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Lionel Train Day
Dumont Museum will host their annual
Lionel Train Day Saturday, Dec. 12 and
Sunday, Dec. 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pancake Supper
Keswick Commercial Club will host
their annual Appreciation Pancake Supper at Keswick American Legion Hall.
Wednesday, Dec. 16 from 4:30 p.m. to 7
p.m. Santa will be present.
Christmas Eve Service
Sigourney Christian Church will host
their Candlelight Service Thursday, Dec.
24 at 9 p.m.
Christmas Day Dinner
Packwood Christian Church will host a
dinner on Christmas day, Friday, Dec. 25
from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Keokuk County
Historical Society
Closed for Christmas December 23
and December 24. Closed for New
Year’s December 30 and December 31.
If there is no school, the KCHS will be
closed. Please call to be sure we are open
on winter inclement weather days. Regular hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
on Wednesday and Thursday.
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 night
at 3:30 p.m. During the winter months,
the Manor House Sing-A-Long has
moved to Tuesday afternoon. 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.
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.
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2015
NUMBER 48, 155TH YEAR
Roads and
highways update
Supervisors look toward future county projects
By Hailey Brown
News Editor
The Keokuk County Board of
Supervisors met with Andrew
McGuire, Keokuk County Engineer, to discuss the Bridge and
Highway Report during the regular supervisors meeting Dec. 7.
First up was a review and consideration of bids and a possible award of contract for Project
BHOS-CO54(100)---89-54. The
project may have a long name, but
it is basically a bridge rehabilitation project going on at 270th Avenue, south of the Harper Quarry.
Four bids were received and after
deliberation the board decided to
go with the lowest bid from Cramer and Associates, Inc. out of
Grimes.
The $109,889 bid was a touch
above McGuire’s original estimate
at $103,000, but he said the increase in price is due to a few factors. One factor being that there is
a lot of work involved due to rotting back walls and another factor
being the involvement of federal
funds. According to McGuire, us-
ing federal funds requires an extra
guardrail be installed and a lot
more paperwork throughout the
process.
Next up was a review and approval of resolution of support
for a surface transportation funding application for W15 and G38
overlay in Keokuk County pushing over into Washington County.
This is a segment of the road
from Highway 92 South to 277th
Street.
“Where we ended our asphalt
shoulders is where we would end
this overlay project,” said McGuire.
He believes this area portion of
W15 is deteriorating the quickest.
Although the Highway Department is still considering options,
McGuire has recommended innovative solutions and recommends
thinking outside the box.
In this case, McGuire recommends looking into asphalt overlay as opposed to the traditionally
used concrete, but he is still evaluating many options before choosROADS to page 2
Keokuk County Hospice Tree Lighting Ceremony
“I may not know all of you but I know you all have had a loss of some kind and because
of that, it makes us kindred spirit,” said Kathy Abrams during the tree lighting ceremony
held at the Keokuk County Courthouse Dec. 2.
VA changes
Veterans Choice Program
Changes remove barriers and expands care access
The Department of Veterans Affairs
has announced a number of changes
to make participation in the Veterans
Choice Program easier and more convenient for Veterans who need to use it.
The move, which streamlines eligibility requirements, follows feedback from
veterans along with organizations working on their behalf.
“As we implement the Veterans
Choice Program, we are learning from
our stakeholders what works and what
needs to be refined,” said VA Secretary
Robert A. McDonald. “It is our goal to
do all that we can to remove barriers
that separate Veterans from the care
they deserve.”
To date, more than 400,000 medical appointments have been scheduled
since the Veterans Choice Program
went into effect on Nov. 5, 2014.
Under the old policy, a veteran was eligible for the Veterans Choice Program
if he or she met the following criteria:
Enrolled in VA health care by 8/1/14
or able to enroll as a combat veteran to
be eligible for the Veterans Choice Program;
Experienced unusual or excessive burden eligibility determined by geographical challenges, environmental factors
or a medical condition impacting the
veteran’s ability to travel;
Determined eligible based on the veteran’s current residence being more than
40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility.
Under the updated eligibility requirements, a veteran is eligible for the Veterans
Choice Program if he or she is enrolled in
the VA health care system and meets at
least one of the following criteria: Told by his or her local VA medical facility that they will not be able to schedule an appointment for care within 30
days of the date the veteran’s physician
determines he/she needs to be seen or
within 30 days of the date the veteran
wishes to be seen if there is no specific
date from his or her physician;
Lives more than 40 miles driving distance from the closest VA medical facility with a full-time primary care physician;
Needs to travel by air, boat or ferry to
the VA medical facility closest to his/her
home;
Faces an unusual or excessive burden
in traveling to the closest VA medical
facility based on geographic challenges,
environmental factors, a medical condition, the nature or simplicity or frequency of the care needed and whether an
attendant is needed. Staff at the veteran’s
local VA medical facility will work with
him or her to determine if the veteran is
eligible for any of these reasons; or
Lives in a State or Territory without a
full-service VA medical facility, which
includes: Alaska, Hawaii, New Hampshire (Note: this excludes New Hampshire veterans who live within 20 miles
of the White River Junction VAMC)
and the United States Territories (excluding Puerto Rico, which has a full
service VA medical facility).
Veterans seeking to use the Veterans
Choice Program or wanting to know
more about it, can call1-866-606-8198
to confirm their eligibility and to schedule an appointment. For more details
about the Veterans Choice Program and
VA’s progress, visit: www.va.gov/opa/
choiceact.
Keokuk County
Health Center
Discusses Finances
By Amber Kephart
NR Regional Manager
The Keokuk County Health Center (KCHC) Board of
Trustees met Thursday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. in the conference room at KCHC.
One topic of discussion was the KCHC staff getting a
raise. Annette Shafranek, Human Resource and Payroll
Professional, gave the report and stated that according to
Social Security, there is no adjustment for cost of living.
Shafranek averaged what the cost of living was over the
last three years and asked the board to approve a 1.64%
raise. The board approved the raise.
Matt Ives, Administrator and CFO, gave the report on
bond refinancing. KCHC has brought their outstanding
bonds from 10 million dollars to 3.7 million dollars and
plans to pay off the remaining balance in the next five
years. Ives report was discussing refinancing with a lower
interest rate. Ives gave the board two options to consider. Option one; refinance 3 million dollars at 2.95% over
the next five years with KCHC paying 784,027 dollars.
Option two; refinance 3.7 million dollars at 2.95% with
KCHC paying 84,027 dollars. Members of the board discussed that option one was the best option; it will keep
the monthly commitment down. By having monthly
payments versus annually or semi-annually will help
keep the interest rate lower. The board approved refinancing the bond and going with option one.
The next Board of Trustees meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 25 at 12 p.m. in the Keokuk County Health
Center conference room.
Stick to It 4-H Club donates to future photo wall
On Nov. 21 the Stick to It 4-H
Club, led by Gail Weber, Alisca
deRegnier, and Meredith Holm,
presented Keokuk County 4-H/
Youth Educator Michele Sieren
with a check for the amount of
$1,201.62 at the Keokuk County
4-H Awards Night Banquet. This
money will be used in the con-
struction of a permanent Photo
Wall to be located on the Keokuk
County Expo Fair Grounds in the
spring of 2016.
For the past two years, the Keokuk County Youth Council has
been working to raise funds to
make this dream become a reality for the Expo Fair 2016. Keokuk
County 4-H’ers, FFA members,
their families, and many others
will benefit from the use of this
permanent Photo Wall.
This Photo Wall will be similar
to those found at surrounding
county fairgrounds (Jefferson,
Washington, Poweshiek, etc.). Exhibitors will proudly display their
projects in front of this wall, and
family members and local media
will snap photos to remember
these special fair moments. The
Photo Wall will stand as a permanent fixture for future generations
of 4-H’ers, FFA members, as well
as their friends and family to see
and use at the Keokuk County
Expo.
To learn more about the 2016
Photo Wall, or to become involved
with the Keokuk County 4-H program, contact Michele Sieren at
the Keokuk County Extension
Office at 641-622-2680 or visit the
website at http://www.extension.
edu/keokuk/.
The News-Review
2 Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Hill re-elected Iowa
Farm Bureau President
Kjos, Sundblad, and Buskohl
re-elected to State Board of Directors
Residents: Justin Hammen, Mary Lou Ballensky, Mary Crouse, Hilda Sauer, Lois Northup, Theresa O’Rourke; Students: Lindsey
Wheeldon, Samantha Bird, Kelsey Runnells, Caleigh Dale, Megan Montgomery, Samantha deRegnier, Sierra Davis, Coby Meyers,
Christy Schimmelpfenig, Alex Gann, Shannon Greiner (Teacher), Rebecca Crawford (associate). Photo/names submitted
SHCC bakes pies with students, staff
Residents ‘adopt’ Sigourney High School Foods class
Sigourney Health Care and Assistant Living Resident Theresa O’Rourke wished to bake apple pies
for her family for the upcoming holidays like she
use to do many years ago.
As part of a New Chapter program, staff at
Sigourney Health Care made O’Rourke’s wish
come true Nov. 4. Not only was she able to bake
pies again for her family, she was able to share her
wealth of knowledge with a class full of eager high
school students.
Staff member Betty Alderson made O’Rourke
a beautiful hand-sewn apron to wear for the day,
Community Liaison Director Misty Little and
Activities Director Julie Wilson took her grocery
shopping at K & L Foods for all the ingredients
where she got to chat with her son, Paul, who
works there. Staff was able to acquire apples from
a local apple tree owned by Toni Greiner.
O’Rourke spent the entire morning teaching kids
in her granddaughter’s (Shannon Greiner) Sigourney High School Foods class how to make apple
pies. Two of her daughters and her best friend
Maxine surprised her by showing up to watch and
help out.
The day ended by taking O’Rourke and her
daughters out to lunch at George’s Pizza and
Steakhouse. The students were great and enjoyed
learning her secrets.
On Nov. 20, the students from Mrs. Greiner’s
food class visited the health care center to eat
some of the pie that they made that day.
They also are now an adopted class for the health
care center. The Residents will be making a “goodie bag” around Christmas and they will come back
sometime after Christmas to make homemade
pizza with residents.
Craig Hill of Milo was re-elected
president of the Iowa Farm Bureau
Federation (IFBF) for a two-year term
at the organization’s 97th annual meeting in Des Moines.
Hill has served as IFBF president
since 2011. His Farm Bureau leadership began with the Warren County
Farm Bureau before being elected as
the District 8 representative on the
state board in 1989 and later served
as IFBF vice president from 20012011. As IFBF president, Hill serves
as chairman of the board of FBL Financial Group, Inc., and Farm Bureau Life Companies. In addition, he
serves on the American Farm Bureau
Federation (AFBF) board of directors.
Hill and his wife, Patti, have a daughter, Abbie, and son, Adam, who helps
grow corn and soybeans and raise
livestock on their Warren County
farm.
Delegates also re-elected Carlton
Kjos of Winneshiek County, Phil
Sundblad of Buena Vista County, and
Mark Buskohl of Grundy County to
the state board of directors. Each director will serve a three-year term.
Kjos represents District 1, which
consists of 11 counties in northeast
Iowa. Kjos was elected to the state
board in 2006. Before assuming this
potions, Kjos served in numerous
leadership capacities as a member of
the Winneshiek County Farm Bureau,
including the offices of county president, vice president, voting delegate,
internal study member, AFBF voting
delegate, PAC committee member,
and chairman of the beef advisory
committee. Kjos and his wife Cynthia
raise corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats, and
have a cow/calf herd on their farm
that has been in the family since 1862.
Sundblad represents District 3,
which consists of 12 counties in
northwest Iowa. He was elected to the
state board in 2000. Prior to serving
as District 3 director, Sundblad served
in several leadership positions within
the Buena Vista County Farm Bureau
including the offices of president, vice
president, voting delegate, and treasurer. Sundblad and his wife Brenda
grow corn and soybeans on their farm
near Albert City. Additionally, Sundblad serves as president of a locally
owned wind farm in Palo Alto County.
Buskohl represents District 5, comprised of 11 counties in central Iowa.
He was elected to the state board in
2012. Prior to serving as District 5
director, Buskohl held various leadership positions within the Grundy
County Farm Bureau including county president, vice president, voting
delegate, AFBF voting delegate, internal study member, and served on various state committees. Buskohl and
his wife Nancy run a diversified farm
consisting of a cow/calf herd, cattle
feedlot, hog finishing, flock of sheep,
corn, soybeans, and hay.
