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• Russian jets buzz U.S. destroyer

Reports Tuesday detailed Russian jets flying in an “unsafe and unprofessional” manner near USS Porter.

Clarke basketball seasons come to an end

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• Music by Rick Burk

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Trouble on the ice

By HILARY FERRAND

said he was losing feeling in his hands and his hands were hurting.”

Miller was able to get a rope to the man, and with help from his friend, they pulled him to safety.

“Probably the place I really helped them the most was getting them off the water,” said Miller, as temperatures rose to 61 degrees on Friday. “If they’d stayed out two or three hours longer ...”

According to an Iowa DNR press release, ice fishing is no longer recommended for the southern third of the state. Miller encourages enthusiasts to head to the northern parts of the state, and even then, to keep a watchful eye on conditions.

“That good, clear, early ice is best,” said Miller, noting how dangerous thawing and refreezing can be. “Top water on top of the ice starts chewing its way in. You might have ice, but it’s not good ice.”

Miller also had tips for

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Two men got on the ice at West Lake Friday morning. Only one safely made it back to his truck. If help hadn’t been close at hand, it’s doubtful the other would have made it home.

“Your local conservation officer is the hero of the day,” said Osceola Police Officer Gary Potter. “Michael Miller saved his life.

No doubt.”

Police Chief Marty Duffus said he wasn’t sure Osceola rescue services would have reached the man in time.

“I’m not sure how he even got out there,” said Duffus, as the ice had already receded back 15 to 20 feet from the shoreline.

Miller, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) conservation officer for Clarke and Decatur counties was driving by West Lake when he saw the

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Pictured is West Lake on Friday morning.

two men setting up on the lake.

“I was surprised that people were out there. I was also surprised at how far they were out,” said Miller.

“People here hadn’t been out ice fishing for at least five days.”

The young men, who had Polk County plates, said they had gone out over the

dam. Miller told them to get off the ice, and about 10 feet from shore, one of them fell through into frigid water.

“It was an intense five minutes,” said Miller. “He

surviving a fall through the ice.

“Number one, wearing a flotation device is important. Having ice picks is important,” he said.

“Once you fall in the ice, you don’t have anything to grab on Miller to.”

Buddy systems are essential but so is safety gear. New styles of flotation vests and retractable ice picks make it easy to stay protected.

Finally, said Miller, who is also an experienced ice fisherman from up north

by Lake View, if you fall through the ice, once you get out, exit using the same path you used to get on the water.

“You always want to try to get out the direction you came,” said Miller. “That other direction might be worse.”

Making a mark with alt art

By HILARY FERRAND OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa. com

Local artist Mike Montgomery has discovered a new passion in erosolgrafia, or spray paint art. The style has experienced surprising growth in the last five years, thanks largely to YouTube, where Montgomery said he’s picked up most of his instruction.

“I started watching how they do it in New York and Las Vegas,” said Montgomery. “I watched for about two weeks before I decided to do it.”

He’s been practicing steadily for a year and already his creations are causing a stir. From pop icons to surreal nature scenes, Montgomery’s work has popped up in homes and businesses across Osceola and Clarke County.

“It takes a lot of work, a lot of patience,” said Mont-

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Pictured is local spray paint artist Mike Montgomery.

gomery.

Key to aerosolgrafia is the ability to adapt and a reliance on common materials.

“There’s some that I go

ahead and draw out, and then paint,” said Montgomery. “I’ll use sponges, newspaper, pen, round plates, pie plates. I’ll even use a putty knife.”

Stencils have also become a cornerstone of the style, which starts with the creation of a focal point.

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Clarke High School’s got talent:

Pictured are talent show performers (above) Brittany Beckett, who wrote and performed her own song; (bottom left) the High Chamber Choir and (bottom) are Riley Elben, Remington Cook, Parker Smith and Random Chavez singing songs by Journey.

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POLICE REPORT Dylan James Webb, 21, 2076 Kansas St., was charged with operating while under the influence, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while suspended and probation violations 2:26 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the intersection of Fillmore and Ayers streets.

According to an Osceola Police report, Webb had a clear glass bong used to smoke marijuana in his vehicle.

Bond is set at $1,500.

— — — — — — Cory Brandy Thompson, 49, of Leon was charged with two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia 10:15 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Law Enforcement Center.

According to an Osceola Police report, at 4:28 a.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 25, officers were dispatched to 120 W. Shaw Apt. 3 for a medical call. Upon arrival, officers located Cory Thompson unconscious on the couch. Officers located a spoon with white residue and a needle on a coffee table in the living room. Cory also had a belt on the ground next to him and a fresh needle mark in his arm.

Bond amount is unknown.

— — — — — — According to an Osceola Police report, Steven John

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Putz of Lacona reported the theft of a checkbook between 3:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31, from his car parked at the Osceola Water Works.

— — — — — — Todd Malcolm Miller, 24, of New Virginia was taken into custody on a warrant out of Warren County 11:13 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at 200 W. Clay St. — — — — — — Devin Holt Draper, 24, of Garden Grove was charged with driving under suspension and possession of drug paraphernalia 2:37 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2, at 116 1/2 W. Webster St. According to an Osceola Police report, an officer was checking the welfare of Draper at the Hard Rock Car Wash after a report that a man was passed out in a vehicle there. The officer requested Draper exit his vehicle so medics could check him out and asked for permission to search the vehicle. Draper agreed. During the search, the officer discovered a broken pipe used to smoke marijuana. Draper said he forgot it was in the car and meant to throw it away.

Bond was posted in the amount of $600.

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Sean Anthony Cook, 49, 217 N. Lincoln St., was charged with driving while barred 1:28 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at his residence.

According to an Osceola Police report, an officer recognized Cook as a driver with a barred license and witnessed him driving.

Bond was posted in the amount of $2,000.

— — — — — — Dustin Leroy Lear, 35, of Liberty Center was charged with driving while suspended 8:52 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, at the intersection of Clay Street and Adams Street.

Bond was posted in the amount of $300.

— — — — — — Christina Catherine Gillespie, 36, 215 E. Washington St. Apt. 1 was charged with a probation violation 9:49 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at 325 S. Main St. Apt. 58.

According to court documents, on May 24th, 2016, Gillespie received a suspended sentence in Clarke County with two years probation for possession of a controlled substance and three years probation for second-degree criminal mischief and extortion. In January, according to Osceola Police reports, Gillespie was charged with third-degree burglary.

Bond is set at $2,500.

— — — — — — Karen Suzanne Milom, 59, of Cedar was charged with driving while suspended 2:49 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, in the 400 block of West Clay Street.

Milom was fined $400 plus costs.

— — — — — — Michael Dewitt Houck, 39, 126 N. Delaware St. was charged with driving while suspended 2:54 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at the intersection of Ariel Circle and Southwest Boulevard.

Houck was fined $250 plus costs.

— — — — — — Jennifer Ann Nolin, 32, of Runnels was charged with a probation violation 5:27 a.m.

Monday, Feb. 6, at the Law Enforcement Center.

According to court documents, Nolin did not sign up for probation within the deadline established by an earlier court decision.

— — — — — — Sean Anthony Cook, 49, 217 N. Lincoln St., was charged with driving while barred 4:06 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the 37 mile marker on Interstate 35.

According to an Osceola Police report, an officer recognized Cook as a driver

ACCIDENTS No citations were issued after an accident 10:20 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 2, at Pilot Travel Center.

According to an Osceola Police report, Roderick Shea Odom, 51, of Newport News, Virginia, driving a 2014 Kenworth tractor-trailer, was backing into a stall on the

wast side of the Pilot Travel Center parking lot when the right side tractor duels hit the front bumper of a parked vehicle.

Damage estimate is $500 to the parked vehicle.

— — — — — — Dorothy Laree Danner, 68, of Osceola was cited for

failure to yield upon entering a thru highway after an accident occurring 3:30 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 3, on West Shaw Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, Devin Christopher Devore, 14, of Osceola was driving a 1998 Mazda east on West Shaw

Street when Danner, driving a 1996 Chyrsler, backed out of the Shaw Street Apartments parking lot and hit the passenger’s side of Devore’s vehicle.

Damage estimates are $2,500 for Danner’s vehicle and $2,500 for Devore’s vehicle.

or bread product. Although burgers are often standard fare, we know from experience that the winners of this contest serve outstanding burgers.”

In order to recognize these great burgers, IBIC and ICA are asking Iowans to nominate their favorite burger for the award, and those nominations can be made by mail, text, or online. Details about the contest, rules, and nomination forms are available on the Iowa Beef Industry Council’s website, www.iabeef. org. Burger lovers can also find a link to the online nomination form at the Iowa Beef Council Facebook page; or by texting BEEF to 313131. Photos of your favorite burger can be shared socially using #IABestBurger.

“There are three ways

to nominate your favorite burger,” explains Katie Olthoff, Director of Communications for the ICA. “We are accepting nominations online at www.iabeef. org; by texting BEEF to 313131, which will provide a link to the online voting page, or a paper nomination can be mailed to the IBIC office.”

The nomination period ends March 13, 2017. German noted that the top 10 restaurants with the most votes are eligible for the title of Iowa’s Best Burger.

The top ten finalists will be announced on March 20. Finalists will receive a certificate and will be eligible for the secret taste-test of contest judges. The 2017 Best Burger in Iowa will be announced on May 1 and will kick-off May Beef Month.

“The Best Burger con-

test uses checkoff dollars to showcase some of Iowa’s best restaurants, and obviously, best burgers!

Every year, we have some loyal followers who make it a point to visit the top 10 restaurants and taste the best beef patties Iowa has to offer,” says Steve Rehder, chairman of the Iowa Beef Industry Council.

In 2016, more than 6,200 nominations for 311 restaurants were received in the contest. The final winners in previous years are: 2016 – The Chuckwagon Restaurant, Adair; 2015 – The Cider House, Fairfield; 2014 – Brick City Grill, Ames; 2013 – 61 Chop House Grille, Mediapolis; 2012 – Coon Bowl III, Coon Rapids; 2011 – Rusty Duck, Dexter; 2010 – Sac County Cattle Company, Sac City.

Grassley bill targeting perpetrators of crimes against seniors sails through Judiciary Committee WASHINGTON – The Senate Judiciary Committee last week approved Senator Chuck Grassley’s bipartisan legislation to step up penalties against perpetrators of crimes against vulnerable senior citizens. The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act of 2017 cleared the committee by voice vote with no opposition. The bill was spurred by a Judiciary Committee hearing last year where Iowans provided testimony about being victims of elder abuse.

“The Judiciary Committee’s action builds on our work from last year to

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charged with driving while barred a week prior and initiated a traffic stop.

Bond was posted in the amount of $200.

— — — — — — Cory Brandy Thompson, 49, of Leon was charged with operating under the influence, a second offense, 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, in the 100 block of West Shaw

Street.

