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Shocking concerns from ACLUOrganization offers report of law enforcement’s use of Tasers

By Lori LindnerNorth Liberty LeaderNORTH LIBERTY– The school is taking shape, and the

North Liberty City Council is all in.At the council’s Feb. 23 meeting, Vitas Bering with SVPA

Architects in West Des Moines, representing the Iowa City Community School District (ICCSD), presented the 70-acre site plan for the new high school that will be built near the intersection of North Liberty Road and Dubuque Street.

The construction will be completed in three phases, with the fi rst two being built right away and an expansion of the school to be done when required. The school will initially be designed for 1,000 students, with infrastructure to accom-modate 1,500 as the school’s enrollment increases. Phase two will include the school’s athletic complex consisting of baseball, football, soccer fi elds and associated parking. The third phase will be a classroom wing at the east side of the building, to be added in the future.

Also presenting information was Kelly Beckler of MMS Consultants, the civil engineering fi rm partnering on the project.

North Liberty councilor Annie Pollock asked Beckler if the building would be LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certifi ed, a designation offered by the Green Building Certifi cation Institute when buildings are constructed within certain energy-effi cient standards. ICCSD’s Van Allen Elementary School in North Liberty was the fi rst school in Iowa to obtain LEED certifi cation

By Chris UmscheidNorth Liberty LeaderJOHNSON COUNTY– In the wake of

the national spotlight on law enforcement offi cers and their use of force, recent re-port by the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Iowa (ACLU-Iowa) on the use of Tasers has provided the public with docu-mented information on policies and practices.

More than 265 law enforcement agencies in Iowa utilize Tasers. In 2013, the ACLU-Iowa, in cooperation with the University of Iowa’s College of Law and Center for Human Rights, studied the use of Tasers by law enforcement in all of Iowa’s 99 counties, noting that the number of agencies and the number of individual offi cers utilizing the devices continues to increase.

The study’s October 2014 fi nal report concluded that “stricter guidelines and more uniform policies are essen-tial.” It described confl icting and frequently inadequate policies governing the use of Tasers by Iowa law enforce-ment, and suggested changes the ACLU-Iowa feels would ensure “the safe and appropriate use of Tasers.”

“A two-year study of Taser policies has found that Iowa law enforcement policies on these potentially fatal devices are woefully inadequate in providing clear, dependable instruction to offi cers in the fi eld who must act quickly in often tense and sometimes dangerous situations,” Veronica

Lorson Fowler, ACLU-Iowa’s communications director, said in an Oct. 20 press release announcing the report. The release also stated that, “the policies also do not effectively protect the public from abuse.”

Tasers have become popular with law enforcement agencies nationwide. However, in Johnson County,

while the number of Tasers in service has increased, actual use is incidental.

The North Liberty Police De-partment (NLPD) fi rst acquired the devices in 2007. Today,

NLPD Chief Diane Venenga called the Tasers one more porta-ble tool an offi cer can use to gain control and compliance in a tense and chaotic situation. The NLPD

had an inventory of 19 Tasers in 2014 and did not deploy them once

during the calendar year. “I believe Tasers have decreased overall injuries for

subjects and the offi cers,” Venenga said. The department tests the devices daily, and while a test registers a “use” on a digital readout, the department does not document the test with a “drawn, not fi red” record.

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Offi ce (JCSO) started using Tasers in 2006 and issues one to each patrol deputy, courthouse deputy and Sheriff’s Emergency Response Team member. Additionally, the jail has three units.

“The Tasers have been a great benefi t to our deputies,”

Sewer bid, site plan for new school approvedHigh school will accommodate 1,000 students to start in 2017

Vitas Bering with SVPA Architects in West Des Moines presents the 70-acre site plan for the new high school that will be built near the intersection of North Liberty Road and Dubuque Street to the North Liberty City Council Feb. 23. (photo by Lori Lindner)

Tasers: Continued on page A7

By Chris UmscheidNorth Liberty LeaderTIFFIN— A year ago the

Clear Creek Amana (CCA) school board thought the district’s two-year calendar was approved. Then Gover-nor Terry Branstad and State Director of Education Brad Buck moved to enforce a state law that has been on the books since 1983, mandating schools not start before Sept. 1.

Before, school districts were routinely able to get waivers from the State De-partment of Education al-lowing schools to start prior to Sept. 1. In the wake of the recent action from the Gov-ernor, such waivers have be-come virtually impossible to obtain without data showing a measurable detriment to students if they do not start the school year earlier.

At CCA, enforcement of the law meant scrapping the 2015-2016 calendar and essentially starting over. Superintendent Tim Kuehl, with input from administra-tors, teachers, parents and the school board, initially put together two calendars: one with a late August start, and one starting on Tuesday, Sept. 1. The strategy was

based on hopes the State Legislature would intervene. However, at last report, the Democrat-controlled sen-ate was calling for a “local control” initiative, which would leave it up to the school boards to determine their own start dates, while the Republican-controlled House was seeking an Aug. 23 start in 2016.

At the board’s regular monthly meeting Wednes-day, Feb. 18, at the mid-dle school in Tiffi n, Kuehl recommended the board approve the Sept. 1 calendar. “It’s the right one for us,” he said. “It is very, very, very unlikely the legislature will okay anything earlier.”

Aside from the later start date, the most significant change is the absence of a spring break. In its place is a pair of long weekends; a four-day weekend in March and a three-day weekend in April. Graduation, which has traditionally been held during the Memorial Day weekend, moves back one week to Sunday, May 29, with Friday, June 3, as the last day of classes. Monday and Tuesday, June 6 and 7, are reserved in case snow days need to be made up during the school year.

In CCA’s case, a poten-tial silver lining to the later start is that it allows a bit

School start date set in stone...for nowCCA approves calendar while lawmakers continue debate

CCA start date: Continued on page A2

NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liberty Fire Department (NLFD) was dispatched to 115 Holiday Lodge Rd. in North Lib-erty on Monday March 2, at 1:45 p.m. to respond to

a report of a mobile home on fi re. First-arriving units found heavy fi re and smoke coming from the front of the home. The occupant of the home, 70-year-old Fred Steven, was able to exit the

structure. It is unknown if smoke detectors were functioning at the time. Fire crews had the fire under control in 20 minutes while clean-up continued for a couple of hours.

Early property damage and content dollar loss is unknown at this time, but the mobile home is a com-plete loss. Cause of the fi re is still under investigation, according to NLFD EMS Capt. Chris Kochany. There were no reported injuries. Steven was in contact with the American Red Cross for assistance following the blaze.

North Liberty units re-sponding to the scene were Engine 112, Engine 113, Quint 114 and command vehicle 115. The NLFD was assisted by the North Liberty Police Department, Coralville Fire Department, Tiffi n Fire Department, So-lon Fire Department and Johnson County Ambulance Service.

North Liberty Fire Department responds to mobile home fi re

Fire crews work to control a blaze Monday afternoon at mobile home on Holiday Lodge Road in North Liber-ty. The home’s sole occu-pant, 70-year-old Fred Ste-ven, escaped unharmed.(Photo: Josh O’Leary / Iowa City Press-Citizen)

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See page B8.See page B8.

West girls West girls return to state return to state tournament.tournament.See page B1.See page B1.

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NORTH LIBERTY– The North Liber-ty Optimists will host their 42nd annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 7, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., North Liberty.

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Optimist Club of North Liberty to host pancake breakfast for public March 7

NORTH LIBERTY– Seniors are invited to come together every Friday for a catered lunch at 11:30 a.m., and an activity from noon to 1 p.m.

Friday, March 13, will be a lunch catered by Mirabitos Italian restaurant, with a St. Patrick’s Day theme and a birthday cele-bration for all attendees who have March

birthdays.All seniors are welcome to attend the

program at the North Liberty Community Center, 520 W. Cherry St., North Liberty. Cost is $3 per person.

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NORTH LIBERTY– We Run in North Liberty is organizing its annual “Lucky Run” for March 21, beginning at 9 a.m. at the University of Iowa Community Credit Union on Landon Road in North Liberty. The race includes chip-timed 1K, 5K and 10K. Participants will receive a technical shirt, a fi nishing medal and a goodie bag. Additional proceeds will be benefi t charities Soles4souls and Brian to Boston (Michael Linslow Respite Center). Registration in-formation for the race can be found at www.werunllc.com under the Lucky Run tab. To participate as a sponsor, please contact race director, Kris Tharp, via phone at 319-310-5656 or email at kris.tharp@werunllc.com.

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SHUEYVILLE– Shueyville United Methodist Men’s Pancake Supper will be held Friday, March 27, from 5-7 p.m. The public is invited to come and enjoy good food and fellowship with friends.

The all-you-can eat supper includes pan-cakes, eggs, ham, sausage, hash browns and beverage. This supper supports mission ac-tivities both at home and around the world. The church is located at 1195 Steeple Ln. NE in Shueyville. Cost of supper is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 3-12 and chil-dren under three are free.

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more time for contractors to complete the addition to the Middle School before the students arrive.

A consequence is that the middle school football teams will see their sched-ule radically altered. By law, middle school players cannot start practice until the fi rst day of school, and cannot compete until after 10 days of practice.

Neither the Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union nor the Iowa High School Athletic Association have issued any statements re-garding scheduling changes due to the later start.

The board approved the calendar on a 6-1 vote, with Rick Hergert in opposition.

TLC at 1295 Jordan St., the North Liberty Community Library at 520 W. Cherry St., North Liberty City Hall at 3 Quail Creek Cr., or any of the banks in town. Tickets prices: adults $6, children ages 3-10 years $2, and age 2 and under are free. All proceeds will benefi t the youth of North Liberty.

NORTH LIBERTY– Gearing up for its second year of operations, the North Liberty Summer Lunch and Fun Program is seeking participation from local restaurants and oth-ers to help provide free food and activities for North Liberty youth weekdays June 8 through Aug. 14.

The program served more than 2,500 free meals for youths last summer with food donated by dozens of businesses, individual donors and volunteers.

The 2015 program will provide a free nutritional lunch for kids up to age 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., and free activities from noon to 1 p.m., on the lawn of the Ranshaw House, located just north of the North Liberty Community Center at 520 W. Cherry St. The program will not be offered July 3. No registration is required.

Activities hosted in 2014 included cup-cake decorating, bubble fun, kickball, a butterfl y expert, bird-feeder construction, flower planting, balloon animals, yoga, gymnastics and music.

The North Liberty City Council has budgeted $2,500 to help fund a part-time coordinator for the program this year, although dona-tions still are needed to help provide food and activities. In 2014, the program had an outpouring of community support, with many local restaurants providing pre-pared food items; grocery stores providing milk, ice or fresh produce; and church and volunteer groups pro-viding and serving prepared meals. The North Liberty

Community Pantry will again host one meal and activity each week.

The program is sponsored by the North Liberty Unity Coalition with food, volun-teer and activity support from the North Liberty Community Library and recreation center staff, the community pantry, several area churches and dozens of residents and businesses. All donations are tax-deductible through the nonprofi t North Liberty Com-munity Betterment Fund which accepts donations on the program’s behalf.

To donate money or food, to sponsor a day of service with your business, or to volunteer as an activity host, please visit the website at http://nlsummerlunch.wordpress.com.

North Liberty Free Summer Lunch Program seeks donors

NORTH LIBERTY– Winkel, Parker and Foster, CPA PC released an audit report on the City of North Liberty for the year ending June 30, 2014.

The City’s receipts totaled $21,538,548, a 7.3 percent increase from 2013. The re-ceipts included $6,205,348 in property tax, $3,518,713 in tax increment financ-ing revenues, $9,336,902 from charges for service, $1,682,149 from operating

grants, contributions and restricted interest, $652,331 from unrestricted interest on cash investments and $117,041 from other re-ceipts.

T h e C i t y r e c e i v e d $10,044,504 from bond and loan proceeds and $7,296 from the sale of capital assets. The City refunded $4,960,000 of bond prin-cipal of three bond issues during the year.

Disbursements for the

year totaled $23,713,206, a 2.5 percent decrease from 2013. The disbursements included $5,468,736 for capital projects, $4,168,095 from debt service and $3,208,940 for culture and recreation. Also, disburse-ments for business-type ac-tivities totaled $4,838,718.

A copy of the audit report is available for review in the offi ce of the Auditor of State and in the North Liberty City Clerk’s offi ce.

CPA fi rm releases NL’s 2014 audit report

CCA start date (Continued from page A1)

IOWA CITY– The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County is currently offering $750,000 in funding to support the devel-opment and/or rehabilitation of housing provided to income-qualifi ed households. Of the available funding, $25,000 will be dedicated as grants for projects serving below 30 percent Area Median Income (AMI). Eligible applicants include busi-

nesses, nonprofi t organizations, builders, developers and governmental agencies seek-ing funds for affordable owner-occupied, rental, transitional or emergency housing in Johnson County. The application deadline is 4 p.m. on Friday, March 20 . Applications, AMI guidelines, and additional information may be found online at www.htfjc.org or by calling 319-358-0212.

Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County accepting applications until March 20

CCA’s 2015-16 student attendance calendar. The board approved the calendar Feb. 18. (image courtsey CCA).

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also the different costs, co-payments, deductibles etc.

Desecrating the fl ag and veterans funerals– I am assigned to be on a sub-committee next week that will deal with protestors interrupting fu-nerals. I strongly and fi rmly believe that there is not a First Amendment Right to disrupt a private military funeral with protest. Our heroes’ families deserve to be laid to rest in peace.

RICL– Landowners affected by the proposed Rock Island Clean Line had a major victory. Rock Is-land Clean Line attempted to obtain “bifurcation” rights from the Utility Board to give them the upper hand in negotiations. This would have allowed them to separate out condemnation requests from a franchise request. This was the second time they tried to do this despite telling several of us that they would not pursue this tactic. I applaud the Utility Boards decision to tell them no. This company continues to disappoint many of us with their actions.

Private property rights– Last Wednesday the Supreme Court heard the appeal of the landowners in Clarke County whose farms are being condemned for a recreational lake. At stake is whether the court rules that a private entity can condemn for personal profi t. My clerk attended the hearing and I will let all of you know when a decision comes down. This has statewide implications for property rights.

Finally, I want to extend a shout-out to Tim Malott, the Cedar County Emergency Management Director. He and I have been working on a bill to re-direct dollars into our E911 program. Tim has been to the Capitol twice in the last week working feverishly on behalf of the taxpayers in Cedar County.

Dutch chocolate has a higher fat content and a slightly different fl avor because of an alkali used during processing to neutralize the acids.

Milk chocolate is the most popular candy in the world. Basically sugar, chocolate and milk with added fl avorings, usually vanilla, is formed into bars, used to coat bars of other candy combinations, or to coat those creamy, fondant centers in that heart-shaped box.

Milk chocolate is ideal for dipping because of its sheen when melted.

The ideal temperature for storing chocolate candy is 78 degrees.

That whitish fi lm that forms on candy stored in too warm conditions is harmless. It is merely the fat rising to the surface and doesn’t affect the fl avor or otherwise render it inedible.

Making candy is an ancient practice, the Egyptians made cakes of fruit, nuts and honey as early as 2000 B.C., and ancient Greeks and Romans made many kinds of candy for desserts at banquets.