Nine delegates were elected to represent Iowa at the American Farm
Bureau Federation (AFBF) Annual
Convention in Orlando, Florida, January 8-13. They include: IFBF President Craig Hill of Warren County;
IFBF Vice President Joe Heinrich of
Jackson County; Doug Gronau of
Crawford County; Dave Seil of Webster County; Jennifer Cash of Cerro
Gordo County; Mary Van Zante of
Marion County; Kevin Poen of Calhoun County; Derek Von Ahsen of
Iowa County; and Trent Stalzer of
Hardin County. Terry Murray of Buena Vista County was elected as an alternate.
Joe Dierickx of Clinton County was
elected to a three-year term on the
IFBF internal study committee. The
internal study committee serves as
a liaison between the county Farm
Bureau voting delegates and the state
board of directors.
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Classics at Clear Creek
The Southeast Iowa Symphony Orchestra performed at Ss. Peter & Paul Church of Clear Creek for the third annual Classics at Clear
Creek on Dec. 6. Photo by Hailey Brown
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ing one. There is plenty of time to
continue evaluating options because this
project is slated for the 2017-2018 fiscal
year.
At this time, there are many unknowns for this particular project because McGuire says he can’t know what
materials will cost in the future. Due
to this, things may change closer to the
construction date. However, the board
did support the application, so all signs
indicate this project will be on the agenda again in the future.
Last up for the Highway Report was
the Board of Supervisors support for a
“transportation alternative” program
funding application for a Belva Deer Trail
Project. While details about the project
were scarce at the meeting, the board approved support for the application and
more information will surface in the future.
After the Highway Department Report
came to a close, there was a public hearing
held in regards to vacating 206th Street in
Section 28, Township 76N, Range 13W.
While there was no resistance to the
closure, those assuming liability for the
road were present to discuss what their
next step of action would be if the board
approved the request to vacate.
Board members Michael Hadley and
Michael Berg informed the men they
may post signs, gate the road if desired,
or establish ownership in any way they
wished. It was discussed that the men
would contact someone about obtaining
liability upon the vacate request approval.
The board then unanimously approved the vacation of 206TH Street in
Section 28, Township 76N, Range 13W.
The next Bridge and Highway Report
will be Dec. 14 in the boardroom of the
Keokuk County Courthouse during the
Board of Supervisors meeting, which
begins at 8:30 a.m. each Monday. These
meetings are open to the public to attend.
Keswick Commercial Club
Annual Appreciation Pancake Supper
at Keswick American Legion Hall
Wednesday, Dec. 16
You’re Invited to Our Holiday Open House
serving from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Come For Supper And Visit With Santa
For Carryouts Call Helen Edmundson, 319-330-6050
Annual Lionel Train Days
at Dumont Museum
(located 3 miles South of Sigourney and 1/8 mile West)
Sat., Dec. 12 and Sun., Dec. 13
from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. each day
Bring the entire family to see the exceptionally large 95x40’ train
layout with a 6’ mountain with 9 trains and the ceramic lighted
Christmas Village. The entire Museum can be viewed including the
new train display at a reduced admission of $5.00. Come out and
enjoy the fun!
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Call 641-622-2592
Holiday Open House
December 21-24
Join us during bank lobby hours to celebrate the season
with holiday refreshments.
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need. Return gifts to the bank by December 17, 2015.
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Lora Helm
HEDRICK- Larry Laverne Coble, 76, of rural Hedrick died Dec. 2, 2015 at
home.
He was born Oct. 2, 1939 in Iowa
City to Walter and Ruth Hollingsworth Coble. He married Alice
Crawford on Jan. 12, 1958.
Coble was a graduate of Farson High
School and Indian Hills Community
College. He worked for 34 years at
John Deere Ottumwa Works, retiring
in 1997.
Surviving is his wife, Alice; his
children, Lorraine (Michael) Kerkman of Van Horne, Larry “Butch”
(Jill) Coble of Ottumwa, Linda (Peter) Sonner and Leonard (Linda)
Coble, both of Hedrick, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; 2
great-great-grandchildren; his mother, Ruth Coble of Dubuque; three sisters,
Joann (Kenneth) Davis of Mark, IA, Sue (Rick) Husman and Sheila (Pat)
Brehm both of Dubuque; three brothers, Richard (Margaret) Coble, Jerry
(Patti) Coble and Daniel (Lola) Coble all of Dubuque.
He was preceded in death by his father, Walter; a brother; Roger Coble and
a granddaughter.
Private inurnment was in Brooks Cemetery near Hedrick.
Memorials may be made to Carl Craft Civic Center.
Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa in charge of arrangements.
John ‘Pedro’ Deitrich
In the early morning hours of November 29, 2015, John “Pedro” Deitrich
passed away peacefully in his sleep.
John, a devoted husband, beloved
grandfather, amateur fisherman, PBS
acolyte and potato chip connoisseur,
was born in Sigourney on December
20, 1940 to Lloyd and Virginia.
John, one of 9 children, lived at
home until he entered the Army in
1959, and remained enlisted until he
was honorably discharged in 1968. In
that time, he traveled Europe, served
his country and most importantly,
he married Ruth Appleget, youngest
daughter of Myrl and Ethel on October 8, 1967. Dressed in his finest suit
and with his hair donned in the latest style, from that day forward, John
would remain married to Ruth for the next 48 years.
He had a life-long love affair with deviled eggs, chips of all varieties, pork
chops, fried catfish, hot dogs, grocery stores and pharmacies. As to the latter,
if John announced he had to pick up bread or a prescription, you knew you
wouldn’t see him for the next two hours. That was because John would visit
nearly every isle, without fail, as if the grocer had secretly placed items on the
shelves specifically for he alone to discover. Inevitably he would return home
with more than he went out for.
He was also deeply enamored with his grandchildren, Ava and Max. Before
they would come to visit, he would make a prolonged trip to the grocery
store and seizing upon his rights as a grandfather, and under no authority of
the parents of his grandhchildren, he stocked the pantry to resemble a 7-11,
bursting with candy, sweet pastries, chips and every microwaveable junk food
item imaginable.
He faithfully attended each and every school performance Ava and Max
participated in, brimming with genuine anticipation and appreciation, even
the dreaded middle school band concerts, which more often than not, sounded like geese choking on kazoos. John went to them all, and was always there
after the show to give the thumbs-up and say, “You sounded good, kid!”
And that was John. Always there. Always in your corner. He cared so deeply
for his family and everyone was a friend. Words cannot express how sorely
his antics, catch-phrases, unwavering support, fashion choices and kindness
will be missed.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth; his son Jay and daughter-in-law, Renee;
grandchildren Ava and Max; his brothers, Jim, Garry, McGee and his sister,
Sherry; dozens of nieces, nephews and friends alike.
He was proceded in death by his parents, Llooyd and Virginia, two brothers, Bill and Jerry and his two sisters, Sarah and Graland.
The family asks that if you wish to make a donation you may do so by donating to Iowa Public Broadcasting, the Sigourney Fire Department or the
Lewis Memorial Fountain in Sigourney.
A Funeral Mass was held at St. Mary’s Church, Sigourney, on Thursday, Dec. 3.
A burial will be at a later date at the Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, IL.
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Lora Helm, 49, of Sigourney; died Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City.
Funeral services will begin at 2:00 pm
on Monday, December 7, 2015 at the
Sigourney High School. Burial will
be in the Sixteen Cemetery at Thornburg. Visitation will begin at 4:00 pm
on Sunday with family present from
4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Holland-Coble
Funeral Home in What Cheer. The
family strongly prefers no flowers. To
honor Lora’s wishes, memorial contributions may be made to the Landen
and Mya Helm Trust. Friends may
offer condolences to the family at hollandcoblefuneralhomes.com.
Lora Lee Helm, daughter of Lloyd
and Dorothy Herrmann Little, was
born on November 11, 1966 in Oskaloosa. She was a 1985 graduate of the
Tri-County High School. Lora attended cosmetology school in Iowa City
and later became a respiratory therapist. She married Mark Helm in 1997
and together they were the parents of two children, Landen and Mya. Over
the years she cut hair, worked at Jody’s Togs and Tans, Memorial Lawn Cemetery, Hi Dollar Auction, Sigourney High School and most recently at University of Iowa Quick Care.
Lora’s life revolved around friends and family. She made a point to fill each
day with as much faith, family and love as she could. After the death of her
mother, even though she was the youngest, she became the family matriarch.
Worldly possessions, wealth and riches meant very little to Lora. In fact she
often gave more to help some in need then she had to give. Over a year ago
her life was filled with even more joy when she met Matt Eash. The two have
made a perfect couple since the day they met. Lora will be remembered as a
selfless person who did more for others then she did for herself.
She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Connie Sue Little.
Lora is survived by her children Landen Helm and Mya Helm of Iowa City;
two brothers: Roger Little of Blue Ridge, Texas and Ronnie Little of What
Cheer; a sister, Judy (Steve) Hopping of Iowa City and her fiancé, Matt Eash
of Iowa City; as well as several other cousins, nieces and nephews.
Retta
Mae Soderstrum
Retta Mae Soderstrum of What Cheer, passed away after a brief illness on
November 29, 2015 in Oskaloosa.
Cremation rites have been accorded and a memorial service was held
Sunday, December 6 in the Sanborn
Chapel at the Madrid Home in Madrid.
Retta, the eldest of 5 children, was
born on July 6, 1925 to Guy and Sada
(Murphy) Soderstrum. She was raised
on the family farm on the Ledges road
north of Luther in Boone County. She
stated that hers was “a quiet Christian
background where God’s hand was
simply and quietly counted on.” She
graduated from Luther High School
in 1942 and went on to attend the
Iowa Teachers College (now UNI).
She taught school from 1943-1960 at Garden Center School, Madrid, and
finally in Boone. In 1960 she attended floral design school in Denver, CO and
started floral apprenticeships in Ames and Boone. In 1964, with her brother
Weldon, she started The Floral Cart (now the Madrid Flower Shop) in Madrid. In 1978 she went to work at Jack’s Bakery also in Madrid and in 1989
moved to What Cheer, IA where she lived for the rest of her life.
To know Retta was to feel blessed. She loved everyone she came in contact
with and was gifted with the ability to make each her best friend. She was gracious, gentle, and kind and in terms of faith, family and friends, was wealthy
beyond measure.
Those preceding Retta in death include her parents, infant brother Guy Jr,
and brother Weldon. Those left to cherish her memory are two sisters, Shirley
(Jerry) Peterson of West Des Moines, Ruth Danner of What Cheer, one brother Vern (Alta) Soderstrum of rural Boone, sister-in-law Doris Soderstrum
of Waukee,five nieces – Jean Peterson, Suann Litaba, Jan Soderstrum, Sally
Studer, Cheryl Randall, three nephews – Tom Peterson, Kurt Soderstrum,
Scott Peterson, many great nieces and nephews, a few great great nieces and
nephews, and numerous deeply held friendships that were at the center of her
life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the ACTS Fund at the Madrid
Home or Greater Love Ministries.
Interment at Squire Boone Cemetery will be held at a later date
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Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the
students who were on the college’s
academic Honor Roll for the 2015
Fall Term. To be included on the
Honor Roll an IHCC student must
be enrolled fulltime and have a
grade point average for the term of
3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
The following IHCC Honor Roll
students reside in or near Keokuk
County:
Delta: Kelly L. Walker, Dawn M.
Whitmore; Gibson: Savannah M.
Jennings, Michaella L. Kleinmeyer
Hedrick: Bryan N. Brain, Weylin
D. Brown, Alisha Marks, Brandy
E. Millikin, Michael M. Mosbey;
Keota: Kayla E. Baker, Miranda
J. Romoser; Keswick: Dyllan J.
Bowman, Joshua D. Edmundson;
North English: Adam D. De Regnier; Ollie: Logan Lamb; Packwood: Jennifer L. Coleman; Richland: Tanner R. Adam, Dakota J.
Lisk, Victoria M. Lisk; Sigourney:
Kacey Q. Cranston, Lara K. Davis, Tabitha J. Garrels, Courtney J.
Herman, Matthew D. Lucas, Nicholet R. Talbert, Drayce Webster.
