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August 12, 2015

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

Old Settler's DayFarnhamville

Mike Ewing concentrates on his card during bingoat Farnhamvilles Old Settlers Day.

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Melvin Seil pulls his great grandchildren in the Old Settler's Day parade Saturday morning. Melvin is driving a1940 Farmall tractor. Sitting in the manure spreader and advertising Vote Construction from left to right are Amy Votewith sons Kyler, Griffin and Landon along with their grandma Janet Seil.

Interurban train line linked Gowriewith coal-producing Fraser area

Theres a familiar face! Andrew Dorage preparesfor a pitch during the softball tournament on Saturday atthe Old Settlers Day celebration in Farnhamville.

Although primaily an agricultural state, Iowa hasan inportant coal producing region. The need to move thiscoal provided the incentive to build railroads. Incorporated on February 16, 1906, the Fort Dodge, Des Moines& Southern Railway grew to become the longest interurban in Iowa. Its 85-mile long mainline from Des Moinsto Fort Dodge linked the coal and agricultural regions ofwestern Iowa. A multiplicity of branches increased thetotal route miles of electrified reailroad to 147.

Predecessor Companies

On September 13, 1893 the Boone News Republican reported that the Boone Valley Coal and Railroad Company had been formed for the mines with theMinneapolis & St. Louis Railway. Instrumental in thiseffort was Hamilton Browne. Browne had been the manager of the coal mines in the area since the Clyde CoalCompany started operations during the 1880s. A town,later named Fraser, was constructed in the center of thecoal field. From this town the original three miles of trackwere built to Fraser JCT. (later Wolf) and the M&StLconnection.

A great demand for coal existed. As a resultthe town and the railroad prospered. In 1898 Browneproposed to use this railroad as the basic segment of aline running from Story City, 18 miles east of FRASER,through Fraser, Gowrie, Rockwell City and northwestto the Dakotas. To implement this plan, he organized theMarshaltown and Dakota Railroad Company.Due to limited financial resources, the companywas able to construct only the segment between Fraserand Gowrie. Undaunted, Browne traveled to Boston tosecure financial backing from the eastern moguls. Hemanaged to convince them that his plans were viable asevidenced by his incorporation of the Newton & Northwestern Railroad in 1902. This company planned a linefrom Rockwell City to Newton, a distance of 102 miles.The Marshalltown and Dakota was absorbed to becomethe nucleus of the new line. At this time coal mining operations were spun-off into separate corporation ownedby the company. The first segment of the new track toInterurban Gowrie continued on page 4...

Judy Stern, from left, Kathy Renn and ArleneMilberger focus on their bingo cards at Old Settlers Day onSaturday afternoon in Farnhamville. Renn would also wina round during the bingo game, hosted by the FarnhamvilleLibrary.

Wednesday, Aug 12 Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the fire station. Gowrie Parks Board, 6:45 p.m. at the civic center.Thursday, Aug 13 Gowrie Jaycees, 7:30 p.m. at Marvs.Friday, Aug 14 GDC, 12:00 p.m. at the WCCTA conference roomMonday, Aug 17 Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m. Gowrie City Council, 6:45 p.m. at the community center. Callender Lions, 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran ChurchHarcourt.Tuesday, Aug 18 Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m. Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.To have the date and time of your organizationsmeeting listed here, call the Gowrie News at352-3325 or email us at [email protected]

Hope depot junction. . .The Hope depot and junction was an important stopping point for the Interurban train in southern WebsterCounty southwest of Harcourt. A conductor and crew is shown in front of the Interurban. The Rockwell City run is on theleft.

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Army Specialist Megan A. McMahon,former SWG grad, returns home

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Graduated from Military Police Academy in March 2012...By David AndersonArmy Specialist Megan A. McMahon (Hemmestad), former Burnside resident, joined the UnitedStates Army Reserve on Feb. 1, 2011 and was assigned tothe 415th Military Police Detachment in Pocahontas.On Aug. 16 of that year, she reported to Fort Leonard Wood in Mo. at the 787th Military Police Battalion.She began nine weeks of rigorous M.P. basictraning, which is incorporated with regular combat basictraining.Upon completion, Megan went on to AdvancedIndividual Training and graduated from Military PoliceAcademy on March 29, 2012.She then returned to the 415th at Pocahontas.During the next 22 months, McMahon continued to train,which included two temporary duty assignments at FortMcCoy, Wis.Then, she went back to Ft. Leonard Wood fromMarch 6 to April 30, 2013 for eight weeks of M.P. Investigative Training School.During this time, Megan was employed at FedEx and Menards in Fort Dodge and also attended classesat Iowa Central Community College.All of the training was beneficial for Megan. OnJan. 18, 2014, a departure ceremony was held at Pochontas for her unit prior to leaving for Afghanistan.Megans responsibilities abroad included, butnot limited to, looking for and confiscating inappropriateitems or contrabahich returning service men and womenwould try to bring back to the United States.These items would then be turned over to theproper authorities.After a several months, McMahon developedmedical problems, which caused her tour of duty to becut short.Megan returned to the United States in Aug.2014 and was assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion at Fort Riley, Kan. Once there, she underwent a seriesof medical tests and procedures.She and her husband Josh McMahon presentlylive off base in Manhattan, Kan., located 16 miles awayfrom the base.

Spc. McMahon is expecting to be medically retired within a few weeks.She and Josh McMahon will then make theirhome in Fort Dodge, where she will continue to receivemedical care through the local VA clinic.Megan is a 2010 graduate of Southeast WebsterGrand High School and has an Associates Degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice from Iowa Central Community College.She plans to continue her education toward aBachelors Degree at Buena Vista in Storm Lake.Megan is the daughter of Justine and ShawnHemmestad of Burnside and is a member in good standing with American Legion Post 431 in Gowrie.

Dayton family hosts exchange student...Pictured left to right: Nicole Schmieder, LocalCoordinator with EF High School Exchange Year; UrsinaSchmid EF Exchange Student from Switzerland; Dan andEmily Ford of Dayton. The Fords will host Ursina duringthe 2015-16 school year at Southeast Valley.

POET releases firstEconomic Impact Study

Army Specialist Megan McMahon takes a breakin front of a camouflage net in Afghanistan during her tourin 2014. Megan is a 2010 graduate of Southeast WebsterGrand High School in Burnside.

On August 13, POET Biorefining will releasethe results of its first ever economic impact study.The study comes in tandem with the tenth anniversary of the Renewable Fuel Standard, a 2005 mandatethat requires that the U.S. maintain a specified volume ofrenewable energy in transportation fuel.The study will reveal the significant contribution POET Biorefining has made to national economicgrowth and job creation in 2014, including: GDP, business revenues, household earnings, employment and taxrevenue.It also cites POETs impact on reducing foreignoil dependence and decreasing greenhouse gas emissions.POET employees, stakeholders, family andfriends will celebrate the announcement at a series ofPOET Ethanol Day events in its operating states, whereattendees will enjoy food and activities, and hear fromlocal officials.

Zion Lutheran, Gowrie,holds 5k Fun Run & Walk

Crew builds one Interurban switch engine. . .

This crew at the Interurban shops in Boone constructed this Interurban switch engine which manuevered Interurban trains around the tracks to go to various locations. One of the lines went from Frazier to Gowrie, and the last citywest of Gowrie was Rockwell City.