According to an Osceola Police report, an officer initiated a traffic stop due to a burned out headlight and observed Thompson to have pin-point pupils and slowed inhibitions. Thompson failed field sobriety tests and submitted a urine sample that supported the charge.

Bond amount is unknown.

MEAL SITE

Search begins for ‘Iowa’s Best Burger’ AMES – Iowa’s cattle producers are asking their fellow Iowans to help find Iowa’s Best Burger in 2017.

In this year’s quest, the Iowa Beef Industry Council (IBIC) and the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association (ICA) are encouraging you to nominate your favorite burger, whether it’s gourmet or down-home style.

This is the eighth year the two groups are holding the annual Iowa’s Best Burger contest, which officially kicks off Feb. 13. All nominations must be in the IBIC office by 5 p.m. on March 13, 2017.

“We are in search of Iowa’s Best Burger,” says Brooke German, Director of Marketing for the IBIC. “To qualify to be named Iowa’s Best Burger, the burger must be a 100 percent beef burger and served on a bun

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crack down on those who would cowardly seek to exploit the vulnerabilities of America’s seniors. Families across America, including in my home state of in Iowa, have been victimized by such crimes, and as the population ages, we can expect more and more victims if we don’t act. The Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act takes meaningful steps to deter criminals seeking to exploit seniors and hold accountable those who do,” Grassley said.

An estimated six million Americans over the age of 60 fall victim to abuse or

exploitation each year, and many of those crimes go unreported. Financial crimes targeting seniors rob them of at least $2.9 billion annually. The legislation (S. 178) expands data collection and information sharing to better prevent and respond to all forms of elder abuse and exploitation, including financial crimes against seniors.

Last year, the bipartisan 3,000-member Elder Justice Coalition called the bill, “one of the most comprehensive and meaningful bills ever developed to address the rapidly increasing prob-

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lem of elder financial abuse in America.” The bill also has the support of Grassley Consumers Union, SIFMA, the 60 Plus Association, the Alzheimer’s Association and the National Center for Victims of Crime, among others.

Monday, Feb. 20: Closed for lunch for Presidents Day. Soup dinner with freewill offering, all-ages welcome. Choice of chili, potato soup, oyster stew and desserts.

Tuesday, Feb. 21: Country fried steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, fruited gelatin Wednesday, Feb. 22: Turkey, ham and white beans, green peas, cornbread, hot apples Thursday, Feb. 23:

Homemade meatloaf, tomato gravy, scalloped potatoes, green beans, multigrain bread, pears Friday, Feb. 24: Italian pork loin, Rice Florentine, Brussels sprouts, dinner roll, fresh banana Reservations must be made one day in advance.

Please call by Friday to save a spot for Monday’s meal. Cost is $3.50 for seniors, $6.50 general public.

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

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Darlene Handrock Osceola

Darlene Dawn Handrock, 80, of Osceola died Monday, Feb. 6, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Hospital in Des Moines.

Services were 10:30 a.m.

Friday, Feb. 10, at Kale Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., in Osceola with the Rev. Handrock C h u c k DeVos officiating. Visitation with family present was from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the funeral home.

Interment was in Maple Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be decided on at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.kalefuneralhome.com.

Darlene Dawn Handrock, daughter of Ernest Price and Mildred (McCarroll) Price, was born Dec. 4, 1936, in Osceola. After Darlene grad-

Wilma (Willie) Reynolds Woodburn

Wilma (Willie) Reynolds, 59, of Woodburn died Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, in Des Moines.

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 19, at the Wood- Reynolds

uated from Osceola High School, she attended Drake University.

On June 5, 1955, Darlene married James Carl Handrock in Osceola.

Darlene was active with the Democratic party, serving as chairman and vice chairman of the Clarke County Democratic party for many years.

Darlene is survived by her sons, Jay (Denise) Handrock of Council Bluffs, Jon (Kathy) Handrock of Lexington, South Carolina, and Joe Handrock of Osceola; grandchildren, Stephanie (Dustin) Clements of Pickering, Missouri, and T.J. (Tenysa) Handrock of Lucas; bonus grandchildren, Melissa (Kevin) Kopaska of Polk City and Amanda (Mario) Martinez of Kansas City, Kansas; great-grandchildren, Samantha, Dominic, Lexi, Andrew, Ridge and Escher; as well as other relatives and many friends.

Darlene was preceded in death by her husband James Handrock; brother Roger Price and parents, Ernest Jr. and Mildred Price. burn Community Center Legion Hall, 605 Sigler St., In Woodburn.

Willie was born May 11, 1957.

Willie is survived by her husband of 40 years, David; sons, Keegan and Cody; granddaughters, Haylee, Gracie, Chloe, Millie, Taytem and Kaydence; sister Mary Lou Guffey; and brothers, Charles, Gary and Larry Carpenter.

Willie was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Pauline Carpenter.

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New bike rental program kicks off this spring in Osceola

Clarke County Public Health recently received a $10,000 grant from the Wellmark Foundation to develop and implement a new Bike Share program in the city of Osceola.

The program, set to launch in the spring of 2017, will give residents access to bicycles to rent for exercise and activities throughout town.

With the City’s recent efforts in improving and developing a more robust trail system and ongoing sidewalk improvements, the bike share program adds to health and wellness activities available to the community.

In the most recent community health needs assessment, performed in the Summer of 2015, Clarke County public health discovered that inactivity and overweight citizens plagued Osceola and the surrounding communities.

According to www. countyhealthrankings. org, 30 percent of Clarke County’s population is obese with 28 percent physically inactive. These statistics inspired Mackenzie Hickenbottom, Clarke County Public Health Administrator, and health educator Stephanie Shields to meet with city leadership, the Parks and Recreation Board, the Board of Health, Clarke County

Development Corporation (CCDC), as well as the Clarke County Supervisors to propose the bike share program and build support.

In order to receive the grant, an application was submitted to the Wellmark Foundation answering multiple questions on how the bike share program would benefit the community.

The Wellmark Foundation then put the grant application and information on their website for a public vote.

It was open for review for months and through votes submitted by the community as well as shares and connections made through social media, the award was won.

The grant notification was received in December of 2016.

Once the Wellmark Foundation grant was received and the materials for the bike share were onhand, the group realized they were $1,570 short for the final equipment and implementation costs.

So, at the Feb. 8 CCDC Board meeting, a grant to cover the remaining costs was approved. This allowed the program to move forward to hit their target date of an April or May launch for the program.

“It was a lot of hard

work and collaboration, but we’re pleased to have received the grant and excited to get the program rolling this spring,” said Stephanie Shields, health educator at Clarke County Public Health.

In early Spring, citizens can watch for the bikes and installation of the program at the Clarke County Courthouse on the Osceola square.

The courthouse area was chosen because of its central location as well as existing security cameras and ample lighting.

Membership models for

the program will range from monthly fee rates to annual options, giving members 24-hour access to the bikes.

While waivers will need to be signed by members, insurance for the bikes and equipment will be handled through Clarke County Public Health.

For more information about Clarke County Public Health or the Bike Share Program, contact Mackenzie Hickenbottom, Clarke County Public Health Administrator at 144 W Jefferson Street, Osceola, Iowa 50213, or call (641) 342-3724.

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BACK IN TIME ON THE SQUARE

By Marie White OST photo by HILARY FERRAND

Changing scenery: New art works by Karen

Johnson can be seen in the Clarke Area Arts Council’s exhibit area at Lakeside Hotel and Casino throughout February.

Art museums of the Midwest Art enthusiasts don’t have to head to New York, Chicago or L.A. to see some of the finest art in the country — or in the world. Residents of Osceola only have a few hours to drive to visit some of the top galleries in the country.

For instance: Nelson-Atkins Museum — Kansas City, Missouri Not only does the Nelson-Atkins rank high in terms of cultural importance of its some 34,000 works of art, it’s also completely free.

With Kansas City just

under two hours away, this museum is a must for any art lover.

Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Sculpture Garden — Minneapolis, Minnesota Hailed as the first major art museum in the Midwest, the Walker Art Center is flush against the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, known worldwide for Spoonbridge and Cherry. The garden renovation currently in place is set to wrap up in summer 2017, so enthusiasts should be sure and put a stop on their bucket list.

At the Movies

Clarke County Historical Society

Restaurants and other businesses have taken up shop in the Dague block on south side of the square.

Hyde’s grocery store (name later changed to Hy-Vee) was located here before moving to its present location. The Dague building was razed in September 1972. In 1990, Nancy Patterson constructed Triple T Dance Studio building in its place.

Clarke County Public Health moved into the building, now owned

by Clarke County, in 2016.

The building to the east is a 21 by 100 foot building with a pressed-brick front and a blacony with two rooms in the upper story. Built in 1900, the rear part was fitted for a photograph gallery and the front for a suite

of rooms for private offices. This was also the location of the Pool Hall. Today, it’s the home of The Grassroots Home.

Next door, the Osceola Sentinel newspaper run by Miss Mary Osmond and Frank Guches, began publishing in 1895. Cafes, grocery markets and bakeries occupied the building from 1903 to mid-1940s. Today this building houses the American Legion.

Next, built in the 1890s and occupied by meat markets, restaurants, utility companies and Winter the Tailor over the years.

C.H. Winter, merchant tailor and designer advertised, “If you don’t believe clothes makes a differences in a man, try walking down the street without them.”

It’s the site of Earth Angels, 2017.

In 1895, John W Boden, a maker of harnesses, saddles, bri-

‘A Dog’s Purpose,’ Rated PG

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Based on the novel

by W. Bruce Cameron, “A Dog’s Purpose” takes audiences on a journey through several lives – and owners – of a reincarnated canine soul.

It’s important to mention that in January, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) released a video they say depicted animal abuse on set. While the dog involved in filming was stressed, independent reviews of conditions and a longer, unedited video of the session, concluded the video was intentionally modified to make the dog appear in more danger and under more stress than really happened.

Add to that, several of the people involved in the making of the film are notable animal activists, including celebrated Swedish film director Lasse Hallström. The stunt seems designed to cut the profits of the project, and hurt the reputations of those involved, because they chose to work on a film using live animals for actors instead of

computer-generated imagery. Hallström’s background includes the groundbreaking “Hachi: A Dog’s Story” and the Academy Award-winning “My Life as a Dog.” The director’s ability to explore depressing topics without sending the audience overboard is finely tuned in “A Dog’s Purpose.” Audiences view life through the eyes of a single canine soul, reincarnated from one dog to the next, experiencing the joys — and horrors — of human nature from one life to the next.

Human actors took backseat to the fourlegged friends the audience follows. Still, casting was decent all the way around. KJ Apa plays a convincing teen, faced with real difficulties. Dennis Quaid does farmers justice, as well.

