Vol. 146 • No. 33 • August 14, 2014

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SUN SpotsCity nearing completion ofEAB injection treatment About three-fourths of theash trees on city property inMount Vernon have nowbeen treated to prevent dam-age from the Emerald AshBorer (EAB). Only about 100are left to be treated, andthose should be done byAug. 30 at the latest, city ad-ministrator Mike Beimer re-ported. Although not yet identi-fied to have arrived in MountVernon, the devastating EABdisease has been confirmedin nearby Mechanicsville. A2012 inventory of MountVernon’s trees reported thatonce EAB is established inthe city, about 9 percent ofthe city-owned trees woulddie. The city is injecting treeswith a liquid chemical,TREEage. The treatment hasbeen successful in other com-munities when EAB has beencaught early, such as theChicago area, which hasbeen using the treatment suc-cessfully for eight years,Beimer said. The city is spending muchless for the treatment productthan the $30,000 that was es-timated last winter. Beimerestimates that the city willuse only four cases of prod-uct this year, at a cost of$4,000 per case, for a total of$16,000.

New hours coming soon for After School Cafe The After School Cafe atSoutheast Linn CommunityCenter (SELCC) in Lisbonwill be operating on its sum-mer hours – Mondays andWednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30p.m. – through Monday, Aug.18. On Wednesday, Aug. 20,

the After School Cafe hourswill change to 3:30 to 5 p.m.  During the school year, the

After School Cafe will beopen on Monday, Tuesdayand Wednesday during thosehours. Snacks, games andcrafts are provided for chil-dren nine years old and up.There is no charge.  The cafe operates on the

SELCC and Lisbon Libraryschedules.  If the SELCC or li-brary  is closed for any rea-son – weather, holiday orstaff absence – the cafe maybe closed as well. 

Mount Vernon achieves A+bond rating from S&P Corp. The City of Mount Vernoncurrently has a bond rating ofA+ from Standard and Poor’sCorporation for the $2.7 mil-lion that Mount Vernon is is-suing in general obligationcapital loan notes (often re-ferred to as bonds) to financecapital improvement andpool renovation projects forthe next two to three years. The rating is equivalent toa Triple A rating for CedarRapids, city administratorMike Beimer said. Bids for the bonds willcome in this coming Mondaymorning for action by the citycouncil at its meeting thatnight. Beimer expects therates to be very favorable forMount Vernon due to the A+rating and continued lowbond rates.

Potluck Grant Dinner is Sun. This Sunday at 5 p.m. isthe August Potluck GrantDinner at the First StreetCommunity Center in up-town Mount Vernon. Participants bring $10 anda potluck dish. Money col-lected is donated to a projector group, with attendees vot-ing on the recipient.

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– Sun photo by Jake KrobEmployees of Zogg & Associates of Donahue put the finishing touches on Lisbon School’s new playground.The school year starts this coming Tuesday.

Ann Gruber-MillerSun news

A lot of progress is nowbeing made on Mount Ver-non’s Parks and RecreationDepartment projects since twoadditional workers were hiredJuly 17 to help with them, cityadministrator Mike Beimer re-ported at the Aug. 4 city coun-cil meeting.

Beimer said the projects arenow expected to be completed

or nearly completed by thenext council meeting, thisMonday.

Parks and rec board chairScott Rose reported at the July21 council meeting that for thefirst time in memory, the cityhad 15 routine and annualpark maintenance items thathad not yet been addressed bythe city.

Mayor Jim Moore explainedthen that street work wasbeing done first, then other

projects. He also noted thatcity crews had been busied bythe severe flooding in lateJune.

Two new workers werehired the Thursday prior to theJuly 21 council meeting. Theybegan work the next day, Fri-day, July 18.

Projects that have beencompleted include clearingand trimming trees, clearingbrush and weeds, painting,getting benches into dugouts

(Elliott Park), putting benchesinto storage (Bryant Park), in-stalling a Hahn Creek sign,mulching around the dog parktrail, filling crevices at the dogpark, taking down outfieldfences (Elliott Park), puttingaway soccer goals, clearing apath around the quarry, in-stalling kiosks (Prairie Parkand Nature Park), pouringconcrete pads for bike racks

Dave MorrisSun news

Lisbon’s schools will re-main on the cutting edge ofprogress as a new school yearbegins, superintendent PatHocking said.

“We need to continue tokeep our feet on the accelera-tor,” said Hocking, who isstarting his second year as su-perintendent. “We’re in such atime of change, you have tokeep pushing the envelope.”

The first day of school atLisbon will be Tuesday (Aug.19). All grades start at 8:15a.m., and there will be anearly dismissal that day at1:10 p.m. (Preschool begins

Sauerkraut Dayssmiles

School begins Tuesday in Lisbon

– Sun photos by Jake Krob & Margaret Stevens

Lisbon was hoppin’ this past weekendfor the annual Sauerkraut Days celebration.

Above: Matt Siders and his son, Brady,hold on tight while flying around on theScrambler ride Saturday afternoon.

Left: Adellyn Angell gives a grin to thecrowd as she and other Lisbon Early Child-hood Center kids presented a concert onthe main stage Friday night. Their tunes in-cluded one from the popular movie“Frozen.”

Below: LaVonne Bova waves as shetakes a ride on the train next to her great-grandson Harley Larrimore Thursday night,Aug. 7, at the ice cream social, the eventthat kicked off festivities.

For more coverage see Pages A8 and B1.

See SCHOOL, Page A7

Park projects getting completed quickly

See PROJECTS, Page A7

Margaret StevensSun news

A proposed community/wellnesscenter in Mount Vernon would costabout $1.2 million annually to operateand user fees would cover between 74and 61 percent of that annual cost, ac-cording to a study performed by BallardKing & Associates. That means a short-fall between $310,000 to $477,000 annu-ally, Ballard King estimates. However,using someone like the YMCA to run iteventually could result in zero operat-ing expenses to the city.

The city hired Ballard King, a Col-orado-based firm, last fall to determinethe feasibility of a community center.Their fee is $17,500. The city has about$400,000 from a previous local optionsales tax earmarked for a communitycenter, and voters in 2011 approved a20-year extension of a local option salestax with 25 percent of the revenue goingtoward such a facility.

Ballard King’s 100-page report, datedJuly 18, was recently given to city coun-cil members. It will likely be on thecouncil’s agenda for its meeting thiscoming Monday, and city leaders indi-cated they will also have a work sessionto discuss it.

Ballard King (BK) based its findingson a fitness center that includes: a gym-nasium with track; an indoor swim-ming pool with lap lanes, zero depthentry and diving; a fitness equipmentarea; a group exercise room; a dividableclassroom; a conference room; and sup-port spaces such as locker rooms, officespace, lobby and storage space. The pri-orities are the pool, fitness space andgym.

The analysis focuses on operation ofa facility, not cost to build it. The reportdoes indicate a preference for CornellCollege and the school district to sharein costs associated with building the in-door pool.

In its report, BK offered aggressiveand conservative estimates for revenue

Report detailscommunity center feasibilityCould need subsidy of$310K-$477K per year

See FEASIBILITY, Page A6

Thornton studies in Ecuador

Bonnie Thornton ofMount Vernon wasamong 22 students fromAugustana College (RockIsland, Ill.) who were inEcuador this summer foran immersion programstudying Spanish and ex-periencing Latin Ameri-can culture. The programincluded formal class-room instruction, the op-portunity to live with andlearn from an Ecuadorianfamily, and visits to sitesof cultural, geographicaland historical interest inEcuador. Thornton is ma-joring in Spanish andhonors history.

Linn part of Presidential Disaster Declaration Linn County is one of 22counties in Iowa that re-ceived a Presidential Disas-ter Declaration last weekfor severe weather in Juneand July. That weather in-cluded flash flooding inMount Vernon and Lisbonthat damaged numeroushomes, as well as some in-frastructure. The declaration willprovide federal funding tothe under the Public Assis-tance Program. It puts intomotion long-term federalrecovery programs, someof which are matched bystate programs, and de-signed to help public enti-ties and select non-profits.Public Assistance fundsmay be used for emer-gency work and the repairor replacement of disaster-damaged facilities andmay include debris re-moval, emergency protec-tive measures, repair ofdamaged public property,loans needed by communi-ties for essential govern-ment functions and grantsfor public schools. The Presidential Disas-ter Declaration includesfunding to conduct hazardmitigation activities for theentire state.

County approves newrural warning sirens

The Linn CountyBoard of Supervisors ap-proved a contract to pur-chase six additionaloutdoor warning sirens

for rural areas of LinnCounty that will providecoverage for severalareas, including somecampgrounds. The areascovered by the sirens in-clude about 11,000 prop-erties and 2,100 residents.Installation is scheduledto begin Oct. 13 and becompleted by Oct. 31.

The sirens will be in-stalled at the followinglocations:

• Horseshoe FallsRoad in Pinicon RidgePark west of Central City.

• Near the intersectionof Troy Mills Road andShore Lane south of TroyMills.

• Along Wapsi RidgeDrive near Hitaga SandRidge Prairie Preserve.

• Near the intersectionof County Road W54 andWalford Road north ofWestern.

• Along Whittier Roadnorth of Whittier.

• Near the intersectionof Stone Road and Hwy.151 west of Springville.

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The president’s top ad-visor, negotiator andspokesperson on interna-tional trade told a groupin Mount Vernon lastweek that two tradeagreements his office isworking on should helpboost exports. And that,he indicated, should helpthe U.S. economy, includ-ing in rural Iowa.

United States traderepresentative MichaelFroman provided thekeynote address at aWhite House Rural Coun-cil Made in Rural Amer-ica Regional Forum heldon the Cornell Collegecampus Friday afternoon.This was the third of fiveregional forums beingheld around the country.The event, hosted by LinnCounty supervisor LindaLangston, provided busi-nesses with insights andnetworking to help withtrade.

Froman’s remarkshighlighted two agree-ments currently in negoti-ation – the Trans-PacificPartnership (TPP), fo-cused on 12 countriesthroughout the Asia-Pa-cific region, and theTransatlantic Trade andInvestment Partnership(TTIP), an agreement be-tween the EuropeanUnion and U.S.

He said the goals of

both are to “level theplaying field” and “lowerbarriers” to trade amongthe countries involved inthe agreements.

Froman anticipatesonce the agreements arefinalized, more exportingcan be done from the U.S.

“There’s a lot of roomfor growth,” he said, not-ing for instance that lessthan 1 percent of U.S.small businesses exportgoods.

Froman also pointedout that 80 percent of theworld’s purchasingpower is outside of theU.S.

“It falls on all of us toseize these opportuni-ties,” he said.

Froman pointed outthat the possibilities arethere for rural communi-ties.

Quoting from an earlyhistory of Linn Countybook, Froman said it re-ported people desiredCedar Rapids to be a cen-ter of trade, yet not com-promise its quality of life.

Last year, he said,Cedar Rapids exported$900 million in goods.And in his trip to MountVernon, Froman said, it’sclear that “has not comeat the expense of its char-acter.”

Agriculture has a largegrowth potential fortrade. Froman said ag ex-ports are already “ex-ploding,” with one of

every three rows of cornexported.

He said exporting sup-ports 11.3 million jobs inAmerica, and those jobspay 13 to 18 percent morethan jobs not associatedwith exporting.

Froman took questionsfollowing his remarks. Hecommented on Russia’sban last week on certainagriculture imports, a re-action to sanctions against

Russia over the crisis inUkraine.

He said the action “fur-ther isolates Russia” and“hurts its own people.”

He added that it does-n’t have a big impact onU.S. exports. Froman saidthe U.S. exports about$1.3 billion a year in agproducts to Russia, andthe sanction affects abouthalf of that.

Trade ambassador at Cornell: Agreementsshould increase economic opportunities

– Sun photo by Jake KrobU.S. Trade Rep. Michael Froman provided the keynote ad-dress at a Rural America Regional Forum held at Cornell Col-lege Friday afternoon.

A Mount Vernon manwas injured last week fol-lowing a two-vehiclecrash northwest of MountVernon.

According to the LinnCounty Sheriff’s Office,the crash occurred about11:45 a.m. Wednesday,Aug. 6, on Secrist Road,just west of CampbellRoad, which is just westof Springville Road.

The sheriff’s depart-ment reports that a FordExplorer driven by 24-year-old Michael Eash ofMount Vernon, was sit-ting partly on the road-way in the eastboundlane with severe front-end damage. They alsofound a Hyundai Elantrain the south ditch, drivenby 58-year-old DavidWeber of Mount Vernon,and this vehicle also hadsevere front and driver-

side damage.Weber was still in the

vehicle and had whatwas believed to be non-life threatening injuries;he was transported to St.Luke’s Hospital. Eashwas outside of his vehiclewalking when emer-gency personnel arrived,and he refused medicaltreatment.

Both Eash and Weberwere wearing their seat-belts. Weber had a smalldog in the vehicle withhim that was killed in theaccident.

Eash was charged withfailure to maintain con-trol.

Those responding tothe crash were the LinnCounty Sheriff’s Office,Mount Vernon-LisbonAmbulance Service andSpringville Fire Depart-ment.

Mount Vernon maninjured in crash

Four people were in-jured in two separatecrashes on Hwy. 13 westof Mount Vernon lateThursday afternoon,Aug. 7.

One driver, KrysterferEllis, 21, of Cedar Rapids,had life-threatening in-juries and was flown toUniversity of Iowa Hos-pitals and Clinics.

The first crash oc-curred about 5 p.m. onHwy. 13 at the intersec-tion of Bertram Road S.E.

The Linn County Sher-iff’s Office reports thatEllis pulled out fromBertram Road into on-coming southbound traf-fic on Hwy. 13. Hisvehicle was struck by onedriven by Debbie Klein,44, of Ely.

Ellis was flown byLifeGuard Air Ambu-lance to the U of I. Hispassenger, John Kirch-mann, 51, of CedarRapids, was transportedto Mercy Medical Centerin Cedar Rapids for non-life threatening injuries.Klein refused treatment.She had no passengers.

A half hour later, there

was another two-vehiclecrash, this one on Hwy.13 northbound at CedarWoods Road, just southof the first crash.

According to the LinnCounty Sheriff’s Office,Terri Rubalcava, 38, ofMarion, was northboundon Hwy. 13 when her ve-hicle was rear ended byone driven by JoshuaSummers, 27, of CedarRapids. Summers’ vehicleveered into the medianand rolled several times.

Both drivers weretransported to St. Luke’sHospital in Cedar Rapidsfor non-life threateninginjuries. Rubalcava’sfour-year-old twins, heronly passengers, were notinjured. Summers had nopassengers.

Summers was cited forfailure to maintain con-trol.

Those responding tothe two crashes were theLinn County Sheriff’s Of-fice, West Bertram FireDepartment, Mount Ver-non Police Department,Marion Fire Departmentand Iowa State Patrol.

Four injured in twoHwy. 13 collisions

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RecordsMount Vernon-Lisbon Sun Aug. 14, 2014 – Page A3

Obituaries

Anniversary

Births Cole Library debuts electronic catalog system

Cole Library haschanged its catalogsystem this sum-

mer. We have beentrained on how to use itand how to help patronsto use it too. A big thanksto all patrons who waitedin line to check out mate-rials in those first fewweeks of training whilewe called for backup sup-port.

In the case of the sum-mer student workers,they are pretty much upand running with it. Inmy case – when didchange get to be such adifficult thing? I look atthe screen and I knowwhat it should look like,but how to get it there…hmm. Though it doesn’tcome as easy for me asothers, I know the pain iswell worth the gain.

The new system hasmany advantages. Iwould like to tell youabout two today,

The first is that it al-lows access to items inCole Library and morethan 10,000 librariesworldwide. You can findout quickly if the item isavailable in-house or atanother library. It also al-lows you to easily refinea search if you are gettingtoo many hits. You lookto the left of your screenand limit the search by

clicking on the appropri-ate boxes. If you onlywant large print, click thelarge print box and that isall of the titles the catalogwill show you.

If you manage your ac-count from home, youwill need to set up a newaccount:

• Sign in at coleli-brary.worldcat.org

• Click on “signin” (upper right)

• Click set/resetpassword

• Enter your li-brary card number

• OCLC will e-mail you a password

If you use the catalogfrom home, it will be eas-iest to access it fromwww.colelibrary.org in-stead of going on to theCornell College website.We narrowed the defaultsearch on the catalog, solooking for a library itemis easier from this site.

As you use the catalogsystem from home or inthe library, please don’thesitate to ask for help. Ioften do. We are alllearning.

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Amos John DietrichPeter and Garret Diet-

rich of Cedar Rapids an-nounce the birth of a son.Amos John was born onMay 30, 2014, at 4:31 p.m.at MercyMedica lC e n t e r ,C e d a rR a p i d s .A m o sweighed7 poundsand was 21 inches long.Grandparents are Leeand Connie Simon ofBernard and Denny andJanet Dietrich of MountVernon.

Wyatt Norice MartinJeremy and Danielle

Martin of Mount Vernonannounce the birth of ason. Wyatt Norice Martinwas bornJuly 12,2014, at9:54 p.m.at St.L u k e ’ sHospitalin CedarRapids. He weighed 7pounds, 6 ounces and was21.25 inches long. Grand-parents are Russ and JoyceStrabala of Lisbon, DwightMartin of Mount Vernon,and Dick and MaryChurch of Cedar Rapids.Great-grandparents areWayne and Connie Stra-bala of Prairieburg, NoriceYoungblood of Decorah,and Sheri Andersen ofTroy Mills.

Clayton and ColtonNovak

Clayton and ColtonNovak, twin brothers, 9,of Mount Vernon, passedaway together on Mon-day, Aug. 4, 2014, frominjuries suffered in an ac-cident.

A funeral service cele-brating both Clayton andColton’s lives was 10:30a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, at St.John’s Catholic Church,Mount Vernon. ChaplainJim Coyle officiated. Bur-ial was in Lisbon Ceme-tery. A visitation wasfrom 4 to 8 p.m. Thurs-day, Aug. 7, at the St.John’s Catholic Church.

Survivors include theirparents, Curt and JenNovak of Mount Vernon;brother, Nate, at home;grandparents, Wayne(Diana) Novak of MountVernon and Richard(Sandy) Havel of River-side; great-grandmother,Thelma Hubler of Lisbon;aunts and uncles, Chad(Dawn) Novak of Lisbon,Brian (Joanne) Havel ofLone Tree, Kim (Ian)Scott of Iowa City,Melissa (Frank) O’Mearaof Lone Tree and ChrisHavel of Lone Tree. Alsosurviving are manygreat-aunts, great-unclesand cousins.

They were preceded indeath by their great-grandparents.

Clayton and ColtonNovak were born Dec. 22,2004, the sons of Curtisand Jennifer (Havel)Novak. The boys cur-rently attended MountVernon’s Washington El-ementary School. Theyenjoyed playing soccer,wrestling, fishing at thecabin, dirt bikes, ATVs,camping, swimming andsnowmobiling. They es-pecially enjoyed anythingJohn Deere, 4-H, showingcattle, and picking ontheir big brother. Theyboth did everything to-gether and will be greatlymissed by their animals,especially WeeWee(Canadian Goose), and allwho loved and knewthem or came in contactwith them.

Memorials may begiven in their names atw w w . o n e m i s s i o n -f u n d r a i s i n g . c o m /fundraisers/clayton-colton-Novak-memor-ial/.

Both Clayton andColton were organdonors so others maybenefit.

Online condolencesmay be left at www.c e d a r m e m o r i a l . c o munder obituaries.

Teleckys celebrate60th anniversary

Jim and Bess Teleckywill celebrate their 60thanniversary with a familyget-together on Aug. 16,2014. Jim and the formerBess Koutny were mar-ried at the Presbyterianchurch near Ely on Aug.21, 1954.

Their family includesfour daughters: Vicki(Sterling) Young of ClearLake, Becky (Gary)Wilcox of Marion, Debbie(David) Blythe of Lisbon,and Terry (Bruce) Squiresof Mechanicsville. Theyalso have nine grandchil-dren and nine great-grandchildren.

Friends and relativesare invited to acknowl-edge their special day bysending them cards to 31112th Ave. S, Mount Ver-non, IA 52314.

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Pearl Rosa CrispinPearl Rosa Crispin, 95,

of Tipton, died Monday,Aug. 11, 2014, in herapartment in the CedarManor Nursing Home inTipton.

Funeral services wereset for Thursday, Aug. 14,at 11 a.m. at Fry FuneralHome, with the Rev.D a v i dLorenzenoff ic iat-ing. Bur-ial is tofollow inthe RedO a kC e m e -tery, Tip-t o n .Visitation was set forWednesday, Aug. 13,from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fry’s. Amemorial had been estab-lished in her memory.Online condolences maybe shared at www.fryfu-neralhome.com.

Pearl was born on June23, 1919, in FarmingtonTownship, Cedar County.She was the daughter ofCarl Henry and EmmaD.K. Schroeder Wieck.Pearl graduated from thePalestine Country School.On April 9, 1939, Pearlwas united in marriage toCarl Alvin Crispin in theSugar Creek PresbyterianChurch in Wilton. Shewas a homemaker, amember of the Red OakGrove PresbyterianChurch (now closed) anda current member of theFirst United Church ofChrist in Tipton.

Pearl is survived by herdaughters, Nancy Hippleof Tipton, Beth (Randall)Shaull of Greencastle,Penn., and Jan (Maurice)Krob of Tipton; her son,Charles (Judy) Crispin ofDavenport; 12 grandchil-dren, Greg, Debra, Teresa,Amy (deceased), Matthew(deceased), John, Ryan,Chad, Amy, August,Jacob, Mackenzie, Ethanand Tyler; 34 great-grand-children, Britton, Alex,Logan, Janeen, Gary,Zach, Taylor, Courtney,Ryan, Aidan, Brendan,Aksel, Kyera, Haven,Amaya, Isaac, Sydney,Nicholas, Christian, Madi-son, Tyson, Evan, Cam-dyn, Sonny, Eli, Ella,Cooper, Greyson, Beckett,Lainee, Lincoln, Garrett,Greta and Matilda; andone great-great grand-child, Kennadi. She waspreceded in death by herhusband, Carl Crispin, onJan. 4, 2003; son-in-law,Donald Hipple; parents;two brothers; five sistersand two grandchildren.

Pearl Crispin

Thursday, Aug. 14• Story hour, Cole Li-brary, 9:30 a.m.• Story hour, Lisbon Pub-lic Library, 10:30 a.m. • Mount Vernon Farm-ers’ Market, First StreetCommunity Center lawn,4 to 6 p.m. •  Lisbon School Boardmeeting, board confer-ence room, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 16• Sewing Saturday, ColeLibrary, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 17• Grassroots GrantPotluck Dinner, FirstStreet Community Cen-ter, 5 p.m.

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Opinion Aug. 14, 2014 Page A4Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun

Jim Coyle couldn’t havebeen more right. In memo-

rializing nine-year-oldMount Vernon twins Clay-ton and Colton Novak,Coyle remarked:

“ I ’ v enever seen acommunityso impactedby two littleguys.”

C l a y t o nand Coltondied Aug. 4in a single-ATV crashnear the family’s farm westof Mount Vernon.

The community honoredthem with a visitation at St.John the Baptist CatholicChurch Thursday night,Aug. 7. The family greetedfriends and neighbors forseven hours, three morethan the scheduled time-frame.

People packed St. John’sFriday morning for the fu-neral. That the Novaksaren’t members of thechurch matters not – St.John’s opened its doors be-cause that’s what this placedoes.

Coyle, a pastor who’s alsoa chaplain for the CedarRapids police and fire de-partments, presided.