FSA deadline
and important
dates to know
Submitted by Dee Ann Lehn
County Executive Director
FSA United States Department of
Agriculture
FSA would like to remind producers of these important dates:
Producers have until this coming
Dec. 15 to report 2016 perennial forage (used as forage or grazing) and
all other fall seeded small grains for
which a benefit will be derived. Producers who do not meet this deadline will be accessed a late filing fee
per farm with perennial forage and
fall seeded small grains.
Ballots for the County Committee
Elections needed to be returned or
postmarked by Dec. 7.
A new general CRP Sign up period started Dec. 1 and will continue
through Feb. 27, 2016. This will be a
competitive bid process. Only those
offers with the highest points will be
accepted. Producers are encouraged
to discuss their options with FSA
staff before submitting an offer.
Producers have the option to enroll in the 2016 ARCPLC program
beginning Dec.1 until Aug. 1, 2016.
To be eligible to receive any earned
payments, producer must sign a contract on a yearly basis. However, the
original program elections the producers made this spring cannot be
changed.
Shop Local
This Holiday
Season!
and will be taught by ISU Extension
and Outreach swine program specialists Colin Johnson and Tom Miller.
“The PQA Plus© session is set for
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.,” she said. “Anyone
who plans to attend should let us
know as soon as possible to ensure
that we have adequate materials for
everyone.”
To learn more about PQA Plus©
please see the National Pork Board
Web site at http://www.pork.org/certification/default.aspx.
Brenneman Pork would like to thank everyone
who responded to the fire at our pig barn on
Tuesday evening, especially our neighbors and
the Kalona, Keota, Wellman, and Washington
Fire Departments. We are very fortunate to live in
such a supportive community. Your service and
efforts are extremely valuable to our business,
as well as the citizens of this community. Thank
you again.
C
IHCC Honor Roll Tremmel
PQA Plus© training session
set in Keokuk County
The Iowa Pork Industry Center
and Iowa State University Extension
and Outreach are teaming up to provide training for pork producers and
others who need certification in the
Pork Quality Assurance Plus© (PQA
Plus©) program. One certification session has been set for Dec. 22 in Keokuk County.
Keokuk County office coordinator
Katharinna Bain said the session will
be held at the Keokuk County Extension office, 400 220th St., Sigourney,
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accepted to
Luther College
Scot Schaeffer, Luther College vice
president for enrollment management, has announced that Jo Tremmel of Sigourney, has been accepted for admission for the 2016-17
academic year. Tremmel has been
awarded the Luther College President’s Scholarship.
Luther is a selective four-year college located in northeast Iowa. The
college has an enrollment of 2,400
students and offers a liberal arts education leading to the Bachelor of Arts
degree in 60 majors and pre-professional programs.
Lords Pantry
Donations
The following contributed donations to Lords Pantry for the month
of November:
Sigourney Christian Church, St.
Marys Catholic Church, Delta Christian Church, What Cheer Christain
Church, Presbyterian Church, English River Church of the Brethren, First Baptist, Girl Scout Troop
#1040, Tops Club, Freedom Trikers,
American Legion Auxiliary – Keswick, Kinze Manufacturing, Dean &
Jean Applegate, Mike & Joyce Pfannebecker, Coupon Shopper, MidWestOne Bank Donor, Evan, Ty, Alex,
Dean, Leroy & Linda James (picking
up & unloading potatoes).
Dec. 10: Ava Schultz; Cathy
Doorneweerd; John Sullivan
Dec. 12: Alexandria (Lexie) Daxton;
Bleyke Mullen; Jeff Foubert; Sara
Jan DeBoef
Dec. 13: Ashley Thompson; Cade
Molyneux; Courtney Thompson;
Ellia Gibbons; Jeremy Darnell;
Katie Gunderson; Lucy Ann
Doorneweerd; Rachel Flint-Hampton
Dec. 14: Jackson Doorneweerd;
Maxine Hull; Molly Mauer;
Scott Stefanc; Shawn Striegel;
Zachery Bolinger
Dec. 15: Kenny Daxton; Lucas Ewing;
Tyson Sarber
Dec. 16: Dixie Shipley; Tyson Garber
Dec. 17: Adelynn Noel DeBoef
Dec. 18: Ethan Bair; Mel Foubert
Dec. 19: Jessica VanPatten; Levi
Molyneux; Myra Kerger
Dec. 20: James Howar; Jody
VanPatten; John Hemsley; Michael
Dean DeBoef; Mike Kirby
Dec. 21: Elijah Molyneux; Kandi Hull;
Wendell Hunt
Dec. 22: Chris Hansen; Travis Acord
Dec. 23: Gaige Daniel Mercer; Justin
Baumert; Lisa Noelle Ruckman
Dec. 24: LaKota Stanerson
Dec. 25: Dan Grove; Dean Neitzel;
Kimberly Mercer
Dec. 26: Camill Templeton; Jenny
Neitzel; Scott Thomas
Dec. 27: Eric Molyneux; Marilyn
Stringfellow; Mitch Christner; Skyler
Anderson
Dec. 28: Landon VanZee
Dec. 29: Brandon Vermillion; Chris
Wedgewood; Dan Byrne; Doran
Hull; John Paul Banks-George;
Will Kapple
Dec. 30: Justin Riffel; Ross Sieren
Happy 50th
Anniversary
Bob & Linda
Sherwood
December 5th
Celebrating with a
Card Shower.
Send cards to:
1665 Hwy. 163
Leighton, IA 50143
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Wednesday, December 9, 2015
OPINION/EDITORIAL
The News-Review
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Hawkeye loss stings but hope still remains
Tales of the
Ancient
Sportsman
By Burdell Hensley
Columnist
Softball Tourney each summer. Bub and his wife
Lucky had 10 daughters and no sons. It seemed
that Bub and Lucky always had a daughter playing for Winfield-Mt. Union. Of those daughters,
Amy is the mother of Henry Krieger-Coble and
Jan is the mother of George Kittle. Therefore
Iowa has two tight ends that are first cousins.
Bub Krieger was quite and athletic story
in his own right. He was a giant among high
school boys in the late 30’s and early 40’s. He
played for tiny Mt. Union high school and
despite never playing a down of high school
football. He was offered a full scholarship at
the University of Iowa. He stayed two days and
came back home to enroll at Iowa Wesleyan
College in Mt. Pleasant.
In a game played in Oskaloosa, Iowa Wesleyan
hammered Penn. Bruce Matthew’s story reports
that massive Bub Krieger was unstoppable.
The last time I saw Bub was at the Boy’s State
Basketball Tourney when Henry was playing
for Mt. Pleasant. He was confined to a wheel
chair, but his mind was as sharp as ever. I went
up to the handicap area and sat down with
Bub for a visit about the old days at the Eddyville tourney. He was a class gentleman and
I know he would be so proud of his grandsons.
I was on the road this week. I have a trip to
Northwest Arkansas this spring and I made
a little site inspection tour to the Eureka
Springs, Fayetteville and Bentonville areas.
I found some really neat things and I will be
anxious to share them with my travelers.
Eureka Springs is one of the most unusual
towns in America. The streets just wind around
the mountainside and are very narrow. An intersection is rare and everything is up hill. Turpentine Creek is just south of Eureka Springs and it
is a sanctuary for abused large cats and cats that
have been taken from a facility that can’t handle
them. They house lions, tigers, panthers, cougars, bob cats and even a few bears. The cats are
kept in as near to natural habitat as possible.
I can report that gas is much cheaper in
Missouri. I fi lled up one for $1.69 and another
time for $1.68. I think it is time to move those
prices on north.
Saturday morning I was invited to the Connections Club Brunch at our bank in Parkersburg. It was a beautiful morning for a drive,
but you had to be on the lookout for deer. The
hunters were getting them stirred up and they
were moving. It was good to see old friends
and travelers from Parkersburg.
Last Monday, I had a tour scheduled to go
to Sioux Falls, SD for a Jubilee Christmas
concert. Ten inches of snow and ice problems
caused me to cancel the tour. That was a disappointment as we had 50 folks signed up for the
tour. That is the way it goes in the tour business. Some days it is chicken and other days it
is feathers. This deal was feathers.
I did cover a couple of games this week.
Monday night I took in the Pella Christian
boys in their opener with West Marshall. The
Eagles rolled to a pretty easy 71-36 win despite
not having their center, David Kacmaryinski,
who is out with a torn ACL.
Friday night I was back at Pella Christian
for a boy/girl doubleheader with Newton. A
young PC team fell 44-39 to a more experienced Newton team while the Eagles looked
good again in a 75-63 win over the Cardinals.
Saturday evening we attended the Journey
Bound Christmas Concert at Pella Christian with
their guest pianist Roy Webb. It was an excellent
concert and since Journey Bound is retiring next
year, it was their final Christmas concert.
I hope all of you deer hunters fill your tags.
For every one you take, that is one less that I
have to dodge on the highways. Sick’em.
With all the activity of the week, I failed to
get to the library for my history session. Sorry,
I will try and do better next week.
Keswick Legion Auxiliary holds meeting
Letter to the Editor: Giving Back
One in eight Iowans experiences
hunger; either there isn’t enough to
go around after they get done paying
heating bills, or they have to choose
between their child’s school expenses
or medications. There are many paths
in life that lead a hard-working person
to need a little help from a food bank.
It’s especially tough for those who dedicate their lives to growing food; that
‘one in eight’ statistic weighs heavily
on the minds of Iowa farmers, who are
heralded around the world as leading
food producers.
It’s probably why farmers have long
supported their local food banks. It’s
lead to a new milestone for the America Needs Farmers (ANF) initiative by
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF)
and the University of Iowa Athletic
Department; more than $100,000 has
been raised for the Iowa Food Bank
Association. Polk county farmers who
came to a Des Moines food bank to
drop off a new donation were moved
to meet a client who once depended
on the generosity of others during a
hard time
Terry Branstad
Commitment to helping the community is central to the core for many
Iowa farmers.
It’s also why IFBF has, for generations, encouraged youth leadership as
the title sponsor of the Iowa Girls High
School Athletic Union and the Iowa
High School Athletic Association. It’s
why IFBF provides nearly $500,000 in
annual scholarships for students every
year. It’s why IFBF has also now provided $100,000 to the FFA Foundation
and long been a sponsor of 4-H programs across the state. Being an Iowa farmer is about more
than yields and ‘rate of gain’ for a market hog or how many acres are planted
to corn or soybeans; it’s about what’s
going on beyond the farm gate. It’s
about people. It’s about community. It’s
about giving back. ‘People, Progress,
Pride’ means we’re all in this together, during good times and bad. That’s
what being an Iowan is all about.
Laurie Johns
Public Relations Manager
Iowa Farm Bureau
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A NATION OF LAWS
I’m still bummed and it will take a while to
get over it. My Hawkeyes played those green
monsters from Michigan State off their feet
and came up just an arm’s length short. Our
defense played their hearts out, but in the end
a nine-minute drive just wore out and already
tired defense. When you are giving away 30 to
40 pounds per man, it does wear on you.
I hope the effort put forth by the Hawks will
quiet some of the national media guys that were
saying that Iowa’s schedule was too soft and that
they didn’t belong on the same field with the big
boys. What the media does not understand is
that this group of Hawks has a special chemistry and an intense will to win. And they do it
without the big name recruits that so called elite
teams have. I am proud to be a Hawkeye!
But there is more to the story. As I watched
the Bowl selections Sunday afternoon, the first
selection was the Rose Bowl and Iowa will play
Stanford in Pasadena. How about that? I say,
“let’s put it on another one of the big boys”.
I find it extremely interesting that the Hawks
are in the Rose Bowl. Just last year I hosted a
tour to Pasadena for the Rose Bowl Parade, but
we didn’t have tickets to the game. Now this year
the Hawks will be there and I will not be there.
Probably couldn’t afford the tickets anyway.
I know my old friend, Bub Krieger, would be so
proud. Bub was in his 90s when he passed away
in 2011. He was almost a fixture at the Eddyville
THE NEWS-REVIEW
Submitted by JoAnn Moore,
Secretary
A regular scheduled meeting of
the Auxiliary of the American Legion James Murphy Post N0. 319
was held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 7
p.m. at the Keswick Legion Hall.
Fifteen members were in attendance. President Carla Burdock
called the meeting to order. Chaplain Lois Axmear opened the meeting with a prayer. The pledge of allegiance to the flag and the Preamble
of the Legion Auxiliary were recited
in unison.
