February 22, 2017

GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA VOL. 127 NO. 8

Kyler Fisher brings
home silver for
Southeast Valley
Lawrence has tough matches...
Sophomore 170 pounder Kyler Fisher became

Pearl Valley of Gowrie emphasizes

Southeast Valley's first State place winner in dramatic
fashion finishing as a State runner-up Saturday night in
front of a sold out crowd in Wells Fargo Arena.

high quality of care for residents

Kyler's run to the finals began Thursday night
with a hard fought 7-5 decision over #6 Sr. Drake Roller
of Atlantic. In the Quarter-finals Friday afternoon, Ky-
ler defeated #5 Sr. Michael Kent of Iowa Falls 7-5 in an
exciting nail biter scoring a takedown in the final twenty
seconds of the match securing a spot in the semi-finals
against #3 Sr. Tucker Morrison of Columbus Junction.
Controlling the match, Kyler scored a 4-1 decision to
earn his first trip to the State Finals Saturday night.
Kyler ran into a buzzsaw Saturday night against
top ranked Sr. Brock Jennings of Osage losing by fall late
in the first period earning a silver medal. Kyler finished
the season 48-4.
"Coming into the tournament as a District run-
ner up probably not a lot of people had Kyler on their
radar to make finals but the coaching staff felt he could
definitely hang with the big boys down at the State tour-
nament and that he did.
Kyler wrestled with poise and confidence. He
won the close matches with his conditioning. As a sopho-
more, to come in and be a match away from a State title
is truly incredible, it was a great learning experience for
him and he learned what it takes to come back and hope-
fully win a State title.
He conducted himself admirably through out
the tournament and the coaching staff, family, and com-
munity are very proud of him.
Southeast Valley's other State Qualifier Jr. 132
pounder Trey Lawrence finished 0-2 and did not place.
Trey lost the opening match to Jr. Jarret Miller of Bal-
lard-Huxley in a close 6-5 decision. In the cono's Trey
lost another close match 3-1 to Jr. Austin Gutknecht of
State wrestling
continued on page
11...
Pearl Valley Rehabilitation & Health Care. . .
By Glenn Schreiber
Pearl Valley Rehabilitation & Health Care of
Gowrie is the new name of the nursing home in Gowrie
and a new management company is emphasizing high
quality of care for its residents.
Our top priority is to ensure the best quality of
care for our residents, affirmed Jake Chaper, Executive
Director of MB Health Care, the new management com-
pany.
We care about our residents, said Chaper.
We are here to make a difference. We want our resi-
dents to be as comfortable as possible.
We are very impressed with the local popula-
tion, said Chaper. We are looking to give back to the
community. We will be support our Gowrie area com-
munity.
The new management company, MB Health
Care, provides management services for a few other Iowa
nursing homes, including one in Perry, IA.
We do check on our facilities but we believe in
having good staff people who render outstanding care for
our residents. And we do have the right people in place
in Gowrie. He added, We treat our staff like family.
The staff is headed by administrator Dale Gould
Gowrie Developmental Commission
(GDC) strategic planning session
Summitted By GDC
Everyone in Gowrie, Iowa knows that there
is Go in Gowrie but taking that message be-
yond the communitys city limits is an important
part of the strategic planning by the Gowrie De-
velopment Com-
and Director of Nurses Lynda Roper.
Dale is a great person, shares in our mission,
and he has confidence in our leadership, noted Mr.
Chaper.
Dale now has the support he didnt necessarily
have before, stated Chaper. And in management we
are working to make our organization structurally ef-
ficient.
Hidden treasure
in city of Gowrie. . .
Chaper stated that the independent living apart-
ments in the rear of Pearl Valley in Gowrie nursing home
have not been fully utilized or promoted.
We have great independent living units that are
a good plus for community, stated Chaper.
Residents residing in the independent units re-
ceive many services including meals, cleaning services,
laundry services, and have access to nursing services.
We .have a very good support system and per-
haps many people dont know about it, said Chaper.
The updated units are well maintained and resi-
dents have many options. There is private parking, air
conditioning and wi-fi service is available.
to assist in promoting the community and agenda.
Phillip DeCastro, GDC President and owner of
The Drill Barbershop commented, I will say that I am
very happy with the turnout. Not only quantity of people,
but quantity of representation of the local groups, orga-
nizations, and community

I
members outside of the
mission (GDC).
To begin
am very optimistic for this City Council and Gowrie
the session, led by next year and beyond in Development Commission
Jerry Chizek from Gowrie. We keep coming out members. timistic for
I am very op-
this next year
Iowa State Univer-
sity Extension of these Strategic Planning meet- keep coming out and beyond in Gowrie. We
of these
and Outreach, ings stronger and even more fo- Strategic Planning meet-

the group
reviewed cused than before. GDC President ings stronger and even
progress from more focused than before.
Housing develop-
last years plan. As the second largest city in ment plays an important part in the growth of the com-
Webster County, Iowa, Gowrie has made munity. Incorporating the building trade program from
strides over the last year in defining impor- Southeast Valley Schools and a Tax Increment Financing
tant development issues that include housing, (TIF) project for new homes and downtown commercial
quality of life, image of the community and construction was identified as a giant step forward over the
increasing the membership of the commission GDC Continued on page 3...
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2 February 22, 2017
Thursday, Feb 23
Wednesday, Feb 22
Farnhamville Fire Dept., 7:30 p.m. at the
fire station.
Monday, Feb 27
Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith
Lutheran Church Harcourt.
Tuesday, Feb 28
Farnhamville Senior Citizens (cards),
1:00 p.m., Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
To have the date and time of your organizations
meeting listed here, call the Gowrie News at 352-
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Potential threat
to Iowa health care. . .
To the Editor:
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital is one
of 118 Iowa community hospitals offering a broad range
of health care services to local and area patients. Our
team is committed to our mission of providing quality
health and wellness for you and your family. For this rea-
son, we are concerned about a discussion happening at
the state level at the capitol. We want you to be aware of
this potential threat that could negatively impact health-
care in Iowa.
As you may know, Iowa has one of the high-
est quality, lowest cost health care systems in the United
States. And at the heart of that system are over one-hun-
dred community hospitals that stand ready, day and night,
to serve everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. A
significant reason for health care excellence in Iowa has
been state oversight of institutional health care services
through the Certificate of Need law.
Iowas Certificate of Need regulations were Rosalie Bernice Gaworski, 92
first enacted in 1977 for the express purpose of provid-
Rosalie Bernice Gaworski passed away peace-
ing for the orderly and economical development of health
fully on February 17, 2017 at the age of 92 after a brief
care services, thereby avoiding unnecessary duplication
stay at the Paula J. Baber Hospice House in Fort Dodge,
of services, controlling the growth of overall health care
Iowa.
costs and ensuring the stability of community hospitals.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 p.m. Tues-
Since that time, these regulations have been re-examined
day, February 21, 2017 at Faith Lutheran Church,
multiple times and each time the same conclusion was
Harcourt, with Pastor Rod Meyer officiating. Burial was
reached: Iowa needs Certificate of Need.
in Lost Grove Township Cemetery, Harcourt.
As the name implies, Certificate of Need en-
Rosie was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on Novem-
sures that new medical services are truly needed at the
ber 21, 1924, to Orin and Blanche Johnson of Harcourt.
community level. This is important because new facilities
She was raised on the family farm and attended school
(including nursing homes, ambulatory surgical centers
in Harcourt where she graduated in 1942. She admit-
and hospitals, among others) must have sufficient patient
ted many times that she didnt enjoy school, but loved
volumes to support proficiency among medical staff and
playing basketball. After graduation, she worked for Fort
ensure high-quality care. The same applies to existing fa-
Dodge Wholesale Grocery where she met her husband,
cilities, yet without Certificate of Need, new, for-profit
Joseph Gaworski. They were married shortly after (in
facilities would spring up all over the state and deplete
the midst of a blizzard) on January 18, 1948 at Faith Lu-
patient volumes across the board.
theran Church in Harcourt, Iowa. The couple established
Not only would this compromise the quality of
their home in Fort Dodge and Rosie worked for Fort
care for everyone, but these new facilities would target
Dodge Laboratories for several years. Sadly, they lost
lucrative lines of medical service while not providing
two infant children: Karen Ann and Robert Joseph. They
emergency care, charity care and other unprofitable ser-
were delighted when Jeanne Rae was born a few years
vices that are at the core of the community hospital mis-
later, on December 16, 1958, and then Judith Renee came
sion. If Iowas community hospitals are left with only un-
three years later, on November 15, 1961. In 1964, Rosie,
profitable services and only care for complicated patients
Joe and the girls moved to Harcourt where Joe built their
who are on Medicaid or uninsured, their ability to survive
home. They became life-long, active members of Faith
and continue providing high-quality, community-focused
Lutheran Church. Rosie was a dedicated participant of
care to everyone will be jeopardized.
the LCW, seldom missing a group meeting in fifty-three
In fact, repeal of the law in other states has led to
years. She became a go-to person who was always
hospitals closing. Furthermore, nearly all of these states
available to serve for funerals or bring baked goods or
have instituted a different review process that is highly
soup for church events. She enjoyed attending weekly
politicized.
services and especially hosting a table at the yearly Table
One of Iowas greatest strengths is its health
Affair. Her church family became very important to her.
care system. Not only do Iowas health care providers
After the girls graduated from high school, Rosie kept
deliver excellent, accessible and efficient care, but health
busy by working part-time for a few years at the Harcourt
care employs more than 200,000 people, injecting some
Grocery, the Harcourt Post Office and even cleaning jew-
$11 billion into the states economy. More than 71,000
elry for one of her friends. Rosie and Joe celebrated their
of these workers are employed by hospitals, which alone
53rd Wedding Anniversary in 2000 and Joe passed away
have an economic impact of $4.3 billion.
in 2001 just before their 54th. Rosie was never one for
Certificate of Need, which exists in 36 states,
sitting still and enjoyed bowling until the age of 85 and at
not only ensures the stability of these major employers
one point was on two different leagues. She was always
and economic engines, but it also supports the collabora-
planning a trip to visit her family in Winterset, Iowa or
tive spirit that fosters communication and cooperation
Buffalo, Minnesota, or taking a day trip to a casino with
among Iowa health care providers, which, again, leads to
a close friend. Rosie and her friends enjoyed finding an
better health care for everyone.
area church dinner each Sunday that they could attend.
Today, with the uncertainties surrounding the
Each week she would say with a smile that she simply
future of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), Iowas
didnt want to cook that day.
Medicaid program and even Medicare, the constancy of
Preceded in death by her parents, Orin and
Certificate of Need is more important than ever. During
Blanche (Anderson) Johnson; her husband, Joseph Ga-
this time of significant change in the health care industry,
worski; and children, Karen and Robert Gaworski.
the stability provided by this law allows hospitals to more
Rosie will be dearly missed by her survivors:
confidently plan and respond to the needs of the commu-
daughters, Jeanne Jacobson (Tony) and Judith LaPlant
nities they serve.
(Doug); granddaughters, Lindsay Wurm (Kyle) and
In all parts of the state, Iowans depend on their
Melissa Berkenes (Chad); great-grandchildren, Hudson
community hospitals being there all day, every day. That
Wurm and Aurora Berkenes; and many close friends.
level of access and preparedness is jeopardized by those
Memorials may be left to the discretion of the
who would significantly change or repeal Certificate of
family.
Need.
Cindy Carstens, CEO
Stewart Memorial Community Hospital Zinnel recieves DMACC
foundation scholarship
Brushy Creek ice
thickness shrinks Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC)
students from the Ackley area have received scholarships
Ice degrading fast. . . from the DMACC Foundation for the spring semester.
The recipients include: Cassandra Zinnel, Financial
Brushy Creek Lake--Ice thickness was 8-10 Administration, Farnhamville, $500 Bill & Marguerite
inches off the north ramp on Feb. 15th. Fishing activity Hartley Endowment.
It Pays to Advertise!
has been minimal this last week. Ice in the south area of
the lake and near inflows is likely unsafe. Ice will degrade
fast with the warmer temperatures. Use extreme caution
if venturing out and avoid areas with flow.
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February 22, 2017
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Pictured are students from each elementary grade level at Southeast Valleys Prairie Valley Elementary.

