period goes throughout December.

The program encourages volunteers to help wrap gifts, and wrapping started this week.

If people are wanting to volunteer, they should call the community center or Riley at 641-342-4681. This is to make sure wrapping is scheduled at a certain time.

The distribution dates for the gifts are Dec. 17 and 18.

“We’re just so lucky to have so many people who are generous,” Riley said.

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Jovee Blakely, 4, of Osceola stands by the pet food and supplies she helped donate to Clarke County Animal Shelter Thursday, Nov. 20.

True act of kindness Jovee Blakely, 4, makes special donation to Clarke County Animal Shelter

By AMY HANSEN

OST news editor ahansen@osceolaiowa.com

Hibernating — that’s what the animals at Clarke County Animal Shelter will be doing this winter, at least according to Jovee Blakely, 4, of Osceola.

Therefore, the cats and dogs will need a lot of food in the coming months to keep themselves well fed.

That’s why Jovee decided to put others in need before herself.

“She said, ‘I have enough toys already, I want the kitties and puppies to have nice, warm full bellies this winter,’” said Jovee’s mother Erin.

“Because the cats and dogs didn’t have enough food,” Jovee added.

Giving back On Thursday, Nov. 20, Jovee made a special donation of pet food and supplies to Clarke County Animal Shelter.

However, it’s the reasoning behind this donation that makes it extra special.

On Jovee’s recent birthday invitations for her party, it was written that, instead of gifts, she would prefer to have pet food and supplies that could be donated to the animal shelter.

“It means we’re going to have a lot of food throughout the winter that we normally wouldn’t have, and it means we’re going to have a lot more litter, which we go through quite a bit,” said Joy Durham, manager of Clarke County Animal Shelter. “The fact that

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The presents in Clarke County’s Toys for Christmas program are ready to be wrapped for the holiday season.

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Jovee Blakely, 4, poses with her sister Journee Blakely, 1, at Clarke County Animal Shelter.

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“She said, ‘I have enough toys already, I want the kitties and puppies to have nice, warm full bellies this winter.’”

— Erin Blakely

Jovee Blakely’s mother

Jovee takes out of her heart to give us, instead of having it go to her.”

Jovee is the daughter of Erin and Shane Blakely and sibling of Journee, 1.

The Blakely family has many pets of their own at home, and they have even adopted cats from the animal shelter.

“She is an animal lover. This is the second year in a row she’s done this,” Erin said.

What she brought Jovee was able to donate 400 pounds of pet food and 100 pounds of litter, plus a lot of toys and cleaners.

If people are inspired by Jovee’s act of kindness, the items in need are kitten food, cat litter and puppy food.

Cash was also donated to Jovee, and this meant she was able to buy extra cat toys and bleach that were needed.

“Even when we went shopping, I told her, here’s the money you have, and she held on to the card. She didn’t ask for anything for herself. I was really impressed,” Erin said.

Clarke County Animal Shelter’s hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The shelter is always available by appointment, and people can call the shelter and leave a message.

Don’t Forget

Winter Farmers’ Market

The winter farmers’ market is 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Osceola Senior Center.

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THURSDAY • DECEMBER 4, 2014

FOR THE RECORD

SHERIFF’S REPORT Clarke County Secondary Roads Department reported torch heads and gauges, grinder and wheels, electric Dewalt drill, 75 feet of welding leads, welding rods, impact wrench, drop cords, welding helmet, two 30-feet chains and a new hitch for a trailer were taken from a bridge job site in the 1800 block of Scott Street between Nov. 14 and 24.

Clarke County Sheriff’s Department is investigating this incident.

Loss estimate is $1,605.

—————— Dylan James Webb, 19, of Osceola was charged with possession of a controlled substance 12:01 a.m. Nov. 21.

The date of the original offense was Nov. 20.

Webb was cited and released at the scene.

—————— Robert Ray Arends, 46, of Des Moines was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and having an open container 9:47 p.m. Nov. 29.

Arends was arraigned and released from Clarke County Jail.

—————— Cadin Andrew Selsor, 21, of New Virginia was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated 12:48 a.m. Nov. 22.

Selsor was arraigned and released on bond.

—————— Nathan David Gillespie, 31, of Osceola was charged with first-degree burglary 8:35 p.m. Nov. 30.

As of Dec. 1, Gillespie is being held in Clarke County Jail awaiting to be arraigned.

POLICE REPORT Kimberly Jane Bales, 48, warrant Nov. 24. of Osceola was charged on a

STATE PATROL REPORT No citations were issued after an accident 1 p.m. Nov. 21 in Murray School District parking lot.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, a 2002 Pontiac owned by Ashley Kim Werner of Osceola was legally parked in the student parking lot. An unknown vehicle backed into the front of Werner’s vehicle.

Damage estimate is $2,000.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 12:53 p.m.

Nov. 21 at 1187 County Road R53 and Truro Pavement.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Billie Eugene Chase, 89, of Osceola, driving a 2001 Chrysler, attempted to back out of a driveway to travel north on Truro Pavement. A 2004 Chevrolet driven by Shannon Renee Frueh, 31, of Osceola struck Chase’s vehicle at a low speed, which caused little damage to the vehicles.

Damage estimates are $500 to Chase’s vehicle and $500 to the vehicle owned by Charles Ryan Hoffman.

—————— Cadin Andrew Selsor, 21, of New Virginia was charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and failure to have insurance

after an accident 11:55 p.m.

Nov. 21 at 1973 Leisure St. According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Selsor, driving a 1978 Cadillac, fell asleep while driving.

The vehicle entered a ditch and struck a fence windmill owned by Fritz or Jenny Bassett. Selsor indicated he didn’t have insurance and he had been at a bar earlier consuming several drinks.

Field sobriety tests were performed and Selsor was charged.

Damage estimate is $1,500.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 10:36 p.m.

Nov. 24 in the 2100 block of Highway 69.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Jacqueline Svenson, 56, of Leon, driving a 2003 Ford pickup south on Highway 69, struck a deer.

Damage estimate is $4,000.

—————— No citations were issued after an accident 6:05 p.m.

Nov. 26 in the 1500 block of Starline Avenue.

According to a Clarke County Sheriff’s report, Michael Roger Gilbert, 42, of Osceola, driving a 2013 Ford pickup south on Starline Avenue, struck a deer.

Damage estimate is $7,500.

MEAL SITE Monday, Dec. 8: Glazed pork loaf, Brussels sprouts, whole kernel corn, fresh fruit Tuesday, Dec. 9: BBQ rib patty on a hot dog bun, coleslaw, crispy-cubed potatoes, peaches Wednesday, Dec. 10: Roast turkey with gravy,

whipped potatoes, parslied carrots, birthday cake Thursday, Dec. 11: Garlic rosemary chicken breast, country potatoes, green peas, chocolate chip cookie Friday, Dec. 12: Goulash, California blend vegetables, green beans, pineapple tidbits

2014 Farm Bill program overview meetings Clarke-Decatur County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director Joyce Frost wants to inform producers that meetings on the 2014 Farm Bill will be occurring Dec. 17.

The meetings are scheduled as follows: • Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at Clarke County Fairground Events Center in Osceola

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Thursday’s Forecast

• Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Barnum Community Center at Decatur City.

There will be no registration fee but make sure to call the respective extenision office to preregister so that sufficient materials and seating is available.

For questions, contact the Clarke-Decatur County FSA office at 641-342-2162.

set mapping session from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, at The Loft on Clay, located at 1400 W. Clay St. Anyone with an interest in creating a healthier Osceola is invited to attend and participate. Those in attendance will help guide Osceola through an action planning process to identify nutrition and physical activity strategies and determine how they desire the IDPH grant funds to be spent.

The long-term goal of the IDPH project is to create regional nutrition and physical activity networks throughout the state.

Osceola Church of Christ Deb and Bill Freeman Southwestern Community College Steve Phowic Bill and Patsy Holst PEO Steve and Carole Waterman Bob and Sarah Hettinger DeForest/Parker families

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IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Medical records are available for pick-up at Dr. Lower’s office, Mondays during December, 3:30 to 5 PM.

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DLR Farm Angus joins American Angus Association DLR Farm Angus of Osceola is a new member of the American Angus Association®, reports Bryce Schumann, chief executive officer of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with nearly 24,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on more than 17 million registered Angus.

The association records ancestral information, keeps production records on individual animals, and develops industry-leading selection

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Call 641-342-6568 with any questions.

TOYS FOR CHRISTMAS This is a list of donors for the Toys for Christmas program: Brownie Troop 237 Brownie Troop 371 Cadette Troop 193 Girl Scout Troop 863 Don and Marcia Lange Rotary Club Kenlyn Kelso

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Osceola to have Healthy Iowans meeting The Southern Iowa Council of Governments (SICOG) is partnering with the Healthy Clarke County Coalition, members of the Osceola community, Clarke County Public Health and the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to identify and implement strategies to make the Osceola community a healthier place to live. Up to $10,000 is available from IDPH to implement wellness strategies identified through this asset-based approach to community development.

SICOG will facilitate a community planning and as-

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tools for its members. These programs and services help members select and mate the best animals in their herds to produce quality genetics for the beef cattle industry and quality beef for consumers.

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Osceola Country Club Christmas Party Friday, December 19th • 7pm Hors d’oeuvres, drinks, entertainment (DJ - Genuine George & Famous Paul)

Wear your best/worst Christmas sweater for a free drink and prizes. $5 for members • $10 for non-members

Like us on Facebook at www. facebook.com/osceolaiowa Osceola Public Library invites you to our

Christmas Open House Saturday, December 13 9 am til 12 Noon Come in for refreshments, take a tour or just visit.

We Wish You Happy Holidays!

Come on out and have some fun!

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OBITUARIES

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Duane Williams

301 S. Main St., Osceola.

The Rev. Chuck DeVos officiated. Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. MeTrenton, Mo. Duane Williams, 82, of morials may be given to his family. Online condolences Trenton, may be left at www.kalefuMo., died neralhome.com.

Nov. 19, Duane K. Williams, son 2014, at his of Helena J. (Brown) and home in Eugene Williams, was born Trenton, Aug. 8, 1932, in Clemons.

Mo. Duane graduated from Services Union High School, Ellswere 2:30 Williams worth Community College p.m. Tuesand Drake University. He day, Nov. 25, at Kale Funeral Home, was a teacher.

On Aug. 1, 1954, Duane

married Velma Garr in Union, Iowa.

Duane taught school in Illinois, and then moved the family to Prairie City, Iowa, where he taught school for many years. While in Prairie City, the family raised turkeys and chickens.

Duane moved his family to Osceola, and he began teaching for the I-35 School District in Truro. He retired June 1, 1992, after forty years in teaching.

Duane moved to Trenton, Mo., several years ago.

He was an active member

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of his church and currently was a member of the First Christian Church in Trenton.

This is a list of donors for Barb and Dick Gunderson Duane is survived by his Toys for Christmas.

Aiden and Lisa Wallace sons, Lyndon Bruce WilLinda and Richard Sonius Research Club liams and Richard Eric WilJeanne Crittenden Chapter K PEO liams, both of Trenton, Mo.; Theresa Woods Book Lover’s Club sister Aileen Kirchhoff of Ronda Loy Doris Reed Riceville, as well as other Eileen Boldon Cub Scout Pack 101 relatives and friends.

