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July 15, 2015 GOWRIE, WEBSTER COUNTY, IOWA VOL. 125 NO. 28

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Southeast Valley History Club makes most of journey to Washington, D.C.SV represents Iowa, places 4th out of 102 entries... In October, Janet Wills and six Southeast Val-ley eighth graders began their journey toward the nations capital. On June 18, they made that journey a reality when Kylie Clark, Dalton Dencklau, Bailey Miller and Allison True placed fourth among 102 entries in the international event. National History Day is the name of the organi-zation, and all the eighth graders are required to do a proj-ect in my Social Studies class, said Janet Wills, eighth grade social studies teacher and advisor of the project. We start in October and I give them a calen-dar to pace things out, and they can choose between a

website, a documentary, a paper, a performance or a mu-seum exhibit. According to Wills, the students were resource-ful and studied examples of previous National History Day websites. We started off by figuring out our topic, said Bailey Miller, one of the four members of the National History Day project. We knew we were all interested in child labor and found out that Lewis Hine was a bold leader during the height of the child labor reform.

Gowrie Fire Departmentannounces annual water fight winners On Saturday, July 4, the Gowrie Fire Depart-ment held their annual water fights. This year, they used a different format and asked local businesses and organiza-tions to sponsor a nozzle man of their choice or a fireman. There were 20 nozzle men sponsored and backed up by two firefighters. The teams were Marsha Farnham - Farm & Town Insurance; Chad Loseke - Security Savings Bank; Dustin Fevold - Harcourt Equipment; Andy Pepples - South-west Webster Ambulance; Heather Pepples (Harcourt Fire) - Engquist Lumber; Lee White - Palmer & Swank Funeral Home; Wade Gilliland - Macke Gowrie; Andy Suchan - Suchan Ag Service; Patrick Monaghan - Gowrie Care Center; Jim Suchan - Xi Eta Sigma Sorority; Austin Promes - Lehigh Valley Telephone; Leon Streit - Pio-neer; Matthew Streit - Streit Construction; Mindy Roper - Heartland Bank; Trent Farnham - Johnson Law Firm; Chris Simpson - West Central Coop; Will Fevold - Fe-vold Farm Service; Seneca Wallace - Gowrie Tire and Service; Katelyn Thompson - FC Coop. All participants had fun and the crowd really en-joyed watching and cheering on their favorite person.

Thursday, July 16 Gowrie Fire Dept., 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.

Monday, July 20 Prairie Valley School Board, 6:00 p.m. Gowrie City Council, 6:45 p.m. at the community center. Callender Lions, 7:00 p.m. at the community center. Harcourt TOPS, 8:00 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church Harcourt.

Tuesday, July 21 Gowrie Library Board, 7:00 p.m. Gowrie Pool Board, 7:00 p.m. at the library.

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Winning the "Quickest Eliminated" during the Gowrie Fire Departments annual water fights are Chris Simpson, West Central and Chad Loseke.

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Kylie Clark, from left, Alli True, Bailey Miller and Dalton Dencklau ride on a bus en route to the District of Columbia. The Southeast Valley National History Day team achieved 4th place at the national contest in June. Photo provided by Janet Wills.

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The Dayton Wranglers sponsored the IRCA/URA Rodeo Saturday evening in Dayton.

July 15, 2015 2 THE GOWRIE NEWSTHE GOWRIE NEWSPV School Boardnomination papers deadline July 30 The Prairie Valley school board is accepting board member nomination papers that are due at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 30. July 6 was the first day to file nom-ination papers to the board secretary. Currently, there are three positions open. Two from District Two, the area surrounding Callender, Moor-land and the east side of 169 near Otho, while one open seat represents the area including and surrounding Farn-hamville, Somers, Rinard and south and west Gowrie. The following is an upcoming schedule and deadlines for the Prairie Valley school board elections. July 30 - Last day to file nomination papers. Deadline of 5 p.m. Must be filed with the School Secre-tary or appointed alternate in the schools District Office. July 31 - Nomination papers delivered to Coun-ty Auditor. August 4 - Last day candidates may withdraw. Last day for written objections to nomination papers or eligibility of candidate may be filed. September 8 - School Board Election Day. September 11 - Election canvass of official vote totals. Candidate qualifications are to be eligible to vote in the director district in which they are running, be a United State citizen, a resident of Iowa and be at least 18 years old. Prairie Valley CSD has seven Board Members that are made up of two representatives from each of the three Director Districts within the actual District, and one at large member that can be from anywhere in the Dis-trict. Each candidate must file an affidavit of can-didacy and nomination petitions with the school board secretary within the deadlines listed above. The affida-vit of candidacy and nomination petitions must be filed together. The petitioner signatures required must be eli-gible electors from any of the 3 Director Districts. Copies of nomination papers are available in the District Office, as well as the Iowa Secretary of States website: sos.iowa.gov/elections/electioninfo/SchoolElec-tions.html. There are no filing fees.

By Tyler Anderson So close, yet so far away. That was the story of Wednesday nights Class 3A-Region 7 playoff game between Roland-Story and Southeast Valley in Harcourt. The Lady Jags (22-12) were stunned by a fo-cused Norse team, dropping a 4-1 decision. The beginning of the game, while scoreless, was a duel between Roland-Story freshman Sydney Mathis and Southeast Valleys star pitcher, Natalie Lambert. Mathis came into the game with a 8-20 season record while Lambert entered with an 11-7 record. While Lambert had been stellar all season, the Norse came out swinging while Mathis limited the Lady Jags to three hits. The Lady Jags defense was also uncharacter-isitic during the contest, as junior Erica Rittgers picked up a routine grounder. As Rittgers threw to first baseman Aaliyah Scott, the ball sailed high over Scotts head, allowing the Norse to get on base. In the third inning, the Norse picked up the initial run, leaving Southeast Valley in an early 1-0 hole. However, the Lady Jags began to show life in the bottom of the fourth inning, as Lambert crossed home plate to even up the score. Throughout the game, the girls had quite a few opportunities to keep the Norse in check and threaten the Roland-Story lead. However, Mathis and the Norse defense held steady, extinguishing any chance the Lady Jags could get. Southeast Valley was led by junior Kearsten Hainzinger, who went 1-3 with a hit and an RBI.

Senior Nicole Williams and junior Anna Heatherington each recorded a base hit for Southeast Valley. The Norse were led by senior Hope Sievers, who went 3-3 with a double and three RBIs. Sopho-more Jade Elliott went 2-3, scored three runs and hit a double. Mathis also hit a double for the Norse. While the Southeast Valley softball teams season concludes with a 22-12 record, Roland-Story traveled to Iowa Falls Friday to play Iowa Falls-Alden. The Norse fell in a 1-0 decision to the Cadets on Friday. We at the Dayton Review and Gowrie News would like to thank seniors Nicole Williams, Zoey Shi-pley and Karlee Walker for stellar high school softball careers and wish all three nothing but the best in their future endeavors. R-S 001 010 2 4 8 0SV 000 100 0 1 3 0

Lady Jags upset by Roland-Story, 4-1 Senior Nicole Williams connects with a pitch from Roland-Storys Sydney Mathis in the fifth inning of the Class 3A-Region 7 softball game between Southeast Valley and Roland-Story. The Norse upset the Lady Jags, 4-1.

Senior Karlee Walker in center field made a great catch against Roland-Story in a Class 3A-Region 7 softball game. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

Gowrie News area students receive ICCC nursing pins Iowa Centrals annual Nursing Pinning Cer-emonies which honor our graduates who completed nurs-ing programs this spring were held in Fort Dodge and Webster City on Monday, June 22 and in Storm Lake on Tuesday, June 23. Trina Staton, Health Sciences Dean, opened the ceremonies with a welcome to all graduates, family, and friends and also thanked the parents and faculty members who were in attendance for their dedication to supporting the students as they made their way through their respec-tive programs. Following the pinning of the each graduate and the reciting of the Nightingale and Practical Nurse Pledg-es, a reception was held at all three centers. Gowrie News area students who received Iowa Central nursing pins are: Gowrie - Natalie V. Perez, Practical Nursing; Callender -Marlee M. Walker, Practical Nurs-ing; Farnhamville - Amber M. Passow, Practical Nursing; Harcourt - Annette M. DeVoogd, Practical Nursing; Paton - Josie N. Lambert, Practical Nursing.

The Circus is coming to Gowrie August 13 The Gowrie Area Arts Coundil is sponsoring The Culpepper and Merriweather Combined Circus on August 13. 2015 The shows will be at 5:00 and 7:30 p.m.The cicus has Skeeter the clown, a dog act, a tiger and lion, acrobatics and trapeze act and a pony. There will be a super slide and pony rides for sale prior to the show. The circus will be located in the empty lot behind brock-ett park near the railroad tracks. The tickets will go on sale in about 1 week. Pre-sales are $10.00 for 13 to adult and $6.00 for children 2-12..Children under 2 are free. The day of the show the tickets will be $13.00 and $7.00 persepectively. When the Circus arrivees see the rising of the big top and then, stay for a free tour of the circus. There will be conces-sions, pony rides and a super slide. The clown Skeeter will be coming to town on August 5, from 1:00 to 3:30 p.m. She will be visiting the Swimming Pool, the Gowrie Care Center, the Kids Pal-ace at Brockett Park, and the Gowrie Library at the Com-munity Center. She will give a program which includes skits, fun, and information about the history of the circus and what life is like e on the road. In preparation of the circus coming and the clown visit, the Library is holding two contests. The first one is to read 20 minutes a week and sign up for the drawing. Your time must be signed by a parent. There will be one Circus prize for children 2-7 and another circus prize for children 8-11. The drawing will be held after Skeeter the Clown program at 3:00 p.m. on August 5th. The second contest is to color the clown. En-tries will be judged on August 4th and winners will be announced on Aug. 5th. The judging will be one circus prize for ages 2-7 and one circus prize for agrs 8-11. Jamboree Foods is holding a contest for one cirucs prize.. Each child may enter their guess on how many peanuts are in the jar. The drawing will be held August 5th and the winner will be posted on the store bulletin board.