Ten officers answered roll call.
The minutes of the Oct. 22 meeting
were read and approved.
Treasurer Donna Bair gave the
treasurer’s report. General Fund
$745.18 Rehabilitation Fund $310.00.
The treasurer’s report was approved as presented. Sharon Homan made a motion that the two
Auxiliary bank accounts be combined into one. Doris Wright seconded this motion. Motion carried. The Rehabilitation fund and
the General Fund will put into one
checking account.
Glenice Moore reported that a getwell card had been sent to Ed Ploog
who is recovering from a hip surgery.
Kathy White reported that she had
delivered some children’s books and
some apples for the teachers at the
Tri -County School in honor of Education Week. Doris Wright made a
motion to pay Kathy for the apples
and books. Glenice Moore seconded
the motion. Motion carried. Sandra
Hudson reported that Lidia Greene
will be attending Girl’s State. The
Legion has offered to pay $200 of the
required $400 fee. Donna Bair read
a note from Phyllis Hall who is an
Auxiliary member residing in Williamsburg. Phyllis sent a note and a
donation along with her dues.
The Mid Winter State Conference
will be held Feb. 12-14, 2016, at the
Airport Holiday Inn in Des Moines.
Jane Ferree will deliver the Christmas gifts to the North English Care
Center. She will also deliver the items
to the Sigourney Food Pantry.
There being no further business to
be presented, Chaplain Lois Axmear
closed the meeting with a prayer.
Sandra Hudson presented the
lesson. She read the history of our
nation’s fi rst flag. She read some
interesting facts taken from the
last will and testament of George
Washington.
Sharon Homan served refreshments.
The next meeting will be held
March 24, 2016. Janet Wade will be
hostess. Deb Atwell will present the
program.
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Iowa GOP finalizes all caucus locations
The Iowa GOP has confirmed 100
percent of its 1,681 precinct caucus
locations, two months before the
Iowa caucuses on Feb. 1.
Organizing the Iowa caucuses
is a major undertaking, requiring
thousands of staff hours and an
even greater commitment from
thousands of dedicated volunteers across the state. Finding
suitable locations for every precinct is one early test of organization for the parties.
Kevin Kinney
Additional Iowa GOP staff has been
on the ground in Iowa for months,
and the party has opened three regional offices for the first time to help
organize for the caucuses.
“It’s a great achievement to have
identified and secured 100% of our
locations nearly two months before the caucuses,” Executive Director Chad Olsen said. “We put
more staff on the ground, earlier
than ever before to ensure we have
a smooth caucus process on Feb. 1,
FEDERAL OFFICIALS
Charles Grassley
Iowa State Senate, District 39
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3371
Kevin.Kinney@legis.iowa.gov
U.S. Senator
135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3744; Fax 202-224-6020
http://grassley.senate.gov
Jarad J. Klein
Joni Ernst
Iowa State Representative, District 78
1007 East Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50319
(515) 281-3221
jarad.klein@legis.iowa.gov
and this milestone is an important
indicator of our efforts.”
Chairman Jeff Kaufmann said RPI’s
focus on preparation will help preserve Iowa’s First in the Nation status.
“As far as I’m concerned, my first,
second, and third job right now is
to ensure we run a smooth and successful caucus on Feb. 1. Due to our
staff ’s tireless work and our organization’s focus, I’m confident we’re
on the path toward achieving that
goal and preserving our status.”
U.S. Senator
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Washington, DC 20510
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http://Ernst.senate.gov
Dave Loebsack
Congressman
2nd District of Iowa
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Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-6576; Fax 202-225-0757
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President of the
United States of America
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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
Joe Winkler, Pastor
308 N. Jefferson St.
Pastor Joe Winkler
319-654-6586
Sunday School, 9 a.m.; Worship
Service, 10 a.m.; Bible Study, Wed.
6:30 p.m.
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.
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Holy Trinity Catholic
Parish
Rev. Charles Fladung
Rectory: 641-636-3883
109 N. Lincoln St., Keota
Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Prairie View United
Methodist Church
Rev. Richard Meyer
315 W. Kelly Street
Office: 319-668-2999
Saturday worship at 5 p.m.; Communion: 1st and 3rd Saturdays
Pastor, Dave Peterson
27131 Highway 78, Ollie Wednesday, Dec. 9, 7 p.m. SPRC
Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m. United
Methodist Women
Sunday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m. Worship,
followed by fellowship; 10:30 a.m.
Sunday School
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Bible
Study
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6:30 p.m.
Church meetings; 7:30 p.m. Finance
& Church Council
Keswick and Webster
Methodist Church Circuit
Richland United
Methodist Church
Hope Lutheran Church,
LCMS
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.
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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
Sunday Mass: 10:30 a.m.
Sigourney Christian
Church
Jim Stout, Interim 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
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following; Sisters meet each Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 24 Candlelight Service at 9 p.m.
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Sigourney Church of
Christ
Billy Claywell, Pastor
615 South Jefferson
641-622-3708, 641-622-3582
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.; Worship with Communion Service at
10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service
at 6:30 p.m.
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
641-433-0013, 641-790-1934
Sunday School: 9:30 a.m.; Worship:
10:30 a.m.; Kid’s Club and Adult Bible Study are 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.
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.
Business Directory
ABSTRACTING
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KEOKUK COUNTY
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100 S. Main St.
Sigourney, IA
641-622-3321
DAY & BORDwEll ABSTRACTS
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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
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& ASSISTED lIVING
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and Skilled Care Facility
900 S. Stone, Box 21
Sigourney, IA
641-622-2971
INTERNET SERVICES
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Call 877-528-2727 or locally call
Andy Conrad at 319-461-0108
MEDICAL SERVICES
KEOKUK COUNTY
MEDICAl ClINIC
Robert Castro., M.D.
Mary Graeff, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Sam Mikota, DNP, FNP-C
Brian Murphy, A.R.N.P.
23019 Hwy. 149 (lower level)
Sigourney, IA 641-622-1170
PEDIATRIC & YOUNG
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1417 A Avenue East, Suite 100
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
641.673.7537 www.pyaclinic.com
We Treat Your Kids Like Our Kids!
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1314 S. Stuart
Sigourney, IA
641-622-3840
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114 E. washington
P.O. Box 285 Sigourney
641-622-3110
fax 641-622-2766
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117 S. Jefferson Street
Sigourney, IA 52591
641-622-2215
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FOR SALE
NOTICE
Now HiriNg:
For Sale: Storage unit in Delta. 641224-2931.SK49
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For Sale: We snagged a Hard to
find Glock 43 9 mm. Also ammunition, hand loading supplies and
Green Mountain Grills at Myles Miller
Refrigeration, 641-622-2643.
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Recruitment Event! December
18 from noon to 4:00 p.m. at the
Sigourney Public Library. Interview
today, start tomorrow!! Call
WorkSource for more information,
319-647-3151, ext. 544.
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New In-Home Daycare located in
South English. Six weeks old and
older. CPR and First Aid certified.
Meals and snacks provided. Call
319-330-3892.SK43-8*
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Real Estate Auction: 94.24+/- ACRES
Hunting & Rec Land On River Rd,
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A Buyer’s Premium may apply. IA
Broker: Dean C. Williams Re Lic
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& Whitehall Properties Real Estate
(INCN)
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REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
NEW LOWER PRICE!!!
418 E. South St. Sigourney
Reduced to
$24,000
2 bedroom 1 bathroom home with a 2
stall detached garage. Home is being
sold AS-IS. Possibility of on contract.
Call Scott, Broker.
120 N. Main, North English
319-664-3000
12217 W. Welsh, Williamsburg
319-668-9282
120 N. Main
North English
319-664-3000
12217 W. Welsh
Williamsburg
319-668-9282
HOMES
2263 G Avenue, Marengo: 5 bedroom home on 7.24 acres M/L. Home has one full bath
and two 3/4 bathrooms. Large master bedroom with attached bathroom. Home also features a den/office space, formal dining room, large living room with wood burning fireplace,
and a screened in porch. This home has original maple flooring in the kitchen and original
oak floors in the dining room and office. Both porches have Brazilian hardwood-tigerwood
floors. There is a 2 stall attached garage, a 12’ x 36’ pole barn and a 50’ x 100’ machine
shed. This home has had many updates as well! $340,000. Call Ashlee or Scott.
418 E. South St., Sigourney: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom home with a 2 stall detached garage.
Home is being sold AS IS. Price Reduced to $24,000. Call Scott.
203 Church St., Deep River: 3 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom, 2 story home. Home features a
pellet stove and large detached garage that is fully insulated and heated and has two ceiling
fans. Price Reduced to $79,995.
810 S. 3rd St., Montezuma: 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom home on a half-acre lot. Formal
dining room with wood laminate flooring. Large office space. Two porches and a deck on the
side of the house. There is a one stall detached garage with a smaller shed attached for storage. There is also a small shed in the back yard. All appliances stay. $90,000. Call Ashlee.
206 W. Broad Oak Dr., North English: 2 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home with 1 stall attached garage. Large living room with hardwood floors. Bedrooms also have hardwood
floors. Large entryway with access to both front and back yard along with garage. $74,900.
Call Scott or Ashlee.
110 E. Churchill St., Keswick: 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom
Ghome. Large family room with woodIN
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burning fireplace. Eat-in
kitchen.
Large
shop
with
in-floor
radiant heat. $69,500. Call Scott
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or Ashlee.
716 W. Broad St., North English: 4 bedroom two 3/4 bathrooms, 1 full bath, and one 1/2
bath. Large family room in basement and large living room on main level along with a formal
dining room. Home has 2 double sided fireplaces one on each level and a 2 stall attached
garage. $175,000. Call Ashlee.
410 E. Jackson Street, Sigourney: This home is being sold AS-IS. It has two bedrooms
and one full bathroom. There is a large living room and the kitchen has space for a small
table. Outside there is a small storage shed. Price Reduced to $19,900. Call Ashlee or
Scott.
100 Pearl St., Thornburg: 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home. Hardwood floors under the
carpet. Large bedrooms. Office space and formal dining room. Sliding doors from the eat-in
kitchen lead out on to the deck. This home comes with 1.35 acres M/L.Price reduced to
$59,000. Ashlee or Scott.
LAND AND LOTS
2323 290th St., Parnell: 4.39 acres. $49,900. Call Scott.
156.2 acres M/L, Williamsburg: This propertyIN
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0.48 acre lot in Keswick: utilities available. $12,000. Call Scott Grimm.
FOR RENT
Apartments For Rent: Senior living
and non-senior living. 1 bedroom,
$390/mo. Appliances and water furnished. No pets. No smoking. Galaxy
Apartments, Keota, 319-656-2837.
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For Rent: 4 bedroom apartment,
$550. 641-224-2125.
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For Rent in Sigourney: 2 bedroom
apartment with patio medium size
and 2 bedroom large apartment
with washer and dryer. Call 641660-9601 or 641-622-2101, ask for
Cindy.
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Stunning, spacious, 1-2 bedrooms
historic loft apartment on the square,
recently
remodeled.
Laundry,
appliances, central air. No pets/
smokers. References required.
Myles Miller 641-622-2643 www.
MillerGunsAndGrills.com/apartment
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Apartments For Rent: 2 bedroom,
$400; 1 bedroom, $350. 641-2242125.SK23tfn
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Apartment For Rent: 2 bedroom,
furnished, close to the square. 641660-6941.SK15tfn
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FOR RENT: 1 BR units available
in Clear Lake. Rental assistance
and utility allowance available.
Onsite laundry. No pets. 877-9359340, www.tlpropertiesiowa.com.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Equal
Housing Opportunity. Handicap
Accessible.
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Full time person to work as a herdsman in a 2200 sow operation located in
North English, IA. Duties are day to day
feeding and caring for the sows, boars
and piglets. Must be reliable, with good
working skills. Competitive wages and
benefits to qualified personnel.
Maple Grove Pork Co.
Ask for Karl • Call Days
Days 319-655-7070, 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
CARDS
OF THANKS
I want to give my family a Special
Thank You for hosting the Open
House for my 80th Birthday. It was a
wonderful afternoon. A big thank you
for those who came or called, sent
cards, flowers and gifts. Thanks to
everyone and may God Bless each
of you. Lora Lee Sellers.
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Thanks to all of you for making
my 80th birthday something special.
Jean Black.