Our daughter Ella, aclassmate with Colton andClayton, smiled when Coyledescribed the boys as “twoornery little kids – theymade you laugh, they madeyou smile.”

The tears from teachers inattendance showed theywere two good kids whomade their parents, Curtand Jen Novak, proud.

Clayton and Colton lovedeach other. And they reveledin life on the farm together.

Grandmother DianaNovak said she was blessedto share many days with hergrandsons (Wayne andDiana live on the same fam-ily farm).

“They were always to-gether – they walked shoul-der to shoulder,” Diana said.“They loved the farm. Theygot to leave from the placethey loved the most.”

Clayton and Colton wereburied in the same casket,side-by-side, holding hands.

“They came in together,they went out together,”Coyle said. “They went outdoing something theyloved.”

Coyle recognized the in-tense pain of the tragicdeaths of the twins.

He was right on when hesaid the only way to de-scribe it was that “it justsucks.”

He encouraged familyand friends to keep tellingstories about them.

“Their journey will con-tinue in your hearts,” hesaid, adding that there willbe signs of their presence.

“You’ll feel a target onyour back,” he joked withthe twins’ older brother,high schooler Nathan.

The signs might come inthe form of a John Deeretractor (the boys loved thatbrand, and John Deere ma-chines were part of the fu-neral procession).

It might come in the formof a simple afternoon of fish-ing, a favorite pastime of thetwins.

And it will come from acommunity that continues tocare for each other – as itdoes in the wake of the lossof Clayton and Colton.

Funeral gives fitting tribute as community grieves

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We know this placecalled Mount Ver-non-Lisbon is con-

sidered cool because of itsgreat shops and restaurants.Its locally owned businesses.Great schools. Strongchurches.

Truth is, the past couple ofmonths we’ve realized thereal coolness.

It’s the care of community.The people.

Last week’s deaths of nine-year-old twins Clayton andColton Novak is as tragic as itgets.

Yet, the community ralliesfor the Novak family. Theyhave deep roots here, andeven newcomers to MountVernon-Lisbon were affectedby their deaths.

The people of this town aresurrounding the family withlove. A new business,founded by locals John andAmanda Rhomberg, is help-ing with donations (check outOneMissionFundraising.com). More than $9,300 hadbeen raised as of early thisweek. Churches are offeringprayers, and opening their

doors regardless of faith. Theschool district is helping kids… and the greater commu-nity.

This is why we love thisplace.

This past weekend, Lisboncelebrated its annual Sauer-kraut Days festival. Oneevent served as a fundraiserto help eighth-grader JarrettMoehlman get a racingwheelchair to better partici-pate in track and field for theLions. Enough money wasraised to get Jarrett a chair!And dozens of volunteersput in countless hours to giveus some final summer en-trainment – from fireworksand brats with kraut to agreat parade and some funcarnival rides.

This is why we love thisplace.

A few short weeks ago,flash flooding ravaged homes

in Mount Vernon-Lisbon.Our city crews treatedcleanup as if they were doingit at their own properties.Neighbors got dirty – verydirty – to help neighbors. Justover a month later, friendsare still helping friends withrebuilding basements.

This is why we love thisplace.

School started in MountVernon this week. This com-ing week, it starts in Lisbon.We witnessed dozens ofschool staffers ending theirsummer vacations to getready for educating ouryoungest citizens. Sure, theyget paid for the work. But it’snot a job to them. It’s a voca-tion.

This is why we love thisplace.

Indeed, this place is coolbecause of so many things– great shops and restaurants,locally owned businesses,great schools and strongchurches.

But people serving otherstops them all.

We sure love this place.

What really makes this place special

“We aren’t going to accept youreggs.” This alleged statementfrom Carolyn Braley, wife of

Rep. Bruce Braley (D-IA) was ex-ceeded in un-neighborliness onlyby her reportedly adding, “And, wehave filed a formal complaintagainst you.”

It seems that Mrs. Braley, whosehusband is running for the senateseat being vacated by Tom Harkin,finds the smell of chickens aroundtheir vacation home distasteful.Which is a little strange. I mean, shedoes know this is Iowa, right? Afarming state? To complain aboutthe smell of animals in Iowa is prac-tically an act of sedition. But eventhe political blunder of turning upher nose at chickens in an electionyear is nothing compared to snub-bing her neighbor’s hospitality.

Although there is no way ofknowing which came first, thechickens or the eggs, PaulineHampton, Braley’s neighbor at theHoliday Lake resort in Brooklyn,Iowa, brought around her eggs as afriendly gesture and perhaps apeace offering because she knewher four hens did occasionally wan-der onto the adjacent properties.Technically, the chickens are notconsidered pets by the HolidayLake neighborhood association andare therefore not allowed. And,they were not kept in a pen. But,Ms. Hampton told Jeff Patch, re-porter for The Iowa Republican, thatthe first she heard of a problem waswhen Mrs. Braley told her that legalaction was being taken. No matterwhich side of the political fenceyou’re on, filing a legal complainton a neighbor instead of talkingface-to-face is chicken … well,droppings.

Although Hampton’s hens maynot be pets, she refers to them as“therapy chickens.” Really? Yes,Ms. Hampton, a licensed therapist,is the director of Mental Health andSubstance Abuse Services, a busi-ness she conducts from her HolidayLake home. Her chickens, she says,are therapeutic for the children shetreats. As of this report, Rep. Bra-ley’s legal team have not subpoe-naed the offending chickens todetermine just what therapy theyprovide. But the chickens wouldprobably not be forced to testify assuch information would be pro-tected under doctor/patient confi-dentiality.

The Braleys did not actually suetheir neighbor. They simply con-tacted the neighborhood associa-tion’s lawyer, Thomas Lacina, to seeif the chickens could be removed.Lacina charged Holiday Lake about$1,700 for the consultation – andthat ain’t chicken feed. Well, whenit comes to legal fees, it kind of is.But the point is, the whole businessmight have been resolved in afriendly, informal manner.

Needless to say, the Iowa Repub-lican Party has been crowing overthe incident. Portraying Braley as ahen-pecked former trial lawyer whois mean to chickens might be oneway of giving a leg up for their can-didate, Joni Ernst, first-term statesenator, lieutenant colonel in theNational Guard and a toothy, self-described hog castrator, who hasbeen running neck-and-neck withBraley.

Sure, Braley was being pressuredby his wife to deal with the chick-ens. But he should have been moreunderstanding. I mean, you don’tneed a law degree to know why thechickens cross the road. Most peo-ple learn that in third grade.

Living inIowaDanBrawner

Chickens run afoul,and congressmanlays an egg

Musings

Jake KrobSun publisher

Sun Editorial

Guest Column by Curt Wheeler

In the last decade, we haveseen some dramatic shiftsin how marijuana is

viewed and its legal status.The growth in the marijuanaindustry can be linked to theincreased demand that has re-sulted from states that havelegalizing some form of med-ical marijuana or the retailsale of marijuana. We can gaina better understanding of thegrowth potential of the mari-juana industry if we examinehow the tobacco industryreached the status of “Big To-bacco.”

History has shown us thatprior to the development of“Big Tobacco,” less than 10percent of the public used to-

bacco and the number of re-lated deaths paled in compar-ison to today.

Tobacco companiesworked to develop a set ofmarketing tactics and productinnovations that drove use toaround 50 percent, leading tothe more than 400,000 annualdeaths we see today. Market-ing tactics included denyingthe potential for addiction,downplaying any healthrisks, promoting the benefits,providing marketing “deals,”and targeting new young cus-tomers. Product innovationsincluded increasing the nico-tine in their products, creatingnew products with alternativeuses, as well as adding chem-

icals to increase absorption,flavor and dependence. Fur-thermore, “Big Tobacco”worked to protect the indus-try through lobbying, finan-cial contributions and deceit.

Some have questionedwhether the marijuana indus-try will follow the same roadmap as the tobacco industryand whether the tobacco in-dustry would be interested inthe marijuana business.Given the industry’s desire togrow and make money, itwould be naïve to assumethat the answer to these ques-tions is “no.”

The marijuana industryhas already started to followthe tobacco industry by

downplaying the health risks,minimizing the potential foraddiction, promoting the ben-efits, targeting youth throughthe use of cartoons, and offer-ing a variety of “deals.” Prod-uct innovations have alsooccurred, including raisingthe levels of THC in mari-juana, creating a variety of ed-ibles similar to existing candy,and creating new ways forcustomers to get higher levelsof THC. The initial develop-ments indicate that the mari-juana industry is followingthe same road map as the to-bacco industry.

As early as the 1970s, to-

Marijuana’s road map follows that of tobacco

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Churches Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Aug. 14, 2014 –  Page A5

Mount VernonSt. Paul Lutheran Church

L.C.M.S.600 Fifth Avenue South

Pastor: Rev. Sean Hansenwww.splcmv.org; send e-mail toinfo@splcmv.orgThurs.: 7 p.m. Priscilla GuildSat.: 4 p.m. Cookout at WulfsSun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:30 a.m.Fellowship; 11 a.m. Adult Bible Study;4 p.m. Game Night in MartelleTues.: 10:30 a.m. Ladies Bible Study

First Presbyterian Church 301 1st St. N.W.

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Pastor: Rev. Lori WunderSun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship; 10:45 a.m. Fel-lowshipMon.: 6:30 p.m. SessionTues.: 6:30 p.m. Cancer Support Group

St. John the BaptistCatholic Church

Sue Schettler, Pastoral AdministratorRev. Jack Flaherty, Parish PriestFri.: 8:30 a.m. MassSun.: 8:30 a.m. Mass

Church of Jesus Christof Latter-day Saints

Neil Gilbert, PresidentSun.: 10 a.m. Sacrament meeting11:10 a.m. Sunday School12:10 p.m. Ladies Relief Society12:10 p.m. Men’s Priesthood MeetingWed.: Family History Center, 6 to 8 p.m.

United Methodist ChurchWilliam Blyth Daylong, PastorBecky High, Associate PastorSat.: 8 p.m. AA/Al AnonSun.: 8:30 a.m. Praise Service; 9:30 a.m.Fellowship; 10:15 a.m. Traditional Wor-ship; 4:30 to 6 p.m. Good & BeautifulLife small groupMon.: Preschool startsWed.: 3:15 Metholarks; 6 p.m. Choirpicnic, Davis Park Pavilion; 6 p.m. YouthGroup; 6:45 p.m. Praise Team PracticeThurs.: 7 p.m. Finance meeting

Community Bible Church940 W. Mount Vernon Rd.

http://www.mvcbc.orgOffice 895-6269

Sun.: 9:30 a.m. Worship serviceTues.: 6 a.m. Men’s Bible study

Linn Grove Presbyterian2000 Linn Grove Rd., Mt. VernonPastor Carla BurgeSun.: 9 a.m. Worship followed by fel-lowship time; 10:15 a.m. Adult Discus-sion Group

Bahaʼi Faith Nina Scott, Group Secretary, 319-270-9230Prayer gatherings, Thursdays, 7-8 p.m.;124 3rd Ave. North

Valley View Baptist Pastor Mike GraySun.: 9 a.m.- Sunday School; 10 a.m. -Worship

LisbonLisbon United Methodist

200 E. Market St.Rev. Tom Mattson, PastorSun.: 8:30 a.m.- Sunday School, 9:45a.m.- Worship Service

Grace Bible Fellowship230 E. Market St., 455-5000

Sun.: 9 to 9:50 a.m. - Sunday School, allages; Worship - 10-11:30 a.m.Wed.: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. IntercessoryprayerWed.: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Night Wit-nessSat.: 8 a.m. - Men’s breakfast

First Federated ChurchEvangelical Bible Church

Dr. James A. Roberts, PastorWed.: 9:30 a.m.- Women’s Bible studyat SE Linn, 7:30 p.m.- Prayer and BiblestudySun.: 9:15 a.m.- Sunday School for allages, 10:25 a.m.- Morning worship serv-ice, 6 p.m.- Evening service

Seeds of Faith LutheranChurch, ELCA

798 Brenneman Lane, 455-2599(Off Hwy. 30 on eastern edge

of Lisbon)Pastor Stephanie WherrySun.: 9 a.m. Worship; 10 a.m. Fellow-ship; 10:20 a.m. Sunday School andAdult Forum

MartelleChristian Church

Rev. Adam GraunkeSun.: 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School; 10:30a.m. -Worship

United Methodist ChurchRev. John Keizer & Rev. Tad TadlockSun.: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 10:30a.m. Worship

BertramUnited Methodist Church

Rev. Jenny Seylar, PastorSun.: 10:45 a.m.- Worship Service.

SpringvilleUnited Methodist Church

Pastor John KeizerSun.: 9 a.m. - Regular Worship Service;10:15 a.m. - Sunday Morning Live.

Springville PresbyterianPastor Karen Downey BealsSun.: 9 a.m Worship. We are handi-capped accessible. 10:30 a.m. SundaySchool for all agesFaith Christian FellowshipPastor Jack RaySun.: 9:30 a.m. worship in theSpringville High School auditorium

St. Isidore Catholic ChurchFr. John R. FlahertySat.: 6 p.m. Mass

ElyFirst Presbyterian

Rev. Julie A. SchuettSun.: 9:30 a.m. - Worship; 10:45 a.m.Sunday School; 6:30 p.m. Youth Group

MechanicsvilleLiving Hope Bible ChurchMechanicsville Memorial Building

First Presbyterian Church408 E. First Street

Rev. Bill Harnish10 a.m. - Sunday Services

MethodistPastor, Barb Krueger

9 a.m. Sunday School; 10 a.m. Sun-day Services

St. Maryʼs CatholicChurch

Father David HitchSaturday Mass (second and fourth

Saturday) - 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Mass - 8a.m; 9-10 a.m. - Religious EducationClasses

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Poring over data fromlast school year, Lisbonprincipals Ian Dye andRoger Teeling are excitedabout the 2014-15 schoolyear that starts this com-ing Tuesday.

The school district willbe adding a second for-mal test to its schedule asanother tool to helpteaches help students.

The state requiresschool districts to use theIowa Assessments test.Lisbon has been using itfor first- through 11th-graders, gauging theirproficiency in math, sci-ence, social studies andlanguage arts. (The dis-trict is required to reportresults for third through11th grades.)

A second assessmentis also required – one ofdistricts’ choosing – andLisbon has been usingclassroom courseworkresults. This year, it willbe implementing MAP(measures of academicprogress).Those ingrades three through 11will be tested in readingand math.

Dye said Lisbonschool officials like thetest because it’s “diag-nostic” – a student’s an-swers determine theirnext question. Studentswill take the test threetimes a year, and Teelingpoints out that it takes upmuch less time than the

Iowa Assessments.The principals say

MAP fits well with othermeasures Lisbon is tak-ing to continue to ad-vance the learning ofstudents.

As an example, ele-mentary teachers havebeen using the Profes-sional Learning Commu-nities (PLC) approach.Teachers meet weekly todiscuss student learning.Teeling said if MAP re-sults show one classroomstruggling in a particulararea, but another class-room excelling, theteacher with the excellingstudents can share tipswith the other teacher. Orthey could swap studentsfor a particular subjectarea.

Dye points out thatthe MAP results will helpwith quick interventionfor students who mightbe struggling.

The principals alsosaid results it could helpidentify ways to keeppushing a student who’sexcelling.

Lisbon has also dedi-cated time to profes-sional development, andDye and Teeling saidthey will glean from thetests areas where teach-ers can improve as well.

Students and parentswill also get their results,and the principals saidthey’ve been excitedabout how students aretaking ownership in theirown learning.

“There’s a personalpride involved,” Teelingsaid.

The principals are wellaware of the perceptionthat sometimes comeswith more testing.

“We’re not teaching tothe test – we’re teachingto the Iowa Standards,”Dye said, referring to thecore things students areexpected to learn.

Teeling used a med-ical analogy. He saidpeople don’t want to goto a doctor and hear, “Ithink this is what youmight have.” Instead, hesaid, people want a testthat gives more details.

The principals saidMAP is one more toolteachers can use.

Already, they report,the school district hasfound benefit from theIowa Assessments.

Dye reported that ingrades seven through 11last year, all grade levelsimproved in reading pro-ficiency. In math, gradesseven to 10 all saw im-provement.

A big “celebration,”Dye said, was that 100percent of students in10th grade were profi-cient or better in socialstudies.

He said an area towork on is 11th grade,which often sees a dip inscores. He said it couldbe attributed to all of theother things 11th-gradersare doing, such as ACTsand college applications.

At the lower gradelevels, Teeling likes theimprovement seen insixth grade reading andmath. He said the schoolis also pleased with thegrowing number of ad-vanced students in fifthgrade reading.

A big positive wasthat last year’s fourthgrade was just a coupleof kids away from being100 percent proficient inscience.

Areas to work on,Teeling said, are fourthand fifth grade math, andthird grade reading.

Dye and Teeling saidthey are pleased with lastyear’s results.

“Even though thereare target areas, we’renot falling off the cliff,”Teeling said.

Pleased with results, Lisbon ready to use second educational assessment

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bacco executives wereanticipating the legaliza-tion of marijuana anddiscussing how to takeadvantage of a new mar-ket. Phillip Morris evenrequested a sample ofmarijuana from the De-partment of Justice for re-search, and a PhillipMorris executive wrote,“We request that there beno publicity whatso-ever.” Altria has evenpurchased the Web do-main names “Altria-Cannabis.com” and“AltriaMarijuana.com.”

The tobacco companieshave already shown in-tent to be involved,though it is clear they donot want this intent to bepublic. The tobacco in-dustry has internationalconnections, the fields togrow marijuana, theequipment to roll it, thedistribution to move it,the marketing knowhow,and the desire to find an-other profitable product.

It has taken more than40 years, millions of lives,

and billions of dollars torealize the societal dam-age inflicted by the legalsale of cigarettes. Wefind ourselves on theverge of another devel-oping industry that hasthe potential to repeathistory if we again ignorethe warning signs.

(Editor’s Note: CurtWheeler is a certified pre-vention specialist withASAC Prevention Serv-ices.)

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St. Johnʼs Catholic Church in Mount Vernon celebrated Vacation Bible Schoolover three days last week, welcoming children from the Lisbon-Mount Vernon area.

Pictured, Flash 2.0 (Charlie Liberko) does an experiment to demonstrate a lessonfrom the Bible. To his left are Zack the Zookeeper (Brent Brase) and Skeeter (TroyLouwagie), regular characters for the churchʼs annual Vacation Bible School.

About 85 kids participated in VBS this year, and there were 61 volunteers whohelped.

The theme this year was “Weird Animals,” telling the story of how everyone isunique and special.

St. Johnʼs celebrates VBS

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from membership/passsales, as well as revenuefrom programs withinthe proposed center. Theaggressive estimate hasthe center generating$901,000 revenue annu-ally; the conservative is$733,000.

The revenue is basedon charging an annualuser fee of $550 for a sin-gle adult and $850 for ahousehold.

BK expects the mainsources of funding tomake up the shortfallwould need to comefrom partners in the proj-ect – namely the City ofMount Vernon, CornellCollege, or the MountVernon CommunitySchool District.

Should the operatingshortfall be made upthrough property taxes,the owner of a $250,000home would pay an ad-ditional $275 to $438 peryear ($2.03 to $3.24 per$1,000 valuation).

Another option wouldbe for the center to be op-erated by the CedarRapids Metro YMCA.This would be less ofpublic facility, and thecenter would still likelyneed to be subsidized byabout $150,000 to$200,000 in the first threeyears of operation. How-ever, BK recommendsthe operating subsidy bereduced annually to zeroin the fourth year.

BK said other possi-bles sources of fundingare sponsorships, grantsand an endowment fund.

BK estimated the costsof operating the centerare $787,000 for full- andpart-time personnel;$132,000 for things suchas pool chemicals, repairmaterials and office sup-plies; and $272,000 fornonstructural servicessuch as utilities, insur-ance and marketing. Italso budgets $20,000 peryear for a capital replace-ment fund.

BK said the centerwould most likely needto be run by the City ofMount Vernon or theYMCA. Mount Vernoncurrently does not have

the staff to run the facil-ity and would need havefive full-time people – afacility manager, aquaticssupervisor, head life-guard, front desk ac-counting clerk andcustodian – for a cost of$233,550. The annualsalaries range from$28,000 for the head lifeguard to $45,000 for themanager. These are theanticipated wages for2017.

The report includes amarket review, compar-isons to the North Lib-erty Community Center,the Coralville RecreationCenter and the W, theWa r t b u r g - Wa v e r l ySports and Wellness Cen-ter.

Among the findings ofthe report:

• In the market re-view, BK said public andprivate fitness centerstypically have differentclientele and do not com-pete head-to-head. BKconcludes that the mar-ket is underserved asthere is no indoor publicswimming pool in theimmediate area, limitedgyms, and really no pub-lic access to fitness andwellness space.

• The recreationalspending potential indexin the primary and sec-ondary service areas areabove Iowa and nationalaverages.

• The hottest trend inaquatics is the leisurepool concept, with slides,current channels, foun-tains and zero depthentry. The conventionalpool in most recreationsettings has been greatlydiminished. Anothertrend is a raised temper-ature therapy pool. Still,traditional aspects, in-cluding swim teams, in-struction and aquafitness are the foundationfor many centers.

• Changing facilitiesfrom aquatics only tofull-service centers withfitness, sports and com-munity amenities has anincreased cost recoveryrate of both the pool andthe dry side amenities.

• The success of most

recreation centers is de-pendent on serving awide variety of users,from children to seniors,and BK recommendedbuilding facilities such asa wet classroom for poolbirthday parties and asmall kitchenette inorder to expand the vari-

ety of programs offeredand customers served.

FEASIBILITY, from page A1Recommendations for a

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Weight/cardiovascular fitness area – The presence of alarge space for fitness activities in the building is essentialto developing a strong revenue stream for the facility. Morerevenue per square foot can be generated from this recre-ation component than any other indoor amenity.

Pool – Another amenity that affects facility revenues anduse is a pool and, as a result, Ballard King & Associates be-lieves strongly that any community-focused wellness/recre-ation center that is being built in most settings should includea recreationally oriented swimming pool as part of its facilitycomponents.

Programs – The success of community-basedwellness/recreation centers is dependent on developing abroad-based appeal to the general public. The needs ofyouth, seniors and families must be considered, and theirindividual concerns and issues addressed.

Capital replacement fund – A plan for funding a capital re-placement program should be developed before the facilityopens.

Fees – The revenue projections were based on the conceptof not having resident/non-resident fee differential. Sincethere is a relatively small resident population base, non-res-idents need to be encouraged to utilize the facility to improvethe overall cost recovery rate.

Pass holder benefits – With revenues from long-termpasses making up the greatest single source of revenues,selling the benefits will be critical. This includes free, basicland and water based fitness classes, and free drop-in childsitting. Other options include a 10 to 15 percent discounton all fee-based classes and services in the center, a freeinitial fitness assessment and 1-3 personal training sessions.

Partnerships – The financial performance of the center willalso be dependent on the establishment of partnerships withCornell College and Mount Vernon Community Schools.This will need to include assistance with capital to build thecenter as well as operational dollars to help cover the yearlyshortfall.

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Four Mount Vernonresidents recently camebefore the city council tospeak up about issues ofconcern to them.

Issues they addressedwere tree preservationand the street level in theSeventh Street N.W. con-struction project, algae re-moval from the pond atNature Park, and discus-sions during city councilmeetings. Council mem-bers heard their requestsbut did not make anycomments or take any ac-

tion.Ian Dye, a resident of

Seventh Street N.W., re-quested that “the large,beautiful tree” on the cor-ner of Sixth Avenue andFourth Street be saved. Itis currently slated to betaken down to provide alarger turning radius thereas part of the street project.

