NR 12 2016 03 23x - Sigourney News
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NR 12 2016 03 23x - Sigourney News
Proudly Serving All Of Keokuk County Since 1860 $1 PO BOX 285, 114 E. WASHINGTON ST. SIGOURNEY, IOWA 52591 KEOKUKCONEWS@MIDAMERICAPUB.COM 641.622.3110 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23, 2016 NUMBER 12, 155TH YEAR Hedrick Volunteer Fire Department Bingo will be held at the Hedrick Community Center Saturday, March 26 with soup starting at 5 p.m. and bingo starting at 6:30 p.m. This will be a free will offering. Spring Craft and Vendor Expo Saturday, March 26 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hall, Keota. Vendors included: Pampered Chef, Velata, It Works, Clever Container, Mason Jar Crafts, Premier Jewelry, Scentsy, Blingn-Things, Fiddle Dee Dee and Ginzart, Younique, Young Living Oils, Perfectly Posh, Norwex, Magnolia and Vine, Crafts by Sarah Wildtree, Tupperware, Rhinestones and Rawhide, Thirty One Bags and Gifts, and more. Food provided by Tina Schmitt. Local Easter Egg Hunts Delta will be Saturday, March 26 at 2 p.m. at Delta City Park. English Valleys will be Saturday, March 26 10 a.m. with sign ups at 9:30 a.m. at English Valleys Elementary School. Keota’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m. at Wilson Memorial Park in Keota. Richland will be Saturday, March 26 at 10 a.m. at Richland City Park. Bras for a Cause The 5th Annual Bras for a Cause will be at the Carl Craft Civic Center in Hedrick, Saturday, April 2 with supper starting at 4:30 p.m. and live auction starting at 6 p.m. Diabetes Education Class Diabetes education classes are scheduled at the Senior Center on Tuesdays, starting March 22 through April 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Contact Keokuk County Public Health at 641-622-3575 to sign up. Sigourney Public Library Sigourney Public Library will hold “Toddler Time” every Monday morning from 11:30 a.m. to noon. Bingo at Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living Bingo at Sigourney Health Care and Assisted Living is Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Manor House Sing-a-long Sing-A-Long at Manor House Care Center in Sigourney is every Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The entire community is encouraged to attend. Keokuk County Public Health Keokuk County Public Health Immunization Clinic is the third Wednesday of each month from 1 to 4 p.m. This is a free clinic for children without insurance or underinsured. Blood pressure checks are also available on a walk-in basis. Continued on page 2 Church Calendar............. Pg.5 Classifieds.................Pg. 6, 7 Obituaries.................... Pg. 3 Opinion/Editorial........... Pg. 4 Local....................... Pg. 2, 10 Records....................... Pg. 8, 9 Sports.........................Pg. 12 The cast of Hammerstein and Roger’s Cinderella dazzled audience with spectacular acting, fancy footwork and sensational singing. High School Drama Captivates with Rendition of Cinderella As the lights return to the small high school stage, a young woman in a magnificent golden dress hurriedly runs down a small flight of stairs. Not far behind is a love-stricken prince, desperate to catch up to a girl whose name he doesn’t even know. Taking one last look back at the man she’s fallen deeply in love with, the retreating women makes the choice to leave behind one of her glass slippers, before she takes her leave. Though unable to reach her in time, the prince finds the shoe, gazing at it hopefully. In his hands is the only way he’ll ever be capable of finding the only person in the world he could ever see himself being with forever. The Sigourney High School Band, Chorus and Drama Department took on the universally known story of Cinderella for their spring musical over the weekend of March 18. Greeted by an auditorium full of families, friends and admiring little girls dressed in tiaras and dresses, a cast that had been rehearsing since getting back from winter break sang, danced and performed a different version of the beloved classic. However, that’s only the rehearsals; casting began as far back as October, according to Will Magill, who plays Prince Topher in the production. “My part actually wasn’t as hard to get because there’s not that many guys that wanted to kiss a girl on stage,” Magill, a junior, said jokingly. Kelly Mousel, the school’s drama director, casted Magill previously as Peter Pan during his freshman year, and was confident he could play the role. “I knew he could pull it off,” Mousel said. “He is very adaptable and easy to train into the mold I’m looking for with this role.” The part required singing, and Magill had only joined choir this year. “The hard part was the singing,” Magill said. “A lot of people helped me.” The role for Cinderella herself was a bit more heated, to say the least. Rylie Shettler, a sophomore was hardly the only one who wanted to put on the glass slippers. “There were about 4-5 girls who were pretty tough competition,” Shettler said, “but we all thought the casting ended up great. Everyone was super happy with their part.” “The play has so many lead characters,” Mousel said, referring to Fairy Godmother, the wicked step-mother and step sisters-one of which was not very wicked in this adaptation. “We have a stacked high school full of girls that can sing. There was a lot more opportunities for them to shine instead of just Cinderella. They all had their solos, a storyline, and their own songs for them.” However, when it came to those dressed-up girls in the audience, Cinderella was the real MVP. Shettler had previously seen this adaptation, Roger and Hammerstein’s, in Des Moines in July. “I was super in love with this play,” Shettler said. “I was already listening to the soundtrack when I found out we were doing this play here. I was so excited and practiced pretty much non-stop.” Not only did Shettler have to act the part of a princess, she also had to sing and dance while staying in character over the course of two acts. As the curtain draws to a close Sunday, all the rehearsals, individual work pale in comparison to her, knowing how much of role model she’s Hello, it’s me My name is CJ Eilers and I am happy to say I am the brand-spanking new News Editor for The News Review. I was born in Des Moines and raised in Ankeny, where I attended high school. Unsure of what to do after graduation, I enrolled at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). It was on my very first day of college when an old high school friend came up to me during lunch and asked me, “Hey man, you have any interest in working for the school newspaper?” I jumped right into it, and discovered just how important, as well as fun, newspapers are. We certainly didn’t have a lot of student readership, but I knew I was making an impact on campus and my future. After graduating from DMACC with an Associates degree, I continued my adventure at Iowa State University to further realize my dream; write for Rolling Stone magazine. I started as a campus music reporter for the Iowa State Daily and left the school as a general assignment reporter AND the proud Managing Editor for the campus men’s magazine, SIR. Along the way I enjoyed fencing club, attending concerts/campus CJ Eilers events every week, interning for the local record label in Ames, devouring giant 20 inch slices of pizza at Jeff ’s Pizza, and rooting hard for my Cyclones at Jack Trice Stadium and Hilton Coliseum. I’m aware this is Hawkeye country, but as my favorite Iowa State athlete, Georges Niang, said so perfectly, “We all know it’s a Cyclone State!” Before I get countless angry emails about my fierce devotion to the Cardinal Red and Gold, I’d also like to say I am truly excited to start my journalism career here in Sigourney. Thank you to everyone who’s welcomed me to town so far, and I look forward to meeting more of you fine folks in there near future. become for the little girls. It feels so good to be a role model for them,” Shettler said. “It’s so nice to have them come up to me and say how great this show was and how much they loved it.” Shettler’s director, who feels that the magic is real for each and every one of the girls that came out just to see kind Cinderella in her gorgeous costumes, echoes that sentiment. “That brings tears to our eyes, when we see these little girls,” Mousel said. “For our students, they are these characters to these little girls. “You’ll be known as Cinderella, no matter if you go to Pizza or Caseys. [The girls] will come up to and know you as that. It gets them excited for the fine arts.” “The most fun is obviously when it all comes together; you see the fruits of your labor and you see all those little girls waving their wands in the audience, you know you did well. A full school choir and band provided the tunes for the musical. The wedding dress worn by Cinderella in the final scene was on loan from Matthew Christopher, a renowned bridal wear designer. Spring Clean-Up Dates Coming The Sigourney City Council held their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 16 to discuss several key topics for projects in the summer The council established admission and season pass rates for the municipal pool, leaving them at last year’s rate ($3.00 resident/$5.00 non-resident admission, $80.00 resident/$86.00 non-resident single season passes, $170.00 resident/$182.00 non-resident family season passes). However, early season passes will be available this year for a 10% discount until May 16. A new diving board and anchoring system for the board will also be installed in time for the season, costing $3,500 for the boards and installation. Sigourney Spring Clean-up days have been announced as the following: Monday, April 18: Metal Day-consists of household and commercial metal. Tuesday, April 19: Wood Day-consists of wood items and lumber with all nails, screws and metal objects removed. Wood furniture will also be accepted if the padding and/or springs are removed. Thursday, April 21: E-Goods Day- consists of personal computers, monitors, keyboards/mouse, personal copiers, networking hardware, disk drives, servers and main frames, audio-visual equipment, VCRs, stereos(no consoles), televisions (no consoles), telephones, fax machines, circuit boards, cable and satellite equipment (no dishes) and computer cables. Items must be delivered to the East City Shop (400 East Walnut St.). Friday, April 22: White Goods Day- con- sists of room air conditioners, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, dishwashers, furnaces, water heaters, microwaves, ranges, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, fans and trash compactors, batteries and rims. Reservations must be made by calling the City Clerk’s office at 622-3080 to arrange for City crews to pick up the appliance. There will not be a charge for this service, if reservations are made by Monday, April 18th at 4:30 p.m. Doors must be removed from items and all items must be empty or they will not be picked up. Please remember that everything will be loaded by two (2) people, so in order to keep our employees safe from injuries, please use good judgment. The following list of items will NOT be picked up or included in this year’s cleanup: concrete, bricks or rocks; construction or demolition materials; tires; waste oil; hazardous material such as paint, explosives or materials soaked in volatile compounds, drugs, poisons or household chemicals with hazardous warning labels; yard waste; regular household trash or recyclable items. All items must be placed at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of pickup. Contact numbers for items not included in our spring cleanup are SEMCO Landfill –319-456-2020 and Keokuk County Recycling Center – 641-622-3356. The council approved an increase to the Utility Penalty Rate from 5%-10% to combat late payees. Ordinances will be revised by the next city council meeting, which will be held on Wednesday, April 6, at 6:00 p.m. 2 The News-Review Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Food Pantry Keokuk County Community Services food referrals are Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. at the Courthouse in Sigourney. News-Review Deadlines The News-Review deadline for all articles, classified ads and display advertisements is Friday at noon. To submit an article or news tips, email keokukconews@midamericapub or call 641-622-3110. The Pekin School Board voted to bid on a new school bus on Monday, March 14 Pekin School Board News The Pekin School Board held its monthly meeting Monday, March 14 in the Pekin School District Media Center. Girl’s Basketball was recognized for reaching State for the first time ever in school history. Members of the team in attendance were asked to describe their season in one word. 6 students were also recognized this year for excellence in Speech. Though none were invited to compete in the All-State Speech Festival at UNI next month, several were recognized with Division 1 honors by the Iowa High School Speech Association at the State Individual Speech Contest on March 12. The board approved the 2016-17 school year calendar. School will begin August 24 and end May 24, with 13 days set aside for professional development. Approval to bid for both a new school bus and a new school vehicle were approved. The new bus would replace an older model. For a school vehicle, a five to six passenger minivan was requested. Taylor Buch has been approved to be the new PE/Health teacher, after the resignation of Samuel Collora Michael Berg Berg running for 4th term Michael “Mick” Berg will be running for his 4th term with the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors. Berg, who’s a lifetime resident of Keokuk county, has handled issues of social justice, child care, and criminal justice for the board since elected in 2010. Berg is fifth generation farmer and lives with his wife of 51 years, Kathleen, has three children, and nine grandchildren. The deadline to register and fill out paperwork for Board of Supervisors candidacy is March 30, with elections being held on Nov. 8. Sophomores Skyler Fisher (left) and Myrissa Garber (right) of Tri-County Back Row Left to right: Honorary member Trent Steinhart, Jacob Bombei, Quintin