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Wednesday, July 15 - BBQ Pork on Bun, Potato Salad, Green Bean, Ice Cream & Strawberry Thursday, July 16 - Meat Loaf, Baked Potato, Peas, Cranberry/Pear CrispFriday, July 7 - Liver and Onions or Beef Patty, Boiled Potatoes w/Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Peach Crisp, OJMonday, July 20 - Crunchy Pollock, Potato Wedges, Peas, Chocolate Cream Pie, Raspberry LemonadeTuesday, July 21 - Porcupine Meatballs, mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Strawberries & BananasWednesday, July 22 - Golden Baked Chicken, Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Fruit Cup, Ww Roll, Tomato Juice

A special Thank You to Jeff, Justin, Melissa, Corrie, Taylor, & Kiara for all their time, planning, & work involved in our 50th Wedding Anniversary Party! Thank You to all our family & friends for coming to help us celebrate our special day. All the cards are so much fun to read! So many great memories, & more to come!

Thank you again, sincerely Don & Donna Wolf

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Thank you so much for all the cards for my 80th birthday. I enjoyed every one of them.

Gowrie Municipal Utilities will be flushing hydrants during the month of July. You may experience low pressure at times. Some discoloration may also occur. If this happens, you will need to run the water until it is clear again. If you have any questions or concerns, you may call the office at 352-3065.

On the Gowrie Municipal Golf Course, there were plenty of fireworks this Fourth of July. At the Gowrie Mens Golf Tournament on Sat-urday, July 4, Ryan Kinseth of Ankeny and Logan Sans-gaard of Slater went into a playoff, in which Kinseth won on the second hole. Altogether, more than 90 golfers teed it up for one of the longest running tournaments in the area. The event was highly contested with 16 scores of par or under after the first round. The course was in the best shape that it has been in several years, thanks to an army of volunteer help that mowed, trimmed and cleaned for days prior to the holiday. More than 40 people showed up to rebuild the outside deck several weeks ago, so spectators can have a safe place to enjoy the fireworks on and off of the course. 14 players made the cut for the championship round with a score of 71 or better. Leading the field was Kinseth, as well as Sans-gaard. They were followed by Nate Schill and Nick An-derson of Gowrie, who shot a score of 68. Six more shot a 70, and three 71s of one over par made the final cham-pionship cut. Four scores of two under 33 were recorded in the championship, as Kinseth and Sansgaard tied with 100 total strokes.

Nate Schills 33 with birdies on the eighth and ninth hole was the best score of the group. This earned Schill the Best Championship Round winner. The flight winners are as follows as the top four places received money:Championship1st Ryan Kinseth 1002nd Logan Sansgaard 1003rd Nate Schill 1014th Justin Yetmer 103First Flight1st Todd Madsen 722nd Russ Hanson 723rd Mike Dorhman 724th Connor Conrad 73Second Flight1st Dustin Hector 772nd Keegan Goodwin 773rd Logan Borener 77 4th Ted Hanson 78Third Flight1st - Rich Petersen 822nd - Tom Kinseth 833rd - Jason Nelson 834th - Brett Carlson 83Fourth Flight1st Scott Zinnel 872nd Doug McDermott 883rd Kevin Showers 894th Phil Fevold 89Fifth Flight1st Mike McDonald 972nd Chad Ferguson 973rd John Hanson 984th Jimmy Doran 98

Kinseth, Ankeny, wins Gowrie Mens Golf Tournament

Harcourt churches, Lanyon Covenant share Vacation Bible School From July 27-31, Harcourt United Evangeli-cal Covenant Church will host the SonWest Roundup Vacation Bible School. The week of ministry to kids is sponsored by the Harcourt United Methodist Church, Harcourt Covenant and Lanyon Covenant churches. The program, running from Monday to Friday, will start from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The closing VBS presentation by the kids will take place on Sunday morning, August 2, at 10 a.m. as part of Harcourt Appreciation Days Worship in the Park. A meal will be provided. Registration is on the night of Monday, July 27 only. For more information, please contact Angie Cuni-gan at 515-408-7010.

Shannon Myers has joined Heartland Bank as a Business Development Officer serving the Fort Dodge area. Myers is a graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in finance and is a Humboldt native. His previous experience includes serving as a financial services officer with Bank of the West. Myers and his wife Megan have one daughter and reside in Fort Dodge. Heartland Bank has locations in Gowrie, Callender, Somers and Manson.

Shannon Myers joins Heartland Bank staff

Shannon Myers has joined Heartland Bank as a Business Development Officer serving the Fort Dodge area.

Clarification on June 24 issue Due to concern, the Gowrie News would like to clarify the $1 million air conditioning unit in the South-east Valley: One Year Later story on June 24. At this time, the Prairie Valley school district has not approved project nor will the project be considered. It was only a possibility on the five year plan. It is not definite.

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Birthdays15-July Mary Lou Carlson, Lynn Subbert16-July Donita Bowers, Dennis Goodwin Ron Prince, Floyd Wilson17-July Ben Beschorner Jean Carole Conrad, Chad Hicks Dennis Larson, Pam Lawman Scott Little20-July Eric Fredrickson, Teagen Gutshall Alvin Naeve, Alexis Peterson

Anniversaries16-July Larry and Gayle Wilson18-July JeffandMarcieBoerner21-July Rod and Barb Peterson

The 4-H Style show was held Wednesday, July 8th, during the Webster County Fair. The 4-Hers were participating in the clothing selection category in which participants model a garment they have purchased or in the fashion revue in which the participants model an out-fit they have constructed or the $15 Challenge in which the participants model a garment they purchased through a thrift shop, consignment store or garage sale. Judging for the clothing selection, fashion revue, and the $15 Challenge took place on June 27th. Winners

were announced at the style show Wednesday evening. They are as follows: Clothing Selection: Seniors: Hannah Peterson, Gowrie Ground-breakers, was selected to represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair. Alternate for State Fair was Miranda Keith, Country Charmers. Special awards were awarded as follows: Most Versatile & Outstanding Poise Ol-ivia Mitchell, Washington Winners; Most Fashionable Anna Heatherington, Elkhorn Eagles. Intermediates: Morgan Border, Douglas Dream-ers, was selected as Champion and Addison Lincoln, Johnson Jaguars, was the Reserve Champion. Special Award was awarded to Megan Dawson, C/C Sidekicks for Best Buy. Juniors: Sydney Schulte, Douglas Dreamers, was selected as Champion and Alyson Nieland, Wash-

ington Winners was Reserve Champion. Special awards were given as follows: Best Buy Emma Sytsma, Washington Winners; Most Appropri-ate for Activity Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, Washington Winners, and Most Poised & Knowledgeable Katie Delaney, Douglas Dreamers. In Clothing Selection, the 4-Her has purchased their garment. The 4-H Clothing Selection program is designed to give 4-H members an opportunity to become careful consumers, as they learn about making economi-cal purchases, caring for clothes, and selecting clothing that looks good on them. Fashion Revue: Seniors: Rachel Rethwisch of the Earlybirds and Caryn Dawson of the C\C Sidekicks will represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair. Special Award was presented to Ruth Chalstrom, SonRays for Most Per-sonable. Intermediate: Intermediate Champion of Fash-ion Revue was awarded to Alexis Stuhrenberg of the Washington Winners. Reserve Champion award was given to Lauren Harris, Washington Winners. Special Awards were awarded as follows: Best Use of Color Megan Dawson, C/C Sidekicks; Quick & Easy Sewing Haley Dow, Douglas Dreamers. Juniors: Fashion Revue Junior Champion Emma Alstott, Douglas Dreamers; Junior Reserve Cham-pion Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds. Special

4-H Clothing Selection, Fashion Revue, $15 Challenge winners announced

4-H Dog Show Champion named The 4-H Dog Show was held Wednesday, July 8th at the Webster County Fairgrounds with around 25 dogs entered. Haley Ledford, Douglas Dreamers, showed the Champion High Point Dog and Country Charmers mem-ber Miranda Keith showed the Reserve Champion High Point Dog. Top Care and Grooming awards went to Tessa Ballard of the Douglas Dreamers in the first division and to Haley Ledford of the Douglas Dreamers in the sec-ond division. Top score from Pre-Novice A Obedience

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Pierce Woodruffs hog takes a nice nap at the Webster County Fair. Woodruff is a member of the Gowrie Groundbreakers 4-H club.

As part of the Webster County Fair, the Gowrie Groundbreakers show off their hard work.