Residents have saidthey’re satisfied with thecurrent 10-foot turning ra-dius, Dye reported. Hesaid he has also never seenany problems with it in his25 years of living there.

Dye suggested that if alarger turning radius is re-

ally needed, the city couldincrease it to just 17 feet,instead of the proposed 25feet, in order to preservethe tree and the historicnature of the neighbor-hood. Growing a new treeto replace the existing treewould take 75 to 100years, he pointed out.

Another Seventh StreetN.W. area resident, DonHormann, addressedplans for dealing with thedownward slope on Sev-enth Street, which is loweron the south side than onthe north side. He sug-gested that instead of thecurrent plan to raise the

curbs on the north side,the south side of the streetcould be raised so thatnew driveways, ap-proaches and sidewalksthat have been put in onthe north side would notneed to be torn out and re-placed.

City engineer DanBoggs noted that if thesouth side of the streetwere raised, the landgoing away from thestreet on that side wouldbe steeper, so it would bemore likely that rain waterwould run into garagesand possibly basementsthere. Boggs said the de-

sign won’t be changed. Resident Robert Cald-

well urged the council toprovide support for get-ting rid of the of duckbillalgae on the pond at Na-ture Park next spring, as itis toxic to dogs and is pos-sibly contributing to fishkills. The algae also hasn’tbeen addressed for two tothree years, he said. Hehopes the council willsupport treatment so “thequarry can be restored tothe way it should look.”

Former city councilmember Marty Chris-tensen also spoke – for thesecond time in as many

meetings – to make a sug-gestion about how discus-sions are handled atcouncil meetings. He saidhe’s observed that peoplewho have expressed ideasat council meetings thatare counter to those heldby council members havebeen met with combativedialogue. He suggestedthat the council considerhow they can more ac-tively help defuse combat-ive discussions and helpbring about constructivedialogue with those whoexpress differing opinions.

Residents sound off on trees, algae, other matters at council meeting

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Aug. 14, 2014 –  Page A7

SCHOOL, from page A1

Thursday, Aug. 28.)Hocking outlined a

few plans for the yearthat he feels will keepLisbon on the cuttingedge.

One to OneA new round of the

district’s One to Onecomputer program willput either a laptop com-puter or iPad in thehands of every student ingrades two through 12.

“Even in K-1, they arewell-equipped, withsome in each room,”Hocking said.

With the computersand other initiatives, it’sall a part of continuousimprovement. “Profes-sional development willbe the key. The staff isvery receptive to it: howto utilize it, how to en-gage kids in higher orderthinking skills,” he said.

Culture of respectAlso to be continued is

an effort to provide a cul-ture of respect in all di-rections and all levels. Hecited a series of success-ful meetings with parentsas well as Lisbon city of-ficials.

“We just need to stressa positive culture and aculture of respect, a cul-ture of cooperation.That’s huge to us,” Hock-ing said. “It is so nice tobe in a school district thatis growing. With Lisbon’sschool growth, you haveto credit the City of Lis-bon with supporting thatgrowth.”

SharingHocking said the oper-

ational sharing of teach-ers with other districtswas successful in the pastschool year and he looksforward to other oppor-tunities.

A variety of classes areoffered in a sharingagreement with theMount Vernon district:Power Tech, Metals, Ma-

terials Proc., AdvancedMaterials Proc., Intro toIndustrial Tech, Princi-ples of Engineering, Fun-damentals of Draftingand Architectural PlansSpecs.

Other examples hecited include being ableto utilize North CedarSchool District’s curricu-lum coordinator one daya week to help with theIowa Common Corestandards as well as shar-ing North Cedar’s agteacher for two periods aday during the first se-mester, which also opensup FFA membership tointerested students.

“Sharing makes bothdistricts stronger. It’s justa very positive thing,”Hocking said.

Recently announcedwere additional sharingfor the upcoming year in-volving sharing MountVernon’s facilities direc-tor and the Mount Ver-non human resourcesdirector one day a week,and sending a Lisboncounselor to Mount Ver-non one day a week.

PPEL voteOn Dec. 2, Lisbon

School District voters

will be asked to approvea new Physical Plant andEquipment Levy (PPEL)to raise property taxes by67 cents per $1,000 valu-ation. If the levy is ap-proved, the moneywould be used to com-plete a variety of recentlydiscussed facilities proj-ects, such as football fieldlights and a bus barn.The district plans to havea community forumprior to the vote. (Moneyraised from these leviesmay be used only for fa-cility-related expendi-tures and not for thingslike salaries.)

“Facilities are impor-tant. We’ll put it to thepeople,” Hocking noted,adding that facility im-provement is an ongoingneed. He cited recent se-curity upgrades on theschool campus as well asthe recently built play-ground.

Teacher leadershipThis fall, the district

plans to submit an appli-cation for an IowaTeacher Leadership andCompensation grant,which fund programs inwhich teachers take on

instructional leadershiproles. Earlier this year,the state announced thefirst 39 school districts totake part in the program.Those districts includednearby Cedar Rapids andLinn-Mar.

Superintendent’s viewHocking, now in his

26th year in education,said “Lisbon is a verygood fit for me. I’m veryappreciative of the op-portunity to serve thepeople of Lisbon. I’m afirm believer in smallerschools,” he said, citingthe relationships that canbe formed with students.“There’s a great staffhere. I get excited talkingwith them.”

He also praised theLisbon School Board.

“We have a very dedi-cated, involved schoolboard that cares aboutthis district, the studentsand the district as awhole. They bleed Lis-bon,” he said.

Back to school detailsThe first day of school is Tuesday, Aug. 19. New start time for all grades will be 8:15

a.m. School will be dismissed at 1:10 p.m. on the first day. Preschool begins Thursday, Aug. 28.Online registration continues through Aug. 18 at www.lisbon.k12.ia.us. New students

should contact the district office (455-2075) for registration information and to arrangea school visit.

Computer rolloutStudents in grades 9-12 may pick up computers on Friday (Aug. 15) from 10 a.m. to

3 p.m. or after school begins. Seventh and eighth graders will receive computers duringthe first day of school.

K-CampAK and kindergartners (students only) are invited to K-Camp on Monday (Aug. 18)

from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. All registered AK and kindergarten students will receive infor-mation in the mail prior to the event.

Back to school nightFirst through 12th grade students are invited to Back to School Night on Monday

(Aug. 18) from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. It’s a time for students to visit their classroom, bringtheir supplies and meet their teachers.

and putting Roundup onall fields for weed con-trol.

Projects that wereclose to completion in-cluded installing bikeracks (Memorial Park,Prairie Park, NaturePark, First Street Com-munity Center and theold fire station), in-stalling water fountains(Bryant Park, NaturePark, dog park) and re-moving black mold fromthe Elliott Park conces-sion building (expectedby Aug. 26).

Projects still to be ad-dressed included bury-

ing curled backstops (El-liott Park), adding lime tofields, fixing and paint-ing a park bench (Davisbasketball court) andclearing the Nature Parkoverlook. Batting cages atDavis and Elliott Parkswill be left alone (not tieddown) this season.

Conversion of city records

Mount Vernon is sav-ing a lot of money thissummer on a project tocompletely update its of-fice records system. In-stead of spending

$80,000 to buy a new sys-tem, Mount Vernon isspending $5,600 to con-vert its previous systemto the new system.

The city has one part-time person doing thework 25 hours per week,without benefits, whowill leave when the proj-ect is completed.

The conversion is amassive project, affectingall facets of city opera-tions, as nothing in thenew system matches upwith what city employ-ees have done before, cityadministrator Beimer re-ported.

PROJECTS, from page A1

– Sun photo by Jake Krob

Lisbon police show off new vehicleThe Lisbon Police Department unveiled its newest vehicle in the Sauerkraut Days parade Saturday, with officer

Vern Vacek (pictured) waving to the crowd while driving the machine.The new rig is a 1991 Hummer diesel. Police chief Rick Scott acquired it at no cost to the city, and it arrived

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hicles are transferred to other emergency responders.Scott said he learned there might be a few Hummers available, and he wrote to obtain one. He envisions the ve-

hicle will be very handy for all emergency personnel in the city, including the police and fire departments.“We’re going to equip it with some rescue gear,” he said.He said it would have come in handy during flash flooding this summer. Scott added that he envisions it will be

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SauerkrautDays 2014

– Sun photos by Jake Krob and Margaret StevensSauerkraut Days drew hundreds to Lisbon Thursday through Saturday. Top: A member ofthe Charlotte German Band plays in the parade. Above: Cousins Anna Wilcox, Patrick Myers,Casey Caspers and Ethan Kamerling take part in the bathtub races.

Above: Mackenzie Clark clings to her dad, Brent, after hername was drawn as this year’s Sauerkraut Days queen.Above right: She was all smiles while riding in the paradewith her mother, Angie. Right: Gavin Lord, the son of CarinLord, checks out his bouquet of cabbage after beingcrowned Sauerkraut Days king.

Exhibit Hall honorees

Exhibit Hall included anumber of contests forSauerkraut Days. The fol-lowing are the results:

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Above: Lisbon superintendentPat Hocking gives 10-year oldGage Engelbart a fist pumpafter being in the dunk tank. Theevent raised enough to pur-chase a racing wheelchair foreighth-grader Jarrett Moehlman.Above right: The car show cov-ered Main Street with 233 en-tries. Right: Kelsie Marks andAubrey Arensdorf enjoy a carni-val ride.

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Happel returnsfrom worldwrestling experience

– Courtesy photoCarter Happel, a two-time state champ forLisbon, traveled to Slovakia this summer towrestle on the world stage.

Jake KrobSun publisher

A month removed from his first timecompeting on wrestling’s world stage,Carter Happel is still reveling in the ex-perience.

Happel, who will be a junior at Lis-bon High School this year, competed inthe FILA Cadet World Championshipsin Snina, Slovakia. He said it was a tripof a lifetime, and his parents, Dean andDawn, got to make the trip as well. Heearned the spot on the United States’10-man team by being crowned the na-tional champion in Akron, Ohio, inMay, competing at 58 kilograms (about128 pounds).

The world championship tourna-ment included wrestlers from morethan 30 countries competing in 26-manbrackets. Happel fell in the first roundto a wrestler from Ukraine, who wasup 6-3 in the second period and caughtHappel in a cradle for a fall. The lossended Happel’s tourney run.

Happel has a strong wrestling re-sume, including two state titles and anunblemished high school record of 53-0, as well as the national FILA title thisspring and a national championshiplast year through USA wrestling.

He said wrestling in the worldchampionships was quite different.

Folkstyle is what kids wrestle inAmerican high schools and colleges;freestyle is the international style. Hap-pel noted that wrestlers from othercountries at the world championshipsonly wrestle freestyle.

And they wrestle it a bit differentlythan what Happel is used to facing infoes.

For instance, he said “they don’t tieup with you.” He added that “they arevery good at staying in position andhave insanely strong hips.”

There’s also this: Most other coun-tries don’t have high school and col-lege-based wrestling.

“Some of the kids got off theawards’ stand and got a check,” Hap-pel said.

Jake KrobSun publisher

On the heels of a successfulfour-year career at WartburgCollege, Sam Read of Marionwon his fourth straight KrautRoute 5K championship atLisbon’s Sauerkraut Days Sat-urday morning.

Mount Vernon’s Amy Has-sell was the first female to fin-ish. She made it two years in arow for the honor, finishing in17:30.

The race, sponsored byNolz Chiropractic, drew about150 runners and walkers.

Read completed the 5K in16:03, finishing 43 secondsahead of his younger brother,runner-up Kyle Read.

Sam Read acknowledged itmade sense that he wouldbeat Kyle. After all, Kyle isdeep into workouts to preparefor his sophomore year of run-ning cross country and trackat Wartburg (he did a 12 1/2-mile workout the day before).

“He’s training for the up-coming season,” Sam said.“I’m training for this race.”

The two ran near eachother for the first couple ofmiles, when Sam pulled away.

“He was a little too fastgoing out for me,” Kyle said.

Sam, a Linn-Mar graduate,earned a degree in math andeconomics from Wartburg thisspring. He’s off to graduateschool at Montana State Uni-versity to study statistics.

As a senior at Wartburg, hequalified for the NCAA Divi-sion III nationals in crosscountry. In track, he justmissed qualifying for nation-als in the 10K.

Saturday marked thefourth year he ran the KrautRoute, and the fourth time hewon it.

“It’s a fun course,” he said.“The first two miles are hillyand challenging, and the lasttwo miles are flat, so you canreally open up.”

He added: “The atmos-phere is awesome. Everyoneis cheering you on.”

With grad school, Sam saidparticipating in the KrautRoute next year is “a littlemore questionable. But if Ican’t make it, I know someonewho can,” he said, looking at

his younger brother.Among females, Hassell

took the title for the secondyear in a row. She also wonMount Vernon’s HeritageDays run in July. A Pittsburghnative, she ran cross countryand track at Utah State. Sheand her family moved toMount Vernon when her hus-band, Hans, took a job as aprofessor at Cornell College.Amy helps coach runnersthere.

She said she enjoys thecourse.

“It rolls at first, but thenflattens at the end,” she said.

She said she ran closelywith a couple of local highschool runners, who helpedpush her.

Hassell had a strong race.She finished in 17:30, seventhoverall. The female runner-up,

Wartburg grad, Mount Vernon runnerrepeat as Kraut Route champions

– Sun photos by Jake Krob

Above: Recent WartburgCollege grad Sam Read blewaway the competition in Lis-bon’s Kraut Route 5K Saturday,earning his fourth straight titlein the race.

Right: Amy Hassell of MountVernon was the first female fin-isher. She also won the race lastyear.

See HAPPEL, Page B2

MV team takes golf title at home courseMount Vernon’s

Kernoustie Golf Club teamtook the championship inthe 87th annual Eastern IowaGolf Association (EIGA)men’s tournament this pastweek.

And they honored threeof their own – Dale Waga-man (posthumously), GaryNelson and Steve Vittetoewere inducted into the EIGAhall of fame.

The 12 Kernoustie golfersaccomplished the title Satur-day and Sunday on theirhome course with a teamscore of 1,498. Each golfershot four rounds of nine –two rounds each day. Finalteam scoring was based oneach team’s 10 lowest scoresfor each nine-hole round.

The Kernoustie golfersedged out a team from theWahkonsa course, which fin-ished second with 1,511.Third place went to Monti-cello’s team, which shot1,513.

The medalist was GregRios of the Wahkonsa course;he shot a 135. Runner-upwas Heath Hesse of Tipton,who shot a 139.

Kernoustie Golf Clubteam members and theirscores are: Darin Vig, 144;

John Rhomberg, 146; DanaVig, 148; Jason Waters, 148;Jeff Crow, 150; Steve Vittetoe,151; Brock Slaymaker, 153;Lucas Lengwin, 154; HudWhitney, 155; Mark Hess,158; Blake Covington, 160;and Scott DeWitte, 161.

One highlight of the tour-ney was that nine scholar-ships were awarded thisyear to one candidate fromeach club. The Kernoustiescholarship winner wasLengwin, who also partici-pated in the tournament.

Team scores – 1.Kernoustie, 1,498; 2.Wahkonsa, 1,511; 3. Monti-cello, 1,513; 4. Dyersville,1,515; 5. Solon, 1,544; 6.Anamosa, 1,549; 7. Bellevue,1,563; 8. Tipton, 1,599; 9.West Liberty, 1,602

– Courtesy photo

The team from Mount Vernon’s Kernoustie Golf Club won the Eastern Iowa Golf Association champi-onship at their home course. Pictured are (front, from left): Jeff Crow, Lucas Lengwin, Darin Vig, DanaVig, Steve Vittetoe, (back, from left) John Rhomberg, Mark Hess, Blake Covington, Brock Slaymaker,Hud Whitney, Jason Waters and Scott DeWitte.

See KRAUT ROUTE, Page B3

Two local baseball playersracked up more honors recently.

Lisbon’s Connor Woodwardwas named to the Class 1A secondteam in the Iowa Newspaper Asso-ciation All-State honors. A junioroutfielder, Woodward had a bat-ting average of .411 this past sea-son.

Mount Vernon’s Trey Ryanmade the Class 2A third team listfrom the Iowa Newspaper Associ-ation. As a senior for the Mustangsthis past season, he had a battingaverage of .448.

Ryan was also named a secondteam academic all-stater by theIowa High School BaseballCoaches Association.

Two named toall-state list

Page B2 — Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

A Mount Vernon HighSchool graduate’s teamwas recently named thebest in the country whenit comes to grades.

The University of SanFrancisco (USF) women’strack and field team ledthe nation this past yearwith the highest cumula-tive grade-point averagein NCAA Division I. Lau-ren Wilch, a 2013 gradu-ate of MVHS, is a middledistance runner for theDons track and fieldteam. She is also a mem-ber of the cross countryteam. The track teamtopped the list with a cu-

mulative GPA of 3.63among more than 300men’s and women’steams to earn the distinc-tion from the U.S. Track& Field and Cross Coun-try Coaches Association.

The USF women’scross country team is anational powerhouse.Last fall they qualified forthe NCAA Division Ichampionships, finishing18th in the country in-cluding beating five ofthe seven Big Ten schoolswith qualifying teams;they also beat NotreDame, Vanderbilt, BYUand Princeton.  

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Wilch, USF team earntop academic accoladeCornell College had

120 student-athletes rep-resenting 16 sportsnamed Academic All-Midwest Conference forthe 2013-14 season.

A total 1,340 student-athletes from 11 MWC in-stitutions wererecognized, including 282multi-sport winners.

To be eligible for theaward, the student-ath-lete must have attained a3.33 grade point average– calculated only in theawarded academic year –and earned a varsity let-ter in one of the MWC’s20 intercollegiate sports.

The Rams landed 50all-academic selections infall sports, 24 in the win-ter and 46 in the spring.The women’s indoor andoutdoor track & fieldteams fielded a program-best 14 honorees, fol-lowed by football andbaseball each with 13.Softball had 12 honorees,volleyball 10.

Cornell had 24 multi-sport winners, includingMadison Acree (women’sindoor and outdoor track& field), Rachel Aubry(women’s soccer, soft-ball), Larissa Brewer(women’s basketball, in-door and outdoor track &field), Brandon Davis(football, baseball),Lawrence Dennis (men’scross country, indoor andoutdoor track & field),Jackson Engstrom (men’sindoor and outdoor track& field), Laura Ettlin(women’s cross country,indoor and outdoor track& field), Katie Gilbert(women’s indoor andoutdoor track & field),Claudia Gonzalez(women’s cross country,indoor and outdoor track& field), Nobuki Harata(men’s cross country, in-door and outdoor track &field), Sabrina Hargis(volleyball, softball), Cal-lie Heimburger(women’s indoor and

outdoor track & field),Tucker Horan (men’scross country, indoor andoutdoor track & field),Melissa Kraker (volley-ball, indoor and outdoortrack & field), JacobKvale (football, baseball),Abrah Masterson(women’s cross country,indoor and outdoor track& field), Clare McCarthy(women’s indoor andoutdoor track & field),Rachel Moline (women’scross country, indoor andoutdoor track & field),Jessica Noble (volleyball,basketball), Carly Pierson(women’s cross country,indoor and outdoor track& field), Sydney Strunk(women’s indoor andoutdoor track & field),Kylea Weber (volleyball,softball), Laura Wetzel(women’s cross country,indoor and outdoor track& field) and Alicia Wil-son (women’s soccer, in-door and outdoor track &field).

Rams land 120 on academic list

Although Happel saidhe did his best to stay fo-cused, the experiencewas “mind blowing.”

He hadn’t been on aplane since he was twoyears old. And Slovakiawasn’t much like theUnited States. For exam-ple, he said he didn’t seeany animals and therewere no cold drinks.They wrestled in an icearena, where mats re-placed the ice.

The trip began July 6,when Happel and histeammates from aroundthe U.S. landed in Col-orado Springs for campat the Olympic TrainingCenter. They arrived inSlovakia July 15, and re-turned to the U.S. July 21.

Happel said he’d en-joyed getting to know histeammates, adding thatthey’ve stayed in touchsince the tournament.

With a world experi-ence now under his belt,Happel is focused on the

high school season andchasing a third state title.

In 2015, he’ll be 18 andwill have to move up tothe FILA Juniors age divi-sion from Cadet. He saidhe’ll still probably go tothe national tournament,but recognizes he’ll becompeting against col-lege-age wrestlers.

A big Hawkeye fan,Happel said he’s stillpondering life after beinga Lion.

“I’m keeping my op-tions open,” he said.

HAPPEL, from page B1

Mount Vernon-Lisbon Sun, Aug. 14, 2014 –  Page B3

Public NoticesProbate

THE IOWA DISTRICT COURTLINN COUNTY

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OFJOHN RANDALL COX, Deceased.

Probate No. ESPR037708NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT

OF ADMINISTRATORAND NOTICE TO CREDITORSTo All Persons Interested in the Estate

of JOHN RANDALL COX, Deceased, whodied on or about July 22, 2014:

You are hereby notified that on the30th day of July, 2014, the undersignedwas appointed administrator of the estate.

Notice is hereby given that all personsindebted to the estate are requested tomake immediate payment to the under-signed, and creditors having claimsagainst the estate shall file them with theclerk of the above named district court, asprovided by law, duly authenticated, for al-lowance, and unless so filed by the laterto occur four months from the second pub-lication of this notice or one month fromthe date of the mailing of this notice (un-less otherwise allowed or paid) a claim isthereafter forever barred.

Dated this 1st day of August, 2014.Dale Cox, Administrator of the Estate

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gust, 2014Published in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

City of Mount VernonMOUNT VERNON CITY COUNCIL

NOTICE & CALL OF PUBLIC MEETING AUGUST 4, 2014

GOVERNMENTAL BODY: MOUNT VER-NON CITY COUNCIL

DATE OF MEETING:AUGUST 4, 2014TIME OF MEETING:6:30 P.M.

PLACE OF MEETING: MOUNT VERNON CITY HALL

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, MOUNT VERNON, IOWA

The Mount Vernon City Council metAugust 4, 2014, 2014 at Mount VernonCity Hall Council Chambers with the fol-lowing members present: Roudabush,Thompson, Niemi. Absent: Mayor Moore,Taylor, and Hampton.

Call to Order. At 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem Thompson called the meeting toorder.

Approval of Agenda. City Administra-tor Mike Beimer asked that agenda item#7 be tabled until August 18, 2014. Motionmade by Niemi to approve the amendedagenda, seconded by Roudabush. Carriedall. Absent: Taylor and Hampton.

Consent Agenda. Motion made byNiemi to approve the Consent Agenda,seconded by Roudabush. Carried all. Ab-sent: Taylor and Hampton.

Approval of minutes of July 21 andJuly 31, 2014.

Claims for approval.ALL ABOUT LEARNING, SUMMERCAMP, PARK-REC ..................1,904.00BALICHEK, RITA, CLEANING SERVICEP&A ..............................................40.00BALICHEK, RITA, CLEANING SVC, P-A,PD, SEW ....................................175.00BALLARD KING & ASSOCIATES LTDCOMM CENTER STUDY, ECON DEV ..