In Memory of Matt Lewis Kay England Duane was preceded in Stack and Muriel SamuelBarnard Family death by his parents; daughBob and Marilyn Fluckey son ters, Julie Colleen and Merilean Yvonne Williams; wife; brothers, Beryl, Gail, Ronald and David Williams; GOT NEWS? Call Amy Hansen and sister Alice Norman.

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Patricia Edwards

ist Church. The Rev. Sandy Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Glendale Cemetery in Des Moines.

Denver, Colo.

Patricia Edwards, 88, of Visitation with family presDenver, Colo., formerly of ent will be 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Kale Funeral Home, Osceola, 301 S. Main St., Osceola. died Nov. Memorials may be given to 13, 2014, in Osceola United Methodist CentenniChurch or Truro Public Lial, Colo. brary. Online condolences S e r may be left at www.kalefuvices will neralhome.com. be 11 a.m.

Patricia Darlene Edwards, F r i d a y , Edwards daughter of Eunice Ocrea Dec. 5, at (Carter) and Lucian CalloOsceola United Methodway Harmon, was born Dec.

25, 1925, in Des Moines.

Patricia received her education at Lincoln High School in Des Moines.

On Feb. 11, 1944, Patricia married Robert Morgan.

On Jan. 30, 1971, Patricia married Ernest Marret Edwards.

Patricia worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses.

Patricia was a member of Eastern Star, Truro Public Library Board, Red Hat Society, Book Club, Query Club and Osceola United Methodist Church.

Patricia is survived by her daughter Mary (Kenneth) Gittins; son Tim (Nancy) Edwards; daughter-in-law Peggy (LeRoy) Morgan; stepchildren, Joyce (Frank) Evans, Janice (Michael) Amrein, Marvin (Estelle) Edwards and Nancy (Joe) Hochbein; six grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren; six great-grandchildren, and 15 step-great-grandchildren.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents; brother Darrell; both husbands; son LeRoy Morgan; and stepson-in-law Frank Evans.

Darrell Flaherty

Darrell spent his life in the Murray and Osceola areas.

Darrell coached little league ball several years.

Darrell was a farmer and sold real estate and insurance.

In 1970, he and June, along with Gerald Edwards, started Farm and Home in Osceola. He sold his interest in 1975.

Darrell was on Clarke County Development Corporation Board and Clarke County Hospital Board.

He was also a member of Clarke County Association of Realtors, Iowa Associ-

ation of Realtors and National Board of Standards for Real Estate. He was a member of Murray Booster Club and Osceola Airport Commission.

Darrell is survived by his wife June; sons, Micheal, Gregg (Cindy), David (Connie), Randy (Glenda) and Patrick (Kathy), all of Murray; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; brother Max (Tharon) Flaherty of Murray; as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Darrell was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and brother Gary.

Osceola

Darrell Flaherty, 85, of Osceola died Nov. 28, 2014, at Southern Hills Specialty Care Center.

Services were 10:30 Flaherty a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. The Rev. Marty Burgus and the Rev. Brian McCracken officiat-

ed. Interment was in Murray Cemetery. Memorials may be given to Murray Community School Foundation.

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

Darrell Edward Flaherty, son of Alice Eileen (Johnson) and John Edward Flaherty, was born Aug. 22, 1929, in Murray.

Darrell was educated in rural schools and graduated from Murray High School in 1947 and attended Drake University.

On April 22, 1950, Darrell married June Elaine Phillips in Onawa.

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Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Adult Medicine Specialists Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St. Interment will be Thomas P. Young, D.O. in Maple Hill Cemetery. MeCarey Wimer, D.O. morials may be given to her DOT Physicals • Diagnosis and Treatment of heart, lung and intestinal disease as well as management of diabetes, hypertension and cancer screening.

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The family of Juanita Willett would like to thank everyone for their kind words, phone calls, beautiful cards and letters and for the donations to the Murray Community School. We take comfort in your kind and thoughtful expressions of sympathy.

It is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged.

We invite you all to a Celebration of Life for Juanita and Basil on Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Murray Community Center.

Celebrate the Season of Giving at our Holiday Open House Friday, December 5, 2014 Serving donuts, cookies, punch & coffee at all locations from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Get a picture taken with Santa from 2-5 p.m.

Osceola, Lamoni and Winterset (Excludes Downtown Osceola Branch)

Customers can stop by to get their 2015 calendar & other bank giveaways.

Drawings for prizes every hour.

Join us in giving this Season OSCEOLA PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT

Coloring Contest Put your artistic skills to work! The Department is offering a coloring contest to any Pre-K through 6th Grade child. Three different pictures, based off the movie FROZEN, are available at the Parks & Recreation Office or may be printed off the City of Osceola Website at www.osceolaia.govoffice2.com under the Online Forms tab.

There will be three categories of ages; Pre-K through Kindergarten, 1st through 3rd Grade, and 4th through 6th Grade. There is an assigned picture for you to color based on which category you fall under.

Please return colored pictures to the Parks & Recreation Office no later than 4:30 on December 15 where they will be judged by the Parks & Recreation Board. The top three finishers in each category will win a personal pan pizza courtsey of Pizza Hut. So don’t delay! Let’s get coloring!

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EDITORIAL/NEWS

New reports shows local food economy continues to expand in Iowa AMES – Iowa’s local food economy is growing more vigorously than expected, according to a two‐ year evaluation from the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture. The report also shows how modest public investment in the work of local food coordinators contributes to job creation in the state.

Sales of local food to grocery stores, restaurants, residential food service operations, food hubs, food auctions and other high‐ volume markets rose from $8.9 million in 2012 to $13.1 million in 2013, for a total of more than $22 million over the two‐year period. The report cites data showing that these larger markets are rapidly eclipsing direct‐ to‐ consumer sales at farmers markets and from Community Supported Agriculture (CSAs).

All this activity spells good economic news for rural communities and farm‐based businesses in Iowa, including the creation of 171 new jobs in 2012 and 2013.

The findings are part of an evaluation of the Regional Food Systems Working Group (RFSWG), a statewide network that connects 15 local food coordinators working in 91 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Like last year, the coordinators recruited local food producers and buyers from their respective regions to complete a survey that measured four indicators of economic change: • Local food sales by farmers, including directly to consumers and to institutions and other markets • Local food purchases by grocery stores, restaurants and buyers for institutions and other high‐ volume markets • Job creation as a result of local food production, processing or utilization • Funds leveraged by RFSWG groups.

“Farmers reported increases in their sales from 2012 to 2013, even adjusted for inflation,” said Corry Bregendahl, who coordinated the data collection project for the Leopold Center with Leopold Center program assistant Arlene Enderton. “Total sales of local food, as reported by 103 farmers in 2012 and 120 farmers in 2013, nearly topped $24 million.”

Those totals offer a broader picture of the local food boom than that shown in data collected by the U.S. Census of Agriculture, Bregendahl said. The federal farm census tracks only sales directly to consumers such as at farmers markets, farm stands and CSA enterprises.

Farmers are not asked to report sales to restaurants, grocery stores and other retailers, or to institutions such as schools, hospitals and residential living facilities. In the 2012 U.S. Census of Agriculture, 2,954 Iowa farms reported $17.5 million in direct sales.

“Using our 2013 data, we captured 74 percent of the 2012 Census of Agriculture local food sales with only 4 percent of the sample size,” Bregendahl explained. “Our data suggests that only a small portion of our farmers’ local food sales—about 5 percent— was sold directly to consumers. Iowa local food sales could be exceeding $300 million instead of the $17 million reported in the 2012 Census of Agriculture, if we had a better system in place for tracking sales to high‐ volume buyers such as grocery stores, restaurants, school food service, food distributors, and others.”

Local food and jobs Food producers were asked to share information about existing jobs on their farms as well any new jobs created as a result of local food production. Similarly, local food buyers were asked if any new jobs had been created in their businesses as a result of local food purchases.

In 2013 118 new jobs were created on farms and by local food buyers.

Combined with 53 new jobs reported in 2012, the two‐ year total is 171 new jobs, of which more than one‐third are full‐ time.

These new jobs were created on the farm, in sales and marketing, processing, distribution, nutrition education, horticultural education, and culinary arts, among others. When compared to other sectors, the public cost creating one new full‐ time job in the local foods sector is low, at $15,661.

“This is a very modest public investment, especially when you look at the cost of recruiting low‐ paying retail jobs from outside the state,” Bregendahl said. “A wiser investment approach to creating jobs in Iowa is to grow our own in the local foods sector. These local food coordinators are showing that they can do that.”

In addition to economic benefits and job creation, Bregendahl said coordinators in the RFSWG network raised more than $1.5 million during the two‐year period, from government and philanthropic grants, donations, fundraisers and voter‐approved county extension funds. A significant portion of those funds came from outside the state.

The statewide report, 2013 Economic Impacts of Iowa’s Regional Food Systems Working Group, is available on the Leopold Center website at www.leopold.iastate.edu/local‐ food Additional data and profiles of local food champions are available from coordinators of nine of the 15 regional groups. Each group works with different stakeholders to build and strengthen local food systems in their region.

Members may include farmers, food‐ based businesses, nonprofits, Extension, Resource Conservation and Development organizations, educational institutions and government agencies. Here are the local food groups and the Iowa counties they serve: • South Central Iowa Area Partnership ‐ APPANOOSE, CLARKE, DECATUR, LUCAS, MADISON, MONROE, UNION, WARREN and WAYNE counties • Southern Iowa Local Foods Initiative ‐ ADAIR, ADAMS, CLARKE, DECATUR, RINGGOLD, TAYLOR and UNION counties Local food economic report by the numbers: • RFSWG network: 15 groups, working in 91 of 99 Iowa counties • 3 surveys, 120 farmers, 74 buyers, 13 regions reporting data • $13 million: Total local food sales by farmers, 2013 • $13.1 million: Total local food purchases by buyers, 2013 • $108,629: Average local food sales/farm, 2013 • $179,845: Average total local food purchase/buyer, 2013 • 171: Total new jobs created, 2012‐ 2013 • $15,661: Public investment/local food sector FTE job over two years

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BACK IN TIME Library in a bathroom?

By Marie White

Clarke County Historical Society

In 1907, members of the PEO Chapter K and the Village Improvement Society Ladies met for the planning and starting of a public library.

The first library was in the courthouse restroom and had been self-supporting by fines and book rentals. Because of confusion and the coming and going of occupants of the restroom, a room on the third floor of the courthouse was accepted as a more suitable place for the library.

It was decided to apply to Mr. Carnegie for funds to build a suitable library. Receiving a favorable reply from Mr. Carnegie, the Village Improvement Society Ladies met with the city council placing the matting before them. On March 25, 1907, a special election for the voting of a tax was held.

The women had won their spurs as politicians and when the proposition to erect a Carnegie library came up, the mere men realized there was no hope

of defeating it after the ladies announced they proposed to fight it out on that line if it took all summer.

