The
March 29, 2017
Gowrie News
Service dog for Adalynn provides
significant comfort for parents
Training of service dog is expensive; donations welcome...
By Shari Everhart
When Amanda and Robert Milham started their fam-
ily, they had no idea their second child would require spe-
cialized care.
Amanda, a native of Seaford, Delaware, and Robert,
born and raised in Greene County, Iowa, initially met
when they were both students attending college in Dela-
ware in 2008. The couple eventually married and were
blessed with four children: Caden, Adalynn, Caelynn and
Arlan.
When Adalynn was just a week old, she developed
symptoms of severe colic and reflux. After being pre-
scribed medication to combat her reflux, she remained
Don Boarland directed donation to
Reading-Cedar Fire Department
The Americas Farmers Grow Communities pro-
gram, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, provides farmers
the opportunity to support and give back to a nonprofit of
their choice.
To show the true impact of a $2,500 donation,
Calhoun County farmer Don Boarland directed a dona-
tion to Reading-Cedar Fire Department, where the funds
were used to help match funds received from the Calhoun
County Community Foundation Grant for the purchase of
new LED Lightbars and Lighting for the Reading-Cedar
Fire Departments fire Engines.
From Aug. 1 Nov. 30, Calhoun county eligible
Don Boarland directed a donation to Read-
ing-Cedar Fire Department, where the funds
were used to help match funds received from
the Calhoun County Community Foundation
Grant for the purchase of new LED Light-
bars and Lighting for the Reading-Cedar Fire Depart-
ments fire Engines.
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as completely normal but with no answer as to why the
infant was continually crying.
When Adalynn was eight months old, the family moved
to Iowa, first making their home in Grand Junction and
eventually moving to Callender where the Milhams cur-
rently reside. Robert is presently employed as a scale
technician with Siouxland Scale Service, Farnhamville.
Amanda is a full-time wife and a stay-at-home mother.
Time passed and Adalynn, at two years old, was still
difficult to take out in public. Loud sounds would make
her regularly scream. She wasnt able to talk in public
and she became extremely anxious. She still would wake
every hour during the night. Amandas mother mentioned
the possibility of Adalynn being autistic. A couple months
went by with her behavior being watched more closely,
along with additional research done by her mother to find
a potential answer. She showed signs of autism, sensory
processing and anxiety and at two years of age, had only
Service dog for Adalynn continued on page 4...
a very fussy baby. Several months elapsed and still no
change in her condition. It was to the point the family
couldnt take her out in public or for a car ride as she
would continually cry. Knowing something wasnt quite
right and being unable to calm the baby and cease her
constant crying, several return trips were made to her
physician for answers. Amanda and Robert were told that
this condition would most likely resolve itself and Adal-
ynn would grow out of it at about six months of age. The
doctor attributed it to colic. After six months, Adalynn
hadnt improved with circumstances remaining much the
same. A MRI brain scan was ordered as a means to deter-
mine what was actually going on. Test results came back
farmers can enroll in the Americas Farmers Grow Com-
munities program to win a $2,500 donation to direct to a
local eligible nonprofit organization
Since 2010, the Americas Farmers Grow Com-
munities program has given more than $22 million to
nonprofits across rural America.
Rural communities are the backbone of Amer-
ica, and starting on Aug. 1, 2017, eligible farmers in Robert and Amanda Milham stand with their four beautiful
Calhoun County Iowa will have the opportunity to win a children Caden, Adalynn, Caelynn, and Arlan.
$2,500 donation to direct to a local eligible nonprofit or-
ganization. As part of the Americas Farmers Grow Com-
munities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund,
more than $3 million dollars of financial support will
GDC Annual
be provided to nonprofits across rural America in 2017.
Since the program began in 2010, the Americas
Farmers Grow Communities program has awarded
Spring Banquet
more than $22 million in donations to a broad cross-
section of organizations that reflect the makeup and
character of rural America, including emergency re-
Thursday, April 6
sponse organizations, schools, youth agriculture pro-
The Gowrie Development Commission will be
grams and many others. In Iowa organizations have
hosting the annual Spring Banquet at Mulligans (at the
received monetary donations toward causes positively
Gowrie Golf Course) Thursday, April 6.
impacting farming communities.
There is new excitement in Gowrie starting with the
We are excited to team up with farmers once
GDC. Join us to learn more about new agreements, cur-
again to help support the causes that mean the most to
rent status, and goals for 2017!
them and that have an impact in their local communi-
Anyone can attend and enjoy this opportunity to
ties, said Al Mitchell, Monsanto Fund president. Be-
learn more about whats happening in Gowrie! Attend-
cause of their commitment to this program, thousands
ees will enjoy a social cash bar at 5:30 pm and then a
of nonprofit organizations have been able to enhance
wonderful meal at 6:00 pm. A short program
the important programs and services they provide,
will follow. Call or text 515-351-9849
having a positive impact on the com-
or emailgowrie@wccta.net for
munities they serve.
any questions. $15 per
Iowa farmers can enroll in the Amer-
person is payable at
icas Farmers Community Outreach
the door.
program from Aug. 1 to Nov. 30,
2016. Online enrollment, as well as
a complete list of program rules and
eligibility information, can be found
at www.GrowCommunities.com or by
calling 1-877-267-3332 toll-free. Con-
sumers can follow Grow Communities
on Facebook to learn more about the program at face-
book.com/AmericasFarmers.
2 March 29, 2017
Swedish Club plans to
meet at Zion Lutheran
Church in Gowrie
The Swedish Club will be meeting at the Zion
Lutheran Church in Gowrie on Tuesday,April 4th at 7
PM.
We will have two exchange students from Ger-
many and Bangladesh. They will be presenting the pro-
gram about their home countries. All are welcome. A pot
luck lunch is planned.
WCCTA Annual Meeting winners announced...
Door prizes from the WCCTA Annual Meeting of Members
included an assortment of TVs and camouflage items that
tied in with the theme Set Your Sights on Great Service.
Congratulations to the winners: Judy Warrick, Gowrie, 55
Smart TV; Jason McKenney, Somers, 49 TV; Amy Walrod,
Moorland, 32 TV; Patrica Vladeff, Gowrie, 24 TV; Barb
WCCTA annual member meeting was held
March 14 at Southeast Valley High School
By WCCTA
Set Your Sights On Great Service was the
theme of the Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone
Association (WCCTA) Annual Member Meeting held
on March 14th in Gowrie, IA.
Attendees were provided updates on the strong
balance sheet of the cooperative, updates on the direction
of the telco industry, election of officers and door prizes.
Camouflage and wildlife decorated the stage and was the
decor of the Webster-Calhoun Cooperative Telephone
Association (WCCTA) Annual Meeting held on March
14th at the Southeast Valley High School inGowrie,
Iowa.
The color scheme and decorations illustrated
the theme of the meeting: Set Your Sights on Great Ser-
vice.
We are all overwhelmed with marketing mes-
sages that say We provide the best service, the best prod-
uct, the best network. Every one of our competitors say
the same thing. What makes Webster-Calhoun different
was the message we highlighted during the annual meet-
ing, states Marcie Boerner, Office Manager at WCCTA.
WCCTA provides a utility type of service that
is not always tangible. In the same way the customer
doesnt always see behind the scenes, work that is done
by the board, staff and management. Our staff aims to
please, particularly following the cooperative philosophy
of providing a service in the best interest of the members
that use that service locally.
General Manager Daryl Carlson provide at-
tendees updates on WCCTA that showed a very strong
balance sheet as a result of outside investments made by
the board. Daryl noted that some small telcos are begin-
ning to struggle. That gives WCCTA the opportunity to
share management, expansions, merger, or acquisition
opportunities as some companies are not as financially
stable as WCCTA. Youre starting to see examples of
this throughout Iowa, was stressed by Daryl. This will
Monday, April 3
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran
Church Harcourt.
Cub Scout Pack 42, 6:00 p.m. at the Callender
Heritage Library/Community Center
Tuesday, April 4
Farnhamville American Legion Post #510 and
Sons of the American Legion, 7:00 p.m., Legion
building.
Rose Lodge #506, 7:30 p.m.
To have the date and time of your organizations meeting
Southeast Valley spring play cast...
listed here, call the Gowrie News at 352-3325 or email us at The Southeast Valley High School performed The Diary of Anne Frank spring playl in Gowrie on Friday, March 24 and
gnews@wccta.net Saturday, March 25.
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the Birds Gift Basket; Keith Streit, Gowrie, Camouflage
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Board President Alan Jacobson reiterated the g
fact that WCCTA is in a good financial position for ac- r
quiring or merging with other telcos and reviewed some w
of the steps taken in the last decade to achieve this. Pro-
gressive steps such as implementing Fiber to the Home I
over a number of years to avoid debt and outside invest- e
ments in cellular markets and two other telephone com- t
panies. T
The reflection of the message of the excellent h
condition of WCCTA was also expressed at the Iowa
Communications Alliance annual meeting held in Des
Moines. Here the keynote speaker, Dusty Johnson of
Vantage Point Solutions, Mitchell, SD, called out sev-
eral Iowa telcos that were excelling in different areas and
noted WCCTAs strong network. Vantage Point works
with broadband providers across the country. Webster-
Calhouns fiber buildout was organized, well-planned,
efficient, and forward-looking. From start-to-finish, it
was among the best FTTP projects weve seen.
Election of officers was also held at the annual
meeting. Results of the election were announced and all
three incumbents remain on the board. Craig Fillman, Pa-
ton, District 1; Lynn Subbert, Churdan, District 2; Craig
Larson, Vincent, District 3.
Attendees enjoyed refreshments and door priz-
es that included an assortment of TVs and camouflage
items that tied in with the theme Set Your Sights on
Great Service. Winners of door prizes were: Judy War-
rick, Gowrie, 55 Smart TV; Jason McKenney, Somers,
49 TV; Amy Walrod, Moorland, 32 TV; Patrica
Vladeff, Gowrie, 24 TV; Barb Tucker, Gowrie, 24 TV;
Clint Van Kley, Farnhamville, For the Birds Gift Basket;
Keith Streit, Gowrie, Camouflage Cooler Gift Basket;
Joyce Gadbury, Knierim, Weather Station; Gene Schoon,
Knierim (Phone), Camouflage Bungee Chair.
 THE GOWRIE NEWS
Home Town Tax reports reasons for slow
refund; protecting you from identity theft
The Federal and State Governments are trying to
protect you from identity theft by a matching system.
This matching system started with W-2 and 1099-Misc
having to be in the mail by January 31st. This is not a
new deadline.
The new deadline comes in that before the senders
had until February 28th to send them to the IRS. This
deadline was moved to January 31st. The hopes was to
have most of the information would be in to allow match-
ing when people started filing their taxes.
They were hoping for a quick match and release the
tax return for the refunds. Federal IRS has a new law that
every year from now on, anyone who has the tax cred-
its of Earned Income Credit or the Additional Child Tax
Credit, their refunds will not be released until February
15th.
These are the two biggest ways to possible get a
large amount back. This is what Identity Theft people
gravitate to. Anyone who didnt have these credits, their
refunds were released in the normal time frame, within 2
weeks.
Identity Theft is a big business everywhere and the
IRS is not exempt. They have billions of dollars stolen
each year. For the people whose identity is stolen, it can
take a year to get the refunds that were actually theirs.
Then they are issued a IP PIN to use to protect it from
happening again. It is a hardship for the person affected
WHATS HAPPENING AROUND YOUR AREA...
To have your town's events featured in whats happening around your area.
Email us at gnews@wccta.net or Call 515-352-3325.
Callender
Story Time held every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. and
4:30 p.m. Callender Public Library
Saturday April 8th - 9 am - 2:30 pm Spring Arts, Crafts
& Vendor Show at Garden Windery, 621 Thomas St.
April 15, 1:00 p.m. Easter Eggtravaganza at the Library
Churdan
and community Center.
Sunday April 2 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm Beef Dinner at Saturday, May 20 city wide Clean-up Day is scheduled.
Dayton
Churdan United Methodist Church
Sunday April 2, 11:00-1:00 Blue Mound Chicken
Dinner at the Dayton Community Center.
April 3 Oak Park Gold & Recreation Opening Day.
May 5 & 6 Annual Library Book Sale @ Dayton Library Monday, April 24th from 7 -8 PM Infertility Support
May 27-Dayton Alumni Banquet @ the Community
Center
May 27-Old Engine Day @ Dayton Light Plant
June 7-Summer Reading Program @ the Library 2:00 Saturday April 8 Easter Egg hunt at, Somers City Park.
pm, Grout Museum
July 26 Magician Larry Dunbar-2:00 pm Community
Farnhamville
Center
April 10 to April 13 spring clean-up has been set.
Sat., April 15th Easter Egg Hunt 11:00 am at the city park
June 23 and June 24 garage sale days has been tenta-
Harcourt
tively been set.
Sunday, April 2, 11 am to 1 pm. Harcourt Fire Depart-
ment Annual Soup Dinner, chili, chicken noodle, and
potato soup, cinnamon roll, celery and carrots. Held at
the Harcourt Community Center.
Gowrie
Thursday, April 6th Gowrie Development Commission
Spring Banquet at Mulligans.
Saturday April 8 starting at 10 a.m. Studio Fusion will be
a fun hands-on, take-home project at the Gowrie Pub-
lic Library. There will be a slight cost involved varying
from $6-18.00 depending of which take-home project
you choose.
Wednesday, April 12th at 9:30 a.m. UMW lenten break-
fast at GUMC.
Saturday, April 15th Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 pm at Laurel
Park.
Southeast Valley High School Jag Cafe dates have been
announced! They include March 31st, April 13th, April
Lehigh
27th and May 4th! Contact the high school at 352-3142
Monday, April 10 64 Annual Meeting of Members of
March 29, 2017
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for sure !
State IRS has also jumped on this bandwagon.
They, unfortunately, do not have the same resources that
the Federal Government does. They are holding most
of the refunds longer than normal and for some, up to 8
weeks.
They both have websites where you can check your
status of your refund. Iowa is https://tax.iowa.gov/indi-
viduals; Federal is https://www.irs.gov/
Card of Thanks!
Both are only updated once a day (in the middle of
the night). Calling the IRS will not speed up the process.
There are many other reasons that a return could be held.
Child Support, College Loans, Federal or State Taxes,
County Fines to name a few. Thank you for all the
Calls, Cards & Food while I was re-
covering from my fall. Also thank you
to my wonderful family for
their care!
Sincerely,
Esther Long
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Gowrie, IA 50543
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Moorland
to RSVP your spot! Amanda Coleman, Sales
Shari Everhart, Writer
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Saturday April 29 Spring craft show at Moorland Com-
News, 1107 Market Street, Gowrie, Iowa 50543. Periodicals
munity Center. postage paid at the Post Office at Gowrie, Iowa 50543.
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Wednesday, April 19 at 2 pm Facebook Class at Somers
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classes taught by Marcie Boerner at Somers Public
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Wednesday, March 29 - Italian Meatloaf, Roasted Red Potatoes, Brussel
Sprouts with Cranberries, Cinnamon Apples w/Crunchy Top
Thursday, March 30 - Chicken & Noodle Casserole, Beets, Plums, Oatmeal-
Raisin Bar, OJ
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Wednesday, April 5 - Ham Loaf, Roasted Red Potatoes, California Blend,
Raisin Rice Pudding
4 March 29, 2017
Nafisa Kamal Ayntee: Honorable Mention
Southeast Valley students compete
in Twin Lakes Conference Art Show
Receiving awards are Housken, Jackson and Ayntee...
On Tuesday, March 21st, Southeast Valley
sent 12 art pieces to the Twin Lakes Conference Art
Show held at the Iowa Central Community College cam-
pus. The 14 students selected, were first judged by the
Southeast Valley High School faculty and the top 12 en-
tries were given the honor of representing Southeast Val-
ley among the other 11 schools being represented at the
show. The day started with hanging up their artwork, in
the gallery at Iowa Central located in the lobby of Decker
Auditorium. Afterwards students keep busy by voting
for their favorite artwork, and participating in their first
art workshop. Lunch was provided for the students in
the Triton Cafe. The afternoon consisted of one more
workshop and concluding the day with an awards recep-
tion this honored the days top art work.
Southeast Valley had three winners of awards
on the day, all in different categories. The first award
of the day went to Senior Morgan Jackson for her work
cleverly titled Moosaic. The artwork shown is a bull
skull which is adorned with glass pieces cut so they fit
along the contour of the bulls skull. To really enjoy this
piece it needs to be seen in bright light to see the reflec-
tion that comes off of it. Morgan has won awards at pre-
vious art shows and it was great to see her get one in her
last year competing. Morgan was awarded in the 3D
Mixed Media category
The second award of the day went to foreign ex-
change student Nafisa Ayntee, who comes to Southeast
Valley from Bangladesh and has been doing a fantastic
job in the art room this year. She was honored with her
work inspired by the Henna she has been doing through-
out the school year. It was a perfect blend of her culture
being put into a wonderful piece of artwork. She highly
deserved to be recognized and the judges and they did not
disappoint awarding her 2nd place in the Drawing Non-
graphite category
Junior Leslie Housken took the third Southeast
Valley award of the art show. She was awarded in the
Painting Acrylic category which is always a tough sub-
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10 words in her vocabulary. She also exhibited severe
behavioral problems and showed signs that she was men-
tally delayed.
After consulting with their physician with what had
been observed, he agreed that she should be seen by a
socialist. He referred the family to a center for children
with disabilities in Iowa City. Adalynn was evaluated by
several doctors there and they concurred she had symp-
toms of autism. But something else was also detected that
required further testing.
After a year and at the age of three, it was found Adal-
ynn had receptive expressive language disorder, sensory
processing disorder, chromosome 16p11.2 microdeletion
syndrome, 3q26.1 microdeletion syndrome, autism spec-
trum, anxiety, delayed social skills, and selective mutism.
This was a lot for the family to process but fortunately,
they received extra help through AEA and therapy began
to help Adalynn.
As a three-year-old, Adalynn was enrolled in the 4-5
year-old preschool classes where additional problems be-
gan to surface. During this time, she was receiving oc-
cupational therapy and help with her speech. She com-
plained about her legs and some days, would refuse to
walk. She suffered a seizure which called for seizure
testing. She still wasnt able to sleep through the night
and her behavior became more aggressive. A referral
was made to a developmental doctor and neurologist in
Des Moines. She was monitored every six months and
another brain MRI was ordered. The MRI was scheduled
to eliminate the possibility that somehow something had
been previously missed. Again, results came back as nor-
mal. However, the test did find she had a sinus disease
and her airways were completely restricted which called
for an immediate removal of her tonsils and adenoids.
Morgan Jackson: Sculpture & 3D Mixed Media
ject area with the most entries of all the categories. Les-
lies subject was her dog which the judges appreciated
the detailing of the black fur. It is no easy task to see the
fur on a black animal but Leslie pulled it off! Her detail-
ing the fur sold it to the judges but the overall outcome is
something a picture wont do it justice.
Joining the three award recipients in the com-
petition were Gena Elledge, Alexys Jenkins, Keri Fiala,
Aaron True, Dakota Jaeschke, Spencer Warehime, Lucas
Pontius, Tessa Berg Halle Grimm, Breanna Hartley and
Allie True. Congrats to all participants and award win-
ners!
Leslie Housken: Painting (Acrylic)
Adalynn was four years old when she underwent sinus
surgery. She began taking medication to help her sleep
and was also given anxiety medicine. Her communica-
tion at school went from 4/24 to 20/24. Huge progress
continued to be made at school and outside the classroom
had also gotten better, but aggressive behavioral prob-
lems toward family and siblings still existed.
Testing continued regarding Adalynns legs with a re-
cent MRI of her spine taken to determine any possible
spinal defect in an attempt to explain the weakness and
pain she had been experiencing. Results concluded no
tethered spinal cord but did show spinal bifida occulta
which could be attributed to poor muscle tone due to her
chromosome deletions.
Within the past year, Adalynns parents purchased a
puppy to be trained as her service dog. The animal would
offer consistency in her life and would also be trained to
recognize when a flare is about to occur. When the dog
senses a flare is about to happen, its training would come
into play and act as a calming influence for Adalynn.
The dog would also be able to sense when she is stressed
and could apply the pressure Adalynn requires to remain
calm. The animal would also be able to alert her mother
before a seizure would begin.
A service dog would be trained to aid Adalynn when
she runs, wanders too far, be there to catch her if she
should happen to fall, or would alert someone if she gets
hurt. In the event she would somehow get lost, the animal
would respond to calls of those searching for her and stay
with Adalynn until found. A service dog would allow her
to be more independent, be her best friend, stay by her
side 24/7 helping her stay safe, be a soothing presence
and give her the confidence to engage with her peers. For
Adalynn, who is 4 years old, it is a very necessary and
important step.
Training a service dog is expensive. In addition to
Adalynns medications, endless trips to medical appoint-
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4th annual kids
choice awards take
place April 2
Nominees have been announced...
The 4th Annual Kids Choice Awards is set
to take place on the red carpet at Fort Frenzy on April
2nd, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Nominations throughout Webster
County Schools and Fort Frenzy have been collected and
the kids have chosen. The following nominees will be
awarded with great mentorship towards the youth of thisP
area. Picked by kids; chosen by kids. c
When the Kids Choice Awards had their first
ceremony in 2014, Past Ambassador, Tucker Van Wey
said, Having youth 18 and under make the decisions for
mentorship is the most honest way to find out who is truly
making a difference. If adults were to decide, the out-
come wouldnt be the same.
The following individuals will be awarded: Jill
Junkman, Sue Nordstrom, Jerry Chada, Joel Groth, Ja-
son Englert, Carrie Traver, Tricia Dohrn, Dawn Erickson,
Donn Larson, Kyle Johnson, Roxanne Pogey, Roseanne
Gamello, Danielle Rathermel, and Doug Gaul.
The Community Caring Award will go to the
Gowrie Public Library and the Internship Award will
be given to Iowa Central Community College student,
Paige Siewert.
This night will consist of heartwarming stories
of why these mentors were chosen and the awards will
be presented by the student Ambassadors of It Gets Bet-
ter FD & Beyond, and emceed by Ambassador Alumni,
Mary Claire Li.
Changing the world one step at a time requires
that we first treat each other with the respect and com-
passion every human deserves. IGBFD&B instills this in
every person the power to change the world.
Photographer Jason Liska will have his photo
booth available at the event. Photographer George Mc-
Ghee will be taking candid snapshots and will uploaded
pictures onto social media for attendee access. Both pho-
tographers donate their work free as a gift for your sup-
port.
Artist and Art instructor, Theo Clark from Manson North-
west Webster will be entertaining us with live art as the
banquet takes place to help It Gets Better FD & Beyond
make their big announcement.
Mentors will receive a VIP ticket for themselves
and a plus one. All other guests will be charged $10.00 to
cover food charges. This event is not a fundraiser.
Gowrie Municipal
Utilities discuss rate
increase for customers
The Board of Trustees of the Gowrie Municipal
Utilities discussed rates on Monday, March 20 during a
special meeting.
After an audit showed where the operating revenue
did not meet the covenants of the bonds, it was decided
to bump the rates. After a cent per KWH last January
(2016) wasn't enough another cent increase was
discussed. The last time electric rates were increased
prior to last year was 2001.
The water fund also fell short of the bond covenants
and a 50 cents per 1000 gallons increase for water was
moved by Carpenter.
A public hearing for any comments or concerns from
the citizens are asked to attend the regular meeting on
April 10, 2017 at 6:15 at the Utility's office.
ments, numerous therapy sessions in Ames, and all the fi-
nancial obligations associated with a special needs child,
plus the needs of her siblings, the additional expense of
paying for service dog training is a strain on an already
stretched budget.
For this reason, an account has been established at
Heartland Bank where donations in any amount are being
accepted. In addition, two fundraisers with proceeds go-
ing toward training a service dog for Adalynn are being
planned.
On April 21, 6:30 p.m., a Paint Night will be held at
Jolene Peters/Art on the Fly at 505 East Lincolnway in
Jefferson. For more information regarding the event, call
515-370-2824.
The second benefit is a pulled pork dinner set for April
28 at the United Methodist Church in Gowrie from 5:00
to 7:00 p.m.
A service dog for Adalynn will not only enrich her life
but will be invaluable in providing a better quality of life
and a sense of security not only for her but also for her
family.
It Pays to Advertise!
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Pack 42 Cub Scouts will be Scouting for Food around our
communities from April 1st - 9th. Photo by Trish Wanat.
March 29, 2017
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Callender Easter
Eggtravaganza
April 15 at 1 p.m.
Plans are underway for the annual Callender
Easter EGGtravaganza in Callender on Saturday, April
15 at 1:00 pm at Callender Heritage Library and Com-
munity Center. Activities include: Easter Egg Hunt 0-12,
Games and Prizes, Coloring Contest and Callender Fire
Dept will have fire trucks and equipment on display.
We would appreciate your support by either
donating any of the following items - Wrapped candy