While the movie doesn’t delve much into violence, there is death, and young children might struggle with a few of the scenes. As heart wrenching as it is heartwarming, dog lovers and sensitive types should stock up on plenty of tissue on their way to the theater.

dles and whips, built a two-story brick building. It was 18 by 90 feet with a high and elegant steel ceiling and bay window in the front, with the entire lower floor of the building used in harness buisiness.

Photography, medical offices, barber and beauty shops, a branch bank and other businesses occupied the location. Today, this is Mayberry’s.

In 1895, Mike Beashor burned a kiln of brick to build a two-story brick building he occupied as Beachor’s Meat Market, complete with an ice house and bologna oven. Utilities and appliance businesses occupied the location.

Today, it is Nelson Fry Appliance.

In the late 1800s, the building next door was constructed with a balcony window. Over the years, it has been a jewelry store, beauty shop on second floor, law

offices, grocery and variety stores. Built in 1900, the building next door had a room with a very narrow frontage occupied by shoemaker. Later attorney, abstract, savings and loan and insurance businesses. Today, the sites house Booth Law Firm.

In 1900, Frank Edwards bought Dibble block and moved his grocery business there in 1902. Groceries were delivered by a wagon drawn by famous and indestructible mules that wore straw hats in the summertime.

Cafes, medical doctors and an Iowa state liquor store were at this location.

In 1868, the first banking house in Osceola orginated at this location, closing in 1895. A shoe and harness shop, barber shop, medical and dental offices and a beauty shop second floor once occupied what is now

known as the location of Richard Murphy Law. In 1882, on the southeast corner of the sqare, was a goldsmith’s building fronting 108 feet on West Jefferson Street and 86 feet on South Main Street with a stone basement, metal roof, large plate glass front windows and steam heat. The second story was used for offices and a courtroom. Many businesses were located there. On November 22, 1917, a major fire destroyed the building and a night marshal and firemen were crushed to death by a falling wall.

A large hole was left after the fire and grew up in weeds for 30 years. In 1947, a service station was built at the site. Today, the building houses a laundromat.

The Fry Times

By Joel Fry,

House District 27 Representative

This week the House Ways and Means Committee passed House File 19 by a vote of 23-0. The bill prohibits amounts classified as penalty reimbursements from being deducted (as charitable contributions) for purposes of Iowa personal, corporate, and franchise income taxes.

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21. “For shame!”

23. Ale holder 24.

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48. Banquet 49. Fly, e.g.

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The situation comes up when an entity is penalized for the actions of one of its employees (for instance the NCAA fining a university for the actions of a coach). That coach may be required to pay the university back by making a charitable donation. Because charitable donations are deductible, that individual may be able to then write off their donation despite the fact that it 70.

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Long, long time Fall (over) Buddy The “p” in m.p.g.

was really just a reimbursement.

The Internal Revenue Code generally already prohibits these kinds of deductions in Section 162(f) of the IRC. House Study Bill 19 makes it clear that this type of deduction is also prohibited on Iowa returns.

House Study Bill 19 states that a charitable contribution or other payment is presumed to actually be a penalty

reimbursement if they are made to a person or affiliate who had to pay a fine b e cause of the taxpayer’s a c tions.

T h e Joel Fry legislation makes this prohibition effective for tax years

51. Big ___ Conference 53. Backstabber 55. What records are made of 57. Overcharge 58. Calculator, at times

59. Bottom of the barrel 60. “... ___ he drove out of sight” 61. Billiard cushion 62. Information unit 64. “Cheers” regular

2017 and beyond.

The bill will now move to the floor for further consideration.

As always, please join me at one of my legislative forums in March: March 3 at 8 a.m. – Corydon – Farm Bureau March 3 at 10 a.m. – Chariton – Mosaic March 3 at noon – Osceola – Lakeside Casino March 3 at 2 p.m. – Leon Community Center 65. Cast 66. A chip, maybe 69. Bauxite, e.g.

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8. Corporate department 9. A pint, maybe 10. High-five, e.g.

11. Comme ci, comme ca (hyphenated) 12. Lady bighorns 15. All ___ 20. Beseech 22. Away 25. Gangster’s gun 27. ___ Wednesday 29.“How ___ Has the Banshee Cried” (Thomas Moore poem) 30. Cliffside dwelling 31. Hammer part 33. Go for 34. Bad day for Caesar 35. Camping gear 36. FedEx, say 37. Legal prefix 38. Call from the flock 40. Carnival attraction 44. Center of a ball?

47. “Comprende?”

49. Amigo

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Pontiers visit Sen. Grassley during D.C. trip

By HILARY FERRAND OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

Sen. Chuck Grassley got a surprise visit last week from Jamie Pontier and her two children, Audrey and Cole Pontier, of Osceola.

“After the election happened, [the children] were really interested in the public education debate and Betsy DeVos,” said Pontier. “They really wanted a chance to express their feelings about rural public educations and wanted to keep it well funded. They wanted

to talk to their senator about it.”

Over a period of four days, the family walked the city, saw the sights and eventually stopped off at Capitol Hill to meet with their legislators.

“There were a lot of votes going on in the Senate, so our time was short,” said Pontier.

The children met with Grassley and, among other things, explained how influential their teachers — Mr. Mack and Mayor Kedley — have been in getting students interested in government this year.

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CLARKE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

HONOR ROLL FOR FIRST SEMESTER

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“You have to cut out every little detail,” said Montgomery, noting that some of the stencils for his paintings have taken hours to complete.

It’s a complicated process because, in many ways, artists work backward in comparison to how they’d create a traditional painting. Smudges and smearing also happen more easily with spray paint because of the air generated by the spray cans.

“You have to be very careful. You can’t put a large amount [of paint] on,” said Montgomery. “It’ll blow all over your paper and ruin it.”

Street artists use open flame to help dry layers, but stuck inside during an Iowa winter, Montgomery has found the careful application of a hair dryer to work just as well. A final coating of clear gloss protects the paint and

helps make colors pop.

The art style traces its roots back to Mexican artist and poet Ruben Sadot in the late ‘80s. Sadot rejected traditional painting materials and methods and chose to create outdoors while speaking to passersby, mainly about politics.

While his garden quickly became a popular spot among young, local artists, the professional scene in Mexico City also took note, incorporating elements of his method into their own works of art.

“I love doing it,” said Montgomery. “I like how it stands out.”

Montgomery is no stranger to the art world. One of the buildings in his hometown of State Center still sports a design he created as a student.

He’s spent a lifetime drawing in his spare time.

“It’s almost like a stress release,” said Montgomery.

“My family is very supportive.”

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SPORTS

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CLARKE BOYS BASKETBALL

CLARKE BOWLING

Season comes to a close for Clarke boys basketball

Tandem tosses cap off strong Senior Night for Clarke bowlers

By RYAN KRONBERG

“I’m proud of the seniors.

We’re going to miss them,” Larson said. “They put in a lot of time, a lot of hard work the last four years.”

OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

TRURO — A tough first half shooting and hot shooting on the part of Woodward Academy’s Ammari Johnson was too much for the Clarke boys basketball team to overcome in Monday’s Class 2A District 13 opener.

The Indians saw the 201617 season come to a conclusion with a 56-53 loss.

Clarke had an opportunity in the waning seconds.

The Indians had a good look at a 3-point shot, but it fell short. Woodward Academy corralled the rebound to secure the win.

The Indians couldn’t overcome poor shooting in the first half that helped lead to a 31-22 halftime deficit.

“The first half really hurt us,” said Clarke coach James Larson.

Woodward Academy’s pressure flustered Clarke’s guards.

“They used their athleticism,” Larson said “It was a nice game plan. They pressured our guards. They made it tough on our posts.”

Meanwhile, Johnson caught fire, scoring 16 of his game-high 27 points in the opening 16 minutes.

Clarke girls hoops bow out in tourney opener CHARITON — Clarke’s girls basketball team saw its season end Saturday in the Class 3A Region 8 first round.

Chariton topped the Lady Indians 68-47.

The Chargers jumped out to a 20-14 lead after one quarter. The margin was pushed to 34-26 at halftime and 47-32 after three quarters.

Sophomore Des Stubbe OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG led the Lady Indians with Clarke senior Bradyne Olin goes in for a reverse laup as 15 points and 10 rebounds.

Woodward-Granger senior Ammari Johnson looks on during the second half of Monday’s Class 2A District 13 Seniors Vanessa Bakley and boys basketball game in Truro.

Sydnee Redman each had 11 points.

“Fifteen got hot,” Lar- went back and forth late, Clarke’s season ends at son said. “We had to find but Woodward Academy 8-14. him. We didn’t. He made us eventually edged ahead.

The Lady Indians bid Cobey Robins led Clarke farewell to two seniors in pay.”

Clarke stormed out of the with 15 points. Grant Wis- Bakley and Redman. half, tying the game at 38-38 hon had 12 points. Troy CL (47) 13 13 6 15 (68) 20 14 13 21 with four minutes to go in Morgan chipped in 11 CH Clarke scoring — Sarah Davis 1 1-3 points, while Brandyne Olin 4, Sydnee Redman 4 0-2 11, Ashlynn the third.

Oehlert 1 1-2 3, Vanessa Bakley 4 “I knew we could score,” added 10 points.

1-2 11, Megan Linskens 1 0-0 3, Des Clarke’s season ends at Stubbe 5 3-5 15.

Larson said. “We had to Three-point baskets — 9 (Davis 1, keep moving the ball, find- 10-12.

3, Bakley 2, Linskens 1, ing the open man. We did The Indians bid farewell Redman Stubbe 2). Rebounds — 26 (Stubbe that in the first part of the to five seniors in Morgan, 10, Oehlert 5). Assists — 10 (Redman Olin, Wishon, Gabe Craw- 4). Steals — 8 (four with two). Fouls second half.”

— 17. Fouled out — Bakley.

The Indians and Knights ford and Trey Diawara.

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

OSCEOLA — Clarke senior bowler LeeAnn Helgevold came up with a creative way to throw her final shots as a Lady Indian bowler during Thursday’s home meet with Lamoni/Central Decatur.

She and classmate Andy McKnight threw their shots at the same time.

Each enjoyed the moment in their final throws at Alley Lanes competing for Clarke.

Clarke’s girls and boys enjoyed a wildly successful senior night as the Indians and Lady Indians each cruised to easy wins.

Clarke’s boys won with a school-record 2,844 to Lamoni/Central Decatur’s 1,704.

The Lady Indians rolled a 2,509 to 1,451 for the visitors.

“I thought it would be fun to throw our last three shots in this house as a regular season bowler,” Helgevold said. “We’ve bowled together a lot. It would be fun.”

Helgevold approached McKnight with the idea.

“It was fun,” McKnight said.

Both enjoyed the moment.

