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“We do have a set of triplets,” Jimmerson said, pointing out three gray tiger-striped kittens.

“They’ve been here since they were babies. This is all they’ve ever known.”

Small brushes are tied inside each of their cages, so the cats can brush themselves when they’re bored.

“They want to get out and play, but we don’t have a good cat room yet. It’s one of our goals,” she said.

An 8-year-old calico in a corner cage stands out due to her quiet and calm demeanor.

“She’s a sweet girl,” said Jimmerson, and the cat is one of the few who come to the shelter already declawed and fixed. “In my opinion, she’s the perfect package.”

She was surrendered by her family, Jimmerson says, after they got a new pet she didn’t get along with.

“That’s why we do trial adoptions,” said Jimmerson.

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Early last week, an anonymous donor paid the adoption fees for all nine cats and three dogs waiting for homes at the shelter. Now all that’s needed are the right families.

“They actually contacted us and asked how many animals we had,” said Nicole Jimmerson, shelter employee.

What did the $2,000 donation cover?

“People think we get free vet services, and we don’t.

We don’t even get discounted vet services, so we pay what anyone else would,” said Jimmerson.

The adoption fees provided for the cost of spay and neuter surgery, vaccinations, heartworm testing for dogs and heartworm, FIV and FeLk testing for cats, and microchipping for all the animals.

“We had two dogs and one

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Shelter employee Nicole Jimmerson comforts an available cat at the shelter, who is older, calmer and declawed.

cat adopted so far,” Jimmerson said. That leaves eight cats and one dog searching for their forever homes.

“I’d like to see them all

adopted,” said Rita Eckhardt, shelter employee.

Turbo is an older red-heeler mix puppy who would make the perfect farm dog

companion, according to shelter staff.

The cats are quite a mixture from rambunctious youngsters to sourpuss

out a simple application form before taking an animal home. They must be over 18 and have an ID which displays their current address.

“For rentals, we have to speak with the landlord,” said Jimmerson. “Sometimes we do a home check.

We try to use good judgment about what an appropriate environment for a certain animal is.”

While most people do their homework before adopting, there are issues with every breed that come as a surprise. Pitbull mixes, for instance, she said, are known for chewing when they get nervous or bored.

Training needs to take these kinds of potential problems into consideration.

“We’re more cautious because everyone wants a puppy for Christmas, so, especially around this time of year, we’ll do a trial adoption,” said Jimmerson.

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in a press release.

“I’m a volunteer on that board,” said Mary Ellen Kimball. “We have a lot to be proud of that people may not know.”

In conjunction with the “#NotToBrag” campaign, the Osceola Sentinel-Tribune is inviting residents in and around Clarke County to send us their stories. Bragging isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged! We’re looking for amazing people, places, art, music and film having to do with Clarke County and Osceola to highlight in stories all through 2017.

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The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs launched a new campaign Friday, Dec. 9, aimed at convincing Iowans to polish up their hidden gems and shamefully share their best and brightest.

“We’ve had so many conversations with Iowans across the state, and it’s clear that towns across the map have too many of their own best-kept secrets,” Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Cownie said

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They’re also both veterans and members of HMVET. “This is our second year,” said Ottergerling. “It was a pilot program to get more involved in the community.

I contacted Joelle, and she said, ‘Here’s how you can help.’”

Hormel owns the Osceola Foods meat packaging plant located at 1027 Warren Ave. “The last two years, I’d say they’ve donated 200 to 300 hams,” said Perry. “It goes to veterans in Clarke County right now, not just

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Clarke County Veterans Affairs and General Relief Director Joella Perry has a big order at the holidays.

She filled a special part of it Thursday, Dec. 22, with the help of an area business and volunteers.

Two representatives of Hormel Military Veterans Engagement Team (HMVET) met with Perry last week before the holidays to donate more than 60 meals donated by the company.

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during the holidays but throughout the year. For a lot of them, it’s exciting to get something like this.”

According to the National Center for Veterans Analysis and Statistics, of the 79,000 veterans living in rural Iowa, 6.3 percent live below the poverty level.

Regardless of their income, programs like these help alleviate financial and emotional strain from veterans.

“We’re Hormel veterans helping veterans in the community,” said Ottergerling.

“It’s just a good way to say ‘Thank you for your

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Council voted unanimously to approve two resolutions creating tax increment financing arrangements, one with Boyt Harnessing and the other with RTC Ventures, LLC. “It does not increase property taxes,” said Ty Wheeler, city administrator/ clerk.

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The donation was accepted on behalf of area veterans by Dan Hooper of American Legion Post No. 69.

The Osceola Foods facility employs 100 full-time workers in the area and brings in more than $45 million in revenue for Hormel annually. Best-known for supplying troops with SPAM during World War II, Hormel has an ongoing commitment to fighting hunger throughout the U.S. and the world, starting right here in Osceola.

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ACCIDENTS No citations were issued following an accident 7:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 28, on Ridge Road.

According to an Osceola Police report, a 2005 Nissan driven by Jannice Marie Taylor, 42, of Osceola went off the road while the driver was attempting to put on her seatbelt. The driver attempted to pull out of the ditch, but the vehicle slid sideways and then rolled onto its top.

Taylor was transported to Clarke County Hospital and then flown by helicopter to Des Moines.

Damage estimate is $15,000.

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L O C A L W E AT H E R No citations were issued or charges filed following an accident 12:29 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at 316 S. Park St. According to an Osceola Police report, a 2001 Dodge driven by Nathan Lee McAtee, 35, of Woodburn was headed south on Park Street when the driver, distracted by a child playing at the side of the road, struck a second child he did not see playing in the street.

The child was transported to Clarke County Hospital by ground ambulance and a short time later transferred to Des Moines via air ambulance.

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Jessica Ann Marie Snyder, 28, of Osceola was cited for failure to carry insurance after an accident 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, at Casey’s General Store, 100 W. McLane St. According to an Osceola Police report, a 1998 Chevrolet driven by Snyder was backing out of a parking space at Casey’s when it struck a 2015 Chrysler driven

by Diana Robin Rose, 51, of Chariton.

Damages estimates are $100 for Snyder’s vehicle and $7,500 for Rose’s vehicle.

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failure to carry insurance after an accident 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, on Jeffreys Drive.

According to an Osceola Police report, a 2000 Isuzu driven by Simmerman was heading east on Highway 34 at Warren Avenue when he lost control of his vehicle due to snow-covered roads. The vehicle entered the ditch and struck a parked, unoccupied directional boring machine.

Attempts to contact the owner of the machinery were unsuccessful.

Damage estimates are $6,000 to Simmerman’s vehicle and $30,000 to the boring machine.

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American Legion Post No. 69 Davis Pence fills a surprising number of roles in the community. Members go above and beyond traditional activities, committing themselves to raising the quality of life for people throughout Clarke County. The medical loan locker they maintain is a perfect example of a local project making a big impact.

“Probably two or three times a week somebody’s up here borrowing something out,” said Legionnaire and city council member, Dan Hooper.

The group has a garage filled with equipment downtown. Canes and walkers dangle from the ceiling, beds line the left wall and shower chairs

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Legionnaire Dan Hooper helps Lori Henrichs find a walker for a family member.

and other medical gear fill out the center.

“There are a few Legion posts around the state that do it,” said Hooper. “I don’t know if they have as much as we have. We’re kind of unique.”

The program fills a gap for those who are injured and ill at a time when every penny counts. There’s no charge at the time you borrow supplies, just a free-will donation upon return. Lori Henrichs of Osceola met with Hooper last

Friday to borrow a walker.

“I’m looking for something for my mom. She’s been in the hospital,” said Henrichs.

“They’re sending her home with one. We just need an extra one for upstairs.”

While looking for the right walker to use on the upstairs flooring, another piece of equipment caught Henrich’s eye.

“This is what happens every time,” said Hooper. “We let someone in. They see what we have, and they think ’That would be nice to use also.’

That’s what we want!”

It takes five men to handle requests and keep supplies organized.

“Of the nearly 600 American Legion Posts in Iowa, I know of only a handful who

ments of agriculture administered the cost share programs. States that still want to administer the program will have the opportunity to do so by applying for funding by Feb. 17, 2017.

“The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and the National Organic Program look forward to this exciting opportunity to leverage the Farm Service Agency’s rural footprint to reach more organic producers and handlers,” said AMS Administrator Elanor Starmer. “At the same time it is important to recognize and continue the valuable partnerships with states that remain at the core of the program.”

Eligible producers include any certified producers or handlers who have paid organic or transitional certification fees to a USDA-accredited certifying agent.

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Participants can win big prizes.

“This is the first year we’ve done this,” said Wood, and the community is pulling no stops in making it as successful as ever.

While supporting good health is important, it’s not the only reason people are as determined as ever to raise money for the cause.

“The team we’re playing that night, Knoxville, has the largest event in the country,” said Wood.

While Clarke likely won’t top the $86,372 Knoxville raised last year, it already seems a crowd is planning to come out. Donations and money earned will go to the Clarke County Relay for Life and American Cancer Society to further the promotion of better health practices and fund life-saving research.

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Fighting cancer while supporting your favorite teams? Attendees will be surprised with how fun supporting good health can be 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13 during Clarke’s first Coaches vs. Cancer night.

Clarke County Hospital is teaming up with Clarke High School and the American Cancer Society to host the event and raise money for an important cause.

“We have 25 items for the silent auction,” said Z a c h Wood, Clarke County Hospital health p r o motion c o o r d i - Wood nator.

“There’s been a huge outpouring of support from the community.”

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David Bradford Osceola

David Lee Bradford, 65, of Osceola died Thursday, Dec. 15, 2016, at Legacy Lodge in Chariton.

As per David’s wishes, he was cremated.

David Lee Bradford, son of Jack Bradford and Shirley Jean (Losee) S h e e han, was born Jan. 11, 1951, Bradford in Des Moines.

David received his education in North High School in Des Moines.

On March 22, 1970, David married Marilyn Joyce Bass in Omaha, Nebraska.

David worked along with his son, David Jr. mowing.

David is survived by his sons,

Jesse Robinson Osceola

Jesse Earl Lee Robinson, 20, of Osceola died Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016.

Services were 2 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Brian McCracken officiating. Visitation with family present was from 1 to 2 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to his family. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Jesse Earl Lee Robinson, son of Howard G. Robinson and Jeanette M a r i e (Husted) Robinson, was born Robinson Sept.

6, 1996, in Des Moines. Jesse received his education in Clarke Community Schools.

He lived in Indianola after his birth until the age of 2 when his family moved to Osceola. He has worked for McDonald’s, Taco Bell, PSSI, Swine Graphics, Iron Horse and most recently, DHL Supply Chain.

His lifelong goal was to become a military police officer and had plans to join

Jim (Amy) Bradford of Des Moines and David (Kelley) Bradford Jr. of Garden Grove; daughter Shannon Bradford of West Des Moines; brothers, Mark (Brenda) Sheehan of Osceola, Steve (Regina) Mott of Des Moines, Gerald (Cherie) Bradford of Des Moines and Harlan Mott of Des Moines; sister Sharon (Jim) Armstrong of Osceola; grandchildren, Shaylea Bradford of Des Moines, Tyler Bradford of Des Moines, Jamy Bradford of Des Moines, Kayla Bradford of West Des Moines, Cenzie Bradford of Garden Grove, Marhaya Bradford of Garden Grove, Macy Bradford of Garden Grove and Hunter Bradford of Garden Grove; great-grandchild Avrie Lynam of West Des Moines; as well as other relatives and many friends.

David was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Connie Sue Mott and Debbie Kay Garcia; and nephews, Stevie Mott, Ricky Garcia Jr. and Tim Miller. the Marine Corps.

Jesse is survived by his parents, Howard (Jeanette) Robinson of Osceola; sister Brandi (Mike) Ridley of Osceola; brothers, Drew Robinson of Osceola and Howard (Howie) Robinson Jr. of Osceola; grandfather L. Dean Husted of Osceola; grandmother Elizabeth Hoch of Milo; uncles, Albert Robinson Jr. of Delaware, Darrell Husted of St. Marys, Darcy (Marcy) Hoch of Milo and Derek (Jessica) Hoch of Milo; great-aunt Marilyn Blunt of Murray; uncle Mike Penick of Maryland; cousins, LeeAnna Hall of Indianola, Savanah Husted of Dexter, Christian, Kobe and Chloe Husted of St. Marys, Lance Hoch and Cole Hoch of Milo, Brayden and Tucker and Lily Hoch of Milo; many paternal cousins too numerous to list, as well as other relatives and many friends.