Pack 42 Cub Scouts

(including peanut free), Plastic eggs, Pre-made Easter
baskets, Prizes for games, Treat bags or by making a
monetary donation.

will be out April 1-9 Monetary Donations may be made out to Cal-
lender Heritage Library and can be mailed or dropped off
at either the Callender Heritage Library, 515 Thomas St.,

Scouting for Food
By Trish Wanat
Pack 42 Cub Scouts are asking for YOUR help
to stock the two local food shelves that serve our Prai-
rie Valley School district in preparation for the increased
need during the summer months. April 1st-9th, scouts
will be Scouting for Food in our community in con-
junction with scouts nationwide in an effort that dates
back to a 1985 Eagle Scout project in St. Louis, Missouri.
Door-to-door collections will be in Callender and Farn-
hamville this year.
Scouts will canvas both towns on Saturday,
April 1st distributing door hangers asking for food dona-
tions that will then be collected the following Saturday,
April 8th. Cubmaster Trish Wanat suggests attaching the
door hanger to the bag of food that can be left on your
front step for the scouts to collect Saturday, April 8th.
Gowrie residents are also asked to participate by drop-
ping off items in the collection boxes at Jamboree Foods,
Heartland Bank and Security Savings Bank. There will
also be drop-off/collection boxes at area churches and li-
braries.
Items must be non-perishable and unexpired.
Current high priority needs of the Community Pantry
food shelf at Gowrie United Methodist Church are ce-
real, canned meats, canned vegetables and fruit, quick
meals (ravioli, canned spaghetti), meal helpers, pasta,
and pasta sauces. The food shelf at Our Saviors Luther-
an Church in Callender is in need of applesauce, canned
chicken, chili beans, canned chili, pancake mix, pancake
syrup, canned pears, canned diced tomatoes, mens and
womens deodorant, paper towels, toilet paper and spray
bottle household cleaner.
Monetary donations can also be made and those
can be dropped off to Marla Stokesbary at Farm and
Town Insurance in Gowrie or Linda Peterson at Our Sav-
iors Lutheran Church in Callender.
One in five children live in a food insecure
home. There are children who dont know where their
next meal will come from in every community. Please
help us make a big difference in the lives of hungry chil-
dren and those in need. And thank you for helping our
scouts follow the Scout Oath to help other people at all
times.
Callender IA. 50523 or Callender City Hall, PO Box 165,
415 Thomas St., Callender IA. 50523. On the memo line
please put EASTER.
The Organizational meeting will be held on
Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library and any do-
nations would like to be received by then.
Volunteers are also needed for Friday April 14 to
clean up debris around the Callender Community Center
anytime from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Assembling of treat bags,
baskets, filling plastic Easter Eggs, set up of games, priz-
es etc. will take place at 4 p.m. until finished on Friday
evening.
Volunteers are also needed and welcomed on
Saturday, April 15 to help with the activities from 11 a.m.
to 3 p.m. This would include helping hide Easter Eggs,
running games, and clean up afterwards.
Any questions can be directed to Tammy Mc-
Cormick at 515-418-2308. Everyones help is greatly ap-
preciated!
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Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
Seeks Nominations for Extraordinary Nurses
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and
McCrary Rost Clinic are seeking nominations for out-
standing nurses. In partnership with the DAISY Founda-
tion, SMCH has made a tradition of recognizing nurses
who, by virtue of their exemplary work, rise above and
beyond.
The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based
in Glen Ellen, CA, and was established by family mem-
bers in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the
age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic
Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not
uncommon auto-immune disease. The care Patrick and
his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired
this unique means of thanking nurses for making a pro-
found difference in the lives of their patients and patient
families.
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital will
present the Daisy Award to an extraordinary nurse who
goes above and beyond providing excellent every day
care to patients and families. Award recipients are nomi-
nated by peers, physicians, patients, and families and
Mark Alan Sharkey, 51
Mark Alan Sharkey 51 of Millard, NE passed
away Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Nebraska Medical
Center. Memorial Services will be held June 24, 2017 at
Chalco Hill Recreation Park, Wehrspann Lake.
Mark was born October 22, 1965 in Fort Dodge,
Iowa. He lived in Gowrie, Iowa until 1973 before moving
to Arizona.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents
Richard and Ivis Sharkey; Step-Father Morrie Daniel;
Brothers Denis Scott Sharky; Sister Holly R. Sharkey.
Survived by daughter, Devon Reiser (Nick) of Arizona,
brother Rick Sharky (Pat); Sister Tami Steneck (Don) of
Plano, TX, six nieces and nephews, five great nieces &
nephews and three Aunts.
Mark was a mechanic by trade and enjoyed floor
installation.
other staff. Nurses eligible for nomination include those
working at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital as
well as nurses at McCrary Rost Clinic. Nomination forms
are available at Stewart Memorial Community Hospital
Business Office, Outpatient registration; all McCrary-
Rost Clinics and on our website at www.stewartmemo-
rial.org. All nomination forms are due May 1st to Kari
Jones, Chief Nursing Officer or Jodi Henkenius, Admin-
istrative Assistant. Nomination forms can be mailed to
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital * Attn: Kari
Jones * 1301 West Main St * Lake City, IA * 51449.
To learn more about services available at Stewart
Memorial Community Hospital, please visit our website
at www.stewartmemorial.org.