Interurban Gowrie...continued from front page...open was the twenty miles northwest from Gowrie toRockwell City. Started in the spring of 1903, it was constructed in approximately nine months.Begun in the spring of the previous year, construction southeast from Fraser was complicated bysteep hills cut by numerous ravines. Most of the gradingwas done by hand and the dirt was moved by teams ofhorses. Grading on Boone Hill between the Des MoinesRiver and Boone was a laborious as well as dangerousproject. Several teams of horses were lost through fallingover the steep banks.The major geological feature to cross was a tributary of the Des Moines River. Carrying the tracks 156feet above the valley, a wooden trestle 800 feet in lengthwas completed in the summer of 1903. Timber used toconstruct this structure was floated down the river to thebridge site, about three miles west of Boone.The summer of 1904 saw the completion of theline to Newton. An American class (4-4-0) locomotiveand two coaches provided service on the daily roundtrip.Two ten-wheelers (4-6-0) were purchased for freight service. In 1906, a branch was opened on the east end from

Goddard to Colfax where a connection was made with theInter-Urban Railway.The mechanically-interlocked crossing with theOelwein-Kansas City line of the Chicago Great WesternRailway at Mingo had a unique protective device. Therewas no attendant leverman. The crossing was normallyset for the CGW which operated the greater number oftrains. When a N&NW train desired to cross, its brakeman marched ahead to become the leverman. Once inside the signal shanty, he had to lower a large steel plateover the access door thus unlocking the signal controllevers, which he then manipulated to block CGW andclear N&NW. When his train had cleared the crossing,the reverse procedure provided for exit from the tower.To ensure that no means of escape were available shortof chopping down the tower, iron bars prevented exitthrough the windows. Apparently this system was failsafeas history does not record some unfortunate soul beingunduly detained. Following abandonment of the Newtonline this facility was moved to protect the C&NW crossing at Oralabor. Actually, the procedure seems tantamount to holding a N&NW employee hostage to be surethat right-of-way would be restored to the other railroadand seems to have had little value in making operationsafer.

A 5K Fun Run & Walk will be held this Sunday,August 16, at Zion Lutheran Church.The 5K will start at 8 a.m. with same-day registration from 7:15 a.m. to 8 a.m.The entry fee is $10. All proceeds will be donated to the Center for Agricultural Development (CAD)in Tanzania.Everyone is welcome to stay for the 9:30 a.m.church service.For more information, please contact MorganFarnham, event organizer, at 352-3298 with any questions.

Southeast Valley hostsannual adult educationquilting class

The annual adult education quilt class will onceagain be held at the Southeast Valley High School inGowrie, Iowa beginning on Monday, August 31 at 6:30PM in the SVHS Family and Consumer Science classroom.Colleen Traster will once again lead us in creating the quilt chosen last year, which is the Triple IrishChain quilt. Participants will need to purchase the book,Triple Irish Chain by Wendy Gilbert along with Eleanor Burns. Many quilt shops in the area will carry thebook as well as Joann Fabrics.The first night of class, instructions, future dates,and quilt size options will be given. If interested in joining, please call Sherry Vogel at 712.830.5108 or ColleenTraster at 515.352.3968.

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Former Elkhorn Earlybird Lansmannow 4-H youth health ambassadorfrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 15 and Aug. 17.Follow Lansman and National 4-H Healthy Livings blog at http://thefourthh.blogspot.com/.

LAND AUCTION231.5 Acres Calhounand Webster Counties, Iowa

Will beoffered in twoindividual tracts

Thursday August 20, at 10:00 AMFarmers Coop Meeting Room

105 Garfield Avenue in Farnhamville, IowaFor Property Details, Contact:

Adam Pick,Farm Manager/AgentJefferson, Iowa

Auctioneer: Eric Mueller

(515) 386-5320 or (712) [email protected]

www.FarmersNational.com/AdamPick

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4-H Change Agent Allie Lansman and The BiggestLoser finalist Joe Ostaszewski take action to inspire children to live active and healthy lives. Lansman is a formermember of the Elkhorn Earlybirds 4-H Club.

Webster County 4-Hers competeat Iowa State Fair, August 11 - 23Webster County 4-Hers will be participating inthe Iowa State Fair with livestock entries, communication entries, and static exhibits that were selected at theWebster County Fair.Those exhibiting livestock are:Tuesday, Aug 11-Thursday, Aug. 13Horse: Kylie Bergren, Kourtney Condon, Kelsey Nelson,and Mackenzie Nelson.Monday, Aug. 17 Tuesday, Aug. 18Market Swine: Tielyr Clabaugh, Bryce Fevold,Gage Fevold, Ava Larson, and Pierce Woodruff.Breeding Swine: Tielyr Clabaugh, Bryce Fevold, Gage Fevold, Ava Larson, and Pierce Woodruff.Monday, Aug. 17 Tuesday, Aug. 18Market Sheep: Owen Oeltjenbruns, HayleeWelterBreeding Sheep: Owen Oeltjenbruns, Haylee WelterMonday, Aug. 17 -- Wednesday, Aug. 19Market Beef: Abby Anderlik, Ben Carlson, JoshCarlson, Daniel Eslick, Jordan Johnson, Devin Summers,Carson Walrod, and Katie Walrod.Breeding Beef: Abby Anderlik, Maggie Anderlik, JoshCarlson, Jordan Johnson.Wednesday, Aug. 19 Thursday, Aug. 20Rabbit: Emma Alstott and Karrigan MentzerSunday, Aug. 23Dog: Patrick Carter, Maddy Christensen, Miranda Keithand Haley Ledford.Those that have been selected to attend in theCommunication Department are:Thursday, Aug. 13Rachel Rethwisch Educational Presentation morningsessionNathan Rethwisch Educational Presentation morningsessionFriday, Aug. 14Alexis Stuhrenberg Educational Presentation morning sessionDillon Sytsma & Randy Andrews Working Exhibit morning sessionChristine Housken & Hannah Rees Working Exhibit morning sessionBrooklin Border & Dart Dohrn Share the Fun NoonsessionJosh & Leah Gibbons Share the Fun Noon SessionSaturday, Aug. 15Mallory Hammitt Educational Presentation morningsessionLiam Conrad & Brooklin Border Working Exhibit morning sessionSunday, August 16th (Sunday)Matt & Ryan Fransen Working Exhibit afternoon sessionCarson Lambert & Sammy Sytsma Working Exhibit afternoon sessionMonday, Aug. 17

TRAILER MECHANICOberg Freight Company is seeking a qualifiedand experienced trailer mechanic.We offer top pay and an excellent benefitspackage for the right individual.Qualified individuals may contact:Gene at 515-955-3592 ext 2or [email protected]

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To say that Allie Lansman is committed anddedicated to nutrition, weight management and healthyeating is an understatement.Lansman is a youth ambassador for the National4-H Healthy Living Management Team, where she participates in expanding national 4-H wellness programming. Lansman was featured last fall on the BiggestLoser as a 4-H change agent.The Iowa State University senior majoring in dietetics has spent the summer introducing Iowa 4-Hers toa wider realm of healthiness that included 4-H yoga.Lansman will be a special guest at the IowaState University exhibit in the Varied Industries Buildingat the Iowa State Fair on Saturday, Aug. 15 and Monday,Aug. 17.Under cardinal and gold tents, the out-of-doorssetting of Camp Cy A Statewide Adventure showcases the many ways ISU Extension and Outreach is activeacross the state.Lansman represents ISU Extension and Outreachs 4-H youth development and human science programs.Through 4-H, we can give young people manymore opportunities to explore and learn about the fullspectrum of wellness in their lives, said Lansman. 4-His one way we can reach kids dealing with childhood obesity and other health issues at a young age and help themdevelop habits for a lifetime of complete healthy living.She will share her personal experience withchildhood obesity, how 4-H helped her overcome thebattle, her passion for healthy living, and connect visitors with the Iowa State Fair Food app during her specialguest appearance at the fair.Look for Lansman in the Iowa State exhibit

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Ruth Chalstrom Educational Presentation morningsessionLillian Nahnsen Educational Presentation morningsessionTuesday, Aug. 18Miranda Keith Extemporaneous Speaking morningsessionLuke Lewandowski Extemporaneous Speaking morning sessionEmma Alstott Share the Fun Noon sessionWednesday, Aug. 19Hannah Peterson Educational Presentation morningsessionBrooklin Border, Caryn Dawson, & Olivia Mitchell Educational Presentation morning sessionMallory Hammitt & Madison Anderson Working Exhibit morning sessionBrady OBrien Share the Fun Noon Session

Southeast Valleyfootball gatoradescrimmage plannedFriday, August 21...