..........................................3,000.00BARNYARD SCREEN PRINTER LLC,SUPPLIES, POOL ........................66.50BARNYARD SCREEN PRINTER LLC,SUPPLIES, POOL ........................64.00BEIMER, MICHAEL R, MONTHLYMILEAGE, P&A ..........................127.68BENHART, SHERRIE, CLEANING SERV-ICE,P&A ........................................40.00BSN SPORTS COLLEGIATE PACIFIC,SUPPLIES, P-REC........................79.90BURROUGHS, RICHARD, CEMETERYMAINT, CEM ............................3,730.00C.R. CROWLEY TRUCKING, RIP RAPRUT ..............................................70.00CARQUEST OF LISBON, VEHICLEMAINT, ALL DEPTS ......................20.87CEDAR RAPIDS TIRE, EQUIPMENTMAINT, RUT ................................163.70COGRAN SYSTEMS, ONLINE REGFEES, P&REC ..............................74.00COMPASS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,SUPPLIES, WAT,SEW, SW ........779.17COMPASS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS,SUPPLIES, WAT,SEW,SW ..........107.63CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER LLC,EQUIPMENT REPAIR, SW ..........13.99DAVIES HEATING & A/C, EQUIPMENTREPAIR, SEW ..............................92.50DIESEL TURBO SERVICES, VEHICLEMAINT, SW ..................................579.00ECICOG, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, P&Z

............................................924.00ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CORP, IN-FORMATION SYSTEMS, PW ....399.60ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING CORP,PAGER SERVICE, EMA ................11.95FELD FIRE, VEHICLE MAINT, FD ........

..............................................42.10GARY'S FOODS, SUPPLIES, P-REC,POOL, WAT ..............................1,440.07GARY'S FOODS, SUPPLIES, POOL ....

............................................159.49GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS, ADS,RUT ............................................294.84GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS, ADS-PW

DIRECTOR, PW ..........................414.00GOODLOVE, NATHAN, FIRE CHIEF PAYFD ............................................458.30GOODYEAR COMMERCIAL TIRE, TIREREPAIR, PW................................587.72GORDON LUMBER COMPANY, SUP-PLIES, RUT, WAT, ST WAT ........182.56HAWKEYE ELECTRICAL CONTRAC-TORS, TCLS, STORM DAMAGE ..........

............................................727.35HAWKEYE READY MIX, MAINTENANCEWATER ........................................101.89HENDERSON TRUCK EQUIPMENT, IN-STALL TRUCK PARTS, RUT..50,452.00IDNR, NPDES PERMIT FEE, SW ..........

..........................................1,275.00INTERSTATE ALL BATTERY CENTERSUPPLIES, EMA ........................144.70IOWA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY, ONLINE WARRANTS, PD ................300.00KIEFER & ASSOCIATES, SUPPLIES,POOL ............................................56.39LINN CO-OP OIL CO, FUEL, PW ..........

..........................................5,009.07LINN COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPPERMIT FEES, INSPECTIONS, 8/1/2014

..........................................1,233.00LINN COUNTY TREASURER'S OFFICEWILLOW CREEK RD, STORM DAMAGE

............................................912.20LISBON POLICE RESERVES, SPECIALEVENTS PAY, PD ........................440.00MARION IRON COMPANY, SUPPLIES,SEW ............................................151.99MATRE ARMS & AMMUNITION, SUP-PLIES, PD ..................................170.00MIDWEST SAFETY COUNSELOR, IN-STRUMENT CALIB, FD ................85.00MOORE, JAMES, MONTHLY MILEAGE,P-A ..............................................90.72MOUNT VERNON ACE HARDWARE,SUPPLIES, ALL DEPTS ..........2,945.39MOUNT VERNON BANK & TRUST,AUTO PAY, WAT............................83.51MOUNT VERNON LISBON SUN, ADS-PUBLICATIONS, ALL DEPTS ..1,506.95MOUNT VERNON LISBON SUN, CABLETV-ONLINE, KMVL......................260.00MOUNT VERNON POLICE RESERVESSPECIAL EVENTS PAY, PD ..........69.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, TIF ..........647,136.51MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, SEW ........230,544.24MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, LOST II ....100,592.50MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, TIF ............59,802.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, WAT ..........57,915.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, WAT ..........15,000.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, SEW ..........15,000.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, PAYBACKGRANT, TIF ............................10,000.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, RUT ............8,250.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, WAT ............8,250.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, SEW ............8,250.00MOUNT VERNON, CITY OF, TRANSRES 7-21-2014C, ST WAT ......8,250.00PAYROLL................................14,233.27PERSONNEL CONCEPTS, SUPPLIES,ALL DEPTS ................................326.89PLATINUM CHEMICALS INC, SUPPLIESPW ..............................................459.11POOL TECH INC, SUPPLIES, POOL ....

............................................273.00POSTMASTER, UTIL BILL POSTAGE,WAT, SEW, SW............................361.94REHRIG PACIFIC COMPANY, RECYCLEBINS, SW ................................2,640.00ROTO-ROOTER, REMOVE ROCKFROM SCREEN, SEW ............1,875.00SAMS CLUB, SUPPLIES, POOL ..........

............................................337.52SCHIMBERG COMPANY, SUPPLIES,WAT ..........................................1,102.35SELECT SERVICE, PORTABLE RRRENT, P-REC ..............................340.00SHEPLEY PHARMACY, SUPPLIES,POOL ............................................97.15SIDERS, MATT, MONTHLY MILEAGE, P-REC ............................................105.28SLEEP INN & SUITES, SWIM LESSONSPOOL ............................................64.20ST LUKE'S WORK WELL SOLUTIONS,DRUG TEST, PW ..........................15.45STAPLES ADVANTAGE, SUPPLIES, P-A

............................................140.90STAR EQUIPMENT LTD, SUPPLIES, PW

............................................343.59STAR EQUIPMENT LTD, AUGER BITRENTAL, P-REC..........................343.59STETSON BUILDING PRODUCTS INC,SUPPLIES, WAT ..........................44.64STORLA, PATRICIA, CLEANING SVC,FD ............................................100.00STORM STEEL, SUPPLIES, SEW ........

............................................463.12STORM STEEL, SUPPLIES, SEW ........

..............................................58.95US BANK, SUPPLIES, BLDG MAINT,FUEL, ALL DEPTS ..................3,552.67US CELLULAR, CELL PHONES, ALLDEPTS ........................................212.24US CELLULAR, CELL PHONE, PD ......

..............................................39.57WAPSI WASTE SERVICE, 6-29-2014STORM P/U, S/W........................752.50WAPSI WASTE SERVICE, MONTHLYSVC, SW ................................22,492.62WATSON, ANGIE, REFUND, POOL ......

................................................7.00WENDLING QUARRIES, ROCK, WAT ..

..............................................67.34WENDLING QUARRIES, SAND, WAT ..

..............................................30.81WENDLING QUARRIES, ROAD STONE,RUT ............................................140.42TOTAL ..............................1,302,068.10

Approval of Change Order #27, StrebConstruction, in the amount of $7,396.40,2013 U.S. Highway 30 Corridor Improve-ments Project, IDOT Project No. STP-A-030-7(159)-86-57.

Open forum: each citizen limited to 5minutes per discussion item.

City Administrator Report. At the lastcouncil meeting Hampton asked for an ex-planation of the City’s hiring process in hir-ing temporary help. Beimer explained thatthere are not any statutory requirementsfor posting or publishing but the City doesabide by the 1964 civil rights act whichprohibits hiring on the basis of race, colorreligion or gender and also the Americanswith Disability Act. The City is an equal op-portunity employer. Update on the Emer-ald Ash Tree Borer: the treatment of Citytrees is about ¾ complete, with a pro-jected completion date for the entire Citythe end of August. The City office is in theprocess of a financial, payroll and utilitybilling software updates. Beimer said thathe will be part of a conference call withStandard and Poor’s, a bond rating serv-ice provider. Currently the City of MountVernon is rated at an A+ which is difficultfor a City of this size to receive.

Not to Exceed $2,700,000 GeneralObligation Capital Loan Notes, Series2014.

Discussion and possible action onResolution #8-4-2014A: A Resolution rati-fying, confirming and approving publica-tion of notice of public hearing for theissuance of not to exceed $2,700,000General Obligation Capital Loan Notes,Series 2014. Beimer explained that thebond market looks favorable and expects3-5 bond bidders. Beimer further ex-plained that anytime bonds are sold noticeof the public hearing has to be published.Niemi made a motion to approve Resolu-tion #8-4-2014A, seconded by Roud-abush. Roll call vote. Carried all. Absent:Taylor and Hampton.

Public Hearing on the authorization ofa loan agreement and the issuance ofNotes to evidence the obligation of theCity thereunder. Niemi made a motion toopen the public hearing, seconded byRoudabush. Carried all. Absent: Taylorand Hampton. Marty Christensen ques-tioned the $400,000.00 to be used for poolrepairs. Beimer explained that any bondover $400k requires a vote of the peopleand has to pass by 60%. If under $400k itis called a general corporate purposebond. Also, this is standard bond councillanguage as the pool portion of the bondis $200,000.00. Motion to close the publichearing made by Niemi, seconded byRoudabush. Carried all. Absent: Taylorand Hampton.

Discussion and possible action onResolution #8-4-2014B: A Resolution insti-tuting proceedings to take additional ac-tion for the authorization of a loanagreement and the issuance of not to ex-ceed $2,700,000 General Obligation Cap-ital Loan Notes, Series 2014. Beimerexplained the action to be taken; in orderfor the City to sell a capital loan note a res-olution must be passed. Motion to approveResolution #8-4-2014B made by Niemi,seconded by Thompson. Roll call vote.Carried all. Absent: Taylor and Hampton.

Discussion and possible action onResolution #8-4-2014C: A Resolution di-recting the advertisement for sale of$2,700,000 (dollar amount subject tochange) General Obligation Capital LoanNotes, Series 2014, and approving elec-tronic bidding procedures and officialstatement. Beimer said that in the councilpackets was a document called the OfficialStatement. This document outlines thecredit worthiness of the City and is pro-vided to bond buyers. Motion to approveResolution #8-4-2014C made by Niemiseconded by Roudabush. Roll call vote.Absent: Taylor and Hampton.

Police Report. Tabled until August 18,2014.

Discussion and possible action onResolution #8-4-2014D: A Resolutioneliminating parking on the East side of 2ndAvenue between 4th Street NW and 6thStreet NW. Chief Mark Winder stated hehad several complaints from the StreetDepartment during winter plowing condi-tions regarding cars parking on both sidesof 2nd Avenue NW from 4th Street to 6thStreet NW. When the pavement narrowsand cars are parked on both sides itmakes it difficult for a snow plow or emer-gency vehicles to pass through. Eliminat-ing parking on the east side wouldalleviant this problem. When asked if hehad talked to all residents Chief Windersaid that he had to some but not all resi-dents. Council suggested that he do thatbefore they pass this resolution. Niemiasked if calendar parking had ever beenconsidered in Mount Vernon to whichWinder replied “no”. He said it has beendiscussed but he personally felt that itwould “cause a lot of issues”. Council di-rected Chief Winder to talk with effectedresidents and resolution will be discussedat the August 18, 2014 regular councilmeeting.

Old Business. Niemi requested fur-ther information on installing stop lights atthe intersection of Seventh Avenue andHwy 1 to facilitate pedestrian and fire de-partment traffic. Boggs indicated he hadcontacted office in Ames and their recom-mendation was to have a TEAP study andcontact the local district office. Dan hasmade contact with the local office and iswaiting for a TEAP study recommendationfrom the district office. Due to the recent

construction of the roundabout the hope isthat another study will not be needed.Boggs will provide more information atnext meeting.

New Business. Beimer updated coun-cil present that he had spoken to Deb Her-mann, Ed Sauter and the financecommittee task force regarding the BallardKing report on a possible community cen-ter. He continued his recommendationwould be a work session with all the stakeholders once mayor returns and furtherdiscuss the report at a regular council ses-sion. Council consensus was for Beimer topool council, the school, Cornell,council/mayor and the task force for rec-ommended meeting date for a work ses-sion. The Mayor indicated he would begone at least until August 18th.

As there was no further business toattend to the meeting adjourned, the timebeing 7:15 p.m., August 4, 2014.

Respectfully submitted,Sue RipkeCity Clerk

Reviewed and approved,Michael R. BeimerCity Administrator

Published in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

Linn CountyLINN COUNTY BOARD OF

SUPERVISORSCEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWAWEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014 10:00 A.M.

(These are the minutes in their en-tirety. Archived minutes can be found atwww.linncounty.org).

The Board met in session at the LinnCounty Jean Oxley Public Service Center.Present: Vice Chairperson Langston, Su-pervisors Roger, Oleson and Harris. Ab-sent: Chairperson Barron (personalbusiness). Board members voting "AYE"unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led byVice Chairperson Langston.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to approve Consent Agenda as fol-lows:

Resolution 2014-7-143WHEREAS, the Linn County Board of

Supervisors is this day presented with theattached petitions for suspension of taxesand/or special assessments pursuant toSection 427.8 of the Code of Iowa and;

WHEREAS, the properties for whichassessments against these Petitioners aremade lie within Linn County and;

WHEREAS, these Petitioners are un-able to contribute to the public revenue byreason of age, infirmity, or both.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT ISHEREBY RSOLVED by the Board of Su-pervisors, Linn County, Iowa, this date metin lawful session that the attached petitionsbe approved for the following Petitioners,parcels, and tax years:

PETITIONER, PARCEL #, TAXYEARS, Special #

Hadenfeldt, Larry, 05092-88002-00000, 2013

Lawrence, Richard, 14114-54002-00000, 2013

Patterson, Sandra, 13252-53003-00000, 2013

The Linn County Treasurer is orderedto suspend the collection of taxes as-sessed against these Petitioners, theirpolls or estates, for the above parcels forthe above tax years as indicated.

Resolution 2014-7-144APPROVING A MINOR BOUNDARY

CHANGEWHEREAS, a final plat of Hickman

Farms Second Addition (Case # MBC-13-13) to Linn County, Iowa, containing two(2) lots, numbered lot 1 and lettered lot A,has been filed for approval, a subdivisionof real estate located in the SW SW of Sec-tion 1, Township 84 North, Range 7 Westof the 5th P.M., Linn County, Iowa, de-scribed as follows:

WHEREAS, said plat is accompaniedby a certificate acknowledging that saidsubdivision is by, and with the free consentof the proprietors, and is accompanied bya certificate dedicating certain property tothe public, as shown on the plat; and

WHEREAS, said plat and it's attach-ments thereto have been found to conformto the requirements of the comprehensiveplan and the subdivision ordinance; andthe requirements of other ordinances andstate laws governing such plats; and

WHEREAS, the following conditionsas listed on the Planning and DevelopmentStaff Report of MBC-13-13 as lastamended on Monday, November 18, 2013have been addressed:

LINN COUNTY ENGINEERING DE-PARTMENT

Entrance permit required for new en-trances and existing unpermitted en-trances, Sec.11 and the UnifiedDevelopment Code, Article 4, Sec. 9B ß8(e).† One entrance per parcel is al-lowed.†

Dedication of road rights-of-way,County Standard Specifications, Section 5.60' of right-of-way on North Alburnett Roadadjacent to development shall be dedi-cated to the public for road purposes.

Road agreement for access control,participation in road improvement and ob-structions within County right-of-way.County Standard Specifications, Section 1.

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANS-PORTATION

No conditions to be met.

LINN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DE-PARTMENT

No conditions to be met.NATURAL RESOURCES CONSER-

VATION SERVICENo conditions to be met.LINN COUNTY CONSERVATION

DEPARTMENTNo conditions to be met.LINN COUNTY EMERGENCY MAN-

AGEMENTNo conditions to be met.LINN COUNTY 911 COORDINATORNo conditions to be met.LINN COUNTY PLANNING AND DE-

VELOPMENT - ZONING DIVISIONVarious revisions to the site plan as

required.The final plat shall contain all informa-

tion required by law.A Retracement Survey verifying there

are a minimum of 35 net acres remainingin the balance of the property or a DeedRestriction is required to be filed andrecorded with the bound documents.

Prior to approval of the final plat, theowner must sign an "Acceptance of Con-ditions" form. The "Acceptance of Condi-tions" form states that the ownerunderstands and agrees to comply with theagreed upon conditions as stated in thestaff report.

Approval of utility and drainage ease-ments by the appropriate companies withall easements marked on the final platbound copies as per Article 4, Section 8B,ß 9(f), of the Unified Development Code.

This plat lies within the 2 mile jurisdic-tion of the city of Alburnett. As per Chapter354 of the Code of Iowa, a certified resolu-tion by any municipality that has authorityto review the plat to either approve the plator waive its right to review must be pro-vided.

Prior to approval of the final plat, thelandowner shall sign an "Agricultural LandUse Notification" that has been provided bythe Zoning Administrator. The landownershall ensure that such notification shall beattached to the deed and shall become aseparate entry on the abstract of title for allthe property that is subject of the permit ordevelopment as per Article 5, Section 1, ß8 of the Unified Development Code.

The proposed subdivision name shallbe submitted for review and approval bythe Linn County Auditor's office prior to ap-proval of the final plat.

One original and 3 complete copies ofthe final plat bound documents that mustinclude the following:

A certified copy of the approved finalplat including conditions of final approval,signed by the chairperson of the Board ofSupervisors

An instrument executed in the formprovided by the laws of Iowa, dedicating toLinn County title to all property intended forpublic use, including public roads

Surveyor's certificate; Owner's certifi-cate; Auditor's certificate; Ag land use no-tification

Deed restriction concerning erectionand payment of fences as per the Code ofIowa, Chapter 359A, will be required

Deed restriction concerning individualdrainage rights as per the Code of Iowa,Chapter 468, subchapter V, will be required

A covenant for a secondary road as-sessment district concerning the adjacentpublic secondary road as per Article 4,Section 8B, ß 9(a)(ii), of the Unified Devel-opment Code

Acknowledgment of Responsibility, toensure adequate drainage for all landwithin the subdivision at the time of finalplat, will be required

Resolution of the Planning and ZoningCommission

Resolution of the Board of Supervi-sors

Resolution of approval or waiver of re-view by applicable municipalities

Groundwater hazard statement; Cer-tificate of County Treasurer; Title opinion

Restrictive covenants or deed restric-tions, as separate instruments, not com-bined with any other instrument

Two (2) copies of the surveyor's draw-ing

A consent to plat signed by the mort-gage holder if there is a mortgage or en-cumbrance on the property, as well as arelease of all streets, easements, or otherareas to be conveyed or dedicated to localgovernment units within which the land islocated

The final plat bound documents mustbe approved by the Linn County Board ofSupervisors on or before November 18,2014 as per Article 4, Section 8A(7), andshall be recorded within 1 year of that ap-proval, as per Article 4, Section 8B(6) ofthe UDC.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED, by the Board of Supervisors, ofLinn County, Iowa, that said plat is herebyapproved. The Board of Supervisors andCounty Engineer are hereby authorized toenter approval upon the final plat resolu-tion. The Board of Supervisors' Chairper-son is also hereby authorized to sign saidplat which executes an acceptance of ded-ication of property to the public, as shownon said plat.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FUR-THER RESOLVED, by the Board of Super-visors, of Linn County, Iowa, that said platand plat proceedings shall not be changedor altered in any way, without the approvalof the Linn County Board of Supervisors.Said plat and plat proceedings shall berecorded by July 30, 2015 to be valid.

Resolution 2014-7-145ROAD CLOSURE AND DETOUR AU-

THORIZATIONWHEREAS: Linn County Project M-

HMA PATCHING(15), HMA Patching onBlairs Ferry Road, at the Iowa Northernrailroad crossing just north of ShellsburgRoad will begin soon.

WHEREAS: this project lies on amarked Farm-to-Market route and

WHEREAS: a detour must be estab-lished to close a marked route for longerthan 48 hours, and

WHEREAS: a map of the detour is at-tached hereto.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE-SOLVED: that the Linn County Board ofSupervisors hereby authorize and directthe Linn County Engineer to place the ap-propriate signs to establish the followingdetour commencing at the intersection ofBlairs Ferry Road (E36) and 1st Street,thence south on 1st Street for approxi-mately 0.3 miles to Vinton Street, thencewest on Vinton Street for approximately 0.5miles to Covington Road (W36), thencewest on Covington Road (W36) for approx-imately 0.2 miles to Blairs Ferry Road(E36), (see attached map).

Signs shall be placed when and asnecessary to protect the work and the trav-eling public in accordance with the Manualon Uniform Traffic Control Devices andChapter 306 of the Code of Iowa.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign annualDepartment of Justice and Department ofTreasury Equitable Sharing Agreementand Certification in the amount of$151,984.83 for Justice Funds and$34,884.47 for Treasury Funds.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5187 for $26,284.00 to Junge Fordfor a 2014 Ford F-150 XL Super Cab forPlanning and Development.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5188 for $22,705.00 to Lynch Fordfor a 2014 Ford F-150 XL Super Cab forConservation.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5189 for $24,805.00 to Junge Fordfor a 2015 Ford F250 XL Super Cab forConservation.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5190 for $51,646.00 to Junge Fordfor two 2015 Ford F250 XL Super CrewCab for Conservation.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5191 for $45,410.00 to Lynch Fordfor two 2014 Ford F-150 XL Super Cab forPublic Health.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5192 for $23,390.00 to Lynch Fordfor a 2015 Chevrolet Impala for PublicHealth.

Authorize Vice Chair to sign purchaseorder # 5193 for $23,995.00 to Junge Fordfor a 2015 Ford Transit Connect for Elec-tions.

Award contract for the Linn Countywarning siren project to Frontline Plus, Inc.,in the amount of 152,777.00.

Approve Linn County Courthouseconstruction contract change order elevenfor $35,685.00 to Unzeitig ConstructionCompany as part of the contract of$7,371,476.87.

Approve Linn County ConservationMorgan Creek Park Maintenance Shop de-sign services addendum to the contract fora fixed fee of $16,550.00 for additional de-sign scope of services to Design DynamicsInc. as part of the original percentagebased contract fee.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to approve minutes of July 25 & 28,2014 as printed.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to remove the following agenda item:

Discuss contract with TMS Manage-ment for non-emergency medical trans-portation for an approximate value of$24,000.00.

A public hearing was called to order todetermine whether Linn County will conveyto Dale Peterson, whatever interest LinnCounty may have in vacated right-of-wayon Horseshoe Lake Road. Proof of publi-cation was presented. There were no oralor written objections.

Gary Jarvis, Asst. County Atty., statedat Mr. Peterson (who owns property onboth sides of road) asked to have LinnCounty vacate any interest they mighthave in this right-of-way. The Resolutionsapproving the conveyance will be ap-proved at the 2:30 p.m. meeting today asit was not included on the agenda thismorning. Steve Gannon, County Engineer,stated that the Road Dept. is in favor of thisconveyance.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to close public hearing.

Pramod Dwivedi, Public Health Dir.,presented highlights and release of thePublic Health report The Health of LinnCounty, Iowa:†A County-Wide Assessmentof Health Status and Health Risks. He in-troduced the following: Board of Healthmembers Dan Marquardt & Rich Good;staff members Kaitlin Emrich, BarbaraChadwick and Larry Hlavacek.

Motion by Oleson, seconded by Harristo approve Public Health Report and re-lease to the public today.

Discussion: Supervisor Langstonthanked Stephanie Neff of Blue Zones forher collaborative efforts. She also askedthat the following receive a copy:

Leslie Wright, United Way; Les Gar-ner, Greater Cedar Rapids Foundation;Jack Evans, Hall Perrine Foundation;Chad Simmons, Diversity Focus; Jeff

See NOTICES, Page B4

KRAUT ROUTE, from page B1

Marie Schofer, often Has-sell's training partner, fin-ished in 18:10.