Again, the ladies go in their carriages and dragged the voters to the polls and carried every ward and the general population by a handsome majority.

The ladies waited for the mayor to announce his library board of trustees — the ladies wanting at least four members on it — expecting to see the dirt fly or know the reason why.

Interested citizens and the ladies kept the matter before the public until the council appointed a board. The mayor made his appointments, which the council rejected with neatness and dispatch saying they had it in their power they would have who they believed to be the best or none.

Deadlock stood with a good prospect of no library board at all.

It was jokingly reported there were so many board appointees they were arranging to hold a reunion as soon as their membership reached the 5,000 mark and the mayor hadn’t

mentioned the statue of justice over the east courthouse door as an appointee yet.

Finally, after more the five tries, the deadlock ended when the mayor submitted a board that not a member of the council had any objections.

It was over. The mayor and council smoked the “Pipe of Peace.” The nine-member board consisted of five men and four women.

It was not recorded the council fell upon each other’s necks and wept with joy over the outcome. One councilman was reported to have been seen to smile once or twice that week.

Another was seen smoking a cigar election day. One felt so good he expected to take an afternoon off and go fishing. The mayor felt they had ironed out the wrinkles of the situation.

So all was lovely — sometimes, maybe.

The new library was dedicated June 15, 1911.

In 1912, the ladies voted to build a chapel at Maple Hill Cemetery. It is standing still today with additions build on the east and west.

Interstate 35 honor roll announced This is Interstate 35 secondary Geddes, Claire Gibbons, Andrew Brennon McCuddin, Brooklyn Riley Morris, school’s first quarter honor roll. Goering, Katie Greenwell, Richie McCuddin,

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OSCEOLA LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore, 641.342.2334, Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor, Chad Queener, Youth Pastor.

Sunday - 9 am & 10:30 am, Worship, 9 am, Bible Classes. Wednesday - 7 pm - Kid’s Activities, Focal Point Youth & Prayer Meeting. Web site: www. lifepointministries.net CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main.

Transportation provided by Church if needed.

641-342-4778.

Sunday - 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Sunday Evening Services. 7 p.m.

- Wednesday, Bible Study & Prayer. Transportation provided by church if needed. Web site: www. calvaryosceola.org CHRIST’S WAY CHURCH, Shane Simpson, pastor, 201 Leann Drive, 641342-6181 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, 3310 West McLane, 641342-2720. Sunday - 7:30 a.m.-”Search” on Channel 23 KCWI. 9:30 a.m.-Bible Classes. 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. - Worship.

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

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 641-342-6333. Sunday 10 a.m. -Sacrament meeting. 11:20 a.m. - Sunday School and Primary. 12:10 p.m. - Relief SocietyPriesthood. Wednesdays - 2:00-8:00 p.m. - Family History Center.

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Elder Tom Meyer, pastor, 3422553. 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School.

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FAITH FELLOWSHIP, Evangelical Free Church, 230 S. Fillmore, Pastor Sheldon Lorenson, 3426603. Youth Pastor Darrin Baumfalk. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Sunday School.

10:00 a.m. - Morning Worship. Wednesday 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service.

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FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, Southern Baptist, 900 South Fillmore. Pastor Leslie Wooten, 641-3424296, Wednesday worship 6:30 p.m., Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Sunday evening

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 4, 2014

Stuck like glue By the Rev. Dr. Al Adams

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Osceola

“We’re stuck with each other – like glue. We’re five.

We’re twins!”

So it was that I first met Clete and Pete, the “deconstruction team” of the church playground. If you wanted (or didn’t) something taken apart, they were your guys. Now, I didn’t say it would ever go back together the same way again, but they were a good deconstruction team.

A couple of years went by before I saw them again. Not sure which I was addressing, I simply resorted to a greeting of “Hey!” as one of them came barreling out the church doors one afternoon.

Used to such confusion, the now much taller boy smiled.

“Hey! I remember you. I’m Pete. You used to tell on us for fixing the playground stuff. You lived on the corner, right?”

I nodded, and he continued almost without drawing a breath. “Well, Clete’s here somewhere. We’re stuck with each other!”

It was then I noticed something different. Pete was looking at me with his head turned strangely to the right, focusing on me with his left eye. He smiled, and I was immediately embarrassed as I became aware that I was probably giving him an unusual look.

“Hey! Here comes Clete now!” And sure enough, Clete came barreling out the church doors. Clete’s head was tipped strangely to the left, as if he was looking solely out of his right eye.

“Hey! I remember you. You’re the tattle-tale lady from when we were little. Well, we’re still stuck with each other.

We’re still twins, and now we’re eight!”

Clete grinned at his brother as if silently asking him, “should we tell her?”

Pete nodded, and Clete went on. “You know, we’ve been together from the beginning. We shared everything. Now we’re sharing eyes. See, both mine went bad, some disease or something, so Pete gave me one of his. Now we’re really stuck together!” worship 6:30 p.m.

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ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl.

641-342-2850. Fr. David Polich. English mass on Sundays at 10:30 a.m.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH Spanish mass on Sundays OF SOUTHERN IOWA, at noon. Misas espanol meets at 410 N. Dewey los domingos 12 p.m.

Osceola. Cass Young, pastor. 641-342-7110. 10:00 UNITED METHODIST a.m. Church Service.

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Pete playfully punched his brother in the arm. “Yep, I’ve got the left eye and he’s got the right. Together, we’ve got whole sight!”

He grinned as only an eight year old getting permanent teeth can. Then, he winked his left eye, and Clete immediately winked his right. Almost in unison, they said “And they still call us the deconstructors!” And off down the sidewalk they ran.

Pete and Clete (bet you can’t say their names 10 times fast) were indeed together from their beginnings. They needed each other for complete sight, to have complete vision.

So, it was with the living word and God. All things – all sight, all vision, all reality, all creation – came into being through the word.

John 1:1-3 tells us: In the beginning was the word, and the word was with God, and the word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being.

Let’s think about what it means to be “stuck like glue” with our creator. When our sight seems nonexistent, we call on God to give us sight, give us understanding and give us direction. With God, our sight is as complete as humanly possible.

In the grace filled gift that was Jesus, God gave us an incredible gift of eternal sight. When our sight was gone, when humankind could no longer see the vision of creation’s purpose, this living word became human and came among us.

God, in Jesus, committed to being “stuck like glue” to us.

How often do we use the grace-filled sight this holy commitment grants us? If someone were to look at your life, who and/or what would they think you’re “stuck like glue” to?

Each day, may you find yourself “stuck like glue” more completely and securely to the one who created you.

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

LA IGLESIA DE DIOS DE LA PROFECIA, Lilia Perez, Pastora. 1215 S. Main St, Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 10:30 a.m., Escuela Dominical. 11:30 a.m., Servicio. Martes 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Jueves - 6:00 p.m., Misioneros.

Viernes - 6:00 p.m., Hogares.

MEDORA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Keith Putney, pastor, 641449-3544. Sunday - 9:00 a.m. - Worship, 9:15 a.m.

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NEW VIRGINIA CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ), 604 Main Street, 641-4493421, Sunday - 10 a.m.

- Sunday School. 11 a.m.

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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 PERU-TRURO UNITED METHODIST PARISH, Truro, 641-765-4782.

Sandy Smith, Pastor.

Sunday - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - Worship-11:00 a.m. Peru 8:30 a.m.

Worship.

T R U R O CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, Truro, Shonda Deranleau, pastor, 641765-4524. Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School -10:30 a.m. Worship.

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Sunday - 10:30 a.m. Morning Worship Service.

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Butch Black, Sunday - 10 MURRAY BAPTIST a.m. - Sunday School.

CHURCH, 641-447-2487. 11 a.m. - Worship.

Corner of 3rd and Grant Wednesday - 6:30 p.m. Streets.

Pastor Alex Bible Study.

Bauman. Sunday - 8:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 10 a.m. - Morning Worship.

6 p.m. - Sunday Evening SMYRNA FRIENDS Service. 7 p.m. - Jr./ CHURCH, 6 miles E. & 1 Sr. High Youth Group.

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - mile N. of Weldon, Charlie Prayer and Bible Study. Coffey, minister. Sunday 3rd Thursday each month - fellowship and coffee 10 - 7 p.m. -Ladies Missionary a.m. Church starts at 10:30 a.m. - Worship.

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

641-774-4911.

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Sunday 9:30 a.m. - Church Service.

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Morning Worship - 9:30 a.m., Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

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SPORTS Lady Indians drop opener to MSM THURSDAY • DECEMBER 4, 2014

OST sports editor • svicker@osceolaiowa.com

Martensdale-St. Marys’ defensive pressure gave Clarke’s young girls basketball team fits early here on Nov. 25 in a 51-19 win over the Lady Indians in their season opener.

“That first game is always a tough one,” Clarke head coach Eric Zoske said. “You do your best you can to prepare for it. We showed we need to work on a couple of things. Our defensive rotations were pretty poor. Too many turnovers. Things like that. Nice to get out there and see an assessment and figure out what things you need to work on in practice.”

After building a 9-2 lead over the first four minutes of the game, Martensdale-St. Marys converted a pair of steals into layups to make it 13-2.

Sydnee Redman ended the Blue Devils’ run with a baseline drive for a basket, but Martensdale-St. Marys led 19-4 at the end of the first quarter.

Martensdale-St. Marys’ quickness and experience overwhelmed the Lady Indians early.

“They’re about all seniors,” Zoske said. “I’ve been coaching against those girls for several years. When you have a senior-loaded class, they’re all pretty good

athletes. Makes it pretty tricky to guard sometimes when you have a younger team like we are. They did a pretty good job of exploiting our weaknesses.”

Clarke turned the ball over eight times in the first quarter against Martensdale-St. Marys’ pressure defense. The Lady Indians turned the ball over just nine times the rest of the game.

“We came out pretty panicked,” Zoske said. “The jitters and mental mistakes.

If we can hold onto the ball like we did the second, third and fourth quarters, we can manage that. We calmed down, did a little better. It was good to see the girls kind of respond to the slow start.”

Kylah Schumacher and Nicole Shutt took the game over in the second quarter, as Schumacher quickly darted through the lane for several easy baskets and Shutt knocked down a pair of long jumpers.

Shutt led the Blue Devils with 14 points, while Schumacher and Ashley Kraber each scored 10 points.

Redman led the Lady Indians with 10 points and pulled down five rebounds.

Vanessa Bakley added five points with five boards and four steals. Baylie Balcaen netted three points and pulled down a game-high 10 rebounds. Amanda Kindred scored one point with three

assists.

The Lady Indians started having success late in the game on skip passes over the top of the defense from Kindred to Redman in the corner for 3-pointers.

R e d m a n Redman knocked down a pair of treys late.

“Sydnee did a good job,” Zoske said. “She had 10 points. She did a good job of handling their press. She had some early turnovers.

Think she had three in the first quarter, but only had one more the rest of the game.”

Zoske said he was pleased with the effort his team gave despite the lopsided score.

“These girls, they’re fun to coach,” he said. “They’re a unique team, because they naturally will tackle people.

I mean that in a good way.