Jesse was preceded in death by his brother Levi Robinson in 2013; paternal grandparents, Albert (Lorraine) Robinson Sr.; great-grandparents, Leonard (Nila) Husted and Millard (Bessie) Robinson; aunts, Carolyn Hayes, Robbie Penick and Peggy Myers; great-uncles, Phillip Blunt, Donald Husted and Jerry Husted and numerous family animals including his puppy Apex and kittens, Daisy May and Rex.

Final donors for Clarke County Toys for Christmas 2016 According to Clarke County Toys for Christmas Treasurer Dianne Riley, 102 families were served by the gift-giving program this year.

The annual Clarke County Toys for Christmas program began in 1969 when local

attorney Larry VanWerden realized there would be children who would not have presents to open for the holidays. l donors for 2016 were Troy Keller, Tammy Morris, Girl Scouts of Greater Iowa Troops 00237 and 7242, and the Osceola Senior Center.

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James F. Cassady, 70, of West Des Moines died Friday, Dec. 23, 2016, at Arbor Springs in West Des Moines after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

A Mass of C h r i s - Cassady t i a n burial will be 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 29, at Church of the Assumption in Churchville with burial following in Calvary Cemetery in Churchville. Visitation with family present was from 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 28, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with a prayer

Paul Stuart New Virginia

Paul Kimzey Stuart, 78, of New Virginia died Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2016, at his home.

Funeral services were 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola.

Visitation with family present was f r o m Stuart 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to New Virginia Fire and Rescue. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome. com.

Paul, son of Teddy Harold and Lois Kimzey Stuart, was born Dec. 15, 1938, in rural New Virginia. He attended Medford Country School and later graduated from New Virginia High School in 1957.

On Aug. 31, 1962, he married Karen Joan Ellis. Paul worked at Miller Products in Osceola for 15

service at 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the family in Jim’s name for future remembrances to honor and remember Jim. Online condolences may be left at www.overtonfunerals.com.

Jim is survived by his wife Sharon; sons, James M. (Cindi), Brian and Jason (Amy); daughter Anne Cassady-Hornick (Dave); grandchildren, Mason, Logan, Colin, Owen, Ryan, Brynn, Quinten, Braelynn and Sarah; brothers, Thomas (Jan) and Robert; sister Diane McCauley (Tom), sister-in-law Jane Cassady; aunt Helen Bacon of Boone and numerous nieces, nephews and relatives.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; brother John M. Cassady and aunt Mary Loretta Dooley of Winterset.

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years before deciding to farm full time.

Paul is survived by his wife Joan; daughters, Marti Sheats of Fredericksburg, Virginia, Shelli Stuart of Macomb, Illinois, and Brandi (Chad) Spreeman of Sterling, Illinois; grandchildren, Josh, Joel and Jori Sheats, Trebor, Dalton and Kelsi Mann, and Kimzey Spreeman; brothers, Gerald (Bea) Stuart of New Virginia, Terry (Joanie) Stuart of New Virginia and Claude (Carol) Stuart of Des Moines; sisters, Mary Harlan of St. Charles, Martha (David) Lathrum of St. Charles and Betty (Robert Rodriguez) Jones of Littleton, Colorado; sistersin-law, Kathleen Stuart of St. Charles, Patricia Ellis of Creston and Joy (John) Hughes of Citrus Heights, California; special family friends, Ah-loong and Ringga Kang and children; many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; brother Lonnie Stuart; nephews, Joey Ellis, Dan Harlan, Brad Paulin and Billie Stuart and brothersin-law, Rod Harlan and Richard Ellis.

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As the holidays fast approach, it can be difficult to fathom what this year’s traditions will be like as an empty chair sits around the table.

Who’s going to make Mom’s famous pie? Where will the family gather this year, now that Grandma is gone? Who will pass out gifts from under the tree?

That was always Dad’s job. Should we celebrate at all this year?

Those questions are tough to answer, but here are some helpful tips from HCI Hospice Care Services to navigate the weight of the holiday season without a loved one.

Determine what is important to you and ask family members to think about the traditions you’ve had in the past and how or if you will continue them. Work to make those values a priority. If it’s togetherness that you need, then make a point to be together. Make a plan and stick to it!

• Don’t avoid the elephant in the room Others may think they’ll upset you if they mention your loved one, so at gatherings they may act as though nothing is different. Speak your loved one’s name. Share a treasured holiday memory of

him or her. Tears amid laughter are okay.

• Include the children Children’s understanding is often underestimated when a loved one dies.

They can teach us a thing or two about grief work.

Let them offer their ideas for ways to honor or ask them to share a favorite memory or story.

• Consider Ways to Honor Do something that is meaningful to you and pays tribute to your loved one around the holidays.

If your loved one was generous, help a less fortunate family this holiday season.

If it was a child who died, consider donating toys to a children’s hospital or school. Light a candle in memory of your loved.

• Be ever mindful of your needs during this season Try not to get so wrapped up in the “busyness” of the season that you neglect doing the business of grieving as a family.

If you are struggling with grief this holiday season, please contact your local HCI Hospice Care Services or visit www.hcicareservices.org for more information, including upcoming support groups that are free and open to the public.

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EDITORIAL

THURSDAY • DECEMBER 29, 2016

Iowa DNR requests status quo budget DES MOINES – Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement Action Fund (CCI Action) members today are calling out the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Director Chuck Gipp for requesting a status quo budget for Fiscal Year 2018 at the behest of Governor Branstad – despite Iowa’s growing environmental problems and $5 billion water quality crisis.

“We’re tired of DNR Director Chuck Gipp always marching in lockstep with Governor Branstad,” said Cherie Mortice, retired teacher and CCI Action member from Des Moines. “He knows that the DNR can’t operate with a status quo budget. With more beach closings and manure spills than ever before, it’s clear that the DNR’s current budget is not adequate. Gipp needs to grow a backbone and demand more funding.”

This is the second year the DNR has requested a total budget of $75.4 million. The requested appropriations for Animal Feeding Operations, which come out of the Environment First Fund, remained at $1.3 million for the fifth straight year – despite a boom in factory farm applications and the discovery of more than 5,000 livestock operations earlier this year.

The $1.3 million appropriation provides funding for understaffed and overworked field

offices and factory farm inspectors. The DNR currently has just 16 full-time inspectors for Iowa’s 10,000+ medium and large factory farms – not counting the 5,000 livestock operations DNR recently discovered during its statewide factory farm inventory. That is a factory-farm-to-inspector ratio of 632:1.

“There’s no way the DNR can do its job effectively with their current staff and workload.

And that means they’re not protecting our environment or our communities,” said Mortice.

CCI Action members highlighted this budget need the same day as Governor Branstad’s public budget hearing.

CCI Action members noted the conflict between Governor Branstad and legislative leaders’ stated intentions of cutting taxes further in 2017, in spite of the recently announced drop in projected revenue.

“Branstad, Reynolds, Dix, and Upmeyer would have us all believe that they can balance the budget, cut taxes for big businesses and the wealthy, and still fully fund vital public services and infrastructure.

That’s nonsense,” said Adam Mason, CCI Action state policy director. “We are calling on them to raise the revenue needed to fully fund our education system, our DNR, and other vital public goods by making big ag pay their fair share.”

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still accept these donations of medical items,” said American Legion of Iowa Programs Director Kathy Nees, “and most that I know of are very slim in inventory.”

The giving nature of Osceola is key to the size of the lending program.

“People realize we do this, and when they

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“The figure for Boyt is what the city will pay in total over the course of the agreement period, but nothing more,” said Wheeler. “I expect the additional tax revenues from the project will actually be higher.”

The council voted unanimously to support the creation of another TIF as well, this time to benefit a new development in Osceola, RTC Ventures. The company plans to refit a former winery into a whiskey distillery. The agreement

have something we don’t need, they call us,” said Hooper, noting the program is a long-standing tradition for Post No. 69.

“We’ve been doing this for probably close to 50 years.”

“What a wonderful service to the community by the military veterans who choose to call Osceola home,” said Nees. is a bit different, according to Wheeler, because the tax rate for the property will be changing. Up to $150,000 has been earmarked for the project.

“The agreement will rebate back the difference between Ag taxes and commercial taxes for seven years, then graduate the taxes up to the full amount,” he said. “I anticipate the full incentive will only total about $90,000.”

Reaping the benefits Boyt Harness is a mainstay in the community that has been generating profits here for as long as many residents

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BACK IN TIME ON THE SQUARE

By Marie White Clarke County Historical Society

In 2009, Stacey Short purchased an old building on the north side of the square, had it torn down and constructed a new building for her new Serene Day Spa business.

Continuing west, the Osceola Fire Hall was built in 1969 on a city lot which formerly was the site of the old jail and a parking lot. The hall was built with a brick front with decor similar to that of the present courthouse. It is set back

from the sidewalk about 30 feet with a concrete apron in front of it.

The building is a clear span of 42 feet by 80 feet with five bay doors to house all of the department’s fire equipment, hose drying racks, overhead water fills and the fire trucks. The firefighting equipment had been in three different locations and would now be under a single roof. The building was paid for by the Osceola Volunteer Fire Department.

The first Clarke County Courthouse

was built in 1854 and located on the ease side of where the fire hall presently sits. It was a two-story frame building, the lower floor housed county offices and the upper floor was used as a courtroom and a school. It was abandoned in 1883.

The old county jail was a small brick building with an iron roof and a steel door.

In May of 1960, Emil (Rindy) and Ruth Rinderspacher, owners of Gold Star Market on the east side of the square, started construction

on a new Super Valu store building on the northwest corner of the square.

The building was constructed in the middle of the west side of the portion of the block formerly owned

by Mae McPherson.

The building is cement block with brick facing on the south and had self-opening doors on the southeast.

A parking lot was built on the rest of the lot where a huge modern revolving sign saying “Rindy’s Super Valu” lighted the exterior. The store was ultra-modern with

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“Sometimes, with the dogs, we will have a meet-and-greet with other pets.”

She stresses the importance of open communication with the shelter. If a placement doesn’t work out, they want to ensure the best outcome for the pets involved. Unfortunately, they don’t have an endless number of spaces for cats and dogs with nowhere to go.

“A lot of people don’t understand. When we say we can’t take anymore cats it’s because we have two to a cage,” said Jimmerson. “You can’t afford anymore than that in here. It’s really not humane.”

Even then, the public is often frustrated by what they perceive is a lack of concern.

Osceola has more than its fair share of feral felines.

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Nicole Jimmerson gives one of the shelter cats a chance to get out and stretch. Volunteers are needed for socialization activities, along with feeding and cleaning out cages.

number of diseases and, when let inside, can make quick work of destroying a home.

“Feral cats are just as bad as dogs. They’ll tear stuff up.

They’ll chew. They’ll scratch the walls. It’s very hard to explain to people to leave them outdoors,” Jimmerson said, and it’s not just about human safety or convenience.

“A lot of times they’ll go through the winter outside fine,” she says, “but it’s when you bring them in here that they die.”

Unfortunately, when people surrender very sick animals, sometimes the only responsible thing to do is euthanize.

“We had a person bring in a cat a couple months ago. She thought the cat was pregnant OST photo by HILARY FERRAND and in labor. It actually was a Turbo loves to run, fetch and play in the shelter’s outdoor male filled with fluid – con“Feral cats have lived all their lives outside. When you bring them in here, that’s animal cruelty,” said Jimmerson.

Unless it is very young, she says, a feral cat will never learn to use a litter box. If it’s male, it will spray indoors.

They can also pass along a

pen.

can remember.

“The city is very excited and proud to see Boyt continue to be successful,” said Wheeler.

“Boyt’s project added jobs to the community, as well as tax base.”

While RTC Ventures does not bring with it the same type of assurances, the benefits it offers are also unique.

“We hope it will anchor additional development in that area,” said Wheeler. “We also hope it brings more visitors to the community.”

According to the The Iowa

Alcoholic Beverages Division, alcohol sales have been on the rise for the last several years.