McAdams, David Carruthers, Brandt Molyneux, Zachary Bolinger, Noah Mccamant, and FFA Advisor Mike Streigel Middle Row: Hannah Miover, Natalie Steinke, Riley Danner, Myrissa Garber, Allison Steinke, Skyler Fisher, Jenna Acord, Abbey Hartwig, Nikayla Dowd Front Row: Luke Bombei, Emma Bair, Trevor Clemons, Ginny Schmidt, Joe Haberling Photo Taken by Amie Van Patten Tri-County FFA hosts annual banquet Submitted by Myrissa Garber On Thursday, March 17th the Tri-County FFA members hosted their annual community FFA banquet. We started off with opening ceremonies from our 2015-2016 Officer team. The past officers included Trevor Clemens, Emma Bair, Luke Bombei, Ginny Schmidt, Abbey Hartwig, Myrissa Garber, and Skyler Fisher. Afterwards, they served their meal which consisted of pork loin, rolls, corn, green bean casserole, party potatoes, and numerous different salads and desserts, with your choice of lemonade, coffee, or water. After the meal was served, they started on the awards. Brandt Molyneux received the Star Greenhand award, which is given to an outstanding freshman who is active in the FFA. Next we have Skyler Fisher, Hannah Miover, Myrissa Garber, Allison Steinke, and Jenna Acord awarded with their Chapter Degree, which requires a SAE project among other things, given to second year FFA members. Emma Bair, Abbey Hartwig, and Myrissa Garber announced District and State contest results since the last Banquet. At Sub-Districts, on February 15th, Ginny Schmidt competed in Job Interview receiving a Gold advancing on to districts. Luke Bombei and Zach Bolinger competed in the Welding CDE and received a silver rating. Ginny Schmidt advanced on to the District level and ended up receiving a silver at Districts. Congratulations! Throughout the past week we have had several different businesses and companies donate numerous different items that we gave out to the community members as door prizes. Thank you to the multiple different companies around the area for donating to our chapter for this special night! Next in the agenda was our Academic Awards. It’s awarded to several students who reach a 3.5 GPA or higher. This award was awarded to Brandt Molyneux, Jenna Leer, Riley Danner, Skyler Fisher, Myrissa Garber, Hannah Miover, Allison Steinke, Jacob Bombei, Bailey Davis, Nikayla Dowd, Lydia Greene, Abbey Hartwig, Katlyn Little, Michaela Lundy, Natalie Steinke, Luke Bombei, Trevor Clemens, Ginny Schmidt, and Emma Bair. Great job students for working hard and achieving this goal! The next award was given to Trev- or Clemens for his involvement in the World Food Prize. He traveled to Ethiopia this summer and did some research on small ruminant production, reproduction, genetics, marketing, and food systems. This was an incredible opportunity for him and such an accomplishment! Great job Trevor for your success and for representing our chapter well! Our chapter has a very distinguished award for the people who have helped our chapter tremendously. Those people received the Honorary Chapter Degree award. The two we have selected were Trent Steinhart and Shelley Koehn. They both contributed greatly to and for our chapter! Thanks for all you have done! This year we have five seniors that will be greatly missed. Trevor Clemens, Ginny Schmidt, Emma Bair, Luke Bombei, and Joe Haberling have all done so much to help our Chapter succeed and are great role models for our younger members. We had a senior salute recognizing all they have done for us. Former Advisor, Trent Steinhart said a few words about these intelligent students! Good luck in the future, and we have big shoes to fill! After the Senior Salute we inducted the 2016-2017 FFA Officer team. Trevor Clemens handed the Presidency to Natalie Steinke. Emma Bair handed her responsibilities as Vice President to Jacob Bombei. Ginny Schmidt gave her position as Secretary to Abbey Hartwig. Luke Bombei handed over the duty of Treasure to Skyler Fisher. Abbey Hartwig presented her duties of Reporter over to Allison Steinke and Myrissa Garber. Allison will be the media reporter and Myrissa will be the editorial. Skyler Fisher has passed on her duties of Sentinel to Riley Danner. We are excited to start the 2016-2017 year with these outstanding individuals! We finished off the evening with closing ceremonies and our annual pie auction! The pie auction is one of our Chapter’s biggest fundraisers. We have community members bring in their best pies, and we have Lisa Sieren auction them off ! We would like to thank the community members for all their support and Mr. Mike Striegel for taking up our Chapter as our new Advisor. Seniors were honored to have FFA Advisor Steinhart return and to be able to award him with honorary member for his accomplishments with the Class of 2016 FFA students to make them who they are today. Photo Taken by Amie Van Patten Spring Craft and Vendor Expo Saturday, March 26 - 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. St. Mary’s Hall, Keota Tri-County Girls Heading to State Speech Sophomores Skyler Fisher and Myrissa Garber will be representing Tri-County Schools at the Iowa High School Speech Association Individual Events All-State Festival at the University of Northern Iowa on April 4th. This is the second year in a row for both girls. Skyler earned her nomination in the category of Acting and Myrissa earned hers in Storytelling. This is the caper to a very successful Individual Speech season at Tri-County. Twenty-six students started at districts on February 27th in Fairfield competing in thirty-two events. Twenty-two entries earned “one” ratings and moved on to State. At State, on March 12th at North Scott High School, sixteen students competed in twenty-one events. Mathilde Daspremont, Trevor Clemens, Hannah Miover, Jennifer Steen, Taylor Markham, Jenna Leer, Katharina Wauschkuhn, and Jessie Maxwell all earned “one” ratings in their events. Additionally, Emma Bair, Abbey Hartwig, Myrissa Garber and Skyler Fisher all earned “one” ratings in two different events. The “motto” of the Tri-County Speech program is “The Mouse that Roared!” It means, that even though Tri-County is one of the smallest schools in the state, the Speechers make a lot of noise! Being represented at the All-State Festival for the sixth straight year is making a ton of noise! Pekin 6-12 Principal Tim Hadley discussed the importance of website/app safety for JR/SR high students with parents on Sunday, March 20 Dangers of Social Media The Pekin School Districted hosted a parents-only presentation Sunday, March 20 on the dangers of online chatting and app services popular with adolescents. The presentation given by Tim Hadley, 6-12 Principal, and Tim Bartels, 6-12 Guidance Counselor, was created to inform parents on the latest trending social media apps and websites, and how each can potentially pose a danger to their children. Included in the presentation were Facebook, Yik-Yak, Omegle, Tinder and many other popular apps. “These are only the tip of the iceberg that sunk the Titanic,” Hadley said. “We are constantly educating ourselves on these apps. There are a lot of things students are using we don’t know about.” Hadley and Bartels alternated through almost every app individually, explaining how each worked and the dangers that can arise with each one. They also demonstrated several apps and social sites. “Keeping our kids safe is our number one priority, but we don’t always think about safety when we provide technology,” Hadley said. “Some students use them very appropriately, some of them violate them on a weekly basis. Like many districts, sites like FaceSOCIAL MEDIA to page 3 CYM (Community Youth Ministry) Fundraiser for Mission Trip to Nashville, TN Pork Loin/Chicken Breast Dinner Sunday, April 3 - 5:00 p.m. Vendors include: Pampered Chef, Velata, It Works, Clever Container, Mason Jar Crafts, Premier Jewelry, Scentsy, Blings-n-Things, Fiddle Dee Dee and Ginzart, Younique, Young Living Oils, Perfectly Posh, Norwex, Magnolia and Vine,Crafts by Sarah Wildtree, Tupperware, Rhinestones and Rawhide, Thirty One Bags and Gifts and MORE! Tickets On Sale until March 23 • Contact Youth Member or Leader for Ticket Food Provided By Tina Schmitt ThAnkS For Your SupporT! at St. Mary’s Hall, Keota Silent Auction starting at 6:00 P.M. TiCkeT PriCe: $12.00 Leaders: Duane and Pat Sprouse, Angie Snakenberg, Scott and Renee Sieren, John and Cindy Snedigar, Linda Werger Lewis Memorial Fountain Beer and Wine Festival Saturday, April 9 Jim Morlan Sigourney Gets New Councilman Jim Morlan was swore in as the newest member of the Sigourney City Council on March 2. Morlan moved to Keokuk County last year after living in Omaha, Nebraska for 45 years. Before retiring, Morlan was a CAD Designer for Nielsen-Baumbert Engineering. COUNCILMAN to page 3 To promote your business call Margie Stansberry 641-684-5563, ext. 21 Ottumwa Radio - known for getting results 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Keokuk County Expo, Sigourney In Memory of Doris Conner and Terry Hollingsworth $30.00 Per Person Includes Commemorative Pilsner or Wine Glass • Wine and Beer Samples • Hors d’oeuvres Tickets available in advance at Sigourney City Hall or at the door. Additional glasses will be available for purchase. Must be 21 years of age to attend. Breweries and Wineries Participating • Albia Brewing Co., Albia • Ardon Creek Vineyard & Winery, LLC, Letts • Dubuque Heritage Winery, Dubuque • East Grove Farms, Salem • Fireside Winery, Marengo • Kalona Brewing Company, Kalona • La Vida Loca Winery, Indianola • Odessa Vineyards, Wapello • Wooden Wheel Vineyard, Keota All proceeds to benefit the Lewis Memorial Fountain, Sigourney, Iowa The News-Review MENUS & CALENDARS Sigourney CSD Breakfast and Lunch Menu This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, March 23 Breakfast: Pancake on a Stick, apple slices Lunch: Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans, clementines, Easter cookie-SM Thursday, March 24-No School Friday, March 25-No School Monday, March 28-No School Tuesday, March 29 Breakfast: Cereal, toast, oranges Lunch: French toast, tri-tator. sausage link, baby Carrots, pplesauce Wednesday, March 30 Breakfast: Egg sausage biscuit, peaches Lunch: Popcorn chicken, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, orange wedge, WW Roll-SM Sigourney Senior Center Lunch Menu Submitted by Milestones Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, March 23: Roast pork, scalloped potatoes, brussel sprouts with cheese, 100 percent whole wheat bread with margarine, fruit cup Thursday, March 24: Chili with beans, confetti coleslaw, corn bread w/marg, fresh fruit Friday, March 25: Holiday Closed Monday, March 28: Meat loaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, breaded tomatoes, 100% white bread w/marg, Peaches Tuesday, March 29: Beef and noodle casserole, lima beans, tropical fruit, 100% white bread w/marg, ice cream cup Wednesday, March 30: Roast pork, gravy, candied sweet potatoes, broccoli, 100% white bread w/marg, fruit crisp Milk, Whole Wheat and Whole Grain Bread/Muffins and Margarine are offered with all meals. This menu provides a general balanced diet that meets the RDA’s/RIA’s for adults. Tri-County CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, March 23 Breakfast: Waffle, sausage fruit Lunch: Rotini, garlic bread, garden salad, fruit, dessert Thursday, March 24 Breakfast: Cereal, muffin, fruit Lunch: Pork chopette, mashed potatoes, roll, corn, fruit social media from page 2 book are filtered, meaning they cannot be opened on a school computer. Computer and tablet history can also reveal where students have been on, as they are required to log in with a personal ID. Email alerts are sent to faculty to report misuse, or words like suicide. However, Hadley and Bartels discussed the challenge of mobile phones, using data separate from the schools, and thus the school cannot control. While junior high students are forbidden to have their phones out anytime other than lunch, the rules are not as strict on high school students. “We watch their habits and listen to other student’s concerns,” Bartels said. Hadley added that most students Friday, March 25-No School Monday, March 28-No School Tuesday, March 29 Breakfast: Cereal, toast, fruit Lunch: BBQ pork, hashbrowns, baked beans, fruit Wednesday, March 30 Breakfast: Pancakes, bacon, egg, fruit Lunch: Mandarin orange chicken, peas, rice, fruit Milestones Pekin CSD Breakfast & Lunch This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, March 23 Breakfast: Egg patty, whole grain toast, fruit choice Lunch: Turkey burger on bun, whole grain sun chips, green beans, diced pears, fresh fruit Thursday, March 24 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, fruit choice Lunch: Teriyaki beef dippers, French fries, baked beans, steamed carrots, pineapple/applesauce Friday, March 25-No School Monday, March 28-No School Tuesday, March 29 Breakfast: Sausage, wheat grain toast, fruit choice Lunch: Taco Salad, refried beans, mexi rice, corn/apple, fruit choice Wednesday, March 30 Breakfast: Cereal, sausage, fruit choice Lunch: WG pepperoni pizza, green beans broccoli, baby carrots, diced peaches, jell-o salad English Valleys CSD Breakfast & Lunch Menu This menu is subject to change. Wednesday, March 23 Breakfast: French toast sticks with syrup, pears, fruit juice, milk Lunch: Pulled pork with bun, creamy cole slaw, baked beans, peaches, mixed fruit, milk Thursday, March 24 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza, mixed fruit, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Corn dog, potato chunks, lettuce salad, apple slices, pineapple chunks, milk Friday, March 25-No School Monday, March 28-No School Tuesday, March 29 Breakfast: French toast sticks, pineapple, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, bread and jelly, green beans, mixed fruit, pears, milk Wednesday, March 30 Breakfast: Cinnamon roll, pears, fruit, juice, milk Lunch: Taco soup, tortilla chips and salsa, broccoli florets, banana, mixed fruit, milk Hammes 90th Crawford chosen as Miss Iowa finalist Alexandria Rose Crawford of Hedrick, age 11, has been chosen a State Finalist in the National American Miss Iowa Pageant to be held at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo. The newly