“It was nice for their regular season final home meet,” said Clarke coach Dale Helgevold. “It was a nice little tribute to each other.”

McKnight rolled a 413 individual series, one of three plus-400 two-game series.

Michael Berryhill led with a 416 series, while Brock Bucy also had a 413.

The Indian boys’ lowest total in Bakers was a 149.

The Lady Indians were equally on fire. LeeAnn Helgevold led the girls with a 345 series, one of three 300-plus series. Landi Helgevold had a 338, while Kacie Shieler added a 329 The Lady Indians had a 921 in Bakers.

“It was a great night for both teams,” Helgevold said. “They’re really jelling at this point going into regionals (held on Tuesday).

“It was a great way to finish.”

OST photo by RYAN KRONBERG

C l a r k e seniors Andy McKnight and LeeAnnHelgevold throw their shots at the same time during Thursday’s meet at Alley Lanes.

MURRAY BOYS BASKETBALL

CLASS 2A WRESTLING

Mustangs end season with pair of solid victories

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

Murray’s boys basketball team capped the regular season with a pair of impressive wins.

On Friday, the Mustangs sent an early statement to a potential district final opponent.

Murray made a late basket to hold on for a 57-55 win at Martensdale-St. Marys.

Kenny Boles had the game-winning shot for the

Mustangs.

The Mustangs also came away with a key steal from Dustin Teas inside the final 10 seconds to hold on for the win.

Martensdale-St. Marys led 17-12 after one quarter, but Murray rallied to tie it at 30-30 at halftime. The Blue Devils edged ahead 45-43 after three quarters, but the Mustangs had enough in the fourth quarter for the win.

Bryce Keller had a big night, leading the Mustangs with 20 points along with eight rebounds. Teas had 14 points on 5-of-7 shoot-

ing, including four 3-point baskets and four steals. Jack Jones stepped up with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists. Boles struggled through a rough night shooting, but still came away with 10 rebounds and four assists.

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Mustangs routed Mormon Trail 61-20.

Murray jumped out to a 20-5 lead after one quarter and 34-10 at halftime, then pushed it to 53-16 after three quarters.

Boles singlehandedly outscored Mormon Trail, pouring in a game-high 25 points

on 9-of-13 shooting and going 6-of-6 at the free throw line, along with grabbing five steals. Keller added 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting, along with grabbing nine rebounds.

Murray closes out the regular season 19-2.

The Mustangs open Class 1A District 12 play Thursday hosting Southeast Warren at 8 p.m. at Jerry Brown Gym. If the Mustangs win, they would face the winner of Mormon Trail and Moravia on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Wayne High School in Corydon.

MURRAY GIRLS BASKETBALL Offense picks up for Mustangs in tournament win

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

MURRAY — It was easy for Murray sophomore point guard Kayla Wookey and her teammates to become flustered early in Thursday’s Class 1A Region 7 tournament opener against East Union.

Wookey was giving her teammates the ball in positions to score, but the shots simply were not dropping for approximately the first 12 minutes.

Wookey kept giving her teammates the ball.

Eventually the shots started dropping consistently as the Lady Mustangs rolled to a 52-33 win.

Murray (18-5) hosted

Bluegrass Conference rival Lamoni Tuesday in a quarterfinal round matchup.

Murray’s missed opportunities cost it an opportunity to take control early.

The score was tied at 9-9 after one quarter.

“It’s very frustrating, especially if you’re the one passing them the ball and then you’re trying to

rebound,” Wookey said.

“Things don’t work your way.”

Murray was 13-of-20 at the line in the opening half.

Wookey and the Murray offense steadily picked apart East Union’s defense in the second half. Backdoor cuts to the basket led to numerous open looks the Lady Mustangs were able to capitalize on.

Nathan Bair’s dream of state wrestling falls short

By RYAN KRONBERG OST sports editor rkronberg@osceolaiowa. com

KNOXVILLE — Clarke senior Nathan Bair had dreams of reaching the State Wrestling Tournament.

Those dreams fell heartbreakingly short at Saturday’s Class 2A District 5 Tournament.

Bair placed third to see his senior campaign come to a close.

Bair was pinned by South Tama County’s Dalton Rosenburg in 3 minutes, 36 seconds in the match for true second.

Bair’s day started with a 6-5 decision loss to Saydel’s Trevor Sprauge.

Bair bounced back with an 11-2 major decision win over Albia’s Ben Mason in the match for third.

Bair finishes his senior season at 33-8.

Jonathan Bair fell in both matches to place fourth.

He was pinned by South

Tama County’s Isaac Judge in the semifinal in 1:07. Bair then lost to Knoxville’s Riley Spaur by a 10-5 decision in the third-place match.

Central Decatur advanced three to the state tournament.

Trace Carson won both matches at 220 pounds to claim the title.

Carson topped Knoxville’s Chase Bellon 5-0 in the semifinal. He then downed South Tama County’s Kyle Kucera 3-1 in the final.

The Cardinals added a pair of second-place finishes from Wyatt Dale and Kade Kelso.

Dale pinned Bondurant-Farrar’s Austin Nash in 2:53 in the semifinal at 113 pounds. He lost by a 20-4 technical fall to Albia’s Aden Reeves in the final, but did not require a wrestleback.

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Clarke issues statement Murray files financials on immigration

By HILARY FERRAND

OST news editor hferrand@osceolaiowa.com

The School Board President and Superintendent for Clarke Community Schools released the following joint statement regarding immigration at Monday night’s school board meeting: “Clarke Community Schools supports the inclusiveness, educational diversity, and benefits of all students. Our school district will continue to support

and educate all students who come through Clarke’s doors to the fullest extent allowed by law.”

Superintendent Steve Seid wanted to ease community concerns in the distict.

“It’s a good statement, but is there a political motive behind it?” asked school board member Gerard Linskens.

“Not from us,” said Seid.

“We just want our families to know we will educate everyone who comes through our door.”

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By Rev. Dr. Al Adams

Betsy was so excited to get home from school that she bounced up and down all the way in the front door of her house. “I had such a GOOD day at school, mom. It was amazing!”

Before her mother had time to ask Betsy about her day, quite another scene unfolded in the living room.

Little brother Mikie pushed Betsy out of his way, and Betsy retaliated in the blink of an eye. She pinched him, and he began to wail loudly. “OK, young lady. That’s it. Go to your room NOW. Right NOW!” Mom wondered, How could things change from great to awful in a matter of seconds?

Betsy stomped her foot in defiance. “But Mo-o-o-oom! My TEACHER said I was a GOOD girl. He even gave me a great big gold sticker to PROVE it. Mikie’s the bad one. Send HIM to HIS room!” Mikie continued to cry loudly, now clutching his arm where his sister had pinched him.

Mom gathered Mike in her arms and turned to face Betsy. “GO to your ROOM. We’ll talk about this in a minute.” Seeing Betsy hesitate once more, mom pointed down the hall.

“NOW!” Betsy went, shaking her head and stomping all the way, muttering “It’s not fair” under her breath (just loudly enough to be heard).

A few minutes later, mom arrived in Betsy’s

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.

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

room. Betsy sat (sulking) on her bed, hugging her teddy bear. “OK, honey, let’s talk about what ‘good’ REALLY means, OK?” Mom told Betsy how proud she was that she’d earned that big gold star. Then she lifted Betsy’s chin so she could look her right in the eye.

“Here’s the thing: ‘Good’ is as ‘good’ does. Do you know what that means?”

Mom took her finger from under Betsy’s chin and waited for her words to sink in. “I think I get it, Mom. Does it mean that I have to ACT like a gold star kid?”

“Exactly. Betsy, we can say we’re good. We can even wave our gold stars around all over the place.

But it’s what we do and say that matters most. Honey, do you know any good kids in your class who didn’t get gold stars today?”

Betsy thought a minute, then nodded her head.

“Sure. Bobby sits right behind me. He always looks for kids who’re new or don’t have any friends. Then he plays with them and sits by them at lunch and everything. I think that’s REAL good. He has a real neat sticker on his book bag.

Wanta know what it says?

It says ‘I do because God does’. Cool, huh?”

“Sounds like he’s on to something, doesn’t it?

What do you think your next step is, Betsy?”

“Well, OK. I know what Bobby would do, and I guess if I want to be REALLY good I need to go say sorry to Mikie.” With that, she went down the

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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

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.

of $1,417,444.

Expenses for District operations totaled $3,954,852, a 0.1 percent decrease from the prior year. Expenses included $2,267,340 for instructional services, $426,470 for administration services, and $310,554 for operation and maintenance of plant services.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the District secretary’s office, in the office of the Auditor of State, and on the Auditor of State’s website, https://auditor.iowa. For puzzle, see page 4 gov/audit-reports 7 p.m. - Prayer and Bible Study.

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LIFEPOINT ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 801 N. Fillmore 641.342.2334 Chuck DeVos, Lead Pastor Cory Danley, Student Ministries Pastor Sunday – 9 am Worship Service and Bible Classes 10:30 am Worship Service and Power Kids Wednesday – 7 pm Kid’s Activities, FocalPoint Youth & ReFuel for Adults Web site: www.lifepointministies.net

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

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Hunt & Associates, P.C., Certificed Public Accountants, released an audit report on Murray Community School District in Murray, Iowa.

The District’s revenues totaled $4,286,564 for the year ended June 30, 2016, a 0.8 percent decrease from the prior year. Revenues included $1,255,841 in local tax, charges for services of $907,940, operating grants, contributions and restricted interest of $701,142, unrestricted interest of $4,197 and other general revenues

School. Wednesday - 7:30 p.m. Elders & Deacons meeting.

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

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

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

Wednesday - Bible Study, 7 p.m.

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

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School. 11:00 a.m. - Church Service.

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

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

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

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

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NEW VIRGINIA GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH- 304 Knotts St., New Virginia, Sunday worship - 10 a.m. Wednesday evening — Youth, 7 p.m., Prayer, 7:30 p.m NEW VIRGINIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Box 301, Jess Rockhold Gaul, pastor. 641449-3779, 641-449-3544. Sunday - 10:30 a.m. - Worship. Sunday School 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

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.

the most important (and eternal) recognition comes not from human beings, but from God. God created us in His image, and the applause of heaven rings out when we shine from the inside out with the light of God’s Holy Spirit.

Each of our days is full of “next steps” like the one young Betsy took that day.

Each step we take should be that which makes us ever stronger disciples of the One who gave His life for us – Jesus, the Christ.

What “next steps” do you need to take in your life so your thoughts, words, and actions all demonstrate your discipleship to Christ more fully?

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

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

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

Sunday - 9 a.m. - worship service.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Romans 2:28 tells us, “It’s the mark of God on your heart,….. recognition comes from God,…” (The Message version) Betsy learned an important lesson that day.

