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Several people Tuesday attended the ‘Meet and Greet’ of local author Arla Kintigh at the Ruthven Public Library. Her books include ‘Fairgoers Do Not Live on Fried Food Alone’, the children's book ‘Clayton Goes to the Fair’, and ‘The Tangney Hotel’, an upscale hotel for an upscale Iowa town. The event was very appropriate given the Clay County Fair is on. This was just another very special event sponsored by our wonderful Ruthven Public Library.

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Rally for Blaine GrieseSeptember 18th, 2021

Benefit ride for Blaine!All donations will go into an account to

help his family.Registration at the Ringsted Park at 10:00 am. Kickstands

up at 12 noon.Doing 2 routes...

One for Side by Sides and one for Bikes.Cost will be $20 per driver and $10 for each passenger.

Supper will follow at the Ringsted Park starting at 5:30 pm. Free will donations for supper which includes pulled pork/bun or cracked chicken/bun, baked beans, chips and bars.

Anyone is welcome to bring bars.

Vehicles are welcome on either ride as well!Koozies on sale for $5 each

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We will all meet up at Molly Maguires and go back together to Ringsted City Park. Any questions

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at the Ray Geelan farm. The machine was stopped but somehow slipped into gear resulting in breaking his arm in two places and bones in his hand as well as torn flesh. He was operated on at Mason City.

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Arndt and Lisa attended the Shoe Travelers Convention in Des Moines at the Ramada. Amy stayed at home with Mr. and Mrs. Dale Beddow.

Get a snowmobile suit and boots free when you purchase a new Skiroule snowmobile at Gene’s Sales and Service in Ruthven, Gene Williamson owner.

Harvey Wolff and boys of Ayrshire called on the home of Ruth Monk on Sunday afternoon and evening.

Fifty Nine Years Ago, September 20, 1962

Albert Spaulding has shelled hulless popcorn for sale 2 miles north and a half mile east then north 2 miles and the first place east of the corner. It is for seed or popping. Also, Russell Goff has 40 shocks of cane for sale.

Ronald Chapmans Holstein cow named Constance Korndyke Veeman was classified as the Excellent State and National record Holstein cow at 13 years of age producing 1,011 pounds of butter fat in 365 days.

The Farmers elevator company had an unusual purchase this past week as a ‘sneaky greedy’ farmer everyone keeps an eye on pulled into the elevator with a load of corn. He and his young son pulled onto the scale and weighed then went and dumped. When he reweighed he left his son off the tractor. When the settling came up for a check, the elevator worker said “leave the boy right here, I bought him you know.”

William Salton of this vicinity recently purchased the registered Brown Swiss bull, Beauty Silver, from Cecilia Wempe of Dickens.

The Ayrshire community was saddened this week by the death of longtime resident Theodore Miller. He had left the bank and was going to get his hair cut at the barber across the street when he suffered a heart attack before reaching the barber chair.

Two Dickens brothers got to see and visit each other for the first time in 16 years. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peters of Spokane Washington returned to see his brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. George Peters.

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Ruthven City Council MeetingSeptember 8, 2021 - 6:30 PM

The Ruthven City Council, of the City of Ruthven, Iowa, met on the 8thth Day of September, 2021, at 6:30 PM, in regular session, at Ruthven City Hall and Council Chambers at 1305 Gowrie St in Ruthven Iowa, pursuant to law and to the rules of said council.

Meeting was called to order by Mayor David J Kirk via Zoom, and the roll being called, the following members were present: Dustin Johnson, Jay Schoning, Marcie Simington and Terrance Williams absent: Mitch Anderson

City employees present: Jessica Schneider and Michael Loder

Public: Rick Adams, Lenny Larson and Darren Bumgarner via phone

Motion Schoning, second Johnson to approve: minutes from August 11th, 2021 council meeting, summary list of claims and clerk’s financial. Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Mayor Kirk declared the public hearing open at 6:31 p.m. for the City of Ruthven Iowa’s Intent to Amend Ruthven’s City Ordinance 106.08(1) Regarding Garbage Rates. No objectors were present or filed written objections to the City Clerk, so the public hearing was declared closed at 6:32 p.m.

Motion Johnson, Second Simington to put Ordinance 02-2021 on first filing. An Ordinance regarding Garbage Rates. Whereupon, the Mayor put the question on the motion, and rolls being called, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson.