crowned Miss PreTeen Iowa will receive a $1,000 cash award, the official crown and banner, a bouquet of roses, and air transportation to compete in the national pageant at Disneyland in California. She has the chance to represent the great state of Iowa for the entire year, and will also tour Hollywood. Pageants are held for girls ages four to eighteen, in different age groups. Contestants will compete in four overall categories including Formal Wear Modeling, Personal Introduction, Interview, and Community Service Project. National American Miss also offers optional contests such as the Top Model Search, Talent, Actress and more. Miss Crawford’s activities include dance, volleyball and softball. She also enjoys helping out at the library and hanging out with friends. Her parents Robert and Diane Crawford sponsor her. Councilman from page 2 Morlan joined the city council because he “wants to a part of and serve the community.” One of his major goals is to have more businesses move to Sigourney, creating more job opportunities for residents. Morlan and his wife of 47 years Nancy have lived in Sigourney for one year. They have kids, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grand child. In his free time, Morlan enjoys waterskiing and fishing. Bernard Hammes of Sigourney is celebrating his 90th birthday on Thursday, March 31. He will be celebrating with his family. He would appreciate cards sent to his address at 902 East Pleasant Valley Street, Sigourney 52591. March 24: Abigail Flint; Andrew Tollefson; Candice Beatty; Harold G. DeBoef; Rob Bonner March 25: Gracie Gauley-Schultz; Marilyn (Teet) Baethke March 26: Dustin Roth; Jasim Munoz; Julie Thomas March 27: Eli Schmidt; James Schlesselman May 3: Bryson James Grove; Sydney Schultz; Taylor Dowd May 4: Alveda Hunt; Emily Rasmussen; Janine Moore May 5: Marcia Kirby-Peitzman May 6: Glenda Wiese; Louise Bos; Sarah Striegel May 7: Brenda Tish-Haller; Jackie Moore; Linda Molyneux; Natasha Hauschild May 8: Macy Moore; Sarah Hughes May 9: David Streigel; Katy Johnson; Kelvin Gale; Sadie Little May 10: Deanna Arkema; Elijah Flint; Rebecca Clayton May 11: Clint Little; Erica Stoner; Estel Neville; Michael Thomas May 13: Dawson Ewing; Logan Pacheco May 14: Betty Armstrong; Evelyn Snakenberg; Michael Reif; Raegan Jo Molyneux May 15: Aaron McAdams; Andrea Tollefson; Danny VanPatten; Doug Pate; Sara Jane Hurley May 16: Adam McKain; Ann Nilles; Emma Boze; Gayle Moore; Haley Thomas; Jason Dunton; Jeff Thomas; Mildred White; Susan Walker May 17: Carey Tancer; Jessica Acord; Jim Little; Joey Conrad; Perry Tancer May 18: Elizabeth Moore; Kyle Acord; Saige McKain May 19: Audrey Wiese; Delanie Little; Wyatt Myers and Soup Served at 5:00 P.M. (Free Will Offering) • Bingo Starts at 6:30 P.M. Progressive JackPot (starting at $300) COME HAVE A GOOD TIME AND SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT! We would like to thank our friends, family and the community for the support shown to us during the loss of our brother and uncle. Thank you for the food, flowers, cards and prayers during this difficult time. We want to especially thank Father Charles Fladung for his spiritual guidance. Thank you to Powell Funeral Home, Lyle Donald, Frank Besser, Kay Peiffer and the Honor Guard for the beautiful memorial service. Thank you to the ladies of the Altar and Rosary Committee for the wonderful meal they provided. Thank you to the Class of 1968. Thank you to Dr. Castro, the Keokuk County Health Center, Lisa Uphold, R.N. and Keokuk County Hospice for the kindness and care Dean received. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you, The Family of Dean Bowers Donald Michael Peiffer Donald Michael Peiffer, recently of Lubbock, TX, died of congestive heart failure on March 19, 2016. He was 91-1/2 years of age and had been in failing health this past year. Don was born July 31, 1924 to Gertrude Flanders Peiffer and Stephen J. Peiffer. He was raised on a farm in Webster, the second of three sons and graduated from Webster High School where he distinguished himself as an athlete. At the end of WWII, Don earned his wings as a pilot in the Army Air Corps and served with the Occupation Forces in Japan. In 1945, he married Marie Hart and they were best friends until her death on June 12, 2015. Don was employed as a civil engineer at Natural Gas Pipeline Company (now Kinder Morgan) for 38 years and retired as a district superintendent in 1985. In retirement, Don enjoyed golf and travel and for 18 years, he and Marie divided each year between Boulder City, NV and their home in Glasco, KS. For the past 13 years they resided in Lubbock, TX. Don was a communicant and usher at Christ the King Cathedral in Lubbock. Survivors include Susan King Ecklund (Peter) of Mont Vernon, NH and John Peiffer (Carol) of Lubbock, TX, Don’s brother Norman Lee (JoRae) of Murray, Kentucky and many nieces and nephews. Don was pre-deceased by his parents and his brother and sister-in-law, Kenneth and Theresa (Sieren) Peiffer. There are no calling hours. A Memorial Mass and burial will be at a later date in Sigourney. The family would like to thank the loving support and care Dad received from Noble Care Solutions (Patty Funck, Debbie Brown and Petie Lowrey), the attentive team at Hospice of Lubbock (especially Candace McNutt and Dr. Jeremy Brown) and the staff at Wilshire on 4th, his home for the past several months. Memorial donations in Don’s name may be made to Hospice of Lubbock Rose Marie Wickenkamp Rose Marie Wickenkamp, 83, of Martinsburg, died Friday, March 18, 2016, at the Keokuk County Health Center in Sigourney. She was born March 16, 1933 near Salem, Iowa to Harry A. and Genevieve Pauly Moeller. She attended Catholic School in Houghton. On July 11, 1964, she married Floyd John Wickenkamp in Houghton, Iowa. They lived and farmed east of Martinsburg, where she was a housewife and homemaker. She was a member of the St. Mary Catholic Church in Sigourney and the Altar and Rosary Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Floyd on January 19, 2004, and a brother Francis Moeller. She is survived by her four children Leon Wickenkamp of Martinsburg, Angela Shadley of Sigourney, Lester Wickenkamp of Hedrick, Aileen Wickenkamp of Martinsburg, three grandchildren, Alex and Ashley Shadley, Arian Wickenkamp-Andeway, two sisters Winifred Fritz of Brighton, Kathleen Spiez of Farmington, and a brother Herbert Moeller of Wever, Ia. Funeral Service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday March 22, 2016 at the St. Mary Catholic Church, in Sigourney. Burial will take place at Holy Trinity Parish Ss. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Clear Creek. Prayer Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Monday at the Holm Funeral Home, with visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorials to Keokuk County Hospice AnnuAl for children up to 4th Grade Saturday, March 26 10:00 a.m. at K of C Hall or at the Park, Harper depending on weather Bring the Kids, Meet the Easter Bunny, Enjoy the Fun! We also need help picking up highway litter after the Egg Hunt Preschoolers pick up candy on the courthouse lawn during Sigourney’s Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 19. Community Center, 109 N. Main St., Hedrick Saturday, March 26 3 Knights of Columbus seem very responsible about the use of apps and social media sites, but warns parents not to completely unaware of what kids are doing. “It’s your house, your child. I get frustrated when I have a conversation with parents. ‘I can’t do anything about,’” Hadley said. “Do you pay for the phone? Take it away Do you pay for the gas? Take the car keys. You give them privileges. They can earn them if they can be trusted with them.” A resource parents can use is MobileApp, or mobilekids.net. Alerts will be sent if kids are using their phones in the middle of the night, when unrecognized contacts or apps are installed, and limits can be placed on a phone. Hedrick Volunteer Fire Dept. 36th Annual Wednesday, March 23, 2016 There are times in life when the unimaginable happens, for us it was on Feb. 10th, 2016. It was during this time we realized how fortunate we are to be part of a great community. During this past year we have received love, encouragement and numerous acts of kindness from our families and friends. We would like to thank everyone for memorials,flowers, food, cards, prayers and to those who stopped by or called. A special Thank You goes out to all for making Jack’s Celebration such a beautiful send off, He would of loved it! Sincerely, The Jack Walker Family Susan (Midge), Joshua, Jessica, Kinsley and Mary Happy 13th Birthday Alyssa L! 3-25-2016 Wishing You A Great Birthday And May You Get The Best f Everything In Life! Love, Great Grandma and Grandpa F. No words can express our appreciation for the many acts of kindness extended to this family when Rex passed. We would like to thank everyone for flowers, food, cards, prayers and memorials or if you stopped in or called. Thanks to Sue, Jody and Erika for the music. Special thanks to the ladies of the Packwood Christian church for the delicious lunch and the Holm Funeral Home for their professional services. Rex would have been overwhelmed. Jennie Chacey Mike Coleman Steve and Kathy Coleman Terry Winn Family Shawn Coleman Family Andy Coleman Family Brandon Coleman Family 4 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 THE NEWS-REVIEW 114 East Washington Sigourney, Iowa 52591 641-622-3110 www.sigourneynewsreview.com News: keokukconews@ The News-Review OPINION/EDITORIAL midamericapub.com Sales: keomahads@midamericapub.com Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The News-Review dates back to 1960 after the consolidation of the Keokuk County News and the Sigourney Review. We reserve the right to edit any and all copy presented to our news department. 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Postmaster: Send address changes to: The News-Review, 114 East Washington St., Sigourney, IA 52591. Advertising liability is limited to the price of the advertising. If The News-Review shall fail to publish a notice as required, in whole or in part, it shall in no event exceed the amount of the charges allowed by law for the publication of the notice which was not published. Thoughts of a suburb kid By CJ Eilers, editor Having only begun my position as News Editor on the 9th of this month, the whole process of readying to move up here is still fresh in my mind. Even before I was offered the job in mid February, seemingly everyone I knew back in Ankeny was giving advice or felt concerned for me. “You’re gonna love it up there,” one of my regulars at the Market Grille I worked at said happily. “You’re gonna be bored out your mind,” another regular bluntly informed me. “Oh, so you’re going to be on the news?!” one of my favorite co-workers asked, believing I was applying to be a TV news anchor “Get to know the local leaders,” one more regular, who was an author, advised me. “We’ll miss you, and we’re proud of you” my parents remind me almost every day. The changes of living in a city of 55,000 to a county seat of 3,000 didn’t truly hit me until I actually moved here. Instead of Hy-Vee, Sigourney has K&L Foods. Rather than giant restaurant chains, you have George’s Pizza and a lovely local café. Heck, there’s not even a McDonalds here. Checking out the schools might have been the biggest eye opener for me. Nowhere in Ankeny do you have to ring a buzzer just to get into the building. Last year’s graduating class at SHS totaled a whopping 40 students. I graduated with 475 others, less than half I can say I knew. Ankeny has always been a younger community, while I feel like I may be about the only 24-year-old man in this town. Now before I begin to sound all “negative nancy,” there are already things I love about living here. First of all, I love the convenience of living on the square here. That means I can walk to the grocery store, the post office, city hall, and work in a matter of minutes. No gas guzzling required. Second, as a single man I’m pleased that the loft I’m renting out is so darn cheap. A clean, comfortable place like mine would be far more expensive in Central Iowa. I can never take for granted having a roof over my head and be able to cook a home cooked meal. Finally, the wonderfully weird staff at the News Review has made the transition here pretty smooth. Sure, Amber’s country music ring tone makes me want to hurl, but she bought Little Debbies cakes for the office, so we are a-ok now. And you certainly know you’re right at home when someone like Gail decides you need to be picked on every shift. Her husband Dan came in one afternoon, asking for what I thought was a “subscription.” Turns out he said “prescription,” leaving me the butt end of the joke and everyone laughing their tails off at me. Yep, I’m right where I belong all right! However, the joke is on them. It’s March Madness, and only one of our brackets stands a chance of winning our company’s pool-and hint, it’s not either of those two goofballs. If you seriously have Colorado going far because “you like the state,” chances are you’ll end up dead last Amber. Good thing the bracket contest slogan reads, “trash talking is not only allowed, but encouraged!” May the best man win, and I intend to! Just reminiscing By Hilda Souer While waiting with friends the other day, someone said she’d like to visit another country. Later, when think about this, I realized how fortunate our family has been. Through having persons from other countries in our home and/or visiting friends from other countries or through special study in another country this had, at some time, been done by our family. The first experience was when my parents became acquainted with a couple from Denmark. Then, in ensuing years, mother kept in touch with Svend and Inger Olesen in Denmark. Still later, the Olesen’s daughter, Lena, stayed with mother and attended school awhile. A few years later mother and our oldest daughter, Ellen, took a trip to visit the Olesen family in Denmark and to meet their son, Jacob, also. The opportunity to study in another country was when our second daughter, Elaine, accompanied fellow classmates and their teacher, Mr. Weiss, to England. This was for a four week study time, then two weeks of travel, including Paris. A few years later Jim and I took our youngest daughter, Nancy, on a trip to Denmark and Germany via plane and train from Denmark to Germany. Thus each family member got to “walk on foreign soil.” A few years later after our trip to these two countries we were hosts for two young men from Belgium. They were among a group of 18 young people from Holland and Germany as well as Belgium, who had served as summer camp counselors in northeastern states. For us, it was Jan Vam Macle and Ludwig Luyton that enjoyed their week with us on our dairy farm. Each morning they were up “at the crack of dawn” to witness the milking of our cows. Even more special for them was the monthly “visit” by our milk tester. Ludwig found this a very special learning experience as he had graduated that spring with a chemistry degree. They both had the opportunity to drive Jim’s three wheeler. Talk to adults and children during Sunday School time and enjoy a meal prepared and served by a nearby 4-H Club. They also went with my husband on his school bus route. Yes, all of these experiences involving persons from other countries are special memories for us as well as opportunity for others. Got a tip? Call 641-622-3110 Agriland FS General Manager John Knobloch (left) accepts the award from Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey. Agriland FS Receives Water Quality Initiative Leader Award Agriland FS was recognized by the state of Iowa for its efforts to support the Water Quality Initiative and Nutrient Reduction Strategy. Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Bill Northey presented Agriland FS with an Iowa Ag Leader Award for outstand leadership in improving Iowa’s water quality. Only four businesses in the state were recognized. “It is an honor to receive this prestigious recognition,” Agriland FS General Manager John Knobloch said. “Agriland FS was founded to provide a reliable supply of products and services farmers need to meet the demands of a growing world. We remain committed to those principles and are dedicated to environmental stewardship. We strive to integrate agronomic practices that benefit farmers and protect our natural resources. This award is a testament to all the hardworking FS applicators and crop specialists throughout the Midwest,” he added. Northey presented the awards at the Agribusiness Association of Iowa’s Showcase and Conference at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines. “Partnerships have been a key to the Water Quality Initiative since the very start and it is great to be able to recognize these ag businesses and Certified Crop Advisors that have really taken a leadership role in helping advance water quality efforts in the state,” Northey said. “We are fortunate to have support from many businesses and CCAs all across the state who have taken responsibility to help farmers and landowners improve water quality and it is great to be able to recognize these award winners.” With 17 CCAs on staff, Agriland FS places a strong emphasis on the continuous training of crop spe- cialists and implementation of best management practices such as variable rate technology that supports a voluntary, science based approach to implement Iowa’s nutrient loss reduction strategy. These efforts have led to significant investments in equipment and implements in order to deliver these services. The FS System focuses on managing nitrogen for optimal environmental and economic benefits. By focusing on the 4rs (right source, right rate, right time, right place) of nutrient stewardship, the M.O.M. (minimize environmental impact, optimize harvest yield, maximize input utilization) approach, and soil monitoring with programs like N-Watch, stabilizers, split applications, and cover crops when appropriate, FS works hard to be good stewards of nitrogen and the environment. Smart investing courses improve financial capability By: Carol Ehlers, Cynthia Needles Fletcher and Laura Sternweis AMES - A 2012 survey indicates that Iowans lack financial management skills. However, Iowans who have participated in “Smart Investing@ Your Library®” report improving their knowledge and abilities in setting financial goals, planning and taking action. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers these online courses that help Iowans make well-informed decisions to improve their financial future. FINRA Investor Education Foundation conducts the National Financial Capability Study. The 2012 survey showed that 61 percent of Iowans could not correctly answer more than three of five basic financial questions, indicating they would have difficulty applying financial decision-making skills to real life situations. This was the same percentage as the total U.S. sample. “People need at least a basic level of financial literacy and decision-mak- ing skills to make informed decisions about saving and investing – from covering emergencies to saving for retirement and other long-term goals,” said Carol Ehlers, a human sciences specialist in family finance with ISU Extension and Outreach. That’s why ISU Extension and Outreach offers three free Smart Investing courses, Ehlers said. The first course, “Starting Out,” targets people who are beginning to invest. “Building Up” targets those in midlife and “Making It Last” focuses on those nearing or in retirement. All three courses are offered completely online. “Information is tailored to each age group and the courses encourage participants either to start saving and investing or to take a second look at their current situation and make changes,” Ehlers said. Each course involves four online modules. Topics include balancing risk, cutting investment costs, choosing an investment adviser and fine-tuning an investment portfolio at each life stage. The online courses are taught by Cynthia Fletcher, a professor in human development and family studies and resource management extension state specialist. The courses were made possible by a grant to Iowa Library Services from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through “Smart Investing@Your Library®,” a partnership with the American Library Association. “Pre- and post surveys of Iowa participants in 2013 showed they significantly increased their knowledge and improved both their confidence and their ability to make investment decisions,” Ehlers said. To register for a course, go to www. extension.iastate.edu/humansciences/smart-investing-your-library. “Smart Investing@Your Library®” online courses are open for enrollment at any time. The News-Review Bethel United Methodist Church Pastor LuAnn Benge 319-456-3105 Located 6 miles east of Sigourney on Hwy. 92 Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship at 10:30 a.m.; Alive at Five event is the 1st and 3rd Sunday evening at 5 p.m. The Church Of Living Water Shane Jarr, Pastor 13 North Main St., Hedrick Sunday School -9:30 a.m.; Sunday Worship -10:40 a.m.; Evening Services - 7 p.m. Bible Study Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Delta Christian Church Henry Goetz, Lay Pastor 641-799-4800 Worship: Sunday at 9 a.m. Delta United Methodist Church Vince Homan, Pastor Worship: 9 a.m. Sunday School for Elementary age children is at 9:30-10:15 a.m. English River Church of the Brethren Diana Lovett, Pastor 29252 137th St., South English 319-667-5235 Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Farson Baptist Church Jerry Newman, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service: 10:30 a.m. First Baptist Church 319-654-6586 Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship Service, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Wed. 6:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church First Presbyterian Church 215 N Jefferson St, Sigourney Rev. Jim Stout 641-622-2247 Sunday Worship: 9:30 a.m. Gibson Presbyterian Church Hans Cornelder, Pastor Worship, 10 to 11 a.m.; Sunday School, 9 to 9:45 a.m. Youth Group: Second Sunday of the month at 5 p.m. Grace Family Church Rev. Dar Eckley, Pastor 23536 Hwy. 78, Box 64, Ollie Sunday Worship - 10:15 a.m; Sunday school-10:15 a.m. RocKnowledge Youth Group is Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Hedrick First Christian Pastor John Lewis 206 Park St. Hedrick Sunday School 9:45 a.m.; Gathering for Worship, 10:45 a.m. Hedrick-Martinsburg United Methodist Church Carl Benge, Pastor 203 N. Spring St., Hedrick 641-653-4477 Sunday Worship: 8:45 a.m.; Sunday School, 10 a.m. Joe Winkler, Pastor 308 N. Jefferson St. Pastor Joe Winkler This Week’s Crossword Puzzle Sponsored By: Atwood Electric, Inc. 641-622-3626 Holy Trinity Catholic Parish Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-636-3883 109 N. Lincoln St., Keota Thursday, March 24: Holy Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, March 25: Good Friday liturgy, 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity; 7 p.m. at St. Mary Saturday, March 26: Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary Sunday, March 27: Easter Sunday, 8:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity; 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Hope Lutheran Church, LCMS Rev. Richard Meyer 315 W. Kelly Street Office: 319-668-2999 Maundy Thursday March 24 6:30 p.m. No Saturday evening worship on March 26 Easter Sunday worship at 10:30 am with communion Regular Saturday worship at 5 p.m. on April 2 Keswick and Webster Methodist Church Circuit Pastor: Rev. Dr. Charles Klink 641-455-4284 Webster: Sunday school: 9:30 a.m. Worship service: 10:30 a.m. Keswick: Sunday worship at 9:15 a.m. Communion is on the 1st Sunday of the month for both churches Lancaster Christian Church Dirk Alspach 22934 W. County Rd. V5G 641-224-2255 Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Worship Service: 10 a.m. Sunday evenings from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Youth Group 7-12 grade. New Life Fellowship Denny Eden, Pastoral Care 319-430-2677 Hwy. 22 South, Keswick 319-738-3851 Sunday Services: 10 a.m.; Wednesday Teaching: 7 p.m.; Evening of Praise: every third; Saturday of the month at 7 p.m. Ollie Baptist Church Gary Reeves, Pastor 641-667-2841 208 South 3rd St Worship: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. Sewing and Quilting Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Prairie View United Methodist Church Pastor, Dave Peterson 27131 Highway 78, Ollie Wednesday, March 23 7 p.m. Backpack informational meeting Thursday, March 24 7 p.m. Maundy Thursday Sunday, March 27 7 a.m. Sunrise Service; 10:45 a.m. Easter Sunday Worship, followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m Sunday School Monday, March 28 6:15 p.m. Boy Scouts Pak #56 Tuesday, March 29 9 a.m. Bible Study Sunday, April 3 9 a.m. Sunday Worship w/Communion, followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m. Sunday School Richland United Methodist Church Carl Benge, Pastor 106 W. South St., Richland Phone: 319-456-2251 Worship Times: Adult Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service, 10:30 a.m. St. Joseph Rev. David Brownfield 235 11th St. Wellman Sunday Mass at 8 a.m. Ss. Joseph and Cabrini Rev. Robert Striegel St. Joseph, 1174 Reed St., East Pleasant Plain and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 308 W. Main, Richland Sunday Mass at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Sacrament of Penance 8 a.m. Sunday St. Mary’s Catholic Church 415 E. Pleasant Valley, Sigourney Rev. Charles Fladung Rectory: 641-622-3426 Thursday, March 24: Holy Thursday, 7 p.m. Friday, March 25: Good Friday liturgy, 3 p.m. at Holy Trinity; 7 p.m. at St. Mary Saturday, March 26: Easter Vigil, 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary Sunday, March 27: Easter Sunday, 8:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity; 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Sigourney Christian Church David D. Welch, Pastor 308 S. Jefferson, 641-622-2151 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study: 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service: 10:45 a.m. Elder Gathering 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.; Board meets 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. CWF meet immediately following; Sisters meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Mahaska Drug Committed To A Healthy Community Here are the answers to the crossword puzzle from March 16, 2016 GIFT HEADQUARTERS • Precious Moments • Yankee Candles • Colonial Candles • Willow Tree Angels • Jim Shore Collectibles • Boyd’s Bears • Cherished Teddies • American Greeting Cards • Home Decor Items for Every Holiday CRAFT DEPARTMENT Framing & Matting Dept. 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Call to discuss your Plans today! 319-656-5131 www.statlerconstruction.com What Cheer Hilltop Chapel John and Pat DeBoef, Pastors 506 E Briney St. Phone: 641-634-2839 Sunday: 10a.m.-11:30 a.m., Worship; 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Children’s Church on lower level. Sigourney United Methodist Church Richard Pippert, Pastor Website: sigourneyumc.com Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m.; Sunday School: 9:30 a.m. United Church of Deep River 319-664-3653 Every Sunday: Inspiration time, 10 a.m.; Worship, 9 a.m.; 1st Sunday of the month: Communion; 2nd Saturday of the month: Parish Council; Last Thursday of the month is the UCW meeting. What Cheer Baptist Church Pastor DJ Danner 641-660-9948 Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship: 10:30 a.m.; Adult Bible Study is on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. What Cheer United Methodist Church Rev. Vince Homan Sunday School, 9:30; Worship, 10:30 a.m.; Youth Group, Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. What Cheer Christian Church Larry Naylor, Pastor Worship: Sundays 10:30 a.m. In Loving Memory of John Robert George 06-16-1950 – 03-24-1973 43 Years Ago. Missing You! Love, Your Wife Sandra and Son Jamie Business Directory ABSTRACTING SERVICES KEOKUK COUNTY ABSTRACT CO. 100 S. Main St. Sigourney, IA 641-622-3321 DAY & BORDwEll ABSTRACTS Abstracts of title in Keokuk & washington Counties 114 w. washington St., Ste. 1 P.O. Box 303 Sigourney, IA 641-622-2600 319-863-9200 FAX 319-653-4797 CARE FACILITIES MANOR HOUSE CARE CENTER DEER VIEw MANOR Assisted living, Intermediate and Skilled Care Facility 1212 S. Stuart St. Sigourney, IA 641-622-2142 SIGOURNEY HEAlTH CARE & ASSISTED lIVING Assisted living, Intermediate and Skilled Care Facility 900 S. 