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was: Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop Nays: None Absent: Castro, Kale Motion Passed THURSDAY • FEBRUARY 16, 2017 Resolution 2017-06 Water Superintendent Report: Brandon Patterson reported to the board a meeting held with Calgon Carbon regarding carbon options for the water treatment plant and DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND samples that have been sent off. Also preSECURITY sented was new board member Dr. James FEDERAL EMERGENCY Kimball who is to be appointed on FebruMANAGEMENT AGENCY Proposed Flood Hazard Determinations ary 7, 2017 and an emergency water service line repair at the Blue Haven Motel. for Clarke County, Iowa and Vice Chair Bishop presented the conIncorporated Areas The Department of Homeland Securi- sent agenda. Board member Binning motioned to approve the consent agenda as ty's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued a preliminary presented and O'Hair seconded the moFlood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), and tion. The consent agenda included the where applicable, Flood Insurance Study Aging Report, YTD Budget Report, min(FIS) report, reflecting proposed flood utes from the meeting held on January 5, hazard determinations within Clarke 2017 as well as the following Bills and County, Iowa and Incorporated Areas. Claims: These flood hazard determinations may in- AFLAC clude the addition or modification of Base PAYROLL......................................$273.68 Flood Elevations, base flood depths, Spe- AGSOURCE LABORATORIES cial Flood Hazard Area boundaries or zone LAB TESTING.................................$93.00 designations, or the regulatory floodway. ALLIANT ENERGY Technical information or comments are UTILITY......................................$6,695.06 solicited on the proposed flood hazard de- AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC terminations shown on the preliminary MEMBERSHIP..............................$360.00 FIRM and/or FIS report for Clarke Coun- SETH CAMPBELL ty, Iowa and Incorporated Areas. These DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$150.00 flood hazard determinations are the basis CARD MEMBER SERVICE for the floodplain management measures SERVICES......................................$487.39 that your community is required to either FRANCISCO CARRERA adopt or show evidence of being already DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 in effect in order to qualify or remain CASEY'S GENERAL STORES qualified for participation in the National FUEL............................................$1,021.55 Flood Insurance Program. However, be- CENTERPOINT ENERGY SEVS fore these determinations are effective for UTILITY......................................$1,484.09 floodplain management purposes, you will CHEM-SULT be provided an opportunity to appeal the CHEMICALS..............................$4,581.97 proposed information. For information on CR SERVICES the statutory 90-day period provided for SUPPLIES.......................................$751.69 appeals, as well as a complete listing of CRESTON PUBLISHIING COMP the communities affected and the locations PUBLICATION..............................$405.46 where copies of the FIRM are available for D & D PEST CONTROL review, please visit FEMA's website at SERVICES........................................$45.00 www.fema.gov/plan/prevent/fhm/bfe, or DES MOINES WATER WORKS call the FEMA Map Information eX- LAB TESTING.................................$15.00 change (FMIX) toll free at 1-877-FEMA FAREWAY STORES SUPPLIES.........................................$14.56 MAP (1-877-336-2627).

GARY FOOTE OSCEOLA WATER BOARD DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$150.00 February 2, 2017 FP MAILING SOLUTIONS SERVICES........................................$90.00 (UNOFFICIAL - NOT BOARD HIGHWAY LUMBER APPROVED) The Osceola Water Board met for the SUPPLIES.........................................$71.85 regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, HYDRITE CHEMICAL CO February 2, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. This being CHEMICALS..............................$1,969.60 the time and place as legally posted, the IA DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES meeting was called to order by Chairman PAYROLL......................................$438.16 Alisha Kale with the following Board INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE Members present: Larry Bishop, MacKen- PAYROLL...................................$8,674.71 zie O'Hair, and Mark Binning. Board IA DEPT OF REVENUE member Laura Castro was absent. Also STATE TAXES...........................$1,643.00 present were Superintendent Brandon Pat- IA DEPT OF REVENUE terson, Utility Office Manager Carrie Ben- SALES TAXES...........................$4,872.00 da, Bob Johnson, Brian & Georgie McK- IOWA ONE CALL night, Mark Heston, Greg Schoenewe and SERVICES........................................$62.70 IPERS others not signed in.

Board member O'Hair motioned to ap- PAYROLL...................................$5,251.60 prove the agenda as presented and Bishop MARY ISRAEL DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 seconded the motion.

J P AUTO Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale SUPPLIES.......................................$270.58 Nays: None KEMPER BENEFITS Absent: Castro INSURANCE..................................$286.91 Motion Passed No one was present to approach the RENE AVALOS LUNA DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 board about items not on the agenda.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patter- ALEXANDRA LYONS son opened the discussion regarding Osce- DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$150.00 ola Senior Center "Water" portion of utili- MATT PARROTT ty billing by introducing Bob Johnson to SUPPLIES.......................................$574.17 the board. Mr. Johnson spoke to the board MET LIFE about the revenues and expenditures from DENTAL INSURANCE................$376.87 the center and requested the board contin- MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY ue to waive the water portion of the utility SERVICES........................................$73.61 billing for the Osceola Senior Center for MIDWEST TESTING LLC another year. After discussion, board SERVICES......................................$234.74 member Binning motioned to approve res- MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC olution 2017-04 to authorize a donation to SERVICES......................................$747.33 the Osceola Senior Center and Bishop sec- MUTUAL OF OMAHA onded the motion. Roll call of the vote LIFE INSURANCE..........................$66.37 ALARCIA NAVARRETE was: DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale OSCEOLA CHAMBER MAINSTREET Nays: None MEMBERSHIP..............................$150.00 Absent: Castro OSCEOLA FARM & HOME Motion Passed SUPPLIES.......................................$573.04 Resolution 2017-04 Water Superintendent Brandon Patter- OSCEOLA WATER WORKS son opened the discussion regarding the APPLY DEPOSITS........................$100.00 presentation from Innovative Coatings & PRAGNESH PATEL Materials by introducing Greg Schoenewe DEPOSIT REFUND....................$1,300.00 and Mark Heston to the board. Mr. QTECH AUTOMATION, INC Schoenewe presented to the board ways REPAIRS.....................................$1,660.00 they felt they could assist with the algae REYNOLDSON & VANWERDEN LLP issues in West Lake and discussion was LEGAL SERVICES.........................$63.90 held. The board took no action on the pre- ROSA RIVERA DEPOSIT REFUND.......................$100.00 sentation.

Board member O'Hair motioned to open ROBINSONS CO the public hearing regarding a water rate SUPPLIES.........................................$36.40 increase for 2017 and Bishop seconded the SHAZAM MONTHLY FEE..............................$25.00 motion. Roll call of the vote was: SPOKE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale SERVICES......................................$750.00 Nays: None STATE HYGENIC LABORATORY Absent: Castro LAB TESTING...............................$127.00 Motion Passed Water Superintendent Brandon Patter- U.S. CELLULAR son opened the discussion regarding past COMMUNICATION.....................$447.37 and current water rates. Mr. Patterson also U.S. POST OFFICE presented information regarding monthly POSTAGE.......................................$704.11 billed consumption, annual billed con- UNITED HEALTH CARE sumption, chemical expenses and cus- HEALTH INSURANCE.............$6,903.85 tomer bad debt of the water portion of un- WILD BLUE paid bills. Mr. Patterson stated that re- COMMUNICATION.......................$85.90 cently, we increased the customer deposit WILDER'S TRUCK SERVICE and penalty fee to assist in this process and SERVICES........................................$89.12 are not seeing the outcome that was antici- WINDSTREAM pated. Discussion was held with the pub- COMMUNICATION.....................$347.36 lic at the meeting. Hearing no further dis- TOTAL.......................................$79,640.17 Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop cussion, board member Bishop motioned Nays: None to close the public hearing and Binning Absent: Castro, Kale seconded the motion. Roll call of the vote Motion Passed was: Utility Office Manager Carrie Benda reAyes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale ported to the board the process of costs asNays: None sociated with the penalty and shutoff proAbsent: Castro cess are being compiled.

Motion Passed Board member Bishop reported to the Board member Binning motioned to approve resolution 2017-05 to increase the board on customer satisfaction he received current water rates 5% and set the water regarding the resolution of a problem with rates for the City of Osceola and Bishop the shutoff process.

There being no further business to disseconded the motion. Roll call of the vote cuss, board member O'Hair motioned and was: Binning seconded adjournment at 7:05 Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale p.m.

Nays: None Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop Absent: Castro Nays: None Motion Passed Absent: Castro, Kale Resolution 2017-05 Motion Passed Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding the Alisha Kale, Chairman Larry Bishop Water Works shutoff process by stating that this was requested to be on the agenda Attest: for discussion. Discussion was held re- Carrie Benda, Utility Office Manager garding the current process and ways to Clarke County Board of Supervisors better the process. After discussion, the February 6, 2017 board took no action on this agenda item.

The Board met in regular session, at the Water Superintendent Brandon Patterson opened the discussion regarding the Courthouse with the following members convenience fee for online payments. Mr. present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Patterson stated at the last board meeting, Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice there was discussion of the amount of ap- White and Recorder Peggy Cummings. proximately $7,000 per year that this ser- Chairman McCann called the meeting to vice is costing the utility and a $2.00 con- order at 9:00 a.m. Keller made a motion to venience fee was discussed being passed approve the agenda, seconded by Black. to the customer. Staff reported to the All Ayes.

The Board shared the Compensation board that negative feedback has been received regarding the $2.00 convenience Board's Recommendation for the elected fee. After discussion, the board took no officials' salary increases for budget year action regarding charging the $2.00 con- 2017-18 and will consider the recommendations during the budget process. venience fee.

Ms. Cummings left at 9:05 a.m.

Water Superintendent Brandon PatterEngineer Tom Andersen arrived at 9:05 son opened the discussion regarding a leak request for 225 East Dolliver by present- a.m.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black ing a leak found where a large amount of water ran through the meter and onto the per IA Code Sec. 321.255, to authorize ground due to a connection that came Eng. Andersen to place stop & stop ahead apart. The homeowner has made repairs signs on Kansas St. for the west bound and is requesting assistance based off of traffic at the intersection of Clay St. & the Water Works water leak adjustment Eisenhower Rd. All Ayes.

Moved by Black, seconded by Keller, policy. After discussion, board member Binning motioned to follow the policy as to award contract for Bridge Replacement written and reduce the cost of the bill to Project # BROS-C020(62) 8J-20 to Herproduction and O'Hair seconded the mo- berger Construction Co, of Indianola, IA. (Eric Smith bridge). All Ayes. tion.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop, Kale to approve plans, specifications and cost Nays: None estimates for Bridge Replacement Project Absent: Castro Motion Passed No. BROS-C020(107) 5F-20 (Luce Chairman Alisha Kale left the meeting bridge). All Ayes.