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ing $600 that will match a grant awarded to us by the
e Calhoun County Community Foundation in order to pur-
e chase LEGOs for our school-aged visitors.
The Somers library plan to incorporate our new
LEGOs into this years Summer Reading Program and to
introduce a new LEGO club that will run throughout the Stewart Memorial Community Hospital nurse Sara
school year. They are happy to report that they have thus Thorkildsen, RN, and SMCH Homecare/Hospice nurse
far raised $216 towards our goal and are grateful for the Holly Wuebker, RN, were presented the Daisy Award at a
~ www.gowrienews.com ~ donations! banquet in 2016 celebrating exemplary nursing.
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Sports
Jaguar Boys Track Team compete
at BV indoor meet on March 17
By Coach Nuss
The boys track and field team traveled to Storm
Lake on St. Patricks day last Friday to compete in the BV
indoor meet. Spencer Warehime once again was the top
finisher for the Jaguars winning the 1600m run in a time
of 4:40.36. He also anchored the medley relay team of
Nyles Johnson, Kyler Fisher and Patrick Breitsprecher.
Their time of 3:54.15 was good enough for 4th place.
Patrick also ran the 1600m run in a time of 5:10.97.
Nyles and Kyler also competed in the high jump
and 400m dash. In the high jump, Nyles set a new school
record with a jump of 5 10 while Kyler jumped 5 4. In
the 400m run, Nyless 56.59 edged Kylers 57.66.
Jared Kastendieck through a season PR in the
shot put throwing 35 5. Ivan Hudson (32 8) and Luke
Southeast Valley weightlifting champions...
The Southeast Valley Weightlifting team stays undefeated in winning their 10th straight Bench Press Team Championship.
Photo by Lisa Peterson.
Southeast Valley Weightlifting team remains
undefeated; Bench Press Championship
The Southeast Valley Weightlifting team stays
undefeated in winning their 10th straight Bench Press
Team Championship.
There were 39 lifters who came out to compete
from three different schools - Southeast Valley, Hampton
Dumont, and Iowa Falls. This was a big day for the Jags
winning seven of the eleven weight classes. Hampton
Dumont won three weight classes and Iowa Falls won
one class.
Keegan Goodwin finished the meet with the best body per-
centage overall. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
Ivan Hudson finishes with the best body percentage in Soph-
omore class and has the heaviest bench at 250 for the Sopho-
more class. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
Samuelson (31 4) also competed in the shot put. The 4
x 800 team of all freshman Hunter Kruse, Chase Swieter,
Carter Lane and Robert Jepsen ran a 10:24.27 to set the
freshman 4 x 800m record.
The 60m shuttle hurdle team of Jarrett Loseke,
Daven Rees, Colton Kamp and Randy Andrews ran a
time of 42.96. Jarrett (10.68), Daven (10.75) and Colton
(12.04) also competed in the high hurdles. Competing
in the 60m dash were Kenny Blunk (8.14), Zach Graves
(8.30) and JJ Graves (8.31).
Kenny, Zach, and JJ also competed on the two 4 x 200m
relay teams. Kenny, Mason Ackerson, Daven and Hunter
ran a time of 1:47.91 while Kyler, Zach, JJ and Nyles ran
a time of 1:42.40. The Jaguars will next compete at at
Story City on Friday, March 31st.
Coach Swieter was very happy with everyones
lifts and said there were a lot of kids who could have lift-
ed more if they had another attempt. He would also like
to recognize Dennis and Connie Swieter for donating all
trophies and medals for this meet.
Team Champion
The Meet Champions in Bench Press per grade
are Aaron Swieter, Senior, 275#; Tommy Lennon, Junior,
250#; Kenny Blunk, Sophomore, 250#; Ivan Hudson,
Sophomore, 250#; Chase Swieter, Freshman, 215#; Luke
Samuelson, Freshman, 215; and Brody Hansen, Fresh-
man, 215#.
Best Body Percentage Overall 5:15 p.m. Confirmation Class will be held in the Fireside
The Best Body Percentage per grade was *Keegan
Goodwin, senior, 159%. *Overall Best Body Percent-
age of Meet*; Tommy Lennon, Junior, 115%; Ivan Hud-
son, Sophomore, 154%; and Chase Swieter, Freshman,
114%.
SV First place finishes
Finishing in first place for the Jaguars are Ross
Halligan, Carter Lane, Keegan Goodwin, Ivan Hudson,
Kenny Blunk, Sam Berglund and Brody Hansen.
Aaron Swieter earned the heaviest Senior bench as he is
shown trying to bench 300. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events
Week of March 29th to April 5th
Thursday, March 30
SVMS District NHD @ Storm Lake
6:00 p.m. FFA Banquet
Friday, March 31
5:00 p.m. Boys Varsity Track ROLAND-STORY
Saturday, April 1
State Solo and Ensemble Music Festival
Monday, April 3
PVES - NO PM Preschool
4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Track RICHARD RYAN
Iowa Jazz Championships @ ISU
Tuesday, Oct 4
4:30 p.m. Girls Varsity Track RICHARD RYAN
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
www.southeastvalley.org
***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***
Delicious meal served by
Jag Cafe on March 31
Make your reservation today...
The Jag Cafe will open on March 31st serving a
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delicious meal. M
The menu consists of a choice of past and sauces
which are fettucine or spaghetti noodles with either mari-
nara sauce with meatballs or fettucine sauce along with
F
a Caesar salad and garlic bread. Dessets include Smore
cheesecake or strawberry jello cake. S
Please call the high school office at 515.352.3142G
to make reservations. Cost of the meal is $8.00.
Our Saviours Lutheranm
Lenten Supper planned wW
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Wednesday, March 29 at 5:15 p.m. . .
Wed., March 29 1st Communion Class will be
held at 4:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Lenten Supper #4,
will begin at 5:15 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Confirma-
tion Class be be held from 6:00-6:45 p.m. located in the
Fireside Room followed by Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 30 Choir Rehearsal will begin
at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 Mens Group will meet in the
Fireside Room at 9:00 a.m.
Sunday, April 2 Worship with Holy Commu-
nion; Quilt/Kits Dedication will begin at 9:15 a.m. fol-
lowed by Fellowship Coffee at 10:15 a.m. Sunday School
at 10:30 a.m. Adult Forum will be held in the Fireside
Room starting at 11:00 a.m.
Monday, April 3 Bible Study with Don Doolittle
will held at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room.
Wednesday, April 5 1st Communion Class will
meet in the Fireside Room starting at 4:00 p.m. Lenten
Supper #5 will be held in the Fellowship Hall starting at
Room from 6:00-6:45 p.m. followed by Lenten Worship
at 7:0 p.m.
Birthdays
30-Mar Marilyn Birkland, Wesley Larson
31-Mar Connor Klingson
1-Apr Bill Hepp, Jody Weinhold
2-Apr Ben Jensen, Casey Kaufman
Marilyn Lanning
3-Apr Kathy Foote, Mary Hammen
George Lawman, Earlene Wilson
4-Apr Dalton Boerner, Jason Vote
Jordyn Stickrod
5-Apr Dean Gleason
Anniversaries
31-March Bill and Dianna Hanna.
1-April Randy and Jodi Kopecky.
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March 29, 2017
7

Kiersten Fisher was the Full Dance Scholarship Winner to

Chicago Dance intensive at the Braco Dance Competition in
Ames this past weekend.

a
GUMC Church activities
Moms Connection Group
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Friday, March 31 at 9 a.m. . .
My Kind of Guy a small group consisting of Daven Rees, Shelby Hofbauer, Marissa Jepsen, Jaidyn Rowley, Bailey Miller,
e Wednesday, March 29 there will be Lent Soup Maddison Vinchattle, and Kiersten Fisher received a Platinum rating and finished first Overall.

Vickys Dance Academy competes at

Supper followed by Worship at Zion Lutheran church in
2Gowrie starting at 6:00 p.m.
Friday, March 31 Moms connection Group will

n Bravo Dance competition in Ames

meet at 9 a.m. Quilters will begin at 1 p.m.
Communion Sunday, April 02 Sunday school
will begin at 9 a.m. Chior Practice will start at 9:30 a.m.
Worship is held at 10:15 a.m. and A World Worth Sav-
It was a great weekend for Vickys Dance Acad- Rhythm - she received an Encore Level Elite High Gold.
ing Study will be held at 11:30 a.m.
emy at Bravo Dance Competition which was held at Ste- Jordan Johnson and Graycee Carlson received
e
,
Book Drive for Youth phens Auditorium in Ames on Saturday, March 18.
Awards went to Malia Urban (Every Heart) re-
an Elite High Gold - Ive got Rhythm.
Bailey and Brooklyn Miller received Encore
ceiving a Platinum rating.
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e
Literacy now till April Kiersten Fisher performed to Pretty Hurts and
received Platinum rating and placed second Overall Kier-
Level Elite High Gold - Copa Cuties.
Boogie Woogie tap small group received a Plati-

nSomers Public Library

e Fabulous a small group finished fourth Overall
With warmer days just ahead, the Somers Sum-
mer Reading Program planning have begun, and with it,
-their annual Book Drive for Youth Literacy.
- The book drive, which will run through April,
lhelps to accomplish goals of keeping children interested
ein reading during the summer months by allowing the li-
brary to purchase new books to use during the Summer
eReading Program.
The libraries goal is to raise $250 by the end of
lApril. All money will go towards purchasing new chil-
ndrens, juniors, and young adult books. Last years Book
tDrive was successful and led to wonderful summer for
eour communitys children, and Somers library is grate-
pful for any donations that help continue the tradition this
summer.
sten was the Full Dance Scholarship Winner to Chicago
Dance intensive.
and consisting of Malia Urban, Liberty Suchan, Addie
Larson, Araya Heilman, Kaliyah Minnehan, Camryn
Lane, Grace Cullum, Brooklyn Miller, Anna Corell, and
Kayla Field.
Daven Rees received a Platinum rating and fin-
ished second overall - Heart Cry.
Bailey Miller, Secret Long Song - Encore level
received a Platinum rating and finished fourth Overall.
Bailey also received Judges choice award (intense emo-
tion) with this dance routine. Her other routine Ive got
num rating and finished second Overall. They were also
Judges Choice Salute & Sass and consisted of Shelby
Hofbauer, Marissa Jepsen, Jaidyn Rowley, Bailey Miller,
Maddison Vinchattle, and Kiersten Fisher.
My Kind of Guy a small group consisting of
Daven Rees, Shelby Hofbauer, Marissa Jepsen, Jaidyn
Rowley, Bailey Miller, Maddison Vinchattle, and Kier-
sten Fisher received a Platinum rating and finished first
Overall.
The Sound a Senior small group consisting of
Shelby Hofbauer, Jaidyn Rowley, Bailey Miller, and Ki-
ersten Fisher finished second Overall
Keep up the great work girls!

Zion Lutheran Church

Lenten Worship continues
Wednesday, March 29...
Wednesday, March 29 Youth Bells will begin at 4
p.m. Lenten soup supper will begin at 6:00 p.m. followed
by Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 Worship will be held ad 5:00
p.m.
Sunday, April 2 Sunday School will begin at
9:30 a.m. Worship will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Tuesday, April 4 A GCC taped service will be-
gin at 10 a.m.
Wednesday, April 5 Youth Bells will begin at
4 p.m. and the Lenten Soup Supper will begin at 6:00
p.m. at the United Methodist Church, Gowrie followed
by Lenten Worship at 7:00 p.m.

Fabulous a small group finished fourth Overall and consisting of Malia Urban, Liberty Suchan, Addie Larson, Araya Heil-
man, Kaliyah Minnehan, Camryn Lane, Grace Cullum, Brooklyn Miller, Anna Corell, and Kayla Field.
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Cameron Pliner
Congratulations to
Cameran Pliner for being
nominated as Jaguar of
the week. Cameran was
nominated because...He
helps assist me with my shop
classes, he has been working
on a project for the school,
he is one of the nicest kids
to work with and he treats
everyone with respect.
Jaguar of Week recognition is made by a different
staff member on a rotating basis each week at Southeast
Valley High School.

Drive Your Tractor to School Day...

Leaving their cars and trucks at home for the day, Southeast Valley High School students recently took a different mode of
transportation to school. They hopped on one of their familys tractors, chugged along country roads and pulled into the
school parking lot as a yearly tradition celebrating Drive Your Tractor to School Day.

At the Southeast Valley High School Alex and Ethan

Pliner pose among the tractors parked in the schools
lot during Drive Your Tractor to School Day on
Wednesday, March 22.

Anderson - 35th Anniversary

Danny and Marcia (Christianson) Anderson

10 OFF 15 OFF
$ $
any athletic shoe any athletic shoe
under $110. over $110.
Prices good thru March 31, 2017
210 South 25th St.,
Fort Dodge, IA
515-955-8200 888-293-3761
WELL GET YOU UP Mon. - Thur. 9-7 Fri. 9-6;
Sat. 9-5 Sunday Noon-5
AND RUNNING!
Ryan Jondle and Alex Pudenz roll into the Southeast
Valley parking lot celebrating "Drive Your Tractor to
School Day."
will celebrate their 35th Anniversary on April 4.
They were united in marriage on April, 4, 1982 at
the Zion Lutheran Church in Gowrie, IA by Dean
Sudman.
Their children include: Son - Tyler and
wife Jennifer Anderson and Granddaughter Ella of
Pleasant Hill, IA. Daughter - Ashley Anderson of
Des Moines, IA.
Danny and Marcia currently live in Ellsworth,
IA. Marcia works for Iowa State University and
Danny works for the City of Ellsworth. They enjoy
cheering on the ISU Cyclones, biking and golfing.
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March 29, 2017
9

Ms. Carlons Kindergarten class brought in the most box tops during the contest with a total of 1, 044 Box Tops. The kids
received special treats for winning. Photo by PV Elementary.

Prairie Valley Elementary PTA

Box Top contest winners announced
This winter, the Prairie Valley Elementary PTA
held a Box Tops Contest. Parents and families could cut
the box top clippings from the purchased items and then
turn them into the school. Each box top is worth 10 cents
from the company.
The collected clippings are then redeemed from
the company and a check is sent to our PV Elementary
PTA. We use this money to help fund field trips read-
ing night, back to school supplies, technology for our
classrooms, playground equipment, special incentives
throughout the year, and more. All of our students benefit
from the contest!
Our wonderful Prairie Valley Elementary stu-
dents, families, and community members brought in
many box tops! The top two classes that brought in the Thursday, March 30
most clippings during the contest received special treats.
Our leading class was Ms. Carlons Kindergarten with a
total of 1, 044 Box Tops. Our second winning class was
Mrs. Walshs 2nd grade.
We would like to recognize all of our families
and community members for participating in the Box
Tops program. We appreciate all the box tops collected
in our communities that are brought in to help support
Prairie Valley Elementary!

~ www.gowrienews.com ~
Mrs. Walshs 2nd grade class was the other winner during the Box Top contest held whis
winter at the PV Elementary. Photo by PV Elementary.

Area truckers doing their part in helping the ranchers in southern kansas.
Photo by Tyler Sandvig.