July 15, 2015 5THE GOWRIE NEWSTHE GOWRIE NEWSSoutheast Valley

Schedule of EventsWeek of July 15th to July 22nd

Wednesday, July 15Youth Girls Basketball Camp - Ashley Coffman (July 13-17)Open Gyms for Volleyball Mondays & WednesdaysThursday, July 16Youth Girls Basketball Camp - Ashley Coffman (July 13-17)Friday, July 17Youth Girls Basketball Camp - Ashley Coffman (July 13-17)Saturday, July 187:00 p.m. B V Base 2A DISTRICT FINAL @ Pocahontas Monday, July 20G V Soft 3A GIRLS STA - G V SoftOpen Gyms for Volleyball Mondays & WednesdaysTuesday, July 21G V Soft 3A GIRLS STA - G V Soft 7:00 p.m. B V Base 2A SUBSTATE - B V BaseWednesday, July 22SWGES Early Childhood Preschool RegistrationG V Soft 3A GIRLS STA - G V SoftOpen Gyms for Volleyball Mondays & Wednesdays

*Schedule is pulled from the SV website for your convenience*www.southeastvalley.org

***Schedules are subject to change at anytime***

Birthdays15-July Mary Lou Carlson, Lynn Subbert16-July Donita Bowers, Dennis Goodwin Ron Prince, Floyd Wilson17-July Ben Beschorner Jean Carole Conrad, Chad Hicks Dennis Larson, Pam Lawman Scott Little20-July Eric Fredrickson, Teagen Gutshall Alvin Naeve, Alexis Peterson

Anniversaries16-July Larry and Gayle Wilson18-July JeffandMarcieBoerner21-July Rod and Barb Peterson

Sophomore pinch runner Ryan Gustafson steals home after a wild pitch by pitcher Matt Lenz in the Southeast Valley-Pocahontas Area baseball game Wednesday in Dayton. The Jaguars defeated the Indians, 7-0.

By Tyler Anderson For the Southeast Valley baseball team, its safe to say that the postseason begins this week. Throughout the week, the Jaguars finished the 2015 season strong, defeating Eagle Grove 10-6, Poca-hontas Area 7-0 and beating Madrid by the score of 8-0. This week, Southeast Valley will then head to Pocahontas to play Estherville Lincoln Central-Pocahon-tas Area winner on July 14 with a chance to play for sub-state on Friday. Southeast Valley 10, Eagle Grove 6: Tuesday in Eagle Grove, an explosion of offense lifted the Jaguars in a 10-6 over the Eagles. Junior Andrew Dorage highlighted the South-east Valley hits, going 3-5 with a home run, three RBIs and two stolen bases. Sophomore Myles Davis contributed to the win-ning effort, as he went 3-5 with two RBIs and two stolen bases. Junior Cade King and and senior Spencer Johnson each tallied two stolen bases against Eagle Grove. King and Johnson also teamed up on the mound, as Johnson fanned seven batters while King struck out four. The combined effort gave Johnson his third victory of the 2015 campaign.SV 441 001 0 10 12 5EG 103 000 2 6 7 6 Southeast Valley 7, Pocahontas 0: The South-east Valley baseball team clinched win number 19, easily defeating Pocahontas Area 7-0 in Dayton. Junior pitcher Andrew Dorage (7-2) was stellar once more, allowing only one hit and fanning 11 Indian batters in the victory. Dorage was also great at the plate, going 2-3 with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Myles Davis also did well, going 2-2 with a double and an RBI while Dakota Jaeschke added two RBIs. Junior Cade King also did his part, hitting a dou-ble for the winning cause. The Jaguars also avenged a 5-1 loss in Pocahon-tas on June 29, evening the season series between South-east Valley and the Indians.Poky 000 000 0 0 1 4SV 202 120 0 7 9 0 Southeast Valley 8, Madrid 0: On Thursday

evening, the Jaguars concluded their regular season with a 8-0 road victory over Madrid. The boys now enter the playoffs on a five game win streak. Cameron Anderson collected his sixth win on the mound this season, allowing only four hits and strik-ing out seven Tiger batters. Also, it was stolen bases galore for the Jags, as Southeast Valley had 11 stolen bases combined in the victory. Leading the charge was junior Cade King, who stole four bases, while fellow junior Andrew Dorage stole three bases. Sophomore Dakota Jaeschke and senior Spencer Johnson contributed with two stolen bases respectively. With the conclusion of the regular season out of the way, the Jaguars will head to Pocahontas for Class 2A-District 3 action on July 14. They will play a proverbial rubber match against the Pocahontas Area Indians, who defeated Estherville Lincoln Central, 6-1.SV 122 020 1 8 8 0Mad. 000 000 0 0 4 5

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Second baseman Nolan Johnson had a great catch for the Southeast Valley Jaguars during the Pocahontas Area baseball game Wednesday. Photo by Lisa Peterson.

ington Winners was Reserve Champion. Special awards were given as follows: Best Buy Emma Sytsma, Washington Winners; Most Appropri-ate for Activity Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, Washington Winners, and Most Poised & Knowledgeable Katie Delaney, Douglas Dreamers. In Clothing Selection, the 4-Her has purchased their garment. The 4-H Clothing Selection program is designed to give 4-H members an opportunity to become careful consumers, as they learn about making economi-cal purchases, caring for clothes, and selecting clothing that looks good on them. Fashion Revue: Seniors: Rachel Rethwisch of the Earlybirds and Caryn Dawson of the C\C Sidekicks will represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair. Special Award was presented to Ruth Chalstrom, SonRays for Most Per-sonable. Intermediate: Intermediate Champion of Fash-ion Revue was awarded to Alexis Stuhrenberg of the Washington Winners. Reserve Champion award was given to Lauren Harris, Washington Winners. Special Awards were awarded as follows: Best Use of Color Megan Dawson, C/C Sidekicks; Quick & Easy Sewing Haley Dow, Douglas Dreamers. Juniors: Fashion Revue Junior Champion Emma Alstott, Douglas Dreamers; Junior Reserve Cham-pion Nathan Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds. Special

Class went to Sylvia Hess, Washington Winners and Pre-Novice B Obedience Class went to Anna Lewandowski, SonRays. Top Obedience Score from Sub Novice was Chance Tasler, C/C Sidekicks, Novice Obedience was Anna Lewandowski of the SonRays, Graduate Obedi-ence went to Haley Ledford of the Douglas Dreamers, and Rally Obedience went to Anna Lewandowski of the SonRays. The Top Novice Junior Handler award went to Chloe Speck, Dayton Tigers. Top Open Junior/Interme-diate Handler award to Haley Ledford, Douglas Dream-ers and the Top Open Senior Handler award went to Mi-randa Keith, Country Charmers. The Costume Class was awarded to Karrigan Mentzer, Dayton Tigers and her dog Deuce, who dressed as a Lion and Lion Tamer. Anna Lewandowski, SonRays was awarded the Trick Class. Ribbons for all participants were awarded as follows:Country Charmers: Miranda Keith, 1 purple, 5 blue.Dayton Tigers: Karrigan Mentzer, 1 purple, 1 blue, 2 red; Alyssa Speck, 2 blue, 2 red; Chloe Speck, 1 purple, 1 blue, 1 red; Kylie Weiland, 3 blue.Elkhorn Earlybirds: Rachel Rethwisch, 2 blue, 1 red.Gowrie Groundbreakers: Maddy Christensen, 3 blue, 1 red; Abby Grady, 3 blue, 1 red; Ally Grady, 4 blue; Mat-thew Ross, 4 blue, 1 red.Washington Winners: Ryan Fransen, 1 blue, 1 red; Sylvia Hess, 1 purple, 3 blue; Austin Stewart, 3 blue, 1 red.

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Security Savings bank offers ag trip to Brazil! Security Savings Bank and Guthrie County State Bank of Panora, have been invited by Claudio Moro Serafini to visit his country of Brazil. This is a farming area much like Iowa, but they have capabilities of har-vesting three crops a year. The hi-light of the trip will be attending the incredible Coopavel Rural Show, Brazils own Farm Progress Show which was inspired by our own Farm Progress Show. We will see multi-national equipment, seed company exhibits, top-notch vendors and demonstrations to unique landscape design and local culinary delights. He and several Brazilian farmers have been attending our shows for over 15 years and now these farmers want to return their hospitality and host our Iowa farmers. Mr. Serafini will be here from Brazil to host our travel show at Security Savings Bank in Gowrie on Thursday, July 30th @ 6:00 p.m. Please feel free to come and ask questions about his farming communities and watch his amazing slide show. We are very honored to have a personal invita-tion from him and their local farmers. Travel dates for this 10-day trip are February 15-24, 2016. RSVPs for the travel show are appreciated by calling any of our Security Savings Bank offices. For more information, call Renae Lane at 515-544-3281.