The word candy comes from a sweet reed called “kand” brought back from India by Alexander the Great’s soldiers.

The fi rst regular candy factories in Europe appeared in the late 16th century, and the United States had several hundred candy makers by 1850.

I found it interesting that the fi rst true candy makers were druggists, who used sweeteners to hide the unpleasant tastes of medicines.

For most of my childhood, I remember that the only place in town to buy a box of chocolates was at the drugstore, though there were usually candy bars and penny candy available in grocery stores, restaurants, the movie theater and a few other places where snacks were sold.

Fifty years ago, the average American consumed 16 pounds of candy per year and the trend keeps growing—is it no wonder so many of us are overweight, diabetic and toothless?

Apparently, included in the Aussie’s attitude of having “a good time” is leaving windows and patio doors open to the outdoors for all sorts of critters to come and go including “mossies” (mosquitos), “spidies” (spiders) and snakies .

Early on, for example, I talked with a neighbor who said they just discovered a seven-foot boa under their kitchen table the other day. It was in the morn-ing, she said, and her son was eating breakie when her husband came in and noticed the reptile.

“What’d you d o ? ” I a s k e d , somewhat exas-perated with her nonchalant de-meanor.

She replied that fi rst her son fi nished his cereal and then her husband tossed it outside with a broomstick.

They, presumably, they had a “good time.”I lost six pounds in Australia; what’s truly amazing is it

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A heart-shaped box of chocolate-covered candies is one of the most popular Valentine’s Day gifts, along with red roses, jewelry and anything heart-shaped.

I was lucky enough to be at a Valentine’s Day party where we were served some incredibly delicious desserts, one of which was a white chocolate mousse. It was so delicious that I consulted my favorite cookbook, hoping to fi nd a recipe for something similar. In the process, I discovered that white chocolate isn’t chocolate at all—but a product of vegetable fats, coloring and fl avors.

Still curious, I consulted my encyclopedia and found the whole process to be so complex that I now have a whole new respect for chocolate. The journey from the pods of the cacao tree to those elegant morsels nesting in ruffl ed candy papers in that heart-shaped box is a sort of miracle. There are so many steps in the processing of chocolate that one wonders that anybody ever fi gured it all out.

Yet, Mexican Indians used cocoa before America was discovered. In fact, they used bags of cocoa for money.

Spanish explorers took cocoa back to Europe in the 16th century, where it was a popular drink a hundred years before coffee and tea were introduced there.

For starters, in America, we use more chocolate than any other country, and most of it is comes from South America and West Africa.

The cocoa beans mature inside large, football-shaped pods that grow directly from the trunks and larger limbs of the trees, and two crops can be harvested from each tree every year.

The pods are as much as fourteen inches long and contain fi ve rows of almond shaped beans, as many as ten in each row. The pods are split open and the beans removed, to be fermented for a few days, which makes them easier to clean, then washed and dried to be shipped to a factory where they are further processed.

There, the shells are removed and the beans are broken up into small bits before being ground up and pressed to remove some of the fats. This fat, called cacao butter, can be stored for years without becoming rancid and is used in the manufacture of soap, cosmetics, ointments, foods and drugs. Some of the residue from this pressing is ground even fi ner and sifted to become cocoa powder.

Some of the oil removed is added to other batches and pressed into cakes becoming the bitter chocolate we know as baking chocolate.

Since chocolate by itself has a bitter fl avor, it requires sweetener to become palatable, and it is evident that sweet-ened chocolate is more popular with consumers than the unsweetened variety. This is known as German chocolate and has nothing to do with the country, but rather with the man who came up with the idea.

About that box of chocolates

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Put a stop to puppy millsDear Editor,At least 47 percent of Iowa’s 220 plus USDA large-scale

dog breeding facilities were cited for violations in 2014. 18 percent of those were serious violations.

I’ll bet most of your readers are unaware that Iowa has the second largest number of puppy mills in the nation. They really need to know so together we can get these poor dogs the help they need as soon as possible.

Many USDA kennels keep their dogs in near-total darkness. Thousands of dogs are currently sitting in small, cramped, wire-bottomed cages. Many without protection from the winter’s bitter cold. Now how would you like your pet living in these conditions? Anyone with a heart would be in tears and make an effort to put a stop to this.

Lets get busy and stop this now. Please stop this cruelty to dogs, we need your help and we need it now

Sincerely,Linda ZapataCedar Rapids

Polluters dump toxins into ourwater and our politics

Dear Editor:As Congress is poised to attack a rule that would restore

federal protections 62 percent of Iowa’s streams, Environ-ment Iowa’s recent report titled “Polluting Politics” touches on a salient topic for all Iowans. The report establishes a link between some of the nation’s largest polluters, includ-ing Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., which operates a plant in Ottumwa and their enormous lobbying expenditures and campaign contributions.

According to the report, the Ottumwa plant spewed more than 2,889,989 toxic pollutants into the Lower Des Moines River in 2012 alone. In 2014, the corporation spent over $1.3 million dollars to advance their political agenda.

It is not just our favorite swimming, fi shing and boating spots throughout the state which are threatened by water contamination, but over 600,000 Iowans, whose drinking water is currently at risk of unchecked pollution. Yet, big in-dustries like Cargill are using their vast fi nancial resources to smother Iowa’s voters and protect their damaging practices.

As citizens, it is our duty to make our voices heard and to demand that our decision-makers do what’s right for all Iowans, and not what’s right for a few dirty industrialists. They may have deep pockets but if we keep up the pressure to pass the EPA’s clean water rule, we can overcome these special interests and take a huge step towards protecting Iowa’s waterways.

Sincerely,Jordan Parra

Environment IowaDes Moines

Want clean water? Be the changeDo you want clean water in Iowa? I believe factory farms

are a big part of the poor water quality here.If you agree, then I am asking you to stop supporting

these factories. This means not purchasing their products. This will take some thought; 98 percent of meat, dairy and eggs in the U.S. comes from factory farms.

Do you ever think about why you can buy a large cheese and pepperoni pizza for only $10? The pizza is full of meat and cheese from factory farms.

If you want cleaner water, you need to either signifi cantly reduce or eliminate meat, dairy and eggs in your diet or you need to know the source of all of these products that you purchase. This includes at the grocery store, the bakery, restaurants and fast food businesses etc.

Please raise your consciousness about this issue and then as Gandhi said, “Be the change you want to see in the world”.

Thank you.Lynn Gallagher

Solon

YOUR THOUGHTS

For the last two weeks I have focused my column on two major topics: education funding and the proposed fuel tax increase. This week I want to highlight six other issues and bills with which I am heavily involved.

Medical malpractice reform– In years past, Medical Mal-practice bills have come out of the House only to die in the Senate because trial lawyers were on the opposite side of doctors and healthcare providers. This week, I was assigned a bill where all of these groups have come together. Right now there aren’t a lot of confi dential options for both the victims and the doctors. Often times, both sides “lawyer up” and lawsuits go on in perpetuity. This bill is designed to create a confi dential atmosphere where the patient and the physician can engage in an open discussion about what happened, how it can be resolved and if compensation is merited. The patient is not bound to anything but this offers a “neutral” legal layer between incidents and litigation.

School start date– It appears a compromise is on the hori-zon for a school start date of August 23 or 24. The Governor had issued an order that schools couldn’t start before Sept. 1 without a waiver. Some schools were starting as early as the fi rst week in August. While I would have preferred a pure local control bill, this seems to be a middle ground that everyone can live with.

Major healthcare commerce bill– I was also assigned last week to a major healthcare bill in commerce committee. I have written in the past about the explosion in Medicaid costs and the large increase in Medicaid recipients. Lost in all of this is education for those who have never had healthcare or been on Medicaid before. This patient literacy bill will create protections for consumers and aid them in selecting the best health care for their needs. Imagine when you walk into a restaurant, you get a menu with costs and options. That is what this bill will do for portions of the healthcare industry in Iowa. It will provide consumers with a “menu” that outlines not only their different coverage options but

Sit down because I have something shocking to tell you about our recent trip to Australia: I lost my appetite.

I can hear you pleading, “say it isn’t so, Brian,” but it’s true, I simply wasn’t hungry in the land down under.

Very odd. I can count the times it has happened on one hand, and they all involved hospitalization and surgery. Other people get food poisoning and are off their feed for a week; me, I just get a bad case of gas. Some people get the fl u and languish away; I just seek out spoiled food from the refrigerator. If I’m going to up chuck it might as well be for two reasons instead of just one. Some people get disgusted at the sight of gore or the death of a loved one and lose their will to eat: I ask them for their fries.

What caused the malady is a matter of debate. It might have been jet lag. Brisbane, after all, is a full 16

time zones away from Iowa. This theory is fl awed, however. We left Hawaii at 2 p.m. and arrived in Brisbane about 9 p.m. the next day on a nine hour fl ight. That means I missed four meals. I should have deplaned malnourished and starving.

Or maybe it was the change in temperature. The day we left Iowa the wind chill was a nasty 40 degrees below zero. On the other hand the Brisbane airport sweltered at a humid 90 degrees, enough to turn even this Tefl on coated stomach sour.

Or perhaps it was the cold I came down with shortly after arriving. While the fl u doesn’t affect my appetite, a cold

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Bernard BeranekBernard Frederick “Bernie” Beranek, 81 of Cedar Rapids,

passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015, at Wheatland Manor in Wheatland. Celebration of Life Services took place Monday, Feb. 23, at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, where full military rites were conducted. Burial took place in Cedar Memorial Cemetery.

Bernie was born Sept. 19, 1933, in West Branch, the son of Fred and Carrie (Zach) Beranek. He graduated in 1951 from Wilson High School in Cedar Rapids. After graduation, he joined the United States Air Force serving four years where he taught mechanics of jet engines. He married his high school sweetheart Yvonne Kruse on Dec. 26, 1952, in Cedar Rapids. Bernie and Yvonne owned and operated the Coast to Coast Store and Marine/Snowmobile Department on 16th Avenue (Czech Village) in Cedar Rapids from 1956 until 1975. Bernie had a near fatal accident in 1971 but with the help of the family and friends continued to persevere. He received his real estate license in 1976, and later became a real estate appraiser. Bernie and Yvonne were involved with the Shueyville United Methodist Church for many years and through their donations helped fund many church expansions. He was proud of his development projects, which included Cumberland Ridge overlooking Coralville Lake and Indian Hills near Sandy Beach. They spent win-ters in Port Isabel, Texas where he was able to fi sh nearly everyday. Besides fi shing, he enjoyed trapshooting, golfi ng, boating, skiing, camping, traveling and spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Bernie is survived by his children, Joni (Gary) King of Eldridge, Terry (Fran Smith) Beranek of Cedar Rapids and Cindy Beranek of Robins; four grandchildren Corey (Stacie) King of Chicago, Kristi (Nick) Cummins of Newton, Chad Hoeger of Toddville and Carrie Hoeger of Robins; two step-grandchildren Jenny (Rick) Rigel and Lynn (Karen) Smith; four great-grandchildren, Colin, Allyson, Kylie and Hayden; two step-great-grandchildren Alexander and Mason; his sister Nadine “Deanie” (Larry) Young of Solon; a half-brother David Beranek of Livonia, Mo., and three nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Yvonne and a half-brother Donnie Beranek.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Kim BerridgeKim Carl Berridge, 60, of rural Solon and formerly of

Des Moines, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Memorial services were held Saturday, Feb. 28, at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with refreshments and fellowship following the services.

Kim was born March 13, 1954, in Iowa City, the son of Carl and Ruby Jean (Long) Berridge. He graduated from Iowa City West High School and later Kirkwood Commu-nity College where he received his degree in welding. For over 30 years, he worked as a welder and Lead Operator for the Williams Brothers Pipeline which became Magel-lan Pipeline in Iowa City and Des Moines. Kim loved his Harleys and working with his hands. He loved the land and

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His family includes his mother, Ruby Jean Berridge; daughter, Shonna Stevenson (Chris); grandchildren, Cameryn, Ben and Cole; sister, Roxanne Vincent; nieces, Erica and Lilly Vincent and nephew, Brian Vincent.

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Kim was one of a kind and he will be missed by all that loved him.

In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations may be made to the Solon Fire Department or Iowa City Hospice.

Mary BrechtMary A. Brecht, 102 of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, Feb.

19, 2015, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy. Funeral Mass took place Wednesday, Feb. 25, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Solon with Father Tim Sheedy presiding. Burial followed in St. Mary Cemetery.

Mary was born Feb. 2, 1913, the daughter of Thomas F. and Johanna (Dwyer) Kelly. She married Floyd “Bill” Brecht on Aug. 4, 1934, in Ottumwa. Mary worked for many years at Penick and Ford, Kilborn Photo, as well as working with Floyd in his various businesses, including the Safari Lounge. She enjoyed oil painting, reading, cooking and baking. Floyd and Mary wintered in Mesa, Ariz. for many years and enjoyed the time spent there with friends. Mary loved being with her family, especially being with the grand and great-grandkids.

Mary is survived by her children, Rosemary (Gene) Erenberger, Phyllis (Bernie) White both of Solon and Cheryl (Don) Williams of Cedar Rapids; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; brother-in-law Edwin (Eileen) Brecht of Marengo; sister-in-laws, Marion (Bernard) Brecht of Marengo, Evelyn (Keith) Kimm of Norway, and Dorothy (Leonard) Brecht of Blairstown; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Floyd “Bill” who died Aug. 14, 2007; grandson Steven White; a great-grandson Willie Herdliska; brother, Emmett Kelly and sister-in-laws, Helen Kelly and Kathryn (Ora) Kimm.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at Hospice of Mercy and Hospice House for their loving care for Mary.

Memorials may be directed to HIS Hands Medical Clinic, St. Peter and Pauls Historical Foundation in her name or to the donors choice.

Dorothy BrownDorothy H. Brown, 89, longtime resident of Iowa City,

died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at the Solon Nursing Care Center.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 26, at the Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City with visitation Wednesday, Feb.25. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Dorothy Helene Faber was born Aug. 5, 1925, in Abing-

don, Md., daughter of Louis and Helena Faber. She gradu-ated from Old Post Road High School in Hartford County, Md. and on March 6, 1943, married John Alex Brown in Baltimore, Md. She worked 20 years at the University of Iowa Library and was a member of the Iowa City First United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed time spent traveling, gardening, canning but most of all; the time she had with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Those who knew Dorothy will also remember her unique sense of humor.

Her family includes her children, Judith (Barry) Pomer-antz of Tucson, Ariz., Steve (Mary) Brown of Solon, Roger (Elaine) Brown of Solon and Margaret (Barry) Ricciardi of Ringwood, N.J.; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grand-children.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings, Betty Pullen and Bill Faber.

Memorials can be made to Iowa City Hospice.