Motion Simington, Second Schoning to waive the rules and put on second filing and proceed to final Adopt Ordinance 02-2021. (Waive the 2nd & 3rd readings) Whereupon, the Mayor put the question on the motion, and the roll being called, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Motion Johnson, Second Simington to finally pass and adopt Ordinance 02-2021. Whereupon, the mayor put the question on the motion, and the roll being called, the vote thereon was as follows: Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson. Ordinance passes and will be published per Iowa law requirements.

Mayor Kirk declared the public hearing open at 6:36 p.m. for the City of Ruthven Iowa’s Status of Funded Activities for the City of Ruthven’s Wastewater Treatment System Improvements CDBG Funded Project. No objectors were present or filed written objections to the City Clerk, so the public hearing was declared closed at 6:42 p.m.

Darren Bumgarner was available via phone and read the following passage:

City of Ruthven Sanitary Wastewater Treatment Plant CDBG Status Hearing

This CDBG Status Hearing is being held to comply with the citizen participation requirements of Section 508 of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987. The City of Ruthven was awarded $446,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a Sanitary Wastewater Treatment Improvements Project from the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) and entered into an agreement for the use of these funds with IEDA effective June 2, 2020 The nature of the proposed improvements are to allow the City’s wastewater treatment system to be in compliance with the City’s NPDES permit and IDNR standards and regulations is the construction of a new wastewater treatment system consisting of an OPTATER Aerated Lagoon and submerged attached growth reactor (SAGR). Since the City of Ruthven treats the sanitary wastewaters from Lost Island Sanitary District, then this project benefits the roughly 70 year around households and 146 persons reside -An environmental review was completed and IEDA released CDBG funds for construction activities on July 30, 2020. The City of Ruthven procured for construction by sealed bids. The project was divided into two (2) sections and bid as two (2) separate sections. A construction contract was awarded to King Contracting LLC or commonly known as King Construction, Wall Lake, Iowa September 14, 2020, in the amount of $3,238,350.20 for construction of a new wastewater treatment system improvements (Phase 2 – Section 1). A construction contract was awarded to Bed Rock Gravel Inc., Schleswig, Iowa in the amount of $279,079.50 for sludge removal and demo of liner and secondary cells. A summary of improvements made to date for Phase 2 – Section 1 by King Contracting are as follows - All site grading for the lagoons and SAGR cells have been completed. 90% of the site utilities have been installed along with the lift station wet well. All level control structures, UV disinfection system and the SAGR cells have been installed. The remaining work that needs to be completed is installation of the air laterals and diffusers for the lagoon cells, the baffle wall between lagoon cell no. 2 and no. 3, and the blower building. In addition, the motor control center, plc, backup generator and all electrical work associated with these items still needs to be installed. Startup is anticipated of the new wastewater plant is scheduled to take place in October/early November. After the new plant is operational, the two existing secondary cells will be decommissioned. A summary of improvements made to date for Phase 2 – Section 2 by Bedrock Gravel are 80% of the sludge has been removed from lagoon cells. The remaining 20% sludge removal and demo of liner and secondary cells will occur once King Contracting has completed Section 1 lagoon treatment improvements and will occur later this fall. As of August 30, 2021, the ending period for the most recent contractor payment estimate No. 7 for King Contracting, it shows $2,346,590.72, plus 5% retainage of the $3,238,350.20 construction contract has been completed and expended. As of August 30, 2021, the ending period for the most recent contractor payment estimate No. 1 for Bedrock Gravel Inc., it shows $212,100.42, plus 5% retainage of the $279,079.50 construction contract has been completed and expended. CDBG draw #6, for period ending August 30, 2021, shows $314,639

Auditor Moser Encourages Iowans To Participate In National Voter Registration Month

Emmetsburg– Palo Alto County Auditor Carmen Moser joins Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate in encouraging Iowans to celebrate National Voter Registration Month in September by registering to vote. For Iowans who are already registered, it’s important to make sure your information is current. Tuesday, September 28 is National Voter Registration Day.