Gowrie Area Arts Council presents Al Welsh Orchestra July 16 The Gowrie Area Arts Council is sponsoring a pork producers fundraiser and the Al Welsh Orchestra on July 16. The meal includes baked beans,coleslaw, pork burger, potato chips a dessert bar and lemonade for $8.00 children$5.00 and3 and under free. The money raised helps defray the costs of our summer concert series. The Al Welsh Orchestra includes music from the 40s 50s and 60s. Big band music



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The bold headlines of a newspaper article writ-ten a few years ago claimed that Hardworking, No-non-sense people make up Lehigh. One such person was res-ident Gordon E. Plahn, nicknamed 'Gordie', and to others he was known as 'Duke'. He epitomized that concept and lived a life that was full and productive. Gordon was an ambitious man and dabbled at various projects during his life. Gordon was born on November 28, 1926 in Dayton, the son of Oscar and Jane (Anderson) Plahn. He and his two siblings, brother Harold and sister Es-ther, attended the Dayton Community School during their childhood years. He completed school only through the seventh grade. He stated that he learned a lot through the 'school of hard knocks'. Gordon had many funny stories about his teen-age years. One such memory was the time he got snakes from Lake Ole in Dayton and let them loose in the Day-ton movie theater. He was full of life and was known for his mischieviousness. Gordon was drafted into the Army in late 1944 shortly after his 18th birthday. After extensive advanced jungle training, his unit was sent to the Phillippine Is-lands, except him and a few others. Gordon and a few of his fellow soldiers were sent to California and then home on furlough for a month. He was later called to board a ship with 3,000 other soldiers to France. Unfortunately they were hit by a ferocious storm in the North Atlantic resulting in sea sickness by every-one on the ship. While Plahn was in Germany, he ran a huge wrecker and policed the autobahn cleaning up and hauling guns and tanks in Dachan Concentration Camp that the Germans had confiscated. He witnessed the re-sults of the Holocaust first handedly and although he was only 19 years old at the time, he states that he could 'read-ily cope with it'. Plahn was discharged two years after he was drafted and he said he wouldn't trade the experience for a million dollars but he also wouldn't want to do it again. Plahn states that the images in Germany never bothered him. He remembers them but they do not haunt him. After being honorably discharged in 1946, he traveled with a carnival for three years. In 1949 he mar-ried Shirley Ann Collins and lived in Ft. Dodge for a time. To this union two sons and one daughter were born. He worked as a truck driver for 15 years and later he worked as a mechanic and service manager for Tom Kelly Ford for 14 years. In April 1972, he married Nadeane Long and lived in Dayton until moving to Lehigh in 1974 where they owned and operated Gambles Hardware Store until

they retired in 1989. Gordon loved raising animals. He raised chin-chillas, birds, goats, cats, guinea pigs and wild turkeys. He also raised many different breeds of dogs. He and Nadeane owned the Morning Glory Kennel outside of Dayton. He and Nadeane loved to dance the polka and were on TV once performing their favorite dance. Gor-don also loved to go hunting, fishing, and woodworking. He was very inventive and came up with many devices to help him in life. He helped his grandson Kirk, build a seed-saver bird feeder. He also made his own box turkey calls. He loved to shoot guns and owned many types including black powder and packed his own loads. He enjoyed dressing up in buckskins and participating in black powder reenactments. Gordon was always active in his community. He was a member of the Lehigh Christian Church and was the Mayor of Lehigh for four years. During his reign he purchased the yellowish green fire truck for Lehigh. The salesman told him it was the color for future trucks since it was more visible and there were already many red ve-hicles on the road. It was unique like Gordon.

Senior Series. . .Gordon Plahn, Lehigh, in Germanyafter WWII; enjoys fishing, huntingVery active in civic groups. . .

Gordon E. Plahn

Thirty years later a new fire truck was pur-chased when Gordon's grandson Kirk was the Lehigh Fire Chief. He and Nadeane also selected the new street lights on Main Street. He was active on the River Days committee, member of the Lions Club for 30 years, member of the Lehigh Museum and also the now defunct Lehigh Area Development Group (LAD, for short). Gordon truly exemplified the importance of the value of community service and volunteering. It was standing room only when his funeral service was held January 4, 2014. He had resided at the Stratford Nursing and Rehab Center since July 2011 and passed away on January 2, 2014. Surviving Gordon were two sons, one daughter, three step daughters, Sonya Kelly, Carolyn Baker and Deloris Nelson, 21 grandchildren and many great grand-children. Indeed, the headline Hardworking, no-non-sense people make up Lehigh proves to be true because of the exemplary life of Gordon E. Plahn. Gordon had two philosophies in life: 1) There is no such thing as a stranger, only a friend you haven't met yet; and 2) You are no better than anyone else, but you are no worse than them either. Indeed this is certainly the legacy that Gor-don has left us to all who knew him.

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Winning first place in the Gowrie Fire Departments annual water fights during the Independence Day Celebration are Trent Farnham, left and Jim Kramer, Johnson Law Firm, right.

There were some heated battles between teams. Mindy Roper battled Chris Simpson to just short of the 3 minute time limit but came out on the losing end. The final four came down to Andy Pepples, Will Fevold, Chad Loseke and Trent Farnham. Will finished 3rd, Chad 2nd, and Trent 1st. Chris Simpson was the quickest eliminated. The businesses that sponsored those four nozzle men donated their winnings back to the fire department to go along with all the other proceeds toward the new fire station. The Fire Department is planning to use the same format next year so talk to your co-workers, bosses, em-ployees, and community leaders to get a team for next year to represent your favorite organization.

Placing second in the Gowrie Water Fights was Brad Lane, Security Savings Bank, left and Chad Loseke, right.

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Juergensen family, Churdan, receive The Way We Live award The Jill and Chris Juergensen family was among six Iowa farm families that will be honored as recipients of 2015 Way We Live Award at the Iowa State Fair. Each family will be recognized for their love of the land and the product they produce. The Way We Live Award recognizes Iowa fam-ilies for their hard work and dedication to farming. The families each exemplify dedication to animal agriculture and strong farm values. Each entrant was asked to submit a short essay describing how the occupation of farming and living on a farm has shaped their lives. Six families were chosen out of nearly 40 entries from a variety of commodities and areas in Iowa. Each award winning family will receive a prize package including $250 cash, Fair tickets, free parking, various coupon books, and recognition in the Paul R.

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Prairie Valley Community SchoolsBoard of Directors

Southeast Valley High School Library Regular Board Meeting Thursday, June 17, 2015

6:30 p.m. The Prairie Valley Community School District held a board meeting Wednesday 20, 2015 in the Prairie Valley District Office. President Shannon Miller called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Present: Shannon Miller, Heidi McGuire, Gary Welter, Brian Holmgaard, John Field, Joe Harrison, Absent: Jim Carlson Also Present: Lois Irwin, Lisa Willardson, Jim Henrich, Jim Duncan, 3 Public Members Moved by Harrison, seconded by McGuire to approve the agenda as presented.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Holmgaard, seconded by Harrison to approve the minutes.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: NoneMotion Carried:6-0 John Field reported that Judy Hinz from Education Resources out of Des Moines did a presentation at the Callender Community Center. Heidi McGuire also attended. Both agreed it went well and that she had some very good ideas and concepts. The concept is getting back to the basics. Moved by McGuire, seconded by Harrison to approve the bills as presented.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by Harrison to approve the financials as presented.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by Field to approve the hiring of Steve Kehoe as Assistant Varsity Volleyball Coach.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by McGuire to approve the hiring of Jon Duckett as Elementary Custodian for the p.m. shift.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Holmgaard, seconded by Welter to approve the hiring of Zach Steinhoff as Middle School Special Education Teacher.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by Harrison to approve the non-certified contracts for 2015-2016 School Year Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Moved by Welter, seconded by McGuire to approve the Administrative Contracts for the 2015-2016 School Year. Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard; Nays: FieldMotion Carried:5-1 Moved by Field, seconded by Harrison to accept the AC bid for the commons from MidState Plumbing. Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Field; Nays: None

Bills Presented 6/17/15 Ackerson, Kim Travel SPED $646.40 Airgas Supplies HS Shop $746.34 Amazon Supplies HS $466.95 Arnold Motors Parts Transportation $99.63 BB Community Leasing Lease Agreement - Digital Controls - EL Capital Projects $3,297.29 Bell, Jane Reimbursement Supplies, Palmer $60.00 Black Hills Energy Utilities HS $445.37 Blunk, Shawn Pizza Girls Golf $25.66 Calhoun County ECA Utilities EL (2 Months) $3,686.28 CDW-G, Staff Computers (after July 1) PPEL $24,325.00 CH McGuiness Co Boiler Parts HS Maintenance $935.75 City of Callender Utilities Bus Barn $190.24 Consumer News Publishing District $150.00 Dayton Leader Advertisement District $92.00 Deckers Supplies Football $3,420.00 Uniforms Softball $1,284.00 Resale Basketball $620.00 Supplies Baseball $436.75 Resale Boys Track $1,039.25 Department of Education Transportation Inspection Fee Transportation $40.00 Des Moines Register Subscription EL / HS $50.00 Drees, AC Repair - Inspection Capital Projects $468.00 Repairs - Dishwasher, Nutrition $590.25 Duncan, Jim Travel EL $627.60 Earthgrains Supplies Nutrition $405.60 Educational Resource Associates, Speaker District $483.60 Electrical Materials Supplies HS Maintenance $59.35

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Abstain: HolmgaardMotion Carried:5-0 A conversation regarding the cost of replacing the stage curtains was had. The board agreed to walk down to the stage and look at the curtains following the meeting to see exactly what does or does not need replacing. Moved by Welter, seconded by Harrison to approve the final reading of board policies 500 series. Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0 Jim Henrich reported that he had read through some student surveys from May Term and most were positive. He plans to talk with other principals that are doing this type of thing to make some adjustments for the future. Tamara Hanson, Sharon Jaeschke and Mr. Henrich attended the Iowa Safe Schools conference on June 16 and 17th. There were some really good things we can do that tie in with what we already are doing as far as climate and culture at the high school. Jim Duncan reported that the Elementary is undergoing summer cleaning. Gym floor is refinished and looks great. The Summer School Reading program is up and running. 3 Elementary teachers are doing the program. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays and are being held in the High School Library. He attended the PLC conference in Saint Charles Missouri with several others from both districts. It was a really good experience. Lois Irwin, Superintendent, discussed the need for a shared board meeting. One will be scheduled. Moved by Holmgaard, seconded by Field to adjourn.Ayes: Miller, Welter, Harrison, McGuire, Holmgaard, Field; Nays: None Motion Carried:6-0Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Board President Board Secretary