Lucille JonesLucille Schulte Jones, 102, passed away Sunday, Feb. 15,

2015, at the Solon Nursing Care Center.Lucille was born Aug. 3, 1912, to John and Elizabeth

(Arens) Schulte on a farm near Wynot, Neb. After grad-uating from Wayne State Teachers College, she began a 42-year career in teaching. Her fi rst job was in a one-room school house, but she transitioned to high school teaching a few years later. In the meantime, her family had moved to California and she joined them in 1939. She attended USC, earning a Bachelor’s (1941) in biology and math, and a Master’s in botany (1944) while teaching. She married Preston D. Jones in December 1946, and inspired him to get a college education (USC Geology). She taught at In-glewood High School for 28 years, fi rst in biology and then in math, eventually serving as the department chairman of mathematics for 10 years. A few years after retiring from Inglewood, she returned to teaching, at both the elementary and high school levels. She fi nally retired at age 72 when her husband Preston retired from geology.

They bought a trailer and went traveling for four-fi ve months of the year. She also enjoyed playing cards, camp-ing, dancing, baking and spending time with family. She spent the last eight years at the Solon Nursing Care Center to be close to her son Michael, his wife Terry, and grand-children Chris and Megan of Iowa City.

We are very grateful for the wonderful care that she re-ceived at Solon. She was preceded in death by her husband Preston; her brothers Bill, Frank, Cy and John and sisters Dorothy Bichlmeier and Mildred Dersom. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Sulfl ow and Betty Callon, both of California and her son and his family. The funeral will take place in California at a later date.

Kenneth KarstenKenneth William Karsten, 85, went peacefully to be with

his Lord, his family at his side, on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, Feb. 24, at Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown with Rev. David Remfer offi ciating. Interment was held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown.

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was held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blairstown. Kenneth was born July 21, 1929, near Marengo to William

and Meta (Burke) Karsten. On Feb. 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to LaVonne Sturtz at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church near Marengo. He had been a life long member of St. Martin’s Lutheran Church prior to the closing of the church in 1984 when he transferred membership to Grace Lutheran Church in Blairstown. He was an accomplished carpenter and enjoyed building replica buildings. His greatest joy came from traveling with his grandchildren. Kenneth served as a 4-H leader and loved attending his grandchildren’s 4-H shows. Kenneth farmed in the Marengo and Blairstown area and had been employed at the Amana Society, Solar Homes and Sullivan Graphics in Marengo.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, LaVonne Karsten of Marengo; his sons, David (Kay) Karsten of Solon, Steven (Patty) Karsten of Middle Amana, Alan (Carrie) Karsten of South Amana, and Gary (Dawn) Karsten of Marengo; his grandchildren, Adam and Erin Karsten, Josh Karsten, Jamie Smith, Emily Sworobowicz, Rachael Karsten and Ross Karsten; several step-grandchildren; six great grandchil-dren with two on the way and his brother, Alfred (Lorene) Karsten of Marengo.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Eric Karsten.

A memorial fund has been established.

Janice MossJanice R. “Jan” Moss, 91, a longtime resident of the Iowa

City area, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015, at Gay and Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. There was a time of visitation following the services. Private inter-ment services were held at Memory Gardens Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 23.

Janice Ruth Gilbert was born May 21, 1923, in Prairie City, the daughter of George R. and Kate (Hess) Gilbert. She attended Prairie City schools where she played and excelled in girls basketball. Following graduation from high school she attended the State University of Iowa in the Nursing Program. While here she enjoyed basketball in the Iowa City Recreation League. It was here at the University that she met, Kenneth A. Moss, who she would marry on Sept. 4, 1943. A marriage that spanned nearly 70 years. The couple made their home in Iowa City, on a dairy farm north of town. Ken took care of the farm while Jan took care of the family and home. But she also enjoyed working outside the home, fi rst for friends for a number of years at Varsity Cleaners, and then later for over 30 years in the OB-GYN Clinic at the University Hospitals, taking care of “Jan’s babies.”

Those close to Jan, and even those who were just ac-

quaintances, knew a meticulous, intelligent, frugal, sincere, persistent, passionate and compassionate woman. She was all of this when it came to her family, her jobs, her travels around the world, her card games of bridge and euchre, her gardens of fl owers and vegetables and of course the Iowa Hawkeyes. Just hours before her death, she asked her family if the Iowa women’s team had won their game.

Jan was an active part of the First United Methodist Church in Iowa City for over 70 years, a member of the West Lucas Farm Bureau Women, the President’s Club at the University of Iowa and a staunch supporter of the Iowa Athletics through the Kenneth and Janice Moss Scholarship Fund which supports a new student athlete each year. She and her husband Ken were founding Members of the Iowa City Athletics Boosters Club.

Her family includes her four children; David (Jan-et) Moss of Lafayette, Colo.; Stephen (Sonya) Moss of Iowa City; Sharon (Darwin) Thirtyacre of Iowa City; and Jerry Moss (Teri Blume) of Tiffi n; 10 grandchildren, Brad (Jayme) Moss, Jason (Danielle) Moss, Katie (Rich) Coffman, Stephanie Moss, Stacy (Luke) Zeller, Skyler Moss (Sarah), Patricia (Joe) Gleason, Jodi (Pat) Ford), Brenda (Chris) Langenberg and Jeff Thirtyacre; 15 great-grandchildren, Ryan, Nia, Jared, Madison, Sydney, Mikayla, Alec, Lena, Miles, Brody, Quinn, Sloane, Addison, Stella, Gavin and one boy to soon arrive; and great-great-granddaughter, Harper; two sister-in-laws, Donna Walkup of Coralville and Mildred Gilbert of Prairie City and brother-in-law, Harold Schenk of Hills.

Jan was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Ken in 2013; and 8 brothers and sisters.

In lieu of fl owers, memorial donations can be made in her memory to the First United Methodist Church in Iowa City. Online condolences may be sent for her family through the web @ www.gayandciha.com.

Kathryn RummellsKathryn Wolrab Rummells , 96, formerly of Olin and

Mount Vernon, passed away Feb. 18, 2015, at the Anamosa Care Center. There was not a visitation or funeral service per Kathryn’s choice. Burial will be at a later date at the Olin Cemetery.

Survivors include daughters: Janice (Robert) Majors of Mount Vernon, Karlene (Alan) Groth of Olin, and Sharen

McCormick of Anamosa and son Ronald Shebetka (Donna Eckrich) of North Liberty. Also surviving are many grand-children and great-grandchildren.

Those who proceeded her in death are: her parents; two husbands; a daughter, Shirley Lowe DuRos; a grandson; a granddaughter and two son-in-laws.

Kathryn enjoyed helping on the farm, worked for Remley, Remley and Willem during tax season, enjoyed gardening, doing handwork, genealogy and photography.

Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of the services.In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be sent to Kathryn

Rummells Memorial Fund c/o Morgan Funeral Home, 715 10th Avenue SW, Mount Vernon, Iowa 52314.

On-line condolences: www.morganfuneralchoices.com

Melville WebsterMelville L. “Mel” Webster, 77, of Iowa City walked off

into the sunset on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015.Melville Louis Webster was born May 16, 1937, in Chi-

cago, Ill., the son of Millard and Myrtle Webster. Following graduation from Dixon Illinois High School he served in the United States Air Force. On June 24, 1961, he married Joyce Lee Wolfe in Milwaukee, Wis. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering where he graduated with a degree in Engineering. The couple moved to Iowa City with their family in 1986 where Mel worked for Lear Corp. for many years before his retirement.

His family includes his wife, Joyce; their children, Wendy Jassoy (Jim) of Grafton, Wis., Mike Webster (Michelle) of North Liberty and Steve Webster (Heidi) of Wauwatosa, Wis. and their six grandchildren, Jake, Ben, Kaylee, Mitch-ell, Arden, and Archer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three Sib-lings.

A private burial will held for the family. In addition, a service celebrating Mel’s life will be held on March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Iowa City Moose Lodge. In lieu of fl owers please send donations to Bright Focus Foundation that supports dementia research.

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RIVERSIDE– Hills Bank Business Acad-emy presents the 2015 Ag Outlook. Local farmers and agri-businesses are invited to attend the 2015 Ag Outlook at the Riverside Casino and Golf Resort from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11. The event is free, however RSVPs are required.

Featured speakers at the event include: Dr. Michael Boehlje, Disguised Professor

at Purdue University, will be discussing “Strategic Positioning for a Volatile Ag Environment.” The business climate for the farming sector is transitioning from a period of unprecedented prosperity (particularly for the grain sector) to a much less robust peri-od. We will discuss the fundamental drivers of these changes and the implications for farm prices, income, and fi nancial position. Strategies to respond to this new less robust business climate to maintain the viability of the farm business will then be presented.

Doyle Karr, Director of Biotechnology Public Policy with DuPont Pioneer, will be discussing “Gaining Acceptance of New Ag Technologies.” Science has the potential to address the biggest challenges you face on your farm today. However, those possibili-ties can be limited by those who have never stepped foot on a farm and have done lim-ited, research to understand the challenges you face and how you are addressing them. We will discuss strategies being used to gain acceptance of biotechnology that can also be applied across many modern production agriculture practices.

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By Joe WilkinsonIowa Department of Natural Resources Cram 90 anglers into a room, outline an

upbeat forecast for fi shing in nearby lakes, and you can almost watch the boats start to line up in the snow at the ramp.

“Crappies on Lake Macbride look real good in the next few years. There is a huge year class coming on,” assessed Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) fi sheries management biologist Paul Sleep-er. “Those fi sh that were 5 1/2 to 7 inches last spring, will be 8-9 1/2 inches this year.”

His outlook, featured at the recent Cedar Rapids Sports Show, considered the good growth rate there. Though it gets fi shed hard, many anglers will toss back the smaller fi sh, waiting for the growth cycle to hit that keeper stage.

“You’ll be catching these for the next three or four years,” forecasted Sleeper.

And his outlook included adjacent Coralville Reservoir.

“There will be a lot (of crappies) in the 10-11 inch range…and (a group behind them), coming off a good 2014 spring spawn,” noted Sleeper. “We had high water there in the spring. That spread out the fry as they hatched. This past fall, we saw a lot of 3- to 4-inch fi sh in population surveys off that 2014 hatch.”

Of course with its up and down water level, the Reservoir does not provide stable fi shing locations every time out. Rainfall through the basin of the Iowa River pushes up the lake level, sometimes overnight. That clouds water clarity and fi shing success. As it drops, the changes in depth can push crappies out of a favorite brush pile or rock face along the shoreline into deeper water.

It is never a sure thing. These stand-ing-room-only anglers who packed the room were looking for an edge.

“I’m pretty excited,” admitted Dan Mor-gan of Solon. “I had good luck last spring around the (Macbride) causeway, fi shing for crappies. They are better than they were 10 or 15 years ago.” Having just moved to Solon, he sees a twice-a-week fi shing habit developing. “Walleyes, too; good size and numbers; I did pretty well last spring.”

Fishing partner Dave Phillips of Belle Plaine fi shed Macbride quite a bit years ago. Since the 2002-03 Macbride lake renova-tion, he moved over to the Reservoir and a few other area lakes. He is interested though

State of the Lakes - Macbride and Coralvillein what he heard during Sleeper’s ‘state of the lakes’ forecast.

Sleeper covered more than crappies. With walleyes, wipers, largemouth and

Kentucky spotted bass, bluegills, catfi sh, even muskellunge in the waters of Macbride and with periodic fl ooding at the Reservoir, it’s truly a mixed bag.

BLUEGILLS? One of the down spots. “There are a pile of them in Macbride; 5-6

1/2 inchers, though. They compete with giz-zard shad for the same food,” noted Sleeper, saying Macbride is not a target lake for big bluegills right now.

LARGEMOUTH BASS?Kentucky spotted bass make up about 40

percent of the black bass in Macbride, for daily and possession limits are combined, the last few years, anglers have been getting good catches. Last spring, there were a lot of bass: 13, 14, and 15 inchers. (They need to be 15, to keep.)

On Coralville? “The last three, four years have been getting better for largemouths,” said Sleeper. “Fishing toward the dam (low-er) end of the Reservoir, not the upper end. A lot of larger ones are being seen.”

WALLEYES? Macbride enters Year 2 of a fi ve-year

study of whether stocked fry or stocked 8-10 inch hatchery raised walleye do better in the lake. The larger fi sh are more expensive to raise but escape most predators which swallow up millions of tiny fry. Last year, clipping the left pectoral fi n identifi ed the larger, stocked walleyes. This year it’ll be the right pectoral fi n.

Night shocking on two occasions in April was carried out, with another one in November. Sleeper says quite a few of the fi n-clipped larger fi sh showed up, but so did non-clipped– obviously grown up fry.

WIPERS?The hybrid white/ocean striped bass

often shows up twice the size of normal white bass. They do well guzzling down the seemingly endless gizzard shad populations in both Macbride and the Reservoir. With virtually no reproduction, wipers must be stocked year to year. They’re also stocked at Pleasant Creek Lake.

an expectation. And for many, pictures and videos have replaced words on a page. In this session, Gary Mickelson will address how this shift affects the industry and you.

Wendy Wintersteen, Dean of Agriculture and Life Sciences with Iowa State Universi-ty, will discuss “The Dean’s Team: Working for a Brighter Future in Iowa.” She will ad-dress how her team of researchers, educators and others are committed to addressing the challenges and opportunities for Iowa agri-culture. The issues are complex and range from new opportunities in the bioeconomy to engaging with consumers about the sciences of food, agriculture, and natural resources. As one of the top fi ve agricul-tural institutions in the world and the third largest college of agriculture in the nation, the College of Agriculture and Life Science prepares students for diverse futures in Iowa agriculture through a strong foundation in science that is expanding to include digital agriculture, agricultural entrepreneurship, and leadership and science communication.

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MUSKIES? The top predator fi sh is also stocked at

both Macbride and Pleasant Creek as 12-14 inch fi sh, at a rate of one per acre of water. A 47 inch, 30-pounder was landed last summer. Muskies also consume gizzard shad, but don’t stop if it’s a game fi sh going down their gullet.

High water in recent years gave muskies a free pass downstream. The big fi sh have been found below the Burlington Street Bridge in Iowa City. To combat the escape route, a more permanent fence is on order for the top of the Macbride-to-Coralville Reservoir spillway.

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said Lieutenant Raquel Wray with the JCSO. In 2010 dep-uties used their Tasers fi ve times– once on a dog, an issue the ACLU does not address in its report. Like the NLPD, the JCSO does not track when Tasers are drawn but not fi red.

The ALCU-Iowa study of policies in all Iowa counties determined only eight counties prohibit the use of a Taser on a woman known to be pregnant; only one policy prohibits tasing an elderly person; Taser use on young children is prohibited in only two percent of the agen-cies that responded to the study; and only seven policies prohibit use of Tasers on a restrained person.

ALCU-Iowa’s legal director Rita Bettis pointed out these inconsistencies among depart-ments.

“Taser policies in Iowa show profound variation and lack of consistency in regulating offi cer behavior,” Bettis said. “Some are far better than others, but no single policy in the state is adequate.”

The report points to a failure of many Taser policies to address vulnerable populations with known health and safety risks. These include: elderly, young children and those with low body weight, pregnant women, individuals with “excited delirium” due to substance abuse, restrained people, persons who have already been tased, people with mental health issues and those with seizure disorders or other medical conditions that prevent compliance with law enforcements’ orders.