“Three cheers to theKraut Route and localraces,” Hassell said. Overall male – 1. Sam Read,Marion, 16:03; 2. Kyle Read, Mar-ion, 16:46; 3. James Wenzel,Springville, 16:51; 4. Jack Young,Mount Vernon, 16:53; 5. DanSchofer, Mount Vernon, 17:01. Overall female – 1. AmyHassell, Mount Vernon, 17:30; 2.Marie Schofer, Mount Vernon,18:10; 3. Rebeca Mallon, Daven-port, 19:21; 4. Sarah Ritchie,Cedar Rapids, 21:16; 5. SophiaBruce, Naperville, IL, 22:13. Male, 14 and under – 1. BryceDeerberg, Bennett, 19:30; 2. Gar-rett Herring, Lisbon, 20:24; 3. BenMcGuire, Lisbon, 21:0; 4.Maxwell Abodeely, Lisbon, 22:11;5. Brody Deerberg, Bennett, 24:59;6. Cole Clark, Lisbon, 26:17; 7.Keagan Jarchow, Lisbon, 26:33; 8.Carter Hall, Mount Vernon, 27:10;9. Zach Fall, Lisbon, 27:28; 10.Tanner Drabek, Altoona, 30:36;11. Will Bennett, Lisbon, 32:22; 12.Lane Allison, Anamosa, 32:22; 13.Ty Fall, Lisbon, 39:38. Female, 14 and under – 1.Sophia Bruce, Naperville, IL,22:13; 2. Claire Bruce, Naperville,IL, 24:46; 3. Maia Bentley, MountVernon, 28:01; 4. HasselmannOlivia, Lisbon, 33:20; 5. LibbyStone, Des Moines, 33:30; 6. Han-nah Dighton, Lisbon, 33:46; 7.Emily Schultz, Lisbon, 34:52; 8.Emma Howard, Lisbon, 34:52; 9.Rylan Allison, Anamosa, 35:02;10. Kali Nelson, Lisbon, 37:56; 11.Ella Clark, Lisbon, 37:57; 12.Samantha Bennett, Lisbon, 50:16. Male, 15-19 – 1. Kyle Read,Marion, 16:46; 2. James Wenzel,Springville, 16:51; 3. Jack Young,Mount Vernon, 16:53; 4. ThomasBernard, Mount Vernon, 17:07; 5.Chase McLaughlin, Anamosa,18:24; 6. Peyton Wilch, MountVernon, 18:40; 7. Ben Gilbert,

Mount Vernon, 19:01; 8. KadenKilburg, Lisbon, 19:26; 9. JacobFeldman, Mount Vernon, 19:43;10. Robert Netolicky, Stanwood,20:01; 11. Reid Smock, Lisbon,20:19; 12. Jordan Woodward, Lis-bon, 20:41; 13. Payton Bahl, Lis-bon, 22:57; 14. Kaleb McKohn,Lisbon, 23:21; 15. James Cannon,Lisbon, 29:39; 16. Adam Kuehl,Cedar Rapids, 30:10; 17. ColeCrumford, Wilton, 30:21; 18.Brian Driscoll, Mechanicsville,31:01. Female, 15-19 – 1. FaithAnton, Mount Vernon, 22:20; 2.Kendra Schmidt, Lisbon, 22:45; 3.Kamry McLaughlin, Anamosa,24:58; 4. Audrey Felderman, Lis-bon, 28:08; 5. Hannah Spea, Lis-bon, 28:10; 6. BernadettePoduska, Lisbon, 28:27; 7. GraceAustin, Wilton, 30:21; 8. Maken-zie Frey, Lisbon, 31:38; 9. Court-ney Jacobs, Cedar Rapids, 36:37;10. Paige Felderman, Lisbon,54:27; 11. Emily Light, Lisbon,54:27. Male, 20-29 – 1. Hunter Ruth,Mount Vernon, 20:36; 2. KyleMallie, Cedar Rapids, 21:08; 3.Jordan Bahl, Lisbon, 21:38; 4.Ryan Olsem, Solon, 22:01; 5.Michael Bahl, Lisbon, 25:10; 6.Jason Blinks, Mount Vernon,27:53. Female, 20-29 – 1. RebecaMallon, Davenport, 19:21; 2.Sarah Ritchie, Cedar Rapids,21:16; 3. Margaret Strecker, Lis-bon, 22:17; 4. Chelsee Shortt,Mount Vernon, 24:01; 5. RebeccaYoung, Mount Vernon, 24:29; 6.Allison Kiss, Allegan, MI, 25:42; 7.MacKenzie Beemer, Lisbon,26:18; 8. Casey Krall, Mount Ver-non, 26:26; 9. Tabitha Brown, ,Cedar Rapids, 30:28; 10. TrishaButteris, Mount Vernon, 30:32; 11.Haley Blinks, Lisbon, 32:09; 12.Sarah Olsem, Solon, 34:23; 13.Lisa Shelton, Lawrenceville, GA,36:29; 14. Gretchen Light, Lisbon,56:32; 15. Carley Even, CedarRapids, 56:41. Male, 30-39 – 1. Dan Schofer,

Mount Vernon, 17:01; 2. MattYoungblut, Marion, 19:56; 3.Steve Tygrett, Iowa City, 20:47; 4.Andrew Crooks, Iowa City, 21:27;5. Amos Werderman, CedarRapids, 21:49; 6. Scott Noll, Mar-ion, 22:07; 7. Steve Collins, CedarRapids, 22:18; 8. Matt Townsley,Mount Vernon, 22:24; 9. PaulStrecker, Lisbon, 23:14; 10. JohnDalerowolski, Pouce Coupe, BC,23:16; 11. Luke Felderman, Lis-bon, 26:46; 12. Dustin Mallie,Center Point, 28:18; 13. MikeOverman, St. Paul, MN, 29:34; 14.Shawn Johnson, Cedar Rapids,30:23; 15. Indrej Stonawski, CedarRapids, 31:56. Female, 30-39 – 1. MarieSchofer, Mount Vernon, 18:10; 2.Sally Kamerling-Kortuem, Madi-son Lake, MN, 23:36; 3. CassyTownsley, Mount Vernon, 23:41;4. Jamie Bentley, Mount Vernon,28:08; 5. Becky Stonawski, CedarRapids, 28:47; 6. Jenny Lucas,Marion, 29:15; 7. Shanon Batell,Cedar Rapids, 29:54; 8. MelindaDalerowolski, Pouce Coupe, BC,29:59; 9. Karma Hall, Mount Ver-non, 32:53; 10. Heidi Benson, Lis-bon, 37:22; 11. Jessica Burgin,Mount Vernon, 37:23; 12. Erin

Foster, North Liberty, 44:31. Male, 40-49 – 1. Mike Mallon,Davenport, 17:35; 2. Kory Swart,Mount Vernon, 17:50; 3. JoshuaMullin, Cedar Rapids, 19:48; 4.Jeff Walberg, Mount Vernon,20:16; 5. Bob Read, Marion, 21:41;6. Shane Light, Lisbon, 23:25; 7.Peter Wilch, San Francisco, CA,23:49; 8. Sean Bruce, Naperville,IL, 27:08; 9. Wade Schultz, Lisbon,28:17; 10. Tim Fall, Lisbon, 29:56;11. Larry Howard, Lisbon, 35:00. Female, 40-49 – 1. Kim Fall,Lisbon, 25:48; 2. Lisa Bruce,Naperville, IL, 27:39; 3. Jodi Fel-derman, Lisbon, 28:21; 4. DebWright, Lisbon, 28:25; 5. KariLackore, Frisco, TX, 28:31; 6.Meretta Blinks, Lisbon, 30:12; 7.Lori Gage, Fairbank, 30:31; 8.Martha Slylberg, North Liberty,32:49; 9. Kim Stewart, DesMoines, 33:30; 10. KaraBeauchamp, Mount Vernon,37:34. Male, 50-59 – 1. Craig Brophy,Cedar Rapids, 21:45; 2. Tom Red-mond, Mount Vernon, 22:36; 3.Ted Weigandt, Cedar Rapids,23:16; 4. Kevin Steele, Lisbon,23:20; 5. Doug Lord, Lisbon,23:33; 6. Dean Mallie, Lisbon,

24:40; 7. Doug Morningstar, Lis-bon, 25:52; 8. Dave Klostermann,Lisbon, 26:20; 9. Peter Bahl, Lis-bon, 27:41; 10. Mark Anton,Mount Vernon, 29:37; 11. MattNagle, Mount Vernon, 30:30; 12.Tim Wilson, Mount Vernon,33:00; 13. Clay Gavin, Cascade,44:31. Female, 50-59 – 1. MaryMorningstar, Lisbon, 25:52; 2.

Denise Austin, Wilton, 30:22; 3.Nancy Hill-Cobb, Cedar Falls,37:32; 4. Diane Gavin, Cascade,44:31. Male, 60 and older – 1. PaulJames, Stanley, 23:11; 2. ZygmuntSzylberg, Cedar Rapids, 28:04; 3.Terry Trimpe, Lisbon, 32:15. Female, 60 and older – 1.Cynthia Vaske, Cedar Rapids,37:28.

– Sun photos by Jake KrobAbout 150 runners and walkers took part in the 5K.

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Pomeranz and Mayor Corbett.VOTE: All AyesBeth Weeks, City of Cedar Rapids

Deputy Assessor, presented the city's 2014Homestead Credit & Military Exemption Al-lowances & Disallowances.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to approve Cedar Rapids 2014 Home-stead Credit & Military ExemptionAllowances & Disallowances.

Julie Kester, Linn County Assessor,presented the county's 2014 HomesteadCredit & Military Exemption Allowances &Disallowances.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to approve Linn County 2014 Home-stead Credit & Military ExemptionAllowances & Disallowances.

Motion by Oleson, seconded byRogers to approve disabled veterans cred-its allowances and disallowances.

REPORTS-LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS& COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Supervisor Rogers reported on theOPTIONS Task Force meeting last week,noting that it is a continuation of a very fluiddiscussion. They know that OPTIONS willchange and there is a lot of positive dialogbetween family members, consumers andproviders and how they will try to adapt tothe changing landscape. The State of NewJersey is paying 100% (without Medicaid)and the Task Force is trying to understandhow they did that, noting that it does notaddress the Olmstead issue. Rogers metthis week in Des Moines (along with othersupervisors) with Chuck Palmer and staffregarding regionalization and issues theystill face. This MHDD Region meets ratherfrequently and will possibly have a confer-ence call with Director Palmer during thosemeetings.

Supervisor Oleson will be attending aProspect Meadows meeting today withMayor Corbett regarding public funding.Wickiup is getting close to having a meet-ing with members of the Meskwaki tribe ona significant financial investment. TheSolid Waste Agency master planningmeeting for Site #1 is tomorrow. Marionunveiled their master trail plan for the next20 years (a lot is shared cost with futuredevelopment).

Supervisor Harris reported that thestorm debris in Monroe Township is re-moved and off to collection areas. There isstill a little bit of cutting going on and thereare a couple pockets of need but for themost part, the debris pick up is complete.

Motion by Harris, seconded by Rogersto approve ACH's in the amount of$799,019.82 and $408.50.

Motion by Oleson, seconded by Harristo approve payment to Supervisor Rogersin the amount of $110.

VOTE: Oleson & Harris - AyeRogers - Abstain

Motion by Harris, seconded by Rogersto approve Claims #70573240-#70573341in the amt. of $197,867.76.

The Board received and placed on filea letter from James J. Corcoran III to Mr.John Haack regarding Notice to the EchoLake Homeowner Assoc. and the Board ofSupervisors regarding their disapproval ofcontinuation of the Echo Lake First Addi-tion Restrictive Covenants.

Motion by Langston, seconded byRogers to appoint Pam Oldham to theFood Systems Council.

Emergency Agenda Item:Motion by Rogers, seconded by Harris

to adopt Resolution 2014-7-146WHEREAS, pursuant to Section

331.903(1), Code of Iowa, Jerry VanderSanden, Linn County Attorney, has submit-ted to the Board of Supervisors, LinnCounty, Iowa, for approval of Erin Rivka El-dridge, for appointment as Assistant as-signed as a Special Prosecutor in the U.S.Attorney's Office under the HIDTA Grant(High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas), and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors,Linn County, Iowa, finds Erin Rivka El-dridge to be qualified to serve as Assistantand that the appointment of Erin Rivka El-dridge will not exceed the number of assis-tants authorized for the Linn CountyAttorney's Office by the Board of Supervi-sors, Linn County, Iowa.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT ISHEREBY RESOLVED by the Board of Su-pervisors, Linn County, Iowa, that the ap-pointment of Erin Rivka Eldridge asAssistant assigned as a Special Prosecu-tor in the U.S. Attorney's Office under theHIDTA Grant by Jerry Vander Sanden, LinnCounty Attorney, is hereby approved.

The Board recessed at 10:38 a.m. Respectfully submitted,

JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County AuditorBy: Rebecca Shoop, Deputy Auditor

Approved by:LINDA LANGSTON, Vice Chairperson

Board of SupervisorsPublished in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWAWEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2014 2:30 P.M.

The Board met in session at the Com-munity Services Building Options DiningRoom. Present: Vice ChairpersonLangston, Supervisors Rogers, Harris andOleson. Absent: Chairperson Barron (per-sonal business). Board members voting"AYE" unless otherwise noted.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Ole-son to adopt Resolution 2014-7-147

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervi-sors, Linn County, Iowa, is empoweredunder ß331.361, Code of Iowa, to disposeof the interest of Linn County, in real prop-erty, and,

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervi-sors, Linn County, Iowa, has vacated theportions of right-of-way described as:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PARCEL AA part of the NE º SE º of Section 15,

Township 84 North, Range 8 West of the5th Principal Meridian, Linn County, Iowadescribed as follows:

Commencing as a point of referenceat the E º corner of said Section 15;

thence S00∞57'52"E along the eastline of said NE º SE º, 300.04 feet to thePoint of Beginning;

thence continuing S00∞57'52"Ealong said east line, 74.98 feet;

thence S44∞24'24"W, 56.21 feet tothe west right-of-way line of HorseshoeLake Road;

thence N00∞57'52"W along said westright-of-way line, 115.11 feet to the northright-of-way line of said Road;

thence N89∞57'03"E along said northright-of-way line, 40.01 feet to the Point ofBeginning, containing 0.09 acres.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PARCEL BA part of the NW º SW º of Section 14,

Township 84 North, Range 8 West of the5th Principal Meridian, Linn County, Iowadescribed as follows:

Commencing as a point of referenceat the W º corner of said Section 14;

thence S00∞57'52"E along the westline of said NW º SW º, 300.04 feet to thePoint of Beginning;

thence N89∞57'03"E, 20.00 feet tothe east right-of-way line of HorseshoeLake Road;

thence S00∞57'52"E along said eastright-of-way line, 74.66 feet;

thence S89∞02'04"W, 20.00 feet tosaid west line;

thence N00∞57'52"W along said westline, 74.98 feet to the Point of Beginning,containing 0.03 acres.

and,WHEREAS, Dale Peterson, owner of

real property adjacent to the above de-scribed parcel of vacated right-of-way de-sire to obtain whatever interest LinnCounty, Iowa may have in the above de-scribed parcel of vacated right-of-way, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Supervi-sors, Linn County, Iowa, has pursuant toß331.361, Code of Iowa, conducted apublic hearing upon the proposal to con-vey by quit claim deed whatever interestLinn County, Iowa, may have in the abovedescribed parcel of vacated right-of-way.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND ITIS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board ofSupervisors, Linn County, Iowa, this datemet in lawful session that whatever inter-est Linn County, Iowa, may have in theabove described parcel of vacated right-of-way shall be conveyed to Dale Peter-son, owner of real property adjacent to theabove described vacated right-of-way, byquit claim deed.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that theVice-Chairperson of the Board of Supervi-sors, Linn County, Iowa, hereby authorizeto execute said quit claim deed conveyingwhatever interest Linn County, Iowa, mayhave in the above described parcel of va-

cated right-of-way to Dale Peterson. Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-

ris to adopt Resolution 2014-7-148WHEREAS, there is presented to the

Board of Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa,for its approval, a quit claim deed exe-cuted and acknowledged by LindaLangston, Vice-Chairperson of the Boardof Supervisors, Linn County, Iowa, andJoel Miller by Rebecca Shoop, Deputy,County Auditor of Linn County, Iowa, con-veying the interests of Linn County, Iowa,to Dale Peterson, and

WHEREAS, said deed conveys thefollowing real estate described as follows:

LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PARCEL AA part of the NE º SE º of Section 15,

Township 84 North, Range 8 West of the5th Principal Meridian, Linn County, Iowadescribed as follows:

Commencing as a point of referenceat the E º corner of said Section 15;

thence S00∞57'52"E along the eastline of said NE º SE º, 300.04 feet to thePoint of Beginning;

thence continuing S00∞57'52"Ealong said east line, 74.98 feet;

thence S44∞24'24"W, 56.21 feet tothe west right-of-way line of HorseshoeLake Road;

thence N00∞57'52"W along said westright-of-way line, 115.11 feet to the northright-of-way line of said Road;

thence N89∞57'03"E along said northright-of-way line, 40.01 feet to the Point ofBeginning, containing 0.09 acres.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION - PARCEL BA part of the NW º SW º of Section 14,

Township 84 North, Range 8 West of the5th Principal Meridian, Linn County, Iowadescribed as follows:

Commencing as a point of referenceat the W º corner of said Section 14;

thence S00∞57'52"E along the westline of said NW º SW º, 300.04 feet to thePoint of Beginning;

thence N89∞57'03"E, 20.00 feet tothe east right-of-way line of HorseshoeLake Road;

thence S00∞57'52"E along said eastright-of-way line, 74.66 feet;

thence S89∞02'04"W, 20.00 feet tosaid west line;

thence N00∞57'52"W along said westline, 74.98 feet to the Point of Beginning,containing 0.03 acres.

andWHEREAS, said deed was executed

by Linda Langston, Vice-Chairperson ofthe Board of Supervisors, Linn County,Iowa, and Joel Miller by Rebeca Shoop,Deputy, County Auditor of Linn County,Iowa, pursuant to resolution 2014-7-147adopted by the Board of Supervisors, LinnCounty, Iowa, on the 30th day of July,2014.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT AND ITIS HEREBY RESOLVED by the Board ofSupervisors, Linn County, Iowa, this datemet in lawful session, that the above de-scribed quit claim deed, dated the 30thday of July, 2014, conveying whatever in-terest Linn County, Iowa, may have, toDale Peterson, be and the same is herebyapproved.

The Board met for an informationalmeeting with Options of Linn County staffregarding the future of the facility. The fol-lowing questions and answers were given:

1) When will the Board make a finaldecision on the future of Options?

Supervisor Rogers stated that theBoard will receive recommendations fromthe Options Task Force, providers, familymembers, non-profits and Linn Countystaff. Discussions have taken place thelast several months about what LinnCounty is doing to be proactive with thischange and how to structure a new Op-tions. He stated that the Board does nothave a deadline yet. A date cannot be setwithout other factors but the Board willcommunicate it very clearly at the appro-priate time.

2) Is the Board willing to fight/lobbythe legislature to fund sheltered work-shops like in the state of New Jersey?

Supervisor Rogers stated that NewJersey passed a bill that the State wouldtake over sheltered workshops meaningthat it is 100% State funded so Medicaidwill not be accepted. This is just a stopgap measure to buy them a year or two oftime (short term fix). There is not a way toget around Olmstead. Rogers stated thathe will do what he can to ensure that peo-ple are harmed the least amount as pos-sible but he can only speak for himself.

Supervisor Langston stated that shehas spoken with U.S. Senator Tom Harkinabout the inflexibility in the federal govern-ment's approach to programs such as Op-tions. She is trying to get Harkin to attendOptions during his August recess. TheTicket to Work Program is really valuablefor some of Linn County's clients but notall will be able to take advantage of it. It isdifficult from a legislative prospective be-cause of the 99 counties in the state LinnCounty is the only one that provides thisservice. Langston stated that the Boardhas a deep understanding of the issue andthey have to find a path with the state andfederal government.

3) Why is the county basing decisionson community employment on a programand budget from 2011?

Supervisor Rogers stated that in 2011only $13,000 in revenue was generatedversus hundreds of thousands spent insalaries. The county was then hit with a$5 million deficit and painful cuts had to bemade. The Board is limited in this environ-ment on what can be spent towards men-tal health and disabilities. It wassomething that the Board simply could notsupport.

4) Why has Options not been allowedto receive grants like the ones given toother agencies in town to start a new pro-gram of community employment?

Supervisor Rogers stated that theBoard is unaware of any grants. Optionsis already a department within LinnCounty. The other agencies were outsidegroups asking for money (To The Rescuefor coffee shop and garden center) withthe hope of being able to be self-sustain-ing. They are trying to educate employers(Rockwell, Hy Vee, etc.) that hiring some-one with a disability is a good business de-cision. Employers fear that they will nothave the correct facilities or know how tomanage outbursts. There are federal taxcredits up to $5,000 available for compa-nies to update restrooms, doors, etc.

Supervisor Langston stated that 11Ticket to Work Programs were piloted inthe state but Linn County was not chosen.They are trying to determine who does ha-bilitation and day habilitation the bestbased off the number of clients in the com-munity and how to fill the gaps.

5) If the county does not have com-munity employment what will happen tothe consumers that have been labeled byother agencies as "unemployable"? Willthe county take away their right to work?

Supervisor Langston stated that thereare a variety of clients and she under-stands that some of them are not ready towork. The question is how to balance withwhat is required by federal law. It is diffi-cult for everyone.

Supervisor Harris stated that heknows that there are people that might beok in segregated work environments andothers will not have the same opportuni-ties and he worries about them the most.

Supervisor Langston stated that fed-eral law states that people have to be inthe least restrictive area as possible.Based on research Diversity Focus hasdone in the community, people with dis-abilities are the most discriminated againstin this community.

6) What is the likelihood of Optionsbeing a community agency?

Supervisor Langston stated thatsome elements will remain but not all ofthe perspectives that are done presently.Some portion of what the county does willremain.

7) How many people would be laid offor kept and what is the percentage?

Supervisor Rogers stated that theBoard does not know but things wouldhave to be scaled down. It would bebased on the ratio of staff to clients andhow many the county has. People wouldbe forced to look for jobs where there is notrust or friends and emotional outburstswould take place. If unsuccessful in theworkplace, they would come back to dayhabilitation. This is a theme that the legis-lators need to be educated on at a stateand federal level. Consumers can make$10 and thrive not being in day habilita-tion. Olmstead was designed to give peo-ple choices but is actually taking awaychoices.

8) If Options does close what will thecounty be able to do for those that have

nowhere to bump? In the minutes to oneof the Board's meetings it stated thatmoney was available for Options staff forcontinuing education. Will that be for allstaff or just staff that survive the cuts?

Supervisor Langston stated that staffcan take advantage of continuing educa-tion this fall. Linn County is unfortunatelynot like businesses where you work therefor 18 years and you get a week's pay forevery two weeks you worked there. Sadly,there will be a point in time during thebumping procedure that there is a chancepeople will be out the door. The countydoes not have something within their con-tractual agreement with flexibility.

Supervisor Oleson stated that the Op-tions staff is represented by a union. Theyshould be proactive by talking to theHuman Resources Dept. about taking ad-vantage of the continuing educationbudget while staff still has their jobs.

Supervisor Langston stated that mostsenate and house offices keep track ofhow many people call into their office onan issue. She suggested that they callSenator Harkin's office requesting that hetake the time to come to Linn County Op-tions and meet the Board during Augustrecess. She stated that she will email con-tact information to everyone.

9) How does the Board foresee thecommunity absorbing 200+ people in thecommunity?

Supervisor Rogers stated that theYMCA is a popular place along with the li-brary or art museum. Everyone has to becreative.

Staff stated that they have beenasked not to attend the YMCA or libraryduring peak hours. At this point, individu-als have already applied, been denied andare unemployable. It is a vicious circle.

10) How will the Board educate em-ployers about help with bathrooms and in-dividuals that need 100% self-care? TheOlmstead Act is not being interpreted cor-rectly. Can the Board fight that?