Prairie Valley Elementary receives

new playground equipment
PV Elementary has received some new play-
ground equipment from their PTA! As one might imagine,
the equipment at an elementary school is used nearly ev-
eryday by many students.
s Its understandable that the equipment needs to
be replaced from time to time. Therefore, one of the many,
many things the PTA uses its fundraising for is to purchase
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some new equipment for the students to use. Recess al-
lows children to exercise, take a break, play, build social
skills, and it can help students focus in the classroom.
The Elementary PTA helps our students, our
teachers, and our school! PV Elementary thanks our PTA
and our communities for their support!

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e Municipal Utilities board members as well as a number of STAFF
people from the community. The goal of strategic planning last year. Glenn Schreiber, Editor and Publisher
r is to identify the Gowrie, Iowa community assets and action Another component of this planning session in- Tonya Harrison, Graphic Designer,
y steps to move the community forward and the result from cluded a vision of the future of Gowrie. What does that com- Mary Ann Young, Clerical Manager and Sales
e the planning session is currently being used by the commit- munity look like? Telling the story about the quality of life Jeff Heck, Photographer
. tees of the GDC as an outline to use for future development. that residents experience in the community is an important
t factor that young families are looking for along with great ca-
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THE GOWRIE NEWS

Pheasants Forever annual banquet

at Webster County Fairgrounds
Saturday, March 18. . .
The Webster County Chapter of Pheasants
Forever will hold its 32ND Annual Banquet on Satur-
day, March 18 at the Webster County Fairgrounds, Fort
Dodge.
Social hour is scheduled from 4:30pm until
6:15pm, followed by a New York Strip dinner, a short
program and fund raising activities, including raffles,
Live and Silent auctions.
Tickets for the banquet are $50, which includes
the annual membership fee to Pheasants Forever. Spouse
and youth Ringneck tickets are $20. Tickets may be pur-
chased from committee members and will be available at
the door. For additional banquet information or to order
tickets you can contact Banquet Chairman, Jerry Beck at
(515-571-7406).
Pheasants Forevers main purpose is to generate
funds for the preservation, establishment and manage-
ment of wildlife habitat. All monies raised by each local
chapter, except for the annual membership fee, remains
with the local chapter.
Since the Webster County chapter was estab-
lished in 1985, over $1,000,000.00 has been raised and
put back into habitat, education and youth projects in
Webster and surrounding counties.
A scholarship fund has been established by the
Chapter for Webster County graduates who will be pur-
suing Degrees in Conservation, Natural Resources, Wild-
life Biology or Animal Ecology. Two annual scholarship
awards of $1,000.00 are available. Applications are avail-
able at all Webster County schools.
The Chapter also provides camperships each
WEBSTER CO. BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
COUNTY NAME:
Webster
The County Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Fiscal Year County budget as follows:
Meeting Date: Meeting Time:
3/7/2017 10:00 am
At the public hearing any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, any part of the proposed budget. This notice represents
a summary of the supporting detail of revenues and expenditures on file with the County Auditor. A copy of the supporting detail will be furnished upon
request.
Average annual percentage changes between "Actual" and "Budget" amounts for "Taxes Levied on Property", "Other County Taxes/
TIF Tax Revenues", and for each of the ten "Expenditure Classes" must be published. Expenditure classes proposing "Budget" amounts,
year to Webster County youth, ages 12-15, to attend
Conservation Camps at Springbrook State Park and other
locations.
Anyone interested should contact the
Webster County Conservation office
(515-576-4258) or the Chapters Treasurer,
Jerry Beck (515-571-7406).
Special auction items this year will include can-
vas edition prints by Rosemary Millette, Terry Redlin &
David Maass, Turkey Feather paintings by Eddie Simp-
son and a wood carving from Lynn Anderson.
Main raffle items this year will be a twenty
(20) gun raffle, featuring a Limited Edition Browning
A5 Sweet Sixteen, a Terry Redlin signed & numbered
print and a Pheasants Forever, 20TH Anniversary Lim-
ited Edition Beretta Onyx O/U shotgun with a deluxe
Pheasants Forever gun case.
In addition, numerous guns will be given away
as raffle and attendance prizes during the evening. The
youth raffle table main prize will be a complete hunting
outfit including a gun.
The ladies raffle table main prize is a $750.00
diamond pendant donated by Riddles Jewelry, Fort
Dodge store. All auction items will be available for view-
ing by the public at the Fairgrounds on Saturday, March
18 from 11:00am-3 pm.
Again, anyone needing further information con-
cerning Pheasants Forever, the banquet or to order ban-
quet tickets may contact the Banquet Chairman, Jerry
Beck, at (515-571-7406).
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING -- BUDGET ESTIMATE
Fiscal Year July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018
Meeting Location:
Webster County Courthouse, Fort Dodge, IA
Fire destroys Otho
home, man injured
On Wednesday, February 15, the Webster
County Emergency Communications Center received a
call reference a house fire at 605 N Hwy St in Otho. The
Otho, Duncombe, Moorland Fire Departments, and the
Webster County Sheriffs Department were dispatched to
the residence.
Deputy Chris OBrien with the Sheriffs Depart-
ment was first on scene and observed that the residence
was completely engulfed in flames. Deputy OBrien also
observed a male outside of the residence who he assisted
until the ambulance from Unity Point Hospital in Fort
Dodge arrived.
Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames
quickly and got the fire under control. Investigation re-
vealed that the fire was caused by items too close to an
electric fireplace. The male was identified as 62-year-old
Douglas James of Otho. Douglas was the only occupant
of the house aside from dogs which did not survive the
fire.
Douglas was transported to Unity Point Hospital
via ambulance for his injuries. The residence was a total
loss.
The Otho Fire Department was assisted by the
CO NO: Duncombe and Moorland Fire Departments, the Webster
94 County Sheriffs Department, The Otho/Duncombe Po-
lice Department, and the Dayton Police Department.
Boys basketball tourney
at ICCC in Ft. Dodge

Saturday, March 3 . .
but having no "Actual" amounts, are designated "NEW".
County Web Site (if available): County Telephone Number:
www.webstercountyia.org (515) 573-7175
Iowa Department of Management Budget Re-Est Actual AVG Iowa Central Mens Basketball will be hosting a
Form 630 (Publish) 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 Annual 3 on a 3 boys basketball tournament on Saturday, March
REVENUES & OTHER FINANCING SOURCES % CHG 25 at ICCC in Fort Dodge. Cost for the event is $50 per
Taxes Levied on Property* 1 12,254,412 11,678,410 13,536,080 -4.85 team, no walk ins will be allowed.
Less: Uncollected Delinquent Taxes - Levy Year 2 0 0 Brackets will be split into grades; 3rd-4th, 5th-
Less: Credits to Taxpayers 3 768,931 724,667 775,730 7th, 8th-9th, High School and an Open Division(anyone
Net Current Property Taxes 4 11,485,481 10,953,743 12,760,350
out of high school).
Delinquent Property Tax Revenue 5 0 10,004
Penalties, Interest & Costs on Taxes 6 0 109,500 125,140
To sign up, please go to the Iowa Central Mens
Other County Taxes/TIF Tax Revenues 7 3,958,820 4,008,174 2,567,393 24.18 Basketball website, www.ictritons.com/mens_basketball.
Intergovernmental 8 13,143,170 12,230,016 11,916,622 All games will be played in Hodges Fieldhouse. Any
Licenses & Permits 9 69,775 49,700 80,463 questions, please contact Chad Helle at 515-570-5948 or
Charges for Service 10 977,260 1,024,600 1,219,666 Nate West 256-453-1235.
Use of Money & Property 11 208,715 281,300 342,614

Card of Thanks!
Miscellaneous 12 608,600 284,850 273,090
Subtotal Revenues 13 30,451,821 28,941,883 29,295,342
Other Financing Sources:
General Long-Term Debt Proceeds 14 0 4,500,000 0
Operating Transfers In 15 5,314,538 4,355,598 4,100,177
Proceeds of Fixed Asset Sales 16 480,000 400,000 41,087 The Family of L. Jean Cafferty
Total Revenues & Other Sources 17 36,246,359 38,197,481 33,436,606 would like to thank everyone for their caring
EXPENDITURES & OTHER FINANCING USES
Operating:
concerns, prayers, food and flowers in the loss
Public Safety and Legal Services 18 5,599,646 5,407,766 5,020,771 5.61 of our mom, grandma and great-grandma. To
Physical Health and Social Services 19 4,187,263 3,570,114 3,216,172 14.1 the staff at the Eastern Star Home in Boone
Mental Health, ID & DD 20 2,453,627 2,189,957 2,125,521 7.44
County Environment and Education 21 1,989,858 2,109,683 1,562,165 12.86 who took such good care of her. To Pastors
Roads & Transportation 22 8,940,000 8,900,000 8,193,931 4.45 Annette and Dave Kruse for the memorial
Government Services to Residents 23 1,051,160 984,993 1,247,440 -8.2
Administration 24 3,094,349 2,931,137 2,767,545 5.74
service and to the ladies of the church who
Nonprogram Current 25 265,000 150,000 19,487 268.77 served the lunch. Everything was greatly
Debt Service 26 1,745,786 2,606,109 1,497,770 7.96 appreciated. May God bless you.
Capital Projects 27 4,055,900 5,234,100 1,254,304 79.82
Subtotal Expenditures 28 33,382,589 34,083,859 26,905,106 Wayne Cafferty
Other Financing Uses: Marj Johnson
Operating Transfers Out 29 5,314,538 4,355,598 4,100,177 Ben, Max and Kaleb Johnson
Refunded Debt/Payments to Escrow 30 0
Carrie and Chris Lee Brooklyn and Boedy
Total Expenditures & Other Uses 31 38,697,127 38,439,457 31,005,283
Nathan and Laura Johnson
Excess of Revenues & Other Sources
over (under) Expenditures & Other Uses 32
Tanner Johnson
-2,450,768 -241,976 2,431,323
Beginning Fund Balance - July 1, 33 16,611,669 16,853,645 14,422,322
Increase (Decrease) in Reserves (GAAP Budgeting) 34 0
Fund Balance - Nonspendable 35 0
Fund Balance - Restricted 36 0
Fund Balance - Committed 37 0
Fund Balance - Assigned 38 0
Fund Balance - Unassigned 39 14,160,901 16,611,669 16,853,645
Total Ending Fund Balance - June 30, 40 14,160,901 16,611,669 16,853,645
Proposed property taxation by type: Proposed tax rates per $1,000 taxable valuation:
Countywide Levies*: 9,334,341 Urban Areas: 5.95477
Rural Only Levies*: 2,920,071 Rural Areas: 9.61712
Special District Levies*: 0 Any special district tax rates not included.
TIF Tax Revenues: 1,353,646
Utility Replacmnt. Excise Tax: 841,538 Date:
Explanation of any significant items in the budget:
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February 22, 2017
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Southeast Valley
Schedule of Events B Y S A R A D O W N S

Week of Feb 22nd to March 1st Be my Valentine...