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Broadway • Keota, IA 52248 319-461-5767 Specializing In Transmission & Driveline Repair 641-673-6001 Contact Christina Montgomery For Your Insurance Needs! The City of What Cheer is looking for a Full Time City Maintenance Worker to Work 40 Hours Per Week Hedrick Office 641-653-4440 Sigourney Home 641-622-3633 Gary Bain 110 E. Washington B - Sigourney 641-622-3771 Residential & Commercial Electrical Work Dave Goldman The City of Sigourney has an opening for part-time employment in the City Clerk’s Office. Primary responsibilities will include assisting customers, answering the phone, daily deposits, filing, typing correspondence and researching projects. Job requirements would include good public relation skills and computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Applicants must be able to maintain confidentiality. The job would average between 20 and 29 hours per week. Applicant must be a TEAM player. Applications are avialable and must be returned to the City Clerk’s Office at 100 North Main Street, Sigourney, Iowa by 9:00 a.m. on April 4th, 2016. City of Sigourney is an Equal Opportunity Employer chris@insurewithisg.com Dr. Randy Blaylock, Veterinarian Bain Electric HELP WANTED City of Sigourney Keota Lawn and Power Equipment 105 South Green, Keota HELP WANTED For a full job description and application Call City Hall at 641-634-2590 Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2016 at Noon The City of What Cheer is an Equal Opportunity Employer MAINTENANCE WORKER S&S Roger Steffen Specializing in Restoration of Homes Since 1972 • Vinyl Siding • Seamless Steel Siding • Insulation • Replacement Windows • Seamless Gutter First Resources Corporation has a part-time Maintenance Worker position in Sigourney area working approximately 10 – 15 hours per week. Must be able to lift 50 lbs or more. Job duties will include but not limited to lawn care, snow removal, and light maintenance. This position has a flexible schedule with competitive pay. Contact David Wilson at dwils@firstresources.us or stop in at 102 S. Main for an application Free Estimates. Insured. Guernsey, IA 319-685-4492 1-800-230-2974 720 South Stone St., Sigourney 641-622-2889 Pay It Forward. BUILD & PROTECT . . . It's What We Do! Suburban • Horse • Commercial • Residential • Farm FEATURING: BUILDING SPECIALS! FAIRFIELD, IA 641-472-1525 for 2-10 and 10-6 Shifts Competitive wages and sign on bonus. Apply in person at ® 30’ x 54’ x 15’ • $16,061 42’ x 72’ x 16’ • $24,494 60’ x 108’ x 17’ • $49,117 CALL US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION! Looking for RN’s/LPN’s Building pictured is not priced in ad. Crew travel required over 50 miles. Local building code modifications extra. Price subject to change without notice. or call Tammy at 641-636-3400 email: Keota.bom@imgcares.com 800-373-5550 • ClearyBuilding.com Career Opportunities It’s as easy as... 2 5 10 We offer free meals, generous uniform allowance, competitive wages, and flexible scheduling in a teamoriented work environment. Stop in for an application or call Jennifer McLaughlin at 641-622-2142 • Part Time Universal Worker at Deer View Manor - CNA required, LPN preferred • Part Time Housekeeping/Dietary Buy a line classified ad in any Mid America paper and add any other paper for just . $2 Add Marketplace for $5. Run your ad in all 22 papers (plus 3 shoppers) for just more. $10 Call now for details! Contact your local newspaper ad sales representative today! MARKETPLACE is published in the following MID-AMERICA PAPERS: Buffalo Center Tribune • Butler County Tribune-Journal (Allison) • Clarksville Star • The Conrad Record • Eagle Grove Eagle • Kanawaha Reporter • The Leader (Garner, Britt) • Grundy Register • Hampton Chronicle • Pioneer Enterprise (Rockwell, Thornton) • The Sheffield Press • Wright County Monitor • The Reporter (Ogden) • Eldora Herald-Ledger OTHER MID-AMERICA NEWSPAPERS: Graphic-Advocate • Keota Eagle • New Sharon Sun • Sigourney NewsReview • The Hardin County Index (Eldora) • Postville Herald • The Monona Outlook • Calmar Courier Become a friend! Like The News-Review on Facebook. The News-Review Wednesday, March 23, 2016 7 Starts at $8.50 for 25 words! Call 641-622-3110 CARDS OF THANKS Thank you Garden Gate for hosting the 4-H Bake and Bark Sale, and a big thanks to all the patrons who made purchases at the Sale. StickTo-It 4-H Club. S12* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR RENT For Rent: House in rural Sigourney. 4 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, no pets, no smoking. References. $600 plus deposit. 319-363-1020. S11-2* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– REAL ESTATE FOR SALE For Sale: 3 bedroom house on 1 acre lot in Pekin, new siding, windows, insulation and roof. Asking $65,000. Call or text, 641-919-1117. SK12-3* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– FOR SALE For Sale: 2002 Buick LeSabre Limited, 146,000 actual miles, leather interior, above average condition. $1,295. 641-636-3856. SK12* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: 2005 Chevrolet Cobalt, very good condition, 38,000 miles. 641-799-0990.SK12tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: New beige ($500) love seat, 5 ft. long, for $300. Reason selling, won’t fit space. Lloyd Hervey, Keswick, 319-738-2368. SK11-2* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– For Sale: Dolmar Chain Saws: PS32 14” - $199.95; PS421 16” - $319.95; PS5105 20” - $449.95; PS6100 20” - $580.95. New Snapper 360Z Mowers In Stock For Spring. Strobel’s Inc., 641-622-2159. SK5tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– GUNS: Lowest price on transfers and new firearm orders! ammo, reloading, muzzle loading, supplies. Green Mountain wood pellet Grills. Myles Miller Refrigeration, 641-6222643 www.millergunsandgrills.com SK3tfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SERVICES NOTICE NOTICE HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED NOTICE Public CPR and First Aid Class, Saturday, April 2nd, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; Sigourney Memorial Hall, Cost $30.00. Contact Casey Thompson, 641-660-0709.SK12-2* ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Jody’s Tanning, Jody Miller, Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call for your appointment today. 1004 West Pleasant Valley Street, Sigourney, IA, 641-622-2411 or 641-660-0637. SK10-3 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– PUBLIC MEETING: 7 p.m. on the first and third Monday of every month at the Keota City Hall. Special meetings will be posted at City Hall. Ktfn ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 600 Gun Estate Auction! Saturday, March 26. 9AM, Prairie du Chien, WI. Collectible and Modern Arms, Doubles, Colts, Military, Winchester. www.kramersales.com (608) 3268108 (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– RECRUIT an applicant in this paper, plus 33 other papers in Southeast Iowa for one week for only $110! Includes 25 words and runs in all the newspapers at one time! Call 800-227-7636 or order online: www. cnaads.com (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– RN’s up to $45/hr LPN’s up to $37.50/hr CNA’s up to 22.50/hr Free gas/weekly pay $2000 Bonus AACO Nursing Agency 1-800-656-4414 Ext. 12 (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– QLF Transportation – Class A CDL Drivers/Tankers. Great Pay, Home Weekends, and Benefits! Potential of $60,000 plus per year! Contact Tony 608-935-0915 Ext 16 www.qlf.com (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Help Wanted: Farming operation looking for spring help. Full and part time. Class A CDL preferred. $15$25/hour. 319-461-4000. SK9-4 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Precision Manure Application Inc. is looking for tractor tank operators and Class A CDL drivers for this upcoming spring application season. If interested call Adam Jackson 1-515321-8021 or Cory Jackson 1-641373-2886. MAP10-10 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Police Officer: Lakes Area Law Enforcement Testing Coop is establishing eligibility list for current and 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 and Clay and Dickinson County Sheriff’s Offices. At time of application, candidates must meet State Requirements for Law Enforcement Employment. Applicants currently ILEA certified and employed by a Law Enforcement Agency are allowed lateral transfer. Applicants without certification are required to pass P.O.S.T. and physical agility exams. Successful applicants are eligible for employment by all agencies. For details, application contact Dickinson County Sheriff’s Office, 712-3362793, any Coop Agency, or website www.dickinsoncountysheriff.com Testing Dates are April 22 & 23, 2016 in Milford, Iowa. Application deadline, April 1, 2016, at 4:00 P.M. EOE (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– TRI RINSE, INC. has a job opening for Tank Cleaning Laborer & Supervisor Full-Time (Eldora/Webster City, Iowa) To perform all tasks associated with cleaning and returning to service bulk storage tanks for agricultural chemical producer clients. • The tank cleaning laborer reports directly to the supervisor assigned to the project. • Responsible for following all Health, Safety and Environmental regulations including Confined Space Entry • Performs power washing of tank interiors under confined space permits with proper personal protective gear per tank cleaning • Ensures that all equipment is inspected prior to use and documentation of routine equipment inspections are complete. Qualifications/ Skills & Knowledge Requirements: • High School Graduate or GED • Good mechanical aptitude • Problem solving and troubleshooting skills • Must work as part of a team • Able to perform climbing and lifting tasks as required • Able to wear a respirator • Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required • Must work as part of a team • Must be able to work in confined spaces Work Environment: Moderate to Extreme Climate Conditions, Dust, Chemical and Gas Fumes, Confined Spaces, Work under pressure/stress, Working rapidly. Laborer starting hourly rate of pay is $16.50 an hour Must pass background screening and physical Contact Lawanda Richardson at lrichardson@tririnse.com. TRI-Rinse is an equal opportunity employer. MAP12 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– The City of What Cheer will be taking sealed bids on the mowing of vacant properties. A list of the properties is available at City Hall; bids will be accepted until Monday, April 11th at 12 p.m. For more information please contact Melanie at 641-634-2590 Now Taking Mowing Bids For Keswick Ball Park Bids must be submitted by April 15 Submit bids to: Leia Molyneux 641-634-2015 WANTED Wanted: Lawns to mow, call 641660-1342, Mike and Randall Sellers. SK12-4 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Wanted: Old seed corn signs, sacks, license plate toppers, Farmer’s Hybrids, Tomahawk, Mallard, Pioneer, Blackhawk, or other Iowa seed corn company items. Also buying: old feed signs; old tractor catalogs, brochures, manuals or signs; oil, gas or soda pop signs; and old gas pump globes or old gas pumps. Good condition. Bryan Paul, Lakota, Iowa. 515-538-0187. MAP5-8 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– BUYING JUNK car batteries, Paying $4.00 each, we pick up! Also starters, alternators, catalytic converters, junk cars, trucks and vans. Call (217) 653-7480 (INCN) ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SERVICES FOR RENT Available Now Accepting applications for HUD Section 8: Elderly/Disabled 1 BR apartment in Sigourney Low Rent Housing Contact Kathy at 800-254-9928 641-622-3260 Monday thru Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact The News-Review! 641-622-3110 Class A CDL Driver Wanted. 2 positions open (Feed/Grain) Local runs, overtime opportunities. Competitive wages/benefits. Farm experience/Mechanically included a +. Wellman Produce Co. 319-646-6073 Ask for Derek or Adam FT Weekend Package Registered Nurse Will work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7 pm to 7 am, 36 hours per week. ER experience is a plus. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse and authorized by the State of Iowa to practice nursing. BLS, ACLS and PALS training required or within 90 days of hire and must maintain throughout employment. TNCC training required or after 6 months of hire and must maintain throughout employment. PRN Dietary Cook/Aide Seeking an individual that can help with vacations and sick time in the Dietary Department. Previous dietary experience and knowledge of healthcare facilities preferred. For more information, contact Annette Shafranek Business Directory Human Resources/Payroll Professional (641) 622-1153 Applications may be picked up at: PEST CONTROL A 3rd Generation Family Business using the latest technology to solve all of your pest problems! 