Ranchers Benefit held at

Paton Community Room
Saturday, April 1...
A Ranchers Wildfire Relief Fund Benefit Supper will be held on April 1, 2017
at the Paton Community Room from 5 p.m. till 8 p.m.
The supper will include burgers, chips, baked beans, dessert and drink. The
Cattlemen, Pork and Lamb Producers will be grilling for a free will offering. 100% of
the proceeds will go to support the ranchers in Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas
that have suffered wild fires.
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital

Installs Medication Disposal Kiosk
To combat the increase of opioid use among
Calhoun County residents, Stewart Memorial Commu-
nity Hospital has installed a medication disposal kiosk in
its Lake City clinic.
The kiosk provides a simple, effortless and cost-
free way for individuals to safely dispose of medicines
that are no longer needed. Community members can bring
unused, expired or unwanted controlled, non-controlled,
and over the counter medications, including pet medica-
tions, to the registration area of McCrary Rost Clinic in
Lake City. The kiosk features a one-way medicine drop
with a locking drop door and triple-locked front door
access. The container is compliant with the U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration. The drugs are securely col-
lected and shipped for incineration, keeping citizens safe
from inadvertant drug ingestion and contaminated drink-
ing water resulting from flushing, trashing, or tossing of
expired or unused prescription drugs.
In 2016 the Centers for Disease Control reported
78 U.S. lives are claimed by drug overdoses, led by opi-
oids (pain killers) every day. While Iowas prescription
drug abuse rate is lower than the U.S. average, opioid
abuse is one of the fastest growing forms of substance
abuse in the U.S. & Iowa. The need for the kiosks in
Iowa is evident. According to the Iowa Governors Of-
fice of Drug Control Policy, opioid-related emergency
department visits are on the rise. Patients who reported
abusing non-heroin opioids accounted for nine percent of
all visits. The types of medicines abused included pain
relievers, stimulants, anti-anxiety, anti-depressants and
sedatives.
The kiosk is available during clinic hours, Mon-
day through Friday, 8:00 am -5:30 pm, and offers one of
the best ways to ensure medications are not accidental-
ly used or intentionally misused by someone else. Jane
Moeller, pharmacy director at SMCH says, In the past,
we could accept only noncntrolled drugs in our disposal
unit. With this secure kiosk, we are able accept controlled
substances like morphine, oxycodone, hydrocodone, al-
prazolam, tramadol, and lorazepam. This will increase
the safety of our patients and their families by reducing
accessibility to unused drugs and provide an avenue to rid
of drugs without contaminating our water supply.
To learn more about the services available at
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital, please visit our
website at www.stewartmemorial.org.

The kiosk provides a simple, effortless and cost-free way for

individuals to safely dispose of medicines that are no longer
needed.

This week Rep. Mike Sexton (R-Rockwell City) met with members of the Calhoun County REC. The group was visiting the
Capitol to talk with legislators as a part of the REC Day on the Hill. Pictured from left to right are Beryl Birkland (Gowrie),
Ron Hanson (Pomeroy), Terry Finley (Auburn), Rox Carische (Rockwell City), Rep. Mike Sexton (Rockwell City), Keaton
Hildreth (Rockwell City), and Jim Miller (Fonda).
Week Eleven - March 23, 2017
Second Funnel
As week eleven comes to a close, we are quickly
approaching the end of the second funnel. Next Friday
will mark the end of the second funnel. Friday is the final
day bills originating in the Senate have to be reported out
of a House committee and bills originating in the House
have to be reported out of a Senate committee. Bills that
did not make it through the second funnel are dead for this
legislative session. I want to expand on bills that do not
make it through the funnel that we call dead. The joke
down here is that a bill is never dead. There are ways that
bills can stay alive. An example of this is leadership bills;
a member of leadership in both the House and Senate can
request those bills be funnel-proof. Also, any Ways and
Means and Appropriation bills are funnel-proof. They are
bills that deal with taxes and spending. The funnel pro-
cess is designed to keep us focused and get things done
down here. If we did not have this process in place, I fear
we would just keep dreaming up new ideas. Once both
funnels are finished, there will be very few committee
meetings but will be much more debate on the floor in
an effort to get things wrapped up before our deadline of
April 18th.
From My Desk
The budget process starts now. The House and
Senate Appropriation Chairs meet with the governors
staff to establish what we call targets. Targets are how
much each Budget Committee has to spend. The follow-
ing Budget Committees are in charge of deciding where
the money goes inside of each of the budgets: Administra-
tion and Regulation, Agriculture and Natural Resources,
Economic Development, Education, Health and Human
Services, Justice System, Transportation, Infrastructure,
and Capitals.
These seven budgets fund all State Government.
Once we get targets, it takes about three weeks to run
the bills through the process and get them down to the
Governors desk. So if we get targets the beginning of
next week, we could be done down here the week of April
17th.
Agriculture
On Friday, March 17, 2017, Federal Judge Leon-
ard Strand dismissed all of Water Works claims against
the ten northwest Iowa drainage districts, saying that
Iowas water quality problems are an issue for the Iowa
legislature to resolve. This may be a fine public policy
argument for consideration by the Iowa legislature, but
it falls far short of establishing a violation of DMWWs
due process rights under the United States Constitution,
Strand wrote in his ruling. This was a huge ruling for in
favor of Iowa Agriculture and my district which includes
Calhoun, which is one of the counties being sued.
Nuisance Law suit Protection
We passed SF 447 out of the House Wednesday
night after it passed in the Iowa Senate on March 14,
2017. SF 447 adds a new subsection to Chapter 657.11A
that promotes responsible animal feeding operations en-
couraging them to adopt existing prudent and generally
utilized management practices, and deems livestock nui-
sances as permanent and specifies court awarded dam-
ages to: (a) actual economic compensatory damages for
loss of market value of property, (b) objective and docu-
mented medical compensation where the livestock opera-
tion was the proximate cause of a health infirmity and the
cost to treat such health conditions; and (c) for compen-
satory special damages for intangible injuries such as an-
noyance, loss of comfortable use and enjoyment of real
property that is no more than 150% of the sum of com-
pensation for lost market value and health considerations.
This is a bill I spoke on the floor about, which I seldom
ever do. My comments focused on the need to protect
young farmers that are coming back to the family farming
operation and cannot financially handle a lawsuit at the
beginning of their farming career.
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Black Hills energy is
here to help you manage
your heating bill
April 1 is an important date to observe as the
end of the annual Iowa Winter Moratorium (cold weather
rule), and rules governing payment arrangements, energy
assistance and bill-related service interruptions change
until next fall. This date is important to remember for any
customer anticipating a budget crunch ahead with their
bills.
Natural gas utility Black Hills Energy is encour-
aging any customer struggling with their budget to call
the company to explore its billing options and payment
plans. Black Hills also provides contact information for
local energy assistance agencies the company partners
with, including the Iowa Community Action Association.
Customers are urged to call as soon as possible.
We want to help our customers all we can, said Tracy
Peterson, Black Hills Energys vice president of Iowa
natural gas operations. There are more payment options
and assistance available to customers who call before
their bill is past due.
Energy assistance agencies receive a portion of
their funding from the Black Hills Cares program. Black
Hills matches tax-deductible donations from employees
and customers, and we forward the total to the local com-
munity action agency for distribution, Peterson said.
Black Hills Energy provides space on its bills to
allow customers to make an optional one-time or monthly
donation to Black Hills Cares. Information on Black Hills
Cares, energy assistance and all of the other energy so-
lutions Black Hills Energy offers is available at www.
blackhillsenergy.com or by calling Black Hills Energy
toll-free at 888-890-5554.
 THE GOWRIE NEWS
Many Health Care amenities in Gowrie;
pharmacy, chiropractor, dentist and more
By Gowrie Development Commision
One of the great amenities for the community
of Gowrie is the access to healthcare services! A clinic,
pharmacy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, dentist, as-
sisted living, and care facilities for short term recovery or
long term care are all available in Gowrie. (As well as the
Southwest Webster Ambulance Service for emergency
care!)
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is a
member of the Gowrie Development Commission and
is represented on the GDC Board of Directors by CEO
and Gowrie resident Cindy Carstens. The Gowrie Mc-
Crary Rost Clinic and Community Pharmacy serves lo-
cal and area patients five days a week with a full range
of services for every family member. Since 1986, the
Gowrie McCrary Rost Clinic team has cared for families
through every stage of life. From pediatrics to geriatrics
their healthcare team is here for you and your family. Dr.
Adam Swisher, Dr. Margaret Vitiritto, Rochelle Guess,
FNP-C, and Kari Swisher, ARNP, offer all areas of fam-
ily care. Whether you need routine care, a same-day visit
for an illness, or help managing a chronic diagnosis like
Blood Drive planned
in Gowrie
Thursday, April 6...
There will be a blood drive in Gowrie, Thursday,
April 6, 2017 from 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM at Gowrie Com-
munity Center, 1206 Market St.
Its important to take a moment and remember
that some of the best gifts dont cost anything, and they
can have a profound impact in our community. contact them at 515-352-3880. Hours of business are
Make a difference in your community and help
boost the blood supply by giving blood at an upcoming
blood drive.
Sign up to save a life today! Schedule a blood
donation appointment online at www.lifeservebloodcen-
ter.org or call 800.287.4903.
The American Red Cross is issuing a call for
type O negative and AB blood donors to make an ap-
pointment to give after severe winter weather in some
parts of the country caused about 250 Red Cross blood
drives to cancel in March, resulting in more than 8,500
uncollected blood donations.
Type O negative blood and type AB plasma are
two of the most in-demand blood products by hospitals.
Those who give can help patients locally or across the
country as the Red Cross has the ability to move blood
products where and when they are needed most
All blood types are needed to meet the constant
need of patients, and there is a significant need now for
type O negative and AB donations to help some of the
most vulnerable patients, said Laura McGuire, Ameri-
can Red Cross Badger Hawkeye Blood Services Region.
We ask that you schedule an appointment to roll up a
sleeve to help save a life in the coming days.
Donations help patients like Brady Prosser. He
was severely burned in October while mowing near burn-
ing leaves. He received regular sometimes daily blood
and plasma transfusions during his hospitalization.
Type O negative blood can be transfused to pa-
tients with any blood type and is often needed in emer-
gency situations when there isnt time to determine a pa-
tients blood type. While less than 7 percent of the U.S.
population has type O negative blood, hospitals depend
on frequent O negative donations to ensure its always
available for patients in need. Type O negative blood do-
nors are an important part of the Red Cross trauma team.
Type AB is the universal plasma type and can be
transfused to patients of any blood type in an emergency.
Plasma helps maintain blood pressure and supplies criti-
cal proteins for clotting and immunity. Plasma can be do-
nated through a blood donation.
How to help
Eligible donors can learn more, find a dona-
tion opportunity and schedule an appointment by using
the free Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or
calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). A blood
donor card or drivers license or two other forms of iden-
tification are required at check-in. Individuals who are
17 years of age in most states (16 with parental consent
where allowed by state law), weigh at least 110 pounds
and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate
blood. High school students and other donors 18 years
of age and younger also have to meet certain height and
weight requirements.
Blood donors can save time at their donation
appointment by using RapidPass to complete their pre-
donation reading and health history questionnaire online,
on the day of their donation, prior to arriving at the blood
drive. To get started and learn more, visit redcrossblood.
org/RapidPass and follow the instructions on the site.
high blood pressure, the Gowrie medical providers and
support team are ready to help. When patients need test-
ing for a diagnosis, the Gowrie clinic is equipped to pro-
vide answers. They offer moderate complexity lab ser-
vices, digital radiology, and EKG. Our full service retail
pharmacy is open five days a week to help with all of
your medication needs. You can find them online at http://
www.stewartmemorial.org
Also located in the lower level of the clinic is
GDC member Rock-Judisch Vision Clinic. Office hours
on Wednesdays are from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Rock-Ju-
disch Vision Clinic, P.C. has been a leading provider of
optometry services and vision care products in the Lake
City community since 1968, and they want to help you
achieve and maintain clear vision for years to come.
Their experienced eye doctors offer comprehen-
sive vision examinations at our Gowrie optometry office
and specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide
array of eye diseases, conditions, and problems. They
use advanced diagnostic technology and vision correc-
tion products and are committed to improving the quality
of life of persons in the Lake City community through
enhanced vision. Give yourself the gift of clear vision
- schedule an appointment with your eye care provider
today. You can find them online at http://visionsource-
rockvisionclinic.com/
Gowrie Family Chiropractic Clinic is also a
member of the Gowrie Development Commission and
provides a full range of services from Dr. Bruce Pudenz.
The clinic offers manual adjustments for infants thru
adults, Sports Physicals, DOT Physicals, ultrasound ther-
apy, electrical stem therapy, Dry needling, X-rays and
massage therapy with their two licensed massage thera-
pists Janessa Simon and Kodi Mundt. Visit their website
at http://www.gowriefamilychiropracticclinic.com or
Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9-5 Tuesday 9-12 and
Thursday 12-7.
Two bald eagles
found shot in
Webster County
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) is looking for the person or persons responsible
for shooting two bald eagles in Webster County.
People around here are outraged, said Bill
Spece, state conservation officer with the Iowa DNR.
Both eagles were shot with a similar caliber firearm and
left for dead so it is possible that these cases are related.
Spece said the first bald eagle was an immature
bird found two weeks ago by a person hunting shed deer
antlers in the Boone Forks Wildlife Area, in southeast
Webster County. The second bald eagle was a mature bird
found Saturday near the sewage lagoons at Lehigh. The
eagle was alive, but died shortly after being transported to
a wildlife rehabilitator. It had been shot twice.
The eagles were found within 10 miles of each
other.
We dont have much to go on so we are ask-
ing for the publics help to find those responsible, Spece
said.
He said people with information on the case can
use the Turn in Poachers (TIP) website at www.iowadnr.
gov/tip, call the TIP hotline at 1-800-532-2020 or call
him directly at 515-571-0127. Information can be left
anonymously.
Bald eagles are a state and federally protected
species.
Public Notice
Notice Regarding Appointment of Magistrate
The magistrate appointing commission for Webster County will
meet at the Courthouse on May 12, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of
appointing three (3) magistrates for the term beginning August 1, 2017,
and ending July 31, 2021.
Pursuant to Iowa Code section 602.6404, the qualifications include:
1. A magistrate shall be a resident of the county of appointment or of
a county contiguous to the county of appointment during the magistrates
term of office.
2. A person is not qualified for appointment as a magistrate if at the
time of appointment the person has reached age seventy-two.
3. A magistrate shall be an attorney licensed to practice law in this
state. However, a magistrate not admitted to practice law in this state
who is currently holding office shall be eligible to be reappointed as a
magistrate in the same county.
An application form may be obtained from the Clerk of Court.
Completed application forms must be returned to the Clerk of Court not
later than May 2, 2017.
Magistrate Appointing Commission for Webster County
March 29, 2017
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Gowrie Police Report
February 16, 2017 to February 28, 2017
February 16- 11:20- Assist in escorting State
High School Wrestlers out of town for send off;
11:35- Assist Gowrie EMS on medical call in the
1800 block of Main St; 11:40- Out at High School
to speak with Principal reference a school threat;
12:30- LEC- Driving complaint South on Fair-
banks Ave. from Callender. Unable to locate.
February 17- 19:00- Assist Gowrie EMS on med-
ical call in the 1000 block of Park St; 21:20- Open
window in the 1500 block of Lincoln St. Secured;
22:45- Car accident with injuries 350th and Bax-
ter Ave. Assist Iowa State Patrol, Webster County
Sheriffs Office, Calhoun County Sheriffs Office,
Gowrie Fire, Gowrie EMS, and Farnhamville Fire
and Rescue.
February 18- 20:05- Flagged down reference
juveniles throwing sparklers at cars driving by.
Stopped and spoke with the juveniles in the 1700
block of Main St.
February 19- 19:47- LEC- Possible intoxicated
driver headed East on 360th passing Farnhamville.
Unable to locate; 20:06- Assist Gowrie EMS out of
town on a medical call; 20:15- Light on in business
in the 600 block of 4th St. All doors secured.
February 20- Routine activity reported.
February 21- 13:30- Out with Webster County
Sheriffs Deputy and K9 Swamper for locker
searches at the High School.
February 22- Routine activity reported.
February 23- Routine activity reported.
February 24- 03:00- LEC- Report of power be-
ing out for over 30 minutes in town. Contacted
Utilities; 03:30- Issued five parking tickets for
snow parking ban; 05:35- Assist motorist in the
1100 block of 2nd St. Vehicle ran out of gas then
wouldnt start. Got vehicle jumped; 09:10- Assist
Gowrie EMS out of town on medical call; 09:50-
Assist Gowrie EMS second crew out of town on
medical call.
February 25- 22:35- LEC- Check on suspicious
vehicle stuck in the snow in the 100 block of 5th
Ave. NW in Dayton. Deputies called Gowrie car
off while en route.
February 26- Routine activity reported.
February 27- 10:35- Issued parking ticket in the
1000 block of Evans St. for over 72-hour park-
ing. Contacted Mid-Iowa towing to have vehicle
towed.
February 28- 16:35- LEC- Out at High School
parking lot for report of reckless driving. Spoke
with five juveniles about their driving habits and
educated on the dos and donts of a minors school
license.
Local Emergency Numbers:
Gowrie Police: 352-3800
Sheriff: 515-573-1410
Crime Alert: 515-573-1444
Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911
Tough Pressure on the Family
One of the toughest pressures working against
the family these days is materialism. Kids keep the pres-
sure on parents to have what their friends have. Husbands
put pressure on their wives to go to work to keep up
with the Jones but the wives prefer to be at home.
Wives often make it clear to their husbands how dissatis-
fied they are with what they have, causing the husband to
feel unappreciated. To top it off, Madison Avenue adds
fuel to the fire by convincing us that every product is the
answer to happiness. Materialism, often seen as a con-
cern for the family, has a way, unfortunately, of creating
enormous dissatisfaction within the family.
Jesus has a much better idea. It almost seems
un-American in today's consumerism. Seek first His
kingdom and His righteousness will be added unto you.
Does that mean we dont work hard? Absolutely not!
We are called to work, but it has to do with priorities that
help keep the family together in harmony. God unites the
family. Materialism pulls it apart.
Prayer: Lord, help us to see that the answer to
our problems is You, not trying to keep up with others..
In Jesus Holy Name.
 12 March 29, 2017