Additionally, craft distillery tours across the U.S. are experiencing a burst of interest. The Iowa Distilling Company in Cumming is a perfect example.

According to Cumming Mayor Tom Becker, it’s bringing a number of people to town.

“It’s a positive thing for the city,” Becker said.

It’s likely good for sales tax revenues as well.

Cleaning up the

community A different type of expenditure approved by the council raised a few eyebrows after Tuesday night’s meeting.

Members of the Osceola City Council voted unanimously to purchase a dilapidated property, located at 301 S. Kossuth St., for $10,000.

“It’s a dangerous property,” said Wheeler.

During a fire earlier in the year, first responders encountered unusual hazards. The kitchen was a complete loss, but

shopping carts, sixwide aisles of grocery items, 100 feet of refridgerated display, a meat department that was open to the public, three full checkout lanes, two with special speedy checkouts, and a sound system.

Rindy gave customers Gold Bond stamps for three years, discontinuing them in 1960.

Stamps were saved by customers for valuable premiums from a Gold Bond Stamp catalog. Enough customers requested he continue that Rindy restarted the program and kept it going until the store’s closing.

gestive heart failure,” said Jimmerson. “It was past the point of even undergoing surgery that would have helped it.”

It’s a balancing act. Because the shelter does not routinely euthanize pets, they don’t always have space for newcomers.

“Usually, we refer them to other shelters. We reach out,” said Eckhardt.

Now that the adoption fees have been paid for their current residents, employees are hopeful there will soon be room for other homeless dogs and cats.

Local pet-lover Ashley Morris recently stopped in to take a walk through the cat room.

“I have a cat and a dog right now,” said Morris, though free adoption fees weren’t the reason she stopped in. “I actually just lost one of my cats. He was 18 years old. I had him since I was 3.”

Volunteers are always welcome at the shelter. While there are plenty of pens to be cleaned and bowls to be filled, they’re also in need of people who just want to spend time with them, said Jimmerson.

Whether the public wants to look for a new pet or just volunteer, the shelter is open 4-7 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesdays, 4-7 p.m. Wednesdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-3p.m. Saturdays and evenings by appointment. Call 641-342-1180 for more information. there were structural problems down to the foundation.

“The $10,000 house purchase was a property that we had given until Jan. 1 to remedy several structural issues,” said Wheeler. “The owner called and asked if we’d be interested in buying it, the $10,000 figure was based on the lot value.”

The city intends to demolish the home. While there are several options available, no plans have been made for the lot’s future development.

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OSCEOLA

By Rev. Dr. Al Adams

They stomped feet and rubbed hands together to keep warm as they waited in the Iowa bus station line to board for their trip. Brrr!

As the line inched forward, two men struck up a conversation… “I can’t wait to get to warmer weather.

This below zero stuff is plain crazy!”

“Ummm…You do know this bus is going north, right?”

“I know where I’m going.”

“OK, OK dude, didn’t mean to be rude….”

The line moved forward….finally the warm air of the bus reached them.

Both men climbed up the bus steps. As the bus driver checked tickets, the inevitable happened…

“Sir, you do know this isn’t the bus to Louisiana, right? We’re going north – to Montana. Didn’t you see the signs?”

“What?!!!

But I thought….”

“Sir, didn’t you see the signs?”

“Guess not…”

He climbed back down the stairs, squeezing past the line boarding the bus and back into the frigid Iowa winter air. Back into the bus station. Back to the ticket counter. As she saw him approach, the ticket agent smiled. “I wondered when I didn’t see you board the southbound a couple hours ago. But no worries, no sir; we’ll just change your ticket to the next bus.

It comes later today, 5pm.

And here, you look hungry

– I’ve got an extra sandwich, and we’ve got some hot coffee back here. How about that?”

“Why, that would be just fine. I think I’ll just stay here and wait. It’s warm in here, and you are so kind to an old travelling man. What makes you so nice to the likes of me?”

“I just think there’s room for everybody, all kinds of people, that’s all.

I figure if God’s prepared a place for me, as messed up as some of my life’s been, then He surely has a place for all of us. That’s about it.”

“I knew I liked you the minute I saw you. Guess it’s time for me to turn my life around too. My son, that’s who I’m going to stay with, he told me just last night, he said, ‘Dad, hit the turnaround lane and come on home with us.’ Lost my wife and son last year in a car wreck, and life’s not the same… kind of dark and scary, you know?”

“Yes sir, I sure do. You got time for me show you something? I got a picture you should see, because I just figured out where I’ve seen your name before.”

She reached in her purse and got her wallet. Opening her wallet, she pulled out an old picture. “This is an old picture of my dad and one of his best buddies from the Korean War.” As she showed him the picture, his mouth fell open in shock.

“Pete Rockwell is your dad? You serious?” She nodded and turned the picture over. Printed neatly on

Escuela Dominical. 10 a.m., Servicio. Miércoles - 6:00 p.m., Oracion. Misioneros. Viernes 6:00 p.m., Hogares. 641-414-5519

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

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

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

Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m.

Website: www.osceolafullgospelchurch.com

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 130 W. Grant St. Osceola, 641342-2830. Julie M. Poore, pastor. Wednesday: 6:30 p.m. www (Wonderful Wednesday Worship). Sunday: 9 a.m.

Worship; nursery available.

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

First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

CALVARY BIBLE CHURCH, 2225 N. Main. 641-342-4778. Pastor Benjamin Stalcup, Sunday 9:45 a.m. - Sunday School. 11 a.m. - Morning Worship. 6 p.m.

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

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

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

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

Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Worship and Bible Study. www.osceolacoc.org CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS, East on Highway 34, 641-342-6333.

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

- Relief Society-Priesthood.

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

COMMUNITY OF CHRIST CHURCH, 414 East McLane, Dan Sherman, pastor, 515-962-2060. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:00 a.m.

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

- Morning Worship. Wednesday - 7 p.m. - Mid-week Bible study and prayer service. Wednesday 6:30-8 p.m. AWANA, Weekly small groups - call for info.

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

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

Sunday school, 10 a.m. Church Service.

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

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

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

2302 N. Main St. Osceola. Dia de Cultos: Domingo - 11 a.m.,

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

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH, 222 East Pearl. 641-3422850. Fr. David Polich. English

HOPEVILLE HOPEVILLE COMMUNITY CHURCH, Dwayne Henrichs, pas-

MURRAY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 707 Maple St., Pastor Brandon Campbell. Sunday Worship 8 a.m., children’s church during worship; Fellowship and Adult Lessons

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

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

TRURO the back were the names: “Jimmy Sikes and me, US Army, Korea.”

“You’re Jenny? Pete’s little baby girl? Why he carried that picture of you and your momma everywhere!”

Jenny smiled. “Go figure you’d meet me in a bus station in Iowa, huh? Must be time to hit that turnaround lane your son was talking about. What do you think?”

“Yep, sure seems that way.” Jimmy spent a wonderful afternoon in a warm bus station. He called his son in Louisiana too. “Son, you’re never in a million years gonna believe who I met in the bus station up here…”

Jenny served as a living example that, that “There

are many rooms in my Father’s house. I wouldn’t tell you this, unless it was true.

I am going there to prepare a place for each of you.”

She chose to work most Saturdays in the bus station in addition to her full time work as a bookkeeper because she enjoyed all the people she met there.

Jenny called it her “bus station ministry”. She had the above Scripture printed on the back of her business cards. When someone asked her about that, she would usually reply, “Well, we’re all on a journey somewhere, right? Isn’t it good to know the destination God has in mind for us, no matter what other people may think?”

tor, 641-338-2248. Sunday -10 a.m. - Morning Worship.

Sunday Worship Service: 9:15 a.m.

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

Sunday - 9 a.m. - worship service.

MURRAY

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

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

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

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

apply it through actions.

Recent workshops have encouraged children to collect diapers, baby food and other supply for new parents.

The First Christian congregation is active throughout the year with projects the youngest to the oldest member of the church can take part it. Opportunities extend to the greater Osceola community as well, as Dr. Adams helped organize events like Community Make a Difference Days.

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

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There’s so much in this community that, when the pieces are put together, it’s pretty amazing,” said Adams.

From children’s programs like the one featured Sunday to charitable events in the community, First Christian Church invites everyone in Osceola and Clarke County to stop in and be part of something bigger than themselves.

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The gift of the Magi

Starting 10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, First Christian Church will have a special service celebrating the Epiphany. This marks the coming of the wise men, bearing gifts to baby Jesus.

As such, there are several children’s activities for the service, including bells and chimes, and a birthday party for Jesus.

New Years also sees the return of children’s workshops. They study a Bible story, memorize a verse and then study the moral and

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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

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

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THURSDAY • DECEMBER 29, 2016

OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE

PREP SPORTS

Conference change coming for Interstate 35 To leave Pride of Iowa, join the West Central Conference ■

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

TRURO — Interstate 35 is leaving its long-time athletic conference home for a new one.

Interstate 35, along with Pleasantville, will be leaving the Pride of Iowa Conference for the West Central Conference.

The Interstate 35 Board of Education recently approved the move. The decision still needs approval from the boards of education in the West Central Conference.

If approved, the move

takes effect in the 2018-19 school year.

Interstate 35 Superintendent Kevin Fiene said the vote to accept Interstate 35 and Pleasantville should happen in the near future.

Fiene detailed a threepoint approach to why the district is leaving its longtime conference home.

One is that Interstate 35 is the largest school in the Pride of Iowa. In the West Central, it will be with schools closer in enrollment size.

“The range of size of schools is much closer than the Pride of Iowa,” Fiene said.

Second, there is some concern about the long-term viability about the Pride of Iowa, whereas the West Central Conference looks to be more stable.

“All of the schools in (the West Central Conference)

appear to be stronger than the Pride of Iowa,” Fiene said. “Who knows what will happen in the future with school consolidation.”

A third factor is where most of the parents in the Interstate 35 district work.

Fiene noted a significant portion work in the Des Moines area. With most of the schools in the West Central Conference close to Des Moines, it aids parents trying to attend their children’s sporting events after work.

“It will make it much easier for parents to leave work and go to their kids’ activities,” Fiene said. “They can leave work and go to Van Meter instead of going to Truro then having to go another hour south.”

The three factors added together for the district to make the move.

“It just seemed to make the most sense,” Fiene said.

“We believe it’s a good move for the future, our kids and the district.”

Interstate 35 already plays some West Central Conference members in non-conference games, such as Van Meter. The Roadrunners and Bulldogs played each other in basketball last Thursday.

Fiene noted that informal discussions began six months ago. Talks seriously ramped up in October, with the Interstate 35 board approving the change at its November meeting.

“It went pretty quickly,” Fiene said. “We began looking at the what ifs. That led to a general inquiry. That led us to going and meeting with leadership with the new conference, getting to know them and them getting to know us, asking questions and vice-versa.”

The move brings mixed

Current Pride of Iowa

Future West Central

•Bedford; Central Decatur; East Union; Interstate 35; Lenox; Martensdale-St. Marys; Mount Ayr; Pleasantville; Southwest Valley; Southeast Warren; Wayne.

•Adair-Casey/Guthrie Center; Des Moines Christian; Earlham, Interstate 35; Madrid; Ogden; Panorama; Pleasantville; Van Meter; West Central Valley; Woodward Academy; WoodwardGranger.

feelings for the district.

“It’s bittersweet,” Fiene said, “but it’s a thing we believe is a good move for our future, our kids and the district.”

Interstate 35 is a charter member of the Pride of Iowa, which was formed in 1988-89. Other charter members include Mount Ayr, East Union, Central Decatur, Southeast Warren and Wayne. Martensdale-St. Marys, Nodaway Valley, Bedford, Lenox and Pleasantville joined later to form the current 12-team league.

“It’s been a great run in the Pride of Iowa,” Fiene said. “It’s been fun.”

Fiene pointed out they intend to work with some of their soon-to-be former Pride of Iowa brethren to play in the non-conference.

“We have a whole bunch of longstanding relationships,” Fiene said. “I’m sure when we have an opportunity to schedule in the nonconference, we’ll be looking. Martensdale-St. Marys, Southeast Warren — we’ve had a positive rivalry with over the years.”

Roadrunner boys fall short against Van Meter

By RYAN KRONBERG

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa.com

TRURO — Interstate 35’s boys basketball team started off well in Thursday’s nonconference tussle against Van Meter.