NLPD’s policy does address some of those persons, stat-ing the device should not be used if the subject is elderly or obviously infi rm; is a child; operating a motor vehicle, holding a fi rearm; or in a situation where deadly force is clearly justifi able unless another offi cer is present and ca-pable of preventing deadly force to protect the offi cer and/or civilians as necessary.

The policy also states a Taser will not be used when: the offi cer knows the subject has come into contact with fl am-mable liquids or is in a fl ammable atmosphere; the subject is in a position where a fall could cause substantial injury or death; a prisoner is properly and securely handcuffed; to escort an individual; or the subject is visibly pregnant unless deadly force is the only other option.

“Once a subject complies with and remains compliant to the offi cers’ requests, orders or physical arrest, the use of a Taser weapon is no longer justifi ed,” said Venenga.

The ACLU-Iowa acknowledges Tasers are often used ap-propriately and provide a safe alternative to more dangerous or harmful alternatives. But the report emphasizes Tasers are weapons capable of causing serious or even fatal injuries.

Tasers are classifi ed as “less lethal,” rather than “less than lethal” or “non-lethal,” said Eric Dickinson, a Lieutenant with the Vinton Police Department and adjunct Emergency Medical Services (EMS) instructor at Kirkwood Community College, in a 2014 article for EMS World magazine.

“Less- than-lethal and non-lethal both imply that death cannot possibly result from the use of such a weapon,” Dickin-son wrote. “The term less lethal properly takes into account the remote possibility that death may result from virtually any given tactic or tool under the right set of circumstances.” Dickinson said the use of Tasers and other means such as batons and pepper spray is accept-ed because the odds of death or serious injury from their use are, “extremely low and in some cases, statistically insignifi cant.”

Dickinson’s position echoed that of Chief Venenga.“Less lethal weapons are very effective at bringing control to chaotic situations.”

Tasers can infl ict excruciating pain, puncture and burn the skin, cause abnormal heart rhythm, alter the blood chemistry and impair breathing. There is also a risk of injury from falling after being tased. The ACLU-Iowa report cites a sig-nifi cantly greater risk of injury, cardiac arrest, seizure, and even death among vulnerable populations and recommends, “Tasers should not be deployed on vulnerable populations unless absolutely necessary for safety of offi cers, others, or the subject.”

“Generally, we would not know the (subject’s) medical conditions unless the offi cer has personal knowledge with the individual, or if the family reports conditions while the offi cer is on scene,” Venenga said. “The other (concern) is, offi cers may not know what legal or illegal substances someone may have ingested causing a physical or psycho-logical reaction.” However, she added, “The offi cer will still respond to control the situation.”

Once a subject has been tased and it is safe to do so, NLPD offi cers will call for EMS to assess the person and obtain consent for treatment if necessary. The Iowa Department

of Public Health Bureau of EMS does not have a specifi c protocol for tased individuals, and Steve Spenler, director for the Johnson County Ambulance Service (JCAS) said EMTs and paramedics will treat the signs and symptoms they observe, along with physical complaints from the

subject.“Currently our policy re-

quires officers to transport the subject to the hospital,” Venenga said. “However, we will be changing that, unless the subject requests at any time to go to the hospital, if the probes are in a sensitive area (head, face, genitals, female breasts or existing wounds), there are other factors of con-cern, or if transported by EMS.” Venenga said the pol-icy change is due to subjects

being transported to the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Emergency Department, and physicians did not fi nd treatment necessary.

“I recently went to training by Taser (International Com-pany) and during the medical training the ER doctor said it was not necessary unless sub-ject request, obvious injuries, probes in a sensitive areas or some other compounding factor,” Venenga said. “The subject can refuse medical treatment at the scene, or we will transport or ride in the ambulance, if they need further medical treatment.”

NLPD officers and JCSO deputies are trained to remove the probes unless they are in a sensitive area, and are trained to avoid those areas by aiming for the abdomen or the mid-dle of the back. However, once fi red, the prongs fl y toward the subject in a v-shaped pattern not controllable by the offi cer, making contact with a sensitive area a possibility, particularly if the person is moving.

The X26 Taser used by JCSO and NLPD has a built-in fl ashlight and laser sight capability. The JCSO policy states the top probe “will generally follow the laser point of aim,” and the bottom probe “will travel at an eight-degree down-ward angle below the point of aim.” An offi cer should use the rule of thumb that, “the bottom probe drops one foot for every seven feet it travels.”

Current JCSO policy states, if the probes are deployed, the subject is taken to the hospital for evaluation. If they require immediate medical attention, an ambulance is called to the scene.

Initial training for the NLPD consists of eight hours of classroom and hands-on in-struction. “All offi cers receive updated and recertification

training twice a year during our fi rearms training in the spring and fall,” Venenga said. Once each year, all NLPD offi cers deploy two training cartridges in a controlled environment.

“During Taser training, of-fi cers are allowed and encour-aged to be tased,” Venenga said. “After a Taser deployment,

offi cers get to practice removing the darts.” Judgement scenarios, to deploy or not deploy, are in-

corporated in the trainings. Along with role-playing, the offi cer decides what tool to use and articulates the reason for deploying a Taser, pepper spray or handgun, and practices the verbalization skills.

“Our use of force options are not a step process, but more of an elevator,” Venenga explained. “An officer can go from mere presence to deadly force (if nec-essary). An offi cer can use force to protect themselves or someone else, to restrain a non-compliant person, to bring a situation under control and to effect a lawful arrest.”

An offi cer may use the Taser if verbal commands alone do not stop a certain action, or if the subject refuses to comply with the offi cer’s lawful request. “The subject may have told the offi cer what they were going to do, and there is a need to restrain the individual to avoid injury to self, others, or the offi cer,” Venenga added.

Lt. Wray said the JCSO does not have a specifi c Use of Force policy, but guides are written into multiple policies as needed.

“However, we are working on drafting one main policy to address this issue,” said Wray.

The JCSO recently trained two additional deputies to help instruct personnel on the use of force.

The JCSO’s initial training is six to eight hours of class-

room and hands-on drills. “Our deputies are recertifi ed every year, which consists of reviewing policy, case law and running them through scenarios they may encounter,” Wray said. During the training, deputies also discuss the various at-risk populations. However, Wray added, “there are situations where a higher level of force may be necessary depending on the circumstances.”

Like Venenga, Wray said unless deputies have back-ground on a subject, “we more than likely are not going to know if they have medical or mental issues.”

Venenga said with the use of a Taser or other tools there is a high level of responsibility and accountability.

“The force used has to be reasonable and necessary, and the offi cer will have to explain the reason force was used. An offi cer’s response options will change depending on each situation and difference between the offi cer and the subject,” she said.

NLPD policy requires offi cers who have deployed the Taser to notify their immediate supervisor as soon as pos-sible, complete a use of force report and an incident report detailing the events and what the situation was after each burst of electricity. Additionally, offi cers will notify the Tas-

er instructor of the deployment and effects in order to schedule a time to download data from the Taser.

The Sheriff’s policy is sim-ilar, requiring deputies dis-charging the Taser to complete a Taser Use Report including the circumstances necessitat-ing the discharge, point of im-pact of the probes, number and length of cycles, type of cloth-ing worn by the subject and effectiveness of the device, as well as a detailed incident report. A deployed Taser is to be turned in to a supervisor as soon as possible, along with the Taser Use Report. As with

the NLPD’s policy, data is downloaded from the Taser and placed in the case fi le. A replacement Taser is issued until the download is completed.

Chief Venenga said she believes Tasers have decreased overall injuries for subjects and the offi cers.

“I do know specifi cally in two situations if the Taser was not used, the handgun would have been the only other option,” she said.

Likewise, Wray gave two examples where Taser use by JCSO deputies resolved situations that could easily have escalated to deadly force.

Critical policies, such as Tasers and use of force, are reviewed and updated every two years in the North Liberty department, Venenga said.

“If something in the written policy is of immediate con-cern for our agency, we can get the information out to the offi cers rather quickly.”

For major changes, a department-wide training session is held.

NLPD offers are required to carry department-issued tasers, and the JCSO policy states that offi cers are encour-aged to carry the X26 Taser on their person at all times while on duty, though it acknowledges not every offi cer can carry every piece of equipment at all times due to space and physical limitations.

When a deputy is carrying a Taser, it is to be on their support side of the body to reduce the possibility of the offi cer confusing the Taser with their fi rearm.

“Every call and situation is different,” Wray said. “It’s easy for someone to play Monday morning quarterback and critique someone’s actions after the fact. When events are rapidly evolving, the deputy has to make a split second decision.” The main goal, she said, is for everyone to end up safe from harm, including the subject.

Regarding use of force, Wray said it is not realistic for policy to include every possible scenario.

“That would make it a perfect world, and if we had a perfect world, we would not be dealing with calls that may require the possible use of force. What we can do is train our deputies to do the best they can with the circum-stances they are dealt.”

Policies are ever changing, Wray added. “As we go through additional training and obtain more information we try to im-prove upon them.”

Venenga extended an invitation to citizens who want to learn more about police equipment, policies

and training. The Citizens’ Police Academy is available each year.

“Space is limited, but it is a great way to get a lot of in-formation in a short amount of time,” said Venenga.

“We appreciate the citizens who have and will continue to comply with the police,” Venenga concluded. “That is the majority of our contacts. We also appreciate the citizens who have and will continue to support their police department. The offi cers I know truly have the best interest of others at heart and want to make a positive difference.”

Tasers: Less lethal weapons effective in controlling chaotic situations (Continued from page A1)

Citizens’ Police Academy

northlibertyiowa.org/city-services/police-department/citizens-

police-academy

ACLU-Iowa report

With detailed break-downs of all 99 coun-ties’ Taser policies:

http://www.aclu-ia.org/iowa/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Oct-19-2014-FINAL-Taser-Report-wappendix.pdf

Calendar Year Number of deployments

2014 02013 22012 12011 22010 52009 42008 32007 2

North Liberty Police Dept.

Calendar Year Number of Deployments

2014 112013 92012 102010 5

What is a Taser?The Thomas A. Swift Electric Rifl e was

developed in the 1960s. It is a handheld elec-tronic device that resembles a handgun and launches a pair of prongs connected to the

device by wires. The prongs embed in a per-son’s skin, and electrical current is delivered to cause instant, intense pain and contraction of the muscles in the body. The purpose is to subdue and gain compliance without the use

of lethal force.

Johnson County Sheriff’s Offi ce

“It’s easy for someone to play Monday morning quarter-back and critique someone’s actions after the fact. When events are rapidly evolving, the deputy has to make a split second decision.”

~Lieutenant Raquel Wray, Johnson County Sheriff’s

Offi ce

For more

information:

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at the silver level, and neighboring North Central Junior High and Tate High School were built to similar standards. However, LEED certifi cation is an expensive and rigorous process, and will not be pursued for this building.

“That was a district decision,” Beckler said. “We’ll have sustainable practices and sustainable design. We went through an energy model so a lot of the design functions that go along with LEED will be incorporated into the building, but the actual cost of certifying the project was not.”

The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County (MPOJC) conducted two traffi c studies on the road, according to North Liberty City Planner Dean Wheatley.

“(We want) to make sure that Dubuque Street and North Liberty Road are improved to meet the demands of the an-ticipated traffi c here, as well as anticipated future traffi c in the metro area,” Wheatley said. “It’s been well–researched and documented and planned for.”

MPOJC’s most recent traffi c study report completed in January shows the school site’s main entrance would be on North Liberty Road, currently gravel to the north of its intersection with Dubuque Street. North Liberty Road’s traffi c volumes last May were 538 vehicles per day north of that intersection, while traffi c counts to the south of that in-tersection averaged 3,385 vehicles per day. Dubuque Street traffi c just east of the intersection averages 5,235 vehicles per day, and volumes to the west were 8,049 vehicles per day. Only two collisions were recorded at the intersection

between 2009 and 2012.The study concluded that no turn lanes are warranted

near the school’s entrance on North Liberty Road, but an eastbound, left turn lane should be added on Dubuque Street where the school’s main entrance will be located. In addition, a four-way stop at the Dubuque Street/North Liberty Road intersection is warranted as a temporary traffi c control measure, and the report recommends either a traffi c control signal or a roundabout be considered for the inter-section before the school opens. More analysis needs to be conducted to know if a single-lane or two-lane roundabout would be more effi cient.

Finally, the study stated that paving the gravel portion of North Liberty Road in its entirety would be benefi cial, given the increased traffi c volume the school will bring.

The council did not discuss the traffi c report or road conditions near the school, but did approve a bid to install sewer and water infrastructure to serve the school and other anticipated east side development.

The city received fi ve bids for the infrastructure project, which consists of 2.6 miles of 12-inch water main, 1.4 miles of 30-inch sanitary sewer pipe, .4 miles of 18-inch sanitary sewer line and .3 miles of sanitary sewer pipe that runs between 8 inches and 15 inches, in addition to a sewer pumping station. Langman Construction of Rock Island submitted the lowest bid of $4,864,867, about $348,000 lower than the estimate of $5.2 million.

The 209,700 square foot school building is expected to open to students in fall 2017, including its 2,000-seat gymnasium. Phases two and three include a 3,500-seat football stadium, as well as baseball, softball and soccer fi elds, a general practice fi eld and a set of outdoor tennis courts. A fi eld designated for future community use is also designated on the site plan.

The school will pay hookup fees to connect to the city’s water and sewer system, based on a formula calculated using project cost and size.

The council passed the site plan with little discussion. Work on the related infrastructure projects is slated to begin right away, according to the Langman fi rm.

Liberty High: Site plan, infrastructure project approved (Continued from page A1)

Contractor BidLangman Construction $4,864,867

Maxwell Construction $4,999,665

Merryman Excavation $5,681,906

S.M. Hentges & Sons $6,199,814

Portzen Construction $7,195,300

TIFFIN– The follow-ing s tudents a t Clear Creek-Amana were recog-nized at an all school as-sembly on Friday, Feb. 20, for achieving Academic Letter status for the 2013-2014 school year. Students must have a G.P.A. of 3.5 or above each semester of the school year to gain an Academic Letter or bar.