Wednesday, Feb 22 Did you celebrate or observe Valentines Day? I like some flowers and your deserve them. Arent those the
FFA Leadership Contests @ ICCC know some people make quite a deal out of it. While I nicest kind of surprises instead of so-called special days?
have nothing against Valentines Day, it has never been high Nonetheless, I hope you all had a good day, know-
Thursday, Feb 23
on my priority celebration list at least for myself. ing someone loves you, whether you received a valentine or
End of 1st Trimester I remember when down in the lower grades in not.
Friday, Feb 24 school we sometimes brought a shoe box or another small
Woodward-Granger Jazz Festival box and decorated it in art class and had it ready for the
Saturday, Feb 25 day. We all (our mothers, that is) got the packages of little
District Individual Speech Contest cutsie kid valentines and carefully read them to make sure,
7p.m. B Varsity Basketball 2A SUBSTATE - Ames even with their simple little greetings, they were the right
Sunday, Feb 26 ones for the persons we were giving them too. We didnt
DECA State CDC @ SE Polk Feb 26 thru 27 want any one of the opposite sex to get one that would lead
Tuesday, Feb 28 them to think we might like them yet perhaps we girls wanted
Dayton Elementary Book Fair from 3:00 - 4:30 & to subtly tell a certain boy we liked him specially. The thing
r was that one boy might get some valentines that were alike.
5:30 - 8:00
a After all there was only Woolworths or Sears and Mon-
Early Dismissal @ 2:20PM key Wards where Moms would find those little packaged
e PVES - NO Preschool
e cheapies good enough for the school exchange.
Grades K-4 P/T Conferences 4-8pm There was usually a little party at the last half hour
o
4:00 p.m. JH Wrestling @ Burnside or so of the school day. Wed get our boxes and open them
and start reading. The teacher or a mother or two may have
*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*
e www.southeastvalley.org
volunteered to make some cupcakes or cookies, frosted in
o ***Schedules are subject to change at anytime*** red, white and pink. At about fourth or fifth grade we out-
grew this and from then on it was elective as to exchanging or
t giving of valentines to anyone! I suppose there may have
been some going on in high school but I just dont think any
s big deal was made of it. All through my school years money
was not easily obtained for anyone and even those who may
n have had a little fuller pockets did not spend lavishly or fool-
ishly as parents, especially fathers would have said.
I have noted in the last twenty or thirty years there
e seems to be more Valentine merchandise offered in the vari-
ous stores. Some of it is very nice, some cute, some so-so,
l and especially the many floral offerings. I saw an ad in our
l Sunday paper offering a dozen big red roses (not even sure if
in a container) for would you believe - $75.00 a dozen. As
e well as I like flowers, if I were to get them Id probably have
r to hold myself back from chastising the giver. I would think
of all things that $75.00 plus delivery would buy that would
last or how many groceries it would buy for someone who is
hungry. My favorite floral gifts are the patio Mothers Day
plants or a single (cheap} rose in a little rose bowl.
My colleague at church only has four grandchil-
dren so she not only gives each a valentine but puts a gen-
erous folding green gift in each one. I am so busy all year
round sending out 50 plus birthday cards during the year that
Valentines Day just comes and goes. I no longer can keep
the dates all in my head but have to keep a list, purchasing
a and addressing each months cards at once and marking the
h
FRIDAY, MARCH 3 7:30 pm birthday on the stamp corner of each one. Even then I some-
times goof and they are late in getting them.
The bonding company I worked for and from
which I retired after over 31 years was located on one end of
Support for Cirk La Putyka Slapstick Sonata provided by the Iowa Arts Council, a division the third floor of a sister company. One of those last years,
of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and the National Endowment for the Arts on Valentines Day, there seemed to be a constant parade of
s floral gifts of all sizes and colors and as we walked through
. Present this ad for one FREE non-alcoholic beverage at the show! our floor would see all of the various flowers. One of my
y colleagues mentioned to me, Youll probably get a pretty
TICKETS
bouquet too. I replied, Not today. If I get flowers it will be
START tomorrow. Of course she asked why and I replied, Theyll
AT $25!
be on sale at Hy-Vee tomorrow and still be pretty. Yes, I
had a friend at that time and I did occasionally get flow-
BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! ers. Valentines Day finds restaurants crowded and rushed
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and we mutually agreed, that since he liked to cook, a spe-
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cialty meal to be enjoyed leisurely would be prepared and
we would go out a different night when we wouldnt feel
crowded and rushed. After all we werent kids anymore.
I dont remember if I got any flowers at all that year
but just knowing someone cares every day and not just on
Valentines or other special holidays is a nice feeling. A few
years later, just before my retirement I moved back to the
Birthdays Southside and amidst the putting away of stuff and furni-
22-Feb Tami George, Vanessa King ture arraning my friend walked in with a beautiful bouquet of
23-Feb Kim Bendkickson housewarming flowers. I was delighted and surprised and
24-Feb Jennifer Pudenz, Gloria West asked, Did Hy-Vee have a sale? NO! I just thought youd
25-Feb John David Ewing, Paulette Green
Grant Kail, Cheryl Pearson
Barb Seil, Shelby Wright
26-Feb Phyllis Frohlick, Betty Peterson

27-Feb
Michael Vosberg
Renae Lane, Elayne Palmer Dylan Fiala
Sue Peterson, Shawna Seil Congratulations to
28-Feb Jerry Geisler, Alan Jacobson Dylan Fiala for being
selected as Jaguar of the
Lori Prince, Kevin Vote (Somers) Week. Dylan was selected
1-Mar Mark Klingson, Jennifer Miller because he is respectful to
Kristen Schoeberlein others, he always comes
prepared for class and he
Anniversaries is responsible and ready to
22-Feb Tim and Rosemary Stickrod. work in class every day.
24-Feb Gordon and Joyce Erritt. Congrats Dylan!
28-Feb Tim and Tami Barrett Jaguar of Week recognition is made by a different
staff member on a rotating basis each week at Southeast
~ Email your news to gnews@wccta.net ~ Valley High School.
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Jaguar JVR Boys team sen with 4 points, Luke Samuelson with 4 points, Gavin
Richman with 3 points, Dillon Systma with 2 points and

finishes a great season; 4 rebounds, and Ethan Pliner with 1 point and 3 steals.
As a team, the young Jags totaled 22 offensive rebounds

record of 11-4 in the game, only committed 4 turnovers and went 7-11
from beyond the 3-point arc. Every player that entered
the game contributed in the scoring production. End of
The JVR Boys Jaguar Basketball team finished Quarter Scores: Q1 SV 19, Ogden 4; Q2 SV 35, Ogden
off a successful season on 2/9/17, defeating Ogden by the 4; Q3 SV 51, Ogden 7; Q4 SV 62, Ogden 12.
score of 62-12. The JVR finished the year on a 7 win Coach Johnson, Coach Gutshall, and Coach
stretch, resulting in a 11-4 campaign. Dahlstrom congratulate the JVR team on a great season
Leading statistical leaders for the Ogden contest and look forward to continued success and dedication in
was Hunter Kruse with 11 points and 4 rebounds, Chase the years to come.
Swieter with 10 points and 7 rebounds, Carter Lane with
9 points and 4 rebounds, Ross Halligan with 7 points
and 5 rebounds, Joel Lambert with 6 points, 3 rebounds,
JV Jaguar boys defeats
and 3 steals, Lincoln Miller with 5 points, Robert Jep- Ogden; finishes season 15-4
The Southeast Valley JV Boys Basketball team
wrapped up their season with a 15-4 record, On Thurs-
day, Feb. 9 by the score of 34-63.
Leading statistical leaders for the Jags were
Nyles Johnson with 6 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 steals,
Jackson Meyers with 6 points, 4 rebounds, Kenny Blunk
with 5 points, Kyle Zika with 4 points, and 4 rebounds,
Max Davis with 3 points and 2 rebounds, JJ Graves with
3 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 steals, Mason Ackerson with Morgan Castenson drives around the Rocket de-
2 points, 1 rebound and 2 steals and Zach Graves with 2 fense. Photo by Lisa Peterson.
points and 6 rebounds.
The team finished the season and I'm proud of SV JV Girls basketball
each of them, commented Coach Gutshall.
team finishes season
SV Varsity boys basketball
Southeast Valley Junior Varsity girls played
team defeats South Hardin their final game of the season Tuesday, February 6th.
Hosting Manson Northwest Webster in Gowrie. The Jag-
in second round of Districts uars put up a strong fight, but fell to the Cougars 32-46.
Delaney Conrad led the Jaguar offense with an
The SV Boys' Basketball team played South impressive 11 points. Shooting a perfect 2 of 2 from the
Hardin in the 2nd round of district play on Thursday, Feb. free-throw line. Mackenzie Crampton brought her game
16 and won by the score of 60-42. to score 6 for the Jags. Jaynie Ferrari went to work inside,
Leading the scoring for the Jaguars was Kaleb producing 6 points. Haylee Kraft sparked the Jaguar of-
Jondle 16, Keegan Goodwin 14, Myles Davis 13, Alex fense with a jump-shot and drained a three-pointer to fin-
Chase Swieter receives tough defense from St. Ed- Pliner 6, Tommy Lennon 5, Dakota Jaeschke 4, and No- ish the game with 5 points. Cassi Berglund and Taegen
monds. Photo by Lisa Peterson. lan Brand 2. Long contributed hustle on defense, collecting 2 points
The Jaguars re- apiece for the Jags.
CITY OF GOWRIE cord is now 17-5 and will
face South Hamilton in the
Enough can not be said about the effort these
young players put into their season. The transition from
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District final at Gilbert on junior high to high school is difficult in so many ways. In
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FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018
7pm. hardest aspect to grasp.
Having good leaders on and off the floor really
City of GOWRIE , Iowa made a difference with this group. Along with that, the
freshmen really brought the hustle, which resulted in ev-
The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at Community/Civic Center eryone working harder. These ladies showed tremendous
on 3/8/2017 at 7 P.M. growth throughout the season and we could not be more
proud of them all! Thank you for a wonderful and fun
The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. season!
Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, The Jaguars JV girls finished the season with a
City Clerk, and at the Library. 6-12 record. The Jaguar JVR finished the season with a
The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 16.25724 2-1 record.
The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375
At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of,
any part of the proposed budget.
515-352-399 Danielle Clancy/Gowrie City Clerk
phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY

2018 2017 2016
(a) (b) (c)

DENTAL Insurance
Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1 413,455 441,752 430,456
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes 3 413,455 441,752 430,456
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0
TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0
Physicians Mutual Insurance Company
Other City Taxes 6 2,047 149,623 146,285
Licenses & Permits 7 0 250 2,066 A less expensive way to help get
the dental care you deserve
Use of Money and Property 8 0 26,600 25,182
Intergovernmental 9 11,639 134,616 166,928
Charges for Services 10 1,461,505 1,555,896 1,463,156
Special Assessments 11 0 0 0 If youre over 50, you can get coverage for about $1 a day*
Miscellaneous 12 60 78,529 226,035
Other Financing Sources 13 0 0 0
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Transfers In 14 122,620 146,264 100 No wait for preventive care and no deductibles you could get a
Total Revenues and Other Sources 15 2,011,326 2,533,530 2,460,208
checkup tomorrow
Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Coverage for over 350 procedures including cleanings,
Public Safety 16 0 202,893 111,085 exams, fillings, crownseven dentures
Public Works 17 0 199,054 270,666
Health and Social Services 18 0 81,374 71,075 NO annual or lifetime cap on the cash benefits you can receive
Culture and Recreation 19 0 272,812 291,304
Community and Economic Development 20 0 10,500 800
General Government 21 0 103,523 92,003
Debt Service 22 0 172,735 170,075 FREE Information Kit
1-877-223-0131
Capital Projects 23 0 104,853 497
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Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 0 1,147,744 1,007,505
Business Type / Enterprises 25 1,508,561 1,443,784 1,471,163 www.dental50plus.com/dayton
Total ALL Expenditures 26 1,508,561 2,591,528 2,478,668
Transfers Out 27 122,620 146,264 100
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 1,631,181 2,737,792 2,478,768 *Individual plan.
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Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 1,842,956 2,047,218 2,065,778 6096C MB16-NM001Cc

Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 2,223,101 1,842,956 2,047,218