Struggles in the second quarter proved to be the Roadrunners’ undoing.

Van Meter outscored Interstate 35 24-7 in the second eight minutes, leading to a 74-69 win.

Interstate 35 had a good start.

Richie Griglione had 12 points in the opening quarter.

“It was a good first quarter,” said Interstate 35 coach Nate Rankin. “Richie really hit some shots.”

The good feelings disappeared in the second quarter. Interstate 35 went cold from the floor and the free throw line. Van Meter’s offense woke up both inside and outside.

“We got tight,” Rankin said.

“We forced some things. We didn’t settle in and do the things we do well.”

The education process continued for Rankin’s young team.

“Central Decatur we grew

up. This game we grew up some more,” Rankin said. “We’ve got to learn from those, get better. We’re not young anymore.”

Van Meter led 38-25 at halftime.

Interstate 35 chipped into the lead in the third. The Bulldogs took a 50-43 edge into the final eight minutes.

Van Meter pushed the lead to 70-58 with a minute to go.

Interstate 35 hit several shots in the final minute, trimming the lead to 71-67 with 27 seconds left and the Roadrunners had the ball. Interstate 35’s shot went off line and Van Meter held on.

The Roadrunners were hampered by 11 missed free throws in the first half.

“Sometimes the ball bounces the way it does,” Rankin said.

UP NEXT — Interstate 35 is back on the court on Jan. 3 hosting Southeast Warren in Pride of Iowa Conference play.

Rankin likes where the team is at heading into the Christmas break.

“We’ll be there there,” Rankin said. “There’s talent in this locker room,” Rankin said. “The good thing is we’re going to be where we need to be.”

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Interstate 35 junior Chris Godfrey (left) dishes a pass off to junior Austin Clark for a layup during the second half of Thursday’s nonconference boys basketball game against Van Meter in Truro.

Roadrunner girls drop pair games going into break

By RYAN KRONBERG

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa.com

TRURO — Interstate 35 girls basketball coach Jamie Smith was left shaking his head Thursday night.

The Class 2A 11th-ranked Roadrunners struggled from the opening tip in a shocking 58-23 loss to Class 2A eighth-ranked Van Meter in non-conference play.

“I’m not sure what happened,” Smith said.

Smith took responsibility for what happened.

“I didn’t have us prepared,” Smith said.

Van Meter led 18-5 after one quarter. The Bulldogs extended it to 35-9 at halftime and 51-14 after three quarters.

“We were out of sorts,” Smith said. “This one’s going to keep me thinking for awhile.”

Van Meter dictated the tempo on both ends, not Interstate 35.

By controlling the tempo, the Bulldogs imposed their will on both ends of the court.

“You can’t let a team like Van Meter dictate what you do,” Smith said. “If you do, it will end up like it did (Thursday).”

Interstate 35’s lack of offense was puz-

zling. The Roadrunners scored 55 points in Tuesday’s loss at St. Albert. The Roadrunners scored 82 points in a win over Pleasantville on Dec. 13.

“I’m dumbfounded,” Smith said.

Slye Richardson led Interstate 35 with nine points. Gracey Griglione was held to five points, and fouled out early in the fourth quarter.

On Dec. 20, the Roadrunners fell at St. Albert 58-55 in Council Bluffs.

St. Albert led 18-10 after the first quarter.

Interstate 35 cut into the lead in the second quarter and trailed 31-26 at halftime.

The Roadrunners cut the deficit to two late and had an opportunity but couldn’t convert. The Saintes sealed it with a pair of free throws.

“We hit some threes,” Smith said. “We had a chance. The kids played hard.”

Griglione had 20 points, 12 rebounds, five blocked shots and three assists. Richardson had 16 points, 12 coming on 3-pointers, along with five rebounds.

“Slye hit some shots,” Smith said.

Cheyenne Hiatt added 10 points.

The Roadrunners were 10-of-13 at the free throw line.

“We got to the free throw line,” Smith said.

At game’s end, the Saintes had a little too ]much.

“We came out on the wrong end,” Smith said. “It was one of those games you just lose.”

Still, the Roadrunners left with a good feeling.

“We came home that night with our heads held high,” Smith said.

UP NEXT — Interstate 35 (4-3) is back on the court on Jan. 3 hosting Southeast Warren in Pride of Iowa Conference play.

The Roadrunners have a stiff slate of games after the break. There’s still two games against Martensdale-St. Marys, a game against Maquoketa Valley in Cedar Rapids and the rematch with fourth-ranked Central Decatur on Jan. 14. for the annual Coaches versus Cancer day.

The post-break schedule will test the Roadrunners.

“We’ve got to come back and get better,” Smith said. “We’ve got rated teams galore, we play a couple teams that aren’t rated that should be rated. If we don’t come back and get better, it could be a long second half.”

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

Interstate 35 senior Slye Richardson goes up for a shot during Thursday’s agame against Van Meter in Truro. Richardson led the Roadrunners with nine points in the loss.

Roadrunners win pair of duals easily to close out pre-Christmas slate

By RYAN KRONBERG

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa.com

DES MOINES —Fresh off winning the Pride of Iowa Conference wrestling tournament a couple of days earlier, Interstate 35’s wrestling team closed out the pre-Christmas portiion of the schedule with a pair of convincing wins over Class 3A foes in a pair of non-conference duals on Dec. 20.

The Roadrunners topped Des Moines

Lincoln 51-26 and Ottumwa 51-19.

Nathan Phillips (113), Dante Arzani (182) Casey Baker (120), Zac Willey (132), Brayden Egli (138) and Ethan Elliott (145) and Jake Hutton (285) each picked up two wins.

UP NEXT —Interstate 35 is back on the mat on Jan. 3 at the Warren County Duals at Indianola.

Interstate 35 52, Ottumwa 19 106 —Trenton Elliott (O) won by forfeit; 113 — Nathan Phillips (I35) pinned Clayton Murphy (O) :20; 120 —Casey Baker (I35) maj. dec. Nathanael

Shoemaker (O) 18-6; 126 —Brody Nelson (I35) pinned Michael Clark (O) :46; 132 —Zac Willey (I35) dec. Vincent Vass (O) 8-2; 138 —Brayden Egli (I35) pinned Jacob Fitzner (O) :32; 145 —Ethan Eliott (I35) pinned Tyler McCoy (O) :14; 152 — Jacob Steinlage (I35) pinned Jonathan Morales ((O) 5:19; 160 —Mason Woosley (I35) pinned Dylan Skinner (O) 1:36; 170 —Joey Mitchell (O) maj. dec. Drew Kirkpatrick (i35) 9-1; 182 —Dante Arzani (I35) pinned Bryan Cordora (O) :11; 195 —Shai Guido IO) dec. Brock Thompson (I35) 4-0; 220 —Trenton Sheets (O) pinnedd Cody Heckman (I35) 4:24; 285 —Jake Hutton (I35) dec. Jacob Brownlee (O) 5-0.

Interstate 35 51, Des Moines Lincoln 26 182 —Dante Arzani (I35) pinned Gavin Gearhart

(DML) 2:33; 195 —LaRon Anderson (DML) pinned Brock Thompson (I35) 1:29; 220 —Cody Heckman (I35) pinned Ramiro Renteria (DML) 4:14; 285 —Jake Hutton (I35) pinned John Bendlin (DML) 1:09; 106 —Nate Kahoe (DML) won by forfeit; 113 —Nathan Phillips (I35) maj. dec. Ryan Munoz (DML) 12-1; 120 —Casey Baker (I35) pinned Dylan Veigulis (DMML) 3:05; 126 — Conner Dalton (DML) pinned Brody Nelson (I35) 3:38; 132 — Zac Willey (I35) pinned Leo Blawou (DML) 2:30; 138 —Brayden Egli (I35) pinned Nick Adams (DML) 3:56; 145 —Ethan Eliott (I35) pinned Allen Shepherd 19-4, 5:52; 152 —Isaac Scott (DML) dec. Jacob Steinlage (I35) 10-6; 160 —Tad Griffith (DML) pinned Mason Woosley (I35) 19-4, 5:52; 170 —Drew Kirkpatrick (I35) pinned Jake Tofanelli (DML) 5:03.

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THURSDAY • DECEMBER 29, 2016

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Pair of area softball standouts to play collegiately Clarke’s Bakley, I-35’s Carlyn Stanley to play at Indian Hills CC n

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

OTTUMWA — A pair of area standout softball players recently signed on the dotted line.

Clarke senior Vanessa Bakley and Interstate 35 senior Carlyn Stanley signed their letters of intent to play softball at Indian Hills Community College.

For Bakley, Indian Hills’ strong tradition in softball was a big factor in her going to Ottumwa. The Warriors went 33-13 last season and were one win away from reaching the national tournament.

“Softball is what attracted me to Indian Hills,” she said.

Once Bakley was around the team, she was sold on the school.

“When I met the girls and coaches, I was sold,” Bakley said. “I chose Indian Hills because it felt like home. I felt very comfortable there.”

Playing softball and continuing her education was a win-win combination.

“It means I get to further my education and my softball skills while being a part of an awesome support system and family,” Bakley said.

Bakley knows her game will grow under the direction of head coach Laura North and the staff.

“I can expect to keep improving and gain even more knowledge,” Bakley said.

“You can always keep improving.”

Bakley credited the work of Clarke coach Lindsay Diehl for helping her to this point.

“My game keeps improving through high school because of my teammates and

coaches,” Bakley said.

As a junior at Clarke, Bakley batted .387 with eight doubles, two triples, two home runs and 21 runs batted in and was a perfect 13-for-13 in stolen bases.

As a sophomore, she hit .390 with 14 doubles, two home runs and 19 driven in.

She has aspirations of playing at a four-year school after her two years at Indian Hills are complete.

“Being a part of this great program will advance my skills and give me more options to find a great fit,” Bakley said.

For Stanley, having the decision made was a big weight off her shoulders.

“It means everything in the world,” Stanley said.

“I’m so thankful to be given this opportunity.”

Heading to Ottumwa next fall will be an exciting new chapter for the Roadrunners’ ace pitcher.

“I’m so excited,” Stanley said. “I cannot wait until next year.”

Like Bakley, Stanley’s looking forward to growing under North’s guidance.

“I look forward to bettering myself,” Stanley said.

“I know I’m going to work hard. I know they’re going to push me, test my limits.

That’s why I’m going there, to better my skills and be a better pitcher.”

Drawing attention from Indian Hills was flattering to Stanley.

“It means a lot. It’s very rewarding when someone with that high of standards is looking at you,” she said.

Stanley’s been the Roadrunners’ pitching ace the past several seasons. As a junior, she was 28-4 with a 1.53 earned run average in 187 2/3 innings. She struck out 309 and walked 59 in leading the Roadrunners to a fifth-place finish at the Class 2A state tournament.

As a sophomore, she was 24-10 inside the circle with a 1.60 ERA. She struck out 255 and walked Clarke County Board54. of Supervisors December 12, 2016 Coming off last season’s The Board met in regular session, at the solid season, looking Courthouse with theshe’s following members present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and forward to going out strong Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice

White and Treasurer Debbie Lynn. Chairman McCann called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Keller made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black that the Co. Treasurer is authorized to cancel the following Treasurer's checks, totaling $47.00, in accordance with chapter 331.554.6, Code of IA: Check # 12313 for $32.00 to BHJC LP; Check # 12421 for $3.00 to Tamara Jan Adkins; Check# 12483 for $12.00 to Adel Chrysler. All Ayes.

Ms. Lynn left at 9: 40 a.m.

Moved by Black and seconded by Keller, to approve salary increase for Deputy Auditor Jill Curnes, to 85% of the Auditor's salary, eff. Dec. 12, 2016. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, to approve FY 17 contribution of $1,200 to Murray Development. All Ayes.

Doug Miller with Friday Insurance arrived at 11:00 a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to approve and sign ICAP renewal documents for 2017. All Ayes.

Mr. Miller left at 11:20 a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, to approve payment of claims Nov. 29, 2016, - Dec 12, 2016. All Ayes.