THE GOWRIE NEWS
The Negotiations/Finance committee was tabled until later in

CITY OF GOWRIE PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL

the meeting. Mr. Johnson expressed that he was appreciative of the
conversations that are taking place regarding collective bargaining. Both
sides are engaging in brainstorming and remaining flexible, which he sees

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
as an enormous benefit.
Items 8, sections a-h were discussed and tabled until later in the
Regular Gowrie City Council meeting was held at 6:45 p.m. on meeting.
March 20, 2017 at the Gowrie Community/Civic Center with Mayor Gayle Mr. Johnson gave an update on legislative issues that are in the
Redman in the chair and the following Council members answering roll works, or have recently passed, including the changes to Chapter 20
call: Streit, Harrison and Jackson. Absent were Willardson and Petersen. Prairie Valley Community Schools Collective Bargaining.
Harrison moved the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, second Board of Directors Mr. Johnson gave an update on the remodel of the south wing. 1 bid
by Streit. Motion carried-unanimous. Regular Board Meeting was submitted but then rescinded due to lack of bidders. Some possible
Streit moved to approve agenda with the change of moving item 7p to Monday, March 15, 2017 changes to the deadline to finish were discussed.
right after 7a, second Jackson. Motion-carried-unanimous. 6:30 p.m. The School Calendar will be discussed at the joint Board Meeting on
Parks report was given by Dave Hoover. He discussed the play Prairie Valley High School Library April 12, 2017.
equipment they found on sale for Laurel Park. Donations are being A virtual reality presentation was given by Bethany Rippentrop-
accepted and the Fort Dodge Community Foundation will match all Nuss. The Board Members were given virtual reality goggles to where,
funds up to $10,000. Also, soccer will run from April 8 through May 20 at The Prairie Valley Community School District held its regular board and experienced how they would be used in the classroom. The Board
Brockett Park. Around 300 kids are signed up and permission has been meeting on Wednesday March 15, 2017 in the Prairie Valley High School enjoyed the presentation.
given from Gowrie Livestock to use the area to the east of the sale barn. Library. A presentation was given on the FY 2018 Budget. The budget
Danny Hansen from Dayton has offered to furnish the labor and looking for President Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. hearing will by April 12, 2017 at 6:00PM at the Dayton Elementary School.
someone to donate seed for the new area at Brockett Park. A roll call vote was taken. We will be presenting our budget jointly with Southeast Webster Grand.
Police report was given by Chief Patrick Monaghan. Austin Promes Present: Shannon Miller, Jim Carlson, Gary Welter Patrice Klingson joined at 8:05PM.
will need approval through the ILEA council, which should not be an Present by phone: Joe Harrison, Patrice Klingson arrived at 8:05 Moved by Welter, seconded by J. Carlson to approve the financial
issue. Patrick will be ordering ammo for weapons classes once Austin is p.m.; Absent: Kathy Carlson, Heidi McGuire reports as presented. Ayes: Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson, Welter; Nays:
approved, but training is going well. Patrick, along with Superintendent Also Present: Brian Johnson, Jim Duncan, Jim Henrich, Lisa None; Motion Carried: 4-0
Brian Johnson, attended the Midwest Counterdrug Terrorism Center at Willardson, Shawn Stewart, 3 staff and Kendra Breitsprecher. Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by Welter to approve the resignation
Camp Dodge for a class on school law and safety. He will work with the Moved by Welter, seconded by McGuire to approve the consent of Donna Ferguson, High School custodian. Ayes: Miller, Klingson, J.
school to update policy. He just finished another sTEP wave and doesnt items, including the agenda, approval of the minutes and approval of Carlson, Welter; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 4-0
have final numbers, however, 107 observations were made in one hour the bills. Ayes: Miller, Welter, J. Carlson, Harrison; Nays: None; Motion Moved by J. Carlson, seconded by Klingson to approve the
and 59% were seat belts. The new patrol car received hail damage, Carried: 4-0 resignation of Steve Gutshall as High School Boys Basketball coach with
no estimate yet. The hood had a previous paint blemish and Chief Joe Harrison left the meeting. a thank you for his years of service. Ayes: Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson,
Monaghan is hoping to get the warranty to cover the hood. The claim for Visitors were welcomed. No citizen participation at this time. Welter; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 4-0
reimbursement on the dash camera for $4200 has been submitted. The SIAC meeting is scheduled for March 28th. Moved by J. Welter, seconded by Klingson to approve the resignation
Utilities report was given by Chuck Angstrom. In a special meeting The Facilities and Grounds Committee was tabled until later in the of Dylan Bane. Ayes: Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson, Welter; Nays: None;
to discuss rates, the Board of Trustees decided on a cent per KWH meeting. Motion Carried: 4-0
increase in electric and 50 cents per 1000 gallons of water. They will
probably go up again after a rate study is completed. He also discussed Moved by J. Carlson,
the pool and the problems with it. The city attorney would like to send a
letter after the council looks at it, requesting to have the gutters redone. PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL BOARD OF DIRECTORS seconded by Klingson to approve
the resignation of Dianna Hanna
as High School Band Teacher with
The library report was given by Jill Viles. They are considering buying
some new shelves with the money they have left. a thank you for her many years of
Tabled: Discussion on hiring a full-time police officer. service. Ayes: Miller, Klingson,
Tabled: Approval of Heartland Bank Commercial Tax Abatement J. Carlson, Welter, Nays: None;
Motion: Moved by Harrison, second by Jackson to approve commercial Motion Carried: 4-0
tax abatement for Suchan Ag. Motion carried-unanimous. Moved by Klingson, seconded
No one from the American Legion was present so Mayor Redman by Welter to approve the hiring
would like to send a letter to them discussing sharing the cost of utilities for of Abby Peterson as 5th Grade
the building at 1108 Main. (Old fire station) Teacher for the 2017-2018 school
Dennis McCubbin would like permission to farm the area of Union year. Ayes: Miller, Klingson, J.
Street right of way, approximately 400 feet west of Riddle Street to Haig. Carlson, Welter; Nays: None;
He also plans to rent a stump grinder for three stumps on Haig Street north Motion Carried: 4-0
of the eye clinic. He would like the city to pay for $250. It is unclear as to Moved by Welter, seconded
who owns the area in question. The city would like to investigate further by Klingson to approve the hiring
and do an electronic vote if needed. Danielle or Gayle will let him know the of Jamie Varangkouhn as High
decision. School English Teacher for the
Motion: Harrison moved to renew permission to Dennis McCubbin 2017-2018 school year. Ayes:
to farm the area he has been farming for the 2017 year. Streit second. Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson, Welter;
Motion carried-unanimous. Nays: None; Motion Carried: 4-0
Members of the Arts Council were present to discuss their summer Moved by J. Carlson,
plans. Instead of having Thursday nights, they are planning fewer but seconded by Klingson to approve
bigger events. the hiring of Gary Carstens as High
Motion: Streit moved to approve the electronic vote for a 1 year School evening custodian. Ayes:
family pass to the pool and golf to be included in the new construction Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson, Nays:
incentive package, second Harrison. Motion carried-unanimous. None; Abstain: Welter; Motion
Motion: Streit moved to adopt Resolution 2017-04, A RESOLUTION Carried: 3-0
PROPOSING TO SELL REAL ESTATE, second Jackson. Motion carried Moved by Welter, seconded
on a roll call vote. by J. Carlson to approve the
Motion: Harrison moved to approve Resolution 2017-05, A hiring of Tamara Hanson as TLC
RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO ENTER AN IOWA COMMERCIAL Coordinator for the High School
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH GOWRIE GOLF, LLC, second Jackson. and Tina Kastendieck for the
Motion carried on a roll call vote. Elementary School for the 2017-
Tabled: Approve Pavement Doctor for roads 2018 school year. Ayes: Miller,
Motion: Harrison moved to pay $500 down payment to Simmering- Klingson, J. Carlson, Welter; Nays:
Cory to begin the codification process for Gowrie, second Streit. Motion None; Motion Carried: 4-0
carried on a roll call vote. Moved by Welter, seconded
Motion: Harrison moved and second by Streit to allow Klingson- by J. Carlson to approve 28E
Farnham Auction Service to block of Glen St on April 29. Motion carried- sharing for ELL services with
unanimous. Manson Nothwest Webster. Ayes:
Motion: Moved by Harrison, second Jackson to approve an additional Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson, Welter;
$100 to fund the overhead doors for the shop. Motion carried on a roll call Nays: None; Motion Carried: 4-0
vote. Moved by J. Carlson,
Motion: Harrison moved to allow Mid-American to transport a large seconded by Welter to approve
transformer on 4th Street and Main Street with the understanding that the the purchasing of up to $40,000
city will be reimbursed for any damage caused by the transport. Second in Door Security systems, pending
Streit. Motion carried-unanimous. research to confirm the biometric
Motion: Streit moved approval of $5600 to Speeds Cart Rental for system is functional and a solid
golf carts, second Jackson. Motion carried on a roll call vote. system. Ayes: Miller, Klingson,
Motion: Moved by Harrison to approve $19,100 to purchase a new J. Carlson, Welter; Nays: None;
storm siren from Frontline Plus, with or without any reimbursement from Motion Carried: 4-0
insurance, second Streit. Motion carried on a roll call vote. Moved by Welter, seconded
Motion: Streit moved and second by Jackson to pass Resolution by Klingson to approve the DECA
2017-06, A RESOLUTION APPROVING $19,500 FROM THE LOCAL group attending the National
OPTION SALES TAX FUND TO PURCHASE STORM SIREN. Motion Convention in Anaheim, California,
carried on a roll call vote. April 22-25. Ayes: Miller, Klingson,
Consensus to have Jeff take the sweeper to another place to get J. Carlson, Welter; Nays: None;
another estimate. On next agenda. Motion Carried: 4-0
Motion: Harrison moved to approve commercial construction Moved by Welter, seconded
forgivable loan documents, second Jackson. Motion carried-unanimous. by J. Carlson to approve
Motion: Streit moved and second Harrison to approve $2500 for downtown purchasing up to $10,000 in virtual
assessment visit with IEDA. Motion carried on a roll call vote. reality equipment. Ayes: Miller,
Harrison moved to approve the paying of March bills, second by Klingson, J. Carlson, Welter; Nays:
Jackson. Motion carried-unanimous. None; Motion Carried: 4-0
Harrison moved to adjourn, second by Streit. Motion carried- Jim Duncan report PV
unanimous. Meeting adjourned 7:45 pm. Elementary - Jaguar Jubilations
DATA TECHNOLOGIES CITY-MEETING FEE 95.00 PV Elementary observed
ARAMARK COMM CENTER-SUPPLIES 104.52 Read Across America Week from
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY BILL 726.82 Feb. 27th to March 2nd. Students
CASEY'S CITY-FUEL 29.67 had a goal to read 100,000
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS, CITY/COMM CNTR-SECURITY LIGHT 29.36 minutes by the end of the day
GOWRIE SERVICE CITY-FUEL 170.09 Thursday, March 2nd. During the
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIE UTILITIES 2,777.87 week, students had the option to
GOWRIE NEWS CITY-PUBLICATION 376.74 participate in themed dress days.
JAMBOREE CONG MEALS-FOOD 230.48 Students and staff were able to
MIDLAND POWER SECURITY LIGHT 101.58 cast their own vote for their favorite
NAPA AUTO PARTS CITY-TOOL BOX 29.98 Dr. Seuss book on a large display
STAR ENERGY POLICE/CITY-FUEL 469.44 board by the main entrance of the
WEBSTER CALHOUN TELEPHONE SERVICES 377.47 school. Students participated in a
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 3,310.22 Drop Everything And Read time
IPERS IPERS 1,782.97 where all students and nearly all
STATE W/H STATE TAXES 509.00 staff filled our hallways so everyone
LEAF CITY-COPIER 60.49 (including staff) were reading at the
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT LIBRARY-BOOKS 43.14 same time. On another day that
THE PENWORTHY COMPANY LIBRARY-BOOKS 77.96 week, our 4th grade students went
POSTMASTER CITY-POST OFFICE BOX FEE 96.00 to every Preschool through 2nd
CARRIE DALLEY CONG MEALS-FOOD 4.00 grade classroom and read to the
BLUE RIBBON PELHAMS CITY/MEALS-WATER SFTNR 52.65 younger students. At that same
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CONG MEALS-FOOD 176.71 time, our 4th grade teachers went
SALES TAX GOLF-SALES TAX 550.00 to the third grade rooms and read
FORT DODGE ASPHALT CO. CITY-ROADSTONE 627.46 to their future students.
ADVANCED SYSTEMS-WATERLOO, LIBRARY-COPIER 39.50 On the last day, our staff wore
SOUTHEAST VALLEY SCHOOL, 1/2 OF LARSON CD INTEREST2,139.10 t-shirts we had personally ordered/
US FOODS, CONG MEALS-FOOD & SUPPLIES 1,613.86 purchased to show our support for
VISA , CITY/MEALS-SUPPLIES & FOOD 180.48 our students efforts. We held an
REES HYDRAULIC SALES CITY-PLOW REPAIR 148.34 assembly where students watched
MATT'S TIRE SERVICE CITY-PAYLOADER TIRES 5,192.99 the Dr. Seuss cartoon story
DON'S PEST CONTROL CITY BUILDING TREATMENTS 95.00 Green Eggs and Ham (which
TAYLOR CLEANING COMM CENTER CLEANING 250.00 received the most votes as their
US CELLULAR CITY/POLICE-CELL PHONE 123.44 favorite book). Students then had
SECURITY SAVINGS BANK CITY-LARSON CD 233,364.51 a small ice cream treat made by
PRINCIPAL LIFE GROUP, CITY/POLICE-LIFE INSURANCE 43.44 our kitchen staff. Most importantly,
VISA-LIBRARY, LIBRARY-POSTAGE & SUPPLIES 138.03 our students reached their school-
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES CITY/LIB-COPIER CONTRACT 164.94 wide goal of reading over 100,000
DANIELLE CLANCY POLICE-SUPPLIES 9.53 minutes! I am very proud of our
IMFOA CITY-MEMBERSHIP FEES 100.00 students! I am also proud of our
WEBSTER COUNTY EXTENSION, CITY-MEETING FEES 50.00 families, and staffs support and
GOPHER PARK-VOLLEYBALL NET 124.79 involvement with Read Across
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 10,679.78 America Week! Go Jags!
CLAIMS TOTAL 67,267.35 Our Spring 2017 Parent
GENERAL FUND 251,688.83 Teacher Conferences were very
GOLF COURSE FUND 655.04 well attended. This shows what
ROAD USE TAX FUND 10,469.73 great parents we have in our
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND 43.44 district! Parents and Teachers
CONGREGATE MEALS FUND 4,410.31 Partners in Education!
TOTAL FEBRUARY REVENUE $454,055.77. The Climb Theatre is coming
________________________________ to PV Elem. on Friday, March 17th.
Danielle Clancy, City Clerk Gayle Redman, Mayor They will be doing performances
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empathy for others. This is a PTA sponsored event. Kindergarten Round-
Up will be April 7th at both of SVs elementary schools.
PV Elem.s Four Year-Old Preschool Registration is ongoing.
Jim Henrich report Southeast Valley High School
We conducted our third IPI data collection in February and the staff
discussed the data at our March 3rd professional development session.
The data has been consistently strong in showing students are engaged in
the curriculum.
We have almost finished the Iowa Assessments, still waiting on
students in placements. Hopefully the results will be ready for the April
or May board meeting. Staff is preparing for May Term, getting things
organized. The dates will be May 22-26.
We will be giving the PSAT to sophomores who are interested on
March 16th.
Spring play is March 24 and 25. The play is The Diary of Anne Frank.
Jaguar Jubilations
Several Southeast Valley students earned recognition at the state
DECA conference in February.
Ten students will be attending state individual speech competition.
The ten students will perform in 11 events.
Pops concert was well attended and both the chorus and band both
performed very well.
We have strong numbers in our spring athletic programs. Over 60 in
track and over 25 out for golf.
Moved by McGuire, seconded by Welter to adopt the Promise of Iowa
Campaign as recommended by the Iowa School Board Association. Ayes:
Miller, Klingson, J. Carlson, McGuire, Welter; Nays: None; Motion Carried:
5-0
Moved by Welter, seconded by McGuire to go into closed session,
according to Iowa Code 21.5 (j).
Roll Call Vote was taken: Miler- Aye, Welter- Aye, J. Carlson- Aye, McGuire
Aye, Klingson- Aye
The Board entered into Closed Session under Iowa Code 21.5 (j)
Moved by McGuire, seconded by Welter to re-enter open session.
Roll Call Vote was taken: Miler- Aye, Welter- Aye, J. Carlson- Aye, McGuire
Aye, Klingson- Aye
The next meeting will be on March 15, 2017 at 6:30 in the High
School Library.
Moved by Welter, seconded by McGuire to adjourn. Ayes: Miller,
Klingson, J. Carlson, McGuire, Welter; Nays: None; Motion Carried: 5-0
Meeting ended at 8:35 p.m.
(Unofficial)
BILLS PRESENTED MARCH 15, 2017 Heater for Dishwasher Capital Project $531.81
Ahlers Cooney Chapt 20 Conference, District $95.00
Airgas Supplies HS Shop $834.43
AlphaMedia (digity)
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Advertising - Split with SWG, District $825.00
Amazon Supplies District $229.43
Supplies HS $52.37
Supplies Technology $27.96
Ipads - Microsoft Reimbursement Technology $813.90
Arnold Motors Supplies Transportation $381.38
Black Hills Energy Utilities HS $5,317.50
Byson Oil Diesel Transportation $1,814.50
Calhoun County ECA Utilities EL $9,323.35
Carroll Refuse Service Utilities EL $200.00
Casey's General Store Supplies District $34.22
CDW Printer PPEL $2,796.56
Central Iowa Distributing Supplies, HS Maintenance $1,550.55
City of Callender Utilities Bus Barn $379.30
Connecting Point Watchdog Software Renewal, PPEL $3,060.00
Dayton Leader Publishing District $124.22
Dean Foods Milk Nutrition $1,421.62
Decker Sporting Goods Resale Baseball $1,182.44
Des Moines Register Supplies HS $60.01
Doolittle Oil Co, Inc Supplies Transportation $75.08
Drees AC Capital Project $67,899.00
Water Heater Capital Project $7,017.00
Earthgrains Baking Co., Inc Bread $881.96
Electrical Materials Supplies HS Maintenance $260.42