Mr. Andersen left at 9:20 a.m. at 6:48 p.m. and Vice Chair Larry Bishop Moved by Black, seconded by Keller to chaired the remainder of the meeting.

Water Superintendent Brandon Patter- approve Clarke Co Hospital Ambulance son opened the discussion regarding the Levy of .027 for FY 18 budget per IA estoppel agreement with Lakeside Casino. Code Sec 347.7. All Ayes.

Clarke Co wages paid during the calenMr. Patterson discussed the meeting that was attended with the Development Cor- dar year 2016 were: poration, City of Osceola, Water Works Akers, Brian.................................40,660.46 and attorneys representing the entities. Andersen, Thomas.......................78,997.25 Mr. Patterson let the board know that our Barber III, George........................49,931.32 attorney recommends board chair Alisha Barker, Amy.................................33,617.94 Kale sign the estoppel agreement and the Barton, Keri..................................12,302.03 board approve the agreement as presented. Bates, Nancy................................39,702.15 After discussion, board member Binning Binning, Donna..............................1,720.00 motioned to approve resolution 2017-06 Black, Darrell....................................125.00 owner estoppel and agreement and O'Hair Black, William.............................28,289.47 seconded the motion. Roll call of the vote Blain, Marcia.....................................515.09 was: Boehmer, Christian......................13,948.30 Bowen, Karen..............................28,989.53 Ayes: Binning, O'Hair, Bishop Brown, Janice...............................16,569.73 Nays: None Brown, Randy...................................150.00 Absent: Castro, Kale Caldwell, Brooke.........................43,625.78 Motion Passed Resolution 2017-06 Carson, Jodi.................................34,982.21 Water Superintendent Report: Brandon Castro-Castro, Laura...................27,861.20 Patterson reported to the board a meeting Cioccio, Celia...............................31,920.50 held with Calgon Carbon regarding carbon Clark, Donald...............................39,148.26 options for the water treatment plant and Conley, Jessica.............................26,803.10 samples that have been sent off. Also pre- Cummings, Peggy.......................53,101.03

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Boehmer, Christian......................13,948.30 Bowen, Karen..............................28,989.53 Brown, Janice...............................16,569.73 Brown, Randy...................................150.00 Caldwell, Brooke.........................43,625.78 Carson, Jodi.................................34,982.21 Castro-Castro, Laura...................27,861.20 Cioccio, Celia...............................31,920.50 Clark, Donald...............................39,148.26 Conley, Jessica.............................26,803.10 Cummings, Peggy.......................53,101.03 Cummings, Steven.......................42,932.17 Curnes, Jill...................................44,027.55 Darby, Lucas................................58,397.00 Dekker, Christian...........................2,911.50 Delong, Mary...............................39,824.52 Delong, Willard.............................9,297.50 Eddy, Sandra................................15,389.16 Fotiadis, Samuel..........................34,415.93 Glenn, Jeffrey...............................43,764.53 Gonseth, Dustin...........................43,171.20 Graham, Sheila..................................330.00 Graves, Jessica.............................46,352.36 Hatfield, William.........................43,012.80 Hickenbottom, Mackenzie..........48,671.46 Hopkins, Douglas........................44,474.07 Irving, Gary..................................42,737.20 Jackson, Shirley...........................43,796.86 Johnson, Danny...........................43,171.20 Johnson, Russell..........................38,110.92 Jones-Rider, Shapall.........................200.00 Keller, Cody.................................43,581.71 Keller, Laurence..........................28,289.47 Keller, Leslie..................................2,081.50 Kent, Gregory..............................40,593.66 Kent, Scott....................................35,631.10 Kerns, Billy..................................71,306.45 Kistler, Melissa............................24,129.74 Kloppenburg, Ricky....................40,200.56 Kovacevich, Robert.....................64,609.06 Lange, Marcia................................7,109.55 Lawson, Betty................................1,551.25 Leeps, Shawnda................................837.31 Locke, Timothy...........................56,007.36 Louder, Joleen................................6,883.50 Loy, Jerry.....................................43,200.90 Luce, Kelley.................................29,787.52 Lynn, Debbie...............................54,532.32 Maher, Jesse.................................17,332.31 Mateer, Craig.......................................75.00 Mathias, Allan..............................24,298.73 Mathias, Allan..............................24,078.51 McCann, Marvin..........................29,321.80 McKnight, Steven........................28,382.00 Mitchell, Jennifer.........................39,297.66 Morrison, Jill................................41,236.10 Niebur, Stephen................................175.00 Nissen, Brian................................55,895.88 Norris, George.............................32,348.96 Oswald, Tiffany.............................5,500.00 Parker, Hunter...................................220.00 Paulus, Rachel..............................39,693.80 Paxson, Laura..............................23,081.46 Perry, Joella..................................39,688.36 Pettit, Cheri..................................36,247.91 Phillips, Marty.............................43,319.70 Pierson, Casey..............................41,378.27 Reyna, Chris.................................40,303.20 Rivera, Michelle........................102,109.59 Robbins, Regina..........................44,739.16 Roberts, Karen.............................14,290.89 Robins, Ricky..............................44,026.61 Rumley, Wyatt.............................41,682.19 Saxton, Garret..............................42,597.35 Schade, Mary...............................16,270.57 Schrodt, Morgan............................3,303.50 Schrodt, Ronda............................38,810.13 Severns, Leann.............................14,969.75 Shields, Stephanie.......................22,817.50 Smith, Craig.................................34,646.90 Smith, Jessica...............................45,518.89 Smith, Nicole...............................43,625.79 Smith, Steven...............................35,609.91 Smith, Twyla................................12,444.50 Snell, Shirley................................16,122.00 Stearns, Dennis............................43,874.40 Stevens, Ellamaree.........................1,960.60 Taylor, Toni.................................38,489.82 Thacker, Jolleen................................200.00 Timmons, Kari.............................40,245.25 Torres, Maribel............................33,768.03 Watsabaugh, Mark.......................57,987.74 Watson, Kyle...............................33,950.48 Werner, Jeffrey............................42,313.50 West, Cynthia..............................42,086.53 Whirrett, Sara...............................15,500.03 White, Janice................................54,532.32 Wilkins, Cheryl............................36,364.23 Wilkins, Gregory.........................15,611.34 Winship, Paul...............................65,301.02 Having completed agenda items and having no other business, Black made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Keller.

All Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Attest: Janice White, Auditor

Iowa Firefighters Association, Dues, 273; Iowa One Call, Services , 34.2; Iowa Workforce Development, Services , 2297; J P Auto, Supplies, 5.96; J P Auto - Street, Supplies, 24.89; J P Auto - Waste Water, Supplies, 232.71; Jim's Sanitation& Truck Repair, Services , 29599; Kd Tires, Llc, Services , 50; Kemper Benefits, Insurance , 2473.12; Keystone Laboratories, Inc, Services , 2796.51; Lawson Products Inc., Supplies, 397.9; Lyle Persels, Reimb, 126.39; Marc Elcock, Services , 4056; Mediacom, Utilities , 69.95; Metal Culverts Inc, Services , 5793.22; Midwest Office Tech. Co., Services , 159.4; Mutual Of Omaha Bank Atiracredit, Services , 388.93; North Central Laboratories Of Wisconsin, Services , 187.82; O'halloran International Inc., Services , 1321.46; O'reilly Automotive Inc., Supplies, 3.09; Osceola Farm & Home, Supplies, 446.95; Osceola Water Works, Special Assessments/Insurance , 3137.23; Petty Cash Library, Petty Cash , 138.49; Robinsons Co., Supplies, 79.86; Rotary Club Of Osceola, Services , 65; Schildberg Const. Co., Services , 3025.83; Short Construction, Inc, Services , 813.46; Solutions, Supplies, 203.23; South Central Iowa Landfill Agency, Services , 5000; Stew Hansen Dodge, Services , 28509; Tom & John's Auto - John, Services , 235.5; Treat America Dining, Services , 40.9; University Of Missouri, Services , 360; Us Cellular, Utilities , 567.35; Veenstra & Kimm Inc., Services , 717.2; Wash & Weigh, Services , 127.5; Wilder's Truck Service, Services , 1096.75; Windstream, Utilities , 1128.22; , Grand Total , 218545.68; Fund Recap:1, General , 176448.12; 101, Insurance , 3001.23; 110, General , 16138.97; 112, Employee Benefits , 2023.52; 116, Hotel/Motel , 4000; 600, Water , 136; 610, Waste Water , 16797.84; Grand Total , 218545.68.

Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Hooper, aye; Gay, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Hooper to enter into Close Session Pursuant to 21.5.j: To discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property. Roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried. Motion

by Hooper and second by Fotiadis to exit close session; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to take no action at this time for acquisition of property; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

There being no further business, motion

by Hooper and second by Fotiadis to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 PM. All voting aye, motion carried.

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

ing was called to order by Mayor Thomas publication of this notice or one month J. Kedley with the following present from the date of mailing of this notice (unCouncil Members: George Fotiadis, Dave less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is Walkup, and Dennis Page. Dan Hooper thereafter forever barred.

Dated on February 3, 2017. and Doug Gay was absent. City Staff OSCEOLA SENTINEL-TRIBUNE Jeanette Robinson present was Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward - Accounting 263 Manor Dr., #115 Osceola, IA 50213 Manager/Assistant City Clerk, and Marty Administrator of the Estate Duffus - Police Chief. Also present was Derek Lumsden and Donnie McCuddin.

Motion by Walkup and second by FoAdam Doll, ICIS PIN Number: tiadis to approve the agenda: Roll call AT0002133 Attorney for the Administrator vote: Fotiadis, aye; Walkup, aye; Page, aye; motion carried.

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C. 1009 Main St., Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk presented and discussed the upcoming FY Adel, IA 50003 2018 budget.

(515) 993-4545 Date of second publication: February Doug Gay arrived at 7:15 PM. 23, 2017 Doug Gay left at 8:15 PM. There being no further business, motion THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT

by Page and second by Fotiadis to adCLARKE COUNTY journ the meeting at 8:45 PM. Roll Call IN THE MATTER OF Vote: Fotiadis, aye, Walkup, nay; Page, THE ESTATE OF aye, Motion carried.