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The family of Marie Oliver would like
to thank our relatives and friends for
their memorial contributions, flowers,
cards, prayers and expressions of
kindness at the time of her hospital
stay and death. We would especially
like to thank Keokuk County Health
Center and Keokuk County Hospice
for their compassion and care while
she was at the hospital, as well as
Father Charles Fladung and Powell
Funeral Home. Marie Oliver Family.
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Thank you, Santa, for the six
beautiful poinsettia plants. Their
warm Christmas cheer is already
spreading throughout our home.
Many blessings from the residents
and staff at Manor House Care
Center.S49
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WANTED
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deck and porch on snow days. Call
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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
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Located at Duwa’s Auction Building, 1½ miles West of Wellman, IA on Hwy 22
Thurs – Dec 10, 2015 – 10:00am
CRAWLER – TRACTORS – PICKUP – TRUCK - FARM EQUIP
– TRACTOR PARTS – SHOP TOOLS – 4 WHEELER – LAWN
TRACTORS & TRAILERS – COLLECTIBLES
ORDER OF SALE: Beginning w/hand tools, shop equipment. 11:30am
– Lawn equipment, followed with Pickup, Truck, Tractors & farm equip,
ending w/Tractor parts
KENNETH SEABA ESTATE:
OWNER
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY
Executor: Mary Lou Miller
Auctioneers: Dwight Duwa 319-646-6775 Jeff Wille
Web:duwaauction.com Terms: Cash or ck w/ ID
Lunch-Hershberger Catering
Not responsible for accidents or theft
PEST CONTROL
A 3rd Generation Family Business
using the latest technology to
solve all of your pest problems!
Call Phil Laux, Dalton Laux or Nick Berg at
641-622-3565
Serving and supporting the
community since 1971
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
PREGNANT?
and NEED HELP?
LaKappCo., Inc.
Larry Kapple
M, W, F: 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. to Noon
Heating & Air
Conditioning
Pregnancy Testing
Free and Confidential
IRTHRIGHT
117 North 1st Street
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
641-673-9722
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
Van Dee Bins
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
Repair - Service - Sales
All Makes and Models
641-660-9840
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
What Cheer
Fire Department
Jeremy Bolinger, Chief
Chris Terrell, Assistant Chief
Terry Burger, 2nd Assistant
Mike Armstrong, Secretary/
Treasurer and Training Officer
EMERGENCY: 911
Non-Emergency:
641-634-2361
“Your Full
Service Florist”
✿ Fresh Flowers for
All Occasions
✿ Blooming and
Green Plants
✿ Silk and Dried
Arrangements
✿ Balloons and
Great Gift Ideas!
The News-Review
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
7
KEOKUK COUNTY RECORDS
Sigourney Police
Department
Criminal charges are mere accusations and the accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Nov. 16
11:23 a.m. Received report of theft
in the 300 block of North Jefferson,
incident under investigation.
11:22 a.m. Received report of
Craigslist scam in the 500 block of
East Walnut. Buyer was asked to
send payment via PayPal, item was
never received after payment.
Nov. 17
7:33 p.m. Received report of tree in
roadway, notified street department.
Sigourney City Council Minutes
Sigourney City Council Minutes
The following are summarized minutes of
the regular City Council meeting of December
2, 2015.
The Sigourney City Council met in regular
session in the Council Chambers at City Hall
on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 with Mayor
Pro tem Glandon presiding and the following
Council members answering roll call: McLaughlin, Schultz, Glandon, Landgrebe, Bender and
Conrad. Others present were: Hailey Brown,
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 6:30
p.m. Conrad moved, seconded by Landgrebe,
to approve the tentative agenda. Roll call vote
was Ayes: 6.
McLaughlin moved, seconded by Bender,
to approve the following items on the consent
agenda: minutes from the November 18, 2015
regular Council meeting. Upon the roll being
called, the following voted Ayes: McLaughlin, Glandon, Landgrebe and Bender. Nays:
None. Abstain: Schultz and Conrad. Motion approved.
Schultz moved, seconded by Conrad, to
approve the remaining items on the consent
agenda: Council accounts payable claims totaling $40,263.44 and the credit card report. Roll
call vote was Ayes: 6.
McLaughlin moved, seconded by Conrad,
to approve the advertising for pool manager, assistant pool manager and lifeguard positions for
the summer of 2016. Roll call vote was Ayes:
6.
The December 16th, 2015 regular Council meeting will be held at City Hall at 6:00 p.m.
The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 6:46 p.m.
The full and complete minutes are avail-
able at the Sigourney City clerk’s office upon
request.
Douglas L. Glandon, Mayor Pro tem
ATTEST: Angela K. Alderson,
Sigourney City Clerk
CITY OF SIGOURNEY
December 2, 2015 CLAIMS
Access Systems Leasing - Services $397.03
Acco - Supplies
$448.60
Atwood Electric, Inc. - Supplies
$286.36
Brown Supply Co. - Supplies
$1,151.48
Copeland Auto Body, Inc. Reimbursement
$3,000.00
Data Technologies, Inc. - Services $5,373.57
Design House - Services
$35.00
Garden Gate $30.00
Hach - Supplies
$403.89
Hickenbottom Inc. - Supplies
$88.06
IMWCA - Services
$1,264.00
John N. Wehr law Office - Services
$938.53
K & L Foods - Supplies
$172.49
Keokuk County Auditor - Services
$1,443.81
Keokuk County Extension Reimbursement
$325.00
L.L. Pelling Company Inc. - Services $4,313.60
Omni-Site - Servicse
$15.68
Pro-Tainer - Supplies
$19,165.00
Schroeder’s Service Station, inc.
$136.61
- Services
Sigourney Public Library - Supplies
$32.00
Snakenberg Welding - Supplies
$63.11
Tremmel Backhoe Service - Services $140.00
Windstream - Telephones
$294.04
Kerkove, Trisha - WCD Refund
$125.00
Leathers, Nicki - WCD Refund
$125.00
McDole, Dennis - WCD Refund
$125.00
Robertson, Larry - WCD Refund
$56.02
City of Sigourney - WCD Refund
$314.56
$40,263.44
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Public Notice
EQUITY NO: EQEQ040826
ORIGINAL NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
IN THE IOWA DISTRICT COURT
OF KEOKUK COUNTY
U.S. Bank National Association
Plaintiff,
vs.
The Estate of Dena Marie Field-Jackson,
c/o Lori A. Funk and Chester Funk,
Executors of the Estate; Joshua Joseph Jackson; Noah Daniel Jackson (c/o Guardians Lori
and Chester Funk); Lori Funk; Chester Funk;
Parties in Possession; All Unknown Heirs,
Devisees, Legatees, Creditors and Claimants
of or with an interest in the Estate of Dena
Jackson; Unknown Spouse (if any) of Dena
Jackson; Unknown Spouse (if any) of Joshua
Jackson, et al.
Defendants.
You are notified that a petition has been
filed in the office of this court naming you as a
defendant in this action. The petition was filed
on November 17, 2015, and prays for foreclosure of Plaintiffs mortgage in favor of the
Plaintiff on the property described in this notice
and judgment for the unpaid principal amount
of $100,928.59, with 5.25% per annum interest
thereon from April 1, 2013, together with late
charges, advances and the costs of the action
including (but not limited to) title costs and reasonable attorney’s fees, as well as a request
that said sums be declared a lien upon the following described premises from May 20, 2010,
located in Keokuk county, Iowa:
Lots 2 and 3, except the South 261.14
feet in equal width thereof, all in the irregular survey and subdivision of the West Onefourth of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter (W1/4NW1/4NW1/4) of Section
36, Township 74 North, Range 13 West of
the 5th P.M., in the City of Hedrick, Keokuk
County, Iowa, as exemplified by plat thereof
recorded in Plat Book 4, pages 178 et al, in
the Recorder’s Office of the Keokuk County,
Iowa, commonly known as 506 West 6th
Street, Hedrick, IA 52563 (the “Property”)
The petition further prays that the mortgage on the above described real estate be
foreclosed, that a special execution issue for
the sale of as much of the mortgaged premises
as is necessary to satisfy the judgment and for
other relief as the Court deems just and equitable. For further details, please review the
petition on file in the clerk’s office. The Plaintiffs
attorney is Halley Ryherd, of SouthLaw, P.C.;
whose address is 1245 Jordan Creek Parkway,
Suite 120, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
NOTICE
THE PLAINTIFF HAS ELECTED FORECLOSURE WITHOUT REDEMPTION. THIS
MEANS THAT THE SALE OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY WILL OCCUR PROMPTLY AFTER ENTRY OF JUDGMENT UNLESS
YOU FILE WITH THE COURT A WRITTEN
DEMAND TO DELAY THE SALE. IF YOU
FILE A WRITTEN DEMAND, THE SALE WILL
BE DELAYED UNTIL TWELVE MONTHS (OR
SIX MONTHS IF THE PETITION INCLUDES A
WAIVER OF DEFICIENCY JUDGMENT) FROM
THE ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY IS YOUR RESIDENCE
AND IS A ONE-FAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY
DWELLING OR UNTIL TWO MONTHS FROM
ENTRY OF JUDGMENT IF THE MORTGAGED
PROPERTY IS NOT YOUR RESIDENCE OR
IS YOUR RESIDENCE BUT NOT A ONEFAMILY OR TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. YOU
WILL HAVE NO RIGHT OF REDEMPTION AFTER THE SALE. THE PURCHASER AT THE
SALE WILL BE ENTITLED TO IMMEDIATE
POSSESSION OF THE MORTGAGED PROPERTY. YOU MAY PURCHASE AT THE SALE.
You must serve a motion or answer on or
before 30th day of December, 2015, and within
a reasonable time thereafter file your motion
or answer with the Clerk of Court for Keokuk
County, at the county courthouse in Sigourney,
Iowa. If you do not, judgment by default may be
rendered against you for the relief demanded in
the petition.
If you require the assistance of auxiliary
aids or services to participate in a court action
because of a disability, immediately call your
District ADA Coordinator at 641-326-6502. If
you are hearing impaired, call Relay Iowa TTY
at 1-800-735-2942.
By: Janietta Criswell
CLERK OF THE ABOVE COURT
Keokuk County Courthouse
101 South Main Street,
Sigourney, IA 52591
IMPORTANT:
YOU ARE ADVISED TO SEEK LEGAL
ADVICE AT ONCE TO PROTECT YOUR INTERESTS.
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Question: Does discussing and viewing
a document at a public meeting make
that document a public record?
Editor’s Note: This is a monthly column prepared by the Iowa
Public Information Board to update Iowans on the IPIB’s
activities and provide information on some of the issues
routinely addressed by the board.
ANSWER: On November 19,
2015, the Iowa Public Information Board (IPIB) issued an
Advisory Opinion, IPIB AO
2015-08, addressing this issue.
The text of that opinion reads:
“The issue was recently raised
concerning whether discussing and making viewable a
document at a public meeting
made the document a public
record. We are of the opinion
that a document that is discussed and made viewable to
the public at a public meeting
makes the document a “public
record” that shall not be treated as condential under Iowa
Code section 22.7. We note
there are times when a condential record is discussed or
referenced at a public meeting.
We do not deem such situations as removing the condential nature of the record.
Rather, this opinion applies
solely to situations when the
document is also made viewable or accessible to the public
at the meeting.”
The IPIB also stated: “We note
at the outset that IPIB’s jurisdiction is limited to the application of Iowa Code chapters 21, 22, and 23, and rules
in Iowa Administrative Code
chapter 497. Advice in a Board
opinion, if followed, constitutes a defense to a subsequent
complaint based on the same
facts and circumstances.”
This Advisory Opinion, along
with other opinions, rulings,
FAQs, monthly columns, and
training documents, is available on the IPIB website –
www.ipib.iowa.gov. Questions
for the IPIB can be posted on
the website or by calling 515725-1781.
IPIB Facts and Figures
During the month of November 2015, 55 contacts were made with the Iowa Public Information
Board office.
TYPE
Formal complaints
Formal opinions
Declaratory orders
Informal complaints
Informal requests
Misc.
TOTAL:
NOV. 2015
4
0
2
7
42
0
JAN.-NOV. 2015
92
8
3
142
495
16
55
756
Who can contact the IPIB and how long does it take?