North Central Iowa Classifieds

Farm News Subscription FFA $135.70
Fort Dodge CSD Open Enrollment District $60,828.12
G & K Services Supplies HS $348.85
Supplies Transportation $104.70
Gowrie Municipal Utilities HS $5,854.05
HELP WANTED- TRUCK Potential of $60,000 plus per WANTED TO BUY OR Fender, Martin and Gretsch Gowrie News Publishing District $151.22
Graham Tires Tires Transportation $1,103.98
DRIVER year! Contact Tony 608-935- TRADE guitars. Fender amplifiers also. Gruhn Law Firm Legal Fees District $1,209.00
Class A CDL Drivers/ 0915 Ext 16 www.qlf.com GUITAR WANTED! Call toll free! 1-800-995-1217. Hanlon, Kerry Cell Phone HS $40.00
Tankers. Great Pay, Home (INCN) Local musician will pay up to (INCN) Hanson, Tamara Supplies HS $57.22
Henrich, James Travel HS $40.00
Weekends, and Benefits! $12,500 for pre-1975 Gibson, Hewlett Packard Laptop Repairs Technology $557.49
Hilton Gargden Inn Rooms for State Wrestling Cheer $866.88
Car Lot Liquidation and Iowa Assn of School Boards, Background Checks, District
ISFLC Conference - Willardson/Johnson District
$70.00
$550.00
Iowa Association of School Business Officials, Conference, District $178.00
Classic Car Dispersal Auction Iowa Central Community College, Secondary Tuition, HS
Early Bird Tuition HS
$2,860.00
$4,782.72
Saturday, April 8th | 10:00 am ICN Room Remodel, Capital Project $22,810.78
Iowa Communications Network, Purchased Serv, HS $45.46
909 N. Maple Street, Jefferson, Iowa Iowa FFA Foundation, Inc.,
2016-2017 Transfor Purpos to Action, FFA $1,384.32
Selling some hard to find classics and late model vehicles Iowa High School Speech Individual Entry Fee, HS Speech $353.00
Jackson, Aimee Postage HS $69.16
Standard 6% Buyers Premium applies Jacobson, Ed DOT Physical Transportation $80.00
Jamboree Supplies FCS $389.05
Supplies - PTA Reimbursement, EL $66.50
Food Nutrition $2.97
(800) 373-2255 Supplies Concessions $54.66
Jostens Cords HS $361.22
bid online at: Kabel Business Services HRA monthly fee District $275.00
www.hallbergauction.com Keck Supplies Nutrition $412.16
KGK Farm, LLC Snow Removal Capital Projects $881.25
Landus Supplies HS Maintenance $20.96
Lehigh Valley Telephone Utilities Bus Barn $82.90
Martin Bros Supplies Nutrition $15,015.64
Held at the Iowas Camp Menards Supplies HS Maintenance $149.20
Y Camp in for Kids with Messenger Advertising - Split with SWG District $79.00
MidAmerican Energry Utilities Bus Barn $172.90
Boone, Iowa Diabetes Napa Supplies Transportation $116.23
National FFA Organization Jackets FFA $404.00
Party Productions NHS Inductions NHS $60.08
June 25 - July 1 Kids Week (ages 8-12) Pautsch, Terry Cellular Transportation $40.00
Phonak Supplies - SPED EL $509.72
July 2 - July 8 Teen Week (ages 13-17) Ricoh Copier Lease PPEL $1,604.80
Also Mini Camps (half-week sessions) available for 6-7 year olds Rieman Music Supplies HS Band $255.60
and Leadership Camps available for 16-17 year olds. SAI Conference EL $110.00
Scholastic Kindergarten Roundup, EL $161.98
1-855-502-8500 School Bus Sales Parts Transportation $304.16
School Nutrition Association Iowa, Conference Fee, Nutrition $75.00
Learn more and register online: School Specialty Supplies EL $369.47
www.CampHertkoHollow.com
Schumacher
Supplies
Maintenance
District $43.66
HS Maintenance $206.17
Sean Whalen Set Supplies Play $210.36
Star Energy Gas Transportation $774.46
Diesel Transportation $3,720.40
UNTIL

