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Valentine Flower SpecialValentine Flower Special

offoff$$55It’s time to get your fl ower

orders in for Valentine’s Day!

Any fl ower order (over $25) placedbefore February 10 at 5 pm

Orders placed February 11-14 will be regular price.

Options are:1, 3, 6 or 12 roses

Small mixed bouquetLarge mixed bouquet

The Rustic LilyIda Grove

712-364-4343

All Positions

APPLY:

*Post-offer, pre-employment drug screen required.

Benefi ts:•$500 hiring bonus•Weekly attendance bonus•Health, dental and vision insurance• Periodic reviews, offering opportunityto earn pay increases

•Paid holidays and paid time off•401(k)•Daily shuttle service from Denison and Schleswig

Employment Connections122 Hwy 175, Ida Grove, 51445 • Phone: 712-364-4896

Email: lorenah@ecijobs.com

$50o hiring bonus

Mon.-Thurs. 6 AM to 11 PM; Fri. & Sat. 6 AM to 12 AM; Sun. 8 AM to 10 PM

500 State Hwy. 175, Ida Grove, IA 51445 • 712-364-3133

(chocolate, caramel, hazelnut)

Saint Archer12 Pack

$1299

Coors Lightor Miller Lite

24 Pack

$1499

Jack DanielsLynchburg

Lemonade 6 Pack

$799

Dr. McGillicuddy’sApple Pie

750 mL

$1599

Yellow TailWine750 mL

$599

GIFT CARDSare perfect forValentine's Day!

Your new homeis waiting!!

Call today to see what Holstein Senior Living

has to off er.

1500 S. Kiel St., Holstein • www.abilitseniorliving.com

Veteran & spousediscounts available

Respite stays - Long-term care - Rehab services available.Call Amanda for details: 712-368-4893

• New!! Bulk Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF)• Off -Road and On-Road Diesel Fuel• Gasoline Products

On-Site Delivery to your Farm or Business

Thankfulfor every tank full!

Call Today to Schedule your Delivery!! 712-883-2451

Locally Powered

Christensen-Van HoutenFuneral Homes & Monuments

Caring for Families since 1908

Battle Creek608 Fourth St.712-365-4446

Ida Grove321 Second St.712-364-2727

Odebolt213 W. Fifth St.

712-668-2303

Joshua & Christie Van Houten

HOURS: Mon- Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pm

Recycling, Inc.

712-263-6336325 Avenue C

Denison, IA

712-364-35505936 260th St.

Ida Grove, IA

BUYERS OF ALL METALS

2 locationsto better serve you!

With our large selectionWith our large selectionof liquor, beer and wine,of liquor, beer and wine,we have the perfect giftfor every Valentine!

ASK US ABOUT DELIVERIES!Spirits Stogies & Stuff118 S. Main, Holstein712-368-2213

WE ALSO HAVE:Flowers • Candy Bouquets

Stuffed Animals • Chocolates

Serving yourCommunity Since 1945

Henry R. JessenOwner Operator

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CPropane Heatingand Cooling Inc.

www.propanehank.comCall Propane Hank

712-365-4740Toll Free 888-365-1241

You’re in good hands

with Johnson Propane!

119 Main St., Battle Creek, IA712-365-4410

Open M-F, 7 am - 2 pmParty Room Available for Small Meetings,

Cards or just a Few Friends for Coffee

February 10-14

Meal:• Pork Loin w/Apples•Peas & Carrots •Salad

• Cup of Soup•1/2 Sandwich•Chips

Soups:•Chicken Noodle•Veggie Beef• Tomato

Dessert: • ButterscotchPie

Your name will fl y high in the community while supporting the students of OABCIG.

The banners will be hung in Arthur,Battle Creek, Ida Grove and Odebolt.

Show your school spirit by sponsoring an

OABCIG Kiwanis Key Club banner!

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The Reminder is a free weekly shopper delivered each Tuesday to every home in Ida Grove and delivered each Wednesday to every home in Arthur, Battle Creek, Cushing, Danbury, Galva, Holstein, Kiron, Odebolt and Schleswig.

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JOHN KRAYENHAGENOwner

2407 ALPINE AVE., BATTLE CREEK, IA712-369-0681

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Jeff HolmesConstruction

• New Homes • Garages• Room Additions • Custom Cabinets

Carpentry - Shingling - Drywall - Concrete Work - Masonry WorkJeff Holmes Battle Creek, IA 712-365-2524 or 712-830-0444

Brothers Cart World201 Susan Lawrence Dr.

Ida Grove, IA 51445

712-300-6041Small Engine Service & Repair

Blade SharpeningSales of Golf Carts/Side by Sides/Utility Vehicles

Auto BodyAuto Body

Brian Sleezer“Free Estimates”

700 1st Street, Ida Grove, IA 51445 • 712-364-3239

Collision Repair • Glass Work • Front End AlignmentsOil Changes • Brake Work • Tires • Shocks & Struts

H HOLSTEINCOMMUNITY PHARMACY

108 N. Main St.Holstein, IA 51025

ph: 712-368-0010 • fax: 712-368-0012

Adam E. Henderson, Agent109 S. Main St.