Vanessa and these girls, if there’s a ball on the floor, they think they’re going to get every one of them. That comes natural to them. One thing that is there is their effort. It’s good to see these kids leave it all on the floor.

Talent-wise, we will get better. The effort is definitely there, so it’s a good thing.”

Clarke hosts Chariton toOST photo by SCOTT VICKER night, before hosting Boone Clarke junior post player Baylie Balcaen dribbles through the lane while being defendon Monday and traveling to ed by Martensdale-St. Marys’ Nicole Shutt during a 51-19 loss on Nov. 25. Balcaen finished with a game-high 10 rebounds in the loss.

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Murray’s Barber earns all-state honors

By SCOTT VICKER

She still managed to register 301 kills to lead the team, averaging 4.36 kills per set.

She served 40 aces and Murray senior Hannah ranked second on the team Barber earned second-team with 141 digs to go with 32 toall-state volleyball honors in tal blocks, which ranked third Class 1A last week from the on the team.

Iowa Girls Coaches Associa“She played all around for tion. us,” Shields said. “Had over It marks the second straight 300 kills this year and I think year she has received all-state she was second on the team in honors in volleyball. digs playing back row. She’s a In addition to being named good all-around athlete. She’s to the IGCA’s second team going to go on to college and in Class 1A, Barber also replay volleyball, too. Wherever she goes on to play, I know she’ll do a good job.”

Shields said he saw the most improvement from Barber in her back row play and in serve receive.

“She’s one of our better serve receivers, too,” he said.

“She put a lot of time in over the summer, playing club volleyball and getting kids to come in and play in the gym over the summer. She’s definitely put a lot of time into the sport of volleyball, and it’s definitely shown over the last year.”

On a Murray team that featured several capable hitters, it was a luxury for Shields to have a player like Barber who his team could go to in pressure situations when it needed a point.

“She was always our go-to person,” Shields said. “When Madison (Gonseth) got hurt, just to show her all-around ability, she actually moved to the middle and did a really good job hitting from there, OST photo by SCOTT VICKER too. Just a really good allMurray senior Hannah Barber smacks a kill during a around player. Has a good match against Diagonal earlier this year. Barber was head on her shoulders and named to the IGCA’s second-team all-state in Class 1A knows a lot about volleyball.” last week.

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ceived first-team honors by the Des Moines Register. She was a third-teamer on last year’s IGCA all-state team.

“That’s a real big honor for her and our program,” Murray head coach Jerry Shields said. “We’ve had a couple of all-state kids in volleyball before, but not very many. It’s a big thrill for her and it’s definitely a big thing for us, too.”

Barber played in just 69 sets for the Lady Mustangs this year after suffering an ankle injury late in the season.

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Outdoor news Shotgun deer season December-like cold and snow in November make it seem as if Iowa’s shotgun deer season has already past. However, it is still a week away. That leaves time to contact landowners, sight in your shotgun and tend to all the details before you get out and enjoy Iowa’s outdoors with friends and family.

“I expect we’ll see a harvest similar to last year,” said Dale Garner, chief of Wildlife for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. “The extreme cold weather during mid-November kept many bow hunters out of their tree stands leaving some really nice bucks for the shotgun seasons.”

Expect about 75,000 hunters across Iowa in the first shotgun season, December 6-10, and then another 50,000 head out December 13-21, during the second gun season.

Each contingent will also pack along thousands of antlerless tags, to extend their prospects.

If you are a fan of cold weather ... and have a muzzleloader, that December 22-January 10 late season attracts hunters holding about 30,000 tags.

That number likely will drop, though, with fewer snapping up county antlerless tags.

Iowa’s shotgun seasons allow for group drives; drivers pushing deer toward blockers. Anyone in

the group may tag a downed deer—with their own tag.

That stands in contrast to other states---and even Iowa’s more solitary muzzleloader and bow seasons. However, it has proven to be an efficient method for taking deer, since modern deer hunting was introduced here in the early 1950s. Whatever the season, any deer must be tagged before it is moved or within 15 minutes—whichever comes first.

It also holds the potential for danger, as drivers move closer to, or across, their friends on a drive.

“That’s why wearing solid blaze orange is mandatory.

At least the minimum (torso covered). More is better,” stresses DNR recreation safety officer Pat Jorgensen. “Our number one cause of deer hunting incidents involves a hunter shooting at a running deer…with someone in the area. Recognize what stands in front of and behind the target!”

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Hollywood on the Hardwood on Friday Clarke head girls basketball coach Eric Zoske announced a basketball clinic on Friday that he is calling Hollywood on the Hardwood.

Hollywood on the Hardwood is a free basketball clinic for girls in third through eighth grades. It will run from 6:30 p.m. until 7:15.

Then, from 7:30 p.m. until 9, participants can watch “Despicable Me 2” in the middle school gymnasium.

“That will be free for all girls who attended the bas-

ketball clinic,” Zoske said.

“It will be $5 for any girl that doesn’t attend the clinic or any other parent or family member that wants to come.

The movie is a community wide event. But if the girls go to the basketball clinic, they get in for free.”

Zoske said participants should bring a lawn chair or something to sit on during the movie. Sandwiches, popcorn and drinks will be provided during the movie.

There is no need to pre-register. The basketball

clinic will likely use both the middle school and high school gyms.

“The girls just simply need to show up and be there by 6:20, to be ready to go by 6:30,” Zoske said. “We’ll do basketball competitions and things like that for 45 minutes, and then we’ll watch the movie.”

The movie is open for anyone to attend, but will be a $5 cost for anyone not participating in the basketball clinic.

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population, after steady growth through the previous few decades.

With addition of county and season specific antlerless tags, generous quotas, and a couple extra seasons, near Thanksgiving and during January, hunters responded. The deer herd is now at mid-1990s target levels, in all but a handful of counties.

With a 33 percent drop in harvest numbers since 2006, Iowa’s Natural Resource Commission this summer approved a reduction in antlerless tag quotas in 72 counties. The remaining 27 north central and northwest counties have no county antlerless tags…and hunters may take only antlered deer during the first shotgun season.

Expect fewer tags, than the 359,956 which went over the counter in 2013-2014. And that was down 11 percent from the 2008 peak. Iowa’s overall deer harvest across all seasons last year was 99,400 ... down 34 percent from the peak.

“Now is a good time for the DNR to work with hunters and landowners to help develop a better understanding of proper deer management; including the benefits of harvesting does and keeping deer numbers at ecologically acceptable levels,” stresses DNR wildlife management biologist Terry Haindfield.

“Hunters working with landowners at the local level are the best and most efficient way to keep deer numbers acceptable and provide a high quality deer herd.”

Season changes Iowa deer hunters will likely notice fewer seasons and changes in certain seasons this year when purchasing their licenses.

The January antlerless deer season has been eliminated, the number of antlerless deer tags has been reduced and hunters in 27 northwest counties are allowed only antlered deer during the first shotgun and early muzzleloader seasons.

Crossbows were allowed as a legal method of take for resident Iowa hunters during the

late muzzleloader season.

Registering harvest Your deer is down, tagged and on its way to the truck.

Your harvest is not complete, though, until you register it; online, over the phone or at a license vendor.

For hunters who have registered deer for years, there is no change. Online, it takes just a couple minutes. Go to www.iowadnr.gov and click (left margin) ‘deer hunting.’

From there, click ‘Report Your Harvest’ and follow instructions. Be ready to enter your tag’s nine-digit harvest report number. By phone?

Call 800-771-4692.

The deer should be reported by the hunter whose name is on the tag…and it must come before midnight, the day after the deer is tagged.

The harvest reporting system provides information much faster, and with more detail, than the previous, cumbersome postcard survey. This leads to more responsive management of deer populations; such as adjusting county by county tags or special zone hunt allotments.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 4, 2014

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Area girls basketball Interstate 35 77, Earlham 70 TRURO — Interstate 35’s sophomore post duo of Gracey Griglione and Riley Morris exploded here on Nov. 25 in a 77-70 win over Earlham.

Griglione scored 34 points on 11-of-16 shooting from the floor and 12-of15 shooting from the free throw line. The returning second-team all-stater also grabbed 16 rebounds — eight offensive and eight defensive boards — to go with four steals, four blocked shots and two assists.

Morris, meanwhile, scored 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting with 10 rebounds — six offensive boards — to go with six blocked shots and three steals.

Not to be outdone, sophomore guard Slye Richardson netted 15 points with eight assists. Senior Caylin Brommel chipped in eight points with four assists.

Cheyenne Hiatt added eight points in the win.

Interstate 35 built a 61-45 lead through three quarters, and held off a late Earhlam charge, as the Cardinals outscored the Roadrunners 25-16 in the fourth quarter.

The Roadrunners imrpoved to 2-1 for the season with a 35-28 win over Van Meter Monday night. Stats from that game were unavailable at press time.

SE Warren 47, Murray 34 MURRAY — Murray dropped its season opener here on Nov. 25, 47-34 to Southeast Warren.

“First game jitters,” head coach Jerry Shields said.

“Gave up too many easy, uncontested layups. Didn’t box out well on the defensive end. Didn’t shoot the ball very well. Didn’t move very much on offense. We only have one way to go.”

Deena Snyder led the Lady Mustangs with 11 points, w h i l e Madison Gonseth had nine points and a team- Snyder high seven

rebounds.

Shelby M y e r s added five rebounds.

Snyder and Jade Lecy each Gonseth recorded three steals, as McKenzie McIntoshNOTICE and OF Katie OttoFORboth MEETING APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT had two steals.

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LIVING AND AUTHORIZATION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS E-mail OST’s The Citythe Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa, will meet at the Council SCOTT Chambers, on the 5th day of December, 2014, VICKER at 5 o clock p.m., at which time and place proceedings will be instituted and action taken to approve a Developsvicker@ ment Agreement between the City and osceolaiowa.com Newbury Living in connection with the construction of a senior living facility with related commercial space, which provides for certain property tax incentives in the form of annual appropriation incremental property tax payments in a total amount not exceeding $280,000 over a ten year period, as authorized by Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa.

The Agreement to make annual appropriation incremental property tax payments will not be a general obligation of the City, but will be payable solely and only from incremental property tax revenues generated within the Osceola Urban Renewal Area. All payments under the Development Agreement will be subject to annual appropriation by the City Council.

At the meeting, the Council will receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City. Thereafter, the Council may, at the meeting or at an adjournment thereof, take additional action to approve the Development Agreement or may abandon the proposal.

This notice is given by order of the City Council of Osceola, Iowa, in accordance with Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa.

Ty Wheeler, City Clerk

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NOTICE OF MEETING FOR APPROVAL OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH NEWBURY LIVING AND AUTHORIZATION OF ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS The City Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa, will meet at the Council Chambers, on the 5th day of December, 2014, at 5 o clock p.m., at which time and place proceedings will be instituted and action taken to approve a Development Agreement between the City and Newbury Living in connection with the construction of a senior living facility with related commercial space, which provides for certain property tax incentives in the form of annual appropriation incremental property tax payments in a total amount not exceeding $280,000 over a ten year period, as authorized by Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa.