 THE GOWRIE NEWS
Southeast Valley Middle School Wrestling Meet
-
Southeast Valley
Middle School hosts
first wrestling meet
Monday night there was a great rumble in
Burnside. Southeast Valley Middle School hosted their
first wrestling meet of the year.
The Jags welcomed middle schools from East
Sac, Pocahontas Area/ Laurens- Marathon, Ogden, South
Central Calhoun, and Manson Northwest Webster.
The Jags wrestled hard, ending the evening
with a record of 26-28. Harley Bryson, Jesse Hansen,
Mark Hughes, Max Miller, Lathe Muench, Dameon Rae,
Wyatt Sprecher, Carson Suchan, Jaxon Carlson, Logan
ONeal, Jonah Siebert, and Quinton Sorenson all battled
for one win. Parker Garcia, Everett Lahr, Noble Nowell,
and Memphis Simpson fought for two victories. Ryllie
Ferrari and Aaron Graves had three impressive wins. Our
next wrestling competition will be in Gilmore city next
Monday.
February 22, 2017
7
A few precious days
with my daughter. . .
I wrote this column in November of 2010. I
was visiting my daughter Joanna who was earning her
doctorate at Michigang Technical Institute, Hough-
ton, MI. She now has her doctorate and teaches at
Georgia Southern.
The lake air was refreshing as I walked to the
Suomi Restaurant in Houghton, MI, in the Upper Pen-
nisula. I met my daughter Joanna for breakfast on this fall
morning.
You look tired honey. How many hours of
sleep did you get last night?, I asked.
There isnt enough time for sleep, she said af-
ter taking a sip of coffee. I have too much work to do. I
probably had three hours of sleep.
Joanna is getting her doctorate in technical com-
munications at Michigan Technical Institute. She is an
assistant in the communications department, she teaches
a college class, and she was busy preparing for a compre-
hensive exam.
I ordered pannukakku, an oven-baked, custard
like pancake served with warm rasberry sauce. Joanna
had Finnish French toast. And both of us were drinking
coffee.
Over the past year-14 months Joanna has read
100 books in three areas of technical communications.
Sometimes a reading would involve numerous trade jour-
nals, which would be the equivalent of a book. There
would be one long question in each of the three fields of
communications on the comprehensive exam, and then
one question which combined all three areas.
For four wonderful days I had breakfast every
morning with Joanna, then we would have a late after-
noon walk with Zoe, her dog, on one of the many trails in
the area, and we would always have dinner together. She
was so busy, but she made a few hours for me each day.
We had some great conversations, mostly about
family, her work, her goals in life. At 10 a.m. I would
always go back to Dayton Review work for several hours
until I would see her again in the late afternoon. It was a
good routine.
In the Suomi Restaurant, 54 Huron Street,
Houghton, there are many historical photos on the walls.
From Jan. 20-29 in 1939, the was an usually bad snow
storm. There was a picture taken showing the snow drifts
above the telephone lines. One young woman was ma-
rooned in a farm house for four days, but was eventually
saved by farm hands.
While this was a record snow accumulation, the
area does average more than 300 inches of snowfall each
year. ats the lake effect from Lake Superior.I do get
concerned about you being here in the winter, I men-
tioned.
Its really not a problem, she said. They are
so good about prompt snow removal here---its like full-
time work for many people. The roads are always plowed
promptly and I use snow shoes to take Zoe for walks.
The time went too fast on this family trip that started in
Wisconsin. Houghton is a beautiful area where mining
once dominated. Tourism seems to be the big industry
now.
Joanna is writing her prospectus, which will
serve as a plan for her dissertation. Her dissertation will
basically involve research and writing a book on some
field in technical communications.
This was my first visit at MTI since Joanna had
started her doctorate program. I am so glad I took the time
to share some precious days with her. Now I understand
what she is really doing, what is involved, and I have a
much greater appreciation for all the hard work it entails.
Zion Lutheran Church
to host a Lenten Soup
Supper at Zion
Wednesday, March 1...
Wednesday, February 22 Youth Bells will begin at
4 p.m. ConFest Event will begin at 5:45 p.m.
Tuesday, February 28 a Church council Meeting will
be held at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1 Youth Bells will begin at 4 p.m.
A Lenten Soup supper at Zion will begin at 6 p.m. Ash
Wednesday Service at Zion will begin at 7 p.m.
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8 February 22, 2017
Central Plains FFA Gowrie members. . .
Great Plains FFA Gowrie members are, left to right, Emma Graves, President; Collin Nordin, Vice President;
Mason Bahr, Secretary; Morgan Castenson, Treasurer, Keanna Taylor, Reporter; Cassidy Lambert, Sentinel; Ryan
Jondle, Chaplain; Alex Pliner, Historian; Jaden Cline, Junior Advisor; and Nick Eslick, Parliamentarian.
Central Plains FFA Chapter, Gowrie,
celebrates National FFA Week
The Central Plains FFA Chapter in Gowrie,
Iowa will celebrate National FFA Week, Feb. 18-25,
2017. This years theme is Transform Purpose to Action,
and it embraces more than 89 years of FFA traditions
while looking forward to the organizations future.
Nearly 650,000 members will participate in Na-
tional FFA Week activities at local, state and national
levels. These members have a passion for agriculture.
Designated a national week in 1947, the week of
George Washingtons birthday, National FFA Week runs
from Saturday to Saturday and gives FFA members an
opportunity to educate the public about agriculture. Dur-
ing the week, chapters conduct a variety of activities to
help others in their school and community learn about
FFA and agricultural education.
Todays FFA members are the innovators and
leaders of tomorrow. Through agricultural and hands-on
learning, they are preparing for 235 unique career op-
Great Plains FFA
Chapter, Gowrie,
makes a difference
The Central Plains FFA Chapter (Gowrie, Iowa)
makes a positive difference in the lives of our members
by transforming our message in agricultural education.
Through our voices, we can put the purpose of
FFA into action and show the importance of promoting
our potential for premier leadership, personal growth and
career success through agricultural education.
Todays FFA members are tomorrows lead-
ers of Americas number one industry, agriculture. Visit
FFA.org today for more information!
THE GOWRIE NEWS
portunities in the food, fiber and natural resources indus-
try. National FFA Week is sponsored by Tractor Supply
Company.
The National FFA Organization provides leader-
ship, personal growth and career success training through
agricultural education to 649,355 student members who
belong to one of 7,859 local FFA chapters throughout the
U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
North Iowa Tractor Ride
starts July 27 in Boone,
runs through Dayton
Stratford, Pilot Mound,
Frazer also on route. . .
The North Iowa Tractor Ride, presented by Auto
Edge of Mason City and hosted by North Iowa Broad-
casting, will head to central Iowa for its 10th annual ride,
July 27th through the 29th, 2017. The ride is a coopera-
tive effort of 3 north Iowa radio stations in Mason City,
and New Hampton.
The 2017 North Iowa Tractor Ride will kick off
on Friday, July 28 from The Boone County Fairgrounds
in Boone. Nearly 200 tractors are expected to roll out of
the parking and camping area early Friday morning.
Tractors will be parked on the fairgrounds start-
ing on Thursday, July 27, and will be on public display
starting at 6:00pm when the opening ceremony takes
place. The ride will tour some of the most visited scenic
areas of Central Iowa, including Ledges State Park.
The ride starts at 7:20 am on Friday, July 28, in
Boone and will visit Stratford, Yell, Ridgeport, Dayton,
Pilot Mound and Fraser. On Saturday, the parade of trac-
tors will tour Ledges State Park, Luther, Woodward and
Moingona.
For more information on the North Iowa Tractor
Ride presented by Auto Edge, please visit: www.northio-
watractorride.com.
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February 22, 2017
9

7,859 FFA chapters in United States

Includes Gowrie chapter. . .
The National FFA Organization is a national
youth organization of 649,355 student members as part
of 7,859 local FFA chapters in all 50 states, Puerto Rico
and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The FFA mission is to make a positive differ-
ence in the lives of students by developing their potential
for premier leadership, personal growth and career suc-
cess through agricultural education. The National FFA
Organization operates under a federal charter granted by
the 81st United States Congress and it is an integral part
National FFA
of public instruction in agriculture.
The U.S. Department of Education provides
leadership and helps set direction for FFA as a service to
state and local agricultural education programs. For more,
visit the National FFA Organization online at FFA.org
and on Facebook, Twitter and the official National FFA
Organization blog.
Beginning Farmer Night,
February 22 at 6 p.m.
Getting started in agriculture can be a daunting

Foundation has undertaking that requires a significant amount of resourc-

es. To help beginning farmers, both young and not so
young, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is
many partnerships providing a Beginning Farmer Night at 6pm on February
22 in Rockwell City, IA.
The National FFA Foundation builds partner-
The presentation starts at 6pm and will be held
at the Calhoun County Extension office located at 325
ships with industry, education, government, other foun- Court Street. This meeting will focus on state and USDA
dations and individuals to secure financial resources that programs designed to help new and some existing farm-
recognize FFA member achievements, develop student ers find the capital resources to start or expand their op-
leaders and support the future of agricultural education. eration.
Governed by a 19-member board of trustees Existing farmers and landowners may be inter-
comprised of educators, business leaders, individual do-
nors and FFA Alumni, the foundation is a separately reg-
Farmer Night Continued on page 12...
istered nonprofit organization.
About 82 percent of every dollar received by the
foundation supports FFA members and agricultural edu-
cation opportunities. For more, visit FFA.org/Give.

Central Plains FFA, Gowrie, Degree recipients. . .

The 2016 Iowa FFA Degree Recipients for the Central Plains FFA Chapter are, left to right, Owen Oeltjen-
bruns, Anna Heatherington, Allie Berg, Josh Carlson, and Bryce Scott.
10 February 22, 2017
THE GOWRIE NEWS

Grandparent scam reported in Iowa; The series covers key issues designed to equip
caregivers to meet the needs of their family member; in

scare tactics done via phone calls

Dont be fooled!. . .
A Northwest Iowa grandmother recently re-
ceived a disturbing phone call.
The caller told her, You dont know me, but
your granddaughter is in jail in Michigan and needs
money wired immediately, noted Carol Ehlers, a human
sciences specialist in family finance with Iowa State Uni-
versity Extension and Outreach.
The caller also said, Im calling from a pay
phone and you cant call back. The grandmother identi-
fied this as a scam, didnt send the money and hung up!
Ehlers said.
According to Ehlers, recent Iowa police depart-
ment and Federal Trade Commission reports indicate
scammers are posing as relatives or friends, calling or
sending messages to urge people to wire money immedi-
ately.
Theyll request cash to help with an emergency
like getting out of jail, paying a hospital bill or needing
to leave a foreign country. Their goal is to trick you into
sending money before you realize its a scam, Ehlers ex-
plained.
Ehlers recommends following the steps recom-
mended by the FTC if someone calls or sends a message
claiming to be a family member or a friend desperate for
money:
Resist the urge to act immediately, no matter
how dramatic the story is.
Verify the persons identity by asking questions
that a stranger couldnt possibly answer.
Call a phone number for your family member or
friend that you know to be genuine.
Check the story out with your family or circle of
friends, even if youve been told to keep it a secret.
Dont wire money and dont send a check or
money order by overnight delivery or courier.
Report possible fraud at ftc.gov/complaint or by
calling 1-877-FTC-HELP.
According to Ehlers, This scam highlights the
dangers of wiring money, or providing prepaid money
card numbers or bank account information to strang-
ers by telephone. The Iowa Attorney General indicates
that these types of transactions, which generally transfer
funds abroad, often are nearly impossible to trace.
The Iowa Attorney General requests that victims
contact the local law enforcement agency and file a re-
port. Because it generally originates from overseas, the
grandparent scam can be difficult, if not impossible, to
successfully investigate and recover lost funds.
Contact Office of the Attorney General of Iowa,
Consumer Protection Division at consumer@iowa.gov or
515-281-5926, (888-777-4590 outside of the Des Moines
metro area).
Caregiving workshops
start March 7
at County Extension
Five part series. . .
Is caregiving in your future and will you and
your family be prepared?
Finances of Caregiving, a new five-part series
from ISU Extension and Outreach, will be held Tuesdays
from March 7 through April 4 at the Webster County Ex-
tension office in Fort Dodge.
Two sessions are being offered: an afternoon
session from 3:00-4:30 or an evening session from 6:30-
8:00. When you pre-register, choose the time that works
best for you.
addition, it highlights ways to protect the caregivers own
financial well-being.
For most working Americans, becoming a
caregiver affects their finances, whether by reducing
earnings or increasing expenses, explains Barb Wollan,
ISU Extension Human Sciences Specialist in Family Fi-
nance. Caregivers can reduce financial risk by consider-
ing and planning for their own long-term financial well-
being even while caring for a loved one.
The programs dual focus on the well-being of
both caregiver and care receiver is useful for family mem-
bers who provide support many ways. Being a caregiver
does not necessarily mean having someone living in your
home, Wollan points out.
Caregiving includes many different roles, in-
cluding assisting with transportation or household tasks.
It may mean reducing work hours or leaving work en-
tirely, which has substantial impact on both short-term
and long-term finances.
Finances of Caregiving helps caregivers to
gather information, become aware of resources, and con-
sider the overall financial impact of caregiving in order to
make the best possible decisions for all who are involved.
The registration fee for Finances of Caregiv-
ing is $35 per person or family. Partial scholarships are
available through Elderbridge Area Agency on Aging:
Contact Mary Lamphier at 515-955-5245.
Pre-registration is required by March 3; contact
Webster County Extension at 515-576-2119. Fees for
service will be used to offset direct expenses and to sup-
port the Human Sciences County Extension program.