Holstein, IA 51025712-368-2176

adam@gowithadam.com

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712.371.3599

Custom letterpress invitations that express your

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100 custom linen invitations & envelopes $207 For only $10 you

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NOTICE:The Inn at Battle Creek will be offering an evening meal on Valentine’s Day Friday, Feb. 14th. Choices are ribeye or Parmesan chicken. This meal will also include salad, dinner, roll, baked potato, vegetable & a variety of pies. $24.95/person. Please call 712-365-4499 or 712-365-4726 for a reservation time. 5-2t

DOSE GARAGE SALE:Downtown Ida Grove. Thursday, February 6, 8-5. Friday, February 7, 8-5. Saturday, February 8, 8-12. Lots of new things put out in shop, so be sure & check it out. Always something new in crafts, collectibles, bedding, books, movies, tools & more. ANOTHER DOSE OF STUFF Used Furniture Store-open Friday & Saturday mornings, 8-12. Check out what’s new in shop—always getting new items in. 5-1t/crags

FOR RENT:Arthur apartments. One- & two-bedroom. Ph. 712-830-3211.

LANSINK COMPLETE TREE SERVICES:Call us for trimming, removal, stump grinding. Over 40 years’ experience. Aerial bucket. Free estimates. Ph. 712-883-2437, Danbury. 5-1t/crags

WANTED:Diesel Mechanic. Permanent position. Good wages & benefi ts. Welding a plus. Family-owned business; working on our own equipment. Call 712-269-1767.

FOR SALE:In the market for a new mattress? Stop in at Malcom’s & check out our selection. We have sets in all price ranges. Restonic mattresses are made right here in Iowa, with great quality. We can now order adjustable beds. Malcom’s, Ida Grove. 53-tfc/cra

HELP WANTED:Truck Driver. Class A CDL Driver Pneumatic/Tanker. Annual compensation exceeds $80,000. Home weekends & benefi ts like no other. We haul our own products! Contact Tony 608-935-0915, ext. 16. 5-1t/cra*

FOR RENT IN IDA GROVE:Nice, corner-lot home. Two-bedroom. Refrigerator, stove, washer & dryer included. Two-car garage. Available now. Ph. 712-369-9856.

HELP WANTED:OABCIG High School has an immediate opening for an At-Risk Teacher or Para to work with students in our Alternative School. An emphasis in Language Arts or Science is preferred but will be open to any secondary content area. Hours to be determined. Please contact Mr. Miller with questions. pmiller@oabcig.org or 712-364-3371. EOE/AA employer. 3-3t

HELP WANTED:Team Willow Dale in Battle Creek is hiring for full- or part-time CNAs & LPNs on the evening or night shifts. The shifts available are fl exible because current staff may change to accommodate new team members. Come be part of this dynamic team. Contact Mandy at 712-365-4332 or apply online at www.abcmcorp.com/employment.

POLICE OFFICER:Lakes Area Law Enforcement Testing Coop is establishing eligibility list for current & future law enforcement openings in beautiful Iowa Great Lakes Area. Coop consists of Armstrong, Arnolds Park, Emmetsburg, Estherville, Lake Park, Milford, Okoboji, Spencer, Spirit Lake Police Departments & Clay & Dickinson County Sheriff’s Offi ces. At time of application, candidates must meet state requirements for law enforcement employment. Applicants currently ILEA certifi ed are allowed lateral transfer. Applicants without certifi cation are required to pass P.O.S.T. & physical agility exams. Successful applicants are eligible for employment by all agencies. For details & application, contact Dickinson County Sheriff’s Offi ce, 712-336-2793, any Coop Agency, or website www.dickinsoncountysheriff.com. Testing Dates are March 20 & 21, 2020; Estherville, Iowa. Application deadline is February 28, 2020, at 4 p.m. EOE. 5-1t

FARM PLANNING:Would you like to visit with an independent, experienced advisor about your farm business? Reasonable, hourly rate (fi rst hour: no charge). Common topics: recordkeeping, crop planning, future ideas for your business & more. Most visits at your place. AG PLUS Consulting, Byron Peters, Ida Grove. 712-364-2135. agpluspeters@gmail.com.

NOTICE:FARMERS, LANDSCAPERS or GARDENERS: Did you or a loved one use Roundup Weed Killer & were diagnosed with NON-HODGKINS LYMPHOMA (cancer)? You may be entitled to compensation. Call Attorney Charles Johnson, 1/800-535-5727. 5-1t/cra*

NOTICE:SEED TREATMENT for soybean White Mold & SDS! Ask your seed dealer for Heads Up Seed Treatment. Cost effective, proven results: www.headsupST.com or 866/368 9306. 5-1t/cra*

NOTICE:Have you or a loved one been hurt at work, in a car accident or personal injury accident? Help is available 24/7 at IowaInjured.com. 5-1t/cra*

COUNTRY COLORBODY SHOP

Ryan Van HoutenAuto Body Repair/Refi nishing

Glass ReplacementLocated west endof Battle Creek.