Supervisor Rogers stated that shel-tered workshops have been shut down inother states.

Supervisor Langston stated that theconsultant who does work in this fieldworks for the Dept. of Justice and is awareof the county's clientele. Linn County hasto make steps to change in spite of whatshe saw when she visited. Some clientswill have significant challenges going for-ward but it has to change. That is the frus-trating part.

Clients with medical issues would in-jure themselves and they cannot physi-cally work or their health will not allow it.The government is taking away thechoices for consumers.

Supervisor Rogers stated that theconsultant ran a sheltered workshop andhas been in the industry. There is a hugedisparity that is being enforced differentlythan it is written.

Supervisor Langston stated that theyall clearly have an enormous amount offrustration. Long term as it is sorted out inthe community who is best suited to workwith an array of clients, they know thatservice providers are changing their serv-ice models to try and take the area theybelieve they can best serve.

Supervisor Oleson discussed anemergency temporary waiver for two orthree years and reporting back to the statedue to how slow the federal governmentworks.

Supervisor Langston stated that thehardest thing for her is Senator Harkin. Hehas been a longtime advocate for peoplewith disabilities but she cannot get tractionfrom him.

Supervisor Oleson stated that thereare a lot of "do-gooder's" who think theyare doing the right thing but are causingharm. They are hurting the people theythink they are trying to help and it is affect-ing programs like Options.

11) When reading the Options TaskForce minutes it does not look like Optionsis making any plans, is that true?

Supervisor Langston stated that thisis a structural issue. The Task Force willlook at what is happening across the com-munity and make recommendations onwhat the Board should consider. There isnot a plan within the minutes that will comeas recommendations. Options will get toan outcome and some bad things will hap-pen and the county will be back to recre-ating the system that was dismantled forbeing dysfunctional. Langston is fearfulthat is where the county is headed.

12) With the new Region will it affectday habilitation and other programs?

Mechelle Dhondt, MHDD, stated thatthe region came in and bid the contract.Some regions went with the rate the stateoffered but Linn County's region did not dothat. The county bought some time but willnot know that they are ok until June 30thof next year.

Supervisor Rogers stated thatturnover in Options is zero. People enjoythe work they do, are passionate, wellcompensated and want to work at Op-tions.

Supervisor Langston stated that thenext meeting is August 12th at 6:30 p.m.for parents and clients.

Supervisor Rogers stated that if any-one wants to email or call him he is openand accessible to them whether it is legis-lature or community support. There is alot of ambiguity. Certain rates are un-known along with deadlines and certainlaws have not been enforced yet. Theyare trying to operate without knowing allthe facts. They all have an open line toevery Board member present.

Adjournment at 3:59 p.m.Respectfully submitted,

JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County Auditor By: Amanda Hoy, Executive Assistant

Approved by:LINDA LANGSTON, Vice Chairperson

Board of SupervisorsPublished in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

LINN COUNTY CLAIMSNEWSPAPER REPORT

FOR 072414 - 073014ADAMS JOHN; ROVER/transportermileage ........................................$15.68 ADCRAFT PRINTING CO INC;PRINTINGFEES..........................................$195.00 ADULT CRISIS STABILIZATION CEN-TER;SHELTER JU ..................$5,250.00 AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK (JSTREET);RENT A......................$700.00 ALBURNETT HISTORICAL SOCIETY;FY15 HISTORIC P..................$4,300.00 ALLIANT UTILITIES;UTILITIES/assis-tance ......................................$5,487.26 ALLIE TOM;RENT ASSISTANCE ..........

............................................$700.00 AMOS KELLY R;RENT ASSISTANCE....

............................................$425.00 ANDERSON ERICKSON DAIRY CO;DAIRY PRODUCTS................$9,186.36 ANDERSON-BOGERT ENGINEERS &SURVEYORS;212078 ..............$490.00 ANTON SALES INC;COMPUTERS/com-puter expenses ..........................$564.91 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICESINC;LAUNDRY SERVICE............$29.73 AREA SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNCIL;HEALTH SERVICES..................$476.19 ARONS TERRY;LCPH CLINIC REIMB ..

..................................................$.28 BALI HAI ESTATES INC;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$280.00 BARRIOS-GARCIA ARIEL;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 BARRON LU;CAB FARE/HOTEL/PERDIEM EXP ..............................$1,254.28 BELLA PROPERTIES LLC;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$425.00 BERNS MICHAEL;RENT ASSISTANCE

............................................$350.00 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC;PROVI-SION NONFOOD ......................$122.28 BOX TIM;REIMBURSE FOR AIRLINETICKET ......................................$477.00 BRAKSIEK ROBERT MD PC;INMATEMEDICAL SERVICE ..............$7,516.67 BRENNAN PATRICK;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ....................................$1,400.00 CAMBRIDGE LTD PARTNERSHIPII;RENT ASSISTANCE ..............$299.50 CEDAR MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOMECOMPANY;FUNERAL ............$1,250.00 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF;UTILITIES/as-sistance ................................$23,071.66 CEDAR RAPIDS MUNICIPAL UTILI-TIES;UTILITIES/a ..................$5,736.72 CEDAR RAPIDS PHOTO COPYINC;COPY OR COPIER F ........$794.00 CEDAR VALLEY HUMANE SOCIETY;JUNE 2014 SERVIC ..............$6,925.00 CERTIFIED LABORATORIES;SPRAY LU-BRICANT ..................................$414.07 CHABOT WILMA JUNE;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$237.50 CHARNOWSKI JOHN T;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 CLERK OF COURT;JCO/cont labor jun14

........................................$2,182.04 CODE WORKS;WEBSITE HOSTING ....

............................................$150.00 COMMONWEALTH APTS;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 COOPORTUNITY HEALTH;RWG/other#3854541 #1085 ........................$429.12 COUNTY CASE MANAGEMENT SERV-ICES;MEMBERSHIP/d ..........$2,092.50 CRAWFORD SUPPLY COMPANY;17004/commissary ite ..........................$744.52 CULVER'S LAWN & LANDSCAPEINC;FY14 PSC-PLANT..............$571.49 DAVIS VICKI R;MILE REIMB ......$43.74 DAVISSON CHARLES;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 DIAMOND DRUGS INC;PRESCRIPTIONASSISTANCE ......................$31,240.84 DISCOUNT SCHOOL SUPPLY;RECSUPPLIES PO#06008 ..............$112.71 DLCC PROP INV LIMITED PARTNER-SHIP;RENT ASSIS ....................$350.00 DONALD T JENSON SR TRUST;RENTASSISTANCE ............................$350.00 EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OFGOVERNMENTS;ROU ........$13,205.00 ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS CLEAR-INGHOUSE;MEMBER..........$23,890.00 FAREWAY;GROCERIES/assistance ......

..............................................$44.27 FARMERS STATE BANK;ACH FEES -JUNE 2014 ................................$271.24 FAUSER OIL CO INC;FUEL/oil purchase

......................................$37,294.05 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP;SHIPPINGFEES............................................$43.75 FIRST CALL FOR HELP;ELECTIONCALLS - 6/14 ................................$9.71 FLY MARION;FEMA MEALS ..$4,270.00 FOUR OAKS INC;SHELTER MAY14......

........................................$7,230.75 FRESE JEFFREY WILLIAM;RENT AS-SISTANCE ................................$350.00 GAGE DARRIN; BAGGAGE/SHUTTLE/PER DIEM/PARKING EXP ....

............................................$350.50 GARRON HAROLD;MEDICAL EXAM-INER EXPENSES ..................$1,320.06 GCR TIRES & SERVICE;VEHICLEPARTS OR REPAIR ..................$567.90 GENEVA CORP;RENT ASSISTANCE....

..............................................$25.00 GENTLE DENTAL;HEALTH SERVICES

........................................$6,563.00 HA ENTERPRISES;CONT LABOR ........

........................................$5,130.00 HALVERSON KARLA;MILEAGE REIMB

............................................$184.85 HAMES MANUFACTURED HOME COM-MUNITIES;RENT ASSIST ........$320.00 HAWKEYE CAPITAL INV LLC;RENT AS-SISTANCE ................................$425.00 HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY;EXTIN-GUISHER PARTS OR..................$85.75 HEARTLAND V LLC;RENT ASSISTANCE

............................................$340.00 HENNEPIN CO SHERIFF'S DEPT;CIVILSERVICE FEE ..........................$100.00 HOPKINS BETTY;JCO/cont labor ..........

..............................................$43.64 HUTCHINS BRITT;CELL/DATA REIMB ..

..............................................$65.00 HY VEE;GROCERIES/assistance ..........

........................................$1,111.03 INFORMATICS INC.;COMPUTERS/com-puter expenses ............................$62.50 INTECONNECT INCORPORATED;COM-PUTERS/computer ....................$100.00 IOWA FIRE PROTECTION;JJC FIRESPRNKLR REPRS..................$1,470.00 JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL;75304-22596/credit ..............................$179.41 JONES DOUGLAS;RENT ASSISTANCE

............................................$350.00 KALANGE THOMAS;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY;17004/com-missary items ..........................$4,856.88 KENWOOD RECORDS MANAGE-MENT;OFFSITE TAPE STOR....$236.70 KEPNER BRANDON;CELL PHONEREIMB........................................$160.00 KIECKS;UNIFORM ITEMS..........$99.95 KIESEY MICHELLE MARIE;MEDICALEXAMINER FEES ..................$1,320.06 KOPEL MERLE;RENT ASSISTANCE ....

............................................$350.00 L L PELLING;MAINTENANCE EQUIP RE-PAIR/parts ..............................$2,933.96 LEONARD SANDRA J;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$340.00 LINN COUNTY EXTENSION;COMEMP/cont labor jan................$28,232.57 LUTHERAN SERVICES IN IOWAINC;SHELLTER 6/17 ................$653.10 MARCO INC;MITEL 5324 IP PHONE ....

............................................$167.46 MAREK JEFFREY D;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD ..............................$1,109.98 MARION JANITORIAL SUPPLYCO;LIN115/cleaning ..................$437.67 MARION MUNICIPAL WATER DEPART-MENT;UTILITIES/ ........................$93.66 MARKS HARRY JOE;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 MARTIN JULIE;JCO/cont labor ..............

............................................$387.86 MAXUS PROPERTIES INC;RENT AS-SISTANCE ................................$700.00 MCCALMANT JOAN;MILEAGE REIMB

............................................$142.24 MCCAMBRIDGE KAYLA L;MILEAGE RE-IMBURSEMENT ........................$198.80 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY;UTILITIES/as-sistance ..................................$8,954.00 NEEDY MEDS INC;SOFTWARE JUN14

............................................$465.00 NEUMEYER PATSY;RENT ASSISTANCE

............................................$350.00 OAKLAND COURT AND GARDENS;RENT ASSISTANCE..................$340.00 OFFICEMAX;OFFICE SUPPLIES ..........

............................................$558.09 OLESON BRENT C;AIRFARE/PER DIEM

............................................$842.06 OMNILINK SYSTEMS INC;RADIO EQUIP

............................................$236.25 OPTIONS OF LINN CO;CONTRACTLABOR ........................................$94.17 PAETEC;TELEPHONE ..........$4,252.38 PHELPS THE UNIFORM SPECIAL-ISTS;TOWEL SERVICE ..............$75.60 POTOMAC SYSTEMS;UNISYS RE-NEWAL - AUGUST 2014 ......$10,873.00 POWELL LISA;MILEAGE REIMB ..........

............................................$184.80 PROPERTY HOLDERS;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 RAYNOR DOOR INC OF CEDARRAPIDS;WHITTIER SHO ..........$262.25 REINHART INSTITUTIONAL FOODSINC;383/credit/ ......................$22,800.20 ROCKMOUNT RESEARCH & ALLOYSINC;WELDING SUPP ................$189.83 ROGERS BENJAMIN;PER DIEM NEWORL NACO ................................$355.00 SANDS JIM;RENT ASSISTANCE ..........

............................................$321.45 SCROGGINS NINA;MILEAGE REIMB ..

............................................$130.62 SCV MARION MHP LLC;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$330.00 SEVERS MARX CYNTHIA;MILEAGE RE-IMBURSEMENT ..........................$21.28 SHANAHAN BRADLEY;WC TIME LOSS -7 DAYS TTD ..............................$574.40 SMITH MARTIN J;CELL PHONE/MILEAGE REIMB ......................$402.48 TEAHEN FUNERAL HOME INC;FU-NERAL ASSISTANCE ............$1,000.00 THE DEXTER COMPANY;JAIL SUP-PLIES ........................................$630.31 TIM GOOD INC;RENT ASSISTANCE ....

............................................$350.00 TROUT LARRY K;ABBE CTR WATERPLANT JUNE 14 ........................$360.00 TRUCK COUNTRY;VEHICLE PUR-CHASE OR SUPPLIES..............$137.05 TRUMBLEE DEBBIE;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD..................................$497.09 U S TOY CO INC;SUPPLIES PO#060090

..............................................$37.94 UHER JAMES;WC TIME LOSS - 14DAYS TTD ..............................$1,497.54 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE;EQUIPMENT RENTAL............$1,196.12 US FOODS INC;GROCERIES/assistance

........................................$5,118.33 VANDEUSEN LARRY E;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 VERIZON WIRELESS;TELEPHON........

........................................$1,068.53 VISIONS OF MARION LLC;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 WAHLTEK;ACT#0926116 EVENTIDEFY14/15 ..................................$2,362.00 WALTON RON;RENT ASSISTANCE......

............................................$700.00 WEBER ALISHA;MEDICAL EXAMINERFEES ......................................$3,205.86 WEBER KEVIN JOSEPH;MEDICAL EX-AMINER FEES........................$3,583.02 WEBER STONE CO INC;CONSTRUC-TION MATERIALS ................$47,255.49 WELLS FARGO BANK IOWA NA;MORT-GAGE/interest a ........................$280.89 WESTERN DETENTION PRODUCTS,INC; LCCC INV 2014 ..............$1,074.91 WHITHAM KRISTI J OR DAVID B;RENTASSISTANCE ............................$350.00 YODER CYNTHIA K;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD..................................$758.40 YORK BOBBY R & RUTH D;RENT AS-SISTANCE ................................$250.00 TOTAL CLAIMS ..................$391,940.69

Published in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWAMONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 9:00 A.M.

(These are the minutes in their en-tirety. Archived minutes can be found atwww.linncounty.org).

The Board met in session at the LinnCounty Jean Oxley Public Service Center.Present: Vice Chairperson Langston, Su-pervisors Rogers, Oleson (via phone) andHarris. Absent: Chairperson Barron (per-sonal business). Board members voting"AYE" unless otherwise noted.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to approve minutes of July 29 & 30,2014 as printed.

A public hearing was called to orderfor Case A-07-14, Unified DevelopmentCode amendments. Proof of publicationwas presented.

Les Beck, Planning & Development,gave an overview of the amendments asfollows:

Article 4, Development ReviewProcesses and Requirements, Section 8DResidential Parcel Split: update to removeconflicting language

Article 6, Specific Development Stan-dards, Section 5 subsection 7: Agriculturalchemicals, fertilizer, anhydrous ammoniastorage and distribution: add language toinclude "liquid propane and other relatedfuels"

Article 6 Specific Development Stan-dards, Section 5 subsection 40: Recre-ation and Entertainment, outdoor -paintball courses: adding language to in-clude "similar facilities"

Article 7, Zoning Classifications, Table7-2 Use Table: update to reflect changesfor liquid propane and small animals

Article 6, Specific Development Stan-dards, Section 2, Standards for Agricul-tural Uses: update language to allow forsmall animals (chickens, etc.) in residen-tial zoning districts

Article 9 Definitions: Add necessarydefinitions related to small animal updates

• Residential zoning districts - VillageMixed-Use (VM), Village Residential (VR),RR1, RR2, and RR3 Rural ResidentialDistricts, Urban Service Residential (USR)

• Size and type of animals allowed de-pendent on lot size

• Limits do not apply in AgriculturalDistrict

• Allows "production of agriculturalcommodities primarily for personal use orconsumption"

• Enclosures: fenced; covered enclo-sure

• Required setbacks: side or rear yardonly; distance from ordinary high watermark; manure storage

• Waste management: compost or "flytight" container

• Feed and water: clean water avail-able; feed indoors or in containers

• Zoning approval and "animal occu-pancy certificate"

• Animals permitted in all categoriesshall not be allowed to roam free, musthave access to a covered enclosure, andmust be kept in a fenced enclosure at alltimes. Covered and fenced enclosuresmust be clean, dry and odor-free, and keptin a manner that will not disturb the use orenjoyment of adjacent lots. A zoning per-mit shall be required prior to the erection,placement or construction of covered en-closures.

Covered and fenced enclosures shallonly be located within the rear or sideyard. Covered enclosures shall not becloser than ten (10) feet to any propertyline; fenced enclosures shall not be lo-cated closer than seventy-five (75) feet toany ordinary high water mark.

Waste management.• (i) No manure shall be allowed to

accumulate on the floor of the enclosureor ground. A fly-tight bin for storage of ma-nure shall be utilized; the size shall be suf-ficient to contain all accumulations ofmanure. The fly-tight bin shall be kept atleast ten (10) feet away from all propertylines.

• (ii) Composting of manure shall beallowed in an enclosed bin. The compost-ing shall be kept at least ten (10) feet awayfrom all property lines.

Animals must be provided with ac-cess to feed and clean water at all times.

• (ii) All stored food for animals mustbe kept indoors or in a weather tight con-tainer designed to prevent access by ro-dents and other wildlife. Uneaten feedshall be removed in a timely manner.

A site plan shall be submitted and ap-proved prior to construction of coveredand fenced enclosures.

• (ii) A certificate of animal occu-pancy shall be required prior to the enclo-sure being inhabited by animals. Thecovered and fenced enclosures shall beinspected, and the manure and feed con-tainers shall be provided, prior to the is-suance of the certificate.

• Notification of neighbors & classeson animal care is not required.

Beck stated that emails and phonecalls have been received from the publicand he recommends that the Board delayaction on the small animal section of theordinance amendment to allow for furtherreview.

Supervisor Oleson asked what theappeal process was for someone that isout of compliance or wants a variance. Healso asked how the proposed restrictionscompare to other counties.

Beck stated that if a resident has (forinstance) chickens, they would work tobring them into compliance. If someonewants to appeal the restrictions, they canappeal to the Board of Adjustment for aninterpretation of the ordinance or if theywant a variance or special exception.Beck stated that Johnson County is morerestrictive (must have at least two acres.

Oleson asked if this proposal hasbeen put in front of groups such as theFarm Bureau, Iowa State Extension orequestrian groups. He also asked why dogkennels are not included.

Beck stated that they already haveprovisions in place for commercial ken-nels. There are members of the IowaState Extension on the Food SystemsCouncil and there are members on thePlanning & Zoning Commission from theagriculture community.

Supervisor Harris stated that thereare small animals kept now in the pro-posed districts and asked how Planning &Development controlled them before thisordinance.

Beck stated that they do not controlthe care and keep. If there is animal wel-fare or neglect issues, it is handled by theSheriff.

Harris also asked prior to this ordi-nance, did people that wanted to keepchickens come to Planning & Develop-ment for a permit. Beck responded thatsome have.

Oleson stated that he wants residentsto know that if they are not in compliance,they can stay pat as the county worksthrough a final resolution rather than forc-ing them to get into compliance.

Beck stated that the answer dependson how they came to be established in thefirst place. If his office allowed for a permit,they will stay pat. If the situation is thatthey are doing it without permits, illegally,his office would work with them to gaincompliance.

Discussion followed regarding delay-ing the portion of the ordinance amend-ment regarding small animals or denywithout prejudice.

Supervisor Rogers stated that he wascontacted by Craig Rathje who could notattend the meeting today and wanted hisconcern noted. His concern is for largeranimals such as cows and specificallyhorses. They need the ability to gallop androam.

Denise Maze, 4961 Autumn Dr. NE,stated that she lives on a one acre lot in asubdivision, in a beautiful neighborhoodand never envisioned a barn with a horse,pigs, etc. out her back door. She wants tobe able to open windows at night and hearbirds sing or the frogs or an occasionaltrain but she doesn't want to hear a cowmoo, a horse whinny or a pig opening andclosing his feeder container. She statedthat her whole back yard is her neighbor'sside yard. She applauds the fact that thecounty is trying to address manure withcovered containers but it is hard to believethat she can be assured that the poop willbe scooped up and put in a container.There will be smells and flies. She alsoasked about the bedding for the animals.Will there be bales of hay stored as well.Used bedding will have feces and urine.She continued to say that one acre doesnot mean it is one acre of pasture. It in-cludes the house, drive, sheds, etc. It's re-ally º of an acre which is not sufficient.Maze stated that she does not believe thatmost of them moved there to have animalsin their back yard. She noted that she had

three horses that had escaped from downthe road in her back yard (last Christmas)eating her landscaping. She also asked ifsafety was taken into consideration notingthat these animals can range from 100 lbs.to 100's of lbs. A farm is a farm and resi-dential is residential. She strongly urgedthe Board to consider a greater size of lotsalong with pastures for these animals.

Wilfred Carew, 6500 Hillcrest Rd. out-side FF, stated that he has problems withthis amendment. He thanked the Boardfor addressing the issue but they are goingthe wrong way. It should be more restric-tive than less restrictive. He stated that re-strictive covenants expire in subdivisions,noting that he lives in one that expired. Ifa landowner does not re-sign, they are ex-empt from the covenants. Carew statedthat he currently lives across from 24chickens with roosters. Chickens cackleall day long and he cannot image livingacross from a cow, three pigs and chick-ens. He stated that his neighbor's back-yard is his front yard. There are 34 housesin his subdivision and one or two shouldnot have more rights than the rest of them.He stated that he expected to live in a res-idential area when he moved there 30years ago. Carew stated that "primarily"makes an assumption to him that a personcould sell the eggs if they wanted. It isshould say "for personal use only". Healso stated that juvenile animals are notlimited and he would have a hard time fig-uring out what a six month old chickenlooks like. He also stated that a chickentractor moves all over the lot (dependingon the layout of the lot). He could livecloser to the animals than the owner does.Carew also addressed the waste manage-ment and if it is done correctly. He alsostated that a waterway runs between thelots in his subdivision and a few weeksago they had a stream running through hisback yard. He also objects to the use of"similar" which means he could have anelephant.

James Glynn, 6409 Hillcrest Rd.,stated that his primary concern is thechickens, noting that he lives across fromthe 24 chickens and roosters that Carewspoke about. He cannot understand whyanybody with a $200,000 - $300,000house would want chickens in their backyards. There are smells, noise and they at-tracts rodents. He also asked how they gotto twelve chickens. Glynn stated thatCarew covered about everything else andhe agreed that the water problem is a con-cern with a chicken coup in the waterway.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to close public hearing.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to deny, without prejudice, the small an-imal portion of the proposed UnifiedDevelopment Code amendment, A-07-14,and to proceed with the remainder of theamendments upon first consideration.

Tom Hardecopf, LIFTS Dir., dis-cussed a contract with TMS Managementfor non-emergency medical transportationfor an approximate value of$24,000.00.The Board will approve tomorrow.

Darrin Gage, Dir. of Policy & Admin.,presented the following proposals for theLinn County American's with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) self-evaluation and transitionplan: Accessology - $120,500; Shive Hat-tery/SRF Cons - $98,000; Meeting theChallenge - $66,400; and Recreation Ac-cessibiltiy Consultants - $50,502. Gagerecommends the low bid from RecreationAccessibility Consultants in the amount of$50,502. The Board will approve tomor-row.