ABC Virtual, Web Hosting..............200.00 Agriland FS, Fuel .........................9,435.56 Agrivision, Well...............................693.10 Akers, Brian, Exp................................15.00 Alliant, Util....................................3,969.01 Aureon, Phone...............................1,498.39 Barker, Amy, Exp...............................15.00 Barton, Keri, Exp..............................117.50 Barts Tire, Repair/ Tire.................1,398.90 Black, Bill, Exp.................................168.00 Blue Tarp, Tool Box.........................879.98 Bob's Auto, Sea Foam........................31.96 Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Exp...........145.14 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., Inspect..........................................14,166.93 Card Services, Util............................344.44 Carquest, Parts..................................289.57 Carroll Cleaning, Sup.......................156.48 Carson, Jodi, Exp................................15.00 Central IA Detention, Srv.............1,874.00 Central States, Ins........................87,140.60 Circle of Life, Srv........................11,775.00 CJ Unlimited, Srv.............................100.00 Co Animal Shelter, 1 Dog................160.00 Co Engineer, Fuel/Util.....................220.75 Co Hospital, 3 Xrays...........................73.11 Co Landfill, Landfill.....................3,184.58 Co Secondary Rd, Fuel.......................82.30 Co Sheriff, Srv..................................481.50 Clarke Rec, Util...................................79.84 CR Services, Sup..............................215.63 Creston Pub, Exp..............................560.54 Cross Dillion Tire, Tires................1,959.00 Cummings, Peggy A, Exp................418.76 Cummins, Repair..............................551.00 Darby, Lucas, Exp..............................15.00 Elcock Law, Srv................................450.00 Electronic Eng, Lease....................1,399.00 Excel, Srv.....................................21,122.50 Fareway, Food...................................265.43 Farm & Home Pub, Plats..................305.00 Ferrellgas, Fuel.................................280.00 G R P & Assoc, Waste........................52.00 Garden & Assoc, Site Plan............2,835.00 H K Rentals, Rent.............................620.00 Harrison Truck, Parts........................101.51 Henry M Adkins Inc, Election Exp...................................8,033.09 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp.........88.18 Highway Lumber, Sup..................1,109.87 IMWCA, Work Comp...................2,864.27 ISAC, Training..................................175.00 IA Prison Ind, 911 Posts...................437.25 IA, State of, Renewal........................100.00 Integra Elec, Maint...........................310.00 ISSDA Financial, Renewal..............700.00 J & K Repair, Oil Chg........................88.38 J P Auto, Sup.................................1,594.54 JSP Investments, Rent......................200.00 KD Tires, Repairs.............................435.00 Kent, Scott, Exp..................................31.00

Clarke County Board of Supervisors December 12, 2016 The Board met in regular session, at the Courthouse with the following members present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice White and Treasurer Debbie Lynn. Chairman McCann called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Keller made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black that the Co. Treasurer is authorized to cancel the following Treasurer's checks, totaling $47.00, in accordance with chapter 331.554.6, Code of IA: Check # 12313 for $32.00 to BHJC LP; Check # 12421 for $3.00 to Tamara Jan Adkins; Check# 12483 for $12.00 to Adel Chrysler. All Ayes.

Ms. Lynn left at 9: 40 a.m.

Moved by Black and seconded by Keller, to approve salary increase for Deputy Auditor Jill Curnes, to 85% of the Auditor's salary, eff. Dec. 12, 2016. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, to approve FY 17 contribution of $1,200 to Murray Development. All Ayes.

Doug Miller with Friday Insurance arrived at 11:00 a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to approve and sign ICAP renewal docuContributed photo by WENDY STANLEY ments for 2017. All Ayes.

Interstate 35at senior Mr. Miller left 11:20 a.m.Carlyn Stanley, left, and Clarke senior Vanessa Bakley recently signed their letters of intent to play Moved by Keller, seconded

by Black, college softball at Indian Hills Community College in Ottumwa. to approve payment of claims Nov. 29, 2016, - Dec 12, 2016. All Ayes.

ABC Virtual, Web Hosting..............200.00 Agriland FS, Fuel .........................9,435.56 girls one last time,” Stanley with the Roadrunners. plete in Ottumwa, Stanley’s “I do want to go on to Agrivision, Well...............................693.10 I’mBrian, looking forward to said. looking to play at a four- play either D-I or D-II softAkers, Exp................................15.00 Alliant, Util....................................3,969.01 this season, playing with the Once her time is com- year school. ball,” Stanley said.

Aureon, Phone...............................1,498.39 Barker, Amy, Exp...............................15.00 Barton, Keri, Exp..............................117.50 Barts Tire, Repair/ Tire.................1,398.90 Black, Bill, Exp.................................168.00 Blue Tarp, Tool Box.........................879.98 Bob's Auto, Sea Foam........................31.96 Bowlsby Lawson, Betty, Exp...........145.14 Calhoun-Burns & Assoc., Inspect..........................................14,166.93 Card Services, Util............................344.44 Carquest, Parts..................................289.57 Carroll Cleaning, Sup.......................156.48 Carson, Jodi, Exp................................15.00 Central IA Detention, Srv.............1,874.00 Central States, Ins........................87,140.60 Circle of Life, Srv........................11,775.00 CJ Unlimited, Srv.............................100.00 Co Animal Shelter, 1 Dog................160.00 Co Engineer, Fuel/Util.....................220.75 Co Hospital, 3 Xrays...........................73.11 Co Landfill, Landfill.....................3,184.58 Co Secondary Rd, Fuel.......................82.30 Co Sheriff, Srv..................................481.50 Clarke Rec, Util...................................79.84 CR Services, Sup..............................215.63 Creston Pub, Exp..............................560.54 Cross Dillion Tire, Tires................1,959.00 Cummings, Peggy A, Exp................418.76 Cummins, Repair..............................551.00 Darby, Lucas, Exp..............................15.00 Elcock Law, Srv................................450.00 Earn up to $70,000/year Electronic Eng, Lease....................1,399.00 Excel, Srv.....................................21,122.50 Home weekly | Haul freight for one customer Fareway, Food...................................265.43 Farm & Home Pub, Plats..................305.00 Ferrellgas, Fuel.................................280.00 Additional opportunities available in our Van and Intermodal divisions.

GRP& Assoc, Waste........................52.00 Please apply online at www.iowahomecare.com Garden & Assoc, Site Plan............2,835.00 H K Rentals, Rent.............................620.00 or by calling Human Resources at schneiderjobs.com Harrison Truck, Parts........................101.51 Henry M Adkins Inc, 800-44-PRIDE Election Exp...................................8,033.09 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie, Exp.........88.18 Highway Lumber, Sup..................1,109.87 IMWCA, Work Comp...................2,864.27 ISAC, Training..................................175.00 IA Prison Ind, 911 Posts...................437.25 IA, State of, Renewal........................100.00 CITY OF WOODBURN Integra Elec, Maint...........................310.00 607 SIGLER BOX 26 ISSDA Financial, Renewal..............700.00 WOODBURN, lA 50275 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR J & K Repair, Oil Chg........................88.38 641-342-7198 THE CDBG HOUSING GRANT J P Auto, Sup.................................1,594.54 The regular council meeting was held APPLICATION. JSP Investments, Rent......................200.00 KD Tires, Repairs.............................435.00 Monday, December 12, 2016, at WoodYou are hereby notified that a public NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S hearing will be held on Tuesday, January Kent, Scott, Exp..................................31.00 burn City Hall, Woodburn, Iowa. Mayor LEVY AND SALE Kistler, Melissa, Exp........................149.57 Pro-Tem, Dave Reynolds called the Coun3, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the regularly schedIn the Iowa District Court Koch Brothers, Forms......................172.00 cil Meeting to order at 7:00P.M. Council uled Osceola city council meeting in the for Clarke County Lawson Products, Tools...................182.04 members present- Vickie Brown, Joy City Hall Council Chambers, Osceola, Court No.: EQCV012310 Locke, Tim, Exp.................................15.00 Durham and J.D. Williams, Randy and Iowa. The purpose of the meeting is to inSPECIAL EXECUTION Lynn, Debbie L., Exp.......................334.04 Teresa Wright were present via phone Plaintiff: CLARKE COUNTY STATE form the public to discuss the need and apM & M Ag, Sup..................................91.60 conference. Jodi Carson City Clerk, Rob BANK plication for Community Development Block Grant funds for housing rehabilitaMail Services, Dec Notices..............381.67 Kovacevich and Tim Locke Clarke Coun- vs.

Mediacom, Equip................................79.76 ty Sheriffs Deputies, Merrill Snell Fire Defendant: JOANN B. BROWN AND tion. All members of the public are invited Medicap, Inmate Med....................2,754.93 Chief and three guests were present. to attend and may make statements conPARTIES IN POSSESSION Vickie Brown made a motion to apMidland GIS, Web Hosting.............500.00 As a result of the judgment rendered in cerning the matter. In addition, comments Midwest Office Tech, Sup...............115.50 prove the minutes as read. Seconded by the above entitled case, an execution was may be submitted in writing at the time, or Mitchell, Jennifer, Exp.......................65.49 Joy Durham. All Ayes. Motion carried. issued by the Clerk of the District Court to before at City Hall and said comments The Animal odor Ordinance was dis- the Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa. The shall be made a part of the public record MMIT Business Sol, Srv....................77.52 Murray, City, Water............................55.98 cussed. execution ordered the sale of the defen- concerning the hearing.

Vickie Brown made a motion to ap- dant(s): Real Estate: _X_ Personal ProperNissen, Brian, Exp..............................15.00 Osceola City Council Norris, George W, Exp.......................20.16 prove Woodburn Fire Department to apply ty: ___. The property is described below Northland, Oil...................................743.45 for a USDA Grant to help purchase radios, or on attached sheet: Osc Farm & Home, Sup...................774.95 pagers and other various equipment that is Description: A Tract of Land in the NE Osc Service, Fuel................................37.93 need. Seconded by Teresa Wright. All 1/4 NE 1/4 of Section 16, Township 72 Osc Vet Clinic, Dog Food..................52.99 Ayes. Motion Carried.

North, Range 27 West of the 5th P.M., IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT Vickie Brown made a motion to ap- Clarke County, Iowa, Described as ComOsc Water Works, Water..................831.40 FOR CLARKE COUNTY prove the bills. Seconded by Joy Durham. mencing on the East Line of said Section Parrish Kruidenier Dunn, Etal, IN THE MATTER OF Srv...................................................1,025.00 All Ayes. Motion carried.

16 at the Point of the Centerline of the old THE ESTATE OF Vickie Brown made a motion to ad- Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Polk Co Treas, Sup...........................958.80 Lucile G. Roe, Deceased Powernet Global, Util.........................16.48 journ. Seconded by J.D. Williams All Right-of-Way, Thence North along said Probate No. ESPR010051 Prairie Solid Waste, Trash..................79.65 Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting was ad- Section Line a Distance of 150 feet, NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF Purchase Power, Post....................2,020.99 journed at 7:45P.M. Thence West a Distance of 400 Feet, APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND Ricoh, Scanner....................................99.00 Randy Wright/Mayor Thence South a Distance of 152 Feet, NOTICE TO CREDITORS Jodi Carson/City Clerk More or Less, to the Centerline of the old Roberts, Karen, Exp............................65.71 To All Persons Interested in the Estate APPROVED

BY Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad of Lucile G. Roe, Deceased, who died on Robinson, Steven, Srv...................1,000.00 EXPENDITURES Robinsons, Sup.................................308.82 COUNCIL NOVEMBER 2016 Right-of-Way to the Point of Beginning; or about November 16, 2016: Rueter's, Parts....................................116.00 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT Said tract containing 1.4 Acres, More or You are hereby notified that on DecemRychnovsky Inc, Spraying.................75.00 **PARKS** Less. ber 13, 2016, the last will and testament of Trace Carson Mowing....................125.00 SIRWA, Liberty Water.......................17.30 E-911 Address: 1811 130th AVENUE, Lucile G. Roe, deceased, bearing date of Schildberg Const, Rock...............31,806.98 COMMUNITY PROTECTION MURRAY, IOWA 50174 April 12, 2013 was admitted to probate in Sec Of State, Notary...........................30.00 **FIRE DEPARTMENT** Date of Sale: FEBRUARY 8, 2017 the above named court and that Mary E. Severns, Leann, Exp.........................186.24 Alliant Energy.....................................34.67 Time of Sale: 9:30 AM Peterson and Kathryn I. Emanuel were apSeymour Preschl, Salary...............1,911.46 Electronic Eng. - battery/case.........310.95 Place of Sale: CLARKE COUNTY pointed executors of the estate of Lucile Shields, Stephanie, Exp....................139.58 Toyne - truck repair..........................742.19 LAW CENTER, OSCEOLA, IOWA. G. Roe. Any action to set aside the will Shred-It,Shredding..............................72.96 POLICY & ADMINISTRATION Homestead: ___ Defendant is advised must be brought in the district court of Smith, Jessica, Exp.............................56.00 **CITY HALL** that if the described real estate includes the said county within the later to occur of Smith, Steve, Exp.............................221.30 Alliant Utilities......................................80.9 homestead, (must not exceed ½ acre if in four months from the date of the second Smith, Twyla, Exp................................7.73 SIRWA Water/Sewer........................38.00 the city or town plat, or, if rural, must not publication of this notice or one month Snyder Plumbing, Winterization.....365.50 Windstream phone..........................170.11 exceed 40 acres.) The defendant must file from the date of mailing of this notice to Solutions, Sup................................1,012.26 Creston Publishing Co........................47.83 a homestead plat with the Office of the all heirs of the decedent and devisees unSolvent Web, Hosting.......................180.00 Solutions -computer repair...............180.98 Sheriff of Clarke County, Iowa, within 10 der the will whose identities are reasonS. Central IA Landfill, Srv.................32.00 **CLERK & FINANCIAL** days after the service of this notice, or the ably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever Storm Water Coord, Permit..............175.00 Jodi Carson Payroll.........................501.59 Sheriff shall have it platted and will assess barred.