The Agreement to make annual appropriation incremental property tax payments will not be a general obligation of the City, but will be payable solely and only from incremental property tax revenues generated within the Osceola Urban Renewal Area. All payments under the Development Agreement will be subject to annual appropriation by the City Council.

At the meeting, the Council will receive oral or written objections from any resident or property owner of the City. Thereafter, the Council may, at the meeting or at an adjournment thereof, take additional action to approve the Development Agreement or may abandon the proposal.

This notice is given by order of the City Council of Osceola, Iowa, in accordance with Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa.

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received for October 2014 was $180.99 leaving November 13, 2014 cash balance $519,926.74.

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 4, 2014 PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS ACCOUNT (LOSST 2009): Interest received for October 2014 was $259.60 leaving November 13, 2014 cash balIN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT ance $1,019,106.73.

OF CLARKE COUNTY SAVINGS ACCOUNT (EA-2) HSBC Bank USA, National Associa- (opened 9/14/2012): Interest received tion, as Indenture Trustee of the Field- for October 2014 was $1,371.38 leavstone Mortgage Investment Trust, Se- ing November 13, 2014 cash balance $3,939,645.43. ries 2006-1 Plaintiff, SAVINGS ACCOUNT (CASINO vs.

FUND) (opened 2/6/2013): Interest reTammy Simpson a/k/a Tammy S. ceived for October 2014 was $150.26 Simpson; Ricky Simpson a/k/a Ricky and Casino funds received was D. Simpson; Parties in Possession; Pine $24,921.93 leaving November 13, 2014 Road LLC; Clarke County Hospital; cash balance $443,722.52.

Cash 'N Go - Osceola; Credit AccepA motion to approve the Treasurer's tance Corporation; Capital One Auto Report and pay the bills as presented Finance, et al. was made by Commissioner Scott BuDefendants. sick and seconded by Commissioner EQUITY NO: EQCV012053 Fred Diehl. Motion carried on roll call ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR vote: Ayes: Commissioners Scott Busick, PUBLICATION You are notified that a petition has Fred Diehl, Jack Cooley, Dan McInbeen filed in the office of this court tosh, Sue Wilder and Sandy Kale (by naming you as a defendant in this ac- phone) Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey. tion. The petition was filed on August Commissioner Sue Wilder moved to 15, 2014, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the approve an Independent Contractor Plaintiff on the property described in Agreement between Clarke County this notice and judgment for the unpaid Reservoir Commission and Piper Conprincipal amount of $60,778.01, with sulting Services effective January 1, 11.45% per annum interest thereon 2015 and ending December 31, 2015. from June 1, 2011, together with late Commissioner Dan McIntosh seconded charges, advances and the costs of the the motion. Motion carried on roll call action including (but not limited to) ti- vote: Ayes: Commissioners Scott Busick, tle costs and reasonable attorney's fees, as well as a request that said sums be Fred Diehl, Jack Cooley, Dan McIndeclared a lien upon the following de- tosh, Sue Wilder and Sandy Kale (by scribed premises from January 27, phone) Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey.

2006, located in Clarke county, Iowa: Commissioner Fred Diehl moved to The West Seventy (70) feet of Lot Three (3) in Block Two (2) in Brady's approve Task Order #2 between the Addition to the Original Town of Clarke County Reservoir Commission Osceola, Clarke County, Iowa., com- and HDR Engineering, Inc. Commismonly known as 315 N Lincoln, Osceo- sioner Dan McIntosh seconded the motion. Motion carried on roll call vote: la, IA 50213 (the "Property") Ayes: Commissioners Scott Busick, The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real Fred Diehl, Jack Cooley, Dan McInestate be foreclosed, that a special exe- tosh, Sue Wilder and Sandy Kale (by cution issue for the sale of as much of phone) Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey. the mortgaged premises as is necessary CCRC Project Coordinator David to satisfy the judgment and for other reBeck reported he has conceptual agreelief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review ments with three landowners and will the petition on file in the clerk's office. be meeting with another landowner toThe Plaintiffs attorney is Megan Cello, day. Surveys are scheduled to begin of South and Associates, P.C.; whose next week on three of these properties. address is 6363 College Blvd., Suite After completion of the surveys, purchase agreements will be presented for 100, Overland Park, KS 66211. approval. The Appraisers have met NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED with eight of the second set of ten propFORECLOSURE WITHOUT RE- erty owners. They are scheduled to DEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT meet with the other two landowners the THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED first of December.

Motion was made by Commissioner PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF Fred Diehl seconded by Commissioner JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE Scott Busick to adjourn the meeting at WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN 9:29 a.m. Motion carried with all aye votes.

DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. These minutes are unapproved minIF YOU FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DE- utes and will be presented for approval LAYED UNTIL TWELVE at the next meeting. For more detail see MONTHS (OR SIX MONTHS IF minutes on file at the local Recorder's THE PETITION INCLUDES A Office, Clarke County Court House, WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDG- Osceola, Iowa.

Acting Secretary MENT) FROM THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR OSCEOLA WATER BOARD RESIDENCE AND IS A ONE-FAMNOVEMBER 6, 2014 OR TWO-FAMILY ILY (UNOFFICIAL - NOT BOARD DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO APPROVED) MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF The Osceola Water Board met for the JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS NOT regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, YOUR RESIDENCE OR IS YOUR November 6, 2014 at 5:30 P.M. This beRESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE- ing the time and place as legally posted, OR TWO-FAMILY the meeting was called to order by ChairFAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE man Ryan Rychnovsky with the following NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AF- Board Members present: Alisha Kale, TER THE SALE. THE PURCHAS- Dave Neas and Laura Castro. Board ER AT THE SALE WILL BE ENTI- Member MacKenzie O'Hair was absent.

TLED TO IMMEDIATE POSSES- Also present were Superintendent BranSION OF THE MORTGAGED don Patterson, Utility Office Manager CarPROPERTY. YOU MAY PUR- rie Benda, Dennis Page, Matthew Francis CHASE AT THE SALE. and others not signed in.

You must serve a motion or answer Board member Kale motioned to apon or before 26th day of December, prove the agenda as presented and Neas 2014, and within a reasonable time seconded the motion. thereafter file your motion or answer Ayes: Kale, Neas, Castro, Rychnovsky with the Clerk of Court for Clarke Nays: None County, at the county courthouse in Absent: O'Hair Osceola, Iowa. If you do not, judgment Motion Passed by default may be rendered against you No one was present to address the board for the relief demanded in the petition.

If you require the assistance of auxil- about items not on the agenda.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patteriary aids or services to participate in a court action because of a disability, im- son opened the discussion regarding mediately call your District ADA Coor- amending Rule 4, billing and penalties of dinator at 515-286-3394. If you are the Osceola Water Works rules and reguhearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY lations by stating that currently there is not at 1-800-735-2942. a written policy regarding disconnection Linda Graves procedures for commercial accounts. The CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT presented resolution includes a policy of Clarke County Courthouse how to handle disconnection of service for 100 S. Main Street, commercial accounts. Starting January 1, Osceola, IA 50213 IMPORTANT: YOU ARE AD- 2015, the commercial account policy will VISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE be handled the same as residential which AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR IN- includes a 5% penalty on unpaid balances TERESTS. after the 15th and will be subject to disconnection of services twelve days later.

A telephone call will be made to all comCLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR mercial accounts before the disconnection COMMISSION Vice Chairperson Jack Cooley called date and written communication will be isthe November 13, 2014 meeting of the sued to each commercial customer prior to Clarke County Reservoir Commission January. In addition, the resolution would (CCRC) to order at 9:00 a.m. Six Com- increase the returned check charge from missioners responded to roll call. $35.00 to $45.00. After discussion was A motion to approve the November held, board member Neas motioned to ap13, 2014 meeting agenda was made by prove resolution 2014-19 as presented and Commissioner Sue Wilder and seconded by Commissioner Dan McIntosh. Kale seconded the motion. Roll call of the vote was: Motion carried on roll call vote: Ayes: Kale, Neas, Castro, Rychnovsky Ayes: Commissioners Scott Busick, Nays: None Fred Diehl, Jack Cooley, Dan McInAbsent: O'Hair tosh, Sue Wilder and Sandy Kale (by Motion Passed phone) Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey.

Resolution 2014-19 A motion to approve the October 9, Water Superintendent Report: Brandon 2014 regular meeting minutes was Patterson reported to the board the annual made by Commissioner Dan McIntosh newsletter has been completed and mailed and seconded by Commissioner Sue to each utility customer. Mr. Patterson Wilder. Motion carried on roll call thanked board member Castro for assisting vote: Ayes: Commissioners Scott Busick, us to provide a Spanish version. Next PatFred Diehl, Jack Cooley, Dan McIn- terson reported that the water tower radio tosh, Sue Wilder and Sandy Kale (by equipment has been purchased and installed to assist with ensuring the correct phone) levels of water held in the towers at all Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey.

A motion to approve the October 17, times and GIS training which that had 2014 special meeting minutes was been completed. Continuing on, Mr. Patmade by Commissioner Dan McIntosh terson reported on a water main break on and seconded by Commissioner Fred the 100 block of West Webster that was Diehl. Motion carried on roll call vote: under the street and concerns from a conAyes: Commissioners Fred Diehl, tractor regarding the Water Works locatJack Cooley, Dan McIntosh and Sandy ing private water lines. Mr. Patterson Kale (by phone) completed his report by requesting the Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey Abstain: Commissioners Scott Bu- board's thoughts on a tower maintenance program. sick and Sue Wilder.

Chairman Rychnovsky presented the A motion to approve the October 23, 2014 special meeting minutes was consent agenda. Board member Kale momade by Commissioner Sue Wilder and tioned to approve the consent agenda as seconded by Commissioner Dan McIn- presented and Neas seconded the motion. tosh. Motion carried on roll call vote: The consent agenda included the Aging Ayes: Commissioners Jack Cooley, Report and YTD Budget Report, minutes Dan McIntosh, Sue Wilder and Sandy from the October 2 and October 23, 2014 Kale (by phone) meetings as well as the following Bills and Absent: Commissioner Bill Trickey Abstain: Commissioner Scott Busick Claims: A R S CONSTRUCTION and Fred Diehl.

Copies of the Treasurer's Report were SERVICES...................................$1,700.00 made available for audience to review. AFLAC Commissioners had received the Trea- PAYROLL......................................$267.20 surer's Report and copies of all bills to AGSOURCE LABORATORIES review prior to the meeting.

LAB TESTING..............................$138.00 General Fund: Revenue received ALLIANT ENERGY was interest of $1.91 for October 2014, SERVICES...............................$14,141.63 $7,105.00 Clarke Co. Supervisors and AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC City of Woodburn dues and $8,925.00 MEMBERSHIP..............................$354.00 City of Osceola dues making cash bal- ANDREW CONST. COMPANY ance of $43,022.43. There were no SERVICES.....................................$660.00 bills presented for payment leaving November 13, 2014 cash balance of BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS INC SIGNS.............................................$151.17 $43,022.43.

Special Account: Revenue received CHARLIE BEEKER, JR. was $.01 for October 2014 interest DEPOSIT REFUND...........................$9.02 leaving November 13, 2014 cash bal- BERT GURNEY & ASSOCIATES INC SERVICES......................................$435.00 ance of $25.46.