23019 Highway 149 Sigourney, IA 52591 Keokuk County Health Center is an equal opportunity employer. Call Phil Laux, Dalton Laux or Nick Berg at 641-622-3565 Serving and supporting the community since 1971 PREGNANT? and NEED HELP? Pregnancy Testing Free and Confidential Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday - 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. IRTHRIGHT 613 South B Street • P.O. Box 151 Oskaloosa, IA 52577 641-673-9722 Please use PO Box 151 for mailings Atwood Electric, Inc. Our Commitment To You: • Quality • Integrity • Service 23124 Hwy. 149 P.O. Box 311 Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-3626 800-247-0214 Fax: 641-622-2438 Rauch Enterprises Darin Rauch Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing 641-660-3173 Van Dee Bins Ridgeway Hardware What Cheer • 641-634-2080 Plumbing & Electric Supplies HOURS M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon Closed Sunday Sigourney Health Care Assisted Living 900 S. Stone St. Sigourney, IA 52591 641-622-2971 • Skilled Nursing • Respite Care • Long Term Care • Assisted Living • Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy • In-House Restorative Nursing 319-310-4105 or 641-595-4105 Deep River Authorized Dealer for: Bins We handle Sukup Floors, Drying Needs and Moving Existing Bins “Over 40 Years Experience” Call for ANY KIND of New or Used Bin Repair What Cheer Fire Department Jeremy Bolinger, Chief Chris Terrell, Assistant Chief Travis Acord, 2nd Assistant Mike Armstrong, Secretary/ Treasurer and Training Officer EMERGENCY: 911 Non-Emergency: 641-634-2361 “Your Full Service Florist” put a smile in someone’s day Call Today to Subscribe: 800-558-1244 ✿ Fresh Flowers for All Occasions ✿ Blooming and Green Plants ✿ Silk and Dried Arrangements ✿ Balloons and Great Gift Ideas! The News-Review 8 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Sigourney City Council Minutes Sigourney City Council Minutes The following are summarized minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 2, 2016. The Sigourney City Council met in regular session in the Council Chambers at City Hall on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 with Mayor Glandon presiding and the following Council members answering roll call: Landgrebe, Bender, Conrad, McLaughlin and Schultz. Others present were: Jimmy Morlan; Dave Harper, Memorial Hall Commission Representative; Amber Kephart, Sigourney News Review; Don Northup, Director of Public Works I; Allan Glandon, Police Chief; and Angie Alderson, City Clerk. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. Conrad moved, seconded by Landgrebe, to approve the tentative agenda. Roll call vote was Ayes: 5. Conrad moved, seconded by Bender to approve Resolution No. 2016-03-01 appointing Jimmy Morlan to fill the vacancy of the Council Member At-Large position created by the resignation of Douglas L. Glandon. Roll call vote was Ayes: 5. Mayor Douglas L. Glandon administered the oath of office to Jimmy Morlan and he then took his seat with the Council members. McLaughlin moved, seconded by Landgrebe, to approve the following items on the consent agenda: Council accounts payable claims totaling $7,117.72; liquor license application for Keswick Tavern LLC at 22400 220th Avenue for Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial); liquor license application for the City of Sigourney at 22400 220th Avenue for Class B Beer (BB) (Includes Wine Coolers), Class C Native Wine Permit (On-Premise) and Sunday Sales pending dram insurance; Resolution No. 2016-03-02: Planning and Zoning Commission Board of Adjustments re-appointment; Allan Glandon to attend Child Passenger Safety Technician Update School I Altoona, Iowa on April 18, 2016 at no coast and to use the City’s credit card for hotel accommodations; Resolution No. 2016-03-03: temporary closing of the 100 block of East Washington Street for the Easter Egg Scramble sponsored by MidWestOne Bank, Sigourney Pizza Ranch and the Sigourney Fire Department; Resolution No. 2016-03-04: Mayor Pro Tempore appointment; Resolution No. 2016-03-05: Mayor’s annual appointments; and the credit card report. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6. Schultz moved, seconded by McLaughlin, to approve the remaining item on the consent agenda: minutes from the February 17, 2016 regular Council meeting. Upon the roll being called, the following voted Ayes: Landgrebe, Bender, McLaughlin, Schultz and Morlan. Nays: None. Abstain: Conrad. Motion approved. Conrad moved, seconded by Bender, to open the public hearing regarding the budget estimate for fiscal year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Upon the roll being called, the following voted Ayes: Landgrebe, Bender, Conrad, McLaughlin and Schultz. Nays: None. Abstain: Morlan. Motion approved and the public hearing was opened at 6:07 p.m. Conrad moved, seconded by Landgrebe, to close the public hearing. Upon the roll being called, the following voted Ayes: Landgrebe, Bender, Conrad, McLaughlin, Schultz and Morlan. Nays: None. Motion approved and the public hearing was closed to 6:16 p.m. Bender moved, seconded by Conrad, to approve resolution no. 2016-03-06 to adopt city budget for fiscal year July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6. Schultz moved, seconded by McLaughlin to approve Resolution No. 2016-03-07: approving the application for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for the Memorial Hall. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6. Conrad moved, seconded by Landgrebe to approve Resolution No. 2016-03-08: approving the application for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation for the Lewis Memorial Fountain. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6. Conrad moved, seconded by Schultz, to not accept ownership of the property at 116 North East Street at this time. Roll call vote was Ayes: PROPOSED TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL BUDGET SUMMARY FISCAL YEAR 2016-2017 Date of Hearing: Tri-County Community Schools Central Office 3003 Hwy 22, Thornburg, Iowa Time of Hearing: 04/06/16 5:30 PM 1 The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2016/17 school budget at the above-noted location and time. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the district secretary. A copy of the details will be furnished upon request. Avg % Budget 2017 Re-estimated 2016 Actual 2015 15-17 Taxes Levied on Property 1 1,553,800 1,462,425 1,438,244 3.9% Utility Replacement Excise Tax Income Surtaxes 2 3 58,139 170,442 58,555 146,473 32,941 155,838 32.9% 4.6% Tuition\Transportation Received Earnings on Investments 4 5 100,000 500 91,000 550 79,686 575 Nutrition Program Sales 6 65,000 65,000 54,542 Student Activities and Sales 7 150,000 135,000 122,252 Other Revenues from Local Sources 8 300,000 51,500 51,908 Revenue from Intermediary Sources 9 0 0 0 State Foundation Aid Instructional Support State Aid 10 11 1,753,969 0 1,480,000 0 1,536,501 0 Other State Sources 12 27,500 268,500 281,220 Commercial & Industrial State Replacement 13 6,881 6,866 0 Title 1 Grants 14 60,000 63,489 52,005 IDEA & Other Federal Sources 15 146,000 146,000 142,172 Total Revenues General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 16 17 4,392,231 0 3,975,358 0 3,947,884 0 Transfers In 18 0 100,000 212,937 Proceeds of Fixed Asset Dispositions 19 0 0 0 Total Revenues & Other Sources 20 4,392,231 4,075,358 4,160,821 Beginning Fund Balance 21 1,185,284 1,343,078 1,356,814 Total Resources 22 5,577,515 5,418,436 5,517,635 *Instruction 23 2,463,000 2,467,000 2,248,188 Student Support Services 24 22,000 21,000 20,386 Instructional Staff Support Services 25 17,000 16,400 15,930 General Administration 26 80,000 72,300 75,193 School/Building Administration 27 210,000 255,500 243,400 Business & Central Administration 28 102,500 67,000 60,123 Plant Operation and Maintenance 29 480,000 480,000 419,352 Student Transportation 30 400,000 320,600 313,677 31 31A 0 1,311,500 0 1,232,800 0 1,148,061 6.9% *Noninstructional Programs 32 160,000 160,000 112,760 19.1% Facilities Acquisition and Construction 33 100,000 5,000 30,894 Debt Service 34 0 221,365 368,574 This row is intentionally left blank *Total Support Services (lines 24-31) AEA Support - Direct to AEA 35 128,784 115,067 114,937 35A 228,784 341,432 514,405 Total Expenditures 36 4,163,284 4,201,232 4,023,414 Transfers Out Total Expenditures & Other Uses 37 38 0 4,163,284 31,920 4,233,152 151,143 4,174,557 Ending Fund Balance 39 1,414,231 1,185,284 1,343,078 Total Requirements 40 5,577,515 5,418,436 5,517,635 *Total Other Expenditures (lines 33-35) Proposed Property Tax Rate (per $1,000 taxable valuation) 4.7% -33.3% 14.54951 Delta City Council Minutes DELTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2016 - 6:00 P.M. DELTA CITY HALL The Delta City Council held a Public Hearing for the Proposed Budget for FY 2016-17 on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Mayor Votroubek opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. There were no comments, written or oral, for or against the Budget as presented and the Mayor declared the Public Hearing closed at 6:06 p.m. Mayor Votroubek thencalled the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Councilmembers answering roll call were as follows: Walker, Barb Fisher,Todd Fisher, Rostami. Absent: Whitmore. Also present for the meeting were Tracy Hammes and the City Clerk. Upon motion by Rostami and second by Walker, the consent agenda was approved as presented. Roll Call Vote: Walker, aye; B. Fisher, aye; T. Fisher, aye; Rostami, aye. Old-New Business: Tracy Hammes discussed with the Council her interest in purchasing two City lots which are adjoined to the property she and her husband own on East 4th Street. The Council decided they would propose the sale in a Resolution and set a Public Hearing time and date at the next regular Council meeting in April. Other old/new business discussion: The clerk related to the Council she had been advised by two other city clerks that asbestos testing may not apply to residential properties. Further investigation is required before demolition of abandoned dwelling at 308 N. Old Highway. Walker presented and moved for the adoption of Resolution #03-09-16 - Approving Fiscal Year Budget for 2016/2017 as presented. Barb Fisher seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Walker, aye; Barb Fisher, aye; Todd Fisher, aye; Rostami,aye. Resolution adopted. Spring Clean-up dates for 2016 were tentatively set for Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th, 2016. There will be more information at April meeting. Maintenance and Mayor Reports were giv- Conrad moved, seconded by McLaughlin to approve the following community betterment projects: $1,000.00 for barricades; $2,500.00 for new lights installed and cleaning at the three (3) Sigourney signs located at the east, west and south entrances to the City; and $6,000.00 to remove and replace old fencing and clean up the area at Legion Park. Roll call vote was Ayes: 6. The March 16th, 2016 regular Council meeting will be held at City Hall at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 6:43 p.m. The full and complete minutes are available at the Sigourney City Clerk’s office upon request. Douglas L. Glandon, Mayor ATTEST: Angela K. Alderson, Sigourney City Clerk CITY OF SIGOURNEY MARCH 2, 2016 CLAIMS Access Systems - Supplies $896.94 Alliant Energy - Services $2,933.13 Atwood Electric, Inc. - Supplies $72.21 Carpenter Uniform co. - Supplies $99.99 Design House - Supplies $459.95 Dobbins Landscaping - Services $150.00 Greenleys, Corp. - Supplies $77.42 Mid-America Publishing Corporation Services $408.28 Municipal Supply, Inc. - Supplies $66.80 Nutz Graphics & Sign LLC - Supplies $192.00 Overhead Door - Services $217.50 Sigourney Cleaners - Services $58.50 Spencer Bates Construction $300.37 Services Student Assurance Services, Inc. Services $720.00 USA BlueBook - Supplies $45.52 Windstream - Telephones $294.11 Menke, Ryan - WCD Refund $60.81 City of Sigourney - WCD Refund $64.19 $7,117.72 S12 Hedrick City Council Minutes Department of Management - Form S-PB-6 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Location of Public Hearing: 6. en and discussed. There being no further business to discuss at this time, upon motion by Todd Fisher and second by Rostami, the meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m. All ayes. The next regular meeting will be held Wednesday, April 13th at the Delta City Hall. Mayor Rudy Votroubek Attest: Alice Robertson FEBRUARY 2016 DISBURSEMENTS Scott Linder, x-mas lights (put up-take down) 200.00 Windstream 113.61 Menards, supplies 49.87 Alliant 370.08 Mid-America Pubs. 101.79 IPERS 568.15 Waste Management 2114.30 H&M Farm Supply, supplies 129.97 Dustin Hite, attorney fees 600.00 Ogden Oil, diesel 71.63 Office of Auditor of State, periodic exam fee 475.00 Neighbor’s, gas 104.00 Creative Technologies, utility postcards 484.00 US Cellular 126.06 WRWA, usage 1463.30 Dave Press, locate for Alliant 75.00 Sigourney Post Office, stamps 287.00 Tremmel Backhoe, lagoon work 500.00 Keystone Labs, testing 90.52 TOTAL 7924.28 FEBRUARY 2016 RECEIPTS General Fund 72.68 Local Option Sales Tax Fund 1550.80 Road se Fund 2483.59 Trust & Agency Fund 0 Water Fund 6850.33 Sewer Fund 2724.60 Garbage Fund 2192.44 TOTAL 15874.44 S12 Don’t tempt fate... That text can wait! March 14, 2016 The Hedrick City Council met in special session on Monday, March 14, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library, with Mayor Crawford presiding. Council present: Jeremy Greiner, Kathryn Cernic, Mike Mefford and Travis Bunnell. Council absent: Cory Frye. Others present: Daryl Dehne, Sheri Dehne, Steve Davis, Faye Davis and Jean Sackett. Greiner made a motion to approve the agenda. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. The first item discussed was the purchasing of a backhoe for the City. Jean Sackett had some questions about insurance, etc. that she thought should be looked into before purchasing. The Council would like to look at the backhoe and possibly contact the former owners beforemakingafinaldecision.Thisitemwillbe on the April 4, 2016, agenda for action at that time. Greiner made a motion to appoint Bob Arendt, Jr. as Zoning Administrator for the City. Mefford seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Dog complaints and a video recording were received for the continuous barking of dogs, causing a nuisance at 601 W. Second Street. Mefford made a motion to forward these to the City Attorney. Bunnell seconded. Roll call – nays: Cernic, ayes: Greiner, Mefford and Bunnell. Motion carried. Bunnell made a motion to contact the City Attorney about having him proceed with the City obtaining the title to the property located at 505 N. Waugh Street in Hedrick. Greiner seconded. Roll call – all ayes, with Cernic abstaining. Motion carried. RAGBRAI will be coming through Hedrick on Friday, July 29, 2016. A meeting will need to be set up with the Co-Chairs and all groups interested in setting up for sales that day. Greiner made a motion to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Bunnell seconded. Roll call – all ayes. Motion carried. Signed: Robert Crawford, Mayor Attest: Ann Spilman, City Clerk S12 Tri-County School Board Minutes Tri-County Community School District Monday, March 7, 2016 Special Meeting Minutes A special meeting of the Tri-County Community School District Board of Education was held on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Tri-County School in the Central Office located at 3003 Hwy 22, Thornburg, Iowa. Board members present: Regina Garber, Jeremiah Hoylman, Chelsea Molyneux, Matthew Steinke. Also present: Superintendent Dennis Phelps, Board Secretary Shelly Koehn. Opening & Roll Call: The special meeting of the Tri-County Community School Board of Directors was called to order by President Matthew Steinke at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 7, 2016. Motion to open the meeting by Molyneux; second by Hoylman. Motion carried 4/0. The following members answered roll call: Regina Garber, Jeremiah Hoylman, Chelsea Molyneux, Matthew Steinke. Absent: Karen Sieren 1. Motion to approve the agenda by Garber; second by Molyneux. Motion carried 4/0. 