The Southeast Valley football team will beholding its annual Gatorade Scrimmage on Friday August21st at 6:00pm. The cost to enter the game is a Gatoradewitch will be collected and saved used for away gamesfor the kids.

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process.The Lunch Connection is held four times atyear at Stewart Memorial. The next session will be heldNovember 5, 2015.To learn more about the services Stewart Memorial Community Hospital has to offer, visit us at www.stewartmemorial.org.

Iowa DNR offers funds toinspect neglected buildings

Kari Jones presented The Patient Portal to an audience at the Lunch Connection held at Stewart MemorialCommunity Hospital.

The Patient Portal event luncheonheld at Stewart Memorial Hospital

Kari Jones, RN, Director of Nursing at StewartMemorial Community Hospital (SMCH) in Lake Cityspoke to more than 30 people at the August Lunch Connection event.Her program explained the MyUnityPoint patient internet portal and how patients can sign up for theservice.Kari explained that SMCHs affiliation withUnityPoint Health system gives patients secured accessto their health records that are stored electronically viatheir computers or smartphones.A patient can view test results, review medicalhistory like vitals and immunizations, refill prescriptions,read messages from the healthcare team and review thehealth summary from their visit.

Additionally, patients can view upcoming appointments, view their medication lists and request medication refills.During the visit in the clinic or a hospital stay, apatient that is not yet signed up for MyUnityPoint will begiven an activation code. This code will allow the patientto log in to chart.myunitypoint.org.A username and password will then be created.The patient will need to be 18 or older and be a patient ofUnityPoint Health system or its affiliates.While patients are in the hospital, we walkthem through the log in and creation of their usernameand password, Jones said. Patients using our outpatientservices are given an activation code and instructions tohelp them, but were happy to help them get through the

Dodging the storm...

We are at the lake and they are swimming despite the gray clouds and looming weather, whichthreatens to dampen everything except their spirits. Theyseem oblivious to the oncoming onslaught, even thoughthe air hangs heavy and dark, even though it is late afternoon prime time for summer storms.I walk down to the beach. They are as unawareof me as they are of the overcast sky. I sit on the dockwith my toes in the water watching them jump and dive.Splashing. Laughing. Dunking each other the way brothers do.The youngest looks up and sees me. You donthave to watch us, he says.He is right. They are old enough to swim together without me being right there. The days of requiredconstant supervision are gone.I know, I say. I just want to.My son, familiar with my motherly weirdness,accepts my presence and goes on dunking.Sometimes its like that. Motherhood.Parenthood. We sit and watch them because we want toand we can. Because they are in the water and we are onthe dock. They are on the court and we are on the bleachers. They are outside and we are at the window. They areon the field and we are in the stands. They are on stageand we are in the audience. They are sleeping in bed andwe linger at their doorwaySometimes in quiet moments of contemplation,when the world seems to stop and we are alone withour thoughts, we ponder who they are and the vulnerability they create in us. We reflect on a love so greatwe couldnt have imagined it had we not experiencedit firsthand. Such deep thoughts can make us teary andemotional, and when this happens we try not to let themsee us in such a state because they wouldnt understand.Think us silly, even. At least thats what we believe.Thunder rustles in the distance. The storm isgrowing closer.Thunder, I say. Time to get out.After years growing up at the lake they understand that lightning and swimming do not mix. Without

any of the usual arguments, they head toward me and Iready the towels to loop over their shoulders and shelterthem from the wind. The oncoming weather is makingme feel protective. Its hard to explain the surges ofmotherhood that can roll in out of nowhere, much like asummer storm.They reach the safety of the dock before the firstraindrops hit and we sprint toward shelter and I wish itcould always be like this. Running together to the safetyof the cabin. Dodging the storm. Sitting on the dockkeeping them safe from thunder and lightening.And everything.But that cant happen. Wont happen. Becausethat is not how life works not how its supposed to be.As hard as that is.We cant always keep them safe. It isnt alwaysas easy as hearing thunder and knowing its time to getout of the water. Sometimes its impossible to dodgethe storm. Sometimes we wont get there in time to helpthem. Not because we wouldnt if we could; but becauseit isnt possible. Because we arent supposed to be thereall of the time every time.As they go through life, they will stumble andthey will fall (much like we did). Most times they willget up. Its possible there may come a time when theydont. That is the truth.Thankfully, most days we dont contemplatethis. You cant as a parent or youd die from the worryand anxiety and the fear of all the things that could ormight go wrong. So you walk down to the beach. Andyou watch them from the dock and track the storm fromthe safety of the cabin. And you try to drink it all in andappreciate it for what it is. Moment by moment.And you realize the best and most you can dois give thanks for days like these. For simple times whenbeing together is enough.When it is more than enough.Jill Pertler is an award-winning syndicated columnist, published playwright and author. Dont miss aslice; follow the Slices of Life page on Facebook.

Starting Aug. 10, small Iowa communities(populations of 5,000 or less) can apply for funding toperform asbestos inspections on neglected buildings in aspecial round of funding from the DNRs Derelict Building Grant Program.One area of focus for the Derelict BuildingGrant Program is asbestos inspection and removal.If a building collapses and the presence of asbestos is unknown, it can increase the economic burdenon the community.This round of funding may be used by eligiblecommunities to investigate the amount of asbestos present in a building.The Derelict Building Grant Program providessmall communities and rural counties financial assistance for abandoned commercial and public structuresto improve the appearance of their streets, revitalize local economies and alleviate the environmental concernsthese buildings can pose.This is a one-time opportunity; projects selectedmay apply for funding in 2016 for additional programrelated tasks.For more information and application details,go to www.iowadnr.gov/Environment/LandStewardship/WasteManagement/BusinessIndustry/DerelictBuildingProgram.aspx or contact Scott Flagg at 515-725-8318 [email protected] applications will be accepted after 4 p.m. onAug. 21.

Iowa House file transferselections to County Auditor

House File 2366 transferred all filing officerduties for a regular city election to the County Auditor.Candidates filing for city office must file in the Auditorsoffice by the filing deadline.Objections and withdrawals are also filed withthe Auditor. Dropping off papers with the city clerk doesnot constitute a timely filing.City clerks should not act as a courier or middleman to deliver nomination papers to the auditor.The filing officer has responsibility for review,acceptance or rejection of papers; therefore questionsabout papers can be answered first hand and immediately.Also the candidate will have timely opportunity to remedy any noted deficiencies before filing anda receipt of papers will be issued to the candidate uponproper filing.Citizens and candidates should have uniforminformation and equal access to all candidates papers.This can not happen if some papers are filed in the auditors office and some are held in the clerks office fordelivery to the auditor at a later date.City Clerks still notify the Auditor of vacanciesand appointments, deliver full text of public measuresto the County Auditor, provide information, nominationpapers and affidavits to candidates; notify potential candidates of filing officer change, and may still notarize papers before candidates file with the auditor.If there are any questions or concerns, pleasecontact the Auditors Office at (515) 573-7175.

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Polka anyone?

SV softball players earnTLC academic awardsThe Southeast Valley softball team teamearned the IGHSAU Distinguished in AcademicAchievement Award for their third trimester gradepoint average. (Team GPA Between 3.25 - 4.0). Theteam GPA was 3.512.The following girls qualified for the TwinLakes Conference All Academic Honors:Nicole Williams, Allie Berg, JosieBreitsprecher, Kearsten Hainzinger, Anna Heatherington, Natalie Lambert, Erica Rittgers, AaliyahScott, Cassie Zinnel, Jaiden Ackerson, Kenly Cloughand Tessa Berg.To earn the Twin Lakes Conferences AllAcademic Honors award, you must have a cumulativeGPA above 3.25 and earn a varsity letter.Congratulations to the girls on their academicachievements from the Southeast Valley School District, the Gowrie News and the Dayton Review.