LOSST 2008 Checking Account: BOB'S CUSTOM TROPHIES, INC. Total revenue received was interest of SERVICES........................................$13.95 $14.95 for October 2014 and $2,378.94 CAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT CO City of Woodburn for August LOSST REPAIRS........................................$187.54 tax period making cash balance of CARD MEMBER SERVICE 44,703.11. There were no bills present- SERVICES...................................$1,788.59 ed for payment leaving November 13, CARD SERVICE CENTER 2014 cash balance of $44,703.11.

LOSST 2009 Checking Account: SERVICES......................................$396.30 Total revenue received was interest of CASEY'S GENERAL STORES $775.22 making cash balance of FUEL............................................$1,481.73 $2,225,956.43. Bills presented were CHEM-SULT INC. $26,500.00 to Cook Appraisal for 9 re- CHEMICALS............................$39,889.15 ports and $4,359.24 to Ahlers & CITY OF MELBOURNE Cooney, P.C. for legal services leaving PURCHASE....................................$200.00 November 13, 2014 cash balance of CITY OF OSCEOLA $2,195,097.19.

MONTHLY PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS COLLECTIONS......................$298,882.26 ACCOUNT (MURRAY LOSST 2010): COUNTRY CONCRETE Interest received for October 2014 was $121.33 making cash balance of REPAIRS........................................$200.00 A bill presented was CR SERVICES $478,416.19 $2,406.15 to City of Murray for refund SERVICES........................................$38.42 of overpayment of LOSST tax in FY CRESTON PUBLISHING COMP 2014 leaving November 13, 2014 cash PUBLICATION..............................$514.68 D & D PEST CONTROL balance of $476,010.04.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS SERVICES........................................$90.00 ACCOUNT (LOSST 2008): Interest DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC received for October 2014 was $112.76 SERVICES........................................$73.76 leaving November 13, 2014 cash bal- FAREWAY STORES ance $323,928.44.

LAB TESTING.................................$21.46 PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS EMILY GAA ACCOUNT (LOSST 2009): Interest DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 received for October 2014 was $180.99 leaving November 13, 2014 cash bal- GENE & NELSO'S APPLIANCE SERVICES......................................$600.00 ance $519,926.74.

PREFERRED DIRECT SAVINGS DESIREE GILLIAM ACCOUNT (LOSST 2009): Interest DEPOSIT REFUND.........................$49.50 received for October 2014 was $259.60 HACH COMPANY leaving November 13, 2014 cash bal- LAB SUPPLIES..........................$1,649.38

DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 GENE & NELSO'S APPLIANCE SERVICES......................................$600.00 DESIREE GILLIAM DEPOSIT REFUND.........................$49.50 HACH COMPANY LAB SUPPLIES..........................$1,649.38 HIGHWAY LUMBER SERVICES......................................$219.87 CHRISTOPHER HUTT DEPOSIT REFUND.........................$52.15 HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO. CHLORINE.................................$2,598.60 IA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES PAYROLL......................................$963.70 IDEAL READY MIX CO CONCRETE...................................$327.00 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICES.........

PAYROLL...................................$8,140.49 IA DEPT OF REVENUE PAYROLL...................................$1,462.00 IA DEPT OF REVENUE SALES TAXES...........................$5,220.00 IOWA FINANCE AUTHROITY INTEREST PAYMENT...........$18,628.75 IOWA ONE CALL SERVICES........................................$56.90 IPERS PAYROLL...................................$5,015.03 J P AUTO SUPPLIES.......................................$365.39 JARED KRUTSINGER DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 LITTLE KADING CONSTRCUTION HYDRANT REFUND....................$901.75 DR. THOMAS LOWER DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 JACKIE LUCIO DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 MATT PARROTT SERVICES...................................$1,769.15 MET LIFE DENTAL INSURANCE................$495.08 MIDLAND GIS SOLUTIONS TRAINING.....................................$900.00 MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES.......................................$124.85 MIDWEST SAFETY COUNSELORS EQUIPMENT.................................$710.04 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC SUPPLIES...................................$4,307.65 MUTUAL OF OMAH LIFE INSURANCE..........................$68.24 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS SUPPLIES.........................................$55.11 BRYAN ODENDAHL DEPOSIT REFUND.........................$58.35 OSCEOLA FARM & HOME SUPPLIES.......................................$533.50 OSCEOLA WATER WORKS APPLY DEPOSITS.....................$1,273.98 PENICK ELECTRIC SERVICES......................................$112.97 RUBEN PEREZ GOMEZ DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 REYNOLDSON & VANWERDEN LLP LEGAL SERVICES.......................$127.80 ROBINSONS CO SUPPLIES.......................................$130.81 LORENA SANCHEZ PALMA DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 SEILER INSTRUMENT & MFG CO. TRAINING..................................$1,500.00 SEMINOLE RETAIL ENERGY SERV SERVICES........................................$96.47 SOLUTIONS SERVICES......................................$111.99 STATE HYGENIC LABORATORY LAB TESTING...............................$114.50 DEB STINE DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 DENA STOVER DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 STRANGE ELECTRIC & PERFORM SERVICES......................................$880.25 THE DUERSON CORPORATION SERVICES................................$53,537.28 THREE C DESIGN SERVICES......................................$115.00 TOM & JOHNS AUTO SERVICE SERVICES........................................$60.00 TREASURER OF THE STATE GREAT IA TREASURY HUNT...$238.05 U.S. CELLULAR COMMUNICATION.....................$282.17 U.S. POST OFFICE POSTAGE....................................$1,486.40 UNITED HEALTHCARE HEALTH INSURANCE.............$8,143.94 ASHLEY WERNER DEPOSIT REFUND.........................$55.25 WILD BLUE COMMUNICATION.......................$86.32 WINDSTREAM COMMUNICATION.....................$270.38 ZEE MEDICAL INC. SERVICES........................................$42.70 ZIMCO SUPPLY CO. REPAIRS .......................................$105.00 TOTAL CLAIMS....................$515,992.84 Ayes: Kale, Neas, Castro, Rychnovsky Nays: None Absent: O'Hair Motion Passed Utility Office Manager Carrie Benda reported on the mutual funds and CD's with Edward Jones.

Board Member Reports: Dave Neas asked the public in attendance about any concerns or questions they had and requested a date be set for a joint meeting between the City Council and Water Board in January 2015. Ryan Rychnovsky inquired about issues with the solar bees in the winter.

There being no further business to discuss, board member Kale motioned and Castro seconded adjournment at 6:05 p.m.

Ayes: Kale, Neas, Castro, Rychnovsky Nays: None Absent: O'Hair Motion Passed Attest: Ryan Rychnovsky, Chairman Carrie Benda, Utility Office Manager

CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Regular Meeting of the Board of Education Administrative Conference Room November 24, 2014 President Linskens called the regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were James Bair, Joseph Deutsch, Gerard Linskens, Steve O'Tool and Dena White. Lori Helgevold arrived at 7:40 p.m. Kelly Bailey was absent. Superintendent Steve Seid, Business Manager Ruth White, and several guests were present.

Bair and White moved approval of the agenda. Motion carried (5-0).

Spotlights went to the Clarke Cheerleaders for the Class 2A Championship Title; and to Kooper Brimm and Jake Manternach for their trip to Haiti along with FFA members from other schools.

Bev Seeberger spoke to the school board about increasing the amount of recycling done within the district.

Bair and O'Tool moved to approve the minutes from the November 10th meeting. Motion carried (5-0).

White and Deutsch moved to approve Michelle Peterson as 3 hour 1:1 associate at the pre-school, Susan Peters as 7¼ hour elementary 1:1 associate, Jackie Foster as Secondary Head Cook, 8 hrs/day; and adding a Level 3 Special Education Teacher position at the Elementary due to large student roster, and a driver to transport middle school students to and from Central Campus in Des Moines for AP classes.

Motion carried (5-0).

Deutsch and O'Tool moved to approve April Youngs, "Student Diversity and Educational Practice" and "Leading Professional Learning Communities", 3 hours each from Morningside College for advancement on the salary schedule.

Motion carried (5-0).

The Board received reports from Sheila Overton, Technology; Jeff Sogard, Middle School Principal; Shane Stephens, High School Principal; and Ryan Sweeney, Activities Director.

Mr. Stephens spoke about changes being considered on the senior portfolio project and will be bringing a recommendation back to the board for changes.

O'Tool and Bair moved to set a workshop with DLR Group for Wednesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. Motion carried (6-0).

The board reviewed the first 100 days entry plan with Superintendent Seid.

O'Tool and Helgevold moved to approve School Administrator Management (SAM) for both Jill Kiger, elementary principal; and Shane Stephens, high school principal. Motion carried (6-0).

Children and Families of Iowa have asked to be allowed to meet with students in the school buildings.

The board reviewed certified enrollment information, with 2014-15 enrollment down 24.8 students.

Superintendent Seid reported on IASB convention sessions, parking lot gate at the elementary, recycling, school musical "Annie", and hiring committee for coaches.

Items to consider for the next board agenda include: Senior portfolio, Children & Families of Iowa, and facilities update.

The next board meeting is December

school musical "Annie", and hiring committee for coaches.

Items to consider for the next board agenda include: Senior portfolio, Children & Families of Iowa, and facilities update.

The next board meeting is December 8, 2014.

The Board adjourned at 8:35 p.m. following a motion by O'Tool and White.

Gerard Linskens, President Ruth White, Board Secretary

Board of Supervisors November 24, 2014 The Board of Supervisors met in regular session on November 24, 2014, in the Clarke County Courthouse with the following members present: Marvin McCann and Myron Manley. Larry Keller was absent. Also present, Auditor Janice White and Bill Black. Chairman McCann called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Manley made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by McCann. All Ayes.

Approval of the Veterans Emergency Assistance Program Policy is pending due to approval from the Veterans Affairs Board.

Moved by Manley, seconded by McCann, to approve Construction Permit #14-15 requested by Don Williams to construct tile line at 2897 Garst Street in Section 30 of Jackson Township.

All Ayes.

Moved by Manley, seconded by McCann, to set December 29, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. as date and time for a public hearing to vacate 170th Avenue starting at 1250 170th Avenue north to the end of the road. All Ayes.

Moved by Manley, seconded by McCann, to approve payment of claims submitted from November 11, 2014, through November 24, 2014. All Ayes.