“Anyone with a change of address can update your voter registration address prior to the city/school election to make for easier voting on election day. ” Carmen Moser

The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) established September as National Voter Registration Month in 2002 as a non-partisan means of encouraging voter participation and increasing awareness about state requirements

and deadlines for voting.“We have important city and

school elections in communities across the state this fall, and they could make a big impact on your daily life,” Secretary Pate said. “It’s important for all eligible citizens to participate in the process. The best way to make sure your voice is heard is by registering to vote. It only takes a few minutes, and you can do it online, anytime.

To register to vote in Iowa, you must be at least 17 years old. The deadline to pre-register before November’s city-school election is Monday, October 18. Approximately 90 percent of eligible Iowans are registered to vote.

To check your voter registration status, register to vote or update your information, visit VoterReady.Iowa.gov or paloaltocounty.iowa.gov.

Proceeding of the City of Ruthven

in federal funds and $2,253,398.98 in local match funds expended to date. The source of local match funding is comprised of USDA-RD grant and loan. To date there have been no contract amendments to the CDBG contract. To date no changes have been made to the project’s CDBG contract budget, performance targets, activity schedules, project scope, location, objectives or beneficiaries.

Lenny Larson from ISG gave an update on the Lagoon project. He stated the crew is progressing very well. They are roughly 75% through the project already. Motion Schoning, Second Williams to approve the Annual Street Finance Report for 2021. Roll Call Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Motion Simington, second Johnson for the denial of Wastewater System Improvements –Phase 2 – Section 1 – Pay Application No. 7 in the amount of $1,098,651.68 to be paid to King Construction until Payrolls are done and sent to CDBG. Roll Call Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Motion Simington, second Johnson for the denial of Wastewater System Improvements –Phase 2 – Section 2 – Pay Application No. 1 in the amount of $212,100.42 to be paid to Bedrock Gravel, INC. until Payrolls are done and sent to CDBG. Roll Call Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Motion Johnson, Second Simington, to approve the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Agreement. Roll Call Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Motion Simington, Second Johnson to approve the hiring of Rexann a retired clerk to fill in for Clerk Schneider during maternity leave at $20.00 an hour with no more than 30 hours per week. Roll Call Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams. Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Darren Bumgarner via phone discussed with Mayor and Council members the need of a single audit due to the regulations indicating $750,000.00 have been exceeded in use of federal funds between the CDBG and the USDA for projects in the City. Clerk Schneider will contact audit firm to see if previous audit from the spring will count towards this audit or if we will need another one strictly for the use of federal funds.

Michael Loder was present and gave an update on the street signs. He stated that all street signs are up within City limits.

Council was updated on the IRS confirmation of the Fire departments 501c3 status.

Motion Williams, Second Johnson to adjourn meeting at 7:07p.m. Vote-Ayes: Johnson, Schoning, Simington and Williams Nays: None. Absent: Anderson

Signed: Attest:

David J. Kirk, Mayor Jessica Schneider, City Clerk

City of Ruthven Claims and Revenue Report, 9-8-21 A & M Laundry contractual services 44.75Access Systems copier contract 155.58Acco water chemicals 1271.47Anesa McGregor quarterly

phone reimbursement 45.00Arnold Motor Supply operating supplies 75.46Bomgaars Supply INc clothing allowance 124.99City of Graettinger garbage tags 25.00Dave Conlon qt phone reimbursement 90.00Del’s Garden Center In cemetery trees 1001.00Demco Inc library office supplies 90.79Diamond Vogel rental building paint 457.10EFTPS fed/fica tax 3789.74

or live in low-income households or communities.

“When I was in fourth grade, I was like, ‘I really want to be the smartest person in the class,’ and she told me that if I read a lot of books, I’d be smart,” Keller said. “That’s kind of stuck with me throughout my years, that’s when I really just started reading everything I could get my hands on. She was really that ‘aha moment’ for me that helped me develop my passion for literature and through that I found my love for writing and public speaking.”

Keller said that most students, especially within those target areas, lack the mentors she had, pushing for the importance of literacy and pursuing one’s passion. “I kind of trace everything back to that one moment in my life,” Keller said. “I know a lot of kids are not that lucky that they have those moments or those mentors to push them into whatever their passion is, whether it’s literacy or something else. But literacy is so important. I want to be that person and that moment in someone’s life.”

During the second hour Keller visited with several adults as well as giving autographs and being in photographs with visitors congratulating her on being Miss Iowa and wishing her the best in the upcoming Miss American Contest.