CITY OF FARNHAMVILLE CITY OF CALLENDER

Form 631.1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Form 631.1 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
BUDGET ESTIMATE BUDGET ESTIMATE
FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018 FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING JULY 1, 2017 - ENDING JUNE 30, 2018

City of Farnhamville , Iowa City of Callender , Iowa

The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at Council Chambers The City Council will conduct a public hearing on the proposed Budget at CITY HALL
on 3/13/2017 at 6:30 pm on 3/7/2017 at 6:00 PM

The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below. The Budget Estimate Summary of proposed receipts and expenditures is shown below.
Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor, Copies of the the detailed proposed Budget may be obtained or viewed at the offices of the Mayor,
City Clerk, and at the Library. City Clerk, and at the Library.
The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 8.10000 The estimated Total tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on regular property . . 11.28847
The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375 The estimated tax levy rate per $1000 valuation on Agricultural land is . . . . 3.00375
At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of, At the public hearing, any resident or taxpayer may present objections to, or arguments in favor of,
any part of the proposed budget. any part of the proposed budget.
515-544-3619 Emily Bendickson 515-548-3859
phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME phone number City Clerk/Finance Officer's NAME

Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY Budget FY Re-est. FY Actual FY

2018 2017 2016 2018 2017 2016
(a) (b) (c) (a) (b) (c)
Revenues & Other Financing Sources Revenues & Other Financing Sources
Taxes Levied on Property 1 149,335 145,083 142,610 Taxes Levied on Property 1 84,900 83,232 76,169
Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0 Less: Uncollected Property Taxes-Levy Year 2 0 0 0
Net Current Property Taxes 3 149,335 145,083 142,610 Net Current Property Taxes 3 84,900 83,232 76,169
Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 0 Delinquent Property Taxes 4 0 0 511
TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0 TIF Revenues 5 0 0 0
Other City Taxes 6 33,610 30,000 29,686 Other City Taxes 6 49,729 45,000 50,996
Licenses & Permits 7 200 0 0 Licenses & Permits 7 100 100 0
Use of Money and Property 8 4,000 4,000 2,165 Use of Money and Property 8 9,484 9,484 8,741
Intergovernmental 9 297,312 200,259 60,244 Intergovernmental 9 85,027 56,065 54,858
Charges for Services 10 800,034 773,500 737,467 Charges for Services 10 492,727 544,266 452,367

Special Assessments 11 0 0 0 Special Assessments 11 0 0 0
Miscellaneous 12 5,100 0 120,501 Miscellaneous 12 8,212 26,710 41,928
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Other Financing Sources 13 0 0 0 Other Financing Sources 13 0 0 0
Transfers In 14 0 0 353,594 Transfers In 14 0 71,740 18,614
Total Revenues and Other Sources 15 1,289,591 1,152,842 1,446,267 Total Revenues and Other Sources 15 730,179 836,597 704,184

Expenditures & Other Financing Uses Expenditures & Other Financing Uses
Public Safety 16 42,026 39,400 29,706 Public Safety 16 21,289 20,625 21,145
Public Works 17 104,510 84,000 69,756 Public Works 17 60,953 153,611 69,466
Health and Social Services 18 2,300 2,100 1,993 Health and Social Services 18 1,500 1,450 1,450
Culture and Recreation 19 54,205 24,500 27,597 Culture and Recreation 19 64,815 59,129 57,317
Community and Economic Development 20 232,494 152,000 0 Community and Economic Development 20 0 0 0
General Government 21 82,460 164,500 128,570 General Government 21 40,414 51,953 40,226
Debt Service 22 0 0 0 Debt Service 22 0 0 0
Capital Projects 23 0 0 0 Capital Projects 23 20,000 8,000 26,802
en
Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 517,995 466,500 257,622 en
Total Government Activities Expenditures 24 208,971 294,768 216,406
Business Type / Enterprises 25 752,114 563,000 642,707 Business Type / Enterprises 25 554,137 598,439 467,308
Total ALL Expenditures 26 1,270,109 1,029,500 900,329 Total ALL Expenditures 26 763,108 893,207 683,714
Transfers Out 27 0 0 353,594 Transfers Out 27 0 71,740 18,614
Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 1,270,109 1,029,500 1,253,923 Total Expenditures/Transfers Out 28 763,108 964,947 702,328
Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over Excess Revenues & Other Sources Over
(Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 19,482 123,342 192,344 (Under) Expenditures/Transfers Out 29 -32,929 -128,350 1,856
Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 540,934 417,592 225,248 Beginning Fund Balance July 1 30 319,909 448,259 446,403 c
Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 560,416 540,934 417,592 Ending Fund Balance June 30 31 286,980 319,909 448,259 L
 THE GOWRIE NEWS
February 22, 2017
11
Shared Blessings Food
Pantry; Our Saviour's
Lutheran Church
Saturday, Feb. 25...
Wednesday, Feb. 22 Wednesday Night Supper
& Sunday School will begin at 5:30 p.m. Confirmation,
Fireside Room; Youth WNW will begin at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 23 Dorcas/Lydia Circle will begin in
the Fireside Room at 9 a.m. Mary/Martha Circle will be
held in the Fireside Room at 2 p.m. Choir Rehearsal will
begin at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25 Mens Group will begin at 9 a.m.
in the Fireside Room. At 10 a.m. the Sound Workshop
with Andrea M. & Nathan Lawrence, Nave will begin.
The Shared Blessings Food Pantry will be open from 10
a.m. to Noon.
Sunday, Feb. 26 Worship; Choir sings will begin at
9:15 a.m. There will be no Fellowship Coffee or Adult
Forum.Sunday School will begin at 10:30 a.m. The Ro-
tisserie Roast Beef Fundraiser Dinner will be held from
11a.m. to 2 p.m.in the Fellowship Hall. The Public is in-
vited.
Monday, Feb. 27 the Bible Study with Don Doo-
little in the Fireside Room will begin at 7 p.m
Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Creative-
Christian Crafters will meet in the Fireside Room.
Wednesday, March 1 there will be no Wed. Night Confir-
mation Class. Ash Wednesday Worship with Holy Com-
munion will begin at 7 p.m.
Kyler Fisher and Trey Lawrence along with the Southeast Valley wrestling coaches get a wonderful send off from the
high school as they make their way to the state wrestling meet Thursday afternoon. The students lined the halls, the band
played the school song, the cheerleaders had a banner and gifts for the guys and the town police officer gave them an official
escort out of town! Photo by Lisa Peterson.

State wrestling...
continued from front page...
Clarinda.
Trey was disappointed after losing a
couple of close matches and also gained some insight on
what it takes to become a place winner Saturday night.
He wrestled hard but had some trouble in the
down position in both matches that cost him. The coach-
ing staff were also proud of Trey and the season he had,
finishing 38-11.

Kyler Fisher

Kyler Fisher is being honored during the 2017 state wrestling meet
Saturday evening down in Des Moines. Photo by Emilea Lundberg.