Strange Electric, Install Camera.......895.70 EFTPS - 941 Tax..............................139.46 the costs to this case.

Notice is further given that all persons Thomas, Jodi, Rent...........................200.00 IPERS..................................................96.73 After sale of said real estate, the defen- indebted to the estate are requested to Top Notch, Battery.............................57.95 HOME & COMMUNITY ENVIRON- dant may redeem the property within. make immediate payment to the underTop Quality Man, Sup........................54.50 MENT Redemption: One year: ___ 6 months: signed, and creditors having claims Torres, Maribel, Exp...........................81.12 **LANDFILL** against the estate shall file them with the ___ Other: ___ U S Cellular, Util..............................652.01 Clarke County Landfill.....................242.92 No Redemption: _X_ THIS SALE IS clerk of the above named district court, as U S Postal Service, Stamps..............235.00 **CEM** NOT SUBJECT TO REDEMPTION PER provided by law, duly authenticated, for United Farmers Coop, Seed.............163.26 Trace Carson Mowing....................175.00 ORDER OF THE COURT. allowance, and unless so filed by the later Verizon, Air Cards............................240.08 **LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX** to occur of four months from the second Judgment Amount: $40,886.62 Waste Mgmt, Util.............................256.21 ....................................................................... publication of this notice or one month Interest: $1,228.79 White, Janice M, Exp.......................453.09 ........................................................2709.77 from the date of mailing of this notice (unCosts of Suit: $1,761.00 Windstream, Util............................2,158.31 **ROADS, BRIDGES, SIDEWALKS** Other Costs: PLUS COSTS OF THIS less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is Wm Lamp Tracker, Recycle...............89.00 Iowa One Call........................................3.60 ACTION AND ACCRUING COSTS thereafter forever barred.

Yutzy, Mike, Well............................500.00 **STREET LIGHTS** Dated December 19, 2016.

Attorney for Plaintiff: Ziegler Inc, Parts............................3,038.61 Alliant Utilities.................................504.92 Mary E. Peterson Name: Verle W. Norris There being no more agenda items and RECEIPTS 602 S. Adams Street Address: 300 West Marion, PO Box having no other business, Keller made a GENERAL..........................................63.03 256 Osceola, IA 50213 motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. ROAD USE TAX...........................1817.80 Kathryn I. Emmanuel Corydon, IA 50060 All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 FIRE DEPARTMENT..........................0.70 715 S. Adams Street Phone: 641-872-1363 LAKESIDE CASINO.....................2068.78 noon.

Osceola, IA 50213 Bill Kerns, Sheriff PROPERTY TAX...........................1343.28 Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Executors of the Estate Clarke County Sheriff's Office Attest: Janice White, Auditor LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX....4208.42 Phone: 641-342-2914 TOTAL............................................9502.01 Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. FAX: 641-342-4071 CITY OF WOODBURN DISBURSEMENTS Attorney for the Estate Date: October 26, 2016 GENERAL......................................2886.33 607 SIGLER BOX 26 200 W. Jefferson WOODBURN, lA 50275 ROAD USE TAX.............................508.52 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR Osceola, IA 50213 LOCAL OPTION TAX..................2709.77 641-342-7198 THE CDBG HOUSING GRANT Date of second publication: January 5, The regular council meeting was held TOTAL............................................6104.62 APPLICATION. 2017 Monday, December 12, 2016, at WoodYou are hereby notified that a public burn City Hall, Woodburn, Iowa. Mayor hearing will be held on Tuesday, January

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PUBLIC NOTICE IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR CLARKE COUNTY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF Avis L. James, Deceased Probate No. ESPR010052 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTORS, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Avis L. James, Deceased, who died on or about September 19, 2016: You are hereby notified that on December 13, 2016, the last will and testament of Avis L. James, deceased, bearing date of June 3, 1991 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Mary Bonnett and George Allen James were appointed executors of the estate of Avis L. James. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred.

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

Dated December 19, 2016.

Mary Bonnett 1402 W. Iowa Avenue Indianola, IA 50125 George Allen James 1274 Bobcat Street Grand River, IA 50108 Executors of the Estate Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P. Attorney for the Estate 200 W. Jefferson P.O. Box 199 Osceola, IA 50213 Date of second publication: January 5, 2017 Clarke County Board of Supervisors December 12, 2016 The Board met in regular session, at the Courthouse with the following members present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice White and Treasurer Debbie Lynn. Chairman McCann called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m. Keller made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Black. All Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black that the Co. Treasurer is authorized to cancel the following Treasurer's checks, totaling $47.00, in accordance with chapter 331.554.6, Code of IA: Check # 12313 for $32.00 to BHJC LP; Check # 12421 for $3.00 to Tamara Jan Adkins; Check# 12483 for $12.00 to Adel Chrysler. All Ayes.

Ms. Lynn left at 9: 40 a.m.

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Leaders of the month: Clarke Community Middle School presents its December leaders of the month. AT LEFT, sev-

enth-grade leaders of the month are, from left, Domonick Burton, Madison Johnson, Kobe Woods, Eli Gallardo, Noemi Vega and Konrad Boyer. AT RIGHT, eighth-grade leaders of the month are, from left, Luis Murillo, Allyson Abbas, Tori White, Dalton Stubbe, Jake Smith, Seth Johnson and Tony Lopez. These students demonstrated leadership skills inside and outside of their classrooms.

Visit the middle school’s website to read their nominations.

Graceland University fall honor roll LAMONI — The honor roll list for Graceland University’s 2016 fall term have been announced. Students with a GPA between 3.65 and 3.99 are named to the honors list.

Congratulations, Breanna DeAngelis of Truro. Students with a GPA between 3.25 and 3.64 are named

to the dean’s list. Congratulations Jayce Finnell of Truro, Truly Mothershead of Grand River and Caitlyn Weir of Osceola.

Founded in 1985 and sponsored

by Community of Christ, Graceland University in Lamoni is more than just a school. It is a community of

passionate, caring and dedicated indivudals who put their relationships with students first.

Campuses are located in Lamoni, Iowa, and Independence, Missouri.

For more information, visit www. graceland.edu

OST photo by HILARY FERRAND

Adopt-a-Senior: Forty elderly residents were surprised

with Secret Santa gifts last Thursday as part of the second annual Adopt-a-Senior program hosted by Clarke County General Relief. Gifts were distributed to specially selected residents at Homestead Assisted Living, Mosaic and throughout the county.

PUBLIC NOTICE OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, December 20, 2016 Regular Meeting (UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL APPROVED) The City Council met on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. for a Regular scheduled meeting. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas J. Kedley. With the following present: Council Members: George Fotiadis, Dave Walkup, Dan Hooper, Dennis Page and Doug Gay. City Staff present were Ty Wheeler-City/Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward - Accounting Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Marty Duffus - Police Chief. Also present were: Derek Lumsden, Donnie McCuddin, Bill Trickey, and others that didn’t sign in.

Motion by Gay and second by Page to approve the agenda; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Derek Lumsden with the Osceola Chamber Main Street update Council on activities the Chamber has presented to the City. Bill Trickey with CCDC update Council on programs.

Mayor updates Council on the activities within the City.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to appoint Barry Mateer to the Library Board, roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to send Special Events to Park and Rec; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Gay and second by Hooper to approve the third reading of Ordinance No. 569 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO THE PARK AND RECREATION BOARD AND CEMETERY BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa: SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Chapters 24 and 115 of the City of Osceola Code of Ordinances are hereby repealed and replaced with the following CHAPTER 24 PARK AND RECREATION BOARD 24.01 Board Created 24.04 Duties of the Board 24.02 Board Organization 24.05 Limitations 24.03 Board Meetings 24.01 BOARD CREATED. A Park and Recreation Board is hereby created to advise the City Council on matters concerning playgrounds and community facilities dedicated to recreation.

It shall also plan and oversee City programs and encourage other programs for the leisure time activities of the City’s residents of all ages. 24.02 BOARD ORGANIZATION. The Board shall consist of five members, all citizens of the City, appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council, for overlapping terms of four years. Members shall serve without compensation, but may receive their actual expenses. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. 24.03 BOARD MEETINGS. The meetings of the Board shall be considered open public meetings and held at the call of the Chairperson or upon request of the Mayor. The Board shall keep minutes of its proceedings, which shall be a matter of public record. The presence of three members shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. 24.04 DUTIES OF THE BOARD. The Park and Recreation Board shall act as an advisory board to the Mayor and City Council and shall possess the following duties: advise the Council on the location, design, development and operation of parks and recreation facilities. Create subcommittees to study specific problems in the areas of recreation, parks and open space. Advise the City on future park and recreation needs for inclusion in land use and capital improvements programs through input to the Mayor. Conduct public forums, assist neighborhoods and advise consultants and the City on the development of neighborhood, community and regional parks for Council approval. Recommend to the Council any rules or regulations necessary for the regulation of parks and open spaces.

Manage, oversee, create or eliminate recreation programs at the recommendation of the Park and Recreation Staff. Recommend to the Council annual capital improvements concerning parks and recreation. Undertake any special studies or projects as requested by the Mayor and City Council. 24.05 LIMITATIONS. The Board makes recommendations only and is not empowered to stop any action of the City or to enact any legislation or policy of the City. CHAPTER 115 CEMETERY (PROPOSED) 115.01 Definition 115.02 Trusteeship 115.03 Cemetery Superintendent Appointed 115.04 Duties of Superintendent 115.05 Records 115.06 Sale of Interment Rights 115.08 Cemetery Lots Without Perpetual Care 115.09 Annual Care 115.10 Rules and Regulations 115.11 Expenditures 115.12 Annual Report 115.01 DEFINITION. The term “cemetery” means the Osceola Cemetery, which is a municipal cemetery under the provisions of Chapter 523I of the Code of Iowa and which shall be operated under the provisions of Chapter 523I of the Code of Iowa and this chapter. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 523I.501) 115.02 TRUSTEESHIP. Pursuant to Section 523I.502 of the Code of Iowa, a Cemetery Subcommittee of the Osceola City Council hereby states its willingness and intention to act as the trustee for the perpetual maintenance of the cemetery property. The subcommittee shall consist of the Mayor and both At-large Council Members. The Mayor shall be a voting member of the subcommittee and chairperson. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 523I.502) 115.03 CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT APPOINTED. The Cemetery Subcommittee shall appoint, upon the recommendation of the City Administrator, a Cemetery Superintendent who shall operate the cemetery in accordance with the rules and regulations therefor and under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4]) 115.04 DUTIES OF SUPERINTENDENT. The duties of the Cemetery Superintendent are as follows: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4]) Supervise Openings. Supervise the opening of all graves and be present at every interment in the cemetery; Maintenance. Be responsible for the maintenance of the cemetery buildings, grounds and equipment and make a monthly report of the cemetery operation to the Board. 115.05 RECORDS. It is the duty of the Clerk to make and keep complete records identifying the owners of all interment rights sold by the cemetery and historical information regarding any transfers of ownership. The records shall include all of the following: (Code of Iowa, Sec. 523I.311) Sales or Transfers of Interment Rights. A. The name and last known address of each owner or previous owner of interment rights. B. The date of each purchase or transfer of interment rights. C. A unique numeric or alphanumeric identifier that identifies the location of each interment space sold by the cemetery. Interments. A. The date the remains are interred.