Agriland FS, Fuel...................21,602.94 Alliant Energy, Util..................2,887.20 Atomic Termite, Serv....................60.00 B M Sales, Sup ..........................187.50 Beminio, Byron, Mileage..............50.00 Buckingham, Kevin, Serv........5,500.00 Canon Financial, Serv...................75.07 Capital Sanitary, Sup......................1.84 Chat Mobility, Serv....................214.33 City Of Murray, Util...................177.61 Clarke Co Pub Health, Sup......9,001.80 Clarke Sec Road, Fuel................507.28 Clarke Preschool, Serv.............1,386.20 Clarke Electric, Util ...................805.85 Conley, Jessica, Exp...................152.46 Continental Research, Sup..........687.55 Control Installations, Sup........1,032.78 Country Club Estates, Rent.........200.00 Country Haven, Srv.................1,522.10 CR Services, Sup........................267.18 Cruickshank, Michael, Exp.........133.55 Cummings, Peggy A, Exp...........381.99 Decatur Co Pub Health, Sup.......508.65 Dewitt, Gerald, Mileage................50.00 District IV, Dues...........................25.00 Duffus, Robin, Serv......................50.00 Electronic Eng, Equip..............1,211.70 Excel Mech, Serv.....................1,736.00 Exchange, Ad................................49.50 Freeman Ent, Lease.....................100.00 Galls, Uniforms...........................205.49 Gorsline, David, Mileage..............50.00 Hettinger, Bob, Mileage................50.00 High Sierra Llc, Rent..................690.00 Highway Lumber, Sup..................76.71 Hiland Dairy, Sup.......................215.56 Hooper, Dan, Mileage...................50.00 Hy-Vee, Sup............................3,724.47 IA Co Attorney Assn, Mtg..........325.00 IA DOT, Sup & Repairs...........1,426.89 IA Law Enforcement, School......270.00 IA Water Mgmt, Serv.................170.00 Infomax, Serv.............................623.47 J P Auto, Sup..............................407.04 Jim's Truck Repair, Util..............100.00 Johnston Prop, Serv....................195.00 Kale Funeral Home, Serv ........1,975.00 Kent, Gregory L, Exp ................307.67 Kerns, Billy W, Exp .....................50.00 Lynn, Debbie L, Exp...................207.53 M & M Sales Co, Sup.................373.43 Mail Services, Serv.....................385.12 Marion Co Pub Hlth, Serv..........250.80 Mathias, Allan R, Exp...................48.46 McCann, Marvin, Exp ...............330.50 McWilliams, Richard, Mileage.....50.00 Mediacom, Util ..........................287.15 Menards, Sup..............................554.01 Mid States Farm, Appraisal.....1,400.00 Mohr, Dean, Serv........................300.00 Moore, Judy, Rent.......................200.00 Mosaic Inc, Serv......................1,932.84 Murphy Tractor, Equip........135,886.68 City Of Murray, Util.....................53.83 Nieuber, Steve, Mileage ...............50.00 North Iowa K-9, Cert..................200.00 Orchard Place, Serv.................1,173.06 Farm & Home, Sup.....................106.75 Peterson, Brian, Exp...................116.41 Pitney Bowes, Serv.....................122.22 Premier Office Equip, Serv...........67.32 Rapid Reproductions, Sup..............6.72 Reasoner, Donald, Mileage ..........50.00 Rider, Terry S, Mileage ...............50.00 Robins, Ricky G, Exp.................133.55 Robinsons, Sup...........................261.22 Rychnovsky Lawn, Serv...............65.00 S I R W A, Util...........................103.00 Sanofi Pasteir, Sup......................794.04 Schildberg Const, Rock.........15,097.99 Short Construction, Serv..........1,529.81 Smith, Nicole, Exp .......................57.00 Smith, Steve, Exp..........................70.70 Snyder Plumbing, Serv............1,365.00 Solutions, Sup..........................1,033.21 SE IA Response Grp, School...1,300.00 Southern IA Trolley, Serv.............13.95 Timmons, Kari, Exp ...................295.00 US Cellular, Serv..........................32.74 Van Heeswyk, Les, Mielage.........50.00 Village Ltd, Rent........................700.00 Visa, Equip ................................596.10 WageWorks, Admin Fee.............144.00 Warren Co Pub Health, Serv.......102.64 Waste Mgmt, Serv......................652.04 Wayne Co Ag Ext, Serv...........4,971.92 Wayne Co Pub Health, Serv.......213.00 West Payment Ctr, Serv...........1,140.98 Wheeler, Ronald, Mileage ...........50.00 White, Janice M, Exp .................336.28 Willson & Pechacek, Serv.......2,862.64 Windstream, Util ........................530.89 World Data Corp, Sup................225.00 Having completed agenda items and having no other business, Manley made a motion to adjourn, seconded by McCann. All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman.

Attest: Janice M White, Auditor The following are the bills allowed by the Board of Trustees, Clarke County Hospital, for the quarter ending September 30, 2014 published pursuant to Section 5, Chapter 191, Acts 58GA: AACVPR dues/subscriptions........................... 210.00 ACI Boland construction project................. 100,606.41 Aeroscout service/maint.............................. 10,737.21 Ahern service/maint................................... 852.00 Air Solutions repairs.............................................. 140.00 Airport Signs & Graphics supplies......................................... 1,825.00 Akin Building Center supplies............................................ 355.32 Alere North America Inc purchased services....................... 2,949.52 Alere Toxicology Services Inc purchased services....................... 1,174.00 Allen Memorial Hospital education ........................................ 267.15 Alliant Energy utilities........................................ 73,922.24 American Proficiency Institute purchased services....................... 6,110.00 Aramark Healthcare Facility purchased services..................... 62,086.55 Aunt Minnie Inc worker comp expense....................... 40.00 Avadyne Health purchased services..................... 12,458.85 Baker Group service/maint................................ 8,789.50 Ball Team, LLC construction project................... 15,298.90 Bayer Healthcare supplies......................................... 1,294.00 Boston Scientific Corporation supplies............................................ 323.40 Bound Tree Medical LLC supplies............................................. 617.91 Briggs Corp supplies............................................... 19.31 Brown's Medical Imaging service/maint............................... 37,175.00 Bryton Corporation equipment.................................... 20,670.00 Capital Networks service/maint................................... 576.00 Cardinal Health chemical reagents...................... 42,524.56 Cardinal Health supplies....................................... 12,069.68 Cardinal Health Pharmacy drugs/ivs................................... 169,033.41 Cardmember Service supplies....................................... 25,450.58 Carefusion Solutions LLC service/maint................................ 9,435.00 Carelearning purchased services....................... 3,750.00 Carestream Health Inc purchased services....................... 4,400.00 Chat Mobility/Radio Shack supplies.............................................. 59.98 City Of Osceola purchased services....................... 1,462.00