Any person can contact the IPIB for assistance by telephone (515-725-1781), by mail (Margaret.Johnson@
iowa.gov) or website (www.ipib.iowa.gov). So far, in 2015, 751 identifiable people have contacted the
IPIB. Of these, 45% were private citizens, 41% were government officials or employees, and 14% were
members of the media.
In the month of November 2015, 62% of the incoming contacts were resolved the first day, 20% were
resolved in one to five days, and 18% were resolved in six or more days.
8:43 p.m. Received report of suspicious person in the 800 block of East
Jackson, spoke to individual, everything ok.
9:00 p.m. Received report of missing dog in the 300 block of North Jefferson, dog was later found.
9:39 p.m. Called to the 600 block
of Delta Road for a 911 hang up, residents phone was not functioning
properly.
Nov. 18
8:17 a.m. Received report of pigs
out on Hwy 92 West of Sigourney,
notified owners.
8:32 a.m. Received report of gas
drive off that had taken place earlier
in the week in the 100 block of East
Jackson, individual went back and
paid.
Nov. 19
8:04 a.m. Received report of reckless driver at Main and Pleasant
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Public Notice
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE SANITARY
LANDFILL PUBLIC NOTICE
Public Notice Number: 54-SDP-01-75 – 4
Notice Date : 12-9-2015
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made a preliminary determination
to approve an application to renew the Southeast Iowa Multi-County Sanitary Landfill permit
for an additional 5 years. The application is from
the Southeast Iowa Multi-County Solid Waste
Agency for the Southeast Iowa Multi-County
Sanitary Landfill located at 29997 Highway 78,
Richland, IA 52585 and which is authorized to
accept municipal solid waste from households
and businesses from the following service area:
all cities and the unincorporated area in Jefferson County, all cities and the unincorporated
area in Keokuk County; all cities, excluding
Kalona and Riverside, and the unincorporated
area in Washington County; and the cities of
Coppock, Olds and Wayland in Henry County.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources staff
contact:
Matthew R. Phoenix, P.E.
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Land Quality Bureau
502 East 9th Street,
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
Phone: 515-725-8374
Fax: 515-725-8202
A copy of the full notice, with instructions
for submitting written comments or to request a
public hearing, is available for review on the
DNR’s Web site at http://www.iowadnr.gov/
InsideDNR/RegulatoryLand/SolidWaste/SolidWastePublicNotices.aspx and will be mailed to
an interested person upon request to the DNR
staff contact.
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Valley, notified company that driver
worked for.
1:20 p.m. Called to the 300 block of
North Jefferson for a possible hit and
run accident, incident under investigation.
6:43 p.m. Called to the 100 block of
East Marion for a suspicious person,
unable to locate individual, provided
extra patrol in area.
Nov. 21
8:55 a.m. Received report of dog
bite in the 400 block of South Main,
unable to locate dog or identify owner.
10:06 p.m. Received report of dog
barking excessively in the 200 block
of West Elm, unable to make contact
with owner.
10:06 p.m. Arrested Cleon Babcock, of Sigourney, for Assault Causing Serious Injury in the 300 block of
South Main.
Nov. 22
9:10 p.m. Issued warning for tail-
light out.
9:42 p.m. Welfare check in the 100
block of West South, everything ok.
Nov. 30
1:41 p.m. Called to the 700 block of
South Main for an alarm call, everything ok.
7:16 p.m. Called to the 200 block of
South Jefferson for a loose dog, owner picked up dog.
7:30 p.m. Assisted Sheriff ’s Department with an accident at 220th Ave
and 225th St.
Dec. 1
2:15 p.m. Funeral traffic control at
Jefferson and Jackson.
Dec. 2
9:01 a.m. Received report of aggressive dog in the 500 block of East
Walnut, spoke to owner, incident under investigation.
2:17 p.m. Received report of custody dispute, informed parties the
issue was civil.
7:48 p.m. Received report of loose
dog in the 900 block of East Jackson,
took dog to vet’s office, owner later
claimed dog.
Dec. 3
10:10 a.m. Issued citation to Craig
A. Frederick, of Keota, for Operation
without Registration in the 300 block
of West.
12:05 p.m. Received report of theft
in the 200 block of West South, incident under investigation.
8:40 p.m. Issued citation to Joseph
E. Spangenburg, of Sigourney, for
Failure to Prove Security Against Liability for an accident that took place
on 11/07/15.
Dec. 5
5:29 p.m. Received report of two
vehicles drag racing on South Main,
unable to locate.
7:48 p.m. Called to the Keokuk
County Health Center to assist with
a patient.
Notice of Probate Notice of Probate Public Notice
Probate No. ESPR037923
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Iowa District Court
Keokuk County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
RONALD ARTHUR FERNS,
Deceased.
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of
Ronald Arthur Ferns, Deceased, who died on or
about October 13, 2015:
Youareherebynotifiedthatonthe3rdday
of December, 2015, the last will and testament
of Ronald Arthur Ferns, deceased, bearing date
of the 7th day of February, 1967, was admitted
to probate in the above named court and that
Donna June Ferns 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 this 3rd day of December, 2015.
Donna June Ferns
Executor of estate
208 West Willow St.
What Cheer, IA 50268
John N. Wehr, ICIS PIN No: AT0008299
Attorney for executor
John N. Wehr Attorney at Law
116 East Washington Street, PO Box 245
Sigourney, IA 52591
Date of second publication 16th day of December, 2015.
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Probate No. ESPR037922
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL, OF
APPOINTMENT OF EXECUTOR
AND NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The Iowa District Court
Keokuk County
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF
MARIE H. OLIVER,
Deceased.
To All Persons Interested in the Estate of
Marie H. Oliver, Deceased, who died on or
about November 22, 2015:
Youareherebynotifiedthatonthe25thday
of November, 2015, the last will and testament
of Marie H. Oliver, deceased, bearing date of
the 23rd day of February, 200, was admitted to
probate in the above named court and that Patricia Jo Oliver 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 this 25th day of November, 2015.
Patricia Jo Oliver
Executor of estate
1042 25th St. NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
John N. Wehr, ICIS PIN No: AT0008299
Attorney for executor
John N. Wehr Attorney at Law
116 East Washington Street, P.O. Box 245
Sigourney, IA 52591
Date of second publication 9th day of December, 2015.
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Notice Of Sheriff’s Levy And Sale
Iowa District Court
Keokuk County
Court Case #EQEQ040640
Civil #15-000528
STATE OF IOWA
KEOKUK COUNTY
HSBC BANK USA, NA
VS.
STEVE H. MORROW AND
PARTIES IN POSSESSION
Special Execution
As a result of the judgment rendered in the
above referenced court case, an execution was
issued by the court to the Sheriff of this county.
The execution ordered the sale of defendant(s)
real estate described below to satisfy the judgment. The Property to be sold is
The West 100 Feet of Lot 5 in Block 34 in
the City of Hedrick, Keokuk Counmty, Iowa
Property Address: 408 W. 6th Street,
Hedrick, IA 52563
The described property will be offered
for sale at public auction for cash only as follows: Date of Sale: January 12, 2016; Sale
Time: 10:00 A.M.; Place of Sale: Keokuk
County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, 204 S. Stone St.,
Sigourney, IA 52591
Homestead: Defendant is advised that if
the described real estate includes the homestead (which must not exceed 1/2 acre if within
a city or town plat, or, if rural, must not exceed
40 acres), defendant must file a homestead
plat with the Sheriff within ten (10) days after
service of this notice, or the sheriff will have it
platted and charge the costs to this case.
This sale not subject to Redemption.
Property exemption: Certain money or
property may be exempt. Contact your attorney
promptly to review specific provisions of the law
and file appropriate notice, if acceptable.
Judgment Amount: $138,288.14; Costs:
$13,450.66; Accruing Costs: $11,011.32;
Interest: $16,684.37; Sheriff’s Fees: Pending.
Attorney: Janelle G. Ewing
925 E. 4th St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
Date: November 24, 2015
/s/ Casey J. Hinnah
Keokuk County Sheriff
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Tri-County School Board Minutes
Tri-County Community School District
November 16, 2015 Regular Minutes
The Tri-County Community School District
Board of Education regular board meeting was
held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at the TriCounty Schools Central Office 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, and Athletic Director Scott Edmundson.
Visitors: Paula Kirkpatrick, Taylor Markham,
Myrissa Garber, Dennis Ward, Justin Leer, Dale
Walker.
Opening, Roll Call, & Mission Statement:
The regular 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, November 16, 2015. Motion
to open the regular meeting by Garber; second
Molyneux. Motion carried 4/0. The following
members answered roll call: Regina Garber,
Jeremiah Hoylman, Chelsea Molyneux, Matthew Steinke. Absent: Karen Sieren. Reading
of Mission Statement by Molyneux.
1. Motion to approve the consent items
of: Agenda; October 19, 2015 Regular Board
meeting minutes; November 11, 2015 Board
Work session minutes; Financial Reports; Summary listing of bills; Hiring of Alex Weber for
Junior High Wrestling Coach and Jeff Davis for
Assistant Varsity Boys’ Basketball Coach; Resignations of Sonja Anderson as Driver Education Instructor by Garber; second by Hoylman.
Motion carried 4/0.
2. Communications and Reports: Students of the Month: Tegon Fogle has been chosen as the Junior High Student of the Month.
He is very helpful to other students in class,
is very responsible, cooperative, and respectful. His homework and grades have improved
significantly since last year. Tegon is not afraid
of doing his own thing rather than giving into
negative influences. He stays active in extracurricular activities and is a positive leader. He
is not afraid to come out of his comfort zone
to try something new, which might make him
better. Brandt Molyneux has been chosen as
the High School Student of the Month. Brandt
always goes above and beyond when working in the classroom. He demonstrates good
character on a daily basis. He shows the pillar
of caring by helping other students in groups
or on projects. Brandt is responsible with his
homework and very organized. He has high expectations and works hard to do well in and out
of the classroom. Brandt is a great role model
for other students and leads by example. The
board recognized the volleyball players, football
cheerleaders, and football players on receiving
state academic honors. The board also recognized the Cheerleaders for a great performance
at the state cheer championships. Community
Request: none. Board Report: none. Superintendent Report: Walker and Leer spoke about
the sewer water quality testing system repairs;
GPAEA superintendent meeting update; RSAI
meeting update; SICL superintendent meeting
update; Grant Writing consortium update. Principal Report: None. Activities Director Report:
AD meeting update; fall athletic banquet; winter
sports participation; Fall play was great and well
attended; Youth sports.
3. Old Business: None
4. New Business: Motion to approve the
use of a Board President’s signature stamp by
Hoylman; second by Garber. Motion carried
4/0. Ward demonstrated GoGuardian. Motion to
approve the purchase of GoGuardian Chromebook filtering/monitoring system by Molyneux;
second by Hoylman. Motion carried 4/0. Mo-
tion to approve joining Rural School Advocates
of Iowa Organization by Molyneux; second by
Hoylman. Motion carried 3/1. Garber voted
Nye. Motion to approve RSAI funding equality
legislative priorities resolution by Garber; second by Molyneux. Motion carried 4/0. Motion to
approve the IDATP renewal by Hoylman; second by Garber. Motion carried 4/0. Motion to
approve the request for modified supplemental
amount in the amount of $51,488.00 for Open
Enrollment Students on the Fall 2015 Certified
Enrollment not on the Fall 2014 Certified Enrollment by Garber; second by Hoylman. Motion
carried 4/0. Table Modified allowable growth
dropout prevention as no figure was available
at the time of the meeting. Motion to approve
a movie night fundraiser for TSA by Garber;
second by Hoylman. Motion carried 4/0. Motion
to approve math night fundraiser by Garber;
second by Molyneux. Motion carried 4/0. Motion to approve payment for substitute teachers
performing duties as a substitute aide at the
substitute teacher rate for November 25, 2015
payroll, policy will be followed moving forward
by Garber; second by Molyneux. Motion carried
4/0.
5. Board talking points: School board annual convention; Driver Education Outsourcing;
Review/discussion of work session meeting;
Next board meeting will be December 16, 2015
at 5:00 PM. This is a change in date/time.
Motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:35 pm
by Garber; second by Molyneux. Motion carried
4/0.