Preschool Transportation $308.24
Special Education Transportation $482.16
We can
Swanson Florist
LP
Senior Night
EL Maintenance $300.12
All Athletics $64.00
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TCB Sanitation
Terracon
US Postal Service
Verizon
Utilities 3 months HS / Bus Barn $375.00
Soil Sample
Stamps
Cellulars
Capital Projects $3,400.00
HS
District
$98.00
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Cheesecake Factory, Dance Fundraiser $145.85
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HUDL Football $999.00
EZ UP Track $48.73
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Walmart Dance
Windsheild Repair Transportation
$260.84
$65.00
Walmart Supplies Elementary $80.29
Web-Cal Coop Tele. Telephones District $221.25
Telephones EL $531.37
Telephones HS $1,160.87
DTS Technology $2,002.00
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Xenia Utilities EL $620.80
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WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
March 7, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau, Carlson and
Thode. Absent: None.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve the agenda,
with Item #11 removed. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve the February
28, 2017 meeting minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to receive and place on file
step increase for Deputy Alex Winninger. Deputy Winninger will go to Step
#1, $48,533.46, per Labor agreement, on April 11, 2017 as recommended
by James Stubbs, Sheriff Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file step increase for Deputy Amy Stringer. Deputy Stringer will go to
Step #4, $58,659.67, per labor agreement, effective April 15, 2017 as
recommended by James Stubbs, Sheriff. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file step increase for Deputy Derek Christie. Deputy Christie will go to
Step #4, $58,659.67, per labor agreement, effective March 11, 2017, as
recommended by James Stubbs, Sheriff. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to receive and place on
file the resignation of Mackenzie Conrad, Correctional Officer, effective
February 24, 2017, per recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to receive and place on file
hiring and employment of Audrey Douglas, Part-Time Correctional Officer,
effective March 10, 2017 at the rate of $15.16 per hour, per recommendation
of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
resignation of LeAnn Rosado, Case Manager, effective March 16, 2017 as
per recommendation of Ken Hayes, Community Services Director. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file employment of Pauline Grandors, Part Time Cook, effective March 9,
2017 at the rate of $12.00 per hour, per recommendation of Steve Elifrits,
Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve the Liquor
License from Lakeside Municipal Golf Course. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve 2017 Tax Exempt
Status for Wildlife Habitat under Slough Bill enacted in 1982 and further
to approve the following applications for open prairie, rivers and streams,
forest cover, recreation lakes and residential wildlife habitat as exempt
property per Board Resolution on April 12, 1983; and receive and place
on file Native Prairie tax exemptions. Copy on file in Assessors Office.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to approve annual siren
contract service agreement with Frontline Warning Systems. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to open Public Hearing
on the adoption of County Budget and Certification of Taxes for Fiscal
Year 2017-2018. Hearing closed by Chairman Leffler. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve adoption
of County Budget and Certification of Taxes for Fiscal year 2017-2018.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to allow claims. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to adjourn. Motion
carried unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Merrill Leffler
Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
March 14, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau, Carlson and
Thode. Absent: None.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve the March 7,
2017 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to receive and place on file
repairs to Drainage District #100, Section 13 of Elkhorn Township. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
the employment of Brandon Pritchard as a Webster County Deputy Sheriff.
The start date for Brandon will be March 20, 2017 at a starting pay of
$46,915.70 per recommendation of James Stubbs, Sheriff. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to receive and place
on file City of Badger, Urban Renewal Plan, 2017 Badger Housing Urban
Renewal Area. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve claim from
Schnurr Law Firm, P.C., for rebate on transfer tax in the amount of $16.15,
as a result of duplicate recording of a Court Officers Deed. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve 28E agreement
with North Raccoon River Watershed Management Coalition. (Copy on file
in Auditors Office) Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on
file Manure Management Plan for Corners Site, located at 1588 260th St.
East; Section 35, Township 88 North, Range 30 West; Fulton Township.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to rejected only bid in the
amount of $1,064,367.60 from Dixon Construction, Correctionville, Iowa
received during February 21, 2017 Iowa Department of Transportation
letting for bridge replacement project FM-CO94(104)55-94 on 210th
Street west of Paragon Avenue, per recommendation of County Engineer.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve and authorize
Chair to sign utility permit from Prairie Energy Cooperative to replace all
poles and conductor on Brushy Creek Road from Xavier Avenue west
approximately two miles in Sections 13 and 14, Township 87 North, Range
27 West, Webster Township. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve and authorize
Chair to sign permit from Gary Wesley to have
Dan Rasmussen replace 10-inch tile along 1787 250th Street in Section
17, Township 88 North, Range 29 West, Elkhorn Township. Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to approve permit application
from Heffron Services Inc., Windsor Heights, Iowa, to apply magnesium
chloride dust control treatment in 2017. Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business; it was moved by Dencklau,
seconded by Carlson to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Merrill Leffler
Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
SPECIAL MEETING
March 15, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Leffler, Campbell and Dencklau Absent:
Carlson and Thode.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Leffler.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Dencklau to approve the agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau seconded by Campbell to approve the March 15,
2017 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Dencklau to approve the Resolution
No. 2017-4 to adopt the budget for Fiscal Year 2018.
WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors, has been
presented with the Fiscal Year 2018 County Budget and,
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors have reviewed the budget in its
entirety and found it to be correct.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the proposed
Webster County Budget for FY2017-2018, as set forth in the Budget
Summary Certificate and the detailed budget in support thereof showing
the revenue estimates and appropriation expenditures and allocation
for said fiscal year, as published in the countys official newspapers on
February 22, 2017, be approved and adopted as published.
PASSED AND ADOPTED the 15th day of March, 2017.
Roll Call: Aye: Dencklau, Campbell, Leffler Nay: None
Absent: Carlson, Thode
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business it was moved by Campbell, seconded
by Dencklau to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Merrill Leffler
Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Webster County Claims Register 03-07-2017 WELLS FARGO VENDOR FIN SERV COPIER LEASE 662.51
ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC SERVE PAPERS 170.00
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING MONTHLY COPIER BILL 170.55
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC SERVICE CONTRACT 20.20
ALLIANT ENERGY SIRENS 16.97
ANDERSON, MINDY PHONE 25.00
ANDREWS, KIM MILEAGE 66.93
AULT, RAY MILEAGE 55.00
AUREON COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE 2,322.46
B & W CONTROL SPECIALISTS INC SPRAYING 212.50
BLACK HAWK COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 21.06
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 1,414.45
BOMGAARS SUPPLY SHOP SUPPLIES 59.99
BUENA VISTA CO SHERIFF JVJV304888 15.50
BURGOS-LOZADA, JOSE
CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
WIC INTERPRETER FEES 270.00
WATER TEST & LEAD INSPECTION 7,413.04
CALHOUN COUNTY SHERIFF JVJV305452 16.50
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE FEES 8,021.53
CALLENDER, CITY OF UTILITIES 147.51
CANON, CORRINE MILEAGE 55.00
CARPENTER UNIFORM CO SHIRTS 263.67
CASTOR CONSTRUCTION SNOW REMOVAL 1,640.00
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC GOWRIE SHED 193.00
CENTURY LINK MONTHLY SERVICE 627.13
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF PETITION 79.26
CLAY COUNTY HEALTH DEPT CH, CH/MH T19 424.08
COLE, DR DAN, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 400.00
COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE HOSPITAL SERVICES 1,263.00
COMPASS EXPEDITING INC SERVE PAPERS 180.00
DANIEL TIRE COMPANY FILTER CHANGES 42.00
DAYTON LEADER LEGAL 388.65
DAYTON, TOWN OF UTILITES 206.15
DE LAGE LANDEN COPIER PAYMENT 172.02
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 574.24
DICKINSON COUNTY HEALTH DEPT CH/MH T19 90.13
DOOLITTLE OIL CO INC GREASE & OIL 1,989.73
DORSEY, TOM MILEAGE 55.00
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS CO STOCK 47.57
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, PAIR OF USED RADIO CHANNELS 1,257.25
EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH JANUARY EXPENSES 11,032.68
ENQUIST LUMBER CO INC GOWRIE SHED SUPPLIES 24.24
FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 692.04
FORCE AMERICA INC STOCK 269.10
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT WATER 1,965.22
FOSTER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIO, FUNERAL SERVICES 800.00
FRANK DUNN CO., HIGH PERROMANCE PATCH 1,578.00
FREEMAN, SUSAN WAGES 1,957.38
FRIEDMAN DISTRIBUTING INC., MINOR BUILDING REPAIRS 533.76
FRONTIER, MONTHLY 911 DATA CIRCUITS EXPENSE 1,214.40
FRONTIER TELEPHONE 82.77
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS 911 CIRCUITS 379.19
GARGANO, MARK, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 200.00
GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP.,
INTERNET CHARGES FOR CLARION WIC 39.95
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITLES 820.24
GOWRIE NEWS, PUBLISH BOARD PROCEEDINGS 587.46
GRAY SANITATION GARBAGE 44.00
GREENBELT HOME CARE, TOBACCO PREVENTION GRANT 39.99
GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, JANUARY EXPENSES 2,625.77
GROUP SERVICES INC SAFE-T FUND 15,000.00
HAMILTON COUNTY EXTENSION, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 35.00
HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, JANUARY EXPENSES 6,285.07
HARCOURT, TOWN OF WATER 40.50
HEPP, BLAINE, ANIMAL CONTROL/CONTRACTED WAGES 2,654.31
HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME FUNERAL SERVICES 800.00
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO STOCK 98.41
HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SUPPLIES 185.99
HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH, JANUARY EXPENSES 3,016.93
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES 17.00
HYVEE INC, TAKE YOUR PICK BREAKFAST KICK OFF 179.35
I & S GROUP SPRAYING 160.00
ICIT, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 300.00
IDOT GUARDRAIL 2,235.13
IMAGETEK INC., HARDWARE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 540.60
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC SHREDDING 35.00
IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES ENVELOPES 742.00
IOWA STATE ASSOC OF COUNTIES REGISTRATION 200.00
IP PATHWAYS, COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 1,508.23
ISAC REGISTRATION 170.00
ISACA TREASURER SEAT TRAINING 300.00
JIFI PRINT INC SUPPLIES 745.30
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 22.49
KASTENDIECK, JOHN, CHILD SUPPORT REPAIRS/DOOR 5,500.00
KETTENACKER, JESSI, MILEAGE & TRAVEL EXPENSES 90.21
KIMBALL MIDWEST STOCK 301.73
KNAPP, CAROL, 24 HOUR CRISIS RESPONSE 90.00
LAWRENCE E HOLST TRUST DAMAGES 500.00
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE UTILITES 180.70
LEHIGH, CITY OF UTILITIES 337.16
LIGHTEDGE SOLUTIONS INC., COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 230.20
LINN COUNTY SHERIFF JVJV305458 37.97
MAIL SERVICES LLC MARCH RENWALS 1,133.34
MARCO INC MAINTENANCE 227.57
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC MAINTENANCE 285.71
MARTINEZ, NORMA WIC INTERPRETER 320.00
MATHESON TRI-GAS INC WELDING SUPPLIES 202.39
MCGILL, ANDREW L, PHONE, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 152.56
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES 827.74
MENARDS - FORT DODGE SHED SUPPLIES 345.84
MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC NEW EQUIPMENT 53,500.00
MID IOWA FASTENERS STOCK 337.50
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES 270.00
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY UTILITIES 17,242.82
MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE SECURITY LIGHTING 66.88
MIDWEST WHEEL CO STOCK 938.08
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY STOCK & SUPPLIES 733.02
NEBRASKA SALT & GRAIN COMPANY, WINTER SALT 2,016.00
NELS PEDERSON CO INC.,
2016 STORM WATER DRAIN TILE PROJECT 117,634.00
OFFICE ELEMENTS SUPPLIES 838.92
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC., PARTS, STOCK & LABOR 3,396.74
OLSON, STACI, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 150.00
OSCEOLA COUNTY COMM HEALTH CH/MH T19 595.41
OVERHEAD DOOR CO PARTS 31.45
PALO ALTO COUNTY COMM HEALTH, JANUARY EXPENSES 1,314.44
PETTY CASH SHERIFF POSTAGE & FREIGHT 39.97
PHOENIX SUPPLY LLC SUPPLIES 1,137.20
POCAHONTAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT, MH 10,967.59
POSTMASTER POSTAGE STAMPS 98.00
RASMUSSEN TILING REPAIRS 520.00
RBM CONSULTING LLC., ELECTION DAY SUPPORT 1,361.08
REGISTER MEDIA, PLANNING & ZONING ADMIN 1,135.26
RESERVE ACCOUNT POSTAGE 1,409.68
RISE BROADBAND, COMPUTER SERVICES/ INTERNET 484.24
SAC COUNTY HEALTH SERVICES CH/MH T19 232.02
SANOFI PASTEUR INC VACCINES 143.22
SCHOON, KAREN L PHONE 50.00
SIDWELL COMPANY SERVICES 1,500.00
SIGN-UP LTD, INTERSECTION & RESIDENCE SIGNS 79.60
STEPHENSON, WILLIAM I-SMILE 810.00
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, OFFICE SUPPLIES 165.03
STORY COUNTY SHERIFF SUMMONS 55.70
THE EMBLEM AUTHORITY SERT UNIFORM 109.75
THE MESSENGER PUBLICATION 210.40
TEA THYME, INSTRUCTION LUNCH & LEARN 596.70
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE, MEDICAL RECORDS 6.50
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA PARTS & STOCK 3,631.07
UNITY POINT HEALTH RADIOLOGY MEDICAL EXAMS 10.00
UNITY POINT HEALTH TRMC OFFICER SCREEN 98.00
UNITYPOINT AT HOME HME SUPPLIES 72.03
UNITYPOINT HEALTH HOSPITALS
MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 600.00
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC,
SPECIAL APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR COURT 1,225.00
VERIZON WIRELESS AIR CARDS FOR CARS 3,678.82
VON BOKERN ASSOC INC BI ANNUAL BILLING 8,900.00
WALMART COMMUNITY SUPPLIES 155.67
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC GARBAGE SERVICE 280.40
WAPELLO COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 12.90
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE TELEPHONE 357.08
WEBSTER CO TELECOMMUNICA E-911 120,376.35
WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR POSTAGE 9.59
WEBSTER CO. AUDITOR, CSRU RENT FOR MARCH 2017 2,597.82
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 89.00
WELLMARK INC - FLEXIBLE BENEFI ADMINISTRATION
FEES-FEBRUARY 278.25
WELLS FARGO EQUIPMENT FINANCE, SERVE PAPERS 5.00
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WEX BANK, FUEL FOR TRANSPORTING 278.07
WIESTON AG SERVICE REPAIR 149.04
WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF JVJV305423 40.50
WOODBURY COUNTY SHERIFF JVJV305461 6.86
WOOLSTOCK MUTUAL TELE., COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 159.85
WRIGHT COUNTY HEALTH DEPT
WIC, CH, MH, EPSDT, CH/MH T19, TOBACCO 11,994.68
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 79.20
XENIA RURAL WATER DISTRICT WATER 65.20
WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Webster County Courthouse
701 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, IA
IN RE: Proposed Vacation of Street
TO: Shirley Weimer, 20458 230th Street, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Shirley M. Weimer, 22659 Old Highway 169, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
Parties in Possession, 2482 238th Avenue, Otho, Iowa 50569
Marcia Lee Humphrey, 2480 238th Avenue, Otho, Iowa 50569
Sandra C. Klinger, 2470 Riverside Trail, Otho, Iowa 50569
David Lee Nelson and Phillip E. Knoll, 2473 Riverside Trail,
Otho, Iowa 50569
MidAmerican Energy Company, Right-of-Way Department,
P. O. Box 657, Des Moines, Iowa 50306
Iowa Department of Transportation, Right-of-Way Department,
800 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010;
Webster County, ATTN: Doreen Pliner, Webster County Auditor,
and Central Avenue, Fort Dodge, Iowa; and,
To Who It May Concern:
The Webster County Board of Supervisors, acting under the authority
of Iowa Code Chapter 354, proposes to vacate a section of School Street,
in the Town of Kalo, Webster County, Iowa, described as follows:
Those portions of School Street as shown on the official plat of the
Town of Kalo in Webster County, Iowa recorded on October 28th, 1872 in
the Webster County Recorders Office and as shown on the official plat
of Harts Subdivision of Lots H and I of Lot 6 in Section 17, Township
88 North, Range 28 West of the Fifth Principle Meridian, Webster County,
Iowa recorded on July 1, 1882 in the Webster County Recorders Office
bounded as follows:
On the north by Block 2 of the Town of Kalo in Webster County,
Iowa and Lots 9 and 10 of Harts Subdivision of Lots H and I of Lot 6
in Section 17, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the Fifth Principle
Meridian, Webster County, Iowa.
On the east by that part of School Street that was vacated by the
Webster County Board of Supervisors on October 18, 1977.
On the south by Lot 13 of Harts Subdivision of Lots H and I of Lot
6 in Section 17, Township 88 North, Range 28 West of the Fifth Principle
Meridian, Webster County, Iowa and Block 8 Town of Kalo in Webster
County, Iowa.
On the west by Main Street of the Town of Kalo in Webster County,
Iowa.
A hearing will be held by the Webster County Board of Supervisors in
their office at the Webster County Court House, 701 Central Avenue, Fort