Engquist Lumber Supplies HS Maintenance $72.48 Farmers Coop Supplies HS Maintenance $255.13 FCCLA National, National Conference Registration, FCCLA $1,281.00 GK Services Supplies HS Maintenance $148.14 Supplies Transportation $75.94 Gowrie Municipal Utilities HS $5,598.11 Gowrie Tire Battery Floor Scrubber, District $455.86 Grahm Tires Parts / Tires Transportation $219.34 Gruhn Law Firm Legal Fees District $1,165.50 Hanlon, Kerry Supplies District Maint $9.50 Hanson, Brian Travel District $229.60 Hanson, Tamara Travel HS $6.42 Harris Computers Annual Maintenance, PPEL $1,570.00 System Training PPEL $3,500.00 Help Systems Intermapper District $295.00 Hewlett Packard Laptop Repairs Technology $374.97 Hotsy Supplies Transportation $66.00 HyVee FCS Supplies FCS $259.47 IASB Policy Subscription District $700.00 Background Checks, District $48.00 ICCC Early Bird Tuition HS $2,939.04 IHSAA Annual Fee All Athletics $2.00 Iowa Athletic Field Construction, Fertilizer HS $550.00 Iowa Family Consumer Science, Registration FCS - Perkins $250.00 Iowa FFA, SLC Membership and Registration FFA $450.00 IP Networks Firewall and Antivirus, HS $1,999.00 IPTA Transportation Conf Registration Transportation $340.00 Irwin, Lois Travel District $291.02 ISFIS Annual Conference District $215.00 Jamboree Supplies Nutrition $36.18 Supplies - FFA $27.19 Supplies Boosters $201.27 Jamboree Foods Supplies FCS $317.22 Supplies District $12.18 Supplies HS $79.70 Jostens - Craig Orness Senior Stoles and cords, HS $1,183.05 Kabel Insurance Services District $270.00 Kruse, Ann Travel District $60.00 Kruse, Jeff Travel District $60.00 Lehigh Valley Telephone Utilities Bus Barn $74.73 DTS Technology $125.00 Manson NW CSD Shared Nurse District $17,594.13 Shared TAG District $26,711.64 Open Enrollment 2nd Qtr, District $55,089.00 Martin Brothers Supplies Nutrition $4,629.98 Medical Enterprises Supplies - Nurse $20.00 Menards Supplies El Supplies $114.43 Supplies , HS Maintenance $1,315.72 Supplies May Term HS $691.54 Mid State Plumbing, Repair Marathon Motor Capital Projects $964.74 Muench, Jessie Travel- May Term HS $34.40 Napa Auto Supply Supplies / Parts Transportation $749.60 National FFA Organization Flag FFA $69.00 National Honor Society Memebership NHS $385.00 Neff Company Flags HS $30.50 Niceswanger Photograhy Yearbook Yearbook $250.00 Northern Lights Supplies Boosters $3.76 Nuss, Travis Travel District $60.00 Party Productions May Term PBIS HS $25.53 Pepsi Supplies Student Council $687.28 Push Pedal Pull Equipment Gym Capital Projects $9,156.00 Ricoh Docmall Technology $78.92 Copier Lease PPEL $2,515.00 Rieman Music Supplies / Repairs HS Band $345.48 Rural School Advocates Membership 2015-2016, District $550.00 SAI Membership - Irwin District $511.00 Membership - Henrich, HS $511.00 School Bus Sales Parts Transportation $461.70 School Specialty Supplies EL $547.23 Supplies District $236.16 Schumacher Elevator Maintenance HS Maintenance $197.98 Sherwin Williams Paint HS $74.62 Southeast Webster Grand Lunch Transfer Nutrition $7.80 Star Energy Gas Transportation $1,264.93 Diesel Transportation $4,318.03 Special Ed Gas Transportation $39.31 Special Ed Diesel Transportation $72.72 Preschool Gas Transportation $343.58 Tams-Witmar Music Library, Supplies - HS Vocal $31.00 TCB Sanitation Utilities HS $390.60 The Library Store Supplies Library $127.08 Thomas Bus Sales Parts Transportation $238.61 TICL TICL Conference Registration District $100.00 Uniform, Cleaning Reimbursement Patty Snyder $15.00 Meryl Moeller $15.00 Miceaela Reutzel $15.00 Kendall Sandgren $15.00 Karrigan Mentzer $15.00 Ramona Thompson $15.00 Tiffany Blunk $15.00 Logan parman $15.00 Josh Carlson $15.00 Cameron Pliner $15.00 Matt Ross $15.00 UPS Shipping HS Vocal $13.18 Verizon Cellulars District $662.20 Walmart Supplies Prom $64.11 Walters Sanitary Utilities EL $700.00 Web-Cal Coop Tele. Telephones District $226.15 Telephones EL $370.64 Telephones HS $1,065.89 DTS Technology $375.00 Total $205,691.52

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Awards were awarded as follows: Most Personable Kennedy Johnson, C/C Sidekicks; Best Accessorized Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, WashingtonWinners; Best Fabric Selection for Pattern Tessa Ballard, Douglas Dreamers; Most Patriotic Mykaela Stuhrenberg, Washington Win-ners. The garments modeled in Fashion Revue have been made by the 4-Hers. They are judged on construc-tion as it affects the outside appearance as well as how the outfit looks on them. They are also judged on color, style, fabric choice and total cost. $15 Challenge: Seniors: Miranda Keith of the Country Charm-ers and Austin Hermanson of the SonRays were select-ed to represent Webster County at the Iowa State Fair. Special awards were awarded as follows: Senior Female Champion Rachel Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Most Fashionable Anna Heatherington, Elkhorn Eagles; Most Personable Caryn Dawson, C/C Sidekicks. Intermediates: Morgan Border, Douglas Dreamers, was selected as Champion and Claire Flem-ing, Douglas Dreamers, was the Reserve Champion. Spe-cial awards were awarded as follows: Most Fashionable Megan Dawson, C/C Sidekicks; Most Personable Ab-igail Chalstrom, SonRays; Most Poised Addison Lin-coln, Johnson Jaguars; Terrific Fit! Macie Willuweit, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Best Repurposed Garment Haley Dow, Douglas Dreamers. Juniors: Adalynn Lawman, Elkhorn Early-birds was selected as Champion. Emma Alstott, Douglas Dreamers, was the Reserve Champion. Special awards were given as follows: Most Versatile Jared Cloud, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Most Appropriate for Activity Na-than Rethwisch, Elkhorn Earlybirds; Best Color Coordi-nation Carly Davis, Dayton Tigers; Most Personalble Brady OBrien, Douglas Dreamers; Most Poised Katie Delaney, Douglas Dreamers; Best Accessorized Anna Fisher, SonRays; Terrific Fit! Sidney Lowry, Silver Spurs. 4-Hers who participated in this area purchased a garment of $15 or less from a garage sale, consignment store, or resale shop in order to learn about choosing shopping alternatives, evaluating fit, quality and con-struction features, price and cost comparison. All the Participants in Clothing Selection, Fash-ion Revue and the $15 Challenge received ribbons as fol-lows:Clothing Selection: Country Charmers: Miranda Keith, blue.

Dayton Tigers: Chloe Hurtado, blue; Alyssa Speck, blue; Chloe Speck, blue. Elkhorn Eagles: Anna Heatherington, blue. Gowrie Groundbreakers: Hannah Peterson, blue. Washington Winners: Leslie Housken, blue; Ol-ivia Mitchell, blue; Alyson Nieland, blue; Charly Scharf, blue; Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, blue; Emma Sytsma, blue.Fashion Revue: Elkhorn Earlybirds: Nathan Rethwisch, blue; & Rachel Rethwisch, blue. Washington Winners: Lauren Harris, blue; Alexis Sturhrenberg, blue; Mykaela Stuhrenberg, blue; Mykenzie Stuhrenberg, blue.$15 Challenge: Country Charmers: Miranda Keith, blue. Dayton Tigers: Carlie Davis, Blue; & Jillian Mentzer, blue; &Lillian Nahnsen, blue. Elkhorn Eagles: Anna Heatherington, blue. Elkhorn Earlybirds: Jared Cloud,blue; Adalynn Lawman, blue; Nathan Rethwisch, blue; Rachel Reth-wisch, blue; Jessica Shirbroun, blue; & Macie Willuweit, blue. Gowrie Groundbreakers: Emma Pudenz, blue. Silver Spurs: Sidney Lowry, blue; Elizabeth Woltman, blue; & Emma Woltman, blue.

The Washington Winners exhibit their elaborate booth at the Webster County Fair.

The Country Charmers also present their booth at the Webster County Fair.

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July 15, 2015 10 THE GOWRIE NEWSTHE GOWRIE NEWSWEBSTER CO.

BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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Regular MeetingJune 30, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Singer, Fletcher, Dencklau, Campbell and Leffler. Absent: None. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve minutes of the June 23, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to receive and place on file Drainage Repairs for D.D.#69, Lateral One. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to appoint Honorable Robert Singer as temporary Chairman from July 1, 2015 through July 17, 2015. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve Fiscal Year 2015 Department Appropriation changes as follows: Decrease Department 051 $1,600.00 and increase Department 056 $1,600.00; decrease Department 036 $460.00 and increase Department 033 $460.00. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to adopt the following resolution:

RESOLUTION APPROVING ELECTED OFFICIALS SALARIESFor Fiscal Year 2015-2016

WHEREAS, the Webster County Compensation Board on the 13th day of January, 2015 presented the elected Officials salary recommendations for fiscal year 2015-2016 as follows: Supervisor $36,050 Chairman $37,050 Sheriff $85,000 Auditor $63,860 Treasurer $63,860 Recorder $63,860 Attorney $100,000and WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors on the 10th day of March, 2015, did adopt the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget and Certification of Taxes reducing the above recommended salaries one-half percent (1/2%). THEREFORE,BEITHEREBYRESOLVED,thattheelectedofficialssalaries for Fiscal Year starting July 1, 2015 be approved as follows: Supervisor $35,875 Chairman $36,900 Sheriff $84,050 Auditor $63,550 Treasurer $63,550 Recorder $63,550 Attorney $99,522Dated at Fort Dodge. Iowa this 30th day of June, 2015.WEBSTER COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORSs/Keith Dencklau s/Merrill Leffler Chairman Supervisors/Mark Campbell s/Robert Singer Supervisor Supervisors/Clark Fletcher Attest: s/Carol Messerly Supervisor AuditorMotion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve fiscal year 2016 wage increases for county employees as follows: Assessor AuditorJeanette Thanupakorn 78,509 Salary Kris Rial 50,840 SalaryAngie Vinson 62,806 Salary Tina Eldal 50,840 SalaryKim Smith 47,319 Salary Doreen Pliner 19.61 per hrLori Owen 47,319 Salary Laura Geist 19.61 per hrJoe Peterson 35,566 Salary Anita Walstrom 18.72 per hr County Attorney Board of HealthJennifer Benson 99,522 Salary Kari Prescott 93,625 SalaryRyan Baldridge 84,594 Salary Kit Anderson 21.06 per hrJordan Brackey 77,000 Salary Tami Birdsell 15.15 per hrBrad McIntyre 59,335 Salary Kristine Condon 17.00 per hrHans Becker 55,350 Salary Dawn Gehlhausen30.02 per hrShelly Escobedo 42,440 Salary Melissa Grell 21.57 per hrSherri Frye 19.96 per hr Monica Hamilton 13.13 per hrJolene Daniels 19.91 per hr Laura Hanna 18.96 per hrWendy Teske 19.86 per hr Julie Howell 26.95 per hrApril Wicklein 16.36 per hr Kathy Josten 29.85 per hrShelley Napier 15.23 per hr Lindsay Kavanaugh14.71 per hr Laccey Liska 18.96 per hr Community Services Tricia Nichols 25.90 per hr Brittany Eastwood18.88 per hr Jennifer Sheda 26.67 per hr Emily Elkin 20.13 per hr Lacey Utley 13.13 per hr Sarah Feldmann 21.67 per hr Jennifer Wuebker 25.90 per hr Janet Gadbury 21.84 per hr Valerie Kittleson 18.96 per hr Carol Gillette 25.98 per hr Stacy Kraft 18.00 per hr Alison Hauser 57,567 Salary Brandi Alexander 13.34 per hr Kenneth Hays 64,550 Salary Allyson Been 13.00 per hr Trinity Lewis 23.37 per hr Jennifer Chance 13.46 per hr Tanya Martinson 21.44 per hr Linda Kerwin 12.88 per hr Kelsey Riley 18.04 per hr Jennifer Peterman 13.34 per hr Deborah Schmehr 18.86 per hr Jamie Saxton 16.57 per hr Kathy Stoneburner 18.92 per hrEmergency Mgmt Angie Halfwassen 28.62 per hr Scott Forbes 45,100 Salary Elizabeth Householder 26.20 per hr Susan Timmerman24.87 per hrHuman Resources Ashley Ruge 22.33 per hr Amy Porter 69,588 Salary Alisha Edman 11.56 per hr Hailey Howell 11.56 per hrMIS Rebecca Jones 11.56 per hr Andy McGill 71,763 Salary Dani Sibbitt 11.56 per hr Allison Ripperger 59,861 Salary Courtney Ubben 11.56 per hr Karen Schoon 49,057 SalaryPlanning & Zoning RecorderSheila Lizer 48,678 Salary Shelly Hearn 50,840 Salary Julie Minikis 47,663 SalaryVeterans Affairs Erline Jones 19.86 per hr Dan Lewandowski 19.36 per hr Colleen Nahnsen 19.71 per hrEngineer/Secondary RoadsBrian Henderson 69,874 Salary Dale Anderson 24.86 per hrJamie Johll 83,398 Salary Jesse Becker 24.74 per hrAngela Roderick 47,663 Salary Gary Gillespie 24.82 per hrRyan Weidemann 72,128 Salary David Lee 22.39 per hrRandall Will 112,700Salary Scott Licht 22.43 per hrKeane Brown 22.39 per hr Sonya Nickelson 22.21 per hrAnthony Cloud 22.95 per hr Daymon Peterson22.35 per hrScott Estergaard 22.29 per hr Dean Peterson 22.39 per hrRon Fisher 22.25 per hr Ladon Sams 22.95 per hrGalen Friedrich 22.37 per hr Michael Schreiber 22.35 per hrJoseph Gregory 22.31 per hr Randy Sheker 22.55 per hrDanny Hammersland 22.47 per hr Brad Spencer 22.35 per hrH Duane Heun 22.29 per hr Bobby Stanberg 22.29 per hrJeffrey Heun 22.17 per hr Jacob Stewart 22.35 per hrChad Hicks 22.39 per hr Michael Vandi 22.55 per hrDaniel Hofbauer 22.33 per hr Timothy Vannoni 22.21 per hrRandolf Hofbauer 22.29 per hr Rodney Warehime 22.29 per hrLuke Hubbell 22.39 per hr Steven Will 22.51 per hrDale Iles 22.43 per hr John Winninger 22.25 per hrRick Junkman 22.43 per hr Randy Wood 22.51 per hrJames Kilen 22.21 per hr Ricky Zimmermann 22.37per hrRobert Lauer 22.47 per hrConservation Child SupportMatt Cosgrove 60,373 Salary Vicki Claude 2,247.67 bi-wklyPat Shehan 47,663 Salary Peggy Gimer 2,247.67 bi-wklyKaren Hansen 47,663 Salary LaVonne Pringle 2,247.67 bi-wklyErin Ford 43,850 Salary Alyssa Sparks 1,289.46 bi-wklyCody Peterson 50,840 Salary Angela Harrison 2,189.50 bi-wklyBrad Janssen 43,850 Salary Nannette Blomberg 1,732.39 bi-wklyTasha Nielsen 31,775 Salary Jenna Carlson 1,141.72 bi-wkly

Cindy Knickerbocker 12.37 per hr Krystal Steck 1,045.50 bi-wklyDave Scherff 16.63 per hrDarren Herzog 49,569 SalaryAndy Stanberg 34,952 SalarySheriffJason Bahr 59,187.15 Salary Steve Elifrits 55,827 SalaryDerek Christie 51,295.54 Salary Chance Copper 15.10 per hrLuke Fleener 63,132.97 Salary Douglas Darrah 17.27 per hrJayson Heesch 63,132.97 Salary Shawna Dencklau 16.66 per hr Michael Kenyon 59,187.15 Salary Ashley Guthrie 15.10 per hrBrett Knippel 59,187.15 Salary Emily Johnson 15.42 per hrKevin Kruse 66,289.60 Salary Amy Jones 16.66 per hrGeoff Miller 59,187.15 Salary Paul Keller 16.66 per hrApril Murray 59,187.15 Salary Brian Nellis 16.66 per hrJoe Paullin 59,187.15 Salary Melissa Nelson 16.95 per hrChris O'Brien 62,146.52 Salary Tanner Nowell 16.34 per hrAmy Stringer 51,295.54 Salary Heather Perry 14.79 per hrJoshua VanWaes 59,187.15 Salary Tyler Powers 15.10 per hr

Anthony Walter 59,187.15 Salary Joshua Pyle 15.72 per hrJim Stubbs 84,050.00 Salary Renae Ryan 17.27 per hrRodney Strait 71,442.50 Salary Corey Simpson 15.42 per hrLaura Montgomery 19.30 per hr Michael Soole 14.79 per hrChristy Nelson 19.61 per hr Ben Westergaard 15.42 per hrMarcia Vote 19.86 per hr Corey Wood 15.10 per hrMindy Anderson 8.86 per hr Jayci Zakeer 15.72 per hrJoel Witte 8.76 per hrMotor Vehicle Tax DepartmentKathleen Hay 47,663 Salary Kim Andrews 47,663 SalaryBrenda Angstrom 19.91 per hr Caroline Steinberg47,663 SalaryCarolyn Clark 19.61 per hr Sara Lewis 17.57 per hrMalinda Jacobs 17.57 per hrJesse Albright 14.05 per hrMotion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve Fiscal Year 2016 Department Appropriations as follows:

Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Scott Cramer in Section 34, Dayton Township.(CopyonfileinAuditorsoffice).Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to receive and place on file Veteran Affairs Commission Quarterly Report of Persons Served for period endingJune30,2015.(Copyonfile inAuditorsoffice). Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve assignment of the county held Tax Sale Certificates to Ernest Kersten, per bid at the annual June Tax Sale held on June 15, 2015 as follows: Parcel Number Parcel Number Parcel Number Parcel Number 1914330002 1914404001 1914405001 1914405003 1813202002 1813257006 1835400009 0729181001 0729181002 0729181003 0730251013 1813330003 0719277007 Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to deny request for assignment of county held Tax Sale Certificate (Parcel #1701354003) to Dennis McCubbin for the amount of $150.00. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to adopt Resolution by Webster County Drainage Districts on Construction of a Hazardous Liquid Pipeline Over, Across or Beneath County Drainage Districts. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Campbell to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from Lehigh Valley Telephone to plow fiber cable from new hog building at 3946 Oak Avenue south along the east side of Oak Avenue to 400th Street in Section 33, Township 86 North, Range 28 West,DaytonTownship.(CopyonfileinEngineersoffice).Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from Lehigh Valley Telephone to plow fiber cable from grain bin facility at 2913 Hawkeye Avenue north along the west side of Hawkeye Avenue to 290th Street in Section 8, Township 87 North, Range 29West,ClayTownship.(CopyonfileinEngineersoffice).Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign invoice from Iowa DOT for material inspection costs in the amount of $2,948.63 on Project STP-S-CO94(101)5E-94 and to process paymentfromFarmtoMarketaccount.(CopyonfileinEngineersoffice).Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Campbell, seconded by Singer to allow claims. Motion carried unanimously. At 10:45a.m. a Public Hearing on the completion of cleanout project for Drainage District No. 69 and the laterals was held. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book. At 11:30a.m. The board met with Trustees of Drainage District #96 in the First Floor Conference of the Courthouse. For further particulars see Drainage Record Book. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.s/Carol Messerly s/Keith Dencklau Webster County Auditor Chairman, Board of Supervisors

Regular MeetingJuly 7, 2015

The Board of Supervisors met in Session on the above date with the following members present: Singer, Fletcher and Leffler. Absent: Dencklau and Campbell.

Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve minutes of the June 30, 2015 regular meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file the following Drainage Repairs: D.D.#69 Upper Main; D.D. #69, Lateral 1; D.D.#69 Branch 20; and D.D. 179. Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to receive and place on file SheriffsQuarterlyReport ofFeesCollected for periodending June30,2015.(CopyonfileinAuditorsoffice).Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to receive and place on file Manure Management Plan Update for Alliger Farms in Section 27, Gowrie Township.(CopyonfileinAuditorsoffice).Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to adopt Webster County Investment Policy per recommendation of Webster County Treasurer. (CopyonfileinAuditorsoffice).Motioncarriedunanimously. Moved by Fletcher, seconded by Leffler to adopt the following Resolution:

RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORYResolved, that the Webster County Board of Supervisors of Fort Dodge, Iowa in Webster County, Iowa approves the following institutions to be the depository of the Webster County funds in conformance with all applicable provisions of Iowa Code Chapter 12C.2 (19830) by 1984 Acts., S.F.2220. The Webster County Treasurer is hereby authorized to deposit the Webster County funds in the financial institution as set out below: Depository Name Location of Home Office Amount Wells Fargo Bank Iowa NA822 Central Ave Fort Dodge IA $20,000,000.00 United Bank Of Iowa 608 1st Ave So Fort Dodge IA $5,000,000.00CERTIFICATION: I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution of the Webster County Board of Supervisors adopted at a meeting of said public body, duly called and held on the 7th day of July 2015, as a quorum being present, as said resolution remains of record in the minutes of said meeting, and it is now in full force and effect.Dated this 7th day of July, 2015. s/Carol Messerly Webster County AuditorMotion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to approve and authorize Chair to sign permit from MidAmerican Energy to install new pole along east side of National Avenue for new underground primary electric extension at 1048 National Avenue in Section 5, Township 90 North, Range 28West, BadgerTownship. (Copy on file in Engineers office).Motion carried unanimously. Moved by Leffler, seconded by Fletcher to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously.s/Carol Messerly s/Robert H Singer Webster County Auditor Temporary Board Chairman

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CITY OF CALLENDER SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTESJune 30, 2015

A Special Callender City Council Meeting & Public Hearings were called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Don Weston. Present: Lee, Weston, Jondle & Martens. Absent: Mayor Randy Hanson & Darryl Shirbroun. Weston opened the public hearing for comments on CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA. No comments from the public. Motion by Lee to close the public hearing, Second by Jondle. MC Motion by Martens, Second by Jondle to approve the Agenda. MC Jim Engle, Iowa Economic Development Authority, & Terry Buschkamp, Mainstreet District Specialist, completed a Downtown Walk Aroundand provided comments regarding challenges and recommendations for Economic Development to build a structure for success and attract businesses. A written report will follow. Motion by Weston, Second by Jondle to approve the 3rd reading of Ordinance #187Adopting the City Code of Ordinances for the City of Callender, Iowa. Passed and approved 6/30/2015. Ayes: Lee, Weston, Jondle & Martens. MC. Effective upon publication 7/15/2015. Motion by Weston, Second by Martens to approve Resolution#487 approving the annual transfer of funds to the library trust savings account in the amount of $ 1,445.13. Ayes: Lee, Weston, Jondle & Martens. MC. Motion by Weston, Second by Jondle to approve expansion of Dave McLoudspthelpduties(beyondtosnowremoval)toincludemowing(notrimming) and additional work upon request, up to 16 hours a week at a mowing rate of pay of $12.00 hr. MC. Motion by Weston, Second by Martens to approve Powers Tree Service $7,850 trim and remove trees and brush as necessary to reclaim city right of way for truck clearance, remove 10 dead pines at city lagoon and grind stumps. MC. No city labor required. Additional pricing and information requested prior to approval of request for 3 phase service. Tabled until 7/14/2015. Motion by Weston, Second by Jondle to adjourn at 6:30 p.m. MC_____________________________________Don Weston Mayor Pro Tem______________________________________ATTESTDenita Lee-Luke City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 187AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES

OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWABE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Callender, Iowa, that: SECTION 1. Pursuant to published notice and following public hearing on the 19th day of May, 2015, public hearing on the 9th day of June, 2015 and public hearing on the 30th day of June, 2015 so required by Sections 362.3 and 380.8, Code of Iowa, there is hereby adopted by the City of Callender, Iowa, the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA. SECTION 2. All of the provisions of the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA, shall be in force and effect on and after the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts thereof in force on the effective date of this ordinance are hereby repealed from and after the effective date of this ordinance, except as hereinafter provided. SECTION 4. The repeal provided for in the preceding section of this ordinance shall not affect any offense or act committed or done or any penalty or forfeiture incurred or any contract or right established or accruing before the effective date of this ordinance; nor shall such repeal affect any ordinance or resolution promising or guaranteeing the payment of money by the City or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of said City or any evidence of said City's indebtedness or any contract or obligation assumed by said City; nor shall said repeal affect the administrative ordinances or resolutions of the Council not in conflict or inconsistent with the provisions of THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA; nor shall it affect the following ordinances specifically saved from repeal: VACATION AND DISPOSAL OF STREETSORDINANCE NO. ADOPTED STREET/ALLEY49 (Reaffirmed by 62) 6/2/58 Sargent Street81 11/4/63 Park Avenue and Sargent Street54 (Reaffirmed by 74) 4/4/60 Unnamed Street between Blocks 20 and 2466 (Reaffirmed by 69) 6/11/56; 6/2/58 Alley, Block 348 (Reaffirmed by 68) 2/4/57 Alley, Block 752 (Reaffirmed by 72) 2/25/60 Alley, Block 24127 9/11/89 Alley, Block 1128 9/11/89 Alley, Block 2179 9/10/13 Alley, Block 32180 2/11/14 Mortimer Street STREET GRADESORDINANCE NO. ADOPTED31 6/7/26 nor shall it affect any other right or franchise conferred by any ordinance or resolution of the Council or any other person or corporation; nor shall it affect any ordinance naming, establishing, relocating or vacating any street or public way, whether temporary or permanent; nor shall it affect any ordinance amending the official zoning map, establishing building lines, establishing and changing grades, or dedicating property for public use; nor shall it affect any prosecution, suit or other proceeding pending or any judgment rendered on or prior to the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 5. The following ordinances, passed subsequent to the preparation of this code but prior to adoption of this code, are hereby adopted and made a part of this code. These are ordinances (None). Said ordinances shall be codified and incorporated in published copies of this code as supplements thereto following adoption of this ordinance. SECTION 6. An official copy of the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA, adopted by this ordinance, including a certificate of the City Clerk as to its adoption and the effective date, is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and shall be kept available for public inspection. SECTION 7. The City Clerk shall furnish a copy of the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA, to the Judicial Magistrates serving the City of Callender. SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the publication of this ordinance, as required by law. Motion by Weston, Second by Shirbroun May 19, 2015 to approve 1st reading of ORDINANCE NO. 187 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA. Roll Call: Lee, Weston, Jondle, Martens, & Shirbroun. All Ayes MC Motion by Shirbroun, Second by Martens June 9, 2015 to approve 2nd reading of ORDINANCE NO. 187 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA. Roll Call: Lee, Weston, Jondle, Martens, & Shirbroun. All Ayes MC . Motion by Weston, Second by Jondle June 30, 2015 to approve 3rd Reading of ORDINANCE NO. 187 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA. Roll Call: Lee, Weston, Jondle & Martens. Absent: Shirbroun. MC ___________________________Don Weston - MAYOR PRO TEMATTEST:_________________________ CITY CLERK First Reading: 5/19/2015Second Reading: 6/9/2015Third Reading: 6/30/2015