The Board met with Darrin Gage andAsst. County Atty. Bob Hruska to discussthe disposition process for the Mott Build-ing. It was the consensus of the Board toissue an RFP which allows for more flexi-bility with regards to preserving the build-ing and to ensure that it is not demolished.

Discussion continued regarding in-centives that the city of Cedar Rapids of-fers and a development contract, notingthat the city will have a lot of say over thedifferent variables.

Hruska reviewed the timeline andpublication requirements. He will preparea resolution for the Board's agenda nextweek setting forth the Board's interest.

The Board received and placed on filethe following correspondence:

Notice in Probate in the Matter of TheWeaver G. Witwer Charitable Trust.

Letter from Hiawatha City Clerk re-garding a public hearing for the voluntaryannexation to the city of Hiawatha for theproperties of Clifford & Diane Bowers andThomas & Edith Burd Revocable Trusts.

Letter from the City of Marion regard-ing Collins Road Urban Renewal PlanAmendment.

Thank you from the Kirkwood Smallbusiness Development Center for $10,000contribution.

Public Comment:Supervisor Ben Rogers wanted to

publicly thank the great partnership be-tween Linn County Conservation and theArmy recruiters for the 3rd annual SquawCreek Army Challenge. It was goodweather and over 2,000 participants. Itwas organized and run very well and wasthe best run yet. He stated that a healthypercentage of the proceeds will go to theConservation Dept. He was also sur-prised to find out how many were partici-pating in the Geocache program.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to approve the following payroll author-izations:

ENGINEERINGLight Equip Oper - Andria Youker, Termi-nation/retirement 09/10/14Rdway Mntc Worker - Colton Martin-Enos,Termination/pstn ended 08/08/14

FACILITIESCustodian - Thomas Leitch, New em-ployee - on call 07/28/14 10A $14.96 + $.25, Replaces B. BuhrCustodian - Richard Reed, Step in-crease/contract 07/01/14 10B $15.44 + $.25 - 10C $16.05 + $ 25Custodian - Steven RowellStep in-crease/contract 07/29/14 10B $15.44 + $.25 - 10C $16.05 + $ .25

Legislative Update: Supervisor Langston asked Darrin

Gage to contact Gary Grant about the pos-sibility to work with the Farm Bureau lead-ership regarding a change in language forbonding.

Adjournment at 10:19 a.m.Respectfully submitted,

JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County AuditorBy: Rebecca Shoop, Deputy Auditor

Approved by:LINDA LANGSTON, Vice Chairperson

Board of SupervisorsPublished in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

LINN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

CEDAR RAPIDS, LINN COUNTY, IOWATUESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2014 9:00 A.M.

(These are the minutes in their en-tirety. Archived minutes can be found atwww.linncounty.org).

The Board met in session at the LinnCounty Jean Oxley Public Service Center.Present: Vice Chairperson Langston, Su-pervisors Rogers, Oleson (via phone) andHarris. Absent: Chairperson Barron (per-sonal business). Board members voting"AYE" unless otherwise noted.

The Pledge of Allegiance was led byVice Chairperson Langston.

PUBLIC COMMENT:Craig Rathje, 385 27th Ave., Cedar

Rapids thanked the Board for their hardwork. He is speaking in regards to the or-dinance change with allowing chickens onone acre parcels. He is by no meansagainst it but feels that it is important whendecisions like this are made to really diginto it. It is not a fact of whether or notchickens are allowed but other changesbeing made to enhance the program.Rathje lives on a one acre site with a smallhouse and garage. If he had a largerhouse, garage, pool, trampoline etc. theanimals would have a half acre of land orless. It seems to him that, in his opinion,it is inhumane to the animals especiallyhorses. Rathje remembers growing upasking for a horse but could not have onebecause it could not be kept in the garageand he never understood it. He recom-mends that with this idea the Board thinkabout humanity, compassion and ethicstowards the animals. He understands thatpeople want to do this and feel they havea right to do so. Rathje agrees but not ona half-acre of land. Also, he stated that theamount of manure that has to be pickedup and put in a steel container will not bepicked up every day. Also, the rain will

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wash it into the neighbor's yards. He feelsthat things get rushed sometimes. Rathjealso wants to know how involved the Sher-iff's Office will be with animal abuse andneglect. Is there money available to takecare of it and time for the Sheriff's Officeto monitor these places along with theHealth Dept.? He feels that this processneeds to be slowed down and the medianeeds to speak with residents. Rathje un-derstands that there are places that do thisbut that does not make it right.

Supervisor Langston noted that thesmall animal portion of the amendment ison pause.

Rathje stated that he is asking theBoard to take the time to look at this ordi-nance. Maybe the Board can grandfatherit in but do it in the right way and on theright amount of land.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to approve Consent Agenda as follows:

Approve contract with TMS Manage-ment for non-emergency medical trans-portation for an estimated revenue amountof approximately $24,000.00.

Authorize John Brandt, Executive Di-rector Linn County Community Services,to sign the FY15 contract between the LinnCounty Board of Health and LCCS/HomeHealth to provide Homemaker Services toelderly or disabled adults in Linn County.

Approve Application for FireworksPermit for the Palo Lions Club to conducta fireworks display on August 16, 2014 at812 Iowa Ave., Palo.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to approve Second Consideration oncase A-07-14, Unified Development Codeamendments (excluding small animal sec-tion).

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to authorize Supervisor Linda Langstonto sign an Agreement with Recreation Ac-cessibility Consultants LLC in the amountof $50,502.00 for an Americans with Dis-abilities Act (ADA) self-evaluation accessaudit and transition plan.

REPORTS -- LIAISON ASSIGN-MENTS & COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Supervisor Harris stated that lastnight he attended another Housing Fundfor Linn County presentation at theSpringville city council meeting. Today hewill be shadowing someone with the Trea-surer's Dept. at the window for half an hourto understand the process.

Supervisor Rogers stated that he issitting in for Supervisor Barron Friday atthe Large Investor Council for the Eco-nomic Alliance. Thursday are two meet-ings regarding Regional Mental Health.One is for the Regional Board and theother is for the Advisory Board.

Supervisor Oleson stated that he at-tended an all day workshop with the land-scape architect for Site #1 and laid out allof their public comment/engagement pe-riod (all the various ideas and ways to usefrom an operational standpoint). There willbe more information available in the nextsix months.

Supervisor Langston stated that sheattended a meeting yesterday with the on-going group looking at the community re-sponse through recidivism. That grouphas really been pulled together and abrochure is now out. This will really beginlinkage back to the chaplaincy program.They will have some conversations withthe Greater Cedar Rapids CommunityFoundation who she encouraged to applyfor a Witwer Grant. Research shows thatthe county is doing a fairly good job in thejails and things outside but not managingthe transition point very well when peoplecome out of jail and trying to get them tobecome stable so they do not end up backin jail. A few things can be done and willstart with some pretty modest things. TheWhite House Rural Council "Made inRural America Regional Forum" is beingheld at the Cornell campus from 1:30-5:30p.m. on Friday, August 8th.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Darrin Gage, Dir. of Policy & Admin.,stated that the Urban County Coalition ismeeting next Thursday (August 14th) inIowa City at 1 p.m. to discuss unfundedmandates interim committee after the elec-tion.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to approve Claims #70573342-#70573643 in the amt. of $2,710,207.64;ACH claims in the amt. of $1,143,240.84and $1,097.00 and approve claim for Su-pervisor Barron in the amount of $40.08.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to approve claim for Supervisor Olesonin the amount of $220.16.

VOTE: Langston, Harris & Rogers -Aye Oleson - Abstain

PUBLIC COMMENT:Craig Rathje stated that he wants to

follow up on a couple things that he men-tioned earlier in regards to allowing ani-mals on one acre of land. One problemwith enforcement, if allowed, and animalsnot being taken care of or the manure isnow picked up; will the Sheriff's Office bebilled? Rathje knows from past meetingsthat the Sheriff has to take care of thingspertaining to cats and dogs. If a heavierwork load is being taken on are they goingto be the ones to take care of thesethings? That is his main concern alongwith pollutants and water runoff. TheBoards hands are tied with things such asthe hog confinement but this situation theBoard can decide which way to go and dothe right thing.

Supervisor Rogers stated that MajorRiniker from the Sheriff's Office is presentand can speak to issues related to how an-imals are enforced. This amendment is forsmaller animals. If someone feels that ananimal is being abused or neglected, Plan-ning and Development would work withthe owners to see what can be done firstto remedy the issue. It is similar to anyother issue where things are not necessar-ily cut and dry.

Major Riniker stated that generallyspeaking what happens is a concern isbrought to the attention of the Sheriff's Of-fice and they go check on the welfare ofthe animal. A vast majority of checking onanimals is horses. He is not sure what itwould cover for small animals. TheDeputies have attended training forhorses. They still receive calls to check onanimal welfare and action is then taken. Itis a matter of what is brought to their at-tention.

Rathje stated that he is confused onthis and has not had a lot of time to do re-search. He is under the influence thatpeople are already housing animals onone acre sites.

Supervisor Langston stated that rightnow three acres is what is allowed and shedoes not think that this will pass on oneacre lots. Adequate land is needed.

Rathje stated that they should be fo-cused on the size of the pen, not just theland. He does not think it will hold after thefact and some people may be disap-pointed.

Supervisor Oleson stated that everyBoard member feels that animal welfare isa top priority.

The Board received and placed on filea letter from the Center Point Librarythanking them for their pledge payment.

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to enter into closed session to discusspending litigation pursuant to Chapter21.5(1)(c), Code of Iowa.

VOTE: Harris - Aye Langston - AyeRogers - Aye Oleson - Aye

Motion by Rogers, seconded by Har-ris to end Closed Session.

VOTE: Harris - Aye Langston - AyeRogers - Aye Oleson - Aye

The Board reported the following mo-tion out of closed session: Motion byRogers, seconded by Harris to authorizefiling of administrative appeal of IPERSfinal agency determination of July 9, 2014pertaining to Linn County's claim for refundof erroneous contributions.

Adjournment at 9:30 a.m.Respectfully submitted,

JOEL D. MILLER, Linn County Auditor By: Amanda Hoy, Executive Assistant

Approved by:LINDA LANGSTON, Vice Chairperson

Board of SupervisorsPublished in the Sun, Aug. 14, 2014

LINN COUNTY CLAIMSNEWSPAPER REPORT

FOR 073114 - 0805143CMA;CONF. REGISTRATION ..............

..........................................$680.00 ABEL YON;PER DIEM/BAGGAGE/PARK-ING REIMB................................$220.50 ADEL WHOLESALERS INC;MAINTE-NANCE EQUIP REPAI ..............$229.12 ADVANCE AUTO PARTS;VEHICLE

PARTS OR REPAIR ....................$75.00 AFFORDABLE HOUSING NETWORK (JSTREET);RENT A ....................$657.50 AFSCME AFL-CIO;PAYROLL FOR -080114 ........................................$86.25 AFSCME/iowa council 61;payroll for -080114....................................$5,524.30 AGING SERVICES INC;MAY LPHS RE-IMBURSEMENT ........................$784.38 AIG RETIREMENT;PAYROLL FOR -080114 ......................................$842.50 AIR CHEK INC;I492/radon kits ..............

........................................$1,500.00 ALLEGRA PRINT & IMAGING;COPY ORCOPIER FEES ............................$69.50 ALLIANT UTILITIES;UTILITIES/assis-tance ....................................$65,927.72 ALLIED GLASS;VEHICLE PARTS ORREPAIR ..................................$1,245.00 ALT JASON;1/2014-6/2014 hm stipend..

............................................$80.00 ALVAREZ JORGE A;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$60.00 AMERICAN HEALTH & SAFETY;020529/nitrile glov ..................$3,648.00 AMERISOURCEBERGEN RECEIV-ABLES FIN CORP;CLINI ..........$870.74 AMERITAS;INSURANCE EXPENSE ....

........................................$4,765.16 APPLEBY & HORN TILE CO INC;MAIN-TENANCE SUPPL..................$9,296.00 AQUA TECHNOLOGIES OF IOWALLC;CC CLNG TWR CH ........$1,084.75 ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICESINC;LAUNDRY SERVICE............$29.73 AREA AMBULANCE;MEDICAL EXAM-INER EXPENSES ..................$1,542.50 AUTOMOTIVE ELECTRONICS;REMOTESTART & LABOR....................$1,542.91 AZURE APARTMENTS;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 BAUMANN JASON;REIMB CELL PHONE6/9-6/30 ......................................$65.00 BEAVEX INC;CUST#2113 RTN POUCH6/1-30/14 ..................................$152.00 BECKETT STEPHEN;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 BENTON COUNTY SHERIFF;SERVICEFEES ..........................................$40.14 BEST WESTERN UNIVERSITY PARKINN & SUITES;LO ......................$98.56 BEX BRAD;1/2014-6/2014 hm stipend ..

............................................$30.00 BIG 10 MART;COUNTY VEHICLE CAR-WASHES ....................................$70.00 BOB BARKER COMPANY INC;PROVI-SION NONFOOD ..................$6,253.06 BREEDEN DEBORAH JOANN;RENT AS-SISTANCE ..................................$20.00 BREVARD EXTRADITIONS, INC;TRANS-PORT CHURCH-G ....................$497.52 BUREAU OF LEAD POISONING PRE-VENTION;LEAD SAM ................$60.00 C R PROPERTIES;RENT ASSISTANCE

..........................................$350.00 CAPITAL SANITARY SUPPLY - CEDARRAPIDS;CLEAN ....................$8,695.57 CARSON JULIE;CELL PHONE/MILEAGEREIMB ......................................$481.36 CATERING BY LJS;EMP RECOGBREAKFAST ............................$787.50 CDW COMPUTER CTR INC;OFFICESUPPLIES ..................................$87.75 CEDAR RAPIDS CITY OF;UTILITIES/as-sistance ..............................$138,941.18 CEDAR RAPIDS FREEDOM FESTIVALINC;LINN CO SP ..................$25,000.00 CEDAR RAPIDS PHOTO COPYINC;COPY OR COPIER F ......$2,299.17 CEDAR VALLEY PATHOLOGISTSPC;MEDICAL EXAMINE ........$6,600.00 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC;SOAP ..........................................$84.00 CENTURY CAB INC;CAB RIDE ASSIS-TANCE ........................................$11.00 CHIEF SUPPLY CORP;SAFETY ITEMS

..........................................$364.45 CITY CARTON CO INC;CR446550EMPTY RECYCLING ..................$55.00 CLYMER THOMAS;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$80.00 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTER;PAY-ROLL FOR - 080 ....................$5,568.42 COLSTON CHAD C;PERSONAL CELLPHONE REIMBURSM ................$40.00 COMMUNITY HEALTH CHARITIES;PAY-ROLL FOR - 080........................$251.64 COMPREHENSIVE INTERPRETINGSERVICE;SIGN LANG ................$90.00 COOK'S CORRECTIONAL KITCHENEQUIP CO;52406-1 ................$1,600.00 COONROD WRECKER & CRANE SERV-ICE;FM HAUL MACH ................$300.00 COOPER JOLINE;SHUTTLE CAN-CELLED-HIGH WATER ..............$60.00 CORNELIUS SHANNON;HUNGERGAMES-CAN'T ATTEND ............$60.00 CORRIDOR METROPOLITAN PLAN-NING ORGANIZATION;..........$7,245.17 COTTON GALLERY LTD;EMA-LETTER-ING ON VESTS X6......................$18.00 CRAWFORD QUARRY;ROAD MAINTE-NANCE ......................................$474.55 CRAWFORD SUPPLY COMPANY;17004/commissary ite................$966.88 CUMMINS GREAT PLAINS;FUEL/oil pur-chase ......................................$4,469.20 CURTIS BRADLY;SHUTTLE CAN-CELLED-HIGH WATER ..............$30.00 D & H MEATS;MEAT ..............$7,410.22 D & V INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO;HARD-WARE ........................................$190.26 DANIELS FILTER SERVICE;JJC INV67101 FILTERS ........................$220.26 DANKA;COPY OR COPIER FEES ........

..........................................$891.86 DAUBENMIER BARBARA;EMP JUNE ̀ 14MILEAGE 38 @ ..........................$21.28 DE LAGE LANDEN;CONTRACT PERIOD7/15-8/14/14 ..............................$206.69 DENNIS FRED WILLIAM;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 DERFUS RICHELLE LEE;HEALTHSERVICES ................................$280.00 DIAMOND DRUGS INC;PRESCRIPTIONASSISTANCE ........................$1,288.98 DIAMOND MOWERS; PARTS/supples/minor equipment........................$565.76 DICKERSON MATTHEW PAUL;1/2014-6/2014 hm stip ..........................$130.00 DLCC PROP INV LIMITED PARTNER-SHIP;RENT ASSIS ....................$350.00 DLCC PROPERTY INVESTMENTS LTDPARTNERSHIP;RE ..................$345.00 DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION & RECY-CLING SERVICES;SH ..............$239.70 DONLEY DON;1/2014-6/2014 hm stipend

..........................................$100.00 DOORS INC;MAIN SHOP DAMAGEFROM BREAK ..........................$547.75 DOWNTOWN TIRE & AUTO SERVICEINC;ACT#7723037 ....................$548.20 DOYLE PATRICK;ANN PERMIT SHOOT-ING RANGE ................................$40.00 DUNHAM CHAD;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$80.00 DWIVEDI PRAMOD;NACCHO 2014CONFERENCE ........................$140.00 EARTHGRAINS BAKING CO'S,INC.;28704415/bread ....................$3,705.62 EAST CENTRAL IOWA ACUTECARE;HEALTH SERVICES ......$555.28 EAST CENTRAL IOWA COUNCIL OFGOVERNMENTS;6/3 ........$175,314.00 EASTERN IOWA TOURISM ASSOCIA-TION;RENEW MEMBE ............$135.00 ED ROEHR SAFETY PRODUCTS;ORD#132627 BLCK TAC ............$94.98 EGLI TODD;WC TIME LOSS - 7 DAYSTTD ..........................................$895.53 ELIASON KEVIN G;DRY CLEANING EX-PENSE FY 13/1 ..........................$68.50 EMERSON SPECIALTY HARDWARE &LOCKSMITHING;45 ..................$376.20 ENGELKEMIER JULIE;SHUTTLE CAN-CELLED HIGH WAT ....................$24.00 EQUIAN LLC;HEALTH SERVICES ........

........................................$1,687.66 EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICESLLC;CUST#622VC0 ....................$60.22 EQUITABLE THE;PAYROLL FOR -080114....................................$6,207.50 ERB'S BUSINESS MACHINES INC;COPY OR COPIER F ................$706.44 FAREWAY;GROCERIES/assistance ......

..........................................$266.84 FARNER-BOCKEN CO.;JAIL SUPPLIES

........................................$5,282.27 FAUSER OIL CO INC;FUEL/oil purchase

........................................$6,968.15 FBL INSURANCE;PAYROLL FOR -080114 ........................................$12.50 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP;SHIPPINGFEES ........................................$109.89 FENNERN JAMES D SR;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 FIRSTAR;PAYROLL FOR - 080114 ........

................................$1,120,096.08 FIRSTAR BANK CEDAR RAPIDSNA;PAYROLL FOR - 0 ........$467,101.10 GAFRI;PENSION FEES ............$232.00 GALES JAMES;PERSONAL CELLPHONE REIMBURSMT ..............$40.00 GATEWAY GARDENS;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS INC;PUBLISHING FEES ....................$66.77 GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY OF LINNCO;FY15 HISTORI ....................$642.00 GENEVA CORP;RENT ASSISTANCE....

............................................$25.00 GENTLE DENTAL;HEALTH SERVICES

........................................$1,711.00 GOLDSTREET PROPERTIES INC;RENTASSISTANCE ............................$375.00 GONZALEZ SHARON K;PER DIEMCONF NEW ORLEANS ............$266.25 GRAINGER W W INC;MAINTENANCESUPPLIES ................................$129.65 GRIMM BRADLEY MONTELLE;RENTASSISTANCE ........................$1,050.00 HAJEK JANEAN K;TRAVEL CLINIC ......

................................................$.35 HAMES MANUFACTURED HOME COM-MUNITIES;RENT ASS ..............$320.00 HANSEL GERALD JR;PERSONAL CELLPHONE REIMBUR ......................$80.00 HARTL PAUL;WC TIME LOSS - 7 DAYSTTD ..........................................$657.27 HEALTH CARE LOGISTICS,INC;228261/med labels ....................$157.83 HEIDERSCHEIT KAREN;MILG TO DSM-GRANT MANAGEM ..................$160.80 HEWLETT PACKARD; COMPUTERS/computer expenses ................$1,220.16 HIAWATHA FIRE DEPT;HARDINMATTHEW J ..............................$189.00 HICKS CHRISTOPHER ALAN;1/2014-6/2014 hm stip ............................$90.00 HORSFIELD COMPANIES;L-LINNJONES RD(15) VOUC........$236,359.60 HOWARD CALEB T;C E L LPHN/MILEAGE REIMB..............$187.44 HUBBARD INDUSTRIAL PARK LLC;8/1/2014 courts/ ......................$4,027.17 HUGHES HILLARY;REIMB BOARDMILEAGE ....................................$50.40 HY VEE;GROCERIES/assistance ..........

..........................................$708.18 IA DEPT OF AGRICULTURE & LANDSTEWARDSHIP;20 ....................$78.78 IA DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES;PWS BUFFALO CRE ................$276.93 IA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY;DEPUTY TRAINING ..................$120.00 IA PUB EMP RET SYS (CONSERVATIONEMPLOYEE);P ......................$4,234.33 IA PUB EMP RET SYS (IPERS);PEN-SION FEES ........................$198,068.09 IA PUB EMP RET SYS (SECO);PENSIONFEES ....................................$72,464.38 IA ST SHERIFFS & DEPUTIES ASSOCI-ATION;PROMOT ......................$600.00 ICEOO TREASURER;ICEOO FALL 2014CONF ........................................$200.00 ILLOWA CULVERT;24" CULVERT/band,48" culvert/..............................$3,263.50 INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS GROUP,LLC;SHOP HEATER..................$358.40 INFOMAX SYSTEMS INC;LEASE &COPY CHRG'S - 7/....................$468.44 INFORMATICS INC.;COMPUTERS/com-puter expenses ............................$79.00 ING USA ANNUITY AND LIFE INSUR-ANCE COMPANY;P ..................$175.00 INGALLS TRACY L;FITNESS APR -JUNE 2014 ..................................$60.00 INNOVATIVE AG SERVICES COM-PANY;36802/tordon ....................$39.92 INTERSTATE ALL BATTERYCENTER;VEHICLE PARTS ........$56.63 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEMS OFNORTHERN IA;BA ....................$311.90 INTOXIMETERS INC;MOUTHPIECES ..