SV baseball players earnTLC academic honorsThe Southeast Valley baseball team earned theIHSAA Distinguished in Academic Achievement Awardfor their third trimester grade point average.The team GPA was 3.268.The following boys qualified for the Twin LakesConference All Academic Honors:Joe Sedlacek, Cameron Anderson, AndrewDorage, Nolan Brand, Myles Davis, and Nolan Johnson.To earn the Twin Lakes Conferences AllAcademic Honors award, you must have a cumulativeGPA above 3.25 and earn a varsity letter.Congratulations to the boys on their academicachievements from the Southeast Valley School District,the Gowrie News and the Dayton Review.

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An interesting thing about writing this columnis that I sometimes get surprised by an unexpected andwelcome response. I have said several times, you cantgo home again but sometimes through the memoriesand input of others we can feel its possibilities. I hadwondered about the old old town band, the one beforemy time in Boxholm and about the polka band thatClair Reynolds was in. I got responses from both DavePeterson and (young) John Reynolds, Clairs son. Themoment I read Polka Dots I said to myself, Oh, yeah!I was pleasantly not surprised to learn of Johnsfollowing in Dads footsteps as being an accomplishedmusician on several instruments and having played withhim in bands. John told me of all his musical accomplishments as well as academic. It is good to hear thesethings from and of former citizens of Podunk town andsurrounding area of Boxholm. Shows the education systems must have been good to teach and encourage desiresto grow in self and yet remain so faithful to and proud oftheir ancestry and heritage and community. I could sensethat spirit from Johns e-mail.Between David and John the Polka Dots werebrought back to life. I was provided pictures and names.I only recognized three of the names, Clair, of course andDixie Johnson and Riney Reinhart. I believe Dixie wasan accordion player (needed instrument for those famouspolkas) and the only girl. I never met Dixie but knowher parents and mine were good friends, having met whenmy Dad dug a well for them. Now I need someone to tellme her maiden name which has long escaped my nogginand the first names of her parents. I am sure when I hearit Ill again flatten my forehead a little more as I say, Ohyeah! The third person, Riney Rhinehart, was a verywell known name in music around the area and in Iowa.He took over the Boxholm town band when Mr. Erickson left. He played a mean clarinet and probably otherreeds, etc. but its the clarinet I remember. I believe hehad his own band and played the dance venues aroundIowa, especially Lake Robbins. He always seemed so upbeat and enthusiastic.Cant you just hear those Polka Dots now?There were the up and down the scales and melodies ofthe reeds; the oompahpahs of the base, baritone, trombone, trumpets; the accordion taking over every once in awhile, and the dancers, some seemingly very professionallong timers and younger ones just learning the simplerpolka steps. I bet in some venues the dancing was en-

couraged by a few Buds, Hamms, Coors, etc. After allthe originating countries of polkas were also known forcertain beverages too. Makes me wish I could find thatold eight track and a player. Maybe my great grandkidswill find the tape someday and wonder what in Heavensname it is. Do you suppose they can find a workableplayer in some antique shop and would the tape not havedeteriorated?I dont hear a good polka very often now.Theres one cable station that sometimes has a late lateshow on Saturday night that features the good polkabands and dancers. I note most of the dancers are whitehaired and a bit humped shouldered but they still cutthat rug. Any old timers around who still have a venueclose by to cut your rug?I am always happy to hear from those that area generation behind me, telling of your memories. After all my memories go back seventy and more years soyours could be of interest to current generations. Wecant go home again but we can still remember and keepalive for those generations to follow.

Fort Dodge, Webster Co.seeks public input onRiverfront Master Plan

Addendum After completing this column I had amessage from John Reynolds. Remember my mentioning inan original column regarding the town band of my day inwhich I referred to John (the elder) Reynolds being my partner in the alto section and thinking at first his horn was ababy baritone? It was an alto horn and we were indeedknown as peck horns because in most of the numbers, especially marches, we pecked along with the after beat. Johnstill has that horn (very old by now as wasnt real new then)and sent a picture of him holding that very horn. I am including that picture. Happy are the memories.

Fort Dodge and Webster County are currentlyworking with Houseal Lavigne Associates and Snyder &Associates to develop a Riverfront Master Plan that willplan for waterways throughout Fort Dodge and WebsterCounty, including the Des Moines River and LizardCreek.There is a public meeting being held on Monday,August 17th in the auditorium of the BioScience buildingat Iowa Central Community College, 1 Triton Circle; inwhich a framework of the goals for the Riverfront MasterPlan will be discussed.At this meeting, Houseal Lavigne Associateswill use key pad polling technology to understand whatlandowners and users of the city and county-wide waterways would like to see in the next 10-20 years.If you have questions on the upcoming publicmeeting or other ways to get involved, please contactCarissa Harvey at (515) 576-8191 or Matt Cosgrove at(515) 576-4258.The publics support and input will be greatlyappreciated.

Dayton Enduro returnsAugust 15 and August 16The Dayton Enduro will be held on Aug. 15 and16 near Lehigh.The event is run by the Central Iowa EnduroRiders and Iowa Enduro Riders Association.The Dayton Enduro has been held five timesover the past 10 years.While it is not technically a race, the DaytonEnduro prompts dirt bike riders to get as close to a targettime as possible, with points docked if the participant isearly or late.The Dayton Enduro is a race that is mostly offroad, with a few closed county roads surrounding Daytonand Lehigh.

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It's Your Life...

Marie Hockemeier over comes polio;enjoys visits at Gowrie Care Center

Pastor Richard Rehfeldt of Windsor Heights Lutheran Church may have wondered if any of his sermonstruly made a difference in my life. The honest answer isthat, in my teens and twenties, much of his advice washeard, but forgotten a few hours later. It wasnt that Ididnt care, I was simply too busy and too young formuch of his important advice to sink in. However, I doremember one particular sermon and a daily affirmationthat have remained with me to this day.In this notable sermon, Pastor Rehfeldt recounted a day when he was to visit a parishioner in a nursinghome. Knowing that this woman had recently moved into a care facility after a lengthy illness, Pastor Rehfeldtcame prepared with prayers and biblical scripture promoting acceptance of life circumstances. He had mademany of these types of visits previously, and he knew asorrowful heart was often par for the course.Yet, when he arrived for this visit, he encountered a parishioner with a vibrant smile and a warm welcome to her room. Only days into her placement, she hadtaken to knitting caps for newborn babies. Her bed wasneatly made and a rainbow of pastel caps adorned hercomforter. She rocked in the chair beside the bed, eagerly chatting away about the dozens of caps already placedwith newborns departing from the hospital for their newlives. Skeins of colorful yarn spilled from the basket ather feet, and she described the new orders she hoped tofill in the coming days.It was then that Pastor Rehfeldt realized thiswoman was actually ministering to him. In these briefdays of transition, she had learned to forego feelings ofself-pity and loneliness, and transform her life, even from