Marilyn Louise Schaffer, Deceased Thomas J. Kedley, Mayor Probate No. ESPR010063 Attest: NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF Britanee Ward Accounting Manager/As- APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND sistant City Clerk NOTICE TO CREDITORS To All Persons Interested in the Estate Clarke County Board of Supervisors of Marilyn Louise Schaffer, Deceased, January 30, 2017 who died on or about February 1, 2017: The Board met in regular session, at the You are hereby notified that on FebruCourthouse with the following members ary 9, 2017, the last will and testament of present: Marvin McCann, Bill Black and Norma L. Francis, deceased, bearing date Larry Keller. Also present, Auditor Janice of October 8, 2009 was admitted to proWhite and Engineer Tom Andersen. bate in the above named court and that Chairman McCann called the meeting to Eric Lynn Schaffer was appointed execuorder at 10:15 a.m. Keller made a motion tor of the estate. Any action to set aside to approve the agenda, seconded by Black. the will must be brought in the district All Ayes. court of said county within the later to ocMoved by Black, seconded by Keller, cur of four months from the date of the to approve plans, specifications and cost second publication of this notice or one estimate for Rock Resurfacing Project month from the date of mailing of this no#FM-C020(108) - 55-20. All Ayes. tice to all heirs of the decedent and deMr. Andersen left at 10:30 a.m. visees under the will whose identities are Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be to approve a Class "C" Liquor License, forever barred.

Outdoor Service, Sunday Sales and Living Notice is further given that all persons Quarters privileges for Harpor Vineyard, indebted to the estate are requested to located at 3014 Scott St, New Virginia, make immediate payment to the underIA. All Ayes. signed, and creditors having claims Moved by Keller, seconded by Black to against the estate shall file them with the approve Jessica Conley as the proxy be- clerk of the above named district court, as tween Clarke Co Emergency Mgmt. and provided by law, duly authenticated, for ICAP; Black as Alternate. All Ayes. allowance, and unless so filed by the later Moved by Black, seconded by McCann to occur of four months from the second to authorize the Conservation Board publication of this notice or one month Chairman or Director to execute and sign from the date of mailing of this notice (unall farm program documents for 2017, as less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is needed for farms owned by Clarke Co. thereafter forever barred.

Ayes: McCann, Black. Keller abstained.

Dated February 9, 2017.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, Eric Lynn Schaffer to support and participate in the "Stepping 325 2nd Street, P.O. Box 172, Up" program to reduce the number of peoTruro, IA 50257 ple with mental illnesses in county jail. All Executor of the Estate Ayes.

Moved by Keller, seconded by Black, Reynoldson & Van Werden, L.L.P to approve the following names to comAttorney for the Executor plete the list of 28 residents of Clarke Co 200 W. Jefferson Street, to be members of the Compensation ComOsceola, IA 50213 mission appointed to assess damages in Date of second publication: February condemnation proceedings as required by 23, 2017 Section 6B.4 of the Code of IA: Real EsTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT tate Salespersons or Brokers, Cassie CLARKE COUNTY Hessler, Osceola; Others with Knowledge IN THE MATTER OF of Property Values by Occupations, Vicky THE ESTATE OF Halvorsen, Osceola. All Ayes.

Norma J. Lewis, Deceased Co Atty Michelle Rivera arrived at Probate No. ESPR10061 10:40 a.m. She discussed gender balance NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF of appointive boards, commissions and committees (Code 69.16A). Ms. Rivera APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS left at 10:55 a.m.

To All Persons Interested in the Estate Engineer Andersen, Secondary Rd Office Mgr Cindy West, Ernie Abell with Di- of Norma J. Lewis, Deceased, who died on amond Oil, and Loren Gerleman with or about December 31, 2016: You are hereby notified that on January Agriland FS arrived at 10: 55 a.m.

The Board considered bids for various 30, 2017, the last will and testament of Norma J. Lewis, deceased, bearing date of items of motor fuel for the period of 2/1/17 thru 1/31/18. After discussion, November 14, 2001 was admitted to proBlack moved, seconded by Keller, to ac- bate in the above named court and that cept firm bid of Agriland FS, upon the rec- Stephen G. Lewis was appointed executor ommendation of Engineer Andersen. All of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court Ayes.

Mr. Andersen, Ms. West, Mr. Abell and of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second Mr. Gerleman left at 11:10 a.m.

Having completed agenda items and publication of this notice or one month having no other business, Keller made a from the date of mailing of this notice to motion to adjourn, seconded by Black. all heirs of the decedent and devisees unAll Ayes. Meeting adjourned at 12:00 der the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever noon. barred.

Signed: Marvin McCann, Chairman Notice is further given that all persons Attest: Janice White, Auditor indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the underTHE IOWA DISTRICT COURT signed, and creditors having claims CLARKE COUNTY against the estate shall file them with the IN THE MATTER OF clerk of the above named district court, as THE ESTATE OF provided by law, duly authenticated, for Jesse Earl Lee Robinson, Deceased allowance, and unless so filed by the later Probate No. ESPR010060 to occur of four months from the second NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF AD- publication of this notice or one month MINISTRATOR AND NOTICE TO from the date of mailing of this notice (unCREDITORS less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is To All Persons Interested in the Estate thereafter forever barred. of Jesse Earl Lee Robinson, Deceased, Dated January 30, 2017. who died on or about December 3, 2016: Stephen G. Lewis You are hereby notified that on January 1661 Highway 152 27, 2017, the undersigned was appointed Osceola, IA 50213 administrator of the estate.

Executor of the Estate Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to Unes J. Booth, #AT0001015 make immediate payment to the underAttorney for the Executor signed, and creditors having claims Booth Law Firm against the estate shall file them with the 122 W. Jefferson Street clerk of the above named district court, as Osceola, IA 50213 provided by law, duly authenticated, for Date of second publication: February allowance, and unless so filed by the later 16, 2017 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 on February 3, 2017.

Jeanette Robinson The Sentinel-Tribune’s 263 Manor Dr., #115 FAX number is...

Osceola, IA 50213 641-342-2060 Administrator of the Estate

PUBLIC NOTICES

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Tuesday, February 7, 2017 Regular Meeting The City Council met on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 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, Dan Hooper, and Doug Gay. Dennis Page and Dave Walkup was absent. City Staff present were Ty Wheeler City/Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward Accounting Manager/Assistant City Clerk and Curt Jacobsen. Also present were: Derek Lumsden, Rod Clark, Bill Trickey, Allen Binning, Larry Bishop, Luther Hansen, Gary Johnson, Nathan Binning, Cole Binning, Tyler Binning and others who didn't sign in.

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

Bill Trickey update the Council on the CCDC Board meeting.

Mayor updates Council on the activities within the City.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to appoint Jim Kimball and Larry Bishop to the Osceola Water Board; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

Al Binning presented to Council his proposal for sidewalk on West Shaw Street. Motion by Hooper and second by Fotiadis to direct staff to work out details on sidewalk and bring back to Council at a later date; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to grant a sewer surcharge to the Osceola Senior Center; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Gay to agree to add language to the Ordinance pertaining to Sewer Service; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; motion carried.

Motion by Gay and second by Fotiadis to approve RESOLUTION 2017-06A RESOLUTION TO PLACE TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Hooper, aye; Motion carried.

(The complete Resolution may be viewed at City Clerk's Office or City Website.)

Motion by Hooper and second by Gay to accept the Quote from Environmental Edge out of Ottumwa of $17,900 for the demolition of 431 East Washington Street; roll call vote: Fotiadis, aye; Gay, aye; Walkup, aye; Motion carried.

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

Fotiadis had concerns regarding the shore line at West Lake. Hooper had nothing to report. Gay expressed his gratitude for the demo projects.

Motion by Fotiadis and second by Hooper to approve the consent agenda: Council Minutes: January 17th & 25th ; Liquor License: None and following claims: Check Numbers: 287294-287363 Agrivision, Services , 7170.92; Alliant Energy, Utilities , 12691.63; Bobs Auto Supply, Services , 217.48; Bud Jones Trucking, Services , 268.38; Casey's General Stores, Inc., Fuel , 2117.64; Centerpoint Energy, Utilities , 1895.79; Central Iowa Televising, Services , 1992; Central Pump & Motor, Llc, Services , 3221; Chat Mobility, Utilities , 282.05; Cintas Corportation, Services , 55.29; Clarke Co Auditor, Services , 73061.71; Clarke County Animal Shelter, Services , 2436.95; Cr Services, Services , 67.05; Creston Publishing Company, Publication , 1849.68; D & D Pest Control, Services , 55; Diamond Oil Co, Fuel , 1607.1; Elliott Oil Co., Fuel , 54.86; Faller, Kincheloe & Co, Services , 5250; Fareway Stores, Supplies, 28.94; Feld Fire, Services , 793.02; Hach Company, Supplies, 637; Hansen Kitchell, Services , 4000; Henry Construction, Services , 1682; Highway Lumber, Supplies, 7.17; Ideal Ready Mix Co., Supplies, 100; Imfoa, Dues, 20; Iowa Department Of Natural Resources, Dues, 400; Iowa Department Of Public Safety, Services , 600; Iowa Firefighters Association, Dues, 273; Iowa One Call, Services , 34.2; Iowa Workforce Development, Services , 2297; J P Auto, Supplies, 5.96; J P Auto - Street, Supplies, 24.89; J P Auto - Waste Water, Supplies, 232.71; Jim's Sanitation& Truck Repair, Services , 29599; Kd Tires, Llc, Services , 50; Kemper Benefits, Insurance , 2473.12; Keystone Laboratories, Inc, Services , 2796.51; Lawson Products Inc., Supplies, 397.9; Lyle

NOTICE TO CREDITORS, HEIRS AND BENEFICIARIES IN THE MATTER OF THE HELEN L. HARVEY TRUST To all persons regarding Helen L. Harvey, deceased, who died on or about January 13, 2017. You are hereby notified that Steven R. Harvey is the Trustee of the Helen L. Harvey Trust. At this time, no probate administration is contemplated with regard to the above-referenced decedent's Estate.

Any action to contest the validity of the Trust must be brought in the District Court of Warren County, Iowa, within the later to occur of four (4) months from the date of second publication of this Notice, or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this Notice to all heirs of the decedent, spouse of the decedent, and beneficiaries under the Trust whose identities are reasonably ascertainable. Any suit not filed within this period shall be forever barred.

Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the decedent or the Trust are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned Trustee and any person or entity possessing a claim against the Trust must mail proof of the claim to the Trustee at the address listed below via certified mail, return receipt requested, by the later to occur of four (4) months days from the second publication of this Notice or thirty (30) days from the date of mailing this Notice, if required, or the claim shall be forever barred, unless paid or otherwise satisfied.

Dated this 7th day of February, 2017.

Helen L. Harvey Trust

By Steven R. Harvey, Trustee Trustee Address: 2278 250th Avenue, Osceola, lA 50213 Date of second publication 23rd day of February, 2017

OSCEOLA CITY COUNCIL Work Session Wednesday, January 25, 2017 (UNOFFICIAL - NOT COUNCIL APPROVED) The City Council met on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 7:00 p.m. for a work session at the Council Chambers. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Thomas J. Kedley with the following present Council Members: George Fotiadis, Dave Walkup, and Dennis Page. Dan Hooper and Doug Gay was absent. City Staff present was Ty Wheeler - City Administrator/Clerk, Britanee Ward - Accounting Manager/Assistant City Clerk, and Marty Duffus - Police Chief. Also present was Derek Lumsden and Donnie McCuddin.