CLERK'S CERTIFICATE State of Iowa) ) SSCounty of Webster I, Denita Lee-Luke, City Clerk of the City of Callender, Iowa, hereby certify that the CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CALLENDER, IOWA, was adopted by the City Council of the City of Callender, Iowa, and that an official copy of said Code of Ordinances is on file at the office of the City Clerk, City of Callender, Iowa, and that Ordinance No.187 adopting said Code of Ordinances was passed by the City Council of the City of Callender, Iowa, on the 30th day of June, 2015 signed by the Mayor Pro Tem on the 15th day of July, 2015 duly recorded and published as provided by law, and that the effective date of said Code is July 15, 2015. Witness my hand and official seal of the City of Callender, Iowa, this 15th day of July, 2015. SIGNED_________________________________ Denita Lee-Luke CITY CLERK

Anthony Walter 59,187.15 Salary Joshua Pyle 15.72 per hrJim Stubbs 84,050.00 Salary Renae Ryan 17.27 per hrRodney Strait 71,442.50 Salary Corey Simpson 15.42 per hrLaura Montgomery 19.30 per hr Michael Soole 14.79 per hrChristy Nelson 19.61 per hr Ben Westergaard 15.42 per hrMarcia Vote 19.86 per hr Corey Wood 15.10 per hrMindy Anderson 8.86 per hr Jayci Zakeer 15.72 per hrJoel Witte 8.76 per hrMotor Vehicle Tax DepartmentKathleen Hay 47,663 Salary Kim Andrews 47,663 SalaryBrenda Angstrom 19.91 per hr Caroline Steinberg47,663 SalaryCarolyn Clark 19.61 per hr Sara Lewis 17.57 per hrMalinda Jacobs 17.57 per hrJesse Albright 14.05 per hrMotion carried unanimously. Moved by Singer, seconded by Fletcher to approve Fiscal Year 2016 Department Appropriations as follows:

AMAZON.COM OFFICE SUPPLIES 219.85AULT, RAY salary 55.00AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE insurance 1,379.00B & W CONTROL SPECIALISTS INC contracted services 5,753.50BANQUET TABLES PRO LLC tables & chairs 5,279.00BECKER FLORISTS INC., trees & wildlife plantings 1,266.50BIANCHI HEATING & COOLING INC,OUSIDE REPAIR SERVICES 81.57BLUE RIBBON PELHAM WATERS cleaning supplies 40.00BOMGAARS SUPPLY SUPPLIES 290.13BRENNAN, JENNIFER rent payments 300.00CALHOUN COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH,ch, mh, epsdt, t19, cct 20,998.63CALHOUN-BURNS & ASSOCIATES INC CONSULTANT FEES 6,189.80CALLENDER, CITY OF UTILITIES 103.28CANON, CORRINE salary 55.00CARPENTER UNIFORM CO supplies 303.96CARROLL COUNTY SHERIFF serve papers 19.50CASADY BROS IMPLEMENT INC supplies 39.96CENTRAL IA JUVENILE DET CENTER,DETENTION SERVICES 444.00CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC supplies 825.00CENTURY LINK service 816.99CHOICE PRINTING INC posters 369.99CHRISTIE, DEREK head light 13.78CITY OF FORT DODGE, CRS-2 LIQUID ASPHALT 470.00CLARK, CAROLYN reimbursement 37.72CLINICAL DRUG INFORMATION LLC software 3,042.00COMMUNITY & FAMILY RESOURCE hospital services 2,526.00CONSOLIDATED MANGEMENT CO INC food service 6,455.34CRAWDADDY OUTDOORS tools 1,560.32CULLIGAN WATER CONDITION supplies 313.56DANIEL PHARMACY inmate meds 119.38DAYTON REVIEW, publish board proceedings 814.26DAYTON, TOWN OF UTILITES 98.36DE LAGE LANDEN copier lease 314.75DEAF SERVICES UNLIMITED interpreter services 395.00DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY health care reform fee 362.00DES MOINES STAMP MFG CO office supplies 143.60DICKINSON MACKAMAN TYLER & HAG attorney fees 3,864.00DORSEY, TOM salary 55.00DOUBLE M SIGNS decals 176.23DOYLE CONSTRUCTION concrete 24,022.00ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, rent for channel banks at north tower1,447.50ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING OUTSIDE REPAIRS 960.50EMMET COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH mh, t19, epsdt 586.59FELD FIRE vehicle warning lights 540.20FETROW REPORTING INC deposition 212.80FORT DODGE FORD INC oil change 35.51FORT DODGE HOUSING AGENCY rent 292.00FORT DODGE TRAILER WORLD INC trailer 6,599.00FORT DODGE WATER DEPT WATER 827.99FOUNDATION & UNITED WAY, FORT DODGE COMMUNITY parks to people project 5,000.00FRIENDS OF IOWA TRAILS school of instruction 225.00FRONTIER phone service 1,518.38GARCIA, SAMANTHA wic interpreter fees 180.00GE CAPITAL copier leases 611.71GOVCONNECTION INC COMPUTERS 7,721.99GOWRIE NEWS, publish board proceedings 875.29GREATER FORT DODGE GROWTH ALLI trade mission to korea7,000.00GREENBELT HOME CARE tobacco prevention 2,475.54GREENE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER ch, mh, epsdt, t19 3,229.04GROSS ELECTRIC INC machine hire 451.75GROUP MOBILE computer 10,446.00GROUP SERVICES INC insurance premium 3,182.50GUDMONSON SERVICE repairs 1,400.00HAMILTON COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH wic, ch, mh, epdst, t19, tobacco 9,926.09HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF serve papers 22.00HARCOURT, TOWN OF WATER 40.50HAUSER, ALISON, mileage & travel expense 283.57HEPP, BLAINE contracted wages 2,527.93HERZOG, DARREN cell phone 40.00HIWAY TRUCK EQUIP CO UNIT 4 ACCESORIES 846.23HOTSY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, OUTSIDE REPAIR & PARTS 342.10HUMBOLDT COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH wic, ch, mh, epsdt, t19, tobacco 7,470.95HY VEE DRUG STORE vaccines 3.95ICEOO TREASURER, MEETING REGISTRATION 200.00IMWCA, WORKMAN'S COMP INSURANCE 73,763.57INSURANCE FINANCE CORP insurance 377.89IOWA COUNTY ATTY ASSN spring conference 650.00IOWA OUTDOORS supplies 200.00IOWA PRISON INDUSTRIES 911 stripping vehicles 596.50IOWA SPECIALTY HOSPITAL, CLINIC RENT & SUPPLIES 137.00ISAC - GROUP HEALTH PROGRAM health insurance 179,923.00JANSSEN, BRAD cell phone 20.00JASPER COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES 23.05JEFFERSON COUNTY SHERIFF SERVICE FEES 11.00JIFI PRINT INC business cards 228.15JIM'S FLOOR COVERING INC carpet 14,312.62JOHNSON & BONZER PLC legal representation 60.00JOHNSON CONTROLS INC ahu retrofit program 25,286.00JOHNSON, MEISHA rent payments 250.00K C NIELSEN LTD parts 1,908.59KOLACIA CONSTRUCTION INC., payment application #5 99,135.12LA CROSSE FORAGE & TURF SEED EROSION CONTROL 2,066.75LEE COUNTY SHERIFF service fees 18.00LEWIS, TRINITY, mileage & travel expense 20.00LIFEWORKS COMMUNITY SERVICES cleaning 238.20LINN COUNTY CONSERVATION BOARD school of instruction 1,005.00MAIL SERVICES LLC july renewals 1,170.16MAJESTIC TRUCK COLLISON & FRAM OUTSIDE REPAIR SERVICES 14,963.65MARCO INC equipment 341.16MARCO INC copier lease 382.17MARICOPA COUNTY SHERIFF serve papers 57.00MARTIN MARIETTA MATERIALS SUPPLY 31,601.69MARTIN'S FLAG COMPANY flags 129.20MCGILL, ANDREW L school of instruction 275.63MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC supplies 331.73MENARDS - FORT DODGE supplies 5,998.29MID COUNTRY MACHINERY INC blower 1,741.63MIDAMERICAN ENERGY utilities 21,179.49MIDLAND POWER COOPERATIVE SECURITY LIGHTING 77.81MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMIN PENALTY 100.00MODERN MARKETING INC supplies 531.47MODERN SOUND ENGINEERING INC security monitoring 240.00MOELLER FURNACE CO, install new furnace & air unit 2,855.00MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT CO equipment 267,603.03MY911SHOP.COM, cell phone sally costume 6,900.00NAPA AUTO SUPPLY supplies 37.08NELS PEDERSON CO INC CONTRACT TILING 368.26NORTH CENTRAL IA SOLID WASTE haul refuse 103.25OFFICE ELEMENTS fax machine 2,155.21OVERHEAD DOOR CO door 7,497.50PALACE PARK MCH LLC rent payments 240.00PALO ALTO COUNTY COMM HEALTH ch, mh, epsdt, t19 1,019.44PETERSON, CODY cell phone 40.00PETERSON, JOE cell

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