Dodge, Iowa at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 18 , 2017. Any person owning
land abutting on the street proposed to be vacated and closed shall have
the right to file, in writing, a claim for damages at any time on or before the
date and time fixed for the hearing.
s/Doreen Pliner
Webster County Auditor
CITY OF
CALLENDER
CITY OF CALLENDER CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 7, 2017
The Callender City Council Meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m.
by Mayor Randy Hanson Present: D. Lee, K. Simonson, K. Jondle,
W. Martens, and N. Martens arrived at 6:25pm Absent W. Martens
Mayor R. Hanson opened the public hearing Budget FY 17/18. No
comments from the public. Motion by K. Jondle, Second by K. Simonson
to close the public hearing. All Ayes MC
City Maintenance was instructed by the city council to purchase
additional battery to make sure that the siren is always at a working
capacity.
Motion by K. Simonson Second by D. Lee to approve the Consent
Agenda; including Minutes of the City Council 2/14/17, Claims Payables
and Financial Report Bundle February 2017. All Ayes. MC
Motion by K. Jondle, Second by K. Simonson to approve the Agenda.
All Ayes. MC
Motion by K. Simonson, Second by K. Jondle to approve Resolution
# 516 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING OF ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017/JUNE 30, 2018. Roll Call: K. Jondle, N.
Martens, D. Lee, and K. Simonson. Absent: W. Martens All Ayes. MC
Motion by K. Simonson, Second by N. Martens to have city clerk be
Designated as the Authorized Rep for the generator grant. All Ayes. MC.
Motion K. Simonson, Second by D. Lee Adopt Federal Procurement
Standards for the generator grant. All Ayes. MC
Motion by K. Jondle, Second by K. Simonson to charge late fees will
be on invoices mailed from the City. The fee schedule will be 30 days
it will be $5 fee, 60 days will be a $10 fee, and 90 days $20 and each
subsequent month will be another $20.
Motion by D. Lee, Seconded by N. Marten to now charge bulk water
will now require a $25 per key deposit. All water must be accounted for or
it will be distributed to each per who purchased water in that year.
Library will be in charge this year of coordinating the citys Easter Egg
Hunt which will take place on Sat April 15th.
John Horrell from Horrell Environmental Services will order a new
scale for chlorine.
Maintenance along with the water department will look for leaks.
Clean up day will be tentatively scheduled for April 29th from 7AM to
11AM.
BROWN SUPPLY SUPPLIES 227.8
GOWRIE NEWS & PRINT SHOP PUBLISHING 207.03
IPERS IPERS 935.33
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELEP TELEPHONE 536.22
ACCESS SYSTEMS CONTRACT 81.16
GUIDEPOSTS BOOKS 17.94
MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS ROCK 321.5
MID AMERICAN ENERGY UTILITIES 202.39
BAKER AND TAYLOR BOOKS 383.18
CITY OF CALLENDER UTILITIES 1,870.25
COLLECTIONS SERVICES CTR PAYROLL 713.52
DPC INDUSTRTIES CHEMICALS 148.99
INLINE SERVICE LLC DUMPTRUCK 1,048.86
MIDAS CDBG HOUSING GRANT 1,697.21
EFTPS FED/FICA TAXES 1,449.59
MID AMERICAN BOOKS BOOKS 309.2
JOHNSTON AUTOSTORES SIREN BATTERY 88.85
OFFICE DEPOT SUPPLIES 90.38
MEREDITH BOOKS BOOKS 33.73
HORRELL ENVIRONMENTAL SES, CONTRACT LABOR 675
GREATER GROWTH ALLIANCE DUES 1,000.00
PAYROLL CHECKS PAYROLL CHECKS 2,977.28
CLAIMS TOTAL 15,015.41
EXPENSES REVENUE
GENERAL FUND 7,210.29 1705.13
ROAD USE TAX FUND 952.69 3201.48
2014 CDBG HOUSING 1,697.21 1697
WATER FUND 2,460.09 8047.71
SEWER FUND 1,475.92 2859.6
ELECTRIC FUND 1,219.21 20394.72
STORM WATER FUND 3003.64
TOTAL 15,015.41 40909.28
The next Regular Council Meeting will be held at 6:30 pm at City Hall
on 4/11/17.
Motion by K. Simonson, Second by N. Martens to adjourn at 7:25
p.m. All Ayes. MC
_________________________________________________
Randy Hanson Mayor
ATTEST:______________________________________
Kate Peterson - City Clerk
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Public Notice
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
1. Sealed bids will be received by the Auditor of Webster County at
her office in the Webster County Courthouse in Fort Dodge, Iowa until
10:30 AM, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 for the various items of construction
work listed below.
2. A Certified check, made payable to the County, or a Cashier's
check, made payable to either the County or to the contractor drawn
upon a solvent bank or a bid bond, shall be filed with each proposal in an
amount as set forth in the proposal form. Cashier's check, made payable
to the contractor, shall contain an unqualified endorsement to the County
signed by the contractor or his/her authorized agent. Failure to execute
a contract and file an acceptable bond and certificate of insurance within
30 days of the date of the approval for awarding of the contract, as herein
provided, will be just and sufficient cause for the denial of the award and
the forfeiture of the proposal guarantee.
3. Plans, specifications and proposal forms for the work may be seen
and may be secured at the office of the County Auditor or County Engineer.
4. All proposals must be filed on the forms furnished by the County,
sealed and plainly marked. Proposals containing any reservations not
provided for in the forms furnished may be rejected, and the County Board
reserves the right to waive technicalities and to reject any or all bids.
5. Attention of bidders is directed to the Special Provisions covering
the qualifications of bidders and subletting or assigning of the contract.
6. As a condition precedent to being furnished proposal forms,
a prospective bidder must be on the current Iowa Department of
Transportation list of qualified bidders; except that this requirement will not
apply when bids are received solely for materials, supplies, or equipment.
7. The Contracting authority will issue an exemption certificate for
the purchase of materials, supplies, and equipment that will be used in the
performance of the construction contract, per Iowa Code 422.42(16) & (17)
and 422.47(5)
Description of Proposed Work:
L-003530--73-94:
The project involves replacing the existing bridge with a new single
8' x 8' x 62' precast concrete box culvert with 15 degree R.A. skewed end
sections on 150th Street approximately 1200' east of the Northwest Corner
of Section 35, Jackson Township (35-90N-30W) over an unnamed stream
in Webster County, Iowa.
L-071942--73-94:
The project involves replacing the existing bridge with a new single
14' x 14' x 37' precast concrete box culvert with 15 degree L.A. skewed
end sections on 132nd Street approximately 2200' east of Samson Avenue
in Section 19, Newark Township (19-90N-27W) over Soldier Creek (Main
Channel of DD #247) in Webster County, Iowa.
L-072451--73-94:
The project involves replacing the existing bridge with a new single
10' x 10' x 41' precast concrete box culvert with 0 degree skewed end
sections on Yankee Avenue approximately 50' south of the North 1/4
Corner of Section 24, Newark Township (24-90N-27W) over DD #90 in
Webster County, Iowa.
L-081040--73-94:
The project involves replacing the existing bridge with a new single
12' x 10' x 57' precast concrete box culvert with 0 degree skewed end
sections on 110nd Street approximately 2100' east of the Northwest
Corner of Section 10, Badger Township (10-90N-28W) over DD #59 in
Webster County, Iowa.
L-082330--73-94:
The project involves replacing the existing bridge with a new single 8'
x 8 x 59' precast concrete box culvert with 0 degree skewed end sections
on 130th Street approximately 1800' east of the Northwest Corner of
Section 23, Badger Township (23-90N-28W) over DD #247, Lateral #1 in
Webster County, Iowa.
L-973305--73-94:
The project involves replacing the existing bridge with a new single
10' x 9' x 49' precast concrete box culvert with 15 degree R.A. skewed end
sections on Union Avenue approximately 30' south of the West 1/4 Corner
of Section 33, Colfax Township (33-89N-27W) over DD #249 in Webster
County, Iowa.
March 21, 2017, Board of Supervisors of Webster County
Date
By Doreen Pliner, County Auditor
GOWRIE
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Cornwell, Frideres, Maher & Associates, P.L.C., CPAs today
released an audit report on the Gowrie Municipal Utilities, Gowrie,
Iowa.
Cornwell, Frideres, Maher & Associates, P.L.C. reported that the
Utilities receipts totaled $1,385,605 for the year ended June 30, 2016,
a 0.3 percent decrease from 2015. The receipts included $1,286,638
in charges for services, $2,586 in interest on investments, and
$96,381 from miscellaneous sources.
Disbursements for the year totaled $1,471,163, a 3.9 percent
decrease from the prior year. These disbursements were all for
business type activities.
A copy of the audit report is available for review in the Utilities
office, the Office of Auditor of State, and on the Auditor of States web
site at http://auditor.iowa.gov/audit-reports.
GOWRIE
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
RESOLUTION 1.17
GOWRIE, IOWA
MODIFICATION OR CHANGE OF EXISTING PROVISION
BOARD OF TRUSTEES RESOLUTION 1.17
A RESOLUTION AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO
ELECTRIC RATE
Be it enacted by the Board of Trustees of Gowrie Municipal Utilities,
the Municipal Electric Utility of the City of Gowrie, Iowa:
Current rates for electric service from Gowrie Municipal Utilities are
hereby repealed and the following rates adopted in place thereof:
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL
Customer charge $14.00 Customer charge $19.50
KWH $.0950 KWH $.0950
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT: The charge for each KWH shall
be increased by 0.1 mill for each 0.1 mill that the purchased power cost
exceeds 46 mills per KWH before generation credits. Power cost is
adjusted monthly.
These rates shall be effective from and after final passage, approval
and publication, as provided by law.
Passed by the Board of Trustees on the ____day of _________, 2017
and approved this _____day of ___________, 2017.
_________________________________ ________________
Board Chair: Debra Tvrdik PLC, Craig S. Shannon, 500 E. Court Avenue, Suite 200, Des Moines, IA
Attest: Board Secretary, Patrice Klingson
I certify that the foregoing was published as Board of Trustees
Resolution 1.17 in the Gowrie News on the ___ day of _________, 2017.
Patrice Klingson, Board Secretary
GOWRIE
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
Notice of Public Hearing
The Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at their regular board
meeting on April 10, 2017 at 6:15 pm. Purpose of the hearing is for public
input or comments on the proposed rate increases for the electric and
water rates. The following Resolutions show the proposed increases of
cent per KWH and 50 cents per 1000 gallons. The dates will not be filled
in until the readings have passed and upon final publication.
March 29, 2017
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GOWRIE Your Local
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES BUSINESS DIRECTORY
A special meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Gowrie Municipal
Utilities was held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at 4:30 pm at the utilities
building with the following members present: Tvrdik, Lane, and Carpenter.
Rittgers was available via phone. Also present, Gordon Adkins.
Purpose of the meeting was to discuss rates. At the regular meeting
on March 15, 2017, after the auditor had gone over the audit and showed
the board where the operating revenue did not meet the covenants of the
bonds, it was decided to bump the rates up a small amount now instead of
waiting for the rate study to be completed. Electric rates were increased
by cent per KWH last January (2016) when the bond covenants were
not met at that time. That increase was still not sufficient to meet the
covenants so another cent increase was discussed. The last time
electric rates were increased prior to last year was 2001. The water fund
also fell short of the bond covenants.
Carpenter moved a cent per KWH increase for electric and 50
cents per 1000 gallons increase for water, second Lane. Carried-all ayes.
There will be a public hearing for any comments or concerns from the
citizens.
Lane moved to set the public hearing at the regular meeting on April
10, 2017 at 6:15 pm at the utilitys office. Second Carpenter. Carried-all
ayes.
Motion to adjourn by Lane, second Rittgers. Meeting adjourned 5:26
pm.
Next regular meeting will be held April 10, 2017 at 6:15 pm at the
utilities building.
________________________________ _________________
Sec of Board Chair of Board
Patrice Klingson Debra Tvrdik
CITY OF
CALLENDER
NOTICE OF COMPLAINTS
FOR RESOLUTION PROCESS
If your utility complaint is related to service disconnection, safety, or
renewable energy, and The City of Callender Utilities does not resolve your
complaint, you may request assistance from the Iowa Utilities Board by
calling 515-281-3839, or toll free 1-877-565-4450, by writing to 350 Maple
Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319, or by E-mail to iubcustomer@ iub.state. McCrary-Rost
ia.us. Clinic
Public Notice Rochelle Guess, FNP C
Adam Swisher, DO
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR WEBSTER COUNTY Kari Swisher, ARNP-C
Margaret Vitiritto, DO.
ESTATE OF JOANN HUDSON, CASE NO. EQCV319323
Plaintiff, ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
vs. Hours: Monday-Friday
VERA JUST ELLIS, MARY GRIFFIS, ROSABELLE CHABAN
1800 Main, Gowrie, Iowa
JERYS, PHILLIP A. CHABAN,WARDBENTON,HARRY BENTON,
IRENE LOUISE JUST SHELDON, WANDA E. JUST ROTHMUND, Phone 352-3891
CAROL MULLARD, MARSHALL POOLE, JAMES POOLE, ALLIDAH After Hours: 1-800-262-2614
VELMA POOLE HICKS, WARREN POOLE, RONALD JEROME
EFFERTZ, JERRY EFFERTZ, ETHAN CHABAN ROSENBAUM, AARON
ROSENBAUM, KAREN CHABAN BENTON, JEAN LISA STOPKE
DOHANYOS, GAIL ROXANN GUTTENFELDER TRIP, LARITA KA YE
PETERSON MYERS, ROBERT PETERSON, FREDERICK CARLSON
JR., DANIEL CARLSON, STEPHEN RALPH CARLSON, DIANE PEJZA
LATIOLAIS, DONNA PEJZA MILLER, MICHAEL PEJZA, PAULA JEAN
PEJZA ALDERMAN, JANET PEJZA D' AGOSTINO, CAROL ANN PEJZA
MCBROOM, ADRIENNE NICHOLE CAUDILL MASON, MARK EARL
KOTAJARVI, EUGENE R. HUDSON, PHYLLIS E. HUDSON, DONALD
V. HUDSON, UNKNOWN HEIRS OF GEORGE WASHINGTON MUZZY,
AND THEIR UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, GRANTEES, ASSIGNEES,
SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST AND THEIR UNKNOWN SPOUSES AND
UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED REAL
ESTATE SITUATED IN WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA:
Government Lots 6, 7, and 8 and the S1/2 of the SW1/4 of Section
14-88-28, West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, EXCEPT a tract of
land in the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and in Government Lot 7 of Section 14-
88-28, West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, described as follows:
Beginning at a point 1899.5 feet East of the SW corner of the SW1/4 of
the SW 1/4 of said Section 14, said point being also on the South line of
said Section 14; thence North 344.0 feet; thence East 218.4 feet parallel
to the South line of said Section 14; thence South 145.6 feet; thence East
127.9 feet parallel to the South line of said Section 14; thence North 190.6
feet; thence East 85.0 feet parallel to the South line of said Section 14;
thence N052' East 1100 feet; thence East 205.0 feet parallel to the South
line of said Section 14; thence S053' West 1489.0 feet to the South line
of said Section 14; thence West 630.3 feet to the point of beginning, AND
EXCEPT a parcel of land located in the SW1/4 of Section 14-88-28 West of
the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, more particularly described as follows:
Commencing at the SW corner of the said SW1/4; thence N9000'00" East
1899.50 feet along the South line of the said SW1/4; thence N0000'00"
East 344.00 feet to the point of beginning; thence continuing N0000'00"
East 30.00 feet; thence N9000'00" East 218.40 feet; thence South
0000'00" West 30.00 feet; thence S9000'00" West 218.40 feet to the
point of beginning, containing 6552 square feet. Note: The South line of
the said SW1/4 was assumed to bear N9000'00" East.
NOW KNOWN AS Government Lots 6, 7 and 8 and the S1/2 of the
SW1/4 of Section 14-88-28, West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa,
EXCEPT a tract of land in the SE1/4 of the SW1/4 and in Government
Lot 7 of Section 14-88-28, West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa,
described as follows: Beginning at a point 1899.5 feet East of the SW
corner of the SW1/4 of the SW 1/4 of said Section 14, said point being also
on the South line of said Section 14; thence North 374.0 feet; thence East
218.4 feet parallel to the South line of said Section 14; thence South 175.6 712-297-5218
712-465-5335
feet; thence East 127.9 feet parallel to the South line of said Section 14;
thence North 190.6 feet; thence East 85.0 feet parallel to the South line
of said Section 14; thence N052' East 1100 feet; thence East 205.0 feet
parallel to the South line of said Section 14; thence S053' West 1489.0
feet to the South line of said Section 14; thence West 630.3 feet to the
point of beginning.
TO THE AFORESAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that Plaintiff's Petition in is now on file Gowrie News
in the office of the clerk of the Court,stating in substance that Plaintiff
owns in fee simple the property described in the caption of this notice.
Such ownership is claimed by reason of facts fully stated in the Petition,
which also alleges that Defendants claim some interest therein, but their
claim is without right and constitutes a cloud on the title which it is desired
to remove. The Petition prays that Plaintiff's title to the premises be
established as an absolute title in fee simple, and quieted and confirmed
against all Defendants, each of whom be forever barred and estopped
from having or claiming any right, title, lien or interest in side property;
and for other equitable relief, and for costs. For further particulars see the
Petition as on file.
The name and address of the attorney for the Plaintiff is: Grefe & Sidney,
50309. The attorney's phone number is (515)245-4300.
You must serve a motion or answer on or before the 19th day of
April, 2017, and within a reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or
answer, in the Iowa District Court for Webster County, Iowa, at the County
Courthouse in Fort Dodge, Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be
rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. To be included in the busines directory call
You are further notified that the above case has been filed in a 515-352-3325 or email: gnews@wccta.net
county that utilizes electronic filing. Please see Iowa Court Rules Chapter
16 for information on electronic filing and Iowa Court Rules Chapter 16,
division VI regarding the protection of personal information in court filings.
If you require the assistance of auxiliary aids or services to
participate in court because of a disability, immediately call your district
ADA coordinator at (641)421-0990. (If you are hearing impaired, call Relay
Iowa TTY at 1-800-735-2942.) Disability coordinators cannot provide legal
advice.
IMPORTANT: YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL ADVICE AT
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