131 S. Center StreetCall for appointment

712-365-4910ASE Certifi ed I-car trained.

VALENTINE’S DAY:Don’t forget to order early for that special someone! Decorated cakes, cookies, cupcakes & candy. Lots of ideas, from school valentines all the way to homemade fudge! You need it, I will bake it. Call 712-300-6676 (home) or 712-371-3230 (cell). Judy Bubke, Ida Grove.

THANK YOU:On behalf of the OABCIG students, the OABCIG Dollars for Scholars would like to thank each & every patron for supporting our pancake brunch fundraiser on the 26th of January, 2020, at the Odebolt Community Center. Your generous donations are much appreciated to help fund scholarships for all OABCIG graduating seniors for their post-secondary educations. PREGNANT? NEED HELP?For confi dential help, medical care, anonymous pregnancy test, guidance or counseling, etc., call Birthright at 1-800-550-4900 24 hr. hotline. Sponsored by Father Dailey Council Knights of Columbus 10864. 5-1t/crh

THANK YOU:Darlene & I would like to thank the Holstein Ambulance crew for their quick response to help her late on a Sunday night. We are truly grateful that you spend all that time training, & that six of you would be willing to jump out of bed & come help. If you see us around, or would like to stop by for a cup of coffee, it would be great to shake your hand & thank you in person. Darlene & Don Schmidt

THANK YOU:The family of Nancy Hair would like to thank the Bread of Life congregation for all of their prayers, cards, gifts & love, especially these last few months. Thank you, Dr. Luft, for your understanding & sensitivity as you provided excellent care for Nancy. To all of the staff at Horn Memorial Hospital & Willow Dale Wellness Village: thank you for the care & love you showed to Nancy while she was in your care. We appreciate your patience, humor & respect as you worked with her. Thank you to Christensen-Van Houten Funeral Home for handling the arrangements. We have assurance that she is enjoying her new life in heaven & would like to invite you to celebrate her life with us on Saturday, February 8, at 11 a.m. at Bread of Life Faith Center, 411 Washington Street, in Ida Grove. Luncheon following the service.

BATTLE CREEK WOMEN’S CLUB

Soup LuncheonSunday, Feb. 9 • 11 am-1 pmBattle Creek Community Building

$7 per person, kids 4 & under free

Chili, Chicken Noodle, Veggie Beef, Sandwiches, Bars, Cof feeProceeds go toward NEW TREE PROJECT at Mt. Hope Cemetery

THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY

on February 9!Send him a card at:

718 S. Kiel St.Holstein, IA 51025

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2425 190th StreetNemaha, IA 50567

(712) 660-2264kruegersurveying@frontier.com

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*ANNUAL MEETING*SAT., FEB. 8 • 1:30 PM

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Family Eye Careof Ida Grove P.C.

415 Second St., Ida Grove • 712.364.3118Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

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“CLEAR VISION BEGINS WITH HEALTHY EYES”

• Comprehensive Eye Care• Eye Disease• Diagnosis & Treatment• Large Selection

of Quality Eyewear

• Friendly Staff• Contact Lenses

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your dream home.Stop in or give us a call.

First State BankBig Enough To Serve, Small Enough To Care

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THANK YOU 2019 SOCCER SPONSORS

GET READY FOR THE 2020 SEASONRegistrations have been handed out and copies can be

printed by visiting facebook.com/idagrovekiwanisEligible youth players must be 4 by 4/1/20 through High School - Play the

Beautiful game with over 400 other youth players from Ida Grove, Holstein, Battle Creek, Arthur, Galva, Odebolt and beyond. All games are held in Ida Grove

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Matt GroheRE/MAX Agent

Mobile/Text/SMS: 515-988-3726

Your helpful source for home searches, reports and valuations!

Serving the metro area since 2003

& CARQUEST Filter Sale!!Customer Appreciation Open House

Pre-book orders fromMonday-Saturday

February 10-15, 2020

Stop by for lunch Thursday, February 13

11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Reis Auto Parts & Service300 S. Des Moines Street

Odebolt, IowaPhone: 712-668-2210

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Home Sweet Home!Somerset Apartments

in Holstein-offers one bedroom apartments for persons 62 yearsof age or older or persons with a

disability. Utilities included and rentis based on 30% of gross annual

income. Laundry room and offstreet parking available.

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712-883-2437

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- Ida Grove on Wednesdays- Home visits only by appointment

791 N. Second St.Cherokee, IA

712-225-4327 (HEAR)712-225-4327 (HEAR)

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Directions to the farm: 2 miles west of Washta on the

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712-213-4860 or evenings at 712-299-3839 (cell)

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