B. The name, date of birth and date of death of the decedent interred, if those facts can be conveniently obtained. C. A unique numeric or alphanumeric identifier that identifies the location of each interment space where the remains are interred. 115.06 SALE OF INTERMENT RIGHTS. The sale or transfer of interment rights in the cemetery shall be evidenced by a certificate of interment rights or other instrument evidencing the conveyance of exclusive rights of interment upon payment in full of the purchase price. The agreement for interment rights shall disclose all information required by Chapter 523I of the Code of Iowa. The payment of all fees and charges shall be made at the office of the Clerk where receipts will be issued for all amounts paid. Said fees and charges shall be based upon the charges as established by the Board. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 523I.310) 115.07 PERPETUAL CARE. The Cemetery Subcommittee, by resolution, shall accept, receive and expend all moneys and property donated or left to them by bequest for perpetual care, and that portion of interment space sales or permanent charges made against interment spaces which has been set aside in a perpetual care fund. The assets of the perpetual care fund shall be invested in accordance with State law. The Board, by resolution, shall provide Alliant Energy Dust Pros Janitorial Utilities...........................................$9,291.25 Services ..........................................$1,185.00 Amazon.Com Credit Echo Electric Supply Supplies .............................................$182.91 Utilities..............................................$368.01 American State Bank Elizabeth Nold Project ..........................................$15,608.21 Reimb ..................................................$57.24 Andrew Construction Co. Elliott Equipment Co. Services ............................................$150.00 Services .............................................$105.70 Ardent Lighting Llc Farm & Home Publishers Services ............................................$587.79 Supplies ...............................................$44.70 Baker & Taylor Entertainment Franks Design Group, Pc Supplies ..........................................$1,002.14 Services ........................................$55,061.42 Blueglobes Llc Garden Gate Supplies .............................................$285.60 Supplies ...............................................$29.00 Bud Jones Construction Hach Company Services ............................................$605.00 Supplies .............................................$916.73 Bud Jones Trucking Hansen Kitchell Services .............................................$172.76 Services ........................................$20,335.00 Carpenter Uniform& Promotional Hawkeye Truck Equipment Supplies .........................................$1,254.62 Services .............................................$224.00 Chat Mobility Hd Supply Waterworks Utilities .............................................$282.05 Supplies .............................................$250.00 City Of Murray Highway Lumber Contribution ...................................$2,708.25 Supplies .............................................$121.45 City Of Woodburn Hy-Vee Food Stores Contribution ......................................$902.74 Supplies .............................................$348.83 Clarke Electric Coop Interstate All Battery Center Utilities...........................................$4,555.08 Supplies .............................................$220.35 Cole-Parmer Invinci Graphics Services .............................................$260.58 Supplies ............................................$291.60 Creston Publishing Company Iowa Communications Network Publication ........................................$117.00 Services ................................................$2.15 Darron Toney Iowa One Call Services .............................................$250.00 Services ...............................................$64.80 Directv J P Auto Services .............................................$130.43 Supplies .................................................$9.47 Donna Phillips J P Auto - Waste Water Services .............................................$240.00 Supplies .............................................$104.98

for the payment of interest annually to the appropriate fund, or to the cemetery, or to the person in charge of the cemetery to be used in caring for or maintaining the individual property of the donor in the cemetery, or interment spaces which have been sold with provisions for perpetual care, all in accordance with the terms of the donation or bequest, or the terms of the sale or purchase of an interment space and Chapter 523I of the Code of Iowa. (Code of Iowa, Sec. 523I.503, 523I.507 & 523I.508) 115.08 CEMETERY LOTS WITHOUT PERPETUAL CARE. Owners of lots or other interested persons may secure perpetual care on lots or parts of lots in the older portions of the cemetery not having perpetual care by the payment to the City of the perpetual care charges at the rates specified in the rules and regulations. 115.09 ANNUAL CARE. An annual care charge as specified in the rules and regulations shall be made by the City on those lots in the older portions of the cemetery which are not at present under perpetual or endowed care. The City reserves the right to refuse to furnish maintenance service, or to permit the erection of any monumental work on those lots not under perpetual or endowed care or when the annual care on such lot has not been paid in advance. 115.10 RULES AND REGULATIONS. Rules and regulations for the cemetery may be adopted, and may be amended from time to time, by resolution of the Council and may cover such things as the use, care, control, management, restrictions and protection of the cemetery as necessary for the proper conduct of the business of the cemetery.

The rules shall specify the cemetery’s obligations in the event that interment spaces, memorials, or memorialization are damaged or defaced by acts of vandalism. Any veteran, as defined in Section 35.1 of the Code of Iowa, who is a landowner or who lives within the City shall be allowed to purchase an interment space and to be interred within the cemetery. In addition, any veteran who purchases an interment space within the cemetery shall be allowed to purchase an interment space for interment of the spouse of the veteran if such a space is available, and the surviving spouse of a veteran interred within the cemetery shall be allowed to purchase an interment space and be interred within the cemetery if such a space is available. (Ord. 508 - Jul. 13 Supp.) (Code of Iowa, Sec. 523I.304) 115.11 EXPENDITURES. The Council shall have control of the expenditure of all funds. 115.12 ANNUAL REPORT. The Cemetery Subcommittee shall make a report to the Council immediately after the close of the fiscal year. The report shall contain a statement of all fees and charges collected and the amount of money expended in the maintenance of the cemetery during the year, with such further information as may be required by the Council. SECTION 2.

SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law. All current Park and Recreation and Cemetery regulations are henceforth adopted by the City Council and shall remain in effect. Roll Call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to open public hearing for the Boyt Harness Development Agreement, roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. There was no written comment. Bill Trickey expressed his gratitude with the City working with companies. Motion by Hooper and second by Page to close the public hearing, roll call vote; Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Page to approve RESOLUTION 2016-67 Approving Development Agreement with Boyt Harness, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Economic Development Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement WHEREAS, the City of Osceola, Iowa (the “City”), pursuant to and in strict compliance with all laws applicable to the City, and in particular the provisions of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has adopted an Urban Renewal Plan for the Osceola Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”); and WHEREAS, this Council has adopted an ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa and establishing the fund referred to in Subsection 2 of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (the “Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund”), which fund and the portion of taxes referred to in that subsection may be irrevocably pledged by the City for the payment of the principal and interest on indebtedness incurred under the authority of Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa to finance or refinance in whole or in part projects in the Urban Renewal Area; and WHEREAS, the Council has amended the Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal Area to establish a program under which property owners may receive economic development or incremental property tax rebate payments related to economic development projects (the “Development Agreement Program”); and WHEREAS, an agreement between the City and Boyt Harness (the “Company”) has been prepared (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company would construct an addition to an industrial facility in the Urban Renewal Area (the “Boyt Harness Project”) and the City would provide annual appropriation economic development tax increment payments in a total amount not exceeding $200,000; and WHEREAS, this City Council, pursuant to Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa, has published notice, has held a public hearing on the Agreement and has otherwise complied with statutory requirements for the approval of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15A of the Code of Iowa (“Chapter 15A”) declares that economic development is a public purpose for which a City may provide grants, loans, tax incentives, guarantees and other financial assistance to or for the benefit of private persons; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15A requires that before public funds are used for grants, loans, tax incentives or other financial assistance, a City Council must determine that a public purpose will reasonably be accomplished by the spending or use of those funds; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15A requires that in determining whether funds should be spent, a City Council must consider any or all of a series of factors; NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the City Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa, as follows: Section 1.

Pursuant to the factors listed in Chapter 15A, the Council hereby finds that: (a) The Boyt Harness Project will add diversity and generate new opportunities for the Osceola and Iowa economies; (b) The Boyt Harness Project will generate public gains and benefits, particularly in the creation of new jobs, which are warranted in comparison to the amount of the proposed property tax incentives. Section 2. The Council further finds that the Agreement is in substantial compliance with the Development Agreement Program, and a public purpose will reasonably be accomplished by entering into the Agreement and providing the property tax payments to the Company. Section 3. The Agreement is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the City, in substantially the form and content in which the Agreement has been presented to this City Council, and such officers are also authorized to make such changes, modifications, additions or deletions as they, with the advice of bond counsel, may believe to be necessary, and to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Agreement.

Section 4. All payments by the City under the Agreement shall be subject to annual appropriation by the City Council, in the manner set out in the Agreement. As provided and required by Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, the City’s obligations under the Agreement shall be payable solely from the income and proceeds of the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund Section 5.

The City hereby pledges to the payment of the Agreement the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund and the taxes referred to in Subsection 2 of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa to be paid into such Fund, provided, however, that no payment will be made under the Agreement unless and until monies from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund are appropriated for such purpose by the City Council.

Section 6. After its adoption, a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the office of the County Auditor of Clarke County to evidence the continuing pledging of the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund and the portion of taxes to be paid into such Fund and, pursuant to the direction of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, the Auditor shall allocate the taxes in accordance therewith and in accordance with the tax allocation ordinance referred to in the preamble hereof. Section 7.

All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Passed and approved this Kd Tires, Llc Rychnovsky Lawn & Landscape Services ...............................................$85.00 Supplies ..............................................$76.00 Kirk Michael Schildberg Const. Co. Services .........................................$7,500.00 Services .............................................$478.26 M & M Ag Service Sirwa Services ...............................................$75.03 Utilities ...............................................$33.00 Marc Elcock Solutions Services ..........................................$3,224.00 Supplies .............................................$364.82 Martin Duffus Star Equipment Ltd Reimb ................................................$154.36 Supplies ..............................................$81.60 Mediacom Taste Of Home Utilities..............................................$263.60 Supplies ...............................................$47.96 Midwest Office Tech. Co. Time Magazine Services .............................................$190.92 Supplies ...............................................$29.95 Municipal Supply Inc Toyne Inc Supplies .............................................$159.60 Supplies ..............................................$76.72 National Geographic Kids Tyco Integrated Security Supplies ...............................................$12.00 Supplies ............................................$207.56 Nbs Calibrations Us Bancorp Supplies ............................................ $366.00 Service..........................................$24,951.97 O’reilly Automotive Inc. Veenstra & Kimm Inc. Supplies ...............................................$11.76 Services ........................................$12,247.12 Osceola Farm & Home Verizon Supplies .............................................$258.11 Utilities .............................................$240.10 Osceola Water Works Wilder’s Truck Service Special Assessments .........................$297.27 Service...............................................$747.84 Overhead Door Company Windstream Services ..........................................$3,235.00 Utilities .............................................$859.24 Plumb Supply Company Grand Total ................................$175,090.65 Supplies .............................................. $10.00 Check Numbers: 287074-287146 Raymond Geddes & Company, Inc Fund Recap: Supplies ............................................. $60.18 1 General .....................................$39,488.77 Recorded Books 110 Road Use Tax........................$25,672.46 Supplies .............................................$169.80 116 Hotel/Motel ..........................$20,335.00 Robinsons Co. 134 Casino Revenue ...................$15,608.21 Supplies .............................................$203.79 322 2016 Street ................................$250.00 Rusty’s Auto Sales & Ser 326 Depot Restoration ................$55,061.42 Services ..............................................$45.25 336 2014-19 CIP Prof ...................$7,760.72