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Lundberg.
 12 February 22, 2017
Senator Grassley
begins 99 county
meeting tour
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley will begin holding
meetings with Iowans in every county this new year with
meetings that started on Monday, Jan. 16, in Grundy and
Black Hawk counties.
With these meetings, Grassley will begin his
37th year holding meetings in every one of Iowas 99
counties. Grassley has held at least one meeting with
Iowans in every county, every year since he was first
elected to the U.S. Senate in 1980.
Representative government is a two-way street,
and its strengthened by dialogue between elected offi-
cials and the people we represent, Grassley said. I look
forward to events and meetings where I listen to com-
ments, hear concerns and respond directly to questions.
Im committed to keeping in touch with Iowans.
In order to hear from the greatest cross-section
of Iowans, Grassley holds these meetings in a variety of
settings: county courthouses, community centers, hos-
pitals, factories, schools, places of business and others.
This is to allow Iowans to meet with and ask questions
of their U.S. Senator where they work, where they live,
where they worship and where they study. Grassley also
frequently holds more than one meeting in each county
each year in order to visit with as many Iowans as pos-
sible.
Farmer Night Continued from page 9...
ested to learn about programs that reward them for men-
toring or leasing land to beginning farmers. Speakers
will include Steve Ferguson of the Iowa Finance Author-
ity, Mary Roberts with USDA Farm Service Agency, and
Shane Ellis, ISU Farm Management Specialist.
This will be an excellent opportunity for cur-
rent and future producers to learn about the beginning
farmer programs and loans available directly from pro-
gram administrators. Bring your questions for an open
and friendly group discussion.
A light meal will be served starting at 5:45pm.
There is no cost to attend. For more information and to
RSVP, please call the Calhoun County Extension office
at (712) 297-8611.
CHURCH
Worship Schedule
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN, FARNHAMVILLE
8:30 a.m. Sunday School; 9:30 a.m. Worship
FIRST UNITED CHURCH, FARNHAMVILLE
10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship, 9:45 a.m. Fellowhip Coffee
OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN, CALLENDER
9:15 a.m. Sunday Worhip
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:00 a.m. Sunday School; 10:15 a.m. Worship
ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH, GOWRIE
9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30 a.m. Worship
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH, HARCOURT
10:30 a.m. Worship; 9:30 a.m. Fellowhip
EVANGELICAL COVENANT CHURCH, HARCOURT
8:30 a.m. Worship; 9:40 a.m. Sunday School
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, HARCOURT
9:00 a.m. Worship
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SOMERS
9:00 a.m. Worship
FULTON LUTHERAN CHURCH, ROELYN
9:00 a.m. Worship
Dr. Margaret Vitiritto, Nicole Kock and Kelly
Hays will present an educational program on Choose
Wisely: Antibiotic or Not? at Stewart Memorial Commu-
SMCH to host Lunch Connection on
Choose Wisely: Antibiotic or Not?
Come join us for a lunch connection at Stew-
art Memorial Community Hospital on Thursday, March
2, 12 noon. Dr. Margaret Vitiritto, pharmacist Nicole
Kock, and SMCH Lab Director Kelly Hays will discuss
Choose Wisely: Antibiotic or Not? They will present
a program that touches on several topics related to best
practices with antibiotics, such as how antibiotics work,
the differences between viruses and bacteria, how they
are each diagnosed and treated and how antibiotics can
interact with other medications.
C.J. Danielson, born in Sweden in 1844,
survives cholera, moves to Dayton in 1868
Arriving in Iowa in seven wagons. . .
C. J. Danielson was born in Sweden in 1844
and came to Andover, IL in 1852. They came by sailboat
from Sweden and it took eleven weeks to cross the ocean.
When they arrived in Andover, his father had
$30 in money and invested it in a cow. He and his father
moulded bricks for the first Andover church.
In the early 1850s, the cholera epidemic took the
lives of many members of the various families of settlers.
His father and others dug the graves for nine people in
one day in the old Andover cemetery.
The family lived on an 80 acre farm near Ando-
ver when the Civil War broke out. C. J. Danielson was
too young to enter the Army. His father and a sister died
about this time in a typhoid epidemic. That left a widow
with six children with C. J. the oldest.
After the Civil War, an Army Veterinarian made
his home with the family. This is where he and his brother
received early training in veterinary work. All of this vets
equipment was left to them at the death of this Army vet.
C. J. worked for farmers then bought a team of
horses for $300. Then he farmed his mothers farm un-
til his marriage in 1866 to Christina Lindquist, who was
born in Sweden in 1844 and who had come to America in
1862.
In 1868, they came to Iowa in a company of
seven wagons. They came to Boonesburo and crossed the
Des Moines river at Centerville, on a ferry.
Easter Sunday occurred on their trip and it was
a very stormy snowy day and they had to blanket their
horses. But they had eggs, so they had them for Easter
breakfast.
They followed the mail route to Cassidy Cor-
ners. A mile east of the Gustafson school house they
unloaded their wagons at the home of Daniel Danielson,
who lived south of the J. C. Richey farm that was then the
home of Walter and Parker Vontrees.
Then they moved to West Dayton and lived with
two other families by the name of Little Edlund and Bow-
man.
This place was then the home of Philip Fredolf-
son. Then he moved a house off the present main street
and on the main road into Dayton at that time (this was
the house that was the Walter Long house for many
years.)
The main road at that time crossed Skillet creek
below the home of Numa Odell and turned into the busi-
ness district at the corner where Hub Peterson lived.
This was their home until 1869. Then he and his
brother bought 80 acres of land, southwest of Dayton on
the present Olger Strand farm.
They built a shanty and lived in it the first winter
with only a dirt floor in it. One night, when he came home
from the timber where he had been working, he found the
roof burned off his house.
In 1870, he and his brother donated three acres
of land to the Lutheran congregation to be used for locat-
ing a church and a cemetery.
This is the land on Highway 169 across from the
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nity Hospitals Lunch Connection on Thursday, March 2nd
at noon. Reserve your seat by February 23rd.
Lunch Connection is held in the Lower Level
Conference Room at Stewart Memorial Community
Hospital. Cost of $5 includes program and lunch. The
menu will include oriental chicken salad, a fruit cup and
ginger cheesecake dessert.
Call Jennifer Snyder at 712-464-4214 to make
reservations by Thursday, February 23rd. To learn more
about the services Stewart Memorial Community Hos-
pital has to offer, visit us at www.stewartmemorial.org.
Find us on Facebook at smchlakecity.
Wendell Carlson home. Then, shortly after this, he bought
the farm (now the home of Oliver Carlson), where the
writer of this history was born in 1880. In the early 1880,
he made two trips to Minnesota.
He took horses from here and traded them for
their oxen, so they drove horses up and oxen back. Then
he traded farms with his stepfather Adolph Strand. This is
the place that is the home of Russell Anderson family.
He rented this farm of Charles Luderlund, Swen
Ecklund, V. Kullbegs and Albert Strand. He traded farms
with his step brother. Then he traded this place to Law-
rence Burkgren for the Old Ford 80, and later sold this
80 to John Skoglund for $3200, and it still belongs to the
Skoglund family.
In 1883, he moved to town and built a house,
which later became M. M. Campbell residence and also
bought C. J. Swanstroms interest in the furniture store
and formed a partnership with S. P. Lofgren.
They also made furniture, washing machines,
bed springs and also the first hearse, used in Dayton.
Gowrie Police Report
January 12, 2017 to January 23, 2017
January 12- 11:30- Car accident in the 1100
block of Riddle St.
14:05- Return phone call reference a
scam phone call.
18:53- Out at High School for intoxicated
juvenile female. Juvenile charged with Public In-
toxication.
22:38- LEC- 500 block of Market St. for
out of control juvenile. Juvenile had run away prior
to officers arrival. Searched for missing juvenile.
Juvenile located at Caseys.
January 13th- 00:30- Took burglary report for
residence in the 1200 block of Park St.
21:50- LEC- Return phone call to resi-
dent reference an issue with an eviction.
22:43- Out at a residence in the 1600
block of Lincoln St. reference the above phone
call.
January 14th- 17:43- LEC- Return phone call
to resident about the eviction and property in the
house.
January 15th- Routine activity reported.
January 16th- Four emergency snow parking ban
parking tickets issued.
17:00- Return phone call to individual
reference parking ticket.
23:55- Spoke with male at Caseys ref-
erence curfew hours. Advised they were headed
home.
*Note: All charges are merely an accusation. All defendants are
presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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WEBSTER CO.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
Regular Meeting
February 7, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau, Carlson and
Thode. Absent: None.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Carlson to move agenda item for
Webster County Official Newspaper up on the Agenda to follow Drainage
Claims and accept the agenda. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau seconded by Campbell to approve the February
1, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
No Drainage Claims were presented.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Carlson to receive and place on
file newspaper subscription numbers list for the appointment of official
Newspapers in Webster County from: The Messenger, Dayton Leader,
Dayton Review and Gowrie News. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
approval of salary adjustment for April Wicklein from $18.01 per hour to
$19.19 per hour pursuant to the clerks contract per recommendation of
Jennifer Benson, Webster County Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau seconded by Campbell to receive and place on
file employment change for Dale Iles from Class C Equipment Operator
at the rate of $22.99 per hour to acting District 1 Road Foreman effective
February 20, 2017; and to District 2 Road Foreman effective April 3, 2017
at the rate of $25.36 per hour as recommended by Randy Will, Webster
County Engineer. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Carlson to approve and authorize
County Engineer to fill vacancy in Secondary Road Department due to
employment change for Dale Iles. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson seconded by Thode to adopt the following
resolution:
WHEREAS, the Webster County Compensation Board meets
annually to recommend a compensation schedule for elected officials
for the fiscal year immediately following, in accordance with Iowa Code
Chapters 331.905 and 331.907, and
WHEREAS, the Webster County Compensation Board met on
January 25, 2017 and made the following salary recommendations for the
following elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017:
Elected Official, Current Salary, Proposed Increase, Recommended Salary
Auditor $ 64, 821 2.5% $ 66,442
County Attorney $101,512 2.5% $104,050
Recorder $ 64,821 2.5% $ 66,442
Sheriff $ 85,731 2.5% $ 87,874
Supervisor $ 35,875 2.5% $ 36,772
Supervisor $ 36,900 2.5% $ 37,823
Treasurer $ 64,821 2.5% $ 66,442
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Webster County Board of
Supervisors approve the following salary adjustments for the following
elected officials for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017:
Elected Official Approved Salary Approved Increase
Auditor $ 66,442 2.5%
County Attorney $104,050 2.5%
Recorder $ 66,442 2.5%
Sheriff $ 87,874 2.5%
Supervisor $ 36,772 2.5%
Supervisor Chair $ 37,823 2.5%
Treasurer $ 66,442 2.5%
Approved this 7th day of February 2017.
Webster County Board of Supervisors
s/Merrill Leffler s/Mark Campbell s/Keith Dencklau
Chairman Supervisor Supervisor
s/Nick Carlson s/Robert D Thode Attest: s/Doreen Pliner
Supervisor Supervisor Webster County Auditor
Moved by Carlson seconded by Thode to approve letter of
authorization for the Webster County Recorder to establish a bank
account with Northwest Bank for the purpose of depositing funds from
the Recorders Office and designating Lindsay S. Laufersweiler and Shelly
Hearn as official signers for the account. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode seconded by Dencklau to receive and place on file
Manure Management Plan for Webster Pork, Section 22, Township 87,
Range 29, Clay Township, Webster County. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Thode to allow administration of
General Relief Fund to Public Health. Motion carried unanimously.
The Board of Supervisors received a membership plaque from
Dennis Plautz, Greater Fort Dodge Growth Alliance.
Upper Des Moines Opportunity presented their program to the Board
of Supervisors and requested funding. No action taken.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Carlson to allow Claims. Motion
carried unanimously.
Chairman Leffler recessed the meeting until 11:02 a.m.
Chairman Leffler reopened the meeting, and turned it over to Dennis
Plautz with the Growth Alliance to give a Tax Increment Finance Workshop.
No action taken.
Moved by Campbell seconded by Carlson to adjourn. Motion carried
unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Merrill Leffler
Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
February 14, 2017
The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with
the following members present: Leffler, Campbell, Dencklau, Carlson and
Thode. Absent: None.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve the Agenda.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve the February
7, 2017 meeting minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to receive and place on
file a merit based salary adjustment from $61,000 to $63,000 for Dustin
Gomez effective February 16, 2017, per Jennifer Benson, Webster County
Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode, seconded by Dencklau to approve the tentative
agreement reached between Webster County and PPME Local 2003
(Secondary Roads). (Copy on file in Auditors Office). Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve tentative
agreement reached between Webster County and Teamsters Local