within a care center, into a life lived in service to others.He offered four words of advice that have stayed with meto this day: Bloom where youre planted.In the coming years I strived to take these wordsto heart and seek out friendships with others of similarmindset. As I visit residents of the Gowrie Care Centerseeking stories for the papers senior series, I am oftenthe richer as I depart, filled with memories of lives livedto the fullest. But, one resident in particular has trulytouched my heart, and I am reminded of my pastors sermon each time I visit her.As I entered the room of Marie Hockemeier,I couldnt help but notice the rays of sunshine spillinginto the room from her open window. Various plantsadorned the windowsill basking in the light. Marie offered an eager smile, and I quickly realized, this would bean interview unlike any other. She pointed to the unoccupied twin bed at the side of the room. She told me of themending she does for other members of the care center.Additionally, she recycles old wash cloths into bibs forbabies.Marie opened our interview by describing heryouth in Vincent, a small town northeast of Fort Dodge.Marie was second to the oldest and she grew up with fourbrothers. I was a bit of a Tomboy, explained Hockemeier, What my brothers could do, I could do too.Marie insists she liked all the subjects she studied inschool and she attended through the eighth grade. Following this, Marie worked in Fort Dodge in various homesdoing housework. The most exciting part of each weekinvolved a walk to the skating rink where she rolled hercares away, each Friday night. She insisted she wasntafraid to walk home aloneat night. These were different times she insisted.Hockmeier marriedand had two children. Herdaughter, Phyllis, studiedto be a nurse. Later, shemarried a Lutheran pastorand they settled in Peoria.Sadly, she passed awayfrom cancer at the age ofFort Dodges Oldest Established Hearing Aid Center57. Her son, Rudy is afarmer, and he also drivesa truck. He lives south ofBoxholm. Currently, Marie has 13 grandchildren. Mariedescribedhappy times as she workedwith chickens at the DixonHatchery. It seemed asmall world as we realized she tended flock justacross the street from myAt Berry Hearing Aid & Audiology Centers, we believe that our job isnt finishedpresent-day home. I loveuntil our patients lives are improved. Our staff of professionals have many yearsto work, insisted Hckof experience in bringing the best possible hearing care to the Fort Dodge area.emeier. If it werent forWe will work with you to find the hearing solution that best fits your individualthe fact I am about to beneeds and budget. Call us today and you will see that visiting Berry Hearing Aid &93, I would love to work.AudiologyCenters, isthe&bestway to takethe firstwestepbelievetoward thatimprovedhearinAt Berry HearingAidAudiologyCenters,our jobisntg.As I listened to Marie, Irealized this wasnt just afinished until our patients lives are improved. Our staff of professionals havesound byte. This zest formany years of experience in bringing the best possible hearing care to thelife was inherent in herFort Dodge area. We will work with you to find the hearing solution that bestcharacter, and I felt myselffits your withindividualneedsandbudget.Callustodayandyouwillseethatthe richer as I continued tooffices in Humboldt, Manson, Pocahontas and Lake Citylearn of her life story.visiting Berry Hearing Aid & Audiology Centers, is the best way to take the

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At the age of 27, Marie came down with polio.Though doctors told her shed never walk again, Mariekept at her rehabilitation. Im the kind of person, if Ineed to do something, Im just going to do it, she insisted. Eventually, and with much will-power, Marieovercame polio and learned to walk again. Though in arare moment of sadness, Marie recounted the passing ofa very dear friend to polio. He was just a teenager, offered Marie I just felt so bad for him.Marie Hockemeier was married twice in herlifetime. She was first married to Clarence Hckemeier,and he later died of cancer. Secondly, she married Donald Ferguson of Paton. He later died of an aneurism.Hockmeier insists pastoral visits have always been an essential part of her life. She says she enjoys all the pastorsthat visit in the care center, but her church home pastoris Pastor Robert Zellman of Trinity Lutheran Church inFarnhamville.In the time that followed, I learned of Mrs.Hockemeiers green thumb. She raised a prize winning tomato that weighed two pounds, and also farmedtwo prize winning baking potatoes. I love flowers, insisted Marie. As I prepared to leave, Marie offered me aChristmas cactus. I promised to take care of the plant asshe offered advice regarding care. That day I left with aplantmy very first gift as a reported, but I left with somuch more. I had come to know a woman with a generous heart, seemingly straight from my pastors mostmemorable sermon.

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Kensington Co-hostesses Marsha Samuelson and Kris Cathcart are pictured with staff members of FriendshipHaven. Standing left to right are Marsha Samuelson, Kris Cathcart, Linda Lauver, Marketing and Community Relations;Liz Flattery, Wellness Coordinator; and Andrea Metzger, Wellness Trainer.

Kensington Club meets with Friendship HavenOn Tuesday, Aug. 4, Kensington Club membersmet for lunch at Olde Boston in Fort Dodge.The program was at Friendship Haven where themembers were introduced to Linda Lauver, Marketingand Community Relations; Liz Flattery, Wellness Coordinator; and Andrea Metzger, Wellness Trainer.

The benefits of Boomers Fitness Club for those55 and older were explained.A tour was given of the facilities including theexercise equipment room, yoga room, swimming pooland spa, and an apartment.

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Summer sickness stinks!Hey friends, Tyler here. I think Im going tokeep this a little short this week. All because of that awesome subhead above my column this week.In a nutshell, this past week has been surreal forme personally. Surreal in a bad way.Why was it a bad surreal, you ask? Two words:summer sickness. But it wasnt just an unusual summercold, it was something worse.It began on Thursday a couple of weeks ago.The day at the office was buzzing right along. I cant bespecific on how I got it, but I do remember not feeling toowell toward the end of a Skype call between a few friendsand I.So I took off for Fort Dodge, grabbed the triadof congestive remedies ending with the name Quill andheaded back home.I can hardly remember the drive home. I cantquite pinpoint if it was highway hypnosis or the beginning stages of the sickness. Once I made it home at 7:30,I was out.Friday, I woke up with a sore throat and acough, but no congestion. It wasnt bad until I realizedsomething. My voice was gone. I could barely speak.For those that know me pretty well, I can havea big, booming voice when the need arises. Im just anaturally loud person, I suppose and it gives me a decentreason why I was halfway decent in church choir.Not wanting to give anyone else what I was

coming down with, I went to the office and got my workdone late in the evening. It took a couple of hours to complete my task, but it was necessary.I was still under the weather throughout theweekend, before it really hit on Monday. Congestion hadfinally reared its ugly head. Dear Lord, was I miserable.Come Tuesday, I went to the clinic and foundout that I had strep throat. Well, something close to ittechnically.Usually with strep, you get a nasty fever thatgoes along with the coughing, sniffling and wheezing, allof that nasty stuff.If you pair a fever with the wonderful heat andhumidity of the typical Iowan summer, its a straight upbad combination. Luckily, I never had that additionalsymptom.So whats the moral of the day here, Mr. Peabody? Dont get sick.Actually, theres more than just keeping awayfrom sick people, like yours truly.I do want to share a disclaimer on here beforeI continue. Im by no means a doctor or a nurse. So feelfree to take my words with a grain of salt.For more expert advice, you can always chat toyour local physician or clinic. Theyre always more thanhappy to help you out.Just because it is summer, and not the primetime for colds and other sicknesses to come around, dontput away those disinfectant wipes or hand sanitizers.While there are good germs and bad germs, theywill get rid of the large majority of the bad stuff.If you dont feel good, dont push yourself to tryto muscle out of your sickness. Trust me on this one,Ive tried doing that on more than just one occasion andit has only worked once.In my mind, that doesnt harbor good chances ofbucking the cold.

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Also, get some rest and relaxation. Sometimes,we can be worn down from everyday life and be susceptible to those nasty bugs lingering about.By taking it easy and not running around 100miles per hour, it gives your body time to recover.And do you really want to run, work and play atonly half strength in some situations? Probably not.So dont be like me and get sick.Hopefully, Ill be back to full speed pretty soon.In all honesty, I cant wait. Because summer sicknessstinks!