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traffic or a passing lane would be a really good opportunity to have,” said Hjelmstad. The Iowa Department of Transportation is conducting a planning study on U.S. 18 from Spencer to Garner. The U.S. 18 PEL study area is 81 miles long and begins just west of South Grand Ave. in Spencer (Clay County) and extends to Country Club Dr. in Garner (Hancock County).

The Iowa DOT is providing an ‘at your own pace virtual meeting’ on the project. You can watch the meeting anytime between September 30th and - October 11th. To attend, navigate to www.iowadot.gov/pim and click on "US 18 PEL #2 Own Pace." You will experience a self-guided tour of proposed alternatives and submit comments and questions at any time during the comment period. Google Chrome works the best.

If you do not have access to the internet, or need assistance viewing the materials, please contact DOT representative

Dakin Schultz, transportation planner for Clay and Palo Alto Counties, at Iowa DOT District 3 Office, 2800 Gordon Drive, Sioux City, Iowa 51102; or phone 712-276-1451 or 800-284-4368; or by email at dakin.schultz@iowadot.us.

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Larry & Elaine Hoffman to Celebrate 55th Wedding Anniversary

Larry & Elaine Hoffman will be celebrating their 55th Wedding Anniversary with a card shower on September 17, 2021

hosted by their four children Susan (Ron) Sikora, Ruthven, IA; David Hoffman, Clear Lake, IA; Duane (Kim) Hoffman, Graettinger, IA; and Loren (Jennifer) Hoffman, Mount Vernon, IA.

Larry Hoffman and Elaine Kempf were married September 17, 1966 at Immaculate Conception Church in Graettinger, Iowa by Monsignor Lawrence Hoffman. Larry and Elaine have 10 Grandchildren: Ryan (Audrey) Sikora, Alesha (Evan) McCarty, Jared Sikora, Brooke Hoffman, Tyler Hoffman, Lucas Hoffman, Kenzie Hoffman, Ryley Hoffman, Anna Hoffman, and Emma Hoffman. They also have 1 Great Grandchild Kal McCarty.

Cards can be sent to: Larry & Elaine Hoffman; 2778 465th Avenue; Graettinger, Iowa 51342.

Gale Cengage Learning library books 74.07Harris Sanitation garbage 4313.60IA Lakes Electric lift station 100.91Iowa DNR NPDES permit fee 210.00Iowa State University library

operating supplies 533.46IPERS IPERS 2273.68Jessica Schneider quarterly

phone reimbursement 159.44Kay Rose serverance pay 196.49King Construction lagoon project 608296.94Koenig Portable Toilets sewer maintenence 350.00Loffler library minor equipment 237.24Mackenzie Schnetzer

training/reimbursement 211.35Mar Lin Business Supply office supplies 9.35Menards Spencer freedom rock park 88.63Michael Loder quarterly

phone reimbursement 90.00MidAmerican Energy montly utlitity bill 3640.77Municipal Supply Inc operating supplies 84.20NW Iowa League of Cities city hall dues 25.00PAC Economic Development PA Co

Economic Development due 4422.00Palo Alto Co Sheriff Dept police protection 5086.62Palo Alto County Engineer vehicle fuels 299.98Palo Alto County Treasure landfill fees 604.17Penny Murphy cemetery contract 2746.24Principal Financial Group insurance 192.84Renee Kendall library office supplies 34.21River Valley Tele Coop telephone 947.53Ruthven Rocks grave opening/closing 1000.00Ruthven Zipcode printing/publishing 185.08Siouxland District Health pool inspection 288.00Spencer Dailey Reporter

library operating supplies 37.75Spencer Office Supplies office supplies 26.99State Hygienic Lab water testing 284.00US Cellular telephone 13.24USA Blue Book water supplies 89.70Wellmark Blue Cross Blue health insurance 4932.19Claims Fund AmountGeneral Fund 24744.72Road Use Tax Fund 2696.39Employee Benefits Fund 2050.10Per Capita Fund 545.73Lagoon Project Phase 2 Fund 608296.94Water Fund 6396.42Sewer Fund 4526.25Claims Total 649256.55Revenue Fund AmountGeneral Fund 4532.51Water Fund 10936.85Sewer Fund 16032.10Revenue Total 31501.46published September 15, 2021

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