2. Exempt Session per Iowa Code section 21.9: A meeting of a governmental body to discuss strategy in matters relating to employment conditions of employees of the governmental body who are not covered by a collective bargaining agreement under chapter 20 is exempt from this chapter. For the purpose of this section, “employment conditions” mean areas included in the scope of negotiations listed in section 20.9. by Molyneux, second by Hoylman. On roll call vote, Garber, “aye;” Hoylman, “aye;” Molyneux, “aye;” Steinke, “aye.” Motion carried 4/0. Entered into closed session at 5:33 p.m. 3. Returned to open session at 6:14 p.m. The following members answered roll call: Garber, Hoylman, Molyneux, Steinke. Absent: Sieren. Also present: Superintendent Dennis Phelps, Board Secretary Shelly Koehn. 4. New Business: The Board discussed Superintendent Operational Sharing Agreement. Motion to approve Superintendent Operational Sharing with Keota for 2016-2017 by Garber; second by Hoylman. Motion carried 4/0. Motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:18 p.m. by Garber; second by Molyneux. Motion carried 4/0. S12 What Cheer City Council Minutes City Council Minutes Regular Meeting Tuesday March 8th 2016 The What Cheer City Council met in regular session at City Hall Tuesday March 8th 2016. Mayor Mike Danner called the meeting to order at 7:pm. Council Members answering roll call were: Chris Terrell, Max Gragg Jr, Jeff Ferns and Merrill D. Decker (Rabbi). Austin Tuttle was absent. Also present was Darrell Wilkening, Sandy Van Patten and City Clerk Melanie Vermillion. No Audience Comments. Terrell made a motion to approve the consent agenda, Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to approve the $2500.00 fee for Utility Services and move forward to have the water tower scheduled for a washout and inspection. Ferns seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Furnace replacement in City Hall was tabled until the April meeting. Decker made a motion to have the city donate $500.00 toward the 2016 fireworks display. Ferns seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Gragg made a motion to adopt a resolution 16-03-06 providing financial support of the Area 15 Regional Planning Commission. Ferns seconded the motion. Roll Call: Ferns, Aye; Gragg, Aye; Decker, Aye; and Terrell, Aye. Motion Carried. Discussion was made on a tree removal at the city park no action was taken by the council. Discussion was made on metal light pole replacement on Barnes Street. No action was taken by the council at this time until further pricing is gathered. Terrell made a motion to set Spring Cleanup on April 23rd and have the city clerk send all information to garbage paying customers. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Some discussion was made on city street seal coating. The discussion will continue at the April 12th meeting. No action was taken by the council. Gragg made a motion to close the regular meeting and open the public hearing on the 2016-2017 budget. Decker seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Terrell made a motion to close the public hearing and reopen the regular meeting at 7:17pm. Gragg seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to adopt a resolution 16-03-07 to approve the 2016-2017 city budget. Terrell seconded the motion. Roll Call: Ferns, Aye; Gragg, Aye; Decker, Aye; and Terrell, Aye. Motion Carried. Gragg made a motion to move forward and advertise for the city maintenance job position. Terrell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Decker made a motion to put the mowing of vacant lots and properties out for sealed bids. Bids must be turned in by April 11th at noon. Terrell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Keith Sherman approached the council to discuss and explain a possible city franchise fee with Alliant Energy. Ferns made a motion to have the resolution to begin the process on the April 12th agenda. Terrell seconded the motion. All in favor. Motion Carried. Terrell motioned to adopt a resolution 1603-08 approving the application for the purpose of receiving benefits from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation. Decker seconded the motion. Roll Call: Ferns, Aye; Gragg, Aye; Decker, Aye; and Terrell, Aye. Motion Carried. Terrell made a motion to adjourn the meet- ing at 8:17pm, Decker seconded the motion. Mike Danner, Mayor Melanie Vermillion, City Clerk BILLS PRESENTED AT MARCH 8TH, 2016 MEETING WHAT CHEER FIRE DEPT $398.11 AFLAC 36.66 941 TAX 1915.04 IPERS 926.05 KEY COOP. ~ SALT 246.75 WINN CORP ~ SAND 116.22 KESWICK LUMBER 184.42 ALLIANT ENERGY 3486.98 AUDITOR OF STATE 900.00 OGDEN OIL 829.66 IOWA ONE CALL 18.90 WINDSTREAM 259.23 WALMART 16.99 ATWOOD ELECTRIC 594.96 SIGOURNEY TREE CARE 250.00 MID AMER. PUBLISHING 193.94 RIDGEWAY 47.12 MCGRIFFS 203.51 KEYSTONE LABS 326.86 WAPELLO RURAL WATER 3059.15 WASTE MANAGEMENT 4897.70 DOUDS STONE 1180.78 CITY OF WHAT CHEER JANUARY 2016 GENERAL FUND ROAD FUND DEBT SERVICE TRUST & AG GARBAGE FUND WATER FUND SEWER FUND LOCAL OP SALES TAX LIBRARY TOTAL RECEIPTS DISBURSMENTS $1517.93 $5809.63 $419.97 $208.69 $4680.00 $8519.62 $5118.60 $5734.45 $3455.92 $0.00 $1694.31 $4895.71 $8341.85 $4827.56 $3127.69 $2431.34 $31833.47 $0.00 $1909.07 $30858.87 S12 Notice of Probate Keokuk County Board Proceedings Probate No. ESPR037945 NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR, NOTICE TO CREDITORS The Iowa District Court Keokuk County IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ELIZABETH M. SNAKENBERG, Deceased. To All Persons Interested in the Estate of Elizabeth M. Snakenberg, Deceased, who died on or about March 4, 2016: You are hereby notified that on March 16, 2016, the last will and testament of Elizabeth M. Snakenberg, deceased, bearing date of June 15, 1992, *First Codicil 7/11/2000; Second Codicil 12/8/2003; Third Codicil 4/12/2008 was admitted to probate in the above named court and that Robert Snakenberg was appointed executor of the estate. Any action to set aside the will must be brought in the district court of said county within the later to occur of four months from the date of the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of mailing of this notice to all heirs of the decedent and devisees under the will whose identities are reasonably ascertainable, or thereafter be forever barred. Notice is further given that all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned, and creditors having claims against the estate shall file them with the clerk of the above named district court, as provided by law, duly authenticated, for allowance, and unless so filed by the later to occur of four months from the second publication of this notice or one month from the date of the mailing of this notice (unless otherwise allowed or paid) a claim is thereafter forever barred. Dated March 17,2016 Date of second publication: Msarch 30, 2016. Robert Snakenberg Executor of the Estate 222 Woodridge Avenue Iowa City, A 52245 Mark T. Hamer #AT0003130 Attorney for the Executor 2710 N. Dodge Street, Suite 5 Iowa City, Iowa 52245 S12-2 Use caution on unprotected streets, without stop or yield signs. Give right-of-way. KEOKUK COUNTY BOARD PROCEEDINGS MARCH 14, 2016 The Keokuk County Board of Supervisors met in special session, Monday, March 14, 2016 in the Board Room of the Courthouse. All members were present. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the agenda. All ayes and motion carried. Public hearing on proposal that Keokuk County assign certificate of purchase at tax sale designated #2014215 pertaining to Lots 16 and 17 of Block 10 of the Original Plat of the City of Kinross in Keokuk County, Iowa, to Philip Gehman in exchange for the payment of all outstanding unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalty, interest, costs, transfer fee and related publication expense was held. No oral or written objections were received. Public hearing on proposal that Keokuk County assign certificate of purchase at tax sale designated #2014213 pertaining to the east 96 feet of Lot 3 of Auditor’s Plat No. 11 in the southeast quarter of the northeast quarter of Section 22, Township 77 north, range 10 west of the fifth principal meridian, located in the City of Kinross in Keokuk County, Iowa, to Philip Gehman in exchange for the payment of all outstanding unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalty, interest, costs, transfer fee and related publication expense was held. No oral or written objections were received. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to close the public hearings. All ayes, motion carried and the public hearings were closed at 8:40 a.m. Wood moved, Hadley seconded approval of resolution for Keokuk County to assign certificate of purchase at tax sale designated #2014215, as described above, to Philip Gehman in exchange for the payment of all outstanding unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalty, interest, costs, transfer fee and related publication expense as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Hadley moved, Wood seconded approval of resolution for Keokuk County to assign certificate of purchase at tax sale desig- nated #2014213, as described above, to Philip Gehman in exchange for the payment of all outstanding unpaid property taxes, special assessments, penalty, interest, costs, transfer fee and related publication expense as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Met with Engineer McGuire regarding Keokuk County Highway Department. The Keokuk County Safety Plan that includes safety improvements and projects has been finalized. Discussion regarding the existing status, future maintenance, and possible road vacation of the portion of 310th Avenue south of 314th Street in Section 22, Township 74N, Range 10W was held. Board consensus was to proceed with the public hearing process to allow input from all interested parties regarding the 270’ portion of this Class A county road. Berg moved, Hadley seconded approval of final plans for Bridge Replacement Project BROS-CO54(102)—5F-54 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. This bridge is located on 180th Street. Hadley moved, Wood seconded to approve the minutes of March 7, 2016 as submitted. All ayes and motion carried. Various board and committee reports were held. Wood attended RUSS/Ollie City Council and monthly RUSS meetings. Hadley attended County Day and ISAC Spring School. Berg did not attend meetings last week. Discussion of old/new business and public comment was held. Auditor Bates applied for and was chosen as a grant recipient by the State Medical Examiner to fund Bonnie L. Clubb, Keokuk County Medical Investigator’s attendance to the St. Louis University School of Medicine’s Medicolegal Death Investigation Training Course in April, 2016. On vote and motion the meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m. The above and foregoing information is a summary of the minutes taken at the above indicated meeting. The full and complete set of minutes are recorded and available at the office of the Keokuk County Auditor. SK12 Public Notice Public Notice PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE Keokuk County plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 ·Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities. The storm water discharge will be from RCB culvert replacement and grading located in NE 1/4 Section 25 T75N R12W of Keokuk County. Storm water will be discharged from 4 point sources and will be discharged to the following streams: local unnamed stream. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. S12 PUBLIC NOTICE OF STORM WATER DISCHARGE M & M 2, LLC plans to submit a Notice of Intent to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to be covered under the NPDES General Permit No. 2 “Storm Water Discharge Associated with Industrial Activity for Construction Activities. The storm water discharge will be for constructing a new confinement located in NW1/4, Sec 5, T77, R11, Keokuk County. Storm water will be discharged from 1 point sources and will be discharged to the following streams: Un-named tributaries to Gritter Creek. Comments may be submitted to the Storm Water Discharge Coordinator, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division, 502 E. 9th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319-0034. The public may review the Notice of Intent from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at the above address after it has been received by the department. S12 The News-Review Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Hawkeye Mutual Ad 7x5 Final.pdf 1 9/8/15 CLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGEDPROPERTYWILLOCCURPROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN DEMANDTODELAYTHESALE.IFYOUFILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL BE DELAYED UNTIL SIX MONTHS FROM ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTYISYOURRESIDENCEANDISA ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING ORUNTILTWOMONTHSFROMENTRYOF JUDGMENTIFTHEMORTGAGEDPROPERTYISNOTYOURRESIDENCEORISYOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE.THEPURCHASERATTHESALEWILL BEENTITLEDTOIMMEDIATEPOSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAYPURCHASEATTHESALE. You must serve a motion or answer on or beforethe12thdayofApril,2016,andwithina reasonable time thereafter, file your motion or answer, in the Iowa District Court for Keokuk County, Iowa, at the County Courthouse in Sigourney,Iowa.Ifyoudonot,judgmentbydefaultmayberenderedagainstyoufortherelief demandedinthePetition. Ifyouneedassistancetoparticipateincourt duetoadisability,callthedisabilitycoordinator at641-684-6502.Personswhoarehearingor speech impaired may call Relay Iowa TTY (1 8007352942.)Disabilitycoordinatorscannot providelegaladvice. IMPORTANT YOUAREADVISEDTOSEEKLEGALADVICEATONCETOPROTECTYOURINTERESTS. DateofThirdPublication:March23,2016. S10-3 Sigourney Police Department Criminal charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. 