Northey commentson Iowa Crops andweather report

Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey today commented on the Iowa Crops and Weather reportreleased by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from Aprilthrough October.Crops continue to mature and the outlook remains generally good with 83 percent of corn and 79 percent of soybeans in good to excellent condition. Someareas continue to be challenged by the weather while others face weed, insect or disease issues, Northey said.The weekly report is also available on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardships website atwww.IowaAgriculture.gov or on USDAs site at www.nass.usda.gov/ia. The report summary follows here:CROP REPORTAlthough heavy rains were reported in some areas of the State; drier than normal conditions prevailedin other areas. Overall, Iowa farmers had 4.6 days suitable for fieldwork for the week ending August 2, 2015,according to the USDA, National Agricultural StatisticsService. Activities for the week included cutting hay andfungicide and insecticide applications. Humidity andheat aided crop development, but precipitation made harvesting hay and oats difficult in some areas. There werereports of weed and insect problems in soybeans and fungus in corn fields.Topsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent veryshort, 6 percent short, 80 percent adequate and 14 percent surplus. Subsoil moisture levels rated 0 percent veryshort, 6 percent short, 81 percent adequate and 13 percentsurplus. South central Iowa saw the largest increase intopsoil moisture levels, with 60 percent surplus, up from51 percent the prior week.Ninety-three percent of the corn crop reachedthe silking stage or beyond, with 30 percent reaching thedough stage or beyond. Corn condition rated 83 percentgood to excellent. Soybeans blooming or beyond reached87 percent, 2 days behind 2014. Fifty-seven percent ofsoybeans were setting pods. Soybean condition rated79 percent good to excellent this week, up 3 percentagepoints from the previous week. Seventy-eight percent ofthe oat crop for grain or seed has been harvested, 5 daysahead of last year, but slightly behind the 5-year average.The second cutting of alfalfa hay reached 79 percent, 3days behind last year, and one week behind the average,due to continued wet conditions. The third cutting of alfalfa hay is 13 percent complete, 8 days behind average.Hay condition was rated at 69 percent good to excellent,while pasture condition rated 76 percent good to excellent. Livestock experienced normal summer heat stress.IOWA PRELIMINARY WEATHER SUMMARYBy Harry Hillaker, State Climatologist, IowaDepartment of Agriculture & Land StewardshipThe past reporting week began with very warmand humid weather prevailing through Tuesday (28th).Actual temperatures peaked at 95 degrees at Lamoniwhile the heat index reached 109 degrees at Burlingtonon Tuesday. A wide band of thunderstorms brought rainfrom northwest, through central, into south central Iowaon Monday (27th). Another area of thunderstorms movedthrough all but far northwest Iowa between early Tuesday (28th) morning and early Wednesday (29th) morning. Torrential rains fell with this second round of stormson Tuesday night across parts of south central Iowa.Cooler and mostly dry weather prevailed on Wednesdayand Thursday with temperatures falling as low as 52 degrees at Sheldon on Thursday (30th) morning. Warmerand more humid weather returned for the weekend withscattered thunderstorms over the southern one-half of thestate. Sunday (2nd) was the warmest day of the weekend with Donnellson reaching 94 degrees. Temperaturesfor the week as a whole averaged 1.5 degrees above normal. Weekly rain totals varied from only 0.09 inches atOakland and 0.10 inches at Bellevue to 7.46 inches nearSpring Hill in Warren County. The statewide average precipitation was 1.63 inches while normal for the week is0.94 inches. The statewide average precipitation has beenabove normal for seven of the past eight weeks. However,precipitation amounts have been highly variable over thestate during this eight-week period with very heavy rainsover much of the southern one-third of Iowa while portions of the northern one-third have been drier than usual.

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WEBSTER CO.BOARD OF SUPERVISORSRegular MeetingJuly 28, 2015

Fletcher. Nays None. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to allow claims. Motioncarried unanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting.Motion carried unanimously.s/Carol MesserlyWebster County Auditor

s/Keith DencklauChairman, Board of SupervisorsRegular MeetingAugust 4, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date withthe following members present: Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell and Leffler.Absent: Singer.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of theJuly 21, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place onfile Drainage Repairs for D.D.#189. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve hiring andemployment of Emariah Hickey, Transport Officer, and Brent Carpenter,Transport Officer effective July 28, 2015 at the rate of $12.00 per hourper recommendation of Steve Elifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carriedunanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve hiring andemployment of Christopher Taylor, Part-time Correctional Officer effectiveJuly 28, 2015 at the rate of $14.79 per hour per recommendation of SteveElifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve hiring andemployment of Mackenzie Conrad, Part-time Correctional Officer effectiveJuly 31, 2015 at the rate of $14.79 per hour per recommendation of SteveElifrits, Jail Administrator. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve wage increase forBen Westergaard, Correctional Officer to $15.72 per hour effective July 20,2015 per labor agreement. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve wage increasefor Amy Jones, Correctional Officer to $16.95 per hour effective July 13,2015 per labor agreement. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to set Precinct ElectionOfficials wages at $12.00 per hour and Election Technicians at $16.00 perhour, per Fiscal Year 2016 budget. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on fileCounty Recorders Report of Fees Collected for period ending June 30,2015. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adopt the followingresolution:RESOLUTION TO UPDATE WEBSTER COUNTYS MEDICALEXAMINER FEESRESOLUTION, to increase fees for services provided by the WebsterCounty Medical Examiner.WHEREAS, Section 331.802(2)(b) of the Code of Iowa requiresthe Webster County Board of Supervisors to determine fees for servicesprovided by the Webster County Medical Examiner.WHEREAS, the Webster County Board of Supervisors desiresto update fees paid to the Webster County Medical Examiner in thosesituations where, by law Webster County, Iowa must pay any fees forservices mandated by law.NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Webster County Boardof Supervisors hereby modifies the following fees for services provided bythe Webster County Medical Examiner:1) $300.00 - - Transportation of a human body to and from theState Medical Examiners Office located in Ankeny, Iowa.a. This amount shall be paid per round trip to the State Medical Examiners Office.Two round trips are typically required for a total amount of $600.00.

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date withthe following members present: Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell and Leffler.Absent: Singer.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of theJuly 28, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place onfile salary increase for Joseph Duane Peterson to $38,168.00, effectiveJuly 30, 2015, per recommendation of Jeanette Thanupakorn, WebsterCounty Assessor. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve pay increase forJenna Carlson, Typist Advance to $1,180.80 each pay period effectiveAugust 21, 2015, per recommendation of Jessica Wernimont, ChildSupport Recovery Unit Supervisor. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve wage increasefor Lacey Utley, BA to $15.13 per hour effective August 1, 2015 perrecommendation of Kari Prescott, Public Health Director. Motion carriedunanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place onfile Manure Management Plan for Carl Sandgren in Section 23, RolandTownship. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve Class B NativeWine Permit Application for Community Orchard, Inc. Motion carriedunanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorizeChair to sign Letter of Support of Berryhill Integrated Health Center forService Area Competition Grant Funding. (Copy on file in Auditors office).Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorizeChair to sign Amendment #2 to the CAT Agreement for Vision IowaFunding for an extension to complete a couple of trail segments that wereadded to the original contract since project came in under-bid. (Copy onfile in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to allow 2014 Homestead TaxCredits, 2014 Military Service Tax Credits, and 2014 Business PropertyTax Credits. (Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on fileCertification of Taxes for Year 2014, collectable in Fiscal Year 2015-2016.(Copy on file in Auditors office). Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve secondconsideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance # 046 and ZoningMap to rezone the following described property from M-E to A-2:Lot4 Petersons Sub Division of NW Fr. of Section 7, Township 88 North,Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; EXCEPT A parcelof land being part of the SE , SE of the NE of Section 12, Township88 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and alsopart of Lot 4 of Peterson Sub-division of the NW of Section 7, Township88 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, (Grady);and further set 10:30a.m. on August 25, 2015 as the time and date for finalconsideration of said amendment. Roll call vote: Ayes Leffler, Campbell,Dencklau and Fletcher. Nays: None. Motion carried unanimously.Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adjourn the meeting.Motion carried unanimously.

2)

$200.00 - - Transportation related to calls for service within thecity limits of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

s/Carol MesserlyWebster County Auditor

3)

There shall be no additional removal fees paid.