238 (Deputy Sheriffs). (Copy on file in Auditors Office). Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Campbell, seconded by Carlson to approve tentative
agreement reached between Webster County and Teamsters Local
238 (Courthouse Unit). (Copy on file in Auditors Office). Motion carried
unanimously.
Moved by Carlson, seconded by Thode to approve tentative
agreement reached between Webster County and Teamsters Local 238
(Jail Unit). (Copy on file in Auditors Office). Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode seconded by Dencklau to approve Employment
Contract and Agreement with Randall J. Will, Professional Engineer and
Professional Land Surveyor. (Copy on file in Auditors Office). Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau seconded by Campbell to approve contract for
Underwriter in Issuance of Bonds with DA Davidson, Scott Stevenson.
Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve appointments
of official Newspapers for Webster County per recommendation of County
Attorneys Office. Moved by Campbell seconded by Dencklau to amend
motion to include The Messenger, Gowrie News and Dayton Leader
as the official Newspapers for Webster County. Amendment carried
unanimously.
Moved by Dencklau, seconded by Campbell to approve The
Messenger, Gowrie News and Dayton Leader as the Official Newspapers
for Webster County. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Carlson seconded by Thode to approve a Farm Lease for
the Webster County Farm located in Section 3, Township 88 North, Range
29 West; Elkhorn Township with Iowa Central Community College. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Thode seconded by Dencklau to approve final plans for
Bridge Replacement Project FM-CO94(111)-55-94 on Paragon Avenue
over quarry haul road approximately 2100 feet south of 210th Street and
authorize project to be let by Iowa DOT on May 16, 2017 (Copy on file in
Engineers Office). Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business it was moved by Campbell seconded
by Carlson to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
s/Doreen Pliner s/Merrill Leffler
Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors
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Webster County Claims Register 2-7-2017
ABC LEGAL SERVICES INC
ABC PEST CONTROL INC
SERVE PAPERS
PEST CONTROL
ACCESS SYSTEMS LEASING COPIER LEASE
170.00
62.00
166.95
CITY OF
ADVANCED SYSTEMS INC
ALLIANT ENERGY
ALUMTANK INC
SERVICE CONTRACT
SIREN
UNIT 232
61.83
20.04
686.54
FARNHAMVILLE
ANDERSON, MINDY CELL PHONE 25.00
AULT, RAY MILEAGE 55.00 Farnhamville City Council
AUREON COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE 2,302.10 Regular Meeting Minutes
BADGER LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,473.13 February 13th, 2017
BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITIES 1,631.90 The Farnhamville City Council met on Monday February 13th 6:30
BOONE COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 81.55 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers, called to order by roll call by
BURGOS-LOZADA, JOSE INTERPRETER FEES 160.00 Mayor Frank Morgan, with council members Alex Farley, Barb Gregg,
CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC Troy Jepsen, Rita Kail and Jeff Kick I ighter. Others present were A Ian
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 613.80 Jorgensen, Roger Kopecky, and Bruce McCormack, Roxanne Carsick,
CANON, CORRINE MILEAGE 80.00 Keaton Hildreth and Mike Terwilliger.
CASTOR CONSTRUCTION SNOW REMOVAL/SALT 2,870.00 Motion by Kail, seconded by Farley to approve the February agenda
CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER, DETENTION SERVICES 342.00 and the meeting minutes from January 9th meeting. Motion carried.
CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC., SUPPLIES 769.20 Following discussion motion by Gregg seconded by Kicklighter to
CHICKASAW COUNTY SHERIFF JVJV305441,442,443 34.26 approve the payment of the bills presented at the meeting. Motion carried.
CLARE LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,182.18 Motion by Kail, seconded by Jepson to approve the monthly finance
COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER INMATE MEDICAL 144.00 report as presented. Motion carried.
CONSOLIDATED MANGEMENT CO INC., FOOD SERVICE 7,374.62 Verbal Police Report was given by McCormack.
CRIMMINS LAW FIRM LEGAL REPRESENTATION 60.00 Representatives Carisch, Hildreth, and Terwilliger from Calhoun
DANIEL PHARMACY INMATE MEDS 113.97 County REC were on hand to discuss the yearly report.
DAYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,764.09 Motion by Farley, seconded by Kail to approve Resolution No-N-
DAYTON REVIEW PUB BRD PROC 523.23 2016-Revised. Motion carried.
DAYTON, TOWN OF UTILITES 258.67 Motion by Farley, seconded by Kicklighter to approve Ordinance
DE LAGE LANDEN TAX COPIER LEASE 142.73 6-2016-Revised. Motion carried.
DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURANCE 561.44 Motion by Gregg, seconded by Kicklighter to set March 13th, 2017 for
DELL MARKETING LP LAPTOP 1,104.37 the Budget Public Hearing. Motion carried.
DOOLITTLE OIL CO INC OIL & PARTS 1,774.73 Motion by Kicklighter, seconded by Kail to approve the software/
DOORS INC CLARE SHED 48.00 hardware support for our hand held meter reader. Motion carried.
DORSEY, TOM MILEAGE 80.00 Motion by Gregg, seconded by Jepsen to accept the resignation of
DRUG TASK FORCE BUY MONEY 2,000.00 Alan Jorgensen, effective May 26th, 2017. The mayor, council and the
DUNCOMBE LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,545.87 residents extend a big THANK YOU to Alan for his 40 years of service to
EGEMO, WILLIAM R RENT & EXPENSE 500.00 the City of Farnhamville and wish him well in his retirement.
ELECTRICAL ADVANTAGE INC MAINTENANCE 792.08 After some discussion motion by Kicklighter, seconded by Farley to
ELECTRICAL MATERIALS CO STOCK 16.06 donate $250.00 to Calhoun County Economic Development Corp. Motion
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING RADIOS 3,342.65 carried.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND, QUARTERLY PAYMENT 36,898.75 Motions by Gregg, seconded by Kicklighter to have Advance Lawn
FAMILY PET MEDICAL CENTER K-9 BOARDING 25.50 Care apply (fall) broad leaf control at the City Parks. Motion carried.
FASTENAL COMPANY STOCK 35.55 Motion by Gregg, seconded by Farley to write off non-residents bills
FIDELITY SECURITY LIFE FEB PREMIUM PAYMENT 11.80 from the year 20 IO and before. Motion carried
FORCE AMERICA INC STOCK & PARTS 2,833.91 Next council meeting will be Monday March 13th, 2017 at 6:30 pm.
FORT DODGE FORD INC OIL CHANGE 85.67 Motion by Farley, seconded by Jepsen to adjourn the meeting. Motion
FORT DODGE HOUSING AGENCY, RENT & EXPENSE 500.00 carried.
FORT DODGE PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 16,111.74 Spring clean-up days will be April I oth - 131h with dumpsters
FORT DODGE WATER DEPT WATER 245.37 available on Hardin Street.
FREEMAN, SUSAN WAGES 1,270.50
FRONTIER PHONE/INTERNET SERVICE 127.89 2016 Gross Salaries
FRONTIER COMMUNICATIONS PHONE 881.17 Emily Bendickson $25,380.50
GARGANO, MARK, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 600.00 Alex Farley $360.00
GOLDFIELD COMM SERVICES CORP, INTERNET CHARGES 39.95 Kristin Fields $7,771.00
GOVCONNECTION INC MONITORS 1,914.23 Barbara Gregg $320.00
GOWRIE MUNICIPAL UTILITIES UTILITIES 417.18 Judy Harvey $1,376.80
GOWRIE NEWS LEGAL 523.23 Troy Jepsen $60.00
GOWRIE PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,691.35 Alan Jorgensen $49,364.37
GRAY SANITATION SANITATION 44.00 Rita Kail $420.00
GREATER FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLI, ANNUAL DUES 964.50 Jeff Kicklighter $280.00
GROUP SERVICES INC PREMIUM 22,964.75 Roger Kopecky $34,957.71
GUNDERSON FUNERAL HOME INC., MEDICAL EXAMINER EX.900.00 Bruce McCormack $23,492.16
HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 21.00 Frank Morgan $2,400.00
HARCOURT COMMUNITY LIBRARY, LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,327.66 Clint VanKley $240.00
HEITRITTER, TRACEY WAGES 196.85
HEMOCUE AMERICA/RADIOMETER, SUPPLIES 2,565.00 Emily Bendickson Frank Morgan
HEPP, BLAINE, ANIMAL CONTROL/CONTRACTED WAGES 2,654.31 City Clerk Mayor
HERITAGE LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,545.87
HISTORIC BRUCE FUNERAL HOME MEDICAL EXAMINER EX.1,200.00 CLAIMS REPORT REFERENCE AMOUNT
HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE HOTEL EXPENSES 332.64 SEWER TESTING, AGSOURCE COOP SERVICES, 271.50
HUMBOLDT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 41.00 ALAN JORGENSEN INS. DEDUCTIBLE 500.00
IACCVSO SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 60.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS 36.84
INFO DOG SECURITY LLC SHREDDING 50.00 BLACK HILLS ENERGY GAS -PUMP HOUSE 779.57
IOWA COUNTY RECORDERS ASSC, BROWN SUPPLY CO TREATMENT PLANT 404.01
CERTIFICATION AT ISAC CONFERENCE 220.00 CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, DECEMBER 43,344.64
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL RECORDS 10.50 CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOP, REC-JANUARY 36,804.58
ISAC SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 170.00 CARNEGIE-EVANS PUBLIC LIB BOOKS 76.00
ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM, SCHOOL OF INSTRUCTION 100.00 CARROLL REFUSE SERVICE LLC, GARBAGE/RECYCLING 2,900.00
JDM MANAGMENT RENT & EXPENSE 500.00 CHAMPION CHRYSLER CENTER INC, POLICE VEHICLE 296.96
JIFI PRINT INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 165.10 COMBAT MEDICAL, STOP BLEED KIT 650.00
JOLA PUBLICATIONS IOWA MEDICAL DIRECTORY 165.00 DATA TECHNOLOGIES INC UTILITY BILLING 2,082.00
KIMBALL MIDWEST STOCK 469.62 DESIGN ELECTRONICS COMPUTER/PRINTER 1,915.90
LAMPMAN, AMY BOND REVIEW 24.50 ECOLAB PEST ELIMINATION PEST CONTROL 109.14
LEHIGH LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 2,727.72 EFT PS FED/FICA TAX 3,125.24
LEHIGH VALLEY COOP TELE UTILITIES 182.35 EMILY BENDICKSON BCBS SUPPLEMENT 259.95
LINN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH RADON TEST KITS 300.00 FRANK MORGAN TRAVEL 26.75
LINN COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 56.25 HARCOURT EQUIPMENT SNOW PLOW 96.08
MAIL SERVICES LLC PRINT AND POSTAGE 1,052.10 HUMANA INSURANCE CO DRUG PLAN EMILY 17.00
MARCO INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 218.81 IOWA ONE CALL EMAIL 11.70
MARCO TECHNOLOGIES LLC CONTRACT BASE RATE 59.66 IOWA UTILITIES BOAR DUES 320.00
MCGILL, ANDREW L PHONE 50.00 IPERS IPERS-REGULAR 1,845.97
MEDIACOM CABLE 184.43 JERRY BOOTH SNOW PLOW REPAIR 120.00
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC SUPPLIES 45.53 LANDUS COOPERATIVE POSTAGE 10.54
MENARDS - FORT DODGE SHED SUPPLIES - CENTRAL 952.84 MID AMERICAN, BOOKS 68.85
MICHAEL, BRETT WAGES 1,674.91 MIDAS COUNCIL OF GOV., HOUSING GENERAL ADMIN 3,880.00
MID STATES ORGANIZED CRIME INF, MEMBERSHIP FEES 150.00 MOHR SAND & GRAVEL ICE CONTROL SAND 141.54
MIDAMERICAN ENERGY METER NO:SO34511245 384.72 NAPA AUTO PARTS SNOW PLOW 92.14
MIDWEST WHEEL CO STOCK 3,506.86 PAUL KAIL MEETING/TRAVEL 38.19
MILLER, JODY TRANSCRIPTS 19.00 PF WELLNESS CONSULTANTS DEFIBRILLATOR BATTERY 338.09
MODERN SOUND ENGINEERING INC., SERVICE CALL 135.00 STAR ENERGY FUEL 345.86
NACVSO DUES & MEMBERSHIPS 40.00 STOREY KENWORTHY BLANK UB 106.96
NAPA AUTO SUPPLY STOCK 682.10 TREASURER STATE OF IOWA SALES TAX 878.00
NETSMART TECHNOLOGIES INC, MONTHLY MAINTENANCE FEE 80.66 USDA LOAN -WATER
OFFICE ELEMENTS SUPPLIES 358.15 245.00
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL INC., PARTS & STOCK 5,267.52 USDA LOAN -WATER 6,987.00
OLSON, STACI, MEDICAL EXAMINER EXPENSE 150.00 VISA BOOKS 653.81
O'REILLY AUTO PARTS STOCK & PARTS 704.46 VOSBERG ENTERPRISES INC SNOW PLOW 95.00
PATTERSON DENTAL SUPPLY INC., SUPPLIES 788.25 WCCTA PHONE 387.46
PAYNE, KELLY RENT & EXPENSE 350.00 WELLMARK BC/BS HEALTH INS CITY 1,534.74
PETERSON, ANN RENT & EXPENSE 450.00 TOTAL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE 111,760.17
PHILLIPS, MICHELLE M TRANSCRIPT 10.50 PAYROLL CHECKS 8,471.23
PITNEY BOWES INC POSTAGE 3,000.00 **** PAID TOTAL***** 120,231.40
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE, SUBPOENA 25.35 **** SCHED TOTAL***** 36.84
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 358.40 ***** REPORT TOTAL***** 120,268.24
POTTAWATTAMIE CO SHERIFF TRANSPORTATION 20.00 GENERAL 14,108.74
PPS SOFTWARE SOFTWARE 449.00 LIBRARY 936.32
PROSHIELD FIRE PROTECTION FIRE ROAD USE TAX 2,244.15
EXTINGUISHER INSPECTION 779.50 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3,880.00
RESERVE ACCOUNT POSTAGE 1,869.27 WATER 10,772.57
RISE BROADBAND, COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 484.24 SEWER 3,029.78
ROSALEZ LOCK & KEY KEYS 4.00 ELECTRIC 85,296.68
SCHOON, KAREN L PHONE 50.00 JANUARY REVENUE
SCHUSTER, MARY RENT & EXPENSE 500.00 GENERAL 5,575.78
SECRETARY OF STATE NOTARY 30.00 LIBRARY 3,881.88
SIDWELL CO., SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 1,680.00 ROAD USE TAX 3,480.40
SLP INC RENT & EXPENSE 450.00 LOST 2,931.52
SMILEMAKERS INC SUPPLIES 919.74 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 3,880.00
STOREY KENWORTHY/MATT PARROTT, OFFICE SUPPLIES 350.95 WATER 11,615.08
STRATFORD LIBRARY LIBRARY PAYMENT 124.72 SEWER 5,960.94
TCB SANITATION GARBAGE 240.00 ELECTRIC 54,792.11
THE GARAGE DOOR COMPANY INC., LEHIGH SHED 281.00 TOTAL 92,117.68
THE MESSENGER PUBLICATION 36.53
GOWRIE
TOWN & COUNTRY VETERINARY CLIN, DOG POUND 75.00
TREASURER STATE OF IOWA, CONSERVATION BOARD EXPENSE 105.00
TRINITY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTE, MEDICAL RECORDS 13.00
TRUCK COUNTRY OF IOWA PARTS & STOCK 1,506.82
USPCA, TRIAL REGISTRATION FOR K-9
VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC SERVICE
VERIZON WIRELESS, ELECTION EQUIPMENT SERVICE
50.00
14,275.00
3,151.15
MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
VINSON, ANGELA MILEAGE 81.96
WALMART COMMUNITY CH SUPPLIES 65.12
Regular meeting was held February 13, 2017, 6:25 PM at the utilities
WALTERS SANITARY SERVICE INC., GARBAGE SERVICE 280.40 building with the following board members present: Lane, Boerner, and
WEBSTER CALHOUN COOP TELE, TELEPHONE 124.07
Carpenter. Rittgers arrived at 6:45pm.
WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR POSTAGE 80.46 Motion by Carpenter to approve minutes & finance reports, second
WEBSTER COUNTY AUDITOR FEBRUARY RENT 2,597.82
Lane. Carried-all ayes.
WEBSTER COUNTY EMS PASS THRU GRANT 4,639.00 Bills allowed on motion by Lane, subject to audit, second Carpenter.
WEBSTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPT.,
Carried-all ayes.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH EXPENSES 9,810.10
WEBSTER COUNTY SHERIFF
ANGSTROM, CHUCK CELL PHONE 80.00
CIVIL PROCESS SERVERS USE OF PRIVATE 482.03 PAYROLL TAXES STATE TAXES 1,912.00
WELLMARK INC - FLEXIBLE BENEFI, ADMINISTRATION FEES 930.25
ARAMARK, BLDG & MAINT SUPP/UNIFORM EXP 196.20