20th day of December, 2016. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to open public hearing regarding the Development Agreement with RTC Venturs LLC; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried. There were no written comments. Bill Trickey expressed his gratitude for the City to work with companies. Motion by Gay and second by Walkup to close the public hearing; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Walkup to approve RESOLUTION 2016-68 Approving Development Agreement with RTC Ventures, LLC, Authorizing Annual Appropriation Economic Development Tax Increment Payments and Pledging Certain Tax Increment Revenues to the Payment of the Agreement WHEREAS, the City of Osceola, Iowa (the “City”), pursuant to and in strict compliance with all laws applicable to the City, and in particular the provisions of Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, has adopted an Urban Renewal Plan for the Osceola Urban Renewal Area (the “Urban Renewal Area”); and WHEREAS, this Council has adopted an ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the Urban Renewal Area pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa and establishing the fund referred to in Subsection 2 of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa (the “Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund”), which fund and the portion of taxes referred to in that subsection may be irrevocably pledged by the City for the payment of the principal and interest on indebtedness incurred under the authority of Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa to finance or refinance in whole or in part projects in the Urban Renewal Area; and WHEREAS, the Council has amended the Urban Renewal Plan for the Urban Renewal Area to establish a program under which property owners may receive economic development or incremental property tax rebate payments related to economic development projects (the “Development Agreement Program”); and WHEREAS, an agreement between the City and RTC Ventures, LLC (the “Company”) has been prepared (the “Agreement”), pursuant to which the Company would redevelop facilities in the Urban Renewal Area for use as a whiskey distillery (the “RTC Ventures Project”) and the City would provide annual appropriation economic development tax increment payments in a total amount not exceeding $150,000; and WHEREAS, this City Council, pursuant to Section 403.9 of the Code of Iowa, has published notice, has held a public hearing on the Agreement and has otherwise complied with statutory requirements for the approval of the Agreement; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15A of the Code of Iowa (“Chapter 15A”) declares that economic development is a public purpose for which a City may provide grants, loans, tax incentives, guarantees and other financial assistance to or for the benefit of private persons; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15A requires that before public funds are used for grants, loans, tax incentives or other financial assistance, a City Council must determine that a public purpose will reasonably be accomplished by the spending or use of those funds; and WHEREAS, Chapter 15A requires that in determining whether funds should be spent, a City Council must consider any or all of a series of factors; NOW, THEREFORE, It Is Resolved by the City Council of the City of Osceola, Iowa, as follows: Section 1. Pursuant to the factors listed in Chapter 15A, the Council hereby finds that: (a) The RTC Ventures Project will add diversity and generate new opportunities for the Osceola and Iowa economies; (b) The RTC Ventures Project will generate public gains and benefits, particularly in the creation of new jobs, which are warranted in comparison to the amount of the proposed property tax incentives. Section 2. The Council further finds that the Agreement is in substantial compliance with the Development Agreement Program, and a public purpose will reasonably be accomplished by entering into the Agreement and providing the property tax payments to the Company. Section 3. The Agreement is hereby approved and the Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute and deliver the Agreement on behalf of the City, in substantially the form and content in which the Agreement has been presented to this City Council, and such officers are also authorized to make such changes, modifications, additions or deletions as they, with the advice of bond counsel, may believe to be necessary, and to take such actions as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of the Agreement. Section 4. All payments by the City under the Agreement shall be subject to annual appropriation by the City Council, in the manner set out in the Agreement. As provided and required by Chapter 403 of the Code of Iowa, the City’s obligations under the Agreement shall be payable solely from the income and proceeds of the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund. Section 5. The City hereby pledges to the payment of the Agreement the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund and the taxes referred to in Subsection 2 of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa to be paid into such Fund, provided, however, that no payment will be made under the Agreement unless and until monies from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund are appropriated for such purpose by the City Council. Section 6.

After its adoption, a copy of this resolution shall be filed in the office of the County Auditor of Clarke County to evidence the continuing pledging of the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund and the portion of taxes to be paid into such Fund and, pursuant to the direction of Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, the Auditor shall allocate the taxes in accordance therewith and in accordance with the tax allocation ordinance referred to in the preamble hereof. Section 7. All resolutions or parts thereof in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Page and second by Hooper to approve Resolution 2016- 69 TO FIX A TIME AND A DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE CDBG HOUSING GRANT APPLICATION. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OSCEOLA, IA HEREBY RESOLVES that: Section 1. A Public Hearing will be held as part of the regularly scheduled City Council meeting on January 3, 2017 at 7:00 PM to discuss the need and application for Community Development Block Grant funds for housing rehabilitation. Section 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the proposed hearing, setting forth the purpose, the time when and place where the hearing will be held, by publication at least once and not less than 4 nor more than 20 days before the date of the hearing, in a legal newspaper which has a general circulation in the City. Roll call vote; Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Gay and second by Page to approve the RESOLUTION NO. 2016-70 A RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION(S) FOR TAX ABATEMENT UNDER THE CITY-WIDE URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN BE IT RESOLVED, that application from the following persons for the following projects be approved by the City Council of Osceola, Iowa and that they be forwarded to the County Assessor, for the physical review of the improvements, after the issuance of a building permit by the Zoning Administrator if required and not already secured.

Name Property Address Type of Improvement Mayberry, LLC 128 W Jefferson Commercial Remodel Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Gay and second by Fotiadis to approve the Cemetery Superintendent’s wage bracket to Grade 1 Waste water wage, roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk updated council on the status of ongoing projects, and activities.

Mayor and Council wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays and Happy New Years.

Fotiadis expressed his concerns regarding snow removal on sidewalks. Gay wanted to thank all the City staff for their work. Walkup wanted to thank Dan Hooper for the excellent holiday party.

Hooper expressed his excitement for year 2017. Page had nothing to report.

Motion by Hooper and second by Page to approve the consent agenda: Council Minutes: December 6th ; Liquor License: AmericInn of Osceola; Pay Estimate #4 $416,655.75. and following claims: 600 Water ..........................................$297.27 610 Sewer ....................................$10,616.80 Grand Total ................................$175,090.65 Chapter 7 Recap: Payroll 11.04.16........................................$20,920.94 Payroll 11.10.16........................................$20,601.80 Treasurer state of Iowa Withholdings .................................$5,715.00 IPERS Withholdings ...............................$19,429.28 AFLAC Withholdings ....................................$494.04 Collection Service Center Withholdings .................................$1,536.72 EFTPS Withholdings .............................. $32,803.69 Dennis Page 287001 Payroll ....................................$81.32 George Fotiadis 287002 Payroll ................................... $92.35 Mutual of Omaha 287003 Insurance ..............................$504.13 Teamster 287005 Insurance ..............................$108.00 United Healthcare 287006 Insurance .......................... $1,938.24 Met Life 287010 Insurance ...........................$2,258.69 Sternquist 287011 Project ...........................$468,502.85 Clarke Co Reservoir 287008 LOST............................ $155,913.12 Linda Persels 287009 Airport ............................. $1,287.50 Payroll 11.18.16........................................$21,134.85

Payroll 11.25.16....................................... $25,898.33 Payroll 12.02.16........................................$21,981.69 Imagetek EFT Storage ......................................$254.40 State of Iowa Sales Tax EFT ................................$4,125.00 Grand Total ...............................$805,581.94 Fund Recap General .......................................$80,104.12 Road Use Tax..............................$19,399.80 Employee Benefits ......................$64,787.79 LOST .........................................$155,913.12 Project ......................................$468,502.85 Sewer Utility ..............................$16,874.26 Grand Total .............................$805,581.94 Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Page to formally offer $10,000 for the property at 301 South Kossuth, Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Hooper, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

There being no further business, motion

by Page and second by Hooper to adjourn the meeting at 7:49 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

Thomas J. Kedley - Mayor Attest: Britanee Ward - Accounting Manager/ Assistant City Clerk

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Spend a winter day ice fishing Get a group of friends and/or family together, bundle up and try ice fishing this winter. Ice fishing is a fun, social winter activity best enjoyed as a group.

Anglers should note that the quality of ice over parts of central and southeast Iowa has been reduced by the unseasonably mild weather and Christmas Day thunderstorm. The impact was minimal on lakes and ponds in southwest and across north Iowa.

With a central Iowa forecast filled with high temperatures ranging from the middle 40s to middle 30s and lows ranging from 30 to 20 degrees, anglers will want to proceed with caution and pay attention to ice conditions. Check the weekly DNR fishing report for ice conditions across the state before going out.

At a minimum, four inches of clear blue ice is recommended for fishing.

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“Most Iowa lakes are full of bluegills, which are the easiest and most often caught during the winter,” said Joe Larscheid, chief

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“I am sure the state of Iowa would find it poor practice for me to be kicking my students in the butt as early as sunrise,” said Danielle Woods, seventh-grade reading and ELL teacher, from the auditorium stage during the thirdrd Annual Clarke Middle School Celebration Day Friday, Dec. 23.

The event was a mixture of comedy, celebration and heartfelt counsel to the kids of Clarke Middle School and the members of the community who showed up to cheer them on.

Clarke Middle School Student Body President Gracie Wilborn welcomed students, staff and guests, then passed the mic to Secretary Cecilia Hadley to recognize students for academic, athletic and club achievements.

Keynote speaker Brad Lampe, former high school band instructor and current Clarke instruction coach, followed up with a talk about making choices.

“The real test of courage is just to be yourself when everyone else is trying to get you to be someone

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else,” he said.

Woods followed up with a deeply personal speech of her own, regaling the details of an auto accident she was involved in where another driver died.

“My intention is to make sure that every opportunity to live and grow and learn is taken. Every minute in life is a gift and no second of it should be wasted,” she said. “I want to encourage all of you to never take life for granted, to never waste an opportunity – even when you don’t see it that way – to always show up and give all of yourself to whatever you do, to set goals and work to reach them, and to live – and I mean truly live – each moment of each day.”

Following Woods’ talk, the students broke up into presentation groups. Ten

students gave talks around the building while others set up club displays in the cafeteria.

The event did an excellent job of exploring leadership, in one’s own life and in the community.

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Pictured is Gracie Wilborn.

Party for the state centisimoseptuagesimal DES MOINES – Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Department of Cultural Affairs Director Mary Cownie today invited Iowans to join them this month in celebrating the state’s 170th birthday with new exhibits, programs and parties at the State Historical Museum of Iowa in Des Moines.

“This is an exciting milestone and a time to celebrate the rich heritage we all share as Iowans,” Branstad said from the State Historical Museum during his regular weekly press confer-

Call for artists in Clive The City of Clive Public Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the 2017 Art Along the Trail temporary art exhibit.

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This annual exhibition is seen by literally thousands of people biking, running or walking the trail. Nine artworks will be selected from the artist submissions to be showcased in this annual event.

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ence. “The museum has a strong schedule of programs and parties to celebrate our state’s birthday, and it is opening new exhibits that talk about the history of our state. I invite and encourage all Iowans to join me in celebrating our state’s 170th birthday.”

Iowa became the 29th state in the Union on Dec. 28, 1846. Ansel Briggs was

governor, Iowa City was the capital, and William “Buffalo Bill” Cody was an infant in Le Claire. Since then, Iowans have created a historical legacy filled with achievements and challenges passed down from one generation to the next.

“As the state agency that connects Iowans to the people, places and points of pride that define our state, it

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is very exciting to celebrate our state’s 170th birthday,” said Mary Cownie, director of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. “Our new exhibits and programming give Iowans a chance to see how our state has grown and evolved over the past 170 years, and our fifth annual gala celebrates the very best of current Iowa arts, music, history and cuisine.”

of fisheries for the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.

“Start with a no. 8 hook or a tear drop and tip it with a wax worm. Drop the baited hook to the bottom of the lake, then lift it back up about a foot.”

Lakes in northern Iowa will have yellow perch and walleye in addition to bluegills. In the south, crappies join bluegills.

“You catch an occasional catfish, northern pike, largemouth bass, and other species, but not as consistently,” Larscheid said.

Use the DNR’s online maps of the lake you are going to fish to find edges of creek channels, fish mounds, brush piles and rock piles that likely hold fish. Printable maps and the online Fishing Atlas are available on the DNR website.

“You can position yourself right over the habitat, place your bait and lure it front of the fish and can catch a lot of fish per trip,” said Larscheid.

Use small hooks, small

bait and light fishing line.

Small jigging spoons are commonly used to catch walleye and crappie. Drop your bait and leave it alone, or slowly jig to attract the fish.

Ice conditions change constantly and its thickness can vary across the lake. Drill test holes near shore and periodically as you move to measure the thickness and quality of the ice. Don’t go out alone and always let someone else know where you will be and when you expect to return home. Carry about 50 feet of rope, a throwable floatation seat cushion and your cell phone.

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