9th gradeClare AustinMadison BainbridgeAlexander BellusHannah BormannJoel BurzacottHailey CondonJessica Cox Megan CronbaughEli DavidsonEmma DavisBrienna DeShawLyndsey ElliottKaitlyn ErnstTiffany EvansAlexander FrithEmily GerotAllison GreathouseEmilie HarderLauren HelleCarter HertelSarah JohnsonSkylar KingBenjamin KirkSheyanne KoetheDevon LiebeMaitreyi Lopez-AlarconMcKenna McCreedyGrace MurrayClaire NavaraLuke OehlerichMorgan ParthemoreJackson PettingerAmanda RauchNicholas RitchieRachel RobinsonMariah RollerBrittany RothleinGrayson RotterWyatt SedlacekJillian Shrader

Cory SidersHannah SiewertJaren SmidtWilliam SwenkaBenjamin SzotTate ThomsenDerek ToyJoseph VanZanteJenna WeihDonovan WildmanKalista WilgenbuschTyreke Williams

10th gradeBenjamin AlcornZachary BainbridgeMegan BecklerMaia DavdisonAllison DeVoreGabriel DouglassMonica DouglassLori DrakeJacquelyn FairholmAndrey FloryanovichDaniel GoldsmithDavid GoldsmithKaitlin GreeneEmma HrubyEllie IglehartCourtney JamesBryan KalkhoffMegan LukasElijah MilamCal MillerRose Marie MooreJacob NeubauerLandon OwensMakayla PhillipsJordan PierceAshley PrushaRiliegh RedeniusCorrine SchwartingAllissa SchwartingMollie ShermanElizabeth SiewertJacob TenerNicole VanErsveldeKali WagnerAlyssa WeldonDawson WilliamsRebekah WilliamsMichael WurthAnna Zinchuk

11th gradeTanner BandyMallory BarneyRachel BecklerSummer BontragerNatalie BrimeyerJillian ChambersMcKenna CronbaughShaunessey CrozierLogan DavisAbby EvansBenjamin GingerichKelsey HallRachel HenkelStephen JensenRiley JohansonMoriah JohnsonAlexis KinnardAndrew KnaackKendra LaValleyDacia LipkeaMiles Lucas Noland LukesSarah McGrathBailey MooneyElizabeth MooreHaley MouginGiselle RayDenton RobertsNile RourkeChase RourkeKiley SeelmanAustin Smith

Sage SpikerLauren StopkoJenna TackaberryTrevor ToyJenna WattsSamuel WattsEllie WichhartEmily WielandDylan Wolfe

12th gradeCecilia AttallaAmy BrantJulia DavidsonKylie DennyMorgan FinneganElizabeth GarvinKatherine GarvinSpencer HeckSarah HollrahAshley IvesAnna JohnsonAlbin Larsson ForsbergRachel LukesMadison McGrewKassandra MorlanConnor MouginMallory NeubauerKelly NoskaGabrielle Scarpa Tyhesia SimpsonKaralee Smith

Molly Villhauer

CCA students receive academic lettersIOWA CITY– Several local students have been named

to the University of Iowa Dean’s List for the 2014 fall se-mester. Approximately 4,000 students were named to the UI Dean’s List for the 2014 fall semester.From North Liberty:

Kayla Fister, Katie Fordyce, Kytana Priebe, Daffney Gomendoza, Abby Hellem, Mike Staub, Amanda Lund, Austin Maas, Joshua Letts, Emily Duncan, Tereysa Lehnertz, Nathan Grave, Kayla Kaiser, Maria Nunez Hernandez, Velarchana Santhana, Kayci McChristy, Al-lison Dykstra, Katie Connolly, Austin Brenner, Mackenzi Nash, Daniel Metz, Allyson Disterhoft, Kaitlyn McCurdy, Ellenette Hiland, Ivy Lenane, Tiffany Danger, Leah Mc-Ghghy, Eric Asche, Emily Eilers, Jason Christy, Kaylee Webster, Jordan Bradley, Jeanette Love, Zachary Manders and Rebecca Daniels.From Oxford:

Tara Strait, Karalee Smith, Grace Chabal, Brittany Walls, Zachary Volk and Carly Miller.From Swisher:

Conor Mittauer, Eric Mittauer, Nickolas Miller, Jesse Hellman, Michael Whetstone, Sean Conrad, Colton Feld-mann and Noah Andrys.From Tiffi n:

David Harshman, Casey Mattes, Alexandria Harder and Nicolas Harder.

Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Tippie College of Business who achieve a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on 12 semester hours or more of UI graded course work during a given semester or summer session and who have no semester hours of I (incomplete) or O (no grade reported) during the same semester are recognized by inclusion on the Dean’s List for that semester.

College of Nursing students participating in clinical courses must have a total of 12 semester hours of earned credit, with eight semester hours of graded credit with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

COLLEGE NOTES

Local students named to University of Iowa Dean’s List

Local students named to University of Iowa President’s List

IOWA CITY– Approximately 300 students were named to the University of Iowa President’s List for the 2014 fall semester.

Local students included: Austin Brenner, Emily Duncan, Emily Eilers, Joshua Letts and Kayci McChristy, all of North Liberty, and David Harshman of Tiffi n.

The President’s List was established in the fall of 1983 to recognize academic excellence. In order to be included on the list, a student must have a minimum 4.0 grade point average in all academic subjects for the preceding two semesters.

LEADER SPORTSN O R T H L I B E R T Y L E A D E R . C O M

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015

SECTION BN O R T H L I B E R T Y L E A D E R . C O M

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015

SECTION B

By Chris UmscheidNorth Liberty LeaderIOWA CITY— After sitting out the 2014 Girls State Bas-

ketball Tournament, the West High Women of Troy returned to the Wells Fargo Arena after knocking out Muscatine and Pleasant Valley in Class 5A Regional competition.

The Muskies were pan-fried in Iowa City on Saturday, Feb. 21, in the Semifi nal Round 54-28, while the Spartans of Pleasant Valley were foiled 45-27 in Iowa City, during the Regional Final on Tuesday, Feb. 24.

Sophmore Emily Halverson had a big night for West leading all scorers with 16 points in a game where West never trailed. The Women of Troy jumped out to a 5-0 lead early in the fi rst quarter and extended the lead to 18-9 at the end of the period. That lead grew to 30-16 at the halftime

Women of Troy return to state tournament

Wins over Muskies, Spartans earn a shot at the championship

The Women of Troy celebrate their 45-27 Regional Final win over Pleasant Valley, and receiving their 2015 State Tournament Qualifi er banner. (photos by Chris Umscheid)

break and 38-22 after three periods of play.The win improved West’s record to 21-2, a vast improve-

ment over last season’s 12-11 showing, advancing the squad to a Class 5A Quarterfi nal showdown with Southeast Polk on Wednesday, March 4 (subsequent to the publication of this edition)

Scorers — Emily Halverson, 16; Dani Craig, 10; Mikaela Morgan, 8; Ali Tauchen, 5; Grace Tafolla, 3 and Rachel Saunders, 3.

3-point goals — Craig, 2; Morgan, 2; Tafolla, 1 and Saunders, 1.

Rebounds — Halverson, 8; Tauchen, 5; Jessie Harder, 4; Morgan, 4; Tafolla, 3; Saunders, 2 and Craig, 1.

Assists — Craig, 6; Tauchen, 2; Halverson, 2; Bella Lozano-Dobbs, 1; Tafolla, 1 and Morgan, 1.

West High sophomore Emily Halverson puts an early dent in the Spartans’ armor with a shot in the paint. Halverson led all scorers with 16 points as the Women of Troy scrapped the Pleasant Valley Spartans 45-27 in a Class 5A Regional Final at West High, Tuesday, Feb. 24.

(At left) West High fans celebrate the Women of Troy’s win while showing their American pride.

2 NORTH LIBERTY LEADER

MARCH 5, 2015SECTION B NORTH LIBERTY SPORTS

CITY OF TIFFINFEBRUARY 25, 2015

WORK SESSION The City of Tiffi n City Council met in a work session on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Tiffi n City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM. Roll Call: Joann Kahler, Mike Ryan, Peggy Upton (Arrived 6:56PM), Jim Bartels Al Havens. Absent: Kahler Also present: Interim Administrator Tim Long, Engineer Ben Carhoff and Deputy Clerk Ashley Jay-Platz. Motioned Ryan to approve agenda; seconded by Havens. All ayes, motion carried. Advanced Systems Presentation- Postponed due to weather- Bartels motioned to table; seconded by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Questions from Council regarding agenda items Discussion: Bartels asked question about the Day Care Ordinance Amendment. Mayor Berner explained what was being amended in the ordinance and went in-depth as to why the Amendment is needed. H- New Business- Big Country 3-year TIF Rebate- Interim Admin-istrator Tim Long- Advised of his meeting with Danos and Doorsey & Whitney they discussed the property, the goal of the project, term which was mentioned as a 3 year term and percentage of the rebate. Tim ad-vised that Danos felt that Doorsey & Whitney would be able to generate agreements, resolution and hearing and could have everything in place by Mid-April. He also discussed a fee not to exceed $6000. Tim advised that council would need to discuss how the fee would be resolved. There are three ways to do this: the Developer responsible, the City responsi-ble, or could be Reimbursed upon receipt of fi rst TIF proceeds after the development is completed. Big Country Seeds stated that there was no fee discussion on the last agreement. Council discussed on just allowing the reimbursement of fee from the fi rst TIF proceeds. Tim requested that when we get to the agenda item to make a motion to proceed on the 3-year TIF to be awarded at 100%. Upton arrived 6:56PM Ryan request to discuss an urban revitalization on grounds off HWY6. Ryan’s concern with all the new development going on around town its nice but wants to make a point to focus on Original Town and improving it with TIF and creating more of an incentive for developers to develop. Tim- discussion on the very preliminary draft budget. Advised that he did speak to the Dept of Management and Johnson County about the extension. And they advised they would give and extension to get the budget done. Motioned Ryan to adjourn; seconded by Havens. All ayes, motion carried.

CITY OF TIFFINFEBRUARY 25, 2015

COUNCIL MEETING The City of Tiffi n City Council met in Regular Session on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Tiffi n City Hall Council Chambers. Mayor Steve Berner called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Roll Call: Joann Kahler

(arrived 7:13PM ), Mike Ryan, Peggy Upton, Jim Bartels, Al Havens. Absent: NONE Also present: Interim Administrator Tim Long, Engineer Ben Carhoff and Deputy Clerk Ashley Jay-Platz. Motion to move item H -Discussion on Big Country Seeds 3-year TIF Rebate to new business Ryan 2nd Bartels all ayes, motion carried. Motioned Bartels to approve amended agenda; seconded by Upton. All ayes, motion carried. Motion to open Public Hearing for Day Care Ordinance Amendment Upton at 7:04 PM; seconded by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion: NONE Motion to close Public Hearing Day Care Ordinance Amendment Ryan at 7:05 PM; seconded by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, Motion carried Motion to open Public Hearing Re-Zoning of Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1, 3 & 4 and PT 3, Lot 2 Ryan at 7:05 PM; seconded by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan All ayes, motion carried. Motion to close Public Hearing Re-Zoning of Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1, 3 & 4 and PT 3, Lot 2 Upton at 7:05 PM; seconded by Bartels. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, Motion carried. Motion to open Public Hearing Re-Zoning of Tiffi n East Lot 30 Bar-tels at 7:05 PM; seconded by Upton. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Rodney Madden spoke wanted to know about the difference on why when he wanted to have commercial in the residential but his got denied by P&Z. His question about his property behind his apartments. Mayor explained reason for denying it was due to spot zoning. Council also discussed the possibility of submitting the application to restart the process. Council discussion on wanting to make the area commercial. Tim Long advised the process in which is needed to have a something in the agreement etc. Motion to close Public Hearing Re-Zoning of Tiffi n East Lot 30 Havens at 7:16 PM; seconded by Ryan. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Ryan, Kahler. All ayes, Motion carried Kahler arrived 7:13PM Motion Ryan to approve payables; seconded by Kahler. Discussion: Upton request to have McGladrey answer as to why bill keep coming in the mail and should be covered by monthly charges. Upton motioned to as amended; 2nd Ryan. All ayes, motion carried.Discussion on Big Country Seeds 3-year TIF Rebate Motion Upton to approve 3-year TIF Rebate at 100%, 2nd Kahler all ayes, motion carried. Ordinance 2015-368 Water Ordinance Amendment-2nd ReadingMotion Upton to approve Ordinance 2015-368 Water Ordinance Amend-ment-2nd Reading; seconded by Ryan. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Motion Ryan to approve Ordinance 2015-369 Day Care Ordinance Amendment-1st Reading; seconded by Kahler. Discussion: Upton had a question as to why we needed to have the zoning amendment since we have a special exception to allow Day Cares. Mayor discussion as to reasoning due to changing to permitted uses instead of special exceptions,

Attorney Michael – discussed that we are removing a sq/ft requirement for play area and will just go with the state code. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Discussion on zoning and what it allows. Jesse Allen discussed his development across from HFC and looking to use these in the current lots proposed. Gave benefi ts to the MIX use buildings. Includes more green space and less concrete. Discussed ability to have increased traffi c or pedestrian traffi c. Upton advised she would rather see the residential on top and commercial on ground fl oor instead of 12plexs everywhere. Ben Carhoff – ordinance passed stating front 20 feet need to be commercial (Section-9.20) Motion Kahler to approve Ordinance 2015-370 Approving Re-Zon-ing for Willow Ridge PT 1 Lots 1,3 & 4 and Part 3 Lot 2-1st Reading; seconded by Havens. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carries. Motion Bartels to approve Ordinance 2015-371 Approving Re-Zoning for Tiffi n East Lot 30- 1st Reading; seconded by Kahler. Discussion: Would the trees stay around? Jim Asked. McGrew advised that some would be coming down. Roll Call: Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. Nays: Upton, motion carries. Motion Upton to approve Resolution 2015-027 Pay Estimate #4 to Maxwell Construction for Work on Water & Sewer Extension Project for CCA School; seconded by Bartels. Discussion: Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Motion Upton to approve Resolution 2015-028 Authorization for Requested Extension for Filing of FY 2015-16 Annual Budget for City of Tiffi n, Iowa; seconded by Havens. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Discussion of Re-Estimation and Projection for FY 2015-16 Budget. Tim Long, Interim Administrator- advised very preliminary draft of bud-get. Tim handed council a packet. He explains levy rate and compared to past years. He also asked for and explanation/insight as to reasoning why a big jump from last year to years past. Council advised not sure why unless it was for balancing reasons. He advised would like to just go with what is reasonable and customary. Went further in depth in the budget and reviewed the levy rates. Tim request to have a work session to discuss budget to make March 11th at 6:00PM. Motion havens to push regular council meeting till 7:30; seconded Bartels. All ayes, motion carried. Request for Administrator’s Attendance at Iowa Municipal Manager’s Institute, Iowa City, March 18-20 Motion to approve Administrator’s Attendance by Bartels; seconded by Ryan. Upton motioned to pay fee for conference of $420; seconded by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Discussion possible action regarding investment committee Mayor Pro Tem Mike Ryan asked the council to vote on who they want to appoint on the investment committee. Motion Bartels to appoint Kahler; seconded by Kahler. Ayes: Upton, Kahler, Havens. Bartels

Closed Session-Iowa Code 20.17(3) and Iowa Code 21.5(c) Discussion and possible action regarding collective bargaining unit Motion by Ryan, second by Kahler to adjourn at 8:15 p.m. to a closed session for purpose of discussion of terms related to a collective bargaining unit contract for City employees. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Motion by Upton, second by Ryan to return to open session at 8:42 p.m. Roll Call: Upton, Bartels, Havens, Kahler, Ryan. All ayes, motion carries. Motion Kahler to adjourn at 8:43 PM; seconded by Ryan. All ayes, motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, February 25, 2015 Ashley Jay-Platz, Deputy City Clerk Steve L. Berner, Mayor

CLAIMS REPORTAdvanced Systems, Inc; Service Call Set Up New Fldrs .................240Alliant Energy; 201 Main St ........................................................559.05Carus Phosphates Inc; Water Treatment Chemicals.......................792.6Cincinnati Insurance Co; Annual Workers Compensation...... 11,749.00Consumers Cooperative; Winter Blend Diesel ............................956.65Future Line Hydraulics, Inc; Blade Guide Assy- Snow Removl .140.19Future Line Hydraulics, Inc; Cutting Edge Std- Snow Removel ......546Future Line Hydraulics, Inc; Headlight Hosing Dvr&Psgr Snw .314.44Imprinted Sportswear; Hooded Sweatshirts X4 ................................142Iowa Association Of Municipal; 2015-16 Water Dues & Research 549.62Iowa Interstate Railroad, Ltd; Signal Maintenance .....................191.36John Deere Financial; Shop-Wrench,Hose Clamp,Coupler ...........72.66Maxwell Construction; 2014 Water&Sewer Extn - Cca .........13,196.45Mcgladrey; Replacement Apc Batteries ............................................ 119Mcgladrey; Service & Support Assistance ...............................1,724.00Mcgladrey; Network Support ...........................................................182Menards; Concession Stand-Cabnit/Ctop ....................................300.93Pitney Bowes Purchase Power; Postage Meter ............................122.38Rapids; Display Cooler Concession Stnd .................................2,878.84River Products; Roadstone .............................................................42.78Shay, Brian; Building Offi cial Duties .......................................3,200.00Solon State Bank; F350 Revenue Loan .......................................795.52South Slope Cooperative Teleph; Monthly Charges ......................862.5South Slope Cooperative Teleph; Service Call Update Autoattndt .....35State Hygienic Lab; Waster Water Testing Supplies .........................228Teledyne Isco; Pump Tubing, Strainer,Cover ..............................275.62Us Cellular; ..................................................................................216.73Wellmark; Medical Insurance ......................................................643.52Paid TotalSched Total ............................................................................41,076.84Report Total .............................................................................41,076.84

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF TIFFIN

North Liberty LeaderIOWA CITY— The starting fi ve for the

West High Women of Troy Varsity Basket-ball Team found spots on the Mississippi Valley High School Athletic Conference (MVC)’s 2014-2015 All-Division teams. The list, issued by the MVC on Wednesday, Feb. 25, lists First Team, Second Team and Honorable Mention selections.