Webster County Claims Register Report for 07-28-2015

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that nothing contained within thisResolution shall in any manner limit the duty and right of the WebsterCounty Board of Supervisors to review and approve or deny each andevery claim submitted for payment under the provisions of theCode of Iowa or to seek initial payment or subrogation or repayment asallowed by law or contract.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in the event of a conflict betweenthe terms of this Resolution and any prior Resolution or officialaction of the Webster County Board of Supervisors, the terms of thisResolution shall govern. The terms of any prior Resolution orofficial action of the Webster County Board of Supervisors not in conflictwith any terms contained herein shall continue to receive fullforce and effect.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OFSUPERVISORS OF WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA hereby adopts thisResolution to Update Webster Countys Medical Examiner Fees.ADOPTED this 28th day of July, 2015.s/Keith DencklauChairman, Board of SupervisorsMotion carried unanimously.

ATTEST: s/ Carol MesserlyWebster County Auditor

Following an Appeal Hearing on Notice to Abate #DBA 2015-03 itwas moved by Campbell, seconded by Leffler to allow an additional 20days from today for the property to be cleaned up and sold. Motion carriedunanimously.At 10:15a.m. a public hearing was held on first consideration of anamendment to Zoning Ordinance # 046 and Zoning Map to rezone thefollowing described property from A-1 to I-1: A parcel of land in the NW of the NE and the NE of the NE of Section 29, Township 88 North,Range 30 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. (New Cooperative).No written or oral comments or objections were heard; therefore ChairmanDencklau closed the hearing. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve firstconsideration and waive second consideration of an amendment toZoning Ordinance # 046 and Zoning Map to rezone the following describedproperty from A-1 to I-1: A parcel of land in the NW of the NE andthe NE of the NE of Section 29, Township 88 North, Range 30 Westof the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; and further set August 18, 2015 at10:15a.m. as the time and date for final consideration to said amendment.Roll call vote: Ayes Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau and Fletcher. Nays None. Motion carried unanimously.At 10:30a.m. a public hearing was held on first consideration of anamendment to Zoning Ordinance # 046 and Zoning Map to rezone thefollowing described property from M-E to A-2:Lot 4 Petersons SubDivision of NW Fr. of Section 7, Township 88 North, Range 28 Westof the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; EXCEPT A parcel of land beingpart of the SE , SE of the NE of Section 12, Township 88 North,Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and also part ofLot 4 of Peterson Sub-division of the NW of Section 7, Township 88North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa. (Grady).No written or oral comments or objections were heard; therefore ChairmanDencklau closed the public hearing.Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to approve on firstconsideration of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance # 046 and ZoningMap to rezone the following described property from M-E to A-2:Lot4 Petersons Sub Division of NW Fr. of Section 7, Township 88 North,Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; EXCEPT A parcelof land being part of the SE , SE of the NE of Section 12, Township88 North, Range 29 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa, and alsopart of Lot 4 of Peterson Sub-division of the NW of Section 7, Township88 North, Range 28 West of the 5th P.M., Webster County, Iowa; andfurther set 10:00 a.m. on August 4, 2015 as the time and date for secondconsideration of said amendment. Roll call vote: Ayes Leffler, Campbell,Dencklau and Fletcher. Nays None. Motion carried unanimously.At 10:45a.m. a public hearing was held on the first consideration of anamendment to Zoning Ordinance # 046 and Zoning Map to allow buildingon less than two acres upon review and favorable recommendation fromthe Planning and Zoning Commission. No written or oral comments orobjections were heard; therefore Chairman Dencklau closed the publichearing. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Fletcher to approve firstconsideration, waive second consideration and set 10:30a.m. on August18, 2015 as the time and date for final consideration of an amendment toZoning Ordinance # 046 and Zoning Map to allow building on less than twoacres upon review and favorable recommendation from the Planning andZoning Commission as follows: Amend the rear setback table in the A-1and TA-1 (A-2) District to 10 feet and the rear setback table for ResidentialDistricts to 5 feet; Add the following language to ARTICLE 2, Definitions:No portion of any area inside the front setback line can be occupied by anaccessory structure in any Residential District; Strike language from allHome Density Exemptions and Add the following from all Home DensityExemptions: Staff will have the authority to review and approve theExemption if all of the criteria has clearly been met. Any varying from thecriteria, or at anytime, staff can call for a Home Density Exemption Reviewby the Planning and Zoning Commission.The Planning and Zoning Commission must review all cases that areless than 2 acres. Roll call vote: Ayes Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau and

s/Keith DencklauChairman, Board of Supervisors

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Public NoticeNOTICE OF HEARING OF PROPOSED REPAIR OFDRAINAGE DISTRICT NO. 48, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

TO: MELODY AADLAND, MARCIA ANDERSON, HEATHER &HEATH TELEEN, JOSEPH ANDREWS, ASHDALE INC, BEHR FARMSLC, CHRISTOPHER & KRISTIN BEHRENS, ELEANOR BLOOMQUISTTRUST, DAVID CARLON, JANET CARLON, PETER CARLON, F DCATHCART III, ALAN CLOUGH, COPATS B, DAVID CROONQUIST, ALANFIALA, KAREN FIALA, TIMOTHY FIALA, PAULA FIALA, KATHLEENSAMPSON, JOLENE JENKINS, BRITTNEY & MICHAEL FIALA, OLIVERDANIELSON TRUST, DAMON DAVIS, DENNIS DAVIS, FRANCESDAWSON TRUST, DECKER INVESTMENTS INC, DARLENE EKLUND,DAISY EKLUND, DAISY EKLUND LIFE ESTATE, ROXANNE EKLUND,RHONDA EKLUND, LUANNE PENDER, DANIEL & LINDA EKLUND,DARLENE EKLUND LIFE ESTATE, DANIEL EKLUND, SHIRLEYENGSTROM, NATHAN FEVOLD, LOIS SORENSON, G GEISLER FAMILYFARMS LLC, JACOB & DELLISA GEISLER, FRANK GREEN, JESSIEGREEN, GROSS FAMILY FARMS LC, BENJAMIN GRUVER, HADEFARMS INC, ROGER & LESLIE HADE, MARCIA HADE, MATT HALL,ELLIS & MARY HARKLAU, JEREMY & JEANETTER HOOVER, IOWADEPT OF TRANSPORTATION, IOWA FARMS ASSOCIATION, DALE& LAURA JOHNSON, SANDRA JOHNSON, BENJAMIN KILSTROM,DONALD & JEAN LARSON, JANE LARSON, THOMAS & MARYLARSON, LOST GROVE VENTURE, RONALD LUNDBERG, LUCILLEF BOWER FAMILY TRUST, LARRY & JOYCE BROBST TRUST, LARRY& JOYCE BROBST CREDIT SHELTER, MARK CROONQUIST, BRUCE& JERALYN MEFFERT, MLP FARMS LLC, DAVID & LISA NELSON,GREGORY NELSON, DAVID NELSON, JOEL NESS, BRIAN NESS,MANDY HAGGIN, JEFFREY JOHNSON, JOEL & LORI NESS, ARTHUR& JANET NORDIN, NORWEST BANK IA, DREW BONITA TRUSTEESORIA LLC, ROBERT PAXTON, MICHAEL PEARSON, MITCH PEARSON,MELISSA COLLINS, MICHELLE PEARSON, MICHAEL & ANNIEPEARSON, JEFFREY & CHARLENE PETERSON, KEVIN PETERSON,ROBERT & AMY PETERSON, NANCY PHILLIPS, BETH QUIST TRUST,R & M FAMRS INC, RAISE CORP, DANIEL & CHEYL RASMUSSEN,DONALD & PHYLLIS RASMUSSEN, NANCY RIEHL, JOHN H. &MARSHA SAMUELSON, JOHN N. SAMUELSON, JULIA M. SAMUELSONTRUST, ROGER SANDGREN, SANSGAARD GROUP INC, LEONARD &MARY SCHNEIDER, SECURITY SAVINGS BANK, MILTON SMITH JR,STANEK BROTHERS, JASON & CYNTHIA STANEK, LAURIN & HELENSTANEK, MARCELLA STANEK TRUST, ISSAC & HEATHER STEWART,APRIL STEWART, WILLARD STEWART, JERALYN MEFFERT, JOANNESAXTON, RONALD & GLADYS STOWE, WILMER STOWE, DEANNESTRANDBERG, EVAN TELLEEN, M JON TELLEEN, NICKOLASTELLEEN, MATTHEW & AMANDA THOMPSON, TRIPLE N PROPERTIESLLC, RICHARD & BERNADETTE TUCKER, UNION TRUST & SAVINSBANK, JOHN SCHAUPP TRUSTEE, ELIZABETH URELIUS TRUST, RITAMILLER, LELAND URELIUS, SHAWN & ELIZABETH URELIUS, VEGORSLAND & LIVESTOCK COMPANY, W C W HOLDINGS LTE, RONALD &JUDY WARRICK, WEBSTER CO ENGINEER , DENNIS WENDELL, WFHLLC, KEITH WICKLEIN TRUST, ANNETTE WICKLEN TRUST, WILEYENTERPRISES LTD, JAMES WILEY FAMILY TRUST, CAROL WILEY,DANNY WOOD, DENISE DANELLE