3-14-2016 4:20 p.m. Assisted public in the 300 block of West Marion. 6 p.m. Dog running loose at East and Pleasant Valley following people walking, took dog to vets office, owner later claimed dog. 7:30 p.m. Called to the 300 block of West Marion for a dispute, spoke to parties involved. 8:29 p.m. Called to Main and Hickory for a semi running over stop sign. 3-15-2016 8:15 a.m. Received report of suspicious individuals in the 300 block of North West Street, unable to locate. 3:42 p.m. Issued citation to James C. Myers, of Sigourney, for Failure to Obey Traffic Control Device at Main and Pleasant Valley. 7:49 p.m. Issued warning for no license plates, owner had just purchased vehicle. 3-16-2016 12:25 p.m. Issued citation to John D. Flanders, of Sigourney for Failure to Maintain Safety Belt at Main and Jackson. 1:45 p.m. Assisted motorist at Jackson and 200th Ave. 4 p.m. Issued warning for speed. 3-17-2016 11 a.m. Issued warning for speed. 7:08 p.m. Called to the 100 block of East Jackson for a reckless driver, spoke to parties involved. 7:24 p.m. Called to the 400 block Form S-A Publication NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TRI-COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT AMENDMENT OF CURRENT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2015/2016 Date of Public Hearing: April 6, 2016 Time of Public Hearing: 5:30 PM Tri-County CSD Central Office Location of Public Hearing: The Sheriff ’s news is a brief summary of the activities/ arrests/ citations from previous weeks as submitted by Keokuk County Sheriff, Casey Hinnah. Criminal Charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. Arrests: On Thursday, March 17, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Aaron Michael Tuesday, 23, Oskaloosa, on a warrant for probation violation. On Friday, March 18, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Trisha Marie Dahlstrom, 33, Packwood, on a warrant for failure to appear. On Friday, March 18, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Richard Arthur Kopp, 57, Sigourney, for OWI-1st offense. On Friday, March 18, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Marshell Morgan Burtlow, 48, Sigourney, for public intoxication. On Sunday, March 20, the Keokuk County Sheriff ’s Department arrested Billy Joe VanDeventer, 42, Delta, for OWI-1st offense. The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing at the above-noted time and place for the purpose of amending the current school budget by changing estimates of expenditures in the following areas by the following amounts: C M Area Y Instruction CM MY Total Support Services CY Noninstructional Programs CMY Total Other Expenditures K From 2,417,000 To Reasons 2,467,000 Allow for increased expenditures 27,000 37,400 Allow for increased expenditures 140,000 160,000 Allow for increased expenditures 1,709,528 1,709,528 This change in estimates of expenditures will be financed from increased receipts and balances not budgeted or considered in the current budget. There will be no increase in taxes to be paid in the 32927 S County Rd V5G Ollie, IA 52576 641-667-2516 • 1-888-667-2516 12:51 p.m. Welfare check in the 100 block of South Jefferson, everything ok. 3:48 p.m. Issued warning for improper use of seatbelt. 5:23 p.m. Issued citation to Richard A. Shaw, of Wellman, for Failure to Obey Stop Sign at Main and Jackson. 6:02 p.m. Issued warning for failure to display current registration. 6:19 p.m. Issued warning for speed. 6:32 p.m. Issued citation to Katherine M. Fowler, of Center Point, for Failure to Maintain Safety Belt at Main and Jackson. 3-20-2016 2:58 a.m. Issued warning for no license plates. 3:15 a.m. Assisted Sheriff ’s Department with a call near Keswick. Keokuk County Sheriff’s Report Department of Management 11:30 AM of South Shuffleton for a noise complaint, spoke to parties involved. 3-18-2016 4 p.m. Called to the 200 block of West Kelly for a 911 hang up call, unable to locate anyone in area. 5:09 p.m. Issued warning for no brake lights and no license plates, owner had just purchased vehicle. 7:52 p.m. Called to the 100 block of East Jackson for a gas drive off, owner came back and paid for gas. 8:24 p.m. Assisted Sheriff ’s Department with a call outside of Sigourney. 3-19-2016 10:33 a.m. Issued warning for speed. 11:08 a.m. Issued warning for speed. 11:25 a.m. Issued warning for headlight out. fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. At the hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed amendment. 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Dr. Staci Friese 122 South Main Sigourney Citations: On Sunday, March 13, Anthony John Long of Parnell was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) On Monday, March 14, Jaci Lea Conard-Jarmes was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) On Tuesday, March 15, Dorothy Dawn Jarr was cited for Driving On Wrong Side of Highway On Tuesday, March 15, Emily Jane Barton was cited for Following Too Closely On Wednesday, March 16, Joseph Bernard Sobaski was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) On Wednesday, March 16, Richard Raymond Danowsky was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) On Friday, March 18, Cheryl Leann Deutschile of Hedrick was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) On Friday, March 18, Linda Lou Hudson of New Sharon was cited for Excessive Speed (Auto) On Sunday, March 20, Thomas Dalton Wolf of Deep River was cited for Possession of Alcohol Under Age On Sunday, March 20, Lucas Earl Ewing of What Cheer was cited for Possession of Alcohol Under Age •EmergencyandRoutineExamsforChildrenandAdults •Fillings •Crowns/Bridges •Extractions •RootCanals •ImplantRestorations •PartialandFullDentures •InvisalignOrthodontics Accepting New Patients . . . Call 641-622-2669 to schedule your appointment! Potentially dangerous drugs are in the hands of Iowa children… Synthetic drugs, sometimes called fake marijuana and bath salts. They have found their way into our communities and schools. Talk to your children now. Find out more at DrugFreeIowa.org For Immediate Assistance, call the Iowa Substance Abuse Information Center toll-free Help Line at 866-242-4111. J Partnership @ DrugFreeIowa.org ©Partnership @ DrugFreeIowa.org Parents: You may save the life of a child. J Public Notice EQUITY NO. EQEQ040829 ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT FOR KEOKUK COUNTY WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff, vs. STEVEN M. WEBER; MARY WEBER; MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC, Defendants. To the above-named Defendants: Steven M. Weber and Mary Weber You are notified there was on 12/18/2015 filed in the Office of the Clerk of the abovenamed Court a Foreclosure Petition, which prays for foreclosure of a mortgage in favor of the Plaintiff on the property described herein and judgment in rem in the amount of $46,095.89plusinterestattherateof6.375% perannumfrom4/1/2015,suchamountequaling$8.05perday,thecostsoftheactionincludingtitlecostsof$225.00,andreasonableattorneyfeesandthatsaidsumsbedeclaredalien upon the following-described premises from 10/4/2006,locatedinKeokukCounty,Iowa,towit: The East Half of Lots Six and Seven in Block Thirty, in the City of Sigourney, Keokuk County,Iowa thatthemortgageontheabove-described realestatebeforeclosed,thataspecialexecutionissueforthesaleofasmuchofthemortgagedpremisesasisnecessarytosatisfythe judgmentandforotherreliefastheCourtmay deemjustandequitable.Theattorneyforthe PlaintiffisDavidM.Erickson,whoseaddressis TheDavisBrownTower,21510thStreet,Suite 1300, Des Moines, Iowa 50309-3993, Phone: (515)288-2500,Facsimile:(515)243-0654. NOTICE THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORE- 9 The News-Review 10 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 What Do You Hope To Find In Your Easter Basket? Amie Van Patten, editor Payton Baughman- butterfingers Ashlynn Hammes- a princess necklace and barbies Nolan Randall- LOTS of candy Daman Dowd- Beef Jerky and bottle caps Herb Mohr (center), picture with his son John and John’s wife Sue Herb Mohr presented with 70 year membership On March 15, 2016 the Sigourney American Legion presented Herb Mohr with 70 year membership at the Leo-Farmer Post #19 in Sigourney. Mohr served at the George Air Force Base in Victorville, California, train- Norman Wear II- Oreos and cards ing bombardier and glider plane pilots. Mohr was accompanied at the presentation by his sons John and Chris, and John’s wife Sue. Graci Coble- candy Porter Cave- Pokemon and Baseball cards Lexus Detweiler- candy Nevaeh Orr-Meyer- a new dress AJ Taylor- spiderman stuff Elementary school students take a picture with the Easter Bunny himself on the courthouse lawn on Saturday, March 19. Keokuk County Democrats hold convention Democrats from every precinct in Keokuk County filled the Courtroom for their County Convention on Saturday. Chairperson Mary Krier announced that forty delegates were seated and many more alternate delegates and guests attended. State Senator Kevin Kinney updated the group on his ongoing work in the Iowa Senate. Sigourney resident, Randy Schultz, announced his candidacy for Keokuk County Supervisor. Schultz explained his growing up on a farm, being a field engineer for Kingsberry, working as the County Engineer Tech in the highway department for 16 years, presently a business representative for a labor union and being on the Sigourney City Council for the past 7 years makes him uniquely qualified to serve as Supervisor. Delegates to the District/State Con- vention were elected. Based on those present and eligible to vote Hillary Clinton was awarded three delegates and Bernie Sanders was awarded one delegate. A platform was presented and a spirited discussion was held on several of the planks. All planks were voted to be sent to the District/State Convention with some amendments. Keokuk County Democrats are proud to announce their new slate of officers: Ryan Siskow of Sigourney as Chairman; Dave Gregg of What Cheer as Vice-Chairman; Carla Burdock of rural Keswick as Treasurer; Carol Bruton of Richland as Secretary; and Steve Ivester of Keota as Affirmative Action representative. These new officers come from throughout Keokuk County with great enthusiasm to work on the fall campaigns. McKenna Tinnes- an iPod, or pony or a baby sister or Florida Georgia Line tickets Hunter Brackelsburg- eggs and money Kenzi - A chocolate bunny, Ellie - A real puffer fish Danielle - lots of jelly beans Sidney - A million dollars Wyatt - A pet dwarf shark Jolie - An I Pad Chloe - A dalmation puppy Lane - A new John Deere tractor. Baethke Awarded 70 Year Membership On March 13, 2016 the Keswick American Legion presented Elmer (Tobe) Baethke with his 70 year membership to the James Murphy Post 319 in Keswick Tobe became an excellent marksman growing up and after enlisting he was assigned to the G. Harrison-Smith as a gun- ner. The tanker hauled supplies but mostly fuel to the warships in both the Atlantic & Pacific Oceans during WWII. Those attending the presentation were Tobe’s wife, Marilyn (Teet), his daughter, Toni (Doran) Hull. His grandchildren, Heather Held, Ryan (Kandi) Hull, and Natalie (Jeff) Reed. His great-grandsons, Corwin Hull, Spencer and Jacob Held & Simon Reed. There were BR10-IA-64300-OTTU0-MTPL0-NONE-NONE.pdf, BR10, Financing with us pays..., IA, 6.4300 x4.5, PDF, BMXJRSB2YI, A numerous extended family members present as well to thank Tobe for his service to our country. powerofownership.com $67. 4 “Your Hometown Lawn Care Service” Spring Services •WeedControl •LawnFertilization •Commercial/ResidentialMowing •EmeraldAshBorerTreatments Check Facebook for Spring Discounts www.facebook.com/totalscapelawncare Call Jeff today at 641-295-1239! million Are you a print subscriber already? Our print subscriptions include access to the e-edition at no extra cost. If you are a print subscriber and would like access to the e-edition, Please call our circulation department at 1-800-558-1244 ext 122 or email at mapcirculation@ iowaconnect.com. $67.4 million distributed in the state of Iowa. 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Visit sigourneynewsreview.com to subscribe for the Print or Online The News-Review today! 12 Wednesday, March 23, 2016 AREA SPORTS Dec. 11 - Sigourney boys vs. Keota - The Savages’ pre-game huddle vs. their rival Eagles. The News-Review Feb. 22 - Regional Final at Pella Christian - The Lady Panthers reach State for the first time since 1961. The images of winter With the cold winter months behind us and the spring sports seasons of track, golf and soccer now here, we take a look back at some of our favorite images captured courtside, matside, and from end of the lanes. All photos by Adam Meier These photos, plus hundreds more, can be found at midamericapublishing.smugmug.com/Sigourney-NewsReview Feb. 13 - District wrestling in Pleasantville - Cooper Andreassen with a pin to get to State. Feb. 23 - District semifinals at Montezuma - The Sigourney students go bananas during a timeout. Feb. 18 - State wrestling - Coach Cooper and the trainers evaluate an injured Kaleb Reeves. 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Men March 16 Team Standings W L Fagen Elevator 127 83 Kaner 118 92 Alderson Tractor 117 93 Poodie’s Lawn Care 113 ½ 96 ½ Hit & Miss 109 101 Keswick Tavern Hi Five Death Squad High Scratch Game A. Sellers 233 J. Carr 224 A. Bruns 217 High Scratch Series G. Bombei 637 J. Carr 591 T Mohror 582 97 ½ 90 68 112 ½ 120 142
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