..........................................$554.50 IOWA ANSWERING SERVICE;DHSSERVICE FEES ........................$228.00 IOWA AUTO GLASS INC;TORT LIABIL-ITY ..........................................$246.95 IOWA BUILDING PARTNERS;RENT AS-SISTANCE............................$24,331.23 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA-TION;11085/dire ........................$448.80 IOWA HEALTH BUYERS ALLIANCE;2014IHBA MEMBER..........................$378.50 IOWA HEALTH PHYSICIANS;HEALTHSERVICES ................................$338.00 IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES;PARTS/supples/minor e..........$2,610.66 IOWA SECRETARY OF STATE;NOTARYAPPLICATION/c ..........................$90.00 IOWA SHARES;PAYROLL FOR - 080114

..........................................$160.05 IOWA STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUN-TIES;FY 15 DUE ....................$5,200.00 IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT;UNEMPLOYMENT FEES ......$5,560.68 ISACA;SUMMER CONFERENCE REG

..........................................$225.00 ITSAVVY LLC;7/2014 doc imge sftw up-grade ....................................$47,668.46 JAKOBSEN ENTERPRISES LLC;RENTASSISTANCE ............................$350.00 JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF;SERVICEFEES ..........................................$52.91 JET CAR WASH;CUST#2004 CAR WASHEXP 06/14....................................$29.40 JOHNSON NANCY JO;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 JOHNSTON JANYCE;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 JONES COUNTY SHERIFF;SERVICEFEES ......................................$2,775.06 JONES DOUGLAS;RENT ASSISTANCE

..........................................$325.00 JUNGE FORD;VEHICLE PURCHASE ORSUPPLIES ..........................$184,744.00 KANZ GEORGE;REIMB BOARDMILEAGE ..................................$133.17 KEEFE SUPPLY COMPANY;17004/com-missary items..........................$2,913.68 KELLEY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT;RENT ASSISTANCE..................$350.00 KELLOGG DANA;REIMB CELL PHONE4/7-5/6 ......................................$195.00 KESTER JULIE M;CELL PHONE REIM-BURSEMENT-JULY ....................$60.00 KIECKS;UNIFORM ITEMS..........$12.00 KIRKWOOD COMM COLLEGE;TRAIN-ING EXP ..............................$13,748.00 KREGEL PAMELA;REIMBURSEMEAL/sor training ........................$13.12 KROMMINGA MOTORS INC;CYLINDERREPAIR......................................$404.36 KUPER TINA L;FY14 PH OFFR 3RDPARTY INS BIL............................$75.00 LASER SUBSTRATES INC;ACT#37130CERTIFIED ELE ....................$1,069.03 LEAR WILHELM "ERICH";PATROL FUEL

............................................$112.20 LIFE INVESTORS INS CO;PAYROLLFOR - 080114 ............................$200.00 LINCOLN NATL LIFE INS CO;PAYROLLFOR - 08011 ..........................$4,288.15 LINN CO DENTAL FUND;PAYROLL FOR- 080114 ....................................$194.72 LINN COUNTY HEALTH FUND;PAYROLLFOR - 080114 ........................$3,076.00 LINN COUNTY PURCHASING;MTR VEHADDRESS CORR..........................$4.56 LINSSEN CHRISTOPHER;1/2014-6/2014hm stipend ................................$160.00 LINSSEN RHETT;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$60.00 LINWELD INC;ACT#28392 RENT 6/1/14-6/30/14 ........................................$61.95 M & T ENTERPRISES LLC;NAMEPLATEEXP ..........................................$168.23 MADISON NATL LIFE;INSURANCE EX-PENSE ................................$14,268.53 MADISON NATL LIFE INS CO INC;IN-SURANCE EXPEN ................$7,982.50 MAIL SERVICES LLC;MAILING SERV-ICES/postage ........................$6,932.01 MARCO INC;PHONE SYSTEM EXP ....

......................................$85,927.62 MAREK JEFFREY D;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD ..............................$1,109.98 MARION JANITORIAL SUPPLYCO;LIN115/cleaner ....................$379.91 MAXUS PROPERTIES INC;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$350.00 MAYO CLINIC HOSPITAL RST;HEALTHSERVICES............................$13,422.81 MAYO CLINIC ROCHESTER;V.NOGGLEINV-C49591089 ......................$2,705.20 MCCAMBRIDGE KAYLA L;CELL PHONEREIMBURSEMENT ....................$30.00 MCCARTY JEFF;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$60.00 MED LABS OF EASTERN IOWA;HEALTH SERVICES....................$43.72 MEDCO INVESTOR;YEAR 5 OF 5 ........

........................................$5,000.00 MERCY CARE COMMUNITY PHYSI-CIANS;HEALTH SERVI ............$190.00 MERCY CARE NORTH & SOUTH;HEALTH SERVICES ..............$1,096.50 MERCY MEDICAL CENTER;HEALTHSERVICES............................$12,230.28 MICHAEL CHRISTIE M;CELL PHONEREIMBURSEMENT- ....................$20.00 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY;UTILITIES/as-sistance ....................................$235.28 MONONGALIA COUNTY COMMIS-SION;SVC ON R MOORE ..........$25.00 MOORE HEATHER;REIMBURSE PANTSPURCHASED ..............................$54.36 MOORE MEDICAL, LLC;HEALTH SERV-ICES ......................................$1,582.81 MUNIER ADAM;PATROL FUEL ..$25.32 MURDOCH FUNERAL HOMES INC;FU-NERAL ASSISTANCE ............$2,000.00 NATIONWIDE LIFE INS CO;PAYROLLFOR - 080114 ............................$120.00 NATIONWIDE RETIREMENT SOLU-TIONS;PAYROLL FOR ..........$1,925.00 NOGGLE LAVERN;WC MEAL/ MILEAGE

..........................................$741.31 NORSOLV CORP;EMPTY SERVICEDRUMS ....................................$155.95 NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL;PAYROLLFOR - 080114 ..............................$65.00 NOST TONYA;WC TIME LOSS - 7 DAYSTTD ..........................................$515.34 NOVAK AUTOMOTIVE INCORPO-RATED;VEHICLE PARTS..........$393.00 NOVAK KIM;RENT ASSISTANCE..........

..........................................$350.00 NOVOTNY GARY A;CELL PHONEREIMB ........................................$30.00 OAKLAND COURT AND GARDENS;RENT ASSISTANCE..................$350.00 OFFICE EXPRESS;OFFICE SUPPLIES

..........................................$442.74 OFFICEMAX;OFFICE SUPPLIES..........

........................................$1,217.11 OPM IV CAPITAL INVESTMENTS;RENTASSISTANCE ............................$200.00 OPTIONS OF LINN CO;CONTRACTLABOR ......................................$670.51 ORKIN PEST CONTROL INC;BLDGMAINT ......................................$143.47 PAETEC;TELEPHONE..............$531.16 PATTERS PEGGY;SHUTTLE CAN-CELLED HIGH WATER ............$180.00 PAULSON ELECTRIC CO INC;FLAGPOLE LIGHT REPA ..................$148.79 PAYNE TIM;DRY CLEANING/CELLPHONE......................................$123.00 PEPSI-COLA GENERALBOTTLERS,INC;9136905/prp- ..$195.96 PERFORMANCE THERAPIES PC;HEALTH SERVICES..................$114.40 PHELPS COUNTY SHERIFF;SERVICEFEES ..........................................$53.76 PHYSICIANS CLINIC OF IOWAPC;HEALTH SERVICES ........$3,430.01 PIPE PRO INC;BUILDING MATERIALS

..........................................$144.00 PITNEY BOWES INC;MAILING SERV-ICES/postage ........................$2,715.00 POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC;TIRE EX-PENSE ..................................$8,284.13 PPME LOCAL 2003;PAYROLL FOR -080114....................................$2,017.19 PRAIRIE OAKS HOMES LLC;RENT AS-SISTANCE ................................$274.07 PRECISION SURVEY SUPPLY LLC;STA-TION CLEANING ......................$244.95 PRECISION-TIMEMED-SJC;763864/credit/id bands ........................$1,962.65 PRIME BENEFIT SYSTEMS INC;EMPLREIMB ......................................$360.01 PURK SARAH;FITNESS JAN - JUNE2014 ..........................................$120.00 PUSH PEDAL PULL CORP;FITNESSEQUIPMENT REPAI..................$225.00 QUALITY AUTO REBUILDERS INC;VE-HICLE PARTS OR ....................$580.50 QUALITY RESOURCE GROUP, INC;#10WINDOW VEHIC....................$1,820.17 R & L MARINE SALES,INC;CUST#109050 REARMING ..................$65.97 RADIOLOGIC MEDICAL SERVICESPC;HEALTH SERVIC ..................$25.00 RADIOLOGY CONSULTANTS OF IOWA,PLC;HEALTH SE ......................$865.50 RANSFORD DON;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$90.00 REINHART INSTITUTIONAL FOODSINC;383/credit/........................$5,507.77 REU JOE;REIMB CELL PHONE, RIEMBCELL PHONE ..............................$60.00 RILEY DEB;EXEMPLARY SERVICE ....

..........................................$100.00 RINIKER DOUG;PER DIEM MEAL/meet-ing ............................................$15.00 ROBINSON ROBIN;FIT REIMB JUL -DEC 2014 ..................................$120.00 ROGERS BENJAMIN;CELL PHONE/IPAD REIMB ..............................$110.00 ROHLWING PAUL;DATA/phone reimb5/26/-7/25 ....................................$80.00 ROOSEVELT THE;RENT ASSISTANCE

..........................................$700.00 RUCHOTZKE LARRY;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD ................................$444.06 SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS;CUST#774716 CIVIL ..................$53.87 SAUNDERS EDMUND;TRAVEL REIMB

........................................$2,014.69 SAUSER CHAD;1/2014-6/2014 hmstipend ........................................$60.00 SAVE A LOT;GROCERIES/assistance ..

..........................................$820.80 SCHINDLER ELEVATOR CORPORA-TION;4100083984 5/ ..............$2,212.90 SCHMICKLEY JULIE;SHUTTLE CAN-CELLED HIGH WATE..................$50.00 SECURITY BENEFIT LIFE INS CO;PAY-ROLL FOR - 0............................$600.00 SELBY BILLIE;MILEAGE REIMBURSE-MENT-JULY14 ..........................$671.44 SHANAHAN BRADLEY;WC TIME LOSS -7 DAYS TTD ..............................$574.40 SHERIFFS PROTECTIVE ASSOC;PAY-ROLL FOR - 0801 ..................$1,188.00 SIEMENS INDUSTRY INC;JDC CST30136793 SO 500 ..................$1,210.90 SMARTCOMP LLC;WC HEALTH SERV-ICES........................................$3,511.24 SMITH LORI;FIT REIMB JULY - DEC2014 ..........................................$120.00 SMITH MARTIN J;MILEAGE REIM-BURSEMENT-JUNE14................$17.92 SMITH PATRICIA S;RENT ASSISTANCE

..........................................$350.00 SNYDER & ASSOCIATES;SERVICESTHRU 5/31..............................$7,346.50 ST LUKES HOSPITAL;HEALTH SERV-ICES ..................................$101,986.12 STEINMETZ DOUGLAS;585-13/servicesthru 6/26 ..............................$15,509.67 STERN TIMOTHY C OR NANCY L;RENTASSISTANCE ............................$350.00 STONE CITY QUARRIES;ROCK EX-PENSE ..................................$2,903.35 STONERIVER PHARMACY SOLUTIONS;PRESCRIPTION A ......................$60.18 STORM STEEL;MAINTENANCE SUP-PLIES ..........................................$61.65 STRATEGIC PRINT SOLUTIONSINC;COPY OR COPIER ............$444.65 STREICHER SHEILA M;VIEWPOINT &WEBSITE ARTIC....................$2,675.00 STUBBLEFIELD BRIAN;1/2014-6/2014hm stipend ..................................$90.00 SWARTZENDRUBER DAN;DATA PLAN6/27/13-6/26/14 ........................$360.00 SWENSON STEVE;REIMB PHONE ......

............................................$92.32 THE DEXTER COMPANY;JAIL SUP-PLIES ........................................$241.61 THERMAL SERVICES OF OMAHAINC;SO INV 806932 ..................$541.00 THERMO KING QUAD CITIES INC;AIRCOND REPAIR ......................$3,867.66 TISL JESSICA;SHUTTLE CANCELLED-HIGH WATER ..............................$75.00 TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA;PAY-ROLL FOR - 080114 ............$77,890.66 TRUMBLEE DEBBIE;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD ................................$497.09 TUCKER STEVE;EB GOV UPDTE 140.93@ .56 ..........................................$78.92 TWIN CITY OPTICAL CO INC;SAFETYGLASSES:VERN ......................$283.77 U S BANK HOME MORTGAGE;MORT-GAGE/interest ass ....................$192.54 U S CELLULAR INC;TELEPHONE ........

..........................................$773.22 U S DEPT OF EDUCATION;PAYROLLFOR - 080114 ............................$173.80 ULTRALAWN INC;LAWN CARE EX-PENSE ......................................$211.00 UNIFORM DEN INC;UNIFORM ITEMS

..........................................$166.85 UNITED WAY OF EAST CENTRALIA;PAYROLL FOR -....................$625.22 UNIVERSITY OF IOWA;HEALTH SERV-ICES ......................................$4,193.65 US ARMOR;CST#IAS_LINN IRU BODYARMOR ..................................$9,665.29 US BANK EQUIPMENT FINANCE;EQUIPMENT RENTAL ..............$378.57 VANGUARD APPRAISALS INC;PMX AP-PRAISAL - REVI ........................$110.00 VECERKA JIM;SHUTTLE CANCELLEDHIGH WATER ..............................$75.00 VINCENT II DONALD;PER DIEM-6/2014rac mtg-kc..................................$122.00 VJ ENGINEERING;BRIDGE INSPEC-TIONS ....................................$7,735.00 WALGREENS ADVANCE CARE PHAR-MACY;HEALTH SERVI................$40.87 WARD CHRISTOPHER D;1/2014-6/2014hm stipend ................................$100.00 WATERBURY BRETT;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$990.00 WATERHOUSE WATER SYSTEMS;DRINKING WATER EXPE ..........$19.50 WELAND CLINICAL LABORATORIES;HEALTH SERVICES ..............$1,006.25 WELLS FARGO BANK IOWA NA;MORT-GAGE/interest a ........................$425.00 WENDLING QUARRIES INC;CON-STRUCTION MATERIALS....$77,744.93 WESTDALE CAPITAL INVESTMENTS;RENT ASSISTANCE..................$680.00 WHITEHOUSE HANNAH;TRAVEL EX-PENSE REIMB ..........................$494.80 WIATR MAREK J;REIMB/uniform cleaning

............................................$19.14 WILLIAMS MICHAEL;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$325.00 WONG ARK;RENT ASSISTANCE..........

..........................................$350.00 WOODSON REBECCA S;DATA REIMB6/26/-7/25/14 ..............................$30.00 WYRICK MIKE;REIMB BOARD MILEAGE

............................................$25.20 XEROX CORP;COPY OR COPIER FEES

..........................................$797.29 XIAO YUAN YI;RENT ASSISTANCE......

..........................................$225.00 YES COMMUNITIES;RENT ASSIS-TANCE ......................................$340.00 YODER CYNTHIA K;WC TIME LOSS - 7DAYS TTD ................................$758.40 TOTAL CLAIMS ..............$3,484,294.08

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River Valley Cooperative is looking for individuals to fillseasonal openings during our busy fall season at several ofour locations. Openings include office help, dumping ofgrain, driving tender trucks, and pulling NH3 tanks.Driving positions require a good driving record. A CDL ispreferred, but we will assist qualified candidates in meetingrequired certifications.

Sunbury, Walcott*, Stockton* and Dixon* - Forinformation contact John Trenkamp @ 563-349-9871.

Stanwood - For information contact Mark Dewell @ 563-357-5904.

Eldridge - For information contact Don Schneckloth @ 563-285-9615 or 563-349-3472.

Olin, Martelle - For more information call Larry Lahr @ 563-357-1885.

DeWitt - For more information call Dave Weiskircher @ 563-659-8179.

Application forms available at most locations and online atrivervalleycoop.com/careers. Submit applications online,via email to employment@rivervalleycoop.com, or mail to:

NOW HIRINGSeasonal Openings

Human ResourcesRiver Valley Cooperative

PO Box 256Eldridge, IA 52748Equal Opportunity Employer

*Application forms for these locations can be picked up at Sunbury.

Two free horses – both geldings. 2years old and 12 years old. Call 319-455-2339. ________________________ Free kittens. Call 319-455-2339. ________________________ Free new U-Haul boxes. Call 641-919-5136

Housekeeping position at Cornell College

Involves keeping campus buildings in clean and orderlycondition. Duties include but are not limited to: vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, cleaning walls

and windows, moving items between departments, and setting up for special events.

• Candidate must have outstanding work ethic and be ableto lift 10 pounds and climb stairs on a regular basis.

• Some experience helpful, but not required.

This is a full-time position that includes a benefits packagewith health, dental and profit sharing.

Apply at: http://sodexouse.com/usen/careers/find-job/Search-Jobs/search-jobs.aspx

Or email: gfonck@cornellcollege.eduNo phone calls please

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

Buying junk cars & farm machinery.Pick up within 24 hours. 319-521-8436 ________________________ Wanted old appliances will pick up forfree. Also wanted steel and batteries.Call (319) 331-8122

Hiring at the following locations: Mechanicsville – Kitchen Lisbon – Kitchen Mount Vernon – Kitchen and Cashier

Come join a winning team!

Casey's General Store206 Short St.,

Mechanicsville, IA 52306

Casey's General Store150 Hwy 30 E,

Lisbon, IA 52253

Full- and part-time positions available • Room for advancementFriendly work environment • Competitive wages

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102 Hwy. 1 SouthMt. Vernon, IA 52314Now Hiring PT and FT

Crew Members and Shift Leaders for all shifts!

We offer excellent pay and benefits, flexible schedule, and promotional opportu-

nities. Shift Leader pay up to $12 per hour BOE!

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for more information!

INSTALLERS NEEDEDLooking for a CAREER instead of just another

JOB? If so, Mediacom wants to talk to you! A lot of companies tell you they have career advance-

ment opportunities; Mediacom has the numbers to prove it. Mediacom paid for over $100,000 in career

boosting training for our employee’s last year in 2013. In the last three months Mediacom has promoted 19 Installers! Due to these consistent promotions Medi-acom is currently searching for full time dependable

Installers in Iowa City who enjoy workingwith technology and outdoors.

We are seeking people who have customer focused attitudes, team players, want stable employment with a solid company, excellent pay, a fun work environment,

-ment opportunities. Company vehicle, cell phone,

netbook, uniforms, and tools all provided.MORE BENEFITS:

including 401K, medical, dental, vision. Life insurance,

off, discounted cable & internet services, and more!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR IOWA CITY

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self-starter to sell Mediacom services such as High-Speed

Internet, Video and Phone products in local neighborhoods.

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Cutting edge training and oppor-tunities for career growth. You will receive your leads from the

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The power to earn is in your hands, top reps earn over

$100,000!

Two permanent, part-time positions in the kitchen at the Lisbon Community School

Wanted: Fun, energetic person who loves kids to work in a fast-paced environment

• Must be able to lift 40-50 lbs easily• Must be able to stand and move quickly for long periods of time

Hours: Monday-FridayPosition 1 – 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Position 2 – 10:30 am-2:00 pmContact: Michele McCoy, Nutrition Director

mmccoy@lisbon.k12.ia.us or call 319-455-2075 ext. 238

Bon Appetit at Cornell College is accepting applications for the following positions:

Please apply in person. We are located in the Thomas Commons building lower level. Bon Appetit is an equal opportunity employer.

We offer outstanding benefits and good working environment.

Experienced cooks, prep cooks, utility, and dishwashers.

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Mt. Vernon 319-895-8858

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CEDAR CO. – New Listing! 80 acres located north of West Branch.73.5 acres cropland with 64.3 CSR2. Includes TV Tower Lease. Overa 6% return on the list price! $11,000/acre.

JOHNSON CO. - 84 acres located east of Solon. 81.7 acres cropland with 67.2 CSR. Reduced! $7,450/acre.

LINN CO. – 60 acres located north of Marion along Hwy 13. 52acres cropland with 65 CSR. Lays nice along a hard surface road.

Reduced! $9,000/acre.

LINN CO. – 36 acres located SE of Cedar Rapids. 32.6 acres cropland with 66.8 CSR. Reduced! $8,450/acre.

LINN CO. – 36 acres adjoining the above farm. 23 acres croplandwith the balance in mature timber. Attractive building site with rollinghilltops. Reduced! $7,450/acre.

LINN CO. – New Listing!House and 6.5 acres locatednorth of Mt. Vernon onSpringville Road. Well-cared-for4 bedroom ranch home with finished basement in an attractive wooded setting.

$294,500.

169 Acres m/lJONES COUNTY

3 miles south of MartelleHigh quality farm offered

in 2 parcels:#1: 69 Acres with 68.5 ac. cropland.

88.6 CSR2.#2: 100 Acres with 99.7 ac. cropland.

91.3 CSR2.Fri., Aug. 29, 2014 @ 10 AM

Regal Crown Receptions, Lisbon

FARMS FOR SALE

LAND AUCTION

Real Estate

House Near Cornell 2 BR/1BathOff Street Parking. No Smoking/NoPets. $800/mo Call 319-895-8319.________________________

Mt. Vernon Grand, spacious, one-of-a-kind home on double corner lot. 5 BRs,

2 full baths & 3,418 sq. ft. $349,900

Mt. Vernon Solid stone & brick home withcharacter throughout. 4-5 BRs, 3 full

baths & 3,341 sq. ft. $224,900

Lisbon Updated & move-in ready with double living room, 2 BRs, 1 1/2 baths

& attached garage & carport $159,000

Lisbon main street building with storefront, two 1 BR apartments, full basement

& 3,348 finished sq.ft. $134,900

Lisbon 2-story home perfect for the per-son looking for a fixer upper. 3 BRs,

1 1/2 baths, 1,371 sq. ft. $50,000

Mt. Vernon Main Street building. Lots ofpossibilities and sq. ft. on main level

& lower level. Apartment on 2nd level

Mt Vernon Well taken care of with sun-room, fireplace, sleeping porch, 3 BRs,

1 1⁄2 baths, 1,488 sq.ft. $139,000

Mt. Vernon Character and charm with nat-ural woodwork, hardwood floors, 3 BRS,

1 bath, over 1,500 sq. ft. $132,900

Solon Nice as new condo with stockedpond out the patio & deck, 2 BRs, 2 full

baths & 1,582 sq.ft. $142,900

Mt. Vernon New listing – great value! New windows & porch, 3 BRs, 2 full baths

& 1,980 finished sq. ft. $145,000

Mt.Vernon Condo new construction.2 BRs, 2 full baths, walkout lower level

& 1,627 finished sq. ft. $207,000

Lisbon Park-like setting on 4.79 acres onthe edge of town. 4 BRs, 3 full baths & 2,648 sq. ft. New Price $309,000

Mt. Vernon Income Property 3 unit apartment house. Off-street parking.

Call Bob 270-8600 $95,000

One of a kind property! Take your pick ofthis unique home on 5.09 acres for

$135,000 or on 8.35 acres for $159,000

Mt. Vernon & Lisbon Full Time Realtors

Open Sept. 1 – 2 BR apartments inLisbon. Call 319-981-1272. b33tf

________________________ Great Mount Vernon location. 1 BRapartment. $480/month includes heat& water. A/C and off-street parking. Nopets. Call 319-294-1532 or 319-389-8901 b32tf

________________________ 2 BR apartment for rent in Mount Ver-non. Access to laundry, quiet neigh-borhood. $530 month+deposit. Call319-361-9872________________________ One bedroom efficiency apt. in Lisbon.No smoking. $375 plus electricity. Call(319) 895-8422.

This institution is anEqual Opportunity

Provider and Employer

MEYERS MEADOW in LISBON, Iowa is taking

applications now for persons 62 years of age or older, or handicapped or

disabled regardless of age. Non-smoking. Rental

Assistance available. To apply call Lena at (563) 432-6160.

1 & 2 bedroom apartments,now taking applications.

Heat, water & garbage included. Laundry facilities & parking.

Please call (319) 573-5129 or jdschaefer93@gmail.com

Spacious, quiet

Imperial Apartments2BR, Mount Vernon. 1 yearlease. No smoking; no pets. $555/month. $555 deposit.

319-895-6358

FOR RENT 1 and 2 bedroom apartments

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age. Non-smoking. RentalAssistance available. To apply call Lena at (563) 432-6160.

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