Board President – Matthew Steinke
Board Secretary – Shelly Koehn
TRI-COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
November 16, 2015
OPERATING FUND 10
ALL AMERICAN TERMITE & PEST CO,
PEST CONTROL
$74.00
ALLIANT ENERGY,
OCTOBER 2015 ELECTRIC
$3,144.48
AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC,
UPS WATER SAMPLE
$10.39
AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC,
UPS WATER SAMPLE
$10.07
AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC,
UPS WATER SAMPLE
$10.35
AXMEAR FABRICATING SERVICES INC,
UPS WATER SAMPLE
$10.39
BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL,
BUSINESS MANAGER MILEAGE $162.50
BELLE PLAINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL,
SEM 1 SHARED BUSINESS
MANAGER
$8,422.90
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE, INC.,
VEHICLE FUEL
$792.80
COX SANITATION & RECYCLING,INC,
OCTOBER 2015 DUMPED
CONTAINERS
$272.00
CURRICULUM ASSOCIATES, INC,
COMMON CORE BOOKS
$1,988.80
DESIGN HOUSE, THE, POSTERS
$22.00
DESIGN HOUSE, THE,
ART SUPPLIES
$17.10
DOBBINS, MAT,
OCT-NOV 2015 MOW
$840.00
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
TECH SUPPLIES
$14.99
GREAT PRAIRIE AEA,
TLC PD MATERIALS
$300.00
HOLIDAY INN DES MOINES AIRPORT,
ITAG HOTEL
$103.04
IDATP, 2016 IDATP FEES
$471.00
JMC COMPUTER SERVICE INC,
15-16 WEBHOSTING
$600.00
JW PEPPER & SONS, INC,
VOCAL MUSIC
$36.00
JW PEPPER & SONS, INC,
VOCAL MUSIC
$419.57
Kabel Business Services-flex, NOV 2015
MONTLY PARTICIPANT FEES
$23.00
KEOKUK COUNTY AUDITOR,
2015 ELECTION FEES
$323.42
KEOKUK COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH,
2015 EMPLOYEE FLU SHOTS
$450.00
Lynch Dallas, P.C., LEGAL FEES
$82.50
Mid-America Publishing Corp,
1 YEAR SUBSCRIPTION
$42.00
Mid-America Publishing Corp,
LEGALS
$76.21
MULTI-COUNTY OIL CO INC,
BUS FUEL
$982.29
OGDEN OIL COMPANY, BUS FUEL $1,075.83
PEKIN CSD, QTR 1 SHARED
SUPERINTENDENT
$13,051.98
PEKIN CSD, QTR 1 SUPERINTENDENT
REGISTRATIONS
$237.30
POWESHIEK WATER ASSN.,
WATER OCTOBER 2015
$125.00
POWESHIEK WATER ASSN.,
OCTOBER 2015 WATER 2
$252.25
RANDY KOEHN, REIMBURSEMENT FOR
BUS TIRE REPAIR
$24.00
REALLY GOOD STUFF, INC, COMMON
CORE STANDARDS KIT
$24.94
RIDGEWAY TRUSTWORTHY HARDWARE,
MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
$85.73
ROTO ROOTER SEWER SERVICE,
UNCLOG KITCHEN DRAIN
$251.00
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR,
2015 FALL BOOK FAIR
$860.03
SCHOLASTIC READING CLUB,
GRADE 3 OCT G2
$20.00
SCHOOL BUS SALES CO., BUS RADIATOR
CAP/LENS COVERS
$44.47
SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC.,
REPAIR AC IN SUBURBAN
PARTS/FREIGHT
$220.39
SCHROEDER’S SERVICE STATION, INC.,
REPAIR AC IN SUBURBAN
LABOR
$120.00
SDE TIRE & SERVICE Inc.,
VEHICLE TIRE REPAIR
$14.00
SDE TIRE & SERVICE Inc.,
BUS TIRE REPAIR
$35.00
SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC,
VEHICLE DENT REPAIR
$53.00
SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC,
BUS DOOR GLASS
$35.00
SIGOURNEY BODY SHOP INC, LABOR TO
REPLACE BUS DOOR GLASS
$53.00
SIGOURNEY CSD,
QTR 1 SHARED LIBRARIAN
$3,491.51
SIGOURNEY CSD, QTR 1
SHARED TRANSPORTATION $4,508.37
SIGOURNEY CSD, QTR 1 OPEN
ENROLLMENT 2015/2016
$9,549.00
SOFTWARE UNLIMITED, INC,
BM TRAINING
$100.00
THOMAS BUS SALES, INC,
BUS DOOR PARTS
$55.65
THOMAS BUS SALES, INC,
BUS DOOR PARTS
$1,155.23
THOMPSON TRUCK AND TRAILER, INC,
BUS DEF FLUID
$96.90
TRUE VALUE-BROOKLYN,
CUSTODIAL SUPPLIES
$443.78
U.S. POST OFFICE,
1 ROLL STAMPS
$49.00
UNIVERSITY OF IOWA/WATER,
WATER SAMPLE TESTING
$198.00
US Cellular,
SANDY’S CELL PHONE
$45.85
Windstream,
OCTOBER 2015 PHONE
$29.76
$56,007.77
NUTRITION 61
ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO.,
OCTOBER 15 MILK
$1,684.11
EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO.INC.,
OCTOBER 2015 BREAD
$475.10
KECK INC, GENERAL FOOD
SUPPLIES
$1,955.51
MARTIN BROS DISTRIBUTING CO, I,
GENERAL FOOD SUPPLIES
$4,432.92
$8,547.64
MANAGEMENT 22
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT,
QTR 4 UNEMPLOYMENT
$3,106.00
$3,106.00
PPEL 36
US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE, PRINTER/
COPIER LEASE PAYMENT
$1,050.00
$1,050.00
SAVE 33
AGC NETWORK, INC,
$1,827.35
REPAIR TO PHONES
COMBUSTION CONTROL COMPANY INC,
$1,897.50
REPAIR TO BOILER
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
SCOREBOARD CONTROLLER $1,120.29
TIGER DIRECT INC, BATTERIES/PARTS
PHONE SYSTEM
$2,178.79
$7,023.93
SAVE 33
Bob Barrick,
V VB OFFICIAL 10-15-15
$100.00
BOOST PROMOTIONAL GROUP INC.,
SURVIVAL BRACELETS
$117.58
CASEY’S GENERAL STORE, INC.,
HOMECOMING PIZZAS
$141.92
CURTAINS UP COSTUMES, COSTUMES
FOR PLAY
$47.50
DERLEIN SCALE INC,
WRESTLING SCALE TESTING $105.00
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$41.10
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$29.96
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$52.10
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$80.00
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$25.00
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$50.75
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OMAHA,
FFA NATIONAL CONVENTION
$35.50
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NEWS-REVIEW PAGE 8 • WEDNESDAY, DEcEmbER 9, 2015 • SE ISSUE 5 - 5TH YEAR
Miracle on 34th Street
A Movie Review
by Adam Hames
Speech students hard at work early in the morning. L/r Casey Jarmes, Sydney Striegel, Sam Sande, Jetta Bell, Tanner Bos, Blaine
Gretter, Khloe Snakenberg, Tanner Halleran, Jordan Van Ee, Ian Terfehn, Rylie Shettler
When a nice old man who claims
to be Santa Claus is institutionalized as insane, a young lawyer decides to defend him by arguing in
court that he is the real thing. A
perfectly-cast Christmas confection that surpasses all expectations
and really does make viewers laugh
and tear up. Corny? Yes. Overacted? In some scenes, yes. Dated?
Perhaps. But the message of belief,
ultimately, is timeless and the silvery black and white cinematography is wonderful. And yes, there’s
Edmund Gwenn as the department
store Santa who really is a most deserving recipient of the Supporting
Actor Oscar. Gwenn seems like an
incredibly nice man--maybe because he never has to force kindliness; more than that, he has an
innate happiness and twinkle that
comes from within. He truly glows
in this part. Maureen O’Hara, John
Payne, Thelma Ritter (in a wonderful bit) and precocious Natalie
Wood are also excellent in this classic fairy tale. It is a film without artifice. I give this Christmas classic a
9 out of 10 Macy’s dept. stores.
Speech class invites everyone to events Wrestling Team
by Parker Stevens
Speech has been going on for quite
a while now in Sigourney Schools.
Speech is an extracurricular activity
that high school kids can join if they
are willing to get up early and participate in either individual or large
groups. Sigourney’s speech class has
over 30 students participating in
one or two groups of their choosing.
These groups include: choral reading, musical theater, readers theater,
ensemble acting, TV broadcast, radio broadcast, short film, and improv.
Speech class started off with a
smaller group of students, but in
the past few years it has grown into
a good sized group. Though this is
only Mrs. Louswma’s second year,
she has had great experiences with
the speech class. Last year, she and
the TV broadcasting team went to
the Villisca Axe Murder House and
shot an on sight broadcast about the
axe murders. Louswma’s favorite
moments were “watching the judges
at state cry during choral reading”
and “seeing the excitement of the
kids at contests.”
The speech class has invites everyone to come to some of these upcom-
ing events. Some speech students
will be attending Vintage Christmas
on December 19th. On January 20th,
they will have a showcase of all of
the contest entries along with a freewill soup supper. On January 23rd,
they will have district contests. “And
hopefully we will go on to state contest on February 3rd and then to AllState later in February,” Louwsma
says.
Savages Sigourney Strikes up a Bowling Team
Take Down
the Tigers
by Parker Stevens
by Austin Smothers
Tuesday night marked the return of
our varsity boys basketball. Inside the
locker room, confidence was high as
the seniors were ready to start their
final season right. Tensions were high
as well, for some players as little was
known about changes to the visiting
team’s starting lineup after losing last
year’s seniors. But in this uncertainty,
inspiring words were offered by all
the seniors including Blaine Gretter
and Peyton Crawford as the Savages
went out and took on the Tigers. All
went according to plan as the Savages pulled away with a nice win. The
game served as a great way to calm
the team’s nerves and prepare them
mentally for a harder game to come
on Friday.
It was a big night defensively, seeing
plenty of blocks and rebounds from
Alex Stuhr, who is back for his senior
year after suffering multiple knee injuries and missing play time in years
before. His return gave the team the
edge it needed down low, blocking,
rebounding, and drawing fouls to
help put the team in a comfortable
lead.
We also saw plenty of minutes
played by the bench as our senior
players get them ready to take the
helm after they’ve moved on. Everyone worked together and pushed
each other, making the most out of
this game in preparation for the next.
It was a great game start to finish, and
they hope to improve and play even
better in the games to come.
A high school bowling team has
been a work in progress for years
for owners of Keokuk County
Bowl, David and Lucinda Brooks,
and the coaches, Klint McDowell
and Trisha Brooks. The bowling team is very small with only
13 kids: Parker Stevens, Tanner
Halleran, Nathan Morris, Skyler Clubb, Gabe Luke, Devin
Fry, CJ Witkowski, Austin Fox,
Cora Luke, Kiara Baker, Autumn
Clubb, and Jade Aller all from
Sigourney, and Ben Shemanski
from Keota. Starting a team is very
tedious. “When we started, we
were considered a club, because
we didn’t sanction with the state
we were only able to have practice
and unable to go to meets. We
are now a full functioning high
school sport and will start bowling meets this week,” said Coach
Brooks. “We have had interest
for many years. Last year was our
first attempt, although it was too
late to get started. We practiced
together last year as more of a
club and officially became a team
this year.”
To get the bowling team started
the two coaches, Brooks and McDowell, had to get their coaching
certification and the team had to
have enough kids interested to
become a high school team. “We
set up a meeting with Lee Crawford, the Athletic Director, and he
helped us start up as a sanctioned
team. We still face some problems such as not very many participants. We currently only have
the minimum number of bowlers
required for a varsity girls team,
with two spots still open. The
team can fill a full team for varsity boys, but only half of a JV
team. It will be concerning for
the next few years, until we get
more established,” said Coach
Brooks.
The bowling team is going to
eight bowling meets which include Ottumwa, Fairfield, Pella,
Oskaloosa, Washington, Centerville, and three home meets.
Tackles Another Year
by Austin Smothers
Wrestling season is underway and
with it, a lot of hard work and dedication. I spoke to Lane Boender, one
of this year’s senior wrestlers, and
asked him about this year and about
wrestling for him as a whole.
Lane told me how going to state
the past two years will always be one
of his most memorable moments
from wrestling. But he says that this
season, he’s just looking to do better
and improve so he can achieve even
more this season. He told me that the
toughest thing he’s dealt with is cutting weight. But he has never given
up because it was tough. He says that
his push to keep going every year is
because he wants to set a good exam-
ple for his underclassmen.