Mikaela Morgan was named Athlete of the Year along with Steph Botkin of Cedar Rapids Kennedy and was a unanimous First Team pick. Senior Dani Craig was also a unanimous First Team pick.

Senior Grace Tafolla was named to the Second Team while sophomores Ali Tauchen and Emily Halverson earned Hon-orable Mention.

West coach B.J. Mayer was named the Valley Division Coach of the Year.

West High fi nished the regular season with a 19-2 record and won their Regional Semifi nal and Final contests to advance to the State Tournament.

Mikaela Morgan led the Women of Troy with an average of 13.6 points per game making 54.5 percent of her fi eld goals, 47.8 percent of her 3-point shots (32 of 67) and hitting 72 percent at the free throw line. She made 45 assists, had 67 steals, nine blocks

and 28 turnovers this season. On the boards, Morgan led again with 128 rebounds or 5.8 per game.

Dani Craig was second highest in scoring this season for the Women of Troy averaging 11.4 points per game. She sank almost 45 percent of her fi eld goals, knocked down 41 percent of her 3-point shots and was a 78 percent free throw shooter. She led the team in assists with 118, had 42 steals, nine blocks and 42 turnovers.

Grace Tafolla averaged 8.3 points per game with almost a 45 percent fi eld goal shooting average, nearly 40 percent for her 3-point shots (25 of 63) and was an 82.5percent free throw shooter. She made 38 assists, had 44 steals, nine blocks and 28 turnovers along with 86 rebounds averaging 3.7 per game.

Ali Tauchen averaged 6.3 points per game making 52 percent of her fi eld goals and 68 percent of her free throws. She had 29 assists, 24 steals, made 16 blocks and 33 turnovers. Tauchen was third highest for West in rebounds with 99 on the regular season, averaging 4.3 per game.

Emily Halverson averaged 6.4 points per game shooting 36 percent in fi eld goals and nearly 58 percent from the free throw line. She made 18 assists, had eight steals, 10 blocks and 29 turnovers. Halverson had 109 rebounds, averaging 5.7 per game, with 71 defensive and 38 offensive.

Dani Craig and Mikaela Morgan were also named to the Valley Division’s All-Ac-ademic list.

Women of Troy earn MVC All-Division honorsMorgan named Athlete of the Year, B.J. Mayer Coach of the Year

North Liberty LeaderIOWA CITY— The Mississippi Valley

High School Athletic Conference (MVC) announced its 2014-2015 All-Division se-lections for conference bowlers on Wednes-day, Feb. 25.

Home to Iowa City West High, the Valley Division named Victor Baccam, of Cedar Rapids Jefferson, the boys Division Athlete of the Year while Cedar Falls’ coach Brad Baker was named boys coach of the Year.

Rylea Bennett, of Cedar Rapids Jefferson, earned Girls Athlete of the Year honors with Scott Holman, from Cedar Falls, named the Girls Coach of the Year.

West High’s Brooke Kreiss earned a spot on the Girls First Team while Patrick Wood was a Second Team pick for the Boys.

Heath Schintler earned an All-Division Honorable Mention and was the Trojans’ sole representative at the State Tournament held Wednesday, Feb. 25, in Des Moines. Schintler fi nished 26 out of 48 bowlers in Class 3A competition and bowled a 389.

Heath Schintler was the fi rst West High boys bowler to compete in the State Tour-nament since bowling became a sanctioned sport, according to coach Mike Mellecker.

Girls First Team— Rylea Bennett, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Haley Guerdet, Dubuque Senior; Brooke Kreiss, Iowa City West; Alyssa Wiedemeier, Cedar Rapids Kenne-dy; Alexis Tschantz, Linn-Mar and Emily Barth, Cedar Falls.

Girls Second Team— Holly Miller, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Macy Schmidt, Dubuque Senior; Jamie Milota, Cedar Rapids Kenne-dy; Mekenna Diercks, Linn-Mar; Rachael Sears, Cedar Falls and Kattie Smith, Cedar Rapids Jefferson.

Girls Honorable Mention— Liz Ger-stenkorn, Cedar Falls; Jayden Robe, Cedar Falls; Rachael Daugherty, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Hailey Kimble, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Abbie Haller, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Kayla Sickles, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Devin Mattoon, Dubuque Senior; Hailey McEowen, Dubuque Senior; Allie

Timmerman, Dubuque Wahlert; Sarah Wareham, Dubuque Wahlert; Samantha Lovell, Iowa City West; Erica Roth, Iowa City West; Emma Davis, Linn-Mar and Kayla Johnson, Linn-Mar.

Girls All-Academic— Elizabeth Ger-stenkorn, Cedar Falls; Rabia Afzal, Cedar Falls; Kattie Smith, Cedar Rapids Jeffer-son; Holly Miller, Cedar Rapids Jeffer-son; Kayla Sickles, Cedar Rapids Kenne-dy; Katie Slota, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Rachel Trimble, Dubuque Senior; Devin Mattoon, Dubuque Senior; Annie Hingt-gen, Dubuque Wahlert; Cynthia Stierman, Dubuque Wahlert; Brooke Kreiss, Iowa City West; Emma Davis, Linn-Mar and Doriann Whitlock, Linn-Mar.

Boys First Team— Brandon Jerome, Cedar Falls; Victor Baccam, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Hunter Sturtz, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Kaleb Foy, Linn-Mar; Mason Bauer, Dubuque Senior and Sam Crawford, Linn-Mar.

Boys Second Team— Patrick Wood, Iowa City West; Noah Tiedtke, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; James Jambois, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Andrew Yeisley, Linn-Mar; Jackson Reynolds, Cedar Falls and Avery Bauer, Cedar Falls.

Boys Honorable Mention— Nick Han-son, Cedar Falls; Dalton Swatek-Briggs, Cedar Falls; Tyler Fowler, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Chaise Donner, Cedar Rapids Jefferson; Doug Svoboda, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Aaron Smith, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Alex Schmidt, Dubuque Se-nior; Noah Paar, Dubuque Senior; Matt Bahl, Dubuque Wahlert; Blake Derby, Dubuque Wahlert; Heath Schintler, Iowa City West; Eric Vidhamali, Iowa City West; Alex Diercks, Linn-Mar and Ryan Wyant, Linn-Mar.

Boys All-Academic— Jackson Reyn-olds, Cedar Falls; Brandon Jerome, Cedar Falls; Davis Sutton, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Doug Svoboda, Cedar Rapids Kennedy; Kris Mueller, Dubuque Senior; Cameron Belmont, Dubuque Senior; Blake Derby, Dubuque Wahlert; Chris-topher Hanson, Dubuque Wahlert; Heath Schintler, Iowa City West; Eric Vidhama-li, Iowa City West; Nicholas Rohm, Iowa City West and Sam Crawford, Linn-Mar.

North Liberty LeaderTIFFIN— The WaMaC High School

Athletic Conference issued its 2014-2015 All-Conference basketball selections on Wednesday, Feb. 25, naming four members of the Clear Creek Amana varsity squad.

Hanna Stokes was a unanimous First Team pick while Lexi Kinnaird earned a berth on the Second Team.

Hannah Mougin and Kiley Seelman were named to the Honorable Mention Team.

The Clippers fi nished the season with a 13-9 record, the fi rst time in four seasons the team ended with a winning record.

Senior Hanna Stokes lead the Clippers of-fensively with 14 points per game, shooting a 46.8 percent average in fi eld goals. She was a 60 percent shooter from the free throw line and made seven of thirty 3-point goals. Stokes had 46 assists, made 25 steals, had

nine blocks and forced 40 turnovers. On the boards Stokes averaged nearly seven rebounds per game.

Senior Lexi Kinnaird averaged nearly 11 points per game and made just shy of 37 percent of her fi eld goals. She shot 58.6 percent from the line and knocked down 23 of 69 3-point shots. Kinnaird made 24 assists, 42 steals, 10 blocks and 57 turnovers. With 40 offensive rebounds and 66 defensive rebounds, she averaged almost fi ve per game.

Senior Hannah Mougin averaged 6.5 points per game while making 43 percent of her fi eld goals, 35 of 81 3-point shots and sank 28 of her 35 free throws. Mougin had nine assists, 24 steals, one block and 43 turnovers this season. She had 63 rebounds for an average of 2.9 per game.

Senior Kiley Seelman averaged 7.6 points per game, made 64 per-cent of her fi eld goals, sank 12 of 42 3-point shots and made 20 of her 46 shots at the free throw line. She had 35 assists, pulled off 28 steals and 18 blocks with 46 turnovers . Seelman had 87 rebounds th is season with an average of 4.1 per game.

Trojans earn All-Division bowling honorsKreiss on girls First Team, Wood makes boys Second Team

West High’s Mikaela Morgan was named 2015 Athlete of the Year in the Mississippi Valley High School Athletic Conference. (Leader fi le photo)

Iowa City West High coach B.J. Mayer was named the Valley Division Coach of the Year. (Leader fi le photo)

Clipper girls earn All-Conference honorsStokes is a unanimous First Team pick

Clear Creek Amana senior Hanna Stokes (left) was named to the WaMaC High School Athletic Conference’s 2015 All Conference First Team, while Lexi Kinnaird (above) was named to the Second Team. (Leader fi le photos)

3NORTH LIBERTY LEADER • SOLON ECONOMIST

MARCH 5, 2015 SECTION BHAWK TALK

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Iowa’s Melissa Dixon tries to get past Wisconsin’s Dakota Whyte during the Hawkeyes’ 78-74 win Feb. 26. Dixon was held to fi ve points by the Badgers.

Are the Hawks off the bubble?By Don LundSports WriterThe Hawkeye men’s basketball team had

two games last week.I thought they needed to win both of them

to get into the NCAA Tournament... they did, but a couple of more wins would give them a little cushion.

The Hawks hosted Illinois and won 68-60 on Thursday.

Saturday night, Iowa traveled to Penn State and came out the winner in overtime, 81-77.

The game against the Fighting Illini was a grind-it-out, physical game.

On a night when only one Hawk was in double fi gures, the rest of the team helped out in other ways.

When your only player to hit double fi gures is Aaron White, hopefully he does it in style... he did.

The 6-9 forward from Ohio had a ca-reer-high 29 points, including 3-4 from 3-point range.

I have been saying all along that if Aaron

can just hit one or two 3-pointers he will not only open up the middle for himself, but for his teammates.

Can you believe that Aaron is 5-6 from behind the arc in the last two games?

When Aaron was a freshman he was 17-61 (27.9 percent) from 3-point range, his sophomore year, 15-66 (22.7 percent), as a junior, 8-31 (25.8 percent) and this year, 14-45 (31.1 percent).

It doesn’t hurt that Aaron arrives three hours before most home games and works on his outside shooting.

Aaron also surpassed B.J. Armstrong and moved into fourth place in all-time scoring (1,726 points).

His nine rebounds passed Bruce “Sky” King for fi fth on the all-time rebounding list (854).

I was going to school when Bruce “Sky” King played in the mid ‘70s.

Bruce was 6-8, 220 and passed away way too early in 1986.

Although no other Hawkeyes were in dou-ble fi gures, Jarrod Uthoff had 10 rebounds

By Don LundSports WriterThe Hawkeye women had

two home games last week.They started with a tough

78-74 win over Wiscon-sin last Thursday and fi n-ished with a 96-72 blowout against Minnesota.

The victory over Wiscon-sin was a struggle.

Iowa would take the lead and, thanks to 3-point shoot-ing, the Badgers would come back. Wisconsin was 8-12 from 3-point land in the second half, which kept the game close.

Thank goodness for Sa-mantha Logic and solid free throw shooting down the stretch.

Samantha finished with 20 points, 10 boards and nine assists while playing 39 minutes.

Bethany Doolittle, who scored 20, hit four straight free throws with three min-utes left, Samantha made two and Whitney Jennings sank the final free throw with seven seconds left and Iowa moved to 22-6, 13-4 in the Big Ten.

That was also Lisa Blud-er’s 300th win as the Hawk-eye head coach.

I started covering Iowa in Lisa’s fi rst year.

The Hawkeyes beat Mar-quette 70-57 on Nov. 17, 2000, for Lisa’s fi rst win.

The Hawks were 5-6 be-fore the Big Ten season started, with losses to Iowa State and Drake.

They opened the Big Ten

season 3-3 then got on a roll, finishing 10-1 for second place in the conference. Iowa won the Big Ten Tour-nament that year which is the only time the Hawks have won it since Lisa be-came coach.

I always thought it would be interesting to match up the 2000-01 team with this year’s team.

You start at point guard where Cara Consuegra was a fi rst team All Big Ten pick. Cara was named MVP of the Big Ten Tournament and would be a good match-up with Samantha Logic.

Cara fi nished the season averaging 11.2 points, 2.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists and averaged 35.1 minutes.

So far this season, Saman-tha is averaging 13.1 points, 6.9 rebounds, 7.8 assists and 34 minutes per game.

I’d have to give the edge to Samantha because she’s so strong, although Cara would challenge her. Sa-mantha broke all of Cara’s assist records.

Shooting guards would be Lindsey Meder and Melissa Dixon.