AND TO all leinholders or encumbrancers of any land within thedistrict and to all other persons whom it may concern and to all actualoccupants of lands in the district.YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that the Boardof Supervisors acting as trustees for Drainage District No. 48, WebsterCounty, Iowa, has appointed John Milligan, MHF Engineering to investigateand report on the condition of said drainage district and that said engineerhas filed his report in the office of the Auditor of Webster County, Iowarecommending a repair to said Drainage District. On the 28th day of July,2015, the Board of Supervisors, did approve the report of the engineer andadopted the plans set therein as a tentative plan which may be amendedbefore final action.YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that Drainage District No. 48 islocated in parts of Sections 22, 26, 27, 28, 29, 32, 33, 34 and 35,Township87 North, Range 29 West,(Clay Township); Sections 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11,15, 16, 17, 20 and 21, Township 86 North, Range 29 West, (Lost GroveTownship), Webster County, Iowa.FOR FURTHER PARTICULARS see the copy of the engineer'sreport and plan now on file in the Office of the Auditor, 701 Central Ave.,Webster County, Fort Dodge, Iowa.YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that the Board has set the 22ndday of September2015 at 11:00 a. m. in the Board of Supervisor'sRoom, Webster County Courthouse, 701 Central Ave., Fort Dodge, Iowaas the time, date and place for hearing on said engineer's report and

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recommended repair.YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that in the event said report isadopted that a reclassification of benefits of the lands within the district willalso be considered. All claims for damages, except claims for land requiredfor right of way, and all objections for any reasons to said engineer's reportmust be in writing and filed in the office of the Webster County Auditor, FortDodge, Iowa before or at the time set for said hearing.Published by order of the Board of Supervisors, acting as trustees forDrainage District No. 48 Webster County, Iowa.CAROL MESSERLY, AUDITORWEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA

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I was definitely curious about my sons bride asI attended their wedding Aug. 5 in Las Vegas. Danielis in the Air Force (Nellis Air Force Base), has had twodeployments in the last few years, and maintains a crazyschedule.His bride Kristin is even more busy with a demanding career and shes also a full-time student , realizing that after 10 years in the entertainment business shecant keep doing it forever.Kristin has a twin sister Cory and together theyare the KC Twins. They are singers, models, hosts, andsongwriters. They have performed across the country inDated this 6th day of August, 2015.cluding Nashville and many places in Las Vegas. Theyhave recorded their music and have had some good sucMelissa Grell - Administrator of the Estate2174 Gypsum Hollow Road, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501cess. But who is this person, Kristin, I wondered?I never really had much time for dating and IErnest Kersten, ICIS PIN Number: AT004171Attorney for the Administratordidntcarefor the men I would meet, she told me. And1609 220th StreetFort Dodge, Iowa 50501then I met Daniel and we just connected.They were married on Wednesday, Aug. 5, exSecond Publication: 19th day of Aug, 2015actly three years after having their first date. We hadProbate Code Section 230some things in common and we were both from the Mid~ Email your news to [email protected] ~ west, she noted.Daniel was bornin Hudson, Wisconsin , butour family moved to Pocahontas, Iowa, when he wasa toddler and he graduated from Pocahontas AreaHigh School. He was agood athlete who strivedfor excellence, and Kristinhad the same dedicated approach. She is from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.Daniel and Kristin competed in severalmarathons and half marathons during their relationship in Las Vegas. Danielwon a few half marathonsand finished in the top fivein a few marathons. Daniel also competed in several basketball and softballteams in Vegas. I askedabout seeing him a fewyears ago and he said, Dad, I am busy every dayfrom early morning to 10p.m.Daniel and Kristin also enjoyed hiking.Several times they hikeda difficult peak near RedRock Canyon only about20 miles from Las Vegas.After hiking to the top ofthe mountain peak one timeabout a year ago, Danielgot down on one knee andproposed to Kristin. Hehad the ring. Amazingly,there is a framed photo ofDaniel proposing to Kristinon top of that peak in theirhome.Daniel is so roGet a variety of energy- and money-saving products whenmantic, said Kristin.I was a little suryou schedule a free* HomeCheck with MidAmericanprised to hear that, but afEnergy Company. Plus, receive a $200 bonus paymentter seeing all their photos,videos, and especially thatwhen you upgrade three qualifying recommended items,unique marriage proposal,I started to be convinced.including insulation improvements, within 12 months of yourI hugged my son so manyenergy assessment. Call today to see if your home qualifies.times at the reception, andlistened to him, and thinkThe power is in your hands with MidAmerican Energy.ing. . .he has matured somuch and I am very proudto be his father.Now Daniel isincrediebly picky and aperfectionist. I once tookhim shopping (about 10years ago) and it took himabout three hours to buy800-545-0762www.midamericanenergy.com/eeone piece of clothing. Are*This energy efficiency program is funded through the Energy Efficiency Cost Recovery rider.you kidding me?In his junior yearIN THE MATTER Probate No. ESPR308075OF THE ESTATE OFNOTICE OF APPOINTMENTChad Allen Grell,OF ADMINISTRATORDeceased. AND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate of, Chad Allen Grell Deceased,who died on or about July 26, 2015.You are hereby notified that on the, 6th day of August, 2015, theundersigned was appointed administrator of the estate.Notice is hereby given that all persons indebted to the estate arerequested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditorshaving claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the abovenamed district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance,and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the secondpublication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of thisnotice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter foreverbarred.

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at Pocahontas he wanted to be with one attractive girlin his class, but she was dating a senior boy. Danielwouldnt go out with anyone else. The next year thatboy had graduated and Daniel was able to take the girl hethought was so special.And now Daniel is getting married. Who isshe?She is beautiful, but she is also very nice andgenuine. As a father, I was happy to discover that I reallyliked her. She is pursuing a nursing career with aspirations of being a nurse practitioner. She maintains a 3.92gpa.I played a game of ping pong with Kristin andshe beat me while she played in high heels. How couldshe manuever in high heels? I asked Amanda Vetter(married to my nephew Josh) about that and she said,Thats what she does on stage. I guess so.I did all the things parents do at a wedding. Ivisited with her (Kristins) parents, her sisters and brother. I wanted to get to know everyone. It was great to bewith my daughter Joanna who was there with her boyfriend Ted. My son David was there with his friend fromPocahontas, Brad Ohlinger. A few nights I stayed upuntil midnight to visit with everyone and it was all great.As a father, I feel so much better. My son hasmarried a wonderful woman, and she has married a wonderful guy. They own a beautiful home in North LasVegas and they are doing well.

Gowrie Police ReportMon., May 11 - L.E.C. to 1200 blk.Main ref possible explosion w/juvs. Involved.UtlTue., May 12 - L.E.C. to H.S.. parking lo

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