I asked him how he mentally prepared for a match and he told me “I
just take it one match at a time, because the next one is the only one
that matters.”
And if he could give any advice to
the underclassmen, it would be that
wrestling is tough, but if you work
hard, it pays off.
As he enters his last year, it will
definitely be bitter sweet, but Lane
has fond memories of wrestling, and
he’s passionate about it. You can see
him wrestling this winter alongside
the rest of the wrestling team. Go out
and support them at their meets and
hopefully they can make it to state
again, and Lane can achieve more
than in previous years.
What is “Vintage Christmas”?
by Adam Hames
I asked Mrs. Mousel one simple
question...What is Vintage Christmas? This was her response, “Vintage Christmas is a remembrance of
all the happiest Christmas moments
from our childhood.”
This event will be held on Saturday,
December 19 at 7:00 pm. The night
will include holiday music, dramatic presentations, photos with Santa,
and a bake sale.
Students enjoyed playing Bingo with the Sigourney Care Center residents the day before Thanksgiving.
They will be decorating Memorial
Hall during the week and are asking
the community for any extra greenery (garland, poinsettia, wreaths,
trees) and lights (color or white). If
you are willing to donate any of these
items, please contact Kelly Mousel at
the high school, 641-622-2010. The
night is free, but they will be taking
free will offerings and/or donations
that will go toward funding Roger’s
and Hammerstein’s “Cinderella”.
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Left to right: Jennifer McLaughlin, Social Worker/HR Coordinator, Maureen Utterback, Dietary
Manager, Mike Bensmiller and Christine Hadley, members of Lancaster Christian Church, and
Sandra Ahn, Administrator of Manor House/Deer View Manor. Photo by Robin Handy
Manor House supports community Thanksgiving
SIGOURNEY- Friends and neighbors gathering to share a
meal is an integral part of the Thanksgiving holiday. Lancaster Christian Church hosted the community Thanksgiving dinner at the Sigourney Senior Care Center.
“We celebrate community every day at Manor House.
We are happy to be able to help support this special meal
with thirty pounds of potatoes, fifteen dozen dinner rolls
and individual butter pats,” said Robin Handy, Marketing
Coordinator.
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area sports: wrestling
Tyler Meyer TCM over Andrew Whitten Pella pin in 1 minute 10
seconds.
TC youth wrestlers are announced at the TCM meet.
Taylor Staton TCM over David Chaffin Pella 7 to 3.
meet with 238 points.
Leading the way on Saturday for
TCM was 132-pound senior Travis
Lewis, who went 3-0 on the day,
including a 9-2 decision in the title
match against Pella’s Ethan Speltz
pinning Solon’s Tyler Linderbaum
in the third-place match.
Kale Latcham (138), Clay Harper
(182) and Dustin Stoner (220) each
finished in fourth place on Saturday,
while Tyler Meyer (126) and Taylor
TCM places fifth at home tournament
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
A field that included the likes of
Solon, Pella and Iowa Valley made
its way to Thornburg on Saturday
for the Tri-County/Montezuma In-
vitational.
Scott Edmundson’s TCM team
more than held its own against an
impressive list of opponents, earning a fifth-place finish with 100
points, with Solon winning the
to take gold.
Heavyweight Tyler Thompson also
came through big on Saturday, earning a third-place finish by winning
three of his four matches. Thompson brought home the bronze by
Staton (160) placed fifth.
The team hosts another large tournament on Saturday, December 12,
beginning at 10 a.m.
Nick Ives battles with his HLV opponent. Photo by Tamara Schuster
Savages take second
at Willard Howell Invite Pekin wrestling
Pekin’s Keaton Baayen scrambles with a Moravia opponent on Saturday. Photo by Jill Dahlstrom
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
The Sigourney-Keota varsity wrestling team battled it out in Wapello
on Saturday, in the Willard Howell
Invitational.
After cruising to easy dual wins
over HLV, English Valleys and BGM
last Tuesday, the Savages took part
in their first tournament action of
the year on Saturday.
Paced by two individual champions and three second-place finishers, the Savages finished second as
a team with 153 points, behind only
Camanche, who finished with 189.
Fort Madison placed third, Wapello
placed fourth and Mt. Pleasant finished in fifth.
Kaleb Reeves (182) and Noah Boender (220) each finished 3-0 and
took home gold medals, while Alec
Schuster (160), Lane Boender (152)
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Kaleb Reeves with the pin at HLV. Photo by Tamara Schuster
and Noah Reeves (170) each fell in
their title bouts to place second.
SK also got fourth-place finishes
from Luke House (113) and Nick
Ives (132), along with a fifth-place
finish from Zech Boender (138).
The team wrestles at Pleasantville on
Tuesday, before competing in a tournament at Mt. Vernon on Saturday.
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
The likes of Albia, Regina and
Davis County traveled to Pekin
High School on Saturday to take
part in the annual Pekin Invitational wrestling tournament, in what
was the Panthers’ first tournament
action of the season.
Out of the 11 team field, the Panthers came through with a sixthplace finish, getting strong individual performances from a handful
of wrestlers.
At 160 pounds, sophomore
Kaden Baker brought home a second-place finish, losing only to Albia’s Blake Lawless in the championship match.
Also bringing home a strong
finish with 132-pounder Clayton Greiner. Greiner clinched a
third-place finish by pinning Van
Buren’s Caleb Stoltz in the thirdplace match. Greiner’s only loss of
the day was to Moravia’s Briar Cochran, a State Qualifyer from a year
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At 126 pounds, Pekin’s Lathe
Crochet earned a fourth-place
finish by winning one of his three
matches, as did Elijah Sieren at 113
pounds.
152-pounder Keaton Baayen
clawed his way to a 3-2 mark on
Saturday to finish fourth in his
loaded weight class.
The Panthers wrestle at Winfield-Mt. Union on Thursday, before heading to Riverside High
School on Saturday, December 12.
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area sports: Girls basketball
Bowling
Scores
Keokuk County Bowl
Summer Barthelman takes an elbow going after a rebound.
Anna Ohland goes up for ‘2’ against Belle Plaine.
Savages fight hard, fall to strong foes
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
Home matchups last week with
two of the toughest teams in the
South Iowa Cedar League is what
the Sigourney girls faced to start
their conference season.
A 56-44 loss to Iowa Valley last
Monday began the SICL slate for the
Savages, dropping them to 0-2 overall.
18 points by senior Sierra Davis
and 12 by freshman Autum Barthelman weren’t enough for coach
Andy Harter’s team against the Tigers. Iowa Valley senior Megan Kavanhaugh hit six 3-pointers and finished with 18 points, while Marissa
Ward added 15 for the Tigers.
Anna Ohland added seven points
and 13 rebounds to the effort for
Sigourney.
Three nights later the Savages hosted another excellent team, in Belle
Plaine, and saw the Plainesmen hold a
narrow lead for much of the first half.
After trailing 26-24 at the half,
Sigourney came through with a
big third quarter, outscoring Belle
Plaine by a count of 17 to 9, to gain a
41-35 lead after three quarters.
However, a stretch of poor offensive possessions by Sigourney
helped the Plainesmen get back
into the game in the fourth quarter.
After getting to within one point
of the Sigourney, until a baseline
jumper by Belle Plaine’s Rachel
Montgomery gave the Plainesmen a
49-48 lead.
Free throws down the stretch
wound up sealing the deal for the
Plainesmen in their 57-49 win.
Sigourney (0-3) was led with 27
points, eight rebounds, seven steals
and four assists by Sierra Davis.
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Pekin girls keep rolling early
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
The Pekin girls’ varsity basketball
team has yet to get seriously challenged early in this season.
After a 45-point win over Lone
Tree to start the season, the Panthers
demolished Winfield-Mt. Union and
Louisa-Muscatine last week to move
3-0 on the season.
Against Winfield-Mt. Union,
the Panthers’ defense allowed single-digit scoring in each of the four
quarters, on the way to Pekin’s 60-15
blowout win.
Sophomore Maci Gambell led the
team with 15 points and six steals,
while Beth Atwood finished with 12
points. Both Gambell and Atwood
went 6-for-11 from the field, as the
Panthers finished 27-of-56 (48 percent) from the field.
Coach Davis Eidahl’s team held a
36-7 halftime lead, before increasing
that lead to 54-9 after three.
A 25-4 scoring advantage in the
second quarter by Pekin highlighted
an otherwise competitive contest at
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Cassens’ Country
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Mike & The Girls
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Team Standings
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Keokuk Co. Bowl
77
28
Sigourney BP
64
41
C & D Trucking
62
43
K&L Foods
53
52
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53
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47
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36
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Atwood and Gambell each went
four-of-nine from the field and
scored 13 points apiece, helping Pekin improve to 3-0.
Cassidy Tolle added eight points
to the effort, while Haley Gambell
and Gwynne Wright each scored
six points.
The Panthers hosted Columbus on
Tuesday, before playing at Highland
on Friday, December 11.
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
After opening the 2015-16 campaign with losses to Moravia and
English Valleys, the Tri-County
girls’ varsity basketball team came
through with better focus and better
execution on Friday against Keota.
With the game tied at 15 at the
half, the Trojans broke through with
double-digit scoring in both the
third and fourth quarters, on their
way to a 38-35 win.
The Trojans outscored Keota 12-10
in the third, and 11-10 in the fourth,
to notch their first win of the season.
Tri-County fell to Moravia 66-29
in the season opener and 41-34 in
the second game of the season.
Full statistics were not available at
the press deadline.
The Trojans traveled to Belle
Plaine on Tuesday, prior to playing
at Iowa Valley on Friday.
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area sports: boys basketball
Jordan Albert and the Sigourney bench watch a ‘3’ fly.
Sigourney boys split in opening week
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
Luke Bombei gets the jumper against Keota.
Trojans top EV
for first win of year
By Adam Meier
Regional Sports Editor
Following a narrow 61-53 loss
to Moravia on opening night, the
Tri-County boys’ varsity basketball team played at English Valleys the next night and picked up
a great ten-point win.
13 points by Jacob Bombei and
12 by Luke Bombei paced the
Trojans in the 54-44 win over the
Bears.
With the game tied a 23 at the
half, the Trojans exploded for 15
points in the third quarter, while
allowing just eight points. TC
then build onto its seven-point
lead by outscoring English Valleys
16-13 in the final eight minutes to
hold off the Bears by a difference
of ten.
Walter McKay added seven
points, Cameron Krumm added
six and Trevor Clemens pitched
in five to the effort for the Trojans.
The teams hosted Belle Plaine
on Tuesday, prior to Friday’s game
at Iowa Valley.
A team couldn’t ask for a better
start to the season than to notch a
blowout win at home.
The Sigourney boys’ varsity team
got just that last Tuesday against
Iowa Valley, earning a 67-34 win
over Iowa Valley to start the season.
The Savages took a 35-13 lead into
the locker room at the half, before
pulling away for the 33-point win.
Sigourney was led with a 23-point
performance by Blaine Gretter, along
with 12 points from Peyton Craw-
ford and seven points from each
Alex Stuhr and Jordan Albert.
Three nights later the Savages
hosted last year’s SICL champion
Belle Plaine and hung right with the
Plainesmen for the first three and a
half periods.
Sigourney trailed by just three
points at the half, before playing a
strong third quarter that kept the
Savages within four points heading
into the final eight minutes.
Coach Mitch Eslick’s squad then
cut its deficit to just one point with
4:30 left in the game, but the Plaines-
men countered with a 7-0 run over
the next minute and a half.
The Plainesmen defense continued
to pester Sigourney’s Gretter and Albert and eventually pulled their lead
to double digits late in the game,
before running away with the 64-52
win.
Albert finished with 15 points on
5-of-15 shooting, while Gretter went
6-for-20 from the field for 14 points.
Belle Plaine’s Brant DeMeulenaere
finished with 22 points, nine rebounds and eight assists.
The Savages played at English Valleys on Tuesday, before hosting Keota on Friday and playing at Van Buren on Saturday.
Blaine Gretter awaits the opening tip against Belle Plaine.
Wally McKay gets the short jumper over the Keota defender.
Denny Haines lines up a jumper from the wing.
Sigourney’s bench reacts to a 3-pointer by Jordan Albert.
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