Lindsey was first team All-Big Ten that season and averaged 16.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, shot 39 percent from 3-point range and 89 percent from the free throw line.

Melissa is averaging 14.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, shoot-ing 44 percent from 3-point range and 88 percent from the free throw line.

No place like home for Hawkeye women

Iowa Hawkeyes guard Anthony Clemmons (5) drives with the ball during the fi rst half of their game against the Maryland Terrapins Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. (Brian Ray/hawkeyesports.com)

I’d have to give the edge to Lindsey since she was such a good defender and was really good at driving to the basket.

Melissa broke most of Lindsey’s 3-point records.

Just to make it interesting, I’m going to go with Kali Peschel against Leah Mag-ner because they are about the same size at forward.

Kali is averaging 4.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and is shooting 85 percent from the free throw line.

Leah averaged 8.2 points, 3.1 rebounds and shot 89 percent from the free throw line.

Leah would be my pick for the better match-up, al-though Kali is playing really well coming off the bench.

At the other forward Jenni Lillis would be up against Ally Disterhoft.

Jenni, a freshman during that season, averaged 10.7 points, 7.6 rebounds and shot 49 percent from the fl oor.

Ally is averaging 15.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and is shooting 44 percent from the fl oor.

This has to be a toss-up because Jenni might be a little better rebounder but Ally has 33 3-pointers. Jenni was 0-3 from behind the arc.

At center you have All-Conference Randi Pe-terson against Bethany Doo-little.

Randi averaged 13.2 points, 8.8 rebounds and shot 54 percent from the fl oor.

Bethany is averaging 13.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and is shooting 49 percent from the fl oor.

Another tough call... Bethany has 67 blocked shots with at least three games left while Randi had 16 for the season.

The benches would be pretty close, especially if Whitney was coming off the bench on this year’s team.

Cara’s bench had Jerica Watson, Beatrice Bullock

and four blocked shots.Adam Woodbury had nine boards, a steal

and a blocked shot.Anthony Clemmons and Mike Gesell,

Iowa’s two point guards, combined for 10 points, fi ve assists and only two turnovers.

Josh Oglesby was 2-2 from 3-point land and Gabe Olaseni had eight points... both came off the bench.

I thought Iowa’s man-to-man defense was the difference.

The Hawks did a good job of covering the 3-point shot, plus Illinois wanted to go one-on-one a lot, shot 19-57 (33.3 percent) for the game and only had nine assists.

Iowa’s win at Penn State Saturday was another back-and-forth game.

The game tied seven times and the lead changed eight times.

Five Hawkeyes in double fi gures, Aaron goes 11-12 from the free throw line includ-ing 6-6 with 30 seconds left.

The big guy from Ohio fi nished with 21 points, played 43 minutes, had 14 boards and a big steal with 30 seconds left.

Boy, he is fun to watch.In the last two games, Aaron has scored

50 points, has 23 rebounds and was 21-24 from the foul line...can you say Big Ten Player of the Week?

For the fi rst time in his career, Aaron was named Big Ten Player of the Week.

Mike Gesell might have had his best game of the year, playing over 40 minutes, scoring 14 points, with seven assists, fi ve steals and only two turnovers.

Gabe and Josh Oglesby came off the bench and each scored 12 with Josh going 4-8 from 3-point range.

The Hawks were 25-27 from the free throw line and outscored the Nittany Lions 27-20 from the bench.

Does the win, which puts Iowa at 19-10, 10-6 in the Big Ten, get Iowa into the Big Dance?

The Hawks have two games left and then at least one in the Big Ten Tournament. Two more wins wouldn’t hurt.

Hawkeye Samantha Logic drives to the hoop past Wisconsin’s Nicole Bauman during Iowa’s 78-74 win over the Badgers Feb. 26 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Logic fi nished the game with 20 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. (photos by Don Lund)

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and 3-point specialist Mary Berdo, who averaged 8.1 points.

It would be a fun match-up but I’d have to give a slight edge to this year’s team... the reason? Saman-tha Logic.

To say Iowa wanted to pay back Minnesota on senior day Sunday at Carv-er-Hawkeye Arena would be an understatement.

The Gophers beat the Hawkeyes 93-80 at Minne-apolis on Feb. 17.

Minnesota shot 50.7 per-cent (35-69) from the fl oor, 66.7 percent (8-12) from 3-point range and 93.8 per-cent (15-16) in the first game.

Sunday, the Gophers shot 43.7 percent (31-71) from the fl oor, 22.2 percent (4-18) from 3-point range and 58.8 percent (10-17) from the free throw line.

The defense stepped up, forcing 20 turnovers and the offense wasn’t too bad, either.

Melissa Dixon and Sa-mantha Logic were unstop-pable.

Melissa’s 8-11 3-pointers and three free throws led the way with 27 points.

Samantha’s 24 points and 13 assists are what a fi rst team All-Big Ten player does. She was named Big Ten Player of the Week for her recent performances.

Bethany added 12 points, 12 boards, a school record nine blocked shots and the seniors went out in style.

It was great to see Kath-ryn Reynolds, the fourth senior who has battled in-juries her whole career, hit a 3-pointer with 47 seconds left. Kathryn is a captain and a great leader on and off the court.

The four seniors leave with the best record of any seniors in 21 years.

The Hawks (23-6, 14-4) will be seeded second in the Big Ten Tournament and will play this Friday.

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THE JOHNSON COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

FORMAL MEETING MINUTESFEBRUARY 19, 2015

Chairperson Harney called the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to order in the Johnson County Administration Building at 9:00 a.m. Members present: Mike Carberry, Pat Harney, Janelle Rettig, Rod Sullivan; absent Terrence Neuzil. Unless otherwise noted, all actions were taken by the following vote: aye: Carberry, Harney, Rettig, Sullivan; absent: Neuzil. Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to approve the claims on the Auditor’s Claim Register as approved by a majority of the Supervisors.4 C’s Community Coor .............12140.73Advanced Electrical Se .................477.22Airgas North Central .................11085.24Al Lacina .........................................24.00Alex Air Apparatus Inc .................116.74Alliance Connect Llc ..................2098.81Amanda Voss-Grumish .................275.00Amy Lynn Barney .........................153.95Anderson Erickson Dairy ..............626.83Andrew M Johnson .........................50.00Andrew V Weigel ............................98.40Animal Clinic Inc ..........................374.24Aspen Water Inc ..........................3813.02Barbara Stannard .........................1047.04Barron Motor Supply ....................843.27Ben Lord .........................................45.00Big 10 University Towi .................440.00Bob Libby .......................................84.78Bound Tree Medical Llc ...............751.39Brandon Speers Dba B & ..............350.00Brigitte B Sliger ..............................10.30Btm & J Ltd ..................................310.00Carla A Scherbring ..........................34.19Cathie Stutsman ..............................24.00Cedar County Public He ...............811.73Centurylink .....................................56.03Champ Software Inc ...................6159.00Charles Dufano .................................8.00Charles Lindemann .........................24.00Childrens Center Char .................3147.50Chris Knapp ....................................24.00Cindy Calcote ................................114.40Citibank Na ...................................322.79City Of Iowa City ..........................848.63City Of Iowa City - L ..................1268.24City Of Iowa City - Ut ..................184.63City Of Iowa City-Ac ................12103.25City Tractor Co .............................120.44CJ Cooper & Associates..................35.00Cliff Bentley ..................................600.00Cody Shafer ..................................543.20

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Optimal Phone Interpre .................246.45Owen W White ..............................665.00Pak Llc ..........................................400.00Patrick L Harney .............................60.00Paul Deaton .....................................24.00Pauls Discount Store .....................329.55Pioneer Telephone .......................1215.10Ppg Architectural Finis ...................31.50Praxair Distribution In ....................13.51Press-Citizen Media ....................1478.04Progressive Rehabilita ..................240.00Quality Home Repair Ll ................400.00Racom Corporation .................100993.93Rebecca J Hackett Lea ................2201.00Reliance Standard Li ...................3497.64Ricoh USA Inc ..............................219.00Robert C Crane .............................400.00Rod Sullivan....................................93.93Ronald J O’neil ...............................24.00Ryan Burke ...................................105.00Sandra Highly ...............................400.00Sarah M Hyatt ...............................324.00Sharon Telephone Co ....................701.56Shelter House ................................252.50Sherwin Williams #3783 .................86.81Skillpath Seminars ..........................99.00South Slope Coop Comm............2717.04Southland Medical Corp ...............112.14Spenler Tire .................................1993.27Staples Business Advan ................540.42Staples Credit Plan ........................162.41Stormwind Llc Dba: St ...............4985.00Streichers .......................................128.00Su Insurance Company ...............1581.50Susan J Mcareavy .........................133.29Systems Unlimited Inc ................1333.82Tallgrass Business Re ...................865.23Tapco .............................................442.89Tedd Beard ......................................58.00Teletask Inc ...................................349.00Terrence Neuzil ...............................60.00The Braun Corporation .................125.87Totalfunds By Hasler ....................371.41Trane Company .............................681.67Treat America ....................................7.58Tutty Lone .....................................458.50Twin Bridges Truck Cit .................396.46U Of I Parking Service ..................123.60U S Cellular .................................1102.76Ui Diagnostic Labora ................16173.83United Action For You ................6920.00United Way Of Johnson C ..............10.00Unitedhealthcare ...........................325.02Universal Hospital Ser ..................220.00US Bank ........................................178.30US Bank ........................................135.66US Bank ......................................8428.71US Bank National Assn ................127.61Valerie Michelle Russe .................518.33Van Meter Industrial I ...................182.49Venture Architects Ll ..................2300.00

Verizon Wireless ...........................281.30Visa ...........................................10524.16Wal-Mart Stores Inc ......................338.00Walker Welding ...............................47.50Wellmark Blue Cross ..............212693.03West Liberty Telephon ................1258.24Yellow Cab Of Iowa Ci .................862.50Zep Manufacturing Comp .............517.68Zephaniah Samson Leato ..............500.00 Motion by Carberry, second by Sulli-van, to approve the minutes of the formal meeting of February 12, 2015. Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve the payroll authorizations sub-mitted by department heads, as approved by a majority of the Supervisors. Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve a New Application for a Class C Liquor License, for Systems Unlimited, Inc., Iowa City, as submitted by Janet Outlund. Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign a letter regarding the General Services Administration property. Motion by Sullivan, second by Carberry, to approve the 2015 Federal Legislative Priorities and Issues. Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to appoint Gary Boseneiler to the Compen-sation Commission to fi ll a vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2015. Motion by Rettig, second by Sullivan, to appoint Amy Blessing to the Food Policy Council to fi ll a vacancy for a term ending June 30, 2016. Motion by Carberry, second by Sullivan, to appoint Dorothy Whiston to the Judicial Magistrate Appointing Commission to fi ll a vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2020. Roll call: aye: Carberry, Rettig, Sullivan; nay: Harney; absent: Neuzil. Motion by Sullivan, second by Rettig, to approve and authorize the Chairperson to sign an Application For Fireworks Permit for Joel Fuhrmeister and Ross Caslavka, Iowa City, for display at 3292 Highway 1 NE, Iowa City on May 25, 2015, with a May 26, 2015 rain date. Adjourned to Informal Meeting at 9:08 a.m./s/Pat Harney, Chair, Board of Supervisors

Attest: Travis Weipert, AuditorRecorded By Kymberly ZomermaandThese minutes were sent for formal approv-al and publication on February 26, 2015.

NORTH LIBERTY CITY COUNCILFEBRUARY 23, 2015REGULAR SESSION

CALL TO ORDER Mayor Nielsen called the February 23, 2015 Regular Session of the North Liberty City Council to order. Councilors present: Chipman, Donahue, Hoffman, Pollock, Wayson. Others present: Ryan Heiar, Tracey Mulcahey, Scott Peterson, Kevin Trom, Dean Wheatley, Annie Sexton and other interested parties. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA Chipman moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the agenda. The vote was all ayes. The agenda was approved. CLOSED SESSION At 5:01 p.m., Hoffman moved, Pollock seconded to move into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c) to discuss litigation. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Hoffman, Donahue, Pollock, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried. At 5:20 p.m., Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to return to open session. The vote was: ayes – Chipman, Pollock, Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson; nays – none. Motion carried. Hoffman moved to authorize staff to fi le an appeal on the condem-nation judgment, Donahue seconded. The vote was: ayes- Pollock, Donahue, Hoffman, Wayson, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve the Consent Agenda including City Council Minutes from the Regular Session on February 10, 2015; the attached list of Claims and January Revenues. The vote was all ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC COMMENT No public comment was offered. CITY ENGINEER REPORT City Engineer Trom reported that the water main project plans are 95% complete. The fi nal staff review is next week. The plans for the trail project are 95% complete with a fi nal staff review next week. The plans for the waste water treatment plant project are complete. Fox Engineering will submit to IDNR for construction permitting. This could take a couple of months or longer. When the permit is received, the project will be sent out for bids. The preconstruction meeting was held for the sewer main project. Staff will be discussing alternates with the contractor. Staff has a viable plan that will keep both lanes of traffi c open. After the contractor provides pricing for the change, it will be brought to Council for consideration. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT City Attorney Peterson had no report. CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORT City Administrator Heiar reported on the Highway 965 progress meeting. Work will be restarting when temperatures hit 45 degrees. The contractor will be starting with pipe work on the Scales Bend end. There are concerns about starting any major removals in April with uncertain weather. In May, the intersection will be shut down and work will begin. Some additional work will be happening on 230th Street to handle the truck traffi c. The plan revisions that are required will be in front of Council at an upcoming meeting. Heiar reported that Mayor Nielsen and Councilor Chipman will be accompanying him to Des Moines for the Iowa League of Cities Legislative Day tomorrow. MAYOR REPORT Mayor Nielsen reported that she attended the Community ID meeting, took facility tours last week with Heiar, and attended the Diversity forum at the Methodist Church. EAST GROWTH AREA WATER & SEWER EXTENSIONS PROJECT Heiar provided a summary of the bids received. Staff recommends approval with Langman Construction Co. Donahue moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-27, A Resolution awarding and approving the contract for the East Growth Area Water & Sewer Extensions Project to Langman Construction Co. After discussion, the vote was: ayes- Donahue, Wayson, Hoffman, Pollock, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried. LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL SITE PLAN Wheatley reported that Staff and the Planning Commission recom-mended the application be approved with the following notes: A Site Plan Agreement is being developed for execution by the school district and approval by City Council with site plan approval. An agreement between the district and the City establishing fees for hookups and roadway improvements, as well as other associated issues, will be required prior to issuance of a building permit. Actual fi re lane markings and signs will be determined by the fi re