Murray Regular Council Motion by Walkup and second by FoAdam Doll, ICIS PINMeeting: Number: tiadis to approve the agenda: Roll call AT0002133 February 6, 2017 Attorney for the 7:00 Administrator vote: Fotiadis, aye; Walkup, aye; Page, PM aye; motion carried.

Hopkins & Huebner, P.C.Hall Murray City 1009atMain Ty Wheeler City Administrator/Clerk Mayor Kristi -Frederick called the meeting to order 7:00 St., PM. Present Jeff Robbins, Dean Robins, Lois Hamilton and Jeannie Crees. presented and discussed the upcoming FY Adel, IA 50003 Absent Ken Harrison.

2018 budget.

993-4545 Motion

by J Crees seconded by L Hamilton to (515) approve the agenda. All yes, motion carried. of second February request. All yes, motion carried.

Doug Gay arrived at seconded 7:15 PM. by L Hamilton Date Motion

by D Robins to approve David publication: Decker’s tax abatement Doug Gay left at 8:15 PM. 23, 2017 Motion by J Robbins seconded by D Robins to approve Ordinance 322 Animal Protection and Control. All yes, motion carried. The There being no further business, motion ordinance states the following:

by Page and second

by Fotiadis to adSECTION 1. SECTION Chapter 55, Section 55.03 and 55.04 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Murray, Iowa 2015 journ the meeting at 8:45 MODIFIED. PM. Roll Call is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof; Vote: Fotiadis, aye, Walkup, nay; Page, 55.03 Animal Neglect. It is unlawful for a person who impounds or confines, in any place, an animal, including livestock, to fail to supply aye, Motion carried. the animal during confinement with a sufficient quantity of food or water, or to fail to provide a confined dog or cat with adequate shelter, Thomas J. Kedley, Mayor or to torture, deprive of necessary sustenance, Attest: mutilate, beat, or kill such animal by any means which causes unjustified pain, distress or Britanee(Code WardofAccounting Manager/Assuffering.

Iowa, Sec. 717B.3 and 717.2) sistant City 55.04 Livestock. It is unlawful for a Clerk person to keep livestock or bees within the City except by written consent of the Council.

Motion by J Crees seconded by L Hamilton to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance 322. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by J Crees seconded by D Robins to buy a storage unit for $2400 from Melvin Davis. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by J Crees seconded by D Robins to approve the consent agenda. All yes, motion carried.

Motion by L Hamilton seconded by J Crees to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. All yes. motion carried.

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Kristi Frederick, Mayor AGRILAND FS INC PROPANE ..................................1,068.82 SNYDER PLUMBING INC WATER LEAKS/ CURB STOPS ............................1,823.25 WASTE MANAGEMENT WASTE FEE ..............................6,316.82 SCC NETWORKS PHONE/INTERNET .....................155.2 METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOL METERS ........................................325.94 RICOH/RENT RENTAL FEE....................................100 CLARKE COUNTY LANDFILL PER CAPITA FEE.......................739.17 SOLUTIONS LIBRARY ......................................139.44 BARNES AND NOBLE LIBRARY BOOKS ......................105.66 WALMART LIB/C.CENTER ............................379.38 IPERS IPERS ..........................................1,040.95 EFTPS FED/FICA TAX ........................1,374.15

Denise Simmons, City Clerk Paige McConnell, Deputy Clerk STATE WITHHOLDING STATE TAX.......................................188 IOWA ONE CALL ONE CALL........................................13.5 ALLIANT ENERGY ELECTRIC BILL ......................4,967.08 VISA SANTA-XMAS PARTY .............203.53 CLARKE COUNTY RESERVOIR LOCAL OPTION ....................11,291.41 SIRWA WATER.......................................4,820.00 AG SOURCE WASTE WATER ..............................186 D&D PEST CONTROL PEST CONTROL ..............................120 MURRAY POST OFFICE STAMPS .........................................207.56 RITIER CONSTRUCTION ROCK ...............................................487.4 OMNISITE N LIFT STATION .............................552 AGRIVISON BUCKET LEVEL INDICATOR...63.8 WELLMARK

INSURANCE .............................6,037.18 DATA TECHNOLOGIES, INC W2 FORMS........................................78.8 DEMCO LIBRARY ........................................18.74 CLARKE COUNTY SHERIFF OCT-NOV-DEC ........................9,000.00 PETTY CASH POSTAGE .......................................10.61 BADGER METER-PORTAL METER PORTAL........................307.94 JEO WATER SYSTEM...................34,500.00 HOPKINS & HUEBNER, P.C WATER PROJECT ..................1,349.60 GIS BENEFITS METLIFE.........................................56.05 GRC, CORP- SAM REG SAM REGISTRATION ...................899 ASCHAN CONCRETE CONCRETE ...............................4,100.00 GALE/CENGAGE LEARNING LIBRARY ..........................................79.8 CLAIMS TOTAL ....................93,106.78

REVENUE & Expense REPORT CALENDAR 1/2017, FICSAL 7/2017 .....................................................................................MTD ..............................YTD ....................................................................................

ACCOUNT TITLE ...................................................BALANCE ................... BALANCE .......................BUDGET ................... DIFFERENCE GENERAL TOTAL .......................................................5,721.07 .................... 102,159.27 ..................... 179,187.00 ............................77,027.73 ROAD USE TOTAL......................................................8,436.32 ...................... 58,500.57 ..................... 101,000.00 ............................42,499.43 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TOTAL......................................523.84 ...................... 26,121.81 ....................... 47,391.00 ............................21,269.19 EMERGENCY TOTAL........................................................2.82 ........................... 117.27 ......................... 2,932.00 ..............................2,814.73 LOCAL OPTION TOTAL .........................................11,291.41 ...................... 82,596.50 ..................... 135,000.00 ............................52,403.50 SESQUICENTENNIAL TOTAL .......................................50.00 ........................ 6,046.00 ......................... 6,000.00 ................................. 46.00MURRAY REC COMPLEX TOTAL .....................................00 ........................ 3,990.80 ................................. .00 ............................ 3,990.80WATER TOTAL ........................................................13,684.54 .................... 103,700.90 ..................... 185,200.00 ............................81,499.10 METER TOTAL ...............................................................600.00 ........................ 3,600.22 ......................... 3,751.00 .................................150.78 WATER DISTRIBUTION TOTAL ............................34,500.00 ................... 102,550.00 ..................... 180,000.00 ...........................77,450.00 SEWER TOTAL ............................................................6,683.03 ...................... 49,246.22 ....................... 92,780.00 ............................43,533.78 GARBAGE TOTAL ......................................................7,799.49 ...................... 57,294.34 ....................... 96,813.22 ............................39,518.88 STORM WATER TOTAL ......................................................00 ...................... 10,350.00 ..................... 180,000.00 ..........................169,650.00 TOTAL REVENUE BY FUND ..................................89,292.52 .................... 606,273.90 .................. 1,210,054.22 ..........................603,780.32

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Sunday, Feb. 12, teachers and their supporters from all around Iowa met at the Iowa State Capitol. Hundreds of men, women and plenty of children marched to show legislators how important public school quality is to citizens of the state.

“I wanted lawmakers to understand that teachers are a powerful force in their communities. Teachers have many allies. I hope lawmakers understand that collaborating with communities is a better way to find the best solutions for everyone,” said Margo Frizzell, third-grade teacher at Clarke Community Elementary School.

Teachers marched in response to a state Senate File 213 and House File 291.

The identically worded bills seek to change Chapter 20, collective bargaining policy, for certain public workers.

The changes, aimed mostly at those working in education, would change the way employees negotiate con-

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Teachers, students and community members rally at Iowa State Capitol Sunday, Feb. 12.

tract details, such as salary, health care and hiring and firing practices.

“I am not an advocate for the basic gutting of the current Chapter 20 – and the process used bothers me greatly,” said Interstate 35 Community School Dis-

trict Superintendent Kevin Fiene.

The expediency with which the lengthy bills soared through committees has raised eyebrows across the country. More worrisome is the feeling that Chapter 20 is just one piece

Clarke Talent Show recap “Counting Stars” was the title of the Clarke High School Chorus Talent Show held 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 in the Clarke Auditorium.

The Concert Choir and Chamber Choir were under the direction of Ms. Ann March and student teacher Andrew Kecy of Simpson College.

The concert included music by Taylor Swift, Journey, America, Bruno Mars, One Republic, Justin Beiber, Coldplay, Green Day, Ed Sheeran, and from the Broadway show “Wicked”.

Soloists included: MacKenzie Slyhuis, Samantha

Belden, Riley Elben, Cristian Valadez, Lee Ann Helgevold, Dana Pearson, Remington Cook, Brandon Chavez, Erin Gay, Jasmine Rebol, Izzy Buddenhagen, and Parker Smith. Brittany Beckett debuted her own solo composition “Stupid Questions,” while accompanying herself on the ukulele.

Emcees were seniors Samantha Farlow, LeeAnn Helgevold and Cristian Valadez. Remington Cook and Dakota Newburg ran lights and Izzy Buddenhagen ran sound.

A reception was held in the cafeteria following the

performance for the performers and audience members.

of a puzzle voters aren’t fully aware of.

“I think there’s probably some things that will unfold as time goes on,” said Clarke Community School District Superintendent Steve Seid.

“It will be interesting to see what this domino effect

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Administrators intend to make that happen.

“I do believe some of the proposed changes will provide a positive forum for discussion and potential savings to districts.

With that said, we pride ourselves on promoting a family atmosphere with our staff at I-35,” said Fiene. “We will continue to do that by including our folks in discussions, albeit not negotiations, in finding ways to save money but still honor and respect our employees.”

In Clarke, a good deal of work was put into negotiations last week to ensure the wording of education staff contracts wouldn’t change, regardless of the potential new laws on their way.

“Even if this bill gets signed, we’re still going to treat our people with the utmost respect. These are our colleagues and friends,” said Seid. “We’re all in this together.”

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That isn’t to say administrators are completely against all the changes. The rules established by Chapter 20 are now 43 years old.

Adjusting the terms might benefit teachers and their districts. It is the way the changes are being made that are putting educators on edge.

“The versions in the House and Senate were introduced with exactly the same language/verbiage,” said Fiene. “That indicates to me the decision, because of [Republicans] being the majority party in both the Senate and House, was already made behind closed doors.”

Scores of Iowans agree, and regardless of party status, have flooded the capitol to air their concerns and their criticisms.

“Teachers have always given more in order to help children be successful.

Now it’s an expectation.

Teachers will just give a little more to make it all work,” said Frizzell. “The problem is, there really is

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