Nancy J. Kane purchased services....................... 3,750.00 peer review...................................... 150.00 Carestream Health Inc National Elevator Inspection purchased services....................... 4,400.00 OSCEOLA Chat Mobility/Radio Shack purchasedSENTINEL-TRIBUNE services.......................... 180.00 supplies.............................................. 59.98 OCI Software software licenses.......................... 7,359.00 City Of Osceola Office Max purchased services....................... 1,462.00 CJ Cooper & Assoc Inc office supplies.............................. 8,773.14 supplies.............................................. 25.00 ONR National Inc Clarke Band Boosters fees................................................... 486.25 marketing........................................... 20.00 O'Reilly Automotive Inc Clarke Booster Club supplies............................................ 332.84 marketing......................................... 250.00 Osceola Cab Clarke County Hospital Foundation purchased services.......................... 374.00 marketing..................................... 2,260.00 Osceola Farm & Home supplies............................................ 879.05 Clarke County Public Health Osceola Water Works PHEP passthru........................... 15,402.85 Clarke County Secondary utilities.......................................... 9,139.22 gas/oil/maint vehicle....................... 287.23 Owens & Minor - Des Moines supplies....................................... 55,899.11 Clarke County Sheriff small claim expense.......................... 93.00 Paetec telephone........................................... 47.80 Colonial Life employee paid insurance............. 6,971.32 Patterson Medical Colorid supplies............................................ 753.17 office supplies.............................. 1,655.00 PCI Medical supplies.............................................. 80.00 Containment Technologies Group supplies............................................ 256.30 Penick Electric Cooper Surgical Inc expendable equipment.................... 429.85 equipment.......................................... 26.52 Pepsi Beverages Company supplies............................................ 519.30 Crystal Clear Water Co supplies............................................ 373.00 Pharmedium Services LLC Cunningham Inc drugs/ivs.......................................... 507.60 construction project..................... 6,575.46 Pigott Inc Curbell Electronics Inc supplies......................................... 3,034.52 Pitney Bowes supplies............................................ 167.40 office supplies................................... 33.14 Dakota Security Systems, Inc general supplies........................... 1,418.24 Pitney Bowes Global Daniels Filter Service Inc leased equipment............................ 539.85 Poe Enterprises Of Iowa general supplies............................... 621.41 drugs/ivs............................................ 72.33 Decatur Co Hospital purchased services.......................... 532.00 Porter's Prints Decatur County Sheriff marketing..................................... 3,909.00 small claim expense........................ 100.12 PPTS Inc Delta Dental Plan Of Iowa fees........................................... 126,632.81 dental insurance......................... 14,285.44 Precision Lens supplies............................................ 700.00 Docs Emergency Medicine fees........................................... 329,407.50 Purchase Power Document Destruction postage............................................. 800.00 purchased services.......................... 660.75 Radiometer America, Inc supplies......................................... 2,247.00 Dr. Kirk A Green Refunds To Patients & Insurance fees.............................................. 33,334.00 Ecolab refund........................................... 4,414.17 leased equipment............................ 503.33 Rehabvisions Eidebailly LLP fees................................................ 1,063.96 Risk Administration Services consulting fees................................ 470.50 Electronic Engineering insurance.................................... 45,060.00 supplies.............................................. 71.70 Robert V Filippone Jr DO Ellis Greenhouse fees..................................................... 74.00 supplies............................................ 217.86 Robinsons True Value supplies............................................ 377.00 Emed Technologies Corp supplies............................................ 120.00 Rollens Professional Products Emily E Reiners supplies.............................................. 43.44 Rotary Club Of Osceola fees................................................ 6,780.00 dues/subscriptions........................... 163.25 Envision Conference Ryan McCracken MD education ........................................ 630.00 EPIC Systems Corp peer review...................................... 150.00 education......................................... 800.00 Seim Johnson consulting fees............................. 3,014.00 EPS Inc supplies............................................ 220.66 Sentry Data Systems, Inc software licenses.......................... 5,000.00 Erb's Technology Solutions repairs.............................................. 284.00 Serene Day Spa Executive Health Resources supplies............................................ 185.00 purchased services........................9,309.68 Sexauer supplies............................................ 199.14 Fareway supplies............................................ 428.01 Shared Medical Services Inc Fedex purchased services..................... 17,785.00 postage............................................... 19.07 Shelton-Dehaan Company Fisher Healthcare supplies............................................ 278.00 Siemens Medical Solutions supplies............................................ 137.84 Flowers 'N More service/maint................................ 3,052.26 supplies............................................ 258.95 SKC Communication Products LLC Fraser Ambulance service/maint.............................. 11,312.08 SKE & SEE Mini Rentals purchased services....................... 1,340.74 leased space.................................. 1,640.00 Genesys Conferencing telephone........................................... 32.54 Southern Iowa Trolley Global Technology Resources purchased services.......................... 553.30 Spacelabs Healthcare purchased services....................... 5,368.00 Graham Construction Co Inc. .construction supplies............................................ 852.40 Springer Pest Solutions project....................................... 147,091.39 Grainger Inc service/maint................................ 1,665.00 repairs........................................... 2,261.60 St Luke's Regional Medic education ........................................ 110.00 Groupcast LLC purchased services.......................... 225.00 Standard Register supplies......................................... 3,530.60 Hauge Associates purchased services............................ 35.25 State Hygienic Laboratory Health Care Logistics Inc purchased services............................ 58.69 supplies............................................ 138.16 Steris Corporation equipment................................... 31,309.80 Healthnet Connect Stivers Ford Lincoln Mercury purchased services....................... 2,143.50 Henry Construction repairs........................................... 1,426.13 repairs........................................... 2,500.00 Storey Kenworthy Hidden Treasurers expendable equipment............... 26,703.44 Stratus Video supplies............................................ 625.00 Highway Lumber Co purchased services.......................... 760.69 supplies............................................ 195.86 Strauss Security Solutions Hologic supplies......................................... 1,895.22 service/maint................................ 4,476.00 Stryker Endoscopy expendable equipment............... 18,563.57 Honeywell Hommed purchased services....................... 8,840.00 Subway Hospira Worldwide Inc supplies.............................................. 43.80 supplies............................................ 411.30 Sun Life Financial life & disability insurance......... 12,520.37 Hy-Vee Food Stores supplies......................................... 1,622.27 Sysaid Technologies IAAP service/maint................................... 375.00 education......................................... 175.00 T System Inc IAMMS service/maint.............................. 13,100.00 education ........................................ 130.00 Tifco Industries supplies............................................ 577.18 Ideacom equipment................................... 19,841.00 Tim Hildreth Co Inc Imprivata repairs........................................... 2,055.89 service/maint................................ 7,582.76 Timothy F Drevyanko MD MS peer review...................................... 150.00 Indian Hills Community College education......................................... 125.00 Tom And Johns Auto ING Life Insurance gas/oil/maint vehicle......................... 74.89 insurance......................................... 335.72 Travel & Expense Reimbursement travel & expense Intoximeters Inc reimbursement........................... 12,101.72 supplies.............................................. 40.00 Iowa Assn Cardiopulmonary Rehab Trinity Health System dues/subscriptions............................. 35.00 fees................................................... 675.00 Iowa Board Of Pharmacy Triose Inc fees..................................................... 90.00 freight.............................................. 622.74 Iowa Dept Of Natural Resources U S Cellular fees................................................... 350.00 purchased services....................... 3,512.91 Iowa Division Of Labor Service U.S. Department Of Education garnishment.................................. 1,515.72 fees..................................................... 80.00 United Parcel Service Iowa Healthcare Collaborative postage................................................. 8.93 education ........................................ 145.00 Iowa Hospital Association Unitypoint Health supplies.............................................. 30.00 purchased services..................... 11,333.83 Iowa Pathology Associates Unitypoint Health ED Activity fees................................................ 1,467.25 pass through................................. 4,520.00 Iowa Therapy Associates Unitypoint At Home fees................................................... 639.77 supplies............................................ 107.58 Iowa Water Management Corp.................... Unitypoint Health purchased services....................... 2,130.00 fees.............................................. 11,876.96 Unitypoint Health Itsavvy LLC hospital info system................... 35,814.52 service/maint.............................. 16,398.35 J & J Health Care System Unitypoint Health service/maint.............................. 30,165.19 supplies......................................... 1,022.98 Kate Ripperger Van Maanen Electric Inc. construction project..................... 8,674.99 education........................................... 57.80 KD Tires Van Meter Inc. gas/oil/maint vehicle......................... 40.00 supplies......................................... 4,191.43 Kelly Tire & Exhaust Vetter Equipment Company gas/oil/maint vehicle....................... 417.38 supplies.............................................. 46.54 King's Canyon Warwick Enterprises supplies............................................ 176.80 medical supplies.............................. 211.11 Klocke's Emergency Vehicles Waste Management ambulance & equipment......... 163,137.00 purchased services....................... 3,020.69 Kristen Carlson-McCarthy Wellmark BCBS Of Iowa fees.............................................. 29,410.00 health insurance....................... 196,543.33 KSIB FM Wex Bank marketing......................................... 300.00 gas/oil/maint vehicle.................... 2,987.07 Whites Woodworking & Art Lamair-Mulock-Condon Co supplies.............................................. 54.54 insurance.................................... 58,093.00 Life Serve Blood Center William D Heggen blood products............................. 3,953.10 peer review...................................... 112.50 Lightedge Solutions Windstream purchased services....................... 3,450.80 telephone.................................... 11,424.43 Lyon Software WPS-Medicare software licenses............................. 315.00 estimated third party settlement.. 1,982.00 Marnie Killip Xltek education ..................................... 2,000.00 supplies.............................................. 81.80 McDonald Dash Ziegler Inc supplies............................................ 143.81 general supplies................................. 84.48 Med Alliance Group Inc Zimmer supplies............................................ 568.10 equipment................................... 44,885.21 Mediacom Cable Zones purchased services........................1,590.57 equipment................................ 186,205.94 Mediacom Internet Total Bills Allowed Third Quarter 2014 purchased services.......................... 329.85 (check dates Medicap Pharmacy 6/19/14-9/18/14)...................2,605,249.59 drugs/ivs............................................ 65.14 The following are the Clarke County Medi-Dose Inc Hospital departmental payroll expendisupplies............................................ 415.09 tures for the fiscal year ending June 30, Medivators Inc 2014: supplies............................................ 320.00 Acute/Swingbed Nursing......2,348,133.73 Medline Industries Inc Operating Room.......................348,675.16 supplies......................................... 1,578.16 Emergency Room.....................764,176.70 Med-Media Inc Ambulance..................................71,494.50 service/maint................................... 650.00 Materials Management...............93,925.87 Medtox Laboratories Inc Laboratory.................................344,222.05 purchased services....................... 2,070.36 EKG...............................................8,449.98 Medtronic USA Cardiac Rehabilitation................59,436.87 supplies............................................ 466.47 Diagnostic Imaging..................364,586.96 Merry X-Ray/Sourceone Healthcare Pharmacy.....................................43,056.02 supplies.............................................. 76.40 Respiratory Therapy.....................7,731.20 Metafile Occupational Therapy................81,519.75 supplies............................................ 973.00 Clinic Physician Services...........16,521.48 Midwest Group Benefits Dietary.......................................170,806.26 fees................................................ 2,264.75 Health Information Millennium Surgical Corp Management.............................203,979.56 supplies......................................... 3,420.54 Plant Operations.......................221,184.97 MMIC Insurance Inc Environmental Services...........215,941.78 insurance.................................... 31,408.00 Registration...............................301,811.42 Monarch Labs Business Office.........................170,258.56 supplies............................................ 449.00 Accounting..................................84,513.05 MST Surgical Human Resources.....................161,903.16 supplies............................................ 750.00 Emergency Preparedness...........17,270.06 Nancy J. Kane Administration............................70,495.74 peer review...................................... 150.00 Marketing......................................3,305.98 National Elevator Inspection Information Technology..........203,529.30 purchased services.......................... 180.00 Quality/Utilization OCI Software Management.............................249,220.06 software licenses.......................... 7,359.00 Total Payroll Fiscal Year Office Max Ending 6/30/14......................6,626,150.17 office supplies.............................. 8,773.14

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Card of Thanks Thanks to my family and friends for making my 99th birthday such a happy time and thanks for the flowers and the many cards.

Bernice Curnes The family of Robert “Bob” Piercy would like to say a heartfelt “Thank You” to everyone who brought food, sent flowers, cards, memorial donations, and were there for us at the loss of our dear brother, Bob. To the Life Flight Crew, Osceola Emergency Room staff, doctors and nurses at Methodist Hospital and Carol Scott, we can never thank you enough for all that was done to keep Bob with us.

A special thanks to the staff at Kale's Funeral Home and Pastor Chuck DeVos for the beautiful service for Bob. Thank you also to the Life Point Assembly of God Church for the snacks after Bob's service. Bob loved going to Church and attended Church Services as often as he could. He always had a smile on his face and a hug or a handshake ready for everyone he met. He will be missed by his many, many friends, including his birth family, his Mosaic family, his Church family, and his special roommate and dear friend Russell and pet Emma. God bless you all for your kindness and prayers.

Jerry and Diane Piercy Clara and Kurt Campbell Virgil and Ellen Piercy Alice Piercy and Bob's entire family

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IT OPERATIONS MANAGER Mt. Ayr, IA

The IT Operations Manager is responsible for leading the execution of IT projects and daily operations related to network, server and desktop administration. This individual ensures that the IT infrastructure is highly available and performing optimally in a wide variety of computer hardware and software. ICE Technologies offers attractive salary, incentive compensation and benefit packages in a strong teamwork environment.

Healthcare industry knowledge is a plus.

Experience Required: • Strong Leadership skills are a must • Architectural and technical skills in OS, Server and Networking • A clear understanding of attributes of a successful IT environment • Proven ability to work both independently and as a team member • Strong organizationsl, multi-tasking and time management skills • Minimum of five years of information technology experience • CCNA, MCSE or VCP Certification Preferred About ICE Technologies, Inc.

ICE Technologies is comprised of team members who are innovative, dedicated, and successful. At ICE, you’ll work with a team of experts who know Healthcare IT. We desire to improve patient care while advancing the efficiency and quality of healthcare in community hospitals across the nation. We invite you to consider joining our mission of enabling healthcare providers to improve lives through practical information technology solutions.

Candidates should send resumes to hr@icetechnologies.com www.icetechnologies.com | 411 SE 9th St | Pella, IA 50219 | 877.754.8420

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INDUSTRIAL NURSE (LPN/PM/PTA) Osceola Foods, LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of a Fortune 500 Company is looking for a full time LPN/PM/PTA for our second shift (Monday-Friday). Applicants must have current state license or certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Paramedic or Physical Therapist Assistant. Successful candidates will work in our modern food processing facility located in Osceola, Iowa, and enjoy competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package. Osceola Foods’ benefit package includes medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plans. Additional benefits include a 401k with company match, vacation, life insurance, and quarterly Pay for Performance Bonuses. This individual must have a valid driver’s license and excellent communication skills.

Wages based on experience & education. The Industrial Nurse is given regular performance and salary reviews.

Please stop by your nearest Workforce Development Center to fill out an application along with a summary of qualifications and work experience. Applications can also be picked up at Osceola Foods and mailed back to: Jared Lee, 1027 Warren Ave. Osceola, IA. 50213.

Applications will be accepted from November 24, 2014 thru December 5, 2014 Osceola Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Altec is a leading provider of products and services to the electric utility, telecommunications, tree care, lights and signs, and contractor markets. We deliver products and services in more than 100 countries throughout the world. We manufacture fiberglass truck bodies in our Osceola, IA facility and are growing rapidly.

We are seeking candidates for production positions, welders, technical jobs such as Design Engineers and Drafters.

The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing environment, mechanical aptitude, and maintenance equipment assembly skills. This is a key position on our team and we are seeking a self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic. Starting pay for the production jobs is $12.00/per hour, and compensation for technical positions is compensable with experience. Altec offers excellent benefits.

Please complete application online at www.altec.com/careers.php.

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