department and school offi cials at a future time. Zoning Ordinance lighting requirements must be met or a variance obtained prior to installation of fi eld lighting that results in more than 1 foot candle of light at the property boundary. Wheatley reported that the applicant has been great to work with regarding this application. Vitus Bering, architect from SVPA, presented the application. The school will be constructed in three phases. Phase 1 will be the initial structure that will house 1,000 students. Phase 2 will be the athletic fi elds. Phase 3 will be the addition of capacity to bring the facility total to 1,500. Kelly Beckler, MMS Consultants, presented the site plan. Council discussed the application with the consultants. Wayson moved, Pollock seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-28, A Resolution approving the Site Plan Agreement between the City of North Liberty and Iowa City Community School District that establishes the terms and conditions under which the site plan for Liberty High School will be approved in the City of North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes – Pollock, Wayson, Hoffman, Donahue, Chipman; nays – none. Motion carried. Donahue moved, Hoffman seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-29, A Resolution approving the site plan for Liberty High School, North Liberty, Iowa. The vote was: ayes - Hoffman, Chipman, Wayson, Donahue, Pollock; nays – none. Motion carried. COMMUNITY ID PROGRAM Mayor Nielsen invited several representatives from the Center for Worker Justice to speak about the Community ID Program. Roberta Till-Retz, Jennifer Xie, Fidencio Martinez, Jesse Case and Paul Iverson spoke regarding the need for the program. Chief Venenga said that with security in place, NLPD will accept the ID when it is up and functional. Council discussed the program with the members of the Center for Worker Justice. Council suggested having a resolution authorizing acceptance of the card when it is ready to go. Councilor Hoffman left the meeting at 6 p.m.FY 16 BUDGET At 6:21 p.m., Mayor Nielsen opened the Public Hearing regarding the proposed budget for the fi scal year ending June 30, 2016. An email from Gerry Kuhl was introduced into the record. The public hearing was closed. Donahue moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-30, A Resolution adopting the Annual Budget and Capital Improve-ments Plan for the fi scal year ending June 30, 2016 for the City of North Liberty, Iowa. After discussion, the vote was: ayes – Chipman, Wayson, Pollock, Donahue; nays – none; absent - Hoffman. Motion carried. SRF Sponsored Project – Water Quality Heiar presented information on the SRF Sponsored Project. Council discussed the topsoil requirement in North Liberty. Wayson moved, Chipman seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-31, A Resolution in support of an application to the Clean Water SRF Water Restoration Sponsored Project Program. The vote was: ayes – Wayson, Chipman, Pollock, Donahue; nays – none; absent - Hoffman. Motion carried. FY 14 AUDIT Steve Kuhl, auditor from Winkel, Parker and Foster, presented the FY 14 audit. Donahue commended staff on an excellent audit. Pollock moved, Wayson seconded to approve Resolution Number 15-32, A Resolution accepting the Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2014 as completed by Winkel, Parker & Foster CPA, PC. The vote was: ayes – Donahue, Chipman, Pollock, Wayson; nays –none; absent - Hoffman. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT At 6:45 p.m., Wayson moved, Donahue seconded to adjourn. All ayes. Meeting adjourned. CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY /s/Tracey Mulcahey, City Clerk

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Services ............................................ 108,580.00Gall’s Inc. Namestrip, Name Tags .............................................. 54.30Gary Bontrager Men’s Basketball Offi cial ................................. 75.00Harrys Custom Trophies Tag, Engraving ................................... 268.52Henderson Truck Equipment Inc Equipment ........................ 35,586.00Hills Bank & Trust Federal FICA Medicare ........................... 9,737.21Hydra-Fab Seal Kit, Labor ......................................................... 336.27Iamu 2015-2016 Water Dues .................................................... 801.98Iowa City Ambulatory Surgical Center Copay ...................................... 1,964.92..................................................................................................Iowa Codifi cation Inc Services ............................................... 1,415.00Iowa Fluid Power Supplies ........................................................ 157.52Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Mmpi-2 ................................ 560.00Iowa Library Services Kids First Conference ........................... 190.00Iowa Prison Industries Oxygen Generator ............................. 1,307.94Iowa Workforce Development Permit Fee .................................. 175.00IPERS IPERS Regular Fire & Police..................................... 65,022.40Jalexis Senter NLC Youth Basketball Offi cial .......................... 149.50Jennifer G Garner Mileage ........................................................... 47.15Jennifer J. Jordebrek Mileage ................................................... 170.98Jim Mckeone Men’s Basketball Offi cial ................................... 225.00John Baer Men’s Basketball Offi cial ........................................ 150.00Johnson Controls Inc Contract & Services ............................. 5,651.00Josh Mara Youth Competitive Bball Ofi cial ............................... 54.00Justin Murray Fuel For Conference ............................................ 20.00Kay Park Rec Corp Table Frames ............................................. 978.00Kaz Kishiue-Koval NLC Youth Basketball Offi cial .................. 149.50Kevin Lloyd Men’s Basketball Offi cial .................................... 150.00Lechtenberg Janitorial Supplies ................................................... 91.00Black, Lindsey Deposit Refund ................................................... 76.31Brown, Mark Deposit Refund ...................................................... 39.06Daedlow, Darren Deposit Refund .............................................. 118.15Kibol, James Deposit Refund .................................................... 116.96Kim Sorg Refund ......................................................................... 25.00Lemek, Theresa Deposit Refund .................................................. 27.26Pearson, Kathy Deposit Refund .................................................. 44.97Stelter, Eric Deposit Refund ...................................................... 127.00Liberty Doors Inc Vision Kits ................................................... 185.00Linn County REC Electric Service ...................................... 23,185.71Lynch’s Excavating Inc Services ............................................. 2,911.60Marco Inc Contract ..................................................................... 131.52Mark Vande Haar Men’s Basketball Offi cial .............................. 75.00Meghan Miller Diving Clinic ..................................................... 200.00Menards Supplies ........................................................................ 366.07Mid Iowa Tool Inc Coated Gloves ............................................ 699.32Midwest Safety Counselors Inc Services ................................... 476.97Muller Plumbing & Heating Services ...................................... 3,221.58OB GYN Assoc Of Iowa City Pc Medical Co-Pay ...................... 25.00Patrick Cooley Youth Competitive Basketball .......................... 123.50Pepsi-Cola Vending Supplies ..................................................... 640.80Pipe Pro Inc Repair Heat ........................................................... 220.00

Quality Flow Systems Inc Ksb Subm Mixer ........................ 12,553.23Rally Appraisal LLC Commission Services .............................. 500.00Reliant Fire Apparatus Inc Parts For #114 ................................. 195.63Ricoh USA Inc Contract ............................................................. 467.41Roger Johnson Basketball Offi cial .............................................. 147.00Sandry Fire Supply LLC Supplies .......................................... 1,436.81Seth Ickowitz Basketball Offi cial .............................................. 513.00Shay Electric Service Inc Services ............................................. 986.62Shive Hattery Inc. Services .................................................... 35,202.65Specialized Petroleum Services Inc Supplies ............................ 116.85State Disbursement Unit Garnishments ...................................... 123.86State Hygienic Laboratory 1023 ............................................ 1,104.50State Of Iowa Treasurer State Withholding ......................... 18,413.00Storm Steel Steel ........................................................................ 358.54The Lifeguard Store Inc Supplies ........................................... 1,074.00Tim Friesen Men’s Basketball Offi cial ........................................ 75.00Tractor Supply Co. Tool Box Tote, Stroke Cont ......................... 63.42Traffi c & Transportation Products Ltd Parts .............................. 494.00Travis Dillavou Basketball Offi cial ........................................... 201.00Travis Fuller Men’s Basketball Offi cial ....................................... 75.00Troy Greene Basketball Offi cial ................................................. 453.00Tyler Technologies Maintenace Contract .................................. 205.00U of I Healthworks Physicals, Drug Screens ......................... 5,536.00University of Iowa 2015 Immi Sponsorship .............................. 500.00University of Iowa Health Care Medical Co-Pay ....................... 25.00US Bank Supplies, Services, Travel ....................................... 9,918.71US Bank Equipment Finance Contract Payment ...................... 146.00Vantagepoint Transfer Agents-303434 ICMA ............................. 67.68Verizon Wireless Water Computer ............................................ 106.22Windstar Lines Inc Bus For Sundown Trip .............................. 999.00Payroll Expenses 2/11/2015 - 2/20/2015 Police Operations ....................................................................... 384.36Fire Protection ......................................................................... 3,240.00Library Services ......................................................................... 357.74Recreation ............................................................................. 19,742.61Pool ......................................................................................... 7,583.14Executive/Administration .......................................................... 171.84Wastewater Operating ........................................................... 13,459.04Payroll Tota ........................................................................... 44,938.73Fund Totals 010 General Fund ................................................................ 166,269.50019 Youth Sports Scholarship .................................................... 640.80020 Equipment Revolving .................................................... 35,336.00060 Road Use Tax Fund ........................................................ 14,749.50317 Trail Projects .................................................................. 10,350.00510 Water Fund ..................................................................... 21,506.44514 Water Capital Projects ...................................................... 7,716.40520 Sewer Fund .................................................................... 56,120.88524 Sewer Trunk And I&I................................................... 110,844.41530 Stormwater Management .................................................... 538.28Grand Total: ........................................................................ 424,072.21

January Revenues010-General Fund ............................................................... 324,108.14 014-Police Capital Fund ............................................................ 840.00 015-Transportation Impact .................................................. 124,415.00 018-Park Capital Fund .......................................................... 55,000.00 019-Youth Sports Scholars ...................................................... 2,231.46 020-Equipment Revolving ......................................................... 609.11 024-Drug Task Force .............................................................. 5,293.54 025-Police Seized Funds ............................................................ 400.00 060-Road Use Tax Fund ..................................................... 120,145.21090-TIF Fund ........................................................................ 21,571.63 110-Debt Service Fund ........................................................... 5,255.04 210-Trust And Agency ............................................................ 5,983.68 280-Customer Deposits ........................................................... 8,460.00 322-Library Building Fund ................................................... 13,405.40 510-Water Fund................................................................... 245,761.76 512-Water Sinking Fund ....................................................... 68,979.33 514-Water Capital Project ..................................................... 38,511.00 520-Sewer Fund .................................................................. 294,552.47 521-Sewer Capital Reserve ................................................... 23,964.17 522-Sewer Sinking Fund ....................................................... 86,077.17 523-Wastewater Treatment ................................................. 515,805.00 530-Stormwater Management ............................................... 15,396.00 Grand Total Revenue ....................................................... 1,976,765.11

PUBLIC NOTICE: CITY OF NORTH LIBERTY

PUBLIC NOTICEREGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF A JOHNSON COUNTY MAGIS-

TRATE The Johnson County Magistrate Ap-pointing Commission will meet on March 20, 2015, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Johnson County Courthouse for the pur-pose of appointing one magistrate for Johnson County, Iowa, for the unexpired term beginning upon appointment and ending July 31, 2017. To qualify for appointment as a mag-istrate, fi le a certifi ed application by 4:30

p.m. on March 16, 2015, in the form ap-proved by the Iowa Supreme Court. The application form is available in the offi ce of the Johnson County Clerk of Court, John-son County Courthouse, 417 S. Clinton St., Iowa City, Iowa, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Further information is posted at the Johnson County Courthouse, Iowa City, Iowa, and available through the Johnson County Clerk of Court. FOR THE COMMISSION Marsha A. Bergan, Judge Sixth Judicial District of Iowa

PUBLIC NOTICE: MAGISTRATE APPOINTMENT

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8 NORTH LIBERTY LEADER

MARCH 5, 2015SECTION B THE BACK PAGE

NOW ACCEPTINGNEW PATIENTS

MercyCare North Liberty is excited to welcome Vince Taeger, MD.

Make MercyCare North Liberty your medical home. A medical home means…• A provider and support team that works together to keep you healthy

• Compassionate care and outstanding service that we call The Mercy Touch®

• MyChart online allows you to communicate with your provider electronically, schedule appointments online and review your medical records

• Coordinated care between your provider and the rest of the Mercy network, including hospital, urgent care and specialist.

Welcome

Dr. Vince Taeger

1765 Lininger Lane • North Liberty, Iowa • (319) 665-3053 • www.mercycare.org/clinics

By Chris UmscheidNorth Liberty LeaderIOWA CITY— It was a familiar foe in a different setting

as the Clear Creek Amana (CCA) Clippers faced rival Wil-liamsburg for the third time this season in a Class 3A Boys District Final game at Iowa City West High on Thursday, Feb. 26. The Raiders won 52-49 in January, 59-51 in ear-ly February and took Thursday’s contest 50-37. The win ended the season for the Clippers and sent Williamsburg to the Substate 5 battle, taking place on Monday, March 2, against Fort Madison in Muscatine for a chance at playing in the State Tournament.

The Clippers and Raiders’ duel was set after both teams won in District Semifinal action at CCA on Monday, Feb. 23. Williamsburg defeated the Washington Demons 60-41while the Clippers beat the South Tama Trojans 69-57.

Against the Trojans, CCA found themselves down 5-0 before Keyan McAreavy put the Clippers on the scoreboard with a layup.

Steve Ottoson’s crew quickly built a 6-5 lead as Drew Wagner and Nile Rourke found the range and sank shots.

After taking the lead the Clippers never gave it up, lead-ing 16-13 after the fi rst quarter and taking a commanding

Raiders’ run ends CCA Clippers’ seasonAaron Akers crashes into a South Tama Trojan and is fouled by another attempting a jump shot in the second half. Akers scored fi ve points in the Clippers’ 69-57 victory. (photos by Chris Umscheid)

Nile Rourke goes airborne for the Clear Creek Amana Clippers in the second half of a Class 3A District Semi-fi nal game on Monday, Feb. 23, in Tiffi n. Rourke scored seven points in CCA’s 69-57 victory.

CCA’s Jake Neubauer fl ies to the basket against South Tama. Neubauer scored a dozen points in CCA’s 69-57 win. The Clippers advanced to the District Final on Thursday, Feb. 26, against Williamsburg.

Boys beat S. Tama, fall to Williamsburg on tournament trail

42-25 lead at the half. Kahler Green, Aaron Akers and Cal Miller sank 3-pointers in the period to help build that lead.

In the third quarter, Mitch Stopko, Akers, Evan Downes, Green and Javon Manard saw action as starters McAreavy, Miller, Jake Neubauer, Rourke and Wagner took a break. The Clippers built the lead up to 51-39 at the end of the period.

The starters returned to the fl oor in the fi nal period as the Trojans narrowed the gap to ten points and held-off the visitors.

Wagner led the Clippers with 16 points, Neubauer had twelve and McAreavy put up ten.

The Trojans’ Clayton Rosenberger, a sophomore, led all scorers with 17 points including fi ve 3-pointers. The Trojans retired for the season with an 8-14 record.

Scorers— Drew Wagner, 16; Jake Neubauer, 12; Keyan McAreavy, 10; Kahler Green, 9; Cal Miller, 8; Nile Rourke, 7; Aaron Akers, 5 and Evan Downes, 2.

3-point goals— McAreavy, 2; Miller, 2; Green, 1 and Akers 1.Against Williamsburg

It was a different story when the Clippers faced rival Williamsburg as the Raiders improved to 21-1 while retiring CCA at 16-7. CCA, led by Neubauer’s 13 points, trailed throughout the contest.

Scorers— Neubauer, 13; Rourke, 10; Wagner, 10; Miller, 2 and Manard, 2.

3-point goals — Neubauer, 1.

Withering defense from the South Tama Trojans brought a scowl to Evan Downes’ face in the second half of a Class 3A District 9 Semifi nal game on Monday, Feb. 23. Downes had two points in the Clippers’ 69-57 win.