WEX BANK FUEL FOR TRANSPORTING 218.33 BLACK HILLS ENERGY UTILITY SERVICE 687.41
WILLIAM, N. PATZ, CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT 7,413.06
JIM BLAIR SANITATION, RECYCLING-384 CUSTOMERS 1,728.00
WOOLSTOCK MUTUAL TELEPHONE TCB SANITATION, GARBAGE 384 CUST + 10 TAGS 5,962.00
COMPUTER SERVICES/INTERNET 159.85 CINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY FIRST AID SUPPLIES 105.97
WRIGHT COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 120.95 CITY OF GOWRIE, ELEC WATER SEWER GARBAGE 2,965.92
YANKTON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE PAPERS 60.00
EMC , OPER SUPPLIES/MATERIALS 1,072.00
YOUTH & SHELTER SERVICES SHELTER SERVICES 1,446.15
ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC., SOFTWARE 29,650.40 GMU Legal Continued on page 15...
 THE GOWRIE NEWS
February 16, 2017
Week six is slowly coming to an end. I started
this MWM Wednesday night while we were on a break
during the collective bargaining debate. We started de-
bate Tuesday, continued all day Wednesday, and we will
try to wrap up sometime this afternoon.
I want to thank all of you that shared comments
thanking me for my attempt at an explanation on this very
complicated bill. I know there are some of you that did
not like this bill at all. I would ask you to understand,
this week I have received the most malicious and cruel
emails, texts, phone calls, and Facebook posts I have ever
had during my seven years as a Legislator. I am sorry
you feel the need to do this I know you are upset. Im
also sorry you feel that I am attacking you. This is not
personal, and I am not trying to destroy anyones life, but
let me say this, the path we are on is not sustainable. If we
want to stay on the current course then you are asking me
to vote to raise your income taxes or forcing counties to
raise your property taxes and I am not going to do that.
Im truly trying to keep up with correspondence
from my constituents but with everyone from the entire
state emailing on both sides of this issue, as well as all of
the other issues people are concerned about plus spend-
ing all day in debate it is hard keeping up. I have said this
many times in the last week, I represent 31,000 citizens
in four counties. They are from all walks of life. Some are
rich and some are poor, some have multiple jobs, there
are self-employed, private employed, and government
employees, but all of these people live in my district.
I have examples of all of these people that are family,
friends and neighbors that I have known for almost all my
life. Voting for this bill is not personal, but that is how the
other side has portrayed it.
Im voting for this bill because I believe it is
the right thing to do for Iowa. Im not doing it for any
retaliation or vengeful reasons. I have stated that if this
bill damages education or causes undo financial or work
place hardships on my government employees I will be
the first person to stand up and say we need to fix these
short comings. I have heard that Im not listening to the
citizens that elected me, I believe that Im not only listen-
ing but Im representing my district. Just because you do
not agree with me does not mean Im not listening to you.
Many of you have threatened to do whatever you can to
make sure Im not re-elected, and that is your right, but
until then I will fight for and work hard every day to rep-
resent my district to the best of my ability. I do this job
because a feel a need to give back to my community. I put
my life in Gods hands a long time ago and that includes
this elected office. If he believes it is time for me to leave
this position and return home to my wife and farm, Im ok
with that.
With that being said, here are a few items that
we will start working on next week. Please let me know
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GMU UTILITY SERVICE 5,384.46
GOWRIE NEWS JANUARY MINUTES 83.95
HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS FOR TESTING 891.12
HAWKINS INC CONTAINER DEMURRAGE 5.00
ACHFILE-HEARTLAND BANK ACHFILE 32.10
SINKING FUNDS-HEARTLAND SINKING FUNDS 10,505.00
IAMU, 2017 ELECTRIC MEMBER DUES 2,336.00
IOWA ONE CALL SERVICE LOCATES 18.90
KRIZ-DAVIS COMPANY TOOL REPAIR 271.49
MANGOLD ENVIRON TESTING WW COMPOSITES 990.00
MENARDS, BLDG & MAINT SUPPLIES/MATERIAL 2.57
NAPA, MOTOR VEH SUPPLIES & MAINT 109.30
UNITYPOINT CLINIC MEMBERSHIP DUES 35.00
SALES TAX SALES TAX 2,808.00
WCCTA TELEPHONE 295.15
SIMECA POWER PURCHASED 41,278.33
EFTPS FED/FICA TAX 10,598.48
RASMUSSEN TILING, BACKHOE WORK/LINCOLN & RIDDLE 585.00
WELLMARK BLUE CROSS, HEALTH INSURANCE/JAN & FEB 17 8,644.92
PRINCIPAL LIFE LIFE INSURANCE/FEB 2017 77.41
IPERS IPERS 3,974.24
BROWN SUPPLY COMPANY FULL CIRCLE CLAMP 131.29
CIPCO, 2ND HALF EXCESS PROPERTY TAXES 5,059.00
DSG 2-RR ELEC METERS 323.61
TAYLOR CLEANING OFFICE CLEANING 90.00
BUSINESS CARD, OFFICE SUPP/SHREDDER,STAMPER 312.78
METERING & TECHNOLOGY SOL, RR WATER METERS 5,010.50
BANKCARD MERCHANTS CHOICE, MONTHLY FEE 161.00
EPROCESSING NETWORK MONTHLY GATEWAY FEE 5.85
CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES COPIER LEASE CONTRACT 73.50
ECHO GROUP INC ELEC DIST SUPPLIES 13.05
MUNDT'S SERVICE CENTER PICKUP REPAIRS 2001 FORD 389.44
PAYROLL CHECKS TOTAL PAYROLL CHECKS 25,724.48
Total revenues for month $123,687.64. Total expenses for month
s $125,396.08.
d No additions or deletions from the agenda. Agenda was approved by
consensus.
The RFP that Chuck received from JEO Consultants needed to
d Each bid shall be made on a form furnished by the Architect and
be converted from a PDF to a word document in order to modify it. He
. just received it in document form but did not have a chance to make any
changes before the meeting.
Lane moved to approve the FY 17-18 budget as proposed, second
0 Carpenter. Carried-all ayes.
0 Rittgers moved to waive the tap fee of $125 for new construction
0 of commercial and residential customers, second Lane. Carried-all ayes.
1 (Effective 2-14-17)
0 Motion by Rittgers to adjourn, second Carpenter. Meeting adjourned
0 7:05 PM.
7 Next regular meeting to be held Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 6:15
2 PM at the utilities building.
0 ________________________________ alteration of the Bid Form may be cause for rejection of the bid.
Patrice Klingson Jeff Boerner
Sec of Board Chair Protem
Famous Iowan Ashton Kutcher is a grassroots
leader working to end human trafficking and get the full
force of the federal government behind the cause.
your thoughts:
We will start working on the voter integrity
bill in State Government. This bill will make us use our
drivers license to vote. If you do ot have a license, the
State of Iowa will furnish you with a voter card that you
will use. It also moves school board elections to the same
time as the general election and may add language to end
voting at eight instead of the current time of nine, it may
include other changes but I am unsure of those at this
time as I have yet seen the bill.
Those of you that have followed my career
know that I have run several alcohol bills. Once again I
have been assigned as the floor manager for another al-
cohol bill. HSB 108 is a bill from the Alcohol Beverage
Division. It makes changes to the rules and permits gov-
erning establishments in Iowa. It also adds some changes
to allow micro-distilleries to operate more like wineries
and brew pubs.
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Capitol and the House floor. This page will also be used
to make comments as bills are being debated on the floor.
Please go to https://www.facebook.com/citizensforsex-
ton or search for State Representative Mike Sexton on
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islation we are working on.
While we are in session, please remember that
Senator Kraayenbrink and I will be on the Devine Inter-
vention Radio Show with Mike Devine on KVFD 1400
every Friday morning from 7:30 to 8:30. This is a call in
show so use this opportunity to talk to both of us and let
us know your feelings on the current issues facing Iowa
citizens.
Please let me know what you are thinking! Feel
free to contact me at my legislative email at mike.sex-
ton@legis.iowa.gov.
PRAIRIE VALLEY SCHOOL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
SECTION 00 11 16
NOTICE OF LETTING
ENTRANCE ADDITION & FAADE REPLACEMENT AT
PRAIRIE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Prairie Valley Community School District
REQUEST FOR BIDS: Sealed bids for Additions and Alterations will
be received by the Secretary of the Board of the Prairie Valley Community
School District, in the Prairie Valley High School Library, 1005 Riddle
Street, Gowrie, Iowa, 50543, until 2:00 p.m. (local time) on Thursday,
March 9th, 2017.
Bids will be received for the following:
General Construction including all Civil, Mechanical, Plumbing and
Electrical work.
Sealed bids will be opened and tabulated at 2:00 p.m. on March 9th,
2017 in the Library of the Prairie Valley High School for consideration by
the Board at a meeting scheduled the following week. The Board of the
Prairie Valley Community School District reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
The work under the contract shall commence upon approval of the
contract by the Board with work being completed by August 1, 2017.
must be accompanied by a certified check or cashiers check drawn on
an Iowa bank or a bank chartered under the Laws of the United States,
or a Bid Bond to be executed by a corporation authorized to contract as a
surety in the State of Iowa, in the amount equal to five percent (5%) of the
amount of the base bid, made payable to the Treasurer, Prairie Valley
Community School District, Gowrie, Iowa, and may be cashed by the
Owner as liquidated damages in the event that the successful bidder
fails to enter into a Contract and file a bond satisfactory to the Board of
Education assuring the faithful fulfillment of the Contract and maintenance
of said improvements as required by the law, the provisions of this Notice
and the Contract Documents within ten (10) days after acceptance of the
lowest responsible bid. All bids shall be sealed and plainly marked. Any
Bid Security of two lowest Bidders will be retained until contract has
February 22, 2017
15
Senator Tim Kraayenbrink District 5
Chamber News - Restoring Local Control
This was a big week in the Iowa Senate. Senate
Republicans passed Collective Bargaining Reform. This
law has remained unaddressed for more than 40 years and
during that time it has become clear it is an area in need of
modernization.This was not a popular vote but it was the
right vote for our state. This bill puts more control back
into the hands of local school boards, boards of supervi-
sors, city councils, etc.
Over the past several days, I have talked with
superintendents, teachers, association presidents, DOC
officers, and city employees. I have heard many concerns
and opinions both in disagreement and in support of this
bill. Throughout the legislative process, Senate Republi-
cans listened to Iowans. As a result, Republicans support-
ed a number of updates to the initial proposal regarding
collective bargaining reform.
Some of those updates include retaining proper
cause for termination of public employees in law. Griev-
ances, seniority, and release time will be permissible sub-
jects for employees and employers to negotiate. The bill
will ensure specific portions of public employees are in-
cluded in collective bargaining units to ensure no federal
funding will be lost due to federal regulations. Finally,
it ensures employees are able to take their employment
claims to district court if they deem it necessary, among
a number of other updates made based on feedback from
Iowans on the reform package.
I know there is a lot of fear and misinforma-
tion out there. I have listened to people on both sides of
this issue and it saddens me that the information that has
been circulated has put a lot of unnecessary stress on the
constituents in my district. Thank you again for the time
youve taken to share your personal concerns and opin-
ions with me.
Texting while Driving
The issue of texting while driving has been dis-
cussed a few times in the Capitol before. There is another
bill this year, SSB 1002, that would make texting while
driving a primary offense.
Currently, texting while driving is a secondary
offense, which means you cannot be pulled over solely
for that offense. There must be another violation to cause
the officer to pull the person over, and texting while driv-
ing can be added on as an additional charge.
This bill has many vocal supporters and those
in opposition. Those in support of it say the bill will in-
crease safety by reducing the amount of distracted drivers
on Iowa roads because officers would no longer have to
wait for another violation before pulling someone over to
enforce this law.
There are several arguments being made to ex-
pand the bill. Some say it doesnt go far enough to ad-
dress the change in phone technology and phones can be
distracting in many different ways, such as taking videos,
photos, using the GPS, playing video games, etc. Some
also say it is difficult for an officer to prove a person was
texting while driving as opposed to using their phones for
something else, like using their phones GPS.
The legislative process will allow all parties
to voice their concerns and address the issue of texting
while driving.
been awarded and executed, but no longer than 30 days. No Bidder may
withdraw his bid within 30 days after opening of bids.
The successful Bidder will be required to furnish a Performance
Bond and Labor and Material Payment Bond in an amount equal to one
hundred percent (100%) of the Contract Sum, issued by a responsible
Surety approved by the Board of Education and shall guarantee the faithful
performance of the Contract and terms and conditions therein contained
and the maintenance of said improvements pursuant to the provisions of
the Contract Document.
The bidder should not include sales tax in the bid. A sales tax
exemption certificate will be available for all material purchased for
incorporation in the project.
All proposals shall be accordance with Bidding Documents prepared
by FEH DESIGN, which Bidding Documents are made a part of this Notice
by reference thereto.
Interested PRIME BIDDERS and interested PRIME Subcontractors
(mechanical, plumbing and electrical) may obtain ONE FULL SET of
Bidding Documents from the Architect. One Hundred Dollars ($100 per
set) refundable plan deposit required. No refund will be made for sets not
in good condition, missing pages or addenda, or returned later than thirty
(30) days after the bids are opened. Other Subcontractors and suppliers
may purchase partial plans and specifications from Sioux City Blue Print
Company, Phone 712-258-6840.
Published upon order of the Prairie Valley Community School
District, Gowrie, IA.
Lisa Willardson
Secretary Board of Education
Prairie Valley Community School District
Gowrie, Iowa
 16 February 22, 2017
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